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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1992_12_02This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEE(( INTRODUCE GOOD NEIGHBOURS INTO YOUR COMMUNTrY. Good N6*hbmmim 0 o X 0 0 O p 110 lo�0 00o 000 aoo o�ao�o i sundm tyy each otter I ol. 27 No, at 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 S15 per yr. by mail Piclariny. (Mtrriu Pickering Flooring b Drapery Centre • Verticals • Venetians • ornim • Freevalances Carpet from 09c sq.ft. 1211 Kingston Road 837-8888 U rd. [kremtkv 2. 1992 PICKERING O S t Serving the Community for 25 Years! Christmas Open House AT Liorary On Sat. Dec. 12th from 2-211 to 4 n m um, — ;__ �/7-/' SIX rKJ CiU'(B CAN BE BEAM 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., lith Floor Toronto, Ontario M5E 1 W9 Tel. (416) 777-2001 Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Is Second Above. Diane Matteson leads her junior sur le in the Cbeincillar Kip Van Kemprn. acting on behalf of the ma.) or. march into the Mardi Gras dance held by the K. G Old This "tate over" is a routine every November. The Prince. Severin German Canadian Club at the East Shore Cot- taking over, said be would abolish the GST to the pieawre murnty Centre on Sat. %ov. 29th. of the audwrice. Other German clubs joined in the dance and helped to Everyone enjoyed a great dance to beautiful music. ..officially" take over the tical Pickering government from (Photo - Bob Watson) Durham Bd. Of Education Notes Vlritisg Review Presented Curriculum Officer Brian Dunford, former Primary Junior Consul - 'ant Jovice Fisher and !ormer English Consultant Nolan Taggart attended the hoard meeting to pre- sent the results of the board's review of student writing in grades 6 and 10, conducted during the 1991-W school year. The purpose of the review was to enable the board to res- pond to concems of parents and community members about the standards of writing achievement in classrooms across the region. Brian Dunford explained that classes were chosen at random to participate in the review. The sample in- cluded students in the ad- vanced. general and basic Programs, as well as those in gifted, multiple - handicapped and learning strategies classes. He outlined the process by which each story was marked for overall impres- sion 4 times by members of the evaluation teams, then one-half the papers were marked again for gram- mar, punctuation and spell- ing. Sample papers at both the grade 6 and 10 levels were chosen as models of Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (just south of 401 ) Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-r-589 high, medium and low achievement in story writing. Joyce Fisher presented the results of the grade 6 review. She explained that i9 percent of the students had an adequate to very secure command of the features of story writing, such as structure, plot, characters. setting. style and understanding of the audience for which the story was intended. Twenty-one percent of the students were able to in- clude some but not all the features in their writing. Sixty-three percent of the students showed good con- trol of written language, while 34 percent showed reasonable control. Only 3 percent of the students showed limited skill in this area. Nolan Taggart presented the results of the grade to review. Here, 78 percent of the students had an ade- quate to very secure com- mand of story writing. Twenty-two percent of the students were able to in- clude some but not all the fundamental story features. Sixty-eight per- cent of the students showed excellent control of written language, while 29 percent showed reasonable control. Only 3 percent of the students showed limited control in this area. The presenters advised the board that. in order for students to continue to im- prove their writing skills, they should be given many opportunities, both at home and at school, to read and write stories. The board will conduct additional writing reviews to assess both the process of writing and the finished product. In-service will be provided for teachers to help them find effective ways of im- proving the writing perfor- mance of students. Nolan Taggart explained that, although they were pleased overall with students' mastery of writing, they were concern- ed with the content of some of the students' stories. They contained many ex- amples of violence and sex- ism and some showed significant media in- fluence. He stated that changing those negative influences must be a shared respon- sibility of parents, schools and society. In response to the findings, the board will conduct further investiga- tion into the extent of Let's Work & Make Canada Even Better media influence on students and will provide assistance to teachers in dealing with violence and sexism in student writing. Trustees congratulated and commended all who worked on the review for their diligence and thorourgtrriess. Brian. Joyce and titian were thanked for their coordination of the review and for their ex- cellent presentation of the results. Ckamber Choir Performed Students of the O'Neill C. V. I. Chamber Choir per- formed three choral selec- tions for trustees, including a seasonal nativity carol, under the direction of Russ Baird, Head of Music and Performing Arts for the school. Rtes has recently returned to O'Neill after a year at the University of Colorado where he was chosen the top doctoral stu- dent out of 1300 in the pro- gram. He and the students were complimented on the excellence of the perfor- mance and Russ was com- mended on the contribution he has made to the music program in Durham. Brag That You Are A Canadian This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK vited to a Christmas Open House at the Pickering Central library. Enjoy the music of the Jean McDonald Singers in the auditorium. Light refreshments wil be served following the concert. All are welcome to this free concert but a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Pickering Food Bank would be ap- preciated. Pickering Council Notes [tan Parking Council has passed a �r•solution to pmhibit park- ag on (ltd Forest Road. Win Silver !ketal Councillor Brenner reported that the girls' volleyball team of Gan- datsietiagon Public School had won a silver medal in a provincial tournament. lluaaks Ajax Mayor Councillor Johnson thanked Mayor Witty of Ajax for his assistance as a member of the conserva- tion authority in solving the flooding probiern in CWv-- mont . Was Successful Councillor Johnson ex- pressed his thanks to Diane Hills of Pickering Hydro for her success with the United Way Auction. Should Be Clesed Mayor Arthus repotted that PACT has announced that the Brock West Land- fill site has reached its capacity and should be closed. Aptointmesit Councillor Higdon has been appointed to the Municipal Sector of the Public Advisory Commit- tee of the Remedial Action Plan. $i .No Grant Jim Wiseman, M.P.P. told council that the Ministry of Tourism and Trade has allocated a $600,000 grant to the Town of Pickering for the new arena. Recorded Votes Council has voted to have recorded votes upon re- quest at all meetings of council and executive and planning committee meetings. Moving To Pickering Canada Compost is con- templating moving to Pickering and Mayor Ar- thur•s asked council and staff to view their opera- tions. Paving Council has agreed to use its $80,000 surplus in the road projects account for paving works on Valley Farm Road between Dellbrook Ave. to Conces- sion 3 Road. Brag That You Are A Canadian Page'2 711E NEWS POST Wed. I)ecemher 2. 1992 opinion a page for expression for you and us DAVID SOMERVILLE The Road To Tyranny On September 18. nine men tent picket line confrontations working in the Giant Mine near In using this justification, how - Yellowknife were murdered ever. the goverrxnentlegiliim¢ed when the mine car in which they and vindicated the violent tac- were riding was demolished by tics which have been used dur- a powerful bomb. ing strikes in Canada for dec- Those killed were replace- eplace-mentworkersatthestnke-bound ment workers at the stnke-bound A government whirl prized nww. which had been subjected freedom andtheruleofiawwould to sabotage. arson. vandalism have responded to mass Picket - and violence for months ing. threats of violence and ac - Ontario Labour Minister trial violence by punishing Mw Robert Mackenzie responded to offenders. not surrendering to This mass murder by saying that them it replacement workers had been The Raegoverrrnent hassur- prevented by law from working rendered to this violence and in the mine."would not have traded off some of our precious been lulled freedoms and the rule of law ar That's an app&UV response what it bebeves is'palace for our In a a volized society. which prizes lime' on rhe picket lines. the rule of law as its very lounda- This penlous road. down lion. we blame the cnrtfnaFs. not which the Ontano govemnntsnt the victim; is bandy rusting. leach to 4T - Mr Mackenzie does not un- army derstand this Neither does Tlvsbieflecsvelyestabielnas Ontano s new labour taw Bill a legal ?mien nnongtoly on rie 40 This bdl not only prohlbts supply of labour b a business rrplacenhenI worhem Vornwork- and As polsnsal vrctms ndud. ing lex the terms and aorncibons Ow investors and n= regia of a refected by sinkers it also pro business, ascvsftnwrsandsW habits urnonized workers. who ph". and norl-stnkng workers rieee►n from the strike vot , hon Bd 40 doesn't however. pro- staw continuing to work or re- Mbitstrikingworkers Item Its" turning to work during the strike jobs elsewhere for Mme duration This prohkbrtion of replace- of a $trike men? workers already eina in For owsake of the rule of law. Quebec and les row proposed In kndmdual treedoi and wriple Snush Golump" econornc lusuce. Bks 40 should The Ontario NDagovernment be repealed at the earbest op- fusbhed the prohibition of re portunny placement workers by sayinrOwo So"`•'Hw a OMSAWW or rett that d wa< rwotlPd b avoid vIo em NinfOr'y A' 'C Here and There Mortgage Credit t'p .-almost 2 Per Cent Residential mortgage credit grew 1.9 per event, in nominal term., to 5369 billion during the third quarter of 19921, accor- ding to a report released recently by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ('MHC- The third quarter figure compares to 2.0 and 1 6 per cent growth recorded in the se- cond and first quarter r•spec•tiveli The october issue of (11fic's \Mortgage Market Trends reports the growth of mortgage credit is ret forecast to ac- celerale for the rest of the %ear as the advantages of low house prices and interest rates will be partiall% offset b% sluggish economic acti%ity "[n spite of very good affordability, mortgage lending ac- tn itv will not pick up strongly until employment and hence. consumer confidence are re-established," said Marc Pellerin. C1MHC's Capital Market_, Economist CNIHC Forecasts Uptrend In Housing Markets Total national housing starts are forecast to reach 166.ux) units this year and to increase 7.8 per cent to 179,000 units in 1993. reported Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its fourth quarter National Housing Outlook. "Market activity will improve due to low interest rates and the governments home ownership programs. but the increase will be moderated by the gradual recover' of both job markets and the economy." explained Gilles Pr•oulx, Chief Economist of CMHC's ! iarket Analysis Centre. dews ; r Fo s Published every Weerilesday by Watson Publishing Compakty Limited, Est. 1950 Office & Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. M1 S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson. Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purk iss. Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS $15 per year - 40t a copy. Province : 5a5katchewan Theme: Prairie Symbols Artist: Brian E. Cobb Month : November 1992 A familiar Prairie landscape is featured on the Canada 125 coin for Saskatchewan. The railway, wheat and grain elevators. important symbols for the province. will adorn approximately 14 million coins. The eleventh provincial 2550 piece in the Canada 125 Coit Program was unveiled by Her Honour the Hon. Sylvia O. Fedoruk. O.C., S.O.M., Lieute- nant Governor of the Province of Saskatchew-an. the Hon. Paul Dick, Minister of Supply and Services Canada and also Nhnister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint. and the ka designer of the Sastchewan min, Brian E. ('ebb of 1Camluopt,. Hritisti (olumbta. Mrs. Rita Swanson. the designer of the Canada can and a resident of Churchbridge. Saskatchewan also jcxned the of. fical party. Brian E. Cobb. the coin's designer. was the special guest of Nmour Tlie Prairie ,vmbolN depicted on the coin have a personal significance for the artist wtta+e mother grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan and whose father worked on the railway in his youth. The artist achieved the remarkable depth on the coin b% "drawing the train in a strong sweep. ing curve and tying maximum perspective ' Mr Cobb also wanted to draw attention to Saskatchewan's expansive sur- rtwridings and stnong elements that have carved the nation's past and will continue to shape its future. Eighteen Community Organizations Receive $7".5" 'Minister of Citizenship Elaine Ziemba recently announc- ed the names of 18 organizations which will each receive between $20.0u0 and $5o.tllltn to augment and enhance delivery of anti -racism programs and initiatives in their respective communities. Among the local organizations receiving funding are Tropicana Community Services Organization. Scar- borough. $35.000: Korean Canadian Women's Association, Don Mills. 5'v.000: Chinese Canadian Council. Toronto. 35l),Ixl(l: Ontario Coalition of Visible Minority Women, Toronto, $45,0m. Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Toron- to. SS )Jft: Vietnamese Association of Toronto. $20,000: Metro Labour Education Centre. Toronto. rcO,ouo. Ontario Council of Sikhs. Toronto. 