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Home My WebLink AboutPP1995_01_18i I I Mal rvr� • Computers o Software • Calculators • Video games Member of one of Canada's largest chain of computer stores PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 Kingston Road (905) 420.9707 Blaisdale Montessori School Est. 1969 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. & up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905) 509.5005 It Paye To Advertise 40s per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail MASSAGE MASSAGE MASSAGE 431.1367 320 Painted Post Drive 2nd. Floor, Suite C OPEN 7 DAYS Nol. al \n. 2 I'idwrin;-., Onlario IS, 1995 PICKERING J20st Public Ice Skating At Pickering Main Indoor Rink Pickering resident~ turned out In force last Sun. Jan. 15th 4:45 p.m. The cost is $2.50 per person and 36 for a family. to have a public skate at the Pickering Recreation Com- Children urhder 7 go free. For seniors it's $l each time. A 10 plex. Public skating is available Fridays from 7:30 to 9:15 visit pass is $20 and a 10 visit family pass is SM. (Photo - p.m.. Saturdays from 8 to 9:45 p.m. and Sundays from 3 to Bob Watson) Durham Board Of Education Highlights First Draft of i"s Budget Received The preliminary draft of the Durham Board's 1995 budget indicates that the estimated average proper- tv tax increase for 1995 will be 5.23 per cent. This figure takes into account over $'900.000 which was placed in the 1994 budget to deal with funding of infrastruc- ture projects recently ap- proved and announced by the province. Trustees will decide at their January Standing Committee meeting a pro- cess to be used in gathering input around next year's budget. Start of the process has been delayed this fall mainly due to the reduction in the number of trustees and the change in area representation by trustees as a result of the municipal elections. Board Updates Cost of Lease Versus Ownership A report requested by trustees states that the estimated savings of ownership of the new Education Centre versus the cost of leasing ad- ministrative facilities over a 20 year period is 54,900.0(X1. This figure is based on the actual cost of building the Education Centre. Trustees Approve New Committee Structure Trustees earlier approv- ed a motion that. beginning in late August and continu- ing until late November. the board committee struc- ture would be modified temporarily from its cur- rent structure of four Stan- ding Committees ( Finance and Transportation. Pro- gram. Property and Plann- ing, and Employee Rela- tions) to one Standing Com- mittee which would meet on the first and third Mon- days of each month. All trustees would sit on the one Standing Commit- tee rather than the previous situation where only some of the trustees sat on each of the four com- mittees. This structure would be tried and assess- ed over the three month period to determine if it would be a more feasible structure to accommodate the reduction in numbers from 20 trustees to 15 trustees as a result of the November municipal elec- tions Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road Gust south of 401; Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-;589 Trustees felt that the change to one Standing Committee instead of fouir had proven to be a more ef- ficient and effective struc- ture, so passed a motion to amend the Board By -Laws to allow the new structure to continue on a permanent basis. Board Approves Tentative Schedule The board approved a tentative schedule of Board and Standing Committee meetings for the period December 1994 to August 1995, as attached to this edi- tion of Highlights. All public sessions of Standing Committee and Board meetings are open to the public, and staff, School Advisory Committees and the community are en- couraged to attend the meetings to become more involved in the educational process and more aware of the issues facing education today. Trustees Take (Path Both new and returning trustees were sworn in at the inaugural Board Meeting held Dec. 5. 1994. Each trustee repeated the Declaration of Office and swore the Oath of Allegiance necessary to become a trustee of the Durham Board of Educa- tion. Rev. Douglas Schneider gave the invoca- tion. Elections Held Whitby trustee Patty Bowman was acclaimed as Chairman of the board for the coming year. Pickering trustee Ruth Ann Schedlich was elected as Vice Chair- man. Oshawa trustee Audrey MacLean and Brock trustee Bill Fairburn were elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman respec- tively of the Standing Com- mittee. Ajax trustee Colleen Jor- dan will be the liaison trustee for Employee Rela- tions: Port Perry trustee Bobbie Drew will be the liaison trustee for Finance and Transportation; Oshawa trustee Nancy McLean will be the liaison trustee for Program; and Oshawa trustee Kathleen Hopper will be the liaison trustee for Property and Planning. Ajax. trustee Sherrill Willard was elected to the position of Chairman of the Ethnocultural Advisory This space could be yours for just $22.00 per week Serving the Community for 28 Years! Trent's Spring Program At Durham High school students who graduate in January have a chance to enrol immediately in first-year university courses evenings at Durham College. Trent University will offer a 13 week spring academic program from Jan. 30 to April 27 at Durham College. Four introductory courses in anthropology. cultural studies, history and sociology will be offered. Each course meets two evenings week. The session is open to all part-time students, but is scheduled particularly for the convenience of high school students graduating in January. Information about courses, admission requirements and registration will be available at an information session Jan. 4 in the Oshawa Public Library auditorium from 3 to 8 p.m. For more information or to obtain a copy of the spring program brochure. call Trent's part- time studies office in Oshawa at 905-723-9747 or in Peterborough at 705.748- 1229. Bird Feeder Tour %"here have the birds gone for the winter' Well, they're not all basking in the southern climes. In fact many of our feathered friends are spending these frigid months right here in Durham Region. For an introduction to these winter residents, join CL.00A staff for a tour of the bird feeder trail in the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. (From Hwv. 12, south of the 401, take Vic - twin St. vrest 2.5 km to the parlung lot on the south side of the road ) . Beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunt. Jan. 29. you'll have a free opportunity to learn about the birds' survival techniques as well as pick up some of the secrets of at- tracting wildlife to your backyard. Staff will discuss bird feed, feeders and locations, and lead a tour with opportunities to see different species of birds. CLOCA staff will provide bird seed so everyone will have a chance to feed the chickadees. So grab your binoculars, bundle up for the weather and come out to enjoy some winter fun in your local conservation areas. For more information contact the authority at (905) 5""11. 1-i .7i}� I�j i .:ti: }rC-sirrwi:�:%i �iit i'%1=ii'L•:115T� Tv{{}-`::::: Committee. Uxbridge trustee Faith Neumann will be Chairman of the Employment Equity Ad- visory Committee and Pickering trustee Jill Hamilton wtH be Chairman of the Family Life Educa- tion Advisory Committee. Port Perry trustee Bob- bie Drew and Oshawa trustee Mike Nicholson were appointed to serve on the System Plan Task Force. Past Chairman Delivers Annual Report Patty Bowman delivered the annual Chairman's Report to the board. In it, she outlined in detail the activities and new in- itiatives of the past year, particularly in the areas of professional development, student assessment, equi- ty, safety in schools, joint services, change and flex- ibility, school-community partnerships, employee relations, audits and reviews, education fun- ding, property and plann- ing, the system plan, French language gover- nance, and the Ontario Public School Boards' Association. She stressed that Durham continued to foems on its broad learning responsibilities to students; to learners of every age, colour and creed, with a full range of abilities, strengths and weaknesses; and to those who live with strong sup- port for education and those who attend school on their initiative alone. C.C.L.F. Eleetbeas Held Robert Fletcher reported on the results of the Nov. 30 elections to the Comit06 consultatif de langue francaise. The 6 executive members from last year were returned to office. with Robert Fletcher once again being appointed to the position of president. Robert Fletcher explained to trustees that the comit6 for Durham is at its full complement, something which is fairly unusual in the greater Toronto area. He was congratulated on his election and appointment and asked to extend the board's congratulations to other members of the executive. Chairman Patti Bowman thanked Robert for the comit6 excellent work on behalf of French first language students in Durham. DENTAL OFFICE I?5A Dr.K. Fenwick Dr.R.Hoffman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Ortanidis [.MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening b Saturday appointments available 282.1175 hai;v 2 Tilt: ♦Ells 110ST %%vd. Jaiitucr� Is. 1995 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Tough Measures Essential by lA)h Matson Prime Minister Chretien has made many short speeches about the next budget coming in February but never makes am specific points on what could be coming in the budget. This is correct for the finance minister is the person in charge of the budget. Most of us are hoping that this government will slash billions of wasteful expenditures including money wasted in other countries and the cost of our troops in foreign lands- like andslike Bosnia achieving no positive results. We believe that all grants dished out to a wide variety of groups should be discontinued immediately. Private groups should be encouraged to replace these groups and thus put this massive activity in private financing hands instead of the governemnt. in fact. this change of handing out money should be done at every level of government. Privatization will be better at every possible level. It is more difficult to alter financing in government activities unless there is a very active political organization. Let's Get Equal bcfArb Watson Progressive Conservative Provincial Leader Mike Har- ris- has set up a committee to hold town hall meetings, with citizens on the topic of better administration of Metro Toronto. And now Premier Bob Rae is setting up a task force to study the GTA for more solutions to problems. Metro Toronto's government and citizens have been try- ing to get changes in Metro's pr•operI% assessment so that Scarborough property owners don't pay more taxes than their equally assessed opposite numbers in the City of Toronto. But the Rae government turned this fair request down. it is time for tis to get down to fair and equal assessment with a provincial government that wants property equaliza- tion. We've got a terrific :Metropolitan area - let's keep it in top econonuc shape and also in great living shape. Supports Criticism Keith Spicer. CHT('. 1 Promenade du Portage, Bull. Quebec K1A ()N2 Dear Mr Spicer The direction that the CRTC has set for the future of cable television has produced considerable contro%ersy i c•er- tainl% support the widespread criticism of the way that the new channels have been Introduced. I would like to question the whole policy direction of so- called specialty c•hannek It seerns to me that there was much promise some year -, ago that cable T1' would be a low priced popular medium. 1 believe the potential for doing this still exists and am sorry that this does not appear to be the direction that the CRTC seems to be encouraging i hope that In future the CRTC will listen closet to grass routs opinion and find ways of encouraging local economies and information s}stems I am sure that the mane consti- tuents who have c;ifled me In recent days would support such a change of direction and would like the opportunit% of providing Input four, sinc•ert-k Dr. Bob Franklord. NLP -P Scar -borough Fast I'_K.'RINV� newe o s f Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. M1S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Ir"ne Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss, Diane Matheson, BIII Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 40t a copy. Mothers' Work Decisions Sensitive To Child Costs One quarter of working mothers report that they would quit work if their child care costs increased by 25 percent. a University of Toronto study of 7.ANn► families has found. it is the first comprehensive economic study to examine how the cost of child care in Canada affects a mother's decision to participate in the paid workforce. "(Nur findings confirm that mothers are involved in an economic balancing act in which they seek the best possible combination of care for their children and income to support their families," said Professor (cordon Cleveland of U of T's department of economics. Cleveland co-authored the study with Professor Douglas Hyatt of U of T's Institute for Policy Analysis. Not surprisingly, mothers who are lone parents report that thev are most sensitive to chi!t) care costs, said Cleveland. They are nearly twice as likely as mothers living with a partner to quit their iohs if the price of child care were to rise by 2.5 percent. Thirty-nine percent of Ione parents report they would quit if child care costs rose by 25 percent. compared to 22 percent of mothers and partners. in a 1988 Statistics Canada survey, researchers interviewed mothers whose youngest child was of preschool age and who were using market -haled child care - care by a non -relative in or out of the child's home. in a licensed centre or licensed family day care. The U of T researchers' analysis of the data showed that when Canadian families are making child care and workforce decisions, the expected cost of child care and the expected wage of the mother are crucial. For example. in an (Ontario sample of 10 percent increase in the expected price of child care is associated with a four percent decrease in the likelihood that the mother will return to the workforce and an it percent reduction in the probability the family will use market -haled child care. Also in the Olntarin sample, a to percent increase in the mother's wage is associated with an eight percent increase in her probability of engaging in paid work and a two percent increase in the likelihood she will the market -horsed child care. "(:igen that the number of women in the wnrkforce is increasing. that women's wages are increasing and that there is a decline in extended families. these findings indicate that the demand for market -haled child care is going to increase in future." said Cleveland. A significant number of mothers have reported losing. refusing or changing jobs in resporise to child care prrthlems. About five present said they left a firth because of child care difficulties: 8.5 percent turned down a job offer: to percent reduced their hours of work and more than -10 percent inefic'ated-they had to reduce their commitment to a joh or career Of Canadian families with employed mothers, ahtut orte•- third pa} zero for child care per week. 4xte-third pay hetween $l and SSA) per child. and cite-tttlird pay over SSA) per week per child Approximately =1 percent of families with pre%c•h(xol children receive less than S*_N).01)0 per year in income A suhstanhal numhe-r of these are lone- parents Ahout so percent of families earn It -,s than S4e1,oill in total which leave. little ric,m for expe-nsive child care solutio ns Aheut 25 percent of famiht•s earn more than VA1.0110) per %ear Farnihes report that they would prefer to move.m.o. from car• hx a relative. neiehhourhood sitter or care by the child' - father toward licensed child care nr care h% a nann% in the home Currently 1e; percent of all families using child care are using hvense•d da% care. the figure would rise to abut '25 percent if all the families who wanted to use licensed day care were able to When asked %k -h% thev aren't donne what the% prefer. most families cite availability as the reason. with cost issues second Half of mothers sure%e•d indicated thev had one or more prohlems with thei child care arrangements \for• than Ii percent of w„rkine mothers had difficult% maintaining grrtd qualit\ care for their preschool children over the course of a %e,ir kith two thirds indicatine that tht•se prohlems were ere upsetting Trent% percent of mothers who are in the paid lat,carr force said it was difficult to find child care the% could aff,crd. with t%o out of five of these finding the prohlem %t -r\ upsetting Cleveland and Hatt based their anal%se•s nn data from the 14tH Canadian National Child Care Survey of 24.1mvi Canadian tamilies which provided detailed information on child care usage. lahcur market activit% and other characteristics of the famil% Their research was partiv funded h% the- Department heI apartment of Human Kesourc-es Development. Go\ of ('a nada Queen's Park Report Anne Swarbrick, M.P.P. Scarborough West 1994 Job Numbers Show Ontario Economy Back On Track A gain in jobs in December took Ontario's unemployment rate to 8.4% by year-end, a substantial drop from 10.9°X, at the beginning of 1994, according to a recent Statistics Canada labour force survev. This is a continuation of the trend we have seen all year. The Bob Rae government's plan has meant almost 150,000 more people on the job in Ontario at the end of 1994 than at the start. And, best of all, most of those people are working in full time jobs. The province has gained full-time jots in each of the last ten months, the longest unbroken stretch of full-time job gains since the Ontario government started keeping those records in 1979. In December, the economy created 17,000 new full-time jobs, while losing 13,000 part-time jobs, for a new job gain of 4,000. We're seeing the economic boom spreading into all regions across Ontario. Ontario's unemployment rate is now well below the national average of 9.6%, which was ur►- changed for the month. The rate for Kitchener was the lowest in the country at 5.3%. "Our taks now is to continue to make sure that everyone, and every part of the province, can participate in Ontario's strong growth,” says Finance '.Minister Floyd Laughren. "Broadening the benefits means working with our partners throughout the economy as we have in the past, with pro- grams like jobsontano." Ontario's strong performance is linked to both its export gains, especially in the auto sector, and increasing domestic demand. Canadian auto sales were up in December by 3.3% from a year earlier. For the year as a whole. sales rose for the first time in six years, growing by Metro Council News from Ken Morrish Councift Scarborough Highland Creek 1 would first like to thank the residents of Scarborough Highland Creek for their confidence in the by re-electing me to the Metro Council and again I say "thanks" During the election, concerns about the lack of Am- bulance Service in our area of Scarborough Highland Creek where brought to my attention. 