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This Space Could Be Yours For 112 PER WEEK INTRODUCE GOOD NEIGHBOLTRq INTO YOUR COM1MLmTrY. Good Ne1gf1b ws Vol. 27 No. 47 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering, Ontario PICKERING ja 0 S Picketing Flooring 6 Drapery Centre • Verticals • Venetians • Drapes • Free velances Carpet from eft a%". 1211 Khtgston Road 837 -UN Wed. November 25, 1992 Serving the Community for 25 Years! 5 Dump Sites In f � Pickering Stanang t, each. ctN— Queen s Park has releas- Sites in the areas around ed a list of potential dump Metro Toronto and residents in those areas are outraged. /I / .=00=MM" • CMGR CAN BE BEATEN CCAPWIGIFNNIE soau rrtxu eANt He Your gift makes a difference in the lives of one in three people in our community. THE WAY TO HELP THE MOST United Way of Greater Toronto 26 Wellington St. E.. 11th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5E 1 W9 Tel. (416) 777-2001 Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Is Second Pickering Artist Displays Her Crafts At Rouge Hill Library Five sites have been picked in Durham Region• all around the hamlet of Whitevale right near the boundary with Scar- borough and Markham. New Democrat MPP Durham West, Jim Wiseman said it wasn't fair to ask Pickering to do more with landfill sites. For years the Durham Region had earmarked the ltihitevale area as a possi- ble Durham Region and 'Metro Toronto dump. Environment Minister Ruth Gner is insisting on landfill damps to solve the garbage problem and has rejcted incineration as an alternative 10th. Anniversary 1111111Zq It will be Speaker's Night at the Had injury Associa- tion of Durham Region on Thugs. Dec. 3rd at 7:30 Margo Kiviloo of "eke-nng was one of floe• artists di l... Rm. at Cedarcroft Ptace. w 4" King St. E., 0aur ra. ing her worst at the Pickering Arts Council show at ltougv The topic is "Managing Hill Library last Saturday. Margo does shell craft mixt-d Conflict" with speakers with silk flowers and wood all from Florida as well as coral Dahlia Campbell and and Filipino pots. (photo - Bob R•t.,,n Frank Murphy Durham Bd. Of Education Notes Here & There In Pickering Dire~ tun inion ed Trustee Audrey McLean announced to the board ;hat Director of Education Pauline Laing was the reci- pient of the Woman of I Winction Award in the field of Education presented Nov. s, 1992 by the Y . W. C. A_ The annual award ceremony honoured worsen for their exceps tionl contributions and achievements in each of 7 categories Pauline was ap- plauded by trustees for her work and for bringing such distinction to the Durham Board of Education. Board Approves New Education Centre Superintendent of Educa- tion Plant Mike Graham outlined the background leading to the decision to build a new Education Cen- tre. He explained that the designs for the new Sinclair S.S. and Education centre were developed simultaneously to take ad- vantage of economies of scale through sharing such things as architect and con- sultant fees and services: food services: child care; shipping and receiving area; parking facilities: site development: central heating and cooling plants; electrical• water, sewer and gas services: fire Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (lust south of 401) Pickering Family owned and operated. (4161) 686-5589 hydrant systems: meeting Centre is scheduled for rooms. and telephone completion by June 22, is% switch equipment. and the secondary school Architect Jim Duncan in- will be ready for the begin - formed trustees of the ring of the 1994.96 school results of the board's re- near. cent tendering process for the construction of the new Maintenance Centre Con - Sinclair S.S. and Education tract Awarded Centre project The tender. Architect J.FL Freethy of 533.827,000 from Dawon was present to advise Contractors Limited was trustees of the outcome of evaluated by the architect the tendering process for and by board staff and the new Maintenance Cen- found to be in order. The tre to be built in Ajax on construction tender was land owned by the board. $21,621,100 (7.7 percent) Trustees passed a motion under the estimate shown awarding the contract for in the sketch plan approval the construction of the report. Jim Duncan also Plant Maintenance Centre explained to trustees that additions and alterations to several requests had been Gerr Corastruction Ltd. in made to those tendering on the contract amount of the project to use local $1,429,90:. labour on the site whenever prornotion Approved possible. It is estimated that total employment on Mary Shea. Head of the project will be the Guidance at Anderson C. V.I. was promoted to the equivalent of 247 persons, position of Acting Vice each vmriking a full year. Principal and will be After a question period assigned to O'Neill C.V.I., and considerable discus- effective Feb. 1, 1993. She sion. trustees passed a mo- will replace retiring Vice tion awarding the contract Principal Hugh Harris. for the construction of the project to Daicon Contrac- tors Ltd. and approving the Brag That You individual budgets for g at Sinclair S.S. and the Education Centre. Con- Are A Canadian struction will begin im- mediately. The Education ........................ Let's Work & Make Canada Even Better by Diane Matheson Christmas Craft Open Nouse The 4th annual Christmas Craft Open House will be held on Sat. Dec. 5th with a raffle for the Children's Wish Foun- dation of Pickering. All pries for the raffle are being donated by the participating craft vendors. This year the event is being held at the Eastshore Community Centre. SEMINAR A.N1) WAOR&SM)ps ..How Safe is Your Hone" is a seminar being presented on Sat. Dec. 5th from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Ida Place, Picker- ing Home and Design Centre. The seminar will be Presented by Glen McKnight. Glen will discuss physical and rnec hanical systems which are best and you will receive Medico's security survey to assess your home. The fee is $5. ..Faux Stone and Verdi -Gm Paint Techniques•. is Presented by Marisa Nardone on Wed Dec. 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m. These very popular and much requested finishes will create drama to your decor for a fraction of the cast of wallcoverings. Bring 2" brush and two foil plates. All other materials are surpplied. Cost is $42.80, for members $38.52. ..Building an Addition" presented by Macleod Renova- ti ins. Ron will assist you with information about obtaining plans and permits, elevations, components, choosing a con- tractor, etc., to get ready for a spring start. This will be held on Thurs. Dec. 3rd from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and will cost $21.40. members pay $19.26. COPE COPE Women's Support Group meets every Monday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, Valley Farm Road in Pidkenng. The group ses- sions are free. Call 666.3248 for more information. Drug For Treating Schizophrenia Clozapine, a drug for treating schizophrenia, is to be pro- vided to the Ontario patients most likely to benefit from it, Health Minister Frances Lankin has announced. The drug is intended for patients who canna tolerate or are riot helped by other drug treatments for schizophrenia. Although not all patients who try clozapine find it helpful, studies show that those who do respond often see a dramatic improvement in quality of life. This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK This Space Could Be Yours For $1100 WEEK Page THE NEWS POST Wed. November '-S, 1992 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Incineration Is The Best Answer by Bob Watson The release by the Ontario Government of a list of poten- tial landfill sites in the regions around Metro Toronto is go- ing to create a lot of anger among residents in these agricultural lands. Ruth Grier, the Environment Minister, has already re- jected the carriage of Metro and region garbage to Kirkland Lake's empty mine sites and the use of in- cinerators. It is too bad that the minister doesn't investigate the use of incineration for garbage in cities such as Indianapolis, Indiana, where the incinerator generates heat and electrici- ty for the whole of the downtown city from garbage. In- dianapolis doesn't want to destroy the valuable food grow- ing agricultural lands. And not only does the incinerator in Indianapolis supply all this positive output from garbage but the affluent discharged into the atmosphere is not dangerous to the en- vironment. It is time that the environment minister gets tuned in to the positive use of incineration in the western world before she directs the destruction of valuable food growing land. Perhaps it is time that Premier Bob Rae puts a member of the legislature in the environment post who is concerned about our en ironnwrit Letter To The Editor Airlines Merger The $1 billion lawsuit filed by Canadian Airlines against Air Canada hides the threat of the lots of Canadian control of the national airline industry. It also underlines Canadian Airlines' inability to take its share of responsibility for its own financial prvblemm, its hypocrisy vis-a-fis federal sup- port for the industry. and. ultimately. its greater trust of a Texas-based company than Air Canada. Canadian Airlines, itself a product of 1980's merger mania. vehemently resists talk of merger with Air Canada. even though the two airlines are losing S2 million every day. Meanwhile. the jointly -owned Gemini computerized seat in ventory system is threatened with extinction and loss of 700 high-tech jobs. Gernim is in turn taking legal action agust PWA, the parent corporation of Canadian Airlines, and American Awhnes Inc. Albera-based PWA. having obtained a promise of a cash infusion from its employee unions, is seeking money from the federal government to match $246 mullion from American Airlines• in order to save the airline from bankruptcy American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, Texas, would receive a substantial rrunanty shareholding and insists. as part of the deal. on Canadian Airlines using A.MR's own Sabre computer system, thus leaving Gemini vulnerable to collapse. Air Canada. recently privatized, objects to any govern- ment assistance to Canadian Airlines. It too is involved in an 'alliance' with a US carrier. Air Canada. led by its CEO, Texan Hollis Harris, is proposing to buy Continental ,Airlines Holdings inc. in conjunction with Air Partners, an investor group based in Fort Worth, Texas. Together, Air Canada and Air Partners will have a 55% controlling interest in Continental, which is already operating under chapter 11 bankruptcy rules. Mr. Harris was formerly the CEO of Houston-based Continental. Robert Crandall, the CEO of American Airlines, and therefore a potential competitor with this Air Canada Cow tinental group, was recently quoted opposing foreign ownership of another US airline. Yet he praised the propos- ed Air Canada Air Partners Continental deal as "good. fair, free -trade based• cross-border investment". Could the fact that both U.S. partners are based in Fort Worth be the reason for his friendly attitude towards this proposed merger? And what exactly makes up ..Air Partners"? So, while the very public row between Canadian Airlines and Air Canada grabs public attention and pits Canadians against each other in a fight to maintain jobs, the giant American Airlines Inc. with its large 'minority' shareholding and its Sabre computer system, gains control of PWA. We may find soon enough that Mr. Harris gets his old job back at Continental and after a period of 'ra- tionalisation' of assets and operations, including share nePi�K" R;^�: ws o s Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborouqh. Ont. M 1 S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager. Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss. Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - s15 per year - 40C a Copy. Bob Watson. eluding the 4arh)r,: _L- �• - the Canada 1w; ceremony in th< art,r ur h (lt'.r (entre Moot%• 'he ;44 ori Pauline Bmwts makr� the presentation Strength in Resale Housing Carries on Residential resales in Canada's 25 major housing markets began the fourth quarter on a positive note. rising by 37.9 percent in October compared to the same month last year. Figures released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CRF -AI show- that the number of housing resales moved up for the fifth straight month. Residential unit sales reached 19,511 in October 199.2, compared to 14.153 in October 1991. Lever To The Editor Privatize The CBC Instead of whining about censorship, the producers of the much maligned "docu-drama" The Valour and the Horror Should be pushing for the privatization of CBC. After all. as king as the CBC is funded almost solely by the taxpayer. government officials should have the right to review its output: he who pays the piper ells the tune. If the CBC were privately owned and funded, however•, it would be able to air "docu-dramas" which undermine Canada's heritage. with true independence. They would not have to worry about nasty Senate "inquisitions Canadian taxpaivcrs would benefit from a pnvatu*d CBC as they would no kxiger be forced to pour $l billion a year into the network. The privatization itself would be ac- complished easily. The government could sell CBC radio and television stations to its employees• managers and the general public in the local media market-,, and keep the net- work intact. In short. privatizing the CBC would be good news for just about everyone. Yours truly, David Somerville President The :National Citizens' Coalition swaps, Air Canada ends up as a subsidiary of Continental. In fact in the new :North American 'open -skies' environ- ment there will be no need to even bother with the name Air Canada. Widl the Canadian airline indtstr_v be run from its new headquarters - Fort Worth, Texas' As a proud Canadian I hope not. However. with this pre- sent federal government, one should expect so. Yours sincerely, Guv Hunter. :New Democrat Candidate Scarborough Centre los Brimlev Road Scarborough. Ontario M1J 1C2 1416, 267-6W Backs The Police To The Editor: After listening to the CBC report this morning about the Metro Toronto Police job action re the mandatory filing of a report if they draw their guns. I felt I must write and ex- press my opinion. We in Ontario and Canada are blessed with the best train- ed. most highly respected police officers in the world. (Just ask yourself or any little child if this is true.) Although I was born in the Rainy River District, I lived in Metro Toronto for 24 years, until 1990, so I know of what I speak. In I R n.y dealings I have had with the Metro Toronto Police, I found them to be courteous, fair and just, as has been the case for me in dealings with any police officers across this country. Ike you think any officer joins the Toronto Police Force to deliberately shoot minorities or anyone else? The answer is quite simple. Don't come at a police officer aggressively, brandishing a weapon, and you won't get shot. I would dear - Iv love to see Bob Rae, Allen Pilkev or Howard Hampton pursui ng a violent offender. down a dark alley or into a dark warehouse in Toronto, by themselves, armed with only a flashlight in one hand, a can of pepper spray in the other and a gun in their holster. If they did this once, I think they would all change their tune. Finally, to compare Metro Toronto with Edmonton, which is approximately one third the sine and a far different cultural mix, is ludicrous. 