525.000: Theatre in the Rough, Toronto, 550,000: and Ontario Association of Interval & Transitional Houses, Toronto. $50,0Uo. Total funding for this anti -racism was $7`23,539. Giving Back The Community The Home & Design Centres wish to thank the thousands of consumers from across southern Ontario who toured the Idea Homes and contributed to our charity. From June 1991 to September 1992, 2.5 percent of admission revenues from the Mississauga and Pickerine Idea homes weredesignated Queen,"'s Park Report by Gerry Phillips M.P.P. Scarborough Agincourt Figures released recently show that major plant closures in Ontario this year will be the worst on record, said Liberal Treasury Critic Gerry Phillips. M.P.P. for Scarborough- Agi ncourt . "It is urgent that Bob Rae bring forward the economic plan that he has promised three times•" Phillips said, noting the Premier's economic statement of September, 1991, the Speech from the Throne in April, 1992. and the Premier's comments following the referendum on the con- stitution. "Bob Rae must act to stop the erosion of Ontario's manufacturing base." The Ministry of Labour's latest tally of plant closures in- volving at least 50 workers was released on Nov. 13th. Since January 1992, 104 plants have closed in Ontario. In 1991, 101 plants closed in the first to months of the year. During the same period in the major recession of 1962, the number of plant closures was dramatically lower at 73. Ontario has lost 190,000 manufacturing jobs in the 1990's - almost one out of five jobs in that sector, Phillips said. The Ministry of Labour's forecast of plant closures for November and December continues to look bleak, he add- ed. "Management at 23 plants have notified the Ministry that they will be closing their doors in November and December, increasing the forecast for plant closures in 199¢ to a record high of 127," Phillips said adding that plant closures totalled 118 in 1991 and 110 in 1990. "It's time for Bob Rae to deliver on his economic renewal an instead of telling investors in Asia that Ontario nesses are not aggressive enough in the world marketplace." Phillips said. Particularly k> hard hit by these plant cstues are many of Ontario's major urban centres• which face unemployment rates above the national average of 11.3 per cent. The latest three-month averages ? Aug. -Sept. -Oct. I for selected urban areas are: Toronto at 12.5 per cent: Hamilton at 11.6 per cent: St. Catharines -Niagara at 15 per cent: Windsor at 12.E Per cent and Thunder Bay at 11.E per cent. Metro Council News from Ken Morrish Cou !CNN Scarborough Highland Crook The -Main 7ieatment Plant Achbriftr, tiac Em irerlmewtal :lsstssmrPot At the base of Leslie St. m Metropolitan Toronto's !Hain Treatment Plant. This plant provides wastewater treat- ment for citiaem and businesses in the municipalities of Toronto, East fork, North fork, York and Scarborough. Currently. Metropolitan Toronto is undertaking an en- virDrunental aSSessment to meet future w•astew•ater treat- ment needs for The Main Treatment Plant Service Arra, and to improve the effectiveness of the wastewater treat- ment by reducing the environmental impacts Arid, we want you to assist tis I What we need is public input on what factors should be considered in the planning for future wastewater treatment need, and how important these factors are. This is known as establishing selection criteria and giving each criterion ranks and weights I how, important it is relative to other criteria). Market aluc . ssessment Highlixbts These are the highlights of the proposed plan which was Passed by Metro Council and forwarded to the Provincial Government for approval in order to take effect Jan. 1, 19%. These figures do not include the annual municipal tax increases to be assessed next year 1993. Therewill be a 10% capon ILL. V.A. increases, phased in at 5% in 199:3 and another 5% in 1994. If you sell your home, the new owner will pay the full M. V. A- assessment value. The exception is a change of ownership which follows the death in a family where the widow or widower doesn't pay the M.V. A. assessed rate. Homeowners expecting a tax drop will receive 40% of the drop in 19913 and 50% in 1994. This is only a basic outline of how this plan will work. If you have any further questions Please call me at my office 392-4155. for the Hospital for -Sick. Children, with the -promotional assistance of MIX 99.9 CFRB Children's Fund. The Edea Home is a multi-purpose complex, to showcase designers and trends, to educate consumers, to promote local retail business and services, and to raise funds for charity. Cheques totalling $13,249.17 will be presented to Hospital for Sick Children President, Claus Wirsig, on Fri. Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. in the lobby of 2 St. Clair Ave. W. during the .lane Hawtin Show on CFRB 1010. ��w�wa•Awa•rater•----------wa------raea•--wt•e-Ww�e� Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers LWAGINCOURTRGH WESTHILLws news 91 JCHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST END I _ K i'RINC Renew I ONE YOU WANT neW O s_ f New a1 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 3R3 Name A ddres s jI Lwa•e�����riea• ea. w�a_e�w�w�w���ww��a_������ws��sr•t•�MIN����ww�w+ Wed. December 2, 1982 THE NEWS/ POST Page 3 Residents Invited To Comment On Canada Prosperity Action Plan The Steering Group on Canada's Prosperity, an organization which crossed the country investigating Canada's economic pro- spects, is holding a public information meeting at Stephen Leacock Col- legiate on Mon. Dec. 7 at 6:30 p. m. to allow residents to comment on its recently released report. The organization, which released its report on Oct. 29, is inviting residents to discuss implementation of the action plan and recom- mendations for local priorities. The recommendations in the action plan call for an independent review of federal and provincial tax- ation, spending and regula- Concert In Memory Of Keith Bissell The late Keith W. Bissell, Canadian Composer and former Scarborough Board of Education Music Coor- dinator, will be honoured with a commemorative concert of his choral music on Dec. 8th. The concert, presented by The Friends of Keith Kingslake Flea Market The Great Kingslake Public School, located at 90 Kingslake Rd., just south off Van Horne Ave. bet- ween Don Mills Rd. & Vic- toria Park Ave.. is holding a flea market on Sat. Dec. 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m_ Everyone is welcome to corse and either sell or browse. and this is how it works. You rent table space and bring your items for sale. What isn't sold you take back hone, or if it is of use to the school you may make it a donation. Table space is available at $5 for a half table or $10 for a full table. To reserve space call Justin Schmidt, 5Q2-2996 or Janet Ridey. -5791. Breakfast Seminar A breakfast seminar on Tues. Dec. Kh by York Technology Association will provide a sense of direction to companies wishing to carry out their own marketing initiatives in South East Asia. Two industry speakers will present successful ruse histories. The seminar will be held at the Chino Hotel, 71796 Woodbine Ave. Markham from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Registration is by mail. YTA & iTAC members' fee is 175.00 + 5.25 GST and $96.00 + 6.65 GST for not members. Call 477-1727 for informa- tion. Sandra Beech Concert On Sun. Dec. 6th at 1 p.m. at 31 King's Court Circle at the University of Toronto Sandra Beech will hold a concert "For The Love of Children". Tickets are ;9.75 in- cluding tax and can be ob- tained from Ticketmaster 872-1111 or Canadian Men- tal Health Association at 9649611. This is a fund raising pro- ject for children's work in the Canadian Mental Health Association. Brighten Christmas Brighten Christmas Day for a shut-in senior. Volunteers are needed for the noon time meal on Christmas Day to help feed seniors in a nursing horse environment. Share the joy of the holi- day season. Call the Scar- borough Volunteer Centre at 2642308. Bissell Committee, will feature the Bell'Arte Singers, directed by Lee Willingham of the Scar- borough Board. The ;Singers will perform Bissell's Christmas in Canada, marking the !twenty-fifth anniversary of its premiere performance in 1967. Soloists, orchestra and a narrator will join Mr. Willingham and the choir in the performance. Keith Bissell, who died last spring. pioneered the development of music pro- grams in Scarborough Schools. In addition, Bissell's compositions en- joy international recogni- tion. His works range from settings for school ensembles to major works for choirs. orchestras and Bissell was also the President of the Canadian Music Centre between 1974-77, and founder of the Scarborough Music Camps in 1968. The Scarborough Con- cert Choir. directed by Inge Hermann, and the Scar- borough Schools Youth Choir, directed by L. Garth Allen will conduct the au- dience and massed choirs in a Bissell church anthem. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at St. James Cathedral located at 65 Church St. Toronto. Tickets are $18 912. The evening will conclude with a recep- tion. eccetion. For more information and to order tickets, con- tact: the Scarborough Board of Education, Music Division at 396.7523, or the Ontario Choral Federation at 9125-5525. tions, restructuring or reduction of federal and provincial government departments, labour i management rela- tions, innovation, business financing, technology and exporting and stronger links between schools and the workplace. "Some of our recommen- dations are quite precise about what to do and how to do it," said Steering Group Co -Chair David McCamus. "Others define the challenges and set direc- tions but leave it to the peo- pie with the appropriate ex- pertise to hammer out the details." Co -Chairman Marie- Josee Drouin noted that the recommendations are not directed exclusively at governments. "Canadians realize that governments alone cannot ensure our prosperity," she said. They can only help create the right conditions for it. Our plan calls for collective action by all Canadians working together, and reflects the views and recommendations express- ed by the thousands of peo- ple who participated in the Prosperity Initiative con- sultations." To register for the meeting or to receive copies of the report, con- tact Pamela Purves and Associates at %9-7206. Local sponsors of the meeting include the City of Scarborough, East Metro's Industrial Training Ad- visory Committee Inc. and Scarborough College - University of Toronto and the Black Business and Professional Association. GETTING OLDER? LIVING ALONE? Loneliness can make you sick ftiterallyl CALL ABBEYFIELD ... THE FAMILY ALTERNATIVE NOW IN SCARBOROUGH Furnish your own bed -Sitting room. Share spacious lounge.dining and hobby rooms.meaIs. laundry facilities, garden and patio with a "family" of up to 10 congenial friends. A housekeeper prepares meats and provides oently su000rtive care. 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DECEMBER 2 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID CPR COURSES First Aid 'CPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243. Monday to Friday. for more details and to register. 9 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 all 967-4244. 10 a.m. CARPET BOWLING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of carpet bowling every Wednesday and Friday at L'.Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2 McNichol) Rd. Phone --W&4513. 10 a.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Wednesday at 1_'Amoreaux Community Centre, 20)0 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors Over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Sctiicxs Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdalc senior citizens invite evervone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an aftcnxx,)n of bingo every Wednesday at Ekrkdaic Com- munity Centre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 7 - 9:30 p.m. iTC MFJF-n%(; International Training in Communication, Upper Canada Club, meets even' third Wednesday at Harold R. Lawson Schoxsl, 1710 Ellesmere Rd., Sarhorough. For more details tall B. Turerow, .439-3490 or E. Rercc. 321-61-6. 7 - 9 p -m. MIhJ. HARRIS SPF:AGS Mike Harris, leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Par- ty, will speak on "The Ontario Economy and What To Do About It" at Metamorpbosis Hall. 40 Donlands Ave. at Danforth. Admjs- %ion is free 7:30 p.m. PARENTS FT -AG Parents Flag Suppers Group for families and friends of lesbians and gays, meets at Glenview Presbyterian[ Church. Yonge and Gicngrovc. Torown. For details cap Carroll, 322-0&4X) or Mary, 45-.4'�'0. 7:30 p.m- F.A.MIIA 11FE (.not P A Suppo n Group meets weekly to your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drug alcohol, rtmnmg away. crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meas every Wednesday. For more informarkm cap =3-7434. THURS. DECEMBER 3 9:0 - 10:45 a.m. 1_ADIE1 ('OFF]LE H(X'R Evervone is invited to Ladies Coffee Hour at Bridkewtod Pre+hvtcrian Church, 2501 Warden Ave. jwa south of Finch Ase. )cilia lkl heari will dcrrxvnstratc how to make a 1444111. Frcc babysitunc and library. 10a.a SHUFF11:11OARD All scnkxs over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy a nmorning of shufflctxwd e+cry Thursday at Stephen Leacock Senkirs Centre, 2520 Btrchmoun! Rd. Phone 396.4010. 10 a.m. CRIMAGE. All saviors ivcr the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of crihhagc cyay Thursday at I'Amcreaux Communit Ccrntrc. 2000 Maichoil Rd. Pt onc: 396-4513. 12 +trot DINERS Cl.l'B la+t York Mcc1, on Wheel, +po nwr+ a "loner'+ (luh" )unchain err sanous locations in East York for senior, and disabled listng in East York. Lunch t, followed M cnicrtalnmcni such a, bingo, movie, speaker+, fa -,ham or music shows and much more. Translx,riation is proyldcd it required. Today the luncheon will be held at Si Clair O'Connor Communes Centre. For details on how to join the club call East York Mcal, on 1►hcc1, at 424-332-2. 12.•45 p.m. Et CHRE: aL' seniors oscr the age of 55 arc invuai to cnµ,y an at!crnox)n of euchre at Stephen I cavo ck Senior, Ccmre, 2520 Barchmount Rd. Ph„nC 2 p.a tSRAE1.'S AGENU.A Ur Dasid Guldberg, National Execuiise Director of Canadian Protc%%on for Peace in the diddle E-st, will present "An L pdatc on Israel', .Agenda" at Forest Hill Places 635 Casilcficid Asc.. Ioron- to. Escv one n welcome and admission i, free. For a rc%crvauon call Marlene White. -95-1511. 5 - 9 p.m. HIP H(W F'F-'4%T1%AI. A hip-hop'pentng evening of urban street music, tashion and dance will be held in the Great Hall at the Ontario Science Centre. For more information all 696+312'. 7:10 p.a IJVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meet, the first and third Thursday of each month at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E The public is invited to come• talk im listen. 7:30 p.m. NOMI NATION MEETING The Reform Parry of Canada is holding a nomination murine to select the Reform candidate for the next federal election, at Don Valley Junior High School, Don Mills Rd., south of Finch Ave., north of the Peanut Plana. All Dan Valley North voters are invited to come and bring friends. 7:30 p.m. ILEITIS & COLITIS A planning meeting to re-establish the Scarborough Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Ileitis & Colitis will be held in the lounge at the Scarborough Civic Centre (entrance across from the Wedding Chapel). Anyone interested in volunteering with the CFTC is welcome to attend. For more details call Sherry Hennessey at 926-5055. 7:30 - 9 p.m. QUILTERS MEET Scarborough Quilters' Guild meets at Cedarbrook Craft Centre. For more details call Anne Blain at 283-8998. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. MAKING %'OMEN'S ENI IRONMLNT SAFER North York Women's Centre presents "developing strategics for snaking women's environments saferat North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. Eseryone is welcome. 7:30 p.m. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATiO.N It will be Speaker's Night at the Head Injury Association of Durham Region meeting at Cedarcroft Place, 649 King St. E., Oshawa. The topic is "Managing Conflict" with speakers Dahlia Campbell and Frank !Murphy. Escrvone is welcome. 8 p.m. SCAROROUGH THEATRE. Gt:1I.D Scarborough Tehaire Guild presents "Pinchpenny Phantom of the Opera" at Scarhorough Village Theatre. The play runs to Dec. 1901. For tickets call 196-4(99 8 p.m. THE: MITZIAH TE:C'HNIQUE Everyone is invited to a free lecture and demonstration on the Mitzvah Technique, a major preventive health care discipline which relieves neck pain, back pain and tension, and prevents spinal and postural difficulties, a1 the Medical Centre, 3420 Finch Avc. E. (at Warden), Suite 410. To pre -register call 495-7729. =i. FRI. DECEMBER 4 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Psychiatric Day Treament Centre of Scarborough General Hospital is holding its annual Christmas bazaar in the hospital auditorium, 3050 Lawrence Ave. E. It will feature arts and crafts, baking, white elephant items, knitting, ceramics, plants, books and raffle -s. 12 noon - 4 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC North York General Hospital, 4001 Leslie St., Willowdale. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. i - 4 p.m. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Ravi% 1; .1. Fyervone is welcome. 2:30 p.m. POETRY READING Lifestyle Retirement Communities is sponsoring a poetry reading by poet Linda Stitt at Donway Place, 8 The Donway East. Don Mills. Linda will discuss "Poetry Reading Just For Fun". Everyone is welcome and admission is free. For a reservation call Marlene White, 785-1511. 7 p.m. TREE: TRIMMING PARTY Community groups will decorate trees in the Central Space, Scar- borough Civic Centre. Mayor Trimmer and Santa will throw the switch to light the 1992 Christmas tree. Entertainment will be pre} vided by strolling carolers and performing groups from the Scar- borough Arts Council and Community Folk Arts Council of Metro Toronto. 7.30 p.m. SINGLE:.S MEET Heron Park Christian Singles meet the first Friday of each month at Heron Park Baptist Church, 4260 Lawrence Ave. E., Wcst Hill. For details call 42'-291'. 8 p.m. THE: TORONTO CAMERATA The Toronto Camerata, the city's only a cappella chamber choir, will perform its Christmas concert at Fairlawn HeightsUnited Church, 82 Fairlawn, at Yonge St. Ticket, are available at the door at SIO or S7 for senkws and students. For acre details call Anhur Wenk at 841-6482. SA T. DECEMBER 5 9 a.a - 12 scion MAT Clt M%(: UORKSHOP Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Dr.. Scar- borough is holding a mat cutting workshop. lxwn how to cut mat+ to frame your ma,terpicrc,. For detail, and to register call 3964026. 930 a.m. - 3:30 p. m. CHRISTMAS RA/A.AR The fust annual Christmas bazaar will be held at St. John's Or- thi,idm Church, Alexander the Great Recreaskm Centre, 1385 Warden Av c. at Ellesmere Rd. 1 r will feat ure Christ mas doccwu imine, crafts, silk flower arranites w s and patch more. Admission is one kxvntic which will be put towards the church. For details call 755-886'. N am. - 2 p.m. \EARLY NE`% /(XUTIQUF: A Nearly New Bout mqu�e featuring good used clothing will be open fiery Saturday at St. rnpin's Anglican Church. 77 Craiftkv Dr., Scarborough. For detail, phone 26'-'932. If a.a - 3 p a CHRISTMAS (RAFT 01PUN MR SE: The fnrrth annual Christmas craft open house will be held at Eastshore Community Centre. Liverpool Rd. just south of Bayty, Rdterm+m�. Items will include ceramics, jewellery, knitting. stained glias. soft toys. bunka. chocolates. and much more. A raffle will he held !o raise mcncy for the Children', %%i,h FoundAk)tl W -N a.a- 12:30 p.m_ PINE CONE. WREATH WORI►SHOP Learn how to take a c'ompktc wreath to hang on your door at the Christmas Pine Cone Wreath Workshop at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre. 225 Confederation Dr., Scarborough. For details and to register call 196+4026 11am. -2pm4ATIXXM-ARi1 Join the Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse for an out- door party at Nathan Phinips Square to celebrate the institute's fifth birthday. There will be free refreshments and entertatriment. An event for the entire family with icc skating, face painting, downs. Santa and lots of mush. 12 owes- - 3 p a CHRISTMAS RA1_AAR West Hill Community Serslccs i, sponsoring it, annual Christmas bazaar at 4110 Lawrence Avc. E., west of Kingston Rd. Highlight+ include a bake sale. Christmas crafts, rattles, decorations, gift,. baked goods, wreaths, and much more. Escyone is welcome and admission t, tree. 12 noon - 4 pm. Pt.ANl %.ALES The Clsic Carden Centre', Chri,irrtas plant sale will be held at Lawrence Avc. E., %kwih York Inn Edward, Garden,). There is am- ple free larking and soluntcer, :o help you io sour lar 12 noon THE CHRISTM.A.s %%0%% in NN1 The Canadian Netherland [),*art Rabbit Club prc+cnts The Christ ma, Snow Bunn% At Black Creek Pioneer % illagc. Prizc, for the best drta+ed boy and girl ,now hunny and for participation. Judging at I p.m I ntry F, -c S1. 1:30 p.m (HRISTM.A.1% tE_1 St. Paul'+ L'.Amorraux Ccnirc, 3333 Finch Asc. F.. Sarborough , heisting a traditional old fashioned Chnsima, iia. Celchratc the season, mast new friends and enjoy scrumptious baked goods. There will be door pnzc+ and lucky draw,. Tickets arc 53.50 and you can rescrsc by ailing SPL( at 493-3333 or drop hy. 6 - 7 pm. CHRISTMAS _11101. u(:HTiNC; Toronto Beaches Lions i, holding it, annual Christmas tree lighting at Ke -a Gardens. Festivities will include choirs singing, the Malvern Band and Santa. A food drive for Centre 55 will be held and donation, of do and canned go,x:, w,aild be appreciated. 8 p.m. A CERE:MO%l OF CHRISTMAS The Orjana Singers will present "A Ceremony of Christmas" at Grace Church On The Hill, 300 Lomdale Rd., Toronto. For ticket information and reservations call 742-'006. SUN. DECEMBER 6 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. MICROCHIP YOUR PET This Humane Society clinic shows pet owners a new microchip tagging system for their furry friends, in the Lower Main Entrance of the Ontario Science Centre. For details call 696-3127. 10:30 am. A DRAMATIZATION "Jewel", a dramatjzation by performer Catherine McNally, ex- plores the courage of the human soul struggling to come to terms with loving, at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, Four Antrim Cres (Kennedy Rd. & Hw}.401 area). For details phone 293-9850. 11 am. ANNEVE ILSARY SERI ICE. Rev. A. M. Acheson, founding pastor of Wallace Memorial Bap- tist Church, 5 Treewood St., northeast corner of Midland & Lawrence Aves., will speak at the 32nd anniversary service of the church. Beverley Butcher will be soloist. Dr. E. S. Kerr will speak at the 6.30 p.m. service. A male voice quartet will sing some gospel favourites. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served following the evening service. 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. SANDRA Bf4.CH Sandra Beech presents "For The Love of Children" a concert in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association, at Convoca- tion Hall, University of Toronto, 31 Kings College Circle. Admis- sion is 59.75 (including tax). For tickets call 872-1111. 2 - 4 p.m. MUSIC FOR YOU Eric James and Phyllis O'Reilly present "Music for You" featur- ing music and songs from the movies and shows with a Christmas flavour, at the regular afternoxvn concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is fret and everyone is welcome. 3 p.m. THE: TORONTO CAME:RATA The Toronto Cameraia, the city's only a cappella chamber choir, will perform its Christmas concert at Fairlawn Heights United Church, 82 Fairlawn, at Yonge St. Tickets are available at the door at SIO, or S7 for seniors and students. For more details call Arthur Wenk at 841-6482. SUN. DECEMBER 6 3 p.m. CHRISTMAS SINGALONG Join the Scarborough College Chorus and Band at The Meeting Place, Scarborough Campus, 1265 Military Trail, West Hill to usher in the holiday season with a traditional Christmas concert. Proceeds will support the Scarborough College Chorus and Band. Admission is $5 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Bring the whole family. 7 p.m. ECUMENICAL CAROL. SERVICE. St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., Scarborough is hosting the annual Ecumenical Carol Service involving many chur- ches in the area. Everyone is welcome. MON. DECEMBER 7 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. NEEDLEARTS GUILD Scarborough Needlearts Guild meets at Cedarbrook Craft Centre. For more details contact Ellen Pohorsa, 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. 10 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. 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 Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- ehmouni Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 p a EUCHRE: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre every Monday at I'Anovreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 4 - 5 p.m MX P k1 TCHF:N Hearty home-made soup is served to the needy every Mondav in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. I , lower Icvd. 7-11 pm. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Mondays. Thursdays and Fridays in the cafeteria a Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., cot block norm- i -r Chcprard. For details ca TT 1193-WT9. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/8irthda ys ::::: ::ti :: •:::: ::i•:::: :it}:: ::::::::: ::: : 50TH WEDDING A\\IYF:ELSARIE:.S -- Two Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wed- ding Armiversaines this week. Annie and William moody of Mugibbon Ave. will be wed 5o years on Thurs. Dec. 3rd, while Rev. Douglas Rudd and Mrs. Margaret Rudd of Boris Ave.. Agincourt will celebrate their 501:h wedding anniver- sary on Sat. Dec. 5th. Congratulations and best wishes to both these couples, Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Calf 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices Emma 9 a.a m S p_a ('ONS II n'F:N('1 OF'E ICE. OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling. MPP Scarborough North, lox:ated at 5" Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarbtrough i, ot-wn Mon- day to Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5114(). 9 aim. to 5 p.m. ( ONS n n EN(1 out- (v oPE:N The office of Carry Phillips, MPP Scarborough-Aguk-ours, located at 41002 Sheppard Avc. E., Suiic 204, northeast "ner of Sheppard and Kcnrnaly. is open Mondav to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 P.M. For apfxnntmcnt, phone 29'6568. 9 a.a to 5 p.m. CoNSn n'ENci of FT('F: OPEN The office of David %%artner• MpP Scarborough -Ellesmere, lox:ated at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 34. in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 am. to 12 noon. For aplxuntrtncnis phone 438-1242. 9:30 .. to S p.a C'ONS i1 n'ENC I O&FICE: (WE .% The office of .-Anne Swarbrick. MPP Scarborough West, located at l6W)A Kingston Rd. i, open Monday,. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 .m., Wednesdays l to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9.30 a.m. to I p.m., or by appointment. Phonc698-096'. 9 a.a 10 1 p.a C'ONST1T1 ENC1 OFE7(,t, OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankfonrd, 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 l p.m.. Fridays 2 to 4:30 p.m. M appointment. Phone 281-2787. 9 JL OL - 4:30 P. EL CONSii n'EN(A OFFICE: OPEN The office of Steyr Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffcrest Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mon. & V4'M Federal Constituency Offices 9 IL EL to 4 p.m. CONSTiTUENC'1 OFFICE: OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open Monday to Friday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 a.a 10 4:30 P.M. CONSTiTU'ENCY OFFICE. OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks. MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. 9 am. 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 am. to 5 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara GreeneMP Don Valley i North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale n 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. in- to 5 p.a CONSTITUENCY' OFFICE: OPEN 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 6864)432. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFF'IC'E: OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, 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 296-8899. 9.30 a.m. to 5:30 p.a C'ONS11Tt'ENC'Y OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located a1 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays Ill a.m. to I p.m.� by appointment only, call 321-5454. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) MON. DECEMBER 7 7 p.m. INFORMATION NIGHT The Catholic Children's Aid Society is holding an Information Night for those interested in fostering. For more information, phone Foster Care Development at 226-1010. 7 p.m. MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Metropolitan Silver Band presents "Sounds of Christmas" in the Rotunda at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Bring gift of food for fiw, d hank. Admission is free. S p.m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' (roup meets every Monday evening at the Jack Goxvdlad Centre, Kennedy Rd. hoween Eglinton & Lawrence Ave. For details call 759-3340 or 294-2395. TUES. DECEMBER 8 11 a.m. - 12 noon SEMINAR FOR SENIORS A representative from Ontario Blue Cross will talk about in- surance and OHIP when travelling at the free information seminar for seniors at Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre, 1 Overland Dr., Don Mills. To reserve a place or for more information phone 447-7244. 12:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton ever% Tuesday and Thursday at L'Amoreaux Communi- ty Centre. 2(x10 McNichdl Rd. Phone 39(.4513. 12:30 p.m BRIFX4. All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre. MW Mc'Nicholl Rd. Phone• 39(..1513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. S(1('IAI. & IJNE DA\CIN(: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at St erhen L.eacodc Seniors Centre, 2510 Bir- chrrk)unt Rd. Phone 396.4040. 1 P -m. BI NG0 All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an aftertxxm of bingo every Tuesday at L'Arnorewx Community Centre. 20(x) McNichol) Rd. Phone 46-4513. 7:6 - 10:30 p.m. III %(A) The Indianapolis-Sembewough Peace Gamow sponsors an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglimon Ave. E. at Danforth Rd (over l oblaw,). Evcrvone is welcome. 7;30 p.m. DON %ALLEY CHORUS Join the Don Valley Chorus (Sweet Addurim. Inc.) and sing four- part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hall. southeast cor- ner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. For =me information call Corinne, 695-1464 t.adics only arc welcome 7:30 p.m. Mt SIC FOR THE H(HJDAIS The Met ropditan Silver Band presents •'Music for the Holidays" in the Rotunda, Sarhcrough Civic Centre. Admission is free and n Lr vont r, welcome. 7:30 - 9 p -m- PRF:-(HANI'A.AH CE1.F:aRA Lilo% Join Mayor Mel l.astrman at a pre- Chanukah cdcbraikrt at North York City Hall. The evening will feature a colourful exhibition of Israeli dances and music. choirs and dance troups. There is no ad- mts%ion charge and cvcrvorie is welcome. 7:30 p.m flit%(; WiTH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Willowdale unit office of the Canadian Cancer Society. meets at 6075 Yo nge St. north of Finch Ave.. 4th Fkxx. 1x1 alternate Tue%dav eseninp. Tluough iaf4mmal divckviio.as patients. tanalKs and frwwA% sats learn Flow to cope. For details all orb-OMk+. WED. DECEMBER 9 10 am. - 4 p.m. MAXIOD W101*0111 (11N1(" A Christmas bloxx! dorkr clinic will he held in the auditorium at Sunnybrouk Health Science Centre, 2075 Bayview A%c., *iorih York. Ther c i, free parking !or donors and all donor, are welcome. 12 ttrwoa S('HOOI. BANDS ENIEXT At% Morrish Road Public School Blond and Sir Alexander Mao:kcnnc Senior Public School Orchc%ira will perform in the Rotunda of the ScarNrowgh Civic Ccnirc. Admission i+ free and everyone welcome. 1 - 4 p.m. NF ARI. I NEE SH4 W A :Nearly New Shop is held thea— and Acdnc%,1ay of etch month at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 %lidland Ase., Agin- court, for the +ale of ittxkl clean used cot king for all ,tics, and mall houscwarc items Idcctrical appliances, pox+ and pans, ctc.) Thrifty prices' 2 - 3:30 poem UYING WhTM CANCER Living with Cancer, the support group for (cntral %let to [a+tact of the Canadian Cancer Soocicty, acct, at 20 Holli Sr., Suite 101, Toronto on alterrtaic w'cdnc%day+ to provide information about nutntkvn, relaxation, support ,crvicc% and practical guidance. The Public is invited [0 conte. talk or li,ini. For dot ut, call 485.0222. 