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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1994_03_16This Space Could Be Yours For $12 per week Blaisdale Montessori School Est.1969 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. & up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905)509.5005 Social Contract Agreement The Durham Board of Education and C.U.P.E. local 218 have reached a Social Contract local agreement for the period Apr. 1, 1994, to Mar. 31, 19%. The agreement covers both the Custodial and the Office Clerical Technical Bargaining Units of C.U.P.E. Local 118. The ta-o groups pooled REDUCED FAT EATING PLAN Send for a 14 day menu plan. designed around @wry day easily prepared foods. The plan accommodates those who want to reduce. and non-ntduc*V family members. Send che" or money order for 511.50 To- JANNING GRAPHICS C/o 789 Edgewood Rd. Pickering,0rttL1V 3A1 8e sure to in -ill de your address & phone number. their respective expen- diture reduction obliga- tions in order to achieve an equitable distribution of unpaid days for both groups - Savings from areas such as performing various duties in house which are normally contracted out, not replacing employees taking voluntary unpaid leaves of absence• reducing the current uniform entitle- ment• crediting attrition from resigning or retiring employees who are not replaced, and the staffing of Sinclair S.S. from the current complement will be credited toward the sub - target obligations in each of the two years. Those C.U.P.E. employees earning less than $30.000 per year will contribute to the cost- saving measures by taking one day of unpaid leave in each of the two years of the agreement. Other C. U. P. E. employees will be required to take a maximum of six unpaid leave days in the first year and five unpaid leave days in the second year. Scheduling of the un- paid leave days and the payroll deduction schedule to be implemented will be established after consulta- tion with both the Labour and Management Commit- tees. This agreement covers approximately 900 employees who are members of the two C.U.P.E. Local 218 Bargaining Units. (it. 29 1u. 10 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering, Ontario PICKERING Apos Public Hearing On Airport by Earl Johnston The future of the Picker- ing airport lands will be referred to the citizens when the federal govern- ment holds a public hear- ing in the auditorium of the Pickering Library on Mar. :.It's time for the public to say what should be done... MP Dan McTeague said in an interview follow- ing an address to Pickering council. McTeague said the air - pan proms had a "fig and distressing evolution... in which citizens were not adequately consulted. This resulted in a "legacy of pain," he said. The government wants to hear from both individuals and groups. It wants to "get on to making a deci- sion as to whether there is going to be an airport there." McTeague said. ad- ding that he is going to be listening to all sides. Referring to a previous government proposal to sell 5100 acres of land scat- tered around the airport site, the MP called it ill- conceived. It was predicted that the government would recover $65 million, but in a depressed economy, that wren an "outlandish and ridiculous figure." he said. McTeague said he will be at the library auditorium from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mar. 26. to hear the public's views. After that. he hopes to present the federal government with a consensus for the future of the Pickering lands. After earlier outlining his call for public input in the airport matter to council, McTeague turned to the Federal Infrastructure Works Program. He urged council "not to miss the boat", saying Ajax had already identified areas in which it wants to participate. The program is to be bas- ed on as much cooperation between different levels of government as possible, he said. "We believe invest- ment today means more in- vestment tomorrow. We want to see jobs created that will not be just tem- porary " Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors 'Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road lust south of 401► Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-5589 '`- This Space Could Be Yours For 112 m. -_ _ _1* .L Med. March 16. 1994 17__� .w Award To Marten Company One of Pickenng's top industries. the Howard Marten Company Ltd., received a 1993 Economic Development Award. Above. '.Mayor Wayne Arthurs presented the award to John Shobndge. President of the company. which is a leader in the design and supply of circulating oil lubrication systems for industry. Ten years ago when they came to Pickering this company employed 30 people and sold mainly in the domestic market Today they employ 50 people and their systems can be found in every major country in the world, and 90 of the systems they manufacture are for export. Now they have secured several long term supply contracts in Europe bringing future stability for the Pickering firm. Photo - Bob Watson) Serving the Community for 28 Years! Motion Angers Councillor by Earl Johnston •Anger was vivid at the first March Pickering Council meeting, as a mo- tion was put forward to in- vestigate the feasibility of servicing vacant lands us- ing infrastructure program monies. "I am excluded frrm the informal meetings of this council," Councillor Eileen Higdon asserted. Higdon said the motion before council was her first knowledge of an apparent decision to use the Federal Infrastructure Works Pro- gram to service the industrial -commercial lands of Runneymede Developments. But Mayor Wayne Ar- thurs said there had been no decision and no informal meetings of council. Councillor Kip Van Kempen spoke in favour of servicing the lards. He said it had not been feasible for Runneymede to develop the cards in the past, but $3.2 million available under the infrastructure program plus $1.6 million of municipal or private funds created a unique opportuni- ty. New industrial and com- mercial growth in Picker- ing would benefit the tax- payer, Van Kempen said. "The timing is very critical," he added, or the town will lose its chance to qualify for the available Federal -Provincial monies. However, Town manager Tim Sheffield said he an- ticipates providing council with a list of potential pro- jects, which will allow council plenty of time to debate which projects it favors. "We have a drastic need to improve our fire halls," Councillor Rick Johnson said. Some trucks "don't even fit in the fire hall.'- Johnson said the fust priority should be to bring the town's infrastructure up to standards. Council decided to wait for the staff list of potential projects before takutg a position on the servicing proposal. Seniors' Weekend At Purple Woods Conservation Area The Central Lake On- ty will be hosting a special seniors weekend on Mar. 19. 3D at Purple Woods Con- servation area. The public are invited to the area to enjoy one of nature's sweetest secrets - the mak- ing of maple syrup. During this weekend a shuttle will be available upon request to take seniors from the sugar shack back to the padung lot. This will eliminate the up hill walk. The maple syrup demonstration will be open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m - Durham Bd.Of Education Notes Social Contract Local Agreement Reacbed The board and C.U.P.E. Local 218 have reached a Sociai Contract local agreement for the period Apr. 1. 1994 to Mar. 31, 1996. The agreement covers both the Custodial and Office Clerical: Technical Bargaining Units of C.U.P.E. Local 218. The two groups pooled their respective expenditure reduction obligations in order to achieve an equitable distribution of unpaid days for both groups. Those C.U.P.E. employees earning less than $30,000 per year will This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEEK contribute to the cost- saving measures by taking one day of unpaid leave in each of the two years of the agreement. Other C. U. P. E. employees will be required to take a maximum of six unpaid leave days in the first year and five unpaid leave days in the second year. Scheduling of the un- paid leave days and the payroll deduction schedule to be implemented will be established after consulta- tion with both the Labour and Management Commit- tees. This agreement covers approximately 900 employees who are members of the two C. U.P.E. Local 218 Bargaining Units. Promotions Approved Russ Arbuckle, Vice Principal at Henry Street H.S., will be promoted to the position of Acting Prin- cipal for the period Mar. 1 to June 30, 1994 and assign- ed to General Vanier S.S. Ormiston P.S. teacher Adrienne Lewis will be pro- moted to the position of Ajax Instructional Facilitator/ Transition Years for a term of up to 3 years, to be reviewed an- nually, effective Mar. 21, 1994. Sketch Plans Approved Architect Millet Salter and his associate Andy Good presented the sketch plans for the unnamed Sor- bara elementary school, Whitby. The plans feature the Design Centre for the Whitby family of schools and community use access to the section of the school housing the General Pur - Authority staff will also be leading tours through the sugar bush starting at 11 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m_ from the parking lot. Tours, admission, shuttle service and parking are free. Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area is located north of Oshawa at the southeast corner of Simeoe St. and Coates Rd. (10th Conces- sion i . For more information Gall ( 905 ) 579`0411. ..z::::.:�:...:::. .: �•:: s .:...........: pose room, washrooms and change rooms. The utmam- ed Sorbara school is scheduled to be ready for occupancy for the 1996.96 school year. Tender Awarded It was reported that the tender for the supply and installation of the Canadian -made furniture system for the new Educa- tion Centre was awarded to the Pickering firm of Holmes and Brackel Limited in the amount of $672,210.90. The budget ex- penditure for the furniture and equipment for the Education Centre has been reduced by the amount of $255,962.81. It Pays To Advertise DENTAL OFFICE DrX Fenwick Or.R.Hotlman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Ortanidis 1MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening & Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Pale '_ IME NEWS Pt1ST Wed. %larc•h 16, 1994 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Should We Have 4 Or 2 Extensions? by Bob Watson The big debate at Metro Council over how to use the of- fered provincial funds to build 4 subway (LRT as well) ex- tensions or just two. has many councillors undecided. Mayor Trimmer and Mayor Lastman would like to see the Sheppard Ave. E. subway built from Yonge St. to Don Mills Rd. - and in the future, from a Scarborough point of view - to Markham Road to join the extended LRT from the city centre. The Eglinton Ave. extension to the west, of course, doesn't matter to the Metro east politicians but is a top rating to the Metro Centre and West folks. The public can't get a financial grasp on the whole idea because. besides the provincial government, there will have to be more capital funds raised by Metro council as well. The decision is not easy. Basically. citizen of Metro Toronto will have to rely on their elected politicians to reach the right answer. One thing is obvious, though. It's taken a recession to direct our provincial government forward. Back in the 30's and 40's we built roads and transportation before we needed them whereas in the 80's and 90's we are ten years behind building our future. MPs Pension Plan Dear Sir, The gold-plated %]Ps' pension plan continues to cost the Canadian taxpayer millions of dollars. A recently released report by the chid actuary of the federal government Mins that the lavish pension plan currently has an unfunded liability - a taxpayers' IOU - of $12.2 million. What's truly amazing is that this shortfall exists despite the fact that taxpayers recently had to pump $158 million in- to the pension plan to keep ii property funded. The chid actuary's report says that for every $1 MPs paid towards their pension pian in 1993, taxpayers had to cough up more than $6. Taxpayers will soon have to put in $lo' In fact, within a few years. the cost of the MPs' pension plan will be more than 10D% of MPs' pay. Enough is enough This outrageous pension plan has to be reformed now and brought into line with what's available in the private sector. It's high time that the federal govern- ment started to lead by example. Yours sincerely. David Somerville President The National Citizen' Coalition Letter To The Editor Re: Proposal to Reduce Number of Trustees to Serve on the Toronto School Board Dear Editor: Last October. I raised the proposal to reduce the number of Trustees to serve on the Toronto Board of Education to reflect the number of Cite Wards -sixteen members rather than the present 21 trustees- Notwithstanding the substan- tial savings which will he gained from my proposal together with the need to streamline redundant bureaucracy. the matter was deferred. Again. the proposal was deferred for a second time last month. Now, the issue is scheduled for an lith hour debate, no doubt to bring pressure to bear on those fearful for their own political futures. The issue is important for budgetary reasons and for the streamlining of our public education system. It could also be important as one of the most hypocritical decision to be made by the Toronto Board Trustees. The Toronto Board could remain the only school board in Metropolitan Toronto which has more trustees than the number of city wards. I urge you to give this issue the attention that it deserves and I urge Toronto voters to question their public school representatives before the vote. Sincerely Sandra Bussin Wards 9 d 10 news RSO S f Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office & Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35, Scarborough, Ont. M1S 3R3. Telephone 291-2583 Publisher & General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss, Diane Matheson, BIII Wstl SUBSCRIPTIONS $15 per year - 4M a copy. Canada Expo '94 Gateway To Mexican Markets For more than 400 small and medium-sized Cana- dian companies, Canada Expo '94 offers a chance to break into the lucrative Mexican marketplace. Canada Expo '94, a trade show sponsored by the Department of Foreign Af- fairs and International Trade, takes place Mar. 22 to 25, at the Exhibimex ex- hibition hall in Mexico City. :More than 15000 Mexican business people are ex- pected to attend. Canada Expo '94 follows on the heels of Canada Ex- po '92, a very successful trade show held in Monter- rey in Mexico's industrial north. More than 200 com- panies participated. Forty- seven percent say they have returned to Mexico and have increased their sales, while 53 percent say they have established per- manent representation there. To help Canadian com- panies capitalize on the NAFTA, the federal government has launched Access North America", a $Zj million trade develop- ment program that will provide Canadian firms with the tools and counsell- ing they need, as well as give small and medium siz- ed businesses advice on how to expand their export growth in key sectors of the dynamic U.S. and Mexican markets. Local companies plann- ing to participate in Canada Expo '94 in Mexico City include: Games Trader of Ajax; C. J. Rush Inc. of Agin- court; Cassco Machines and Havena Design Radium Systems from Don Mills; All Canada Vac Ltd. Canada Pure Sparkling Water, Conserval Engineering Inc. and Tel -E Connect Systems Ltd. all from Downsview. Nine companies from Scarborough include A. B. Machine Co. Ltd. Beatty Machine iii Tool Works Ltd., Berg Chilling Systems. Craftwood, IDamark Packaging Inc. Econ-o-pac Ltd., Graseby Goring Kerr, Teri Pro- ducts Ltd., and Tortech Electronics Inc. Some 26 companies from Toronto include Canadian Design Alliance, Coro (Canada) Inc., Franco Mirabelli Design Inc. Genco Equipment, Hoax Couture. HSG Fur Trading, Incentours Inc., JML Technologies Ltd., Lisle - Metrix Ltd., LSC Language Studies Canada, Magister International Corp, Men- nelhusson Commercial, MG Technologies, Mirolin Industries Inc.. Moreno Tours, MWS Student Camps Intl.. Norma Lepof- sky ltd. Oscardo Inc., Pat McDonagh, PCU Coating Ltd., Posters International, Royal Bank of Canada. S M A Design Grog Intl. Inc.. Siena Foods Ltd., Toronto Transit Con- sultants Ltd. and Trade Strategies Inc. There are three com- panies from Weston in- cluding Dixie Electric Special Prod. M dr B Mag Ltd. and Phoscoat Futishing Inc. From Willowdale Braithwaite Technology Consultants Inc. is plann- ing to attend. Abolishing Nuclear Arms Dear Editor. Canadians have had a long standing dream of abolishing nuclear weapons. Many thousands supported the Ban the Bomb petition after WW II. and another generation pro- tested against development and testing of cruise missiles: in 1969 our government yielded to public demand and took a decision that nuclear weapon be removed from Canadian soil and from the Canadian Armed Forces. Now the International Court of Justice has asked Canada for a brief on the status of nuclear weapons. The Court is due to act on a request from the World Health Organization i WHO i for an advisory opinion on whether the use of a nuclear weapon would be illegal under international law, and has written to Canada, and all members of the WHO, to ask them to submit legal briefs. It is an unprecedented opportunity for Canada to respond to Canadian public concerns and at the same time to work with other nation so that nuclear weapons would be declared illegal - an important first step in the abolition of all nuclear weapon. If we do not submit a brief. then we leave the field to those nation who argue support for the legality of nuclear Cada should respond now No the request of the Interna- tional Court of Justice and advise that such weapon be declared illegal. Manon Frank World Court Project c o VANA, Box 38153 550 Eglinton Ave. West Toronto, Ont. M5N 3A8 AVJJIA•.