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Home My WebLink AboutPP1993_03_17This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK CANCER QN BE BEATEN W MW let's Brag That We're Canadians This Space Could Be ti ours t For 12 PER wEEK An/r7,00lile Let's Brag That We're Canadians "Make i Take• -Workshops E.", welt-obme.w .now r+y fsm co.... m Iw b.odti.e NAUTILUS ARTS & CRAFTS ears R042Mw at."may 2 Fwv Nw wWrr cw.r wMr H•" Call 284-1171 This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK Did you know one In fire Canadians suffers trom breathing disorders and king disease? Leas more about the heaRh of your kugs on the Lungmobile, a travelling van offering tree Rug function testing and educational matenals. 1111.117 ow niE to Lt ►ttxTu This Space Could Be Yours For ■ 1 PER WEEK 724.8140 Mystical Magical A Massage Studio 279a Old Kingston Rd. West Hill Vol. 29 No. 11 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering. Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For �$1 2 per week Wed. March 17, 1993 PICKERING J20st Anita Witty Wins Realtor Award The Real 1'. t! atv K..,.; .i uDREB, presented :is Hall of Fame Award to board member Anita Wit- tv. Broker ovimer of Witty Steal Estate in Ajax. at the ODREB's Annual General Membership Meeting on Feb. 22. The award, spon- sored by The Canada Mor- tgage & Housing Corpora- tion ( C'MHC), was presented by C'MHC representative Kathleen Twaites. Above at left i is Christine Kendal, ODREB President and ;at right, is Jeff f --1 s Wa f %It!. Thr Mill of Fatne Award is presented to a member of the board who has am of the following criteria: is an active member with direct or indirect board or com- munity, involvement. has tvirur ltment and service to the ux kistry, promotes the industry, or is a goodwill person. Amita Witty has had an outstanding record of ser- vice to the Oshawa & District Real Estate Board. She was the President of eager rom the (mUREB in 1964 and has P(m t•: rr i w)rsey James with one ui h,. s� uilr.<: • .,rid photographic exploit., The Pickenrw Real Estate Board Wins Award 4 u) tx►nCentnnualspring fine tlilb. liibituni ur f')��i,��r.:..; Town Centre on Sat.�tar.:DDth. sat un :ht Marc: ,! 0m -c - tors frum iycq to 1%5 and 1980 to present. She has participated in many board events and committees, and is strongly committed to the real estate industry. In her community. Anita has been descnbed as the cream of the crop- for fun- draising for the Ajax Pickering Hospital and the United Way of Ajax Pickering. She was presented with the first " life Membership" of the Kinette Club of Ajax in 1964. after being a member since 197?' Serving the Community for 28 Years! New Smoking Bylaw Pickering Council has passed a new bylaw on smoking in public places. The bylaw says that 3o% of a restaurant area he designated for smoking. Bill Lewis, of 9og Mount - castle Cres. told council that he fully supports the bylaw as he feels it is vital to eliminate teem smoking. He asked council to take up the challenge of teen smok- ing and see if the percen- tage of teens smoking could be reversed. Gordon Potts, 844 Vicki Dr. said he was opposed to the bylaw because it would take away freedom from individuals. He felt that vehicle fumes are more dangerous to individuals than cigarette smoke. In the council vote only Councillor Johnson was against the bylaw. The ()schwa X Distnc•t Kral Estate Board ()DREB, was recent!% presented with the Oman() Real Estate Association t rRE:A , Provincial Educa- tion Ment Award. It was presented at the annual ()REA Conference in Toronto. The award is given to an Ontario Real Estate Board who holds educational ac- tivity c- tivitp above and beyond the call of duty. Activities such as the support of the ODREA's Education Course, their Newsletter. Heal Estate Libraries, Member aid Public Educa- t ion Seminars. and a host of other events are encourag- ed. To capture this award. the 0DREB hosted numerous seminars and professional development courses as well as OREA Education courses such as a Financial Seminar. Microsoft Works Training Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (lust south of 401: Pickering Family oi,%ned and operated. %3161 686-'789 ('ourse. Power of Sale leminar. Listing & Selling Innoi) atiom Seminar. Com- puter Training Courses, Realtor Risk Reduction Seminar. and a Homes Weekl% Seminar, Thee also updated their Member Real Estate Ubrar and provided the training for instructors to teach members computer courses, Throughout the year, the ODREB's Con Iinuing Education and Orientation Committee advertised these seminars and courses through internal com- munications. The Oshawa & District Real Estate Board is a pm- ftssional trade association which represents over lmio Realtors in Newcastle. Port Perry. Oshawa. Whit- by and Ajax -Pickering. Spring Art Show & Sale The Pickenng Arts Coun- cil will host its spring art stww and sale at the Pickering Town Centre on Sat. Mar. 20th. On sale will be original paintings, photographs and sculpture. This event will be held on the lower level of the mall near the food courts from 9::1tr a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a Seniors' Weekend At Purple Woods The Central Lake On- from the sugar shack back taro Conservation Authori- to the parking lot. The ty will be hosting a special maple syrup demonstra- seniors weekend on Mar. tion will be open from 9:30 20.'21 at Purple Woods Con- a.m to 3:45 p.m. servation Area. The public Authoritv staff will also are invited to the area to be leading tours through enjoy one of nature's the sugar bush starting at sweetest secrets. the mak- 11 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. ing of maple syrup. from the parking lot. During this weekend a Tours, admission, shuttle shuttle will be operating to service and parking are eliminate the uphill walk free! . .......................... ......................... . This space could be yours for just $ 22.00 per week Mark Mar. 20 and 21 on your calendar for your visit to Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area. Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area is located north of Oshawa at the southeast corner of Simcoe St. at the loth Concession Rd. For more information, contact the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority at 4416) 579-0411. must see event for the en- tire family. Go and visit ar- tists including professional photographer Haney Kirsh. power wood carver Dorsey James and painter Maureen Killam and gain valuable hot tips. For more information. call Maureen Killam at Si�•>24. Mineral Kingdom On Mar. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Dr. J. Mandarin of the Royal Ontario Museum will describe the history, growth and classification of the mineral kingdom. This program will take place in the auditorium of the Pickering Central Library and should be of particular interest to amateur collectors. Call 831-7809 or 68640250 to register for this free pro- gram. DENTAL OFFICE 'vim DrX Fenwick Dr.R.Hoffman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman /j Denture Therapist - Harry Ortanidis • MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 // Evening a Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Page 3 THE NEWS PINT Wed. March 17. 1943 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Attention Politicians kv Kill Walson Tw•o meetings in Scarborough recently have dealt with a topic which we believe has most Canadians upset. We refer to the growing crime in our society. At the meeting organized by the Hon. Pauline Brow•es 300 citizens were pushing for capital punishment, changes to the Young Offenders Act and a check on immigrants who have criminal records. Last week the Reform Party in Scarborough -Rouge River riding met for dinner and candidate Lies Saunders em- phasized that criminal justice was number one on citizens' minds. V►hy are we in this mood" In our opinion, the latest generation to reach adulthood did not get discipline at home or in the schools because our governments took away the right of parents and teachers to dish out physical punish- ment when it was necessary. Funny but it didn't bother those who went to school before World War fl and got tough discipline' During the Trudeau regime at Ottawa. MPs voted against a return to capital punishment and no politicians have had the guts to bring it back since. In our opinion it should be returned. There is strong support as well to return any ron- Canadian-bom citizen to his or her native lard if criminal offences are proved in court. In the Young Offenders Act there is much to correct. Why should a 12 year old youngster be exempt from puni4i- ment? In a case where juveniles commit crimes and are too young for imprisonment, we feel that the parents should be held responsible. But 1416 year olds should face the music thermelyes and suffer the same punishment as adults In today's society eight year ods know what 16 year olds knew -1111 a rc wf l New Agenda for Canada Oil -..'Vi lE Ei1eWS Prime Mot WrBrian MuYoney ouistandirg example of direct is not only Mown the national democracy in action Enoorx- stage - he is bowing some very age "we of a W passing a taw mmxs problems behid hwn PONOOM forsubvert-"Natedrel- Perhaps chief among these arandlns Allow Canadians to problems a that Cana6ans no decill directly. puestom tike linger respect or trust thew One tax burden which Eley must elected representatives and po- bear fiscal niMtAOnt Government. - Aalm m 1i1111ils' pensiom bions Cana lene believe. swrr Lead by example by bringing py no longer represents Own or fie gold,-plaNd MPs, Penson addtessas their needs Plan into line with Ore Pinwale This is the mutt serious prod, lector Stop ding for cormw- lam because it witl be next to ous sacnGpe by Canadiam whde impossible to ree to Ow other MPs keep their scan iabusly ri+alleriges which we Canadians generous pension plan two until we trust in a gown- . Protect freedom of merit 10 do what's required. speech FieleCta; ; , aedelec- The good news is that carat gap law which thnaws Mulroneys successor has a citizens with up to five years' chants to restore fie diff and wrpinsonmentfor indepe ndenIll trust of Canadians by refecting spending mora than S1 000. ti- the laded policies of the Past and dividually or as a group, to sup - by ernbarlu g on a fresh. bold port or oppose partial or cal course which would give gov- dates during elections emment back to the people - Proaectworkersfrombay Such an agenda would re- unions Prohibit strikes by pub - quire Canada's next pnme min- kC sector workers who have mo - ester to do the following rapolies on services Require a • Cut debt, taxes and secret mad baill validated in - "riding Tel Canadians the dependently. for the election of truth about the staggering sae an union officials. certification of the government debt Com- vies and final contract offers mit b reducing taxes. cutting A prime mnisfenat candidate spending deeply, privatizing who embraces the above pil widely and restructuring govern- cies would be saying. in effect. -1 mens in order to balance itis trust and respect Canadians'. budget quickly What a refreshing charge that t Empower the people would be The national vote on the (David Somervdle is president of Charlottetown Accord was an The Nefional C:rzens Coadoon.) 0S # Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office 6 Address: 150 Milner Ave Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. M1 S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager - Bob Watson Off lee Manager- Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Mene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL Audrey Purkiss. Diene Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS . S15 per year - Irk a Copy. of ti Angelo Giancoulas of Scarborough• pastry chef at the Sut ton Place Hotel, shows off the coffee-instlired dessert he created for the first Nfeiitta Canada Coffee Chefs Challenge held rnec-ef dy at the Sutton Place Hotel in clownito+an Toron- to. Giawcoulas was one of I7 pastry chefs from the Toronto area's top restaurants and hotels who created original plated desserts or cakes rising Melitta coffee The creations wrrr judged b% a select parcel of judges including Pastry Guild of Ontario President Egon Keller, Chatelaine Magazine Food Editor Moll Rosenberg. CFRB-A.1t's ..Food Show" Hnst Jeremy Brown and Home Economist for the Taranto Star Mail McGrath. The judging team evaluated each dessert's presentation. taste. originality ,intik c•ril irr of r-lfftr Queen's Park Report Elinor Caplan M.P.P. Oriole Bob Rae's ship of state has tried to avoid more rough water from Ontario voters by slipping into what he hops" will be a safe harbour provided by a flurry of an- nouncements. But there's no hiding the fact that Rae is run- ning a laky ship. Acing the past week• he attempted to paint a new face on existing projects, created new crown corporations to hide the government's debt problems and imposed new•, but disguised taxes. Most of the transit and road building projects announced by Bob Rae had already been planned by the previous government Rae also announced the creation of three new crown corporations: the Transportation Capital Corpora- tion will be responsible for new transit projects and the building of highways subject to tolls: the Ontario Realty Corporation wW manage provincially owned buildings and Crown land: and the Ontano Clean Water Agency, which will develop new water and sewage facilities and introduce higher ..ter pay- fees. The premier admitted that the new corporations will be largely staffed from existing bureaucracies already managing the same functions. But their spending wil be ex- cluded from the government's annual budget spending calculations and will thus be hidden away from public scrutiny. Giving new names to the same old outfits is just the 'NDP's way of hiding its run-up of provincial debt due to mismanagement. Each one of these agencies could quickly become hidden debt traps. For instance. Ontario Hydro, a provincial crown corporation, is responsible for more than half of Ontario's $63 bilion debt. The private sector will be encouraged to invest through joint ventures, but the province will still guarantee the debt, which could lead to higher taxes in the future. In addi- tion, under the plan Ontario residents will pay new user fees Report from Parliament from Derek Lee MP Scarborough - Rouge River The Conservative government recently committed $4.4 billion to purchase military helicopters - to fight a "cold war" that has long since ended. It is one of the biggest single government expenditures in the history of Canada. But it is a commitment that will have a short life with a liberal government in office. Liberal Leader Jean Chretien has vowed to cancel the contract. "At a time of record debt and of great need I consider such a lavish expenditure on military hardware to be ir- responsible," Chretien said recently during a speech at the University of Ottawa, "insted we would invest in people by spending on research, training and infrastructure that have real long term economic benefits for Canada. And we would meet our military needs in a more realistic and cost- effective way," he added. :Nothing takes the measure of a government more than where it decides to allocate its scarce financial resources. Especially at a time when Canadians are suffering from an eight-year Tory legacy of lost jobs, plant closings, lost homes, spent savings and record numbers on welfare. And the government's helicopter purchase is a vivid lesson in current Tory