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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1989_12_27TAYLOR SWIMMING Swim Well and Love It Our 92' F water Is PERFECT for your pre-schooler or baby to learn to swim. Also It's great exercise for your little ones. Ask about AQUA -FIT for you. 281-2162 AN your craft nada and 0"00 al deco- ting "PPtbs. NAUTILUS eoARKTMS%i mo & CRAFTS Fm&V Ron, INS' Crrili2 ca 284-1171 Arrive Alive! Don't Drink & Drive! Durham Bd. of Education Highlights Chairman's Annual Report Received In his annual report to the board, Chairman Ian Brown outlined for trustees the many changes in education which have taken place over the past 12 months. Pressure on the school system from local, regional and provincial governments has increased demands on the Durham Board system and all who work in it. The dedication of Durham trustees and staff has remained cons- tant and from the boar- droorn to the classroom. the Durham Board of Education is a first-rate organization. Ian reviewed the list of new staff hired over the past year and the retire- ment of Lorna Murphy as Chairman in June 1989. He touched on events such as Education Week, Arbor Week, the Durham Regional Science Fair and the Total Team's "Looking Good This Summer" own - test which have con- tributed to the success of our system - The board's 1989 budget of $267 million brought about an average mill rate increase of 14.3% in Durham municipalities. In- cluded in the budget were funds for the revised transportation policy. previously deferred capital projects, social workers, a multicultural and race relations consultant and $1 million in reserves for the future implementation of Junior Kindergarten. Ian highlighted the 1968 Capital Expenditure Forecast which saw the Durham Board of Educa- tion receive approval for $38 million worth of pro- jects including four new elementary schools. part of a new secondary school for Pickering, and six school sites. The 1989 forecast re- quested a total of $323.8 million over the next 5 years, $68 million of which is for 1991. Looking ahead to the future, the chairman stressed that adequate fun- ding of public education must remain the No.1 priority. Provincial grants 30C per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $12 per yr. by mail This Space Could Be Yours For PER WEEK Vol. 24 No. 52 Pickering, Ontario Wed. Dec. 27. 1989 DICKERING liv os car old Lisa Flood of the Pickering Swim Club, recently received official con - gra, • . : rom the provincial government for her many Canada Games wins in swimm- ing Aix)% v. NIPP Norah Stoner makes the presentation at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. Usa. who is 5' 10-1 2" in height, is in her last year at Dunbarton High School. She wants to go to university next school year but hasn't decided on which career to take. She is going to the Eastern National training competition diming the Christmas Holidays in Mon- treal. Photo-Bnb Watson 1 Winter Activities For Public To Enjoy The Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authori- ty is offering the public a for operating expenditures and capital projects must accomplish this, and each of us has a responsibility to enlist the support of local ratepayers to lobby provin- cial representatives for in- creased education spen- ding. His report concluded with a challenge to trustees to effectively meet the im- possible demands facing them over the coming year. He thanked trustees for the honour of serving them as chairman. Elections Held In the elections that followed the Chairman's annual report to the board, Ian Brown was returned to the position of Chairman, and George McLaughlin was returned to the posi- tion of Vice Chairman. Both will serve in these capacities until the municipal elections in November i990 when a new board will be elected by ratepayers. variety d winter activities to enjoy. Sleigh rides will be held at Heber Down Conserva- tion Area on Saturdays. Jan. 6. 13, 20 and 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., at Enniskillen Conservation Area on Sun- days, Jan. 7, 14 and Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Harmony Valley Conserva- tion Area on Feb. 3rd and 10th from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $1.75 each. A free winter bird feeder tour will be held at Lynde Shores Conservation Area on Sun. Jan. 7th at 2 p.m. A free cross country ski and wildlife habitat tour will be held on Sum. Feb. 4th at 2 p.m. at Heber Down Conservation Area, and a free Winter Fun Day will be held at Enniskillen Con- servation Area on Sat. Feb. 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Aboard For Sleighing The C.L.O.C.A. Sleigh Ride Express is about to leave on another busy schedule for 1990. Horse- drawn sleigh rides will be operating at Heber Down Conservation Area on Saturdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Ticket price is $1.75 per ride. The rides will start from the day -use area at Heber Down Conservation Area, not from the ski parking area. To get there from the in- tersection of Hwy. 12 and Taunton Rd., go west on Reach your potential customers with this space! Call 291-2583 for in forma tion - $24 per week Taunton to Country Lane Rd. North on Country Lane to the park entrance and continue north through the park to the day -use parking area. If the weather doesn't cooperate and there is no snow, wagon rides will be substituted. Don't Drink And Drive! •-•---. .....:tom:•......:?:{•:.. 4ZH' s! Serving the Community for 24 Years! 1989 Good Conservation Year Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) reports that 1985 was a very good year at the conservation areas with all public activities well at- tended. One of the most popular was the Autumn Fun & Craft Show at at Heber Down Conservation Area. This was the first of what is anticipated will be a popular annual event. and despite the usual "bugs.. associated with new ven- tures. was well received The ideal weather actual- ly presented somewhat of a challenge as it brought out many more visitors than anticipated. With approx- imately 2000 people in at- tendance craft tables were kept busy all day and the vendors enjoyed good in- terest and sales. Refreshments were available in the farm of ap- ple cider, sold by CLOCA, and the 3rd Whitby Boy Scouts did well with sales of coffee and hot dogs. An animal show and tell was very popular with the younger set, the star of the show being a baby tiger. Hay rides were another feature of the day. On arrival, visitors received a numbered but- ton from the resident rac- coon. and half hourly prize draws were made. Plans are already afoot to make the 1990 Autumn Fun and Craft Show Day even bigger and better. Here and There with Diane Matheson PR ICKRING NATURALISTS The Pickering Naturalists have organized a field trip on Sat. Dec. 30 for a count of Christmas birds. Meet at 9 a.m at the Pickering Municipal building, corner of Brock Road and Highway 2. For more information call Margaret at 831-1745. NEN' YEAR DA.\CF The Optimist Club is planning a Gala New Year dance and dimer at the Ajax Community Centre, Ontario Room on Sun. Dec. 31 at 8: 30 p.m. HEAD INJURV ASS()CIATION Instead of holding the usual support group meeting this month for the Head Injury Association of Durham Region, this group has arranged a dimer. For into call Rene Cotton at 432-1346. NEW YEAR'S DANCE Parents without Partners Group is running a New Year's Eve Dance at the St. Gabriel Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave., Pickering. Tickets are $25 a person and there will be a hot buffet at 7:30 p.m. The dance will be held on Sun. Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Phase Shirley at 42&-8820 for more in- formation. BEACH PARTY The Pickering Recreation Pawl will be the location of a ..Beach Party... Sponsored by the Town of Pickerin& the pool will be transformed - there will be games and lots of fun. The date is Thurs. Jan. 4th from I to p.m. Cast is $1 for youths. $2 for adults and $3-50 for a family. For more infor- mation call 683-6582. BIRD COUNT The Pickering Naturalists are holding a field trip on Sat. Dec. 3C for a count of Christmas birds. Those interested should meet at 9 a.m. at the Pickering mtnnicipal building. Brock and Highway 2. Call Margaret at 831-1745 for more information. VOUTH DANCE A New Year's dance for pre -teens will be held on Fri. Jan. 5 from 2 to 5 p. in. at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The dance is sponsored by the Town of Pickering. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the complex. For more informa- tion call 683-6582. NEW YEAR'S DANCE The Pickering Eastshore Community Association is holding a New Year's Eve dance on Scut. Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1:30 p.m at the Eastshore Community Centre. Tickets are $60 a couple and this includes door prizes, party favours, a DJ and a hot and cold buffet. Everyone is welcome. Call 839-7997 or 839.2433 for tickets and informa- tion. ALATEEN Is it for you? Alateen is for young people whose lives have been af- fected by someone else's drinking. If you feel you need help please call 728-1020 or 3664072. More News On Back Page Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Is Second Page 2 TIIF: N'F: WS POST Wed. I)ec. 27. 