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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1992_04_01BLAISOALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Expanding in September to a 6.9 year old class! Register now for children 18 mths to 9 vears old! Pickering Call 289-2273 It Pays TO Advertise r� TAKE TL'V>E TO REACH OL,? TO TOCR `'EIGHBOURS. Good Neighbours oJ0-^V3 5oron M eat+ oe+e- To Rei P*AT OF Ttffi CAMOSICtr, 'na NENtsr,tT or cma rsms OPM= FOR SVG0as' 1M1M rix. _r" This Space Could Be Yours For $12OMO„M MAXIMUM INCOME MINIMUM TAX can the expert KEITH PYMAR R.A. FJ.C.a. North Anwrican Lite Since tall (416) 427-2913 Durham West Liberals Meet Apr.7 The :annual General Meeting and Elections of Officers of the Durham West Provincial Liberal Association will be held on Tues. Apr. 7th at the Pickering High School in the cafeteria at 7:.30 p.m. Membership can be renewed at the annual general meeting that night. There is finger foods at 6:30 p.m. Did you know one in five Canadians suffers from breathing disorders and king disease? Learn more about the health of your lungs on the Lungmobile. a travelling van offering tree lung function testing and educational materials. 011.1% ?/LAM OW LTH am rrE to uxMt: �TM Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Is Second .a.ti TKr ev-,� ---4 -"ft- .f.., 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail This Space Could Be Yours For $ 12 TOR WEEK %'ol. 27 No. 13 Pickering. Ontario Wed. April 1, 11"2 AICKERING *0 0 S Bntta Pollanen was one of the Pickenng Arts C'owicil members displaying her works of art in the Pickering Town Centre recently. Flowers seem to be one of her topics 1n her art work. (Photo - Bob Watson) Board & Rotary Offer Shadow Program The Durham Board of Education, in partnership with the Oshawa Parkwood Rotary Club. is implemen- ting a job shadow program for students. The project part of the board's Work Education and Career Fx- ploration program to pro- %ide students with a varie- ty of community-based learning opportunities for career, work and life As a result, students will be able to leave the school system equipped with knowledge, expenence and attitudes for making good career decision, Thirteen 0*%e111 C.V I. students from the Gifted Class will be involved in this project with local employers. For two days, they observed, explored and acquired information Pickering Council Notes Rental Fee Waived Pickering Council has recommended that the nor- mal rental fee for use of the Pickering Recreation Com- plex Arena facility on Sat. June 12th from 7 a.m. to 12 noon to conduct the na- tional "Ride for Sight', be waived in support of the National Retinitis Pigmen- tosa Foundation fundrais- ing event. Proclamations Council has authorized Mayor Arthurs to make the following proclamations: !National Book Festival - Apr. 27th to May 1st; Building Regulations Awareness Week - Apr. 12th to 18th: Pickering Spr- ing Fest '92 - May 9th. concerning potential careers of their choke. The students then attended the Oshawa Parkwood Rotary Club meeting at the Oshawa Golf Club to share their experiences with Rotarians and fellow • par- tKvants. The grade 12 En- trepreneurial Studies Class from Dumbarton H.S. and the grade 7-9 Guidance Class from Westney Heights P.S. were also port of this pilot project. Serving the Community for 25 Years! Math Centre Opens Picker Due to positive from students and to the Kumon Math Cen across Canada,a new tre is planned for in Pickering for the time. Located at the Pick Recreation Centre, Valley Farm Road, Pickering Kumon Centre will host an House on Wed. Apr. 7:30 p.m. Parents children are invited to tend and learn first- chout this innovati A I Tid-renowned :Whing mathematics idren. Instruc %,iuldine Martell will ailable to enrol st rd answer questions. The Kumon Method Pr -oven Japanese syst it -signed for students abilities In math. method allows chi] solve problems themselves and pi op their own pace series of individ worksheets - covering school level through calculus - until the perfect and conqgetA understood within specific time frame. Free from class pressure. each child at his or her own level comfort and smoothly gresses to the next Ievel the math proble �y increase in ficutty. Students can grecs beyond their scbi In ina response grade at their own pace patents and according to their own tres scholastic abilities. ren- "Kumon is a highly - ng needed supplemental math first program in Ontario, par- ticularly with the poor Bring math results of Ontario 1867 students in a recent the survey," says Martell. Math "Not only does Kumon im- Open prove math skills by pay - 1 at ing attention to individual and needs, but it also improves at- the students' discipline, and concentration and ve, perseverance." method of Yuriko Kishibe. an In- to structor at a Kumon Math for Centre in Toronto, explains be that for the majority of her idents students, their im- prme - ents in math have a spilled over to other em is academic areas. of all parents tell tis that the ir r Ibe children have children to good study habits in pial,] school subjects as a result by of Kumon," Kishibe says. at Two of these chddrenare a Toronto residents Andrea Ir 1 N . 13. and he P o sister Nicole, lo. Says their to mother, Maria: "We wart is believe Kumon made a dif- y%r esnee in both of the girls' math abifities. Not only old mate their math improve, but stouts because they were able to Of solve the problems more po- easily over time, their con - as Gdencedefinitely built up." ms Developed in Japan more kf- than 33 yew ago, the po- Kumon Method is the largest math learning system in the world and has helped more than Durham Bd. Of Education Notes to across F:mpileymeW Equity Policq Trustees approved the board's new Employment Equity Policywhich states, - The Durham Board of Education and its employees shall demonstrate commitment to achieving the Ministry of Education's Employment Equity mandate. This will be the ddeeveellopment aplished ndroighm- plementation of Employ- ment Equity strategies and programs which eliminate barriers and provide an equal opportunity environ- ment in which female employees can reach their full potential." The policy meets the specific wording requirements of the Ministry. Elementary Swim Pro- gram Trustees approved a mo- tion to delete Policy 6147 -Elementary School Swim Program. The pro- gram, which allows for swimming instruction for grade 5 students across the region, will be eliminated. Program Services Review Trustees were provided with an update and propos- ed plan for the implemen- tation of the Program Ser- vices Review. Input and research, culminating in an extensive report from Peat Marwick and the University of Toronto, sug- gested the establishment of more effective links bet- ween the Curriculum and Special Education Depart- ments in order that students may be served in a more efficient and effec- tive manner. An Ad Hoc Committee was established to study the report, and make recommendations for im- plementation. Their recommendations included providing resource support for students and teachers through an organization of Area Teams and Central Departments of (a) Pro- grams and (b) Assessment and Regional Services; subject to Budget process, establishing a staff comple- ment for Program Services for 1992-93 which is not greater than the 1991-92 school year complement-, requiring a Program Ser- vices complement report to be presented to the pro- gram Committee annually in December outlining the deployment of the comple- ment, describing new assignments and assessing completed projects. and PRINTING 683-1968 requiring monthly rep to the Program Commi and S.E.A.C. on the plernerttabon of the report, for the period . 1992 to June 19914. Trust approved all the rea mendations. Cloew to Perform A choir of 25 girls to 15 years from R. H. nish P. S. and Port Pe H.S. competed March 1992 against 9 other in the semi-finals for right to perform in musical Joseph and Amazing Technicolo Dreamcoat. The Lloyd Webber show take place beginning 17 at Toronto's E1 Theatre. The group, en ed Northern Explosio was chosen from over entrants across Ontario be one of the 4 choirs to pear in the musical. choir is under the directi of teachers Harvey Fri and Dawn Taylor. Trustees expressed their co gratulation to the gir and wished them well wi their upcoming perfon maes. This Space Could Be Yours For rently, almost two trillion children are successfully ttee studying ng math through this im- system in 23 countries „e,,worldwide. �l Introduced into Canada ees 11 years ago, the method is now studied b a - itely 10,000 by in about 80 Kumon Math Cen- ag� 9 tres across the country. Cor- The cost is $55 per month, �y with an initial enrolment y fee of $30. choits Kumon Centres are in - the dividuaHy franchised and the operated by Kumon math the instructors. To meet the ur growing demand for the Acxtrew math program, Kumon is will now actively recruiting in- structors to start up addi- gin tional Kumon Math Cen- titl- tres in Pickering. Instrue- rs ed n, toare provided with ex - 100 tensive training and to Preparation. ap- For more information The about the new Kumon Math on Centre in Pickering, call ede Nauldine Martell at (416) 490-1722. ■ ■ PER WEEK Oliver At Bayview Heights Students from Grades 5 to 8 will participate in the production of "Oliver" at Bayview Heights Public School, 1400 Garvolin Ave. on Wed. Apr. 8th and Thurs. 9th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $1 for children and $2 for adults. For details call the school at 839`1146. Durham Bd. Of Education Notes to across F:mpileymeW Equity Policq Trustees approved the board's new Employment Equity Policywhich states, - The Durham Board of Education and its employees shall demonstrate commitment to achieving the Ministry of Education's Employment Equity mandate. This will be the ddeeveellopment aplished ndroighm- plementation of Employ- ment Equity strategies and programs which eliminate barriers and provide an equal opportunity environ- ment in which female employees can reach their full potential." The policy meets the specific wording requirements of the Ministry. Elementary Swim Pro- gram Trustees approved a mo- tion to delete Policy 6147 -Elementary School Swim Program. The pro- gram, which allows for swimming instruction for grade 5 students across the region, will be eliminated. Program Services Review Trustees were provided with an update and propos- ed plan for the implemen- tation of the Program Ser- vices Review. Input and research, culminating in an extensive report from Peat Marwick and the University of Toronto, sug- gested the establishment of more effective links bet- ween the Curriculum and Special Education Depart- ments in order that students may be served in a more efficient and effec- tive manner. An Ad Hoc Committee was established to study the report, and make recommendations for im- plementation. Their recommendations included providing resource support for students and teachers through an organization of Area Teams and Central Departments of (a) Pro- grams and (b) Assessment and Regional Services; subject to Budget process, establishing a staff comple- ment for Program Services for 1992-93 which is not greater than the 1991-92 school year complement-, requiring a Program Ser- vices complement report to be presented to the pro- gram Committee annually in December outlining the deployment of the comple- ment, describing new assignments and assessing completed projects. and PRINTING 683-1968 requiring monthly rep to the Program Commi and S.E.A.C. on the plernerttabon of the report, for the period . 1992 to June 19914. Trust approved all the rea mendations. Cloew to Perform A choir of 25 girls to 15 years from R. H. nish P. S. and Port Pe H.S. competed March 1992 against 9 other in the semi-finals for right to perform in musical Joseph and Amazing Technicolo Dreamcoat. The Lloyd Webber show take place beginning 17 at Toronto's E1 Theatre. The group, en ed Northern Explosio was chosen from over entrants across Ontario be one of the 4 choirs to pear in the musical. choir is under the directi of teachers Harvey Fri and Dawn Taylor. Trustees expressed their co gratulation to the gir and wished them well wi their upcoming perfon maes. This Space Could Be Yours For rently, almost two trillion children are successfully ttee studying ng math through this im- system in 23 countries „e,,worldwide. �l Introduced into Canada ees 11 years ago, the method is now studied b a - itely 10,000 by in about 80 Kumon Math Cen- ag� 9 tres across the country. Cor- The cost is $55 per month, �y with an initial enrolment y fee of $30. choits Kumon Centres are in - the dividuaHy franchised and the operated by Kumon math the instructors. To meet the ur growing demand for the Acxtrew math program, Kumon is will now actively recruiting in- structors to start up addi- gin tional Kumon Math Cen- titl- tres in Pickering. Instrue- rs ed n, toare provided with ex - 100 tensive training and to Preparation. ap- For more information The about the new Kumon Math on Centre in Pickering, call ede Nauldine Martell at (416) 490-1722. ■ ■ PER WEEK Oliver At Bayview Heights Students from Grades 5 to 8 will participate in the production of "Oliver" at Bayview Heights Public School, 1400 Garvolin Ave. on Wed. Apr. 8th and Thurs. 9th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $1 for children and $2 for adults. For details call the school at 839`1146. ■ ■ PER WEEK Oliver At Bayview Heights Students from Grades 5 to 8 will participate in the production of "Oliver" at Bayview Heights Public School, 1400 Garvolin Ave. on Wed. Apr. 8th and Thurs. 9th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $1 for children and $2 for adults. For details call the school at 839`1146. Page'-' TILE: NEWS POST Wed. April 1. 1992 opinion a page for expression for you and us Needed - A Change Of Rules by Bob Watson Back in the 1940s Highway 401 was built about 10 years ahead of the time required for a large volume of autos and trucks. But the route was correct and what would we be do- ing in 1992 Aithoutt our Highway 4019 Today we seem to build over new highways 10 years after they are needed creating stalled vehicles using up valuable time and creating extra pollution. Today we have provincial act and routines which are designed to slow all new road construction. The En- vironmental Assessment Act requires local governmenLq to spend large sums for consultants to make lengthy assessments. Today there are thousands of construction workers without work while federal and provincial governments hold back their normal contributions to these vital projects. In our opinion an improved road constructim program around Metro Toronto would put thousands of workers back on the job. The result would be a better road system and less people on welfare and unemployment 'insurance benefit. Let's get everybody back to work and our road system improved. Enthusiastic Canadians by Rob Watson V< a hope our politicians who are spending millions of hard-earned tax dAars to discover how• to keep our glorious countr%• together had a look at the world skating championships shown on TV from Oakland. California last week. Each time a Canadian skater finished his or her routine on the We a large group of Canadians shouted and held up Canadian flags in support. This is Canadian national feeling at its best. dear politi- corks So start giving us all something to cheer and brag about instead of meaningless political dialogue. Anne Of Green Gables Dear Editor: Interest is growing world-wide about the life and works of Prince Edward Island author. LucyMaud Montgomery, creator of Anne of Green Gables. In response to this demand we have formed a Kindr-ed Spints of P.E.I. Society, wtuch will share information and insights into the Anne Phenomenon and L.M. Montgornery's life and works. 