1, as your Metro Councillor have these same concerns and am seeking to correct this problem as soon as possible. A_s part of ongoing efforts to improve emergency medical services. Metro Ambulance has initiated several programs that address the impact of funding reduction and the Social Contract legislation. To help reduce some of the stress and high workload levels expenenced by staff. Metro Ambulance hired five Emergency Medical Dispatcher, who began the six-month dispatcher training program on Oct. 5, 1944. Also in October new Emergency Medical Attendants underwent a three- week training program with the department, and have been operational since late November. In late November, the department initiated a 10 -week paramedic training program, accredited by the Canadian Medical Association. Current Metro Emergency Medical Attendants, who have passed a vigorous selection process, are taught advanced medical procedures under the direc- tion of a base hospital physician. Once they graduate, these paramedics will provide additional coverage to the citizens of Metro. These initiatives have been in the planning stages for some time. but have been subject to availability funding. Other steps to improve service are currently under development. Metro Ambulance is committed to delivering the highest quality of emergency medical services to the ill and injured of :Metropolitan Toronto, while working in close cooperation with the fire departments, Metro Police, the Toronto Tran- sit Commission and other agencies. Please keep in touch, if you have any question or con- cerns call me at 392-4055 or write me at Metropolitan Hall, 55 John St., Suite 223. Toronto, Ont. !M5V 3C6. Resale Housing Activity In 25 Major Markets Declined In November Resale housing activity in Canada's 25 major markets declined for the month of November. Preliminary figures- released iguresreleased by The Canadian Real Estate Association i UREA ; show 1:3,:351 homes traded hands through the MI -S in November compared with 15.:13:3 units a year ago, represen- ting a decrease of 14 2 per cent -Consumer confidence will likely be si deswi ped by recent hiker in mortgage rates, with affordability becoming a casualty. Strong job growth has helped to propel the market forward to this point. and with hiring expected to continue, will further help to huoy housing market prospects," said ('REA President Czar• 'Swhnarr Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGH A IMCOURT WESTMILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH rORtc EAST ENOIli; RINvG ONE YOU WANT ne*S. o 4S 1 NeW wort �4�9 Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3 ' Name Address --- — - - --- -- — I Heart Month """""" Februan- is Heart Month Volunteers Needed and the Heart d Stroke Foundation needs en - Enthusiastic volunteers thusiastic volunteers to over 18 - are needed to pro- help organize a Walk -a - vide social support on a than at the Metro Zoo and a one-to-one basis to people Women's Heart Health recovering from mental Symposium. heath problerri-s. Canvassers are also If you are outgoing and urgently needed for the have three hours per week February campaign. call the Scarborough For more details call the Volunteer Centre at Scarborough Volunteer _) 4-:noti for more details. Centre at 264-2308. I'_K.'RINV� newe o s f Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. M1S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Ir"ne Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss, Diane Matheson, BIII Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 40t a copy. Mothers' Work Decisions Sensitive To Child Costs One quarter of working mothers report that they would quit work if their child care costs increased by 25 percent. a University of Toronto study of 7.ANn► families has found. it is the first comprehensive economic study to examine how the cost of child care in Canada affects a mother's decision to participate in the paid workforce. "(Nur findings confirm that mothers are involved in an economic balancing act in which they seek the best possible combination of care for their children and income to support their families," said Professor (cordon Cleveland of U of T's department of economics. Cleveland co-authored the study with Professor Douglas Hyatt of U of T's Institute for Policy Analysis. Not surprisingly, mothers who are lone parents report that thev are most sensitive to chi!t) care costs, said Cleveland. They are nearly twice as likely as mothers living with a partner to quit their iohs if the price of child care were to rise by 2.5 percent. Thirty-nine percent of Ione parents report they would quit if child care costs rose by 25 percent. compared to 22 percent of mothers and partners. in a 1988 Statistics Canada survey, researchers interviewed mothers whose youngest child was of preschool age and who were using market -haled child care - care by a non -relative in or out of the child's home. in a licensed centre or licensed family day care. The U of T researchers' analysis of the data showed that when Canadian families are making child care and workforce decisions, the expected cost of child care and the expected wage of the mother are crucial. For example. in an (Ontario sample of 10 percent increase in the expected price of child care is associated with a four percent decrease in the likelihood that the mother will return to the workforce and an it percent reduction in the probability the family will use market -haled child care. Also in the Olntarin sample, a to percent increase in the mother's wage is associated with an eight percent increase in her probability of engaging in paid work and a two percent increase in the likelihood she will the market -horsed child care. "(:igen that the number of women in the wnrkforce is increasing. that women's wages are increasing and that there is a decline in extended families. these findings indicate that the demand for market -haled child care is going to increase in future." said Cleveland. A significant number of mothers have reported losing. refusing or changing jobs in resporise to child care prrthlems. About five present said they left a firth because of child care difficulties: 8.5 percent turned down a job offer: to percent reduced their hours of work and more than -10 percent inefic'ated-they had to reduce their commitment to a joh or career Of Canadian families with employed mothers, ahtut orte•- third pa} zero for child care per week. 4xte-third pay hetween $l and SSA) per child. and cite-tttlird pay over SSA) per week per child Approximately =1 percent of families with pre%c•h(xol children receive less than S*_N).01)0 per year in income A suhstanhal numhe-r of these are lone- parents Ahout so percent of families earn It -,s than S4e1,oill in total which leave. little ric,m for expe-nsive child care solutio ns Aheut 25 percent of famiht•s earn more than VA1.0110) per %ear Farnihes report that they would prefer to move.m.o. from car• hx a relative. neiehhourhood sitter or care by the child' - father toward licensed child care nr care h% a nann% in the home Currently 1e; percent of all families using child care are using hvense•d da% care. the figure would rise to abut '25 percent if all the families who wanted to use licensed day care were able to When asked %k -h% thev aren't donne what the% prefer. most families cite availability as the reason. with cost issues second Half of mothers sure%e•d indicated thev had one or more prohlems with thei child care arrangements \for• than Ii percent of w„rkine mothers had difficult% maintaining grrtd qualit\ care for their preschool children over the course of a %e,ir kith two thirds indicatine that tht•se prohlems were ere upsetting Trent% percent of mothers who are in the paid lat,carr force said it was difficult to find child care the% could aff,crd. with t%o out of five of these finding the prohlem %t -r\ upsetting Cleveland and Hatt based their anal%se•s nn data from the 14tH Canadian National Child Care Survey of 24.1mvi Canadian tamilies which provided detailed information on child care usage. lahcur market activit% and other characteristics of the famil% Their research was partiv funded h% the- Department heI apartment of Human Kesourc-es Development. Go\ of ('a nada Queen's Park Report Anne Swarbrick, M.P.P. Scarborough West 1994 Job Numbers Show Ontario Economy Back On Track A gain in jobs in December took Ontario's unemployment rate to 8.4% by year-end, a substantial drop from 10.9°X, at the beginning of 1994, according to a recent Statistics Canada labour force survev. This is a continuation of the trend we have seen all year. The Bob Rae government's plan has meant almost 150,000 more people on the job in Ontario at the end of 1994 than at the start. And, best of all, most of those people are working in full time jobs. The province has gained full-time jots in each of the last ten months, the longest unbroken stretch of full-time job gains since the Ontario government started keeping those records in 1979. In December, the economy created 17,000 new full-time jobs, while losing 13,000 part-time jobs, for a new job gain of 4,000. We're seeing the economic boom spreading into all regions across Ontario. Ontario's unemployment rate is now well below the national average of 9.6%, which was ur►- changed for the month. The rate for Kitchener was the lowest in the country at 5.3%. "Our taks now is to continue to make sure that everyone, and every part of the province, can participate in Ontario's strong growth,” says Finance '.Minister Floyd Laughren. "Broadening the benefits means working with our partners throughout the economy as we have in the past, with pro- grams like jobsontano." Ontario's strong performance is linked to both its export gains, especially in the auto sector, and increasing domestic demand. Canadian auto sales were up in December by 3.3% from a year earlier. For the year as a whole. sales rose for the first time in six years, growing by Metro Council News from Ken Morrish Councift Scarborough Highland Creek 1 would first like to thank the residents of Scarborough Highland Creek for their confidence in the by re-electing me to the Metro Council and again I say "thanks" During the election, concerns about the lack of Am- bulance Service in our area of Scarborough Highland Creek where brought to my attention. 1, as your Metro Councillor have these same concerns and am seeking to correct this problem as soon as possible. A_s part of ongoing efforts to improve emergency medical services. Metro Ambulance has initiated several programs that address the impact of funding reduction and the Social Contract legislation. To help reduce some of the stress and high workload levels expenenced by staff. Metro Ambulance hired five Emergency Medical Dispatcher, who began the six-month dispatcher training program on Oct. 5, 1944. Also in October new Emergency Medical Attendants underwent a three- week training program with the department, and have been operational since late November. In late November, the department initiated a 10 -week paramedic training program, accredited by the Canadian Medical Association. Current Metro Emergency Medical Attendants, who have passed a vigorous selection process, are taught advanced medical procedures under the direc- tion of a base hospital physician. Once they graduate, these paramedics will provide additional coverage to the citizens of Metro. These initiatives have been in the planning stages for some time. but have been subject to availability funding. Other steps to improve service are currently under development. Metro Ambulance is committed to delivering the highest quality of emergency medical services to the ill and injured of :Metropolitan Toronto, while working in close cooperation with the fire departments, Metro Police, the Toronto Tran- sit Commission and other agencies. Please keep in touch, if you have any question or con- cerns call me at 392-4055 or write me at Metropolitan Hall, 55 John St., Suite 223. Toronto, Ont. !M5V 3C6. Resale Housing Activity In 25 Major Markets Declined In November Resale housing activity in Canada's 25 major markets declined for the month of November. Preliminary figures- released iguresreleased by The Canadian Real Estate Association i UREA ; show 1:3,:351 homes traded hands through the MI -S in November compared with 15.:13:3 units a year ago, represen- ting a decrease of 14 2 per cent -Consumer confidence will likely be si deswi ped by recent hiker in mortgage rates, with affordability becoming a casualty. Strong job growth has helped to propel the market forward to this point. and with hiring expected to continue, will further help to huoy housing market prospects," said ('REA President Czar• 'Swhnarr Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGH A IMCOURT WESTMILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH rORtc EAST ENOIli; RINvG ONE YOU WANT ne*S. o 4S 1 NeW wort �4�9 Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3 ' Name Address --- — - - --- -- — I t— Wed. January IA, 1". 5 711F: NEWS POST Page a Association Has Mandate & Vision To Support People With Handicaps church on Sunday; supporting someone in their volunteer activities, taking someone to a leisure activity such as a crafts group, inviting someone over for a friendly visit. MTACI, staff and volunteers of the Scarborough faith outreach The Metropolitan Toronto Association of Community Living has a mandate and vision of supporting persons with developmental handicaps in their communities. Over the past 40 years many specialized programs have been developed, yet we currently find ourselves facing a service crisis. More persons are on waiting lists for service than are currently receiving service. Even thos in service too frequently find themselves segregated and isolated within their communities. Families are desperate for help. We need to strengthen our community partnerships in order to find solutions. Persons with disabilities are people first. They have gifts and talents to offer but need access to the same opportunities and supports as other community members. The vast majority of the some 5,000 persons in Scarborough with a developmental handicap depend almost exclusively on their family to fulfil all of their needs, wants and hopes. During the past year a number of faith communities have been involved in an exciting project. It is the faith outreach project between the Metropolitan Toronto Assciation for Community Living (MTACL), Scarborough Region and the churches. This project was initiated by the MTACL staff. The United Church became the first active respondent. A partnership was formed that has been very rewarding for those of us privileged to share in the concept. V A c'�117 Jason iir. student at -Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I., received a Physical Education Award Irtir:. -red Reese. }lead of Physical Education Winter Carnival Comes To Warden Ave. Canadian tradition re- quires that when it's too cold to coax the mercury out of the thermometer bulb, it's cold enough to have a winter carnival. Scarborough's Warden Avenue Jr. Public School is hosting just such an occa- sion - outdoors, of course - on Thurs. Jan. 19. The 350 students of Warden Avenue school will enjoy such sporty activities as a Mickey Mouse obstacle course, Octopus Tag, Dizzy-Lizzy, the Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Goofy Ball, among other 2nd. Prize Winner Joyce McDonald won $92,468.60 as a second prize winner in the Jan. 14th Lot- to 6/49 draw. The 53 -year old Scar- borough woman is employed at Centennial Centre Physiotherapy on Lawrence Ave. Married with two children she plans to pay off the mortgage, do some renovations on their home, invest some and take a trip to Vegas. Mrs. McDonald has been buying tickets since the lot- tery's inception in 1982. Her winning ticket was a Quick Pick. games inspired by popular cartoons. Snow White and her vertically challenged dwarfs will make a special appearance_ The fun and games begin at 8:45 a.m. and end at 11:45 a.m. with an awards presentation and closing ceremonies. The carnival is open to the students of Warden Avenue Jr. Public School exclusively. Winter carnival is an annual event organized by the recreation leadership students of Centennial College. Spring Swim Registration The City of Scarborough, Recreation, Parks and Culture Department is holding its Spring Registration for Swimming on Sat. Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. It is proud of the good number of Scarborough residents who learn swimming skills, and urge everyone to become water safe and to get ready for the summer. For information on registration, pool locations and class times, watch for your Recreation. Parks and Culture Services Spring Brochure which will be delivered to your homes on Jan. 17 & 18. Call 39&7411, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday for more information. You may also call 396 - SWIM to hear a 24 hour information line. Win $250,000 In Lottery Hristos Vlahohristan of Scarborough won $250,000 in the Jan. lith Ontario Lottery draw. Mr. Vlahohristan, 30, and has been playing the lot- tery game for seven and one half years. He bought seven tickets for this draw. The Scarborough resi- dent was employed at Country Style Donuts but was layed off permanently last week. He plans to open his own donut store. he and his wife, Voula, have two children. He will use some of the winnings to pay bills, and buy a new car. 0 Between April, 1993 and March 1994 nine volunteers from the United Church and other faith communities contributed 847 volunteer hours to the partnership. Some examples of how this time has been contributed include: taking someone to protect can provide resources to any interested mem hers of a congregation, such as videos, printed materials, presentations to small groups or to the congregation. For further information regarding this exciting project call Linda Henry at 431-28M. ext. 229. Come dine with the god 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! Mouthwatering Prime Rib, Souvlaki, Seafood Seasons Greetings and to all "Happy Holidays" s -1 ;,X E16baS Banquet Facilities & Cateriingl 702 Pape Ave. abotie Danforth Ave. 463-0334 louthwatering Prime Rib. Souvlaki. Seafood ... 