•JiI�J!}JJ.1JM• �A/.I✓.'IIJJJJ �JJ X Make Your Feelings Known Queen's Park Report Anne Swarbrick, M.P.P. Scarborough West Substitute Decisions Act - Setting The Record Straight I'm sorry that some of you have been caused unnecessary concern because of inaccuracies reported in the media and elsewhere about this new legislation. Let's get the facts straight: 1. This legislation does not come into effect until some time in 1995. 2. For the first time in Ontario, people will have the legal authority to plan ahead in the area of personal decision- making, including their financial and health care. This is good news. You'll be able to plan in advance for incapacity, by naming a trusted family member or friend -through a power of attorney -to make decisions for you should you become incapable of doing so yourself. 3. This Act improves current laws regarding mentally incapable people. We put it into effect in response to needs expressed repeatedly by people like you over the past 10 years, and after hearing from advocates representing vulnerable persons. It will protect you or a loved one from abuse and neglect, should you find yourselves in- capacitated and unable to make vour own decision. 4. A family member or partner can take responsibility for an incapable person's finances by applying directly to the Office us of the Public Guardian and Trtee• rather than by going to court 1 as is now the case). This new alternative will cost less and takes less time than court cases. If people prefer, they can still go directly to court. Now. let's talk about some of the wrong information circulating: 1. The government will not take over the property of everyone who becomes mentally incapable if there is a power of attorney, or if a spouse, partner or family member is willing and available to make decisions for the incapable person. Under the Act. the Public Guardian and Trustee (part of the government is intended to be a substitute deci- sion maker only as a last resort. It is vital that people understand that the public guardian and trustee will act as substitute decision maker only where no suitable person is available. The new Act does Not make it harder for vow family to assume guardianship for an incapable person when there is no power of attorney. In fact, by providing a way for a fami- ly member to take over guardianship without going to court. the Act makes the process easier. A person who holds a power of attorney Will Not have to provide security or a management plan before making decisions on the incapable person's behalf. (Those safeguards apply only to a substitute decision -maker appointed After the person becomes incapable, without that person's prior approval.) This law improves protection of incapable people, and allows you to take control of your future while you are capable to do so. Please call me at 699 -OW, if you have further questions. Here and There Housing Dollars Kean Jobs. Dinguall Says The housing measures in the federal budget will help house thousands of low-income Canadians while creating thousands of jobs, said the Hon. David C. Dingwall, Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. $100 million for the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program will help needy households bring their homes up to health and safety standards, improve their living condi- tions and create thousands of jobs across Canada, directly or indirectly. The federal government will also maintain the $2.1 billion annual subsidy assistance to more than 652,000 households across Canada. Give A Gift That Lasts AH Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGHA INCOURT WEST HILL news news 1 rnews CHECKTHE "ST END In aNORTH wag ��� i K RiO � � Renewal ONE YOU WANTJ[ 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 3R3 Name __ _ Address' - — — -- - — -- — -- — --- Wed. March 16,19% THE NEWSi POST Page 3 rien T'S And we have 8,000 dedicated professionals to help along the way. For a firm foundation and a bright future, enrol your child in a Scarborough public school. There's no better place to start. The Scarborough Board of Education is one of the largest and most comprehensive public school systems in Canada. We give our students a strong foundation in the basics - the three Rs - as well as develop their creativeness of expression and thought. And, we take great pride in the excellence of our teachers - dedicated professionals who give our students a love of learning that will last the rest of their lives. In addition to providing students with the necessary tools, climate and inspiration for learning, Scarborough public schools foster the development of values Canadians regard as essential to the well-being of our society. Equally important, the Scarborough Board of Education has a tradition of supporting strong discipline in its schools. Students are encouraged to be self- disciplined, self -motivated, conscientious and responsible - characteristics that will serve them well throughout their learning and professional years. How you can register Children with a birthdate in 1990 may be registered in junior kindergarten, while those with a birthdate in 1989 are eligible for registration in senior kindergarten. Proof of age and an immunization certificate from the City of 4 Scarborough ot m 0-1 Board of Education — —Meeting The Challenge Scarborough Health Department will be required. For more information on immunization, please contact the Health Department at 396-5304. Registration begins the week of March 28. Contact your local public school for details. If you require assistance in locating your neighbourhood school, contact the Planning and Operations Department at 396-7547. For a map of all Scarborough public schools, or for more information on the Scarborough Board of Education, contact the Communications Office at 396-7541. Alternative Programs French Immersion is an alternative program open to all Scarborough students. As is the case with all alternative programs, parents must be prepared to make their own transportation arrangements. For more information on French Immersion please contact the Modern Languages Department at 396-7527. Scarborough Village P.S. is an alternative elementary program that is open to students from across Scarborough, space permitting. This program is best suited to children who are self-reliant, independent and flexible; and for parents who are looking for more active involvement in the education of their children. For more information on Scarborough Village please contact Richard Brown, Principal, at 396-6560. Kindergarten Registration 1994 Scarborough Public Schools Page 4 THE NEWS IPOST Wed. March 16, 1994 Cco M '" DIARY] WED. MARCH 16 3:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. FIRST AID CPR COURSES First Aid!CPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday, for more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call 967-4244. 10:30 a -m. - 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a [Horning of ;ping pong every Wednesday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 11:30 - 3:30 P.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC All blood donors are invited to attend the Red Cross downtown permanent clinic at the Royal Bank Plaza, Merchants Mall Level, 200 Bay St., Toronto. 12 noon DINERS' CLUB LUNCHEON This luncheon is open to seniors and disabled living in East York. Lunch is followed by enienainmeni such as bingo, movies, speakers, fashion or music shows and much more. Transport at ion will be pro- vided if required. This week's luncheon will be held at Blair Court. For details call Fast York Meals On Wheels at 424-3322. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m SOCIAL. DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of social dancing every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Cen- tre, 7.W NicNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited !o enjoy an afternoon of social dancing every Wednesday at L'Amcreaux Community Cen- tre, 200 McNichol! Rd. Photic 396-4513. 1 - 3 p.m. NEA RI.It' N -EN SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave.. Agincourt for the sale of good clan used dot king for all ages, and small housewarc items (elec.ncal appliances, pots & pans, etc.). Thrifty prices! 1 - 3 p.m BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 %cars of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo even Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munry Centre. 1290 Filc merc Rd. Scarhorougl:. 1 - 3 p.m. DISCUSSION GROUP FOR SENIORS A discussion group for seniors dealing with the issues and ideas behind newspaper stories is held even Wednesday at Dawes Road Library, 416 Dante, Rd., East l ork. For details call 752-0101. 2 - 3 pm U%I%G %ITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Mcro District of he Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 20 Holly St., Suite 101, Toronto, on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition. relaxation. support services and practicalnce. The public is in%i,cd cootie, 'alk or listen. For details all 3115-0222. 7:30 p -m. FA.MILI LIFF GROUP A support group meets wee h- in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs, ail cold]], running away, cTrrrres, paren, abuse. and dropping out of schoxol. The Scarborough group mm. cvery W ccfnescias. For m.,•c iiiftwmatfion all 223-7441. 7:30 p.m. rARENTS IN C IUSIs The .Assaociation of Parent Support Groups in Ontario is a aim muni•% based sdf help group that mans weekly ,o assist ,roubled paren's deal with 10 !o 30 year old family mernbcrs. If you have a s, ­n or daughter :n :rouble with drugs, alcohol, 'hc law, school. or o'hcr behavioral probicuu, call 223-74" for mrc nf,rma,i on it referral , o , he local : ha^c- 7:-10 - 9:30 p.m. STRENS MANAGEMENT Scarborough %,,men', Centre is hos•!ng a vuppor• group for im- migrant women working in a mains'rcam workplace a' 55 Town Ccn rc Court, Sure -3-. The 'opic !his evening is "S,ros Manage - men'". Admission is free and c%c" one is welcome. For dcails all ,he ;ca're a' 296'055. 7:30 p.m HE,kD i%JI'RY 1S,(Itcl TION The Head Injury .kssocu, ion of Durham Region is holding a sup- port. group mee,ing at 459 Bond St. E.. Ckhawa sparking in rear). Bring your famil% and trivnds, eyeryonc is welcome. For assistance conti iransp„r•anor call 8 p.m. MALI•: -FEMALE: RF:L.ATiONSHiPS Dr. Eugene Strauss ail: dt,cus, "Dkwbk Standards Siill Li%c" a• he Norh York Chapin ,,t One Parer. Family Association a' 'he Cornmurwy Ccn!rc, Earl Balcs Park, 4169 Ba,hurs, S,. Admission is free.'i.,n-smoking emironmen'. Refreshments will be scr%cd. For fur, her information all Bill at 'i4O:1'. THURS. MARCH 17 10 am. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over 'he age Of 55 are in%ved „ enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday a' S'cphen Leacock Seniors Cemre, 2520 Birchmourr Rd. Photic 3y(r4040. 10 am. - 3 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held a- Waterpark Place, 200 Bas S!., Tonon o. AJI donor's are welcome. 12:45 p.m. FLCHRF: All seniors over the age of 55 are invrned ' o enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Sensors Cen,re, 2520 Birchmun, Rd. Phwic 396-4040. 1 - 8:30 p.m BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held a, ,he Canadian Na- ,ional Exhibition, Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibi+ion Place. AJI donors are welc,+rne. 2 - 3 p.m. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nwrvion counselling servim are available ,u seniors free of charge a- he Wellness Cerrre l,ocaied in ,he La'Briyu, Wellness Cen- ,re, 1003 S'ecic, Ase.' F„r an app,oin+men, call 225-2112. 6 p.m. ST. PATRICK'S DINNER Celebra! a St. Pa! tick's Day wi, h a special S,. Pa' rick'i dinner a, Cen,ennial Rouge United Church Hall, 6540 kusgsion Rd., Highland Creek. The cost is SIO for adul,s. Children are welcome. 7 p.m. LEGAL. COUNSELLING Agincourt Community Serv-ices Associa, ion, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appoan'ntew. 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS TOASTMASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in ,he Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and N„[nen over I8 year, 4age. Fur Iur he, uA,-rina,ion gall Diane ai 447-9533. 7:30 p.m. TOASTMASTEILS OF CF.DARBRAF if you want to learn more effective public speaking and presenta- tion skills, visit Toastmasters of Cedarbrae on the first, second and las! Thursday of each month at Cedarbn,ok Cominuni y Cen• rc, 91 Fa, park Rd. or phone Ian Paterson, 264-3714 or Nadine k„'cs, 905-683-3217. 1:30 p.m. LIVING µ7TH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincour and Scar- borough units of the Canadian Cancer Socio! y, inev s ,he firs, and third Thursday of each month at Benciale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is invited „ come, talk or listen. 8 p.m. SYMPHOISY CONCERT The North York Symphony Sinfonia performs Vivaldi, Mozar, and Stravinsky, with guest conductor Bogidar Avramov of the Beverly Hills Symphony in the Recital Hall, North York Performing Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St, For ticket information and reservations call 872-222.,'. THURS. MARCH 17 8 p.m. EAST YORK GARDEN CLUB East York Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan W'adlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features ex- cellent speakers, monthly shows and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For details call 757-2406. FRL MARCH 18 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC All donors are invited to attend the Red Cross Manuttfe Perma- nent Clinic, 55 Bloor St. W'., 2nd floor, Toromo. '10:30 a.m. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon social ballroom every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m, SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396.4513. 1 - 4 p.m. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Bayly St.). Everyone is welcome. 1:30 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at the Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr. All donors are welcome. 