1989 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Mainstream Canada A taxing problem for small firms Br Ann Al. Smith The report says: "The results Simply stated. "small and show that the independent busi- medium-sized enterprises ness community is getting in- (SkIEs) are fundamental to the creasingly frustrated with the health of Canada's economv." level of taxation in Canada" So concludes a recent survey A staunch critic of the feder- conducted by the Canadian al government's proposed Goods Federation of Independent and Ser% ices Tax, CFlB predicts Business detailing the contribu- that the introduction of the GST tions and concerns of Canada's in 1991 will push many small small and medium-sized busi- business owners over the edge. ness community. And, as in past years, goy - According to this report, emment red tape and paperwork entitled "National Business is the second most frequently Watch"'. the contribution of this identified problem facing the vital sector to economic activity small business community. continues to be impressive not Fifty-two per cent of CFIB only in scale, but on balance as members have major problems well. It goes on to state that "the dealing with the paperwork presence of small firms has complexities, time complexities expanded in esrry major indus- and regulatory delays of try sector and region, and in all government. economic climates. with the Next on the list of small S%IE sector accounting for an business concerns is again a increasing amount of economic shortage of qualified labor. activity, firms with under iN) Although small firms typically employees no% make up 99 per gi%r the %seem: and inocperienoed cent of all businesses in Canada their tint .tart in the working and account for approximately world, man businesses are 45 per cent of total economic facing difficulties due to the output and emplavrnent" declining number of young peo- While these statistics are cer- pie entering the work force. tainly_ impressive. CFIB notes "But esen finding people that the success of Canada'+ willing to work is no guarantee SNIU, has come about in spite of+uitabilit%. It is often difficult of man serious obstacles. Fur to asses, +kill Ic%cl+ of new example. although it is gcnerall% recruits because of the wide van - well -accepted that our ,octal aeon in literacy and numerac% and economic interes:, are succi- amens; gracluate,. ,rate, ; he served h% ,ma;' and medium- report. sized businesses. :he concerns of SPIE+ are often ovrrlu.,krd by The independent hu+rne++ puh. maker, at ever} level of c''mmtuius is the primar} bu,i- gcxernment. This suncx_, which nc+, force to ( anada. The broad base- inncnation and tlex- is designed to monitor the most significant obstacle, facing ibility of ,mall and medium- ,mall business, found that little sized enterprise, provide the prugrr„ has leen made to help tionum� with the +tabilit and case the burden on Canada', impetus to compete effectivrh S%IE, in the global marketplace. Perhaps not ,urpri,rngl%. Governments at all lcvelshould more than AI per cent of ;hr learn ,owner, rather than later. 20.(011 CFIB member, pulled that promoting a hralth� eli- cited tas a, the must ,tenificant mate for +mall business i, in problem for their thu,ines,. rvrnhudy', hest interest. Here and There Market Shows Little Change Pending tax burdens from various levels of government. and the approaching holiday season, have had a levelling effect on the Metropolitan Toronto housing market. :Michael Rosen. President of the Toronto Real Estate Board, said recently. "Both the number of sales and the average price were down slightly in November." said the President. "But a sales adjustment of less than five percent is certainly nothing to be alarmed about. Minor fluctuations are com- mon in an otherwise stable market " news rpostj Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited. Est. 1950 Postal Address: Box 111, Agincourt, Ont. M1S 3B4 Office: 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35. Scarborough - 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson. Bertha Kronenberg. Garth Birt. Ralph Walker EDITORIAL - Audrey Purk ss Gay Abbate, Diane Matheson. Bill Watt. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $12 per year - 30c a copy. Anne -Marie Sweeney Britton I. former!,, of East fork and seen above receiving tho applauc"c t 'r. .iwi,ence with her who now lives in Toronto, won the 1") Mrs Canada world husband. Don. Pageant at the Royal fork Hotel on Sun. Dec. 17th. She is Phan Bob Watson1 Anne -Marie Sweeney Wins Mrs. Canada World Title A former Miss Toronto and resident of East York, Anne - Marie Sweeney has won the 1990 Mrs. Canada World Pageant title. This was the 2nd. annual pageant for married women in Canada and the winner will go the th. annual Mrs. World Pageant to represent Canada. The 25 contestants were escorted on to the platform for their appearance to the audience and judges by their respective husbands. Among the competitors were Rose Aranglo of West Hill -.Nicola Batchelor-Massiah of Toronto -.Opal Chenhall of East York. Filomena Eisen of Downsview: Shelley McDougall of Agincourt: Veronica Prashad of Scarborough: Rose Strauen of Downsview and Diane Thompson of Toronto. Mirella Di Genova wort the Mrs. Congeniality award and Veronica Prashad won the firs. Photogenic title. First mmnerup in the pageant was Diane Thompson. Shelley McDougall was second runrterup. Annette Jones was third runnerup and Mirella Dt Genova was fourth run- rlerup Here and There Credit Card Costs Canadian consumers spent over $165 billion on goods and services in 1988. Marty of them used their credit cards to make these purchases. Studies show. however, that only half of these consumers usually pay off their credit card balances in full each month. Last December, for instance. consumers were caning over $10 billion in credit card balances. If the trend in credit card use continues, this figure could reach $12 Killion this month. November Home Sales Up Over Last Year For the fourth consecutive month, residential sales in Canada's 25 metropolitan centres exceeded comparable 1988 levels, says The Canadian Real Estate Association CREA t . Numerically. 18.823 resale homes traded hands in November compared to 17.362 during the same month in 1968. representing an increase of 8.4 percent. The results were revealed in CREA's latest monthly survey of 25 major markets. based on residential transactions processed through the Multiple Listing Service ( NILS). Grant For Travelling Exhibit An exhibit that chronicles the history of epidemic diseases and the devastating effect they have had on Cana- dian society will be produced by the Museum of the History of Medicine with the help of a $10,000 Provincial grant. "Plague to AIDS: Society's response to infectious diseases" will place the current AIDS crisis into an historical context and illustrate how public health pro- grams are developed. A catalogue and education kit will complement and expand on the themes of the exhibit. Some of the contestants were from British Columbia, one was from Quebec and some from Mississauga. Future Energy Demands Ontario Hydro's proposal for meeting Ontario's electrici- ty needs for the next quarter-century have been released by President CEO Robert Franklin. Franklin described the report as -'one of the most impor- tant planning documents in Hydro's history." Titled "Pro- viding the Balance of Power", the report forecasts elec- tricity needs over the next 25 years and outlines Ontario Hydro's proposed plan, as well as two alternatives, for meeting those needs and all existing environmental regula- tions. The report has been submitted to the Minister of the En- vironment for review under the Environmental Assessment Act, beginning next year. A public feedback program is also planned. Franklin stressed the need for action to ensure that a reliable low-cost supply of electricity croptinues to be available. "While the demand for electricity continues to grow, the number of facilities we now have to meet that demand will decrease. By 2014, more than one-quarter of the existing generating facilities in the province - over 8.500 megawatts worth - will have been retired because of age," Franklin said. He stressed that Hydro has taken an integrated and balanced approach to planning the future of the electrical system and welcomed public input. "We've taken into account our customers' expectations for reliability, reasonable cost and limited impact on the environment." said Franklin. "We realize and welcome their wish to have the opportunity to play a part in the decision-making process related to future electricity needs... Franklin said the number one priority is to encourage customers to use electricity more efficiently. "We are in- troducing a conservation and energy efficiency program which is among the most ambitious in North America. It could reduce future growth in demand by more than 25 per- cent," he said. As well as the demand management programs, all three plans assume a contribution from five other key com- ponents: - purchasing electricity from independent producers, in- cluding purchases and generation that would displace elec- tricity normally supplied by Hydro: - rehabilitation of existing generating stations: - increased development of existing and new water -power generation; a major purchase of electricity from Manitoba Hydro: and new CANDU nuclear and fossil generating stations. Win A Dinner For Two At Hennessey's Restaurant All new subscriptions to this newspaper plus all eligible for a lucky draw. The winner will receive a renewal subscriptions paid from Nov.16,1989 to dinner for two at Hennessey's Restaurant, 2839 Dec. 31,1989 (received by that date) will be Eglinton Ave. E. (2 blocks east of Brimley). am I Give A Gift That Lasts A11 Year! I A year's subscription to one of these newspapers I SCARBOROUGHAGINCOURT WEST HILL ne sus news news ; I CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST END L_K; RINr new net O s New Renewal _ ONE YOU WANT ' Send $12 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M1S3R3; Name --- --- — ' ■ Address am Children's Programs At The Albert Campbell District Library Magic Show Children 3 years and up will be entertained by Michael "Mr. Magik" Kissack with a mixture of magic and comedy on Wed. Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. Snowflake Pictures Children 6 years and up will use cutout snowflakes to make pictures on Thurs. Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. for the first 25 to arrive. New Year's Eve Prepara- tions Children 6 years and up will create party favours and decorations for the Dec. 30th New Year's party at the library on Fri. Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. for the first 25 to arrive. Volunteer For Child Care Scarborough Women's Centre is recruiting women 18 years and over to assist in providing child care, one or two evenings per week for two to three hours weekly. This means that women participating in courses are able to bring their children to a safe, stimulating environment. Training is provided to volunteers. For further in- formation call Beverley Hvde at 431-1138. New Year's Eve Party Children 6 years and up will enjoy a New Year's Eve party in the library on Sat. Dec. 30 at 11:30 a.m. for the first 25 to arrive. For more details on any of the above programs phone the library at 696-1194. Cedarbrae District Library Magician Doug Barr will delight children 3 to 7 years with an hour of musical entertainment and games on .Wed. Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. for the first 75 to arrive. For more details call the library at 431-2222. Steeles Neighbourhood Branch library Children 8 years and up will use their favourite book titles in this version of Bingo Library on Thurs. Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. for the first 30 to arrive. An hour of films will be presented for children 6 years and up on Fri. Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. for the first 60 to arrive. For more details call 492-2665. Taylor Memorial Branch Library Doobie The Clown will delight children 3 to 10 years with his balloon animals. magic and songs on Thurs. Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. for the first 46 to arrive. The puppet plays "The Paper Bag Princess" and "The Night Before Christmas" will be Special For Visitors Present this ad when you visit and save 15% off ticket price. A - C�FU'RCOLTD 263 Adelaide St. W. Suite 300 Toronto, Ont. MSH 1X9 Phone 593-0984 40 years experience has established us as "The manufacturer - to -customer" outlet at factory prices. BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND SAVE! Personal Service Guaranteed Offer ends Dec. 31189. presented for children of all ages on Fri. Dec. 29 at 2 p.m for the first 46 to ar- rive. The film "Back to The Future" starring Michael J. Fox will be shown for children of all ages on Sat. Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. for the first 46 to arrive. Popcorn will be served and parental guidance is advised. Magicians Blain Harper and Sean Hanna will amaze and delight children of all ages with their magic tricks on Tues. Jan. 2 at 2 p.m for the first 46 to ar- rive. For more details on any of the above programs call the library at 698.3481. Woodside Square Library Seasonal films will be shown for children of all ages on Wed. Dec. 27 at 1:30 p.m for the first 40 to arrive. A series of fairytales, tall tales and winter tales from many lands will be told for children 7 years and up on Thurs. Dec. 28 at 1: 30 p.m. for the fust 40 to arrive. The music of Prokofiev's "Peter and The Wolf' will be performed by the Westminster Ensemble. Scenery, masks and dialogue will also be used in this program for ages 5 years and up on Fri. Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund. For more details call the library at 291-9437. Beodale Branch Librarn Children of all ages are invited to watch the puppet plays "Bah: Humbug' and "The Mad Baker" on Fri. Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. For more details call the library at 431-9141. Ciiffcrest Branch Library Magicians Blain Harper and Sean Hanna will per- form a magic show for children 4 years and up on Thurs. Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. for the first 6o to arrive. Children 6 years and up will enjoy a New Year's Eve party featuring Jim Smith, Santa and Rudolph courtesy of The Jester's Children Theatre on Sat. Dec. 30 at 2 p. m. for the first 50 to arrive. For more details call the library at 266-569?. Eglinton Square Branch library The Popular film "Anne of Green Gables", Parts 1 and 11, starring Megan Follows, will be shown ( in one hour parts) for children 6 years and up on Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30 at 2 p.m. for the fust 30 to arrive. The puppet plays "Me CITY OF SCARBOROUGH GIVE BLOOD. "ELP US MAKE OUR GOAL WInTEK. MAYOR'S BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Thursday, January 4, 1990 12 noon to 9 p.m. Scarborough Town Shopping Centre \l. Wed. Dee. :17. 19X9 TICE NEWS, POST Page :1 Scarborough Libraries Three Little Pigs" and "The Little Bear's Christmas" will be presented for ages 3 to 6 years on Sat. Dec. 30 at 10.30 a.m. for the first 30 to arrive. For more details call 755-3986. Guildwood Branch library Children 3 to 7 years will be entertained by the songs, stories and sing- alongs of Doug Barr on Fri. Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. For more details call 266-4787. Kennedy/ Eglinton Branch Library The T.V. Puppetree Group will present a pup- pet show featuring a "ted- dy bear" theme for children of all ages on Fri. Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. for the first 30 to arrive. For more details call 751-8262. Malvern Community Branch Library Movies will be shown for children 6 to 12 years on Sat. Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. For more details call 2848779. Maryvale Branch Library The film "The Dog Who Stopped The War" will be shown for children 6 years Ski Helmets Under Study First hockey helmets. then bicycle helmets. Now the need for a standard on ski helmets is being in- vestigated. In December 1989. CSA's Vancouver Co warner Advisory Panel ( CAP) meets to consider such issues as the number and type of skiing injuries and the groups that could potentially benefit from CSA -certified ski helmets. The recommendations of the panel will be con- sidered before a cause of action is determined. and up on Thurs. Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. for the first 40 to ar- rive. The Walt Disney film "The Fox And The Hound" will be shown for children 6 years and up on Tues. Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. for the first 40 to arrive. For more details call 447-5922. McGregor Park Branch Library The Walt Disney film "Mary Poppins" will be shown in two segments for children 6 years and up, with popcorn, on Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 28 & 29 at 2 p.m. For more details call 759-6757. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Let's All Celebrate 1990 at Scarborough's Family New Year's Eve Party at the Civic Centre Enjoy the zany sounds of Mark Haines + Vocalist Rick Fielding • Skating • Clowns • Face Painters • Children's Movies Free of Charge • Lots of Parking CAFETERIA OPEN 7:30pm.-12:30 a.m. December 31 st - 396-7212 '~ Happy Happy New Year to all our customers and friends from Bob Foster :�.and his staff r year of driving in 1990 May ou e � - be full of pleasure and free of accidents. 1989 TRUCKSNANS for work or pleasure available for immediate delivery before the New Year! 112 ton van, V-6, heavy duty shocks and springs high back bucket seats, automatic. from 114,1 49PLUS FREIGHT 4 x 4 tracker convertible 112 ton, long box pickup V-8 starting from utomat c c cick, heavy oth bench seats, radio. $12,199 hom $13 799 plus height PLUS FREIGHT Drop in or call for more information. PON'TIAC BUICK L>� At Sheppard and Warden in Scarborough r! M7 A mile North of the 401. 416 291.7733 � Q NE MAGAZINE I,AI'.TV DEALER ILI AWARD WINNER Serving Scarborough Since 1952 Page 4 THENEWS'POST Wed. Dec. 27, 1989 Gp M DIARY Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. DEC. 27 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID CPR C'OU'RSES First AidiC.P.R. training courses are offered ongoing at Scar- borough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243 for more details and to register. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. FRENCH PARENT CHILD DROP-IN This drop-in provides a setting, with early education instruction for any parent /caregiver who would like to enjoy some creative play with their children in French. It is held every Wednesdav at Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd., Scarborough. For more details call 281-1376. 9:30 a.m. BINGO Help the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre help others. Play Bingo every Wednesday morning at Finch Bingo Country, 2424 Finch Ave. W. at Weston Rd. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Royal Bank Plaza, Merchants' Mall level, 200 Bay St. Help the Iced Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE. All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage ever Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. SENIORS SOCIAL & RECRE.ATiONAL CROUP Participate in crafts and cooking, plan social trips and lectures, have game days and sing-alongs every Wednesday at Malvern Fami- ly Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd., Scarborough. Childcare is available to any senior who is a caregiver to a preschool age child. For details phone 281-1376. 1:30 P.M. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 p.m. PUPPET THEATRE: Stage Hand Puppet, will present "Manic Mole" at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. at Markham Rd. on Dec. 27, 28 & 29. All tickets are 53.50. To order tickets call 396-4(149. 1:30 p.m. Et CHRE: A euchre dub meets every Wednesday at St. Dunstan's Church. 56 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek for euchre and other games. Refreshments follow. 2 to 3 p.m. LIVI%G WiTH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Metro Toronto District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 2 Carlton St.. Suite 710, on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. 3 p.m. EUCHRE: The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, Scar- borough, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard Ave. between Midland Avc. & Brimley Rd.. sponsors an evening of euchre every Wednes- day. Admission is 51.50 including prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. THURS. DEC. 28 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CHIROI►PODV TREATMENT StA%ICF:S Chiropody treatment services are available to seniors, free of charge, every Thursda_s at The Bernard Betel Centre. 