35 Danforth Rd. at Warden 694-1194 Your Investments' Ilk - Earn Earn up to 93% Back on your RRSP by Warren Scheifele To encourage investment in smaller companies, which in tum provide most of the new jobs, the Federal and Ontario governments are each allowing deductions of $1,000 on the first $5,000.invested in approved Venture Capital Funds. That's a total of 40% over and above the RSP deduction of up to 53%. Thus for the top tax bracket that transcribes to $4,650 back on a $5,000. investment, or merely $350. out of pocket with a full $5,000 compounding for your retirement. Granted, smaller companies present both increased risk and potential, but Working Ventures still has 80% in T -Bills and plans to keep the 40% allowed in T -Bills indefinitely. Who can argue with those numbers? Warren Scheifele is a chartered financial planner and investment executive with Scotia McLeod in Scarborough. Inquire 296.2621. F4 r OTHER SIBJEM COVERED: Maximize your intuest income Increase your ream M ith foreign con[Cnl International Mutual Funds - The best and the satest Your best imo4ments for the wxt 5 years Approved Venture Capita r„nds quarnty for an extra 4010 in tax credits and are el bible for RSPB Fir fuller detail, please attend a free information .c%Nion Sheraton East Hotel, Columbus Room Ttrsday. January 24 or wedneday. February 1. 1995 Time: 7:3() p.m. for both date, Speaker %amen Scheifele C.F.P. Invest lent Erecutive Seating and Admissions by resonation only. CP Rhhic at ?96-26I? ® Scotu Mcl.sod Page 1 TIIE NEWS POSTWed. January I8, 1995 DIARY) Gip M WED. JAN. 18 8:30 a.m. - 4m. FiRST All) ('PR COURSES FR First Aid training courses are offered ongoing daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Reoj Cross, 1095 Bellamv Rd. N. Call 438-5243. Monday to Friday. for more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN A.NIBULANC'E COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro'foronto seven da}s a week. For information and registration call 967-4244. 10 a.m. SING 'N PLAY 'N LEARN This rogram for mothers and preschool children will be held at St. John's United Church, 2 Norbert Rd. CaLL Agin court Communitv Services Association at 321-6912 for more information and'registration. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m HEALTH COUNSELLiNG Seniors coping with diabetes or high blood pressure can attend free counselling and information groups even, Wednesday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Ftr 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 en'o • an after- noon of social dancing every Wednesdav at CAmoreaux Community Centre. 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 - p.m. B.P. & FOOT CARE A footcare and blood pressure clinic for seniors is offered every Wednesday at Warden Woods Communitv Centre. 74 Fir `'alley Cour{. Scarborough. This is a free service. To book an appointment call 694-1138. 12:311 P.M. PiNG POND A]I seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn- ing of ping pong every Monda • from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and Wednesdav from 12:)0 to 2:30 p.m. at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre. AMM) McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 - 3 . NFARIA' NEW SHOP .m A early New Shop is held even- Wednesday at Knox United Cbiurch Christian Centre. 2515 Midland Ave. Agin- court for the sale of good clean used clothing for all •ages and small housewam items t electrical appliaric•es. pots & pans. etc. ). Thrifty prices: The is also open the second 5aturdav of even• month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m..-iLZHFIHF:R SUPPORT GROUP The Oshawa Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Durham P..eeggton meets the third Wednesdav of each month at (Itshaw•a Shopping Centre. Executive Centre. 419 king St. W.. No. 205. 1 - 3p m. BINGO Bi dale senior citiaeris invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Community Centre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd.. Scar- borough. 2 - 3: p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Soctet meets at 20 H1011St.. Suite 101. Toronto on alternate 1h'vs to provio information about nutrition, relaxation. support services and practical�guitdance. The public is iniled to come. talk or listen. For details call 485-(r2=. 6:36 p.m. DRUG EDUCATION WORKSHOP Fnetds or family on drugs' Find out about drugs and what can be done at Narconon. Come to the free drug education workshops Wedne,d:t>•s at 042 Pape Ave. For more information call 465-5096. . .m. r n:�.�� ■uoc. ..•aa...ua niglobe Travel offers a free Franchise Seminar on "Starting Your Oven Travel Agency". Registration is re- fi red by calling 5 W , 671-4066. 15 - 10.36 p.m. BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of Bingo every Wednesday at 2100 Ellesmere Rd. ::30 p.m. HEAb INJ1171tY ASSOC'fATiON tIF:ET!� The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding a s group meeting at 459 Bond' St. E.. Oshawa. It vill feature a beef presentation by Barbara Claiman of Community Solutions. Bnng your family and friends. if you need assistance with tranisportatio n call the office at 1-906.723-2732. 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. LINE DANC'F: D A. Morrison Junior High Sch000l. 271 Gledhill Ave.. East York is holding a fundraising Line Dance traditional & countn• t Admission is $6 and all funds go to hand and dance stridents performing in Japan in 19%. Come out and support these youn people and have a fun evening. .:311P.M. TEEN St�01C1. G ..Should teens have the right to smoke"' This will he the topic at a public forum at the St. Lawrence Centre. !,Front St E. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 8 SUPER.STRINGS 1% . qcEsprit Orchestra featuring the String Section. will perform at the Glenn Gould Studio. Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St W . Toronto. Admission is $26, seniors and students $12,50. THURS. JAN. 19 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. MENTAL. HEALTH ISSUES The public is imited to attend a public forum on mental health issues presented by those who have used survived the mental health system. at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. For more information call 696-5170. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 P.M. BLOOD DONOR C1.IN1(' A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held even Thursdav at Roval Bank Plaza. Merchants Mall Level, 2W Bav St.. Toronto. All donors are welcome. 12 ;loon NOON HOUR CONCERT Donna Bennett. soprano, Gerald Finley, baritone and Brian Finley. piano, with music by Purcell.Mozart, Hahn and others.will perform in a noon hour concrt at the Cana- dian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St. W. Admission is free. 12: IS p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 25.0 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone .1%-4040. 1 - :3 p.m. C'RAF'TS WORKSHOP A crafts workshop is held every Thursday at L'.-lmoreaux Community Centre, 20MMctiicoll Ave.. 5carboruugh. For details call '396-4.513. 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLA.SS T )ASTMASTF.RS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursda in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over 18 years of age. For u- information call Diane at 447-%. -1.1. 7:15 P.M. BINGO The Lions Club of Agincourt holds a bingo every Thurs- day night at Agincourt Community Centre. 31 Glenwatford Dr., Agincourt, featuring a nightly ackpot. Come out and enjoy this friendly bingo. All profig go to chanty in the Agincourt area. THURS. JAN. 19 7:30 - 9 P.M. LIVING 117TH 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 liendale Acres, 29M Lawrence Ave. E. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. 8m. LAST PORK GARDEN CLUB Eas t York Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan Wadlow• Clubhouse 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features excellent speakers, monthly shows and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For details call 757-2406. • FRI. JAN. 20 9 a.m. - i 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 & BU'MPERPOOL All seniors over thea a of 55 are invited to enjoy snooker and bumperpool ever day at L'Amoreaux enjoy Centre, 2boo-McNicholl Ave. Phone 396-4513. 9:15 - 11 a.m. COFFEE WiTH A DIFFERENCE All ladies in the community are invited to Coffee With A Difference at Grace Church 447 Port Union Rd., West Hill. The special music will be by Ian Craig and he will also speak on "The Organ - Iristrumentar in My Spiritual Growth". Rane Francis will present "Decorating With Stencils". Loving childcare is pprovided. 10 a.m. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon social ballroom even• Fridav at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre. 2000 McNicholl Ave. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of shuffleboard even• Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre. 2000 McNicholl Ave. Phone 396-4513. 1 - 4 P.M. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday afternoon bingo games at Bin&o Country, 610 Monarch Ave.. Ajax (south of Bayl• St.). Everyone is welcome. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Television travel host Irwin Patterson takes you on a live - 1v slide tour of exotic places around the world at Pleasant View Community Branch Library, 575 Van Horne Ave.. North York. The destination today is Australia. Part 3. To p.register call 395-5W. Sm. EUCHRE NIGHT tephen Leacock Seniors are hosting a special euchre night at Stephen Leacock Community Centre. Birchmount and Sheppard Aves. Prises and refreshments are included in the $2 cost, payable at the door. All seniors must possess a Scarboro, Senior Citizen's Membership Card. 1:30 p.m Parents. families and friends of lesbians and gays, North Toronto Chapter nneet 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 322 -OW) R p m. AMICI David Hetherington. cello, Joaquin Valdepems, clarinet and Patricia Parr, piano will perform in concert in the Glenn Gould Studio. Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St. W. Adrrussion is $:. $15 for seniors. $10 for students. R:IS p.m. EUCHRE Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of euchre at Zion - Wexford United Church. 2f02 Lawrence Ave. E., Scar- borough The cost for the entire evening is $3 per person and there will be prizes and refreshments. SAT. JAN. 21 Il a.m. - 2 p.m. WRITERS MEET Members of the Forest Hill Writers' Circle meet every Saturday to discuss their writing in an informal and con- structive manner at Barbara Frum Library. 2u Covington Rd., North York. New writers are welcome to in and br- ing their work in progress For details call 396-5440. 2p.m. MOVIE NL TINEIE_S The feature film "Bach and Br'occ'oli" will be presented for kids at lhorneliffe Library, 48 ThorncliffeaP rk Dr., East York. 3m. CUSHION CONCERT Bring the kids to leaside Branch Library, 165 McRae Dr.. East York to enjoy the cushion concert. It will feature live music from Youth & Music Canada. The theme is "Colour the Music - Music of the Americas". For more details call :1W 3133:5 SUN. JAN. 22 10:30 a.m. VOLTAIRE'S COMMENT Voltaire's tongue-in-cheek comment. "Is History a pack of Tricks the Living Play on the Dead", will be discussed by John Plumpton at -Don -Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Cres. t Kennedy & Hwy. 401 ). 12 noon - 6 P.m C"ES. CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets the first three Sundays of each month at L'Amoreaux Community Centre. 201x) Mc Nicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. 2 - 4 p.m. CLASSICS Michael Danso and His band will entertain with some classics at the afternoon concert at Scarborough Civic Cen- tre. Central Space. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 7 p.m. CONCERT Joan Plume. soprano and Verne MacKinnon,iano will perform in concert at Clifferest United Church. McCowan Rd. & Kingston Rd. Tickets are $7 and everyone is welcome. MON. JAN. 2:1 8 - 9:30 a.m. T.\1 CHI Everyone over the age of 55 is invited to enjoy Tai Chi every Monday at L'Amoreaux CommunityCentre, 2000 Mc.Mcoll Ave.. Scarborough. For more details call 396-451:3. 10 a.m. - 3 p.rn WOMEN'S ('ENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mondays through Thursdays to offer information and referal services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to find information, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is trou lint you. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR (TY.Nai' 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: All seniors over the agge of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2:520 irchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 2 - a .m. Nl'TRITiON ('UL'NSE:LLING Nutrition counsellin 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- poi nt ment call 225-2112. MON. JAN. 23 7:30 p.m. HERITAGE & ANTiQUARIAN BOOKS Scarboroug�hh Historical Society presents "Heritage and Antiqquarian gooks", with John Lord and Robert Stamp, at BenZae Public Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. Admission is free and all are welcome. 8m. REC'OVERt' INC. Kecovery Inc., a community mental health organizatitxl, meets weekly at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence A've. E., Scarborough. For information call 276-2.`)37. 8 p.m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Eugenie Shehinan, 759-3340 or Joyce Greggains, 284-2395 for more details. 8 p.m. MID SCALE COMPOSTING Dave Sparling, Ontario Science Centre will be guest speaker at the meeting of the North YoA Horticultural Society. His topic is "Mid Scale Composting". The meeting will be held at Yorkview Heights Baptist Church, 98 Finch Ave. W., North York. Admission is free and visitors are welcome. For details call 416 221-7287. R p.m. JAZZ CONCERT The Hot Five Jazzmakers will be featured at the Sounds of Toronto Jazz Concert Series at the Ontario Science Cen- tre. Admission is $4 per person at the door. TUES. JAN. 24 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. THE COMPLETE MAKE OVER The Scarborough Christian Women's Club presents "The Complete Make Over" - hair, clothes, accessories, make-up - at -Ilse Four Seasons Banquet Hall, 2041 McCowan Rd. For more information call Jean Ambrose at 416 492-7022. 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red Cross Toronto Blood Centre, 67 College St. is open every Tuesday and all blood donors are welcome. 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, 201x1 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE: DANCING All seniors over theage o( 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre. 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396.4040. (Continued on Page 5) .......... .. ............ Anniversaries/Birthdays SMI WEDDING ANNIVERSARY George and Eileen Downing will celebrate their 50th Wed- ding Anniversary on nurs. Jan. 19th. The couple has resid- ed in Agincourt for 40 years. Eileen is a war bride: she and George met during World War 2 in England. They have 5 chikh'en, 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. All the family send George and Eileen their best wishes. The News also sends heartiest congratulations. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 am. to 5 P.M. CO%%n n'F:N('1 IMFFlc'F: OrEN The otficr of the Non. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarlxrough North. located at 5200 Finch Avc. F., unit 114, Scarborough i% open Mon- day to Enda% from 9 a in. ro 5 p.m. Phone 297-5010. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. uo%sn Ii F:N(•\ O&Fi I. OPEN The ottrcc of Curry Phillips. MPP Scartkrough-Aginccwrt, I.,catcd ai 4002 Sheppard Avc. F. Suite -104. northeast corner of Shcpp a d and kennedv, is open Mondav to Frid o from 9 a. m. to 5 I n 1 .r appN+nnment, photic 29'-6568. to 5 P.M. (111.11 n F.N(l OFFICE (WI:% the �tti.c of David Warner. MPP scarhtwough-Ellesmere, 4kai,d at 695 Markham Rd., Lnit 34, in Cedar Wights Plata, is op. :6mdav to Thursday Irom 9a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from9 a.n- , 12 mxm. For app.nnrmcni, phone 438-1242. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ('ONS Il it EN('\ OFFICE: (WE% 1 h, office of Anna Swarhn:k, %iPP Scarbtwough west, located at I5-6 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays. Tururays and Thursdays tram 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Wcdnesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. o I p.m., or by appt-tntm:w. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. 10 1 p.m. (1)NS1111 E%('\ OF'FI('E OPEN the office of Ili. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, locaut! at 4403 Kingston Rd.. Unit 6A, just west of I awrence Ave. F., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to I p.m., Friday mor- nings by appointment onh. Phone 281-2787. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CONST11UENUN (MFFIC'E IWEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Clifferest Plaza, is open Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Mondays arid Wednesdays by appointment only Phone 261-9525. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.m. - 5 P.M. CONSiTn F%C) OFFICE (WEN the otfice of John C'annis, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 1450 Midland Ave., Suite 211, Scarborough is open Monday to Fri- day tnont 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Call '52-2358. 9 a.m. In 4 p.m. CO%STITt E%Cli OfTICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, NiP Scarborough West, locatcd at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and tiaturday mornings by appoinunent only. 261-8613. 9:311 a.m. to 4:31) p.m. CONS I I It EV1 (MFFICt' IWEN The constituent% office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge Riv er, located at 48(M) Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 119, Scarborough, is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 298-42'_4. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITt E%('% OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough- Agincourl, located a1 38511 Finch Aw. F., Suite 206, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 910 11 a.m. by appoint - Meld only, call 321-5454. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CO%STIn F:NC'\ Outiil•F. (1PEN the constituencv office of David Colbene:te, MP Don Valley Fa.t, 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. Fot an appoinunent call 447-5544. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ('O%STFnI ENCY OfFICt* OPEN The constituency office of Doug Peters, MP Scarborough East, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday to Fri- day Iron' 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call 287-M37. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) TUES. JAN. 24 1 - :1.m, BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bingo every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNlcholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 - 2:30 p.m. NEARL II' NEW SHOP A New To You Shop featuring low prices on good used clothing and household articles Is open every Tluesda at Iondale Heights United Church, 1151onview Rd., north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building. 7 ppm. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Branch No. 258 holds a Bingo every Tuesday, at the Legion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, West Hill. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 11 p.m. (If ESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets on alternate Tuesdays at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. WED. JAN. 25 F6:30 p.m ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP The Ajax Pickering Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region meets the fourth Wednesdayof each month at Caregiver Relief Program. 487 Westney Rd. S., Units 19 & 20. Ajax i westnev Rd. S. &(dements 1. All caregivers are welcome. Refreshments will he served. Scarborough Bd. Of Education Notes Ward 2 Vote Recount After receiving a request from Ward 2 candidate Selwyn J. Hicks that the board use its power to request a recount of the votes for Ward 2 trustee in the Nov election. Ward 2 trustee Mover - the elected trustee - did not participate in the vote. However, the board voted to deny a vote on a recount and he should take the case to the courts. Education Committee Chairman Trustee K.D. Johnson fes* as chairman of the Education Committee and Trustee Helena Nielsen was declared chairman of this committee. Appointed To Citv's Committee On Drug and Alcobol Abuse The board has appointed Trustee Helen Zoubamotis as board member to the city's Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Appointed To Action' Scarborou0 Committee Trustee Jeffrey Kendall was appointed to the City of Scarborough's Action! Scarborough Committee for a one year period. Appointed to Library Board The board has recommended that Lai Chu and Drvcitla Travnicek be appointed to the library board for three years as representatives of the board. The Children's Carnival It's easy to cline those winter blues' Take a large dose of laughter, mix it with a lot of fun and games and blend it all together for a worthy cause. It's the 1995 Children's Carnival and it's happening at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Sum. Jan. 29th, from t - 5 p.m. Spend an afternoon wat- ching the dancers of Roland and Romaine Dance School, introduce yourself to the strolling carnival characters or simply enjoy any of a number of hands on ac- tivities or games. There will be treats available in the food court, face pain- ting in the concourse and loads of games and prises in the Grand Ballroom. It's all included in the 35 ticket price. All carnival proceeds go to the Children's Aid Socie- ty Foundation, an organization committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Tickets for the Children's Carnival are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Tickets are available through Spor- ting Life at 2665 Yonge St., by phoning TicketMaster at 870 -MW or at the Foun- dation office at 967-5437. Escape Unemployment Encouraging successful creativity and promoting entrepreneurship (Escape) is the moniker of a unique program designed to get disadvantaged youth out of the cycle of poverty. Escape is a 42 week education program to help young adults start their own businesses. The program involves eight weeks of start up instruction in market research, financing and marketing, followed by 12 weeks of on site mentoring and 22 weeks of personal consulting. It is open to youth aged 16 to 24 years who are social assistance recipients or are in households supported by some form of social assistance. Sponsored by the award- winning Centre of Entrepreneurship at Centennial College and the province's jobLink and jobsOntario funding programs, the youth entrepreneurship program is tuition -free to eligible applicants. Escape begins Jan. 23, with public orientation sessions on Fri. Jan. 13 and 20 at 9:30 a.m. The sessions and the program are located at Centennial's satellite campus at 4403 Kingston Road, unit 4, in Scarborough. For more information, call Drew Smylie or Stew Herod at 14161 28.3-7862. Mini -Van Still The "Most Wanted" Car For the second year in a row, the car Canadians want most to purchase next is not a car - it is a mini- van, according to the 3.7 million member, not-for- profit Canadian Automobile Association's Autopinion '95 Annual. In CAA's annual nation- wide Vehicle Durability Survey, Canadians were asked what model car they planned to buy next. With over 200 models to choose from, the Dodge Caravan ' Plymouth Voyager Town and Coun- try Wagon tops CAA's "most wanted". Fully 6.3% of respondents named this mini -van as the vehicle they were "most likely to purchase" next. The top 10 most wanted list is dominated by Ford 13 models!, Chrysler (2 models, including the number one choice ) and Toyota t2 models in the top five, Two newcomers to the list are the Ford Escort and the Chrysler Intrepid. The most wanted in- clude: Dodge Caravan. Toyota Camry, Honda Ac- cord, Ford Taurus Mer- cury Sable, Toyota Corolla, Ford Escort, Chevrolet Cavalier, Ford Crown Vic- toria, Ford Intrepid and Buick LeSabre. According to CAA Acting President Richard God - ding. the results of this survey clearly show how Canadians have changed their view of what a -car is. The trend last year con- tinues and that is to more domestic vehicles, with emphasis on space and price. CAA has been pressing the federal government to extend automobile safety standards to all light trucks and vans, because an in- creasing number of Cana- dian families are being transported in these vehicles. Transport Canada has slowly been Metro Separate School Events Fri. Jan. 29 Auditions for the Car- dinal Carter Academy for the Arts will be held at 36 Greenfield Ave., North York. Mon. Jan. '_t A Christian Unity Mass will be held at St. Boniface Catholic School at 8.30 a.m. at 20 Markanna Dr., Scar- borough. following CAA's advice. In 1994, Transport Canada proposed an exten- sion of automobile stan- dards for ignition locking safety systems, headrests and roof intrusion protec- tion to mini -vans and light trucks. The results of this survey indicate that the need to act on CAA's recommendation is as strong as ever. Detailed results of CAA's 26,192 respondent, annual Vehicle Durability Survey is available in CAA's Autopinion '95 Annual car buying guide. Autopinion '95 is Canada's only com- plete car buying guide for buyers of both new and us- ed cars. In addition to results of the CAA survey, regular features include specifica- tions and safety features of all new models of cars, light trucks and vans. recall notices, fuel con- sumption ratings, feature articles and many useful tips for car buyers. Wed. January 18, 1995 THE NEWS POST Page 5 C11YOFSCARBOROUGH Recreation, Parks and Culture Department SPRING SWIMMING REGISTRATION AND SPRING BROCHURE DELIVERY The Recreation. Parks & Culture Department is holding its Spring Registration for swimming on Saturday January 28 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at all City operated pools. We are proud of the good number of Scarborough residents who leam swimming skills. We urge everyone to become water safe and to gi?+ ready for the summer! For information on registration. pool locations and class times. please see your Spring Brochure which was delivered to your homes on January 17 & 18. Please call 396-7411 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday for more information or if you did not receive a brochure. You may also call 396 - SWIM or 396-4082 to hear a 24-hour information line. (DTORONTO A notice to the communities EAST GE\ER-Al, served bV Toronto East 110SPITAL GeneralHospital Volunteers Needed for COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOCUS GROUPS Toronto East General Hospital is a leading community teaching hospital committed to serving the people of East York and east Toronto. Toronto East General wants to hear your opinions about the hospital and your suggestions for improvement, in order to best serve you, the community. To this end, the hospital will hold focus groups in your neighbourh4xx1 in January and the first two week. of February, 1995. This is your opportunity to help Toronto East General understand how you feel about the hospital, whether or not you have been a patient at the hospital. Members of the hospital's Community Liaison Committee, which is made up of community representatives, will meet with you to get your input during these discussions. Each focus group will meet for approximately 90 minutes. Refreshments will be served. If you are interested in participating in a focus group, or for more information, 1 please contact Helen Bedkowski, !Manager, Strategic Operations, at (416) 469-7750. low— ]RALLYT DINNER SPECIAL AVAILABLE MON THURS FROM 4 P M DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION? Submit your nomination for the A.S. Taylor Awards MID - WINTER The Scarborough Board of Education is pleased to accept nominations DINNER SPECIAL for the A.S. Taylor Award, presented annualy to individuals who have made an outstanding contnbLAion to public educatIon n Scarborough. Available: Mon. - Thurs. From 4pm i The A.S. Taylor Award is the Scarborough Board's most prestigious -- -- — -- - - - --- - honour. It is named for Anson Taylor, Director of Education at the Board from SOUP - SALAD BAR i 1961 to 1977. The award will be presented at the opening ceremonies of Garlic Bread or Freshly Baked Rolls education Week on Monday, May 1, 1995. NEW YORK STRIP SIR[O/W Nominees may be teaching or business and operations staff of the Charcoal Broiled New York Scarborough Board, both active and retired: students in the Scarborough public Strip Sirloin, Garnished school system, and members of the community. Nomination forms may be with Onion Rings. obtained from any Scarborough pubbc elerTlentary or secondary Schools, or from RICE. FIOAST. BAKE? OR F F POTATOES the Student and Community Services Department, Level 3, Scarborough Board of Education, 140 Borough Drive. COFFEE or TEA , TAv<. Nominations must be submitted to the Student and —8.00— �— �„ ,. Community Services Department no later than 4:30 pm on ,�4,r'o Friday, February 24, 1995. For more nfomiation, call 396-7581. ow oPt `Aro oA'r�,WA ' , Fier —_ _ $A1�/�j,AY � $I Y FR0V • PM _ 4 W APO Nian�,e tl wrytiams, cnapman of me eoara LQ, Canyrs.y Drecor of Ed ow Page 6 THF: NEWS POST Wed. January 19. 19!1; - 11111111 -I BusineBusinessCommunity News Start Metro Convention Centre Expansion Premier Bob Rae operated a backhoe to turn the sod on the long-awaited $180 million expansion of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in November. Premier Rae. joined by representatives of Ontario's tourism industry and building trades, said the benefits of the expansion could not be underestimated. "This is a very special day for 10,000 people who will be employed as a result • of this project." Premier Rae said. "It will mean work for 2.700 construction workers. It will lead to almost 8,000 direct and indirect jobs related to the expansion, including the creation of 200 full time and 300 part time jobs at the convention centre. The expansion has already begun to attract a myriad of national and international conventions." "Our $180 million investment is expected to generate at least $2 billion worth of business activity in Metro Toronto over the next five vears," the Premier added. "This supports our government's commitment to immediate job creation and expanded business opportunities for Ontarians." The expansion, funded by jobsOntario Capital, will] almost double the size of the convention centre to over 2.1 million square feet. To date. 20 tentative and seven confirmed bookings have been received for the expanded facility, which would generate an economic impact of 5282 million. In the past, potential bookings such as these have been turned away due to lack of space. "This will be a huge benefit to Metro Toronto's tourism industry, with an estimated $235 million in additional annual spending by visitors," said Anne Swarbrick, whose Ministry of Culture. Tourism and Recreation oversees the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. "It will also boost Toronto's reputation as a major cultural, tourist and entertainment centre and act as a catalyst for other downtown development." "Our government has taken a leadership role in establishing a partnership between business. labour. all levels of government and local communities to get this project off the ground. - said Frances Lankin. Minister of Economic Development and Trade. The opening of the newly expanded Metro Toronto Convention Centre is scheduled for June. 1997. New $15 Million Research Deal Eli L.iliv Canada Inc. and Allelix Biophar- maceuticals Inc., of Mississauga, have an- nounced the signing of a new $15 million basic research agreement. Under the terms of the deal. Lilly Canada will fund a four-year research effort into a key area of Allelix research expertise. The agreement launches a new phase of the Allelix Lilly research part- nership on diseases of the central nervous system CNS , launched in 1989. The new commitment will bring Lille Canada's total research investment in Allelix to $25 million by 1999 In 1991• Lilly also pur- chased a $2.25 million equi- tv stake in AUelix. Now in its sixth year, the original 1989 Lilly Allelix research program is already developing leads to treat CNS diseases such as schizophrenia, migraine and stroke. To date, this collaboration has led to the submission of 55 patents worldwide, on 12 in- novative receptors. "Our collaboration with Allelix reflects Lilly's com- mitment to maintaining a strong global scientific presence, and recognition of the strength of neuros- cience research in Canada.** said August M. Watanabe. President of Lil- ly Research Laboratories. The Allelix Lilly CNS research program will focus on receptors found naturally in the human cen- tral nervous system. Lilly will use these receptors to efficiently screen large numbers of cherrucal com- pounds to identify better treatments for CNS diseases such as epilepsy, and stroke. By using this technology, Lilly will be able to identify promising new therapies more quick- Iv- Diseases uick- lyDiseases of the central nervous system affect 20 per cent of the world's population.- said Graham Strachan, President and Chief Executive Officer. Allelix Biophar- maceuticals. "We believe our research efforts. and the technology we have developed. will help ac- celerate the development of new CNS therapies. for which there is a significant need. That Lilly shares this view. is an important vote of confidence in our com- pany "This research agree- ment represents the best kind of partnership bet- ween the research-bo,ed pharmaceutical industry and the budding Canadian biotech industry." said .Nelson M. Sims. President of Lilly Canada. "Young biotech firms need signifi- cant up -front investment to fund the vital research that in time will produce new therapies and cures. At the same time, the large com- panies benefit from col- laborating on some of the best innovative research in the world - research that's being done right here in Canada." Business Women's Club Meets Jan.26th Working women, any oc- cupation, any age, are in- vited to attend the next din- ner meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Toronto East on Thurs. Jan. 26th at the Sheraton East Hotel at RRSPs - The by M.H. Parnu Kennedy Rd. and Hwy. 401. A reception is at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The fee for guests at dinner is $30. Speaker Pauline Green, a lawyer, will speak on the topic "Save Your Assets From The Government: Whv You Need A Power of Attorney, :Vow!" Reservation is needed by Jan. 23rd with Yvonne Cooper at 442-2`•500, ext. 2572. Ticket to a Comfortable Retirement It's an interesting statistic. According to a recent Gallup surrey. 637i of people inter- viewed said they were counting on income from Registered Re- tirement Savings Plans when the) retire. yet fewer than half (48c() actually had an RRSP. "We know that people have the best of intentions to put money in their RRSP but when the deadline arrives. it's very hard to come up with lump sum amounts of cash." says Vic Anderson. an RRSP spe- cialist with The Co-operators. That's why we encourage people to contribute on a monthly basis. It's far easier to come up with a small amount each month than try- ing to find a lump sum at the end of the year." With nearly even tinancial institution offering RRSPs, how do you know which one is best for you? Federally licensed life in- surance companies have a good record of security since your money is protected through ade- quate reserves. as required by Federal Regulations. An addition. having your RRSP with a life insurance company helps protect you against seizure in a hank- ruptcy," says Anderson. 1n most cases. if you name a spouse, child, grandchild or parent as a beneficiary, your funds are protected from credi- tors - a great feature if you are self-employed!" Other advantages of purchas- ing an RRSP from a life com- panv include: • If your named beneficiary is your spouse. your RASP funds will pass directly to them should you die, thereby avoiding costly and lengthy delays. • Retirement income options from a life company allow you to covert your RRSP to a lifetime annuity, which guarantees an income for life and cannot be outlived. How will an RRSP help you save more? You'll save two ways when you contribute. 1. The money you contribute is deductible from your tax- able income. This means the tax you would ordinarily pay on that amount is "deferred" or put off. You get a tax refund (because of the decrease in your taxable income) which actually re- duces the net cost of your RRSP. 2. Interest earned from an RRSP is tax deferred. While all benefits payable from an RRSP are taxable when they O.J. Honoured On Postage Stamp Even as O.J. Simpson sits in jail, accused of murder, legal tender postage stamps commemorating the football superstar are being used to post letters around the world. In circulation since 1993, the O.J. stamp is in full color, and is about twice the size of a regular U.S. postage stamp. It is contained within a sheet of 9 stamps honouring international sports stars such as P616 (soccer), Wilt Chamberlain (basketball), Nadia Comaneci (gymnastics) and Steve Ballesteros (golf). The O.J. stamp has a face value of $50 Guyana and is quite stunning with rather remarkable artwork of O.J. both in a close up pose running down the football field wearing his famous number "32" uniform. Only a few thousand sheets were originally issued in 1993, and manv of them have already been GUYANA A O.J. i . 