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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1990_12_19THE PEPPERCORN MILL Licensed under the L. L.B.O. FINE DINING IN A UNIOUE ATMOSPHERE ALL YOU CAN EAT HOT & COLD BUFFET $7.95 Open 7 days 11 a.m. • 3 P.M. only 286.1500 1999 Altona Rd.(at Finch) Pickering oei+ The Canadian Red Cross Socety H. Heinrich Landscaping Inc CON&« itaiuka + siion pnoft + >abill a» MWAW of taxdsape 0Bfaki� Awiviam ilk - A CBkIfaLlr M530 SALES/MANAGEMENT CAREER Lange comPany fu" traiini^g• Salary, commission and banefks. IMsunK in confidence. P.O. Box 1371, Station B, Oshawa. OnLL1J SPS. ' This Space Could Be Yours For J$12 per week vol. 2-5 No. 51 40t per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. (Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering, Ontario PICKERING APO s v Custom Crafted Furniture For custom crafted quality at very affordable prices Over 34 years experience We also re -upholster. iJ5 Kirrpx` n Ont. 114• Plckwinp, 11V 3N7 831-M17 Serving the Community for 25 Years! Wed. December 9 �X "" V� t A 1 , 1990 _HMPY 11 - -1N This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEEK DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC Walby J.Wimmer D.T. Pickering Town Centre Pickering Phone 4245020 VISA Art Show & Sale The work of artists Doreen Badev and Phyllis Desjardins is being displayed at Pickering Central Library, One the Esplanade until Dec. 21st. The paintings include oils and watercolours. Pickering Arts Council is holding a Members Group Show at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr. until Dec. 29th. These works will include oil. watercolour, pastel, acrylic and photography. A Members Group Show is also being held at the Pickering Civic Complex, until Dec. 21st. 1`/// �ern- ,e r Greetings U, u (fur Readers & Abut '001er's 1! 1 t_. r L I rd'f from everyone at Watson Publishing Company Limited EDITORIAL Audrey Purkiss Bill Watt Diane Matheson CLASSIFIED & DISPLAY ADVERTISING Bertha Kronenberg 4 Ralph Walker PRODUCTION . 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This Space Could Be Yours For X11RPE WEEK Page 2Tito•: NEWS POST Wed. Ih cen►ber 19, 1". 1 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Enjoy The Holiday byNib Watson This is the time of ,ear for everyone to relax - after the shopping spree - and enjoy the close friendship of relatives and friends. Sure, there are economic troubles ahead but let's ignore them just for a week or so till the happy season is over. Last year we wrote that elected representatives at both Ottawa and Queen's Park were making life difficult for all of us. With the GST going into action on Jan. 1st, it is going to be a time of frustration and expense for every small business, which is the component of our society that is the foundation of prosperity or depression. This is a time for all torts and wage increases to be kept low so that we can compete with American and other inter- national products. At the moment we appear to be quite a bit higher in most casts than our neighbour to the south and definitely higher than the products from the Far East. if we wish to keep this beautiful country as good as is. Canadians are going to have to work harder and more efficiently for the same income. This isn't every Canadian's idea of the way to go, but it does correct some of the problems we face - and the so orp.•r we handle this recession and get back into prosperity ;he better for urs all. Of course. w•e arelikely lobe involved in a war in tlr-• Mid- dle East soon and who knows what that will do to the economy. So Canadian` keep smiling and working hard and with the right politicians in government at all levels we shall sur- vive' Mem Christ mas and a Happy New Year. Lots To Do At Christmas Celebrate the festive seasn with all sorts of fun things to we and do in Metrr►pohtan Toronto. Here's just a sample: Cavalcade of Lights. Nathan Phillips Square in front of Toronto City Hall glitter• with morr than 100,1111 Christmas lights. Continues to Jan. 12. A Christmas Carol. The classic tale of Ebenezer ticrooge and Tiny Tim runs from Dec. 630 at Young People's Thea i re. A Celebration of Toys. Experience the magic of hand - carved playthings in the Trier Gallen and Anteroom of the An Gallery of Ontario. Until Jan. 13. Christmas in the tillage. tier how people from different cultures celebrated Christmas in the 1it61►'s. at Black Creek Pioneer Village. The World of Christ mas. The charm of i he holiday season in the fabulous decorations at Toronto's famous 98 -mom castle. Castle Loma. Histone Homes The c•tty's historic homes are decked wih fes n.e finer%. Mackenzie House features a Victorian Christ mas tipadina House an Edwardian Christ mas and Colborne Lodge a I>tckens Christmas. Winter Wonderland. tier a nn mature Santa Claw, parade, a li%a nali%ttv scene. and an early C'anadiana Christmas Street scene at Cullen Gardens arid Miniature Village in Wh I: b% C'hrisimas Music at Hen Thomson hall. Handel's Mcssiah, b% the Toronto Nlendelssohn Choir. iter. 19. 21-23. The Toronto S,6mphon% with Shari Lewis and Iambchop. I kY . 210 3 •,*.►. Fescue Trees 1110 ;rtes decorated by local celebririr and communis% groups. on display ihrougho►ui Harbour- fron; un! I! Jan. 'r (hnsrnias Trail. find out about natural C'hrisimas sym- Mils on self -guided trails at Konrighr Centre for C'onsen•a- ; ion. The Nutc'rac'ker. World-famous performance b%' the Na- Iional Ballet of C'anada.l)ec. 18 - Jan. 6at;he(YKeefeCen- t rc. Chr•Isimos Dinner Thea; re. "Seasons Greetings". the tale of a dozen friends spending Christmas together, until Jan. 21 a; Stage West Dinner Theatre. Christmas Star- Show, at the McLaughlin Planetarium. Ho%al Ontario %luseum. Holiday Schedule There will he no issue of our newspaper on Wed. Dec. 26 due to the Christmas holiday. headline for the Jan. _fid issue is Thurs. Ilec. 20nh. news "�ost Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Postal Address: Box 111, Agincourt, Ont, MiS 364 Office: 150 Milner Ave.. Unit 35, Scarborough • 291.2583 Publisher i General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager - Iron Watson ADVERTISING Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, Ralph Walker. EDITORIAL Audrey Purkiss., Diane Matheson, Bill Watt. SUBSCRIPTIONS S15 per year - 409 a copy. DAVID SOMERVILLE Hospitals Need Business Sense Canadians are certainly not stingy when it comes to spending money on health care. Consider that from 1975 to 1987 health care spending in this country rose from $12 billion to S47 billion. Unfortunately, however, no matter how much we spend on health care it never seems to be enough. Last year in Ontario, for instance, the provincial government increased the budget for Ontario hospitals by 10 per cent to S6.5 billion. yet 800 hospital beds were still closed down permanently. This year Ontario hospitals want another $1 billion tacked on to their budget and say that unless they get the additional cash there will be additional ward closures and program cut- backs. Next year no doubt they will want even more money. The problem is not confined to Ontario. All across Canada governments are pouring more and more money into beakh carr systems without improving their quality. Clearly, throwing money at our hospitals is not the answer. Perhaps we sbould concentrate instead on making our hospitals manage the money they have more efficiently. The private sector can certainly provide that management. A prime example of that can be seen in the town of Hawkesbury, Ontario. Ten years ago, this town's bospital was considered a disaster area. It had staff morale problems, deter- iorating equipment and a deficit of about $350,000. In 1983, in a bold experi- ment, it contracted out its management to a private sector hospital management company. In a short time, the hospital turned a profit and provided better, higher quality service. That success has been repeated elsewhere. In Alberta, two deficit -ridden chronic care hospitals recently turned their management over to a pri- vate company. These two hospitals now not only generate surpluses, they also have new services such as uhra-sound and physio- therapy units which they did toot have before. What bappened in Hawkesbury and Alberta is not magic. In both cases. the private sector simply provided the hospitals with private sector expertise in aocounnng, recruitment and purc6z_sing. This is the kind of private sector help all of our hospitals should be seeking. Moir efficient hospitals would mean beahhier patients - and happier taxpayers. (David Soneerritle a Premdewr of Thr Nab►wol callaeRt' Carhhow. ) Here and There Ovai►ber k:nergy Sunirnar-. Oniano Hydro suppited a toual of 9.999,617 mcgawart- hours of elecincity during October, a dropof almost 12 per- cent from O k sober 1989. This reduce ion in elect ncal demand was due primarily to effects of the recession on the trnrram The 2u minute monthly peak of 18,' ij megawatts was reached on Oct. 29. The 20 minute peak a year ago was 19.011 niegawatis The tonal energy produced fmni January 1 ;4► 1k•tober 31 this }'ear is 1110,487i.13Y? n►egaw'att hours. Personal Tax Guide A%ailable Prudent tax planning can ensure that more of your hard- earned money' will be yours for personal use and enjoy- ment. Learn how' to increase your disposable income through prudent tax planning with the assistance of --S; rategic Personal Tax Planning". a booklet now available, as a complimentary service, from the Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario at public libraries. While tax planning is only one element in plann- ing personal finances• as the booklet points out, it is an im- portant beginning. Agri -Food Quiz 10. Ontario is the second largest milk producer in Canada. True or false? True. Ontario produces over a third of Canada's milk and nearly half of its cheese and 30 percent of the butter. Quebec is the Drily province which surpasses Ontario in milk production. 