7:15 - 9 pm AI./.HFJMFJt'S SI PPORT (R/)( r The Alrheimer's Family Support Group meet+ the second and fourth w'cdnesdav of every rrtunth at Brimle) Acres, 2950 tawrencx Avc. E. (next to Bendale .Acres). Scartxrowgh Public Health Nur, and special Su" speakers offer practical advice and information, discuss stages of the disuse, current medical research, legal con- cerns, community support and placement. For more details call 396-42228. 7:30 p.m SINGLES MEET The Willowdale Chapter of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gabriel's Centre, 672 Sheard Avc. E. For details all 502-0769 e%enines. E p -m i.E(TURF: SERIFS Vegetarian chef and food writer Nettie Cronish will speak on"Vegetarian Cooking and Nutrition: Making Healthy Choices" in the Fireside Lounge at the Joseph E. Wagrnan Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. Tickets are S12 per person. To reserve a seat all 789-7071. Help Send A Child Home If you are planning to buy a tree or wreath this holi- day season, the money you spend could buy so much more than a tree for your celebrations - you could help unite a child in need with his or her family. Bloorview Children's Hospital Foundation is sell- ing Christmas trees and wreaths on Mon. Dec. 7th to raise money for the Send Children Home Fund. This fund helps families cover the cost of transportation or private nursing care while their child is at home. Cut trees are $25; potted trees are $30 and wreaths are $10. These products bear the Kress Kringle tag - a name that tells you each tree is plantation grown and cut at just the right time for lasting freshness. The tree lot will be open on weekdays from 6 to 9 p.m., and on weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bloorview Children's Hospital is located at 25 Buchan Court - first lights east of Leslie on the north side of Sheppard Ave. For more information call 494-22:12. 'W'ed. December 2, 1"2 THF: NEWS POST Page i Christmas Plant Sale At Civic Garden Centre The Civic Garden Centre's Christmas Plant :gale will be held at 777 Lawrence Ave. E., North York ( located in Edwards Gardens) on Dec. 5th and 6th, 12 noon to 4 p.m. All plants are nursery grown for The Civic Garden Centre and are guaranteed to provide your home with a decorative touch for the Christmas season. Poinsettias are available in four, six, eight or ten inch pots in red, white or pink. Mixed pots are available in the 10 inch size. Poinsettia trees are three feet in red, pink and white. Assorted colours of Cyclamen and azalea in six inch pots will be on sale as well as a selection of new poinsettia types. All plants come with instructions for Join The Orpheus Choir ,Of Toronto For Concert On Fri. Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. the Orpheus Choir of Toronto under the direction of music director Brainerd Blyden-Taylor will present the Toronto premier of John Rutter's Magnificat. Canadian composer, James Whicher's A Spotless Roue will also be featured at the Christmas concert, Orpheus Yule. ?Vary Sidgwick Scholarship recipients Janice Lewis, soprano and Karen olinyk, mezzo-soprano will be guest artists for this con- cert. This fust concert of the 1992 93 season will take place at St. Paul's Angl ican Church. 227 Bloor St. E. Karen Oilnyk. mezzo- soprano is a recent graduate of the Opera Divi- sion of the University of Toronto. Since graduation, she has been heard as Baroness Adelaide for Toronto Operetta Theatre's production of The Bird Serer and Baba the Turk in The Rake's Progress for the Aldeburgh Festival, England. A native of Vancouver. Karen has enjoyed many successful oratorio perfor- mances in that city in- cluding the Messiah, Eli- jah, as well Arvo Part's Sabat Mater with Van- couver Music heard on CBC. Janice Lewis, soprano, has been Sidgwick Scholar- ship recipient with the Or- pheus Choir for the past two years. She has per- formed numerous solos with the choir, including those at the Water for Africa concert. the Or- pheus Yule concert, and Music for Good Friday. Janice also is a respected vocal teacher, and has her own studio in Toronto. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for seniors and students, children under 12, $7.00. For further informa- tion or tickets call 924995: or write to Orpheus Choir of Toronto, P.O. Box 6+62, Station F. Toronto, On- tario. N14Y 2N6. Christmas ... The Way It Used To Be The Halton Region Mutseurrt invites all to cap- ture the spirit of Christmas at "Christmas in the Coun- trv" on stat. Dec. 6th from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Amidst the scenic backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment, discover a bygone era with a romantic ride in a horse-drawn sleigh. Warm up by the Mike Harris Speaks On Economy :Mike Harris, leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, will be at a discussion on "The On- tario Economy and What To Do About It" at Metamorphosis Hall, 40 Donlands Ave. at Danforth on Wed. Dec. 2nd from 7 to 9 P.M. The meeting organized by York East Riverdale P.C. Riding Associations has free admission. 14 Artists At Parker Gallery Fourteen Toronto artists are exhibiting and selling their works for Christmas giving at the Parker Gallerv, 20 Cumberland St., Toronto from Dec. 1st to 23rd. Many small framed and unframed works, affor- dably priced, will be in- cluded. Gallery hours are to a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details call 4ti i iL4S. fireplace, to the sweet Nntrds of the Halton Youth Symphony, with some good old-fashioned baked goods and a cup of hot apple cider. Highlights of the after- noon's activities include the official opening at 1:3u p.m. of the museum's newest exhibit entitled "Toys Are Us: A History of Toys and Their Meanings" followed by Robert Preswood's Magic Show at 2 p.m. The exhibit will feature a play area where children and their families can discover old and newtoys first hand. Admission for all of the afternoon's activities is free for children five and under, $3 for seniors and students, $4 for adults, and $10.50 for families of four members. The Halton Region Museum is located in Kelso Conservation Area near Milton. For more informa- tion call Karen Bongard at ( 416) 875-2200. M URANCEKERSOCIATIONARIO care and wrapped for winter protection. This is a fundraising event. Prices are reasonable and proceeds go to support The Civic Garden Centre's programs and sen•ice. The Civic Garden Centre is a non profit organization with open membership whose mandate is to foster interest, involvement and education in gardening, horticulture and communi- ty issues. There is ample free parking and willing volunteers to help you to your car. Take the opportunity to visit the centre's unique gift shop for that special gift or the very latest in holiday accessories for your home. For informa- tion call 397-1.340. 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KERR Pastor and Teacher Former President of Central Baptist Seminary Special Guest Musicians 'THE FOUR DADS' Male Voice Quartet Singing some good old Gospel Songs WA JOiN WITH LAS TODAY AS WE CELEBRATE THE YEARS OF GOD'S FAITHFULNESS LIACE MEMORIAL 6APT CHURCH 5 Treewood St Scarborough N.E. comer Midland and Lawrence 755-2929 � tr t . r 0 •�. I ll _r 439.6722 i ST AU ATYPES OF INSURANCE • Auto • Casualty • Fire • ability L • Life • Bor>ds • Horrwowner5 • Camp • Tenants Package • MortcgaKy • Boat • J~kny • PERSONAL a COMMERCIAL a IMK,S7RIAL Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. December 2_ 1992 (Bill Watt's Worlds 1N PRINT: James A. Michener's Writers Handbook (Ran- dom House) is more than simply an attempt to cash in on the fact that his name on the cover warrants good sales of any book. It's a valuable work of in- struction for serious writers. Stress the adjec- tive, serious; this is not for dilettantes though, upon reflection, it could be muchly enjoyable for M ichener fans to read the earlier drafts of some of his writings. Unlike other books on the same subject, this one is highly personal. Mr. Michener concedes and demonstrates that his typ- ing is almost as had as ours, that he types in peck fashion (as do we( on a manual machine, that he corrects by printing because his handwriting is so bad (we feel better already) and that he relies heavily on his editors. 1 We would be lost without the unflagging assistance of Atdrev PLw kiss. I And. like all good w•riters.the gentleman wastes clothing. More than 40 years ago he had half completed a book on Mex- ico before losing forward motion. As luck would have it. we have just received his latest navel Mexico ( Random Base I and are almost salivating in an- ticipation of a good read in St. Petersburg where he keeps one of three homes. We hope to have met him by the time this appears in print. oh yes. his wife calls him Cookie and sticks hot needles into wax figures of ,on severe critic-, of her husband's writings. Delicious. IN PFRFORNANCE: The 0*Keefe continues to hold its own against the so mane other attractions that find their way to the ci- ty. Opening tomorrow even- ing and running through Saturday it's Les Grands Ballets Canadiens with more or less typical even- ings of modern dance. Works to be presented are The Green Table. Desir and agon. The second nam- ed is choreographed b, James Kudelka to the music of Prokofiev. The third is by George Balan- chine to the music of Stravinsky. We are un- familiar with amu of the works but they sound in- teresting. Next Monday and Tues- day it's the exciting dance combination of Twyla Sharp and Mikhail Barvshnikov. Watch out for the pyrotechnics! To the following Satur- day it's Mannheim Steamroller and the Fresh Aire Christmas concert. We're not sure if the or- chestra has ever perform- ed in Toronto. Certainly we haven't seen or heard it in person and most certainly look forward to its in- teresting blend of the classics and moderns udder the direction of Chip Davis. Opening on Dec. 15th it's the annual and centennial presentation of The Nut- cracker by the National Ballet. Ota personal par- ticipation in it will, as always, be dictated by public demand ... that we defer. Well, let's see anvone else tote that stret- cher any better than us. Yeah! Popular Sandra Beech- Sardv as a name was just too cute-fpves two after- noon performances this Sunday in Convocation Hall. That's in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. We suggest that it's an ex- cellent pre -Christmas treat for the wee ones. To the west of us. Carroll Baker makes an encore ap- pearance at Stage West next '.Monday. She'll feature Christmas music in her performance whoever said the enter- tatrtrrlent scene was slow just before the yuletide' (7'RTAIN (All.: Les Miserables returns to the Royal Alex on Dec. 30th and will run until Feb. 7th, 1993 though one suspects the run might be extended yet again. Still. sooner or tater, some orie is bound to make a final cur- tain call and, quoting the late Ethel Barrvmore. declaim "That's all there is. there isn't anwriore". So, if vou're one of the few who haven't as vet seen this masterful work or if AroundandAbou a Your Dining &Entertainment Guide you're one of the many who've been intending to see it again, we suggest you make the most of what could well be your last op- portunity. Why not consider a New Year's Eve showing' ON RECORD: In Receipt: Amy Grant Home For Christmas (A.& M.) A nice album for Christmas, arguably the best. Still, one can't help being just a tad disap- pointed that the young lady couldn't be completely true to her Gospel roots... like Mahalia Jackson. Sounds of Blackness The Night Before Christmas (A.& M.) The sound track of the stage musical. It combines traditional Christmas carols with original com- positions utilizing the spec- trum of African-American music including funk and rap. Uh. huh. Funk and Rap' That sounds like an old burles- que team. '1 ariew Artists A Very Special CWistmas 2 (A.& M. Once again all proceeds from sales will benefit the Special Olympics pro- grams throughout the world. A worthy cause founded by Eunice Shnver. ON VIDEO: We must surely be the on- ly person who hasn't yet seen In The Key of Oscar. an intimate portrait of the renowned Canadian Jazz P"alust. The opportunity is at hand, however. with the release of the video ver- sion. It can't be purchased as yet in record or video stores but is available at National Film Board outlets. It figures. GIFT IDF--%: An inexpensive but most thoughtful Christmas gift is the annual National Ballet of Canada calendar. This year's 1 next year's') edition is il- lustrated with photographs of the National Ballet members and is just a NEED A SIX-PACK FOR YOUR PARTY? THE Slit PACK PARTY PACK IS A FREE KIT TO HELP YOU HOST A BETTER, SAFER PARTY WHEN YOU SERVE ALCOHOL. ... IT INCLUDES: LUST FILL OUT THIS FORM AND MAIL ITTO THE ADDRESS BELOW AND WELL MAIL YOU YOUR KIT RIGHT AWAY' NAME _ ADDRESS COSTAL CODE TELEPHONE AGE (CHECK ONE) [719 YEARS AND UNDER 020 YEARS TO lS YEARS Orf YEARS+ WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE SIX PACK PARTY PACK? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ON OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION MATERIALS? O YES ONO MAIL TO: SIX PACK PARTY PACK HEALTH PROMOTION AND NUTRITION SCARBOROUGH HEALTH DEPARTMENT U`O BOROUGH DRIVE SCARBOROUGH. ONTARIO M1► 4NB THF PFRSOrW IMP OAMAr"M COI IFCFFD ON 1HIS IORM HAS IF( N COIIFCTFD VNDFA THE HEALTH PIIOUCI ION AND P%OMOTION ACT SO, "Pl. CHAP.10. $ICT.S AND IS USED FOA ADMINI $T MTM. STATISTIULANDEVAIUATIVf PVRPOSES QUESTIONS SHOUI D Of DIRICTFD TO THE "STANCE APUSF PREVENTION OfFICFIIAl NL -Nu. «Anoka .ONIAM See & Taste Christmas With The Colonists by Javne Flinn Christmas in the days of the early Canadian settlers was far removed from to- day's glitzy, glittery, hectic holiday. If you're fed up with decking the halls and long to step back from it all, step back into the 19th century and join the festivities at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Christmas was a simple. joyous and religious day in the 19th century, and one of the few days of rest for the hard-working settlers. It was a welcome occasion to enjoy friends, family and food. Small home made crea- tions or inexpensive gifts from the local general store were exchanged bet- ween relatives and very. close friends, and adver- tisements for stare -bought gifts appeared in local lopes only a week before Christmas day' The homes at Black Creek Village are decorated with 19th cen- tury elegance: horse -made ornaments hang on the Christmas trees and fragrant boughs adorn the �ma�ntlepiece_s. The scent of freshly baked shortbread, gingerbread and Christmas fruitcake hangs in the air. As you roam through the streets of the Village listen for the carollers and the jingling of the horse's sleigh) bells. and be sure to go see Santa Claus and his wooden toys in his workshop - An exhibit not to be miss- ed this holiday season is "Child's Play.. featuring the impressive Percy Band Toy Collection, the largest collection of 19th century tovs in Canada. More than 3 dozen dolls in period out- fits with faces of china, bis- que, beeswax and leather are displayed beside wooden and cast iron toys, puzzles and games. The highlight of the col- lection is a 19th century style doll house. The miniature home is a mastery of detail - tea sets adorn statues, and the din- ing room table is set with candles and silverware. The six doll -sued rooms are furnished with wallpaper, hooked rugs and hand -carved wooden furniture. •• The restored . historic delight to see. It's available at Paper Things, the Volunteer Boutique at The O'Keefe and directly from the National Ballet at 157 King St. E. And, anticipating the question, there is no photograph of yours truly in his snazzy Nutcracker uniform. Something about the other dancers being anxious. Or maybe the word was nauseous. Something