priorities - a sure sign that the government is off the track. While Canadians struggle to live through the worst finan- cial times since the Great Depression, the Tories' decision to spend $4.4 billion in helicopters is an unmistakable sign of an uncaring goverment simply out of touch with what is happening to the Canadian people. A liberal government would put that kind of money to use in ways that have a better return for the future. In- vesting, for example, in the industrial and research poten- tial of our universities, to help create real and sustainable long term industrial growth. Our universities can be sigril cant contributors to the development of tomorrow's economy m the regions in which they are located. Liberals have a firm commitment to reduce the deficit - both in absolute terms and as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product. But we are also committed to providing a better life for all Canadians. Where we differ substantial- ly from the Tories is on our spending priorities. We intend to invest in the literacy and know-how of Cana- dian workers and the industries of the figure. They are our engines of economic growth. That's where Canada's future prospenty lies. It does not rest on extravagant - and discredited Pentagon -style military spending, Here and There Recession Continues Another cloudy employment picture may be seen this spr- ing in Metro Toronto, biased on findings of the most recent Employment Outlook Survey fn,m Manpower Temporary Services. the world's largest temporary help company. For April, May and June 7% Of area employers interview. ed say then will hire more workers while 1546 expect to cut back, according to second quarter projectioll Another 71% Gresee no change in work force levels and the remaining %°f► are uncertain about upcoming needs. "Even though the torecast is weak it is substantial) brighter than the last two second quarter projectirtrsl,:. said Bob Goodman. local 113 wer spokesman. A year ago at this time, only 3% of emovers questioned said they would add personnel, while a heft 21% indicated that they would trim staff levels Housing Starts Improve National housing starts rose six percent in February to 150,000 units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate nSAARI from the revised January level of 142.600 units, according to Canada Mortgage and Haling Corporation. Starts of both single -detached and multiple housing units experienced increases in February. In urban areas, starts of single -detached dwellings rose to 64,5110 runts SAAR from 62,800 units, while starts of multiple dwellings rose to 64,500 tants SAAR from 62.800 units, while starts of multiple dwell- ings saw a larger jump to 60,300 from 53.800 units SAAR. .....................::....... for water and highway road tolls - more hidden taxes on top of the 32 new fees or fee increases the NDP has imposed to raise more than $200 million during the next two years. These antnourtcements raise important questions: How much of the $4.8 billion in spending commitments made during the past week is new money? Why is the government using crown corporations to hide its debt problem? Who will run the new crown corporations" However, these questions cannot be answered because the Premier has still not set a time for the recall of the legislature. Normally, the Legislature would be recalled in March, but it's evident Bob Rae feels more comfortable "governing by press release". It's time for Bob Rae to abandon the leaky vessel he is currently piloting and set sail with some new ideas. ------------------------------ --- Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURTWEST HILL news[no ws news CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST ENG I K RING ' ONE YOU WANT ` ews news O Renewal ; ' / New Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3881 � Nene - ---- ------ -- Address _ _ _ Wed. March 17, 1993 THE NEWS POST Page 3 Author William Trench Speaks At Reform Party Meeting William Trench, author, of a book entitled "Only You Can Save Canada" was the guest speaker at a dinner with the Reform Party in Scarborough - Rouge River riding with the party candidate, Les Saunders last week at Kal- ly's Restaurant. Mr. Trench's speech and book attack many facets of the governments in our country. He said our educa- tion system was poor, the health program was on the ropes, illegal immigrants are waiting to be process- ed, interest on the debt is high, criminals are not be- ing dealt with properly and the welfare lines are grow- ing. "The only people who can solve problems in this government are the citizens," he emphasized. Trench pointed out the problem with Scarborough school trustees and sug- gested that "power cor- esgot a laugh from the audience when he told his listeners to "shake off your apathy ... even if you are a Canadian!" He also said: "The dif- ference between us and socialists is that they never shut up'." Mr. Trench tells readers in Chapter 23 of his book that all the political parties are socialists. He writes that "media gurus have already accused the party (Reform Party) of being "racist" because it ap- parently doesn't believe in special deals for Quebec or other minorities." Reform candidate, Les Saunders told his audience that the Reform Party would take control and give it back to the public. Cana- dian taxpayers are like a cow waiting to be milked, he added, but Ottawa forgives loans to foreign countries. And Mr. Saunders said that Canadians are angry and the national debt is causing everything to go wrong. Criminal justice, he emphasized, is the number one matter on peoples' minds today. He pointed out "that youth crime is up 300% to 26,000". Mr. Saunders said there was a feeling in the Reform Party that there should be a referendum in the next election on whether we should have capital punish- ment. Pen Pals Meet After 47 Yrs. They were transatlantic pen friends for 47 years, and recently Corinne Robinson (left) and Edith Gibbons met for the fust time in London, England. In 1916 Corinne, who lived in Harriston, Ont. at the time. wrote to the "Farmer's Advocate" in England asking for a pen friend. She was sent the name of Edith Ferguson of Bedlington Station, Northumberland, and the two have cor responded regularly ever since. Over the years they have folknifed each others' lives ex- changing news and pictures of their school years, weddings pians, children, becorning'in-laws'. grandchildren and now as retired members of their respective communities. "1 know her as well as I know my best friend herr in Canada, the only difference is we've never met." said Corinne. All that changed in February when Corinne took her first flight across the Atlantic with her husband Al, and Edith Gibbons and her husband took the train from Newcastle, for their exciting meeting at the President Hotel in London. "Before I left Toronto I thought, I've had 47 years to prepare for this and I'm afraid I won't know what I'll do or say." Corinne reminisced. But the two women felt instantly at ease and comfortable. They introduced their husbands and immediately starting chatting. "7lnnking of our first ineebrig that morning. I felt as though we had been life-long friends, as in fact we have, if only on paper. The days before, I had been quite nervous. but there was no strangeness at all," Edith said of that first encounter. The two women and their husbands spent a couple of days together before the Gibbons returned to Newbiggin-by-Sea. Northumberland and the Robusotis continued their visit in London before returning to West Hill where they now reside. "We spent an incredible week in London. and meeting Edith was a bonus," Corinne said - Angela Hewitt At Mallett Music Toronto is presen- ting Angela Hewitt on Tues. Mar. 23 at 8 p.m. in the Jane Mallett Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. The program will be an all -Bach evening con- cluding with the Goldberg Variations. Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt is rapidly gaining international recognition as one of the leading musi- cians of her generation.. Since winning first prize in the 1985 Toronto Interna- tional Bach Piano competition -a unique event held in memory of Glenn Gould -she has performed throughout North America and Europe, as well as in Russia, Japan and Australia. Prior to her Toronto Bach Competition victory, Mess Hewitt placed first in Italy's Viotti Competition (1978) and was a top prize winner in the International Bach Competitions of Leip- zig and Washington. D.C., as well as the Schumann Competition in Zwickau: Casadeus Competition in Cleveland: and Dino Ciani Competition at I.a Scala, Milan. Hush Little Snorri don't you cry When Vikings sang lullabies in Newfoundland By Marsha Boulton NEWFOUNDLAND, 1000 AD — Who was "Snorri'.'' If you knew that a Norse baby with the sleepy -sounding name of Snorri was born around 1000 AD in Newfoundland, you may also know that he is believed to be the first European child born in North America. The name Viking actually hails from the Norse word for raiding, and the pillage and plunder of these fierce Scandinavian pirates was felt from the stone chapels of Ireland to the Byzantine cathe- drals of Constantinople between 800 and 1000 AD. At a time when most European sailors scarcely dared to go beyond their own shores, the Norsemen had settled Iceland and the infa- mous outlaw Erik the Red had discovered Greenland. It was Erik's son, Leif, who explored the seas even further west and brought his long, wave - skimming ships called "knows" to the "Land of the Flat Stones," which may he Baffin Island, and to the "Land of the Wcx-ds." possibly Labrador, and finally to the mysterious place called -Vinland.- According Vinland."According to the sagas. Leif and his men stayed for the winter in Vinland, where there was little frost and the salmon were larger and more plentiful than they had seen before. Commercial grapes as we i Ho CRb F know them would not have been in evidence, but the 1► R Norse words vin and vinber may be translated to include the multitude of wild berry species that still grow in the sheltered coastal bays. Leif's Greenlander brother, Thorvald and the respected Ice- landic trader Thorfinn Karlsefni who was descended from the legendary Ragnor Shaggypants, made the first attempts to inhabit Vinland. They set out with four ships, 160 settlers, livestock and personal effects to colonize Viland the Good. They may have spent their first winter near Epave Bay, much fur- ther north than the more temper- ate climate described by Leif. In the spring, several parties set out to explore the coastline. ot,%.)Aria. A saga tells the story of a chance encounter !R9E in which Thor- vald was struck by the arrow of a Skraeling, the nurse name for the native inhabitants. His dying words now seem prophetic: At seems we have found a good land, but are not likely to get much profit from it." Confrontations between the Norse settlers and the Skraelings appear to evolved from great confusion, compounded by the Viking disposal to option warfare Watch for the "Viking" Heritage Minute on your local television station. For more information about the Heritage Project call 1-MINI-K7•IM67 over communication. On one occasion the Skraelings arrived at the settlement with intent to trade. A bull charged out of the hush and when the terrified native% sought shelter in the Norse huts. they were presumed to be attackers. Battles ensued between Vikings armed with swords and axes and Skrael- ings who fought with their sealing harpoons. Discord and murder within the colonist groups led the Vikings to return to Greenland, seldom to visit again. For centuries. no proof of Viking settlement in Newfound- land existed beyond the sagas that pre -dated Christopher Columbus' discoveries by 5(11) years. Finally, after years of study. a Norwegian group led by Dr. Helge Ingstad discovered the remains of a Viking settlement at L'Anse Aux Meadows. near Newfoundland's northern tip in 1961. Today, there is a national park at the site where a Norse baby may have slept by a fireplace while his mother spun wool and sane him Vikint, lullabies. Page 4 THE NEWS W)%T Wed. March lis Im DIARY GO (M" Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. MARCH 17 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID CPR C'OURSE.S 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. JOH% AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven dav_ s a week. For informa- tion, and registration call 967-4244. 9:-V a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MARCH BREAK PROGRAM Children ages 6 to 8 are invited to a "Mime and Masks" program at Todmorden Mills, Pottery_ Rd., between Bav%iew and Broadway Aye,. Enjoi creati%c drama and mask -making. For registration in- formation call 178-2199. 10 a.m. CARPET BON 1.1 NG 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, 2fXK1 %:Nicholl Rd. Phone _W(-4513. 10 a.m. SHLFFLEBOIARII All %eniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Wednesday at L'.Amorcaux Community Centre, 21100 McNicholl Rd. Phone 13 1 - 3 p.m. NE.ARI l NE% SH(W A Nearly New Shop is held every- Wednesday at Knot United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ai. c.. Agincourt for the We of good clean used doxhinrg for all ages. and small ho meware items (electrical appltan:c-,. pots and pain, etc.). Thrifty pnvc%! 1 p.m- C'RIBBA.GE All seniors c»cr the age of 55 are invited to enioi% an afternoon of cribbage every W cdnc%day at Stephen Leacock Sumo r% Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 39&4040. 1 - 3 p.m. M%(A) Birkdalc senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of We and over to enjoy an afternoon of hingo every lledne%day at Birkdak Com- mun0% ('entre. 129y I llc,rticrc Rd. 2 - $:!W p -m. IM OOD 1X1%OR (11%1(' Highland (Teck Legion Hall 2_t8, 45 Lawson Rd-, West Hill. Help the Rod ('toss help others by attending this date- All donors are welcome 2 - 3:30 p.m. %1TH CA%CFIR Living with Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meet% at 20 Holl% St., Suite lot, Toronto on alternate %ednndays to provide information about nutrition. relaxation. support ,cr%icc% and practical guidance. The pubh: r% invited io :omc, talk cw hien. For details call 485-0222. 7:30 p -m. FAM111 IJFE (JUX r A Support Group meets werkh in your community for parents whose kid% arc in trouble with drugs. akofal, running away. c-ntnes, parent abuse and droppaw out of school. The S:arborough group rm-c-!, :%cr% %cdncsJao For marc Information call 13-7444. 7:30 p.m. PARE.%TS I% CRISIS The A-s%octatio n of Parent Support Groups in Ontario r a cortt- munity based %elf help group that meet% wcckly to assiat troubled parent, deal with Int to 30 veer old tarnih member,. It sow have a ,%.n 0I daughret m uouhie „tth Jrug,, ALohol, the tat+, +,hoof, "'other hcha%ortal rwt*k-m,• salt 2.2;-7441 for more information or rctcrral to the Ictal ;haprcr, 7:30 p.m. ENACT SEMI%AR C ouncillor Peter Tabun% will speak ort "Water C-onxr%ation" at Toronto', Energy Retrofit Plan Seminar. Sermon air% arc held at the L r han F- v i roxtnicn i Centre. 16 Bowland RJ. For more dcuu is call 461 w+'0. 7:30 p.m, A TRIBITF. TO CHART -11F CHAP11% Film, +tides, must: and wings will be featured to this tribute to Chancc Chaplin at Sc-arhovrough C'isic Centre, to the Meeting Hall. For dctarl, „all 3W.