1'otr readers can obtain more information by writing to Kindred Spirits of PL E I. Society. Silver Bush. Pati Corner. Kensington R. R. \o 2. Prince Edward Island. Canada. CUB 1M0 Sincerely, George Campbell Exercise is Contagious among Canadian Women Canadian women of all ages are increasing their level of physical activity. reports the Reebok Information Bureau. New data from the 1991 Statistics Canada General Social Survey reveals that 26% of all women aged 15 and over were classified as -'physically very active". That figure is up from 23% in the 1965 survey. Moreover. the sur vev show- ed an increase in activity level for every age category of women. on average. Canadian mere have also increased their level of activity. However. the proportion of men aged 65 and over who were physically active actually declined since 1985. You Feel Canadian.... At parties• when a Canadian asks you upstairs it's because he wants to examine your caulking and get the name of your weather-stripping man. A Canadian gets a wild look in his eye and sucks on his mitts every time he passes a travel agency advertising a special to Nassau. nt'wag o s # Published every Weenesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office a Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35, Scarborough. Ont. MiS 3R3. Telephone 291-2583 Publisher i General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watsu 7 ADVERTISING - Irene Watson. Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purktss. plane . dt �cw.:. Bill li.imi. SUBSCRIPTIONS - S15 per year - 40t a copy. Mainstream Canada Stamping out postal increases Hr t •Ishan If vt-A.v No stnineer to red ink. from 17 cents to 30 cents, the Canada Post turned a deeper highest percentage leap in crimson in 1991 kith losses Canada Post's history. Granted, reportcdh near SRX) million. postal management will stand Aftci earning a profit of Si4.? by their stated goal of wiping million in 1990, the perpetually out the operating deficit ton losing postal monopoly has the back. of consumers, by regained its frail fiscal form. the way) but a 13 cent increase 'I he primary culprit in this in one year? The strike was latest revenue plunge is the a factor in the monumental postal disruptions of last slim- rate increase, of that there is mer, which began with a violent no question. 12 -day strike. N hile employees 'What seems clear is that in picketed, Canada Post manage- an effort to balance their books, mens resorted to expensive Canada Post i as no resersa- measures to keep the mail men•- tans about resorting to a hike ing. Expenditures such as rent- in the cost of stamps. Their ing buildings to use as mail behavior, according to Brien distribution centres, leased Gra%, senior vice president. helicopters to get mail past policy and research, for the pcket%. hiring security staff and Canadian Federation of inde- outside workers—all con- pendent Business is becoming tributed to a huge increase in worrisome and extremely Canada Post's operating costs. expensive for Canadians. The strike had hidden costs as "Only one year in the past well. acccxding to Canada Pom seven have Canadians been spokesperson, John Caines. spared a postal rate increase it's '-Vk wens well positioned to as if Canada Post has an insidi- wather the economic down- ous plan to lull Canadians into turn. but the labor disruption expecting a rate increase every we had. had a very negative year as part of the privilege effect on out customer confi- of using the mail system,'* dense obviously and has had said Crray. some very serious impacts on Speaking of p6vilegc� just our 1991-92 results in terms of how raucli is Canada Pbst wast - our revenue%," Camcs said. ing on expensive seats at sport - In other words, the strike'% ing arenas across the country? impact was far-reaching and The Crown corporation should deep. Make no mistakes it is the save money by indulging less in public who ends up suffering fun and gam. and concentrate the Crest. But Canadians should more on keeping costs down rot he footing the btu for recur- for consumers. ring lahor-management dig- Perhaps it's time the Crown putts at Canada Pbst which corporation's masters in Ottawa continue to result in debilitating yid "enough is enough!" strikes. %tam Canadians will When the application is made remember the stymy 32 -day by Canada Ptxt this summer tax strike to inside 1x.stal workers w hat we are certain will be vet in the summer of 19SI. That another postal increase nett strike post .ounticss millions in Januar%, the politicians, who in rocnuc to tx>th ( anad:i Post the past hose meekly apprnned and the cconotm as i thole. escrs increase, should respond I he follow ing l mLLirs the price with a colicoiw and resoun iinx of a tint Gass stamp jumped '•\O"' �rA �N•:.h Srrv2r ... ............ Exceptional Response To 5 Percent Down Payments Lower down payments have already helped thousands more Canadians access home ownership. Elmer MacKay. Mini_qer responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation i CMHC t has announced. Since launched on Feb. 3rd. more than 6 wo households have bought a home with a five per cent down payment under the First Home Loan Insurance initiative, according to figures just released. Almost $586 million worth of in- sured loans have been issued since the program was an- nounced last month. Overall, this represents more than 43 per cent of all household mortgages insured through CMHC in February. ..Lower down payments have significantly assisted potential buyers to make their move to home ownership now." Mr. MacKay said. "This supports the notion that many Canadian households have the income to make the monthly payments on a mortgage but lack the required ten per cent down payment." "This initial volurrie places us well ahead of our expecta- Public Report On Our Intelligence Service CSIS Liberal Solicitor General Critic Tom Wappel (Scar- borough West), and Derek Lee ( Scarborough -Rouge River) Vice Chairman of the sub -committee on National Security, believe that the first annual public CSIS report on its ac- tivities, is a cautious step in the right direction. "This report represents a positive step in providing the Canadian public with some insight into the workings of and environment in which CSIS operates," stated Wappel. However, the Liberals contend that other issues that im- pact on national security, such as allegations that foreign intelligence agencies are operating clandestinely in Canada and the implications of the AI-Mashat affair are rat discuss- ed. Lee, a member of the Special Committee which con- ducted a five year review of the CSIS Act and the Security Offences Act, stated iiat this report was of great significance given that it was the only one of 117 recommen- dations that the government accepted. "This is a cautious first step by the service and the Minister at providing further accountability to Parliament as outlined in the five year review. Parliament has established a sub -Committee on National Security to coor- dinate Parliament's efforts at improving the service's ac- countability and to supplement the work of the Security in- telligence Review Committee !SIRC)." Wappel concluded by saying that "The report has made it clear that public safety is the principle concern of CSiS. However. neither the Minister, who acknowledges that "governments elsewhere have continued to mount offen- sive intelligence collection efforts aganst us", nor CSIS, provide us with insight into how CSIS will combat this threat and protect public safety." We're Better At Recyling Ontario citizens were better recyclers in 1991 compared to 1990. according to a "Blue Bolt- end markets survey completed by OMMR1: Corporations in Support of Recyd- ing The survey of end market purchasers of recyclable newsprint, glass, metal cans and polvethlyene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles showed that the overall tonnages of packaging materials collected in municipal recvcluw programs in 1991 increased by 39 per cent over 1990 totals. Part of the reason for the increase can be attn buted to the expansion of the municipal recycling network from 25 million households at the end of 19W to 2.9 million at the end of 1991. However, the increase in tonnages collected is propor- tionally greater than the growth in the number of households. The system expanded by 14 per cent but the capture rate was 25 per cent greater than that. "This is the first time we have seen clear evidence that all across Ontario people are increasing their efforts to recycle." said O MRI President and CEO, Bob Flemington. "We've always had high participation rates in terms of the number of people who recycle. but we believed we could do better in how• much was recycled. This confirmis our belief that people are very committed to recycling and are willing to do more. 1Ls important for us to know this in the context of otr planning to expand recycling programs to in- clude more materials. Tonnages of old newsprint, the other major commodity in the blue box, increased slightly 4%) in 1991 over 1990. 240.000 tons compared with 230.110X1 tarts. This increase is notable in light of the fact that use of newsprint actually declined through 1991 due to the sluggish economy. The in- crease in the capture rate suggests that people ate reevel- ing more old newspapers along with the other blue box iters. You Feel Canadian.... When a Canadian thinks of Hell, he wonders what the heating bill must be. When a Canadian mother sees an icicle, she never breaks it off because it may be her child's nose. A Canadian likes to keep his underwear over the hot air vent during the night so it will be warm when he puts it on in the morning. tion. Mr. MacKay added. .....----- CMHC estimates about 225,000 additional households can potentially access home ownership now with five per cent down payment instead of ten per cent, at current low in- terest rates and stable house prices. CMHC's First Home Loan Insurance reduced the minimum down payment requirement for federally -insured mortgages for first time home buyers to five per cent from ten per cent. First Home Loan Insurance is in effect for the next two years, when it will be reviewed. - -----------M--------------- ----- Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers i SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL news -1 news news CHECK THE C60 RK EAST ENO �P!CKiRlNr', ONE YOU WANT�� �C7 111111,11111,4— O Sf I Lip New Renewal Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3 Name i1 Address 'Wed. April 1, 1992 THE NEWS/ POST Page 3 IT'S A BIG s*rEP. AND WE HAVE 5,200 DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS TO HELP ALONG THE WAY. For a firm foundation and a bright future, enrol %+our child in a Scarboix)ugh public school. There's no better place to start. Siwr children can begin our educational programs as early as age four. And, they'll be enrolling in one of the largest and most comprehensive public school systems in Canada. The Scarborough Board of Education operates a progressive school system based on a child -centred philosopin• of edue=on. XW give our students a strong foundation in the basics — the three R's — as well as developing their creativeness of expression and thought. And, we take great pride in the excellence of our teachers — dedicated professionals who give our students a love of learning that will last the rest of their lives. In addition to providing students with the necessan, tools, climate and inspiration for learning, Scarborough public schools faster the development of values Canadians regard as essential to the well- being of our society. Equally important, the Scarborough Board of Education has a tradition of supporting strong discipline in its schools. Students are encouraged to be not only self-disciplined, but also self -motivated, conscientious and responsible — cliaracieristics that will sere them ,%ril throughout their karning and professional ,ears. How you can )register Children with a birthdate in 1988 may be registered in junior kirxiergtrtrn, while those with a birthdate in 198^ are eligible for registration in senior kindergarten. Proof of age will be required at the time of registration. Registration begins the seek of April 6 to 10. Contact your local public school for details. If }vu require assistance in locating your neighbourhood school, contact the Planning and Operations department at 396--i-i- For a map of all Scarborough public schools, or for more inforniation on the Scarborough Board of Education, contact the Communications r)Rice at 396--5-11. Scarborough KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 1992. Board of 4poo Education SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS kleetrng The Cha/lenge Pale 1 THE NEWS POST Wed. April 1, 1992 THURS. APRIL 2 SUN. APRIL S coMoN'"' DIARY Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. APRIL 1 8:30 ane. - 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID CPR COURSES First Aid/CPR 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 am. - 4:30 p.m. COUNSELLING CLINIC A social sepias counselling clinic is available to seniors free of charge every Wednesday at the Wellness Centre located in the Ber- nard Betel Centre, 1003 Stales Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 10 am. CARPET BOWLING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of carpet bowling every Wednesday and Friday at L' A noreaux Com- munity Centre. 2000 McNichol! Rd. Phone 3964513. 10 as SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Wednesday at L'Amorcaux Community Centre, 1000% cNichol Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12 noon - 6 p.s BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Sheppard Centre, 4841 Yonge St., North York. Take the time to ve the gift of life, it's free. All donors are welcome. 3 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage even Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 - 3 p.s BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Coto- munit% Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 p.m. ROCU( GARDEN SOCiM. Sydney Eddison, author of "The Patchwork Garden" will be guest speaker at the monthly mating of The Ontario Rock Garden Society at the Civic Garden Centre, Edwards Gardens, Lawrence Ave. E. & Leslie Sts. His topic will be "Primula -All About Primroses". Afterwards that will be a sale of alpine. rock garden and perennial plants. 2 - 8 pm. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave. E. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors we welcome. 2 - 3 ps LINING WTTH CANCER Living with Canon, the support group for the Metro Toronto District office of the Canadian Cancer Society. mom at 2 Carlton St., Suite 710 on the firm and third Wednesdays to provide informa- tion about mention. relaxation. o; l: service and practical guidance. The public a invited to come. talk or listen. S p ma VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN The Business and Professional W'omm's Club of North Toronto meas in Suite 304. 3300 Yonge St. This meshta& will featere a panel discussion on "VxAcnce Against Women.". Dianne Poole MPP. will be moderator. For details contact Bale Thompson at 449-9411 or %anc% Bass 481-12% or •560291. 7 p s LENTEN St7t%NCE Rey. Dr. John Gladstone will be the speaker at the fifth in a series of Lenten Services at Blythwood Road Baptist Church. 80 Blythwood Rd.. Toronto. His topic will be "True Heroism". A pot luck .upper bettim at 6 p.m. For details all 497-4571. 7:30 p.s ~TAMP (ILL'S MEETS The North York Stamp Club meets the first and third Wednesday of every math at Edittnvale Community Centre, south side of Fmdn Avc. W. between Bathurst St. & YoiW. Free parking and admin cion For detail~ call 2r-3526. 7:30 p.s FAMILY LIFE GROUP A Support Group mats weekly in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs. alcohol, running away. crines, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meets every W'ednesdav at 7:30 p -m. For more information call 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. PUBLIC LECTURE The public is invited to Tan in a series of free public lectures at the Scarborough Civic Centre, to prepare for the 'Earth Summit' in Brazil in June. Tonight John Meyer of Zero Population Growth will %peak on "The Population Time Bomb". For details call 267-5972. 8 p.s Ut CHRE Scarborough Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard Ave. between Midland Ave. & Brimley Rd., sponsors an eventng of euchre evcry W'ednes- dae. Admission is S2 including prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. 3 p.m. BRIDGE & Ft CHRE The Catholic Women's League of Precious Blood Church, 173' L.awrenc'C Ave. E.. Scarborough is having a spring bridge and pro- grastvc euchre in the parish auditorium. Tickets are S6. There will tx prizes and refreshments. For details call 759-'738. 8 p.=. COIN CLUB MtF1'S The Scarborough Coin Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark Blvd. New members arc welcome. 8 p.m. THE. MITZ%AH TECHNIQUE Evcrvonc a invited to a free lecture and demonstration on the Mitnah Technique, a major preventive health care discipline which teaches how to overcome and prevent spinal and postural dif- ficulties, at the Medical Centre, 3420 Finch Ave. E. at Warden Ave., Suite 401. For details call 495-9532. THURS. APRIL 2 9 - I1 as F'AMILi LIFE GROLP Young mothers in the community are invited to attend the Family Life Group at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hill. The group mats every Thursday to enjov speakers, crafts and fellowship. Babysitting is available. For morn details call 281-4120. 9:15 - 10:45 am. L-ADILS COFFEE HOUR All ladies in the community are invited to Ladies Coffee Hour at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, 2501 Warden Ave. just south of Finch. Gospel singer and musician Laurie Atkins will be guest speaker. The special feature will be a demonstration by Chris Slessor of Braddock Optical. Free babysitting and library. 10 am. - I p.s NEARLY STU BOUTIQUE: A Nearly New Boutique, featuring good used clothing is held every Thursday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., Scarborough. For more details call 261-4708. 10 am. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 10 a.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of cribbage every Thursday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 Mctiicholl Rd. Phone: 396-4513. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:311- 2:30 p.m. STRESS IN LATER YEARS Stress can be positive! Come and learn positive coping and relax- ing techniques to everyday stress in the Synagogue, The Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W'., North York. For details call 225-2112. 7 p.m. LEGAL COUNSELLING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appointment. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club mats weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in room 113 at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave. one block north of Sheppard. For details call 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 chess tournaments, speed chess, and casual play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For information phone 283-6296 or 2845860. 7 - 9 p.m. LECTURE SERIES The Toronto Historical Board presents "Revolution! The Great Lakes 1775-1795" at Historic Fort York. At this first lecture Gavin Watt, President, Museum of Applied Military History will speak on "Loyalist Operations Against the Rebels". The cost is S12 per lec- ture or S50 for the series. Pre -booking is required. For details call 392-6907. 7:30 p. u, BINGO An evening of Bingo is held every Thursday at Metropolitan Com- munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Woodbine Ave. Everyone is welcome. For details call 690-2133. 7:30 - 10:30 p.s SWEET ADELINES Scarborough Sv;m Adelines mats every Thursday evening at Washington United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd. (east of Markham Rd.). It is open to women of all ages who love to sing. For more details call Marg Otter at 225-9929. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. QUI LTERS MEET Scarborough Quilters' Guild nice at Cedarbrook Craft Centre. for details call Anne Blain, 283-8998. 7:30 p.m. S. A. G. E. MEETS Scarborough Association for Gifted Education (SAGE) invites everyone to join them at their general meeting at Churchill Heights Public School, 749 Brimorton Dr. Guest speaker Dr. Howard Tobin, Chief Psydtoiogist for the Metro Separate School Board will talk on "Separating Fact From Fantasy". 7J0 p.m. ART AUCTION Metropolitan Toronto Catholic Education Foundation is holding its Gala Art Auction 11 at The Boulevard Club. Lakeshore Boulevard. The cost is $15 per ticket. To order tickets all 222-8282. The preview begins at 6:30 p.m. FRI. APRIL 3 N as - 3 was CLOTHING SALE A monthly dotting sale is held at the Chn stian Commntaity Cen- tre, 270 Gerrard St. E. near Parliament St. to raise foods for the cen- tre. The best bargains is town are available in cloches for children, men and worsen. 11:30 as INDOOR GOLF All seniors over the age of 53 are invited to enjoy a morning of in- door golf every Friday at UAmmeaux Community Centre. 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone W6-4513. 1:30 - 3:30 p -s GOOD AFTERNOONS Adults of all ages are invited to a variety of special interest pro- grams every Friday at Hillcrest Library. 5801 Leslie St.. North York. The agenda includes filers. speakers. discussions, social in- tcraction and lust plain fun. For detaiL% call 395-5512. 2 - 4 ii -aa. FREF FWDAY PROGRAM Retired people of all ages gather in the North York Central Library Auditorium each week for fdas. music, singing and guest artists. The library is located at 5120 Yoetge St. 7 - 9 p s RUMMAGE SALE St. John's Church York Mills, 19 Don Ridge Dr., Willowdale (off Old Yonge St.) is holding its annual rummage sak of clothing. books, white elephants and treasures with a boutiauc of special items. Everyone is welcome. The sak will continue Set. Apr. 4 from 10 a.m.. to I p.m. 7:30 p.m. SING1.Fti MEET Heron Park Christian Singles mat the first Friday of each month at Heron Park Baptist Church. 4260 Lawrence Ave. E., West Hill. For details call 42'-'_91'. 8 Is. as. MUSICAL COINCERT The .Auxiliary of Nisbet Lodge is sponsoring an evening of music featuring performing artists Lloyd Knight and Ruth Ann Onley at Calvary Church, 746 Pape Ave. As this is a fundraiser a free offer- ing will be taken. 8 pmt. CAB.ARtT Everyone is invited to come to the Cabaret at Gnat Rhodes United Church to enjoy Curtain Call Player's Cabaret, "A Walk Down Broadway" Tickets are 57.50 and can be obtained at the door or bv_ phoning 283-4180. SAT. APRIL 4 10 as - 1 p me. RUMMAGE SALE St. John's Church York Mills, 19 Lon Ridge Dr., Willowdale (off (lid Yonge St.) is holding its annual rummage sak of clothing, books, white elephants and treasures with a boutique of special items. Evcrvone is welcome. 10 am. - 12 moon CHINA SALE Cliffcrest United Church, corner of Kingston Rd. & McCowan Rd., is having its third annual china sale featuring cups and saucers, bake :able, glassware and novelt% tabies. Everyone is welcome. 10 as - 5 p.m. CRAFT SHOW- & SALE Come see over 60 of Toronto's best artisans and crafts people who wil be displaying and selling their original work, from glass blowing to native crafts, paintings, pottery, jewellery and more at Metro - Central YMCA auditorium, 20 Grosvenor St., Toronto. Admission is free. For details call 921-51-I. 11 as - 2 p.m. WRITERS' CIRCLE Forest Hill Writers' Circle mats to discuss members' writing in a critical and constructive manner every Saturday at Bathurst Heights Librar%, 3170 Bathurst St. New members are encouraged to drop in. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE A rummage sale at Dentonia Park United Church, 107 Dawes Rd., will feature good used clothing, shoes, purses, kitchenware, toys, as well as a white elephant table. Everyone is invited to come, browse and buy and enjoy muffins and coffee. 11 am. - 3 p.m. CLOTHING SALE Bargain days are here at True Davidson Acres, 200 Dawes Rd. with lots of great bargains in good used clothing for then, women and children. Evenone is welcome. 7:30 p.m. THE CRUCIFIXION The choirs of St. Margarat's in the Pines Anglican Church and Bethesda United Church present "The Crucifixion" by John Stainer at St. Margaret's in the Pines, 4130 Lawrence Ave. E., West Hill. Tickets are S5 per person or S10 per family, at the door. 8 p.m. A WORLD OF SONG The 80 voice Etobicoke Centennial Choir invites you to enjoy "A World of Song", featuring Gabriel Faure's 'Requiem' at Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Tickets are $10 for adults and S7 for students and seniors. For tickets call 621-2813. 8 p.m. SCARBOROUGH PHILHARMONIC Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra winds up the season with music from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar and Phantom of the Opera, at Birchmount Park C.1., 3663 Dan- forth Ave. For tickets call 690-1769. 10:30 a.m. DIALOGUE. CANADA Professor John Trent of University of Ottawa and President of "Dialogue Canada", a non-profit, non-partisan organization, will speak on "How Dialogue Canada Can Help in the Current Cana- dian Debate" at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim C're,c., Scarborough. For details call 293-9850. 2 - 4 p.m. FREE CONCERT "The Travellers" will provide the entertainment at the regular afternoon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and evervone is welcome. 3 p.m, ORGAN RECITAL An organ recital by Jan Over duin, whose program will include works by Franck, Andriessen and Jongen, will be held at Deer Park United Church, 129 St. Clair Ave. W., just east of Avenue Rd. Tickets are $11 and are available by calling 962-3381. Students tickets available at the door. 4 p.m. ST. PAUL'S AT FOUR Tom O'Sullivan, Psychologist, educator, founder and president of Stress Management Consultant will be the guest speaker in the third in a series on anger at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Bloor St. W., Toronto. For details call 961-8116. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 p.m. MUSIC AT GRACE The first in a series of two choral concerts at Grace Church on the Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd. corner of Russel Hill Rd., Toronto will pre- sent two works for the Lenten season: 'Requiem' and'The Crucifix- ion'. Tickets are S14 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For details tall 488-7884. MON. APRIL 6 9 am. - 4 p.te. SEDUCTION OF ALCOHOL PROMOTION The Advocacy Coalition Against Alcohol Promotion is sponsor- ing a one day workshop for community action groups, public health personnel and other professionals and interested individuals in the Council Chamber, North York City Hall, 5100 Yonge St. For details wll 46474. 10 as - 12 moon NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betcl Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. Continued on Page 5 Anniversaries/Birthdays� i:.........::v:.......................... ...........-----.. 50TH WEDDING ANNIVEELSARIES Six Scarborough couples celebrating Golden Wedding An- niversaries this ween are: Sadie and Ernest Fotrde of Por- tico Dr.. Mon. Apr. 6th: Jean and Harry Howard of Berkham Rd.. Thurs. Apr. Std: Mavis and Girdlarie Loll of Greylawn Cresc., Suit. Apr. 5th: Fehpa and Igrnedio Rubiales of LawTence Ave. E., Tues. Apr. 7th: Doris and Ed Towgood of Shilton Rd.. Sat. Apr. 4th: and Augusta and Eugene War of Guild Hall Dr.. Wed. Apr. ath. Congratulations and best wishes to all these couples. 0TH WEDDING A,NXIVERS.ARV Cotr®ratulations to Gorda and Jan van Ons of Antrim Cres., Scarborough who are celebrating their troth Wedding Anniversary on Mon. Apr. lith. !0711 BIRTHDAYS Two Scarborough residents are ceiebrating their 90th bar thdays this week. Happy Birthday to Dora Dawson of Eglin- ton Ave. E. who is celebrating her 90th birthday an Tues. Apr 7th and to Irene Dickson of IAvingston Rd. who will be 90 year's young an Wed. Apr. 1st. Got an amiversary or birthday to Celebrate? (:all 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 as M 5 p -m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Cwhv& MPP Scarborough North, located at 52W Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Moo- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pbone 297- 5040. 9 as w S p -s CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, looted at 4000 Sheppard Avc. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 ata. to S p.m. For appoimments phone 21r-6%9. 9 as to S pm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough-Ellesmermae, located at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 30, to Cedes Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 am. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 439-1242- 9-M as to 5 p -s CONSTITUENCY OFFICE O1%N The office of Anne Swarbrick. MPP Scarborough West. located at 1600A Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am. to 5 .nL. Wednesdays I to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9-30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone 698-0967. 9 as to 1 p s CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough Eau, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is opal Monday to Friday from 9 a.m, to 1 p.m. Phone 'R 1-278"'_ Federal Constituency Offices Sr as to 4 pm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICIL OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 as to 4-30 pm. CONSTTTUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hides, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6/67. as to 4 pos. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 as to S p s CONS7TrUENC7V OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Fmkh-Leslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 as to 5 li-s CONSTTTUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Rent Socte s, 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 appoinanent only. Phone 686-0432. 9 as to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge Riva, loaned at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 2968899. 9:30 a.s to 5:30 p.s CONSTr UENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Fmch Ave. I-, Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 am. to 1 p.m. cry appokKnient only, call 321-3454. t Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) MON. APRIL 6 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre is open Mondays through Fridays to offer information and referral services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to find information, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE dt CRIBBAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afteraoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chrnouni Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone W6-4513. I - 4:30 p.m. COUNSELLING CLINIC A social services counselling clinic is 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 calf �5-21 12. 1:30 - I:30 p.m. MINIMAL VISION PROGRAM Carol Kalwhnik, senior worker CNIB, will talk about "Com- munication and Environmental Adaptation" at the Miniaml Vision Program for residents and members at the Wagman Centre. 55 Ameer Ace., North York. For details :all 789-5131 ext. 2273. 2 - g p.aL BL(V)D DONOR CLINIC Malvern Town Centre, 31 Tapscott Rd., Scarborough. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 4- 5 p.m SAA P KITCHEN Hearty home-made soup is served to the needy every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E.. lower level. 7 pm- INFORMATION NIGHT The Catholic Children's Aid Society is holding an Information Night for those interested in fostering. For more details phone Fo,ter Care Dr%clopment at 226- 1010. 7:30 p.a FRIENM OF SCHIOPHRt:NIC'S Scarborough Fneads of Schiwphrenics meet at the C.A.W. Hall. 975 Kennedy Rd. south of Lawrence Ave. Steve Lurie, Mental Health and Addiction Co-ordinator, Ministry of Health, will speak on "The Government Mental Health Reform Status". Everyone is welcome, adnussxvn i, free and refreshments will be served. 0 p.m. "RITFxS' GROUP Scarborough Arts Council sponsors a Writers' Group which tweets every Monday at Jack Goodand Centre. Kennedy Rd.. cast side, north of Eglintexu Ave. south of Lawrence Ave. For more details call Eugenie Sbeliatiaa, 759-3340 or Joyce Grgprm. 294-2395. TUES. APRIL 7 10 rite. - 12 www BLOOD PRINSURE CLINIC A free blood pressure dime for seaan will be held at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard betel Centre, 1003 Steeks Ave. W. For an appoLmment call =5-2112. 12 neeme - 1 Iia DENTURE CLINIC A free denture clinic for wttiors will be held at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Stooks Ave. W. For an ap- pointment call 225-2112. 12 30 p.t SADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday and Thursday a< L'Amoreaux Commum- ty Centre. 2tltxl %I^ichoU Rd. Phone: 39&4513. 12:3111 p.a BRIIX'V Ali senior% over the age o(55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2W) McNicholl Rd. Photic: 396-4513. 12 45 - 3 pm. SOC 1.4& It LINE. DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dandruff every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chm oust Rd Phone 3964040. 1 Pm, BIN(A) .All ,cnxx% over the ase of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo ever% Tuesday at L'Anoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone W&4513. 1 - 4:30 P.ra C'OC'NSEIJJNG CI INIC A ,ocial service, counselling clinic is available to seniors free of charge every Tuesday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Ccntrc• 1003 Steeks Ave. W. For an appointment call 22.5-2112. 1 p nw, LEGAL CLINIC Eau York lawyer Robert Wooiner will be available at Community Care Senior Centre, 1108 Greenwood Ave. at Cosburn Ave., the first Tuesday of every month to provide legal counselling for seniors of East fork. For an appointment call 467-1166. 6:J0 W to 0 NGO The Ladio Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 law -on Rd., Highland Creek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 9 p.m. ROMEN'S LEGAL C1J%IC North York Women's Centre is sponsoring an everting legal clinic staffed by a female lawyer who will provide basic and preliminary advice on legal problems every Tuesday everting. For an appoint- ment call the centre at 781-0479. 7 - 9 p.&L FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to helping those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call 831-3877. 7:15 - 10:30 p.wr. BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsor an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Avg!. E. at Danforth Rd. (over Loblaws). Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m. NEW SCOUT HEADQUARTERS Mayor Mel Eastman will cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the new Scouts Canada, Greater Toronto Region offices and Scout Shop at 265 Yorklands Blvd., 2nd Floor, North York. For details call 4946364. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY The public is invited to join Japan and Korea in celebrating Bud- dha's birthday, at Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., North York. Award-winning novelist Mark Frutkin will read from "Invading Tibet" and Tim Ward will read from "What the Buddha Never Taught". Admission is free. 7:30 pm DON VALLEY CHORUS Ladies arc invited to join the Don Valley Chorus (Sweet Adelins, Inc.) and sing 4 -pan harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hall, southeast corner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. every Tuesday. For more details call %far% McFadyen, 625-0913. 7:311 p.m. IJVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Willowdale Unit Offix of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yonge St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Through informal discussions patients, families and friends can learn how to cope. For more information call 226-0646. TUES. APRIL 7 7:30 p.m. Sl%GLES MEET West Hill Chapter of One Parent Families Association invites all tringle parents to attend its meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at Suburban Restaurant, 639 McCowan Rd. For details tall 75(1-2376. 8 p.m. AM%ES-n INTERNATIONAL Group 65 of Amnesty International meets the first Tuesday of every month at Fairlawn Heights United Church (Yonge at Fairlawn). New members are always welcome. For details call 489-6198. WED. APRIL 8 7 p.m. LENTEN SERVICE Rev. Dr. John Gladstone will speak on "The Model Legacy" in the last of a series of Lenten Services at Blythwood Road Baptist Church, 80 Blythwood Rd., Toronto. A roast beef supper will be served at 6 p.m. For details call 487-4571. 7 - 8:30 p.m. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES Enjoy the richness and diversity of our world through slide -talk presentations on international themes, at Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. F. Admission is free. 7:30 P.m. SINGLES MEET The Willowdale Chapter of Separated. Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gabriel's Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details call 391-0275 (evenings). 8 p.m. PI Buc FORUM A panel discussion on "When Marriage Ends: Starting Your New Life'*. with panelists Helen Gougeon, journalist, and therapist Gret- chen Grinnell, will be held at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 From St. F. Admission is free and all are welcome. Metro Archives Opens On "Concrete Dreams" Running thilwo to Sept. 13th, the recently opened Metro Archives building at 255 Spadina Rd. (I block north of Dupont Subway) will feature the first show in its public exhibition pro- gram. It is called "Con- crete Dreams", The Historical Path of Ex- pressway Development in Metropolitan Toronto. This inaugural exhibit begins with a look back to the 1950's when Metro Toronto was a new municipal government, what North America was crazy about tars and waren urban expressways were seen as the modern pathway to progress and prosperity. Using archival photographs. documents and ephemera. 'Concrete Dreams" continues by ex- mirnining ho early P celebrations of the Gar- diner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway turn- ed into heated political bat- tles over the Spa&na Ex- pressway in the late sixties and early seventies. After reviewing these historical moments in Metro's development. the oftbition leaves viewers to consider some of the essential urban develop- ment questions that cur- rently face Metro citizens. What role will expressways and mainstreets, automobiles and public transit have in Metro's future? What public pro- cesses will we need to go through to reach our destinations? Metro Archives invites viewers to examine the documents from which this exhibition was developed. Much of this archival material was previously umaccessible. Now many Metro records and documents are available for public use at the new Metro Archive facility. Michael McMahon, Manager of Exhibits and Public programming at the Archives, developed the ideas and historical themes which are at the core of this thematic exhibit. Curatorial assistance came from Rosemary Donegan and Jim Miller, with research assistance from �fyatttt�� Manda Vranic. The exhibition was designed by Jim Miller with exhibition photography by Peter Mac - Callum. The exhibition features sections of the 1984 A Space exhibition Spadina Avenue: A Photohistory• documents and the Stop Spadina and the Esther Shiner Collections. The exhibit is open from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.nL seven days a 1%eek. Wed. April 1, 1992 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 Kortright Wildlife Festival The interdependence of plants and animals in an urban environment is the focus of the Kortright Wildlife Festival during National Wildlife Week, the weekend of Apr. 4-5. The festival features guest speakers who are ex- perts in their field, wildlife artists and artisans, guided hikes and theatre presenta- tions. Featured guests include backyard naturalist and radio host Kurt Crist, wildlife artist David Fewster and wildlife carver Wayne Simkin. It's no secret - plants determine what kinds of wildlife live in a communi- ty. Hundreds of square kilometres may be needed by a grey wolf, while the monarch butterfly may need only a single milkweed. Large urban communities tend to reduce the quality and quantity of naturally occur- ring plant communities Share your home and, consequently, wildlife suffers. Find out how to make your backyard come alive again. The festival is a perfect family outing with lots of activities for kids. And, don't forget, it's still maple syrup season. The Kortright Centre for Conservation is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the signs: Take Highway 400 to Major Mackenzie Drive (at Canada's Wonderland), go west 3 kms to Pine Valley Dr., then south one km. 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"Do-it-yourself" projects like adding a carport, garage, sundeck, porch, fireplace, wood stove, recreation room, and similar small projects require permits. Payment can be made by cheque, cash or Visa and Mastercard. Call 396-5207. i 1902.03-O&SLOCAM.PW Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. April t, 1992 Bill Watt's Worlds LAUGHTER: The Second City's cur- rent and 33rd revue at the Old Firehall on Lombard St. is titled "Ontario, Yours to Recover". One could trot out the usual cliched adjectives in describing it. One could say that the humour is both cerebral and visceral and one would be correct. We prefer to state quite simply that it's bloodv and downright funny. in fact, we are considering the for- mation of a militant group to sue Second City for damages caused by crack- ed ribs from laughing so hard. Oh, there are moments of quiet humour rewarded by knowing chuckles from the audience but in the main, the laughter is of the belly. The title is an accurate reflection of the principal thrust of the revue. Ontario is indeed in political trou- ble and one longs for the day when the present inmates -cops, incumbents at Queen's Park are turfed out. Let us hope that not too much damage is done before that glorious day. The Second City troupe under the tight direction of Bruce Pirrie approaches the problem with ir- reverence. It is insightful while never losing sight of its raison d'etre which is humour. A description of all the sketches wand serve little Purpose here... "va gotta be there" to appreciate it fully, particularly the im- provisational sets. (One hopes that on next atten- dance the troupe will have been able to incorporate our suggestion of Bob Rae wearing contact lenses. Yes, that was us Judith.) We're referring to Judith Scott a member of the troupe who is a mistress of comic dialects. She also does great reaction shots as in the Dracula's daughter sketch when her mother tells her she is so pale. Miss Scott is natural- ly dark complected and while the line is funnv enough of itself. it in- creases the laughter quo- tient by her reaction. Kathryn Greenwood played the role of the mother. She is razor slim, like the French fashion model: breasts none, of hips a mere soupt<on. Her earlier plaintive song about my Little Breasts - "Thev' l l never be swayed" -is a good example of our earlier comment about the cerebral and the visceral. The third lady of the cur- rent troupe is the gorgeous Jenny Parsons. Watch for her as a French cook a la mode de Madame Benoit. C'� � ft gentlemen of the troupe are Christopher Earie, Ed Sandy. 