1�r if you support the police officers across this country, please call or pick up a blue ribbon at your local police sta- :(rrn as a way of saying thank you for always being there 'To tierve and Protect" when and if we need you. l,)urs truly, Tonv C. Bevak 114.1. Domanski Rd. Fort Frances, Ont. P9A 3112 Resolution To Create Our Own Currency Instead Of Borrowing It From The Banks To Write Off All Public Debts Over 1.OW members of the Pilgrims of Saint Michael, who gathered for their annual Internatiara dal Congress in Rouge- mont. Que., on September 5.6.7. 19M sent the following resolution to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney. to all the MPs. to the Premiers and MI As of the 10 provinces of Canada. Whereas governmlents and peoples of every country are crushed by the burden of public and private debts. as well as by interest and taxes; Whereas the present and potential overabundant pro&w- tion of Canada can easily supply the needs of the public sec- tor while ensuring the necessities of life to every Canadian citizen without exception; Moved by: Paul-Emde Julien, of Chelmsford, Ont., Donat Bernier. of Guyesne. Que.. Armand Grondin, of St. Jac- ques, %. B. Seconded by: Gilbert Gamache. of St. Georges de Beauce. Que., Armand Albert of Caraquet. N. B., Mrs. Maurice Denom me, of Nie% Liskeard. Ont. Be it resolved unanimously: That this Congress urge the federal and provincial governments to adopt and impiement right away the judicious theories of Major Clifford Hugh Douglas, who ad- vocated a social money system that would reflect exactly the real wealth of our country; That our governments immediately write off all the public debts, which are the consequences of the present swindling banking system; That our federal and provincial governments act like real representatives of the people, and be proud enough to set the example to all the countries in the world and issue their own debt -free currency, based on the huge capacity of pro- duction of our country. instead of borrowing moony at in- terest from the banks. Our governments would thus put an end to these monstrous debts that ruin all the public bodies and all citizens; That a copy of this resolution be sent to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, to all the federal Ministers and MPs, to the Premiers and MLAs of the 10 provinces of Canada, as well as to the newspapers, radio and TV stations, for publica- tion. The Pilgrims of Saint Michael Gilberte Cote -Mercier, Directress general A Canadian wonders if the car behind him is going to stop. Who says we don't have a Canadian identity? � Cata�f•�����ta�ta��r•r•��M����ta�����r•����.���t•<J Give A Gift That Lasts A11 Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGHA INCOURT WEST HILL news news[new=s ' CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST END WWO-6W] I K ERIN(-. Renewal i ONE YOU WANT ne �� New Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R' Name: _ Address' �r_r_�r_r•�r_r•�r.r•�r_r•r_�w����ra�r•rar_��r_��M�r_���earr�� Province Honours Mary Whittam Five recreation leaders have received the Cori d'Elite Ontario Award, the province's highest honour for recreation volunteers and professionals, Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation Peter .North an- nounced, at a reception held at the lieutenant Governor's suite at Queen's Park. Mary Whittam of Scar borough. Join Gates of Kincardine. John Macin- tyre of Etobicoke, Hartland Finley of Ottawa and Hugh Robertson of Whitby each received citations from the Hon. Henry Jackman, Lieutenant Governor of On- tario, during a special ceremony at Queen's Park. Above with Peter North, OnIano Minister of Tourism and Recreation tat lefts and U. Governor Henry Jackman is Mary %Nttam , a global pioneer in the field of adapted aquatics, which promotes the integration of aquatic programs for handicapped and physically disabled swimmers. She has cham- pioned the needs of persons with disabilities for the post 40 years and is a leader is water safety adapted aquatics pro- grarns in Ontario. In 1963 she helped create the Scarborough Crest Club. a community-based adapted aquatic program which was the fust of its kind in Canada. She managed the club until 1974. During this period, she also co-authored a Canadian manual on adapted aquatics, a text still recognized throughout Canada as the leading source of knowledge in this discipline. Mas. Whittam has taught training souses at numerous colleges and universities throughout Canada and helped the Canadian Red Cross Socie- ty set up its adapted aquatics program. She has also presented papers on the topic to inter- national audiences in Ger- many and Florida and was instrumental in creating Ontario's first integrated, adapted swim amet, wttic� is held annually in Wed. November 25, 1992 THE NEWSiPOST Page 3 Open Renovated Playroom At Hospital The patients and staff of Scarborough General Hospital's Paediatric Unit had a special reason to celebrate on Thurs. Nov. 19th. The date marks the grand opening of the hospital's newly renovated playroom, located on the 4th floor of the tower. Funded by Ronald Present Play At West Hill Collegiate The West Hill Collegiate Drama Society presents Frederick Knott's play "Wait Until Dark" for two nights on Fri. Dec. 4 and Sat. Dec. 5. The play is a two act thriller about three dangerous con men who try to trick a young blind woman into parting with a mysterious doll. Her strug- gle to overcome the odds in dealing with these criminals is the focus of the play. The play. which features Joanne Noseworthv, Steve Chen. Chris Mitchell. Roland Gossage, Michelle DaSilva and Darryl Houston, has mystery, Comedy, and suspense - Show time begins at 7:30 p.m. at West Hill Col- legiate. Admission is B.uD. ....... ......... . Etobicoke. Mrs. Whittam began her career in 1961 as a swim in- structor at the Himpital for Sick Ch ikIren in Toronto. She served on the Special Olympics Committee and taught adapted aquatic courses for physical educa- two students at Brock University. McDonald Children's Charities, the playroom will accommodate children :from infancy through adolescence and has been designed with their par- ticular developmental needs in mind. Mirrors, mats and :modules are just a sample of the new equipment pro- vided for infants. A dramatic play area with walk in playouse will be well used by the toddlers. pre school and school aged children. This area also doubles as a play hospital complete with medical play dolls and puppets which are anatomically correct. A teen corner with super nintendo, and stereo equip- ment will offer the teens an opportunity to socialize with their peers and to have a sense of privacy. During their hospitaliza- tion the playroom will offer the children a bright and inviting environment in which to enhance their growth and development. Scarborough General is very grateful to Ronald McDonald Children's Charities for contributing this significant addition to the hospital's Paediatric Unit. Among those representing Ronald McDonald Children's Charities at the opening mill be none other than 'onald McDonald' D=>IViNG COl_I.EGE 1W.`- OF CANADA COLLEGE OF A !we of L"& . comm. C"M boon Asafs D•vw/CAWx ' a 5 - AOcowa i Ac roYaw Dear Ow- � "50** �)� � 773 Va.is w.e.c (...+.!E�ir.., sari - 733 -02" - 75S-7749 112 PRICE CASH & CARRY Kitchen & Vanity Cabinets WEEKEND SPECIALS SAT. & SUN. ID -4 WEEKDAYS 9.6 WVTtj TN1S AC FREE Post Form Countertop WITH MINIMUM PURCHASE $700 FACTORY OUTLET KITCHENS 44 MIDWEST DR. 755-1720 SCARBOROUGH Page 4 THE NEWS'POST Wed. November 25,19K Gp M DIARY Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. NOVEMBER 25 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST AID CPR C'OURSRS 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 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call 967-4244. 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. WORKSHOP ON BUDGETING Agincourt Community Services Association has invited a home management specialist from social services for a presentation regar- ding a workshop on budgeting. Admission is free. Call 321-6912 for more information and to register. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. BAZAAR All Saints Ladies Auxiliary is holding its annual bazaar in the community centre at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3125 Bayview Ave. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. it will feature delicious Greek baking, Christmas decorations, knitting, crafts and much, more more. Everyone is welcome. The bazaar continues Thurs. Nos. 26th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ton. tri- CA RPET BOW LI NG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of carpet booting every Wednesday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity munity Centre. 3McNichoil Rd. Phone -396-4513. 10 am. SHi.'F'FLEIN)ARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every WcdivcWay at L'Amoreaux Comu:tunity Centre. 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 34,451 3, 11:35 a.mL - 2 p.m. CHRISTMAS CTt4FT SALE: Crafts and hometrtade goods for the holidays are featured at Norh York General Hospital's Employee Christmas Craft Sale in the hospital cafeteria. The hospital is located a, 4001 Leshe St., avr- Per of Sheppard Ave. Tbc sale supports the hospital's "Getting Bet- ter Together" Capital Campaign. 1 - 3 p-nL SHARING & CARING All women from the corntnunity are invited to participate in this informal support group which provides an opportunity for worsen to share their ideas and Concerts end in a friendly and sappertive en- vironment, at North York Womat'sCentre. 201 Caribou Rd., c --cry. Wednc da% afterrkvm. Admission is free. For details call 781-o4N, - 1 pm. CkIMAGE: All sensors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage evxsy Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Se rnors Caere. 2520 Birchmount Rd, Phone 39641310. 1 - 3 p.m, BINGO Btrkdale senior citiwm invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afteraoort of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdak Cera,. munit% Centre, 1299 F.11omere Rd. 2 - 3:35 p.m. U%I%G WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 20 Holly St., Suite 101. Tortruo on alternate Wednesdays to provide informuion about nutrition. relaxation, umpor services and practical guidance. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. For detains ,all 485 0222. 7:15 - 9 p.m. AI.l-HUMER'..t MMKI (JUX P The .Alzhctner's Family Support Croup meets the second and fourth Wednesday of c%cry month at Brunie► Acro. 29501awrenac Ave. E. Inext to Bendale Acres). Scarborough Public Health Nurses and special guest speakers offer practical advice and information, disco.% stages of the disease, current medial research, legal con- cerns, community supptrt and placement. For more detail. gall lwe 4:28. 7:.35 p -tin. F.AMII.Y LJFE: GRg)4 P A Support Group meet, wcclely in vour community f,r parents whose kids arc in trouble with drugs, alcohol, running away, crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of .:h,x)l. The Scarborough group mect% cvery Wedncsda5. For more intornixion :all 2_223-'444. TH UR S. NOVEMBER 26 N am. SHLFFIJEJiI►ARD All seni,rs incr the age of 55 arc irntexd to cnlos a morning of shuftlehoard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Senior, Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3W4040. N a-rn- CtIM.AGE. All seniors over the age of 55 are imited to cnto% a rtrtrning of cribbage escry Thursday at I •Amaxcaux Community Cenirc, 2(100 Mc%icholl Rd. Phone: 396-4513. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE: All seniors over the age of 55 are in%itcd to cnloy an aticrntxon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Senior, Centre, 2520 Birchmtwnt Rd. Phone 396 4U40. 12:45 p.m, EUCHRE: Birkdalc senior citizens invite e%cryonc 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birk"c Community Centre, 1299 EJIcsmcrc Rd. 2 p.ra CY U NCI L ON AGING Interested seniors are invited to attend a meeting to form a Steer- ing Committee to develop a Council on Aging at 270 Yorkland Blvd., Unit 101. Guest speakers will discuss how their Councils on Aging (from other parts of the province) developed and will give overviews of the activities of their councils. Refreshments will be Ser% ed. 2 p -tin. TALK ABOUT INTIMAC'1 Lifestyle Retirement Communities is hosting a lecture at Forest Hill Place, 645 Castlefieid Ave. Guest speaker will be Lillian Zack, Facilitator of Human Relations and Behaviour. Her topic is "Let's Talk About Intimacy". Admission is free but seating is limited. To make a rescr%arton call Sfarlene White at 785-1511. 2:30 p.m- SENIORS & CONSUMFJIUS!M Lifestyle Retirement Communities is hosting a lecture at its retire - mens residence, 8 The Donway East. Guest speaker Eleanor Cooper, Geriatric Program Planner will talk on "Senior's Affect on the Con- sumerism Market". Admission is free but seating is limited. To make a reservation call Ntarlene White at 785-1511. 6 p.m. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL. WOMEN'S CLUB Chiropractor Gordon Lawson will be guest speaker at the Toron- to East Chapter of Business & Professional Women's Club and his topic is "From Disease to Wellness". The meeting will be held at Sheraton East Hotel, Kennedy & Hwy. 401. The cent is S25 in- cluding dinner. For reservations call Catherine Rooney, 4945329 (h) or 421-8585 (b). 7:30 - 9 p.m. Q1J 1 LTE KS MEET Scarborough Quilters' Guild meets at Ccdarbrook Craft Centre. For more details call Anne Blain at 283-8998. 7:45 p.m. FASHION SHON Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is holding a fashion show for 14 Scar- borough chapters to encourage new membership. Beta Sigma Phi models will present Felicia's unique boutique look at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 115 St. Andrew's St., Scarborough. For infor- mation call Donna Sutton at 321-5530. 8 p.m. COLORADO QUARTET Music Toronto presents the "Colorado Quartet" at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. LawrenceCentre, 27 Front St. E. For ticket in- formation and reservations call 3667723. FRI. NOVEMBER 27 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT SHOW Jewellery, toys, children's clothing, baked goods, chocolates and more are for sale by outside vendors at Sunnybrook Creche's 71h annual Christmas gift and craft show at Sunnybrook Hospital, 2075 Bayview Ave., in the auditorium. Everyone is welcome. 1 - 4 p. in. BI NG,O The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Bavh St.). Everyone is welcome. 6 - 9 p.m. B66K. ART do CRAFT SALE St. Gabriel's Passionist Parish, 650 Sheppard Ave. E., Willowdale, is hosting a book, art and craft sale. This is a three day event continuing Sat. Nov. 28th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 29th from 1 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 6:30 & 8 p.m. SKATING SHOW Canada's finest and favourite skating stars Kurt Browning, Karen Preston and Toller Cranston, with special guests Polkaroo, Snoopy and many more, will perform two free skating shows at Nathan Phillips Square. The Cavalcade of Lights Ceremony will be held at 6:45 p.m. For more information call 392-0458. 