like that. FAXT EXIT: (Actually it wasn't faxt. That's just a typo but perhaps Mrs. Purkiss will allow it.) The conduct and deport- ment of Marcel Masse makes one recall these words of Peter Ustinov. "A diplomat these days is nothing but a head waiter who's allowed to sit down occasionally. " buildings at Black Creek Village are decorated to give visitors a peek at the ways settlers from dif- ferent backgrounds celebrated the holiday. In the 1816 cabin built by Pennsylvania -German Daniel Stong, decorations were simple but beautiful. The small tree is decorated with balls of coloured fleece, straw stars and dried apples. Herbs drying in front of the fire fill the home with colour and fragrance. Through the years, the Stong family prospered and built a second, larger home. Their holiday decorations remained sim- ple. with the addition of cranberry and popcorn garlands and shaped cookies on the tree. The Stongs, devoted members of the Evangelic Church, did not believe in frivolity, not even at Christmas time. Gifts were simple at the Stong home, typically hand-knit mittens and socks. whittled toys and corn -husk dolls. The Stong children put their breakfast plates out on Christmas Eve, waking up to hrid "Belsnickel" had filled them with nuts and home-made card}. The Bur'wick hale is decorated in traditional British fashion, with evergreen boughs, and a kissing ball - made of wire, greenery and red apples - strategicaly hung in the corridor. This well-established family could afford to buy elegant Christmas gifts, and may have taken a day trip to Toronto for expen- sive china dolls, beaded purses. silk scarves or clay pipes. The Irish Catholic Flynn family would buy a few presents from the general store, perhaps coloured embroidery wool or small toys, but Christmas re- mained first and foremost a religious holiday. The Flynn home is decorated with a home- made nativity scene and a large decorated candle in the window. The lit candle, an invitation for priests to cane in and say Mass, is also a symbol to welcome Mary and Joseph who un- successfully sought shelter on the night of Christ's birth. The 1860s -style Macken- zie home, named after its last owner, Major Addison Alexander Mackenzie, has an evergreen decorated with tiny candles clipped on its branches. The family would gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas day to light the candles, but kept them lit only briefly and watched very carefully so the tree didn't catch on fire! The Mackenzie children hung stockings for Santa Claus to fill with holiday treats and found store- bought gifts like books, dolls or ice skates under the tree on Christmas mor- ning. Citrus fruit was a rare and special Christmas treat. After the fruit was eaten, the peel was caddied and served with the Christmas feast so not to waste a morsel of the delicacy. Pomander balls made with oranges were poplar gifts, and bowls of various fruits and nuts were decorative cen- trepieces at some homes and at the Village inn. A centrepiece of imported citrus fruit and pineapple symbolizes hospitality towards visiting family and friends at the Village doc- tor's house. The feast was the highlight of the 19th cen- tury Christmas celebra- tion. Settlers took advan- tage of the day off work to break bread with their friends and relatives from afar, sometimes travelling miles for a once -a -year reu- nion. The meal would be one to remember. The preparation began weeks in advance. Some cakes and puddings were made in late November, on "Stir Up Sunday" with the help of the whole family. It was customary to make a wish as you stirred the Christmas treats, and when you had your first bite the wish was to cone true' Wealthier families might serve their guests four kinds of soup. assorted vegetables, hot cider, ap- plesauce, relishes and roasts of duck. turkey. goose and beef. For dessert. they could look for- ward to cakes, pies, cookies, pudding and can- died fruit. Even the struggling farmers would nuke sure there as a special meal by sacrificing a goose, turkey or duck from the poultry house and taking some potatoes, carrots, turnips and anions from storage in the root cellar. Black Creek Pioneer Village's restored inn, The Half Way Hose, serves traditional Christmas lun- ches and dinners in a 19th century setting. For seating times and reserva- tions, call 736-1740. Help Needed At Health Centre Ontario: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre is studying ways to Improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. To help the study, volunteers are needed. If you are a healthy per- son, over 60 years of age who does not have Alzheimer's you may be in- terested in participating. You must have a reasonably good memory, at least grade six educa- tion, and be fluent in English. As well, you can read normal printed materials and hear normal speech. You cannot participate if you have had: a stroke; alcohol or drug abuse; or if you suffer from seizures, Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis. Participants in the study will receive a medical assessment and take a series of memory tests. If you are interested, call Mrs. Martin at 4W4440. — -TIPS FOR THE HOSTMOSTESS -INFORMATION ON LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY ■ - -MAGNETS WITH TAXI CAB PHONE NUMBERS - - -COASTERS WITH SAFER PRINKI►IGTIPS -ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Q -SURPRISE LUST FILL OUT THIS FORM AND MAIL ITTO THE ADDRESS BELOW AND WELL MAIL YOU YOUR KIT RIGHT AWAY' NAME _ ADDRESS COSTAL CODE TELEPHONE AGE (CHECK ONE) [719 YEARS AND UNDER 020 YEARS TO lS YEARS Orf YEARS+ WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE SIX PACK PARTY PACK? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ON OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION MATERIALS? O YES ONO MAIL TO: SIX PACK PARTY PACK HEALTH PROMOTION AND NUTRITION SCARBOROUGH HEALTH DEPARTMENT U`O BOROUGH DRIVE SCARBOROUGH. ONTARIO M1► 4NB THF PFRSOrW IMP OAMAr"M COI IFCFFD ON 1HIS IORM HAS IF( N COIIFCTFD VNDFA THE HEALTH PIIOUCI ION AND P%OMOTION ACT SO, "Pl. CHAP.10. $ICT.S AND IS USED FOA ADMINI $T MTM. STATISTIULANDEVAIUATIVf PVRPOSES QUESTIONS SHOUI D Of DIRICTFD TO THE "STANCE APUSF PREVENTION OfFICFIIAl NL -Nu. «Anoka .ONIAM See & Taste Christmas With The Colonists by Javne Flinn Christmas in the days of the early Canadian settlers was far removed from to- day's glitzy, glittery, hectic holiday. If you're fed up with decking the halls and long to step back from it all, step back into the 19th century and join the festivities at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Christmas was a simple. joyous and religious day in the 19th century, and one of the few days of rest for the hard-working settlers. It was a welcome occasion to enjoy friends, family and food. Small home made crea- tions or inexpensive gifts from the local general store were exchanged bet- ween relatives and very. close friends, and adver- tisements for stare -bought gifts appeared in local lopes only a week before Christmas day' The homes at Black Creek Village are decorated with 19th cen- tury elegance: horse -made ornaments hang on the Christmas trees and fragrant boughs adorn the �ma�ntlepiece_s. The scent of freshly baked shortbread, gingerbread and Christmas fruitcake hangs in the air. As you roam through the streets of the Village listen for the carollers and the jingling of the horse's sleigh) bells. and be sure to go see Santa Claus and his wooden toys in his workshop - An exhibit not to be miss- ed this holiday season is "Child's Play.. featuring the impressive Percy Band Toy Collection, the largest collection of 19th century tovs in Canada. More than 3 dozen dolls in period out- fits with faces of china, bis- que, beeswax and leather are displayed beside wooden and cast iron toys, puzzles and games. The highlight of the col- lection is a 19th century style doll house. The miniature home is a mastery of detail - tea sets adorn statues, and the din- ing room table is set with candles and silverware. The six doll -sued rooms are furnished with wallpaper, hooked rugs and hand -carved wooden furniture. •• The restored . historic delight to see. It's available at Paper Things, the Volunteer Boutique at The O'Keefe and directly from the National Ballet at 157 King St. E. And, anticipating the question, there is no photograph of yours truly in his snazzy Nutcracker uniform. Something about the other dancers being anxious. Or maybe the word was nauseous. Something like that. FAXT EXIT: (Actually it wasn't faxt. That's just a typo but perhaps Mrs. Purkiss will allow it.) The conduct and deport- ment of Marcel Masse makes one recall these words of Peter Ustinov. "A diplomat these days is nothing but a head waiter who's allowed to sit down occasionally. " buildings at Black Creek Village are decorated to give visitors a peek at the ways settlers from dif- ferent backgrounds celebrated the holiday. In the 1816 cabin built by Pennsylvania -German Daniel Stong, decorations were simple but beautiful. The small tree is decorated with balls of coloured fleece, straw stars and dried apples. Herbs drying in front of the fire fill the home with colour and fragrance. Through the years, the Stong family prospered and built a second, larger home. Their holiday decorations remained sim- ple. with the addition of cranberry and popcorn garlands and shaped cookies on the tree. The Stongs, devoted members of the Evangelic Church, did not believe in frivolity, not even at Christmas time. Gifts were simple at the Stong home, typically hand-knit mittens and socks. whittled toys and corn -husk dolls. The Stong children put their breakfast plates out on Christmas Eve, waking up to hrid "Belsnickel" had filled them with nuts and home-made card}. The Bur'wick hale is decorated in traditional British fashion, with evergreen boughs, and a kissing ball - made of wire, greenery and red apples - strategicaly hung in the corridor. This well-established family could afford to buy elegant Christmas gifts, and may have taken a day trip to Toronto for expen- sive china dolls, beaded purses. silk scarves or clay pipes. The Irish Catholic Flynn family would buy a few presents from the general store, perhaps coloured embroidery wool or small toys, but Christmas re- mained first and foremost a religious holiday. The Flynn home is decorated with a home- made nativity scene and a large decorated candle in the window. The lit candle, an invitation for priests to cane in and say Mass, is also a symbol to welcome Mary and Joseph who un- successfully sought shelter on the night of Christ's birth. The 1860s -style Macken- zie home, named after its last owner, Major Addison Alexander Mackenzie, has an evergreen decorated with tiny candles clipped on its branches. The family would gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas day to light the candles, but kept them lit only briefly and watched very carefully so the tree didn't catch on fire! The Mackenzie children hung stockings for Santa Claus to fill with holiday treats and found store- bought gifts like books, dolls or ice skates under the tree on Christmas mor- ning. Citrus fruit was a rare and special Christmas treat. After the fruit was eaten, the peel was caddied and served with the Christmas feast so not to waste a morsel of the delicacy. Pomander balls made with oranges were poplar gifts, and bowls of various fruits and nuts were decorative cen- trepieces at some homes and at the Village inn. A centrepiece of imported citrus fruit and pineapple symbolizes hospitality towards visiting family and friends at the Village doc- tor's house. The feast was the highlight of the 19th cen- tury Christmas celebra- tion. Settlers took advan- tage of the day off work to break bread with their friends and relatives from afar, sometimes travelling miles for a once -a -year reu- nion. The meal would be one to remember. The preparation began weeks in advance. Some cakes and puddings were made in late November, on "Stir Up Sunday" with the help of the whole family. It was customary to make a wish as you stirred the Christmas treats, and when you had your first bite the wish was to cone true' Wealthier families might serve their guests four kinds of soup. assorted vegetables, hot cider, ap- plesauce, relishes and roasts of duck. turkey. goose and beef. For dessert. they could look for- ward to cakes, pies, cookies, pudding and can- died fruit. Even the struggling farmers would nuke sure there as a special meal by sacrificing a goose, turkey or duck from the poultry house and taking some potatoes, carrots, turnips and anions from storage in the root cellar. Black Creek Pioneer Village's restored inn, The Half Way Hose, serves traditional Christmas lun- ches and dinners in a 19th century setting. For seating times and reserva- tions, call 736-1740. Help Needed At Health Centre Ontario: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre is studying ways to Improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. To help the study, volunteers are needed. If you are a healthy per- son, over 60 years of age who does not have Alzheimer's you may be in- terested in participating. You must have a reasonably good memory, at least grade six educa- tion, and be fluent in English. As well, you can read normal printed materials and hear normal speech. You cannot participate if you have had: a stroke; alcohol or drug abuse; or if you suffer from seizures, Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis. Participants in the study will receive a medical assessment and take a series of memory tests. If you are interested, call Mrs. Martin at 4W4440. M Your Investments ' �Z a�zEn eSe�iEi f �E - t. What's A Mutual Fund? Many people presume that to be a successful in- vestor you need $50,000, a lot of investment ex- perience, and lots of free time to monitor changes in the market. But this misconception doesn't take into account other options, such as mutual funds. Managed by profes- sionals, mutual funds enable investors. who don't have the time or ex- perience to effectively manage their money, to pool and diversify their in- vestments while remaining liquid. By not concen- trating all their money in one investment investors reduce their risk and their money is available any time they may need it. In choosing a fund, an in- vestor must decide what best suits his or her per- sonal needs. Investors in Canada can choose from more than Goo mutual funds reflecting a variety of in- vestment philosophies from the extremely conser- vative to the highly speculative. Their port- folios may include common stocks, preferred shares. precious metals, bands. treasury bills, real estate or a combination of these types of investments. Each fund's portfolio is overseen by a professional manager or group of -managers who decide what and when to buy and sell. The majority of Canada's mutual funds are open- ended, which means the in- vestor is free to matte deposits or withdrawals to or from the fund at any time they choose. The number of [nuts an investor will receive when purchas- ing will depend an the value of the fund's assets at that time. When new investors join a mutual fund, their money is added to the pool, thereby increasing the fund's total assets. When an investor redeems his or her units, the amount of money received depends on the value of the fund's assets at that time. Each unit represents a fraction of the fund's total assets and has a net asset value, known as NAV. The underlying value of the securities in the fund deter- mines the value of each unit. The NAV is calculated taking all the fund's assets. subtracting administrative expenses, and dividing the remaining figure by the number of units. The value of most open - ,end mutual funds is deter- mined on a daily basis at the close of the stock markets. However, some are valued on a weekly basis while others, featur- ing real estate in- vestments, are valued monthly. Most mutual funds can be bought and sold on a daily basis. Less popular are the closed-end funds. As their name implies, these funds have a fixed number of units. They are usually traded on an open Stock Exchange and generally sell for less than their underlying value. Mutual fund investors are charged a fee for the fund's ongoing manage- ment. As for sales commis- sions. some funds. referred to as "front-end load", charge it up -front - the fee can be as high as mine per- cent but is negotiable with the representative. Other funds charge no "load.. at a!1 while others charge a '.back -end load". a fee charged to the investor upon redemption of the in- vestment. This percentage is variable and usually declines over time. The debate continues as to whether "load" funds out perform -no-load- funds. When mutual funds are bought as a long-term investment, however. the issue turns to the size of the annual management fee. Costs for the ongoing management of the fund generally range from 1.25 to 2 percent of assets a year. These costs are kept low because the in- vestments of thousands of shareholders are being managed by one manager. Selection, versatility and long-term benefits. These are the hallmarks of mutual funds. By choosing from a variety of options, you can reap the rewards hundreds of thousands of Canadians have already realized by investing in mutual funds. Talk to your financial ad- visor to select a fund that is right for you - Editor's Note: Warren Scheifele is an investment executive with Scotia McLeod in Scarborough and would be pleased to hear from interested readers at 296-2621. $191889703 For Catholic School M.P.P. Steve Owens, Scarborough Centre has announced that $1,188,703 in provincial grants will go to the Metro Separate School Board, St. Maria Goretti School for an addi- tion and alterations, as part of the province's 1992 education capital program. "I'm pleased our govern- ment is able to help the board improve St. Maria Goretti," Owens said. "Equally important, con- struction on the project will mean jobs and a boost to our local economy.