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Among the funnier memories are those of Mr. Earle as a ran- dy clergyman, Ed Sanely as a nervous business man who has summoned a call girl. "I'm just playing hooker, er hookey!", Nick Johne as a comic Christopher Columbus and Brian Smith as a doctor contemplating the removal of the life support system from "Mr. Cholestoral here". All of the foregoing receives excellent musical support from Bob Derkach at the piano and assorted other instruments. Listen, humour is best experienced not described. Jost take our word for it that "Ontario. Yours to Recover" is a funny, funny show: certainiv a damned sight better than the show being presented to this pro- vince by the clowns who supposedly run it. ON .UR: (lur first love has always been radio broademaing. (it shows, we fear, in our continuing habit of cupping our hand over the left ear to dampen extraneous sound when listening to someone in a crowded room.) It came flooding back when we visited the newly opened state of the art facilities of Q107 -FM and AM640 in the Yonge-Morton Centre almost kitty corner from the North York City Hall. They must truly be a joy in which to work. Certain- ly. they're a helluvalot bet- ter than that station in Oshawa where one had to climb a fire escape and then knock loudly on a fire door to gain entrance. after which one stared at a plywood wall while deliver- ing traffic updates from the O.P.P. detachment in Whit- . The premises are carpet - ted throughout. there is much glass and chrome that is easily maintained. There is a bona fide dining area -no dashing out for a doughnut and coffee. Above all, however, is a panoramic view on all sides on the 14th floor and most of the 15th. Compared to most of the other local radio stations Q1(7 and AM" are doing alright Now, ahmit that LEARN & EARN DRIVING SCHOOL • Nervous? Failed a driving test? Let us help you. • Free home I office pick up. • Driving licence possible in days like Shirley Hachey got her licence in her first attempt. • No registration fee. • Every student gets a free car on the road test. e Ontario Safety League approved a registered. • INSTALMENT PLAN AVAILABLE. • INSURANCE DISCOUNT UP TO 41%. • FEES INCOME TAX DEDUCTIBLE. FULL COURSE $299-00 1880 O'Connor Drive Suite 503 North York M4H 1 W9 2883-1499 gn Good Evening At Champagne Theatre by Frank Knight A Neil Simon comedy has become staple fare at most Dinner Theatres. They are usually full of one-liners, Passable characters and a story line which is enter- taining after a meal and a drink. "I ought to be in Pic- tures" is no exception. This is the new production cur- rently playing at the Cham- pagne Dinner Theatre. The story is about Herb (Garry Downs ) a once suc- cessful Hollywood script- writer now having a dry spell. His off and on girlfriend Steffy i Pat Beaven-Browne), a movie makeup person and his almost forgotten teenage daughter Libby (Jackie Ktusikowski ) who has hit- chhiked all the way to Hollywood from Brooklyn where Herb had simply up and left his wife, daughter audition.. . ON TV: We had promised further advice on the Paul Jam Special. It is to be seen this Friday evening on CBC at 9 p. m. Enjoy IN CON('ERT: It's hard to believe but Roy Thomson Hall eekbrates its first decade on Sept. t3th. It has been successful from the begim- ing and we believe much of that success accrues from its eclectic programming. Consider the following. This Saturday. the hall of- fers the North American concert debut of Montser- rat Caballk. On the follow- ing Monday. one can enjoy the BBC Big Band with pianist George smearing. Among other many ar- tists scheduled are liana Mouskoun and the Mor- mon Tabernacle Choir. Quite a mix. Well done R. T. H. and we look forward to the all day musical marathon on Sept. 13th. ON YOUR TOE.: Ballet is probably our personal favourite of the performing arts. Like many of the others. however, it can be expen- sive to attend. That's why we have particular pleasure in passing along the following message given to us by our good friends at the National Ballet. The NBOC's Concert Group will perform a mix- ed program at Brantford's Sanderson Centre this Fri- day. One highlight will be the White Swan Pas de Deux danced by Karen Kain and Serge Lavoie. Composed of 25 National Ballet dancers. the Concert Group gives audiences a chance to see not only Prin- cipal Dancers but fast ris- ing young stars from the soloist groups and the corps. Now, here's the frosting on this cake of visual delights. The cost is only $28. . .$20 for ballet students. Call the Sander- son Centre box office for tickets and ticket informa- tion. ON STAGE: We have reservations about this next item but feel some obligation to pass it along. From Apr. 7 through the and son sixteen years earlier. Libby wants "to be in Pictures" but she's also looking for a father and a lost love. They pick up the pieces of a father daughter rela- tionship within a script that at times is poignant, tender and very funny. The two older leads were handled quite well although I would have liked to see Herb slow down a little on some of the punch lines and savour his double takes a little more. The main pro- blem was with the role of Libby. Here we have a young ac- tress Afro lacked the ex- perience and stage nuances to make the role work. She knew her lines but there was no voice modulation and little body acting. The characterization required 12th Harbourfront Studio Theatre is presenting the play Creeps! by David Freeman. It is under the auspices of Theatre for People with Disabilities and this will be the first time it will be performed by people with disabilities. One supposes that the ains of the company are laudable but we have some misgivings. To us, pro- bably embittered by decades of cynicism, it seem that the presenta- tion of such a work is akin to the Sunday exc sio s that used to be made to view the unfortunates in Bedlam. We hope we're wrong. ..sincerely. ON WATER: The preceding cut line could probably have been the same as this one since both items are about Har- bouafront. Opening today and runn- ing until Apr. 12th at Queen's Quay Terminal is a celebration of aD years of animation by Nelvana, the company that produces Care Bears, Tintin, Babar. Beetlejuice and other children's favourites. There will be animation demonstrations, costumed characters and free film screenings. There will also be a Crayoia Children's Activity. Centre with the Crayola Wall of Fame. Oh, and this Sunday there will be a free Picnic lunch with the Care Bears from noon 'till 1 p.m. There are all kinds of other activities as well, more than we have space to include here. Well worth a visit. IN PRINT: We're getting a real hoot out of "Girls Lean Back Everywhere". Isn't that a grabber of a title? The sub title is "The Law of Obscenity and the Assault on Genius". The publisher is Random House, the author is Edward de Grazia. The gentleman is a lawyer who has specialized over the years in defending obscenity charges. He has been responsible for free- ing from censorship Aristophanes' Lysistrata, Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer, William Bur- roughs' Naked Lunch and the Swedish film I Am was too much for the level of experience. All in all though, an en- joyable evening. The Champagne has changed its menu, but not its food excellence and the price has been lowered to $26.95! A real bargain compared to other venues. The show continues until the beginning of May at the Champagne Dinner Theatre, located at the Howard Johnson Motel. 555 Cochrane Dr., Markham at Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 404. There is ample free parking. Call 475-m% for reserva- tions and information on their Friday and Saturday evening shows. Coring up for one night only on Apr. 25th is a Jazz - Banjo Pub Night featuring Mel "Banjo -Man" Collie one of the top banjoists in Ontario. Volunteers Needed Scarborough Women's Centre needs creative volunteers to assist with a variety of fundraising ac- tivities including a jewellery sale and Bingo. A time comrrutment of two to three hours a week on a regular or an occa- sional basis is all that is re- quired. For more details call the Scarborough Volunteer Centre at 264.2398. Curious -Yellow. His accompinhrnents are to be applauded. Speaking personally we deplore those who confuse eroticism with obscenity: bad taste with obscenity, infantile writing with obscenity- . .the list is endless. Further, we believe that obscenity is that which is offensive: it is not that which is harmful. That which is harmful to others is illegal and easily -in a civilized lawful society - punished. Having said that, we must also state our disap- pointment over "Girls Lean Back". It contains over 800 pages and is well annotated as becomes a man of the law. However, much of the book is given over to those writings that have been charged as obscene and great gobs of examples are given. ..in italics. It rather reminds one of that dreadful motion pic- ture Mondo Cane which supposedly deplores the cruelties of this life while showing them graphically on film. It was rank hypocricy. One does not go so far as to extend the same epithet to "Girls Lean Back" but we have this feeling that the book will sell well and mostly to those who are in- terested in "the dirty bits". Wait'll you read the ex- cerpts from Audrey Beard- sley's Venus and Tan- nhauLser. Hoo boy, FAST EXIT: "I am not aware that any community has a right to force another to be civiliz- ed " John Stuart Mill. , - The Art Gallery of On- tario (founded in 1900) is in the last phase of a major expansion/renovation pro- gram that began in 1989. Overall, exhibition space will be increased by 50 per- cent to 29,565 square metres (97,000 sq. ft.) com- prising 48 galleries, in- cluding the addition of 17 new galleries and the renovation and refurbish- ment of 12 existing galleries. The project is designed by Barton Myers, Architect Inc. in joint venture with Wed. April 1, 1992 THE NEWS; POST Page 7 Grand OpeningOf New Art GalleryOf Ontario Kuwabara Payne McKen- na Blumberg, Architects. The new Art Gallery of On- tario will open in late January 1993. New features include the Muzzo Di Luca Tower a 46 metre (105 ft.) tower which is the newest landmark in Toronto and signals the Gallery's main entrance on Dundas St. W. as well as George Weston Hall, a 23 metre (75 ft.) high light - filled colonnaded entrance hall topped by a 10 metre (33 ft.) skylit-studded pyramidal roof with a glass 75th. Anniversary Of The Battle Of Vimy, Ridge The year 1992 marks the 75th anroversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, in which the Canadian Forces distinguished themselves in the eyes of the world by taking a previously im- pregnable German front- line position. It has often been said that the victory at Vimy Ridge on Apr. 9th, 1917, was the day that Canada became a nation! Canada will mark the oc- casion on Apr. 5th with of- ficial observances in Ot- tawa attended by Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Minister of Veteran Affairs Gerald Merrithew, and other dignitaries. The War Amps will be reprzsented by Chid Ex- ecutive Officer Cliff Chad- derton at these events. which include an 11 a.m. wreath -laying at the Na- tional War Memorial and a 4 p.m eerewrony at the Governor General's residence. Ceremonies will also be held Apr. 9th at the Vinay Memorial in France. with Mr. Merrithew and Nr. C liadderton atterAW. As a further observance of this important date, The War Amps has re-released its half-hour film entitled, "A Vimy Veteran Remembers". Produced in 1987, the documentary has been updated as a result of high public interest in the upcoming anniversary. The film features Perce Lemmon of Windsor. On- tario.then 90 years of age, who was a survivor of Vimy Ridge. and later last a leg in further action in France. Also appearing is Fred Tilston, a prominent member of The War Amps, who lost both legs and an eye during Worid War II and was awarded the Vic- toria Crass. In the film, Tilston talks about the four Vxtorm Cross winflers at Vimy. Clift Chsdderton. Chief Executive Officer of The War Amps, produced and boated the film. He summ- ed up the signifxance of Vimy Ridge by saying. "a nation which ignores its past has no blueprint for the future. April 9th is a date whiellshould be burn- ed into the memory of every Canadian_ When our soldiers answered the call in the 1914-19 war, it was to fight tyranny and oppres- sion. Maybe they didn't know iL but in addition to a great victory at Vimy Ridge. they would give us something else - a truly Canadian identity... Honour Three Women April 5 will be the day that the Toronto Chapter of the Daughters of Penelope will honour three worsen as part of the order's 'Salute to Worren' program. The fundraising lunch will take place at the Prince Hotel on York Mills Rd.. in the Prince Hotel Ballroom. The women being honoured this year will be Nancy Paul for her wort with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Diane R Stratas for her political achievements and Eleni Gangs for her contributions to the Daughters of Penelope for the last 30 years - The 'Salute to Women' program was established by the U.S. Order in 1970 and its aim is to honour and award women who have made significant contribu- tions to their community in a variety of social and political areas. Women that have made some outstanding achievements and have helped endless noteworthy causes. Past recipients of the coveted award include Con- gresswomen Eunice Ken- nedy Schriver and Shirley Temple Black, White House Bureau Chief Helen Thomas, Olympic Swim- mer Cindy Nicholas and Helena Marmon for her years of dedication to the Daughters of Penelope. The April 5 'Salute to Women' lunch is a fun- draising event and money raised will go towards the Hellenic Home for the Aged and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling 491-4715 or 491-7639. Women's Discussion Group Scarborough Women's Centre is hosting discus- sion groups for Chinese and immigrant women in Scar- borough. The first discussion group is Apr. 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m at Cedarbrook Com- munity Centre, 91 East Park Dr. Refreshments, TTC and free child care will be provided for women who participate in the discussion getup. , - The women will be asked to give their opinions about social and educational pro- grams that would be useful for Chinese women in Scar- borough. Discussion groups will be in English, however, interpreters for Cantonese will be available. Women who want to par- ticipate should contact Scarborough Women's Centre at 431-1138. apex. Its geometric pattern is echoed in the stone and concrete floor. The Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Sculpture Atrium - a light -filled, 49 metre (160 ft.) long, two storey space juxtaposed between the ivy-covered wall of The Grange, a historic 15 -room mansion. The Gallery and the atrium will be used for displaying sculpture, as well as for public events. The Jean and Floyd Chalmers Wing, Ad- ministrative offices, the Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Study Centre, the Edward P. Taylor Research Library and Ar- chives are located here. For the first time, the public will have direct ac- cess to some 11,000 works on paper in the Gallery's collection, the largest in Canada. The Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Study Centre also contains a rare print display case. The Edward P. Taylor Research Library and Ar- chives is a state-cf-the-art 3,597 square metre (11.8100 sq. ft.) facility containing sorra 100.000 volumes. In addition to books, the library's collection also contains 40.000 docurnenta- tion files and 45.000 auction catalogues, as well as rare book and archival docu- ment holdings. The Fredtik S. Eaton Wing is composed of three large vaulted gallmes and DEAL No.1 four smaller galleries devoted to Canadian and international contem- porary works, the William J. Withrow Education Cen- • Power wash errtlre undMCsrriaga of vefrieM • Oil spray urbMcsrria" ldripless Will • wash vehicle • Vacwm 1tMeflor • Clean witdows tre and the new retail shops. The Samuel and Esther Sarick Gallery - The Gallery's collection of Inuit works is one of the largest and finest in the world. This gallery will be devoted to the permanent installa- tion of Inuit art. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH SCARBOROUGH WORKS & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT EASTER REFUSE, BLUE BOX & YARDWASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Garbage & Blue Box collections scheduled for Good Friday, April 17, 1992 will take place on Wednesday. April 15, 1992 Garbage & Blue Box collections scheduled for Easter Monday, April 20. 1992 will take place on Wednesday. April 22. 1992 There will be NO YARDWASTE COLLECTION on Wednesday April 15th, Friday April 17th, Monday April 20th, or Wednesday April 22, 1992 For further information, contact the Scarborough Works & Environment Department at 396.7372. DEAL No.2 I DEAL No.3 • Buff and polish vehicle • W ash e"dr• .Moos • Interior shampoo I • Vehir' Wderior • Motor shampoo • Clean all wit K10W $9995 $1995 PROTECTION PACKAGE UNBELIEVABLE LOW PRICE I Jnckwits: NOW ON SPECIAL $449.95 69 - Pants -Prat• Paraquod (S year warranty) $ 95 j • Pemu-Placa Rusugrrard (Ldeum warranty) Penna -?tact Fberguand & Lsae wgLwd & viro Proacaon (S yw warranry) Lk"ited tints offer - expires March 21192. Pries may vary ire size and conditions) PERMATLATE TM 757-2080 15 Crockford Blvd. Scarborough Unit 6 Page N THE NEWS POST Wed. 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Make Your 'Voice Heard I Business Community News j Metro Toronto Board Of Trade Executive Summary National Rail Network Study In response to an invita- tion from the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation. The board submitted the following criteria for a National Rail Network Study: connectivi- ty in the system, cost effec- tiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental sound- ness. PUBLIC TRANSIT 7W Fair Increase The Toronto Transit Commission recently pro- posed an increase in transit fares by an average of 18% - the second fare increase this year. The board opposes this increase, believing that the TTC has not fully examined cost reduction measures within their staff and management structure, in- cluding automation. It also recommends a full audit of the TTC's opera- tions be undertaken. PLANNING Development Charges Last November, a deadline was given to all municipalities in the pro - vine to enact development charges by-laws. All municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area without existing by-laws, except the Borough of East York and Metro, rushed to enact these by-laws which will result in additional costs for developers in the residential and commer- cial sectors. In contrast, the City of Toronto was the first municipality in the Province to suspend their charges in response to the prevailing economic climate. The board congratulates the City for its initiative to promote future economic development and invest- ment. Elmer Iseler Singers Start Metro Choral Project The Elmer Iseler Singers, Toronto's interna- tionally acclaimed profes- sional chamber choir. is in- augurating an exciting pro- ject in Metropolitan Toron- to this spring with the sup- port of the Cultural Affairs Division of the Muinicipali- ty of Metropolitan Toronto and the Ministry of QttNare and Com mun icatlOOs of the Province of Ontario. The Metro Choral Pro- ject is an initiative dedicated to the develop- ment of choral music skills throughout the Municipali- ty of Metropolitan Toronto. Any and all community, religious, youth and multicultural choirs, con- ductors and individual dhoristers will have an op- portunity to benefit from the accumulated skills and Our 42nd. Year of service to the community. SCARBOROUGH news AGINCOURT news WEST HILL news NORTHYORK news EAS' END news Pi_�, 1:Nv post PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3133 Phone 291.2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer t0 typeset? Call 291.2583 for an estimate of cost. Serving the Community Since 1950 Open House For Soil Recycling The Metropolitan Toron- to community will have two opportunities for a first- hand look at the world's first integrated soil recycl- ing demonstration plant when the Toronto Harbour Commission (THC) opens the doors to the Cherry Street facility in April and May. Two public open houses are scheduled for the plant, located in the Port of Toronto's Industrial District, from 10 a.m. until S p.m. on Sat. Apr. 4 and Sat. May 2. Dennis Lang, the THC's Director of Engineering and the one responsible for bringing the demonstration project to the port, will be conducting tours through the plant- Those on hand will have a close up look at the technologies involved in eventually turning acres contaminated soil throughout the Port Industrial District into clean, environmentally - accepted soil. knowledge of Dr. Elmer Iseler, the dean of Cana- dian choral conductors, the twenty professional singers of the Elmer Iseler Singers and accompanist Lydia Adams. Over the next two years a variety of innovative choral and conducting workshops and col- laborative concerts will take place in East York, Etobicoke. %orth Yost, Scarborough and the City of York. On Stam. Apr. 5th from 2 - 4:30 p.m. the Amadeus Choir of Scar borough will hold a Choral Conductors' Workshop at Washington United Church, Scar- borough - On Surra. Apr. 12th from 5 - 7 k 8 - 9 p. m. the Willowdale United Church Choir will hold a Choral Workshop at Willowdale United Charch, North York. All interested choristers can join the Iseler Singers in a 2 -hour workshop leading to a free public per- formance. There will be a $5 participants fee as well as possible purchase of scheduled nusic. For more information about the Metro Choral Project and these events, contact Robert Mhssen at 466.1789 or Susan Habkirk at 46;-1335. Courses At Sheridan Now is the time to register in Sheridan Col- lege's Summer School of the Arts. Intensive, hands- on workshops. credit and non-credit courses are available in Animation, Calligraphy, Dance, Draw- ing, Experimental Arts, Fibre, Furniture, Graphic Design, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Painting, Papermaking, Photography, printmak- ing, Sculpture. Textiles and Wood. All courses are taught by professional artists, craft- speople and designers. Enrolment is limited, so register early. For more in- formation call (416) 845-9430, ext. 222. Wed. April 1, 1192 THE NEWS/ POST Page 9 Pdk IIiN'lllil1i1 Milt ------------------- For parents who want their children to grow up fully bilingual in French and English, there is no better route than enrolment in Scarborough's French immersion program. French immersion, an alternative program beginning in senior kindergarten, provides children with the opportunity to learn a second language at an early age - Classes for senior kindergarten French imffwr% on are now being organized for September 1992. Transportation to and from the program must be provided by parents. Early French immersion is available at Brinmwood Boulevard Jr. PS.: Brooks Road P.S.: William G. Miller Jr. P.S.: North Agincourt Jr. PS-: Regent Heights Jr. PS.. Tam 0 -Shanley Jr. PS. -1 znd William Tredway Jr. P.S. Those irreres'ed in ehrolmerY are invmd to attend a public information meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. April 14 in the Meeting Hall at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 140 Borough Dewe. For further informmmatwo please contact the Modern Languages Department at 396.7527. MM 0. tot bel 9- Corm Clwr"an of ft Bond Dt>m of Educaon Who Will Be Miss Scarborough 1992? The pageant will be held at the Scarborough Civic Centre at 7 p.m. on ; Su"une 7th -1992 ' Last Year's S i i Winners! i ' In the 1991 Miss Scarborough ' Pageant. Tracy Doucette. Miss ' Fortune Realty Inc.. won the title. At left is Lisa Matthews, Miss Old Scott House, who was chosen first runnerup At right is Bess Antonopoulos. Miss Brimell Toyota, who was chosen second runnerup. A contestant must be at least i 18 years of age and not over 25. ■ single. never been married. !' never been a mother and lives ' .n, works in or goes to school in t the City of Scarborough. Fill in your entry form today! Miss Scarborough 1992 Pageant ' Operated by Watson Publishing Company Limited , NAME ADDRESS ' PHONE DATE OF BIRTH HEIGHT WEIGHT EYE COLOUR ; SIGNATURE Send or bring this entry form to- ; Miss Scarborough 1992 Pageant 1 150 Mllrter Ave., Unit 35, Scarborough, Ont- M1 S 3R3 For information call 291-2583 Page 10 THE NEWS, POST Wed. April 1, 1992 Community Sports Notes Experience A Fascinating Underworld Have you ever wondered what scuba diving was like' What it's like to breathe underwater. . .to stay underwater for more than a minute or two without holding your breath? Underwater Canada, North America's largest consumer scuba diving Show, offers the opportuni- ty to experience scuba div- ing during a three day event. Underwater Canada '92 takes place Apr. 3, 4 ofd 5th at the Regal - Constellation Hotel in Toronto near the interna- tional airport. Adults and children over the age of 12 are invited to bring their bathing suits and expenence the under- water world -scuba diving style! Certified instructors will show participants how to wear a mask and snorkel, then don a scuba tank and vest to breathe freely underwater. More than 500 adventurous at- tendees tried the scuba ex- perience at last year's Show. After a scuba ex- perience, visitors are en- couraged to watch the Sun - ,day afternoon Matinee film Stow, full of family oriented viewing and -fascinating underwater :Photography. Or you may wish to visit Captain :demo's Theatre and tour more than 150 exhibits featuring all aspects of the sport. Adult and Youth tickets may be purchased at the door. General Admission tickets cost $6.50, $3 for youths (14 years and under). Sunday Matinee MIrn Show tickets are $934 for youths. Both General Admission and Matinee Film Show tickets provide entrance to Exhibit Halls and the Scuba Experience. Show hours for exhibit halls and scuba ex- periences are: Fri. Apr. 3 from 7 - 10 p.m.; Sat. Apr. 4, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; and Sun. Apr. 5, 10 a -m. - 3:30 p.m. The Sunday Matinee Film Show runs from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball Association Sr.ANDINGS MARCH 12 W 'A- Dn7S10N u.-C-IrMuTroo— 2 2 Pa17 services 1141 Pal Temporary Services Eldora& Eseavatiq 83 Tabys �1) 74 45 Tesin i i Milord a R- D1vmo% • • Solar •s vearytall curb marvtn Starr Parltiae 101 Cam t i ` fl 7837aKsso � 2 2 soren"am E.H.L. rde a w1 NS 1.ORNF.S MARCH 12 "A- Dn190% FIRST MAWN TEA.11mma�� Gat Gaol Vftte HeCraft : 2 se Houk Trop bm Landfard• • s �lneey S�reeps 2 2 Pa17 services Executive fury 0 0 SECOND 14AMbag EUMVUW (Y i i weee Raw aft i 2 Team 'tram.,[ • • Laodord 2 2 V�aA�ta � 2 2 ' `s( i i pmt T`ib Savepo WINS L ISSES MARCS a FIRST "AWN tc�aanna�C�aroel Clearers 2 2 E. H.L. Tike laarvia zaarr rme0ac 2 2 =".=r C31162 z 1a i i SECOND MATCH sorelmall 22 V�aA�ta s Climb 2 2 Cam Leaodlmmw — i i pmt Karl E �°°`� Timmy Tyke Hockey Tournament A 37 year tradition win take to the ice Mar. 21 - Apr- 5 pt a ntiminaries i and Apr. 17 (finals) during the Amaral Timmy Tyke Hockey Tournament for Easter Seals. Sonne 72 tearrs of bud- ding YMM hockey des will compete for the chance to play Maple Leif Garden, the ice of the pros - and take home prestigious Tim- my Tyke trophies. Tickets are now available for $2.50 prdirninarles and s2 Raffle Tickets finals, Inn calling The Easter Seal Society at 421-8377. Pro" cecds raised will help over 8,000 children with physical disabilities and their famiIiies across ontario. Scarborough Swimmers Successful M %wiel Warden The first competition in the long course season pro- ved to be very successful for Scarborough Swim Club as the swimmers made a smooth transition from short course ( 25 metre pool) to long course 150 metre pool , . Perhaps the year round training in Birchmoumt Pool %tach is approximate- ly 40 metres in length, helped the Scarborough squad feel comfortable in the Olympic size Olym- piurn pool in Etobicoke. On Sat. Mar. 28th, the Pepsi Swim Team of Etobicoke hosted its annual Pentathalon event which consists of 5 races. 100 fly, 100 backstroke. 100 breaststroke. loo freestyle and 200 individual medley for competitors in 5 age categories. Emphasis is on the lowest aggregate time of the 5 swims and prizes were awarded in each age group to the swimmers with the lowest toW time for their swine as well as to the winners of each in- dividual race. Big winners for Scar- borough were senior swim- mers Liz Warden 14, Nenad Minic 14, Tasco Rambotrt" sos 14. Bob Hayes 15, and Amanda Skopec 15. Liz won her 200 IM, was 2nd in 100 backstroke, 100 freestyle. 3rd in 100 breaststroke. 4th in loo flv and was overall 13 14 female winner. Nenad placed 2nd in fly and freestyle, 3rd in 100 I.NI, 7th in 100 backstroke and was 3rd overall in the 13 14 male competition. Bob won his fly race. was 2nd in freestyle. backstroke. 200 IM and was overall 2nd gime winner in the 15 16 male event. Taso won his 100 backstroke and was 5th in 200 IM, Amanda won her 100 freestyle sprint and was 6th in 100 backstroke. Others placing in the top eight in their individual events were: Cori Walker 10, 3rd in 100 hack -stroke and 200 I.M. 7th in Io0 flv. Jennifer Brankoutski 10, 3rd in ]lit) breaststroke, 3rd in 100 IM. Melanie C.arnell 10, 6th in 100 backstroke. Adrienne 'milnes 10, 6th in 100 breaststroke, 7th lou freestyle, 8th in 100 backstroke. Dominic Chow 9, lith lot) fly. Jaime Imbers 9. Ah in 300 I.M. Chris Keung 9. 7th in 100 breaststroke. 8th in 100 fly, 8th in 200 IM. Lydia Twing 9, 8th in 100 freestyle. Kim Valenta 12. 6th in 100 backstroke, 8th in 200 IM. Kristin Smith 12, 6th in 100 freestyle. Doug Peck 12, 3rd in 100 breaststroke. Jost& Walsh 12. 3rd in 200 IM, 4th in 100 breaststroke, 8th in 100 freestyle. Derek Howard 12, 5th in 100 fly. Sean Flanagan 12, 6th in 100 freestyle. 7th in 100 back, 8th in Zoo IM. Bryan Magpayo 11, 8th in 100 breaststroke. Christine Collins 14, 8th Whitevale l Golf Club New Scouts Office Put An ()n the evening of Tu( --s Apr 7th at 7 :G) p rn_ Mayor Mel lastman will cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the neH Scouts Canada. Greater Toronto Region offices and Scout Shop at 266 Yoriklands Blvd. This move to North Fork. close to the Sheppard Ave. and 404 intersection, and directh" across from the Fitness In- stitute makes facilities more easily accessible from areas all over Metro Toronto as well as communities outside of the Toronto area. End To Winter Now! Brighten your spring garden with cheeful pan- sies purchased at the Civic Garden Centre's Pansy Sale on Sat. Apr. 4 and Sun. Apr. 5, 777 LawTence Ave. E. from noon to 5 p.m. It's hard to believe that these plants are ready to be planted outside immediate- ly and will flourish no mat- ter what the weather from .now until late fall. New for 1992 are the Ma- jestic Giants Hybrid pan- sies with their huge faces -a truly spectacular sight after months of no colour in the garden. Also back this year is the all American Selection Wiener for 1991. Padparadja. a bright purn- pkin orange as well as the marry traditional varieties including the favourite, Johnny Jump laps. The Civic Garden Centre volunteers will beavailable to provide assistance and the Master Gardeners and Horticulturists to give helpful tips on planting and care. During the growing season. a major source of funds for the centre is the proceeds from its various plants sales. This money enables the centre to continue to pro- vide the many services it v: t:-.:....:o:-::�vYS�l►�i ::vim in 100 freestyle. Lee Laborde 14. 