7 p.m. ART AUCTION The Epilepsy Association of Metro Toronto is hokding its 8th an- nual art auction for Epilepsy at The Civic Garden Centre, Edwards Gardens, Lawrence Ave. E. at Leslie St. featuring artist Heather Cooper. Tickets are S12 per person and may be ordered by calling the Epilepsy Association at 9649095. 7 - 9 p.m NEW TO YOU SALE St. Martin's Church, Pickering, is holding its monthly New To You Sale featuring good condition toys, books, white elephants, miscellaneous household items and clothing for the entire family, with prices in the 5e to S4 range. The church is located at the corner of St. !Martin's Dr. & Radom St. For more details or donations call •839-4769 after I p.m. 8 p.m. BARBERSHOP (3}I0RUS IN CONCERT The Church of the Master, 3385 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough presents the Markham Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus and Quartets in Concert, with special guests, Studio Four and Vocal Mo- tion, a show stopping quartet from Sweet Adelina International. Tickets are $8 or S25 for the four eonoeris in this series. For more details call 431-0333. 8:15 p.m. Et'CH RE Everyone is invited to the euchre at Zion -Wexford United Church. 2102 Lawrence Ave. E., Sarborcoagh (east of Warden). There will be prizes and refreshments. Admission is $3. SA T. NO VEMBER 28 N a. OL - 2 p.m. NE4RI. A' NE`W 0(X'TIQUE: A Nearly Ncw Boutique featuring good used ckxbtng will be open every Saturday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church. 77 Craiglee Dr-, Scarhwtwgh. Fox details phone 26'-7932. 15 a -m. - 2 P.m. CHRISTM kS BAZAAR The United Christian Womcn's annual Cbristmu bm- at Bir - ebeiiff Heights United Church. 96 Highview Ave., Scarborough will feature a tea room, boutique, home brak ung, toys, crafts. white elephant, and much more. Everyone it welcome. N a m, - 2 p-taL MINI BAZAAR Christmas shoppers. be sore to visit the St. Paul's i'Arnonxute Caere mini beaLaar and Christmas shopping day. The centre is located at 3333 Finch Ave. E at Warden Avc., Scarborough. Mark yexu Chrisimm wish list with pownet baskets, site carves. crafts. Xwcilery and many morc bargain,. N >La - 2 p -r< CHRISTMAS (it-AVY SALE Dorset Park Public School. 28 Blandak Rd.. Scarborough is hav- ing a Christmas craft sak m the gym. It wifl feature a wide variety of handmade Christmas gifts and dernrmiws, a tea room• bake oak and a kid's Cornier for orntmscrnt taking. Food bmk do nsiocts will be accepted. Everyone is welcome. N a -m. - 2 p.a SAID AR The Metropolitan Tovronto Association for Community Living, Scarborough Region n holding it, annual bazaar at the Harold R. lswsnri SOK". 1710 Ellmnicre Rd. It will feature door prizes, silent auction. baking- attic treasures. crafts. books. knitting, cards, sew- ing- Ohnstma, items and tea room. I ycrvonc is welckrne- N a.a - 4:35 p ma- CHOS tMA,S CRAFT SHO IA En" umw Christmas in the courary by attending the Christmas craft show at Brcx*lin Coenitnunity Centre. Cassels Rd. E. Admis- %k'm n S1. Items available include cross vritch, wmidwork, teddy hears, rabbits, wreaths, folk an. silk designs, rocking horses, laminaicxd bowls, knitted vriks and sweaters, pox pourri. Christmas ornaments, cic. Lunch will be available. also homhemhadc muffins, pies, and other culinary delights. The show continues Sun. Noy. _'9th from 10 a.m- to 4 p.m. 12 noM - 4 p m- PRF:-CHRISTMS SAI -E: The prrChristmas sale at the Jack (oxidlad Senior Citizrns Resdcnce, 3010 Lawrence Asn. E. fhchied 3000 Lawrence Ave. E. Medical Arts) will feature baking, crafts, candles, whuc elephant, rummage, floral arrangements, raffles and a tea room. There is free parking on the ca,: +idc or the building. I - 2--30 p -m- NL SIC SGARII1OR0t GH "\Rowe ScarNrough" will be held at Brid"vwd Church Brethren in Christ, 480 Huntingwoxod Dr., Agincourt. This is the 1%i,hirtc Kell I iom Club', 1'th annual foti%al. 2 - 4 P.m_ ADI* ENT TEA & BAKF. SAIF. E%cryonc is invited to attend the annual Advent Ta and bake sale at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16 & 20 Old Kingston Rd., West Hill. It will feature horrhemtade crafts. Christmas decora- tions and specialty baking. Enjoy delicious cakes and coffee in the Tea R.xrn. 7:30 p.m- SER1,IC: AUCTION Everyone is invites) to enjoy an evening of fun at St. John the Bap- tist Norway Anglican Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. jut north of Kingston Rd. Items being auctioned include home baking, gourmet dinners, books, Cottage weekend, new knitted goods, golf packages, prepared Christmas packages and much more. Admission is S2. Refreshments will be .used. 8 p.m. JUBILATE SINGERS The Jubilate Singers present "Ccrilu and Her sisters", music by or about worsen, at Lansing United Church, 49 Bogen Ave., Willowdak. Tickets arc $IO for seniors and students and S12 for adults at the doer. To reserve call 742-7006. SUN. NOVEMBER 29 10:30 am. THE FUTURE OF UNITARIANISM Rev. Mark Morrison -Reed will talk about the future of Unitarianism in Metro Toronto at Don Heights Unitarian Con- gregation, Four Antrim Cres. (Kennedy Rd. & Hwy.401 area). For details phone 293-9850. 1 - 4 p.m. COOK BOOK CAPER Whip up some fun with the Ontario Historical Society x The Gib- son House, 5172 Yonge St. (follow the blue and white balloons). Gifts for that hard to please person include cook books, both old and new for sale, samples of historic foods to taste and buy, Christmas crafts to try and buy, free lucky draws every half hour. Admission to the sale is free - 2 - 4 p.m- YOUTH ORCHESTRA The Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra will provide the enter- tainment at the regular afternoon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2:15 p.m. CANTATA READINGS The Canadian Amateur Musicians, Southern Ontario Region, in- vites singers and instrumentalists to participate in Cantata readings at Metropolitan United Church (in the dining room), North Building, corner of Bond and Shuter Sts. Gary Fisher conducts Bach Cantatas, with recorder parts and orchestra. The fee is $4. For en- quiries call 536-5750. 3 p.m. THE TORONTO CAME:RATA The Toronto Camerata, i he city's only a cappella chamber choir, will perform its Christmas concert, "And The Angel Said", at Church of St. George the Martyr, 197 John St. Tickets are available at the door at SIO, or $7 for seniors and students. For more details call Arthur Wenk at 841-6482. MON. NOVEMBER 30 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. NEEDLEARTS GUILD Scarborough Needlearts Guild meets at Cedarbrook Craft Centre. For more dettuls contact Ellen Poborsa, 439-6345 or Gwen Cooke, 449-6053. 10 a.m. - 12 noon NUTRITiONAL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 110 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mon- days through Fridays to offer information and referral services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to find infor- mation, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 11 a.nL - 3 p.m. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Stan Wadlow Seniors Action Centre, 373 Cedatvale Ave., Eau York, just north-east of Woodbine and Cosburn Ayes., is hosting a Christmas bazaar, tea room and bake sale. Come early for best choices. Admission is free and there's a great door prize. Visit the white elephant table and buy a few tickets for the raffle of an orginal painting and crafts. Free parking nearby. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Coro- munhy 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- rhmount 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 McNichoil Rd. Phone 396-4513. 4 - 5 p.m SOUP KiTCHEN Hearty hoose -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. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays UTH WEDDING J NNiV-ER.SARIV Congratulations to Bertha and Gerd Kronenberg of Neilson Ave.. Scarborough who eekbrated their 46th wed- ding anniversary on lues. Nov. 24th. The Kronenbergs were married in Johannesburg. South Africa and im- migrated to Canada in 1987. 4WM VIEDDIN(:.ANNiV'ER.SARY Congratulations also to another Scarbocoulgft couple, Ann and Frank V irnstek of Marchington Cork who are eelebratuig their 40th neddhng anniversary on lines. Nov. 29th. NTH MRl'HDAVS Two Scarborough ladies are celebrating 80th birthdays this week. Happy birthday to Irene Brillinger of Ormerod St. who celebrates her Both birthday on Tues. Dec. 1st, and to Gladys Green of Ling Fid. who will celebrate her 10th bar thday an Wed. Dec grad. Coot an stnnitnersary or bathday to celebrato? Call 291-25x3 for inclusion in this Column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 am N 5 pm. CONS n7UEN(l Iwvk E: /IrE:N The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling. MPP Scarbcro ugh North, kscateud at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is opc-n Mon- day to FriaiN from 9 a. in, to 5 p.m. Phone 292. -S0t ) 9 a-mr, is 5 grim- CONS TIIVE:NCI 430- ICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips. MPP Scarborough-Agimi wt, kocatcd at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E.. Suite 204, northeast wrier of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a m- to 5 P.M. For app ointment% phone 29'-6568. 9 a-ta to 5 p-rm CONSTiTt'ENCY (*VICE OrEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 34. inCedar Has Plaza, is open kkxday to Thursday from 9 a-rn- to 5y and ridgy from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appx)inrments phone 438-1242. 9-->11 a -m- to 5 1v.m, CONSnTUF_% -1 (lF'FI(T: (OPEN The office of Anne Swarbrick. MPP Scarborough West. located at 1680A Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, T . e ys and Thursdays trout 9:30 a.m. to 5 .m., Wednesdays I to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to I p.m., or by appoint mcni. Phone 69Pt-096-. 9 am. to i p m- CONSTiTU'ENCY OFFICE: OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to I p.m-, Fridays 2 to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. Phone 281-2787. 9 am. - 4:30 p.m_ co%s n TU ENCY OFFIC F IIPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Ciffcrest Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a -m- to4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mon. & Wed. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 4 p.rm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Brower, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B, is open Monday to Friday, 9 a -m to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 a.m, to 4:30 p.m, CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough Fast, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m_ CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 a -m, to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -Leslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m, Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE (WEN The constituency office of Rene Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Ire, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 a.m- to 5 p.m, Wed. 1.5 p.m. Phone 2968899. 9.30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONSTiTUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays i I a.m. to I p.m by appointment only, call 321-5454. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) MON. NOVEMBER 30 7 - 11 p.m. CHF_SS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in the cafeteria at Agincours Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., one block north of Sheppard. For details call 493-0019. 8 p.m. WRITERS MEFT Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday evening at the Jack Goodlad Centre, Kennedy Rd. between Eglinton .& Lawrence Ave. For details call 759-3340 or 2842395. B p.m PIANO RECITAL Music Toronto presents piano soloist Richard Raymond at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E., Toron- to. For ticket information call 971-5027. TUES. DECEMBER 1 '10 am. - 12 noon BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC The La'Briyut Wellness Centre is sponsoring a free blood pressure clinic for seniors at the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 32 moon to 1 p.m. DENTURE CLINIC The La'Briyut Wellness Centre is sponsoring a free denture clinic for seniors al the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 12 noon DINERS CLUB East York Mecls on Wheels sponsors a "Diners' Club" luncheon at various locations in East York for seniors and disabled living in East York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as bingo, movies, speakers, fashion or music shows and much more. Transportation is provided if required. Today the Inncheon will be held at Harmony Hall Men's Club. For details on how to join Diners' Club call East York !Heals on Wheels as 424-3322. 12:30 p.m. BADMINTO\ All seniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday and Thursday at L'Arnortaux Communi- ty Centre, 2000 McNichol! Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 p.m BRIIX.,F: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone YWv-4511. 12:45 - 3 p.n. MWIAL E IJ\E DAN('I%(: All maws over the ase of 55 arc invited to enjoy social and tine dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chrnouni Rd. Phone 39b4040. I p.m. aV(A) All wakes over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy as afternoon of bingo every Tuesday at L'Anxxeim Cory Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone W&4_513, 41:)0 p.m LADILS' (4114411. H0UR Ladies Coffee Hour at Grace Church. 447 Pcwt Union Rd.. West Hill will take the form of a pox luck dinner. Duxahy Arnold wig be the guest speaker. Willy Manswell wig provide the music and Judy Wastic will dcmon%trate the spacial feature. 7 - 9 p.ra %OMEN'S 1 EGAL CILINIC The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd.. cosponsors an evening legal clinic with the Ontario Legal Aid Maim. on the fast and third Tuesdays of each mooch, to provide basic and preliminary advice on legal problems including separation and divorce. family violence. diserimmarkm and sexual harassment. Apptwun eats mut be made in advance by calling 7141-0479. 7 - 1 Wm. FRI;F. FIM3M FFAR FOU NDATH^ The Free From, Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1400 Bayly St.. Pickering- This non-profit organization is deli fitted to helping those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, pacst speakers and support poups. For details can 931-3977. 7:15 - M:30 p.m. BINGO The ladianapoiis-Scarborough Peace Game% sponsors an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eghmon Ave. L at Danforth Rd. (oscr Loblaws). Escryonc is welcome. 7:30 p.m. DO% VALLEY 0"US Join the Doo Valley Chorus (Sweet Adding. Inc.) and sing four - pan harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hall. southeast cor- nu of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. For more information all Corinne, 694-1464. Ladies only are welcome. WED. DECEMBER 2 7 - 9-m p.mL fTC mm-n%G International Training in Communication, Upper Canada Club, netts every third Wednesday at Harold R. Lawum School, 1710 Elksmerc Rd., Scarborough. For more details call B. Turnrow, 439-3390 or E. Pierer. 321-61'6. 