7:30 p.m. PARENTS -FLAG Parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays, North Toronto Chapter, mat the third Friday of the month at St. Clemeni's Anglican Church, Briar Hill at Duplex, in the Yonge & Eglinton area. Meet ings feature guest speakers whenever possible. Admission is free. For dr.ails call 322-0600. 8:30 p.m. SINGLES DANCE The Willowdale Chapter of Separated. Divorced and Widowed Catholics is holding hs monthly dance at St. Gabriel's Parish Cen- tre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E., Wiliowdale. The fee for nort-members is $10. For details call 447-4595. SAT. MARCH 19 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. NEARLY NEW BOUTIQUE A Nearly New Boutique featuring "id used doihing is open even' Saturday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craiglec Dr.. Scarborough. 10 a -m - 6 p -m. GEM & MiNE.RAL SHOW The Willovrdak Gem & Mineral Club is holding its Wilt annual show at Armour Heights Community Centre, Avenue Rd. at Wilson Ave. just south of Hwy. 401. Aidnrission is free and there is free parking. Refreshments will be available. The show aominues Sun. Mar. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 a -m- - 2 p.m. WRITERS MEET The members of Forest Hill Writers' Circle neeto discuss their wri, i ns in a critical and constructive manner every Saturday r ' he Barbara Frum Library, 2D Covington Rd.. North York. New members are encourag d to drop in. For rare details all 395-5440. SUN. MARCH 20 10 am_ - 4 p.m PHOTOGRAPHICA FAIR The Phonographic Hisiorial Society of Canada is Molding its an- nual spring Pfnuographica Fair at the Queensway Lions Club, one block west of Kipling. south of the Queensway. Admission is S5. Parkine is free. For more informa'ion call 416221 -SSSS. 110:30 a. at. CONTRADICTIONS. METAPHORS & Si MBOLS John Kennedy, Prof. of Psychology at Univeruty of Toronto, and author of "Drawing and the Blind" will speak in -Cont radic- i.ons, Mraphors do Symbols" a• Don Heights Unitarian Congrcga- 'ion, 4 .-1ri rim Crescent. Scarhorough. 2 p.m. s(LAIRBOROUGH SUPPORT GROI'P Scartxonugh Super! Group for the Widowed mers i he , hird Sunday of each month at Church of St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rd., ,rte hloock east of Warden Ave. The meeting is open io widowed met and women. For details call Margaret Smioh at 691-0449. MON. MARCH 21 9 a -m. - 4 p.m. BLO(N) DONOR CLINIC A Red Crus+ blood donor clinic will be held at Canada Lite. 330 L n:vcrwy Ase., Toronto. Help -he Red Cross help others by atten- din► his clinic. All doru,rs arc welcome. 9-30 - 11:30 LaL LJVIN(: 1AITH C HILDRFN Public Hcalih Nurses invi,c m)thcrsand fathers io jooin paren,ing yeysion, for children 0 - 12 m,ni hs ai St. Georges Anglican Church, 'S Can'crburti_ Place, Churchill& Yonge, North York every Monday 'o Mar. 21st. All sessions are tree. To register call 395-7600. 10 am. - 3 p.m %'OMEN'S CT:NTRE The Nor! h York Women's Centre, 2DI Caribou Rd. is open Mon- days ' hrough Thursdays,,) offer information and referral services ,o women. Phone 781-04'79 or drop in during these hours to find inf,r- ma,ion, ,o regis!er for a program, or a !alk over soome,hing iha, is ,noutoline you. 11:30 am - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Help the Red Cross help others by attending the Manulife Perma- nem Clinic, 55 Bloor St. W'., 2nd FN,«r, Toronto. All donors are welcome. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmoun! Rd. Phone 396-4040. 4 - 5 p.m siiuP KITCHEN Horny home-made soup is served to the needy every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Roue of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E., lower level. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in the cafeteria at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., one block north of Sheppard. For details call 493-0019. 8 p.m. RECOVERY INC. Recovery Inc., a community mental health organization, meets weekly at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. For information call 2762237. TUES. MARCH 22 9 - 11 a.m. MORNING COFFEE The Scarborough Christian Women's Club is holding its Morning Coffee at the Four Seasons Banquet Hall, 2041 McCowan Rd., north of Sheppard Ave. E. A S5 cover charge covers tea, coffee, etc. For information call 299-4046. 9:30 - 11:30 am LJIV1NG W1TH CHILDREN Public health nurses invite mothers and fathers of children 1-4 yeah to join the parenting sessions every Tuesday at Barbara Frum Recreation Centre, 20 Covington Rd. (lower Level), Bathurst & Lawrence, North York. All sessions are free. To register call 395-7600. 10.30 - 11:30 a.m. HEALTH TOPICS Adults and older adults are invited to join weekly discussions led by a North York Public Health Nurse on a wide range of health issues, at Broadlands Community Centre, 19 Castlegrove Blvd. To- day's topic is "Saying 'No' Without Feeling Guilty". Everyone is welto me. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited i o enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Communhy Cenirc, 2(100 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited io enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday ai S ephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmi um Rd. Phone 3964040. TUES. MARCH 22 1 - 2:30 p.m. NEW TO YOU SHOP A New To You Shop, featuring low prices on good used clothing, household articles, glasses, dishes, books and jewellery will be open every Tuesday at londale Heights United Church, 115 lonview Rd., north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building. 2 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Eglimon Square, 133 Eglinton Square, Scarborough. Take the time to give the gift of life, it's free. All donors are welcome. 1 - 3 p.m. BiNGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone 396-4513. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC Free legal advice will be given by a qualified lawyer every Tuesday evening at West Hill Community Services, 156A Galloway Rd., West Hill. To make an appointment call 284-5931 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. BINGO The Ladies' Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Branch No. 258 holds a Bingo every Tuesday, at the Legion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, West Hill. Everyone is welcome. 7:15 - 10:30 p.m. BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (over Loblaws). 7:30 p.m. SCARBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Scarborough Historical Society presents "Thinking Globally - Ac- ting Locally" , our Rouge Heritage, by Bill Lewis, Education Coxor- dinaior for the Save The Rouge Valley System, at Bendale Public Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthda ys ',�' Y !cal l� t:�i i _S_i }�'ti'• t �fiy} -' ::.}. -•-• iii] :!i•`sti,• :��%::'l:•'.�X�: l J► -.ti 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Wedding anniversaries are very special events, especial- ly teles marking five decades of marriage. Recently several Scarborough couples celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss, and we would like to congratulate the following couples on their golden wedding anniversaries: Jean and Aarence Wallace of Pharmacy Ave. on March 11, Giuseppe and San- ta Cacciatotre of Beath St. on March 23 and Isabel and Robert Savage of Brimorton Dr. on March 23. 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY C.ongratulatiols also go out to !Norma and Keith Hutchin- son of Araman Dr.. Agincourt who are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Marsch 20. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Kaethe G. Wenzel of Hill Q -es., Scar- borough who will celebrate her 80th birthday on March 20. Birthday grieetinlgs also to Leslie Fertwiths of Friendship Ave-, Scarborough who will celebrate his 80th birthday an March 23. Scarborough has another new 90 -year old. Mary Jane Hamilton of Lawrence Ave. E. will celebrate her 90th birth- day on March 23. Happy birthday Mary Jane. Got an anrOversary or birthday to celebrate? CaN M -25x3 for induslon In dills columm Provincial Constituency Offices 9 am. to 5 p -m. CJONSTITULNCY' OFFICE OPEN, The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling. MPP Scarborough North, looted at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a,ML to 5 p.m. CONSTITI ENCY OFFICE OPE.N The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E.. Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments phone 297-6568. 9 ata to 5 p.m. CONSTITIJENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9 a-ta b 5 pm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p. m.. Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to i p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 am to 1 pm CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday mor- nings by appointment only. Phone 281-2787. 9 ata. - 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffcrest Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mon. & W'ed. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of John Canna, M.P. Scarborough Centre, located at 1450 Midland Ave., Suite 211, Scarborough is open Monday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Call 752-2358. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 porn. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 4800 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 119. Scarborough, is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 298-4224. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 206, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m. by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 a m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of David Collenette, MP Don Valley East, located at 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 300, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For an appointment call 447-5544. 9 am. - 4 p.m. CONSTiTUENCi' OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Doug Peters, MP Scarborough East, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. too p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call 287-0037. Wed. March 16, 1994 THE NEWSIPOST Page 5 Welcome Spring With A Visit To Purple Woods Area The public is invited to join the Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authori- ty for the 17th Annual Maple Syrup Demonstra- tion at Purple Woods Con- servation Area. Visitors will have an opportunity to see all aspects of maple syrup production from the early native methods to the modern methods of today, in full operation. Free tours through the sugar bush will be led by authority staff on the following days: March (12, 13) (19,20); April (1,2,3,4) at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and school break: March (14-18) at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All tours will start from the Display Room located to the right of the Purple Woods C.A. parking lot. The Purple Woods Maple Syrup Demonstration is open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the above dates. Any groups of 20 or more wishing a tour are asked to contact the authority office in advance and reserve a time. Special ar- rangements may be made for people with a physical disability. In addition to the maple syrup tours we also offer special events during the syrup season at Purple Woods C.A. The Wood Carving Ex- hibition is on Mar. 12, 13, 19, 20. The Forest and Stream Woodcarvers will be hosting a demonstration from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Display Room by the park- ing lot. Newletter Pancake Day is Mar. 16, from 10 a.m. - 3 p m. Come out and enjoy hot pancakes with pure maple syrup. All proceeds go to publishing the CLOCA newsletter. Food Bank Drive from Mar. 12 - 20. During this time non-perishable food items will be accepted in the Display Room just off the parking lot. All dona- tions to go to the Year Round Crisis Food Bank in Oshawa. Seniors Weekend is Mar. 19 and 20. A special shuttle will be operating to eliminate the walk up the hill from the sugar shack to the parking lot. The Pancake Weekend is Mar. 26 and 27. Sponsored by the Durham A.M. Kiwanis Club is always a tradition at Purple Woods. After a great meal enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride and clown face painting will also be available. Maple products, in- cluding syrup, butter and sugar, will be available for sale. Also available this year is cooking syrup and recipe books, while they last. Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area is located north of Oshawa at the southeast corner of Simeoe Street and Coates Road (10th Con- cession). Admission, park - Call For Nominations For Governor General's Awards The Hon. Sheila Finestone, Secretary of State (Status of Women) (Multiculturalism), has an- nounced that nominations for the 1994 Governor General's Awards in Com- memoration of the persons Case are now being ac- cepted. "Many of the rights and opportunities women enjoy today are due to the vision. hard work and courage of dedicated individuals," ex- plained Mrs. Finestone. "Itre Governor General's Awards in Commemora- tion of the Persons Case pay tribute to individuals who have contributed uw measurably to the tremen- dous strides Canadian women have made over the past few decades." She noted that nominations for the Awards may be submit- ted by individuals, women's groups, com- munity and business groups, and others. Initiated in 1979 to celebrate the 50th anniver- sary of the Persons Case. the awards commemorate the lengthy political and legal effort waged by Cana- dian women, which culminated in the decision rendered by the British Privy Council on Oct. 18, 1929. declaring Canadian women to be persons and thus eligible for appoint- ment to the Senate. There have been 81 reci- pients of the awards to date, intJudirlg Mary Two - Irish Community Activities Wed. Mar. 16 showcase of style blending Celtic Touch - Celebrate St. the traditional and the Patrick's with official modern 922-9400. launch of the new Toronto Music Around Us with host Irish News. Enjoy .ra Jackson. Free noon complimentary Irish Cheer sour concert with Tip and live traditional music. Splinter, CBC Centre, 250 299E Boor St. W. 236-1441. Front St. W. Tbtttrs. Mar. 17 The Pogues in concert. Happy St. Patrick's Day. sponsored by CPI Ireland Fund of Canada Production and Labatts. lith annual St. Patrick's luncheon. Hosted by Fri. Mar. 18 Catherine Graham and Qnfm Promotions and Roy Toronto chapter chairman Thomson Hall present Sean J. McNamara, with Frank Patterson andHal special guest comedian Bill Roach in concerto p.m. 872 Carr with post luncheon 4th celebration at the Imperial live entertainment with Room at 12 noon. 367.8311. Dave O'Callaghan from 8 Tours. Mar. 17 p.m. 762-28558 Irish Canadian Centre - Sat. Mar. t9 live entertainment and St. Patrick's Parade tasty Irish food available all Society Grand Marshall's day. hiiso),en Ceili band Ball at the Toronto Marriott with Traditional Irish Hotel, Eaton Centre with dancers, 7:30 p.m. Irish special guest His Disco with Hugo Straney Excellency Michael A. spinning the tunes Wadsworth Q.C. Canadian (downstairs lounge) 7 p.m. Ambassador to Ireland. Old Time Waltz and Ceili Sun. Mar. 36 dance with Jigsaw Ceili St. Patrick's Day Parade band ( upstairs lounge) . 12 noon. From Varsity Petra Scott 762-2858. Stadium on Bl", south of Thurs. Mar. 17 Yonge, west on Queen St. The Irish Shop, 110 Bkior past reviewing stand at City St. W. Reception and Hall. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) WED. MARCH 23 2 - 8:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CTINIC A Red Cross b1mid donor clinic will be held at t he Legion hall No. 258, 45 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek, Scarborough. All donors are welcome. 6 p.m. BUSINFSS dt PROFF'_tiS10NAL WOMEN MFET The Durham Business and Professional Women's Club meets at the Hoiday Inn, 1101 Bloxtt St. E., Oshawa. The program is "Cracker Barrel Table Hopping" with a variety of round table discussions on business and social issues. For dinner reservations call Karen Graham at 427-6930. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. WHAT AFTER U.I.C.' Scarborough Women's Cent re is hosting a support group for im- migrant women working in a mainstream workplace at 55 Town Centre Court, Sine 737. The topic this evening is "What After U.I.C.?". Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For details call the oen ire at 296-7055. Axe Early, aboriginal women's rights activist; Marie Hamilton, champion of the advancement of black women; Therese Casgrain, advocate of women's rights to vote in Quebec, and the Hon. Florence Bird, Chairman of the 1967 Royal Commis- sion on the Status of Women. The deadline for submit- ting nominations for this year's Governor General's Awards in Commemora- tion of the Persons Case is May 15, 1994. Awards nomination forms are available from: Status of Women Canada. Suite 700, 360 Albert Street, Ottawa. Ontario K1A 1C3, telephone t 613) 995-7835, TDD ( 613 ) 996-1322. Wheelchair Basketball Athletes Visit Skydome Athletes from the 1st Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Na- tional Junior Champion- ship are touring SkyDome, the World's Greatest Entertainment Centre. oto Fri. Mar. 18. Over 140 of the country's best junior wheelchair basketball players are par- ticipating in the 1st Cana- dian Wheelchair Basket- ball League National Junior Championship, be- ing held at Variety Village Mar. 16 to 20. The playoffs begin on Sat. Mar. 19, with the Gold and Silver medal games scheduled for Sunday. In addition to their events, 50 athletes from Alberta. Quebec and Ontario are touring the home of the World Series Champions, the Toronto Blue Jays. "The athletes coming to the Village are pumped and ready to play hard. said Joe Millage, Variety Village Program Director. "It will be basketball at its best." The PR Hawks, 17 Humber College public relations students, are working with Variety Village and SkyDome to organize the tour. "Volunteering our assistance in organizing events for local community groups teaches us lessons that you simply can't get from a text book," said Steve Tasd, chairman of the PR Hawks. "Orgaruiz- ing the tour enables us to toe the skills we are being taught in school." Twelve teams are com- peting in the wheelchair basketball tournament. This is the sixth year Vane- ty Village has hosted the wheelchair basketball lourr- nament but the first year it's being recognized as the Lit Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Na- tional Junior Champion- ship. Volunteers Scarborough women's organization needs volunteers for its One -to - One Literacy Program - to assist women with low literacy skills, to help in- crease each woman's self confidence and com- petence and to provide women with a change to better their quality of life. Call the Volunteer Centre - Scarbomugh at 264 -TW ing and guided tours are free. For further informa- tion, please contact the Authority office at (905) 579-0411. CARPET SERVICES Steam, jet clean, to restore your carpets and upholstery like new. 15% OFF with this ad! 24 HRS. SERVIrE (416)398-7771 AM" e.eurM fte" rK. TOM RICE 285-8555 LLlr►c' SU ilti—r- OIL� Saks Representative Responsible health Care For Our Community (a health Information column presantsd by Scarborough General Hospitan Scarboraph General Hospital Is dedicated to providing quality health care to our community and surrounding areas. This Includes a commitment In health promotion and prevention of illness. Through this monthly column, we will provide you with important health information that we hope will be of benefit to you. Nourishing Our Children's Future by Carol Paulin, R.D. Clinical Dietitian Scarborough General Hospital March is Nutrition month. This year, nutrition experts across the country are focusing on healthy eating for children ages 4-12. Parents know that getting kids to eat properly can be a challenge' However, good nutntion is important for normal growth and development. The benefits of healthy eating habits will last a lifetime. Children's eating habits are influenced by marry factors - television and advertising. school. other children, and family members. It is important for parents to set a good example when it comes to eating well. Breakfast is a great way to start. Did you know that every day. some 50x6 of Canadian children arrive at school without eating a complete breakfast ( containing at least 3 food groups) and 5 to 16 % have eaten no breakast at all'' Skipping breakfast may cause a child to be inatten- tive and learn poorly. Even if you leave for work early, you children can leave your easy -to -prepare breakfast foods with simple instructions. If the kids are running late, pack extra food in their lunch brag to eat on the way to school or at morning recess. Tn• these ideas for quick and healthy breakfasts: 1) Orange wedges. toaster waffles. Wass of milk 2) Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat bread, fruit juice 3) Whole wheat toast. slice of cheese, fruit juice 4) Cereal and milk. topped with fresh fruit or raisins Eating well is one of the most important messages you can give your children. Canada's Food Guide to Healthy eating encourages a variety of grains, frits and vegetables, milk products, and meat or alternatives. Dietitians can provide many ideas for healthy snacks and nutritious bag lunches your child will enjoy. Parents can contact a dietitian at Scarborough General Hospital t 438-2911, ext.6185) or the Public Health Unit (396-7450, for a copy of Canada's food guide or more nutrition informa- tion. SCARBOROUGH GENERAL HOSPITAL AVICU CREDIT UNION INC. � "YOUR COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION" 1/2% BONUS ON TERM DEPOSITS We're looking for more deposits to fund our loan and mortgage business. i Bring in this ad to any one of our branches and you'll receive ' 1/2% bonus on new funds deposited in a term deposit of 30 days to one year. ' twato:D nM: (WIFFit) ticartioFough Branches: )lead (three - 1501 Ellesmere Rd (alb) 438.9231 1 Wenlock Cate IBrimley south of Sleeles) (416) 297-0188 2361 F 0nton Av. E. (rt Kennedy) (4161 757-7528 4218 I.awrewce Av. E. (at Morningside) (416) 281-5111 , Whitby Branch: 400 Dandos tit. W_ Whitby (905) 6863825 , OF'F'ERING A FULL LINE: OF RANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES '■ ■ twsacU+.t ' i --nom M—n11a1 a- a� M — ma nr•--------a--(ate a>• a -t— [---a--at.--a Page 6 THE NEWS !POST Wed. March 16, IM $1.6 Million From Government For Ontario Book Publishers Ontario Culture, Tourism Anne Swarbrick has an - and Recreation Minister nounced $1.6 million in FOODLAND ONTARIO w � o i _,1C i ` i 40V CRISPY POTATO ROSTI This Rosti. a Dleno of locally grown potatoes and onions. fried to butter and lightly seasoned. is a great accompaniment to roast chicken or pork. 4 large Ontario Potatoes 1 medium Ontario Onion, chopped 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper 1/2 tsp (2 mL) nutmeg 4 tbsp (50 mL) butter Cook potatoes, covered, in 1 in. (2 cm) boiling water for only 10 min. Drain. Cool potatoes to room temperature, at least 2 hr. Grate potatoes by hand and mix with onion, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Melt 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter in 8 in. (20 cm) non-stick skillet. Add potato mixture and flatten to cover bottom of skillet. Over medium heat, pan fry 10 min., or until bottom surface is well browned. Shake pan frequently to prevent sticking. Slide rosti. all in one piece, onto large plate. Cover with plate of identical size and carefully flip. Melt remaining butter in skillet. Slide rosti, browned side up, back into skillet. Cook the same as for first side. Slide onto serving platter and ctA into wedges. Serves 4. business aid to book publishers, through the ministry's Ontario Publishing Centre. This funding will help book publishers to increase their economic potential and strengthen their position in world markets. "Book publishers are among Ontario's most im- portant cultural assets," said Anne Swarbrick. "On- tario's book publishers report that the industry is surviving in difficult times including the threat of NAFTA to Ontario's cultural industry. The On- tario government is doing everything it can to en- courage the growth of publishing in this province. This funding will help On- tario's book publishing in- dustry to stay competitive in world markets and keep pace with the changing technological environment." In this series of grants, 51 independent, Canadian owned Ontario publishers and publishing organiza- tions will be helped by the ministry for 1993-1994. The funding is based on their net sales and the business and cultural value of their projects. Recipients include Women's Press which will receive $38,350 to explore the feminist markets abroad and to hire and train freelance editors from minority groups to work on multicultural titles. Crabtree Publishing will continue with its U.S. successes by marketing a new series on Lands, Peoples and Cultures with Ontario Publishing Centre (OPC) funding of $55,250. The Ontario Publishing Centre was founded by this government three years ago to give aid to an in- dustry hit hard by the recession. With govern- ment help, Ontario's publishers have been able to upgrade their operations with computer technology, actively promote books in the United States, adver- tise more aggressively in local and international media, and ]tire freelance designers, editors and business experts to im- prove their product to in- ternational standards. The total support given to the book industry since the Centre was founded is $6,107,801. Metro Main Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment The Metro Toronto Main Treatment Plant. at the base of Leslie St. provides wastewater treatment for citizens and businesses in the municipalities of Toronto, East fork, North York, York and Scar- borough. Currently. Metro Toronto is undertaking an Environmental Assess- ment to meet future wastewater treatment needs for the Main Treat- ment Plant Service Area, and to improve the effec- tiveness of wastewater treatment by reducing en- vironmental impacts. The Environmental Assessment (EA) is at the stage where alternative methods of sludge treat- ment and utilization disposal are being assess- ed. Everyone is invited to a Ed Aitken To Receive Scouts Medal Of Merit On the evening of Thurs. Mar. 24, in the main Auditorium of the Ontario Science Centre, Ed Aitken, a long time Scarborough resident and youth leader mill stand before his peers and receive Scouts Canada's Medal of Merit. This medal, one of the highest awards in Scouting to a leader, is in recogni- tion of Ed's long time in- volvement in Scooting and his inspirational work with young people whom he has prepared for Jamborees, public appearances, and for life. He is loved and respected by young person and parent alike. He is tireless in his endeavours to inspire the young people and to fundraise so that they can travel to Jamborees and other exciting places. Ed began his Scouting career in Kirkland B.C. %+wre he was enlisted as a Beaver leader. As his family grew in age and went on in Scouting. Ed followed them through the system. At present, he is in- volved in Scouting as Assis- tant Area Commissioner, a trainer and he works with a Venturer Company. Endometriosis Awareness Week March 20 - 26 Endometriosis is a chronic, incurable disease in which cells similar to those lining the uterus (en- dometrium) en- dometriumi are found growing outside of the uterus in the pelvic cavity. This tissue can be found on the ovaries, ligaments, bowel, bladder and other organs and responds to a woman's monthly hor- monal cycle causing inter- nal bleeding, formation of cysts and scar tissue, severe pain and possible in- fertility. Endometriosis affects more than 500,000 Cana- dian women. This disease has a serious impact on women in their work, per- sonal and family lives. The objective of En- dometriosis Awareness Week is to help spread in- formation about the disease. The yellow ribbon campaign will hopefully call badly -needed attention to endometriosis and its sufferers in the public and medical communities. A display on En- dometriosis Awareness Week will be set up in the front foyer of Scarborough's Centenary Hospital, 2867 Ellesmere Rd. from Mon. Mar. 21 through Sat. Mar. 26th. We are the Scarborough Sup- port Group for the En- dometriosis Association and volunteers from this group will be manning the Centenary Hospital display on Thursday and Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will also be holding the regular monthly sup- port group meeting on Thurs. March 24th at the Bendale Public Library, 1515 Danforth Rd., com- mencing at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will include a video segment on en- dometriosis information and laparoscopic surgery. Anyone interested is welcome to attend - spouses included. Seniors Country Line Dancing A Country Line Dance class for Scarborough seniors 55 years of age and older will be offered at Cedarbrook Community Centre on Tuesday after- noons from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This program will register on Tues. Mar. 22 at 10 a.m at Cedarbrook C.C., 91 Eastpark Ave. Seniors wishing to register must possess a Scarborough Senior Citizens Member- ship Card. The cost to register is $11 for 9 weeks. free session on "Alter- presented and discussed at native Methods of Sludge this meeting. Treatment and Utilization/ The free working session Disposal" which will ad- will be held on Sat. Mar. 26, dress the development of from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at alternative sludge manage- Metro Hall, 55 John St. meet strategies, and ap- Toronto. proaches to their evalua- tion and implementation. In order to participate, you must register by Mon. The approach for Mar. 21. Call or write Lynn developing alternative Chidwick. Public Consulta- sludge management tion Coordinator, Planning. strategies was identified Control & Development through input from the Division, Metro Works, Public Consultation Com- Station 1188, Metro Hall, rnittee involved in the Main 21st floor, 55 John St. Treatment Plant EA. The Toronto, Ont. M5V 306. alternative sludge manage- Telephone: 392-6696, Fax: merit strategies will he 1921-Mr14 or TDD: 397-0631. Metro Toronto Council Council * obei ' offices - Station 1020. 2nd.floor Metro Hall. 55 John St.. Toronto MSV 3C6. City of Scarborough Scarborough Bluffs BRIAN ASHiON office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 231 Call 392-4052. Scarbwai- 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 2616941. Scarborouqh Highland Creek KEN MORRISH office open 8.30 a.m - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Sirnte223. Call 392-4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 830 a m. - 430 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 Black 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 LABATTE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 232 Call 392-4061. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 220. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 216. Call 392.4031. MAYOR MICHAEL PRUE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 226. Call 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 Fr i. Swte 225. Call 392-4082. Toronto MAYOR JUNE ROWLANDS - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 n m Mon to Fri Suite 218 Call 392-4081 Edward Powell Wins $12,666 After playing the same Lottario number-, for 15 rears. Edward Powell of Scarborough won a Second Prize of $12,666 in the Dec. 18 draw. His largest lottery win prior to this was five years ago when he won $2,300 playing Lotto 6/49. Powell bought his winning ticket at Jimmy's Variety on Kingston Road. Red Cross Clinic At Sportmen's Show The Red Cross is inviting sports -minded enthusiasts attending the Toronto Sportsmen's Show to hike their way over to the blood donor clinics on Thurs. Mar. 17 and Fri. Mar. 18 from 1 to 8:30 p.m. in the Coliseum Building at Exhibition Place. Manch is Red Cross Month and the Sportsmen's Show blood donor clinic is one of many clinics taking place. Women's Club Meets Mar.23 The Durham Business and Professional Women's Club will meet on Wed. Mar. 23rd at the Holiday Inn, 1101 Bloor St- E., Oshawa. The program is "Cracker Barrel Table Hopping" with a variety of round table discussions on business and social issues. For dinner reservations call Karen Graham at 427-6M. Books With Bird The Pickering Public Library will be offering a special sto ytime program entitled "Books with Bird", at the Pickering Town Cen- tre for children 3 to 5 years of age. On Mon. Mar. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Meadowsweet Pro- ductions will kick off its program with the puppet play "The Frog Who Wasn't' On the following Mon- days, Mar. 28 to May 16, at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Lean and her puppet, Bird, will share stories with the children. Caregivers and younger children may also sit in. Look for the sign of the Bird in the Food Court. Correction In the photo of the new Scarborough Board of Health last weep the name of "Mike Tzekas" was in- advertently left off the list of new members not in the photo. The Scarborough Health Dept. apologizes for the omission of Mike Tzekas from the absent members' list. Healthy visitors to the Sportsmen's Show, age 17 to 70, can celebrate Red Cross month by sharing their good health and making a blood donation. Every day, blood is. to help accident and burn victim. transplant recipients, cancer and leukemia patients and those undergoing major surgery. Donors are reminded to bring identification with them, and to bring a friend too! For more u-- C information, call the Toronto Centre at 974-9900. Scarborough Arts Council Tbars. Mar. 11th Scarborough Bluffs Camera Chub will be at Albert Campbell District Library at 7 p.m. 416-396- sm. Scarborough Quitters' Guild will be at Cedarbrook Craft Centre at 7:30 p.m. Call Dorothy Ingledew 431-1913. Sat. Mar. 19th The Art Guild of Scarborough's Spring Slow and Sale will be at Centennial Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments and free parking. ( 416) 438-2548. Mat cutting will be at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre workshop with Vicki McCrae from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ( 416) 396-)026. Eastern Canada Highland Dance Competition will be held at the Civic Centre from 1 to 5 p.m. (416) 396- 7212. San. Mar. 2fhtA The Art Guild of Scarborough's Spring Show and Sale will be at Centennial Community Centre from 1.0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments. Free parking (416) 438-2548. Easter Decorations With Fimo will be at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre workshop with Many Anne Dyck 9 a.m. to 12 noon (416) 396- 4026 Moa. Mar. 21st Cedar Ridge Student Exhibition to Mar. 25. Opening reception is Tues. Mar. 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. t 416) 396.4036. Twe%. Mar. 22sd Scarborough Arts Council's 16th Annual Juried Members' Show at the Consilium Opening and Awards presentation 7 p.m. Show continues to Mar. 31st. Haas: Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Mar. 26 - t. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday. ( 416) 696-7322. Bill Lewis speaks on "Our Rouge Heritage. co- sponsored by the Scarborough Historical Society 7 p.m. at Bendale Library ( 416) 396-8910. Rouge Valley Quilters' Guild meeting at Sir Oliver Mowat C.L. 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. at 8 p.m. Sheila Wilgar (416) 48&7838. Cedarbrook Craft Guild at Cedarbrook Craft Centre at 1 p.m. June Morton (416) 284-1215. Paddy's Plants & Pots The Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. ( located in Edwards Gardens) is introducing a new hands on workshop just for children ages 6 through 10 being offered twice, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. on Mar. 17 The children will learn about gardening by starting their own seeds, taking plant cuttings and creating a seed craft picture. In honour of St. Patrick's day, everyone must wear green! This is a good way to keep the children entertained during at least one day of Spring break. Each session will be two hours in length and will feature lots of practical activities with seeds and cuttings to take home. To register for this special March break program, call 397-1355. The fee is $8 for each child. Pickering Art Show Mar -26th. The Pickering Arts Coun- cil's Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Sat. Mar. 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pickering Town Centre featured a few attractions from the upcoming "1994 Celebration of the Arts". Pickering Arts Council's "Celebration of the Arts 1994 will take place on Sat. Mar. 26th at 8 p.m. in the West Salon of the Pickering Recreation Centre. Admission is $10 presold; $12 at the door; seniors and children under 12, $5. For further information call 686-9183. Wed. March 141, 111!4 THE NEWS/POST Page 7 8 Honoured For Their Achievements On Mar. 23 eight new Canadians will be honoured at the second annual "Skills For Change New Pioneers Awards Night" sponsored by The Molson Companies. The awards recognize the achievements of individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines who, despite significant barriers, have demonstrated leadership in the community. The event will take place at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre. "Following the success of the first New Pioneers Awards, Torontos multicultural communities responded with over 80 nominations, including a tremendous response for the new youth category," says Miria loannou, Chairman of the Nominations Committee. "These awards are for and about newcomers. By honouring a few of these outstanding individuals, we hope to recognize the contributions and potential of all immigrants to Canada.,, The 1994 New Pioneers Award winners are: Leadership Award Presented by The Molson Companies - Ezrom Mokgakala ; Arts Award Presented by du Maurier Arts Ltd. - Rina Singha: United Way Community ,Service Award Presented by Digital Equipment of Canada - Joyce Nsubuga; Education & Training Award Presented by McKinsey & Company - Jorge Garcia-Orgales; Entrepreneurship Award Presented by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Attena Filate; Skills For Change Graduate Award Presented by National Grocers Co. Ltd. - Ru Lan Wang; Science & Technology Award Presented by Northern Telecom - Dusanka Filipovic and Youth Award Presented by the Laidlaw Foundation - Carlos Pena. Canadian Craft Show & Sale The 15th Annual One of a Kind Springtime Canadian Craft Show and Sale will be held at the Automotive Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto from Wed. Mar. 30 to Sun. Apr. 3. On Wednesday and Thursday, the hours are noon to 10 p. m. ; Good Fri- day and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Faster Sun- day - 10 a. m. to 6 p.m. A juried show of over 400 of the best artisans from across the country ex- hibiting original work made in Canada. In- teresting items to see in- clude wildlife sculptures, colourful wooden puppets, procelain lamps, hand painted wood tables, fring- ed silk shawls, personaliz- ed pillowcases, wrought iron and glass furniture. breezy spring fashions and wearable art accessories. Regular adult admission is $6.50 plus taxes, seniors and students (13 -18 years) are $4.50 pl us taxes and children 12 and under ad - nutted free when accom- panied by an adult. There is a free profes- sionally staffed and licens- ed playcare area for children 2-12 to 8 years (some restrictions apply). John Pharoah To Get Honoured On the evening of Thurs. Mar. 24, in the main auditorium of the Ontario Science Centre on Don Mills Road, local Scar- borough resident, John Pharoah will stand before his peers and receive the Scouts Canada Medal of Merit and congratulations from the Provincial Com- missioner of Scouting for Great Kidney Stories Frank Whelan is celebrating 12 years with his kidney transplant. He received this special gift from his siding. Frank is in his 50's, resides in Scar- borough and is an active volunteer with The Kidney Foundation's Peer Support Program- Sharvi Lewis received a very special gift from her sister 4 years ago - her kidney and a new lease on life. Prior to her transplant. Sharyl was on herrlo"ysis for 9 months. Hernodialysis is a treat- ment for end stage renal disease in which the blood is cleansed by a machine. outside the body. Sharyl, age 20, is a resi- dent of North York and an active volunteer with The Kidney Foundation's Peer Support Program and Pa- tient Services Committee. Ruth Brown has a very special story to tell. Apr- roximately 4 years ago she donated one of her kidneys to her son, who was 20 years old at the time. He was on Continuous Am- bulatory Peritoneal Dialysis i CAPD), a form of treatment in which dialysis fluid is exchanged in the peritoneal cavity at regular intervals throughout the day. However, he was not doing well on this treatment. His mother's gift gave him a new lease on life. He is now doing extremely well. Ruth, who lives in North York, is a nurse and an active volunteer with The Kidney Foundation's Peer Support Program. the Province of Ontario. John will be receiving this honour in recognition of his many years of service to Scouting in the Scar- borough area. For the fust 12 years of his Scouting life, John was content to be an Assistant Cubmaster and than a key Leader (C'ubrnaster ) with the 422nd Agincourt Group. But John's talents were not to go unnoticed and as a result, he became a member of the Scar- borough Area Service Team. encouraging the other young leaders with exciting programs and challenges. At present. he still re- mains an active Assistant Area Commissioner representing the Cub Pro- gram in this area. Lola Ara you looking for a Good Time? Call 1-976-1395 $to Scarborough Village P.S. Alternative Elementary Education Scarborough Village P.S. is an alternative elementary program that is open to junior kindergarten to Grade 8 students from across Scarborough, space permitting. As patt of the program, students work in multi -aged classes, interacting with other students at a variety of ages and stages. Opportunities are provided for informal learning and individualized instruction so that each child is encouraged to learn at a pace appropriate to his or her capability. Parental involvement is both encouraged and expected. The program is best suited to children who are self-reliant, independent and flexible: and for parents who are looking for more active involvement in the education of their children. For more information about Scarborough Village, please contact Rick Brown, Principal, at 396.6560. David F. Horrox. Chairman of the Board Earl G. Campbell, Director of Education Page R THE NEWS'POST Wed. March 16, 1994 CLASSIFIED ADS Classified ads call 291=2583 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED RTICLES BUSINESS M0 IN9!OR SALE ANIMAL TRAPS OPPORTUNITIES CARTA Citizen Appointments Volunteer Board of Directors The Denise House Is a residential shelter and support service for abused women and their children. 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MARCH 22 P.M. 12:0 Tai Cru 12:30 Rogers Spots Event 3:0 Ctuanrercise 3:30 Highway iti-Mariposa '90 4:0 The LemonAid Show 5:0 MP Art eton NY MP Maria tnrla T, EY 5:15 MPP Altande T EY MPP Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfreyg 5:45 MPP Cardinno NY MP Bill Graham T; EY 9:0 Horizon: Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam 4:30 Word -Youth Magazine Show 7:0 Heritage Dinner Annual liber Party Fuedraisa 4:00 Toronto Women ie Film Doug's HorneltOffice Improvements e Wallpaper a Painting e Drywall e T Bars e Electrical a Clean Job e Ceilings e Low rates e Free firm estimates 439.3442 This space could be yours for $20 Seminar Ethno-Racial Data On FYi. Mar. 25, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Room 308, Metro Hall, 55 John St., Toronto, a seminar on the ethno-racial and aboriginal data collection - developing the access components of representation and par- ticipation will be held. Mark Nakamura, dime - tor, multicultural and race relations division, will chair the meeting. The panellists will in- clude Rita Reynolds, manager, municipal freedom of information; Joel Peters, Metro Toronto Zoo; Ted Richmond, On- tario Council of Agencies Nerving immigrants; Tim Rees, Multicultural and Race Relations Division and a representative of the community reference group on ethno racial ac cess to Metro services. :tiff •:ti•::ti{•:•::•:ti �:�:�::•s ;:ti�ti, 9:0 One of a Kind Craft Show 10:00 MCA:Classical Guitar Concert Can dian Virtuoso Sylvie Prx 11:00 Tallunngg Sex 12:0 Wont -See 6:30 p.m 12:30 Funny Pages That's Racing by Jerry Hudson The PPG IndyCar World Series starts its season next weekend at Surfer's Paradise in Queensland, Australia and promises to be the most competitive season ever. West Hill's amazing Paul Tracy returns with Roger Penske's team, co-starring with former Formula 1 champion and Indianapolis 500 winner Emerson Fit- tipaldi, and new team - member Al Unser, Jr., always a threat for a win in an IndyCar. Although Penske has not yet (and may never) rank his drivers as numbers one, two or three, this writer at least expects Tracy to take it all, with one rather large "if" as a codicil. If he can break the habit of throwing away the lead through carelessness as he did three times last year. He won five races in 1993 including Toronto's Molson Indy, and he could have won those other three, but youthful inexperience crop- ped to the forefront on those occasions. Tracy certainly has the talent to be the 1994 cham- pion, and I'm sure Roger has been spending his off- season coaching him about just that. There are now more Canadians in the Series than ever before. Scott Goodyear returns as the driver for Kenny Berns- tein's King Racing stable after a lacklustre season (he finished in 9th) with Walker Motorsports. His 1993 season suffered from fragmentation, as 3 -year sponsor MacKenzie Finan- cial ran two other cars in- stead of concentrating on Goodyear. The Bernstein group has the dollars not only to in- vest in Scott's quest for the championship, but also runs a top-notch drag - racing effort and a NASCAR team. Goodyear may be on track this year, in all senses of the word. Another Canadian, Jac- ques Villeneuve, son of the late and great Gilles, has entered IndyCars with the Players Ltd. Forsythe - Green team. Jacques took Rookie of the Year honours in Formula Atlantic racing last year, proving without a doubt he has the talent (ob- viously inherited from his father) to move up to the faster and heavier In- dyCars. Forsythe and Green are winners in the car -racing business, and are a serious threat to take it all. Young Villeneuve (he's 22) im- pressed knowledgeable race fans last year with his ability to set-up race -cars on tracks he had never driven on before. Villeneuve's teammate in the 1993 Atlantic Series was Quebecer Claude Bourbonnais who was heavily favoured to win, and almost did except for a blown engine in the last race at Laguna Seca, CA. Claude will run a limited IndyCar schedule, but may impress everyone as he's a past Formula 2000 cham- pion and now has the maturity to drive with his head and not just his pas- sion for racing. His courage has never been in doubt as he showed us in the Toronto Atlantic race last year, winning in spite of a fuel leak in the cockpit which casued him severe chemical burns to his back. Vancouver's Ross Bentley will return to In- dyCars in a limited season, reportedly with the Dale Coyne team although that has not yet been officially announced. Bentley has also been testing the IMSA World Sports Cars in the northwestern U.S. One other Canadian, Toronto's David Tennyson, will be getting a part-time IndyCar ride in 1994. Ten- nyson rose from the Rothmans Porsche 944 Series in the late eighties, and has proven himself a capable driver in the IMSA lights category. For the ninth year in a row, the Molson Indy will return to the streets of Ex- hibition Park and Lakeshore Boulevard, this year on July 15, 16 and 17. Advance tickets are on sale and can be obtained by phoning the Molson Indy Hotline in Toronto at ( 416 ) 872-INDY, or by visiting the TicketMaster Molson Indy Box Ofice located at Gate 7, Window 7B at Skye. 4 Steps To Stardom For 5 Pins