1003 Steele% Avc. W'., 'forth York. To make an appointment call 225-2112. 9 am_ HEALTH W ALK Join Shari and seniors for health and fitness tip., a brisk walk and a cup of orange juice. Register at the Acilne s Desk at The Bernard Betel Centrc. 1003 Stoles Avc. A.. 225-2112. It's free. 9:30 to 11:30 am. CRE:.ATi%G TOGETHER This program for parents ur carcgisers and children hctween age-. 2 to 5 scars, includes paper crafts, music days, puppetry and drama and is held nm Thursday at Malvern Famih Resource Centre. 1301 Ncil%on Rd. Scarborough For more details call 281-13'6. Childcare is available for oldr. children. 10 a m. to 6 pm- BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3301 Dufferin St. Give the gift of life this Christmas, it's free. .All donors are welcome. 12:45 p.m. Et CHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are imited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Lcacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdale senior citizens invite Hereon 55 years and over to enjoy euchre nmThursday at Birkdale Community Centre. 12% Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. WELCOME TO PARENTING This program, held at Malvern Family Resource Centre. 1301 Neilson Rd., Scarborough includes discussion and instruction on in- fant feeding, creative play, stimulation, immunization, etc. verbally and through Films and video. For more details phone 396-4228. 6:30 p.m. LEGAL .AID CIJNIC Ontario Legal Aid Plan will provide legal advice, by appointment only. at Cedarbrae District Libras, 545 Markham Rd. every Wednesday. For an appointment call 431-" . 7 to 9 p.m. LEGAL COUNSE:I.LING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling Thursday nenings. Drop in between 7 and 8 p.m., must have an appointment between 8 and 9 p.m. Ad- vice is free and confidential. For further information call 321-6912. 7 to 9 p.m. LEGAL AID CLINIC Fra legal service is available at Warden Woods Church and Com- munity Centre, 74 Firvalley Court, two blocks south of Wardensub- way, cornet of Warden & Firvalley. Phone 694.1138 for an appoint- ment or just drop in. Everyone is welcome. 7 p.m. to midnight CHESS The Regional A. W. H. P.A. W'.O. Chess Association and the West Hill Chess Club offer slow -play tournaments rated by the Chess Federation of Canada on bah Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For more details phone 283-6296 or 2845860. PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PLEASE DON'T CHARTERED DRINK & DRIVE ACCOUNTANTS [CHIROPRACTORS JAMES A. PRICE o.c. CHIROPRACTOR 605 McCowan Rd. ft block south of Lawrence) 439-5538 Clarke,, Henning & Co. Chartered Accountants 1919 Lawrence Ave. E Suits Scarborough Phone 759.5601 THURS. DEC. 28 7:30 p.m. BINGO An evening of bingo is held every Thursday at Metropolitan Com- munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Woodbine Ave. Everyone is welcome. For details call 690-2133. 7:30 p.m. BINGO The Seniors Wishing Well Club, 2008 Pharmacy Ave. invites seniors over 60 to take part in Bingo on Monday and Thursday nights. Boors open at 7 p.m. Bingo chips are used. FR L DEC. 29 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. TiPS ON TOTS This is a regular ongoing ten week session offering theory and resources on effective parenting, led by a public health nurse and held at Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Ave., Scar- borough. For more details and to register call 396-4228. Child care is available for older children. 7:30 p.m. EUCHRE The Seniors Wishing Well Club, 2008 Pharmacy Ave., invites seniors over 60 to enjoy an evening of euchre on Tuesday and Friday nights. Doors open at 7 p.m. SA T. DEC. 30 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. STEP DANCING Cape Breton step dancing is being taught every Saturday morning at Gordon A. Brown Jr. High School, 2800 St. Clair Ave. E., East York. Teachers are Harvey Beaton and Sandy Maclntwe, both of Cape Breton. For more details call 231-8717. 9 am. to 3 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. SUN. DEC. 31 2 p.m. ROMWALK Royal Ontario Museum volunteers lead free, hour-long walks even Sunday and Wednesday, rain or shine, at the Royal Ontario Museum. 100 Queen's Park. For details call 586-5513. 2 to 3:30 p.m. NEW YEAR TEA A "Greet The New Year Tea" will be held in the Assembly Room at the Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York, following entertainment by singer musician Kim Kowarsky. Everyone is welcome. MON. JAN. 1 2 to 4 p.m. MAYOR'S I.F:VEF. Mayor David Johnson of the Borough of East York is inviting all residents of the borough to attend the annual Mayor's Levee in the East York Municipal Hall. This is an opportunity for residents to meet their councillors and welcome the New Year with refreshments and entertainment. 2 Io 4 p.m. BAND CON('FRT The Royal Regiment of Canada Band will entertain at the Scar- borough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. TUES JAN. 2 9 a m. HEALTH W Al k Join Shari and seniors for health and fitness tips, a brisk walk and a cup of orange juice every Tuesday. Register at the Wellness Desk, The Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Sterles Avc. W'.. 225-2112. It's free. 10 a.m. to 12 own BLOOD PRE:SSst RE: CLINIC A free blood pressure clinic for older adults will be held at The Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steles Ave. W., North York. For an ap- pointment :a11225-2112. I p.m. SOCIAL BRIDGE: Social bridge will take place at West Hill United Church, Orchard Park and Kingston Rd., every Tuesday. This bridge is for anyone in- terested in meeting other people with a similar interest. For more details call 281-4"69. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT All seniors are invited to use the free chiropractic treatment ser - %ice every Tuesday at The Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeks Ave. %. For an appoinment call 21-5-2112. 6:30 p.m. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Evesonc ill Welcome - 7 to 00 p.m. SW IM REGISTWA TiON Scarborough Swim Club is holding registration for its Olympic W ay Swim Program at the swim club office, 3464 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), Suite 302. For more details call 266 4531. 7:30 p.m. TOPS The Cliffsidc Chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight -loss organization, holds its weekly meetings every Tuesday in the library at ClifNide Jr. Public School, 27 East Haven Dr. For more details call 26'9614. 7:30 p.m. FRENCH BOOK CLUB The French Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at Malvern Community Branch Library, 30 SewcUs Rd. to discuss books and films. The meetings are conducted in French and all adults are invited to join. For more details phone 2848779. 7:30 p.m. SINGLFti MFET West Hill Chapter of One Parent Families Association invites all single parents to attend its meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at Suburban Restaurant, 639 McCowan Rd. For more details call Ron, 281-5538. 8 p.m. AQUARIUM SOCIETY MEETS All aquarium enthusiasts are invited to the meeting of the Scar- borough Aquarium Society at Bendale Branch Library, 1515 Dan- forth Rd. at McCowan. Vern Archer will discuss maintaining your Discus. Admission is free. WED. JAN. 3 6:30 p.m. ITC MEETING International Training in Communication, North York Club, meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at Miami Restaurant, 1285 Finch Ave. W. For more information phone 630-4547. Collie Re -Elected Vice -Chairman Patricia Collie, Ward 2 stand the Board in good trustee and former chair- stead in the coming year." man of the Scarborough Pat Collie was elected to Board of Education, has the Scarborough Board of been elected to a second Education in 1970 as term as Vice -Chairman of trustee for Ward 2. She the Metropolitan Toronto served as chairman of the Board of Education. Scarborough Board from Mrs. Collie will serve 1976 to 1979 and from 1963 to again with Mae Waese, re- 1985, and was a represen- elected as Chairman of the tative to the Metropolitan Metro Board. Toronto Board in the same "I am pleased to have years. been selected by my col- She has also been a leagues to serve this Board member of the Advisory as we face new directives Committee for the from the Ministry of Metropolitan Toronto Education," said Mrs. Col- Schools for the Trainable lie. "I believe the continui- Retarded and is former ty and experience Mrs. chairman of the Scar- Waese and I bring to our borough Board's Early positions were key factors School Leaving Commit - in our m -election, and will tee Although this little Chihuahua looks a little frightened, what Pepi doesn't realize is that he's in the good hands of a warm and loving volunteer groomer with the Toronto Humane Society. You can adopt Pepi at the Toronto Humane Society, 11 River St.. Toronto. Call 392-7173 for adoption hours. Also the Wildlife Department is in dire need of a new blender to prepare food for the birds. If anyone has a blender they would like to donate, please call the Toronto Humane Society. Provincial Constituency Offices 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTiTUE%C'Y OFFICE: OPEN The office of Frank Faubert, MPP Scarborouigh Ellesmere, located at 2100 Ellesmere Rd., Suite 111, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For an appointment phone 438-1242. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTiTUENC'Y OFFICE OPEN The office of Ed Fulton, MPP Scarborough East, located in Mor- ningside Mall, Suite 309, corner of Morningside and Lawrence Ave%.. West Hill is open Monday to Friday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Even- ings by appointment only, phone 281-2787. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. C'ONSTiTUENCI OFFICE: OPEN The office of Cindy Nicholas, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 2873 Kingston Rd., is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. For an appointment call 261-9525 or 965-7586. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E.. Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments phone 297-6568. 9 a m. to 5 p.m CONSITR ENC I OFFICE: OPEN The office of Christine Hart, MPP York East, located at 196 O'Connor Dr., is open :Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For an appointment call 425-4560. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. C'ONSTITU'ENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Murad Velshi, MPP Don Mi11s, located at 75 The Donway Voest, Suite 303, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 P.M. Phone 391-2508. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONSTI rUENCV OFFICE: OPEN' The office of Nora Stoner, 'MPP Durham West located at 2 Ran- dall Ile., Unit No. 1, Pickering Village, Ajax is open Monday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For appointment phone 683-6707 or 965-1929. 9:36 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. COMMU%ITI OFFICE OPEN The office of Claudio Polsinelli, MPP Yorkview, located at 2300 Finch Ave. W'., Unit 41, Weston, is open !Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For after hours appointments phone the of - Federal Constituency Offices 9 am. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open :Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 :Morningside Ave.. Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 am. to 8 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE. OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open Mon- days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to I p.m. Appointments available Saturdays only by calling 321-5454. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTiTUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP ion Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -Leslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Rent Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 296-8899. Lida International Artificial Floral Specialists 265-LIDA w H • Custom Arrangements A O • Silky Flowers L • Life-Uke Plants P. • Matural Trunk Treece A S A • Bridal Accessories 1 • Ceramics L L• Florists' Supplies 2273 Kingston Road Scarborough, Ontario M1 1T8 50% off all Christmas arrangements while supplies last. HOURS - Mon. closed, Tues. -Sat. 10-8, Sun. 12.6 —r - Bill Watt's Worlds ON RECORD: For a pleasant relaxing experience between Christmas and the new year we recommend a listen to "Warm Evenings" by Warren Vache and the Beaux-Arts String Quartet (Concord Jazz). Warren Vache plays cor- net and with the quartet in mention has come up with a selection of lush mood pieces like those recorded some three decades ago by Bobby Hackett and Jackie Gleason. The string arrangements are by Jack Gale ( isn't he the man who recorded The Hop Scotch Polka? Aren't we really dating ourself now?) and to our ear are better than the ones featured by Jackie Gleason who leaned heavily on Tommy Dorsey and Billy May. Mr. Vache on cornet is not as smooth as Bobby Hackett on trumpet though we suspect he could be. It sounds as though he is play- ing a Bach model rather than the superior Conn. Even so, Warm Evenings is just fine for those occa- sions implied in the title and, believe us, it can warm up a cold winter's night as well. Fine old tunes too in- cluding You Go To My Head, That Old Feeling and With the Wind and the Rain Greystone Bakery Your Personalized Design Cake Shop Bury S5 get $1 free With This Coupon Delivery on orders over $15 Christmas, Birthday and Wedding Cakes 265-8980 —Jill "" in Your Hair. Anyone who remembers them will love this album. IN PRINT: Another gentle ex- perience is a reading o Victoria, The Biography a Pigeon by Alice Renton (Ivy Books). Victoria is a homely unfledged pigeon found by the author and her daughter huddled against a pillar during rush hour in London's crowded Victoria Station where she had fallen from the girders. They scooped her up and ran for their train to the country with no idea of how a boldly insouciant little bird would soon manipulate those around her. Not truly a biography but rather, a diary, the book describes Victoria's transformation from an ug- ly urban "duckling" into a glossy beauty who thrived on noise and excitement. Victoria became a reckless flyer, a music buff (with a preference for Mozart, Haydn and rock) and an affectionate compa- nion for each member of the household including the dogs and the cat. Victoria is a beguiling lit- tle creature and her story is a beguiling little book bound -no pun intended -to please all readers. COMMENT: One supposes that the cut line should read Confession as we pass along these words of Thomas Hazlitt. "So have I loitered my life away, reading books, looking at pictures, going to plays, hearing, thinking, writing on what pleased me best. I have wanted only one thing to keep me happy but wanting that have wanted everything." YEAR END: The understatement of this or any other year for I i GREEK a.rard.e&wftw a Hifftiae aw 1 l = 1 CAS�M- awe�ry run M Por your Xnmw and Now Year Dkwmr ardor now. Fresh from fin farm • Turkey • Suckling Pig • Fresh Lambs and Goats • Ham Hours- Mon. -Wed. 9.6 Thurs.-Fri. 9-9 Sat. 9.6 FOR YOUR ORDERS PLEASE CALL 2654322 LAUNDER NEW MANAGEMENT' The Velvet Family Restaurant b Staff wish you the very best of the Holiday Season. and New Year's Party we would like n remind you that we can $4500 per couple accommodate your ca,,,y,,,i„ ,ylass d Christmas & New :.umoagne Four efu cornea Year's parties or get ertw races togethers. We serve traditional set menus for our special Christmas Eve dinner. Our New Year's Eve Party will feature four full course entree choices, party favours and a complimentary glass of champagne. The cost for the New Year's Party is only $45.00 per couple. To reserve your table please phone Chris at 759-2649. Free Parking Velvet Family Restaurant 1752 Victoria Park Ave., Vic759-2649 Victoria Square Centre Wed. Dec. n. 1989 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 Around and About Your Dining & Entertainment Guide Anniversaries/Birthdays 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Two Scarborough couples are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversaries on Sat. Dec. 30th. Edward and Em- ma Jenkinson of Karnwood Dr. and Fred and Frieda Sanker of Bernadine St. are all celebrating 50 years of mar- riage. 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Congratulations to Daniel and Constance Helliwell of Ling Rd., Scarborough who are celebrating 60 years of mar- riage on Jan. 3rd, 1990. 100TH BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to Jessie Firth of Gordonridge Place who is celebrating her 100th birthday on Fri. Dec. 29th. 1111,01119:111 19111,11P lVX11r WV"V Please Don't Drink & Drive that matter is that 1989 has personal comments. been a banner one for the We remember in the late Toronto entertainment sixties and early seventies scene. Yet, we feel a recap watching with three young is not out of line. children a CTV program Chronologically, more or called here come the seven - less -in deference to the ties hosted by Charles crowded year and our Templeton. memory of it -there were Well, they are now adults the following highlights. and all have done well for The arrival occurred themselves. One has en - finally of Its Miserables at treprenetaial experience in the Royal Alex where it is Northern Ontario and is the still comfortably ensconc- mother of three; one is a ed. And, can anyone forget practising lawyer; the the marvellous opening third is quite well known on party at the Fort York Ar- the entertainment circuit mouries' as a singer dancer ac - The opening of Skydome decade (surely that can be states at any time) so your and the eventual pennant achievement of the Blue Jays marred only by the dismissal of Jimy Williams, a fire man, simp- ly because some overpaid players -one in particular: ring -a -ding, ding -didn't like him. The world premiere of Durante now touring North America before a schedul- ed Broadway opening. The grand re -opening of The Pantages with Phan- tom of the Opera. The re -reopening of The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres with The Wizard of Oz and Side by Side by Sondeim as well as the return of vaudeville. (Our review of those attractions will appear early in the new year when a proper assessment will be possi- ble.) tress. Allow us to echo the father of us all as we say that these are our beloved daughters in whom we are well pleased. FAST EXIT: So we come to the end of the eighties. What lies ahead? The only thing of which one can be reasonably sure is that the next decade will be termed The Gay 90s though pro- bably not for the same reason as the 1890s. Happy New Year everyone' KAL0'� 2938 Egimeon Ave E . Scarborough 431.7157 (1 Bbr:k E of McCowan) t I STEAK i SHRIMPS Charcoal Broiled Jr Cut N.V. Steek 1 0.95 and Delicious BreaAed S"Mos. CHEFS PLATTER SPECIAL B.B.G. rale.. Tender Chicken Flrgsrs 9.95 and Beer sirloin wrapped in Bacon SEAFOOD COMBINATION TaatY Sfrin+pa and Fillet of Sob GoldeB8.95 Brewed 6 Frbd to n rown. •eo`e ktcludw SoupSaled Bar. Baked or French -"e °-hate" ire Crear^ Coffee or Tea REGULAR d MAJOR CHILDREN'S CREDIT CARDS MEWL' ACCEPTED Reservatwns for Groups of 5 or more No, Srnc«,,q Seet*n A.anaaie 430 Nugget Ave. 293-6661 2938 Eglinton Ave. E. 431-7157 New Location 430 Nugget Ave. Open on Sundays From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. "NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA" BRING N THE NEW DECADE N THE WARMTH OF THE G= • Enpo , an Exide 7 Carse Drr r ojx Dinq ;corns • Engage r` the S unm cq -v Si'011ing Tr!o .S�OC'1i0 A Detw a Bi: V i.il tie serer c _v EOrocm Jane iG a rarefy of Souncs `Torr ao asc .lowy FOR MORE INFORMATION ANO RESERVATIONS CALL: 261-3331 Everything is eptemeral, of course, and who knows what the next year and decade will bring _ to the Toronto entertain- ►��, merit scene. We hazard on- ly that it will be a long time t before there will be such a 'may year again. —- END OF THE DECADE: It's still not clear to us whether the decade of the eighties ends on Dec. 31st, 1989 or Dec. 31st, 1900 but everyone else seems to be IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN! writing about the end of a decade (surely that can be states at any time) so your Continuing Education correspondent might as Winter Program well boggle with a lengthy Starts January 1990 sentence introducing some CASTLE HILL STEAK HOUSE Steak, Ribs & Seafood lo E 1548 Warden Ave. E�P1�SE� (just south of 401) )447=8646 Floral design, sewing, furniture refinishing, massage techniques... these and many other fascinating general interest and hobby courses are being offered this winter through Continuing Education at the Scarborough Board of Education. A wide variety of diploma credit courses is also available. Don't miss our January 9 registration. Pick up a Continuing Education flyer from the Continuing Education Office, Scarborough Civic Centre, or from any Scarborough Public Library. For more information, call 396-7663. _I'm 'Page 6 THE NEWS POST Vied. Dec. 21, 1989 CLASSIFIED ADS Classified om°Mo a::;'°"" call 291-2583 IAPPLIANCE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED LHEeaLssPeWANTED TRUCKING PERSONAL REPAIRS CAREERS Service to all major appliances. Fridges. stoves, washers, dryers. Buy & Sell used & new appli- ances. Labour & parts guaran- teed. Senior citizens discount. Call Rhm Appliance Services 297.9798 ARTICLES FOR SALE DIARY - Perpetual desk dlar- kis at Not $4.00 plus tax (fetal $4.32.1 colourfully spiral bound. You enter your own dates - three days per page-. Ideal for gifts. Keep track of social or business engage - inert . send to Watson Publishing Co. Ltd. Box 111. Agincourt, MIS 3B4 or drop In to 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35. Scarborough, 291.2593. POP MAKERS for sale. Drinkmaster $149.99. Soda- mistics 5499.99. Pop syrup and cot refills. Call 284-0007 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES EARN 54.000.58.000 Monthly or more. Call Annette De Cairos - 261-8502 -------------------------------------- --....... CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CARPET cleaning, installa- tion, repairs and sales. Work quaranteed. 759.8255. -........ - _- -- _ =FORSALE Satellite Dish Demo units. 10 ft. mesh, built in decoders, remote control. Save $2.000. Limited quantity. 242.7651. CLOTHES FOR SALE WEDNESDAY -THURSDAY -FRIDAY ENTIRE STOCK 112 PRICE Ladies' Dresses. Jackets and Evening Wear. 283-5181 I INSURANCE YOUR NEW HOME makes you eligible for a 15°,e IN- SURANCE DISCOUNT. Call Harold or Jack at 2863872. HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR IMPROVE YOUR HOME Drywall. Boarding, Taping, Painting, Repairs. Ouality Work CALL LARRY'S RENOVATIONS for free estimate. 690.3890 Lie. 09041 WELCOME WAGON Do you like meeting people? Have you the use of a car and a flexible daily schedule? If so, consider a career with Welcome Wagon. This is a part time job, that will add a second pay cheque to your household. If you have past community work experience, please write to: Susan Fitzgsrold do Welcome Wagon Ltd. 3761 Victoria Park Avenue, Unit 10 Scarborough, M1W 3S3 Got A Car & Some Time? We have a job for you delivering our news- papers to stores for 4 112 hours every Wednes- day from 9 a.m. in East Toronto & East York. Ideal for homemakers or seniors. For more information call 291-2583 Interested In Community Events? We have need of a corespondent to cover local council and school board. Journalism degree not necessary but interest in local community affairs is. Call 291-2583 for more information and interview Scarboro Cable TV Listings WED. DEC. 2,, 1lS9 AM 1M SW on I2 00 Just Imitgtne 12 30 \iarvellous Mtcrorave 1 oD Beauty Profiles 1 30 Foch On PbotoQaphy 2 OU 36orev In Ilse Bazett ' 3U Irish Folk 3 -e0 Just For The Art Of It 3 30 Nben You Get Older 4 O At The Pharmacy 0.30 varety Of Natnotr 5 w Scarboro Health Dept 5 3D Scarboro Today 5 lS Lifestvie 6 00 Stnct.fy Pohtics 6 30 Horizon 00 Try. st Po a 30 T.L- O( Rock & Roil 9 all Toward Wellness 9 30 Stan At Night lU W Metro CaDTe Simulcast 11 00 Scarboro Today 11 15 Ldest)-te I1 3D Stnctly Politics 12 00 Scarboro Today THt.-RS. DEC. 29 A M Comnunuty Massages 11 s: sip on PM 12 Oo let's Get Growing 12 30 Just Imagine I Oo Marvellous Microwave 1 311 Chtropractic Show 2 0o FtmneW Caemtsts 3 00 At The Pharmacy 3 30 Variety, Of Natwits 4 00 Tat CTtt 4 30 Scarboro's Own 5 00 5 3D Scarboro, To Breakthroughy 5 45 Ldest to 6 00 Strictly Paid. 6 30 Honzon 7:00Talk 6: eo3o Ltfelieie . in Thr Bank t 9:00 Withtum Oct Cable :.ayors Ptaae te:eD Metro Cable simukast II:I'D Scarboro Today 11.15 Lifestyle 11:30StnctIy Pohtncs I2 40 Scarboe Today FRI. DEC. 29 A.M. Commiaaty Messages 11 s, sign On PN 1200 A Taste Of Wire 1 OD truth Falk 1 30 Foes OnPlkappy 2 0o A'Rhtitm Mayor y 3 00 At The Pharmacy 3 30 Wort Aad Health 4 00 Sooru Talk Beplav 5 011 .Yoaev In The 9sai 5 30 ScarEoro Today 5 45 At The Moves 6 0o irt's Get Growing 6 30 Horizon 90 Just For The Ari Of It 3D Ltfrbnr B 00 Variety ON Nations e 30 When Vou Get Older 9 00 Metro Cable Simulcast 11a0 Scarboro Today 11 15 At The Movies 11 30 Scarboro Health Dept 1- as Scarbor a Today SAT. DEC. 30 A M Commutntty Messages 11 57 sign flit PM 1 2 0o Scarboro Thu Week 12.30 At The Movies 12 45 Tennis: Sport Of A Ltfeume Ilio Nben You Get Older 1 30 Brreakthrottgh 2 00 Flt 4 Famots 2:30 Scarboro Health Dept 3 00 Crosstown Cconeetioa 6 00 Scarboro This Week 6:30 Macedonian Nation 7:00 Avramis Greek Show TRANSPORT DRIVERS REOUIRED Freedom. excellent pay, travel. It's all yours. Get your Class "A" license at Ontario's oldest and largest training centre. Tax deductlble. protesaiotal training, job assistance, no experi- ence necessary. MERV ORR TRANSPORT ftkw" 1-8W2W3ti59 PROPERTIES FOR RENT STORE or office, 400 sq. ft. 4510 Kingston Rd. (Morning- side). Busy area. Parking. Immediate. 4853435. 9:00 Dianettes iID work And Health 9:00 Scarboro This Week 9:30 Tai Citi 0:00 Sports Talk 11:30 Sea. Ptlotoraphy 11 30 Scarboro This cele SUN. DEC. 31 A.M. Community Messages 11:57 Sign On P.M. 12-W Scarbore This Week 12:30 Council Replyy 6 30 Scarboro Thu Welt T -W At The Movies 7:15 Wexford Raiders Hockey to:W Fit And Famois 10:30 scarboro's Orn 11:011 Dlanetl6 11 - 3e Scarboro This Week MON. JAN. 1, ISM A.M.Canmitmty Measaees TUES. JAN. 2 A. M, 11. s sign on P.11111 1200 Wexford Bailers Hockey 300 Toils t t Rock & Rill 3:30 Toward Wel kitsrs 4 00 Scarboro's Own 4.30 Dunrtics 5:00 Ldebw 5:30 Scarboro Today s:ss t sestyte 6:90 str Pakties 630 Hortaoe 7:00 Avraaus Greek She - O 00 Macedmnan Nation a.30 Beauty Prdtks rso 9:cerTari]w30 10 00 Metre Cable Simulcast It 0o Scarbato Today I t IS Lank 4 11:30 Strictly Paints u, oo S-arhorn Todav Volunteers Needed Scarborough Women's Centre is looking for women who are interested in being part of a one-to-one program linking Chinese - speaking women who want to improve their conversa- tional English, and make friends in the English- speaking community. You should be English- speaking, enjoy talking ion the phone or in person) and be sensitive to the concerts of newcomers to Canada. Training will be provided. For further information contact Beverley Hyde at 431-1138. CAREERS in trucking. Driver job -training & placement help is available. Call Rodgers School at (416) 769- 3546. MOVING & CARTAGE LICENSED b INSURED CONTACT ARTAGE MOVING b CARTAGE 782-9819 Call us daytime Or evening 42 C -Us Moving i Storage 24 HOUR Service Free Estimates 254-3313 Says Penalty -Free Hockey Reduces Injuries There is a direct relation- ship between penalties and injuries in amateur hockey, Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation Ken Black said recently. "A penalty was called in 18 percent of the injury oc- currences," said Mr. Black, citing figures from the new Ontano amateur hockey injuries study. "By NO! Get the facts. Let's Talk. Call the Ontario Ministn' of (Health AIDS Hotline 392 -AIDS Lose up to 29 lbs. in 30 days SAFE. Natural herbal pro- ducts. Call Chris 490-1411 or 4901272 reducing the number of penalties, we should be able to reduce injuries caused by rule infractions." Mr. Black was at a news conference to give the Hockey Development Cen- tre for Ontario a $25,000 grant for the third annual Esso penalty Free Sweepstakes, sponsored in part by Esso Petroleum Canada. Penalty Free Sweepstakes is a promo- tion to encourage skills, safety and sportsmanship in hockey. Clubs which plan penalty free games during the contest period can win one of 16 team primes. There were 2,800 en- tries last year. The contest is open to On- tario's 16,000 amateur hockey teams and runs from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 1990. Mr. Black said the hockey injuries study, com- missioned by the Ministry's Sports and Fitness Branch, will help the Ministry develop more injury reduction programs. Junior Chess Championships 1989 The 1989 Canadian Junior Chess Championships will be run from Dec. 27to to Jan. 5th at the Edithvale Community Centre, which is located on the southeast corner of Edithvale and Finch, one mile west of Yonge St. This is the first time a Canadian National Junior Chess Championship tour- nament has been held in North York. 