7:30 p.m. PARENTS FLAG Parents Flag Support Group for families and friends of lesbians and gays, meets at Gknvww Presbyterian Church. Yonge and Glerigrove, Toronto. For details call Carroll, 322-0600 or Mary, 457.1570. Moscow Before The Fall The Photography Gallery at Harbourfront Centre is showing "Moscow Before The Fall" with photographs by David Hlynsky from Nov. 28, to Feb. 21. The public opening will be on Sat. Nov. 26th at 2 p. M. David Hlynsky has work- ed in Toronto since 1972 as an exhibiting artist, holographer, writer and teacher. Between 1966 and 1990. Mynsky made three trips to Eastern Europe and shot approximately 8,000 photographs of the Soviet Union. Born in the U.S.-a child of the Cold War era with Eastern European grandpa rents-Hlynsky reflects in his work his fascination with a people who are in a sense familiar, and with a culture that ex- ists in sharp contrast to that of the West. In 1990, sensing that the Soviet Union was in its last days. Hlynsky travelled to Moscow to record the dying heart of the "Empire" itself. The images ex- hibited in Moscow Before The Fall comprise an im- portant visual archive on regional and urban life before the dissolution of Communism. The exhibition is generously supported by the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Cottn- Cil. Humber College Alumni Reunion The Humber College Public Relations Program is hosting an Alumni Reu- nion for all former students of the Public Relations Diploma and Certificate Programs, on Fri. Nov. 27th starting at 7:30 p.m. The reunion is in the Seventh Semester, located at the North Campus. Tickets cost $15. For more information call 675-3111 ext. 4507, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. November 25, 1992 THE NEWWPOST Page 5 Ellas Restaurant Celebrates 25th. Years Tom and Zabeta Dimacopoulos, owners of the Ellas Restaurant and Banquet Facilities on Pape Ave., just north of the Dan- forth, will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their highly successful and popular dining establish- ment on Nov. 25th. They are inviting over 500 guests including local dignitaries, prominent members of Toronto's Greek community, family and friends to an all - evening gala party at "the restaurant that started it all". At 7:30 p.m. special guest of honour. The Hon. Marilyn Churley, Provin- cial Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations, will join the celebrations and take part in the formal ceremonies. She will start by assisting the Dimacopoulos' unfurl a giant banner across Ellas' famous, mythically - inspired exterior facade, and following this, the VIPs will move inside to cut a giant birthday cake. In addition, on both Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 25 and 26, Ellas will be offering every customer a selection of menu items at 1967 prices. Lamb will be served for $1.25, Moussaka for $1.50, and Pork Tenderloin Shish Kebabs for $2.25! According to Tom, "This is our way of thanking our customers who have contributed so much to our success over the past 25 years! „ Tom came to Canada in 1966 from Arkadia in Greece, where he trained as a chef, and worked in the construction and restaurant businesses. He opened Ellas. Toronto's oldest surviving Greek restaurant, just one year later. In 1970, Zabeta left her native Argos to join him• to start a family and also to help manage the Release Comprehensive Review Of Insurance Act A comprehensive review of Ontario's outdated In- surance Act has been released for public con- sultation by the Ontario In- surance Commission, as announced last month by the Hon. Brian Charlton, Ontario Minister of Finan- cial Institutions. "Insurintg for the Future: Modern Insurance Legisla- tion for Ontario". is a report by an independent group of lawyers who coo - ducted the Insurance Legislation Review Project t U" f . The ILRP is one component of the Minister's Mnan cW Ser- vices Review, a sweeping examinatmn of the regula- twas governing Ontario's financial services sector. The ILRP report sets out more than 3110 recommen- datw s for reforming pro- vincial rovincial irwtnnce legisla- tion. "This is the first of several discussion papers to be released in the cont - text of the government's Financial Services Review," said Mr. Charlton. "It will serve as a focus for indtstry and consumer consultation and ultimately lead to long overdue revisions to the In- surance Act. which has not had a major overhaul in more than 60 years." The II_RP report is the MSSB News Dance Loretto Abbey is holding its annual Father Daughter dance on Fri. Nov. 27th at 101 Mason Blvd., North York. Parent Conference A Board Wide MSSB Parent Conference will be held at the Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave., North york on Sat. Nov. 28th. The theme will be "Vision and Strategic Directions". School welcomes new parents Holy Spirit Catholic School welcomed parents of kindergarten students to a special reception in Septemner, and encouraed them to get involved in the school association's numerous activities throughout the year. Hepnng the less fortunate 'Irnee parent community and students from St. Jude Catholic School collected more than 20 boxes filled with non-perishable food items in this year's Thanksgiving food drive. result of an exhaustive study of the statutes gover- ning the business of in- surance in Ontario. The focus of the group's recom- mendations is an moderniz- ing. streamlining and har- monizing regulation wherever possible. To ensure a level playing field for insurance pro- viders, the report em- phasizes the need for coo- sistency between Ontario insurance taw and legmia- tian of other jurisdictions, particularly at the federal level. Copies of the report are being sent to all insurance companies licensed to do business in Ontario, to in- dusiry and trade associa- tios, consurrler groups. other Canadian insurance regulators and vanous in- terested parties. Written comments should be sub - nutted to the OIC by Jan. 29, 1993. Persons seeking more in- fatuation about the report are asked to contact David Gibson, Ontario Insurance Commission. 15th Floor. 5160 Yonge St., North York, Ort. St2.ti 619 or phone t 416 t 590.7210. business. After undergoing exten- sive renovations last year to accommodate its ever- growing clientele, the Pape Ave. location now seats 200 restaurant diners tin both open plan and private din- ing rooms), along with another 300 banquet patrons. Private parties can be booked in two large suites of rooms on the se- cond and third floors, fully equipped with service kit- chens, dance floors and private bars. There is also a master, "walk-through" kitchen on the main floor, with its long bank of display cases. showing the mouth- watering appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts on the menu. Patrons are encouraged to wander through the kitchen to "let their eyes do the ordering" and to see the chefs at work. While Greek in inspira- tion, the lunch and dinner menus offer a wide selec- tion of international cuisine, from charcoal - grilled steaks, to veal, shish kebabs. and a huge array of traditional Greek appetizers and favourites such as moussaka, roast lamb and baclava. Tom and Zebeta also own and manage the Ellas Restaurant and Banquet Facilities further east on the Danforth, in Scar- borough, which opened in 1983 to accommodate restaurant guests and large private parties. Both this and the Pape Ave. restaurant enjoy loyal patronage and are busy every day of the week. Helping Tom and Zabeta work "round the clock" are their four children, Argi, Eria, Esia and Zoe, all of whom say that they spend far more time at the restaurants than they ever do at home. All four are currently at secondary school or university and are as committed as their parents to the family business, which they intend to run for generations to come. "Ellas has always been our pride and joy." con- tinued Tom. 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November 25, 1192 Bill Watt's Worlds ON RECORD: Reviewing albums of music intended for children isn't an easy task for Page Six. While agreeing that the enjoyment of music is one to which children can- not be introduced too early, the page is still undecided over what is the best kind of music for said introduc- tion. Our preference is for the Three B.s-Brahams. Bach and Beethoven -but we're prepared to accept Bar- relhouse. Boogie-Woogie and the Blues. Yet, who among tis can plumb the psyche of the very young? Who can decide what is nature and what is nurture' Who can definitely say what the in- dividual child -the in- dividual child! -will like' And, who is to say what is best 7 Hug Bug Records of Richmond B.C. have sent the page. Charlotte Dia- mond's new release My Bear Gruff. It has been givers a respectful audition and found to be musically sound and enjoyable...to us. Miss Diamond is a qualified school teacher and one mast assume that she and her production team know what children like. in any language and dialect. Personally we liked the Scottish accent on Wee Kirkudbright Centipede. It took us back to our childhood and the sound of mater and pater singing around the but an' ben. But, will all children feel the saline emotion' Similarly, Bats Ta Pate recaped our earl• sorties into Canada's second language But, will all children enjoy it' There are 16 selections on the album and all are equally enjoyable to our adult ear. indeed. if one were a crusty bachelor and not the grandfather of three, one night almost mutter that the album is too good for children. High praise FOOD NOTE ONE: There are those who decry franchise restaurants because of their sameness. There are those who like them because of it. Your correspondent is somewhere in the middle We like the idea of daily en- trees at privately owned restaurants. Yet, when in an unfamiliar community late at night or when strik- ing out to break one's fast, we usually opt for what we know. That includes Howard Johnson's ( hope we spelled the name cor- rectlyt. Morrison's in Florida, Bob Evans and even, when in extremis. McDonalds. Locally, for Italian food our favourite is Solo Maria's but when unable to be there for whatever reason. we'll make our w•ay to the nearest Olive Garden Restaurant. Associated with Red Lobster, its food is safely exotic. Presently the chain is featuring a Roman Pasta Holiday Menu. For our suburban readers the closest Olive Garden is probably the one at 1099 Kingston Road. Commended to your at- tention is the appetizer, Baked Stuffed Zucchini. An interesting entree is Chicken and Artichoke Mostaccioli. Perhaps it's time to change one's mind about franchise restaurants. FIND NOTE TRO: We are indebted to the Olive Garden for confirm- ing in print something we've been saying for years. A true Italian does not twirl this pasta against a tablespoon with a fork when eating spaghetti. A tablespoon is an un- necessary utensil if the spaghetti is served in the coa - ect low bowl. The ac- complished spagbetti eater needs neither spoon nor knife. He simple twirls the noodles around the fat against the side of the bowl. By cutting r ugh' r and or scooping. the pasta becomes separated from its sauce! ABOUT Ttri1'N: The Joseph D. Carver Art Gallery is one of Metro's more interesting galleries. It's located at qui Lawrence Ave W. in North York. Currently showing in the Upper Gailery is the ex- hibit Paintings from Saint Petersburg. Russia. By the wildest of coin- cidences, the advice of the exhibition came to as in the carne pact that hrought us Around and About C-1 Your Dining &Entertainment Guide the following notice. We refer to the Conrad Alexandrowicz Theatrical Dance company and its presentation at Harbour - front of Wild Excursions of the Muse. The release bold- ly proclaims Blasphemy. Madness and Perversion. One of the featured ballets is the premiere of Hard Drive. It's said to be a fanciful duet, both comic and wrenching• about the politics of love, lust and in- timacy in gay culture that features. among other things, a man who gets (sic!) pregnant. For those interested. Mild etc will run until this Saturday at the Du Diaurier Theatre Centre in the aforementioned Har- bourfront. When former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau offered Harbourfront as an election "goodie" some years ago. did he. could he. envisage Wild Excursions Of the Muse' IN PRINT: A bottle of wine cost 910. The wine was worth 99.00 more than the bottle. How much was the bottle w+octh'. That's one of the ques- tions in The Lady' or the Tiger and Otber Logic Puzzles by Raymond Smullvan (Times Books! Herr is what the author gives in answer. "A com- mon wrong answer is 91. Now, if the bottle were really worth a dollar. then the wine. being worth $9 more than the bottle, would be worth $10. Hence- the wine and bottle together would be worth Sll. The correct answer is that the bottle is worth 5W and the wine is worth 99. So. Then the two add up to to... If that makes sense to you then welcorrne to the book. As for us. we preferred On An Average Day In Japan by Tom Heymann Fawcett Columbine ). Japan is a country com- prised of four major islands i and 3,9llu smaller ones r . While the country's land mass only approaches that of California, Japan's population stands at ap- in a,aociation with Ken Atkinson Musical Productions presents * "Good ole Bad ole Days" * Ire "Crxk & Boar-, a 171 year old pub operated by the Blackstone family of six generations, is scheduled for demolition. It's the end of an era. Tonight is the last hurrah. r1 time to relive those wonderful memories experienced over the years by the thousands of patrons who, like you at the day's end, escaped from the cares of the works with some song, sorra * d:mce, a pint of bitter, and a bit of cheer. Who could forget: • The world traveller's accounting of his amorqus adventures in thank I leaven for Little Girls", "I I•ove Paris", and the "Can Can". • 1he air raids and the echo of Vera I.ynn singing "White Cliffs of Dover" and "I'll He Seeing You". • The trial of 1831: the night the inspector from Scotland Yard dropped in. The night recalls the best of times and "the good Lord knows there's been plenty of thorn r I.7r i 'ed F.nTTemert * Simw DATES l Fridays: November 27 Thursdays: December 3, 10, 17 l �r 4 Course 1)mrver & Show l $44_95 plus CST J BOOK NOW! Makes a wonderful festive get-together Or hone. uo� 4?16r 26reser-1tio3,is331 f 0 2 Great Plays At Local Theatres Scarborough Theatre Guild has had to change its second show of the season "Pinch Penny Phantom Of The Opera" due to availability of playing rights. In its place they are pro- ducing a delightful comedy ".How The Half Loves" by Alan Ayckbourn, who is the most profilic playwright at present in the English speaking theatre world. Over 90% of his plays have been commercial suc- cesses on both sides of the Atlantic His plays are a wonderful blend of real life characters and comedy situations. It's on Thurs. Fri. Sat and Sunday matinee Dec. 3rd to Dec. 19th. at Scarborough Village Theatre Box Office 396-4049. One of the delightful pro- fessional shows around town is "Hits Of The Blitz" with Peter Glen, Coralie Allan, Doug Crosley, Mickey McFadden and Lynn Winters. This show had a very suc- cessful tun this summer at the Old Scott House Restaurant here in Scar- borough. A very talented group of performers takes you back to the war years with its songs, nostalgia and com- edy. Using the framework of a Canadian Forces radio network the show is now playing every Saturday at the Plaza I Hotel at 90 Bloor St. E. with Buffet Dinner at 7 p.m. and show at 9 p.m. Call reservations at 961-8000 ext. 6053. Christmas By Lamplight At