10 Appointed To GST Consumer Information The Minister of Consumer aril Grporale Affairs, Pierre Blais, has announced the appointment of ten new members to an advisory council to the Goods and Services Tax Con- sumer information Office. The new members of the council, made up of represen- lalives from a wide variety of groups and associal ions from across the country, are David Bloom, Chairman, Retail Council of Canada; Hobert Brown, Chairman and Senior Partner, Price Waterhouse: Margaret E. Cowie, Past President, Consumers' Association of Saskatchewan; Ni- quelte Delage, Director General. Advertising Standards Council of Canada: Fraser Edison, Past President, St. John's Board of Trade: Jean -Denis Gagnon, Professor of Law. Universite de Montreal; Lois Hollstedt, Executive Director, Vancouver YWCA; Nicole Laliberte, President, Association des consommateurs du Quebec: Charlotte Mat- thews, Past President of the National Advisoy Council on Aging: and James Smith, former Chief Executive Officer, Director and Chairman of the Board of Donilar Inc. "The majority of consumers from across the country and from all walks of life are represented by the new members of the council. Their knowledge and expertise will ensure that consumers' needs will continue to be met adequately by the GST C onsumer Information Office." commented Mr. Blais. This office was set up to inform people of the foreseeable impact of the GST on the prices of goods and services. It is an independent organization with a mission to represent consumers* interests during the transition period from the federal sales tax to the GST. The ten new members will assist the Chairman Nickolas lfurray, the Vice-chairman Louise Fecteau and Brian Felesky and the Chief Executive Officer John Voyles who Wre appointed June 12, 1990 - Encourages Citizens To Be "Good Neighbours" An initiative involing government, business and both community-based and social service organizations formal- ly got underway recently in 18 Ontario communities. The official launch of the Good Neighbours initiative, took place Nov. 7, in Toronto. Aimed at making communities even friendlier and more supportive places to live, Good Neighbour's is an initiative of the Ministry of Citizenship's Office for Senior Citizens' Affairs. Good Neighbours is a three-,A2y partnership between the Office for Senior Citizens' Affairs. municipalities and corporate sponsors the Royal Bank, Shoppers Drug Mart and Today's Seniors Magazine. "Times change, people move away, and in the process, we lose some sense of community." says The Hon. Elaine Temba, Minister of Citizenship with responsibility for the Office for Senior Citizens' Affairs. "As an awareness vehi- cle, Good Neighbours reminds each of us of how we can help our commmunities to remain caring and supportive places in which to live." "For most of us, the desire to be part of our communities and to support the best interests of all its residents is still veru much alive and well," adds Ellis Katsnf, Director of Social Services for the Region of Halton and responsible for Good Neighbours initiatives in five municipalities. "Good Neighbours facilitates that process." Good :Neighbours responds to a meeting the office had with community and social service leaders more than a year ago. Participants at that meeting suggested that the needs of older or disabled people could be met if all residents of Ontario's cities, towns and villages became more aware of the ways in which they could offer personal help on a day-to-day basis. Good Neighbours makes people aware that voluntarily taking a moment to chat with an older person or raking a disabled neighbours' leaves are just two methods that could help make communities more friendly and caring. These kinds of informal initiatives can serve as "safety nets" that supplement existing community and social services and make it easier for seniors and people with disabilities to continue to lige in their communities. The concept has been tested, on a year-long basis, by Sud- bury, Chatham, Kincardine, Grey -Owen Sound, Thunder Bay, and the Region of Halton's municipalities, Milton, Oakville, Georgetown, Burlington and Acton. Based on their successes, Good Neighbours is being ex- panded and will soon be appearing in other Ontario regions and municipalities. Elliot Lake, North Toronto, Kitchener, Windsor, Cambridge, Horning•s Mill, Collingwood, Whitby, and the Town of Newcastle are now preparing to launch their own Good Neighbours. Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INC UURT WEST HILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH Gr;O*w 0 iciRi0 S Renewal. ONE YOU WANT New Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3 ,Name: I _ Address: T' Thesese\ven North York Firefighters manned a hgx0i al the Interna; uKial Chrr.�t eras Farr held at the international Centre on 11(4. 71h to sell their 1991 calendars. The proceeds from thesaleof thecalendars will go tosupptrt Sunnybrook Centre's Trauma Unit. Atxwe, left to right: Rick Cay. Ron Mockford, Irving Stone. Blair Thackway, Chns Vasconcelltr•. Kevin Amoin and kneeling in front is Mark Rardgett holding one of the calendars. (Photo - Bob Wal sot i Magic Show At Black Creek Village Black Creek Pioneer Michael Ross. visitors are cautioned that Village will present a Not only was the Vic- space is limited on a first special takeoff of Dicken's torian Author Charles corse. fust served basis. incredible "Magic Show" Dickens a great novelist. - -- - ---- --- on Saturday and Sunday, but he was also a noted con- Dec. an Dec. 22-23, at 1:30 p.m. and juror of magical acts. 2:30 p.m. in the Half Way Dickens in one of four Canada's Green Plan is the House ballroom. Conjuring characters in Ross's reper- new environmental action up the fantastic acts will be toire. Ian for the whole country. magician "Dickens loved P Wed. December 19, 1990 THE NEWS/ POST Page 3 Honour Mary Gray Just 85 Yrs. Old Another very successful who acted as MC. shine Women's Group and event was held in the Bir- Also present was Rev. sponsored their many suc- cheliff Heights Community Canon Reg. Stackhouse cessful garage sales. on Sat. Nov. 24th, when and Mrs. Stackhouse. Bob Renshaw a close more than 100 guests Canon Stackhouse read the friend and neighbour, led gathered to honour Mary message from the Prime the gathering in a rousing Gray on the occasion of her Minister of Canada, Brian rendition of Happy Birth - 85th birthday, at the Lawry Mulroney. day. residence on South Bonn- Longtime community The immediate family ington Ave. Mary has lived resident and family friend, present included her in the community since Rev. Ted Barker, sisters Miss Elsie Gray and 1914, in the home built by presented Miss Gray with Mrs. Janet Lee. Many her parents. the first commemorative nieces, nephews, and great Among the many mug, a special anniversary nieces and nephews attend - messages received was one project of Birch Cliff ed. from the Leader of her Ma- Heights United Church, Guests arrived from Ot- jesty's Loyal Opposition, which will be celebrating tawa, Brighton, Cambry Herb Gray, M.P. Ottawa, the 75th anniversary next and Stouffville. which was read by Tom year. Wapel. M.P., Scarborough In his remarks, Rev. West. Barker spoke of the long Fitness• Councillor Harvey Bar- friendship with the Gray ron read the message from family since 1914 and a something that Mayor Trimmer, City of resume of her community no one else Scarborough. The contents involvement, as CGIT of the citation from Metro leader, Sunday school can do for vou. Councillor Brian Ashton, teacher, and a faithful ac - was read by Joe Kennedy• tive member of the Sun $11,000 To University A $11,000 contribution will be given over a period of six months to the Univer- sity of Toronto, Toronto, for a literature review on preventative strategies in community health. Funding will be provided under the National Health Research and Develop- ment Program (NHRDP ) for a hteratuir•e review to define and quantify the role and contribution of the pharmacist to health tare. The information will be used to determine areas of strength and weakness, and directions for further research. chiWren," says Ross. "He started performing magic about the same time as he wrote the fa uxis novel "A Christmas Carol". Magic allowed him to Blake up for his own tragic childhood. - Michael Ross regularly appears on the Canadian edition of Sesame Street and on many Canadian children's television shows. He is also well known for his performances at the Royal Winter Fair and the Canadian National Exhibi- tion. Each magic show at the village will nun 20 minutes to half an hour in length. They offer a unique oppor- tunity for family fun during the holiday season. There is no special admission fee to the magic shows, but Special For Visitors Present this ad when you visit and save 15% off ticket price. ATLANTIC ® FURCO LTD 263 Adelaide St. W. Suite 300 Toronto, Ont. 