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Precambrian metamor- During the spring of 1989, phic rocks derived from the construction activities in Grenville Province of the the Guildwood area of Canadian Shield. They pro - Scarborough uncovered bably travelled some 200 two huge glacial erratics, km about 20,000 years ago, the largest to have been from an area between found in this area. The two present-day Pembroke and rocks were donated to Perth. Scarborough College by Geology Professor John David Samuel and family Westgate, who was in - of Toronto and have been strumental in securing the installed near the main en- rocks for the campus, trance to the campus. believes they have great A glacial erratic is a rock teaching value. The larger fragment that has been of the rocks, made of mar- t/ _ I J Canadian Currency Good ORLANDO, FL - Cana- entertainment, education dians travelling to Central and adventure! And there's Florida this March may more to see than ever bypass the currency ex- before. Guests will ex- change desk on the way to perience the miracle of life Sea World, because the at Shamu Stadium, where world's most popular Baby ShamuTM and Baby y. - Please Give Your Blood Mayor Joyce Trimmer is asking all residents to give blood and support the an- nual Scarborough Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic to be held on Thurs. Jan. 4th from 12 noon to 9 p.m. at the Scarborough Town Shopping Centre. Scarborough has in- itiated a challenge with North York to see which municipality can collect more units of blood. The ble, exhibits several features that are common- ly seen on erratics: a bullet -like form, a well- developed surface polish and a number of fine, straight scratches and grooves. A display is being set up beside the rocks which describes their geological significance. A dedication ceremony honouring the donors was held on Oct. 24th.. ............................. 1940'x. New this year. the "USO Water Ski Show" celebrates the 50th An- niversary of the United States Organization and its troupe of entertainers who perform for men and Sea World trainer I iz %lorris performs with killer wbales Shamu and 6andu at Sea Norld of Florida. marine life park is accep- ting Canadian currency "at par" during "O'Canada Days " As a salute to Sea World's friends to the north. the Orlando theme park will accept Canadian dollars for admission "at par" during the month of March, 1990. Identification proving Canadian residence is required and this offer is not valid with any other discount. Sea World is a full day of NamuTM play in the world's largest killer whale nursery. Now, for the first time, guests can see these two babies and their mothers in the "Legend of Shamu Show." Everyone knows there's For all your trawl naafis "We'll show you what Travel Service really means" 2848300 MORNINGSIDE MALL The mall entrance beside Woolco, Upper Level OVEN 430 ra.rn 8:30 p m. Mon Fri 10 am - 5 p.m. Saturdays no snow in Florida, or is there'. Nearly 20,000 pounds of snow falls each day in Sea World's Penguin EncounterTM! This dramatic polar display is home to more than 250 delightful penguins, puffins and murres. The $13 million Penguin En- counter, equally educa- tional and entertaining, is considered the most technically advanced ex- hibit of its kind. Sea World's champion waterskiers dance and ski to favourite music of the women in uniform. Also new this year is "Window to the Sea," an in-depth look at the wonders of the ocean and how Sea World plays a role in studying its inhabitants. "Sharks!" is for Sea World's adventurous guests. Travelling through an acrylic tunnel, on a moving walkway 18 -feet below the water's surface, viewers get as close to nature's eating machine as they could possibly want! Other shows include a spec- tacular whale and dolphin performance and a hilarious comedy featuring sea lions, walruses and ot- ters. And through December. the "Interna- tional Snow Fliers.- a troupe of Canadian stunt skiers thrill audiences as they flip and fly on snow skis. Sea World is ever- changing because Sea World is animals. Each Spring, hundreds of babies are born or hatched. Fluffy grey flamingo chicks. playful dolphin calves, and adorable seal pups delight children and adults alike. This March, Canadians can enjoy fun in the sun at the world's favourite marine life park with a very special savings, as Sea World celebrates "O'Canada Days." For more information on "O'Canada Days" at Sea World of Florida, call Sea World at 407-351-3600, in Canada, call 416.244-2009. losing muncipality will fly the winner's flag at city hall for one day. To help Scarborough win the challenge, join "Joyce's Team" of promi- nent Scarborough residents and personalities at the Town Centre, Simpsons' Court at 7 p.m. as they ask shoppers to give the gift of life. Wed. Dec. 27, 1989 711E NEWS/ POST Page 7 BUYING OR SELLING Call JOAN MAZZA Your Neighbourhood Representative • I I - HOMELIFEIBOARD ALK REALTY INC. REALTOR •MEMBER 2488 GERRARD STREET EAST Scarborough. Ontario M1 N 1 W8 694-19W 24 hour page The Mayor and Members of the Council Of The City of Scarborough will receive guests at the Mayor's New Year's Levee Monday, January 1st, 1990, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p. m. at the Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive Music for this occasion will be provided by the 7th Toronto Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery Band Scarborough Public Utilities Commission R E Cavanagh, Charman D.A. Beatty, V ce Ctmrnan J. Trrrw, Mayor and Cor^rn;ssjoner G. A. Murless. C.A. Gerwai Martager C. T. Amu. Commisson Seuetary MONTHLY ELECTRIC RATES Rates g:ro:ed are r doi:ars per tilaraa (KM and cents per wiowaw -row tW etlemve January 1. 1990. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE First 250 kW.h per month .......@ 7.90C All additional kW.h ............ @ 5.50c Minimum gill ................. $4.75 SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE First 250 kW.h per month ....... @ 7.900 All additional kW.h ........... @ 6.05c Minimum bill ................. $4.75 FLAT RATE WATER HEATING - Energy eg. 1000/3000 watt element .... $22-19 SENTINEL LIGHTING Per kW of connected load ..... $21.84 COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICE Billing demand per kW ........ @ $1.70 1st 100 kW.h per kW of demand @ 7.20c Next 100 kW.h per kW of demand @ 5.10c All additionai kW.h ............ @ 4.25c Minimum bill ................. $4.75 Customer -owned transformer allowance per kW of billing demand ....... 50c ELECTRIC WATER HEATER RENTAL CHARGES - PER MONTH 30 and 40 Gallon Water Heaters .... $2.75 50 and 60 Gallon Water Heaters... $3.00 MONTHLY WATER RATES Effective January 1. 1990. APPLICABLE TO ALL UTILITY WATER CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SCARBOROUGH First 22.730.5 cubic metres Per Month 57.46c Per Cubic Metre Additional cubic metres Per Month 52.10c Per Cubic Metre Minimum Bill - $7.05 OR First 5,000,000 Gallons Per Month - $2.61219 Per Thousand Gallons Additional Gallons Per Month -$2.36852 Per Thousand Gallons Minimum Bill - $7.05 ACCOUNTS PAID AFTER THE DUE DATE ARE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF 5% FOR LATE PAYMENT 1530 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1 B 3M4 Page 8 THE POST Wed. Dec. 27, 1989 1 Here & There /n Pickering by Diane Matheson OVEREATERS A.NONi'MOUS This group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Mar- tin's Church, St. Martin's Drive, Bay Ridges. There are no dues or fees - everyone is welcome. Call 579-7456 or 686-3834. HERE'S HELP Want help to stop drinking or using drugs? Narcanon Ad- diction Rehabilitation Services can be of help. Call 652-3561 for more information. BIG SISTERS Would you like to be a big sister? If you are interested and would like to find out more, attend our orientation workshop on Tues. Nov. 14 at 7:30. Call 428-8111. KNITTERS NEEDED The Red Cross Creations Program needs experienced knitters. The Red Cross provides material - you provide the talent and time. For more information call 663-6141. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Information councillors responding to enquiries are need- ed for just 3 hours per week. For more information call 686-2661. ALIVE PICKERING, This gives positive support to depressed suicidal per- sonalities. The support group meets every Monday from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Call New Life Ministries at 286-2175 for more information. PARENTIS WITHOUT PARTNERS The Ajax Pickering chapter of the Parents Without Part- ners is a support group for parents who are divorced, separated or widowed. They meet every Thursday at the Pickering Recreation Complex, Room 3 at 8 p.m. Babysit- ting is available. Call Mary at 839-79M for more informa- tion. RED CROSS COURSES The Ajax-Pickenng Red Cross is offering causes in emergency and standard first aid CPR and CPR recer- tification, and infant child CPR. If you are interested in an,. of these courses call 6836141 for more information. SPEAKERS NEEDED Volunteer speakers are needed for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Durham Branch, to speak on a variety of pertinent topics. RWID GOLD COUPONS The Big Sisters are selling Toronto's Best Coupon Booklet - Solid Gold 1990 for $39. There are hundreds of savings, thousands of discounts. Call Big Sisters at 4228-8111. EQUIPMENT LOAN The Red Cross Free Sickroorn Equipment Loan Service is designed to provide for a limited period, sickroom equip- ment for home care. Supplies available include back rests, bed tables. canes, commode chairs. crutches, hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, bedpans and urinals. Other specialized items are available upon request. Call 683-6141 for more information. EAST SHORE BRIDGE CLUB The East Shore Bridge Club holds weekly games at the East Shore Communitv Centre. The cost is $5 and $1.50 weekly - $2.50 with babysitting. For more information con- tact Shirley Golden at 839-2010 or Pat at 683-8863. SQL'.ARE DANCING Seniors 55 and over can enjoy square dancing to Bill Robinson every Thursday at The Seniors Friendship Club, 46 Exeter Road. Ajax. Call 683-2936 or 686-1573. AJAX PICKERING HOSPITAL The hospital auxiliary could use you to help in the "In Ser- vice Program". You need only volunteer for 3 hours per week. If you are interested call Jean Fidler at 683-4178. SAVE THE ROUGE If you can spare some time to volunteer and help with a telephone fundraising campaign, to benefit The Rouge Valley Foundation. call Cathy Gregorio at 258-8730. 