Village "Christmas by Lamplight" offers a rare opportunity for guests to enjoy the special ambience of a Christmas evening at Black Creek Pioneer Village on Fri. Dec. 4th from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The buildings. resplen- dent with Christmas decorations in the magic glow of lamplight. will reflect the special holiday traditions of a bygone era when Christmas was a joyous but more simple celebration. There will be traditional seasonal treats to sample and activities and crafts to try. For instance, guests can make a special decora- tim to hang on their tree at home. Santa will. be in his workshop ready to receive awe-trspired children, and there will be horse-drawn wagon rides through the village. The evening includes entertainment for all ages. A magician will surprise his audience in the Visitors Centre theatre: the village storyteller will delight old and young with tales ap- propriate to the season: coloratura soprano Elizabeth Davis will per- form songs of the Victorian era and village carollers will stroll about encourag- ing all to join them to song. In addition, Black Creek Village's Honorary Reeve Fred Napoli. noted author and broadcaster. will be on hand and will charm guests with special Christmas readings. This exclusive evening is proximately one half that of the United States. There are currently 200 Japanese for every square mile of land while, in the U.S. only 16 Americans occupy every square mile. Knowing that, makes for better appreciation of the many pithy facts about Japan and how they com- pare to those of the U.S. On an average day, 80 Japanese are on "Death Row". In the U.S. there are 2,000. The average Japanese man spends 9 minutes cleaning house. The average Japanese woman spends 3 hours and 1 minute cleaning house. In the U.S. men spend an average of 26 minutes cleaning house while their female counterparts spend 59 minutes. Each day, 163 Japanese leave to visit Canada. There are no figures for offered by pre -booking only as there will be limited registration. The charge is $ty per person. For reservations, call Lina at (416) 736-1733, ext. 404, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Cook Book Caper Interested in recipes - eooking - food' Have we got an event for you! The Ontww Historical Society s presenting "Coon Book Caper" an Stn. Nov. 29th. 1 to 4 p.m. at The Gibson House, 5172 Yonge St. in North York. Cook Book Caper" pro- vides one-stng that hard to ppleasepipersfoonr an yotr holiday list Rtat's an the menu. Cook all descriptions. new and used, modern and historical; samples of histone recipes to taste and buy: Christmas crafts to try and bury: and free lucky draws every half-hour for the Ontario Historical Society's publication, "-onsumi Passions - Eat irhg and Thinking Tradi- tions n Ontario". Urirhg the children along too so fhaL they can ware a letter to Santa while you shop i Follow the blue and white balloons from the corner to the sale. Adiznissin to "Cook Book CCaaWper is free. Stay and visit'The Gibson House (225-01461 where regular admission fees apply. Extreme• thrr.c wr, the warning signs ref dtahc-tc.. Are you thirsty all the time'.- It ser, don't itmo a it. Pk mse ser your doctor. For more information abort diabetes, contact the Canadian Diabetes : MAWistiott- No much can be done. Diabetes YfOCY.O I MO.Y�.t Americans visiting Canada. (Small wonder considering the way our country gouges tourists.) It's an interesting little book and a good conversa- tion starter at an otherwise drill cocktail party. And, it beats the hell out of trying to calculate the worth of a wine bottle! To be fair, it must be said that Me. Stories of My Life by Katherine Hepburn (Ballantine) is a true autobiography. That's to say that she actually wrote it. The book isn't one of those "as told to" efforts. That said, let it also be said that the lady can't write worth a tinker's dam. Her style -style! -would be cause for dismissal from any primary writing class. Still, one is willing to forgive her writing in ap- preciation of that about which she writes. 7the lady isn't coy. She admits her early bitchiness and hints at what would seem to be not so open pro- miscuity. She details her affairs with Howard Hughes, Leland Hayward, William Rose and, of course, Spencer Tracy. She truly loved him and still reveres his memory. Her writings about their life together are filled with a tenderness that transcends the years since his death and even, her dreadfulsyntax. We muchly enjoyed her tales of early life on the stage and the people with whom she worked, Colin Clive, Henry Hull, Van Heflin, Joseph Cotten et al. It's a good book, an en- joyable book even while it's irritating to anyone who aspires to some degree of grammatical purity. FAST EXIT: What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure. Boswell. J.S. Woodsworth Senior Public School has joined forces with Toyota Canada Inc. to help raise money for several school initiatives. Toyota Canada Inc. generously donated a 1993 Toyota Corolla which will be the first prize in the school's raffle draw. The students and staff are raising money to support a stu- dent trip to Japan in April 1993, to enhance computer and technological initiatives in the school and to participate in a Quebec Ontario student exchange in .lune 1993. Second prize is a weekend trip for Iwo to New York City: third prize is a Denon portable CD Player. There will also be seven cash prizes of Ela). o o each. The raffle draw will be held at the school on Wed. !March loth, 1993. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from J.S. Woodsworth staff and idudents Wed. November 25, 1992 THE NEWS iPOST Page 7 Harbour Commission Receives Award The Toronto Harbour Commission has announc- ed that it has received a special environmental award from the American Association of Port Authorities t AAPA i for its soil remediation project. The Calvin Hurst Award for outstanding achieve- ment was presented at the ,"PA's annual convention held recently in An- chorage, Alaska. The award, which is presented for exceptional projects, is named for the late environmental manager at the Port of Los .-Angeles 'who was the first port environmental profes- sional. In presenting the award, Joseph R. Birgeles, Chair- man of the AAPA's Harbor. Navigation and Environ- ment Committee said: "Congratulations to the Toronto Harbour Commis - Bion for its outstanding work toward remediating soils, extracting recyclable materials and converting what was once unusable land into developable pro - pert v. - Dennis Lang, THC's Director of Engineering, who is in charge of the soils remediation project, said that the THC was indeed .honoured to receive such a prestigious award. The THC's soils recycl- ing demonstration project involves a three -stage pro- cess. The first step sees the contaminated soils washed to separate the con- taminated fines from clean soil. the second involves the removal of inorganic materials. In the third step, organic contaminants are treated by bioremediation under controlled conditions 11 reactors. New Specialized Rehab International Day Against Violence Against Women Centres In Scarborough In 1991, the date of Nov. 25 was designated as —In- ternational Day Against Violence Against Worsen". This date was sigjtificaat as it cormnernorated the mtrder d three sisters whose last name was Mirabel. These women were tortured and died through violence at the hands of the Trujillo dic- tatorship within the Dominican Republic. Latin American and Caribbean feminists established Nov. 25 as a way of honouring these wwornen's lives and - 9 b -- ning acts of violence against worsen in general. Thus, the International Day Against Violence Against Women receives global recognition. At some pant. the On- tario Government became more aware of the issues of wife assault and designated the month of February as a time for heightened awareness and hopeful preverttion of wife assault. The actual name given to the month was Wife Assault Prevention( Month. in IN7. the month was changed to the month of November to encompass and coincide with the Inter- national Day Against violence Against Women. De -Mystifying The Furry Feline May Lead To Closer Cat -Owner Relationship Cats have their own diston i o...: i iduahio ., („ unpredictable behaviour is tiodiing it, ti torr o However, a cat displaying symptoms such u.,: h.ulo•\\ii, ., depression and vomiting may he inflicted with Feline Vto- logical Syndrome and a veterinarian should he contacted. Ever wondered why cats leap in the night, meow at the moon, or run around in circles pounc- ing from what seem to be dare- devil heights? What are these: curious and somewhat exotic animals all about and why do they behave so strangely? There has always been a mystique about the furry feline. As children, we watched with delight as "Sylvester" and "The Cat in The Hat" got themselves into a range of kitty predica- rnenls. Almost every cat owner today can relate to the strange and humorous behavior por- trayed by cartoon cats, and man• of them wonder wh} it is that their cats act just like those rascally TV cats. Hilary Watson, a pet care specialist with the t:.h.-haled Waltham Centre for Pet Nutri- tion. says that a better under- standing of feline characteris- tics may lead to a closer rela- tionship between cat and owner. "Over the past thirty -,cars. Waltham has undertaken and sponsored fundamental re- search into cats. and their needs and behaviour. Recently, with the popularity of cats as pets. and the breeding of specific lineages of cats to firm modern breeds, specific characteristics and behavioural traits have be- come apparent. This new knowledge can help owners to better understand their cat's fie- haviour and recognize when thcrc's Airricthing to he worried shout." said \bat --AM_ Although tclinc hcha\ lour characteristic, can he catcgo- ritcJ h\ hrced.- it should he ,cmcmhcrcJ that, like human.. oats ha\c their own di%rin,-t in- ,11\IJual11\. Difference, he- twccn cat.. as in man\ animals - ,an Is, caused h\ genetic diticr- nccs. dittercncc-s in the home .t combination of Nqh- e\ - •:.tins \Aitaon. A cats ph%%ical surroundings can alai contribute to how it hC'hj%cs. pudic. .txtw that there are more heha\toural problems w nth cuts that are kept indoor, than \\ nth cats !hat ,lie allowed Ircc acce-,s outside of the home. 'l here is not rcall\ ion existing data on the min- imum quantic\ of space rc- quired h\ a cat.•' sacs \\atan. "A good rule of thumb is that as the site of the space the cat occupic-, is reduced. the quaht\ of the cm ironment should he: increased. - Pru\ idmg numcr- ous hiding and sleeping places. .icccss to she[\es or furniture it \ arious heights and regular in- (.teti\c play w ith the ow ner all ,ntribute to a positive em iron- :nent. like humans. cats communi- cate through KAy language. An aggressn c cat expressing threat of attack normalh has erect ears• showing more of the hack of the ear, and holds its tail chose to its holy. A eat greeting a familiar face usual[\ raises its tail in a \Yr\ distinL:tiv a manner, and the cat that has become a Hallowe'en symhol \\ ith its tail erect and arched hack is charac- tcristic of a frightened cat. Meowing is a familiar dorm of communication. Cits are often vcn \oral when demand- ing foxod or attention and man cats will even respond with a "meo\\ " when their owner\ talk to them. Purring is usuall% a sign of contentment in cats: however it can also( occur if an animal is in pain, in which case the purring tends to he deeper and louder "Since the depth and loud- ness of purring varies between inti\ iduil .inimals. it is imptir- tant to become tamiliar w ith the cat tselorc expecting to he able to rcc0iZnitc pain." explains \\atom. \ common[\ painful condi- tion in cat, that can :au%c dra- matic datcrcnccs in hcha\ tour is f cltnc l rological S\ndromc ( F l 1 t N hilt is estimated !ha! onl\ one percent of cats .utter Irons I l 1..i complex Jus.+rdcr of the urinar\ trait, this ailment accounts for lu percent of all cat tllncsscs to \ctcnnin hospi- tals It occur% cqu:rlls in both ,e\c, ho\\ e\ cr it tends to he marc serious in male cats .. \ :.it inflicted h\ this di— case ma\ .ho\, s%mptom, uch as lisilcssnc s. leprc—ion, \omitin_ and Ixx,r appetite alon_ \\ tth ircquent trips to the litter ho\ and traces of blood in the urine. notes \\atain. who ad-.iscs that a \cicrinarian ,houlJ he coritiocJ immcJi- atel\ it a cat is exhibiting s) mp- nims of the disease. Fo reduce the risk of the disease. there arc certain prc- \ cntati\ c measures a :it o\\ncr can take. explains %%atson. Pro- \, ide a dict w ith a hi_h moisture content h\ tecJing a higher proportion of canned \ersus dr-_% tixxl. %lake sure any dry fuser has controlled magnesium levels and is formulated to pro- mote a mildly acidic urine. It's also important to offer free access to dean and fresh water. encourage elimination h% en- suring the litter Mix is always clean and accessible and make sure the cat is undergoing regu- lar e\crcisc! ." Pa\ ing close attention to a cat's t,eha\ lour is in important part of responsible cat ow ner- %hip. :Ariel all. a cat hehaving strange[\ may ,lust he spiral cat hchayiour... but if you look closch, it might be tr%ing to tell you something. For more information on cit carewrite for Uhiskas Guide to ('.it ('are at P.O. B o\ 12i. Station R. i'omnto. Ontario \14(i 3L3 or call the Waltham Consumer AJ\ icor\ Scr\ ice at I-M(M)-hh7-424. The Health Recovery Grate has opened a new rehabilitation centre here to better serve people disabled by soft tissue in- juries. persistent pain, emotional trauma or mild head injury following auto accident or work-related injuries. Health Recovery Clinic - Scarborough is situated at 10 :Milner Business Court. Suite 2100 ('.Markham Road and Highway 41)1). The Health Recovery Group opened the doors to its first clinic in Toronto in 1980. The private rehabilitation centre, which specializes in treating people expenenc- ing a delayed recovery after an injury or illness. followed with two other clinics in 1990, in Mississauga and Thunder Bao. The treatment program at the Health Recovery Clinic goes beyond routine physiotherapy, offering in- dividualized inter- disciplinary programs that combine work and physical conditioning - structured exercises designed to im- prove range of motion, strength and endurance - with cognitive -behavioural pain management. and in- dividual and group counselling to help over- come emotional barriers to recovery Depe&wig on the nature of the injury involved, fun- ding for treatment and assessment aro frequently be provided by the Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario. disability insurers and rehabilitation benefits from motor vehi- Cie accident assurance. Dr. David Corey is dent Q( Health Recovery Group and Dr. David Etim serves as medical director. Vonda Michie is director of the Scarborough clinic. Interested individuals are invited to tour the new• Scarborough facility with Dr Cluev and his staff at the official opening on Dec. t. between 8:30 a. m. and Ill a. m or between 3 and 8 p m Seminars on the Prevention and treatment of chronic pain will also be given by' Dr. Corey to medical, rehabilitation and insurance professionali. For more information about Health Recovery Clinic -Scarborough, its programs and seminars, phone A'oinda Nlichie, director at 1416)754-"59. Looking For Free Space Rest Hill Communitv Services is looking for a donation of free space - a store front office or building which is accessi- ble for cars and volunteers - to help prepare Christmas food hampers for the needy in the southeast Scar- borough area. Every year volunteers help prepare the hampers and each year they have a problem obtaining free space to do this. People will begin dropping off food and toy items on Nov. 21st. The organization, a member agency of the United Way, receives no funding for its Christmas hamper program. This year the heeds are greater than every according to Margaret Baker, a West Hill organizer. She says the situation has changed drastically over the years and they now have more people needing help, such as recently unemployed, refugee families, disabled People and people on social assistance. Rest Hill Community Services prepares the hampers every year with the help of volunteers and local community churches, schools and businesses. Anyone with available free space in the Kingston Rd., Galloway Rd.. '_Morn- ingside Ave., Lawrence Ave. E. area, from Nov. 19th until the end of January, is asked to con- tact Margaret Baker at Rest Hill Community Ser- vices, 284-5931. Music Scarborough The Wishing Well Lions Club is holding its 17th an- nual festival "Music Scar- borough" concert on Sat. Nov. 213th from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Bridlewood Church Brethren in Christ, 480 Huntingw•ood Dr., Agin- court. Page 9 THE NEWS POST Wed. November 25, 1992 CLASSIFIED ADS_ "'�°o°�am.M a:�,°°"" call 291-2583 USED FURNITURE FOR SALE HELP WANTED TUTORING PROPERTIES MOVING & agag FOR RENT CARTAGE ONTARIO HYDRO HAS FOR SALE A LARGE QUANTITY OF OFFICE FURNITURE ALL ITEMS TO BE SOLD ON AN AS IS - WHERE IS BASIS Each item will be prepriced and sold on a first come! first served basis. All Cash & Carry sales subject to Sales Tax at 8% and G.S.T. Ciz 7% TIME OF SALE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 5,1992 900 AM - 2.00 PM LOCATION OF MATERIAL AMJ CAMPBELL WO TAPSCOTT ROAD SCARBOROUGH. ONTARIO HIGHWAY 48 & FINCH AVENUE IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CHRIS PICKERING TELEPHONE: 207.5968 KIPLING COMPLEX KT 150 CARS FOR SALE I MORTGAGES Cheap! 