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PI A% Canada IT'S A BEAUTIFUL HOME, BUT WE ALL HAVE ata Page 4 THE NEWSIPOST Wed, December 19, 1990 1 MVVA\Ny DIARY Lp M - - Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. DEC. 19 x:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID CPR COURSES First Aid/C.P.R. training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday, for mere details and to register. 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL The Toronto Mayor's Christmas Special blood donor clinic will be held at City Hall Rotunda, Bay & Queen Sts. Help make this the most successful Red Cross donor clinic ever. All donors are welcome. 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. 1 to 4:30 p.m. MEETING The Heritage of Children of Canada is holding a meeting at Wallace -Emerson Community Centre, 1260 Dufferin St., south of Dupont St. Psychologist Dr. John V. Chiarot and Lawyer John We- ingust will be guest speakers. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 656-5406. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of Cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre. 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396.4040. 1 to 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 yeah of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. SENIOR` SOCIAL A seniors social and recreation group mects every Wednesday a Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd., Scarborough to participate in crafts, cxxAing, social trips, lectures, game days and sing-alongs. For rnore details call 281-1376. 1-30 p.m. EUCHRE A euchre dub meets c%cry Wednesday at St. Dunstan's Church. 56 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek for euchre and other games. Refreshments follow. 2 to 3 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Canter, the support group for the Metro Toronto District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society, meas at 2 Carlton St., Suite 710 on the first and third Wednesdays to provide informa- tion about nutrition. relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to mine, talk or listen. 6:30 p.m FTC NFEETI N(: International Training in Communication, North York Club, meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at Chez Laurent Restaurant, 4965 Yonge St. at Sheppard Ave. For more in- formation phone 633-94-4- 7:A to 9:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS C'ONCFRT Agincourt Musical Ensembles and music students from Sir Alex- ander Mackenzie Senior School will entertain at Agincourt Col- legiac, 2621 Midland Ave. Christmas Carol singing will be indud- ed. Admission is S4. 7:30 p.m. PARENTS %ITHOIT PARTNER` Rosedale Chapter of Parents Without Partners holds its general meeting every third Wednesday of the month at Dravisville Public School. Yonge and Davisville. New members are welcome. Mon ings feature guest speakers. For more Jetties call Sandra, 767-6523. 7:30 p.m. FAMIL) LIFE (JUXl'P A Support Group meets wcckh in your community for parents w•hosc kids arc in trouble with drugs, alcohol, running awa), crimes, parent abut and dropping out of school. Thc Scarborough group meets even Wednesday at -:30 p.m. For more information call 21-3-7444. 8 p.m. EUCHRE: The Ladies Auxiliary, Ronal Canadian Legion Branch 614, Scar- borough, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard A% c. between Midland A% c. & Brimley Rd., sponsors an Bening of euchre es en Wednes- day. Admission is SI.50 including prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. THURS. DEC. 20 9 to Il a m. FAMILY LIFE GROCP Young mothers in the community are invited to attend the Family Life Group at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hill. The group meets every Thursday to enjoy speakers. crafts and fellowship. Babv,itting is available. For more details :all 281-4120. 9 a_m- to 3:30 p.m. CHIROPODI TREATMENT SFRVICt:S Chiropody treatment services are available to seniors, free of charge, even Thursday at The Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Stedes Ave. W'., N.Irth York. To make an appointment call 225-2112. 10 am. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE: Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 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 both Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For more details phone 283-6296 or 284-5860. 7 p.m. LEGAL WU%SELLING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appointment. Professional Don't Forget Directory Goodwill CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Clarke, Henning & Co. Chartered Accountants 10 Bay Street Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario Phone 364-4421 Don't forget Goodwill at Christmas. Their training programs need clothing and household items in good repair. Call 362-4711 to find out how to donate. Goodwill Industries of Toronto thank you for your support. May we list your Professional Services here THURS. DEC. 20 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. Evervone is welcome. For details call 690-2133. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. SCARBOROUGH SWEET ADELINUS Scarborough Sweet Adelines meets every Thursday evening at Winston Churchill Auditorium, 2239 Lawrence Ave. E. at Kennedy Rd. It is open to women of all ages who love to sing. For more details call Sue Munro at 683-4831. 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets every second Thursday at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is in- cited to come, talk or listen. 7:30 p.m. PHOTOGRAPH SOCIETY MEETS Visitors are welcome to attend meetings of the Colour Photographic Association of Canada's Scarborough Chapter on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Albert Campbell District Library, 496 Birchmount Rd. R p.m EAST YORK GARDEN CLUB East York Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan W'adlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features ex- cellent speakers, monthly shows and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For details call 757-2406. 8 p.m. OSTOMY TORONTO Ostomy Toronto will hold its general meeting and Christmas par- ty with a visit from Santa Claus, at Bloor Collegiate, 1141 Bloor St. W'., at Dufferin St. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 741-2284 or 626-5981. FR I. DEC. 21 8:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS DANCE The Willowdale Chapter of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics is holding its annual Christmas dance at St. Gabriel's Cen- tre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For more details call 491-8304, evenings. SA T. DEC. 22 9 am. to 2 p.m. BLOOD iX)NOR CLINIC Lansing United Chruich, 49 Bogert Ave., Willowdale. Give the greatest gift of all thio Christmas, the gift of life. It's free. All donors arc welcome. 9:30 am. SATURDAY SE:R%ICIPS An invitation is attended to all Scarborough Jews to attend Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilwonh Ave. for regular Saturday ser- vices. SUN. DEC. 23 2 to 4 p.m. AFTERNOON CONCERT Chick Roberts and C. C. Rider will entertain with folk sounds and gt4den oldies at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Adnussion is free and eeryonc is welcome. 2 p.m. ROM% ALK Royal Ontario Museum volunteers lead free, hour -king walks every Sunday and Wednesday, rain or shine, at the Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. For details call 586.5513. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. MOVIE The movie "The Outside Chance of Maximillian Glick", Pan 1, will be screened in the Assembly Room of the Wagman Centre. 55 Ameer Avc., North York. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. MON. DEC. 24 10 a -m, to 12 mown NUTRITIONAL (XWNSELIJ%C' Nutntional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 2-15-2112. 12:30 p_m_ BRIDGE: & (iUMAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Bukdale Com- munuv Centre, 1299 Elirsmcrc Rd. 7wIIPm. CHESS Cita The new Agincourt Chess Club meets every Monday, TuesdaN. Thursday and Friday in the hascn►ew of Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ase., one block north of Sheppard Ave. For more details call Alex Knox at 493-0019. 7:30 p.m_ HO 1 EI:CHAMSI SFR%ICE A Family Holy Eucharist Service will be held at St. Crispin', Anglican Church, 77 Craiglec Ile., Scarborough. Everyone is welcome. For more derails ,all 261-4708. THURS. DEC. 27 1:30 p.m. HEALTH LECTURE A film on physical fitness will be shown in the Synagogue of the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steele, Ave. W. Afterward Shari Chcrnev will discuss how you an maintain optimal health through a balanced physical fitness program. Admission is free for seniors and eervone is welcome. 