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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1994_12_14M I pp�_ A) Ini- H113311 e Computers • Software • Calculators a Video games Member of one of Canada's largest chain of computer stores BICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 Kingston Road (905) 420-9707 Blaisdale Montessori SchOOI Est. 1969 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. 3 up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905) 509.5005 Pickering Seniors' Activities Lunch Plus On Fri. Dec. 16th noon to 2 p.m. relax and enjoy a great, hot buffet lunch with other seniors at the Seniors' Activity Centre. 910 Liverpool Rd. The fee is $5. and $10 for non-residents. Euchre On Sat. Dec. 17th from 7 to 10 p.m. at 910 Liverpool Rd. there will be euchre for seniors at $5 per event. Bridge On Sat. Jan. 21st from 7 to 10 p.m. at 910 Liverpool Rd. bridge will be enjoyed by seniors at $5 per event. New Year's Eve Dance On Sat Dec. 31st from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be a dance. Members' fee is $12 and it is $15 at the door - includes buffet. Local 4niors Clubs Seniors Clubs include Foxglove Lodge. 1330 Foxglove Ave.. Rouge Hill Senior Citizens' Club at 414 Kingston Rd.. St. Martin Bavvws Seniors' Assoc. at 1201 St. Martin's Dr.. Whitevale Senior Citizern' Club. United Church. Whitevale. Pickering Village Seniors. Linton Ave.. Claremont Golden Age. Brock Rd.. Claremont. and Pickering Lawn Bowling Club Claremont. Picker ing Council News For Hvdro Corridor Council has approved the contracting of Victor Ford & Associates Inc. for the design and preparation of working drawings and specifications for the Hydro Corridor lands east of the Recreation Complex and running from Hwy. 2 south to the Pickering Parkway in the amount of 522.445 plus GST and contingency - total not to exceed $25.000. Enforcement Ofrwers Council has approved the appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers for parking regulations in the Pickering Town Centre. 1 In COS 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK Pickerine.Onlario *A ed. December 14, 1994 DICKERING 120sf r'!r Serving the Community for 28 Years! Our Students Above Average Durham Board of Educa- testing of reading, spelling, tion students from grades language expression and 31 5 and 7 participated dur- study skills using the Cana- ing September in literacy dian Achievement Test Se - Students Like Working On Art beat for at Pickering Recreation ComplcX . n by to be great for a number of students under instruc•t:��n by Moira Duhaney. L'Amanda O'Boyle and Tnna Billingsley Art At Recreation CompIex ' above i are two of the students in the class. t Photo -Bob Watson i 10 Projects For School Bd. Creates 79 New Jobs Ten projects totalling 55.847.909. approved under the Canada Ontario In- frastructure Works pro- gram. will create an estimated 79.3 person- years of employment, and one long-term part-time job, Oshawa MP Ivan Grose, Durham York MPP Larry O'Connor and Durham Board of Educa- tion Chairman Patricia Bowman announced recently. Funding will be used to renovate several Durham Board of Education schools. A portion will be used to construct a general purpose room, a lunch room, change rooms and storage areas at Scott Cen- tral Public School and to in- stall an elevator and access ramps at Brock High School. Funds will also go toward installation of a computer system to control and monitor energy used in 17 schools. Other projects include upgrading or replacing Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road Bust south of 401) Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-7589 roofs at three schools: ment will be created, with replacing the boiler at Dun- work scheduled to start im- barton High School: mediately and be com- upgrading science pleted by September 1995. classrooms at three Canada Ontario In - schools: replacing the elec- frastructure Works is a $2.1 trical distribution panels billion shared -cost pro - and cabling at three gram signed to create schools: lighting upgrades jobs through local priority at 13 schools. projects which will im- Part of the funding will prove the province's in - be used to pave the play frastructure and therefore and parking areas at five its competitive position. schools and to install a computer network at two Celebration schools and at the plant division in Whitby, for in - Canada, Ontario and local partners are each con- tributing one-third of the project funding. The program which is ex- pected to create up to 37,000 direct and indirect jobs is a positive example of the federal, provincial and local levels of government working co-operatively to foster economic develop- ment and growth. Facilities At terra] networking and ex- terra]Enniskillen Conservation access to the elec- tronic information highway. Need a facility for a The projects will im- wedding reception, prove educational facilities anniversary dance or any for students, educators and celebration then check out the general public, and pro- the recreation building at vide modern technology to Enniskillen Conservation maintain excellence of pro- Area. grams in science. The Enniskillen Conservation retrofits will also result in a Area offers a beautiful significant reduction of setting and excellent energy costs facilities at an attractive An estimated 3,171 price. To find out how the person -weeks of employ- Authority can make your This space could be yours for just $22.00 per week special day extra special contact the Authority office at ( 905) 579.0411. To get to Enniskillen Conservation Area exit Waverly St. in Bowmanville from the 401. Travel north on Reg. Rd. No.57 for 10 minutes to the 7th Concession Rd., turn left to Holt Rd., turn right and then left into the Area entrance. Gond Edition (CAT 2). The Durham Board of Educa- tion received the general report last week. In- dividual results of the test will be released during December and January to parents. Testing took place in partnership with the Halton. Lakehead and North York Boards of Education. Durham students were compared against national and regional norms for com- prehension, spelling and language expression. In the spring of 1995, a public report will be releas- ed by the Assessment con- sortium partners following a second assessment of literacy skills using the CAT 2 for samples of the grades 3, 5 and 7 student populations in the member boards. The information provided in the detailed analyses for each student, school, area and the region will assist teacher and school planning. Parents and staff will be surveyed in early 1995 to help determine the usefulness of the CAT 2 results. The CAT 2 com- pares student achievement by ranking students against a reference group of 50,000 students from across Canada. Such tests are commonly referred to as norm -referenced tests. The CAT A2 currently is the most widely used, norm -referenced test in Canada. This test is con- ducted under standardized conditions in order to en- sure reliable results. Scor- ing is done by the Canadian Test Centre. Results show that Durham Board of Educa- tion students performed above the national average for student achievement for all literacy sub -tests ( reading, spelling and language expression) at all grade levels tested (grades 3, 5 and 7). These results are similar to the above -provincial average achievement demonstrated by Durham Board of Education grade 9 students on the Ministry of Education and Training's recent test of reading and writing. Interpretation of results from standardized tests should recognize the range of social, cultural, and economic factors which affect students, teachers and schools. For further information, contact Dave Snoddon, Superintendent of Educa- tion/Assessment duca- tion/Assessment and Regional Services at 666- 5299. DENTAL OFFICE Dr.K. Fenwick Dr.R.Hoffman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist . Harry Orfanidis ►CL MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening b Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Page'21 THE NEWS POST Wed. Decen►her 1t, 1994 Opinion a page for expression for you and us No Way Quebec! by Bob Watson The current attempt by the Province of Quebec to become independent from Canada is ridiculous! In our opinion no Canadian province can separate from Canada without the approval of the Canadian federal government. We wish so- meone at Ottawa would point this out to the Quebec provin- cial government. According to what we hear. the premier of Quebec is tell- ing his constituents that after separation Quebec residents will keep their Canadian citizenship. and the use of our Canadian currency. No doubt. Quebec will want to keep receiving the billions from Ottawa for its financing. All of this is completely ridiculous: After separation Ot- tawa should remove Canadian citizenship from all Quebec citizens living in that province. Quebecers could use our Canadian dollars but will have no control of the currency. And there would be no billions of dollars to fund affairs in the separated province. Even if Quebec separates. its government has no power to control the demands of the native Canadians living in that province. Native leaders have indicated at the last separation attempt that they will want to take a sizeable area of Quebec into their hands. As a province of Canada, Quebec does yen• well. Most of our Prime Ministers have been Quebecers and it would seem more likely that those of us who are not Quebecers should be complaining at the loss of leadership in Canada's government to Quebecers. This country needs a strong• active federal government. Our problems right now are not political - they are economic and financial. Let's get our debts reduced and financial affairs back to normal. The Long Term Care Act To %'ho t It May Concern: I would like to respond to various articles that have discussed or mentioned the passing of Bill 173 - The LAMW Term Care Act There are two important points the government does not full grasp First. it remains unproven with no pilots planned whether such a centralized system. as the government has proposed. will work more efficiently and cost less than the current system. Second. the government's intention is to reduce duplication and increase efficiency in service deliver This will typically he done through job losses. something the government denies. What is clear is that when jnbc are available. unionized workers will receive jnb offers first over those workers who are not unionized. in spite of service years merit and qualifications Many group and agencies. including the Red Cross. have attempted to demonstrate concerm and displeasure regarding certain aspects of the Bill In response, the government has ignored our collective concerns and made it difficult for those who oppose the hill to voice their disapproval through legitimate means We, the coalition. feel betrayed and discriminated against We believe that these amendments have nothing to do with improving the delivery and access of longterm care to the people of (Mtario Respe•c•tful l% _ Ka% Glenne Homemaker Chairperson Thr• Canadian Fled Cro s .';x iet% Shame On Frank Knight To The Editor: Shame on Frank Knight for his letter appearing in the Scarborough News on November 2n. In an utter display of ignorance. Mr. Knight implied that some similarities exist between Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin. and the trustees of the previous Scarborough Board of Education. What a disgusting comparison! Hitler in- stigated World War II and engineered the murder of millions of Jews, while Stalin personally ordered the depor- tation and execution of millions of his people. On the other hand, the previous trustees voted themselves a controversial raise, and then tried to cut off debate on the matter: actions which, although many residents disagreed with them (and showed this by electing new representatives), were a far cry from the suffering in- flicted by either Hitler or Stalin. I think that war veterans. ICK! RIWC- news o s f Published every Wei: oesaay by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35, Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher i General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkles, Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS $15 per year - 4f)t a copy The Wages Of Sin by Sam,1. Apelbaum The public has become increasingly unhappy about what is seen as excessive compensation and benefits which our elected politicians have over time awarded to themselves. An area of particular disgruntlement is that of their very generous pensions to which thev have become entitled after only it brief time in public office. It seems that the attacks on the compensation received by politicians have their source in the public perception that politicians are. for the most part. incompetent, self-serving and dishonest persons. This dim view of politicians is. unfortunately, for the mnst part well deserved by them. There are undoubtedly some current politicians w•ho are persons of principle and integrity. but. they seem few in number. The enormous scope of government taxation, control and interference with economic and social life provides great scope for political corruption. Under these conditions, the dispensation of favours by politicians is necessary for their electoral success. However. there is no point in penalizing politicians for such behaviour through cuts in their compensation which. incidentally, would increase the temptation for them to advance their financial interests through political favours. The solution to unprincipled behaviour by politicians is to bring government back to its fundamental purpose of maintaining law, order and physical security. The consequence of this will he that. firstly. the room and incentive for political corruption will be greatly diminished. and secondly. any political corruption which does in fact occur will he more readily discerned. Under these conditions, principled behaviour by politicians is more likely to he rewarded by electoral success. Government serves an important role and our elected representatives are responsible for its functioning. Thev are in leadership positions and should be well compensated for devoting their time to government service. We should be seeking to elevate the quality of political life rather than simply seeking to punish politicians for their transgressions. Breaking Through Barriers Breaking Through Barriers: Forging our Future" is a key message and the title of a report submitted to industry Minister John Manley and Finance Minister Paul Martin by representatives of Canada's small and mediuun sized enter- prises 1 SMEs ) . The report was prepared by the Small Business Working Committee appointed in the Spring by the federal govern- ment to advise on what action should be taken to ensure continued small business growth in Canada. The Commit- tee consisted of a wide range of representatives dir•aw•n from small and medium sized business across Canada. The report addresses, in the Committee's view, the significant challenges confronting Canadian SMEs as they, approach the 21st century, including: government debt and deficits. the level and complexity of the tax system: access to debt and equity financing. regulatory and paperburden. the need for more commercialization of technology: acgwr- ing the proper skills for managers and workers: and ensur- ing more SMEs export. The Committee believes that the recommendations in the report constitute a package of workable, common sense in- itiatives that can make a positive difference to the growth of Canadian small businesses. Where the Committee recommerxi d incentives. it was with the understanding that the incentives should be paid for from savings realized by reduction and rationalization of existing government :{vi•:..: � STs.