- Education conomy.-Education Minister Tony Silipo announced that $301.7 million in grants for the Ministry's 1992 capital program will be provided to school boards across the province. Where growing student enrollment requires new facilities, 21 new schools and 40 additions to schools will create 30,240 new spaces for students for 1995-96 through grants totalling $180.2 million. There will aim be six new schools btdlt to replace old facilities. as well a renova- tions to 92 existing facilities with grants totalling $52.9 million. The construction from these 333 capital projects across the province is ex- pected to create jobs for Ontarians equivalent to one year's worth of work for 3,644 people. These grants. plus a $142.4 million Vocal share contributed by school boards will support con- struction valued at $409.7 mi Ilion. A condition for boards receiving funding for the 199E-96 new facilities is that they must re-examine needs in the communities involved for the possibility of combining these new' schools with appropriate and complimentary com- munity services such as community centres. libraries, community col- leges, or day care centres. ..The current economic climate has forced all of us to seriously explore every means of cutting costs and spending wisely." said Mr. Silipo. -I am convinced that multi -use facilities will give the people of Ontario the highest possible quality service for their tax dollars both in times of restraint and in times of prosperity." Mr. Silip notes that 27 of the new projects will be child care centres in schools accommodating 430 places for children, at a cost of $9.45 million. Women who have given birth to a large baby (over nine pounds or four kilos) are at greater risk of developing diabetes. If you've had a large baby. please discuss this with your doctor. For more information about diabetes, contact the Canadian Diabetes Association. So much can be done. @J CANADIAN I ASSOCIATION DIABETES CANAOIENNE ASSOCIATION OU OIASM T N E Diabetes Wed. December 2, 1992 THF: NEWS! POST Pape 7 Last month was Child Abuse Yreventum Mown In Car-,,:.: , :ampalgn first by The Independent Order of Forester in IWX In con]unrl:(in with the IIIF - Malar': an Public Relations department at International Headquarters In Don [Mills. Court For( -,' House gave $1.Zi5 to the N)F Foresters Prevention of Child .Muse Fund. The money as raised through a car rally, teddy bear raffle. reflector sales and sponsored walks Atxlye. Canadian PR Director Rosemary Jones poses with some of the raffled bears Court Forester House is a fraternal organization for employees of The Independent Order of Foresters, a fraternal benefits society. The IOF has over a million members in Canada, the ITnited Staff- and the United 1vnKd�,m Open Poetry Contest The National Ubrary of Poetry has announced that $12,01 o in pries will be awarded this year to over 25o poets in the !North American Open Poetry Contest. The deadline for the contest is Dec. 31. 1992 - The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. Any poet, whether previously published or not. can be a winter. Every poem entered also has a chance to be published m a deluxe, hardbound an - To enter, send one original poem. any subject and any style, to The Na- tional Library of Poetry. 11419 Co midge Dr.. P.O. Box 7114-ZW. Owings Mills, MD 211117. The poen should be no more than 2D lines, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31. 1992. A new contest opens Jan. 1. 1993. The Executive of the Central Agincourt Community Association wishes to extend its appreciation to the following sponsors who contributed so generously towards the Annual Fundraising Dance. • Aginccurt Italian Bak—, • Agincourt Rai- u & F;tress. • AiketMlead's • A 1pi^o Bakery • A-IQeligt,c lowers • Boyd's Decorating • B,,)thers Colangelo • Ms C Brow^e • Cana^ an Tire • 'ver 3 Mrs. C ^apone • CFTO • CFTR • Brown R • City o' Scarnorough ii•craat on & Parks Drpt. •-ourvoirstew • • w G Cndland • D,7,ro's Steak House • '^,! Glove d Mail • G obal ^J • splen Blakey Flowers • -)1 '.a, Inn Scarborough • - .-thngwood Flowers • GA • �-ta na' renal Waxes • _ ,than Jewellers • wear., •N Fun In, • Lzwiscraft • _ ttke Caesar's Pizza • -)Maws • Margaret's Fish 3 Chips • Mayor Jc--? 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DECEMBER 8 P.M. 12:00 Toronto Ready To Wear Fashion 12:30 In Conversation -David Crane 1:00 Shaping Growth in 2:ou Tai Chi T EY 2:30 Stormyy Moodsy T EY 3:00 Prov. Forunri T EY 4:00 Lenx)mid Show S:txi MP MPP Reports -Poo Hams Cordiano MacDonald 6:0) Horizon-PreVerian 6:330 Melody Ranch 7:00 Health Line 6:00 Denyst Bach T EY Vorth York Council.w 9:80 Tor Council Insight T EY 9'30Skaface at HMV T EY 30:00 .MCA Artisans T EY 10:x1 MCA The Mmwy Show T NY 11:0) Talking Sex Trillium ECirb iwo-ft1tlr" Cable TV WED. DEC'EMBE:R 1!!r' A.M. 9.30 Metro Caned r. M. 12 I: 30Paute 2 6o Metra Cam" 6landed W 7'. MetaMatra Live pane -m a -a Metro Council T1111 1110%;. 1/!:('EMBER 3 P.M. 2 a Lerman Ad Meow 3 a =Post 4 30 Mxobaea Aim At Well S a The Zoe k You -Polar Bears And Rainforest 5 30 Science At F1omr 6 a hlartam-Bharat Sevaskaan Qgha 6 30 tmrr Carl GardlsrM a Careen TY-Ea'trommirr al 9 no 1)e" ForsC' to 0o MA-Ptev:ncaal Fawn Y FRI. DECEMBER 4 r. M. 2 a Rochrlie I nonan 2 30 Cook It Up-Ranumlic Dinner 3 sn Jr A Hockev 6 on HoruatC'heirch Of Xrtntot'p� 6 3) Pohtecal date on Entertainment Scene 30 Heal to Reel a ou Trillium Preset 9 00 MC'A Simulcast SAT. DECEMBER 5 P. M. 12 00 .Avramis Greek Show 1 00 Trading Post 2 30 Fora On Eur 3:00 Htrtwa-Brahma Kumans Ra Yalta 3:30 MCA-1'C�e7s�aI �C�paun.Canada Cup Bocceesh 6:06 International Sports 6:30 Getting To Know Scarborough 7 OD Gerrnaoy Live a 110 MacedOeuam VM m 2 :3o A Taste of Wine 9:30 Home Founs-Drywall Taping 10:00 Lemon Aid Show SUN. DECEMBER 6 P.M. 12:00 Tai Chi 12:30 burr City Gardening 1:00 Ido Life 1:30 Buil Financial Security2:00 Y oath ocua 3:00 eneKwoiiaal Game of 6:00 Science At Home 6:30 Home Finn's -Drywall Taping 7:00 Jr A. Hockey -Aurora Eagles ochelle =LitmanR=Litman 10.30 T B A MON. DECEMBER 7 A.M. 10:00 Scarborough Council P.M. 12:30 Political Update 1:00 Round'rable-Repeat 2:00 Scarborough Council 6:00 Horizon -American Instd. Oi Islamic Studies 6:30 Rochelle Litman 7:00 Scarborough Council 10:00 MCA -Simulcast TUES. DECEMBER 8 P.M. 2:00 Home Fixin's-Glass Block 2:30 Ballroom Dancing 3:00 Trillium Sports 6:00 Horizon -Presbyterian 6:30 Building Financial Secudy 7:00 Rouridtable 8•:00 Youth Fora 9:OU Arthritis Show 9:30 Real to Reel 10 nu 1tCA Sirnule-1 Be Glad You Are A Canadian This space could be yours ' for $20 Santa At Eaton Centre and his "EW' will be at the Eaton Centre. Level 1, corner of YOnge and Dundas Sts. in Santa's Magical C nstmas Castle. The signing elf Will be on hand Wednesdays and Saturdays from I1 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Dec. 2nd through to Dec. 23rd. A formal launch of the signing "elf' %ill take place on Wed. Dec. 2 at t2:30 with chiktrn from local deaf schools. Santa will meet the children at his spectacular new home - a Christmas Castle that spans three levels of the Centre and is the tallest in the country, Boasting 15 golden turrets thousands of sparkling lights, dancing bears, and forest animals, this is truly a magical place! This is a chance for deaf children to tell Santa their Christmas Wishes with the aid of a signing elf. Revives Dance Classic The Danny Grossman Dance Company brings to the 1992-93 CIBC Dance Season the Canadian classic "Coming Together" by West Coast choreographer Paula Ross. The performance takes place 8 p.m. Dec. 1 to 5, at the Premiere Dance Theatre. The Danny Grossman Dance Company performs at Harbourfront Centre's intimate 450 seat Premiere Dance Theatre, located on the third floor of Queen's Quay Terminal. Regular ticket prices range from $21 to $30. Patrons can choose four or more com- panies in the season and receive a 40% discount. Tickets are available from the Harbourfront Centre Box Office at 973-400. Box office hours are I to 8:30 p.m. daily. Wed. December 2, 1992 THE NEWS/ POST Page 9 Foundation For Ileitis & Colitis A planning meeting to re- establish the Scarborough Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis is scheduled for Thurs. Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the lounge at the Scar- borough Civic Centre (en- trance across from the Wedding Chapel ). This meeting is to discuss the plans for future ac- tivities to be organized by the chapter and to appoint an executive committee. Positions available on the committee include President, Vice -President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chairmen for each of Fun- , I ".." I ""� On Wed. Nov. 25th a large crowd went to Elias joying 1967 prices in the restaurant. Restaurant at Pape Ave. and Danforth Ave., to celebrate AboVe. restaurant owners Tom and Zabeta Dimacopoulos the 25th Anniversary of Toronto's oldest Greek Restaurant. get Peady to cut the huge anniversary cake. While guests were entertained upstairs, customers were en- (Photo - Bob Watson) Spend Christmas With Animals At Metro Zoo To celebrate the season, Metro Toronto Zoo is keep- ing its four large tropical pavillions - Africa, Australasia, the Americas and IndoMalaya - open un- til 9 p.m. (with last admin Sion at 8 p.m., on Satur- days and Sundays from Dec. 5 to Jan 3, Metro Toronto Council Council tnentbers' offices - Station 1020. 2nd.floor Metro Hall, 55 John St.. Toronto M5V 3C6. City of Scarborough Scarborough Bluffs BRIAN ASHTON office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 231. Call 3924052. Scarborough Agincourt SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 211 Call 392.4050. Scarborough City Centre BRIAN HARRISON - office open a.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 215. Call 392-4017 After hours 261-6941. Scarborough Highland Crack Ken Morrish - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 223. Can 392-4055 Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p m. Mon to Fri Suite 233 Call 392-4047. Scarborwgh Malvern RAYMOND CHO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri. Suite 229 Can 392-4076. Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p m Mon to Fri. Suite 206 Call 392-4007. City of North York Black Creek MARIA AUGIMERI - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 208. Calf 3924021. North York Centre NORMAN GARDNER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri. Suite 203. Call 392-4020. North York Humber MARIO GENTILE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 221. Call 392-4066. North York Centre South BEV.SALMON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 224. Evenings by appointment. Call 392-4012. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 212. Call 392-4029. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 217. Call 392-4038. Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 232. Call 392-4061. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 220. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 216. Call 392-4031. MAYOR DAVE JOHNSON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri- Suite 226. Call 392-4035. City of Toronto Don River ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 207. Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 225. Call 392.4082. Toronto MAYOR JUNE ROWLANDS - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.Mon. to Fri. Suite 218. Call 392-4081. Get in the holiday mood with Christmas lights, strolling Victorian carollers. surprise animal elcountes, special oppor- turlities to weer the gorilla. snake and orang-utan keepers (and. of course. Santa Claus) and see a completely new side of the zoo after dark. Admission is half price after 3:30 p. m. You might like to know that the animals celebrate Christmas too. And what do animals tike the best'. Food!! so, on Sat. Dec. 2tith at 10 a.m. sharp, edible land nutritious, seasonal delicacies are being taken to them and you are invited North York School News Food k Tov Olive The staff and students at Downsview S.S., 7 Hawksdale Rd., are holding a food and toy drive during the month of December. 