7 to 3 p.m. COPING & SUPPORT SERVICE. This supportive group for recent widowers 55 years of age and over is held every second Thursday in the library of the Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. This program is non-sectarian, free and open to men widowed less than two years. For more details call 789-5131 ext. 2271. FRI. DEC. 28 2 to 9 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St. Help the Red Cross help other, by attending thi, hnic. All donors are welcome. 2 to 2:45 p.m. CHILDREN'S PLAi Based on the familiar tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the wonderful play "Ugly Duckling" is presented for children 4 to 10 )cars by the Little Red Theatre at Centennial Library, 578 Finch Ave. W., North York. For information call 395-5490. SUN. DEC. 30 2 to 4 p.m- BIG BAND SOUNDS The Spitfire Band, the biggest of the big bands, will entertain at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. MOVIE: The movie "The Outside Chance of Maximillian Glick", Part 11, will be presented in the Assembly Room of the Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. MON. DEC. 31 7:30 p.m. NE%% YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. with vocalist Rick Fielding. At 8:30 p.m. enjoy the harmonious sounds of "The Generations" in the Central Space until 12:30 a.m. For the youngsters, clowns and face painters will be on hand from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Disney film The Apple Dumpling Gang" will he shown in the Meeting Hall at 7:30 p.m and 9:30 p.m. Enjoy skating on Albert Campbell Square. 8 p.m. to L a.m. NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION Bring your kids and your friends and join your neighbours on Mel Eastman Square to celebrate New Yeear's Eve with Luba, Messen- jah and The Razorbacks as spectacular light shows make the winter night sparkle. For more fun join the skating party on the ice. It's all free. TUES. JAN. 1 2 to 4 p.m. MAYOR'S LEVEE Mayor Trimmer and members of Scarborough Council will welcome citizens at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Music for this oc- casion will be provided by the Toronto Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery Band. 2 to 4 p.m. MAYOR'S LEVEE Meet Mayor Mel Lastman and members of North York City Council and exchange good wishes on the first day of the New year at North York City Hall. Don't miss this friendly tradition. There will he complimentary refreshments. WED. JAN. 2 6:30 p.m. ITC MEETING International Training in Communication, North York Club, meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at Chez Laurent Restaurant, 4965 Yonge St. at Sheppard Ave. For more in- formation phone 633-9478. Events at - North York Schools A Celebration of Music will be held at the Claude Watson School for the Arts on Dec. 19 at Cringan Hall, 50 Spring Garden Ave. Sloane Public School, 110 Sloane Ave. is presenting "Holiday Happiness" on Dec. 19th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Glen Park Public School, 100 Palemount Ave. is holding its annual Holiday Concert and Book & Bake Sale on Dec. 19th at 7:30 p.m. A Parent Staff Advisory will be held at Windfields Jr. High School, 375 Ban- bury Rd. on Dec. 20th at 7:45 p.m. Stanley Public School, 75 Stanley Rd. is presenting its Holiday Concert on Dec. 20th at 7 p.m. Harrison Elementary School, 81 Harrison Rd. is presenting its Holiday Con- cert on Dec. 20th at 7 p.m. Nelson A. Boylen C. 1., 155 Falstaff Ave. is holding a Festive Presentation at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 21st. Anniversaries/Birthdays 60TH WE:DDiNG ANNiVE:RSARY Congratulations to Emma and Joseph Morin of Mrvalley Gwrt, Scarborough who are celebrating their 601h Wedding Anmversary on Fri. Dec. 281h. sub WE:DDIXG :%.N%IvE f S:1R1- Congratulations to Lillian and George Cosburn of Pomeroy St., Scarborough who will have been married 55 years on Christmas Eve. Mon. Dec. 24th. 50111 WEDDING .A.NNIVERS.ARIE:S Three Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wed- ding Anniversaries this week. Lois and Herb McCullagh of Pine Ridge f)r. will celebrate on Thurs. Dec. 20th: Zita and Jack Skears of James Park Square on Fri. Dec. 21st: Marie and Philip Mattison of Perivale Crescent on Sat. Dec. 22nd. Good Luck t o a I I of vou. 411111 W'E:DDIN(:.Y\\R'E:[t�.kKl' Congratulations to ..Maureen and Paul Masterson of Gaie- ty Dr.. Scarborough who are celebrating their 40 years together on Wed. Dec. 26th. 80TH BIRTHDAV Happy Birthday to Stella law of Rosemount Dr., Scar- borough who is celebrating her 410th birthday on Tttes. Jan. 1st. :STH BIRTHD.Ai' Happy Birthdav to John Arbuthnot of Arbutus Cresc., Scarborough who will be is vears young on Thurs. Dec. 201h. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 10 a_m, to 6 pm. 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_ CONSTiTUENC'Y OFFICE: OPE:\ The office of Carry Phillips, MPP Scar borough -Ag i ncoun, 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. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE. OPE:\ The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 30, in Cedar Heights Plana, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m co I p.m For arrointmrnrs rhonc 418-1242. Mon 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 Fast, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Fridav 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 Wappd, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Lon Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -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 Ren6 Soaens, 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. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karvgiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays i I a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only, call 321-5454. Y Kiwanis Club Hosts Dinner For East Scarborough Club Member of t he KnAants Club of Sc•arfxrroukh and their wives hosted a buffet dinner all the East Scarborough Ro s and Girls Club on Galloway Rd., on Thurs. I'lec•. 131h. Santa Claws, arrived as well and talked to all the youngstem and the adults. (Photo - Bob Waison) Family Fun At Scarborough Centre The harmonious sounds and songs of "The Genera- tions" highlight the fun and entertainment at this year's New Year's Party at the Scarborough Civic Cen- tre. The Generations" will perform from 8:30 p.m. un- til 12:30 a.m. The program will also feature popular vocalist Rick Fielding who will get the evening started at 7:30 p.m. on Mon. Dec. 31st. The entire family is in- vited to join the festivities. There will be skating out- doors on the rink all even- ing. For the youngsters, there'll be clowns and face painters from 7:30 - 9:30 P.M., and the Disney Movie "The Apple Dumpling Gang" will be shown at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall. Admission is free. The cafeteria and snack bar will be open and there will be lots of free parking. Mayor Johnson's Christmas Dinner On Tues. Dec. 25, 1990, on Christmas Day. Christmas Day at 1 p.m. at There is no charge for the East York Community this dinner, although Centre, 1061 1,12 Pape Ave., tickets must be obtained in south of O'Connor Dr. advance by calling Mayor Dave Johnson will 778-2022. once again be hosting his Christmas Dinner for East "I am pleased,•• said York senior citizens who Mayor Johnson, "to be able might otherwise be alone for the ath consecutive Mayor & Council Hold Annual New Year's Levee Mayor Joyce Trimmer and members of Scar- borough Council will receive residents on New Year's Day between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Scarborough Civic Centre. During the afternoon, the 7th Toronto Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery Band will perform in con- cert in the Civic Centre Central Space. After meeting council, guests are invited to enjoy light -refreshments. levees have traditional- ly been conducted under military direction and for New Year's Day, members of Canada's Armed Forces will act as escorts and in- troduce visitors to members of council. The custom of the levee originated in Feudal Europe about 1000 A.D. after the fall of the Roman Empire. It evolved as an opportunity for citizens to pay their compliments and respects to their leader. while the leader, in turn. expressed his appreciation for the loyalty and support of the citizens. Everyone is welcome to attend the Mayor's New Year's Day Levee. It pro- vides an excellent oppor- tunity. not only to meet the members of Scarborough Council, but to see the Civic Centre. Tours of the centre will be provided throughout the afternoon, as they are seven days a week. Drive Carefully IATESTED DIANETICS FOUNDATION offers for a limited time, free intelligence and personality tests. Your I.Q., personality and aptitude determine your future. Know them - no obligations 700 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario year. to have a Christmas Dinner with the many seniors in our community who might otherwise be by themselves on one of the happiest days of the year... Through donations of