-212 tr 19t.721h 7:30 p.m. Si AMP (1-1 B ME.E TS North fork Philateli: S.cicdl% meet, At Edilh%ak (ommumt% (entre. ickated on the south ,Jc of Finch A%c, w tictwcrn Bathurst And longe tit. Parking is tree. For more detAtl, all 222-3526 io cning%). THURS. MA RCH 18 430 a -m. - 3:311 p -m. MARC -H BREAK PWX;RAM ( htldren ages 9 to I1 %ears are welcome to attend the "Puppet, and Plans" program to design and work with a ,oft-s:ulpturc pup - Pd. At Todmordcn Mills Heritage Museum, Pottery Rd., hot%cen Ba%%icw and Ekoad%icw Mrs. for rcgt%tration information :all "x 10 a.m. SHl Ff LEBOARD All seniors o%er :he age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard c%er% Thursday at Stephcn Lcacock Sensors Centre, 2520 &r,:hmount Rd. Phone 3%X-.UWI 10 a.m. CRIBBAGE. -All ,cmor, o%er the Age of 55 arc in%iied to enjoy a morning of :ribhaec c%er% Thursda% at I ' 4morcaux ( ontmunit% Ccntrc. _'(0) %k%lcholl Rd. Phone 396 4` 1 12 mmia - 6 p.m. BLOOD IX)%OR CLINIC Sheppard Centre, 4X31 Yonge St., North York. Help the Red C rohelp other, h% ancnding thi, :Iinic. Al donor are welcome. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE all %entor, o%er the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen I caack Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmouni Rd. Phonc 396-44W). 12:45 p.m- EtCHRI. Birkdale senior citizens invite e%cryone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre eery Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 12W Flle,rncre Rd. 2 - 8:30 p.m. BLOOD IX)%OR CLINIC Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Take the time to give the vitt of lite, ;', tree. All donors are welcome. 2 - 3 p.m. THE APR]I. k SHO% April and Eric give an exciting show spiced with catchy songs, rhythm games and rap theatre for the whole family at Fairview Library, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Pick up free tickets one hour before the show. 7 - 9 p.m. 151. NIGHT SCHOOI. ESL Night School at St. Henn's Separate School, 100 Bamburgh Circe. Open to all Ie%ets. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Ql ILTERS MEET Scarborough Ouilters' Guild meets every Thursday at Cedarbrook Community Centre. For details gall Annc Blain at 283-8998. 7:30 - 9 p -m. LIVING %ITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough units of the Canadian Cancer Socia y, rneets the first and third Thursday of each month at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence A%c. E. The public is invited it) come, talk or listen. 8 p.m. MI SIC TORONTO Music Toronto presents the Prazak Quartet at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. For ticket informa- tion call 366--723. 8 p.m. OSTOM I TORO %TO (Atony Toronto holds its regular monthly meeting at Bedford Park United Church, Renleigh Rd. off Yonge St. (exit Lawrence subway). There is ample free oarkinu. Fveryoxlc is welcome. THURS. MARCH 18 8 p.m. EAST 1.ORK (;ARDE% CLl-B East York Carden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features ex- cellent speakers, monthly chow% and good fellowship. Everyone is wrlcome. For details call 751-24%)6. it - 10 p.m. CANADIAN SHAREOWNERS Canadian Shareowners Association is holding an educational pro- gram at North fork Public Library, 2nd level, Room 1, 5120 Yonge St. Mike Shannon, Investment Research, Burns Fry will speak on "High Technology Growth Stocks". The cost is $8 for non- tnemhers. To RSVP call Alex Armstrong, 484-9435 or Steve Sofer, 369-7240. FRI. MARCH 19 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MARCH BREAK PROGRAM Children ages 6 to 8 years are invited to hike and explore in the Don Valley at the "Outdoors" program at Todmorden Mills, Pot- tery Rd. between Bav%ie-w & Broadview Aves. For registration infor- ttnation call 778-2199. 1 - 4 p.m. BI NCA The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Aiax (uuth of Bayly St.). Everyone is welcome. 1:30 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CI-I%IC Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr., Scarborough. Take the time to gi%c the gift of life, it'% free. All donors are welcome. 2 - 4 p.m. TEA & ENTERTAINMENT FOR SENIORS Seniors are invited to Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge :'it., North York for films, discussion and refreshments every Friday. This week the feature is -Concerto Cross Mondo" and "Music in the Midnight Sun". 2 - 8:30 p.m. BLOOD IX)%OR CLINIC Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. $:30 p.m. DANCE The %illowdak Chapter of Separated. Do, orced and Widtnwed Catholics holds a dance the third Friday of evm• month at St. Gabriel Centre, 672 Sheppard Avc- E. For details call MC -0769 (cs'erusigs)- SA T. MARCH 20 N a e- 2 p.m. SPARI.Y %E% B(K TIQI F A Nearty New Boutique featuring good used clothing will be open every Saturday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craifkc Dr., Scarborough. For detail, phone 26'-'932. N a.m_ - 6 p.ta (F:M L MiNERAL SHO% The Wilkiadale Gem & Mineral Club will hold its 191h Annual Shoe. at Armour Hei ht% Community Centre on Avetme Rd.. at %il%oxi Avc-, just south of .till 4dmi%%kM and parking is free. 11 am. - 2 pi -ma. WKITFIts' CIRCI.i: Members of the Forest Hip Writers' CSrde meet to discuss their writing in a critical and constructive manner every Saturday at the Barbara From Library. 20 Covington Rd- Nerve numbers are cn- s-cwraged to drop in 12 some - 5 p m. HH;HLAND DANCE .AI.IJANC'I: The Eastern Canada Highland Dun= Alliance will perform in the (central Space, Scarborough Civic Centre- For details call! 39&7212 or 39& 7216. SUN. MARCH 21 N:30 ata THE: DR;NITI OF Hl MANKIND Kenneth R. Ekirtktt, A%%ociate Profc,wr of History 6: Renam ance Studies at L. of T. and author of several books, will give an illustrated lecture on '•Huanni%m A The Dignity of Humankind" at Leon Height% Unitarian Congregation, Four Antrim Crescent IKennody Rd Hw%. 4011. For detail, phone 293-9850. 11 :a - 5 p.m, C;E:M & MINERAL SHO% The Willowdalc Gem At Mineral Club will hold it% 19th Ann tail Show at Armour Heights Community Centre on Avenue Rd., at %ilson Ave., just south of 401. Add-ussion and parking i% free. 12 some - 5 WaL CI :LCIBR1T SPORT AU(Ti0% Join Don Cherry aid some of your favourite sports celebrities at the fira-ever United %ay Cekbiity Sport Auction- Don Cherry', Grapesinc will host the auction at _% Peter St- it will feature an cx- tcn %c collection of rare %port% memorabilia. Admission is S5 and auction participation i, SIO. 2 - 4 p.m. ■ UTISH ♦ARlETY SHOO The Amita Scott Variety Show will provide the entertainment at the regular afternoxin :uriccri at the Scarborough Chi: C cnirc..Ad- mt„ton i, irce Ansi c%cr%onc i, welcome. 2 Rua %( ARBORO4. GH SUPPORT (j"Wr Scarborough Support Group fox the Aidowed meet% the third Sunday of tach month at Church of St. %ic-txita,, 1512 kingsto n Rd., exec hkic-k ea,t of Marden A%r. The rnoeting is open to widowed men And women. For details call Margaret Smith at 691-0449. MON. MARCH 22 10 am. - 12 hinters "ITR1T1O\AL (Y)l \SE1-LIN(; Nutritional counselling service, are available to senior, free of :hargc c%er%'Monday at the %clines, Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1(1)3 Steele, Ace. A. For an appointment call „1-_%1 12. 10 am. - 3 p_m %0M. EN'S Ct.%TRE- The North fork Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mon- day, through Thursday, to offer information and referral services to women- Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hour% to find infor- mation, to register for a program, or to talk o%er something that is troubling you. 10 a.m. - 12 mxba %EGETABLF- I;ARNISHF-S Agincourt Community Services Association is hosting a free workshop on various ways to display vegetables for those interested in artistic work,- For more information and to register call 321-6912. 12:30 p.m. BRIIX;E & CRIBBACF. Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Com- muni!y Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:30 - 3 p.m- BRIIX'IF All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every :Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 396-4[140. 1 p.m. Ell CHRf' All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 2 - 8 p.m. BLOOD IX)NOR CLL%IC Malvern Town Centre, 31 Tapscott Rd. Help the Red Cross help others by auending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 4 - 5 p.m SDLP KITCHEN Hearty home-made soup is served to the needy every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E.. lower level. 7 - 11 p.m. C'HFSS CIA B Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Monday,, Thursday% and Fridays in the cafeteria at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave-, ane Klock north of Sheppard. For details call 493-(I)19. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. MENOPAUSE %1::1.1 NESS Liz Bonnin, B.S:.N., RN, North York Public Health Department will discuss the overview of menopause, physiological changes and physical signs and symptoms at this first of three sessions on menopause at North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. For mire information tali 781-0479. MON. MARCH 22 8 p.m. C'O%('F-R%S ABOUT LANDFILLS A representative from the Department of Metro Works, Toronto will focus on the myths, monitoring and decomposition of garbage at this month's meeting of North York Horticultural Society which meets at Yorkview Heights Baptist Church, 98 Finch Ave. W. I %cr%onc is welcome and refreshments will be served. 8 p.m. %RIT'ERS MEET Scarborough Arts (council Writers' Group meets every Monday evening at the Jack Goodlad Centre, Kennedy Rd. between Eglinton & Lawrence Ave. For details call 759-3340 or 284-2395. TUES. MARCH 23 9 - 11 a.m. MORNING COFFEE: Scarborough Christian Women's Club invites everyone to "A Morning Coffee" at Four Seasons Banquet Hall, East Gate Room, 2041 McCowan Rd. Admission is $5. Free babysitting at 225 Nugget Ave. For reservations and information call Patti Bamford 299-4046. 12:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday and Thursday at L'Amoreaux Communi- ty Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 p.ng BRIDGE All scniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge even Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl kd. Phone 396-4513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL At IJNE DANC'iNG All senior% over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 396-0- 1 P.M. BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Tuesday at UAmoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays SOTiI WEDDING ANNiVERSARIES Congratulations to Rufina and Cesario Abraraldo of Morecambe Crate, ScarN wough on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sat. Mar. 20th- A celebration was held for them on March 14th. Congratulations also to Esther and Roy Prentice of Brrooklaw'n Ave.. Scarborough who are also celebrating their Golden Wedding Anruversary on Sat. Mar- 20th- KIRT11DA VS Many Scarborough residents are celebrating special bir- thdays this week. Of special note is Gladys Roadiutight of Cedarbrook Lodge %too will tarn 90 on Stn. March 21st. Others celebrating eight decades and mote include Ida R,.an of The Wexford wow will be 85 of Thurs. Mar. tail[, Emily Matctrett of Meldazy Dr. who celebrates her also bir- thday on Wed. Mar 24th, and Barbara Milliken of ling Rd. who turns 8u on Sun- Mar. 21st. Rapp}' Birthday to aU these special people. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column_ Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 5 p m- CONS n7lENCI OFFICE 11PEN The office of the Hon- .Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5" F inch Ave. E-, Unit 114, Scarboxixigh n open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.rn to 5 p.m. Phone _'97-S1b41). 9 a -m. to 5 pm. CO%%11T1-ENCI OFFKI: (IPF% The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, Icvatcd at 4102 Sheppard Ave. E-. Suite 204, northeaa cotter of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m- to 5 p.m. For appointment, phonc 9 3Ln2. to 5 p.m. CONSTi iL•FNCIt (lFFk-E (IPF% The office of David Warner. MPP Scar borough -Ellesmere lo:atcd at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Pfaa, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 q,m. to 12 noon. For amotnimcnt, phone 438-1242. 9:30 am. to 5 Pm. ('ONS n T1,F%C J OFFICE: opt=s Thr office of .Annie Swarbridc, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1680A Kingston Rd- is open Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 . in.. Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday_ s 9:30 a -m- to I p.m., or by Appointment. Phone 6%-0967. 9 2_m, Io 1 p.m, CO%STiTL E'_%C'1OFF14C-F OPE:\ The office of Dr. Bob Frankfoxd, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., i, open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m- to I p.m-, Fridays 2 to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. Phone 281-2187. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. C'ONSTiTI'ENGl OFFiCE: OPEN The office of Sic%e Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at VW7 Kingston Rd., in Cliffcre%t Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mott. (R'd Federal Constituency Offices 4 ,*.NL to 4 p.m. CO%STiTI'E%('Y OFFICE: /WE:N 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.na to 4:30 p -a CONSTi-i'L'E%CY OFFICE OPEN The constituency off -ice of Bob Hicks, MP Scarboroul h 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 a.m. to 4 p -m. C'ONSTITUF%CY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a -m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 a -m. to 5 p_m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Lon Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd-, Willowdale in the Finch-L.eslic Plaza- The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 am. to 5 p.m, CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPE% The constituency office of Rene Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: (WEN The constituent 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 2,111. 105:30 p,nn, CONSITTUENC'Y OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough. Agincourt. located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Av appointment only, call 321-5454. Community Diary 500,000 To (Continued from Page 4) Congratulate TUES. MARCH 23 Blue Jays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC Ontario thritiis Society. Ontario . Free legal advice will be given by a qualified lawyer every Tuesday and Thursday evening at West Hill Community Services, 156A another a in baseball lag Galloway Rd.. West Hill. To make an appdhtment call 284-5931 history will be written dur- between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ing ten days in March as 7 - 9 p.m. ESL NIGHT SCHOOL 500,000 residents of Ontario ESL Night School at St. Henry's Separate School, 100 Bamburgh sign a card of thanks to the Circle. Open to all levels. 7:15 - 10:30 p.m. BINGO Toronto Blue Jays. The Indianapolis -Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening Supported by The Pro- of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. From Mar. 12th to 21st, Lover Loblaws). Everyone is welcome. for a contribution of $2, half 7:30 p.m. DON VALLEY CHORUS a million people from more Jan the Don Valley Chorus (Sweet Adelines, Inc.) and sing four- than 60 communities part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hall, southeast cor- ner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. For more information call across the province are ex - Corinne, 694-1464. Ladies only are welcome. peeted to sign one of the 7:30 p.m. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETS world's largest greeting Fr. Gerald Curry, S.F.M., will speak on the "History of the Scar- cards. Displayed at prime borough Foreign Mission Society, 2685 Kingston Rd," at the March shopping mall locations, meeting of the Scarborough Historical Society which is held at Ben- dale Public Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. Admission is free and the card says "Thanks everyone is welcome. �� Jays! ' " for an historic S p.m. CHAMBER MUSIC SPECTACULAR World Series win 1992. Music Toronto presents a chamber music spectacular - Bach with champion the cause at the Bernardi and Angela Hewitt - at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. The Thaw Blue Jays' Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E., Toronto. For ticket information Card will be presented at call -M&7723. I p. m. CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT centre field at Sk Dome Joseph (Xirwski, clarinet; Mark Skazinctsky, violin; Simon immediate] y prior to the Fryer, cello; and Lydia Fryer. piano. all associates of the Toronto opening game of the season Symphony. will. perform in concert at Timothy Eaton Memorial on Fri. Apr. 9th against the Church, 230 St. Clair Ave. W'., Toronto. Admission is $12 at the Cleveland Indians. door. WED. MARCH 24 The the > ex aeds an expected 1 ject, an cted ft Advance tickets are re- million. will The Ar - 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. HEALTHY EAT1N(; & ACi71E IJVI%C Ontario thritiis Society. Ontario . Community Services Association is holding a free workshop on healthy and good eating habits. mmtaining a healthy Division, to fund much - weight, and healthy heart style. This workshop will contain some needed research into ar- group activities. Call 321-6912 to register and for more information. thritis, Canada's No. 1 7 - 9 p m. GENVALOGY W(MKSHOP chronic disease which af- A representative from the Ontario Genealogical Sodety provides fects one in three families. a brief mKroductiom to tracing your family history at North York bents and those with life - Central Library. 5120 Yonpe St.. North York. Admission is free and Supported by The Pro- everyone is wd,-omc. 7:15"- 9 p.m. ALLHEIMER*S St PPORT GRM'P vince of Ontario. The The Alzheimer's Family Support Group maes:ts the sewed and Stadium Corporation of On - fourth Wednesday of every aw ath at Bnrnlcy Acres, 2950 Lawrence tario (SkyDome ), The Ave. E. (next to Bendale Acres). Scarborough Public Health Nurses Toronto Blue Jays Baseball and spcactical al guest speakers offer praadvice and infor ietwo, neighbourhood call your discuss stages of the disease, current medical research. kWJ con- local branch of the Red cerns. coa►mway support and placement. For more details call jar corporations, the pro-ject is the brainchild of The 3 p m. LE.\TE_% BIBLE: %-n'DY SE'.RIEs Arthritis Society. Ontario Michael Clarke, Evergreen Yongc Street Mission. will discuss Division. More than 3.000 .'Brokenness ad Disiilmioeed Youth" at St. Barthokx ww's R.C. Society volunteers will Church (291-5250). Everyone is welcome. Bring your own Bible. champion the cause at the 60 greeting card display Be A Volunteer In Your Community �;o. Wed. March 17, 1993 THE NEWS POST Page 5 For the second consecutive year, Greenwood Racewav, one of Nor,h :krrF•rua - premier racing facilities. hosted its annual Chinese Day promotion on Sun Mar71h As part of the promotion. the Ontario Jockey Club contributed $1. for each person who us- ed an admission, coupon from one of the newspapers and this totalled amount of the money which was donated to Mon Sheong Foundation (a Chinese Nursing Home -. the designated charitable organization for the event. During the opening ceremony (Turf Club) Mr. Norman Ho. Chairman of Chinese Cana- dian Greater Toronto Progressive Conservative Association, thanked all of the sponsors and supporters of Greenwood's Second Annual Chinese Day. (Photo - Kin Wong) Screech Owl Prowl Mar.20 Kortright features a "Screech Owl Prowl" on Sat. Mar. 24, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. In addition to their well known screech, these small birds also matte a barking sound or a soft whistle. VWtots can learn to imitate the screech owl's various calls. Start the evening with a look at some live owls. on loan from Springwater Provincial Park. After a slide presentation with Kortright wildlife specialist Dan Stuckey. visitors have an opportuni- ty to practise calling owls. Naturahsts will lead the way on a short walk through the woods where everyone can try out their newly acquired skills. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the signs: Take Advance tickets are re- Hwy 400 to Major Macken- quired for this special zie Dr. (at Canada's evening event. Call ( 416 ( W'onderiand ), go west 3 km 832-=89. to Pine Valley Dr. Then Kortriettt is open daft Knuth I km March Is Red Cross Month March is Red Cross cancer and leukenua po- Month. Why not celebrate bents and those with life - by attending a blood donor threatening blood clinic and giving the gift of disorders. We. In Central Ontario. Most healthy individuals morn than S00 donors are age 17 to 70 are eligible to needed each weekdav for donate. For a clinic in your the Red Cross to meet re- neighbourhood call your quirernents of 61 hospitals local branch of the Red it serves in the region. Cross or contact the Toron- to Centre at 991.2258. Don't Your blood is needed to forget to bring 1-D. with help accident and burn vic- you and bring a friend to tints. transplant recipmuts, donate ton Does this Sound 11'ke you? Now that I'm alone, I don't need a house to live in all by myself. But I don't want to spend my savings on rent - I'd like to leave something for my children. I need a guarantee on my housing investment, and I want the duality that goes with home ownership. • • w 1 don't want to go to a plat a where evt-i y Ita►Itr is org..mzed bur me. I need my own living space in a relaxed atmosphere - I'm li,d •pendent, and 1 want to stay that way. If you're 55 or older, a Glenmaple suite offers you peace of mind, an Y p independent lifestyle and the advantages of home ownership with s�r" 5 r_ r n the convenience of apartment living. 1-ts off I I Located in Scarborough, Glenmaple rovides convenient) !ocated it affordable, quality one and two bedroom suites. And under the 'j 21!'1 ro Guaranteed Equity Plan, financially backed by Metro Toronto, your investment is more than secure - it's guaranteed., " ; _ r �- r ,- g, If you decide to sell your Glenmaple suite, Metro will buy it back at ;� 11 ■ r TF7-31 al�i no less than the price you paid. After three years, you can sell it back for the purchase price plus an appreciation amount based on 2/3 of any increase in the Consumer Price Index. Glenmaple ... it's safe ... it's affordable ... it's guaranteed. Glenmaple... an idea whose time has come. ,( ot— tFlpj 'AiQ 661 Call (416) 397-1691 1315 Neilson Road Scarborough M1 B 5N2 fenmapfe a Guaranteed Equity Building The Housing Company 'Sales are subject to terms and conditions. Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. March 17,19M Bill Watt- s Worlds DINNER THEATRE:: Adrian Zmed is not vet a household name but deserves to be. Grease doesn't deserve to be well known but it is. Mr. Zmed, starring in Grease with a top notch cast makes it one of the best productions yet presented at Stage West Theatre Restaurant. After appearing last fall on Broadway in Falsettos. he has starred in its Na- tional Touring company. Prior to that, he had star- red in touring companies of Grease before making his Broadway debut playing the lead role of Danny Zuko. - Grease is set in 1959 and is a musical about the students at Rydell High. ( One wonders how many now know the significance of Rydell. I The book, music and lyrics are by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey (who they'). The book is blight, the music• less than memorable and the lyrics largely send ups. It was made into a motion picture in 1977 starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton -John. It's not real- ly a well crafted worst but only a fool would deny its popularity. NOW enter young Adrian Zmed and his supporting cast" and Grease takes on a life that one barely suspected before. Inevitably and unfairly. he will be compared to John Travoka. Forget the comparison. He is far bet- ter. He sings well and he dances with an acrobatic skill that few• can ap- proach- If he were Black. he could be compared to each of the Nicholas brothers and that's about 1? the highest praise one can give to any dancer. The rest of the cast assembled here is also good. It's a large one and space might not allow men- tion of each but all are deserving. Many are familiar from other pro- ductions localiv. Miranda dePencier is fondly remembered in her role as Jenny in the recent presentation of Apsects of Love. Here. she is Sandy Dumbrow•ski, sweetly shy and eventually a leather clad hell cat. She even manages to make the spoofy Raining on Prom Night seem poignant. That's talent' Bitchy Betty Rizzo is played by Jill Hayman. She gently mocks Look at Me. I'm Sandra Dee and evokes great audience empathy with There Are Worse Things I Could Do. Oh, there are so many good performances in this production' There's Kelly Margaret-Bodanis as Frert- chv. Shawn Doyle as Kenickie. Sara Dickenson as Cha -Cha DeGregono. Keisa Way as Patty. the female nerd. Paul Saunders. the erstwhile AI Capone in a nice bit as Vince Fontaine, the sleazy D.J., the list could go on. And. kt's not forget the orchestra. )reliable David Warrack has been brought in as musical director and delivers a sound such as hasn't been heard before at Stage West. One always knew- he was an excellent pianist but never suspected he could be downright funky. Nice costume design too by David Gibb though one would have liked to see him AroundandAbout Your Dining &Entertainment Guide on stage with the rest of the excellent dancers. Director Choreographer Robert Longbottom couldn't completely master the difficult sight angles at the extreme sides of the stage but that's alright since most of the spirited dancing takes place centre and downstage. It's obvious that the col- umn is high on this produc- tion of Grease and even higher on the talents of Adrian Zmed. He's the catalyst that dynarnatizes it all. C1'RTA1N CALL: Kudoes to young Kirsten who keeps an ever watchful eye onxhe buffet tables and to Kim Ive the theatre restaurant manager for her solicitous attention to the comfort of patrons. Much appreciated. AMATEUR THEATRE: The cut line is engendered b. the fact that the Pelican Players proud- ly advertise themselves as a "not-for-profit theatre company". One has misgivings about such a proclamation. The motive of possible profit for one's endeavours is not to be eschewed. Anyway. the P. P. s are presenting Guest In The House at Riverdale Col- legiate starting tomorrow eventing and continuing, with breaks. through Mar. 27th. The play is described as an old fashioned thriller 0-04 TOP, DO "O�i =i2 Traditional English Pub l FINE BEERS, SPIRITS & PUB FARE Grand Opening April 1, 1993 SHEPPARD AVE.E HWY2 HWY 401 n ISLAND RD Cc z i Ij O W i � a a' pp h4� d LAWRENCE �a 87 Island Rd'Scarborough M1C 2P6 286-4544 STG Comedy A Bldg Success 1»• Frank Knight There are several plays and films dealing with the handicapped and disadvan- taged. The play "The Boys Next Door" by Tom Griffen deals with mentally ham- dtcapped people in a sen- sitive and understanding way. The current produc- tion by the Theatre Guild is a fine presentation in every way. The story deals with four mentally handicapped men living in a communal residence under the wat- chful eve of their social worker who becomes in- creasingly frustrated with his charges. All at different .'levels" of handicap as they tackle daily life where "tittle things" sometimes become momentous I and funny ) but with moments of poignancy. We are reminded that the han- dicapped like the rest of us want to love, laugh and find some meaning and purpose in this life. This is a very funny play but we laugh with them and not at them. about a newcomer to a household who attempts to take it over for her own evil ,Rain. It's written by Hagar W51de and Dale 17urnsorn but it sounds muchly like the Pearl Buck novel of the same name. Oh. and for the record. your correspondent proud - Iv wears a Pelican Club neck tie. Quite handsome it is too ON RECORD: In Review: The summer's Tales Sting (A-& M. I Despite the pretentious title. Sting seems to be hack on the track that won wide audience before his sort les of recent years into the higher needs of Maslow. ( Work that one out') Perhaps relentless do-goodinng got to be too much. Whatever, this latest release marks a welcome return to that which marked Sting's earlier success. . .some melody and unsuspected changes of temp. The best cut is arguable but the column's choice would be Seven Days. In Receipt: Love's Alright Eddie Mur- phy ( Motown ) Murphy describes Love's Alright as "psychedelic psoul". The release notes call it an inspired hybrid of sounds that include R. & B. dance. hip-hop and vintage (sic) rock & roll. What listeners will call it is debatable but Mr. Murphy needs a success badly after a string of recent failures. Perhaps he has it here. In Appearance: Norman Foote, whose Disney Records release of If The Shoe Fits has proven enormously popular, makes a personal ap- pearance this Saturday at the Pickering Town Centre performing songs from the album. His concert begins at 1 p.m. and he'll sign autographs from 2 till 3 in the Eaton's store. Okay. Mary' IN (UNCE:RT: Marti Webb is a popular star of the London stage for her fine work in musicals. Mark Rattray was virtual- It was a well selected cast with the four main ac- tors very effective in their characterizations. To play other than a 'Normal' per- son is always a challenge :for an actor. Bill Downey (Arnold) was a stand out in his handling of a difficult :role and was also very fun- ny. Lloyd Parchment (Lu- cien) gave us a wonderful piece of acting of a grown man with the understan- ding of a 3 year old. Andy Newberry ( Barry ) gave us the dark side of mental illness in a touching portrayal whilst Peter Gooch ( Norman ) gained our svmpathy in his striv- ing for 'normality'. In the other main role Paul Snider (Jack) as the social worker gave his usual strong performance and stage presence. Linda Barrett ( Sheila) as the mentally retarded girl friend showed a lovely touching performance in one of the better parts I have seen her in at the Village Theatre. Larry ly unknown until he won the 1990 B.B.C. Opportunity Knocks series. He is now much in demand as a per- former in musicals. Together they're appear- ing Mar. 26th at Roy Thom- son Hall with The Magic of Musicals Concert. Backed by four singer dancers and an an stage orchestra, they will present showstoppers from the best of the best musicals. As this is being written. the program hasn't been announced but presumably, there will be much from Andrew Lloyd - Webber. With Don Black. he wrote Song and Dance specifically for Miss Webb' Sounds like it should be a good show. The reference to Oppor- tunity Knocks brings back bittersweet memories for us. While still in studies, we auditioned for the C.B.C. version in the announcing competition. We were defeated by Earl Cameron's nephew Don Cameron. Well, at least we can tap dance better than him. Yeah' IN ANTICIPATION : The Randolph School of Theatre Arts has been so wildly successful that its enrolment is now being ex- panded from 2D to 100, still small and exclusive. Its program is a two year one during which students receive well-rounded train- ing in dance, acting and voice. Audition for prospective students will begin Apr. 18th. Those interested should contact Leslie At - wool] at 58641¢88 for further details. And, just to put everyone's mind at ease, this columnist isn't on the faculty of dance. SEGUE: The third annual Waltz- ing Through Time Antiques Show will open a week tomorrow at The O'Keefe starting at 7 p.m. The four day show will display and sell fine anti- que jewellry, time pieces, furniture, paintings and other collectibles. All benefits will go 1Corttinued on Page 12) O'Leary, as director, is to be congratulated on his handling of a very sensitive but funny play with some fine blocking for an arena stage and pacing on the production side. It was a joy to see some intelligent use of adaptation of a play to arena staging. A very ef- fective back wall call in proportion) for the main acting scene, with simple insets, area lighting, little or no stage props, all made for smooth transition of 27 scenes and for the audience to use their imagination. Which is what is required for arena staging. The producer was Shirley Tolley with a large and very effective staff. This is the last weekend at Village Theatre. The play will be adjudicated this Friday for the Ontario Community Theatre Com- petition. I'm sure it will do well. The Scarborough Theatre Guild Box Office is at 39&4049. 