110001 FOOD MARKET Hwy. 2 Rouge Hills just east of Rouge Bridge Fresh 99 ¢ 1litre MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION The Canadian Mental Health Association, Durham Branch, is in need of volunteers for the Speaker's Bureau. If you are willing and able please call Judy at 436-8760 bet- ween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. DISTRESS CENTRE The Distress Centre of Durham is a friendly ear for the community. For open minded listener call 623-4488 in Ajax Pickering and Newcastle or 433-1121 in Oshawa. AJAX-PICKERING CHRISTIAN WOMEN This group is now in its 11th year of operation in the Ajax Pickering area. It is an interdenominational Christian group founded 50 years ago in Kansas City, Missouri. The ladies meet monthly through the fall and winter at the Granada banquet room usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. The morning coffee meetings generally consist of a speaker, musical entertainment and a special feature. PICKERING REC. COMPLEX PUBLIC SKATING Public skating for the fall and winter months will be on Saturday from 7 to 8:45 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 4:45 p.m. Cost is $1.75 per person, $3.50 per family with the under 7 yrs. free. Parent and Tot Skate is on Thursdays from 10:30 - noon and Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cast is $1.75 per adult. Seniors & 45+ Skate is held on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. OLD TIMERS HOCKEY The Pickering Old Timers Hockey League was formed under the auspices of the Town of Pickering Recreation Dept. in October, 1970 as a five team recreation league. In recent years the league has expanded to the current eight team league. Some rules that the league plays by are: no body contact and no slapshots. You can play if you are 35 years or older as of Dec. 31st of the current year and if you are a resident of the Town of Pickering and if you can com- pete safely. The league plays an average of 2 games per week at the Don Beer arena. If you are interested pick up a registration form at the information desk at Pickering Recreation Dept. HANDI-TRANS BUS Handi Trans is a totally accessible transportation system for all our disabled citizens. Handi-Trans can afford freedom from a life of isolation and affords an opportunity to participate in the life of the community and recreational opportunities. If you are unable to use regular bus system call Mrs. Sharpley at the Municipal Office at 683-2760. HERITAGE LANGUAGES The Durham Regional Roman Catholic Separate School Board is holding its heritage language registration for elernentary aged children. Languages include Croation, Dutch, Filipino, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish and classes will be held on Saturday mornings. Call 5764150 or 686.1541, ex. 14 for information. DRINKING AND DRUGS If you are drinking too much or using drugs and want help you need a program that can get results. For your confiden- tial appointment call Narcanon at 6552-3561. MINOR HOCKEY Ajax Village Minor Hockey Association urgently needs house league convenors. coaches and managers. Call 4Z7-80(18 if you are interested. BADMINTON CLUB The Ajax Badminton Club is open to participants 18 years and up. They meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m at the Old gymnasium on Monday and the new gymnasium on Thursday. Call 571-2714, 686-2324 or 8391986 evenings only, for more information. COPE Cope needs volunteers to work with people having dif- ficulty coping with change in their lives. A free 30 hour training course is offered. Call Ellen at 686-3331 for more in- formation. MOMS AND TOTS DHOP IN A drop in centre for moms and pre-school children is held at St. Paul's United Church at 65 King's Crescent in Ajax every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For info call 686-4149 or 477-7020. SELF-HELP DIRECTORY A Directory of Self Help in Durham Region is now available from the Canadian Mental Health Association. To get your copy call 436-8760. CANADIAN SEA CADETS The Canadian Sea Cadet Corp. is for young people bet- ween the ages of 13 and 18 years old. While the Sea Cadet corps is organized along military lines, the primary aim is to produce better Canadian citizens, the kind who unders- tand the responsibilities of citizenship and are prepared to accept them when the need arises. Cadets study navigation, seamanship, sailing and many other subjects designed to assist them in preparing for future careers. If you are in- terested in finding out more about the Sea Cadets call the Branch President of the Ajax group Robert Twomey, 683-9816. PICKERING SQUASH CLUB The Pickering Squash Club is dedicated to the advance- ment and enjoyment of squash in the Pickering area and particularly at the Pickering Rec. Complex. To achieve this end, the club needs the greatest asset any club can have, a strong and active membership. A pre -requisite is member- ship in the Pickering Squash Club and that you hold a squash, daytime, golden, or combination membership pass (either adult or youth) to the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. Membership in the Pickering Squash Club allows you to join in the activities conducted by the squash club such as house leagues, T and D round robins, tournaments, ladders and youth development programs. It also entitles you to at- tend great social get-togethers and monthly Mix and Max Tournaments and Pub Nights. For more information or to pick up a membership application form, visit the informa- tion desk at the Pickering Recreation Complex. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS This group meets every Thursday at the Pickering Recreational Complex in Room 3. Meetings start at 8 p.m. For more information call Shirley at 420-811W. GUITAR LESSONS Guitar lessons for youths 10-13 and teens 13 and up is be- ing organized by the Town of Ajax, Parks and Rec. Dept. The course lasts for 9 weeks and begins Jan. 8th. Students learn to play songs, learn melody and rhythm, ear training and the value of music. Students can learn either on an acoustic or electric guitar (these can be rented) and the cost of the course is $45. with Rene Soetens, M.P. Although their numbers are small, the impact that the striking Coast Guard and National Defence Hospital workers are having on Canadians is large. The strike has effectively shut down the St. Lawrence Seaway and is jeopardizing the excellent quality attention our veterans deserve to enjoy. Closure of the St. Lawrence Seaway threatens Canada's reputation as an exporter nation. Forty-five percent of all products transported into, out of, or within Canada are moved by ship. Shipments of iron ore are unable to reach their ports of destination in the Great Lakes. Grain ter- minals and Ocean vessels are losing money every day because of the work stoppages which are holding up grain shipments from the Great Lakes. Striking workers have put vessels and seamen at risk for serious accidents. In addition, reports say that pickets are impeding the access of patients to the Department of Na- tional Defence Hospital by stopping cabs. If the strikers think that they are hurting the government by their actions, they are misled. Placing lives at risk, harming Canada's economy, and having a direct impact on Canadian farmers, are the actual accomplishments the strikers have achieved. Eventually, the Canadian people will have to pay for the loss of direct income to farmers in the form of subsidies, governmental assistance and higher prices. On Mon. Dec. 8th, all three parties came to an agreement to move the back -to -work legislation through the House of Commons. However, it appears that after consultation with unions and other officials, the leadership of the new Democratic Party apparently bowed to their wishes. This signals that the decisions of the NV'DP are not made by its leaders. but rather by the unions of which it draws its sup- port. I suggest that the NDP should listen to sound reason- ing, and stop listening to the unions. The government is introducing a comprehensive reform of the rules governing tax assistance for retirement saving in registered pension plans (RPPs) . deferred profit sharing plans ( DPSPs ), and registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) . Under this new system, most Canadians will have improved opportunities to save for retirement on a tax -assisted basis. This new system will set fairer, clearer and more consistent limits on tax assistance for retirement saving. I will be outlining the contents of pension reform in my next householder, early next year. Christmas is a time of year that I always look forward to. We have an opportunity in our busy lives to reflect on the message that this season brings: a message of goodwill, peace and hope. It is often difficult to keep this message in mind through the many challenges and difficulties that we all must face during the year, but Christmas allows us a chance to think again about what is really important. It allows us to spend some highly valued time with aur faintly and friends, to give thanks for all our blessings, and to help those less fortunate than ourselves - which is the true spirit of Christmas. June and I and our family would like to take this oppor- tunity to extend to you and your family our sincere best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday. I-] Call 427-8811 for more information. This would make a great Christmas present for a child who has always wanted to learn to play. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region was establish- ed in 1979. Its objectives are to provide family support through regular meetings, written information and refer- rals to the most appropriate sources of assistance in the community; to educate the general public, medical care staff and members of the professional and scientific com- munity about Alzheimer Disease generally, the care of its victims and the need to conduct research into the cause, control and cure of the disease and to promote research into the cause, control and cure of Alzheimer Disease through the raising of funds to assist in the funding of such research. If you would like to help support Alzheimer research, your tax deductable donation may be made through the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. Call 576-2567 for more information.