time, money, goods and services from individuals• organizations and businesses affiliated with East York, the organizing committee chaired by Miss Anne Sinclair, is able to provide a traditional Christmas dinner, a few small gifts and entertain- ment for about 300 East York senior ciltizens who attend Wed. December 19, 1990 THE NEWS Pill Page S New Year's Eve In Lastman Square Put the fun back into Square from 8 p.m. to 1 course, there will be New Year's Eve and enjoy a. in. skating under the stars on some great live music in The concert will feature the Me] Lastman Square the heart of North York three time Juno award win- rink - so don't forget your without spending a cent! ner Luba, the rockabilly skates (indoor change On Dec. 31st, the City of sounds of The Razorbacks, rooms and lockers are North York presents an ex- the dynamic roots/reggae available). citing free New Year's Eve of Messenjah, and lots of Admission to the New show in Mel Lastman special effects. And of Year's Eve show is free. TREASURES -PERSONALIZED SERVICE Brian Woodlock Treasures is a personalized jewellery service giving expert guidance on a one to one basis in making your diamond purchase. Treasures has a full line of diamond engagement rings, wedding ring sets. ladies' and gents' diamond fancy rings. as well as diamond set earrings. pendants. and necklaces. What makes us different from the average jewellery store is that you can select your ring in the privacy of our office with no interruptions. We will explain the quality of the diamonds and can adapt to fit our customer's budget. We also offer a custom jewellery service. remodel those old rings in your drawer and put them into a ring you will wear and enjoy today. We can also repair your rings, chains or gold pendants. Just make an appointment... with your diamond specialists. Right in the heart of Scarborough emerges a new concept to old fashioned values "Give the customer quality and service." A diamond purchase has always held that special excitement and mystique, and in times of so-called bargain discounts, isn't it nice to know there's someone here to take the time to explain to you - why! A warm. friendly smile greets you allowing you to make your decision in the comfort of their office. with an extensive selection of jewellery. Pride in workmanship is evident in every piece made. giving you the confidence to fulfill all your personal desires. after all. A diamond is forever. T.'�cx�l:`: -r .t� 11 92crmrfordBn►d. TREASURESa 755-4294 Scarborogh uPERSONALIZED SERVICE • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 0 '1 .l .� s'a sa s'i . 1. .� si s1► .� ['1 s a s'� si si ♦l ♦1► ♦)► ♦ 1 ♦� ♦L ♦1► ♦1► ♦� ♦L �1 ♦� ♦1 sa ♦1► �� 0 14-10 IK AL IP As MPP of Scarborough -Agincourt, it gives me great pleasure to wish you season's �, greetings and a happy and prosperous new year. Please feel free to drop into my constituency office anytime at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite t 204, phone 297-6568. Gerry Phillips s M.P.P. Scarborough -Agincourt ♦l ♦1► ♦)► ♦ 1 ♦� ♦L ♦1► ♦1► ♦� ♦L �1 ♦� ♦1 sa ♦1► �� 0 14-10 IK AL IP Page Page 6 THE NEWS W)ST Wed. December 19, 1994) Bill Watt's Worlds ON STAGE: Since its summer re- opening, the Bayview Playhouse has presented four shows. Three of them have been North American premieres; three have been one person shows. ( One doesn't dare say One Man show nowadays.) For its latest production The Bayview is presenting British actor Robert Russell in his North American debut as Charles Dickens in The Best of Times, the Worst of Times. In it, Mr. Russell alone on stage throughout, tells us of the early life of Charles Dickens .. in the first per- son. The narrative is clearly and most pleasantly a bridge for his excellent readings from selected works of Dickens including Dombey and Son, Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities and the beloved, mostly autobiographical David Copperfield. In those readings we also meet again the Artful Dodger. Fagin. Dombey. Mr. Pickwick and his cronies and so many others including Mr. Micawber and the doomed man of the Haunted Railway Signalman. It's quite impossible to say how closely Mr. Russell approximates the living Charles Dickens but it's also a specious argu- ment whether he does or not. All that really matters is that he is a compelling actor and storyteller who does full justice to the stories of the presentation's inspiration. One confesses that Dickens is not one's favourite author: not because of any perceived shortcomings in his writings but because of their strength. So poignant is his Oliver Twist, so sen- timental is his A Christmas Carol, to mention only two of his masterpieces, that we have never been able to read them without weep- ing. Yes, we weep when we read Oliver Twist and hold back sobs when reading A Christmas Carol, two books we were never able to read to our children. Yet, listening -listening -to the words of the master delivered with such mellifluity and enthusiasm by such a performer as Robert Russell is quite another thing. One hears rather than reads the words that describe the best and worst of times; one hears the beauty of which the English language is capable (Dickens is dreadful in German!). one hears the essence of all that is good and bad in the world. One of our fellow reviewers (we shall not name him but merely state KALLY" S MID -WEEK DINNER SPECIALS Served MON.-Thurs. From 4 m. S TEA K a 19/BS t0.9S Charcoal Broiled Jr. Cut N.Y. Steak � and Delicious B.B.D. Ribs. I CHEF 'S PL A T rER 9.65 B.B.Q. Ribs, Tender Chicken Fingers t and Beef Brochette Teriyaki. J SE4F000 COMB/NAT/ON 8.95 Tasty Shrimps and Fillet of Sole Breaded and Fried to Golden Brown. ABOVE RKXUDE :SOUP - S A LAD B A R BAKED or F. F. POTATOES ,CE CREAM -COFFEE or TEA VIE ARE FAMOUS FOR OUR SALAD BAR 430 N U G G E T AVE. 293-9292 On* Block North d Sheppard a Markham Road. 429w! -your ro FAia r fes+ i t. -m w. SA r&RDA r a SUNOA r FAtav4,cm 2938 EGLINTON AVE. E. 431-7157 Ow* Bkmk Ead of McCo.an on the North Sid* carlFAc Tz&= fr ro m^a4r FAum ,i.:w.ui CL OSEO "OMDA rS Around and Abou a Your Dining &Entertainment Guide that his reviews continue ever more wilder) has stated, we understand, that the best thing about the show is that it will make people want to go home and read Dickens. Codswallop! as Bob Pen- nington might have said; cheap, cheap as Ted Reeve would most assuredly have said. The Best of Times, The Worst of Times is quite simply and simply quite one of the Best of Attrac- tions at holiday time, or any other. Do not miss it lest the wrath of Sam Weller should come down upon you. "Veil gov'ner, ve must all come to it. one day or another." FOOD NOTE: At the reception follow- ing the opening, we were pleased to sample a hither- to -now unknown to us domestic wine. It's labelled Culotta and is most pleas- ing to the palate. We suggest that in the not too distant future. Cana- dians are "gonna drink a lotta Culotta Remember where you heard it first. ON Mi.: Sorry we had to miss part one of Dave Gerrv's Out of My Mind on Hamilton's Channel I1 but look for- ward to catching part two of the Special Sat. Dec. 22nd. The comedy show is set inside Gem's brain com- plete with fully extendable designer eyelids. a cozy dual nostril eat -in breakfast nook and a 10 metre springboard tongue. Got the scene? !Vow. here are some of the situations. Along with Bob Denver. best remembered for his ti- tle role on Gilligan's Island. Gerry battles his personal alter egos while playing the board game Sorry and them assumes several others including Art Nouveau -a Parisian critic, Raoul -a Latin love god and lounge lizard Vint - rue Chesterfield - Far out. IN THE CLUBS: For a relaxing interlude from the bustle of r ELLAS RESTAURANT AND BANQUET HAUS LUXURY BAN DUET FACILITIES Any size up to 1500 people • WEDDINGS • ENGAGEMENTS • COMPANY MEETINGS • SEMINARS • DINNER • LUNCH • BREAKFASTS • RETIREMENT PARTIES • BAPTISMS 35 Danforth Rd. Scarborough Ample free parking. For reservations 6941194 702 Pape Ave. (above Danforth Ave.) 463-0334 Christmas shopping you might want to consider a visit to Top O' The Senator, not to celebrate re-entry of the Ottawa Senators into the N.H.L. but to hear Peter Pringle and his superb song stylings. Mr. Pringle last ap- peared in our town with his one man show Noel Coward -a Portrait which was a critical and commer- cial success. Now he's back offering his unique vocalizing at the popular spot atop the Senator Restaurant at 249 Victoria Street and we can't think of a better way to conclude a day of shopp- ing at this time of the year. Unfortunately. Mr. Pr- ingle is appearing only un- til this Saturday but you should have your shopping hone by then amw•ay. IN THE CLUBS EN- CORE: In the spirit of the Yuletide and more or less goodwill to men, we offer the following for your con- sideration. This Saturday. Dr. Lim- bo will perform at Sneaky Dees. 431 College Street at Bathurst. We think it was the Daisy Tavern a number of years ago and ain't that a hoot! The Doctor will be per- forming with his Fabulous Off -Whites and special Guests, the Wisconsin Johnins. We're not mak- ing this up. Santa Limbo will offer a seasonal snake swizzle. door prizes, a free Tex-Mex buffet from 9 to 11 p.m. and '-cheap dance music" featuring "wild sax, hot rock rhythms and jive!'