The Youth Bowling Council ( Ontario Division) is hosting the 30th "4 Steps to Stardom" 5 Pin Provincial Championships in eight different bowling centres througNxit Metro Toronto, on Sun. Mar. 20th. A total of 576 youth boys and girls in three age divisions - Bantam: under 11 years of age, Junior: 12 to 14 years of age. and Senior: 15 to 18 years of age will be competing to determine the 6 single bowlers and the six teams who will represent Southern Ontario at the National YBC 5 Pin Championships in Edmonton. Alberta. To qualify for the Provincial Final, all competitors were required to advance through earlier elimination rounds starting with the 8 game House Qualifying Round (1st step) during the month of January. This opening round attracted nearly 21,000 bowlers in 180 participating centres, from which the top 6 qualifiers in each category and division advanced to the Zone Finals (2nd step). The top single and top team in each division (36 bowlers) from each of the sixteen Zone Rounds will now advance to the Provincial Finals (3rd step) . The Provincial Championships will commence at 10 a.m. on Sun. Mar. 20, at the following centres ( Divisions denoted in brackets) : Rouge Hill Bowl, Scarborough (Bantam Boys teams); Bowlerama Parkway, Scarborough ( Bantam Girls Teams) ; O'Connor Bowl, East York (Junior Boys Teams); Bowlerama Thorneliffe, East York ( Junior Girls Teams); Bowlerama Cedarbrae, Scarborough (Senior Boys Teams); Bowlerama Newto nbrook, Willowdale (Senior Girls Tams). Cliffside Bowl, Scarborough (All Boys Singles competitors) : Celebrity Lanes. Pickering ( All Girls Singles competitors) . All competitors will partake in the closing ceremonies and Awards Presentations at Cedarbrae Collegiate in Scarborough following the bowling competition. The top 3 singe qualifiers and the top 3 teams of each division will receive medallions for their efforts. TheGold medallists in each division ( singles and teams) will then represent Southern Ontario in Edmonton at the National Finals (4th step) on Apr. 23, 24, 25. Competing in the Singles Bantam Boys' Division at Cliffside Bowl, Scarborough, will be Ian McLean, Danforth Bowl Toronto. At Rouge Hill Bowl, Scarborough, teams competition will be O'Connor Bowl, Fast York and Bowlerama, Rexdale. In the singles, Bantam Girls' Division at Celebrity Lanes, Pickering will be Gina Montesano of Comet Lanes,Scarborough. The Bantam Girl' Division Teams competition at Bowlerama Parkway, Scarborough will include two local teams - Bowlerama Thorneliffe, East York and Bowlerama Jane Park, Toronto. Two local boys will be competing in the singles of the Junior Boys' Division at Cliffside Bowl, Scarborough. They are Derek Brooks from O'Connor Bowl, East York and Daryl Wilkinson from Bowlerama Jane Park, Toronto. In the Teams competitions in the Junior Boys' Division at O'Connor Bowl, East York, will be two local teams - Bowlerama Jane Park, Toronto and Bowlerama Thornctiffe, East York. At Celebrity Lanes, Pickering in the Singles section of the Junior Girls' Division will be Daina Hetherman of Comet Lanes. Scarborough and Stephanie Galati of Bowlerama Jane Park. Toronto. Two local teams will be at Bowlerama Thorncliffe, East York in the Jr. Girl' Division. Bowlerama Jane Park, Toronto and O'Connor Bowl, East York will be competing. In the senior boys' division for singles, Jeff L.epard of Bowlerama Cedarbrae. Scarborough will be playing at Cliffside Bowl, Scarborough. In the teams section of the Senior Boys' Division at Bowlerama Cedarbrae, Scarborough will see Olympic Bowl of Weston and Celebrity Lanes of Pickering in the corrnpetitio.. Shannon Wright of Bowlerama Thorneliffe, East york will compete in the singles division of the Senior Girl' Division at Celebrity Lanes, Pickering. In the Teams competition in the Senior Girl' Division at Bowlerama, Newtonbrook will be a team from Bowlerama Jane Park, Toronto and Bowlerama Thorneliffe, East York. Cricket Technical Clinic The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department in conjunction with the Scarborough Cricket Association and the Ontario Cricket Association will be hosting a Level I National Coaching Certification Program Cricket Technical Wed. March 16, 1994 THE 14EWSIPOST Page 9 Community Sports Notes Swim Club Celebrates Success by Muriel Warden Scarborough Swim Club will be acknowledging the accomplishments of many of its members who recent- ly competed so successful- ly in four championship events. A club pool party is planned for Tues. Mar. 22nd where all can carte together for fun and celebration. Bob Hayes 17, and Liz Warden 16, were greatly impressed by the new and very beautiful Saanich Commonwealth Games Pool Complex in Victoria, B. C. They were there to compete in the 1994 Winter National Championships and Commonwealth Games Trials, Mar. 5th to 9th. Liz placed 4th in 400 In- dividual Medley (IM) and 8th in 200 IM. Bob was 9th in 50 Backstroke and 13th in 100 Backstroke. Brantford Aquatic Club hosted this year's short course Provincial Age - Group Championships at the Wayne Gretzky Sport Complex in Brantford Mar. 4th to 6th. Seventy-seven clubs from across the province with 801 swimmers entered the meet. Scarborough emerged with two Provin- cial Champions - Carmen Rowe 10, coached by Marilyn Devine, won the 50 Breastroke title. She was Silver medalist in 100 Breastroke and placed 5th in the 200 metre event. Mark Lange, coached by Darin Muma, in the senior squad won Gold in 200 Fly. He placed 2nd in 400 IM and 7th in 200 IM. Mark also won a spot on the Ontario Tour Team to Montreal for a dual -province meet with Quebec. Other Scarborough finalists were Chris Keung 11, coached by Doug Dean, who was 4th in 100 Breastroke and 7th in 100 Backstroke; Devon Ackrovd 10, 4th in 200 Breastroke and Raymond Oung 10, 7th in 200 Breastroke. Devon and Raymond teamed with Jaime Imbers and Mark Abrajian, to win Silver medals in the 10 and under Boys Medley Relay. The same foursome placed 6th in the Freestyle Relay. Making Consolation Finals (9th - 16th) were 10 year olds Jaime Imbers 9th in 200 Backstroke, 14th in both 50 Back and 100 Fly; Mark Abrajian, 10th in 50 Back; Devon Ackroyd, 14th in 400 Free. Cori Walker 12, was 13th in 400 Free, 14th in 200 Free; Chris Keung 11, was 9th in 200 Back, 9th in 50 Free, 12th in 100 Free and 15th in 200 Free. Sean Flanagan 14, was 15th in 50 Free. Scarborough sent 40 swimmers to the Central Region Championships which were written about last month and 8 seniors to the Eastern Cup meet in Montreal. An impressive 85% per- sonal best times were achieved in Montreal so the club has much to celebrate as the start course season ends and much to look for- ward to. in the upcoming long course season. Well done swimmers and coaches' New Record By Michelle Bryson Two provincial 5 game records were broken at Woodlawn Bowl, Guelph on Sat. Mar. 5 at the 24th An- nual -4 Step to Stardom.. Tenpin Provincial Cham- pionships. Rob Cornelius of Southland Bowl. Lmx1on broke the existing Bantam Bov record score of 916 wi th a total of 933 and Michelle Bryson of Club 300 Bowl, Markham broke the Senior Girl record score of 1003 with 1053. Rob and Michelle and 4 other pro- vincial champions will now represent Southern Ontario at the National Finals at Chateau Lanes, Winnipeg. Manitoba at Apr. 9th and loth. This annual competition saw 108 youth boys and girls vie for the provincial titles in three age divisions - Bantam: under 11 years of age, Junior: 12 to 14 years of age and Senior: 15 to 18 years of age. Other medalists in the Bantam Boys Division were: Justin Elias of Mississauga Bowl, Mississauga claiming the Silver medal with V9, whereas Iasi year's cham- pion Chris Fernandez of Bowlerama Kennedy, Scarborough finished third for the Bronze with W. After previously winning three silver medals. Michael Wittemund of Bowlerama Kennedy, Scarborough finally tallied enough pinfall to capture the Junior Boy's Provincial title. He finished the day. with 1062, with Tom Loibl of Fleetwav Centre, Lon- don giving a good effort to catch the leader with a 1019 total. H=ashing third was Joey Chan of Club 300 Bowl, :Markham with 997. Mother tough division was the Senior Boy Divi- sion where after the 4th game there were only 30 pins separating 1st and 2nd place. Corey Skillings of Bowlerama. Woodstock rolled a final game of 266 to insure that he would be the Senior Boys champion. Corey G=ashed the tourna- ment with a five game total of 1111, with his very good friend Marc Vording also from Bowlerama. Woodstock fuashing in se- cond place with 989. Third place went to Mike Evans of All Star Lanes, Scar- borough with 978. Free Throw Championship The Knights of Columbus division were: age lo, St. Boniface Council held Joana LaGuerder of St. its Basketball Free Throw Boniface: age 11, C. Adolfo Championship on Feb. 13th of St. Agatha: age 1:'., A. at St. Boniface School. The Mercurio of St. Nicholas: champions in the girls' age 13. Phia Sanchez of St. Clinic. residents. The Level I Cricket To register, make your Technical Clinic will moque payable to the City provide coaches with of Scarborough, enclosed instruction in the areas of with vour complete name, skill analysis, drills, address, telephone practice organization and ra coaching philosophies. number( s) and league The clinic will be held on affiliation to The Citv of Sun. Mar. 20 from 9 a.m. - 5 Scarborough, Recreation p.m. at Bendale B.T.L. 1555 Parks and Culture Dept., Midland Ave. Sports Services, 150 The cost is $14. an extra $5 Borough Dr.. Scarborough, for non -Scarborough Ont Mt P 4N7. Boniface. Champions in the boys' division were: age 10, Jason Gurney of St. Boniface: age 11, Shawn Alli of St. Agatha, age 12, Peter Gujol of St. Agatha; age 13, Mike Chandler of St. Agatha: age 14, Steven Amaral of St. Nicholas. Congratulations to the following district cham- pions - Girls: age 11, Catherine Adolfo of St. Agatha and age t2, An- toinette Mercurio of St. Nicholas. Boys: age 10, Jason Gourney of St. Boniface. The risk increases with age. The Ontario Breast Screening Program ^rovides breast examination and a mammogram at no cost to women who :re 50 years or over. Make your appointment today =,,r the centre nearest you call: 1-800-668-9304 (� The Oeaic boo ki ag pogrom n a pro,re�n rF 1M Or.w (ter 1n�N wwd ttwilu N Page 10 THE NEWS' POST Wed. March 16, 1994 Bill Watt's Worlds ON RECORD: while the lady performed. Among the many labels later that evening as we given Penny Lang are First were preparing to retire, Lady of Canadian Folk we slipped the CD into our Music, Blues Legend and player and settled back to Country Mama. Mrs. Lang enjoy it in silence and is all of those but we incline solitude. The CD employs to her personal preference more musicians but the patriarchal justice system works along with an to be thought of simply as simple impact remains. in the glaring light of sex- artist's statement or an entertainer. And, oh One hears the voice and ual polities." resume. All work will be what an entertainer! sentiments of someone who The release goes on to presented to a She is a handsome silver- has been there and back state that this is "not for ants and sic cessful applicants will be ' haired, fiftyish lady of and marvels at the the purist. Not for the nar- advised. Y commandingly simple quietude that comes row minded. Not for the For application forms presence. We caught up through. Oh, Mrs. Lang can sexually stifled." and'or further informa- } with her recently at Ultra- move it alright but it's in It is to be "directed by tion, contact Sarah Green. sound Showbar where she her quieter selections that Minetta Strombergs. This is Telephone number is was previewing her latest she truly shines. the same director who 416-203-0511 or Fax o album Ain't Life Sweet Fact is, The Column isn't created the all -female 416-203-0432, i°4► (Silverwolf Trend). really into Folk Blues but futuristic production of Good luck. Seated on stage and ac- we hugely enjoy Penny Caesar." (In her salad ART SCENE: TWO companied by her son Lang's and regret that we days perhaps?). Meanwhile the ' Jason, both of them playing didn't make acquaintance Presentations wll be at McMichael Art Gallery in acoustic guitar, she regal- far sooner. Theatre Resource Cen- 10einburg is in the midst of ed her audience with ON STAGE: tre Studio 501 which is-� Spring Break activities superbly simple and simp- Much of what follows has located at 317 Adelaide St. that will run through to ly superb songs such as the been taken directly from a W. (Adelaide and Peter Mar. 20th. It should be title song. Firewater, publicity release and Sts. ). If that's the place we stressed that these are Sometimes and the readers are invited to think it is, don't use the familv activities. delightful Happiness Is. make of it what they will. washrooms. There are too many to Her voice rather recalls Fu'Sha Theatrical Pro- Opening night is Apr. 1st mention in our limited that of Bonnie Idler and jests &Theatre Resource which seems singularly space but here are some s, ' her guitar work could Centre have joined forces significant. that would seem to be extra d almost be that of James ? and resources to present ON STAGE WEST: special. Lee Hooker. The combina- Tit For Tat or Measure for One of The Column's Pass the Scissors, Please tion isquite Apart a bo sure. This Its a bawdy preferred dinner theatres, is an all day opportunity to enjoyable. p� Stage West is bringing create wild things with. few yahoos at the bar. the Shakespeare's "problem back Legends for two per r and scissors. room was-ompletely silent comedy - a new look at the formances oil Mar. �� Quiet a� Y an on The Set' presents radio 28th and Apr. 25th. plays in which audience While we deplore the members are invited to �. over -use of the world participate. This is par - Legend, it's a fact that the ticularly close to The Col- .; performers who will be umn's heart and recalls our presented in impersonation days with Howard will eventually be washy Mi6rn's Drama Workshop - of it. On stage. you'll "see and Harvey Kirke. Then, st and "hear.. Elvis Presley. there's Free to Roam. On Neil Diamond, Roy Or- arrival, you ask for the ce bison. Ritchie Valens and Fay Pack which is filled The Beach Boys. Watch with activities and handl- especially Ray Anthony as ing objects for use in the Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide Ritchie Valens. Incredible' ART SCENE: ONE Queen's Quay Terminal is offering an opportunity for visual artists to display and sell their work at Art an the Water's Edge on weekends from May 21st through to Labour Day. Categories include pain- ting, drawing• original prints, photography, sculpture. fibre art and mixed media. Any artist interested in applying is required to sub- mit five to ten slides or photographs of recent It all sounds like much fun and certainly better than dragging the children around a Mapping mall. THEATRE NEWS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is corning back to T.O. for a limited run at The O'Keefe in May, 1995. You're reading that correctly... May 1995. Donny Osmond will again star. This May, among its other attractions, The O'Keefe is presenting The Original (teal Legends of Kristy Swanson (above) stars as Natalie Vous in "The Chase". (Photo by Lance Staeder) {•jJ1}?�1JJJf is Motown and Motor (Sty. That's on May 18th... 1994. Featured will be Martha and The Vandella, The Marvellettes, The Contours and Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels. It doesn't seem all that long since many of then[ performed here at the old Casino Theatre. Show Boat is now wiling tickets through till Sept. 11th, 1994. That's '94 though one will not be surprised to read when the seat sales will be extended to Sept. '96. They'll probably coin- cide with Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Sandra Shanias con- tinues to set box office records for her show Wed- ding Bell Heil at the Winter Garden. In appreciation the Ostaro Heritage Foun- dation which owns and operates the theatre has presented Miss Shamas with a seat of her own in the theatre with a brass coni- memorative plaque affix- ed. Seat endowments have u. ^._ ... u.