-::s�: Ali: � :�::.: ti{::..::v:.........::ev:.:•:r ::=.c�4 survivors of Hitler's holocaust, or survivors of Stalin's purges must be outraged by this trivialization of the human tragedy caused by these two trvrants. I know that personal - 1v 1 was greatly offended. In a further display of insolence. Mr. Knight chastised those residents of Scarborough who cast votes for incum- bent school board trustees running for re-election. While claiming that the previous Board "took away (his) rights to free speech" he himself violated the rights of 21.250 of his fellow Canadians by intruding into what is a personal and private decision. We have the right to select, free from any judgments or interference, whichever candidate we desire and for whatever reasons we choose. Those voters who cast ballots for their incumbents were well within their rights to do so, and had good reasons for making their choices. In this day of voter apathy• most notably at the municipal level• all of those who took the time to vote should be sincerely congratulated. Scarborough had a fairly high tur- nout, upwards of 3:3%. Instead of discouraging people from participating in the political process, Frank Knight should be encouraging them. I offer sincere congratulations to all of the 114,556 people who voted on Nov. 14, and also to the 163 candidates who waded into the political arena. Jeff Kendall, 2 F.arlthorpe Cres., Scarborough Queen's Park Report Anne Swarbrick, M.P.P. Scarborough West About Power Of Attorney I am shocked and disgusted at the tactics that continue to be used to scare seniors into spending unnecessary money on lawyers for new Powers of Attorney' Living Wills. 1) Contrary to what your article states. the new Act actually makes it easier for families or friends to apply to he guardians if their loved one becomes incapacitated with no Power of Attorney in place. Under the current law. the family would have to go to court. Under the new law. the family can readily apply to the Public Guardian and Trustee's office to become the substitute decision -maker. This process will be less costly and time-consuming than a court application. 21 The new Act also adds the opportunity of creating a Power of Attorney for decisions about personal care - which was not possible under the old legislation. 3) The Substitute Decisions Act was some 10 years in the making, and was passed by the Ontario Legislature with the unanimous support of all parties. If it had any negative features, don't you think at least one MPP would have dissented?! 4) It has always made sense to have a Power of Attornev in place. The new legislation encourages people to think about doing so ahead of incapacitation. but no one must do a Power of Attorney before the Act comes into place, or afterwards for that matter. 5) There are Power of Attorney kits available free of charge in my office which may be completed entirely by the applicants. They have been written so clearh that people may wish to save themselves the cost of a lawyer by completing the forms themselves. Anyone wishing a free kit or further information may call me at 69110967. their own MPP. or the Public Trustee's Office (which is increasingly effectively under our administration) at 314-2989. Of course. after they read the kit. if they still wish to pay a lawyer for further advice. that is their right. I thank you for this opportunity to set the record straight. to help alleviate the needless concerns being caused to seniors and. possibly, to save them hard-pressed dollars. New Ontario Bill Will Save Badly Needed Retail Jobs In Metro Small retail stores in Metro Toronto shopping malls can expect relief on their property taxes when legislation in- troduced November 23 becomes law. Finance Minister Floyd Laughren says that $8 million in taxes will be moved from smaller stores to large anchor stores by the Assessment Amendment Act, 1994. Important news, especially for retail workers whose jobs were threatened by the high taxes borne by small retailers in shopping malls. Our government took action after recent rulings by the Assessment Review Board meant a store's share of the mall's property taxes was based on the tenant's portion of the total rent paid by all the mall's tenants. rather than on their share of the total maLl area as it had been previously. The rulings had resulted in tax increases for smaller mall tenants of between 18 and 800 percent and threatened the survival of many small retailers and the thousands of jobs they provide. The result of nine months of consultations between the Bob Rae government, small retailers and large anchor tenants, the new law is part of our government's commit- ment to helping small businesses and maintaining jobs. }� :...:.t .:.. _::ter=`_'?►_'::� tiff :A� .. }:/ ��r 2ti: viYai:..:-: programs. On behalf of the members of the working Committee. Co- chairman Brien Gray. Senior Vice -President. Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Phil O'Brien, Chairman do CEO. Devencore Ltd., and past Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce• released the report at a mews conference Forecasts Stable Housing Market Marginal gains in new housing construction of 1.30n units nationally. for an annual total of 156.600 units, are forecast for 1995 according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's fourth quarter National Housing Outlook .just released. For 1994, housing starts should reach 155.300 Units, almost the same as last vear's total of 15.5,443. "The key economic trends look good - consumer spending• husiness investment and international trade are all pointing higher for next year." said Gilles Proulx. CMHC's Chief Economist. *'The housing sector however• will continue to feel the effects of higher mortgage rates and large surpluses of multiple housing until the early part of next year." he added. Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCAReOROUGH A INCOURT WESTHILI news news news CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST END I K RING Renewal ONE YOU WANT news newsCPO 5 1] 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, OnLM1S 3R,' Alamo — — Address Above, Lois Hancey. Vice Chairman of Metro Region Conservation, receives a cheque of $244,000 for Black Creek 0w Pioneer Village. From left, Lois Hancey: Anthony Per- ruzza, M.P.P. Downsview and Marty Brent, Manager of the village. $2445000 Grant For Black Creek On Tues. Oct. 11, Black Creek Pioneer Village received a grant of $244,000 from the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation. This annual grant provides support for programs and operation of Black Creek, one of On- tario's outstanding living history museums. "Black Creek Pioneer Vilage opened in 1960 and reflects a thriving agriculture community of the 1960's. With continuing support of the Province and other funding partners, Black Creek offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past and provides a tremendous heritage resource," said Marty Brent, Manager, Black Creek Pioneer Village. This fall, Black Creek will offer a variety of special activities, pro- grams and demonstrations of 19th century trades. Among the many daily ac- tivities, visitors can see tin- smithing, barrel -making. clock -making and broom - making. Searching For The Perfect Gift? This holiday season. the perfect gifts are designed in Canada and available at Queen's Quay Terminal! At no other shopping centre in the city are more Canadian visual artists designers and craftspeople represented. than at Queen's Quay Terminal. This specialty retail centre presents the quality works of hundreds of visual artists, fashion designers, craftspeople, furniture designers and other artistic fields - all under one roof! From whimsical pall -toys to practical desk chairs, there is something for everyone on your list. With the recent opening of four new stores ( Arts on the Quay, Group of Ten, Vera Fischer and Ula International), the selection for holiday gift -giving is greater than ever! Arts On The Quay. This innovative gallery and shop presents the work of contemporary craftspeople and visual artists. Discover what's in store at Arts On The Quay - blown glass tree ornaments, papier-mache pets. wooden bird feeders. wrought iron wine racks and hand -painted tableware. Whether browsing for gift ideas or shopping for the home, this eclectic shop offers a menagerie of gift giving and decorating possibilities. Located on the second level. Much appreciated by consumers is the opportunity to buy ( and even custom order) directly from the creator themselves. Such is the case in the stores of these entrepreneurial artists and designers: the Group of Ten. Response to the Toronto Watercolour Society's recent Aquavision '94 exhibition in the Queen's Quay Gallery was overwhelming. So much so, that ten of the Society's most talented watercolourists now operate a retail gallery of their own on the second level. Group of Ten, features still-lifes, landscapes, abstracts, etc. in a wide variety of sizes and colours to suit any decor and budget. Vera Fischer Art Studio. For years, Toronto watercolour artist. Vera Fischer has been participating in Queen's Quay Terminal's summer long Art On The Water's Edge Weekend Festivals. Her original paintings are so popular with those who five, work and shop on the waterfront that she recently became a full time retailer. Drop into this unique studio - store on the main levet. where you will most likely find Vera working an several works at once. ULA International. Designer: Architect K.Chris Zukowski is now a Queen's Quay Terminal retailer! Ula International is filled with contemporary chairs, tables, lamps. and other furnishings by this talented creator. Representing the latest movement of contemprary furnishing design. Zukowski's works are characterized by high- tech silhouettes and refined shapes. Each piece is indicative of his creative exploration of shape - his tables. chairs. lamps. mirrors and other furnishings are conceived as geometric entities. Located on the second level. Queen's Quay Terminal is a specialty retail. restaurant and entertainment centre located at the foot of York St. on Toronto's waterfront. The centre's over too shops. restaurants and galleries are open 7 days a week, including holidays: Mondays to Saturdays to a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 10a.m. to6p.m. For further information, call ( 416) 203- 0510. Visual Journeys: The Roloff Bemy Photography He was renowned for the theatrical opening nights that preceded every exhibition of his work. his influential friends, who ranged from society matrons to European royalty, and his flamboyant style of dress• but mostly, Rolff Beny, the Canadian born photographer, was famous for his photographs and the lavish books he created to showcase his pictures. The Royal Ontario Museum ( ROM) presents "Visual Journeys: The Photography of Roloff Beny", the first exhibition of Beny's photography to be mounted since his death in 1964 until Dec. 31st. Presented by the ROM's Institute of Contemporary Culture (ICC) , the exhibition examines more than 90 black and white and colour photographs Beny shot over the course of four decades. Drawn from the Roloff Beny Archive at the National Archives of Canada in Ottawa, "Visual Journeys" presents photos from the 16 books of photographs Beny published - for which he achieved international fame - as well as a selection of his portrait photographs - mast of which have never been on display. The photographs for the exhibition were selected by Mitchell Crites, an art historian who collaborated with Beny on a number of books during the 1970s, and Eva Neurath, who with her husband Walter, founded the British publishing company Thames and Hudson in 1949. "Visual Journeys" is accompanied by a newly published hard cover book, Visual Journeys - Roloff Beny, also by Mitchell Crites. The book, published in Canada by Douglas and McIntyre, is available in the ROM Shop for $55. "Visual Journeys: The Photography of Roloff Reny" is included with Museum admission which is $7 for adults; $4 for seniors and students; $3.50 for children; and $15 for family groups. For 24 hour information in English and French, call ( 416) 58648000. Wed. December 14, 1994 THE NEWS/POST Page 3 Funny You Should Ask - New Board Game An interesting board game - "Funny You Should Ask" was invented by a West Hill family (the Bigioni's) who have lived at 52 Deep Dene Drive for the past 35 years. It took 4 1/2 years to develop and lust came on the market INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION ONTARIO last December. "Funny You Should Ask" was shown at the New York Show last February and a deal was struck with J.W. Spear's Games of Australia ( who are owned by Mattel) to manufacture and CQme dine with the gods Come and visit our OPEN KITCHEN You can choose from a large selection of FRESH Fish, Lamb, Baby Goat, Vegetables, Homebaked Bread, and much, much more! %4outhwatering Prime Rib, Souvlaki, Seafood distribute the game over there. Though born and raised in West FUJI, Danny Bigioni now lives in Edmonton and is the one responsible for bringing the game to market. 439-6722 ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE • Auto • Casualty • Fue • I-iabiky • LAe • Bonds • Homeourners • Cargo Tenants Package • Mortgage • Boat • Jewellery • PEPSONAl. • COM MURCM • VQXS MAL Seasons Greetings and to all "Happy Holidays" Ebbj18 Banquet Facilities ar Cateringf 702 Pape Ave. abo%e Danforth Ave - 463 -0334 `!outhwatering Prime Rib. Souvlaki. Seafood ... 35 Danforth Rd. at warden 694-1194 CITY OF SCARBOROUGH WORKS & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT Christmas Holidays Garbage & Blue Box Collections scheduled for Friday, December 23,1994 will take place on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1994 Garbage R Blue Box Collections scheduled for Monday, December 26,1994 will take place on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28,1994 New Year's Holiday Garbage & Blue Box Collections scheduled for Monday, January 2,1995 will take place on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1995 CHRISTMAS TREES will be picked up on Wednesday, January 11 and January 18,1995 Please remove all decorations and do not place trees in bags. Call 396-7372 for further information Page 4 THE NEWS POST Wed. December 14, 1994 C�MMUN\TDIARY WED. DEC. 14 8::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 Crbss, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Cali 4,38-5243, Monday to Friday, for more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSE. St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For information and registration call 967-4244. 9:45 - 10::30 a.m. WINTER CONCERT There's lots of dancing, singing. puppets and live action for children of all ages in this salute tolhe shivery season at York Woods Regional Branch Library. 1785 Finch Ave. W. Seating is limited. Groups with more than five children must pre -register by calling 395-5980. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m HEALTH COUNSELLING Seniors coping with diabetes or high blood pressure can attend free counsellingand information ups every Wednesday at WardenWoods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley Court. Scarborough. For details call Bonnie at 694-1 f38. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of social dancing even- Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre. 20ao McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 - 4 p.m. R.P. & FOOT CARE A footcare and blood pressure clinic for seniors is offered even• Wednesday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley Courf. Scarborough. This is a free service. To book an appointment call 691-1138. 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over thea e of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn- ing of ping pong every Monday from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and Wedne-day from 12:30 to 2:31) p.m. at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 201X0 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4313. 1 - 3 pp.m. NEARLY NE11 SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held ever Wednesday at Knox United Chin -ch Christian Centre. 25',;) Midland Ave. Agin- court for the sale of good clean used clothing for all ages, and small hotsew•are items (electrical appliances,pots & tpans. etc. o. Thrifty prices' lite shop is also open the second aturdav of ever-%7month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1 - 3p 17111. BINGE Bi dale senior citimm invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every wednesdav at Birkdale Community Centre. 1.9 Ellesmere Rd., tii-ar- borough 3 p.m. HANDEL'S NiFSSL111 The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah at Roy Thomson Hall. Toronto.of r ticket informa- tion and reservations call 416, 593-48:3 6:30 p.m. DRUG EDUCATION WORKSHOP Friends or familyon drugs' Find out about drugs and ubat can be done at %arcorwn. Come to the free drug education workshops Wednesdays at Sit Pape Ave. For more information call 465-5096. 