. What more can one say' It sounds exciting but we'll probably settle for a package of nachos while watching Elwy Yost on TV Ontario unless. of course, our new Provincial govern- ment decides to cancel Channel 19. JUST WONDERING: Within the past week, Frank Sinatra celebrated his 75th birthday. Within the same week, King Features Comics Syndicate observed the 75th anniver- sary of its founding. Are we the only one to see more than just a cosmic coincidence between the two events? And, what about Mr. Sinatra's role in The Joker is King, the proposed remake of The Joker is Wild? Just wondering Frank. just wondering! JUST HOPING: Your humble servant, and this time we're not fooling, is honoured to be one of six columnists asked to help out in something that is most touching. Craig Sherw•old is a 7 year old little boy who suf- fers from a brain tumour and has very little time to live. It's his ambition to be entered in the Guiness Book of Records for having received the largest number of Get Well cards ever sent to an individual. Please help this dear lit- tle boy's dream come true. Please send a card of en- couragement to Craig Shergold, 36 Shelby Road, Carshalton, Surrey, England, SN8 ILD. Then, get down on your knees, pray for him and give thanks for your own Quartet Sings For -Donations A quartet of professional singers from Carswell Music Studios is offering its services, free of charge, to sing Christmas carols for a brief period, approximate- ly ten minutes, in the West Hill and downtown areas of Toronto, evenings until Dec. 2t)th. For example, the quartet might entertain your guests at a dinner party, or sing in a seniors centre, or sing for someone who is ill at home. In exchange, the group suggests that the interested party make a donation to a registered charity of their choice. For further details and to reserve call 724.1463. All Canadians Are Special! ------------ blessings. FAST F—AIT: This will be our last col- umn for this, the first year of the 90%. How best to extend good wishes for the Yuletide and New Year? Allow us please to return to the accent of our early youth and offer the following. Hae yersels a bonnie Christmas and a brave, bricht Haugh Ma %ai. Brimley Acres held a special pre -Christmas Par- ty on Dec. 7 and perform- ing on stage, was Terry Anderson who played har- monica and sang ballads and up -tempos from the 90's to the 70's. If your function could use some fine entertainment, call Terry at 438-1568. Jesters Children's Theatre The Jesters Children's Theatre is presenting "The Man Who Melted Christmas", a new children's Christmas musical at Wexford Col- legiate, 1176 Pharmacy Ave. Performances will be at 2 p.m. on Thurs. Dec. M. Fri. Dec. 28th (also 7 p.m.) and Sat. Dec. 29th. Reserve seating is $3 each. Phone 2661090 for in- formation. KALLrS wish you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season 430 Nugget Ave. 293-6661 2938 Eglinton Ave. E. 431.7157 ORIGINAL LITTLE LARRY'S COUNTRY & WESTERN with CLINT CURTIS and his band FridaylSaturday 21st & 22nd. Dec. • Chicken Wings 10t ea. DINE ONLY NEWFIE NIGHT WITH FRANK WILLIS AND HIS ONE- MAN BAND Frida ylSaturda y 248th. & 29th. Dec. • Chicken Wings i t ea. DINE ONLY NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Tickets $50 per couple $25 single • Daily Specials • Special Breakfast Sat/Sun 8 - 12 Mon.-Thurs. 11-9 p.m. 6091 Kingston Rd., Fri. 11-1 a.mScarborough Sat. 8•1 a.m.. 282-9210 Sun. 8.3 p.m. -7 - Pickering 1iir.t N• . a and s4xxtcould ho -,,u 1'i�� r�: _ '1'-A04)11), ki•r ing*sTwcvvn Rep _.1 ' aLke. 1" 1.;, .:Kinn ti�r�ace with 4 }ears u::ne .por and Kiri �Ir t �u:r� ..+ho has pla}cd for 7 Nears. 111 kanx-s are played al Ikon Keer Arena. IPholo - Nib "'a 1,4)n) Monarch Park Students View Class Made Videos At a special noontime assembly. Monarch Paris Collegiate students had a chance to view videos pro- duced roduced by their friends in the school's Grade 12 design course. The videotape produc tki s, five to ten minutes each, were created by three teams of four students under the supervi- sion of nationally known video artist, Aiko Suzuki. Ms. Suzuki worked with the groups for ten days during the month-long production period. Editing of the work was accomplished at the Toron- to Board's Lakeview in- structional media unit near Monarch Park. Head of the art depart- ment, Carol Bright, said the idea for the video came from the enthusiasm of students returning from the Toronto Board's Art at the Boyne program, con- ducted annually near Shelburne. "ft's also part of the new guidelines," said Ms. Bright. The ministry in- sists we teach photography and video... Ms. Suzuki's services were subsidized by the Toronto Board of Educa- tion visual arts program and the Ontario Arts Coun- cil. Grade nine Monarch Park student. Robert Cleveland attended the assembly and won the door prize: a blanc professional quality video tape. Helping Fill Santa's Pack The Family Trust elves "Just imagine having to are at it again this year tell your children when with their annual Food & they wake up Christmas Toy Drive. "We're hoping morning that Santa could to keep Santa's sack not stop at your house. overflowing." says Don Thanks to the Family Trust Brown of the Scarborough toy drive, many local Branch of Family Trust children will not be forgot - Corporation. ten by Saint Nick this "The community is rally- year." ing to our cause once again The Family Trust Toy this year," reports Brown. Drive is held annually The quantity and quality of across the Greater Toronto donations we've received area, with each branch are a real tribute to our organizing and eonducting community's generosity." its own campaign The first Family Trust specifically for its own toy drive was held in 1976. community. All donations Since then, literally remain within the com- thousands of toys have munity served by that been collected for distribu- branch. tion by our local charitable treed Young volunteers organizations to many his dedication to preserv- grateful children in the Many North York Agen- area. In recent years the cies need young adult collection of non-perishable volunteers to assist with an food has been incorporated. ailing and aging popula- with the drive. tion. You could help feed "We know there's a need long term care seniors who for our food and toy drive," are in hospitals or seniors' says Brown. "When you residences or train as part see in the news that most of a Palliative Care pro - food bank donation reci- gram or assist in the pients are children, you Veterans' Wing of health know if there isn't enough centre. money in a household to These needs are ongoing, buy food, there certainly constant and growing. To isn't enough to buy baby help contact North York dolls and fire trucks." volunteer centre 481-6194. Awards To Scarborough Historical Society Members At its annual meeting on Thomson Park. Tues. Nov. 27th, the Scar- 1976 Rev. Robert R. borough Historical Society Bonis for his work in presented its coveted publishing several books on "Award of Merit" to two the history of Scarborough. members who had made 1981 Helen Hillier -Booth outstanding contributions for her work as a Scar - to the preservation, study borough teacher for forty and stimulation of interest years and using her profes- in the history of Scar- sional skill to develop borough. educational tour programs Donald Hough was given at the Museum for ten the award for his many years after her retirement years of dedication to the from teaching. society's Program, Ar- 1982 Dick Thomson, a chives and Museum Com- direct descendant of David mittees, including help in & Mary Thomson, for his obtaining the Hough Car- work in incorporating the nage Works collection of Society and restoring the artifacts and the construe- sexton's house at St. An - tion of a suitable structure drew's. at the museum site to house 1983 Rick Scholfield for and display the collection. his dedication to preserv- Chuck Tilston was given ing Scarborough history the award for his dedica- through historic site ela- tion to the society, serving ques, newspaper articles, on its Board of Directors archives and education as for more than 25 years, in- well as serving as Society eluding eight years as President for ten years. President. 1984 Dr. T. Fred Previous Award of Merit Nicholson for his outstan- recipients include: ding contributions in 1976 Janet McCowan, establishing and editing Donna Tilston and Earl "Scarborough Historical Gorforth for their worst in Notes and Comments" for establishing the Museum in ten years. Wed. December 19, 1990 THE NEWS POST Pale 7 Season's Greetings to everyone in the City of Scarborough rA RICHARD E. f�,10 CAVANAGH ,3 . Chairman Scarborough Public W111ties Commission Season's Greetings To the Mayor, Council and the Staff at the City of Scarborough E & L Construction Co. Ltd. General Contractor 115 Ironside Cres. Unit 5 Scarborough Emanuel Farkas I Engineer, Designer, Developer 299-7424 Season's Greetings From Your Local Merchants THE YMCA SCa',�3CROUGm 230 Town Centre Court 296-9622 .•:.