10 to 10 P.M. daily. Scarborough Women's Centre Scarborough Women's Centre is now accepting registration for the follow- ing programs. To register, or for furthr idoramtim call 431-1138. Building Sett Fsterm How we value ourselves is closely related to the satisfaction we find in life. We will explore methods which will emphasize our strengths and increase our enthusiasm, creativity and effectiveness. Thursdays, Mar. 4 - Apr. & Faclitator is Celia Silverman. The fee is $40 for six weeks (no class Mar. 16) . Women .UW AIDS Clinic The AIDS committee of Toronto has been funded by the City of Toronto. It pro- vides information about reducing the risk of HIV disease, early detection, and appropriate resources. If you want to know more for yourself and or your children, in a safe comfor- table environment, with a compassionate listener, this clinic is for you. Any Thursday, 3 - 6:30 p.m. un- til Mar. 25th. You can just drop in or call the centre to make an appointment. Free admission. Registration fees may be paid in advance, in person or by mail to ensure a place. Scarborough Women's Centre is an organization serving and supported by Scarborough women. It provides (l) informa- tion referral about com- munity resources available for women (eg. shelter, rape crisis, counselling), (2) courses. workshops and support groups related to physical and emotional health and employment, (3) supportive programs for women going through a difficult Bryne, and (4) iden- tification of gaps and needs for service. Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson BL(V)D DONOR CLINIC The Canadian Red Cross is holding a Clinic on Thurs. Mar. 18th and Fri. Mar. 19th at Pickering Town Centre from 2 to 8:30 p.m. SOCCER Are you interested in playing Adult House League Soccer from May to October this year? The cost is $75. For registration forms and more information call 697-2004. READING CIRCLE Be a volunteer and read to the kids of your community. Join the New Beading Circle on Saturdays at 9 a.m. in the Pickering Town Centre. For further information call Raji Shukla at 839-3037. WATER SVPPI,V PLANT MTG. An information meeting to discuss issues, the design and construction and operation of the Pickering Ajax Water Supply Plant will take place on Wed. Mar. loth and 24th at 6 p.m. at the Region of Durham Water Dept., 105 Consumers Dr. in Whitby. t:NIB FUNDRAISER A MuchMusic Beach Party will be held on Sat. Mar. 20th from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Ajax Community Centre. HMS Ajax Rooth with proceeds going towards the CNB. The video dance party is presented by the Ajax Lions Club. Tickets are $20 each and this includes a light snack, a MuchMume Vee Jay. and a chance at a grand prime of a trip to Florida for two. Tickets are available at the Ajax Com- munity Centre, or call 477-1040 for more information. ")-ED SW)RTS NIGHT Looking for a fun and active evening out with your Spouse, friends or neighbours' If so, the Ajax Parks and Rechas organized a combination of cooperative games. sports and activities in a non-competitive atmosphere. This program is new and will run from Apr. 7 to June 9 an Wedrnesdays from 9 to 10 p.m. at L. Alexander C.C. Gym . Cost is 532. 10 a person for 10 weeks. ONE PARENT FAMILY The Ajax Pickering One Parent Family Association holds its next weekly nsteeting on Wed. Mar. 10, beginning at 8 p.m. Location is Til Bayly St.. Pickering. Call Suzanne at M18Ti for more information. PANCAKES Pancake Day is being celebrated at Purple Woods Con- servation area from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wed. Mar. i7th. Nominal charge for pancakes and free sugar bush tour. Call 57 111 for information. VOLUNTEERti NEEDED Teen volunteers aged 14 or I5 years old are required for the Town of Pickenng Summer Camp program. Volunteers will assist campers in a variety of activities such as: pot- tery, crafts, tennis. archery, basketball. track and field, volleyball, hiking. tents and shelters. outdoor cooking- Swimmug and much more. Volunteers will develop leadership skills and meet new fn ends and will be under the supervision and guidance of camp staff. To qualify volunteers must have some ex- penence dealing with children and wdl rewire two letters of reference. Apply to the Human Resources, Pickering Civic Com- plex. One the Fsptanade. The position is Assistant Camp Counsellor -Volunteer. The dates volunteers are required are June 28th to Judy 30. and Aug. 3 to Sept. 3. For informa- tion call 420-46,21. PICKE:RING PLAYERS The Pickering Players latest presentation is "Opening Night", a delightful Canadian comedy by Norm Foster at the Dunbartat Fairport United Church. There are six even- ings to choose from: Fn. Mar. 19: Sat. Mar. 20: Fri. Mar. 26: Sat. Mar. T7: Fri. Apr. 2 and Sat. Apr. 3. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Box office number is 420-0430. IDEA PLACE SEMINARS There's lots going on at the Idea Place, Pickering Home & Design Centre. Just read on and you will find kits of in- teresting things to do in the next few weeks. Colour - What. Where & Why is presented by Laura Brasseur on Tues. Jan. 26th, Wed. Mar. 10th or Thurs. Apr. 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn about the psychology of colour and how it relates to your feelings, as well as colour theory and how to coordinate it all into your decor. Handouts pro- vided. Bring samples and photos. The fee is M.25. For information on any of the above classes, drop by the Idea Place or call 427-4332. TEEN DANCES The Ajax Parks and Recreation is holding teen dances for grades 9 and over. They will be held on Friday nights from Jan. 22nd to May 2nd, 7 to 10 p.m., at Lincoln Alexander Community Centre. CALORIE COUNTERS Do you need some help and moral support in getting those extra pounds off? Maybe the Canadian Calorie Counters will work for you. They hold weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 1430 Bayly St. i near the GO sta- tion) in Pickering. The cost is $1.25 each week with lectures and weigh -ins. Call 420.0746 for more information. MEALS ON WHEELS Can you spare some time once a week to deliver meals for the Canadian Red Cross Society? Meals on Wheels is look- ing for volunteers for its program. Call 420 -MM if you are interested. ........ ..... 1993 Will Be A Great Year FOODLAND ONTARIO CLA SS111"C's0 OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SOUP A favoured dish as far back as the early settlers. Old -Fashioned Potato Soup still makes for a warming meal during the Cold winter months. A side of thick crusty bread and a few chinks of cheddar cheese complete a hearty lunch or dinner. 6 (about 2W1 kg) medium Ontario Potatoes. peeled and diced 2 cups (SW mQ chnicken stock 1,4 Ib (125 g) sant pork, nnsed or 4 1 slices bacon medium cooking 2 tbsp (25 mL) anion, chopped all-purpose flour 4 cups (1 L) hot milk 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream chopped chives or parsley In large saucepan over medium heat. cook pota- toes in chicken stock for 10 to 15 minutes, or until soh. Without draining. coarsely mash in pan. Set aside. Mean whAe, dice pork and try len medium skillet until crisp: remove with sbtted spoon to drain on paper towel. Set aside. In same pan. saute onion until soft. about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stimng, for 2 minutes. Add onions to potatoes and stir well to combine. Gradually add hot milk.- onng mixture to boil. stirring CCrManthy. Boil gently 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add cream. Heat through.- do not boil. Ladke into warm soup bowls. serve gamkshed with reserved pork and chives. Serves 4 to 6. Preparation time: 20 min. Cooking time: 20 min. NEVADA Touchdown Sports at 607 Kingston Rd. W. in the Village is selling Nevada tickets to support children with Epilepsy through Ajax Children's Services. A great way to support a good cause. G/N.F It's not too early to be planning some spring activities. The Ajax Parks 6k Rec. has planned this for golfers, ex- penenced and novice alike. Lessons are designed to teach you the fundamentals of golf, including proper stroke sw- ing, rules, definitions and etiquette. This program will be held at the Pickering Driving Range (weather permitting) . Rain location will be at Denis O'Connor High School Gym. Please note different class times for indoor outdoor loca- Buckets of balls for outdoor lessons must be purchased at an extra cost per week. or a discount card may be purchas- Wed. March 17, 1993 TILE NEWS POST Page 7 Durham Board Of Education Notes Workshops Planned The chairman of the board, in consultation with the vice chairman and the director, will schedule spr- ing workshops on the topics of the "Inter -relationship of Roles" and "Whole Language". Trustees of the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School board. will be contacted to determine if they are in- lersted in taking part in these trustee development workshops. Trustees Named to Com- mittee Trustees Don Mcllveen and Tanya Koch have been named to the committee to review and amend the board's Adult Education Policv. Sub -'Committee Establish- ed The board's Employ- ment Equity Committee will establish a sub- committee to review the content of Sexual Harass- ment Policy 4245 and Regulations with a view to including reference to students in the policy. The current policy only refers to staff of the Durham Board of Education. Truster ihnunned Scugog trustee Joyce Kelly was one of 40 Durham Region residents to receive a Canada 125 '.Medal in honour of her ser- vice to the community and to Canada. Joyce has serv- ed on the Blackstock Agricultural Societv, the Port Perry Hospital Board and the Durham Board of Education, as well as being a member of the Blackstock United Church. Joyce also acts as the cor- respondent to the Port Perry Star. writing about events taking place in the Blackstock community. Trustees applauded Joyce on the receipt of her medal which was presented recently by XP. Ross Stevenson on behalf of the Governor General. Pronwtiews Approved asd Tramsfem Announced Three Administrative Of- ficers were appointed. ef- fective Aug. 1. 1993, for terms of one year. renewable for up to three years. Dave Werry will be appointed to the Ajax Pickering area. Gail Elliott will be appointed to the Oshawa area and Wayne Patterson will be appointed to the Whit- by North Durham area. Principal Rick Hannah will be transferred from Uxbridge P.S. to Sunderland P.S. effective July 1, 1993. Principal Stan Todd will be transferred from R.H. Cornish P.S. to Goodwood P.S. effective July 1. 1993. Principal Peter Dean will be transferred from Beaverton P.S. to Uxbridge P.S. effective July 1, 1993. Principal George Mac- Donald will be transferred from Goodwood P.S. to Bayview Heights P.S. ef- fective July 1. 1993. Principal Peter Belsey will be transferred from Southwood Park P.S. to Dr. S.J. Phillips P.S. effective July 1. 1993. Principal Doug Brown will be transferred from his exchange at Ajax H.S. to Southwood Park P.S. effec- tive July 1. 1993. Principal AI Kershaw will be trnsferred from Duke of Edinburgh P.S. to Glengrove P.S. effective Julv 1. 1993. Principal Don Ayotte will be transferred from Vallev View P.S. to Valley Farm P.S. effective July 1. 1%3. Pnntcipal Jack Smyka will be transferred frau Glengrove P.S. to Pringle Creek P.S. effective July 1, 199[3 Principal Wayne Puce will be transferred from Glen Street P.S. to Belh ood P.S. effective Ju- ly 1. I993 Appointment Pickering Council has re- appointed Katita Pieter to the Tourist Association of Durham Region as its representative. Support Group Meeting The Head Injury Asso ca- tion of Durham Region sup- port group meeting will be held on Wed. Mar. 17th at 30 P.M. It will be held at 459 Bond St E. Oshawa with park- ing in the rear. Bnng your family and friends Everyone weicome' The Survivors' Group is on the main floor and the Family and Caregivers' Group is upstairs. Anyone needing assistance with transp ria- rion should call ed for the entire session. .all classes run Tuesdav and Thursday for eight. one hour lessons. This is for ages 12 years and over. Session 1 date is %lay 4 to •r: Session 2 is June 8 - July 6. the cost of each session of 8 lessons 14 weeks) is $53. i0. 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Bi elect anti Shit Feed 1& 2 u0 0i Tai l'hi 10 :313 Inialte of Iran II to City hardening 11 30 (lw,r ercur r M. 1_' Irl AtTan14 Greek Show 1 Ul/ t 3u Hixiknl t M F'tihryt 2 cal Hiigrr, sport, Evrn1 n( the Meek xi Bx-ardi Indoor TennL ni Chaptoriship 4 aU Cit, Magazine 4 30 Canadian Spectrum ., 00 ood .Afterrnoi TA' 6 00 hEmpire Club 6 :kn laboir Show - (u Health, tavmg :r) Barrier Harness Race 8 to IA-rtKxt Aid Show 4 111 Nalercoiour My W'a% Jack Read 4 :o Paint Fasel-Preston to to Lives at H.VV featuring "Daus of Yoi io 30 .A(xhors Lives & Times Scott Donaldson on Archibald Macl.Ansh 11 at Barometer on 10 110%. MARCH A.M. 9:30 Toronto Council P.M. 12'00 Rogers Connection NY El' l2 30 How Do You Do That' T 1 : oo Canadian Club -Education Panel 1:30Author'Autbor! Psasert 2:00 Toronto Council Resumes Hooked On Fish tg NY EY 2:30 City Gardenangg a1Y EY 3:01) S � Event of ulna Week Bacardi Indoor Tennis 5:00 MP INPP Reports:Elinor Caplan !NPP Oriole. Barbara McDougall MP St Paw's 5:15 Sergio March MP York West Francis lankm MPP Beaches Woodbirx• 5:30 MP MPP Report, Anthony Per- MPP [owrsvaew 5:4,5 Gan Malknwski MPP York Fast 6:00 Horizon-Sanatan Dharma 6:30 Authors Lives & Times Soria Donaldson on .Archibald Macutsh 7:00 Highway 10-WOMAD Hassan Haltmnun 7'30 Fast York Council Stormy Monday with Danny Marks. Steve Payne. Whlitelev, Jerome Gidhai.paul Wickham Jay Davidson If 00 Rarorneter on 10 9:00 ltiusw For Million -How To Pitch a= to a Broadcaster T NY N:a(I MCA Arena -Steve Kenner & PIesLS discuss current tissues Hauselmann DESIGN & RENOVATIONS jSpecializing in custom kitchens. batftroorns, basewlents oft. 724.6634 Trillium i0ftmPICked" Cable TV WE:D. MARCH G. 1963 416.51101. 9 30 Trillium Sports PM 12 36 Pobtaeal Update I w Roundtable 2 w Trillium Sports 6 w Spark?'