7:15 - 10:30 P.M. BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of Bingo even• Wedn &-,day at 2100 Ellesmere Rd. THURS. DEC. 15 11:30 a.m. - 1:30p m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held even Thursdav at Roval Bank Plaza. Merchants Mall Level, 260 Bay St ..'Toront-0. all donors are welcome. 12:15 p.m. EUCHRE: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en y an after- noon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre. 2520 Bin chmount Rd. Phone :396-41)*) 1 - 3 p.m. C'RA.FTN WORKSHOP A crafts workshop is held every Thursday at L'Amoreaux Community (:entre. 2(►u0 Mclici)ll Ave.. Scarborough. For detach, call :396-4513. - 9 p.m. (:AVF1. GI.AS6 TOASTMASTFRIS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meet_, every Tbursdav in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave area. This program is for men and Women over 18 years of age For further information call [hone at 447-9Ei33_ p m. IAAC' MEETING The Infertility .awareness A Association of Canada 1.kAC1 presents "The Infertility Network". an informal discussion group For information call 691-3611. 7:I i P.M. BINGO The Irons Club of Agincourt holds a bingo every Thurs- day right at Agincourt Community Centre- 31 Glenwatford Dr.. Agincourt• featunng a nighty jackpot. Come out and enjoy this friendly bingo .-Ul profits go to chanty in the Agincourt area. 7:31► - 9 p.m. 1.1VING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scarborough Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets the first and third Thursday of each month at Bendale Acres. 2920 Lawrence Ave. E7 The public is invited to come, talk or listen. 7::3O p.m. CHRISTMAS RECOLLECTION'S The North York Concert Band. with Conductor John Ed- ward Liddle, presents "Christmas Recollectionsat Cr- ingan Hall. Earl Haig Secondan• School, 100 Princess Ave.. North York. Tickets are $5 for adults ( children (ender 16 are freer and are available at the door 7:30 p.m. PARENTS -FLAG ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays, North Toronto is holding its 3rd anniversary fundraising concert at Meet Church. 115 Simpson Ave. +Gerrard & Broadview), Toronto. Advance tickets are $5 per person by calling 320-(1600. 8 p.m. C'AROI S WITH BRASS Celebrate the Christmas season with the Amadeus Choir's "Carols with Brass" at the Recital Hall of the North York Performing Arts Centre. For ticket information and reservations call 1372-2=. K p.m. OSTOMY TORONTO Otomy Toronto meets the third Thursdav of each month at Bedford Park United Church. Renleigh ltd. off Yonge St. ( exit Lawrence subway (. Tonight the group will celebrate with a Christmas Party. FRI. DEC. 16 9 a.m. - 1 P.M. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held every Friday at 55 Bloor St. "W.. 2nd floor. Toronto. All donors are welcome. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. SNOOKER & Bt'NIPE:RP(01. All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy snooker and bumperpool every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 :McNicholl Ave. Phone :39&•151:3. FRI. DEC. 16 9:1, - 11 a.m. COFFEE 111TH A DIFFERENCE All ladies in the community are invited to Coffee With A Difference at Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd., West Hill. Ruth Reynard will speak and provide special music. The feature will be "Labours of Love" by Sally Graham. Loving childcare is provided. 10 a.m. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon social ballroom every Fridav at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNicholl Ave. Phone 396-451:3. 12:30 - 2::30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNichol] Ave. Phone 3964513. 1 - 4 P.M. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday afternoon bingo games at Bingo Country• 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Bayl• St.). Everyone is welcome. 4:30 p.m. PARENTS -FIA(: Parents families and friends of lesbians and gays. North Toronto diapter meet the third Friday of the month at St. Clement's Anglican Church, Briar Hill at Duplex, in the Yonge & Eglinton area. Admission is free. For details call 32'2-0600 8 p.m. HANDEL'S MESSIAH The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah at Rov Thomson Hall, Simcoe St., Toronto. For ticket reservations and information call (416 t 593-4828. SAT. DEC. 17 2 -3 p.m. FIDS' CHRISTMAS TREE Children of all ages are invited to paint their names with fingers and brushes to hang on the "name" Christmas tree at Humber Summit Community Branch Library. 2990 Isl- ington Ave. To register call :M-5840. 8 e, m. A TASTE OF WiNTER A Taste of Winter" is the title of the program at the On- tario Science Centre Auditorium. T70 Don ]]tills Rd., with the East York Symphony Orchestra. Il m. CI IRISTS1:1. GALA Parents Without Partners is holdiri i its Christmas Gala and dance at Our Ladv of Fatima Hall 3170 St. Clair Ave. E. at Victoria Park. It will feature a DJ., buffet and cash liar as well as wonderful boor prizes. For information call 416 61811. SU:\. DEC. 18 12 moon - 6 p.m. CHESS C1XB A�incouri Chess Club meets the first three Sundays of each month at L'Arnoreaux Community Centre. 201x) McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 4930)19. - J p.m. BAND CONCERT The Metropolitan Silver Band performs music for the holidays at the relt(ilar Sunday afternoon concert at the Scarb6rough CSvic-Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome 2 p.m. SC"AKB(►KOCGN SL rr\1K7 UKt)l r Scarborough Support Group for thw• Widowed meets the third Sunhday of each month at Church of St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rd. one block east of Warders Ave. The meeting is open to widmed men and women. For details call Margaret Smith at 692-01.19. 3. CARO( S KRRA &S BR&S qrAmadeus Choirs Christmas concert. "Carols With Brass" takes place at Winston Chur'chdI Collegiate, 7.x39 Lawrence Ave. E"just west of Kennedy Rd. 'nekets are $16, seniors and students. $12, 3 p.m. 1-1.3,NDEL'S MESSIAH The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's :Messiah at Roy Tbomson Hall, Simcoe St.. Toronto. For ticket information and reservations tall ( 4161 593-4828. MON. DEC. 19 X - 9:30 a.m. TAI CHI Evervone over the age of 55 is invited to enjoy Tai Chi everm • Monday at L'Amoreaux Communitv entre. 2(x10 McNicoll Ave., Scarborough. For more details call 396-4513. l0 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mondays through Thursdays to offer *information and referal services to women. Phone 7814979 or drop in during these hours to find information, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLNIC A Red Cross permanent blood donor clinic is held at Manulife, 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor. Toronto. All donors are welcome. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE Al l senors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bridga every Monday at Stephen Leacock Senors Centre, 2520Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4030. 2 - 3p.m. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nutrition counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an ap- pointment call 225-2112. 8 p.m. RECOVERY INC. Recovery Mc., a community mental health or anization, meets weekly at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough For information call 276-2237. 8 p.m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Eugenie Shehir fan, 759.3340 or Joyce Greggains, 284-2395 for more details. 8 p.m. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Canadian Brass Christmas concert will be presented at Roy Thomson Hall, Toron►-o. For ticket information and reservat ions call (416, 593-4822. hm. J.1Zl CONCERT �e Swing Pigs will be featured at the Sounds of Toronto Jazz Concert Series at the Ontario Science Centre. Admis- sion is 54per person at the door. OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP A support group to provide information for people with osteoporosis meets the third Monday of the month at Scar- borough Village Seniors Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. For more information call 266-8115. TUES. DEC. 20 11 :311 - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red Cross Toronto Blood Centre. 67 College St. is oeen ever• Tuesdav and all blood donors are welcome. 12 noon DINERS' CLUB LUNCHEON This luncheon is open to seniors and disabled living in East York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as bingo, movies, speakers, fashion or music shows and much more All for only $-1.31►: Transportation will be provided if required. This week's luncheon will he held at Stan Wadlow Senior Action Centre. For details call East York Meals on Wheels, 424-332`►. TUES. DEC. 20 12::30 - 2::30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of badminton every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-451'3. 12:45 -3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 4040. 1 -:1 p.m.BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bin o every Tuesda • at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, ' McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 - 2:30 p.m. NEARLY NEW SHOP A New To You Shop featuring low prices on good used clothing and household articles is open every Tuesday at londale Heights United Church, 115-Ionview Rd., north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building. 1 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC East York Mavor s Blood Donor Clinic will be held at the Civic Centre, 8$0 Coxwell Ave., Toronto. All donors are welcome. 2 - 2:45 p.m. STORYTiME Children ages 2 and up and a caregiver are invited to listen to seasonal music and stories at Humber Summit Communitv Branch Library, 2990 Islington Ave. For more details call 395-5840. 2 - 2:45 p.m. DINOSAUR DELIGHT Children ages 6 and and their families are invited to drop in for some great films about dinosaurs at North York Central Librarv. 5120 Yonge St. For details call 395-56.30. 3 p.m. HANDrL'S 1iF I-NIAH The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah at Rov Thomson Hall, Simcoe St., Toronto. For ticket information and reservations call (416) 593-4828. 7 P.M. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Branch No. 2,58 holds a Bingo every Tuesday, at the Legion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, West Frill. Everyone is welcome. (Continued on Page 5) .................. - Anniversaries/Birthdays WTH BIRTHDAY Celebrating his 80th birthday this week is John Vincent of Brewton Rd.. Scarborough. John wit! be 80 on Mon. Dec. 19th and we wish him a very happy birthday. 641TH WEDDING :1,%N1%'E:RtiARV Heartiest congratulations to Annetta and Willis Wright of Shepherd Lodge, Agincourt who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on fburs. Dec 22nd. 541TH WEDDING ANNIVERIARIF.S Congratulations also go out to two Scarborough couples celebrating Golden Wedding Anniversaries this week. Mar- jone and David Taylor of Guiildwood Parkway were wed Dec. 18th. 1934, and Giorgina and Giuseppe Collura of Ben - shire Dr. were wed Dec. 19th, 1914. Best wisthes to all of you and may you enjoy Marry more years of married life. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-25X33 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONs71n E.NC1 OFFICE OrEA The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finch Avr. E., Unit 114. Scarborough is open ]Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a m. to 5 p.m. c o%,%n7l'ENCI oF-Fwv (WE:N The office of Gerry Phillips, %IPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E.. Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennelly, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m For appomtmcnts phone 29"-6568. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. kA)%1%T1 n'E:NCY OFFI('E: (WEN The office of David warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plata, is opci Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For apr+ointments phone 438-1242. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CON, nil E.%c% (14r•FICE (WE.% The office ofAnne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays I to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. to 1 p.m. COSNTI 1117ENCY 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 281.3787. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CONSTITC.ENCY OFFICE: OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffcrest Plaza, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Mondays and Wednecdays by appointment only Phone 261.9525. Federal Constituency Offices OWN 9 a.m. -5 P.M. CONSiln El%('N OFFIc'E (WEN The office of John Cannis, MP 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 Sal urdays by appointment only. Call 752-2358. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONS I'll n F.N('l 4*41(1: (WE, -,(WE' 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 p.m. C'ONS1IT11, EN('Y OFFICE (WEN The constituency office of Derck U --e, 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 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONS"n n,FsCN 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. CO%S1111FN('Y OFFI('F: OPEN The constituency office of David Collcne:te, MP L#on 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 447-5t.t4. 9 a.m. - 4 P.M. C(►NS"IITUE%(. 1 OFFlCF (WE% The constituency office of Doug Peters, MP Scarborough East, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday io Fri- day from 9 a.m. too p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call 287-0037. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) TUES. DEC. 20 7 - 11 p.m. C71ESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets on alternate Tuesdays at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. 7 -.9 p.m. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1300 Ba ly St., Pickering. This non ofit organization is dedicatedtohelping those suffer- ing from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers informa- tion, educational materials, guest speakers and support roups. For details call 831-3877. :30 p.m LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the North York East Units of the Canadian Cancer Soelety, meets at 6075 Yonge St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on alternate Tues- day evenings. Through informal discussions patients families and friends can learn how to cope. For details call 266-0640. 7:30 p.m. PARENTS WITH PARTNERS Parents Without Partners meet the first and third Tues- day of each month at David & Mary Thmson C.1., 2470 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. For more information call 416 293-8273. WED. DEC. 21 F6 noon DINERS' CLUB LUNCHEON This luncheon is open to seniors and disabled living in East York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as bingo, movies, sneakers, fashion or music shows and much more. This weeks luncheon will be held at Blair Court. For details call East York Meals on Wheels, 424-3322. 1:30 -3:30 p.m. ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP The Oshawa Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region meets the third Wednesday of each month at O)l5 wa SMAll ng Centre, Executive Centre, 319 King St. W., No. 205. caregivers are welcome. Refreshments will be served. 2 - 2:15 p.m. PUPPET SHOW Stagehand Puppets presents "Frosty The Snowman" for children ages 3 to 12 at Armour Heights Community Branch Library, 2140 Avenue Rd. Toregister call 395.5436. 2 - 3:30 p.m. LIVING %1TH CACER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 2D Holl St., Suite 101, Toronto on alternate Wednesdays to provi information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. For details call 485-0222. 2m. CHRISTMAS STORY TIME 'Children of all ages are invited to en seasonal stories. old and new at a Christmas Story Time at Woodside Square Branch !Abrary, 1571 Sandhurst Crick. For details call 39fi *69. 