-n.,�c,��. .-.��+.«_ moi'.... �_�..•...���. Hunter's Paint & Decorating Supplies 3454 Kingston Road Scarborough 261-1547 Hyway Cleaners 4180 Kingston Rd_ West Hill 282-1461 GatorREPLA Custom Windows Home of quality windows doors and installations 8 Coilingsgrove Rd. Scarborough 2849254 Bring this Ad and Receive a FREE visit! -,'16 Y ? 4' j "A. • _' Swimming Pools • Conditioning Room • Gymnasium • llartial arts • Over 42 Fitness Classes to choose from • Indoor Running 'Track • 4 Squash Courts • Dance Studio • Fitness Evaluations • Gift Certificates Available The Scarborough YMCA ...It's for all of you! S THE NEWS POST Wed, December 19,19% CLASSIFIED ADS Classified ads can be accepted up to 5 p.m. Mondays HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED DRESSMAKING Help Wanted 25 high calibre people needed. Must be looking towards advancement positions. • Daily incentives • Experience an asset but willing to train the right candidates. ORDER TAKERS Work part time hours, earn full time pay. 2390 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 236 (Kennedy Subway). Ask for Glen. 285-9644. LEGAL l Transport Drivers Needed Now is the time to train for your Class -AZ- licence For pre- screening interview and job place-ment intormation contact Mery Orr's Transport Driver Traininq. 1 -gam 265-35M DRESSMAKER. Will do gen- eral sewing and alterations. Call 287.1691 after 6 p.m. DRESSMAKING. Altera - tions. Hems within 24 hours. Sewing machines, domestic d industrial, service and repairs. 882 - West Hill/Rouge Hill lawHORSES 7597. practice requires experienced real estate and STABLES TUITION family law secretaries. Send resumd in confidence to QUALITY boarding facilities Donna Richards, 76 with indoor riding arena. Has PIANO lessons. Preparing 1 t 20 No at lust $4.00 Pius tax hoed $4.32) spiral bound. You enter your own dates - three days per page. Ideal for gifts. Keep track of social or business engage- freeftts. Send to Watson Publishing Co. Ltd. Box 111, Agbeourt, MIS 3144 or drop In to 150 Miller Ave., Unit 36, Scarborough, 291.25e3. KENMORE chest freezer 5275. in excellent condition. 4434000 days. 283-0730 evenings. SAVE A LIFE Personal alarm system. Ideal for elderly. handicapped. children. travellers. joggers. hikers and anyone who has to be W at night. For information call 431-0672 STORE for rent. reasonable HOMEMAKER, mature. Reading• language arts. rent. Busy plaza 800 square reliable for convalescent or English, French. feet. 266-4508. elderly people. By the day organization 3 study skills - or hours. Call 298 4278. 293.4420 ONE bedroom apartment for 2868249 _ rent. Spotless. Jan.lst.,1991. 266-4508. LARGE basement room furnished in bungalow. Available Jan.lst. 5350 plus 113 utilities. 449-1000 days. 2833-0730 evenings. Apt. For Rent ONE bedroom apartment. spotless. Above store. Kingston Road and Midland area. Jan. 1st.,1991.266.4506. Store For Rent REASONABLE rent, busy Plaza. Kingston Road and Midland area. Jan.tst..1991. 266-4508. CARPET & UPHOLSTERY I Bornholm Drive. West Hill, stalls availab a Jus for conservatory exams. 30 guaranteed. 759.6255. Ontario MIC4N2. minutes from Pickering. 416 years teaching. Teach both LEGAL NOTICE ----- 642.2642. inners and adults. Call =FOR SALE PROPERTIES WHITEN. Ernest Herbert Toronto. Ontario munity research projects Elizabeth 291-1182. totalling $750,000 in funding MOWO is a non-profit which were granted to HOMEMAKERS organizations to conduct ------------ - — - - - -- DIARY - Perpetual desk oilier- FOR RENT based health issues related efficient provision of direct to the independence of PRIVATE Tutoring - by seniors in Canada. le%el. First Aid Courses St. John Ambulance is of- qualified dedicated teacher: No at lust $4.00 Pius tax hoed $4.32) spiral bound. You enter your own dates - three days per page. Ideal for gifts. Keep track of social or business engage- freeftts. Send to Watson Publishing Co. Ltd. Box 111, Agbeourt, MIS 3144 or drop In to 150 Miller Ave., Unit 36, Scarborough, 291.25e3. KENMORE chest freezer 5275. in excellent condition. 4434000 days. 283-0730 evenings. SAVE A LIFE Personal alarm system. Ideal for elderly. handicapped. children. travellers. joggers. hikers and anyone who has to be W at night. For information call 431-0672 STORE for rent. reasonable HOMEMAKER, mature. Reading• language arts. rent. Busy plaza 800 square reliable for convalescent or English, French. feet. 266-4508. elderly people. By the day organization 3 study skills - or hours. Call 298 4278. 293.4420 ONE bedroom apartment for 2868249 _ rent. Spotless. Jan.lst.,1991. 266-4508. LARGE basement room furnished in bungalow. Available Jan.lst. 5350 plus 113 utilities. 449-1000 days. 2833-0730 evenings. Apt. For Rent ONE bedroom apartment. spotless. Above store. Kingston Road and Midland area. Jan. 1st.,1991.266.4506. Store For Rent REASONABLE rent, busy Plaza. Kingston Road and Midland area. Jan.tst..1991. 266-4508. CARPET & UPHOLSTERY I MIDLANDfSt.Clair two bedroom, basement CArIPET cleaning. installa- tion. repairs and sales. Work apartment. Own entrance. All inclusive, partly furnished. $800 per month. guaranteed. 759.6255. 261-9463. LEGAL NOTICE Toronto, Ontario LEGAL NOTICE Toronto. Ontario ROBINSON, William Toronto, Ontario PUBLIC NOTICE Anyone who knows the whereabouts of any one of the below -listed persons, please contact the City of North Battleford. P.O. Box 460, North Battleford, Sask.,S9A 2Y6. The City is taking tax enforcement proceedings to acquire title to land registered in the name of each individual Listed below: Last Known Address YOUNG, Rose Toronto, Ontario GORDON, Eliza A. Toronto. Ontario SHARP. William Toronto. Ontario SAPORITA, Guiseppe Toronto, Ontario CROOKS. John William Toronto. Ontario ROBINSON, William Toronto, Ontario EVANS, John Jr. Toronto. Ontario WHITEN. Ernest Herbert Toronto. Ontario Jolly Green Gift Wrap Are you dreaming of a "greener- Christmas - one that reduced the amount of uu'ecyclable material left over? Here are a few ideas to consider for gift wrap, tags and decorations. Children, who sometimes refer to the gift -opening ritual as the "big rip" will enjoy receiving presents wrapped in the weekend coloured comics. For adults, try leftover wallpaper or out-of-date wallpaper sample books obtained from a store. Plain brown paper bags can be dressed up with rib- bons bought in quantity from fabric supply stores and reused from year to year. Placing small but special gifts inside a Christmas stocking is another idea that will both surprise the recipient and save paper and boxes. Children's art or scraps of paper cut into snowflake designs are other alter- natives. Then again, you may want to go completely natural and trim your presents with real pine cones, holly berries and candy canes. Reusing old Christmas cards as tags makes use of what you already have and using glue intead of cellophane reduces unrecyclable materials. Whatever the wrapping, disposing of it in the fireplace is not recom- mended. Burning wrapping paper or other trash in fireplaces or woodburning stoves creates an intense heat that may be more than your chimney can stand. Remember, as well, to put plastic bags away as soon as gifts are opened to pre- vent the risk to children of Suffocation. call 291-2583 AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE. Wednesday December 26, 11 a.m. Lemonville Community Centre on McCowan Road north of Stouffville Road. Antiques and collectibles, press -backed chairs, clocks, Windsor backed chairs, Spinet desk, dressers, cedar chest, coal oil lamps, dishes, old books, crystal, old tools, chest of drawers with Burl walnut front, Hooser cupboard, crocks, a flute, Iron bed, Jenny Lind bed, coffee and end tables. Many more interesting pieces. Terms cash. Earl Gauslin, Auctioneer. 640.3079. Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Second MOVING & CARTAGE LICENSED & INSURED ONTACT ARTAGE - MOVING eft CARTAGE 782-9819 Call us daytime Or evening 4Z Proudly serving Southern Ontario TRUCKING CAREERS CAREERS in trucking. Driwx job -training 6 placement help is available. Call Rodgers School at (416) 7% 3546. FIOME IMPROVEMENT It Pays To Advertise JOHN BELL PAINTING Residential - Commercial Clean, efficient service guaranteed. 298� .9058e J.E. O'Heam & Son PAINTING t DECORATING INTERIOR i EXTERIOR 425-5043 --. .. ..................................................... ..........................:ter.: ............:{.ti :-:......... Rogers Cable TV WED. DECEMBER 19. 