7th in the loo breaststroke. Mitchell Lau 15, 6th in 100 breaststroke. Megan Wall 16, ath in loo fly. Margaret Dunn 20, 5th in 100 breaststroke, 7th in 100 back, 7th in 20o IM. Nick Bilyk 18, 4th in 100 backstroke. Brian Guerriero 17, ath in 100 breaststroke. A limited number of memberships are currently available at this very desirable club . Since 1959 this private, immaculately groomed course has provided a challenging yet fair test of goy. With the Rouge River Valley winding its way through gently sklping fairways, the course offers a panoramic and breathtaking view all year around. Whitevale offers all the charm of a country setting, yet is only minutes east of Markham and just north of the 401. Phorw today and compare dw outstanc fay vakw of awrrrbership at WHITEVALE . offers to the public. It is hoped to continue to bring free hoi ticulutral ad- vice, one of North America's finest hor- ticultural libraries, caries on gardening and the floral arts and special program- ming directed to those who simply love to garden. FOODLAND ONTARIO O kip;vCLASSICS TOMATO CUPPED CUCUMBER SALAD Taste and eye appeal are of equal importance in this salad which is made with Ontario Greenhouse Tomatoes. Cucumbers and feta cheese. This salad 1s light. refreshing and easy to serve. Individual servings are prepared by filling a hollowed -out to- mato half with the marinated, herbed cucumber - and -cheese mixture. 3 large Ontario Greenhouse Tomatoes, halved 1 unpeeied Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber. diced 1 medium ormon, 112 cup (125 mL) chopped chopped parsley 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon jug 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil Spinach leaves Scoop pulp from centre of tomato halves. While preparing filling, leave halves upside down on paper towel, to drain. In large bowl, combine cucumber, onion, parsley and cheese. Chill 1 hour. Blend lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. At serving time, arrange spinach leaves on 6 individual plates. Pour one-half of dressing over vegetables and toss. Fill tomato shells with salad and place on spinach leaves. Drizzle remaining dressing over spinach and serve separately. Any remaining salad may be refrigerated and served the next day. Serves 6. Preparation Time: 25 min. Chilling Time: t hour travel 12 Flights From Toronto To Paris This Summer This summer, there will be 12 non-stop scheduled flights from Toronto to Paris Charles de Gaulle. Effective Apr. 7th, Air Canada will have five non- stop flights each week. Effective Apr. 28th, Canadian Airlines and Air France, with their code - shared program, will offer daily ran -stop service. The Clos Luc@ Manor in the Loire Valley, just half a kilometre from the Royal Castle of Amboise, was the List home of Leonardo da Vinci. Born in Tuscany in 1452. Leonardo came to Amboise with the King of France, Francis I, in 1515. He died at the Clos Luce four years later at age 57. Privately owned and wonderfully maintained, the Clos Luc@ is open for visits daily from Feb. 1st to Dec. 31st. Hours are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (June 1st to Sept. 30th). 9 a.m - Noon and 2-7 p.m. ( before May 31st and after Oct. 1st ). Admission is 31 FF ($6.50). 16 FF ($3.40) for children 7-16. Visit Leonardo's study and bedroom, the kitchen and the chapel, all restored to the way they were. You can also see, built by IBM, models made from Leonardo's numerous technical drawings: the first car, plane, pad - d k boat, etc. as well as many ingenious war machines designed for the King of France. Start, or end your visit with a lunch of homemade crepes at the tea-room overlooking the Renaissance rose engarden, ancl view a video the life and works of this great painter. sculptor and in- ventor. For business meetings, lunches and seminars. the Clos Luce offers its Renaissance halls as well as ten conference rooms in its Prieure and the Espace LAonard de Vinci. There are several hotels in the town of Ambotse and easy access by road or train from Paris ( less than two For more information, contact Clos Luce, 37400 Ambotse tel: 47 57 00 73, fax: 47 30 54 28. Twenty-five hectares of parkland have been prepared to host the "Floralies Internationales" in Bordeaux this spring. Eleven exhibition halls will present the creations of for- ty French cities and 200 in- ternational exhibitors. The Stadium of Bordeaux -Lac will also host events and exhibitions. All kinds of flowers and plants from around the world will be shown at the Floralies: cut flowers, carnivorous plants, bonzais, aquatic plants, etc. ( Bordeaux is located 559 km from Paris, just three hours by TGV). Hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily from Apr. 17 to 27. Tickets: 50 FF ($11), 20 FF +54.50) for children. For more information, contact the Floralies Interna- tionales de Bordeaux, 95 tours du Marechal-Juin, .33000 Bordeaux, tel: 56 81 12 93, fax: 56 81 01 66; and for hotel reservation: VS Voyages, 45 tours Georges- Clemenceau, 33000 ;Bordeaux, tel: 56 79 16 30, Lax: 56 52 17 69. In view of the 1993 start of an open -border Europe, the 1992 Tour -de -France will include seven Euro- pean countries - Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands. Germany, Luxembourg. Italy - and France. July 4: Prologue in San Sebastian (Spain); July 5: San Sebastian -San Sebas- tian; Jul 6: San Sebastian - Pau; July 7: Pau - Bordeaux; July 8: Libourne (team racing); July 9: Nogent-sir-Oise- Wasquehal; July 10: Roubaix -Brussels (Belgium)-. July 11: Brussels- VaIke nburg Netherlands) ; July 12: Valkenburg-K,obleez (Ger- many); July 13: Luxem- burg )individual racing); July 14: Luxemburg - Strasbourg; July 15: Strasbourg-MWhouase; July 16: rest; July 17: Dole - Saint -Gervais -Mont -Blanc; July 18: Saint-Gervais- Sestriere (Italy). July 19: Sestriere-L'Alpe-d'Huez; July 20: Bourg d'Oismw Saint -Etienne; July 21: Saint -Etienne -La Bour- boule; July 22: La Bourboule-Moaidww; Ju- ly 23: Montluson-Tours; July 24: Tours -Blois (in- dividual racing) ; July 25: Blois -Nanterre; July 26: La DEfense-Paris Champs - Elysees. The public is en- couraged to watch the race from the side of the roads. A city of 150,000 sur- rounded by a volcanic range. Clermont-Ferrand (from the 1731 union of two towns: Clermont and Mont- ferrand) is the capital of Auvergne. As head- quarters of the Ddtchelin tire factory 4 open for visits), it is a high point of interest for technical tourism. Just 400 km south of Paris ( three and half hours by train), you will en- counter an amazing lunar landscape. The medieval city centre ( "Old Cler- mont") is gtate unique with its black Volvic lava brick construction. Even the magnificent XIIIth century Gothic Cathedral Notre - Dame de 1'Assomption was built in that black material, in sharp contrast with the Xlth-XIIth century Romanesque Basilica Notre -Dame du Port. The nearby Renaissance quarter ( "Old Montfer- rand") combines the black lava with other building materials for a brighter ar- chitecture, and • is most famous for its beautiful XVth century town -houses, with their richly sculptured fagades, balconies, turrets, Wed. April 1, 1992 THE NEWS/ POST Page I1 Tune in to Arhus, Denmark Summertime Beat Along the c obbit•d streets n1 tiro r :.,: I, r,t r ,r• painstaking v mored from tariouN i,"n, ur,u,r:.: ?inark. museum represent what life Nos like• het%een 1 -; r„ I.oi 3_. Besides the Mocsgard hank rx)w stands en,; what thcv Museum. Arhus' No. i tourist uncarthod was the remains of draw is its open air museum medieval houses. shards of pots. called The Old Town. 105.(1110 animal bunts. 71 iron Located in the oldest pocket knives, 104 wbctstoom 6() Of Arhus, this cnchawmg renin- bone oombs and 17 arrowheads. strutted village of. 70 buildings Rather thea remove all these whisks you back several centur- treasures they opened up the im basement preserving some Ong - Not to a rural life but to what inai roads and encasing the bis., a life, flea; 1571 to 1832, in a Ionto) clues that ten us that typical Danish city once was. during the Viking times, Arhus Not a farm house will be found was a vital centre for trade and bac, instead quaint town transit. bouses. bakeries, dress shops After gaining your bearings and an apodiocary arc a few of at this little museum, strop the buildings which line the across the street to the Dom- eobbl d streets- While strolling kirkc Cathedral — the longest through the -dkage chatting b church in the country (93 metres staff in period costmm don't long by 95 metres in height) )mistake this recreation as some- built originally in I _ol. It pays dmg iaLse — or dreamed up by to take a tour of this church as some clever museum )master- far too manv details will be remote_ missed .ehervvise. Each and every budding here is authentic. Transported from Take the endearing m.xicl all corners of Denmark these ships dangling from the rafter, buildings were painstakingly for instance. You'll notice sim- moved and resurrected here to ;.lar icons in other churches give tourists an accurate depic- which guides will explain are tion of town life during those %%mbols of the Danes age-old three ccntunes. connection to the sea as well a. From antique lace doilies in the importanlr that Noah's Ark fussy Danish parkw% to the aro- played in saving us. The tin mas of crcam• puff and honcv war -.hip in this church is said cakes Iwhich you can huv at the to have been the futuristic con - bakery) to the primitive 1Cwing rcpt of a Russian czar who was machines in the glove -making shipping this moxlcl from Hol - shop and the sequined bonnets land to Russia when his own in the ballroxrn — this museum ship capsucd. Thr model was is a wo ndcrtul example of how tound in the wreck .tit Skagen life can be breathed back in to and was donated To the Dom - something ancient. but too in- kirke in 1-20. teresting to grow dusty. Not necessarily to withdraw Another unusual aspect got money — but historical data. Danish churches is their %cry For k;cated below the tellers is bright interior — unlike main an odd little one-r.wm museum European cathedrals which tend of Viking paraphernalia and in- to he sombre. The reason is teresting explanations of the simple. The long and gloom,. origins of Arhus. Called the Danish `"`inters persuaded ar- Viking Museum• the story goes chitects to incorporate huge that in 1%3 building cotistruc- w'indow's and pastel interiors in tim was taking place where the order to lure people to the altar. And now for something completely modem and state - and arches. of -the -art — the perfect contrast Clermont-Ferrand is the to so many of Arhus' historical best point of departure to attractions... the Concert Hall visit Auvergne. Though not Arhus. a prime tourist area yet, this region known as the Here, behind its glass facade "art of France.. has a you'll hear W"attneCs operas surprising amount t0 offer performed even summer by the and is well worth a visit. Danish National Opera.Another crowd-pleaser is this The Volcano Park and citv's annual cultural festival Livradois-Forel Park are that showcases classical. jazz, perfect for hiking or simply folk. chamber and pop music as contemplating the unusual special art exhibits and street landscape' entertainment. Considered the A wide selection of ac- biggest festival in the counts tivities are available such this war's theme is "The New as mountain hiking, hand- Europe- slated to nun from gliding, parachuting and, Sept. 5-13. during the winter, cross- country skiing. Finally, since you cannot leave /4`2/77/ Auvergne without sampl- j//����// ing its hearty cuisine made 4111000� • local products, you must try y/ try the�7 Auvergnate" )saltedd meat meat �_-- • with vegetables) ande Truffade" (cheese scallopped potatoes). _! . nil 7f) authentic homes Ilic Puddings in this open-air Other festivab at .Arhus ia- • Good of Canadian boy Bran Adams is performing at the Arhus Concert Hail on June 21. • Various rock concerts are scheduled on June 7. July 19 and Aug. 16. • ',n annual w.odcn ship race runs June t) -ti. • The C%er popular %;king Markct is back. This is a superb showcase for wapo ns, sailing, horsebaekriding and other ac- tivities Monegards Museum from lulu 5-26 • Take in an Electronic 'Music Festival from July 29 -Aug. 2. Futuristic music and technology will be on display as well as workshops and concerts. • Arhus' streets and squares ex- plode every year with the Sounds of jazz. This year's jazz festival is scheduled to run July 111-19. • Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Aspects of Love will play throughout the month of September. Accommodation in .Arhus it, plentiful. Everything from a )outh hostel (replete with family rooms and a communal kitchen) to B&,Bs and the ups- cale Royal Hotel in downtown %Thus is available. Located next to the ritzv gambling casino (one of ooh' six in the country) the Roval Hotel boasts of heated marble bathroom Boom unique rooms filled with antiques and a popu- lar glass gazebo hreakfast nook — famous for its lavish meals. The cost per mom varies from $I 15-$272 which includes breakfast. A .hart jaunt away. 2 km from the downtown otiwe. is the veru reasonably priced Hotel Marsclis. Situated in he heart of the charming Marsclis Forest — and the recent recipient of the 4 -star Bc.t Western Award — this hotel offers a superb view of Aarhus Kay. Two aduhs plus two children can stay at the Hotel Museiis for S I m a night which indudcs brcaktasi. For general information on Denmark. contxl: The Danish Tourist Board PO. Box 115, Postal Station N. Toronto, On- tario, %tN%' 354, or Fax (416) 82.3-turcW. Imagine a yuirt counrry ,"rtawat this ,print;... without driving hours to the :ountrv. -fit the elegant and harniing (;u -Id Inn. tvr rc .cichratinc our Sixtieth -\nnivrrsan br orfrrin;; lou a %crc at-fordahic (;rtawa�: Pav S60 tor the tint night and 519.32 her the second. Nestled within `)U acres of woxtdland. the Guild Inn provide, the right touch of axnntrv, just minutes from your home. (:all now and reserve vour March or -April "10.32 Getaway. • Children 1; and under eat and stay tree. • �,OUo off family pass to Met to Zoo. • idose to all major attractions. The $19.32 Getaway... urithoutgoing away The Guild Inn 201 Guildwood Parkway Scarborough, Ontario (4161261-3331 1-800-268-1133 9 - Page 12 THE POST Wed. April 1, 1992 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson DROP IN Fl.'N St. Paul's United Church has a drop-in centre on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for Moms and pre-school children. Activities include crafts, games and toys. Register by phon- ing 6864149. LOON WATCH Pickering Naturalists have organized a field trip on Sat. 'Apr. 25th to look for early morning loons. Meet at Cranberry Marsh (south boardwalk off Halls Rd. in Whit- by) at first light (approx. 