7:30 p.m. FAr ILV C'HRISTMA!S PIPS The Toronto Sym y Orchestra presents a Family Christmas Popsy rtrtfeaturi,� tra tole ional and contem- porary Christmas music at Roy Rarnson Hall. For ticket information and reservations call 1416 i 5903-4828. Christmas In The Village Come to -Christmas in the Village" at Black Crede and be transported into the delights of an 1860's village preparing for Christmas. Until Dec_ 24, treat your whole family to the tradi- tions of an old-fashioned aristrnas. Tour the village in a wagon pulled by horses with sleigh bells. Drop into the village Mmes and savour the aroma of homemade Christmas goodies such as ginger- bread, mincemeat tarts, candied fruit and mulled cider. See homes festooned with evergreen boughs, Christmas trees and hand- made decorations. Find unique gifts in the shops, including items made by Black Creek's own craftspeople. Visit Santa on weekends in December and throughott Christmas week in his workshop. Don't forget your Christmas letter! Take honme some Christmas ideas that will help you create your own special family holiday traditions. Black Creek is located at Jane St. and Steeles Ave. in northwest Toronto, ten minutes north of Hwy. 401. The village is open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ( closed Christmas Day) until the end of the year. Parking is free. For more information, call (416)763-1733. Its Amadeus 20th.Season On Sat. Nov. 20, the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto, the official choir in residence for the Recital Hall of the North York Per- forming Arts Centre began its 20th season. Music Director, Lydia Adams has programmed four concerts for the 1994;95 subscription season at the Recital Hall. A seasonal favourite is the choir's Carols with Brass Concert. This popular family concert features winning carols of the Amadeus Choir's Carol Competition, as well as traditional holiday favourites. New this year a category has been added for Chanakah songs, mak- ing this a true celebration of the season. The concerts will be Fri. Dec. 16 at 8 p. in. at the Recital Hall and Sten. Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. at Winston Churchill Collegiate, 2239 Lawrence Ave. E. Scar- borough just west of Ken- may- The Amadeus Choir will perform J.S. Bach's Mass in B minor on Sat. Apr. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Recital Hall. The 110 voices of the choir will be joined by four world-renowned soloists, Monica Whicher, soprano, Laura Pudwell, mezzo- soprano, Mark Dubois, tenor, and Mark Pedrotti, baritone and full orchestra for a glorious performance of Bach's choral master- piece. The season concludes with a Celebration Psalms on Sat. June 3 at 8 p.m. at the Recital Hall. This con- cert will feature works in- spired by the Book of Psalms, including Leonard Bernstein's popular Chichester Psalms and the world premiere of a specially -commissioned work by Canadian com- poser Sid Robinovitch. To order subscriptions call 324-9333 Monday to F -i - Renew Investment Program Premier Bob Rae has announced that the Ontario government has renewed the Ontario Film Investment Program (OFIP) through a provincial funding package totalling $42 million over three years. Investing in Canadian film and television production is good government policy," said Premier Rae. "These productions create jobs for highly skilled people, attract foreign investment dollars, generate significant tax revenues and provide important financial leverage for the industry." Domestic budgets for projects supported by OFIP between 1992 and 1994 totalled $253 million. The Premier noted that the average OFIP project spends about 89 percent of its total domestic budget on Ontario goods. services and labour. Culture, Tourism and Recreation Minister Anne Swarbrick joined the Premier for the announcement on the set of the TV program "Taking the Falls". The minister says the industry's solid performance as an economic and cultural force in the province spurred the Ontario government to extend the renewal period from two to three years. "Everything about OFIP is good news, said Minister Swarbrick. "OFIP supports film and television projects that we vahw as Canadian cultural products. In a world of disappearing borders. when we see aspects of ourselves and our communities on film and television it gives us a sense of pride and strengthens our Canadian identity." Administered by the Ontario Film Development Corporation (OFDC) OFIP provides cash rebates to Ontario investors of up to 20 percent on eligible Canadian TV productions and up to 25 percent on eligible Canadian feature films. "The three year extension for OFIP is particularly welcome. Ontario producers will now have the opportunity to plan over a longer horizon and during three years of exciting developments within the industry," said OFDC Chairman Diane Chabot. "With the continuation of this highly acclaimed industrial program, we are ensuring that a key economic sector and a dynamic component of our culture has a firm foundation from which to prosper and grow," said Minister Swarbrick. day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or visit the Box Office Yonge St. North, adjacent to Mel Lastman Square. All tickets sales for Amadeus Choir concerts will be handled by the North York Performing Arts Centre Box Office. Single tickets call 972-2222 Lola Are you looking for a Good Time? Cal 1-976.1395 $10 Wed. December 14, 1994 THE NEWS! POST Page 5 NEED A SIX-PACK FOR YOUR PARTY:' The ,Six Pack Party Pack is a free kit to help you host a better, safer party when ,you serve alcohol. It includes: • Tips for the Host/Hostess • Information on legal responsibility e • Magnets with taxi cab phone numbers • Coasters with safer drinking tips • Alcohol free recipes • Surprise Just fill out this form and mail it to the address below. We'll mail you your kit right away! Name Address Postal Code Telephone ( 1 Aye (check one) ❑ 19 years and ander ❑ 20 years to :3.5 years [136 years + Where did you hear about the Sir -Pack party Pack? Would you like to be on our mailing list for more alcohol and drug prevention materials? ❑ Yes ❑ No hail ta: sir.Pack Party Pack scarborou.9h Health Department 160 Bonmgh Drive Scarhoro"h, O HIP41V8 Thr perauwd iarorwlalure Codeeled on tf i rorwe hm heew "Accled we/ethe Health P1•teciim ald Pkww mim Act N.". 19M. (7twp. 111, tiert..5 and is woad for adrwiwawratim. tKatiwtic■L .nd cadent oc p•rpa•ew. !Lhw ri.... Q%oald be di—ted to the sutra fa/ece Ahwee AcreionTo W WS -422H. fir •cww•owwrar. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH NOTICE SNOW REMOVAL POLICY �a' ll . 1001, jig It is important to be a good neighbour throughout the year but especially important during the winter. Please take time to clear the sidewalks in front of & beside your property as soon as possible after a snowfall and use sand or salt if icy. This will make our streets safer for everyone. Be sure to shovel snow onto your lawn or boulevard not into the roadway where it is dangerous for motorists. Your assistance this winter is appreciated. However, • that we have passed By-law No. 23080 requiring that owners or occupants clear the public sidewalk of ice & snow within 24 hours. If this obligation is neglected, the City may clear the sidewalk and charge the owner for all costs incurred. The City of Scarborough clears main -road sidewalks & has pro- grammes to help senior and disabled residents. Please be patient! You can be sure we are doing our best. Under severe conditions, completion of snow clearing may take some time. For information, call our "Snow Hotline" - 3%-7372 City of Scarborough Works and Environment Department I t•t Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. December 14. 1941 The Salvation Army Metro Family Services recenth• 'like Kichta, Community Relations ('onrdir1,r:!r N,i,%j: w honoured Raymond 13oruque of Court Trillium 333 IOF Army: Raymond Bourque, Court Trtilturr. .1ciin Lvacll Foresters with a plaque in appreciation for his volunteer servivees. from Community Services, warden Woods and Herb Above from left to right are Karl beibrandt. Woodward: Jaeger, Woodward. Don't Be a Crazed Claus at Christmas 10 ant. De( 22. Y )ur house The Nightmare Before Christmas. .-,s \ ou than\ open e\ L:n cupboard in the kitchen No1iaa, ChaO5! searching for Christmas din- ner ingredients, your %purse rifles through the blur box frantically trying to locate the gift list you made with the name of that toy, what -do - you -call -it that Timm% "needs to have" and a gift idea for your niece. Unsuccessful. \ou switch tasks. Your spouse CRY OF SCARBOROUGH PARKED CARS & SNOW PLOWS DON'T MIX PLEASE - Don't park your car on the road immediately after a snowfall! The Highway Traffic Act, Section 147 (10) states in part: "No person shall park or stand a vehicle on a highway in such a manner as to interfere with ..... the clearing of snow from the highway." Offending cars may be tagged and/or towed. The City's plowing routes are planned to do the most in the least amount of time. Parked cars slow us down r prevent us from plowing your street at all. Cul-de-sacs and curved streets are difficult for plows to navigate. Parked cars make it impossible. Many tax $$$ are added to our snow budget every year because of parked cars. Please do your part by removing your vehicle from the roadway during & after a snowstorm. begins calling every depart- ment store in the vicinity to find "that new toy, you know the one" while you pull out your old shoe box with the Seasons Greeting Card infor- mation. Pcn in hand, your stomach drops as you remem- ber that after 501,' of the cards were returned `wrong address' last year. you .wore to — but didn't — update this list. Or order cards. You both forget to walk the dog. Ycs, the holiday scaso n is upon tt_s once again and you feel like a crazed Claus. swamped with things to do. Where to begin:' All you re- ally need is a little advanced planning, and the right tools. •-Whilc it can feel oyer - whelming. the secret to a smooth holiday is knowing that everything that needs to be done will be. and done well. A simple plan can help you manage your time effec- ti%cl\.'* explains Patricia Phiipott. Human Resource Consultant. "Bring organized in the '90% means taking advantage of the productiyit\- enhancing technology on the market. Once \ou know how to begin and what to use. \ Ot can enhance producti\ ity in everything you do." Philpott adds. If \ou're the one tit ever\ four Canadian hou.eholds that has a personal computer. you can make use of some tit the latest software programs to help you get things done. and incorporate a creati\e flair. A favourite software package for the home is ClarisWorks, an all -in -one software program that con- tains word processing. spreadsheet, database. presen- tation and draw paint pro- grams. To help organize the festivities you ma\' also want to use Home Pack, a set of templates that runs with ClarisWorks, and lets you de- sign invitations, newsletters. stationary. balance your chequebook, keep an address book, and help you figure Ott if you can afford to bus, every- thing on your list. 5 Ways Yom and Ynur ('nrtgntcr Can Nlake ( Wistnras W'(" 1) Envision your ideal holidav in vour mind. Give yourself a -little quiet time to do this: lunch hour or after the kids have gone to sleep. 2) List each task necessary to achieve this ideal includ- ing the questions you need to answer for each task..e.g.:Cards - Which ones, to who..". Presents - For Who, What. How Much to spend"C'laris- Community & Race Relations Annual Report The Annual Report of the City of Scarborough's Com- munity and Race Relations Committee will be official- ly received by Scarborough Mayor Frank Faubert at the Scarborough Civic Cen- tre on Wed. Dec. 14 at 7:30 P. M. In addition, the ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services will present a cheque to the Ci- (y's Community and Race Relations Committee. The grant will go toward a public education awareness campaign against the spread of hate and to facilitate discussion aimed at promoting police community relations. Scarborough MPP, Steve Owens, Scarborough Cen- tre, will make the presenta- tion on behalf of the Solicitor General. A reception will follow in the central space of the Civic Centre. Metro Separate School News Wed. Dec. 14 Ave., North York. A Christmas concert will Mon Dec. 19 he held at St. Mary of the Christmas Mass will be Angels Catholic School, held at St. Rose of Lima 147 Dufferin St., Toronto. Catholic School, 3220 Wed. Dec. 14 Lawrence Ave. E., Scar - "The Story of Joseph" a borough• musical featuring a cast of Mon. Dec. 19 150, will be held at the Car- A Christmas Open House dinal Carter Academcy for will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts at 7:30 p.m. at 36 St. Rose of Lima Cathoic Greenfield Ave., North School, 3220 Lawrence Ave. york. E., Scarborough. Thurs. Dec. 15 Tues. Dec. 20 A Christmas Concert will Advent Liturgy will be be held at 7:30 p.m. at Car- held at 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel dinal Carter Academy for Catholic School, 650 Shep- the Arts. 36 Greenfield pard Ave. E., North York. Works comes equipped with pre-sct outline capa- bilities to ease the process, while vow answer \our questions. 3) Using the word pr(icm%ing program. chart these ac- tivities to organize your time, and access informa- tion at a elancc. -i) Be creative. Whcrc there's room to your plan, use the Home Pack to add some- thing spccial like a holiday nrwslettcr or home-made invitations. 5) Delegate. You're not re- sponsible for all this your- self. Divide the jobs. When everyone gets together things nut only go faster. but you begin to share that holiday spirit. Isn't that what it's all abim? 10 um, Dec. 22. Yixu hotae. Joy to the World! The aroma of your baked- ahcad-tit-time Plum Pudding w alts through the home while \ ou and \ our spouse walk by the pile tit Aread%-wrapped oitts and turn on the com- puter. According to %our per- %onalized "to do" print-outs, which hank from the chimney w ith care. all you have left to du is create those personal- ized dinner menus with a Home Pack template. The phone rings, interrupt- ing the carolling playing softly in the background. It is your sister, calling to RSVP to your beautiful Christmas din- ncr invitation. You tell her it was created with a design template from the Home Pack, and chat about what she should wear. Opening the database on ClarisWorks, vow pull up your dinner guest list. and check the RSVP tx)x next to N our sister's name. Out of curiosity vow open the gift file to sec what you taught for the children. Oh yrs, you bought that special doll for vour niece. Following the "hone much can you af- ford" template in the Home Pack. you discovered you could afford it. And vow know Timmy will love Amazing Animation. Claris' multime- dia program for kids all his friends have been talking about. The Christmas cards Timmy designed using the draw ing capabilities of Claris - Works Kerr -.st ras\' to %end out' The program automati- call\ mail -merged your up- dated addresses with the cards, and even printed the en\elopes. Your already - walked dog wags its tail, knowing his name was on the gift list this year. For more information on Claris I,6rks, the Nome Pack or other Claris prixlacts, call: 1-800-361-6075 ext. 11 Seeks Volunteers Throughout North York, children and adults who have developmental disabilities could benefit from a few hours a week of your time. Children in a preschool in the Bayview and Cummer area learn the most from the one to one attention that volunteers give. Adults need assistance during the day with literacy, com- munication, employment, and social skills in a super- vised setting. Evening and weekend group home op- portunities are also available. To find out more, call Joanne at the Metro Toron- to Association for Com- munity Living at 225-7166. Volunteers Needed The North York Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario needs people to help with its 1995 campaign. They are now recruiting for volunteers to assist with Pre -canvass preparations. Volunteer positions are also available for dedicated individuals who are willing to co-ordinate, lead or canvass their neighbourhoods. It's an opportunity to meet great people, share expertise or learn new skills. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer with heart, contact Tracey Beaulne at (416) 449.0638 or drop by its new office at 220 Duncan Mills Rd. - between Sheppard and York Mills off of Dort Mills. Wed. December 14, 1994 THE NEWSIPOST Page 7 Ontario has a new tobacco law More smoke-free areas. Fewer places that can sell tobacco products. Tougher I.D. requirements for people under 19. Greater penalties to retailers who sell tobacco to them. When you consider who's going to benefit, we think you'll agree it makes sense. For an easy to read copy of the Tobacco Control Act call the Scarborough Health Department at 396-7452. 