� Fare Safety 6 b Lvm SLrod's (antrio w Wirtro Matters -Live a w TnUinin Sports THURS. MARCH is P.M. .a L.ernan Aad Aww 3 00 Tradial< Pow Live 4 3e Aerobes Alive & Neu 5 w Thr tae & Yat -Education 5.30 scwwe At Home 6 w Hlorumn-Santa DAama 6 30 Inner City Gardewgg Bakonv A [toot Gardetis : to Gruen TV -Environmental 9 to Impact live 1000 0w Lives & Tunes to b Beaches Jazz Festival F RI. %L4,RCH is P.M. 12 on centennial Game I)( The Week 3 do Jr A Hockey Ftrprat 6 oo Horizon Ahamad<vya Movement Jn (,lam 6x) Political t'pdate 00 EntMunrnieral Stene 30 Beal to Berl 8 on Trillium Presents i O w Page 1 �t to.'*) Profili SAT. MARCH 30 P.M. 12 01 Avramis Greek tihiiw I w Tra Past -Replay 2:30 Focus On Europe :I. to izo Horn-Baha1 3 30 TV '93 4 30 St Patrick's Day Parade 5:30 C'Iatisrotxn Coraiections 6 00 Interrtatiomal Sports Spor 63oTB.A 10 30 MCA Ed's :Mite Party -Eric• Ttr r y& Fd with guests 11 W Can nub-klu attar Patrol 1130 Lyn McLeod's (otano TUES. MARCH '_1 P.M. 11.00 The Great Canadian Maturtty Show 1:00 LOfe in the Balance The Study of Extinction 1:30 Canadian Spectrum 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Stormy Monday 3:00 Walercolour My Way 3:311 Paint Easel 4:111Il Lemon Aid Show' 5:00 MP MPP Report, -Poole & C plan :A", & Kwinter; Cnrdiano &MacDonald 6:00 Horizon-Ahmadiyya Movement,r Islam 6:30 ('icy' Gardening 7:010 Provincial Bi -elections Split Feed (NA', , T EY, 8:00 Straight Talk til' Sha ng Growth in the Greater Toronto Area 9 00 North York City views Dat Yuill:Tormto Council Insighl- W Amer T F.l' 9. in Schools & Skills I.earturyg Is A Lifelong ('areer 10:(o MCA Art at the Centre Vodka Painters of Canada 10:311 MCA E.Six' Date Rape 11.00 Talim* Sex CARPENTRY, plumbing• painting. house cleaning and whatever else you want done. I ran do. Please call Don after 6 p.m. at 4964)566. This space could be yours for x20 w t:ermany Lave Thr Bavarian Forest a 00 Macedonian 'Bataan a 30 The Taste of Win* 9 3u Hum* Fixia's-Drywall Taping to to limon .Ad Shoji SUN. MARCH 21 P.M. 12 L w Tat (]n 12 30 Inner l'ttyardenuto Balcony i Roo( (:arc 1 wTB.A 30 IS(a Financul Security w Impact at 1 an ('entrrintal cow of the Week 6 w Science At Horne 6 30 Home F'ixirs-Drywall Taping w Jr '.AHockey I0o Rochelle Litman 10 30 Lyn McLAod's (haar,o MON. MARCH A.M. 10 W Scartioruuko Council P.M. 1230 PolitKaI Uppddaate 1 W Floiutdeable eat 2 w Scarborouugli Cantil 6 w Horizon-Sanatan ncii 6:30 Rochele Litman w Scarborough Council 10:00 .Arena 10: 30 Ed's Night Party T11.1 -S. MARCH Z3 P_M. 2:00 Home Fixin's Glass Block 2:30 Ballroola Diarwing 3:00 Tnlhum arts 600 HonzOo yya Movement in Islam 6:30 BOiliing Financial Security 7:00 RourdTabk-Live 800 I mpact 9 00 The Arthritis show 9:30 Real to Reel 10:00 Art at the Centre 10:30 ESRC The Etobicoke Social Development Couricit Looking For Volunteers Epilepsy Ontario is look- ing for a special volunteer with writing editing skills to help produce a manual for the various chapters, individuals or interested professionals. The volunteer should have good research skills with an in- terest or knowledge of in- surance and epilepsy. Interested parties Con- tact the Volunteer Centre - North York at 4B1-6i9}I. .......... Business Community News) Durham Business Women's Club The monthly dinner meeting of the Durham Business & Professional Women's Club will be held on Wed. Mar. 24th at the Peppercorn Mill. 1999 Altona Rd. at Finch, Pickering. Topic of the meeting is a Literacy Panel -Women & Literacy Barriers To Education & Employment. Guests and new members are welcome to the meeting. The reception is at 6 p.m .and dinner is at 6:45 p.m. A member's cost is $25 and a guest cost is $30. To receive a dinner ticket call Karen Graham at 427-6930 or Joan Ann Evelyn at 725-9179. Trade Breakfast & Awards Night International Trade Breakfast On Thurs. Mar. 18th from 7:30 to 9 a.m. the Interna- tional Trade Committee Breakfast will be held at the Alex Manogian Centre. Markham Rd. at Progress Ave. Guest speaker will be Philip G. Allanson who will speak on "Canada and South East Asia: Major Business Partners". The cast is $12.50 preregistered and $15 at the door. Achievement .swards Oen WM Mar 24th the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala din- ner at the Sheraton Toronto East Hotel & Towers at 401 and Kennedy Rd. beginn- 'ing at 7 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $100 including GST. New YTA Address The York Technology Association has contracted Veronica Cluett and Joan Embury as executive directors to manage the association. The new address now will be 4981 Highway 7 East. Itnit 12A. Suite 21.;9. Would you like to own a part of a group of local community newspapers? For further information call 291-2583 Metro Toronto Council Council nrerirbers' offices - Station 1020. 2nd -Rom Metro Hall, 55 John SI-. Toronto M5V 3C6. City of Scarborough Scarborough Blum BRIAN ASHTON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to A Fri Suite 231 Call 392-4052. 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 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon to Fri Suite 215 Call 392-4017 After hours 26145941. sea boo Highland Creek Ken Morrish - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 223 Cali 392-4055 Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p m. Mon to Fri. Suite 233 Call 392-4047. Scarborough Malvern RAYMOND CHO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 229 Call 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 Blade Creek MARIA AUGIMERI - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 208. Call 392-4021. 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 LA8ATTE - 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 3924081. Markham. Ont. 1.311 IN1. Telephone number is 4<1-%47 and the Fax is the same Scarborough Chamber Of Commerce Netw'erking Breakfast At the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Networking Breakfast on Wed. Mar. with guest speaker will be Bette :Meyer. She will ex- plain the two pocket method of networking -how to make yourself totally memorable to your new prospects and to tap into your prospects centre of in- fluence. The continental breakfast at the Howard Johnson Plaza -Hotel, 4o Progress Court, casts $to per person indudu* GST. For reservations call 419-4140. Iratersatioeal Cerectims Breakfast Philip G. Allarison, presi- dent of Allanson. Gauthier & .1_,sociates.. Toronto, will speak on his recent fact- finding tour of Southeast Asia at the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce's Imemational Connections Breakfast an Thurs. Mar. 1111th, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. It will be held at the Alec 1Manoogian Cultural Cen- tre, Rembrandt Roorn, 30 Progress Court, I Hwy. 401 & Markham t . The cost is $12.50 for ad- vance registration - call 439•-4140 or 415 at the door. GST included. Volunteer Positions Available The Canadian Red Cross has a few volunteer posi- tions in the Veterans Wing of the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in the Bayview Eglinton area. Strong people who can walk long distances in the hospital corridors are needed to transport people from their rooms to scheduled activities. Volunteers are needed dur- ing days only for a three hour shift. The "Creative Activity Department" is seeking a sewing assistant to work one-on-one with a veteran on Friday afternoons. Interested volunteers should contact the Volunteer Centre - North York at 481-6194. Wed. March 17. 1993 THE NEWS POST Page 9 York Technology Association Luncheon March Luncheon The Hon. Tom Hockin, Minister of Science and Minister of State for Small business and Tourism will be the guest speaker at the Wed. Mar. 24th luncheon of York Technology Associa- tion. He will speak on "Net- working in the Information Age, The luncheon will be at the Chimo Hotel, 7095 Woodbine Ave. north of Steeles with cash bar at 12 noon and lunch from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Cost to attend is $30 plus GST for members and 540 plus GST for non members. Advance registration is required. Call 471-9547 to register. Exporting Seminars At Scarborough The Economic Develop- ment Dept. of the City of Scarborough has planned two export seminars for local companies. The first is the Interna- tional Quality Standard JSO 9000 Workshop on Tues. Mar. 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by lunch. The cost is $50 per person which includes materials, coffee and buffet lunch. Registration is by mail. The seminar will be held in Meeting Rooms M31 32 at the Scarborough Civic Centre. The second seminar -"Basics of Expor- ting Seminar" -will be held on Tues. Mar. 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon follow- ed by lunch. The cost will be $.35 per participant which includes coffee and light lunch. It will be held in Commit- tee Rooms 3 & 4 at the Education Centre, 160 Borough Dr. Scarborough. Mail or fax registration to the Economic Develop- ment Dept., City of Scar- borough. loo Consilium Place. Suite 700. Scar- borough. (Int. MIH :3F3. The fax number is 398-1241. Students Have Their Day In Court Round two of the annual Mock Trial Tournament sponsored by Canadian Bar Association -Ontario CBAOI is now underway. Students from 20 high schools in Central Ontario will match their courtroom skills as they stage the mairder trial of Her Majes- ty The Queen v. von C Novi. This year's Law Day theme is One Hundred Years of the Criminal Spring Art Show & Sale The Art Guild of Scar- borough's spring art show' and sale takes place this year on Saturday and Sun- day. Mar. 27th and lath at Centennial 0xnmuruty and Recreation Centre. 196; E lie_%mere Rd. , between .Markham and :McCowan I . Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. There is free admission, parking and refreshments. Code. Throughout the trial students' attention will be focussed on the purpose of criminal law. the w•av in which the criminal justice system functions, and the roles of crown attornevs and defence lawyers. The students will use their ski Its to help convict or ac- quit Don von Chovi. charg- ed with murdering Sean Prrciey at a FlyDome con- cert in Toronto. Round two of the tourna- ment will be held on 'afar. loth, at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga. Students will create a real-life dramatization of the trial and. at the same time. demonstrate their knowledge of Canada's legal system. This hands-- on activity will teach students to weigh evidence and organize rational argu- merit, as well as encou rge them to consider the im- plications of concepts like irrwcerit until proven guilty or the relationship between crime and punishment. The regional contest w In- ner will advance to the round three semi-finals in Toronto on the morning of Law Day. Thursday. April 15th. Round four, the final match. will take place in Toronto on the afternoon of LawDay. The two winning teams from the morning semi-finals will compete again before the presiding judges. All four semi- finalist tears are invited to attend a banquet on the evening of Law Day where they will be recognized for their contribution and talent. Local schools in the regional competition in- clude St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School. Toron- to: Crescertt School. Toron- to: Riverdale Collegiate. Toronto. Danforth Col- legiate & Technical In- stitute. Toronto. Rosedale Heights Castle Frank High School. Toronto: and C. H.A_ T.. Downsview After working late the other night. I phoned Em to let her know I was on my way. She and Kyle were kioking after a neigh- bor's baby that night. and when Kyle picked up the phone Ryan was crying so loud it sounded like a locomotive coming through the kitchen. I knew a colicky baby when I beard one. and Kyle and I had troubk bear- ing each other over the din. When I asked him where his mother was he said she'd gone out to buy some grapes. Before I could ask why on earth she wanted grapes at this time of the fright. Kyle told me he had to go put the baby in the dryer and hung up the phone. Kyle was a recent graduate of a babysitting course and I knew I hadn't heard him right, but still - grapes? 'Ile dryer? When I got home I found him standing in front of the dryer keeping close tabs on Ryan, who was safely strapped into his car seat on top of the running dryer, being lulled to sleep by the vibration. All well and good, I said to Kyle, but there'd better be a full load of clothes in that dryer. Drying a full load takes less energy than drying two small loads, and running an empty dryer is a serious energy crime at Croissant Crescent. We bought a new dryer a couple of years ago and learned it was worth it to invest in a model with some energy-efficient fea- tura - like an electronic mois- ture sensor that shuts off the dryer when the clothes are dry. I also learned that you should move your dryer twice a year so you can vacuum the surrounding floor and walls to remove lint and dust. Besides making the whole area a little cleaner, it's an important safety precaution: lint is highly flammable. Just like old dad if he finds one pair of jeans flying around in there. Anyway, Kyle told me that Fm had gone out to get gripe water - not grapes - that she thought might help Ryan sleep. "What are you going to do when the ckxhes are dry?" I asked him. "Oh. I've got another load going in the washer just in case I need it," he said. No wonder he got an "A" in his babysitting course! This newspaper, in conjunc- tion with Ontario Hydro, is bringing you Phil's Basement to help "bring home" ideas on how to save energy. To receive a copy of the brochure "Choosing and Using Appli- ances the Energy Efficient Way"; call Ontario Hydro at 1- 800-263-9000 and tell them Phil sent you. u Page 10 THE NEWS POST Wed. March 17. 