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NOVEMBER P.M. 12 00 NY City Views NY Tomato Cotard Insight T EY 82:30 Ward Watch T EY I oe Good Afternem Ty 2 oro Women Like Me 3 oro Vets k Pets 3 30.Murray's P-Vkr 4 00 Hooted On Ftshmg 4 3D Health Wise S Ori MP MPP Reports Peterson Heap Volpe Marchese 6:00 Honzor!-Sarttan U6arma 630 Highway to -Texas Tornados 65R East York Rotary Auction SAT. NOVEMBER 2N A. M. 9 00 Dtff.Path 10:00 Health Lne 11 -00 Lemon Aid P.M. 12:00 Good Afternoon, TV 12:58 Fist fork Rotary Auction Auction Rtais To ,'no a m SUN. NOVEMBER 29 A.M. 9:00 Festival 10:00 Tai Chi 10 3• Iran 1. : ResRw P.M. 12 00 Avraeus Greek Show 1 00 Toronto hoary To Weer 1 30 Heoiudytl�n Ft�uteuR 2 40 r t( Keck Event 4 a Cohn M ar ein Freedom Award 5 a (:ui.d Atterawr Ty 6 • r�etpun flub 6 >• LJd� show M Cty >o aaerte Rate Repent 6 oe The Lemon Ad Saew 9 uo Rewtwe-labbvsts Ia-a Forests and People 1101 303 Baroerter He�khy LJVM 11n 10 MON. 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DECE1tBER 1 P.M. 12 00 Tormto Ready To Wear Fashwn 12 30 Castles of the soul t ae Canadian Journalists v 2:00 Tat Cr 2 31) Stormy Monday 3 00 Reaction 4 00 Lertontaid show 5-00 MP MPP Reports -Poole Kaplan Ahande Kwinter Harr- Cordiano MacDonald 6:00 Horton -Brahma Kumarns Rap Y 6:30 Melody Ranch 7:00 Health Line a:00 Shaping Growth in the Greater Tarootp Area 9:00 \•y City Views h1Y Toronto Carnet! 1 T EY 9:30 Premier Don Getty T EY 10:00 MCA Holiday Cookies IO: 30 MCA Sonja s Story Time 11:00 1raLun4 Sex Health Is A Community Affair With community health becoming a broader con- cern in the 19:9185, more organizations are making good health service their own priority. In support of the work being done by a wide variety of caregivers. Centennial College nursing students are hosting a com- munity health fair on Wed. Nov. 25th. Come see the various roles nurses and caregivers undertake in the community. Second year nursing students will display information from 10 different organizations. including CIBC. deHavilland, Ontario Hvdro and the Toronto East Detention Centre. it's free and everyone is welcome. The fair will be held in first floor foyer at Centennial's Warden Woods Campus, 6,51 Warden Ave. tsouth of St. Clair), from 12:31) to 3:30 p.m. Trillium SmrbOraPicker* Cable TV WIED. NOVEMBER tiler A.M. 9 >• Metre Caec11 P.M. 12:30 Pehtral Upbte 1 00 RoiatdaWe 2: a Metro Cotard 6 w S�arlcv's Fre 5atety 6 i t.alita Way • Cettneil Telly Lye loser Metre Melt 7 30 Mew Wise Provaetamg a ore wen.. 1'nter11 This space could be yours for $20 35, Faith THt'R.ti. NOVEMBER 26 rJr. 12 40 Ceattantal Gmw 01 The Week 3: • Arthritis Spft-W 4 M =%": 30 k Wen45: MThe Z a iYetuAtstra lara 5305ewcAt Ib�e 6 a Holl cathabe Cktrtk 6:3a GettiOg to Ica.. Scarp as Rotary Aurtim •9tt FRI. NOVEMBER 3; r -m. 12:00 Ide Lee 12 30 lMeriatieanl $ports 1'40 A Taste a(ld)er 2:00 Foes Os Photegraaphy 2 30 MarvNlats 96craeave Shake'n'6ake Pat Chwkes 3 oro Jr A Hockey 6 00 Fkortme-Saaatan ph.. 6 30 Pohtral Update 00 Rotary Auction '92 SAT. NOVEMBER 3R P. M. t2 oo Avramis Greek Show 1 00 mpc�kerupt�p Economic Oe Awards 1. 70 Foots Europe 3:00 PP �tq( Santa Qatar 4: a sa�et-Haat 6:00 Beauty and the Beast 00 Rotary Auction •92 SUN. NOVEMBER 29 P.M - 12:4o Tat Chl 112:301 City Gardening 1:00 Into Life 1:30 Bttil�rltt Financial Security 2 oo Youth FFOcia 300 Centennial Game of The Week 6:00 Science At Home 6mmgg30 Home Futin'sSuspetded Ced- 7:&Jr A Hockey -Richmond Hill Riot vs Wexford Raiders 10:00 Pickering Ecommic Deve opmeet Awards MON. \01'EMBER :M A.M. 10:00 Scarborough Council P.M. 12:30 Political Update 1:00 Roun dTable-R.epeat 2 6:0: o0D scarboratl[h coatcil Horizon (Torch (X Scientology 6:30 United Way 7:00 Scarborough Council 1000 MCA -hernia Late late Show TUES. DECEMBER 1 P.M. 2:00 Horne Foan's-Drywall Install & Taping 2:30 Ballroom Dancing 3:00 TnlhumSports 6:00 Horizari-Brahrrta Ktunaris Ra Y a 6:30 Balding Financial security 7:00 Ro udtable 11:00 Impact 9:30 Real to Reel 10:00 MCA-Simuleast Be Glad You Are A Canadian Culture & Divorce Although divorce is a civil matter and is legally available to anyone. there are a had of factors which matte it a difficult choice for many people. Faith, culture. gender stereotypes and community expecta- t4or15 all put pressures on individuals Who want to end their ffuvTiage. Almost all faiths have regulations about divorce. and in most communities divorce is seen as either a sign of failure, wand or sin. Even so, the omni- presence of divorce and changing family structui es in our secular culture pro- vides the illusion that divorce is readily, and painlessly available. The St. U%Tence Centre Forum and Vision present ..Faith, Culture and Divorce" with a panel discussion on Wed. Dec. 2, at R p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Admission is free, all are welcome. All Canadians, newcomers or long-term residents, living in large cities or in rural settings, are influenced by the ex- pectations of their respec- tive communities. Many religious, cultural and social communities can purposely exclude divorced Couples. Canada is a country of many faiths and cultures. %bat are our views and ex- periences of divorce? How does community exclusion affect men and women dif- ferently? "Faith, Culture and Divorce" is the last of two forum collaborations bet- ween the St. Lawrence Cen- tre Forum and Vision this year. The panel discussion will be broadcast on Vision's It's About Time Jan. 20th at 7 p.m. and rnid- night Eastern time, repeated Jan. 21st, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 'Wed. November 25, 1992 THE NEWS/P0" Past 9 Win $1 Million In Stock Cartel To HelpCharities Two Canadian charities have developed a novel ap- proach to raise money - they're betting people want to hit paydirt buying and selling stocks. The Stock Market Challenge Game For Charity is an educational, risk-free game designed to let participants test their investment skills while raising money for the Canadian Liver Founda- tion, as well as the Cana- dian Museum of Nature. The challenge game begins Nov. 27 and lasts for 12 weeks. It is limited to 15,000 registrants who pay $199 to compete. At stake is about $1.25 million in prizes. Each registrant will receive $500,000 in simulated money at the start of the challenge. Players select from a port- folio of mining, oil and natural gas stocks listed on the four Canadian stock ex- changes. They are able to make up to 60 trades with their money, simply by calling in their transac- tions to the simulated brokerage facilities of Bay Street Games Inc. At the end of the 12 -week challenge, the person who has turned their initial $500,000 into $1 million or more, and comes in first, wins $1 million. Propose Security Upgrades On R.C. Harris Plant Metro Toronto's water vandalism and mischief. Plant, 2701 Queen St. E. filtration flagship, the ar- The public was encourag- Scarborough. chitecturally significant ed to provide its input on The Nov. 10th public R.C. Harris Filtration the proposed security meeting was called to pro - Plant, is in need of security upgrades on Nov. 10th at vide an explanation of why Upgrades to address rising the R.C. Harris Filtration security upgrades are be - ,African Violet Show Here In May Toronto has been would be the host club. selected as the host city for The event will be held the 26th annual convention Mav 13-15.1993, at the Days and show of the African Inn at Toronto interna - Violet Society of Canada. tional Airport. The conven- The announcement was tion will attract member made recently by AVSC delegates from across President. Richard Har- Canada and the United riman, who also announced States. A judging school Chat Toronto's Lakeshore will be held, as well as African Violet Societv various tours for attendees. RRSPs - a good way to save now for the future by M.H. Parnu Over the next 40 years, the number of seniors is Canada will increase by 135% as the baby boomers reach 65. At the same time, our labour force will shrink because of the decline in births which followed the boom. This means Less people will be coemboung to government retiremtett funding (e.g. Canada Pension Plan) which raises the distinct possibility dic Plan will have to undergo some radical changes to meet the increased demand. Will "boomers- be abk to count on it for a com- fortabk retuernent? Not likely' Recent studies show Canadi- ans have a di torted view of their financial picture at retac- rrten.. L css than half of all Canadians have a company pen- sion pian or RRSP Right now. approximately 6011",, of retired Canadians rely on government assistance just to meet their basic need,. Basic need% don't include winter "down south-. A traditional worry -fret re- tirement, that includes financial independence and winter vaca- tions, takes careful planing. The most important part of your mliremert plan should be a savings plats, and this plan should begin as early as possible. It's a proven fact that a small amount invested in an interest-bearing account over a long period of time will amount to more than a large amount invested over a shorter time frame - the "magic" of com- pound interest. "The best way to ensure your future financial security is to take advantage of ax -sheltered savings during your working years," says Vic Anderson, an RRSP specialist with The Co-operators. "And one of the best ways is through RRSPs, which allow you to take advan- tage of tax deductions now while you save for your future." He adds that financial and tax consultants have repeatedly said that Canadians are missing the boat by not protecting their income from the tax collector. With every financial institu- tion offering RRSPs, how do you know which one is best for you? We all have different needs so when you start to look at all of the plans offered, you'll be able to weed out the ones that aren't right for you. For ex- ample, some people are willing to take a greater risk in order to get a higher mvesmncnt return. You may be a conservative in- vestor so You'll want to look at somtethiag that offers more security. Federally licensed life in- suranoe Companies have an ex- ceikat eeowd of secwrity since your money is protected through adequate reserves, as required by Federal Regula- tions. How will an RRSP help you save more? L You'll save two ways when you contribute. The money you contribute n deductible from your taxable income. This means the tax you would ordi- narily pay on that amount is "deferred" ox put off. Also, you get a ax refund (because of the decrease is your taxable in- come) which actually rcduucts the amount of money you've put into your RRSP 2. Interest earned from an RRSP is sheltered from tax. All benefit, payable from an RRSP arc taxable when thev are with- drawn. but this is usually when you're retired and your taxable income is lower. The government sends out statements each year indicating how much you an contribute for that ax year, so you don't over -contribute. The maximum for 1992 is S 12,500 or 18"C of your 1991 income, whichever is less. For members of Registered Pension Plans, the same limits apply, but are reduced by 1991's pension adjustments (as indi- cated on your T4 slip). You can make your Contribu- tions monthly - it's far easier to come up with a small amount each month than trying to find a lump sum at the end of the year. "No matter where you have your RRSP, the important thing is to start saving now," says Anderson. "Retirement plan- ning isn't something you should start thinking about when you're 50. Today, 25 isn't too early to start saving." To help you with your retirement planning, The Co-operators has produced a retirement booklet with valuable advice on how to plan your retirement budget, in- formation about RRSPs, infla- tion factors and more. For your free copy, please write to: The Co-operators, Retirement Book- let Offer, Priory Square, 5E, Guelph, Ontario NIN 08 The plant exhibition will be open to the public, and Harriman says that more than 500 entries are ex- pected. The African Violet Socie. ty of Canada has more than 30 affiliated clubs in North America, publishes a quarterly magazine. and holds its annual convention in selected cities across Canada. Further information may be obtained from Bettv Tapping, Show Chairman at 416-621-1549. ing proposed; to identify the options being con- sidered - e.g. the type of security grillwork to be ap- plied to windows; to hear from the public what op- tions they would like to see in place; and to establish a community working group to provide ongoing advice with respect to the plant's architecture. The R.C. Harris Filtra- tion Plant was built in the 1930's in the art deco ar- chitectural style. Because of this dramatic style of architecture the plartt has been used as the setting for a number of movies. In addition, a historical narrative of the plant's construction was featured in Michael On- daat je's novel In the Skin of a Lion. People interested in the challenge can register by calling 1-800-387-3531 (964-6500 in Toronto). Upon payment, each participant receives a free Transmobile cellular telephone by NovAtel, which has a retail value of $499. As well, the player who is closest to predicting the value of the Toronto Stock Exchange 300 Composite Index at the close of market on March 1, 1993, will fly with a companion to Italy to tour the Ferrari manufacturing facility, and to pick up the keys for a Ferrari 348ts sports car, valued at $16500. Other prizes include a stock port- folio valued at $35,000 as well as a trip for two to Cuba. Proceeds from The Stock Market Game For Charity go to support the Canadian Liver Foundation's on- going research and educa- tion into Canada's fourth- largest killer disease, and the Canadian Museum of Nature's country -wide natural earth science pro- gram called "Canada. .The Treasure Beneath". 