-......- been a continuing program HFRI .,%(;F HH;H1.R.n r of the Elgin and Winter Gaden since it re -opened W IRS. Because of the dif- ficult economic climate, eithe Foundation has in armsNghbours developed a special new category that offers 50% off the lowest regular prise is Lest we forget the valour and horror order to make seat en- dowments easier. B,# Marsha Boulton pinned down in the trenches by Late in the summer of 1916• There were other battles in that The "Recession Seat WESTERN FRONT, 1913-1919 heavy artillery fire. Canadian troop% moved to rolling tortured landscape — Vimy Ridge, Sale" will be offered for a hinted time will in- —W'hv did the City of Winnipeg The men could Frear the groans of hills of the Somme. Mount Sorrel. Courcelette, Amiens and clude the following benefits change the name of Pine Street:' an injured soldier on the battlefield. It was here that the Canadians and Beaumoatt Hamel. for a $250 donation. Best If you knew that the individual Rescues were usually attempt- confirmed their steadfastness under Then there was Passchendaele, available balcony seat in heroism of three soldiers who all ed under cover of dark, but this the worst conditions of warfare. where Lieutenant Robert Shank- either theatre, anengraved lived on that quiet residential time Hall and two volunteers Corporal Leo Clarke was there. land earned his Victoria Cross. brass plaque on the seat street led to the changing of its determined to try In the mud- From August through Novem- arm rest, recognition on a name. you may also know, that it in broad day- filled trenches, ber of 1917, the Allies fought in a theatre centre display, a Pine Street is now called Valour light, The volun- OL cgM F0t­411Ar10, Clarke found sea of Belgian mord. Guns sank to and...anin Road in their honour. teen were imme- HGEFor himself alone their axles and horses to their bel- come ax receipt. come tax receipt' more details on this leo Clarke. Frederick William diately wounded_ Mff c r and under attack lies. Soldiers died relentlessly. most attractive offer call Hall and Robert Shankland were After helping by 20 enemy sol- Shankland led his men to a for- 416-325-5032. soldiers in World War One. Each them back. Hall diers. Instead of ward position which they held TYPO TIME: of them won the nation's highest crossed the battlefield alone. surrendering• he attacked, empty- during a fierce counter-attack. Quickly now, what's the award for courage — the Victoria Then, while trying to bring his ing his revolver twice and then Knowing that an accurate descrip- difference between exor- Cross. wounded comrade to safe) Halt y, g pi • p firing a German rifle he picked u company's p tion of his com an s position cise and exercise? i - OPP� At the outbreak of the First caught a bullet in the head and from the ground. was critical to the Allied battle tion and apposition? Have World War on August 4, 191.. died instantly. In the stuggle that followed, plan. he crossed the battlefield a gander at one of our re- Canada's "army" consisted of a Better than one in five Canadi- a German officer bayonetted him alone to deliver the information. cent columns and realize why we're a tad exorcised. mere 3,110 men in uniform and an% who participated at Ypres in the knee. Wounded and bleed- He then rejoined his men and COMMENT: 74,213 part-time militia. were listed as killed, missing or ing. he kept up the attack. When carried on until the end of the hat- Canada has become alat- Soon recruits numbered in the wounded. It was a terrible initia- the enemy fled. Clarke pursued tle in which 16.000 Canadians ter day Hawaii. hundreds of thousands. Early in tion to battle• and one that was them, killing four and taking a made the ultimate sacrifice. in the early days of 1915, the first Canadian troops to set a pattern of endurance, prisoner. More than 60,(XX) young Cana- recorded global explora- moved across the English Chan- courage and bloodshed. He died in action a month later. dians were dead before the war tion, those islands were a nel and into battle. ended in victory on November 11. blessed place. The climate Their first engagement was at1919. Watch for the Valour Road" Heritage Minute was sublime and the natives, gentle. Ypres. Belgium and Winnipeg's Of the three Victoria Criss So gentle were they that Sergeant-Major Hall was there. on your local television Station. recipients from Valour Road, they welcomed all who On the morning of April 24, only Robert Shankland survived Came to the islands and 1915. Hall and his company were For more information alwwt Ike Heritage Prnriect call 1-8614 _WAMb7. the war. (Continued on Page 12) tr veil Killer Whales For Research World's Longest Cave Is Mammoth Cave In Kentucky Since the days when prehistoric native Americans explored the cave by the light of cane - reed torches, Mammoth Cave National Park in Ken- tucky has inspired the im- agination, tested the courage and awakened the senses of visitors. Mam- moth Cave is the world's most extensive cave system, with over 300 miles of explored passageways. Native Americans first discovered entrances to Mammoth Cave about 4,000 years go. Driven by pure curiosity, as well as by their interest in mining cave materials for spiritual and medicinal purposes, native Americans explored about 20 miles of cave passageways. Mammoth Cave is really two national panus in one - one above ground and one below ground. The solitude and beauty of the park's 80 square miles of rugged hillsides, 30 miles of meandering rivers and 70 miles of trails offer rantless opportunities for hiking. fishing. boating. canoeing and nature ex- ploration. Surface features of the park hint at the ex- istence of caves underground. and trails lead to spectacular surface features that can be found only in cave country. But the most spectacular sights are to be found underground, where mazes of passages, cavernous domes and pits, underground rivers and lakes, unusual animals, beautiful navigable rivers and rugged topography can be explored. Underground water working in cracks and between rock layers has carved out Mammoth Cave's long, horizontal passageways over the past several million years. Waterhas also been responsible for the forma- tion of gypsum, stalactites, sialagautes, draperies and flowstone in the caves. Unusual fish, crayfish, crickets, spiders, beetles, molds and mushrooms have taken up residence in its protective environment of cool darkness. An exciting variety of ranger -guided tours is available for visitors of all ages who wish to explore Mammoth Cave. These tours range from 14 mile and 1-1A hours long to 5 miles and 6 hours, and in- clude special tours for children 8.12 years old, seniors and disabled visitors. Cave tours are not recommended for visitors who fear heights and close places, or for those who cannot climb steps- Sug- gested attire for cave tours include durable walking shoes, long pants and a sweater, because although the temperature inside the cave is a constant 54 degrees Fahrenheit, cool breezes are common near It is advisable to make reservations for tours, and this can be done by calling the Mistix Corporation toll- free at 1400'967-2283. "Mammoth Cave is a fascinating experience for the whole family," says William Tappb, Regional Director of the United States Travel & Tourism Administration (USTTA). —With new passageways still being discovered, it is sure to delight the adven- turer in everyone-" Located about 90 miles north of Nashville, Ten- nessee and 90 miles south of Louisville, Kentucky, Mammoth Cave is accessi- ble by car via Interstate 65. Frorn the Interstate, follow the signs about 9 miles to the park Visitor Centre. For more information about Mammoth Cave and available tours, please write to Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, or call 502-758-2328. Tourism Is People The tourism industry has the world's largest workforce- The World Travel & Tourism Council expects that in 1994, 200 million people worldwide will be directly and in- directly employed in tourism - one in nine workers. Who works in Tourism? The tourism workforce is extremely diverse. It in- cludes airline employees, bartenders, hotel managers, museum per- sonnel, service station operators, taxi drivers, travel agents, automobile dealers, workers who build tourism facilities, and customs and information officers. Their abilities, their training, and their re- quirements are as different as their personalities and their jobs. Quality & Quantity The tourism workforce and the tourism industry are essential to the economy of the province because of their size and their potential for growth. Tourism offers good jobs and life-long careers as well as entry-level posi- tions and part-time work. Many jobs in tourism are management positions re- quiring specialized knowledge and training. Upward mobility is characteristic in this in- dustry which recognizes its dependence on the personal qualities of people deliver- ing the tourism product. Tourism provides employment in every area of the province from downtown Toronto to the remotest settlement. Many communities throughout the province would cease to be viable without tourism employment. Training and Education Programs in tourism and hospitality are offered at 23 colleges and universities in Ontario. The Ontario Tourism Education Council This Space Could Be Yours For 115 PER WEEK On Dec. 31st, Sea World of Florida rang in a whale of a new year with the ar- rival of Baby Namu, the se- cond killer whale birth in just three months at the Orlando marine life park. Gudrun, a 17 year old killer whale gave birth to the calf in Sea World's multimillion litre research and breeding facility, Shamu Stadium. As a result of the two bir- ths coming so closely together, researchers and marine mammal experts are afforded an extraor- dinary opportunity to study the social interaction, com- munication, behaviour and development of two young killer whale calves. The in- formation, which will be shared with independent researchers and the public, will help to further the understanding and knowledge of killer whales. According to Dr. Ann Bowles, senior research biologist at San Diego's Hubbs Research Institute, communication among young killer whales is one of the many unexplored areas of marine mammal science. "Nobody has figured out how to make recordings of mother and calf killer whales from the wild, so Sea World is the on- ly place we could address such questions. We'd also like to understand whether there are gender dif- ferences in learning and what this means in social interactions later on," Dr. Bowles said. Gudrun's birth to the 136 kilogram, two -metre calf occurred in Shamu Stadium following a 90 minute labour. Moments after the birth, the newborn calf instinctively swam to the surface of the water for its first breath of air. "This is yet another very happy occasion for all of us at Sea Worid and through the zoological community," said Brad Andrews. vice president OTEC) brings together government, labour, in- dustry and educational agencies to promote and co-ordinate the develop- ment of human resources for the province's tourism industry. A highly skilled and multi -skilled workforce is essential to the creation of added value in our tourism product. Tourism Revenue and Jobs Tourism is a very labour- intensive industry. Although the industry is ac- tively applying technology to tourism, there is no substitute for personal con- tact in the delivery of tourism products. Tounsm Is People Despite the great natural assets of the province, we know that it is the human component of tourism which most affects the travel experience. Excep- tional personal service, well-informed assistance and advice, and superior communication and inter- personal skills are tourism employment essentials. Touristsdetermine whether or not they have Wed. March 16, 1994 THE NEWSi POST Page 11 L�Y+x.+*, ' 0Nt� Whale of a New Year's Babv On Dec. 31, 1993, a New Year's Eve bundle of joy joined Sea World of Florida's growing killer whale population in Orlando. Gudrun, a 17 year old killer whale, delivered a calf (lower right) in Sea World's multimillion -litre research and breeding facility, Shamu Stadium, following a 17 -month gestation period. Estimated to weigh 136 kilograms and measure two metres long, the newborn is shown here with another calf born in September 1993 and their mothers. These calves will allow researchers and marine mammals experts the unprecedented opportunity to study and document the social interaction, behaviour, communication and development of two young killer whales together. Thesex of the newborn whale is not yet known. With the addition of this calf, nine killer whales have been born and are thriving at Sea World parks, which are respected for having the most successful killer whale breeding program in the world. zoological operations for the Sea World parks. "With each successful birth at the Sea World parks, we are adding to the knowledge of killer whales. -Gudrun and her calf ap- pear to be doing well. We're all hopeful this is a strong and healthy calf." Andrews said. "As always. the first few weeks in a calf's life. are critical_" First-year mortality rates for killer whales in the wild are estimated to run as high as 50 percent. This successful birth is further evidence that the killer whales are thriving in Sea World's environment. "As we always do in this situation, we'll observe Gudrun and the new calf around the clock. We'll be looking for normal bang and nursing," said An- drews. "Good nursing is critical to the calf's sur- vival. but we'll also watch for an indication that its digestive system is healthy. " The calf will nurse for about a year before slowly graduating to a solid diet of fish. In the next 12 montls, its weight will nearly tri- ple. The birth was Gudrun's second. In 1989, the more than five metre long, 2,100 kilogram whale gave birth to a female killer whale who lives with her at Sea World of Florida. In addition to this most recent calf, eight other killer whales have been born and successfully rais- Scarborough School News Social Behavienr Moa. Nor. 21 D.J. Marks. a community initiative of- ficer for the Solicitor General and Correctional Services based at the Toronto Don Jail will speak to Sir Robert Borden B.T.I. students on youth attitudes and behaviour. Marks will be discussing the program called "Choices". For fur- ther information, contact the school at 396-6810. Science Wed. Mar. 23 and Tinurs. Mar. 24 Exposition 1994 The Scar- borough Board of Educa- enjoyable trips in Ontario based on their experiences with front-line tourism pro- fessionals. Positive per- sonal interactions make our visitors want to stay longer, make plans to return and recommend our province to their friends and relatives. Word-of- mouth remains the strongest and best form of advertisement for tourism in Ontario. tion Science Technology Computer Fair will be held at Centennial College Pro- gress Campus. Public Visiting hours will be on Mar. 23 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Interview will take place on the morning of liar. 24 and the awards ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. For further information, con- tact Joe Hogan, 39&-7,M7. Volunteers Required Senior volunteer Mentors required for students needing academic, social and emotional support. Volunteers will serve as role models, tutors, ad- vocates and advisors in a school setting. Training and ongoing support available. If you have good listening skills and a willingness to share one hour a week with a student - Call The Volunteer Centre - Scar- borough at `164-':.W8 ed at Sea World parks in San Diego. Calif-, San An- tonio, Texas and Orlando. Thebirths. part of the most successful killer whale breeding program in the world. have allowed scien- tists to study the animals' growth rates, reproductive biology, development, blood parameters, acoustics, cognitive skills and communications. The program also has provided a unique opportunity for Sea World guests to see. en- joy and learn about killer whales. Sea World of Florida is an Anheuser-Busch Theme Park. AQUAFIT SERVICES • Swim Lessons • RCIRLFF All levels • Water Fitness • All ages 1.800.461-3188 1-905-668-1083 Joan Are you ` call 1-9764820 S10 This Space Could Be Yours For IS 1 5 PER WEEK ?:............................ :�•:........................... This space could be _ graham's yours for just travel GRAHAM N ONlOC6 370 Old Klrgsba Rd. -1 CmAk $30.00 per week � "5" 281.5300 ,Page 12 THE NEWS- POST Wed. March 16. 1194 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson OSHAWA & DISTRICT COIN CLUB The Coin Club met on Mar. 13th at the Arts Resource Cen- tre, behind the Oshawa City Hall. The Annual "Coin -A - Rama" show is scheduled for May 18, at the Pickering Town Centre. Anyone interested in learning more about the Coin Club should contact Earl MacLean at (9051 728-1352. YMCA DURHAM There are several pre-school learning programs for children 18 months to 5 years listed in the YMCA brochure. Here is just a sampling. Check them over, perhaps you will find something for your child. Tumbling Tots is for 18 months to 21 2 year olds. Parent and tot gym classes begin with circle song warm up exer- cise. Physical challenges are introduced to develop basic motor skills using balls, games, climbing equipment, balance beam and parachute. Next session begins on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. from Apr. 5th to June 7th. Cost is S= for 10 weeks. Junior Kindercare is for 20 months to 2 1 2 year olds. Sharing. helping, laughing and enjoying are all part of the unique experience especially created for preschoolers who have never been without mom. Simple crafts with glue and paint, a collection of fun toys, lots of songs, books and social interaction will create this wonderful program. In order for your child to adjust to a first-time separation, parents will be asked to join to for coffee in the boardroom for the first three weeks of the program. This will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Fridays from Apr. 8th to June loth. Cost is $55 for 10 weeks. Morning or afternoon adventure is for 21 2 to 5 year olds. A fun -filled time for your active pre-schooler. Expand your child's world with this nursery school program and gym- nastics class. Sessions include theme related stories. crafts, songs. finger plays, puppets and more. Then on to gymnastics, including warm-ups to music, games. balance beam, mats and the climbing equipment. This program is for children who are ready to socialize inn - dependently. It's held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. Apr. 5th to June 7th, or on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Apr. 6th to June loth. Cost is $63 for 10 weeks. Children's Birthday Parties for 4 years and up. Join us for a two-hour program of games. songs. crafts and *-m play designed by our birthday hostess. Activities will be geared to the age and interest of the child. Parents provide the food and drink and the YMCA will provide the fun in our pro- gram morns. Parties held on Saturdays for two hours between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., $75 fee is based on 10 children. There is a $2 charge for each additional child up to a maximum of 16. For information on any of the above programs call the S' at 8398011. The Y is located at Unit 15A, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WELCOME WAGON BRIDAL SHOWCASE. The Bridal Showcase will be held on Thursday evening, Mar 24th at the Ajax Community Centre. A fashion show and displays by twenty business sponsors plus door prizes and gift baskets for every bride will make it an interesting and entertaining evening. Imitations are free for Ajar and Pickering brides getting Harried after July 1994 and within the next two years. Call Anne at 839-104() or Lynne at 42? -9009 to register or for more information. CRAFT SHOVE' AND SAl_F_ The Village Arts and Crafts group will be holding a craft show and sale on Sat. Mar. 19th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Pickering Village Community Centre. corner of Linton and Sherwood in Pickering V nllage. There will be refreshments and a door prize. Parking and admission is free. Call ( 905 ) 683-9465 for information. COUNTRY LINE DANCING Learn to dance to the music that is sweeping the nation' Garth Brooks, Patty Loveless, Vince Gill and Billy Ray Cyrus. Come alone or with a partner and learn dances such as the Texas Freeze, the Fourteen Step, Achy Breaky, the Bus Stop, and much more. Don't miss out on the fun. The Ajax Parks and Rec is organizing this class on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting Apr. 6th to June 8th. Location is St. Andrew's Community Centre, and the fee is $64.20 for 10 weeks. For information on this and other Ajax Rec. programs call 427-8811. OSHAWA & DISTRICT COIN CLUB The Coin Club meets once a month during most of the year except July and August. and normally meets on the se - cod Sunday of the month, unless it's a holiday. The next meeting is planned for Feb. 13th at the Ants Resource Cen- tre, behind the Oshawa City Hall. The Annual "Coin -A - Rama" show is scheduled for May 18, 1994 at the Pickering Town Centre. Anyone interested in learning more about the Coin Club should contact Earl MacLean at (905) 728-1352. MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS The Town of Pickering Rec. Dept. has art and sport camps organized for the week of Mon. Mar. 14 to Fri. Mar. 18. Full day camp program from 7 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. is available. The Arts Camp is an action packed week and will provide campers the opportunity to develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of activities: drama, art, cooking, creative games, crafts and special theme days. A daily swim is available for campers at the Rec. Complex. All safety requirements will be met and qualified lifeguards Lester B. Pearson CI News Sears' Drama Festival Pearson Playhouse recently continued its association with The Sears' Drama Festival. Two one - act plays were entered in this year's festival. Both plays were written and directed by Pearson students and received con- siderable praise from this year's adjudicator, Cana- dian playwright Allan Stratton. "Nothing To Fear" was written and directed by Julia White, who received an Award of Merit for her work as a director, and featured strong perfor- mances by Lan Ma, Gregg Wade, Sona Narsis and Matt Bloye. Tyson Bahadur and Julia White provided effective cameo appearances. "Walls" was written by Gregg Wade and directed by Lisa Norton who also performed very effectively in one of the three roles. Kevin Ormsby and Tyson Bahadur gave very strong performances in this ex- ceptionally challenging script. Gregg received an Award of Excellence for his very file writing. Alan Hunt, the head of Pearson's Performing Arts Department, is very proud of the students' efforts and is delighted to see original scripts of this calibre representing Pearson Playhouse in the Sears' Drama Festival. Pearsmalities Congratulations to Dave Lake and Phil Lawn and their Senior Bengals for ,&mining their third straight ( four in the last five years) Scarborough Basketball Title! Also. congratulations to Bob Bell and Rich Panas and their Bantam Wmgals for winning the Champion- ship this year! Congratulations to Dave Watkins and his Senior "B" Bengals for being second. Thanks to all the "winter season" coaches for their time and efforts on behalf of the Pearson students. Education Week Focusses on Expressions of Family and Citizenship by Stefan Sierako,&ski Education Week at Pear- son i May 2 - 6 ( will take a new direction this year by focussing on family and citizenship. We are gratified that the Naparima Alumni Associa- tion of Canada has provid- ed generous financial sup- port for a variety of ac- tivities to reward and recognize students' talents and skills in the promotion of Canadian citizenship within our school. As our school motto is "Peace Through Understanding"we will foster an even greater understanding of our school's different cultural groups by showcasing these cultures in a celebra- tion of the multicultural nature of our school on Thurs. May 5. In addition to multicultural music, art and drama, this evening event will also feature in- ternational food and fashion. These activities and events are designed not on- ly to celebrate the vibrant, multicultural nature of our community but also to em- phasize the benefits of working together to achieve "Peace Through Understanding' The whole school popula- tion will be encouraged to participate actively in celebrating positive perspectives of Canadian citizenship by the use of technology ( video and com- puter), dramatic expres- sion ( short plays, skits and speeches), creative writing (poetry and essays that state and defend a thesis), music idance ( live perfor- mance and originality), and art sculpture'photography (artistic expressions on the theme of citizenship). Awards will be given to the best entries which have reflected responsibilities and values in support of Canada's ideals and a ge- nuine concern for others. On the evening of Fri. May 6. five outstanding Pearson students will be recognized for their excep- tional involvement and ser- vice at the Excellence in Education Awards evening at Scarborough Student Recognition Night at the Scarborough Educa- tion Civic Centre. In summary, this ex- citing new focus for Educa- tion Week activities will br- ing together the work of several school committees from International Day to Canada IV, and it will em- phasize community in- volvement in our celebra- tKm. Pearson families, grade 8 students and their parents and memnbers of the Malvern Community !Network will be invited to participate. Special ac- tivities and care for younger children will be provided. All school sub- ject departments are ac- tively participating in this program - Education Week 1994 at Pearson will allow us to showcase our talents for the community while em- phasizing our ongoing com- mitment to training world citizens. French Public Speaking Contest On March 23 the Scarborough -wide French Public Speaking Contest will be held at Pearson. Recently the Modern Language Department held its own "Concours de francais" to choose the students who will represent Pearson in the French speech tartest. Seven ex- cellent candidates presented speeches that were judged by a panel of teachers. The quality of all the speeches was very high and the judges were ex- tremely impressed. The two students chosen to will be on duty. The Arts camp will be held at the Rec Com- plex on Valley Farm Road South. The Sports Camp is for the active camper and includes a week full of sports and games. Join in the fun as campers learn indoor soccer, floor hockey, basketball, indoor games and many more team events. Special events and theme days will be planned throughout the week. A daily swim will be provided by qualified lifeguards at the Pickering Rec. Complex on Valley Farm Road South. Cost for either camp is $86 for the week, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with transportation included. If you wish to drop your child off at the Rec. Complex at 7 a.m. and pick himi her up at 6:15 p.m., the cost will be $97 for the week. Call 683-2760 or 4204621 for more information. Scarborough Library News Thum. Mar. 17 at 2 p.m. Port Union Branch Children from 6 to 12 years of age are invited to hear internationally renowned musician Darlene Montgomery. It is limited to 55 and tickets are available from 1:30 p.m. at the circulation desk. Thurs. Mar. 17 at 2 p.m. Tavlor Branch Children 5 yrs. old and up will enjoy a puppet show - "The Slightly Juggled Three Little Pigs". A limited capacity. Thurs. Mar. 17 at 2 p.m. Agincourt Branch Children 5 yrs. old and up will enjoy a puppet show - "Clowning Around". Thurs. Mar. 17 at 2 p.m. Goldhawk Park Children 5 yrs. old and up will enjoy a puppet show - "Cinderella". Fri. Mar. 18 at 2 p.m. Bridlewood Branch Children 5 yrs. old and up will enjoy a puppet show - '"Ihe Slightly Juggled Three Little Pigs" Fri. Mar. 18 at 2 p.m. Malvern Branch Children 5 vrs. old and up will enjoy a puppet show - "Clowning Around" Fri. Mar. 18 at 10:30 Eglinton Square Branch Children 5 yrs. old and up will enjoy a puppet show - "Cinderella". The same show will be at Bendale Branch at 2 p.m. Mon. Mar. 21 at 8 p.m. Bendale Branch "Building A Backyard Pool" is the topic for adults as Bob Johnson of the Metro Toronto Zoo will describe how to do it. Co-sponsored by the University Woman's Club. Mon. Mar. 21 at 7:45 p.m. Cedarbrae District Library Dr. Beverley Britt, who shows African Violets internationally and is a recognized expert in the field, will discuss the growing and showing of these popular plants. Co- sponsored by the Scarborough Horticultural Societv. Tues. Mar. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Bendale Branch Bill Lewis of the "Save The Rouge Society" will present a program on "Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Our Rouge Heritage-'. Co- sponsored by the Scarborough Horticultural Society. March Is Kidney Month Murch is Kidney Month in Canada, It is also the time of year that The Kidney Foundation holds its annual door to door fund-raising campaign, the March Drive. This year in Durham Region, area residents will be volunteer- ing their services by can- vassing their neighbourhoods to help raise money for the Foun- dation. -The March Drive is our most important fund- raising effort and we de - ped on the success of the campaign to fund vital research into kidney disease," said Dr. Steven Snider, March Drive Honouaary Chairman for Du ­With 1994 rham Region. nng the 30th anniversary of the Foundation, we tope to raise $5 million nationally this year, making it our most successful campaign ever. Community support is essential in helping the Foundation achieve this goal. Every dollar counts," continued Dr. Snider. In 1964, when The Kidney Foundation was establish- ed, a patient diagnosed with kidney disease had lit- tle chance of survival. The only option available to pa - represent Pearson at the Scarborough level are Clin- ton Wong and Sona Narsis. Felicitations A vous deux, et bonne chance dans le grand contours! tients was to undergo dialysis treatments - but dialysis was new, had not been perfected and was a long and painful procedure. Without major advances in research, the outlook for kidney patients was bleak. Since that time, breakthroughs in the treat - of kidney disease have been remarkable. The possibility that transplan- tation would become a viable form of treatment of kidney failure seemed far- fetched 30 years ago. YTA March Luncheon Gordon Gow, Asst. Depu- ty Minister Technology and Commumcatmns Division, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade will be the guest speaker at the Wed. Mar. 23rd meeting of the York Technology Association at the Chimo Hotel, Markham. Mr. Gow will discuss On- tario's Computer Sector Advisory Report - "An Agenda for Action". He will also highlight the On- tario Government's in- terest in the "Information Highway, The luncheon is from 12:30 to 2 p.m The cosi is $32.10 (incl. G.S.T.) for members and $42.80 ( incl. GST) for non-members. Advance registration is re- quired. Call or fax to 471-9542. Bill Watt's Worlds (Continued from Page 10) ✓_:::}y_::.y'.�:`.:;:::�:titi:•..•:.�r.-'.:.: }}3}};'•}:•:.......::-IIF:::};:?�?x�:iti :, eventually lost their home. There are virtually no more true Hawaiians. Canada is not blessed with the same salubrious climate but the land (and there's so much of it!) is bounteous. No one need starve or be homeless here. So it came about that after World War 11, Canada welcomed all newcomers expecting that they would love the country as did the welcomers. Instead we have been barraged by so-called new Canadians insistent upon accepting the largesse of the new country while con- tinuing to observe the unac- ceptable customs and hatreds of the old. And, we gentle Cana- dians have stood quietly by and let it happen. Oh Canada! Aloha. FAST EXIT: A considerate husband is one who remembers to oil the lawnmower for his wife before he goes out to play ,golf.