1993 Saving Tax Through Your Investments by Brad Zarnett Each year at tax time, millions of Canadians file income tax returns only to realize disappointment at the unexpectedly small size of their refund, or at the amount they still owe Revenue Canada. What many individuals do not realize is that simply by structuring their in- vestments carefully, they can pay far less tax. This article is designed to provide some simple but important ways in which tax can be saved through investments. Perhaps the most impor- tant wav to save tax is to start by making yourself fully aware of vote current tax situation. While this may seem obvious. the truth is that many people are not realty sure which tax bracket they are in. or what their marginal tax rate is. Your marginal tax rate is the amount of tax that is applied to each additional dollar of income that you earn. Your investment in- come is added to your earn- ed income in addition to anv other income that you might have and is taxed at your marginal rate. By be- ing aware of what tax You are paying and how you are taxed on different types of investments, you will have a good starting point for saving tax in the future. Furthermore, by u nderstaniiing the tax im- plications of different in- vestments you can begin to save tax by choosing in- vestments which are taxed favourabiy. You might corsider in- vesting for dividends as op- posed to earung interest income which is taxed at your highest marginal rate. Dividends paid on preferred and common stock are entitled to preferential tax treatment through the dividend tax credit - Essentially. dividends wtllch are paid by corpora- tions. with after-tax earn- ings are grassed -up by 25% and then receive a tax credit of 16.67%. When compared to an interest- bearing investment with an equivalent before -tax yield, dividends make a tax -saving difference. Another consideration when choosing investments is your capital gains ex- emption. Anv gain resulting from the sale or disposition of most types of property is considered a capital gain. In Canada. the first $100.000 in capital gains earned for each in- dividual is exempt from tax. Even after reaching your exemption limit. capital gains are taxed favourably' over interest in- come i 75% of capital gains are subject to tax com- pared to 100% of interest in- come). With this in mind, it makes sense to invest at least a portion of your port- folio for growth and capital gains. So, in the case of com- mon or preferred stocks, you can potentially take ad- vantage of the dividend tax credit in addition to tax free capital gains assum- ing you haven't used up your 5100.000 lifetime ex- emption. Perhaps the easiest yet most often overlooked means by which you can save tax through your in- vestments is by R.R.S.P. investing. By contributing to an R. R. S. P. , not only do you benefit by receiving a tax deduction for the amount of vour contribu- tion, but those contribu- tions grow tax-free within the R.R.S.P. until the con- tributions are withdrawn. Assets inside of an R.R.S.P. are not subject to any taxation until they are withdrawn from the plan, or subsequently withdrawn from either a Retirement Income Fund t RIF t , or an annuity during your retire- ment vears. Given the tax deferral associated with an RSP, it is recommended that you make your interest-bearing investments - or those not treated favourable from a taxation standpoint - inside of your RSP and make your favourably taxed in- vestments outside of any RRSP accounts. Before selecting any in- vestments, it is important that you first consult a pro- fessional tax advisor to assist you in planning the best possible strategy. Your Investment Ex- ecutive will also assist you in finding the best available investments in an attempt to maximize your returns. and minimize your taxes. Brad Zarnett is an In- vestment Executive at Scotia Mcleod and can be reached at 296-2633. Metro Separate School News :icience Fairs A Superintendency Level Junior Math Science Fair will be held at St. Raphael C.S.. 3 Gade Dr., North York on Tues. Mar. 23rd. and a Superintendency Level Intermediate Math Science Fair will take place at St. Bernard C.S., 12 Duckworth St.. North York on Wed. Mar. 24th. A Science Fair for Scar- borough East York C. Schools will be held at St. Bede C.S.. 521 Sewells Rd.. Scarborough on Sat- Mar. 27th. Ptirgimratioe Kindergarten and French Immersion registration will be held at all MSSB elementary schools, Mar. 29 - Apr. 2. Call 222 -SM ext. 5313 [Kindergarten) or 2540 i French Immersion t . Cotnfirmatim Grade 9 Confirmation students at St. Mary of the Angels C.S. will be held at St. Mary of the Angels Church, 1379 Dufferin St.. Toronto on Tues. Mar. 30th. Festival A Fairy Tale Festival, featuring a day of drama. storytelling and workshops with keynote speaker Bob Barton will be held at Our Lady of Grace C.S., 121 Brimwood Blvd.. Scar- borough on Wed. Mar. 319. Cbms Tournament A chess tournament for all Scarborough East York Catholic School students in grades 4 to s will take place at St. Richard C.S., 96o Bellamy Rd. N., Scar- borough on Thurs. Apr. 1st. Towhoae St. Michael's Choir School will perform at St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto on Wed. Apr. 7th at 8 P.M. Autber Ithsswatw Visits Author Ben Brooks and illustrator Kim Fernandez will visit St. Wilfrid C.S., 105 Finch Ave. W., North fork on Wed. Apr. 7th. Prunes For Chik ren C`.ildren at St. Bar- tholouuw C.S., 51 Heather Rd., Scarborough will donate five pennies per day during lent. All money will be donated to the Children's Aid Societv. It's Red Cross Month! In recognition of the relief work performed both internationall' and in your neighbourhood. the Cana- dian Red Cross Society is hosting events in and around Metro Toronto dur- ing; ..March is Red Cross Jlonth Throughout the month of March participate in our "Coinbox Campaign" be- ing held at various Brewer's Retail locations in and around Metro Toron- to. Contributions, big or small are always ap- preciated. In Scarborough. Red Cross co -patrons the Hon. Mavor Jovee Trimmer and M.P. Derek Lee, host an "Ari Auction" at 6:30 p.m. on Mar. 30th at the Holidav Inn, located at Warden Rd. and 401 Admission is $10 with complimentary wine and cheese. well, North York high school students are getting; involved through a Red Cross sponsored academic competition. $1.000 scMllar- ships will be awarded to the top scorers. Get In Shape Get in Shape! Walk your block for the Salvation Ar- my Red Shield Appeal. Call Beverley Lawson 489.0094 for information. Scarborough ladies'Volleyball Assoc. oFFICI.41. ST.AVDI\G MARCH /90 All D1%1S10% TEAMS PTS Eldorado Excavating 110 white Rose Crafts 96 Pal Temp Services 82 61 Hoult Hellewell Trophies Sonar's volleyball Club 56 Team Transit 5/ Toby's Chimney Sweeps 51 Executive Haystyling Ht "R" IN1'ISIO\ 2 2 Marvin Starr Pontiac 92 t.andford $a Robpray Lraairlg 7t1 CRaen�Carpet Cleaners sr MTteidk 62 E A L. 59 1{3r! Heim Esso 1, Sorenson 2 2 Kobgray Leasing has been penaliz ed fur mossiri� timer scorers ♦pts. WIGS 10.151•:5 MARCH 4 DI%'IS101 .A FIRST MATCH TEAM GMI GM2 Eldorado Excavating 2 2 Team Transit 0 i Tobv'sChimneySNeeps TTemyor Services 0 0 2 9 pal Solar's ogle Il Chub 2 2 White Rose ,rafts 0 0 1lotdt Hellewell Trophies 2 0 Executive Hairs[yhiig 0 2 SECO\D MATCH ExecuiveHairstyling 1 2 Tony's Chimney Sweeps 1 1 Team Transit 0 0 Solar s volleyball Club 2 2 Hoult Hellewell Trophies I' Eldorado Excavating 2 2 Pal Temporary 1rn7ces 7 9 %lute Rose crafts DIy1S1U\ R FIRST MATCH Can Carpet Cleaners Sorenson Karl Heinz Esso Landlord E H L Tile liobPlay Leasing Marin Starr Pi'Lac Regal Medi Spa SEl'UNU MATCH Repel Medi spa Karl Heinz Ensu Swemon E H L Tile Marvin Starr Pont tic Cain Clarpet Cleaners Robgray L—ng 0 0 2 2 0 0 12 2 0 22 0 0 2 0 0 2 Community Sports Notes The City of Scarhtiriough Is ali smlk•!, :i- i;, _..: tit i•'% president Gerry Young; (left i awards the S(wivt�'s Cochrane ('up !,ir the lartzest iue>a': nk proKram in I)ntano in 1992 to the Citti' of tic'arbomug:h Recreation department empli»'ees •from right) Paul Magee. Anne Jackson and Don Smith. lend a hand to City Councillor Harvey Barron who received the cup at the society's annual award` banquet on Fnday night. Feb.26 in Bramp- ton. A Chance To Skate With Gretsky One hundred lucky young hockey players from Toronto and area will des cend on Maple Leaf Gardens on Sat. Mar. 20, as the rust step in the chance to get a taste of the big league and skate with the Great One himself at the Coca-Cola. Wayne Gretziy Hockey Camp. In Toronto, the youngsters will attend a Coca-Cola NHL Future Stars hockey clinic. The loo names were drawn from entries made by calling a special Future Stars 14W hotline in January. The hotline was one of several new features introduced in the 1993 Coq -Cola NHL Future Stars program, now in its fourth year. The program was also expanded this year to in- clude clinics in eight addi- tional centres, for a total of ` too i 23 clinics across Canada. Among the youngsters attending the clinic are Paul Crawford, Steven Wang and Jim West, all from Scarborough: Geof- frey Campbell. Steven Car - cone. David Cornachia. Jesse Dean. Lorne Don, Billy Eames, Ryan Gorshe, Derek Lauder. Scott Mur- phy. John Osborne, Steve Sartell. Geoffrey Scharf, Maurie Sherman, Scott Sinclair and Adam Wood of Toronto; Anthony Scavzillo of Willowdale; and Kyle lame of Brooklin. Seniors Weight Training The Scarborough Recreation. Parks and Culture Department is of- fering a newweight train- ing program for Scar- borough sensors. The class will be held at Centennial Community Recreation Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 until 11 :3o a.m. Registration is on Tues. Mar. 23rd at 10 a. in. at Scarborough Vtllage Com- munity Centre. The registration fee is $9 for 9 weeks. All those interested in registering for the pro- gram must possess a City of Scarborough. Senior Citizens Memberstnp Card and a Doctor's Certifwate. For further details, call 396-4061. Hockey Coaching Tips The coach's role on game day Being well -organized and prepared on feedback in a constructive, quiet manner. game day is one of the keys to getting Change lines frequently to let every player your players to do their best and have fun participate. Always set a good example during games- for your players. Arrive at the arena well before game After the game, insist that all players time. For safety, make sure you have your and staff shake hands with opponents and F-rrst Aid kit and all its supplies. Ensure officials. Meet briefly with your players to that your players have all equipment on offer encouragement and positive properly and insist they complete a proper feedback, and ask for input regarding warm-up. Also make sure that referees, team strengths, attitude and areas for timekeepers, scorekeepers and other improvement. 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Flying daily non- stop between Toronto's Pearson airport and Paris' Charles de Gaulle are: Air France with daily non-stop service between Toronto and Paris; Air Canada with daily non-stop service bet- ween Toronto and Paris, and Canadian Airlines with daily non-stop service bet- ween Toronto and Paris. Air France also has ins- tant connections to Nice. Ajaccio and Bastia in Cor- sica, from Paris, while Air Canada flies direct to !dice four times per week and to Lyon twice per ween. Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International also provide connections into Toronto from all major centres in Ontario and the Kest. Hyatt Celebrates l9pening 1X Its Paris -Mss-# Hotel A new 388 Hvatt Regency hotel has opened just out- side of Paris and five minutes from the Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport. It offers a convenient loca- tion for business and leisure travellers alike. The hotel is a 20 minute drive to Paris, 25 minutes by RER train, 30 minutes to EuroDisney and is ideal- ly located far visitors to the Villepinte trade show center. Unlike most airport hotels, the Hyatt Roissy has its own landscaped gardens, two outdoor ten- nis courts and guests may play golf on the 18 hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus at the nearby Paris International Golf Club, m minutes away. There is plenty of func- tion space in the hotel, in- cluding a 450 sq. metre ballroom. an adjoining 3D0 sq. metre foyer, seven meeting roolms and two board rooms. Introductory prices are offered until Dec. 31, 1993 and begin at 475 FFS I CA $112) per superior room. and 575 FF ICA $1351 per Regency Club room. For further information and reservations: Call Hyatt Resorts at 1-900-22I-1234. Six New Concorde Hotels in France Concorde Hotels, the first class and deluxe hotel chain owned by the Tait- tinger Champagne family, has recently increased the number of French proper- ties by six, bringing its total to 35. With six proper- ties in Paris and 29 in the provinces, Concorde's largest hotel concentration is in France. The recently acquired properties are: Hotel Mont Royal in Chantilly, Hotel Carlini in Courchevel, Hotel Ermitage in Evian- les-Fains, Hotel Am- hassadeur in Juan -les - Pins, Le Domaine de 1'Astragale in St. Tropez and Le Grind Hotel in Strasbourg. The six Pari- sian hotels are: Le Crillon, Concorde Lafayette, Hotel Lutetia, Hotel de Louvre, Hotel Ambassador and the Concorde St. Lazare. The Concorde Hotels which are located in cities are in prime locations, ap- pealing to both leisure ac- tivities including spa and fitness programs. Many of these hotels are offering rooms at guaranteed US $ prices. some of which are the 1992 prices while others are actually lower. 25% of Concorde's hotels ,have double rooms prices below $165 US. and 65% of them are under SM US. in- cluding taxes and service. More than half include con- tinental buffet breakfast in their rates and many add amenities including a fruit basket, wine or cham- pagne. For price and reser- vations: Concorde Hotels at 1 -80o -44-L TELL. All Con- corde hotels are listed in Sabre and Apollo Galileo. The [Amvre Celebrates its Bicentennial Nov. 18, 1993 marks the Louvre's 300th anniversary. as a museum, and an ex- hibition called "The Louvre According to the Masters" devoted entirely to its history is planned to celebrate the event. Coin- ciding with the anniversary is the reopening of the Richelieu wing, home to the Ministry of Finance un- til 1989 and soon to be dedicated to French Pain- ting, confirmation that the decade-long billion dollar renovation program known as "Le Grand louvre" is nearing its 19% completion target. The Louvre originated in 1204 as a dungeon, built by Philippe Auguste to protect Paris f rom the invasions of the %ormans. Occupying about a quarter of the land the museum covers today, the citadel housed an arsenal, a treasury and a prison all built around a central courtyard. Since then, Royals and other well known people have influenced the Louvre's architecture, af- fecting the way we see it to- day, including Charles V, FYani;ms 1, Henri I I and his widow Catherine . de Medicis. Louis 111, Napoleon and now Presi- dent Francois Mitterand. When the French Revolu- tion began in 1789, Louis XVI was forcefully moved from Versailles and install- ed in the Tuileries Palace near the Louvre. At the time of the fall of the monarchy in 17912, a com- mision was formed to organise the Louvre's tran- sition from royal residence to museum, and on November 18, 1793 less than one year after Louis XVI climbed the steps to the guillotine, the French citizens opened up the Louvre Place as their new museum and displayed the collections of the kings of France. The Louvre is open every day except Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday until to p. m. It's Fun To Travel & See The World %'Pd. March 17, 1993 11199; `E W -S ,'t I1 The Hawaiian Islands Are Beautiful This is a view of the beautltul beaches on Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. A 13 to 16 (L j% ttuu of three islands in Hawaii is a trip to remember. Maui is considered to be the most ht•;l'UtIIul island in the chain of islands Anyone interested in golf will like Maui. Then there Is Kauai. another island with terrific beauty and more golfing. Of course, the main island with Honolulu. the capital city, has warm, sandy beaches. historic sites and lots of evening enter- tainment. And the Polynesian people are very pleasant to meet. Living Tradition In Victoria Some great cities preserve their tradition. Victoria lives it every day. Fl-orn the narrow streets to the grand stone and brick Duik kings. this could be a ci- ty straight out of the tum- of-the-century um- of-the— entury England. But classic architecture isn't the only way Victoria distinguishes itself. There are bright red double- decker buses• intimate lit- tle shops and, of course, the tradition of afternocm tea. There are literally dozens - of cozy tearooms wthere you can relax with your favourite blend, making any time tea time. Every one is inviting and many come with ocean views. After a spot of tea. you're on your way: perhaps in a horsedrawn carriage. warmed by the west coast surnhine. Carriages have been a favourite means of transportation for visitors and locals alike for the past 85 years. They're a splen- did way to appreciate the pace of Victoria. take in the sights of the Inner Harbour and maybe even do a little shopping. Fine weather and the Coming Soon To Your Nearest Travel Agency T. R. A- V. E. L is a unique franchise system that has just been introduced to Canada as a complement to the travel industry. The acronym stands for Travel Requisites And Vital Essentials Limited, % ich offers travel agencies the opportunity to augment their customer service. The first