7 Simpson used for postage," remarked Scott Tilson of The International Collectors Society in Owings Mills, Maryland, who was able to obtain the entire remaining inventory. which is in pristine condition, from the Guyana Postal Authorities. Gotta have 'em? They are available for a short time at their original offering price of $9.95 U.S. 1 (plus $3 p & h) for the set which is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. You'll also get a free pocket guide containing all of O.J.'s football records, and a chronological history of the O.J. trial. The most you can buy is 6 sets. Contact The International Collectors Society, 100!5 Red Run Blvd., Suite 170PRS. Owings Mills, Maryland 21117, or you may call toll free 1-800.624.4427. Tw( �'- . _ vacations after are planning vacatioafter winning major lottery prizes playins; l n�tan: K:. u:. Sh.rivy Hayward is planning "a trip out west" with the $10.000 she won playing Instant ]lingo. "I just couldn't believe it", she told staff at the Ontario Lottery Corporation The 39 year old mother of two and grandmother of two is a saks clerk at The Bay. She and her husband. Ed, also pian to buy some furniture. Patrick Boyer plans to put his $25,000 Instant Bingo prize in the hank for now, and may take a trip later. Bover, 58, and his wife. Colette, are parents of 13, grandparents of 30 and great grandparents of four. Talk On Information Superhighway William G. Hutchison, a senior partner with Ernst & Young and National Direc- tor of Communications In- dustries will speak on ..:f• :....................... are withdrawn, this is usu- ally when vou're retired and your taxable income is lower. No matter what financial in- stitution you choose, the impor- tant thing is to secure your fu- ture financially by investing in an RRSP and start to save im- mediately - there's no better time to start than right now! Canarie, SchoolNet and that match the best in the Smart Toronto at the York world. Smart business men Technology Association and women are jumping on Wed. Jan. 25th luncheon. the bandwagon to The event will be held at capitalize on the oppor- the Chimo Hotel, 7095 tunities. Woodbine Ave., Markham Bill Hutchison has been a from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The leader in the creation of cost is $32.1.0 inc. GST for Canada's new economy, members and non- members $42.80 inc. GST. Advance registration is required. Call or fax ( 905 ) 471-9547. /� In less than three years, •s � • _/ Canada has created an im- pressive array of Informa-i�/ tion Highway initiatives -� • 1 Wed. January 18, 1995 THF, NEWS/POST Page 7 Baseball Spring Training For Fans Starts Soon At Seneca College year s season was a bust, but baseball fans Classes will be held at March 4. baseball on the internet are Humber, noted baseball oo 3 =_. Newnham Campus (1750 Guests from the Toronto just some of this year's author and afficionado, and need not despair. Seneca Finch Ave. E.) on six con- Blue Jays, a review of new features. Offered through covers all aspects of College's annual "Baeball secutive Saturdays (10:30 baseball books, a guide to Seneca's Faculty of Conti- baseball from the Spring Training for Fans" a.m. - 1 p.m.) starting Jan. the minor leagues, and in- nuing Education, the sub- knowledgeable fan's is back for a 17th season. 28 and running through side information on :lest is taught by Bill perspective. `sir Robert L. Bortirn B.T.I. - Hip. Basketball At Borden B.T.I. i'r.• by Peter Angelow, ?:.....::ti-:- `:---: •`: - • . .... .... ................. ... . Annie Dell Elected Chairman Of French CEFCUT Toronto school trustee. Annie Dell, was elected Chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto French -Language School Council (CEFCU"r) at its Dec. 5 organization meeting. Re-elected for a second term at the Nov. 14 elections, Annie Dell was Vice Chairman of the French public school board Last year. Alain Masson, re-elected school trustee for the City of North York. was elected as Vice Chairman. He will also have the respon- sibilities of chairing CEF- CUT's Programme Stan- ding Committee. West Scarborough Boys' & Girls' Club The West Scarborough Boys' & Girls' Club offers a variety of services throughout the year. Anyone between the ages of 13 to 31 years is welcome to visit their drop-in program or register in any of the in- terest programs. The club is currently of- fering a number of youth recreation programs in- cluding sports activities for both males and females such as basketball. ball hockey, indoor soccer and volleyball. Other recrea- tional programs are the African Dance Club. the Domino Club and movie Malvern Family Resource Centre Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd., is offering a variety of interesting pro- grams for children, parents and caregivers. Some of these are: 'Parenting' for parents with children 0-5 years: 'Parent Relief' to assist Leading To Reading Volunteers Fairview Public Library needs volunteers for a children's reading practice program. A volunteer is paired with a child in grade 2 to 6, who is reading below his or her grade level. The pair read together and practice skills in the library one hour per week. The program runs January to June, 1995, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. The location is near Don Mills Rd. and Sheppard Ave. For more information call 395-5486. families who require tem- porary child care: Multicultural Youth for teens 12 - 14 and 15.18 years. Teen Mothers' Pro- gram for young moms up to 21 years; Childcare Registry for informal care: 'Neighbours' which em- phasizes crafts, cooking and homemaking skills: Multicultural Women's Support Group and Parent Child Drop -In. For more information on any or all of these pro- grams call the Malvern Family Resource Centre at 281-1376. nights. The club also hosts a variety of leadership pro- grams designed for youth who are interested in developing leadership skills or looking for a challenge. Several life skills programs such as the Cooking Club, Employ- ment Readiness and Stay In School Tutoring are also offered. Special events for 1995 in- clude the second annual Spring Culture and Fashion Show. the annual Robbie Russell Ball Hockey Tour- nament. basketball tour- naments, along with mon- thly trips. West Scarborough Boys' do Girls' Club offers a free shuttle van pickup for youth of the Warden Woods Community. For more information come and see them at 313 Pharmacy Ave., between St. Clair Ave. and Danforth Ave., or call the Youth Ser- vices Supervisor, Edward Castro, at 416 755-9215. Anne -Marie Couffin, re- elected school trustee for the City of Toronto, will chair the board's Buikfing and Finance Standing Committee for the second year in a raw. Mohammed Brihmi• returning trustee for Scar- borough East York. wi11 be, for the first time, Person- nel Standing Committee Chairman. He will also represent CEFCL"r at the Metropolitan Toronto School Board as alternate member. Carole Fugere, newly elected trustee for the City of Toronto, will Chair CED- F1'T's Communitcations Standing Committee. Lise Dubois, a new trustee for Etobicoke and York, will represent the French school board as alternate member on The Metropolitan Toronto School Board's Steering Committee. The Metropolitan Toron- to French -Language School Council (CEFCUT). also known in French as le Con- seil des ecoles francaises de la communaute urbaine de Toronto, is the public school board responsible for French language public education in the Metropolitan Toronto Area. SUPPORTA CANADIAN TRADITION. For almost as long as there's been Girl Guides, there've been chocolate and vanilla Girl Guide cookies. Now is the time to give your support. 10 Guides Canada Mr. Humber, a chairman within Seneca's Faculty of Continuing Education, has several baseball books to his credit including "Cheering for the Home Team: The Story of Baseball in Canada", "Let's Play Ball" and "Bseball Book and Trophy" (for children). His "Diamonds of the North: A Concise History of Baseball in Canada"will be published by Oxford University Press in the spr- ing. He also has a collection of baseball essays coming out in the fall. He also served as special consultant when the Royal Ontario Museum mounted a baseball exhibit in 1989. Each year, he organizes a "pilgrimage" to Cooperstown, New York, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The registration fee for "Baseball Spring Training for Farts" is $64.20 (in- cludes GST) . The registra- tion code is IMG931FQ. In- terested persons can call Seneca College at 416-49:3-4144. For subject - related information, call Bill Humber at 416-491-5050 ext. 2500. a IZZA c� Z C° 3alt INGS ,n �• CALL 11:1" 341-8888 .1 f47JN� K M T111 (�1�) G�YMY �rM� 3SMZAS 10 $, 99rmo.,g � SINGLE. ":o: PIZ oo 3 =_. DINNER'"" 18 SLICES u-1_ :,oe* u is-ce $1.39 3 D SM $10" x �4 Y PARTY BUY 33 PIZZA d 24 SLICES W 150-1 SIA9 LRGE e«- $1299 3 ZZAS 30 SLICES Mc `"—ISO" 336 PIZZAS E $ y 1 SLICES 5k% cCl— s S0— $2.29 S 1 3PIZZAS 72 SLICES sic $2.79 m E CD 01 w c to 3 m Z m BUY 1 GET 3 �r'� "__� V ak ; � 1p POP 991, BUY 1 GET 3 SNACK ' 10 '3°° SINGLE. 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[ 2:00 Dance Music & Dae of Transylvania, 1 00 F.nipure Club Tt3A 2:00 tntere Cluba�hht ('ammumcu,exs 3:00 The Labour Show 3.70 Out Ontario, Prrmer Bob Rar 4:60 Schools t Skills Show S 00 MP MPP Reports GeorManuo"b 5 is MPP Ibvid Turnbull MPP Mari] yynn Churl" S. 30 MP Demes Mills MP Sarkis Assadourim 5:45 MPP Diane Peale MPP Anthmv Peruzza et an Hiw=n Greet Gospel 6 3D Adopt A Pet-Animalsressup petit tfor h CHFI's Die 7 00 York University -Getting down to business 7 30 Broadcast Executives Pis a CEO Cvnhera a 00 Political Currents from Ottawa 900 1994 Buhauness Compeuuve North York Public Library ARMOUR HEIGHTS COM- 1IUNITV BRANCH Genealogy Co-sponsored with the Toronto Branch of the On- tario Genealogical Society, this course shows begin- ners how to research and organize their family trees, Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to Mar. 29 (except Mar. 15 ) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information call 395-5430. CENTRAL LIBRARIt' Genealogy Co-sponsored with the Toronto Branch of the On- tario Genealogical Society, this course shows begin- ners how to research and organize their family trees, on Wednesdays, Feb. l to Mar. 29 (except Mar. 15 ) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, Feb. 7 to Mar. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call 395-54.30. Book Discussion Group A trained leader directs discussions of the classical and modern literature from around the world, Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to Apr. 26, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Call 395-5639 to pre -register. CF%TENNIAL COM- MUNITY BRANCH Making A Will Discussion will include the history of wills, what to include in a will and what a lawyer should do for you, Fri. Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m. Call 395-5490 to pre -register. HUMBER SUMMIT COM- MUNITY BRANCH Of Colours & Things Pre-schoolers ages 2 to 5 and a caregiver will listen to stories and try• a variety of crafts, Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to mar. 8, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Call 39:-5840 to pre - register. International Dishes Children ages 9 and up are invited to experience the cooking of different countries, Saturdays, Feb. 4, 18 & 25 from 2 - 3 p. m. Call 395-5840 to pre - register. Support Your Community ARE you having plumbing problems? Need an experienced plumber? In- stallations. repairs. altera- tions Call 261.4983 for fast and reliable service. No lob too small! no job too large! 24 hours a day. >t MCA Wird-Yottb Magmaork Hoot Heather ya I t .00 Empire Club -Ser 1 00 p m. FRL JANUARV 26 A.M. f : eo Empire Club -see Ttturs 1 p. m. 10-00 Ta Chu 10 30 C hur<rc e I I on Lyn McLeod -For the Record I:yn Mc L eod's Ontario P.M. 12 00 Ant mat les' Tragedy 1:00 TV -Development Edueatme Centre 2:00SI Lawrence Centre Forum Death a Grxvmg Multicultural Traditions 3:00 St Lawrence Centre Forum The Four Day wort[ week 4:00 Shout -Youth Issues 4:3D Toronto Hilt Five -lost Aaron Wens 5:00 MP Jim Peterson MP Tony tanno 5 15 MPP Room Marchese MP Juaepb Ydp. 5:30 MP Da Gilkaette 5: 45 MPP Dave Johnson MPP Ton Murphy 6:Ou Herizoa-L'atarhan 6:3D Event 9:00 M .A: A= Where Does �rtPam hnrFBaooOtnmaan" 1000 Bruns Jrb et'tosmwtlt Arte Flamenco Spanish Dance Co Part 2 11:00 Beaches Jazz Festival '94 Hon Korb a The kappa Band Eye Week Update I t 30 Word -Youth Magwi a stow With Host Heather vale SAT. JANUARY 21 A.M. 9: WTI* Lemon-AbdShow W to Hooked On Fishing 110 30 Workplace Health & 11 L00 Tte t�ybour Show 11 30 Getting Your Foot In The Door -Fading A Job P.N. 12:00 A Canadian No Less' Or final Musical 1:00 Adopt A Pet 1:30 Stout -Youth Issues 2:00 Horizon: Historic Adventism 2:30 MCA:Motions In Poetry Host Ban Cross expoets viewers to a urder- StaneLng of what poe[j can be with. the confext culture 3:0[1 MeCA:Tnxuser Park "Goin' Swimmin' ' A collection of comedy clips from the com trouppe Trouser Par 6:00 Our (hhtario-Premier Bob Rae 6:30 Auttor!Author'Patrick Bovey "A Passion For Justice:Tte Leg rX of Jams Chalmers Mc= 7:00 Highway IO -Corrie Kaldor, Saskatchewan Singer Song- writer , from 1992) 7:30 Words & Music 9: W Hitting The Wa11:Is Canada Banitrup'Fraser Institute Forum with JoM [hzard,New York Observer -Thomas Donlan.Barron's Weekly 9:00 DEC TV -Development Educa- tion Centre 10:00 Lutheran life Lecture -Dr. Gerald T.Sheppard. Theologian University of Toronto talks about Revelations & the Bible & II:W BroadcasHistory t Executives Societyy �tClhonv Manera.Prs.& CEO SUN. JANUARY =x A.M. 9:00 Information Superhighway (Part 1, 10:00 Stmitre Ma N:30 Kaillalarangam 11: W Hai tiorizorh 11:30 NewCon TV 12:ODA. i an s Greet Show 1:60 Comumdad En Aeeim 1:30 Hooked on Fishing 2:60 u Lawrence Centre Forum Host David Schatzky N*A of 1966 Series 4:60 1991 Canada Wide Science Fair 4: 3O CanadianSoectrwtt-Cmcer"s 4 actnules d Toronto's mull e:oe tirulhiramutties 5:60 (Mardian Women Entre- pprreen�eettrr of the Year Awards t:6D !Andres Moss Clmuces-Creating Happiness By B-ak,nit Free From Your Pztt 6:30 The Lakar Show 7:Oo Healthy L.,vvhg-Dr. Mary Am Goidtawk Chiropractor) 7:36 Schools t Skills 9fow� No 3 Ls Conews 4:0 Lemur -Ad Show -Expert Autmo rxe Advice 9:60 Watercalm My Way -Jack Reid 9 30 Author' Author'Chrtstine McCall a Stephen ctwksan Trudeaa 4 Our Times The Heroic Dehsian 10 00 Ree to Real Movie Reviews 10 30 t� a a Bead series looks at various aspects 11:00 Dvsffitnctio alar aamilndy Cmedy Stretch Group perform pychodrammaattic sketches MON.JANUARV A.M. 9 40 Watercolour My Way 9 3U Heakhy i 1000 St.Lanre�re -entre I. P.M. 12:00 DEC TV-Develapnsent Educator Centre 1:00 Canaehian ClusMiehael MacMill__c1h�`rmazi A CEO Atlantic Communications 2: 00 Comteidad En Amon NY EY 2 3o NewCao Tv 3:00 Shahre Ma 3 30 Beaches Jazz Festival '94 4:00 Michael Snow Up Close Doc no,arti.m Canada's 5:00Ettore Caplan NY MP Barry Campbell T EY 5: I5 MPP Frances Lankhn T EY MP Sergio Marchi NY 5:30 MP JohnNu ziata 5:15 MPP Gar ry Malkowski T EY MP Art Eggleton NY 6:00 Horizon: Greek Gospel 6:30 The Canadian Womers' Foundation 7:00 Jane Finch Public Forum - Youth & Education 6:00 Coalition For Better Childcare Pt.l Jytte Jensen 9:W Broadcast Executives Sac Cknthony Manera.Pres.& CEO 9:30 Reel to Real NY 10:00 Badlands Dance Club -Gay & lesbian Line Dancing I1 00 Canadian Club TUES. JANUARY 24 A.M. 9:00 Canadian Chub see Mott 1 pm. 10:00 Tai Chi 110:30 Schools & Stills Show 11:00 Canadian Spectrum 11:30 Our Ontario -Premier Bob Rae P.N. 12:00 Toronto High Five Youth Athletic Magazine 12:30 oog%s Sports Event of the eek 3:00 Words & Music 3:30 Highwayy IOConnie Kaldor Saskatchewan Singer,Song- writer i from 1992, 4: W The LemonAid Sow 5:00 MP AnEggleton NY MP Mana Minna T EY 5:15 MPP Zanana Akande MPP Monte Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfrey 5:45 MPP Josr Cordaro MP Bill (;sham TrEY 6:00 Horizon: Christian Jewish Dialogue 6:30 Word%ith Magazine Hast Heather Vale 7:00 Jane, Finch Public Forum -Peer Pressure 8:00 Coalition For Better Child- care Pt.2 Judy Rebick 9:00 Fraser Institute Student 10:00 Sunset Side Of Town - A Dinner Party sets the mood for this soap opera 11: W Beaches Jou Fsttyal '94 Ron Kerb & The Kappa Band 11:30 Highway 10 -See 3:30 p. m. nessSymposiva Part 4 THURS. J.A.NUARl- 19 GoreonCrdsy, g�ane John Palner,Caarks Pascal A.M. Weiss�� 91.30 ToraoW Five _Hobert EYE Youth Magazine Show tO: OD MCA toot a shahc-H06t rlannv Marts •.K•.. {.�}[• •- ...........: •~ : �:ti{ti . .......... ............ North York Public Library ARMOUR HEIGHTS COM- 1IUNITV BRANCH Genealogy Co-sponsored with the Toronto Branch of the On- tario Genealogical Society, this course shows begin- ners how to research and organize their family trees, Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to Mar. 29 (except Mar. 15 ) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information call 395-5430. CENTRAL LIBRARIt' Genealogy Co-sponsored with the Toronto Branch of the On- tario Genealogical Society, this course shows begin- ners how to research and organize their family trees, on Wednesdays, Feb. l to Mar. 29 (except Mar. 15 ) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, Feb. 7 to Mar. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call 395-54.30. Book Discussion Group A trained leader directs discussions of the classical and modern literature from around the world, Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to Apr. 26, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Call 395-5639 to pre -register. CF%TENNIAL COM- MUNITY BRANCH Making A Will Discussion will include the history of wills, what to include in a will and what a lawyer should do for you, Fri. Feb. 10, 2-3 p.m. Call 395-5490 to pre -register. HUMBER SUMMIT COM- MUNITY BRANCH Of Colours & Things Pre-schoolers ages 2 to 5 and a caregiver will listen to stories and try• a variety of crafts, Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to mar. 8, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Call 39:-5840 to pre - register. International Dishes Children ages 9 and up are invited to experience the cooking of different countries, Saturdays, Feb. 4, 18 & 25 from 2 - 3 p. m. Call 395-5840 to pre - register. Support Your Community ARE you having plumbing problems? Need an experienced plumber? In- stallations. repairs. altera- tions Call 261.4983 for fast and reliable service. No lob too small! no job too large! 