1Leatre An OAC Theatre produc- tion will be presented for parents and students at George S. Henry Academy, 200 Graydon Hall Dr. from Dec. 2nd to 5th. Book SWe A used book sale will be held at Bathurst Heights S.S., 640 Lawrence Ave. W. on Thurs. Dec. 3rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Art Show A winter art show will be held at Yorkdale S.S., 38 Orfus Rd., from Dec. 7th to 11th. Covenant House Campaign Everyone in the York Mills community is invited to participate in the Cove- nant House Campaign, Dec. 7th to 18th at York Mills C.1., 490 York Mils Rd. Concert A festive concert will be held for parents, students and staff at Dublin Heights E. & M.S., 100 Bainbridge Ave. on Tues. Dec. 8th in the evening. Vollevball Tourney A volleyball tournament for the Family of Schools will be held at Arnmour Heights P.S., 148 Wilson Ave. on Tues. Dec. 8th. to come along. Bring the Inds to watch the annals enjoy their treats and let the Chairman of the Board rW you in on fascinating animal and zoo facts, but dress warmly. Admission is free all day whether or not you attend the Christmas Treats Walk, but the public is ask- ed to bring along a non- perishable food time for Stop loci, a Metro area food bank. The zoo is located at Hwy. 401 and Madowrale Rd. (ext No. 30 f in Scar- borough and winter hours are from 9:30 a -m- to 4:30 p.m. with last admission at 3:30 p.m. Arts i Crafts Sale Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care will hold an arts and crafts sale on Tues. Dec. 8, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. A selection of handmade crafts in- cluding pottery, ceramics, silk scarves, toys. knitted afghans and handpainted T-shirts will be displayed for sale in the main lobby of Baverest Centre which is located at 35W Bathurst St. north of Lawmnce Ave draising, Education, Membership and Publicity. Anyone interested in volunteering with the CFTC is welcome to attend. For further information and to confirm attendance, call Sherry Hennessey, Chapter Volunteer Co- ordinator, at 920-5055. �1T1 `Rent -A -Santa' Hire Your Own Private Santa Claus for face, Company, Conventions & Hotel Xmas Parties Call (416) 759-0633 4 9-ookridge Dave, Scarborough, Free Report Reveals 10 Ways To Beat GIC's! Find Out What Your Banker Would Prefer You Didn't Know! Call 1-800-267-4937,24 Hours, For a Free Recorded Message Sunbird Car & Truck Rental 3 Day Weekend Special NEW CARS also accept �� deposits N N Phone 29&1274 Local Customer Pick -Up W E 3905 Sheppard Ave.East S Agincourt r ELLAS RESTAURANT AND BANQUET HALLS 2 GREAT LOCATIONS to serve you for lunch and dinner LOOK FOR OUR JANUARY SURPRISE! Due to our 25th -Anniversary we offer 25% discount for wedding packages at our Pape Ave.Restaurant And at our 35 Danforth Rd. Restaurant due to our 9 years open we offer 9% discount for wedding packages Luxury Banquet Facilities- Any size up to 1500 people + WEDDINGS • ENGAGEMENTS • SEMINARS • COMPANY MEETINGS • DINNER • LUNCH • BREAKFASTS • BAPTISMS • RETIREMENT PARTIES 35 Danforth Rd. Scarborough Ample free parking. For reservations 694-1194 702 Pape Ave. (above Danforth Ave.) 463-0334 Page 10 THE NEWS'POST Wed. December 2. 1992 Community Sports Notes .J POP s. W ..7k4P; .: - - -------,,-r4, 'Gay Lea Toronto & District Ladies' Bonspiel The Toronto & District Ladies' Bonspiel was held Scarborough held a Grey Cup Kickoff on Albert Campbell West Hill Warriors Square on Wed. Nov. 23th and one grouip of young men pre- sent was the West Hill C. 1. football team. This team, under the leadership of teacher Gerry Al len, went to the big game At Grey Cup Kickoff with Markham at the SkyDome and won the Metro Bowl Championship. Congratulations West Hil] Warriors for your 24-6 win' (Photo - Bob Watson) Scarborough Ladies' volleyball Assoc, OFFICIAL BT4NOINGS MINS ""WN .19••pIVE90% NOYEN211 R IV M -•4•• M%3100% FIKST WATt-t ^A" IX%.M30% TEAMS /r5 Ir MST %L%Tt71 LA"erd 2 2 Pal T•tparary Srrvicw 33 TEAM PWT Odors& Foca. 32 xrr�tyr.s Mads llderelt Tia res 33 Sonar s wete Ewe crafts 33 s i i SWI d Is ef- not always d v C1u6 2 2 Whole Team Traai l tt Hods Heatbcote, and Vonda the Health Recovery Group recovery from accidents or ••.-• L.YCiIO. +mv". NATl'Y sEt` nlarnaSlarrPeataac 29 nnodt 11a•Qay l rawly Ilr�eed�lcan • 2 Solar's a�rd�ef tis Z: Faeeit �e E H C- T•iie i I/a�styfa� Karl niece Esso 13 Taros swva as • Tem PALMI t•eds Sm c Pal T Develop Skating agility is an especially skill in today's faster game, and contributes to both offensive and abilities. Agility is the use of inside and skate edges, and the flexibility of m in developing balance, up -and movement and quick movements turns to both left and right, quick from fails and smooth lateral move need to be mastered by all players. There are three types of f turns: sharp power turns, crossover and the forward to backward pivot. teaching sharp power turns, you sh stress that the skate on the inside turn is slightly ahead of the other, are shoulder width apart and the h shoulders initiate the turn. In crossover turns, the outside crosses over the inside leg, while th leg pushes under the outside leg practice power turns, have players both directions around cones, and cones and circles to work on a i:'v'r: ?•.t}:•yj ti•::• Jr:.•?::1ti{.•Yl.+rt. ,on Thurs. Nov. 19th at Tam Heather Country Club. In the Open Trophy Humber Highland was the winner with East York's team (Judy Bennoch, Nan- cy Hewson, Vicki Vogan and Sue Britton) a finalist. In the Open Second Event the winner was Avonlea and Unionville was the finalist. Winner in the Open Third Event was the Boulevard team with the Richmond Hill team coming in as finalist. In the Open Fourth Event Uxbridge was the winner and Avonlea was the finalist. The Royals team was Winner in the Open Fifth Event with Unionville as the finalist. Winner in the Open Sixth Event was the Avonlea team and Thornhill was the finalist team. Chinguacossy was win- ner in the Open Seventh team and finalist team was Unionville. In the Senior Trophy competition Granite was the winner with Tam Heather ( Edna Fontaine, Vera Tyndall, Judy Barr, and Annabelle Bueckert) was the finalist. Tam Heather ( Marg Magnan, Lorraine Coughlan, Carolyn Creaser and Joyce Meredith) won the Senior Second Competi- tion with Dixie coming in as finalist. In the Senior Third Match Unionville was the winner with Orangeville as finalist. Granite was winner in the Senior Fourth Match and Unionville came in as finalist. Monte Carlo Night Sat. Dec. 5th could be your lucky day. The Chia Hwa Cultural Education Foundation, The Mandarin School and B'nai Bnth are holding a Monte Carlo Night. Flay your cards right and you could win the door prize - a trip from Toronto to Hong Kong. Not to men- tion the possible winmags at Black Jade, Wheels of Fortune and Nevada Tickets. The Wheels start spinn- ing at 8 p.m. and go till 6 a.m. at Club 30o, 146 Old Kennedy Road in Markham. Net proceeds go to charity so it's worth the gamble. Don't miss your chance to try your luck. For en- quiries. call 690-4973. New Specialized Rehab Centre Opens terry Srr E:nw.r Rase Mrnr"nTre*baa tlm t►ND MCameoTr.�lrs rR !]dradaEacsr itis eaiparan yl 2 2 ME= 2 • When It comes to Chronic xrr�tyr.s • • c:aa.CWW cz...er: • 2 Win, conventional rrnedical benefits from motor vehi- i i cle accident assurance_ i 2 ef- not always d Crratb 2 2 !a 9tarrP..tue nCarn Mere line 1 • fective. In some cases. 2 2 Heatbcote, and Vonda the Health Recovery Group recovery from accidents or a \weed a a ll4ycN +mv". NATl'Y therapists and occupa- dmabthty requires more patients with persistent 2 2 mar.".Starr row"Or • 2 than a traditional vemayla0 • • E M.L TUe 2 • I/a�styfa� • 2 YaA Stn • • rehabnhtaiive approach. � 2 The Health Recovery 06 ry Saw 2 • 0 2 (Iiaaers Kari Heors E"' 2 ° Cd"� paved new ground in a�.s Serr�ea 2 2 Scrensed 2 , the field of rehabilitation physical conditioning - structured exercises uscles jumping, hopping. and pivots on whistles designed to improve range when it opened the doors to or at markers of motion, strength and en - Power In moving laterally, players must keep its first clinic in Toronto in skates perpendicular to the direction of ment, and individual and meats 1980. The private group counselling to help in front of the opposite skate, rather than overcome emotional tsar - rehabilitation centre. crossing legs. To polish these skills, have riers to recovery. Getting people back on turns players move laterally in both directions, specializes in When Hockey ble after an injury not only trewhich from pal `�'� from pain snore than three a diagonal line. enhances their chances for the months after an injury or ill , followed with two Coaching Iother clinics in 19W. in Nlisstssauga and Thunder Tips valuable defensive -down recovety' award skates To skate use assayers perienced pain manage - be provided by the Bay. It is now adding a Workers' Compensation specialist, as well as author Board of Ontario, disability of the book - Pain - Learnt fourth facility in Scar- ing to Uve Wi11101lt It", is benefits from motor vehi- founder and president of cle accident assurance_ borough. located at to All of the Health Dr. David Milner Business Court. medical director. Dr. staffed by experienced Over the past 12 years, teams of physiotherapists. Heatbcote, and Vonda the Health Recovery Group 16chae are directors of the - has treated more than 5000 therapists and occupa- Scarborough clinics patients with persistent respectively. pain, soft tissue injury ( for instance, whiplash). emo- skating agility Lanae trauma or mild bead injury . The treatment program both directions. at the Health Recovery Clinics ond routine yoffering To perfect up and down movements physiotherapy,oes an and 180- and 360 -degree pivots, have interdisciplinary program players skate Lengthwise performing singe that combines work and outside and double knee stomach drops, physical conditioning - structured exercises uscles jumping, hopping. and pivots on whistles designed to improve range or at markers of motion, strength and en - Power In moving laterally, players must keep durance - with cognitive - behavioural pain manage- skates perpendicular to the direction of ment, and individual and meats movement while placing the outside skate group counselling to help in front of the opposite skate, rather than overcome emotional tsar - crossing legs. To polish these skills, have riers to recovery. Getting people back on turns players move laterally in both directions, their feet as soon as possi- When progressing from one to free steps, and to ble after an injury not only ould a diagonal line. enhances their chances for the an early and full recovery, Remember, agility is as important but it is also more cost - when you are skating backward as when effective for employers. cad and you are going forward or sideways. Whereas a less active ap- proach was typically taken in the past, rapid and time - leg For more information on improving your ly intervention is now seen inside coaching skills, contaa the Canadian as critical in preventing Amateur y Ass Hockey aciauon, 1600 James minor and moderate pro - blems from turning into Naismith Dr., Ooucesw, Ontario, KIB major disabilities. 5NA 613-748-5613; 3M Canada Inc. or the Depending on the nature in CoacUV Association of Canada. of the injury involved, fun mng for treatment and Dr. David Corey, an ex - assessment can frequently perienced pain manage - be provided by the ment and rehabilitation Workers' Compensation specialist, as well as author Board of Ontario, disability of the book - Pain - Learnt insurers and rehabilitation ing to Uve Wi11101lt It", is benefits from motor vehi- founder and president of cle accident assurance_ Health Recovery � All of the Health Dr. David Recovery Group clinics are medical director. Dr. staffed by experienced Louise Koepfler, Sue teams of physiotherapists. Heatbcote, and Vonda kinesiologists, 16chae are directors of the psychologists. behavioural Toronto. Mississauga and therapists and occupa- Scarborough clinics banal therapists. respectively. Stage Door Theatre Presents "Monique" Stage Door Theatre is presenting its first produc- tion of the 1992 1993 season at a new location, Cliffcrest Community Centre, l Mc- Cowan Rd. eat Kingston Rd) ••Monique.. will be performed on Dec. 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 8 p.m. Monique, an attractive doctor, has ensnared Fer- nand. a man of good will unhappily married to the shrewish Lucienne. The latter refuses to divorce Fernand and Monique con- vinces him that she must be removed. The two con- spire to commit a foolproof murder. The pian is put in- to operation and is ap- parently a complete suc- cess. and then.. . "Monique" an unusual and surprising mystery. And you thought doctors were supposed to save lives. Tickets are $9 each. For ticket information, call (416) 263-9436. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on the nights of the performance. Canada World Youth Canada World Youth is now recruiting Canadians and landed immigrants between the ages of 17 and 20 (as of Dec. 31192) for ex- change programs with countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. If you are working, stu- dying, or looking for a job and are interested in par- ticipating in a challenging international development program, apply now. Along with other young people from across Canada and from overseas you will spend 7 months doing volunteer work in com- munity development, agriculture, or social ser- vices. You will gain knowledge and skills that will help you in future academic or professional careers. Most of the expenses are covered by Canada World Youth during the program. Your commitment will be in the form of time, energy and an interest in learning. 1t is a challenging ex- perience and one that will last a lifetime. Exchanges start as early as July 19M. The final deadline for applications is Jan. 20, 1993. For application forms or more information, call 922-0776. travel -1 Club Med 2 Debuts From New Caldonia Club Med's fleet is grow- ing with the launching of Club Med 2, the sister sail- ing ship of Club Med 1. She left the shipyard in Le Havre in September on a two month promotional tour stopping along the way to introduce this new con- cept in sailing vacations to both trade and consumers. She homeports. in New Caledonia offering three-, four- and seven-day sails through the islands around New Caledonia beginning Dec. 15th, 1992. On June 15 she will reposition to Guam offering three- and four- day trips to Tinian, Yap and Saipan - From outside the 197 -meter Club Med 2 is an exact replica of Club Med 1. Built at a cost of $125 million she has five masts and carries 2,500 square meters of sail. The ship is fully com- puterized with the most technologically advanced egtmptttettt from the raising and lowering of ber sails. to finding the "sweet" spot in the sails, and charting the course. Because of the advances in her technology she %rill reach a maximuun speed of 16 knots vs. Club Med 1's 12 knots. A unique ballast system keeps her heel to less than two degrees. Club Med 2 is as environmental- ly conscious as Club Med 1 leaving nothing, behind but her wake. Accowune atioas Accommodations for 3912 passengers are in spacious 17 square meter outside staterooms, plus five suites with a red, blue and yellow decor created by Alberto Pinto, the same interior designer who worked on the Club Med 1. His use of rich mahogany. brass, teak and fine fabrics are reminis- cent of the old classic sail- ing ships. All of the staterooms have either twin beds or a king-size bed, twin portholes, closed circuit tv, radio, mini -bar, safe and telephone along with plenty of storage space. Each teak -floored bathroom has a shower. Terry cloth bathrobes and hairdryers are provided. Dining And E:nteftainment Dining aboard Club Med 2 will include not only French and continental dishes but also a selection of Japanese specialties. For those that prefer, there is a 24-hour room service with both continental or Japanese breakfasts. Located on the top deck is "Le Grand Bleu" dining room. Mouth-watering breakfasts and luncheon buffet feasts are offered here as well as a served dinner highlighting dif- ferent cuisines from around the world. The more formal "Deauville" restaurant has waiter ser- vice at lunch and dinner with several choices for each course. Both restaurants have unassigned seating at tables for two or more. Afternoon tea is served dai. ly in the "St. Tropez" bar. Each evening after dinner there is a different show or program in the theatre, followed by the opening of the piano bar and disco and strolling along the decks with the sails sparkling tinder the stars. In all there are four bars and the "Monte Carlo" casino which features roulette, blackjack. and slot machines. The duty free boutique carries per- fumes and accessories from some of the top Euro- pean fashion names: Chanel, Dior, Cartier and Guerlain. Sports and Activities Club Med 2 features a golf simulator which enables passengers to play some of the most famous courses in the world. In ad- dition, there are aerobic. stretch and water exercise classes, a fully equipped fitness centre, and two swimming pools. Passengers can enjoy a variety of water sports from the stern platform which unfolds on the sea acting as a marina for water-skiing, windsurfing. sailing. snorkeling and div- ing expeditions. For serious pampering, massage. saunas. tanning tables. facials, and an ex- perienced hair dresser are on board. A full program of both day -king and half-day ex- cursums are offered at each port and accompanied by a local guide and "G.O." (Club Med staff mamber) . 