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RENEE'S GOURMET CHERRY TONLATOES 1 quart (1 L) Cherry tomatoes 1 2 tsp (2 mL) Breadcrumbs 1 2 tsp (2 mL) Renee's Greek Feta Cheese Dressing (1 2 tsp2 mL per cherry tomato) Preheat Ewen to 3�0'F i ISL) C). Cut chem tomatoes in half- Re- mo%c in,ideN. replace w ith Renee', Greek Feta Cheese Dressing. Spread hrcadcrumh, on top. Place in oven for 10 minutes or until waren. RENEE'S DILI-ED SMOKED SALMON APPETIZERS 4 Slices smoked salmon' 8 Thin cucumber slices 8 Slices cocktail -size pumpernickel bread 113 cup (75 mL) Renee's Gourmet Cucumber and Dill Dressing 8 Fresh dill sprigs Cut smoked salmon slices in half and roll up jelly roll style. Place a cucumber .lice on each piece of bread. Top with a spoonful of Renee'. Gourmet Cucumber and Dill Dressing and rolled salmon. Garnish with sprig of fresh dill. Makes 8 ser% ings. `Or substitute 1 can (3.75 ozs, 106 g) salmon or 1 can (31 oz. W g) tuna, drained, flaked and moistened with l to 2 T -Kp (15 to 30 mL) Renee', Gourmet Cucum- ber and Dill Dressing. Ob Page 10 THE NEWS; POST Wed. November 25, 1992 Community Sports Notes mommommommenommu This Is Snowmobile Week To launch the 1992 93 winter snow•mobiling season and to mark snowmobiling's best year yet, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs t (OFSC) is introducing the first annual "Get Ready For Snow-mobiling Week" from Nov. 23 to 29. The Ontario government has recently entered into a 1 $20.8 million partnership with the OFSC called Sno- Trac (Trail Rehabilitaiton and Development) for the immediate purpose of creating new winter jobs. After 3 years. North America's premier trail system, the Trans Ontario Provincial (TOP), will be in place as the focus of a new winter tourism marketing strategy geared to bring new winter business to our province from the U.S. Asia and Europe as well as other parts of Canada. The impact on your com- munity could be significant and both the OFSC and the Ministry of Tourism & Recreation want to get grassroots participation from the outset. This is the focus of "Get Ready For Snowmobiling Week". Hockey Coaching Tips Statistics a useful tool Most Exciting Meet For Swimmers by t.iz Warden Ontario Team Champion- ships 1992 was the most successful and exciting club meet for Scarborough swimmers in several years. Led by senior swim- mers Liz Warden 14, and Bob Hayes 16, who each had five gold medal swims to be top scorers for the club, the age -groups were all covered with strong swims by this year's selected "Top 40" Each Ontario club in Division 1 for Team Cham- pionships is allowed 40 swimmers to cover the four age -groups, with each swimmer allowed a max- imum of five events. Choos- ing the right events to give each swimmer the chance to make finals and score team points is a big part of the entry strategy. Coaches Darin Muma. Bob Boadway, Marilyn Devine and Marina Cochrane put together win- ning combinations this year with their senior teams of Bob Haves, Luis Manzano. Curt knichard and Nenad Minic who scored relay upsets in win- ning the 4 x 50 metres Freestyle and 4 x 50 Medley relav races. and the senior girls Amanda Skopec. Liz Warden. Christine Coffins and Megan Wall who plac- ed 4th in their 4 x 50 Freestyle Relay. The 10 and under girls team of Jennefer Brankov- sky, Melanie Carnell, Lydia Twining and Erin Fleming placed second in both Freestyle and Medley races as did the boys team of Chris Keung, Dominic Chow, Jonathon Cheng and Mark Staikapoulos. Chris was a consistent top scorer with three wins in 50 Freestyle, 100 Breastroke and 100 Backstroke. Melanie Carnell was the gold medalist in 50 Backstroke and won silver for her loo metre Backstroke effort. Jennefer Brankovsky made five final swims win- ning a silver medal in 50 Breastrokeand bronze in 100 Breastroke. Tasos Ramboutsos 14, won both the 100 and 200 Backstroke events, scored points in 200 and 400 Individual Medley swims and the 100 Fly. Team -made Mark Lange 13, did his best perfor- mance in the 1500 metres freestyle placing third. "Being at the bottom end of his age -group I knew his oniv chance to score would be in the long events," said Coach Bob. "and score he did in 1500 Free, 400 Free and 200 Fly. " Lindsy Pace 12, and Sean Flanagan 12, were top scorers in the 11 and 12 age groups with bronze medal wins in 100 Back and 50 Free. "In total, Scarborough :had 77 individual final swims, 14 of those being gold," said Head Coach Darin Muma, "and that is a vast improvement over last year. I am really pleas- ed with the performance of this team." "In winning her five events. Liz Warden did her personal best times and qualified for National Championships in all of them." coach Muma said. "Bob Hayes did five lifetime best performances this weekend and is a Na- tional qualifier in three backstroke events. Several team members did their "best ever" times at this meet. A team challenge always gives them the strength to give a little ex- tra and the best comes out." "We have much more depth in the club now and we reap the benefits in final swims," said Coach Bob. "this has been a good start and 1 know there is much more to conte this season.'. When used properly, statistics can be consistent, have a purpose specific to your a helpful _tool for coaches in preparing forrrcoaching nags. and be �,, 10 use. Ladies' Volleyball Assoc. games, correcting weaknesses and To ensure consistency have the same motivating your team. oFFICI U sT1\DI\4;K people compile statistics at every game m"Mr t2TN Statistics provide you with feedback on and set simple, char defr•itki+s for each TCC.t•.c individual and team play. Combined with statistic kept. Pal Tade m E"a` your own analysis, they an help enhance By and collective overall team performance. ti � vdtrt,s;a CIVA strcagths and weaknesses, statistics as Have your tum keep statistics in areas you consider important, such as: • she" on goal and attempted shoo, including location • scoring chances • playa plus/minus • giveaways by player in different zones • penalty killing and power play percentages • body checks (depending on age Jproup) • player faccoPf wins and losses The statistics must be accurate, Trina Tcaaatt help you plan for practices and games, and be used ivational PT 1• 2s a Z 21 0 M 9 an as a m« `°°+ VY New Members Z00"onsig player progress Remember• statistics don't ten the Welcome cutler story. Bc cautious about handing out individual statistics to your players The High Park Ski Club during the season, as this often causes is opening, it,; doors to new conflict_ mtembers I For more information on unproimg your coaching skxLbt, contact the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, 1600 Janus Naismith Dr Gloucester, Ontario, KIB 5NA 613-748-5613; 3M Canada Inc_ or the Coachurg Association of Canada Rankings For Local Tennis Players Local tennis players were listed In the October Rankings of Canadian ten- nis players. In the men's category Andrew Szajder of Toronto is 3rd: Daniel Nestor of Willowdale is 7th: Glenn Michibata of Toronto is 8th: Kari Hale of Toronto is 14th: Matthew Akman of Toronto is 21st: Leif Shiras of Toronto is 2 -7th: Gar• Meanchos of Toronto is 29th: Jamie Talbot of Toronto is 34th: Michael Czerwinski of Toronto is 35th: Rob Horwood of Toronto is 38th: and Bill Cowan of Toronto is 45th. In the women's category Rene Simpson Alter of Toronto is 2nd: Maureen Drake of Toronto is 4th: Carling Bassett-Seguso of Toronto is 11th: Vanessa Webb of Toronto is 16th; Martina Crha of Toronto is 18th: Ariana Cervenka of Rexdale is 21st: Julie Staples of Toronto is 25th: Tobi Rakic of Toronto is 29th: Yamini Sekhri of Toronto is 32nd: Karen Don't Drink & Drive Ir Kerr of Toronto is 34th: Scarborough is 41st and Natasha Klavera of Torn- Mava Klavora of Toronto is to is :19th Sharon %tieres of 44th. High Park is Canada's largest travelling adult ski club serving the Greater Metropolitan Toronto Area. They provide a wide variety of sports related and social activities to 3.000 members. New members are welcome to join by atten- ding at the club's office from Mondays to Thursdays 6:31) to 8:30 p.m. until Dec. 10th, or by phon- ing WN -1121. "X- Dnwos Marna Starr Padtac 14 t andtara s Can Caad r('leaven !• 1112 Rill Flk:1• Etno E.N.L. Tile 12 son+sm • RTI 14rSp• t wu FIRST WOT(U TFAM [:a•2 tiw4rlelleeecrafts 2 • Fidwa& Eacaw" Pal Te�e�•�ary 1. • 2 2 • MFf►9e�re� Trnph— e 2 r"yfi"epc T. hasrt 2 • tid°�ar i 'oo (lu6 • • 1ti,[Y►sD TCM HMO 11011""M Tres • 2 whTradelt ornewCCrafts 1 1 Pal Tes0minmeya�rary s � S solar • 2 Elbra&Ewa.atrw • 2 Fnecutnw Hai strhat 2 • Ir DIA1:510% Gaares +sere came**" dor to raJdrr at thr Z, Unity In Diversity Week Proclaimed The second week of November is being pro- moted as Unity in Diversity week by Baha'i Com- munities across Canada. In Scarborough, Mayor Joyce Trimmer has of- ficially proclaimed this special week. Like-minded organizations and groups are also being asked to recognize Unity in Diversi- ty week each year. The Scarborough Community is CAUTION: CHILDREN Nff AT PLAY. Once. children spent their time running and playing. Ti,[ia% they're more likely to he found in front of the TX. Encourage children to he more active. Fighting heart disease may he as simple as child's play. 16 learn more, contact your nearest Heart and Stroke Foundation. You can help prevent heart disease and stroke. l i can tell you hook collaborating with other Baha'i communities in the :Metro Toronto area in holding a major celebra- tion 3f this week on Nov. 12 at Convocation Hall, University of Toronto, beginning at 8 p.m. All are welcome. "Unity in Diversity" week is intended to raise the consciousness of in- dividuals to the oneness and wholeness of humani- ty." says David Henry, Secretary of the Baha'i Community of Scar- borough. "It is a concept that goes well beyond a mere tolerance for others different from. ourselves. It goes beyond the idea of multiculturalism and pluralism. It is not a passive concept of accep- tance, but an active pnnci- pie calling for our going out of our way to understand, cherish and celebrate human uniqueness... The Baha'i Community of Canada has initiated this annual week as a gift of hope to our fellow Cana- dians during the Baha'i Ho- ly Year which com- memorates the Ascension of Baha'u'llah, the Prophoet-founder of the Baha'i Faith. fir?"/ Awnf LtravelJ Lots Of Free Fun In Nova Scotia In Nova Scotia, there's no such thing as a free lunch, but for tourists and travellers, there's lots of free fun. The province offers a remarkable collection of parks, museums, historic sites, attractions and events that charge no ad- mission fees. They're found in small towns and big cities and all around the scenic travelways of Canada's ocean playground. They include historic houses. old schools. marine museums, restored lighthouses, historic chur- ches. railway museums, miner's museums, old mills. farm museums, hik- ing trails, water falls, parks, playgrounds and other one -of -a -kind attrac- tkins that ask for nothing more than a signature in the guest book. Most provincially operated museums in Nova Scotia are free. All day -use parks and beach parks are ft~ee. Nova Scotia's three pro- vincial wildlife parks at Shubenacadie, Upper Clements and Two Rivers are free. In addition. all federal historic sites such as Grand Prk. Fort Anne, Bell Misetim, York Redoubt. Port Royal Habitation and Marconi Museum are free. The Parks Are For Pbo- ple programs held at various provincial parks from May to October, offer free gwded walks and in- teipt ive programs that explain the unique geography. habitat, flora and fauna of these natural places. Nova Scotia's two na- tional parks - Kejimkujik and Cape Breton Hitghl-, - charge entrance fees I vielucle permit ► during the busy summer season but have free admission during the early spring and late fan. Grasey Island National Historic Site at Canso, Canada's newest National !historic Site, offers a free scenic boat ride to the island in Canso harbour that once was the location of a busy 18th century fishing station. The Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct, south of Port Mouton in Queens County, preserves a large tract of wilderness shore line, in- cluding two. mile -long ocean beaches that can on- ly be reached by hiking trails. There are no facilities in the park, but camping is allowed with a permit from the ranger sta- tion in hverpool. Admis- sion to the park is free. '_Nova Scotia's incredibly scenic and varied coastline is amazingly accessible for the adventurous traveller with nary a "No Trespass ing" sign in sight. Beaches, wharves, lighthouses, hik- ing trails, look -offs. capes• points and headlands are unfenced and unfettered. And the wild blueberries. strawberries, clams and mussels found along the way are free for the taking. In Halifax, tourists will find an outstanding array of free attractions, in- cluding the Public Gardens, Po" Pleasant Park, St. Paul's Church. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. HMCS Sackville, CSS Acadia and the Nova Scotia Museum. Even Bluenose 1 I can be boarded and inspected top -side free of charge when the sailing schooner is docked at its berth at Historic Proper- ties. In Dartmouoth the Black Cultural Centre, the Fair- banks Interpretive Centre on the Shubenacadie Canal and the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum all offer free admission. And then there is Peggy' Cove - one of the premier tourist attractions in Atlan- tic Canada, a mecca for motorcoach charters, a scenic magnet for painters and photographers, a 'must -see' attraction for tens of thousands of tourists, the quintessential maritime fishing village in all its charm and splen- dour. And it's all free' Affordable Stopover Rates At Airport Hotels Travellers heading south this winter through Pear- son International Airport can now get low stopover rates at eight airport -area hotels. Overnight rates as low as $55. are available from Nov. 3, 199'2 to Apr. 30, 1993, and rooms can be booked toll-free through the Metropolitan Toronto Convention di Visitors Association. Stopping in Toronto over- night. either before or after the trip, can help ease the wear and tear of travelling. And the airport area has a fine selection of dining, shopping and entertain- ment. Hotels also provide free airport -shuttle bus ser- vice, and many offer free or discounted parking for up to 14 days. The money saved on parking alone may more than pay for the overnight stay! When the bill is paid with the Visa card, the hotel will provide late checkout. Visa Gold Card holders get com- plimentary morn up -grade, when available. For more information on stopover rates and par- ticipating hotels, visitors can call the Metropolitan Toronto Convention do Visitors Association, toll - Wed. November 25, 1992 THE NEWS POST Page I I Many visitors to Florida have found the Outrigger Beach Reu1rt on Fort hers Beach tits their vacation needs. There are air conditioned rooms with 2 double bed;. a colour TV, direct dial telephone and comfortably spacious with private bath. Public golf and tennis is nearby and a heated swimming pool and a wide sugar fine sandy beach are right at hand. Christmas As Celebrated In France Christmas Traditions in Provence Provence probably celebrates Christmas in the most original fashion. The tradition which continues to unite families on Christmas Eve is the "Gros Souper" and coordinating its events are a feat in itself. A table is installed in the centre of the room and covered with various sym- bolic objects: three white tablecloths and three candles which signify the Holy Trinity, the 13 bread rolls which accompany the meal represent the Inst Supper where Christ dined with the twelve apostles. Christmas being a festival of Charity, there is always an extra place set at the table for an unknown, a less fortunate person. The meal is con- sidered "light" despite the fact that there are seven courses, because no meat is served. Each course represents one of Christ's seven plights. there is no set menu for these dishes. Closer to the shore fresh fish AiIJ be the main ingre- dient while inland one finds various salt cod dishes in- cluding the famous --bran- dade de morue". 