6 a.m.). During April and May migrating loons spend the night on Lake Ontario and lift off at first light to continue northward. The leader for this outing is Brian Henshaw at 831-5821. RUG HOOKERS GUILD Rug hooking is a great hobby. If you are interested in learning more about it the HILLS Ajax Rug Hookers Guild is meeting on Mon. Apr. 6th at 8 p.m. in the Admiral Room of the Ajax Recreation Centre. New members are very welcome. Call 436-6111 for more information. CHOCOLATE LOVERS BRUNCH Treat yourself on Sun. Apr. 5th to a delicious brunch! The Alzheimer Society of Durham has arranged this event at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Call 576x567 for more information. PICKERING NATURALISTS The April monthly meeting of the Pickering Naturalists will be held on Thus. Apr. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at Rouge Hills Public Library (Rougemount Dr., south of Hwy. 2). At this meeting Dr. Bruce Falls, an ornithologist and retired University of Toronto professor, will present a slide stow of Australia from a naturalists' perspective. Visitors and new members are welcome to attend. Call Dale Hoy at 427-1655 for more information. RAPE CRLSiS VENTRE The Oshawa Durham Rape Crisis Centre provides sup- port and information to survivors of sexual assaWt. incest. molestation and harassment. it increases community awareness about sexual assault as a social issue and en- courages a cornmuni ty response to sexual violence and acts as an advocate for social change. The information centre provides a 24 hour crisis line, face-to-face long and short- term counselling, presentatxvs to schools. community groups and other agencies. and much more. The centre's [umber is Oshawa 725-2241. COUNTRY HIKE The next Pickering Naturalists outing will take place on Sat. Apr. 11th. Meet at the south-west corner of Pickering GO station parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The weather will dictate the destination with perhaps a stroll akhng part of the Seaton Hiking Trail. Pack a lunch and thermos and binoculars if you have them. Waterproof hiking boots are essential. The leader is Doug at 429-1316. ANTIQUE IDENTIFICATION NIGHT This popular evening is being repeated on Wed. Apr. 15th from 7 to 8 p.m at the Idea Place, Pickering Home & Design Centre. Bring in your old hmrloomis, china. small furniture items. art, jewellery, etc. and let the experts tell you awhat is an approximate value. This is always an entertaining evening. so book early. Call the Idea Place at 427-4332. INFANT CHILD C.P.R COURSF:S This six hour course is for parents, child-care providers and anyone who wants to learn lifesaving techniques for small children. It will be held on Tuesc Apr. Ah and Thurs. Apr. 9th, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre and the fee is $3.10. Call the Ajax Recreation Deptartment at 427-8811 for more information. The Ajax Parks and Recreation Brochure, Spring and Summer 1992 edition has this and many more interesting ways to enjoy your free time. Pick up a brochure or call 427-8811 for more information. LADIES' SLA) -PITCH The Ajax Ladies' Slo-Pitch Association is looking for in- terested ladies to play softball for the 1992 season. Mature experienced interested ladies over 25 years old are invited to call 4Ti-7719 for more information. C.P.R. COURSES Heart Saver and Infant C.P. R. is a program being offered by the Ajax Parks and Recreation Department on Apr. 28 & 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. This program is a six hour course that teaches the choking sequence and one man C.P.R. on infant and adult victims. It will be held at the Ajax Community Centre and the fee is 532.10. Call the Ajax Rec. Dept. at 427-8811 for more information. SPECIAL PAINING TECHNIQUES "Raging & Tissuing Paint Techniques" will be presented by "Paint and Paper Plus" on Wed. Apr. 22nd from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Idea Place, Pickering Home & Design Centre. An expert will take you through the step-by-step process of ragging, tissuing on and tissuing off paint techniques as seen in the Idea Homes. The fee is $45 ( club members pay $40.50). For more information call 427-4332. DECORATING BASICS "Anything Goes - Decorating Basics" is presented by "A Special Place" on Apr. 9th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or Thurs. Apr. 18th from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Idea Place, Pickering Home & Design Centre. Tips on creating your own look with unique combinations of colour, textures and patterns and how to make and match accessories, old and new to update a tired room. This is a hands on workshop - bring in samples of your fabrics, wall colours, etc. and learn how to make your space reflect your individual style. The fee is $20 ( club memers $18) per session. For information call the Idea Place at 421-4332. GREENERY BEGINS AT HOME The two environmental workshops listed below will focus on environmental issues close to home. Both will be held at the Ajax Community Centre Captain's Room and cost $8.65 each. Composting: different types of composting will be ex- plored for homes and apartments. This will be held on Wed. Apr. 15th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Organic Gardening: examine the options of organic gardening, including lawns, flowers, vegetables and natural gardens. This will be held on Wed. Apr. 29th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 427-8811 for more information. BIG SISTERS This group is holding its annual general meeting on Thurs. Apr. 2nd at 7:30 p.m in the H.M.S. Ajax Room, Ajax Recreation Centre. Call 428-8111 for more information. NEW HOMEOWNERS This course is called "Starting From Scratch - New Homeowners". Decorate your new home to reflect your personal taste. Learn how to take your home from builder beige to the designer look. Topics explored including work- ing with your existing furniture, exploring colour linking, window coverings and floor coverings. This five week course is held on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m from Apr. 6th to May 11th and the cost is $32.10. Call 427-8811 for more infor- mation. ANTIQUE IDENTIFICATION NIGHT This seminar is presented by Antiques International on Wed. Feb. 12, Wed. March lith or Wed. Apr. 15th from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring in your old heidoorns, china, small furniture items, art, jewellery, etc. and let the experts give you an approximate value. This is always an entertaining evening so book early. Call the Idea Place at the Pickering Home and Design Centre at 427-4332 for more information. DROP IN CENTRE Moms and pre-schoolers are invited to attend a drop in centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Paul's United Church. 65 Kings Cres. in Ajax. On Tuesday the program runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m and on Thursdays from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Register by calling 686-4119 or 427-7415. NDP FUNDRAISING DINNER is DANCE The New Democratic Pam is holding a fundraising din- ner and dance at Sikorski Hall, Taunton Rd.. Oshawa on Sat. Apr. 4th. Tickets are $50 per person. For more informa- tion call 831-3047 or 69361t1ri. BRIDGE U you arc interested in playing bridge an a Malay morn - dg give Bea Hoogland at 683-8471 a call. This grog meets at St. Andrew's Community centre at 9:15 to 11 a.m. for a morning of recreational bridge. The fee is $4 membership with $1.25 weekly fee. UN11'FMSITl' WOMEN The Canadian Federation of University Women, Ajax Acker area. is an organization offering feUowshhip and fun to university graduates (or equivalent college degree) . It operates frown September to June on the 2nd Thursday of every month starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Fami- ly Trust Office. 335 Bayhy St. W. in Ajax. Fee is $50 annual- ly. Call Ens Bruce ars-2m, Karen Empringhamt 42.-0¢36 or Susan Hale at MS -2911 d you are interested w finding out more. SPRING COURSES The Ajax Rec. Dept. is offering some ming sprung courses. A new one is '.Camcorder". How to get the most out of your camcorder. This interactive program covers boric video theory. camicorder tips, lighting, use of video ac- cessories to enhance your videos, Equaprnemt hook-ups, and an introduction to video editing 1 voiceover, audio dubs, titles, etc.) . Make your video memories worth watching - You may bring your camcorder to class. This course is of- fered on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre from Apr. 7 to 28th - 4 weeks at a cost of $32.10. Another interesting one is "Landscaping for the Homeowner". With so many new homes in the area, this one is sure to be popular. Puzzled at what exactly to do with your yard? Now's your chance to get on the garden path to beautify your property. Topics to be discussed include determining confirming your landscape needs for your property. Information and advice on annuals and peren- nials, trees and shrubs. Bring your questions to class. This course ran on Sat. Apr. 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for the fee of $16.05. If you have a sweet tooth, or this year would like to make your own Easter treats, ..Easter Chocolates" is the course for you to take. Learn how to make your own chocolate Easter novelties for your family and friends. Supplies cost approximately $20 extra. This will be held on Monday and Wednesdays, Apr. 6 to 15 from 7 to 9:30 p.m Cost for the four classes is $37.45. 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 non-profit organization is dedicated to help- ing those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call 831-3877. 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 cost is $1 per visit and $2 for child supervision. To find out more call Mardi Melas 668-6674 or Shannon Buchan at 427-6657. PICKERING AND VILLAGE 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 8362349. Im Rene Soetens, M.P. "It was Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific on parade. I thought then...that in those few minutes I witness- ed the birth of a nation." This was how Brigadier General Alexander Ross recalled Canada's capture of Vimy Ridge, a victory that inspired a nation. It was 75 years ago, on Apr. 9, 1917, that the Canadian Corps scaled the heights of glory. Vimy was the first place where all Canadian soldiers fighting in France came together to perform as a single unit. Separately, they had won admiration in various engagements - Ypres, Festubert, the Somme. Then, late in 1916, they were brought together to prepare for an assault on the German Army's strongest position in northwest France. Vimy Ridge was a formidable barrier, guarding the way to the mines and factories that fuelled the enemy war ef- fort. It enjoyed many natural defensive advantages and was reinforced regularly. In 1915 alone, more than 130,000 French soldiers has been killed or wounded in an attempt to reach the top. Superb planning and training ensured that the Canadian Corps would not suffer the same fate. A full-scale replica of the battleground was laid out behind Canadian lines. Aerial photographs updated defensive changes. Tunnellers cut out paths funder the chalky ground. allowing the infantry to start their attack four miles closer to their objective. The Germans knew the Canadians were coming. but they didn't know when. One of the enemy intelligence reports noted that the Canadians were "well-suited to assault and never desert." The attack itself was preceded by a -week of suffering.' during which every available Canadian gun tried to soften up the enemy defences. At 5:30 a.m. on Apr. 9 the waiting was over. One hour before zero hour, snow and wind-biown sleet started blowing into the faces of the enemy. Some 15,000 Canadians were in the fust wave. Resistance was weak at first. but stiffened once the Ger- mans realized their impregnable fortress was in danger of failing. But all the training paid off. Unlike other armies which had advanced blindly en masse. the Canadians made for previaasly pinpointed targets. It was a triumph of courage and tactics. As swift as victory arrived, it did not corse without cost. There were 3,000 dead out of a casualty list of lo,000. Three of the four Victoria Crosses awarded at Vimy were award- ed posthumously. But the Canadian victory at Vimy had a great impact at house and abroad. At home, there was jubilation that Canada had tritrrhpbed where others had failed. Coarklence and a sense of patriotism arrived with the news from France. Abroad, Canada was applauded by world leaders. Fittingly, the memorial commemorating the 60,000 Cana - Chars killed in the First World War stands atop Vi ny Ride on land given to Canada in perpetuity by the people of France. Few remain of the porticgxuts in that epc strug- gle. which in a large part gave Canada its fust taste of na- tionhood. Those still alive do not forget the sacrifice that W as made for Canada and democracy. and nor should we. BINGO •••• .. •••. Monday night bingos are run by the Ajax Rotary Club with the proceeds going to help special needs children in otr area. Bingas start at 7:30 p.m. at the Monarch Bingo Hall, Monarch Ave. and Clements Rd. W. in Ajax. Call 428-1325 for information. NEWCOMERS CLUB The Pickering Ajax Newcomers Club is an organization of those who have moved into Pickering or Ajax within the last two years. It provides an opportunity for members to become acquainted with others through planned activities. General meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are always welcome. Club meetings at 8 p.m. at Dunbartan-Fairport United Church. Dunbarton Road, Pickering on the second Monday of each month. Fee is $30 per year ( pro -rated) . Call Claire at 686-829 for more information. HTNDOW TREATMENTS Don't let those problem windows get the better of you. Let Elizabeth Meerakker of Meer Decor show you how to choose the right look for your particular windows. Bring floor Plans, photos, rough sketches, fabric samples, paint chips, etc. to the workshop for some individual help. This workshop is being held at the Home & Design Centre in Pickering on Sat. Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m., Mar. 28 from it to 1 p.m. and Sat. Apr. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 (club members $22.50) per day. Call the Idea Place at 427-4332 for more information. COACHING CERTIFICATE CLINICS Levels 1 and Il The goal of the National Coaching Certification Program (N.C.C.P.) is to Prepare coaches so they can provide their athletes with the best coaching possible. These courses are designed for community based coaches and specifically teach how to plan a practice, covering the role of the coach, growth and development, sport safety, the analysis of skills, development of skills and physical preparation. These are perfect courses for all current and aspiring little league coaches. Level One is a pre -requisite for Level Two. Level 1 will run on Apr. 4th and 5th or Apr. 25th and 26th, or May 23rd and 24th. Level 11 will be held on May 2nd, 3rd and 9th. These are Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. un- til 5 p.m. The cost for Level 1 is $21.40, Level 11 is $37.45. They will be held at the Ajax Community Centre. The Ajax Parks and Rec. Brochure, Spring and Summer 1992 edition has these and many more interesting ways to enjoy your free time. Pick up a brochure or call 427-8811 for more information.