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O'Heam & Son PAINTING & DECORATING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 416-425-5043 905-837-5043 This space could be yours for $20 Royal Ontario Museum This favourite family SW show recreates the astronomical effects associated with the chnstmas star. The show explores the history of the Star of Bethlehem and in- vestigates astronomical theories identifying it as either a comet, a meteor or an exploding star. This an- nual holiday show delights audiences of all ages with its images. music and . .......... ............ .find toys in time for Christmas Eve. Ex- perience unforgettable moments from Christmas Eve in the city, to the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, from Scrooge teaching the Ghost of Christmas Past how to line dance, to memorable scenes of Samuel Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Tickets range from $19.50 to 520 50 (t -es included) special effects. Make this star show part of your holi- day celebrations at the Royal Ontario Museum. It is not recommended for children under six years of age and latecomers are not admit- ted. Tickets: $5.50 adults-, $3.50 seniors and students; $2.75 children 114 years of age and under) at the Planetarium box office. Discount available with Museum admission. Show times from Dec. 3 to 18, Saturday and Sun- day, 1: 30 p.m.; Dec. 20 to 24 and Dec. 31, 1:30 p.m. and Dec. 26 to 30, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Planetarium is clos- ed Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. Christmas Day, New Year's Eve from 4 p.m. and New Year's Day. Call (416) 586-5736 for current show times. Credit card phone orders can also be placed at the same number Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are available at all TicketMaster outlets, the It Pays Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Box Office, or by calling TicketMaster at To Advertise V2-%55. 5:15 M" David Turnbull MPP MardClChurley 5:30 MP Denim MP Swim Aomdourtan S:45 MPP Diane Poole MPP Anthony Perum 4:09 Has :Alpho a Omw Missiles 6:31IShout-Youlth 7:1e Rearbon (Live i Hem a 111:011 rola == Ottawa 9:0e Federal Lihaal Party Annual Dimer -PM Jolt[ Chrobaekl Report en morits 10:311 MCA: Mord-Youth Mapzme Had lieatber Yak 11:10 Empirme M.See I so P.m FRI. DECEMBER 16 A -M. 9:60 t mpire.Clm sac I P.M. 10:19 ram kala 141:30 Cheir-ftaft 11:11D Lyn McLaod-ForThe Record 11 30 Lyn McLAnd's Ontario P.M. t2:0 Information S"Peria0may 1:40 tantruneentS of A040060 Stradivari 2:60 Anb9one-Stuftlif adaptation of Sapbocles' b 3:00 Eva Greew" for the 3:30 4:00 =mdtal V. Show 4:30 Oar Ontario Piwmier Bob Rae 5:00 NIP Jim Peterson Iain S: 15 W=bLulchose mpi= 5:30 MP C= 5:45 MPP DaveMur Johnson MPP Tim y 6:00Horuwn-Gre&mPel Church 6:3D Toronto High Five 7:10 The PftpWSpmk- Hospital Restnociturvoilt -m 9:00 VAPGreen Kids 4 Grew nmagazmeEnvronmental issues is:oo MCA: Financial Fitness Hoist I. -da Leatherdale 10:30 MCA: ProjectAberiaDiscovery =='s i i:so Beaches Jan Festival *94 The Merlin Factor **-Er 11 1 Ed's SAT. DECEMBER 17 A.X 9:00 The Lemon -Aid Show iwao Hooked On Fishing 10: 30 ?Zla� 11:00 . Show 11: 30 The Learning Partnership P.M. I:W Huellas-Andes Music :30 Noxy-Women's magazine show with host Rayna Mornson 2-00 Honzon4fistoric Adverdism, 2:30 MCA:Tbronto High Five Youth athletic magazine host Aaron Weiss 3:00 MCA: Word -Youth magazine with host Heather Yale 3:30 MCA: Motions in Poetry Featured poet Nancy 4:00 MICA: John Howard & Trees WPark.The Man who & High Park to the city of Toronto travels through time to 1994 6:00 A= Canadian Christmas 6:30 Hooked On Guitar -Dan Rau 7:00 Highway 10 -Luka Bloom: Irish SIP 0 riser 7:30 W= 1 cusice Thurs. 10.111 8:00 Reaction -Topic T.B.A. 9:00 DEC TV -Development Education Centre 10:00 Canadian Women Entre - pr= of the Year ,,:Oo Modern rn Workplace Realities Speaker David Street -the iltiesof education as it reltes to the current job market SUN. DECEMBER 18 A.M. 9:00 Reaction 10:00 Shahre Ma 1: 30 Kallautrangam 11:00 Hai Horizon it: 31) NewCon TV P. M. 12:00 Avramis Greek Show 1:00 Communidad En Accion 1:30 Hooked On Fishing 2:40 ionto Owners W0"Mh0P 3:40 awm ing T th.pow =Rep-Mmtster of Fmonce 1:20 Caetadf 0 Spectrum 5-90 The Renamanice Skagen Christmas Carob 6:ao Paint Easel -E with Dave Preston s: 3o The Lebow Sbo- 7:40 Author! Author! Ba"w A Passion For 7:30 ili:fei1A4000­Ahd Shoo-EVOrt Automotrve Adnm 9:00 The Woe CGMPMW&Piegs- of ent "Filth 1d = =w"ar cial"I'lift -ane 6:3D Ws Ed tzltParty footioning W.W Reel To Real-Movve 10:30 Win TZkm . - . & ennoan Country Music it -so Canadian Specumn Specual MON. DECEMBER 19 A -M. 9:00 TIFF Sympossam to: 311 The Learnaw Partnershop Business & cAntereme P.M_ 12:0 Reaction 12:30 Broadcast Enocutn-ft I:oo C= Club-Yvas Landry, Chairman & CEO,Cbryslor Canada Limited 2:00 Toronto Council PAWAN" Comnuded IDS Actise 2:30 NewCon TV 3:00 Shahre MR 3:30 Beaches Jan Festival =_6 with Liberty 4:00 Interoot:=J com� T�� 5:00 MPP Elmor Capian Barr 5:15 = Frances =Ankm MP servo Marchi 5:30 MP John Nunnata S -4v PC.%Mauwwsb 6:90 Ph& A Om"a Milssion 6:30 LA"n With ALS 7:00 TownV Meetw&-John G Don Valley West 8:,T=MRotates The Viennese Ball with =Y k Sym y och 8:30z Real 9:00 The Renaissance sionew 10:00 Reel to Real -Movie `Revie+rs 10:30 Vancouver Focus -Events Personalities 11:00 Canadian Club See I pm. TUES. DECEMBER 20 A.M. 9:00 Canadian Chiasm Mon.i P.m. 10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Chefs About Town 11:00 Canadian 11:30 W-prner Bob Rae P.M. 12:00 Toronto High Five Youth Athletic Magazine 12:30 Rogers Sports Event of the Week 3:00 The Santa Show 4:00 The LemonAid Show 5:00 UP =E n NY MP gWnona T EY 5:15 MPP Tanana Akande MPP Monte Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfrey 5:45 MPP Joseph Cordiano MP Bill Graham T/EY 6:00 Horizon:Ja'Fairi IsItamic Centre 6:30 Toronto High Five -Youth Athletic Magazine 7:00 Ask Us 8:00 Forithill Bicycle Racing wila1w St r=Cup from 9:30 Toronto in Real Time 9:00 Broadcast Executives Society Anth%Manera, president a CEO, CBC 9:30 Author! Author! Patrick Boyer A Passion For Justice: The Legacy es of JamChalmers M cgGr r 10:00 MCA: Artisans -Christmas All A 10:30 MCA: re Other Side of mentors & career contacts 11:00 Beaches Jazz Festival '94 Bill King with Liberty Silver 11:30 Ifi;way 10 Rogers Cable TV WED. DECEMBER 14. Canadian Spectrum SlPtcud :ZID Nat3offall Cmu*,m s 1011 A.M. 9:90 Cloor-ercise No Chefs About Town heft Nader W.40 Pabbeel Cderefts ct� 11:40 sk�= 1/:60 a" Clssm easha" 11:30 sbww ft"Ift Dunimpne 1[:30 IM Canada Vr%k Stsewt Few P.M. 12:60 Give a LAte Get A THI.MS. DECEMBER 15 I.Aust Work L:60 Internet: Leodisft Ed CAWOVANCabom Teginlelly 9:00 Rogers Sports Event li:wTi Five 49= 2:40 Avrwoa Greek Show Y= Sm. P.M. 31 Hai Mariana 12:00 Irderoosties Sopertal0may 3:311 KaLlinisrawilloas 400 Home Owners' Workshop 34.b.ng a I z:=rse Part 1 1:00 Empure Club-Serpo Karelia of 5:00 Science & conference :90 Lyn Me' cod s Ontarm Canadian Sportrulft 2:00 =& �=ratno 2:30 BeaeI Jan Festival 3:00 Labour She-- 30 MCA: Metro Matters -Georillie 7rwaw► 3:30 TIFFS ymposium 5:00 MP MVP Reports Asbe & Smou &w� Georme Mammohti Metro I The Christmas Star At Royal Ontario Museum This favourite family SW show recreates the astronomical effects associated with the chnstmas star. The show explores the history of the Star of Bethlehem and in- vestigates astronomical theories identifying it as either a comet, a meteor or an exploding star. This an- nual holiday show delights audiences of all ages with its images. music and . .......... ............ .find toys in time for Christmas Eve. Ex- perience unforgettable moments from Christmas Eve in the city, to the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, from Scrooge teaching the Ghost of Christmas Past how to line dance, to memorable scenes of Samuel Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Tickets range from $19.50 to 520 50 (t -es included) special effects. Make this star show part of your holi- day celebrations at the Royal Ontario Museum. It is not recommended for children under six years of age and latecomers are not admit- ted. Tickets: $5.50 adults-, $3.50 seniors and students; $2.75 children 114 years of age and under) at the Planetarium box office. Discount available with Museum admission. Show times from Dec. 3 to 18, Saturday and Sun- day, 1: 30 p.m.; Dec. 20 to 24 and Dec. 31, 1:30 p.m. and Dec. 26 to 30, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Planetarium is clos- ed Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. Christmas Day, New Year's Eve from 4 p.m. and New Year's Day. Call (416) 586-5736 for current show times. Credit card phone orders can also be placed at the same number Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are available at all TicketMaster outlets, the It Pays Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Box Office, or by calling TicketMaster at To Advertise V2-%55. 5:15 M" David Turnbull MPP MardClChurley 5:30 MP Denim MP Swim Aomdourtan S:45 MPP Diane Poole MPP Anthony Perum 4:09 Has :Alpho a Omw Missiles 6:31IShout-Youlth 7:1e Rearbon (Live i Hem a 111:011 rola == Ottawa 9:0e Federal Lihaal Party Annual Dimer -PM Jolt[ Chrobaekl Report en morits 10:311 MCA: Mord-Youth Mapzme Had lieatber Yak 11:10 Empirme M.See I so P.m FRI. DECEMBER 16 A -M. 9:60 t mpire.Clm sac I P.M. 10:19 ram kala 141:30 Cheir-ftaft 11:11D Lyn McLaod-ForThe Record 11 30 Lyn McLAnd's Ontario P.M. t2:0 Information S"Peria0may 1:40 tantruneentS of A040060 Stradivari 2:60 Anb9one-Stuftlif adaptation of Sapbocles' b 3:00 Eva Greew" for the 3:30 4:00 =mdtal V. Show 4:30 Oar Ontario Piwmier Bob Rae 5:00 NIP Jim Peterson Iain S: 15 W=bLulchose mpi= 5:30 MP C= 5:45 MPP DaveMur Johnson MPP Tim y 6:00Horuwn-Gre&mPel Church 6:3D Toronto High Five 7:10 The PftpWSpmk- Hospital Restnociturvoilt -m 9:00 VAPGreen Kids 4 Grew nmagazmeEnvronmental issues is:oo MCA: Financial Fitness Hoist I. -da Leatherdale 10:30 MCA: ProjectAberiaDiscovery =='s i i:so Beaches Jan Festival *94 The Merlin Factor **-Er 11 1 Ed's SAT. DECEMBER 17 A.X 9:00 The Lemon -Aid Show iwao Hooked On Fishing 10: 30 ?Zla� 11:00 . Show 11: 30 The Learning Partnership P.M. I:W Huellas-Andes Music :30 Noxy-Women's magazine show with host Rayna Mornson 2-00 Honzon4fistoric Adverdism, 2:30 MCA:Tbronto High Five Youth athletic magazine host Aaron Weiss 3:00 MCA: Word -Youth magazine with host Heather Yale 3:30 MCA: Motions in Poetry Featured poet Nancy 4:00 MICA: John Howard & Trees WPark.The Man who & High Park to the city of Toronto travels through time to 1994 6:00 A= Canadian Christmas 6:30 Hooked On Guitar -Dan Rau 7:00 Highway 10 -Luka Bloom: Irish SIP 0 riser 7:30 W= 1 cusice Thurs. 10.111 8:00 Reaction -Topic T.B.A. 9:00 DEC TV -Development Education Centre 10:00 Canadian Women Entre - pr= of the Year ,,:Oo Modern rn Workplace Realities Speaker David Street -the iltiesof education as it reltes to the current job market SUN. DECEMBER 18 A.M. 9:00 Reaction 10:00 Shahre Ma 1: 30 Kallautrangam 11:00 Hai Horizon it: 31) NewCon TV P. M. 12:00 Avramis Greek Show 1:00 Communidad En Accion 1:30 Hooked On Fishing 2:40 ionto Owners W0"Mh0P 3:40 awm ing T th.pow =Rep-Mmtster of Fmonce 1:20 Caetadf 0 Spectrum 5-90 The Renamanice Skagen Christmas Carob 6:ao Paint Easel -E with Dave Preston s: 3o The Lebow Sbo- 7:40 Author! Author! Ba"w A Passion For 7:30 ili:fei1A4000­Ahd Shoo-EVOrt Automotrve Adnm 9:00 The Woe CGMPMW&Piegs- of ent "Filth 1d = =w"ar cial"I'lift -ane 6:3D Ws Ed tzltParty footioning W.W Reel To Real-Movve 10:30 Win TZkm . - . & ennoan Country Music it -so Canadian Specumn Specual MON. DECEMBER 19 A -M. 9:00 TIFF Sympossam to: 311 The Learnaw Partnershop Business & cAntereme P.M_ 12:0 Reaction 12:30 Broadcast Enocutn-ft I:oo C= Club-Yvas Landry, Chairman & CEO,Cbryslor Canada Limited 2:00 Toronto Council PAWAN" Comnuded IDS Actise 2:30 NewCon TV 3:00 Shahre MR 3:30 Beaches Jan Festival =_6 with Liberty 4:00 Interoot:=J com� T�� 5:00 MPP Elmor Capian Barr 5:15 = Frances =Ankm MP servo Marchi 5:30 MP John Nunnata S -4v PC.%Mauwwsb 6:90 Ph& A Om"a Milssion 6:30 LA"n With ALS 7:00 TownV Meetw&-John G Don Valley West 8:,T=MRotates The Viennese Ball with =Y k Sym y och 8:30z Real 9:00 The Renaissance sionew 10:00 Reel to Real -Movie `Revie+rs 10:30 Vancouver Focus -Events Personalities 11:00 Canadian Club See I pm. TUES. DECEMBER 20 A.M. 9:00 Canadian Chiasm Mon.i P.m. 10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Chefs About Town 11:00 Canadian 11:30 W-prner Bob Rae P.M. 12:00 Toronto High Five Youth Athletic Magazine 12:30 Rogers Sports Event of the Week 3:00 The Santa Show 4:00 The LemonAid Show 5:00 UP =E n NY MP gWnona T EY 5:15 MPP Tanana Akande MPP Monte Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfrey 5:45 MPP Joseph Cordiano MP Bill Graham T/EY 6:00 Horizon:Ja'Fairi IsItamic Centre 6:30 Toronto High Five -Youth Athletic Magazine 7:00 Ask Us 8:00 Forithill Bicycle Racing wila1w St r=Cup from 9:30 Toronto in Real Time 9:00 Broadcast Executives Society Anth%Manera, president a CEO, CBC 9:30 Author! Author! Patrick Boyer A Passion For Justice: The Legacy es of JamChalmers M cgGr r 10:00 MCA: Artisans -Christmas All A 10:30 MCA: re Other Side of mentors & career contacts 11:00 Beaches Jazz Festival '94 Bill King with Liberty Silver 11:30 Ifi;way 10 Inter -Hotel Co-ed Basketball Games A local hotel basketball competition was organized recently by Kass Kassam, duty manager at the Howard Johnson Toronto East Hotel. Six hotels were invited to compete, in- cluding Sheraton Toronto East, Howard Johnson Toronto East. Travelodge Scarborough. Travelodge Toronto East. Holiday Inn and Ramada Don Valley. All the hotel teams played each other and the finals were held on the same day - Wed. Nov. 30th. In the final competition -Sheraton 'I'oronto East defeated Howard Johnson Toronto East with a score of 40 to 21. But everyone had a great time. Pizza Pizza catered lunch and Howard Johnson donated soft drinks and snacks. Scarborough Team At World 3 -on -3 The Canadian 3 -on -3 Champions, aU residents of Scarborough, have recent- ly returned from the 1994 World 3 -one -3 Champion- ships in Dallas. Although they didn't finish in the medals. Daniel Johnson. Dale Copeland and Lester Jones say their professional basketball careers are very promis- ing. At 25, Johnson played professional basketball lag year for Malta's Hamrun liberty. Now negotiating a new contract with either the European league or the CBA (Continental Basket- ball Association), Johnson hopes this next step will lead him to the big league - NBA. Both native to Trinidad, Copeland and Jones have played as teammates before. Both have played for Trinidad's national team and the Toronto Eclipse. Similarly, the friends and teammates will soon be on their way to play professional ball in Lebanon. Originally from New Orleans, Daniel is 25 and now a resident in Canada. Lan year he played profes- sional basketball in the European League and in 1982 he had a try -out with the Mississippi Sharks in the Continental Basketball Association. While the Canadian Champs only began Play- ing as a "jamming threesome" earlier this summer, the team jelled quickly. After landing sponsorship from NutraSweet. the trio we. an to beat out some 500 teams on Yonge St. in August. This victory earn- ed them a playoff spot to compete against eight of the World's best 3 -on -3 teams in Dallas. Wed. December 14, 1994 THE NEWSIPOST Page 9 Community sports Notes Hayes, Keung, Warden Lead Swim Club by :Muriel Warden Sixteen clubs qualified to enter the Division I Provin- cial Team Championships 1994. held in Nepean, hosted by the Nepean Kanata Barracudas. Each team is allowed 40 swim- mers with each swimmer entered in 5 events. Bob Hayes 18, won top points for Scarborough Swim Club with Gold medal swims in 50 free, 100 free. 200 free, 100 back and 200 back. Bob also an- chored the Senior Boys' teams to 3rd place in both the freestyle and medley relays. Liz Warden 16, had wins in 200 and 400 Individual Medley swims, 400 free and 200 backstroke. She took silver in 200 fly. Chris Keung 12, won four events in his age -group - 50 free, 100 free, 100 breaststroke, and 200 breaststroke - and also an- chored the freestyle and medley relays. He swam for the 13 & 14 boys freestyle relay as well. Other finalists winning points for Scarborough Canada Cup Meet And U.S. Open b. Muriel Warden Swimming Natation Canada hosted the first Canada Cup Meet of this season at the Etobicoke Olympium Nov. Toth - 27th. Scarborough Swim Aub was represented at this prestigious swim meet by Bob Hayes 18, and liz Warden 16, who both made finals in their specialty events. Liz was 2nd in 400 In- dividual Medley (IM). 