'Thirteen desserts are served, one of the most well known and respected parts in this din- ing tradition. In Marseille. one would typically find raisins, dried figs, almonds and nuts, plums, pears, apples, Preserved lemon, quince squares, brown and white nougats• fougasse icake, and cachat, a local white cheese. Desserts vary from region to region and town to town, however the nuts and dried fruit are alw•ays .......................... . free in North America, at 1-800-:363-1990 and simply ask for the free four-colour Toronto Value Plus Packages magazine. Reservations can also be made at the same toll-free number. present. Another enjoyable tradi- tion is the procession to the church for midnight mass where the villagers gather in the street and walk towards the church. In some towns people dress in local costumes from the turn of the century. Midnight Mass begins with the offering of the lamb. or pastrage. an an- cient custom which was reinstated by Father Babentane in ISO. and spread to marry villages where it is still practised. A few weeks prior to Christmas, the priest selects the best looking ewe and its lamb. On Christmas Eve. the lamb is placed in- side a decorated wagon which is pulled by the ewe. Creche scenes play an important role in Pro- venCal Christmases, the% can be found in homes, churches and in competi- tions between towns. Leve creches or "pastorales" are also very popular Creches used to be compos- ed of Jests, some manger animals, eventually the Virgin and Joseph and the Magi. In the 19th century "santibelli", or little saints began to join the regulars in Provental crams. "Santons" are small figurines depicting every- day life and were made of various materials in- cluding wood, plaster• cardboard. Aax and glass. Toda, the fabrication of "Santons" is very precise. using only a special kind of clay. For a listing of Pro- vence Midnight :!lasses, Santons exhibits, creches, carol singing etc., contact the French Government Tourist llffice at 593-47'}3. Christmas !Markets of :Usace The Christkindelmarkt tradition began over 400 years ago and is still celebrated in several Alsa- tian towns today. During Advent, which begins on the last Sunday in November, village squares are transformed into What's On At Lee Island Coast Winter Solstice - Celebration of light - llec. II) Explore the customs and traditions of the holiday season. Pre -registration is required. Cost is $3 per per- son. Location: Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers. (lirislmas Boat-: -lAing - Dec. _h1 Providing a backdrop for an assortment of holiday activities, a parade of canals of Cape Coral and about 100 boats, in all sizes into the Caloosahatchee River. location: Bimini and shapes, decorated for Basin at Four Freedoms Christmas. cruise the Park in Cape Coral beautifully adorned Christmas markets offer- ing trees from the Vosges. all kinds of decorations and delicious cakes called "Bredele Market dates and places • Strasbourg: daily from Saturday 28 11 92 to 24 12 92, between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the place de Broglie and at puce de la Cathedrale. 1 T:88 52 28 281 Kayserberg: Fridays to un Sdays from 27 11'92 to 2D 12 92 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the heart of the medieval city and illumina- tion of the old city. i T: a9 ,8 22 781 \euve-Eglise: Sun- day 6 12 92 from I to 7 P.m.- traditional evoction, market. pastries. local ar- tisans from Val de Ville 1 T:89 57 16 751. The local hotel associa. tion. Destination Alsace. offers shopping packages with two nights accom- modation. breakfast and dinner featuring Alsatian specialties such as onion quiche, snails a 1'alsa- aenne, smoked trout filet in horseradish and kougelhopf at breakfast. Prices are 610 F $153 pp dbl in a two or three star hotel. The offer is valid from 27 11 to 21 12 92. ('hildren's c hristmac at Eurodisne% From Nov. 21 to Jan 3. 1993• Eurodisney is celebrating Christmas. The entire theme park will be fully decora ted and will have an enormous tree. Santa Claus and other famous personages will be available for children's photos in front of Sleeping; Beauty's castle. The parade will have some special Christmas addi- tions including Wooden Soldiers. Snowmen and Santa and his sleigh. Special packages ae available- Disneyland "Castle Club". a 4 day 3 night package for two adults• pp, is :33.15 FF 1$83; including accommodation, breakfast and unlimited access to the Park, 480 FF 1$1_2111 for a child from 3 - 1I years old. At the Hotel San- ta Fe a similar package runs at 1415 1$:3,511 and 465 F ($1171 respectively. Special dinners have been planned for INGRUS TRAVEL We offer experienced, efficient professional service and advice. CALL 831.8747 1271 Kingston Rd Pickering 2665 Eglinton Ave.E. at Brimley Rd.Scarborough Air - HoW Car. Also Cruises Carbbean and world wide. PHONE 269-4158 This Space Could Be Yours For $12per week Visit Resorts In Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For ■ 2 per week - I visit � Resorts In Ontario i This Space Could Be l ours For i 12 Visit Resorts In Ontario Christmas Eve and for New year's Eve at three of the Parks' theme restarants: Club Manhat- tan dinner -dance club. W F 1$1451 adult. 290 F i$ -,:3i child. California Grill xis F and 2W F, and at Steak House 480 F ($1:N) - and 240 F '$&)! respectively. A special family dinner is also planned in these three restaurants between 6 and 8 p. m., with a gift for each child aged from 3-11, and in the presence of Disney Characters, 480 F $1:.20, per adult It's Fun To Travel & See The World Page 12 THE POST Wed. November :5, 1992 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson MARDI GR %S 11 PICKERING Every year for the past many years the German Cana- dian Club of Pickering. K.G. Old Severin. has been-kidnap- ping een"kidnap- ping" the mayor and his councillors. This annual event is an old German custom and %ill be recreated during the Mardi Gras Dance to be held on Sat. Nov. 28th at the East Shore Community Centre. Liverpool Road. This is the time for strange and wonderful new laws to be passed, taxes to be abolished and merriment to reign! In the best Mardi Gras style. the Morningside Deli located in the Morningside Mall in West Hill will cater delicious German Food. A great live band will play for singing and dancing. Tickets are $10 each and are available from The Austrian Deli. or contact Peter at 793-:i011: , Ken at 831-3525 or 839-8510. or Frank at 269-43—, 9. BINGO Monday night bingos are run by the Ajax Rotary Club with the jx o going to help special needs children in our area. Bingos start at 7:30 p.m. at the Monarch Bingo Hall. Monarch Ave. and Clements Rd. W. in Ajax. Call 428-1328 for information. ,-,it, U_iwd DISCOUNT BOOK The Big Sisters are selling their "1993 Solid Gold Dis- count" book for $42. It's packed full of savings - 50% off in retaurants, travel, theatre and lots more. Call 428-8111 for information. NATURALIRT3 MEETING The December meeting of the Pickering Naturalists %till be on Thurs. Dec. 3rd at the Rouge Hills Public Library, Rougemount Dr., south of Highway 2. This will be "Members' Night". an annual event that will give members the opportunity to display or demonstrate their natural history related talents interests with us. This is an informal and fun evening and it begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Dale Hoy at 427-1655 for more information. SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Some more interesting seminars and workshops are com- ing up in November at the Pickering Home and Design Cen- tre. "Windows Made Easy" presented by Canadian Drapery ;Hardware on Wed. Nov. 26th from 7 to 9 p.m. See all the newest accessories, tracks, headings, etc. and learn how to make Popular window treatments. Fee is $5. For information on any of the above call The Idea Place and the Pickering Home & Design Centre. :F ICURE SKATING The Ajax Figure Skating Club still has limited space available for Monday and Saturday beginner programs 1$160 & up). There is also space in the "Adult Learn to Skate" program at a cost of $180. For more information call cm -1753. ,scour s J.%MPAM EE The 2nd Ajax Scouts are busy at work fundraising for the 1993 8th Canada Jamboree. Help them on their way! They're selling packages of 10 clear large plastic leaf bags for $3 and 8 oz. bags of beer nuts for $92. each. Call Murray at 683-2910 for information an how to order these items. il� ar ihtrtutrnt: v►anr. telt: lntc-rim %-3-Ac( Authcx^it� ♦ txL a leer ran(' xr A, y(nr1a.' rtahliht-d ha• t,n ill to tundk q;u..tc Limited .itc. C,o-.-rrnmrrlt to fled a larldt (,ycK the nC!cl _�cai` in lhlth=lm mttr, of lxst>tk, r(xtwltatK'n and f(Alo%-ing four rri m-rtnth' wk -A -•c -d a .NW1 tri heli al review► . the [� Aha. li t c,f fx»,ihIC site's. a iixlr m:lj(x . ltati�,n �yill i„ntinuc t(, hl' INX-A Undfill Nitc Pt►hlii i(ril. u lt:t� I )t lhc• , �k,.yn (� 1 .earth. It way an unlx,na�,� t,M,1 �n (�scnfain4. li.%t t f the i llrrc ret numhcr ttnc It . nI% -Ind ,n4-crn` crntain �tUd� arca. N'(Nur ct,rtlrrl� i( ,rtant t(, theI-U, lV►•� N.c s rtall� �mP` �1 -U,puhlii rcyir�y �('n� �1 ( htK the lhr next 1 _ �,r s i�tuns; `c nc c xtra�*\ MI It) p -Tw Int Fartii ip etc h� i allies, x attc,n �:cntrt: ncarc� y(,u. rc r 1 Ali titer Pitt � the l , Irl t fcnc nal ylartas cr i C:hairnlan PUKK wf0��%SON OFFKF 1-8X-661-9294 NN MOVIRAURIM CENTRES In Pickering 627 Kingston Road 837-5657 In Bowman ville 16 Canstrap Street 697-5813 NOURS: November 20 to December 19 Monday to Friday. 2 p, m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pour obtenir des rensexpvrnents en fran;a,s sur la &Nectfon d'un leu d'&minahon des dEchets dans la r6gion de Durham. veudlez appeler 1-800-661-9294. ..A AP LEGEND 6 -.masa wow—ebw © s.. A10M s sf. M.e fa kftt, To from Ottawa with Rene Soetens, M.P. In August 1992, Canada. the United States and Mexico reached a North American Free Trade Agreement I NAF- TA I . Some people expressed concern that the NAFTA would be had news for Canada's environment. They were afraid that our high standards would be compromised in an agreement with nations whose environmental rules are not as strict as ours. A recent environmental survey shows that these fears were unfounded. The federal government called for this review of the NAFTA -a first for a major policy initiative and trade agree- ment. The study was called to examine the environment provisions of the agreement in order to determine how com- prehensive it is in this area. This review has just been released. It contains good news about the NAFTA for Canadians who are deeply concerned about the environment. It demonstrates that the NAFTA %ill not have a significant negative effect on Canada's en- vironment. Rather. the environmental outcome will depend on the trade and industrial action that companies will take as a result of the agreement. The review indicates that the NAFTA goes far beyond any other free trade agreement when it comes to protecting the environment. The agreement protects our right to set and maintain our own high emironrnental standards. In ad- dition, it albws us to influence the standards of the other two NAFTA partners. The review shows that there is little chance the high cast of meeting anti -pollution laws will drive industries to coun- tries that are less concerned about the environment. En- vironmental standards are only one of several factors that determine the location of an investment. Pollution abate- ment and control costs for the majority of industries average only about one percent of the cosi of production. As an example, Germany has a stringent environmental policy for manufacturers that has not forced large numbers of businesses to seek out new locations. The review notes the NAFTA talks %•ere much more than just another place to discuss the environment. They were a catalyst for active on it. In September 1992, emironneetal nwusters from the three main nations agreed in principle to a North Arnerican Commission on Environmental Cooperation. Mexico has in- dicated it will toughen up law enforcement policies on rules regarding the environment. The bottom line is that with the NAFTA, economic development in the member nations will be carried out with more concern for the environment. Because of the NAFTA, environmental momtorM and enforcement of rules around development will be tighter. ...................... BRIDGE If you are interested in playing bridge on a Monday morn- ing give Bea Hoogland at 683 -WI a call. Tlrle group meets at Vit. Andrew's C immunity centre at 9: is to 11 a.m. for a morning of recreational bridge. The fee is $4 membership with $1.25 weekly tee. Pk*KF:RING REC. PRCIGI AMS Just in time for Christmas are two creative craft pro- grams offered by the Pickering Recreative Department. "Christmas Miniatures Workshop" is offered on two dates: Sat. Nov. 21 and Sat. Nov. 29 from 1 to S p.m. These are all new projects this year such as a brand new angel or- nament. miniature golden wreaths and paper lace snowflakes and as always a table top ornament that is sure to delight, just to mention a few! All materials %ill be sup- plied at an approximate cast of $1.25 to be paid to the in- structor when class begins. Fee for the course is $19.26. ..Yuletide Centrepiece" will be held on Sat. Dec. 51th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Make your Christmas table a work of art with your own centrepiece design. During this one day workshop you will be creating a centrepiece to add that special holi- day magic to your home. The instructor will supply all the materials and the approximate cosi of $ao will be paid when class begins. Fee for the course is $18.19. 40 0101 C.W i�- (416) 831-2323 1794 Liverpool Road. Picldair Shfyong Centre, Una 23, Piekeriag Ont., LIV 4G7 If Pays TO Advertise V CAN BE BEATEN tsioaEiiI CAMCHt