franchisees, a North York couple, Ted and Hilda Johnson, will be operating T.R.A.V.E.L. stands in agencies throughout North York, Scarborough, Don Mills and Agincourt beginning Mar. 15. T. R -A. V. E. L. is a retail merchandising system which sells a range of high quality travel accessories within travel agencies. Products are displayed on stands and include money belts, luggage, voltage con- verters, first aid kits, and travel irons, to name a few. Some of the more unusual items displayed are elec- tronic currency con- verters, personal alarm systems, and mug -sized water immersion heaters. The products retail at highly competitive prices and mail order catalogues will also be available. The concept was developed in New Zealand in 1991, marketed under the ..Travel Shop.. name. and is now in place within 70% of travel agencies nation- wide. The system is cur- rently being expanded into Australia, and the first franchise in Canada will be in business by the end of March 1993. in the Greater Toronto area. T. R. A. V. E. L. was incor- porated in Canada in the fall of 1992 by two partners. John Humphrey and Katherine Faire• who had been following the success of the original "Travel Shop" franchise in their native New Zealand. John had been working closely. with its founders and was convinced that the concept was marketable in other parts of the world, especially in North America. With the blessing of the "Travel Shop", John and Katherine emigrated to Canada to start up their own new, business as fran- chisors. fact that the city core is compact and easiiv travell- ed on foot, makes it easy to snoop in the Market Square area or the clutter of street - side shops. Bargain hunters will find wonderful English woolens. hand- made chordates and fine bone china. In keeping with its look. Victoria's civilized w•ays spill over into the nightlife. Fine dining and the arts are very popular Various theatrr companies. the Vic- toria Sy mphonv Orchestra and opera may be heard at historic theatres such as the McPherson, Royal and Belfry. When the days dawn clear blue and there are more of those in Victoria than any other major Cana- dian city t head outdoors The city is far better suited to play than work - just count the sailboats in the I nner harbour. If you prefer, drop a line and ex- perience the renowned salmon fishing or just lounge on deck and watch the whales. For landlubbers, Vic- tona's consistently plea- sant weather promotes golfing in more picturesque locations than you can shake a club at. If you like to walk but not drive for putt), there are many city parks from which to choose. And as hunger overtakes you, stop along the way for hunch and a lager at one of many cottage breweries. If you're after something more substantial. Victoria's restaurant scene proves anything but Vic- torian. The only way to know which of these features will bring you back is to discover Victoria for yourself. INGRID`S TRAVEL We offer experienced, efficient professional service and advice. 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For other days it's only $8 and well worth it if for nothing else than to see such fine antiques. Call the Dancer Transition Cen- tre at 928-9177 for further details. STILL DANCING: Everyone's favourite Waltzing Cat. Garfield is at Harbourfront this Sundav as part of Kid's Character Days. In fact. you can lunch with the funny feline from noon to 1 p.m. in the food court. One presumes ' hopes Friskies aren't being of- fered. Lasagna, ole! Friskies. nay! COMMENT: It's manifest that those knee jerks protesting the upcoming production of Showboat at the North York Performing Arts Cen- tre on the grounds that it's racist have clearly not read the Edna Ferber novel nor the libretto of the show. It's anything but racist and is in fact condemnatory of racism. To believe Showboat is racist is stupid and akin to saying The Merchant of Venice should not be per - (Continued from Page 6) formed because of the ill treatment given to Shylock. And, while we're at it, Paul Robeson who was one of the earlier leaders in the fight for racial equality saw no harm in appearing in Showboat. Has Cab Calloway ever objected to the role of Sportin' Life in Porgy and Bess? Has anyone, for that matter, ever objected to Porgy and Bess? Let's have some proper perspective here. FAST EXIT: "O God! that men should put an enemy in their .mouth to steal away their brains." From Shakespeare's Othello, one of Paul Robeson's greatest roles. A Look At Today's News by (:race N. Cornish Editor of Tattle -Tales The end of February. The sun is shining. I'm on the last of the medication for the annual flu -bug Most of the time spent on bed -test. Drink lots of liquids. All par for the course. So be happy already. I always seem to be com- plaining, but not this time dear journal This journal who listens to all the trials and tribulations that plagues %ben faced with the fourth quarter of life How one copes when its all apparent that changes in your make-up have alread} begun A little slow on the up- take I keep promising myself to do better each day. Live for the moment. Then 1'11 lav down and ttunk about it Like yesterday's do for Joe Abl;atangelo Wishing Well Manor hosted a retire- ment party for Joe. I was supposed to be there. I even wrote an article in Tattle - Tales. Oh yes. I had every intention to be there. But. I slept tn. the middle of the afternoon. I didn't have far to go I live on the ground floor Now. do you see %fiat I mean. I've lost track of time... You have become my best friend dear journal. Nobodv in this %iiole %ide world has given me the satisfaction than this Itwt for writing in a daily jour- nal. I remember once when I was a child. I was gifted with a small tiny diary I couldn't think of anything to write. A blank page s m- drome. Thereafter. I would write, blushed at my own naivity. I kept hiding its words from myself. it was beyond my comprehension. It's a good thing February is such a short month. but Prime Minister Brian Mulroney finally tossed his towel in the mid- dle of the ring. About time. too. For had we lived in the days of old they'd beheaded him and banished his heritage from the face of this earth. Okay, so they may've been innocent bystanders but the fruit does not fall far from the tree. Nuff said on politics. it's not my thing. The Michelle Lardsberg script reads. "Heeding vital report could save women's lives." Better late than never says GNC. Life section. "Coming out of double closet 'big step for bisexuals'. This gender thing so what else is new' There's more: Think Spring! A sure sign of a change in the sewn, hopefully for the better. The "Great Canadian Maturity Shox" sponsored by -Today's Seniors" and John Ingle Insurance. along with the "Great Canadian Spring '93 Tavel Slow.. Very interesting. Easy banking: Canada Trust has instituted a toll- free 24 hour. seven days a week. banking but line so that custorners can access their. accounts from any%•here in the world at anytime. The service is aimed at travelling seniors and the 2.4 million who winter in Florida. Now. that's progress. As they said: "Old age is-n't so bad when you con- sider the alternative." said actor Maurice Chevalier. at age 72, on Oct. 9, I%u There are three period~ to life Youth, middle -age and "Ho% well you look" commented Nelson A. Rockefeller on Dec. 16. 1976 Well, so much day old trews can one take. 1 feel like a copycat but come- dians do it all the time on Yuk Yuks stages of New York. Toronto is not to be outdone in the hope depart- ment we are avante garde in the media world. Toron- tontans are not aur classed by no means. So much for my country methinks I'll hum "Oh Canada the land of the free now that Mulroney resign- ed. Oh thank God. I offer a silent prayer in gratitude." The Arts and Entertain- ment Channel including talk show hosts like Carson who started quoting the news of the day in the Tonight Show. Other come- dians all fdkywed suit. Not to mention the most recent Jay Lend who irihtrited Johnny Carson's place. Much to Letterman's chagrin as he cried laughing all the way to the bank. Arse:»o Hall seers to be raking in all the hoopala with his own select group of malting hoots and hovel like an animal in heat. It's not for the meek and elderly We, the elderly are fun ileo- pie. not crazy. We want to swing and sway just like the good ole day. Country music bring memonies to mind. The forgotten kind. The way we were. Kids of yesteryear. A groundhog viewed. Scarborough Gets $10 Million For Roads The City of Scarborough will receive $10,278,200 for road construction and maintenance. Scarborough Centre MPP Steve Owens has announced on behalf of Transportation Minister Gilles Pouliot. "Municipal roads are the transportation backbone of the province and we are committed to their efficient and effective operation," Owens said. "The provin- cial funding, together with the municipality's con- tribution, helps to ensure local road reconstruction and rehabilitation needs BRIDLEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2501 Warden Ave. Minister- The Rev. Daniel MacKinnon. B.a,m.mv. 9:30 a.m. - Church School For All Ages 11 a.m. - Rev. Ben Vol man 6:30 p.m. - Mr. Jim Berney r Programs for every age WARM WELCOME CL can be met " The funds are part of the Province's commitment of $741 million in municipal road capital transfer payments for the 882 municipalities and First Nations across the pro- vince. The money is used for year-round work that includes road building• pavement resurfacing and reconstruction• bridge repair, signage, snow plow- ing, sanding and salting, municipal ferry operation and other construction and maintenance activities. Under the current pro- vincial municipal cost- sharing arrangement, the Ontario government pro- vides for municipal roads based on a municipality's specific road needs and on the financial resources available in each municipality. "Investment in our local capital projects ensures our local infrastructures remain strong, stimulates the local economy and creates jobs." Owens said. "It's an investment in our future." Territory winncr� of !hc t'�KKiiand (mtario Retailer Award, chain -store c•att•e,,r • ; trued here after r•eren the a.%ard from Ontario Minister of Agriculture• and t'-,. Buchanan. From lett !o r4ht. the Minister. Domenic Lamanna. produce rnan.int r i,,id t reel MacMillan. store manager. 5a\ A -('entre, Rvlander Blvd.•Scarborough Metro Toronto Council Notes Better Emergence Council has approved of a contract of $1.743.065 to Nav-Com Inc. for a Automatic vehicle location system ( AVIS ) which is estimated will save 10 to 59 seconds on emergency am- bulance service. lin addi- tion, through the use of data transmission inherent in such systems. some ad- ditional 25 to 35 seconds would be saved on each dispatched call. New Ibmung Project Council has approved the expenditure of $8.4 million for the development of a se- cond Guaranteed Equity Housing project at 329 Chaplin Cres.. Toronto. MWticrlttuiral Access Fund Review Council has approved the implementation of the Ethrio-Racial Aboriginal Cornmtmiity Access Project and this report to be for- warded to the Council Ac- tion Committee To Combat Racism for information. A total of 23 agencies receiv- ed MAF funding over a two year period. Agencies fund- ed 4 neighboto centres. 4 family resource centres, 3 organizations serving ethno-specific com- munities, one providing services to people with disabilities. one providing crisis services and 5 agen- cies providing services to women. Renewal of Lease Financing of $28,964 has been approved to renew the lease for the Daycare Han- dyworker Shop at 3958 Chesswood Dr. in :North York. Transportation Contract A contract to rehabitate the Don Valley Parkway Gardiner Expressway ramps across the Don River channel and railway lands has been allocated to G. Tari Ltd. at the price of $5,455,494.91. Highland (reek Treatment Plant W.A. Stephenson Mechanical Contractors Limited has been awarded the contract to install an oil from sludge centrifuge at the Highland Creek Treat- ment Plant for the sum of $54.3.000. Fast Don Trail Extension Financing of S40u.o00 has been approved to complete the trail extension in the Don Valley as quickly as possible. The money will be used to rehabitate or replace the Old Cummer Avenue bridge, do bank stabilisa- tion and restoration of the larxiscaping and build a 3 metric wide, paved, pedestrian bicycle pathway extended norther- ly from the current ter- minus just south of Finch Ave. E. to approximately Cummer Ave. Parkland Improvements An 5800.000 works pro- gram is planned for 1993. Included in the works are roof replacements and upgrades at various buildings. resurfacing of major road sections and parking lots in Downsview Dells and Humber Bay Parks as well as bank stabilisation work at Den- tonia Park Golf Course. Appointments Mayor Fergy Brown has been appointed to the Ad- visory Committee on Homes for the Aged and Councillor Olivia Chow has been appointed to the Seaton House Advisory Committee. Councillor Ila Bossons has been appointed to the Task Force on the Long - Term Future of the Jesse Ketchum Child Care Cen- tre. Councillor Maria Augimeri has been ap- pointed to the Metro Toron- to Initiative on Wife Assault and Councillor Dennis Fotuws has been appointed to the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association. Councillor Brian Ashton has been appointed to the Ontario Social Develop- ment Council and Coun- cillor Maria Auginxri has been appointed to the Pro- ject Rebirth Steering Com- mittee. Read (losings Approval has been given to close and stop up Arundel Cres. t known as Wanless Cres.) in North York. which has never been constructed as a road and to construct a 3 metres walkway through its entire length. In the Scarborough - Malvern area approval to close up and sell a portion of the Dean Park Road allowance in accordance with a draft approved sub- division plan has been given. Markham Rd. Widening It is necessary to acquire a permanent easement over privately -owned !antis to connect a new storm sewer on Markham Rd. from Sheppard Ave. to Steeles Ave. Metro is work- ing with the City of Scar- borough on the storm sewer. Don Mills Rd. Reserved lanes Council has approved making the club lanes on Don Mills Rd. between Barber Greene Rd. and Lawrence E. reserved for the exclusive use of buses and taxis during the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. The second phase of the widening of Don Mills Rd. from 4 to 6 lanes ( Barber Greene Rd. to Lawrence E.1 has now been com- pleted except for the final pavement overlay. Students Share Talents With Seniors During the past few mon- ths, students from Sir Ernest MacMillan Sr. P.S. have been reaching out to the community with music. Chamber groups and soloists have visited St. Raphael's Manor. 1020 McNicoll and on Apr. 16th. performers will be visiting Emmanuel Manor, 1684 Victoria Park Dr. Audiences have enjoyed the musicians perfor- mances and many com- pliments have been receiv- ed for their musical rendi- tions. Requests have been received for additional visits. The students enjoy this opportunity to share their music. In addition to seniors' residences, the students are also planning to perform at church ser- vices. The first one is plan- ned at York Mills -Bayview United C.'hurch. The performances are an on-going part of the music program at Sir Ernest MacMillan Sr. P.S. The Program includes the op- portunity to participate in large ensembles and a choir. Music is very much a part of life at Sir Ernest MacMillan Sr. Public School.