3rd in 200 IM and 4th in 100 backstroke. Bob won bronze medals in both the 100 and 200 backstroke. Bob and Liz swam in the U.S. Open Championships Dec. 1st through 3rd held in downtown Buffalo, at the Eric Athletic Centre. Liz was selected to an 8 member Junior National Team to represent Canada at this meet. Scarborough's Head Coach Darin Muma was selected to coach this team. Bob Haves travelled with Team Ontario, a group of elite swimmers from seireral clubs in south cen- tral Ontario. Both Scar- borough team members made finals and did life- time best times at this top class US Championship meet. Liz was one of five Cana- dian swimmers to win a Medal in individual com- petition as she placed 3rd in the 200 individual medley. Liz was 4th in the 400 Ltd and 10th in the 100 backstroke. Bob placed 4th in 100 backstroke and 7th in the 200 back event. He was on the winning Team Ontario freestyle relay team and so brought home a gold medal and a coveted US Open Champion's Towel. "Scarborough Swim Club's Record book was re- written at this meet." said Coach Darin. "Both Bob & Liz broke club records in every swim they did. It has been a great short course season so far. " Lasers, Nuts And Diapers by George J. Peterson Some people know what they are doing. Others just work hard. Annette does both. That's 47 year old Annette Catharine McQuade who just eight months go started her own business. ..Most important product is laser cartridges, which I refill,.. says Annette. "Just today someone who is using my refilled cartridge was very enthusiastic about my product. Wouldn't stop praising it. The print was so perfect and the yield, he couldn't get over the vield. Already he estimated he had printed double as many pages with my refill- ed cartridge as he was used to getting from a complete- ly new Hewlett Packard." "I don't claim double, I just say we put more in than there is in a new one, quite a bit more." says An- nette. Now that it is close to Christmas, Annette is also selling large size salted cashews, cnocolate covered almonds and mix- ed fruit and nuts at very reasonable prices. "I don't know how I got into this but people seem to like it and the prices," she says. Annette lost her job in April, but instead of worry- ing she got off her butt and became an independent en- trepreneur. She is to be congratulated. Her pro- ducts are second to none and their quality "I sell diapers took An- nette explained. Isn't that a wonder. Of course the banks would not lend her any money, so she did it on savings. She is a great example to us all. The address of her Diver- sified Enterprises, and it realty is diversified isn't it, is 98 Carlaw Ave. The phone number is 416-463-0351. v• * y y f ' EOE � ISTM AMID •r Your Butcher in the Beach:: SHOPPING BLOC Since 1985:c I-; .ti .VISA, Mastercard, AMEX & INTERACT Order Now FRESH FREE RANGE TURKEYS $ 2.59 1b. • Honey Baked Hams • Capons • Home Baked Goods 2208 Oueen Street East, Toronto M4E 1 E9 (416) 690-5209 were: Kurtis Miller 9, 4th in 50 free and 50 back, 8th in 50 fly and 100 back; Kevin Collins 9, 7th in 100 back; Bryden Smith 10, 8th in 100 breaststroke. These boys joined by Justin Rampersad to place 3rd in their free relay and 4th in their medley relay. Carmen Rowe 11, 6th in 100 breaststroke, 7th in 200 breaststroke; Melanie Carnell 12, 6th in both 100 back and 100 fly; Dominic Chow 12, 7th in 200 free; Mark Abrajian 11, 7th in 100 back; Jonathan Cheng 12. 7th in 200 fly; Sean Flanagan 14, 5th in both 100 free and 100 back. 6th in 50 free: Tim Main 13, 6th in 100 back: Lindsay Pace 14, 5th in 4W free; Cori Walker 13, 8th in 200 back; Alayne Cooke 13. 7th in 200 breast. T e boys 13 & 14 free relay with Sean, Tim, Vince Micielb and Chris Keung placed 3rd, and their medley relay was 4th. Mark Lange 15, was 4th in 400 free. 1500 free and 400 individual medley, 6th in 200 fly; Nenad Minic 17. placed 4th in 100 fly, ath in 200 flv. _ overall and will remain Division I for next year's team champiior>ship com- petition. Our goal must be to place swimmers in every final swim and to strengthen our relay posi- tiortq B" r"s do for oLo w nter spem Immofte up to s ferry or ,Qwrlp 1 I Caeca W. 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Oh yes, it's ben successful at its first location in Kissim- mee, Florida and in five other locations in the U.S. but in Canada? Well, it's now confortably into its se- cond year here and this scribbler has finally found the opportunity to attend and enjoy it. Medieval Times is located in the former and newly decorated Arts and Crafts Building (we believe it was the Ontario Govern- ment Building prior to that) in the Exhibition Grounds about a 90 second walk from the Lord Duf- ferin Arch. Upon entering, one is given a coloured crown that corresponds with your seating in the 1350 capacity arena and the colours of your knight champion and his retinue. You're then free to wander about the "castle's" attractions, have a libation or two and look at the stabled horses until 7:15 at the evening show) . Then. you're sum- moned ummond to the hospitality of the Count of Perelada %%tw has invited you to a holidav tournament. The rear is 1093 and all participants are garbed accordingly. As you watch and cheer your colour assigned tournament knights and their truly magnificent An- dalusian stallions do courses oncredible ring pegging and helmet decapitations, as well as exhibitions of dressage in- cluding a splendid quadrille, you're served food on pewter plates and sans cutlery. The food is substantial: soup, whole roasted chicken. ribs, bak- ed potato, coffee and bot- tomless cola in tankards. ) This is a family show). Just when one believes the show and evening is coming to a close, there's a surprise attack by "Saracens" and a pitched battle ensues. You know it's all cleverly choreographed but are still caught up in the drama of mortal combat, of man against man on horseback and afoot. No one - no one'. - can be so blase as not to ex- perience at least a frisson. The dinner tournament runs a bit more than two hours non stop. Knights throw flowers to ladies in the audience and accept veils for their lances: costumed servitors are cheerily in character: the Count is gracious and the ,evening is satisfying. Satisfying but not satiating. We're going back again. You'll want to as well. ON S(REEN: Disclosure ( Warner Brothers) doesn't have the slow burn intensity of Oleanna as a war of the sexes piece. Neither does it have quite the same Big Business ruthlessness as the memorable Patterns nor the virtual reality sur- realism of Tron. What it does have is fidelity to the Michael Crichton novel that engendered it. '.Michael Douglas is ex- pecting promotion in a high tech business. He is passed over in favour of Demi Moore with whom he had. pre%iously and before his marriage, had an affair. She approaches him to renew it. When he refuses, just on the brink. she - in manner of a woman scorn- ed - charges him falsely with harassment. He counter charges and sets out to clear himself by any means available. The elements of a crack- ing good statement movie are all here. Disappointing- ly, however, it soon descends into fair meller. Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide Michael Crichton is an ex- cellent writer save for the fact that he puts too much into his books. In Jurassic Park, for example, he could have dealt solely with the theme of resurrecting extinct life forms instead of carrying it forward into adventure though admit- tedly, it worked for the mo- tion picture version. It doesn't work, though, for Disclosure and ultimately one is reminded of an old Sylvia Sidney, Bruce Cabot programmer. Michael Douglas and Demi Moore are excellent in their roles and Donald Sutherland oils into his part with patented technique. Disclosure is a good motion picture because of them but it could have been bet- ter. But then, the same could be said for Mr. Chrichton's book. L4 DOLCE VITA: We keep hearing and reading that the Recession is over but this jury member is still out on the verdict. For the rich and famous, however, there has never been one and never will be. Impossibly young and handsome Harvey Hauer knows this and has return- ed to Toronto to open his latest establishment for the creation and sale of custom jewellery. Your Column was there for the opening along with a goodly number of T.O.'s sparklies' What an even- ing! The champagne and savouries seemed to be showering from a cor- nucopia, the music was lively (great swing violin playing by Lenny Solomon, reminiscent of Joe Verwti ) and, of course, the jewellery was simply dazzling. Mr. Hauer's newest mec- ca is in Yorkville at 33 Hazelton Ave. and Scollard St. It's an old church that's been lovingly reconfigured to take advantage of natural light for the view- ing of fine artistry at its finest. Do not expect us please, to describe the fine crea- tions on display here. That's quite beyond us and, in any case, would serve lit- tle purpose. Remember that Mr. Hauer deals primarily in custom designs, which is to say that you approach him with a suggestion and put yourself in the fine and car- ing hands of roaster ar- tistry There are pieces on display, of course - one necklace was priced at $800.000 - and available for purchase but the true lover of adornment will usually seek for the distinctive at least and the unique at best. Both can be found here. After leaving the party (oops, the opening) we nip- ped over to the Mandarin Club on Spadina at Dundas (4th floor) for an exhibition of paintings by Germinio Politi. Champagne flowed there as well (are we starting to sound like Robin Leach?) NA the prevailing mood was one of contemplation. Glass in hand, one stood back at correct distance for the proper consideration of some quite remarkable paintings. The exhibition is titled Sole Seach but that's a not quite punny way of noting A Christmas Mystery by Frank Knight A murder -mystery or thriller is always an au- dience pleaser especially one that is well written. They can be set in many different locales and time ppeeriods. The Scarborough Theatre Guild are right on for the season with their current production of the thriller "Who Killed Santa Claus". As with all good thrillers, it centres on a group of peo- ple within a closed environ- ment. In this situation it is the annual Xmas party given by a T.V. personality for her various staff members of her children's T.V. show. Before they ar- rive, she receives threaten- ing phone calls and is sent a 'murdered' doll dressed to resemble her outfit. Police are called and a very 'smooth' plain clothes detective arrives. It is ap- parent that one of the guests is planning to kill her or is it the strange young man who turns up unexpectedly, claims to belong to their publicity department but no one knows him. The problem on opening night was some very 'stiff acting. Regardless of ex- perience in theatre one either has stage presence that the paintings seem to evoke the salt waters from which mankind is con- sidered to have come forth. There's a visceral quality about them that melds into the ethereal upon prolong- ed viewing. Prices? They run from a FIVE KEYS TO POSITIVE PARENTING Ez•eru parent zvonders if they are doing a good lob parenttnL�. Ez'en a parent zcith a well-behaz•ed child ntau lue-4ton their parenting abilttu. There are hoz:'t.'er, ser'era! keu signs that are Predi hors of whether the child will grow up well -adjusted. COOPERATION: Your child must learn about rules and bound- aries of acceptable behavior at home. Cooperation in children is the single best predictor of a child's future. Going to bed on time, picking up toys or wearing a jacket when asked are all indicators of how your child responds to requests. If children will not listen to a parent, they will not listen to a teacher, coach or supervisor at work. Children who are unco- operative at a young age fre- quently get in trouble at school, underachieve, have emotional and behavioral problems and get in trouble with authority. These same problems last throughout their teenage and adult years. EXPLANATIONS: It is crucial to give explanations, rather than just punishing your child. An explanation will show your child the difference between right and wrong. If your child is punished and no explana- tion is given, the only thing aw Family Matters by Dr. Arnold Rincover that is learned by your child is to avoid punishment next time. If a child grabs a Nintendo game out of another child's hand,, a parent must explain why this is not right. Explaining to your child that the friend may not come back to play because of what he/ she did may discourage this type of action. Children will respond positively if they are given an explanation that thev can understand. It is up to you to show that sharing the toy is the best alternative. INDEPENDENCE: Fostering independence in children is healthy and teaches the child to take responsibility for personal actions. Parents should balance the amount of supervision they give with the maturity of their child. Without this balance, children will lose con- fidence and trust in their own actions. Communicating with adults who are supervising your child will make you aware of probiL'n.- 11some up when you are not hre,ent. COMPROMISE: A best friend is the most effective teacher of sharing and compromise. Your child will develop empathy and adjust easier than those children without close friends. If your child wants to play soccer while the other wants to watch T.V., a dilemma arises. Not wanting the other child to leave or be unhappy will encourage a compromise. Children become motivated to learn and think about the feelings of other people. If your child does not have a good friend, you must take an active role. Ask who your child likes in school and invite them over. Ob- serving and coaching your child's behaviour will tell you if they are doing anything that is unattractive to other children. By creating such opportunities, most young children will quickly develop gtxxi friends. PRAISE: Praising your child will go a long way towards teaching them that you appre- ciate and expect high stan- dards of performance. Having high expectations for your child is normal. We all want our children to do well in school and in other social situ- ations. Your child will excel if you show interest and concern about their dailv activities. Ask your child to bring home school work so that you can talk about it with them. The same is true if you are talking about honesty, stealing or defi- ance. You must notice it, talk about it, praise the good and correct the bad whenever and wherever it occurs. The best predictor of raising a well -adjusted child are posi- tive parenting skills that instill cooperation, explanations, independence, compromise and performance through praise. For a free better parenting kit, you can call the IOF Foresters toll-free number I-WX)-268-6267. (Dr. Arnold Rincover is a well- known child behavioural psycholo- gist and a consultant to the 10F Foresters Better Parenting Program.) or not. The play itself is well written and the dialogue is effective but words must be given mean- ing and timbre which add to characterization as much as the visual ap- pearance. Handling the main roles with flair and positive characterization were A. Dolly Azar ( Barbara Love) and Barry Neilson as the police detective. Their scenes together were con- vincing. A nice touch of character acting was add- ed by Ray Wares ( Ray Lacey) as 'campy' make up artist. The director Harry Fran- cis gave us some very ef- fective stage blocking with a play that was originally written for a proscenium stage. He also designed the 'good looking set with good adaptation to an arena set- ting. The production side was handled well with all the right