6eminar Group Faeititiies The unusual variety and beauty of her itineraries. as well as the flexibility in length of sails, should pro- ve rove to be attractive to meeting and group plan- ners. The Club Med 2 can handle groups of full -ship charters up to 392 people. The latest audio-visual equipment and a complete sound system are on board. Special lunches or dinners, even the evening entertain- ment, can be tailored to a group's needs or theme. Rates (New Caledonia Itinerary ) Prices include double oc- cupancy accommodations, all sports activities with equipment and instruction. three delicious meals each day with complimentary wine and beer at lunch and dinner. and nightly enter- tainment. Tipping is never permitted. The price for a 3 -day sail- ing is 590041,000, $1,12041,260 for a 4 -day sail, and $1,9804'4220 for a 7 -day sail, depending on the week and deck selected. There is a 50% additional charge for single occupan- cy (subject to availability) - For more information on the Club Med2 and other Club Med vacations call your travel agent or Club Med at %0-3279 in Toronto. Six Mile Cypress Slough Visitors can journey through this 2,000 acre wetland ecosystem on a mile -long boardwalk where Southwest Florida's diverse plant and wildlife can be found. Visitors may spot subtropical ferns and wild orchids and birds such as herons, egrets, spoon- bills and storks. Admission is $2 per vehicle. Location: on Penzance Crossing off of Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Phone: ( 813) 338.3300. Wed. December 2, 1992 THF: NEWS POST Page 11 ■ tits '�'�,rld of Florida is ar, .�, ,. Caring American Association of 7ax)log1ca; 1 i '%,;U":- .:.i s Species -Survival Plan 1SSP,. %h,ch a,­ir::he captive management of endangered sprc•ies. Th,' palm cockatoo For The pictured here with Aviculturist Anita Scluavoni i is one of three SSP species. including the Guam kingfisher and the Asian small clawed otter, under care at the marine life park. Sea World has three pairs of palm cockatoos. of which Future ane pair has successfully tied. and the rewtting clods in- troduced into the SSP program. Moulin de Mougins Celebrates Christmas Famous chef, Roger Verge, has organized the perfect cooking classes just in time for 0iristmas. Two hour classes are 3llt) F 1$—d;) 1 each. a booklet of five lessors may be purchased for 135o F ($zM i and %vuld make very unique (luistmas gifts. Example, are: Dec 4 & 18 at 9:30 a.m.. preparation of warm oysters with citrus and cor- iander, and the famous ('hnstmas log cake. on Dec. 12 & 36, the class %ill be lobster au gratin with pasta, and orange meringue tarts. ('lasses in the New Year include Cor- nish hen baked in a crust of coarse salt and French ap- ple tart on Jan 8 & 22 at 9:30 a.m.. or the sauces: Bear- naise, Hollandaise etc. on Jan. 2 & 16 at 9:30 a.m .ill classes are directed h% a chef from Ie Restaurant du Moulin. The Moulin has earned three Michelin stars and will be open for Christmas with its traditional menu• and will serve a special menu for New Year For further information: Ecole du Moulin Restaurant I'Arnatdier. 06''.50 Mougins Village. T:93 75 35 70. Fax.- 93 ar:93 9U 18 55. For an exhaustive list of Chntmas packages. con- tact the French Govern- ment Tourist Office at 593--r: Zt. What's On At Lee Island Coast Seminole Gulf Railway Enjoy a nostalgic dinner, Sunday Brunch or sightsee- ing excursion as you travel through Southwest Florida's subtropical ter- rain aboard an elegant old- fashioned dining train. Ex- cursion trains depart Tues- day through Saturday at to a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. and cwt $12.50 plus tax for adults and $7.50 plus tax for children 3-12. Dinner trains, with a five -course meal and full- service bar. depart Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and cost $39.75 plus tax and including gratuity 1 not in- cluding liquor). The Sun- day brunch train departs at 11:30 a.m. and costs S17 plus tax and including gratuity (not including li- quor 1. Group charters are available. Check schedule for special events. Runs seasonally. Location: Metro Mall Station at Col- onial Boulevard, Fort Myers: 1813) '2y,5 -&i87. Fort Adventure Family Entertainment Centre Great for kids of all ages. this amusement park features more than 70 pin- ball and video games, a mountainous miniature golf course, bumper boats and batting cages as well as fresh baked pizza and other refreshments. Open Sunday through Thursday from l0 a.m. to 11 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Ad- dress: 1915 Colonial Blvd.. Fort Nlyers, FL :13907: 1813)936-3233. Babcock Wilderness adventures Enjoy a taste of the real Florida - the excitement of a true wilderness adven- ture. Travel in a comfor- table swamp buggy with trained naturalists on a voyage through the beautiful woods and deep still waters of the Telegraph Cypress Swamp. See a three-ttorned cow•, alligators, panthers, buffalo, exotic birds, wild turkeys, snakes and other animals in their natural setting. Tours run Tuesday through Sunday, times vary by season. For further information, call (813) 338-6367. For INGRID`S TRAVEL we offer experienced, efficient professional service and advice. CALL 831.8747 1271 Kingston Rd.Pktering `i� VEL SERVACES 2665 Eglinton Are. E. at Brimley Rd.Scarborough Air - Hotel - Car. Also anises Caribbean and world wine. PHONE 269.4158 This Space Could Be Yours For ■ 2 per week visrt Resorts In Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For ■ 2 per week ` Visit Resorts In Ontario ! This Space —! Could Be Yours For $12 i I Let's Make 1993 A Good Year reservations, call 813, 489-3911. ECHO ECHO � Educational Con- cerns for Hunger Organiza- tion) is a unique attraction for Lee County. At ECHO, a Christian ministrn• working to solve world hunger, you will find one of the largest collections of tropical food plants in Florida: walk in a simulated rain forest: see rice. sesame, black pepper and other fascinating crops grown with and without soil. Free tours Tuesday. Friday, and Saturday at 10 a.m. and by appointment. Adress: 17430 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers, off of State Route 78. 1 mile east of 1-75, exit 26: 813) 543-324ti, It's Fun To Travel & See The World • Page 12 711F POST Wed. December'-'. 1992 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson SEMINAR XND WORKSHOPS "How Safe is Your Home" is a seminar being presented on Sat. Dec. 5th from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Idea Place, Picker- ing Home and Design Centre. The seminar will be presented by Glen McKnight. Glen will discuss physical and mechanical systems which are best and you will receive Medico's security survey to assess your home. The fee is $5. "Faux Stone and Verdi -Grin Paint Techniques is presented by Marisa Nardone on Wed. Dec. Std from 7 to 9 p.m. These very popular and much requested finishes will create drama to your decor for a fraction of the cost of wallcoverings. Bring " brush and two foil plates. All other materials are supplied. Cost is $42.80. for members $38.52. "Building an Addition" presented by MacLeod Renova- tions. 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. AdIS �— Uma d oEa v�'rrmwar �fr`m tr r+.A aarrr" 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. N AT17RALISTS MEETING The December meeting of the Pickering Naturalists will 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. BINGO . Monday night bingos are run by the Ajax Rotary Club with the proceeds 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 428-13M for information. Drug For Treating Schizophrenia Clozapine, a drug for treating schizophrenia, is to be pro- vided to the Ontario patients most likely to benef-t from it, Health Minister Frances Lankin has announced. The drug is intended for patients who cannot tolerate or are not 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. SCOUTS JAMBOREE 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 53 and 8 oz. bags of beer nuts for $2. each. 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Canada Scholarships are worth up to $WW for up to four years for university studies, and up to $6000 for up to three years for studies at colleges, cs geps, and technical institutes, in eligible programs. The Canada Scholarships will increase from $2000 per year to $2,500 per year in 1993. The Canada Scholarships; in Science and Engineering are administered on behalf of Industry. Science and Technology Canada t ISTC 1 by the Association of Univer- sities and Colleges of Canada. which represent 87 par- ticipating institutions. The Canada Scholarships in Technology are administered by the Association of Cana- dian Community Cdleges. which represents 116 institu- tion. The young men and women who have earned these awards will play key roles in advancing Canada's prospeh- ty and international competitiveness as we enter the 21st century. The names of 33M Canada Scholars in 1992-93 in science and engineering were recently released. An addi- tional 500 Canada Scholarships will be announced in early. 1993, This year, a significant number of students from Ontario Riding have once again admirably represented the region by garnerinig Canada scholarships. These students have displayed their academic conviction, and have displayed leadership qualities that will serve them well in the future. Indeed, receiving a Canada Scholarship is recognized by employers and educators as a mark of high mtdkctual achievement. And because the Canada Scholarships Pro- gram is wooing with students to bolster human resources in Canada's science industry, we will all benefit from their work in this increasingly important field. ii i::ir•:Cy::�:r � Y.•'�s �:❖::%7i=: t::: }:::•: :::tic:=:•::::•:r�,^:: � s}:iu: r1('KFRI1NG REC. PROGRAMS Jost in time for Christmas are two creative craft pro- grams offered by the Pickeru* Recreation Department. -Yuletide Centrepiece" will be held on Sat. Dec. 5th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Make your Christmas table a work of art with your awn centrepiece design. During this one day workshop you will be creating a centrepiece to add that special holi- day tragic to your borne. The instructor will supply all the materials and the approximate cost of SW will be paid when class begins. Fee for the course is 518.19. Christmas Craft Open House 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 Picker•inEg. All prizes for the raffle are being donated by the participating craft vendors. This year the evert ts being held at the Eastshore Community Centre. FIGURE SKATING The Ajax Figure Skating Club still has limited space available for Monday and Saturday beginner programs 4160 do up}- There is also space in the "Adult Learn to Skate" program at a cost of $190. For more information call 683-1753. FREIE FROM FE -A -R FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1400 Boyly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to help- ing those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details can 831-38'77. I 416) 831-23231 1794 Liverpool Road. Pickfair Shcppisj Centre, Unit 23, Piekerin` Ont., LI V 4G7 It Pays TO Advertise C_1 0i CAN BE BEATEN cx%mxEsnl soot -0 CAN"socillE► rir tii*�:"•:�'�:'v::ifi:� =:=::�:ice ::% ..4 - 1� w we L- . WEEK from Ottawa with Rene Soetens, M.P. Canada needs more engineers, scientists, technicians and technologists. In an increasingly competitive world, our economic prosperity depends upon it. The Canada Scholarships Program, which supports new engineers, technicians and technologists, encourages students to pursue careers in these fields by providing scholarships to help fund their education. The Canada Scholarship Program represents a $155 million, eight-year investment by the government of Canada in the training of scientists, engineers, technicians, and technologists. Awarded in the basis of outstanding academic performance. Canada Scholarships are worth up to $WW for up to four years for university studies, and up to $6000 for up to three years for studies at colleges, cs geps, and technical institutes, in eligible programs. The Canada Scholarships will increase from $2000 per year to $2,500 per year in 1993. The Canada Scholarships; in Science and Engineering are administered on behalf of Industry. Science and Technology Canada t ISTC 1 by the Association of Univer- sities and Colleges of Canada. which represent 87 par- ticipating institutions. The Canada Scholarships in Technology are administered by the Association of Cana- dian Community Cdleges. which represents 116 institu- tion. The young men and women who have earned these awards will play key roles in advancing Canada's prospeh- ty and international competitiveness as we enter the 21st century. The names of 33M Canada Scholars in 1992-93 in science and engineering were recently released. An addi- tional 500 Canada Scholarships will be announced in early. 1993, This year, a significant number of students from Ontario Riding have once again admirably represented the region by garnerinig Canada scholarships. These students have displayed their academic conviction, and have displayed leadership qualities that will serve them well in the future. Indeed, receiving a Canada Scholarship is recognized by employers and educators as a mark of high mtdkctual achievement. And because the Canada Scholarships Pro- gram is wooing with students to bolster human resources in Canada's science industry, we will all benefit from their work in this increasingly important field. ii i::ir•:Cy::�:r � Y.•'�s �:❖::%7i=: t::: }:::•: :::tic:=:•::::•:r�,^:: � s}:iu: r1('KFRI1NG REC. PROGRAMS Jost in time for Christmas are two creative craft pro- grams offered by the Pickeru* Recreation Department. -Yuletide Centrepiece" will be held on Sat. Dec. 5th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Make your Christmas table a work of art with your awn centrepiece design. During this one day workshop you will be creating a centrepiece to add that special holi- day tragic to your borne. The instructor will supply all the materials and the approximate cost of SW will be paid when class begins. Fee for the course is 518.19. Christmas Craft Open House 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 Picker•inEg. All prizes for the raffle are being donated by the participating craft vendors. This year the evert ts being held at the Eastshore Community Centre. FIGURE SKATING The Ajax Figure Skating Club still has limited space available for Monday and Saturday beginner programs 4160 do up}- There is also space in the "Adult Learn to Skate" program at a cost of $190. For more information call 683-1753. FREIE FROM FE -A -R FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1400 Boyly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to help- ing those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details can 831-38'77. I 416) 831-23231 1794 Liverpool Road. Pickfair Shcppisj Centre, Unit 23, Piekerin` Ont., LI V 4G7 It Pays TO Advertise C_1 0i CAN BE BEATEN cx%mxEsnl soot -0 CAN"socillE► rir tii*�:"•:�'�:'v::ifi:� =:=::�:ice ::%