24 hours a day. >t MCA Wird-Yottb Magmaork Hoot Heather ya I t .00 Empire Club -Ser 1 00 p m. FRL JANUARV 26 A.M. f : eo Empire Club -see Ttturs 1 p. m. 10-00 Ta Chu 10 30 C hur<rc e I I on Lyn McLeod -For the Record I:yn Mc L eod's Ontario P.M. 12 00 Ant mat les' Tragedy 1:00 TV -Development Edueatme Centre 2:00SI Lawrence Centre Forum Death a Grxvmg Multicultural Traditions 3:00 St Lawrence Centre Forum The Four Day wort[ week 4:00 Shout -Youth Issues 4:3D Toronto Hilt Five -lost Aaron Wens 5:00 MP Jim Peterson MP Tony tanno 5 15 MPP Room Marchese MP Juaepb Ydp. 5:30 MP Da Gilkaette 5: 45 MPP Dave Johnson MPP Ton Murphy 6:Ou Herizoa-L'atarhan 6:3D Event 9:00 M .A: A= Where Does �rtPam hnrFBaooOtnmaan" 1000 Bruns Jrb et'tosmwtlt Arte Flamenco Spanish Dance Co Part 2 11:00 Beaches Jazz Festival '94 Hon Korb a The kappa Band Eye Week Update I t 30 Word -Youth Magwi a stow With Host Heather vale SAT. JANUARY 21 A.M. 9: WTI* Lemon-AbdShow W to Hooked On Fishing 110 30 Workplace Health & 11 L00 Tte t�ybour Show 11 30 Getting Your Foot In The Door -Fading A Job P.N. 12:00 A Canadian No Less' Or final Musical 1:00 Adopt A Pet 1:30 Stout -Youth Issues 2:00 Horizon: Historic Adventism 2:30 MCA:Motions In Poetry Host Ban Cross expoets viewers to a urder- StaneLng of what poe[j can be with. the confext culture 3:0[1 MeCA:Tnxuser Park "Goin' Swimmin' ' A collection of comedy clips from the com trouppe Trouser Par 6:00 Our (hhtario-Premier Bob Rae 6:30 Auttor!Author'Patrick Bovey "A Passion For Justice:Tte Leg rX of Jams Chalmers Mc= 7:00 Highway IO -Corrie Kaldor, Saskatchewan Singer Song- writer , from 1992) 7:30 Words & Music 9: W Hitting The Wa11:Is Canada Banitrup'Fraser Institute Forum with JoM [hzard,New York Observer -Thomas Donlan.Barron's Weekly 9:00 DEC TV -Development Educa- tion Centre 10:00 Lutheran life Lecture -Dr. Gerald T.Sheppard. Theologian University of Toronto talks about Revelations & the Bible & II:W BroadcasHistory t Executives Societyy �tClhonv Manera.Prs.& CEO SUN. JANUARY =x A.M. 9:00 Information Superhighway (Part 1, 10:00 Stmitre Ma N:30 Kaillalarangam 11: W Hai tiorizorh 11:30 NewCon TV 12:ODA. i an s Greet Show 1:60 Comumdad En Aeeim 1:30 Hooked on Fishing 2:60 u Lawrence Centre Forum Host David Schatzky N*A of 1966 Series 4:60 1991 Canada Wide Science Fair 4: 3O CanadianSoectrwtt-Cmcer"s 4 actnules d Toronto's mull e:oe tirulhiramutties 5:60 (Mardian Women Entre- pprreen�eettrr of the Year Awards t:6D !Andres Moss Clmuces-Creating Happiness By B-ak,nit Free From Your Pztt 6:30 The Lakar Show 7:Oo Healthy L.,vvhg-Dr. Mary Am Goidtawk Chiropractor) 7:36 Schools t Skills 9fow� No 3 Ls Conews 4:0 Lemur -Ad Show -Expert Autmo rxe Advice 9:60 Watercalm My Way -Jack Reid 9 30 Author' Author'Chrtstine McCall a Stephen ctwksan Trudeaa 4 Our Times The Heroic Dehsian 10 00 Ree to Real Movie Reviews 10 30 t� a a Bead series looks at various aspects 11:00 Dvsffitnctio alar aamilndy Cmedy Stretch Group perform pychodrammaattic sketches MON.JANUARV A.M. 9 40 Watercolour My Way 9 3U Heakhy i 1000 St.Lanre�re -entre I. P.M. 12:00 DEC TV-Develapnsent Educator Centre 1:00 Canaehian ClusMiehael MacMill__c1h�`rmazi A CEO Atlantic Communications 2: 00 Comteidad En Amon NY EY 2 3o NewCao Tv 3:00 Shahre Ma 3 30 Beaches Jazz Festival '94 4:00 Michael Snow Up Close Doc no,arti.m Canada's 5:00Ettore Caplan NY MP Barry Campbell T EY 5: I5 MPP Frances Lankhn T EY MP Sergio Marchi NY 5:30 MP JohnNu ziata 5:15 MPP Gar ry Malkowski T EY MP Art Eggleton NY 6:00 Horizon: Greek Gospel 6:30 The Canadian Womers' Foundation 7:00 Jane Finch Public Forum - Youth & Education 6:00 Coalition For Better Childcare Pt.l Jytte Jensen 9:W Broadcast Executives Sac Cknthony Manera.Pres.& CEO 9:30 Reel to Real NY 10:00 Badlands Dance Club -Gay & lesbian Line Dancing I1 00 Canadian Club TUES. JANUARY 24 A.M. 9:00 Canadian Chub see Mott 1 pm. 10:00 Tai Chi 110:30 Schools & Stills Show 11:00 Canadian Spectrum 11:30 Our Ontario -Premier Bob Rae P.N. 12:00 Toronto High Five Youth Athletic Magazine 12:30 oog%s Sports Event of the eek 3:00 Words & Music 3:30 Highwayy IOConnie Kaldor Saskatchewan Singer,Song- writer i from 1992, 4: W The LemonAid Sow 5:00 MP AnEggleton NY MP Mana Minna T EY 5:15 MPP Zanana Akande MPP Monte Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfrey 5:45 MPP Josr Cordaro MP Bill (;sham TrEY 6:00 Horizon: Christian Jewish Dialogue 6:30 Word%ith Magazine Hast Heather Vale 7:00 Jane, Finch Public Forum -Peer Pressure 8:00 Coalition For Better Child- care Pt.2 Judy Rebick 9:00 Fraser Institute Student 10:00 Sunset Side Of Town - A Dinner Party sets the mood for this soap opera 11: W Beaches Jou Fsttyal '94 Ron Kerb & The Kappa Band 11:30 Highway 10 -See 3:30 p. m. Closed Knockout Chess Tourneys The interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association's slow -play tournament schedule has picked up steam with the completion of the Open Championship and the subsequent commencement of the A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Closed and Knockout Chess Championships. The Closed traditionally operates as a 6 -player double roundrobin tournament in which each player plays 2 games (one with White, the other with Black) against each of the other S participants. Interim results thus far place defending champion Ernie Mucignat ( West Hill - 1964 Rating) in the lead with a 2-0 result. The other participants in this Chess Federation of Canada -sanctioned event are: Uno Wesingi (Pickering -2046 Rating); Bob Hamilton (Scarborough -2001 Rating); Romeo E. Soriano (Scarborough -1916 Rating): Jose T. Macaranas (Scarborough -1892 Rating) (and the newly victorious Open Champion); and Aleksander Kitenbergs (West Hill -1869 Rating). 10 games per player are to be played in total. The Knockout, by contrast, operates on a 8 - player modified Knockout, Elimination /Consolation match play system in which losers of matches continue to play in consolation groupings.The pairings were drawn by lot for placing on the crosstable with the top 4 seeds spread out in the quarter -final round. Each player plays a 3 oro game slow -play match with an opponent in each of the quarter -final, semi-final and final rounds; the first player to accumulate 2.5 points wins the match. in the event of a 2-2 tie, the players go into overtime playing non -rated speed chess matches of 3 or 4 games. Interim standings in the quarter -final round to date are as follows: Allan Perun ( Richmond Hill -1900 Estimate) 1-0 versus Shivabaran Thurairasah (West Hill -1685 Rating): Uno H. Wesingi (defending champion) (Pickering -2046 Rating) adjourned game versus William J.Clayton (Pickering -1719 Rating); Romeo E. Soriano (Scarborough -1916 Rating) 0-1 versus John W. Puusa (West Hill -1648 Rating); Ernie Mucignat 0.5-0.5 versus Horst P. Haddrath (West Hill -1722 Rating). The interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association and its affiliate West Hill Chess Club are holding registration nights on Thurs. Jan. 19 (7-11 p.m.) (for the upcoming Thursday evenings New Year Tournament to start Jan. 26th, and Tues. Jan. 24 (7-11 p.m.) for the upcoming Tuesday evenings 1995 West Hill Chess Club Championship to begin in late February early March) at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. 1 block west of Port Union Road. Association Club member- ship and CFC OCA membership are required to play. Call 416-2836296. Macaranas Scores Open Chess Upset Jose T. ("Joey") Macaranas (Scarborough -189¢ Rating - Class A) scored an im- pressive 7.5.2.5 to win the 1994-1996 A. W. H. P. A. W. 0. Open Cbess gip. an annual event which is operated on the Double Swiss System format in which a player plays two games (1 White. I Black) with an opponent of the same similar point count whom he, she has not yet played in the event. Following in 2nd -4th posi- tions with 6.5-3.5 scores were pre -tournament favourite Colin Dole (West Bill -2066 Rating -Candidate Master), Romeo Sonano (Scarborough -1918 Rating - Class A) and Aleksander Kitenbergs ( West Hill -1849 Rating -Class A). Fifth place fell to Ernie Mucignat ( West Hill -1964 Rating -Class A) with 6-4; Bob Hamilton (Scarborough -2001 Rating - Candidate Master) and Ernest Sinko (Scarborough -1791 Rating - Class B) followed in 6th -7th places with 5.5.4.5. The other 7 participants finish- ed below the 50% mark. Association President John W. Puusa presented the winner's trophy to Macaranas and con- gratulated him and the other players on an ex- citing event. The other surprise of the event was the collapse of Colin Dale in Round 5 ( Games 9 and 10). Going in- to Round 5, the top -seeded 23 -year old Dale was leading the tournament with 6.5 points, a full point ahead of Macaranas. Dale was paired in the last round with Romeo Soriano who proceeded to beat him twice, thus exacting some revenge for seven con- secutive losses against Dale in preceding events, while Macaranas went on to win his last two games and the tournament. Following his "last round collapse... Dale announced that he would be leaving for Japan early in 1995 to teach English for 2 years given frustratingly, stagnant career opportunities in Canada. The A.W.H.P.A.W.O. C7tess Association and its affiliate West Hill Chess Club are holding regiswa- tion nights for their separate but parallel CFC - Rated slow -play tourna- ment programs for Thurs- day and Tuesday evenings on Thurs. Jan. 12th (7-11 p.m.) and Tues. Jan. 17th (7-11 p.m.) at :Mowat Col- legiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E., I block west of Port Union Road- Call 416-203-62W for further in- formation. Mucignat Wins Memorial Chess Ernie Mucignat ( West Hill -1964 Rating -Class A) scored 4-1 (4 wins 1 lass) to capture the third annual Mikhail N. Tal Memorial Chess Tournament on tiebreak over Romeo E. Soriano (Scarborough -1918 Rating -Class A), also with 4-1 but with a lower cumulative point tiebreak total (12 versus 14 for Mucignat), cumulative tiebreak tends to favour those who have won earlier round matches in Swiss System tournaments; Mucignat won his first four games only to lose in Round 5, while Soriano won in Rounds 1 and 2, lost in Round 3 to Mucignat, only to win again in Rounds 4 and 5. Finishing surprisingly in clear third position was unrated newcomer Allan Perun ( Richmond Hill) with an impressive 3.5-1.5 result which should result in a provisional Class A Rating (1800-1999 Rating range) on the Chess Federation of Canada's na- tional rating system. Also finishing above 50% with 3-2 scores were tour- nament veterans Uno Wes- ingi (Pickering -2046 Rating -Candidate Master) and Bob Hamilton (Scarborough -2001 Rating - Candidate Master). The tournament is organized annually as a tribute to former World Chess Champion Mikhail Nekhemyevich Tal (1936-1992) (born in Riga. Latvia) who held the world title briefly from 196061. Tal was well-known for his exciting tactical and sacrificial style of play. The 1992 event was won by Romeo Soriano and its 1993 counterpart by Oshawa's Dan Allan. Tournament Arbiter and Club President John W. Puusa presented the win- ner's trophy to Mucignat and offered congratula- tions to him and all the players for producing such a hard -contested event. "Ernie has had such staying power in local chess circles over the years and the 'Mucignat magic' has worked wonders yet again! Ernie played some good chess in this event and this bodes well for his per- formance in 19951 - "The players played competitive but friendly chess. Special mention should be made of newcomer Allan Perun and his impressive result. He will be a force to be reckon- ed with in the New Year!" The West Hill Chess Aub and the interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association held registra- tion nights for their separate CFC -Rated show play tournament programs for Thursday evenings and Tuesday evenings on Thurs. Jan. 5, and Tues. Jan. 10, at Mowat Col- legiate. Entries are being ac- cepted for the 1995 New Year Tournament, and women, junior and senior's events. Call the Chess In- formation Hotline at 416-283-6296 for details' Knockout Chess Tourneys The West Hill Chess Club's 1994 95 Winter Tour- nament, a modified 8 player single roundrobin ollowed b 2y 4 -player roun- drobins (based on stan- dings in the first 8 -player grouping) got off to an in- teresting start with Alan R. Hutchinson (Whitby -mo Rating) topping the stan- dings with a perfect 3-0 thus far followed closely by Krnest Sinko ( Scarborough -1791 Rating) at 2-0 1 adjournment. In third place at present Wed. January 1R, 1995 711E NEWS'POST Page 9 Community Sports Notes Snowmobile Challenge Poker Run On Sun. Jan. 29, snowmobilers from across Ontario will be taking part in the fourth annual Charlie Farquharson Snowmobile Challenge Poker Run. This very special event will be hosted by and held at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, Orfllia. Snowmobilers will get pledges, much like a walk- a-thon and all proceeds will be donated to The Whipper Watson Scholarship Fund of The Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre for children and young adults with physical disabilities. It is suggested that each participant for the Public Ride have a minimum of $100 and $1,000 in sponsorship for the Corporate Ride. The Ontario Snowmobile Distributors' Association (Bombardier, Arctic Cat Polaris, Yamaha) will Baseball Tryouts The Birchmount Minor jMidget AAA Rep Baseball Club will be holding tryouts for experienced baseball players born in 1979 at the main gymnasium of Centennial College, Pro- gress Campus ( Markham Rd. and Progress) from 9:30 - 11 p.m. on the follow- ing dates: Jan. 11th, Jan. 18th, Jan. 26th, Feb. 3x1, Feb. 9th, Feb. 23rd and Mar. Ist. There is a $3 tryout charge per player for each session. Players who were O.B.A. carded last season are reminded that they will only be able to tryout if they hold a release from their previous team. The team is under new manage- ment and coaching this season. The coaching staff is NCCP certified and holds U.S. college and interna- tional experience. For more information contact Chris at ( 416) 266-1673. North American Dog Sled Racing At Minden On Sat. Jan. 21 and Sun. Jan. 22, fans of winter sports will be converging on the cottage country town of !Minden. Ont. to cheer on the teams competing in the premier event on the North American sled -dog racing circuit. The lith annual Minden Techni-Cal Challenge will welcome mashers from all over the continent. With the largest purse and the most challenging race course in North America, the Minden Techni-Cal Challenge at- tracts the world's top com- petitors, both human and canine. Over 80 teams are expected in Minden, from Massachusetts to Manitoba to Minnesota to California. Race Governor Val Lougheed reports that a number of the 1991 ISDR4 medallists - the best rrurshens in the world - have already registered their teams. They'll be com- peting for maximum points towards the 1995 interna- tional championship medals and a purse of $25,100, provided by Martin Pet Foods. makers of is Michaer Robbescheuten ( Ajax -1800 Estimate) with a 1.5-1.5 result. The West Hill Chess Club and the interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association invite prospec- tive chessplayers to visit at Sir Oliver Mowat Col- legiate. 5400 Lawrence Ave. E., 1 block west of Port Union Road on Thurs. Jan. 26th (7-11 p.m.). Ha Round 1 - 1995 West All New Year Tournament; Registration for Seniors, Juniors' and Women's events; Registra- tion for Casual Chess Group and Tues. Jan. 31st (7-11 p.m.? Hap ninggs: Re istra- tion for 1995 Wes Hill Chess Club Championship; Registration for seniors, Juniors and Women's events; Registration for Casual Chess Group. For information on Club Association member- ship and membership in the Chess Federation of Canada , Ontario Chess Association, call the Chess Information Hotline at 416-283-6296. Techni-Cal dog foods. Racing takes place throughout Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. right in the middle of Main St. In fact, everything begins and ends on Main St. A big timber -frame log chute marks the start finish line and everyone has a ringside view of the action, both coming and going. The delightful kid -and - mutt race, a regular feature of this family- oriented weekend. is held on Saturdav afternoon after the official heats in the four- and eight -dog classes are over. After Sun- days' heats, prizes in both classes are presented. The top three winners in each class will receive substantial cheques. a bot- tle of Henckell Trocken Sparkling Wine provided by Sainsbury & Company Ltd. of Toronto, and a bag of Martin's Techni-Cal dog food. And there's more, Visitors can visit the dog lot to look over the animals and talk with the mushers, and everyone can meet "Drifter", the race mascot• who is a particular favourite with the youngsters. "Catch The Drift a song written and recorded by local musi- cians, will be once again the theme song for the en- tire weekend. Minden is on Highway 35 about 200 kms north of Toronto in the heart of cot- tage country. For informa- tion and accommodation, call the Chamber of Com- merce at (800! 461-7677. again sponsor the event this year by donating snowmobiles and clothing to the Corporate Ride. This event is open to all snowmobilers, so join the team by supporting Charlie. Charlie will be leading the Ride over groomed trails, which in turn will be guided by the Orillia & District Snowmobile Association over a 100 kms. groomed trail. Executives confirmed so far are from the Academy of Dentistry, Metro Toronto Police Force, Metro Toronto Police Assoc., Ontario Provincial Police, Johnson & Higgins Ltd.. Royal Canadian Legion Br. 34. Western University, Magna International Inc., Corporation of the Town of Ajax and Crawford & Co., to name a few. The Foundation's 7 year old ambassador, Kathy Heximer will greet everyone upon their return. The riders will be treated to music and entertainment by Charlie at the Legion. The Whipper Watson Scholarship allows post graduate students to conduct research into ways of improving the lives of children and young adults with physical disabilities. The Scholarship honours the late professional wrestler Whipper Billy Watson, who volunteered countless hours to help children and young adults with physical disabilities at The Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre. Whipper also assisted in bringing recognition and credibility to the snowmobilers of Ontario by raising awareness and money through snowmobile rides for "his kids" starting back in 1974. Pledge sheets for the Challenge are available at The Onlha Chamber of Commerce or at The Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 34. For further information call: Susan Brower at 1800, 267 -HUGH. 