touches for Xmas. It is an entertaining play with a 'twist' ending. I am sure it will be running smoothly for the balance of the show. Scarborough Village Theatre, Markham: K- ingston Road, Dec. 8 to 10, 15 to 17. Box office 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (416) Wo,AN19 for details. modest UW to Today's Men ( acrylic on bristol) to $6500 for Mother Nature (acrylic on linen). We coir sider them underpiced. Now, forgive us for not resisting the temptation to suggest that the exhibition could be renamed Salmon Chanted "Evening" ON YOUR TOES: The world's most popular ballet is probably The Nut- cracker. It's certainly the most performed. Once again, starting tonight, the National Ballet is presen- ting its lavish production of it at The O'Keefe as its Christmas attraction. The engagement concludes on Dec. 30th. Some of this year's pair- ings in the principal rales of Snow Queen and Prince are most interesting. One especially anticipates see- ing Martine Lamy and Robert Tewsley together. Begging the question, be aware that once again this year we are eschewing guest performer status Yes, it must be disappoin- ting to all those who enjoy seeing us trip on stage but youth must have its fling and our's has already been flung. Now, if only the NBC needed or wanted a tap dancer... SHOW BOAT UPDATE: The final block of tickets for Show Boat at the Ford Centre in North York is now on sale. The show must close on June 11th, '95. After that, it'll play a sum- mer long engagement in another city (still to be an- nounced as we write this) before opening the Van- couver Ford Centre in November. Robert Morse gave his final performance as Cap'n Andy last Monday. The role is now being played by veteran George Grizzad. He's one of. those (Continued on Page 11) travel Skiing At Montana's Big Sky Resort Big Sky Resort in Mon- tana has earned a reputa- tion over the years in the skiing community for its absence of lift lines. Not resting on its laurels, Big Sky has announced a new fixed grip quad chairlift called Iron Horse for the 1994-95 ski season. The new chair lift opens up 106 acres of skiing in an entirely new area on Lone Mountain's northern exposure. Big Sky of Montana is located on the towering slopes of the Big Belt Mountain Range in the south central district of the state. A popular ski destination, especially for Canadians from the western provinces, the resort has continually built a new lift every year for the past seven years. These high-speed chairlifts can of isk large numbers of skiers from the parking lots to the slopes. Skiing at Big Sky covers two separate mountains comprising 2,263 acres of patrolled terrain. The ac- tual resort is at a height of 7,500 feet; from there chair lifts take skiers anywhere from 6,970 feet to 10,000 feet tip the slopes. The challeng- ing trails have a vertical drop of 3,030 feet. The land- mark Lone Peak conjures up visions of the Mat- terhorn, standing ma- jestically at 11,166 feet and boasting out-of-bounds ex- treme skiing. Big Sky's growth in- cludes more accommoda- tions as well. Earlier this year the resort opened a 29 unit lodge near its Big Sky Golf Course, seven miles from the ski lifts. The resort also built a number of ski -in ski -out con- dominiums at the edge of its main runs. These con- dos have their own private lift and ski runs out to the main trails. Big Sky isn't just for ex- pert skiers and thrill seekers. Many Canadian families stay at Big Sky because the terrain is diverse and the resort of- fers excellent children's facilites. Children ages 10 and under ski free - up to two kids per paying adult. Delta air Lines and Nor- thwest Airlines both ser- vice the international air- port located in Bozeman, Montana. From there, visitors can take a very scenic one hour bus shuttle to Big Sky Resort. For more information about the resort and various packages available, contact Big Sky of Montana at Box 160001, Big Sky, Montana 59716; tel: ( 406) 9954211. "Canadians skiing Big Skv of Montana should set aside a day to tour nearby Yellowstone National Park. The town of West Yellowstone is the "sno%mwbile capital of the world" boasting hundreds of miles of groomed trails with fantastic snow -clad winter vistas and wildlife viewing," said Bill Tappe. Regional Director of Canada for the United States Travel and Tourism Administration (USTfA). Snowbirds Travel The Good Life On Route 175 Georgia The city of Atlanta. Georgia will host the 1996 Summer Olympics. This December motorists along I-75 should take the Highway 285-E bypass around Atlanta to view some of the stadiums and venues being built for the Games and to participate in a month-long Holiday Celebration. The Olympic tennis, cycl- ing and archery competi- tions will be held on the grounds of the sprawling. 3,200 Stone Mountain Park. Ground - breaking ceremonies were held in early November for the construction of the event facilities. Tourists are welcome to watch these state-of-the-art buildings going up. After driving past the Olympic park site, snowbirds should stay awhile at Stone Mountain Park to take part in a Nov. 25 -Dec. 31 Holiday Celebra- tion which includes free nightly laser shows, a sing - along train ride to the North Pole and candlelight tours of historic plantation buildings. The heart of the park is a massive giant rock, its sheer wall a backdrop on which the Holiday Laser - show is projected. Four times a night, Friday through Saturday, thousands of visitors sit on the grass and lawn chairs and watch Christmas in Dixie; a show that com- bines. music. cartoons and laser lights. Also at the park is an antique steam train that runs regular trips to the "North Pole". On the train there is a San- ta sing -along session that will appeal to adults and children. The Antebellum Planta- tion is a collection of historic buildings and dur- ing the Yuletide season guests can tour the living history museum by candlelight while volunteers sing Christmas carols in the streets. Over one million twinkling Christmas lights illuminate Stone Mountain Park. For more information, the public may contact Travel USA, at 1-900-451-4050 (English callers) and 1-900-451-5350 ( French callers). There is a charge of $2 per minute for the phone service. Waterfall Stage Downtown Anyone spending lun- chtime at their desk on Fri. Dec. 16 may have difficulty finding their boss, co- worker, secretary, etc. in the office. They are likely to be at the Waterfall Stage of First Canadian Place en- joying a free lunchtime performance (beginning at 12:15 p.m.) by interna - Wed. December 14, 19% THE NEWS /POST Page I I Looking for a good place for a holiday' This is Buena Vista Palace in the Walt DisneN World Village. Florida with great accommodation. It has a 24 hour bake shop and room ser- vice, pool snack bar and lounge. 3 restaurants, 3 lounges, a night club and live band playing nightly, a pizza shop, Disney shop and boutiques and a video arcade. There are 3 pools. children's pool and playground, custom designed whirlpool and sauna. 3 lighted tennis courts with complimentary play and an exercise room. This is one of the many holidays which you can get from Canadian Holidays. Rochester Welcomes Canadian Currency In Rochester, New York, the colour of money is also the colour of friendship. The Greater Rochester Visitors Association, in conjunction with the Chase Manhattan Bank. have launched "The Colour of Money", an innovative program which allows visitors to use Canadian currency in many stores, hotels, cabs and a variety of entertainment attractions. The name of the program, The Colour of Money, is in reference to the fact that many merchants in New York State aren't used to dealing with paper currency that comes in different colours. Businesses in this Lake Ontario port city are proudly displaying decals in the windows and at their cash registers. to let Canadians know that merchants don't mind if they are paid with a blue five, a red fifty or a green twenty dollar bill! "Exchanging Canadian currency at our cash registers is an important courtesy to offer Canadian visitors.'* Said Richard A. Luber. the president of the Greater Rochester Visitors Association. "We wanted to make it easier for Canadians to visit. Since we are so close to the Canadian border we hope this program will encourage frequent trips to Rochester. Accepting Canadian currency is just one half of the program. The second part is making sure Canadians get full conversion value for their dollar. Chase Manhattan is underwriting the promotion, and has distributed a newly developed currency exchange information kit to places where Canadians are Likely to visit. Every participant in the Canadian promotion receives, among other things. a currency conversion chart that clearly shows how to figure out the exchange rate when accepting Canadian currencv. In addition. the Chase Manhattan Bank has established a special currency exchange "hotline". Rochester -area business can call 24 hours a day. seven days a week - to find out the current buy and sell rates for the Canadian dollar. The Colour of Money is another tourist -friendly program from a community that s been rated as the most helpful city in the United States. Rochester is known as the "World Image Center" because a number of its key companies are involved in the manufacturing of photographic equipment. The Kodak company's world-wide headquarters are here and as a result the world's most extensive photographic and film museum is located in Rochester. The George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film is one of 10 museums, art galleries, zoos and Landmark buildings. Canadians also come to New York State's third largest city for many other reasons, including a varied selection of shops and merchandise, sports, range of accommodation, and eclectic entertainment appeal for both lusel mf and his listeners. His current repertoire is a combination of songs reflecting his Irish Scottish heritage, along with personal and festive favourites. Those working in and passing through First Canadian Place are in for a treat when McDermott attractions for all ages. For further information about Rochester and The Coktur of Money promotion call toll-free at 14800-677- 7287 or write to the Greater Rochester Visitor Association at 126 Andrews Street. Rochester. NY 14604.1102. •::::. �:.•: �.;.fir:-:.. _ _ .. L:�.t BILL WATTS WORLD fContinued from Page 10) gentlemen whose name never seems to be recalled but whose face is instantly recognizable. Local au- diences saw him most recently in the mini T. V. series. Scarlet. IN (Y)NCERT: The current hottest single act around is John :McDermott, the singer of sweet ballads such as Dan- ny Boy which has propelled him to well deserved albeit belated stardom. You can see and hear him Fndav at First Canadian Place's Waterfall Stage. His pro- gram begins at 12:15 p.m. and there is no cost. It's hard to think of a bet- ter entertainment value than these increasingly popular Waterfall Stage concerts. Next Mondav the Cana- dian Brass gives its annual Christmas concert at Roy Thomson Hall. The Mississauga Children's Choir will also appear. On Dec. 20th and 21st, the British percussion group. Stomp will perform at Massey Hall. Stomp is the group that seems to use everything except conven- tional percussion in- struments ... duet bins, tea chests. plastic bags, boots. hub caps, even Zippo lighters. One recalls Spike Jones and the City Slickers doing much the same thing. USA Todav has written that "Stomp finds beautiful noise in the strangest places" conveniently op- ting to use an oxymoron. It's probably accidental that the last show of a three month tour is on the longest night of the year. Ring dem bells! FAST EXIT: Whilst Christmas shopp- ing, these words of William Penn came to mind. "It is a reproach to religion and government to suffer so much poverty and excess." The Gentill M usicke Spend a winter afternoon warming your spirit in courtly fashion with "This Gentill Musicke", a con- cert of fantasias, dances and other Renaissance in- strumental works for two to five recorders, including some 16th century settings of music for the festive season. Pieces by Christopher Tye. Byrd. Orlando Gib- bons, Praetorius, Senfl, Isaac and others will be performed on a matched set of Renaissance recorders modelled after a consort in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. This program offers a unique chance to witness the artistic collaboration between five of Canada's leading recorder plavers and early music specialists: Vancouver's Peter Hannan and Mon- treal's Natalie Michaud join David Klausner, .Alison Melville and Colin Savage for what promises to be a noteworthy musical event. "This Gentill Musicke" will be presented on Sun. Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Church of St. George the Martvr, 205 John St., Toronto. located at the cor- ner of Stephanie and Mc- Caul Streets. Ticket prices are $14 and $8 for students. seniors and the unemployed. For more information, tickets or reservations, call 568-4301. galaxy holidays • Corporate 'ravel • Vacation Trav1 • VIA RAIL agent 4 266-4411 Rea No s+.s,a� 2342 K mgston Rd.... of w.co—e Sontrin Investments Inc. Mortgage. business i personal loans Very cheap rate (416) 265-1942 (416) 7856343 Mr. Ousim Khan 24 HOURS SERVICE 7 DAYS • wORD PROCESSING • DATA ENTRY • PMOTOCOPYINGOFAX • LEARN- DOS. WINDOWS. WORDPERFECT. LOTUS, D•ASE ACCOUNTING • PROJECTS. ASSIGNMENTS, RESCUE Call 416-757-5562 Joan Are you �' . fly? Call 1.976.4820 sio HAIR CANADA SALON 3254 Lawrence Ave.E. Special - Get 2 for 1 price Tues - Fri SAVE SSS 438-9068 tionally acclaimed Cana- takes to the Waterfall dian tenor, John McDer- Stage with performances mott. highlighted by songs from As part of its ongoing his recently released Holi- Arts & Events programm- day Collection. ing, First Canadian Place All First Canadian Place is proud to present an op- Arts & Events presenta- portunty for Toronto's tions including John downtown business com- McDermott are free and munity to discover why open to the public. First John McDermott is fast Canadian Place is located earning the reputation as on the north side of King St. one of Canada's finest between Bay and York Sts. musical ambassadors. Take the subway to King, Celebrating his love of Union or St. Andrew and song, John McDermott ex- follow the Path system of plores a genre of music undergound walkways. For that has a very personal information. call 862-6294. appeal for both lusel mf and his listeners. His current repertoire is a combination of songs reflecting his Irish Scottish heritage, along with personal and festive favourites. Those working in and passing through First Canadian Place are in for a treat when McDermott attractions for all ages. For further information about Rochester and The Coktur of Money promotion call toll-free at 14800-677- 7287 or write to the Greater Rochester Visitor Association at 126 Andrews Street. Rochester. NY 14604.1102. •::::. �:.•: �.;.fir:-:.. _ _ .. L:�.t BILL WATTS WORLD fContinued from Page 10) gentlemen whose name never seems to be recalled but whose face is instantly recognizable. Local au- diences saw him most recently in the mini T. V. series. Scarlet. IN (Y)NCERT: The current hottest single act around is John :McDermott, the singer of sweet ballads such as Dan- ny Boy which has propelled him to well deserved albeit belated stardom. You can see and hear him Fndav at First Canadian Place's Waterfall Stage. His pro- gram begins at 12:15 p.m. and there is no cost. It's hard to think of a bet- ter entertainment value than these increasingly popular Waterfall Stage concerts. Next Mondav the Cana- dian Brass gives its annual Christmas concert at Roy Thomson Hall. The Mississauga Children's Choir will also appear. On Dec. 20th and 21st, the British percussion group. Stomp will perform at Massey Hall. Stomp is the group that seems to use everything except conven- tional percussion in- struments ... duet bins, tea chests. plastic bags, boots. hub caps, even Zippo lighters. One recalls Spike Jones and the City Slickers doing much the same thing. USA Todav has written that "Stomp finds beautiful noise in the strangest places" conveniently op- ting to use an oxymoron. It's probably accidental that the last show of a three month tour is on the longest night of the year. Ring dem bells! FAST EXIT: Whilst Christmas shopp- ing, these words of William Penn came to mind. "It is a reproach to religion and government to suffer so much poverty and excess." The Gentill M usicke Spend a winter afternoon warming your spirit in courtly fashion with "This Gentill Musicke", a con- cert of fantasias, dances and other Renaissance in- strumental works for two to five recorders, including some 16th century settings of music for the festive season. Pieces by Christopher Tye. Byrd. Orlando Gib- bons, Praetorius, Senfl, Isaac and others will be performed on a matched set of Renaissance recorders modelled after a consort in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. This program offers a unique chance to witness the artistic collaboration between five of Canada's leading recorder plavers and early music specialists: Vancouver's Peter Hannan and Mon- treal's Natalie Michaud join David Klausner, .Alison Melville and Colin Savage for what promises to be a noteworthy musical event. "This Gentill Musicke" will be presented on Sun. Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Church of St. George the Martvr, 205 John St., Toronto. located at the cor- ner of Stephanie and Mc- Caul Streets. Ticket prices are $14 and $8 for students. seniors and the unemployed. For more information, tickets or reservations, call 568-4301. galaxy holidays • Corporate 'ravel • Vacation Trav1 • VIA RAIL agent 4 266-4411 Rea No s+.s,a� 2342 K mgston Rd.... of w.co—e Sontrin Investments Inc. Mortgage. business i personal loans Very cheap rate (416) 265-1942 (416) 7856343 Mr. Ousim Khan 24 HOURS SERVICE 7 DAYS • wORD PROCESSING • DATA ENTRY • PMOTOCOPYINGOFAX • LEARN- DOS. WINDOWS. WORDPERFECT. LOTUS, D•ASE ACCOUNTING • PROJECTS. ASSIGNMENTS, RESCUE Call 416-757-5562 Joan Are you �' . fly? Call 1.976.4820 sio HAIR CANADA SALON 3254 Lawrence Ave.E. Special - Get 2 for 1 price Tues - Fri SAVE SSS 438-9068 _• Ab ;tor r Page I'L THE NEWS POST Wed. December 14, 1994 Sir Robert L. Borden News Business & Technical Institute ....... ................ On Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. will be holding its holiday concert. Parents and students are invited to join the concert band and choir in celebrating the holidays." said Randy Nadalin. Music Director. Beginning Dec. 12, the Students Administrative Council at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. will be having a Food Drive to help the needy families in our community. S.A.C. is asking each student to bring in a can of food and put it in the box in their home room. Each student who donates food will get a ticket on a draw for a beautiful carved Rocking Horse, The Grade 9 students all across 'Metro Toronto were out at workplaces as part of the "Take Our Kids To Work" initiative on Nov. 30th. The Grade 9 students at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. reported a very interesting and exciting day. As Kevin Guy. 14. said "I went to work with my dad on the T.T.C. and then I went to work with an irLspector who took me to Dairy Queen." Cheryl Colbert. 15. reports. 'I went to Cedarbi Mall to work with the following people: Maintenance. Security. Manager and Accounti g people. I felt like a real work person. I learned that it was hard to do because it can be confusing and stressful. 1 talked at lunch with the manager over pizza. Then I went to work with the maintenance From all accounts the Grade 9 students, the community was very supportive of this project and extreme4v friendly. informative and kind to the students. Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. staff and students would like to thank everyone involved for making that day so special and so much fun. On Nov. 29 some 30 students and 3 staff from Sir Robert L. Borden BT I. set out on a field trip to one of the hottest ticket events of the 90's. The Barnes Exhibit at the we acs ,n, w �ccaunes weron+t� id'S'dC'O�' s�3 dr:eCC 1 Art Gallen' of Ontario was all it had been made out to be. Both the students and staff were exhilarated by the opportunity to see paintings by some of the most influential artists of impressionism. To see a large collection of works usually not available to the public was an opportunity not to be missed. Students from Art and Music attended and were rewarded with a wonderfully informative slide presentation, followed by a leisurely viewing of the actual paintings themselves. As Santo Amenta. Art Head, expressed it on behalf of the participants, "What a treat! The Grade 9 Art Class is still working on their wonderful Jurassic Park installation in the Art room with direction from their teacher. Jenny Stimac. Thus far the students have built a huge chicken wire and papier mache vekiciraptor which is truly impressive and a triceratops head. clay sculpture fossils. and a giant prehistoric tree complete with undergrowth - On the Science front. on Oct. 19th, all of Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I.'s Year 3 Science students. accompanied by Science Department staff members. John Sherk. Pauline Selkirk. Gordon Harvev and Mrs. Berechet. attended a special program at the Ontario Science Centre on Ontario Government Laboratories Testing Technology. The program inchded forensic testing. air and water quality testing. testing wines and testing asphalt road surfaces. The Science Centre had enlisted expert scientists and technologists for lectures and displays during this special event. The science students were able to see from this event. not only the power of current testing technology. but also what it would be like to have a job in this field. On Nov 16, two Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. classes. accompanied by MOOOSIOE SQUARE �\ MALL �m swwaouRST aR.� major cr.dot cardS Also Holiday Season baked goods, Pies. Pastries. Donuts, Tarts, Muffins, Squares. (We deliver). Neil Anderson, English Head, visited Q 107 and AM 640 radio studios to learn more about the business and practice of radio broadcasting. They had a lengthy tour and explanation of both the business and technical side of the company. The English'Media class is studying popular music and radio audiences. They learned how the company researches its audience and packages its programs to appeal to specific audience target groups and advertisers. The Communications Course students learned how the studio equipment and newsroom facilities are used to create radio programming. Mike Monette, Rebecca Gibb and Al Jovnes were all very generous with their time, explaining many interesting aspects of radio broadcasting, as well as describing the education needed for employment in radio. Getting as much information about employment possibilities in the future is very important to Sir Robert L. Borden B.T I students to help them make informed decisions. Nov. 29 to Dec 2 was Career Week at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. Posters, interest inventories and specific job information were presented to the students. In addition. six guest speakers visited Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. and spoke on Early Childhood Education. The Militia and Part-time Jobs. Programs available at Centennial College. Pharmacy Assistant, Practical Nursing, Health Care Worker. Apprenticeship and How to Get the Job You Want By Volunteering. Stew McSween, Assistant Guidance Head said. "Each session was well attended and the students gave the speakers their full attention." Active sports events are still underway at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. including the Girls' Bordenball Team. which won Gold at Sir William Osler H.S. beating Timothy Eaton B.T.I. and Bendale B.T.I. and thus being named Scarborough Champs. Congratulations! Junior Boys' Basketball is just getting underway with practices starting in earnest this week. The Staff and Student, Deck the Halls Vollevball Tournament to ring in the holiday season will take place this week. Should be exciting. Enrolment Grows At Centennial Centennial's student enrolment grew by almost 11 per cent in September - the highest expansion rate of all 25 Ontario communi- t y colleges, and higher than most universities. Despite this record growth, Centen- nial College is offering classes in 23 full-time pro- grams starting Jan. 9. Many programs are in a -fast track" mode, which means students can attend classes in the summer so they may begin their se- cond year next September. A two-year diploma pro - Black Creek Lester B. Pearson CI News Curio.................................xek- ...... --k.... __-XX_ ... Clinic Was that lovely old tea set your mother's family had for generations really made for British officers during the Indian Raj? Is Great Aunt Jane's silver teapot a fine example of old Sheffield silver? What about that wonderful old framed engraving? Is the frame original to the print? Is the print late 18th cen- tury or was it purchased at a department store in Toronto in the 1890s. Find out for sure. Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village's first antiques and collectables identification clinic - "Curiosity or Col- lectable?" - on Sun. Nov. 6. During the clinic, antique specialist Brian Musselwhite of the Euro- pean Department of the Royal Ontario Museum will help uncover the past life of your antique or "%fiat's it". Don't miss this oppor- tunity to find out what that fascinating but indiscerni- ble curiosity is or if that an- tique is worth the time and expense of a professional appraisal. At Black Creek's "Curiosity or Collectable?" identifica- tion clinic, visitors can learn more about their heirlooms at no cost and find out where to go to get snore information. "The clinic really helps people sort out their family history." says Brian. "We often forget that just because Great -Aunt Jane had china made in Ger- many doesn't mean she must have been to Ger- many. She may have bought it at her local department store, which in turn imported it from Ger- many. According to Brian, the word 'antique' can be misleading. "Anything that is old, 50 years or more. may qualify as an antique according to the import and tax folks, but that doesn't necessarily make it an item of any interest to a collector or antiques 1ealer." says Brian. Objects brought to the identification clinic will be examined on a first-come first -serve basis, which a limit of two pieces per per- son. Without providing estimates or evaluations, Mr. Musselwhite will try to determine the age, original use of each object and put them into an historic con- text. He may also provide visitors with tips on how to care for their antique and point out other organiza- tions or authorities who might be able to identify the piece or provide more information. At the clinic, Mr. Musselwhite will give visitors a useful perspec- Have A Safe & Enjoyable Holiday ......................... gram may be completed in as little as 17 months. Among the programs be- ing offered are nursing, automation and robotics, early childhood education, electronics engineering, general arts and science, and several business pro- grams. For more information, call Centennial at (416) 696-4172. UW SUCCESS Organizers of Pearson's United Way Fundraising campaign would like to thank all the staff and students who participated in the United Way Fun- draising activities. The campaign was a huge suc- cess because of all of your efforts. Many home forms con- tributed their own monies in order to provide goods for their booths. This is a wonderful display of true charity by Pearson students. We have a few in- dividuals and groups that we would like to especially thank. Thanks to the hard working United Way Stu- dent Committee. They are: Suzanna Lam, Melissa Fox, Julia Jong. Mythali Rajandthan, Atista Govin- darajah, Kulyani Paramanathan and Tricia Kudos to the Grad Com- mittee for raising $400 in their rent -a -friend cam- paign. This is the largest sum raised by any in- dividual booth. Room 5C would like to thank everyone who par- ticipated in the Match the Baby Teacher contest. The contest was won by Mrs. Gentile who generously donated her prize to the United Way. Finally thanks to Har- preet Bassi. Pinky Chahal, Rita Jasual and Deepa Sharma. For the last three years they have generously donated time, money and effort into making the In- dian foods booth such a suc- cess. This is their last year at Pearson and we will miss them. PEARSI)N PLAYHOUSE Pearson Playhbo use will be entering two plays in this year's Sear's Drama Festival. Both are original scripts written by Gregg Wade. Auditions are now being held and rehearsals will soon begin for this Ontario -wide festival. SPEAK ERS On Dec. 1st a represen- tative from Seneca College made a presentation to the five for looking at their an- tiques and collectables. By dissolving some of the mystery surrounding anti- ques and helping people to understand how their heirlooms might have been acquired and used, he of- fers a fascinating window on our history. Mr. Musselwhite, an Assistant Curator at ROM, specializes in glass from the 11th century to the pre- sent and has extensive knowledge of ceramics and the decorative arts. He also teaches courses on decorative arts at the University of Toronto. Bring that special plate you've had in the family for generations or that antique "what's it" you scooped at a flea market and Brian will try to make it reveal its secret past. Come to Black Creek's "Curiosity or Col- lectable?" on Nov. 6 bet- ween 1 and 3 p.m. The clinic is free with admis- sion to Black Creek. Black Creek is located at Jane St. and Steeles Ave. in northwest Toronto, 10 minutes north of Hwy. 401. Until Nov. 22, the village is open Wednesday to Sun- day, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From Nov. 23 until the end of the year, the village is open daily (closed Christmas Day), Free parking. For more infor- mation, call (416)736-1733. students, and on Dec. 6th a guest speaker discussed careers in the medical field. MATH LEAGUE Congratulations to the following students who achieved top score for their level in the Canadian Na- tional Math League contest held on Dec. 7th: OAC - Reza Obohat and Samuel Leung. Grade 12 - Seelan Mahadevan; Grade 11 - Zia Butt; Grade 10 - Mervyn Sirju. SPORTS Basketball On Dec. 2nd in Bantam Basketball Tournament ac- tion the Pearson Bengals played well as a team in order to win all three games in their division. In game 1 Omar Henry's 20 points and George Brown's 16 helped Pearson to defeat Exeter ( from Ajax) 65-43. In game 2, Pearson had an easy time downing a Pickering squad 67-33. Everyone participated in the scoring in this one. And finally, in a big game against rival West Hill, Fitzroy Grabbidon, Omar Henry and Brian Dixon each scored 12 points to allow Pearson to win by the score of 46-34. The championship round of the tournament con- tinued on Dec. 5th and Pearson played three ex- citing close games. In game 1 Pearson lost to Pickering in double over- time 61-59. Game 2 saw the Bengals edge Austin (from Whitby) 65-63. The final game was 48 44 in favour of West Hill. Omar Henry. Brian Dixon and George Brown were Pearson's leading point -getters in these matches. On Dec. 6th Pearson defeated Wexford 70-22. Pearson scoring was led by Brian Dixon with 16 points; Omar Henry had 12 points; also scoring for the Bengals were Jahmal Sang, Tyan Tatham, Ricky Tang, Aly Virg, Marlon Aird, Kevin Deer, George Brown, Peter Hamvas• Adrian Award and Mustafa Anvari. Curhng Pearson's two curling teams both recorded im- pressive wins over Cedar - brae C. I. on Dec. 1st. One team skipped by Lynn Rit- chie easily won 8-4 amd the other team won 5-4 when skip Steve Woolley scored with the last rock in the last end. All team members played well and the teams have now won three of their four games played this season. Swimming Congratulations to all the swimmers who competed in the Dec. 6th swim meet at King C. 1. Many of the swimmers achieved best times. Stephanie Bloye placed 2nd in the bantam girls Som freestyle event and Alana Brown palced 2nd in the junior girls 50m backstroke event. Campbell C.I. hockey team stretched its winning streak to four games when they met the Churchill Bulldogs on Dec. 7th at Malvern Arena. Campbell defeated the Bulldogs by a score of 6-3 in the S.S.S.A.A. game. Campbell scorers were Charlie Lupo with a hat trick, 3 goals; Tom Oushalkas 2 goals and Nick Trougakos had one. Goal scorers for Camp- bell C. 1. were Steve Wong with 2 and Kevin Caisie 1.