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It'll play at the Princess of Wales Theatre after Miss Saigon concludes its 103 week run there on Apr. 30th. Previews of this $12 million production are scheduled to begin on July 25th and the grand opening will be on Aug. 8th. Ticket prices are scaled from $25 to $91, the same as for Miss Saigon. How long will it run? Ob- viously, no one is going to make a flat out statement but we understand that the Disney organization has an option to lease the P.O.W. for five years. An important aspect of Beauty and The Beast is that it's not simply a show for children. Oh, children enjoy it, of course, but it's structured for the tastes and enjoyment of adult au- diences as well. The ideal is for an adult to see it with a child but it's not necessary. Everyone - everyone'- can and does enjoy it. More details will follow in future columns before the opening. Tammy of The Who's Tommy had a beastly early life existence supposedly recollected after the fact by its composer Pete Townshend. � Meat segue n'est ce pas?) That show opens at The Elgin on Mar. 1st following previews that begin in Feb. 20th and Your Column was there when the all Canadian cast was an- nounced. It's a large are ( 31 members) and present space doesn't permit men- tion of all members. Of par- ticular interest. though, is the casting of Jinky Liarnanzares as The Acid Queen. This young beauty first caught our eye as Gigi in the now closing produc- tion of Miss Saigon and we've been an enthusiastic fan of her ever since. She has a seductive stage presence second to none. No one has stated an ex- pected term of nun for The Who's Tommy either but at the media conference to an- nounce and schmooze with the cast, a knowledgeable type suggested a minimum of two years. We think he's correct. Now, let's continue with beauties and beasts as we go to..... THE OPERA: Beauty and The Beast isn't included in James Finn Garner's deservedly best selling Politically Cor- rect Bedtime Stories c Max- well Macmillan Canada). The Emperor's New Clothes, however, is reworked so that a quick thinking peasant saves the reputation of the naked emperor. He declares that "The emperor is merely endorsing a clothing op- tional lifestyle!" One wishes for such quick wit in assessing the Canadian Opera Company's productions of Bluebeard's Castle and Ewartung in current dou- ble presentation at The O'Keefe. One mustn't be so crass as to suggest that they're beastly but must also be honest enough to opine that they aren't beauties either despite their respective subject matters of beauties enthralled by beasts both literally and metaphorical- ly. Now, before going fur- ther, this reviewer is oblig- ed to advise that these two productions have received much critical and popular acclaim in and outside of Canada. It might well be that our comments are more subjective than ob- jective. "Que sail-je? Mon metier et mon art, c'est vivre. " The libretto of Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle is a familiar one. A young bride, strangely in love with her strange husband, wishes to know the secret of seven locked chambers in the gloomy castle to which she has been taken by him. She finds out and accepts her fate. Simple enough if silly but in this production one is rather more reminded of Seven Keys to Baldpate with an unsatisfactory resolution. The few strengths lie in the performances of the two principals, the visually interesting design of Michael Levine and the powerful sound that Richard Bradshaw draws from the orchestra ... no mean feat given the score with which he is saddled. Mezzo-soprano Jane Gilbert as the bride has a AroundandAbout Your Dining &Entertainment Guide warm voice that lends itself to her role and baritone Victor Braun (Braun shaver?) sings well but at times cannot be pro- perly appreciated because of the directorial excesses or Robert Lepage. Those same excesses are present in Schoenberg's Erwartung, which is the se- cond offering of the even- ing. Heaven knows that the music of Schoenberg is dif- ficult enough to perform in concert but to set it to opera is ... well, it's challenging. It is a one artist work in which a young woman is in mental collapse after kill- ing her faithless lover. Hell hath no fury etc. Schoenberg aside, it could be effective but for the direction of the aforemen- tioned Robert Lepage. Like a little boy let loose in a toy shop with unlimited money. he has concocted a piece mindful of Joan Crawford as Mildred Pearce playing Giselle on Laugh In... complete with wall. Soporano Rebecca Blankenship scores a per. sonal triumph both as ac- tress and singer in her most difficult of roles and the audience muchh• ap- preciates her artistry. Not even Richard Brad- shaw, however, can make the Schoenberg score anything more than a suc- cession of orchestral keen- ings. Bluebeard and Ewartung make for an interesting. perhaps even enjoyable evening of theatre but we're not convinced that it's good opera. Still. que sais-je? ON STAGE: The story line of John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, now playing at the St. Lawrence Centre, is by now well known. Based on actual events, a young Black man, claiming to be the son of Sidney Poitier. intrudes into the lives of well off - "hand to mouth but at a higher level" - Manhattanites. He's well spoken, seemingly ac- complished and ever so S IfVPrg=�V�20I—M �aaAn►aParnon Performing Arts January Line-up The Recital Hall at the Ford Centre for the Perfor- ming Arts rings in 1995 with an exciting array of perfor- mances by some of the world's most respected musicians playing music by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven to Bartok, DeFalla. Hindemith, Romeo and Ctilgrass. Sun. Jan 22, marks the return of the Juillard Str- ing Quartet for the launch of itss second Recital Hall series of three concerts. Each program will include a Bartok quartet. a quartet by Hindemith. marking the centenary of the late com- poser's birth in 1896: and one of Beethoven's epic "Rasumovsky" Quartets, Opus 59. The show is at 2:30 p.m. Prices are $45, $38-50 and $28 On Sun. Jan. 22. revered German tenor Peter Schreier, who is equally at ease in opera, oratorio and in recital, will perform Schubert's haunting "W interreise" cycle, assisted by pianist Alexei L.ubimov. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $45. $38.50. and WN On Wed. Jan. 18 and Thurs. Jan. 19 the Or- chestra of the Eighteenth Century will perform the classical and early Roman- tic masterpieces of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and their contemporaries. Under the baton of Frans Brueggen - a celebrated ex- ponent of the recorder and transverse flute who then turned his extraordinary talent to conducting - the Dutch ensemble will pre- sent two programs: music by Beethoven and Mozart on the first night, and works by Haydn, Mozart and Mendelssohn on the se- cond night, both featuring soprano soloist Cyndia Sieden. The shows are at 8 p.m. and tickets are $45, $38.50, $28. Fri Jan. 20 marks the Recital Hall debut of Swedish baritone Hakan Hagegard who will offer a program comprising works by Schubert, Richard Strauss, Grieg and Wolf. According to the New York Times, "Hakan Hagegard has an unusually fine baritone voice and he is one of the best vocal techni- cians before the public." The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.50, $32 and $23.50. Fri. Jan. 27 brings two renowned soloists, cellist Lynn Harrell and pianist Yefim Bronfman, to the Recital Hall for an evening featuring sonatas by Debussy. Rachmaninoff and Beethoven. The New York Times said about Lynn Harrell that he was "One of the great cello vir- tuosi of his generation." The show starts at 8 p. m. Prices are $45. $38.50. and $28. On Tires. Jan. 31: an all - Spanish program perform- ed by the Romeros Guitar Quartet brings this musical month to an end. Since the Romero family came to the United States in 1958, they have consistently dauled audiences everywhere and have inspireed enthusiastic praise from critics coast to coast. "Collectively, they are the only classical guitar quartet of real stature in the world today: in fact, they virtually in- vented the format." - The New York Times. The show starts at 8 p. m. Tickets are $42.50, 536.50 and $26.5o. For further information call ( 416 ) 872-222'. ............................................................... tic:......................... ....... .......................... charming. In fact, he's nothing more than a scheming manipulator with no more morals - social or sexual - than John O' Hara's Pal Joey. Yet, in Six Degrees he acts as a touchstone that. when recognized, brings out the intellectual weaknesses of those with whom he comes into con- tact. The result is a play that is frequently funny and, in the end, tragic in the truest sense of the word. The tragedy, of course. is the failed life of a man squandering his gifts. Michael Shawn Williams is the young man and suc- ceeds in making a despicable person into one that's rather likeable in spite of one's opinion. Fiona Ried and Jim Mezon are delightful as the first couple seen to suc- (•umb to the charms of the intruder. Miss Reid, especially, seems to have a �%ay with the delivery of her lines that's quite ad - n (able. The entire cast is pleasurable. Highlights are the dual roles of Michael Ball as a more or less silly ass Englishman and a bumbling New York den- tist. Nice bits of work as well by the gorgeously handsome Barbara Gordon and Benedict Campbell as another couple duped by the passing stranger. Six Degrees of Separa- tion isn't a great play nor so intended but it's en- joyable, and mirabde dic- tu, has something of substance about it. OF INTEREST: The International Society of Performing Arts Ad- ministrates will hold its International Congress in Toronto from June ath to the 11th. The Canadian organizing committee is chaired by Robert Johnson, G.M. of the National Ballet. Also serving on the committee are, among others, Elizabeth Bradley, G.M. of The O'Keefe and Charles Cutts, President and C.E.O. of Massey and Roy Thomson Halls. This is quite a coup for Toronto and recognition of the esteem in which the ci- ty is now held in the world of performing arts. ART SEEN: Dialogue With nature opened last evening at the Joseph Carrier Art Gallery in the Columbus Centre. This is an exhibition of over 100 photographs taken dur- ing Daisaku Ikeda's travels on behalf of peace in over 50 countries. It has been shown in France, Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey, Sweden, Brazil, Hong Kong, China, Russia and Japan. We had to miss the of- ficial opening because of another commitment but the exhibition continues un- til Feb. 25th and we hope to view it before then. From the advance advice receiv- ed we can attest that atten- dance will be pleasurable. Oh. and admission is free. ON YOUR TOES: On Jan. 30th Le National Ballet du Senegal makes its Toronto debut at Massey Hall. On Feb. 1st and 2nd, the Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to The O'Keefe for the first time in 11 years. Here are two exciting companies both well worth custom. ON AIR: Has there ever been a radio program more offen- sive than the John Oakely Show last Friday on CFRB? Granted that CFRB is no longer "The Family Station" but the ex- cesses of this stand up com- edian picking up a pay day on an otherwise respec- table station were quite beyond the pale and should be dealt with immediately. FAST EXIT: "For such is the desire of my faulty heart, to find a truth with the end of my pen." K. C. Snow travel D World is in th Boston Hosts City-wide Food & Wine Extravaganza Canadians can escape the winter doldrums by planning a visit to Boston during its annual three- month long extravaganza - the Boston Food and Wine Festival. Though animals may hibernate during the winter Boston gourmets certainly do not. Where else could you dine with Julia Child, sip wine with renowned winemaker Robert Mondavi, learn about the intricacies of cognac, or feast on the creations of the nation's best chefs' The food and wine celebration begins in January_ and lasts until the spring flowers start to bloom. Boston and Cam- bridge are offering 30 dif- ferent culinary events organized by some of the areas's finest restaurants and hotels. The annual festivals have become a major tourist attraction drawing both discerning and novice palates to one of America's oldest and culturally diverse cities. "Boston becomes a very festive city during the winter with not only the Food and Wine Festival taking place but many other special winter festivals and celebrations," said Abbie R. Goodman, executive director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. She added, "Visiting in winter is ideal since many hotels offer weekend packages. " The prestigious Boston Harbor Hotel is the founder of the Annual Boston Wine Festival. From Jan. 13 -Apr. 8, 1996, nationally - renowned chef Daniel Bruce and his culinary team will feature gourmet dinners and wines from 11 countries and 47 wineries. During the festival he will design 120 different dishes, each with its ow•n accompa- nying wine. Wine Castings, seminars, receptions and auctions are held throughout the festival. A highlight of the festival is the Feb. 24th black tie dinner hosted by the legendary Julia Child. The nearby Copley Plaza Hotel is setting aside 12 Saturdays from Jan. 7 - Apr. 1. 1995 for its Boston Celebrity (Refs Festival. Every Saturday, celebrities will participate in cooking demonstrations and wine -tasting sessions. Each Saturday evening there is a themed dinner menu with music perform- ed by Boston artists. Fancy dinner with a side dish of opera? Don't miss Nights at the Opera Festival every Saturdav from Jan. 7 - May 1, 1995 at the Colonnade Hotel. Patrons dining in their gourmet restaurant will be able to sample imported and domestic wines and consume impressive dishes. while watching a series of light-hearted opera vignettes. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Boston is holding its 8th annual International Cultural Festival Jan. 13 - Apr. 2. 1995. During the 12 week period, the Ritz Carlton will he importing chefs from Europe, Asia and Africa. The culinary creations are unequalled in North America. Boston festival organizers know that not every visitor to the city likes to savor the grape - others prefer hops and barley: Every Wednesday and Friday from Jan. 4 - Mar. 31, 1995. the Back Bay Hilton Hotel hosts Brewers Dinners. Special gourmet meals are prepared to complement a selection of 90 micro - brewed premium beers! Like to mix dinner with theatre? Throughout the month of March. the Three Cheers dinner theatre is holding the Mystery Cafe's "Wine and Die" festival. Mention the festival and you receive complimentary wine with your dinner and show Gourmet cuisine means different things to different people For some. ribs are right up there with caviar and foie Bras. The Original Sports Saloon. at the Copley Square Hotel, salutes the rib with its Annual BBQ Bonanza during the month of February. For a copy of the 1995 Food. Wine & Arta Festival Brochure, which includes a schedule and information on events, tickets and hotel packages. contact the Greater Boston Convention & %'isitor-s Bureau by calling 14100-888-5515, toll free across Canada. Top U.S. Events For Visitors The American Bus Association I ABA i recent - h• released its list of the 19% Top 100 Events in .North America. Drawing on the input from bus com- panies in Canada, the United States and Mexico, the association annually chooses the top events which can be visited via motorcoach. The events are of interest, though• for all travellers whether ar- riving by car, rail, or air. The ABA chose the Special Olympics World Games as the top event in the U.S. for 1995. The Games will be held July 1 - 9 in New Haven, Connec- ticut. More than 6,500 men- tally challenged adult and child athletes will repre- sent 130 countries at the competition. The Special Olympics World Games will include star-studded opening and closing ceremonies, a celebration of the United Nations' 50th Anniversary, a parade of Tall Ships, and numerous festivals and cultural activities. The 99 other events that the ABA recommends in its lath annual list include everything from the Fiesta San Antonio, Texas' oldest and largest festival taking place April 21-30 to Custer's Last Stand Re-enactment at Hardin, Montana June 23-25. ABA, the 700 member trade association of the in- tercity motorcoach in- dustry, conducts the Top lux► program to showcase North Amell rich diver- sity and to assist tour W'ed. Jall Its, 19!ta THE NEWS POST Page 11 ollar moves into airport wide Dollar Rent A Car e big league with over 1300 locations in 60 countries. In Canada, until a few months ago, the company had a near invisible profile. Now they are in the starting blocks to pursue an aggressive expansion course. The first major change for the Canadian operation was its acquisition by the internation- ally renowned SkyLink group of companies. Now they have stepped up Dollar's in -termi- nal airport visibility by open- ing two locations at Pearson International, Toronto, Canada's busiest airport. The locations are at Terminals One and Two. Service for Terminal Three will continue to be provided from the Constellation Hotel. Dollar is also in -terminal at Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary and Winnipeg, and services arriv- ing passengers at Vancouver Airport and Montreal's Dorval. To mark their arrival at Pearson, the staff of Dollar distributed cookies --to their surprised competitors. Dollar is moving quickly to open new franchises across the country, with particular emphasis on airports. Said Skyl-ink chairman Surjit Babra: "Because of the strength of the Dollar name throughout the world, we anticipate a rapid growth in rentals at all our airport loca- tions, but we will also be ou widening the base of r local operations and we have devel- oped a strong expansion-ori- ertted business plan that will put Dollar on the map in a big way. Skyl-ink has extensive international travel experience ranging from supplying planes TraveMse ` with d Fabienne Barbas and Dafydd Llewellyn Dollar employees - and helicopter, ' • - Nations rclicf .c i -peace ing operation, to operat:nb a retail travel group. Marketing Director Tony Jones, who helped guide another Canadian ear rental company through its most suc- cessful growth years said: "That experience will prove invaluable in developing inno- vative new business methods that will set us apart from the compaition." Welsh mine -tour The coal mines of South Rales were once suppliers to the world of anthracite coal for ships and industry. The mines, known to locals as the "Pits" spawned books and films like :r,mcr L-la:....nc . the Rhor..!da Valley, has horn opened as a tourist Centre. At the Lewis Merthyr Colliery visitors, kitted out with lamps and helmets, take part in a tour that recreates the sights, sounds and smells of the colliery. They help dcto- nate their own explosion and ride an underground track through the twisting tunnels to the surface. There they can visit the Black Gold exhibit showing the culture and char- acter of the Rhondda through three generation% of a mining family. Admission is S10.40 for adults. 53.93 for children. Do Men Keep Women Out Of Sports? Many,female athletes are vicing concerns that the sporting community. especially administrators and coaches, mistreat women athletes, sometimes to the poimnt of being abusive. A forum will explore the gender psychology of sports and w•hy men have subtly ex- cluded women from the sports world. Howdo men and women interact in a competitive setting? Are women's athletic ideals based on male bodies and abilities? Should the sports establishment give women's sports enough money and access to adver- operators in planning itineraries. The brochure lists top events in the United States for each month of the year. A complimentary copy of the 20 -page "1995 Top Ill Events" brochure can be obtained by sending a psot- card to American Bus Association, 1100 New fork Ave., NW, Suite lo5o.00 Washington. DC 205-3934. "The brochure is an ex- cellent resource tool in planning a vacation around some of these spectacular and culturally diverse events," said Bill Tappe, Regional Director of Canada for the United States Travel and Tourism Administration IUSTI'AI. For more information. the public may contact Travel USA, at MM -451-4050. There is a charge of $2 per minute for the phone service. rising to flourish? .T .he Gender of Sports: Do Men Keep Women Out of Sports'" m is a foruto be held on Tues. Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre Forum, 27 Front St. E. (416) 366-16%. Admission is free. Most women do not become involved in recrea- tional or professional sports even though sports are fun, challenging and exciting. For many women, being fit is not fun, it's exercise - an obligation Home Care Program Details of a new Quick Response Program involv- ing n ol•-ing The Home Care Pro- gram of Metro Toronto and 14 hospitals will be an- nounced on Tues. Jan. 24 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Home Care Program for Metropolitan Toronto, 45 Sheppard Ave. E., 7th floor. Health Minister Ruth Grier and representatives from Home Care and the Quick Response Program will announce details of the program, which will enable hospitals to send some pa- tients home to be cared for with services from Home Care. As well as enabling some patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes, the program will save money and free up hospital resources for other patients. to keep off excess pounds and to look attractive More women involved in mauld sports wobe good for the health. fitness and psychology. Why do so many women feel the world of sports is not for them" Can women make sports a priority in their life along with work, family and household commitments the way many men do" Are young girls en- couraged to be physically active' Are women athletes taken seriously". The moderator at the forum will be Sandra Lev%. two-time Field Hocke%. Federal Advisory Commit- tee on the Status of the Athlete. Director for On- tario Sports and Recrea- tion Centre. Panelists include: Susan Cole: Senior Now Editor: Dr. Bruce Kidd: Chairman of the School. School of Physical and Health Education, U of T, former Olympic Athlete: Greg blalszecki: Sports Historian, Fork Universi- ty; and Laura Robinson: Sports Columnist, Nosy Magazine, former member of Canada's National Cvd- ong Team. former Cana- dian Rowing Champion. Scott Tournament Of Hearts Scott Paper Limited has sponsored The Scott Tournament of Hearts since 1982. "We have had a long and rewarding relationship with the Canadian Curling Association (CCA)," said John Reid, Scott Paper's President and Chief Executive Officer. The CCA transfers all the promotional rights and the title of the championship, through an ongoing contractual agreement, to Scott Paper Limited. In exchange. Scott Paper underwrites specified costs of the championships. "It has been a mutually beneficial relationship over the past 14 years." commented Mr. Reid. "Curling in Canada has a very bright future with a new playoff structure. Olympic status and expanded television -overage in 1995." The 1995 Scott Turnament of Hearts will .•• held in Calgary. Feb. III - If; In the next few weeks, there will be eleven Provincial Territorial championship teams declared. They will On the defending champions, Team Canada. skipped by Sandra Peterson from Regina, in the twelve team round robin. The 1995 Canadian Champions will defend the World title in Brandon. Manitoba, April 8 -16. The Ontario provincial piaydowns will be held Jan. 24 to 29 at Brantford Golf & Country Club. 60 Ava Rd.. Box K4. Brantford. Ont. NIT ;R7 galaxy holidays • Corporate `ravel • Vacation TlavI • VIA RAIL agent 266-4411 Rep No iissigA 2342 v ngston Rd w N,,. - Sontrin Investments Inc. Mortgage. business a personalloans Very cheap rate I (416) 265-1942 (416) 785-6343 Mr Ousim Khan 24 HOURS 7 DAYS SERVICE • WORD PROCESSING • OATA ENTRY • P HOTOCOPYING/FAX •-EARN DOS. WINDOWS. WORDPERFECT. LOTUS. DBASE ACCOUNTING • PROJECTS ASSIGNMENTS. RESCUE Call 416-7575562 E Joan Are you lonely? Call 1.976-4820 sio It Pays To Advertise V IV M Page 12 THE NEWS POST Wed. January IK, 1995 .................. ................................................. Sir Robert L. Borden News Business & Technical Institute Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. will become smoke free. As a result of the im- plementation of Ontario's new Tobacco Control Act, smoking is now prohibited on all school property. This includes all school buildings and grounds for everyone, at all times. Smoking off school grounds will be permitted, but for students who wish to quit, there is help available through self-help kits, group programs and or individual counsell- ing through the Guidance Department. To help remind students and staff to "butt out because it's the law*', Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. is having a poster contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best posters. Teacher Michael Cjivetic's Law Classes took a field trip to the Supreme Court on Dec. 9. James Campbell, a student in the Law Course had this to say about the trip. ' "Ibe case (we watched) was really fascinating, ( just like a TV soap). However. rather than just listening to one case, we went to see the other famous one, ..the drive -by -- shooting" near Dundas. This was probably the best case we saw. With the "ac- cused" behind glass and the witness on the stand it seemed as if the `accused was going down. However, with my bad loch, just when I was about to leave ( because it was now time to go) the case was really getting good. My opinion of this trip is it was very good. I had a great time. SIR is a great teacher and person to go on this kind of a trip with. The people aren't half as had as people say they are downtown." The teaching staff at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. are winners, not only are they exemplary teachers. but they are winners on the world scene. Fred Heese, head of Physical Educa- tion. has been with the school for 21 years. He represented Canada in canoe -racing at the '64 Olympics and has been on the Canadian National Canoeing Team for many years. Most recently Fred Heese has been a member of the Canadian Dragon Boat Racing Team, com- peting at the World Cham- pionships in Hong Kong. Taiwan and China. In 1992 he participated in marathon Cance Racing at the World Championships. In 1991 Fred Heese took se- cond in Czechoslovakia at the World Cup Race. Mr. Heese continues to coach basketball and has coached all sports at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. over the years. He was also instrumental in starting Outdoor Education which is now very popular across the Scarborough Board of Education. David Hanna has been with the Scarborough Board of Education for three years and teaches grades 10 and 12 English and Social Science at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. David Hanna has also been skiing Telemark for 6 years. Telemark, developed in Norway, is the orginal form of skiiing which was used to travel across the land, both up and down mountains. David Hanna was a Na- tional Team Member for Canada at the 1994 World Cup Championship Race at La Clusaz, France. He is hoping to participate in this year's World Champion- ship at Ulleharner, Nor- way. At Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I., Mr. Hanna, together with teachers, Robin Ayres and Ralph Tordoff, coaches hockey. Starting in February for the second Semester Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. will be implementing an In - School Suspension Room which will be run by teachers Sharon Petitpas and David Hanna. Grade 8 Parents Night on Jan. 11 was the most suc- cessful ever at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. There was a presentation, as well as a tour of the school and positive comments about the inviting shape of classrooms and shops. On Jan. 10, Mr. Andersen's English Media class toured CITY -TV and Much Music. The tour was part of the class' ongoing study of popular music. They saw how the music videos are stored and broadcast. Students also Money Back Guarantee With customer service a major issue in today's marketplace. Centennial College is bringing the concept to its part-time studies division. Students who sign up for a continuing education course will be able to get their money back within the first 10 days if it fails to meet their needs. The guarantee is designed to rake college less intimidating for new students by allowing them to sample courses. If the course doesn't meet the student's expectations. Centennial will return the course tuition minus a $20 service charge. Most part- time courses are priced between $75 and $200. Centennial offers more than 1,000 courses in the evenings and on weekends an subjects such as business. health sciences. multimedia computing. manufacturing and automotive technology. The new semester of part-time courses begins the week of January 16. For more information about continuing education. call Centennial at (416, 698 - tam, appeared live with VJ Steve Anthony and Enter- tainment reporter Teresa Roncon during a break bet- ween videos. A special ex- penence was meeting and talking with Oliver. the "Magic" cream and new patch make needles $$moony painless .. Wordsufs�xNhur, ,.r,.;rrr:<r.:.u:.l,,.rr; ease some of t1w anti.% associated scrrh children and adults alike can alsop use f ill. E4fL4 patch to make needle.s and shun nrtuu. n p— Mc Rarely is a company told by a consumer it has a "pub- lic duty" to advertise its pro- duct. But that is precisely what a mother of three young children did in an im- passioned letter written straight from the heart. In the spring of 1994. Sharon Proietti, vice-presi- dent of Families of Children with Cancer, wrote to Gerry McDole, the president and CEO of Astra Pharma Inc.. urging him to "shout from the rooftops" about what she called the "magic cream.' The "magic cream" is EMLA, an anesthetic that makes needles. shots and su- perficial skin surgery vir- tually painless. Recently in- troduced to Canada in a new patch form, EMLA was pre- cisely what Proietti needed some years before when her nine -month-old son, An- drew. was treated for a type of muscle cancer called rhandom-vowrc•oma. Now age se%cn and in long-term remission. An- drew endured an endless series of needles for diagno- sis and treatment from January 1988 to January 1981). "Needles were really a way of life for him," says Proietti who heads a daycare centre and with her husband Gus also has twin girls. "For us. that was really a trau- matic thing — to watch your baby undergo these painful procedures.••Not surpris- ingly, Andrew eventually developed a fear of needles: "As soon as he saw a needle he would scream and cry and say he wouldn't have one. He knew needles well and wasn't going to stand by and be poked," says Proietti. But in 1991 at age four. Andrew picked up a serious viral infection called Kawasaki disease and needed plasma transfusions. However, this time Proietti's pediatrician was able to use EMLA cream which had just been introduced to Canada, and Andrew did not feel a thing as the intravenous needle was inserted. "It was just fabulous: I did not have to forcibly hold him down; it wasn't traumatic for him or for me," says Proietti, who stated in her letter that the nurses were ecstatic" be- cause EMLA also made their lives easier. The fact that Proietti is now using EMLA for all her children's regular vaccina- tions is not surprising — .+ttcr all, fear of needles is a kid's thing" right? Wrong. Proietti says she would use it for herself, and according to a national survey, she is not alone. The first national survey on Canadians' reactions to needles and shots, con- ducted by Decima Research in March 1994, found that 28 per cent of Canadian adults admit they dislike needles, seven per cent say they are "afraid" and four per cent report they are "terrified." In fact, the survey found that 25 per cent of Canadi- ans have avoided or delayed some procedure because it would involve getting a needle or shot. And of Canadian parents who have brought their children for a needle, 29 per cent say the experience is "somewhat traumatic" and nine per cent .ay it is "very traumatic." "Fear and pain from needles might be something children are especially sen- sitive to, but as research shows, age doesn't matter. Many Canadian adults may be sikntly suffering — and needlessly too since EMLA cream and patch are availa- ble," says Dr. Patricia McGrath, director of the Child Health Research Insti- tute in London, Ontario. The EMLA cream and patch can be purchased at the pharmacy without a pre- scription and be used by vir- tually anyone age six months and up. Because EMLA must be absorbed through intact skin, it should be put on at least one hour before a procedure; if EMLA is put on for one -to - two hours, it will "freeze" the area it covers for up to two -to -three hours. EMLA cream has been used in Canadian hospitals, as well as in private practice by general practitioners, plastic surgeons and dermatologists for several years. For more information on EMLA, con- sumers should contact their physician or pharmacist or call: 1-80(I-668-6000 (Eng- lish), 1-800-461-3787 (French), or local Toronto: 905-275-4015. Parents of children with cancer can gain support from Families of Children with Cancer (which oper- ates out of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children) by calling Sharon Proietti at(905) 828-1231, or from Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada. by calling: Dr. Eleanor Pask at the national office at (416) 926-1374, or: Frankie Pa- sowicz, (604) 564-8644; Janine Frovich,(204) 275- 2750, Camille de Varennes, (514) 476-0769, Greg Tan- ner(902)434-9095. Lester B.Pearson CI News MATH LEAGUE Congratulations to the following students who had top score at their level in the Canadian National Math League Competition: OAC - Sammy Isono and Samuel Leung; Grade 12 - Andy Lui; Grade 11- Jacky Chan: Grade 10 - Mervyn Sirju and Chris Milios; Grade 9 - Sarika Gupta. TERRY FOX AOUNDA- TION Congratulations Pear- son! 1994's Terry Fox Run was very successful. Pear- son raised $1205.10 for the Terry Fox Fondation and Cancer Research. Mr. Miller and Mr. Robinson would like to thank all par- ticipants (staff, students and sponsors). HISTORY DEPARTMENT On January 11th there was born in Scotland a young man who would em - migrate to Canada and become famous. Who was this young im- migrant and what made him famous? In Canada he studied law and became a successful lawyer. He was attracted to politics and eventually entered the parliament of Meals On Wheels Winter is here, the snowbirds have gone south and people who are home bound or isolated still need to get around or have meals delivered. Drivers are those special volunteers who deliver rneaLs-on-wheels, or take the elderly to programs or medical appointments. Contact the Volunteer Cen- tre - North York at 631.6117. host of RapCity. Kevin Guy, Grade 9 stu- dent reports on the fust wrestling team tournament of the new year. "Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I.'s wrestling team went to Bendale B.T.I. Unfor- tunately the team did not come out on top, but they did show an excellent level of sportsmanship and ef- fort. Tammy and Marie Benn, Stephane Dempsey and Pam Syvret won their mat- ches. Congratulations to the winners and all the team members: Milton Ed- wards, Andrew Scott, Scott Wood, Jason Bell, Chris Sturge, Kevin Guy, Tam- my Benn, Marie Benn, Pam Syvret, Stephane Dempsey and Coach Randy Nadalin. Congratulations are also due to the members of the Junior Boys' Basketball Team which defeated Ben - dale 74 to 62. Leading the offense was David Charles with 29 points, followed by Warren Fletcher. James Davis and Jason Knights, each with 8 points. The en- tire team played excellent defense. The Boys' Senior Basket- ball Team played a very tough game yesterday against an excellent Midland Team. After fall- ing behind early in the game, the Borden Falcons never quit and were in a position to win the game with less than a minute left, but were denied victory when some last second shots rolled off the rim. The final score was 70 to 67. Top players were Chris Ward, Norman Lee and Randy Thompson. what was then the British colony of Canada. He soon became the leader of his party. He was a key figure in the union of the British colonies of the Canadas in 1867. He became Canada's first prime minister. For his efforts to unite the Canadian colonies and for his efforts to build a new Canadian nation he was knighted. This young immigrant from Scotland who had forged a nation out of the Canadian wilderness and was Canada's first prime minister was - Sir John A Macdonald. Happy birth- day John! M.S.A. The M.S.A. held its first annual banquet on Fri. Jan. 13th at 4 p.m. All staff and Muslim students were winvited. TALENT SEARCH Malvern Family Resource Centre, in con- junction with the Metro Toronto Police, 42 Division, presents "The Voices of Malvern" on Jan. 21. For more information call :Malvern Family Resource centre at 281-1376. PEARSON ACHIEVEMENTS 7 of 50 Business Ad- ministration students are accepted to York Universi- ty'. Field Hockey Team wins Championship, Math Team Captures Third Championship; Students Raise $1500 for United Way: Nicole Morns Wins a place on York University Ice Hockey Team; Students win 20% of DECCA Awards; Dance and Music students impress 3000 at O'Keefe Centre. Gregg Wade tops pro- vince for Script Writing. Pearson selected for site of EDNET Connection with University of Toronto; Last year 19 Pearson graduates won admission scholarships at York University; Last year. two Pearson graduates were accepted to George Brown's Renown Theatre School: 24 students at Pearson are learning valuable library management skills by working part time in the library as assistants; During last four years, graduates from Pearson have won 12 Canada Science Scholarships given at end of one year of science or engineering study at university. Only 1000 give each year in Canada, worth $10,000. SPORTS BASKETBALL On Jan. 10th Pearson Bantam Bengals defeated Laurier C.I. by a score of 58-48. Leading Pearson for the victory were Omar Henry with 16 points, Brian Dixon and George Brown with 12 points each, and Tyan Tatham with 9 points. The evening of Jan. 10th the senior boys defeated Laurier C. I. by an 88-54 score. Andre Dawns led the scoring with 19 points. A special note - Andre was 11 for 11 from the charity stripe - great shooting An- dre! Volleyball The Junior girls volleyball team won their first game 15 to 9. The girls remained focussed throughout the second game as they came from behind in an exciting finish to win 17-16. Thanks for the great effort and en- thusiasm.