19" A.M. 9:30Metro Cowed (Live) rah. 12:30 Pareiats Help n� Panus 1 00 Avramis Greek Show T EY 2:00 Metro Coined Resoames 600 MP MPP Bob Kaplan 6i 15 -Franca 6:30 Horizon 7:40 ism lletarin Venal Jan Festival 3:00 CTA: The Yew- of Firsts 9,00 Live For Tomorrow Today Fist York Ma orb Office 9' 30 Rob Cormeer Show 10:00 MCA TBA 11000 Highway. la 11 30 The flare Drums 1200 Communety Mesal" THURS. DECEMBER 39 I.M. 12:60 Toronto Council Insight 12:30 Money In The Bank 1:00 Imprc CLD 2 40 Tai CM 2 30 Metre Conned Face Marie Lsbotte 3: e6 Homeowners Workshop 4 00 Cuttme & Fine Wine 4: 30 Beautiful You 5 00 Taste Treats Straight Talk NY 5 30 watercolorM} Way Jack Rend T k- 6 00 MP MPV Reports olpe 6:31) Hor�won 7 00 Reaction Live 3:00 Festival of Festivals Trade Forum 9 00 Talking Sex 1000 MCA: 10: 30 MCA On The Lines 1121'0000 1 00 =unit Club 12 000 =unity Messages FRI. DECEMBER 21 P.M. 12:00 Vibes Caribbean L2:30 Images Of Iran 1:00 Healthy virig 1:30 lobar SLthow 2:00 1990 Ontario vocal Jazz Festival 3:00 Bluegrass Country Pickin' 4:00 Literacy Year Conferexuce Stephen I sots 5:00 What's The Word Lteracy ek Health 5:30 Rob Cormier show 6:00 MP MPP Reports Alan Redway 6:30 Horizon 7:00 Empire Chub 8:00 Lemon And Show 9:00 MCA 10:80 MCA Highway 10 10:3D MCA The Rob Cormier Show 11:00 Talking Sex 12:61D Community Messages SAT. DECEMBER 22 A.M. 9:00 Canadian Club 10:00 RW Sports Event TBA. P.M. 12:00 Saints Score Card Newmarket Saints Hockey 1230 Hooked On Fishinrug� 1:00 Ontario Vocal JazzFestival 2:00 CTA: The Year of Firsts 3:00 MCA: 4:30 MCA: 6:00 MP MPP ReOons Sergio Marchi 7 00 Highway 10 7:30 What's The Word 8:OD North York Business Awards 9:00 Canadian Jewish Congress 10:00 Festival of Festivals 11:00 Home Owners Workshop 12:00 Community Messages SUN. DECEMBER 23 A.M. 9:60 Empire club 10:40 Tai Cir to 30 News Review 1 t 140 The Lenreade %a P. M. 12:00 Avraois Greet Slow 1'40 Im�Res Of Iran I 3D vibes Canbbean 4 6000 ehhrwaaChamber of Caemneree r 4 30 Rob Comier Slow S 6o Festival of Festivals Trade Forum 6:60 MP MPP Ilan Heap 6 30 The Labor Show 40 catiaAan IlasigE Fouince CA End Alan y a Sawta Score Card Newmarket saints Hockey 8 30 Watercolour M 16'ay 40 Cemme a Fine the 9 30 Bew9dul You to: 00 Tawe Treats -Hon D'ouvres to:30 dews Rev" 11:40 Reaction 12 40 Community Messages MON. DECEMBER 24 P.M. 12:00 City Plan '91 N'Y EY 1:40 Can. Club His Hokum the Italie Lama of Tibet 2:40 Hooked On Flailing NY EY Ice Fabing 2:30 Community Sef Defense 3:40 Festival Of Festivals - Trade Forum -To "R" or Nat To -B- 4:60 Rogers Sports Evert 6:00 Community Messages TUES. DECEMBER 25 C0%1IMU%'I1rY MESSAGES CHRISTMAS DAY WED. DECEMBER 26, 1910 C04MMUNITY MESSAGES BOXING DAY THURS. DECEMBER 27 P.M. 12:00 What's The Word -Family eracy 12:30 Mor. The Badc-RRSPs a factoring for a business loan 1:00 Em re Cltbl6s Holiness the Dalai isms of Tibet 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Watercolour My way with Jack Reid 3:00 Beautiful You 3:30 Cuisine k Fine Wine 4:00 Chinese Riming Contest 5:00 Charles lies! L acture Senes 6:00 MP MPP Reports Joseph Volpe 6:15 George Marnmoliti 6:30 Horizon Armenian Evangel 7:00 Reaction cave 8:00 Festival of Festivals Trade Foran-Indie 5000 910 Talktrrtn��Sex 10:00 MCA Christmas Special 11:00 E Of Tibempire tC1ubDalai Lana 12:00 Community Messages FRI. DECEMBER 28 P.M. 12:00 Vibes Caribbean 12:30 images Of Iran 1:00 News Review 1:30 labour Show 2:00 1960 Ontario vocal Jazz Festival $106,250 For Meals On Wheels A $106.:50 contribution The proposed research will be given over a pe: iod will result in the establish - of two and a half years to ment of standards for the the Meals on Wheels of On- nutritional value and food tario Incorporated quality of meals provided (MOWO) Toronto by the by Meals on Wheels agen- federal government. cies in Ontario to home - This is one of nine com- bound clients. munity research projects P.M. totalling $750,000 in funding MOWO is a non-profit which were granted to volunteer organization organizations to conduct whose mission is to research on commtmity- facilitate the effective and based health issues related efficient provision of direct to the independence of services at the community seniors in Canada. le%el. First Aid Courses St. John Ambulance is of- a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Jan. 6, fering the following first 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Basic aid courses at its Scar- Rescuer (CPR), Dec. 29-3D, borough headquarters, 210 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Jan. 2-3, 9 Milner Ave., Unit 3A- a.m. - 6 p.m., Jan. 7-8, 9 Standard First Aid, Dec. a.m. - 6 p.m.; Heartsaver. 20.21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jan. Jan. 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 5-6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Heartsaver Plus, Dec. Emergency First Aid, Dec. 26-27, 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jan. 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Basic For more details and to Rescuer (CPR) Recer- register call the training tification, Dec. 23, 9:30 department at 321-0438. ................................................................... 3:00 Ireland Fled Luncheon 4:00 Charles Best Lecture Series SUN. DECEMBER 30 9:60 what's The word Litexacy k LAsability A.M. 9:00 Empire Club Diane 5:30 Rab Cormier Show 6:00 MP MPP Retorts Francie-Author k Journalist 10:00 Tai Chi Alan Redway 6:15 Anthony Perum 10:30 News Review 11:00 The Lemonade Show 6:30 ArmentanG-rpiEv 7:00 Reaction angel P.M. 12:00 AVTaMmages O Graefe Stow 8:00 Festival of Festivals Trade Foran-lndie 5000 1:30 Images ri Iran 130 Vibes Caribbean[ 9:00 MCA: Talking Sex 2:00 Event of The Week Cball 10:00 MCA: Christmas nal 11:00 Em re ClubDailai !erne of Tibet a Cup Hockey 4:00 What's The Word-Lterac 8i 12:40 Community Messages 4:30 Roblth Cormier Show 5:00 Festival of Festivals Trade Forum-Indie 5000 6.00 MP MPPr- Hemp SAT. DECEMBER 29 6:30 The Labour Show In A.M. 7:00 Chinese Singing Cortest 9:00 Canadian Club 7:30 Saints Score Care a:00 WatercolourMy Way Jack Webster 10:00 Ro¢ers Sports Event with Jack Reid 9:00 Ireland Fund Luicheon T. A. P.M. 10:00 Taste Treats 10:30 News Review 12:00 Saints Score Card Newmarket Saints Hockey 11:00 Reaction 12:00 Community Messages 12:30 Hooked On Fishing Ice Fishing 1:00 Challenge. Rail t Rogers MON. DECEMBER 31 Pass 2:30 Wild In The City -Ravines P.M. 3:00 MCA: Game of the Week- 12:00 City Plan '91 NY EY Hockey 1:00 Can.Club r.H's Henry Carr Crusaders 5:00 MCA: 2:0011ooked On FiQuT NY; EY 2:30 Commumtt 6:00 MP MPP perms Self Defense 3:00 Festival Of Festivals Ser to Marchi - Trade Forum 6:30 News Review 4:00 Rogers Sports Event 7:40 Highway I0 -Eileen McGann 6:00 Community Messages 7:30 The Strange "07, txJacquesPl 8:00 Ursaki Awardss TUES. JANUARY 1, 1!91 9:00 Chinese S,rug irig Contest 10:00 Festival 191 stivals 11:00 Home Owners Workshop COMMUNITY MESSAGES 12:00 Community Messages NEW YEARS DAY Wed. December 19, 1990 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 Scarborough At Youth Cup 90 by Muriel Warden Youth Cup 90 was the Darlene Makes History On Leslieville Football Darlene Jenkins, a Leslieville Public School student, has just made history by being the first female to be a starting member on an elementary school boys' team. The Leslieville Lions touch foot- ball team will be remembered not only for having a female team member but for winning the city championship. The championship game was played on a warm sun- ny afternoon at Danforth's school field. The opposing team from Queen Victoria Public School was a good match but eventually had to concede the game to Leslieville, who won by a 13 to 6 score. Chuck Carr, the Leslieville School prin- cipal. was thrilled with the final result and proudly tenth year celebration of this prestigious annual North York swim meet. Held last week -end at the Etobicoke Olympium pool this 4 day evenf attracted 769 top level ae group swimmers incluing 58 from the Atlantic provinces representing 7 teams from that region. Canadian swimmers travelled from 5 Alberta clubs and 50 teams from all parts of Ontario. The er' Pointe Claire Swim Club from Quebec sent a team of 20; 8 British swimmers came from Newcastle - Tyne and there were 2 members from a Bermuda swim club. It was an elite gathering that resulted in very ex- citl pool performances brea ing Youth Cu Pro - %inial and even National ale -group records. carborough's 15 qualifiers were pushed to personal best achievements and new club records led by 10 year old Andrew Kwa and 12 year old Liz Warden. Andrew scored in six eventsplacing 3rd in 200 metres EB3aackstroke, 4th in 200 Individual Medley =sa (IM;, 7th in 100 Fly and 8th in 50 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke and 100 Breaststroke. His new club records are in 200 Team Breaststroke. 200 Backstroke, 50 Freestyle and 100 Breaststroke. stated that "Darlene it epitomizes one of Leslieville Public School's educational goals - that ability. not gender. is what counts. " Above Darlene proudly holds the trophy her team won. Bill Schwenlin Leads Ontario To Championship Sun. Nov. 25th was a very exciting day as log youth bowlers representing 18 zones across Southern On- tario vied for the Provin- cial Titles of the 25th An- nual Senior Mixed Team Championships at Kemp - view Bowl, Barrie. Bill Schwenlin rolled games of 184-25+239-"386"-243 for a five game total of 13D1 to help the Central Ontario (Z6ne "F') team capture their second consecutive Scarborough Ladies' OFFICIAL STANDINGS HOUR t4tlerellTrechm NOVEMBER 2•ti Regal Mei-Spe "A- DIVISION TEAMS PTS Howl Helleretl Tiegirla a 2 • Karl Heinz �a_se 2 t NrltalMedi mints Roae Crab � Executive HawAyball is Tern Transit17 sorenaw Mar'nn Starr Poettae is Ir DIVISION TEAM Team ..a • Landlord Can Carpet Ckmem -f51e KrH Ewo a Tern '-8• • 24 Clebeers SoresaebCaryet b E.H.L Tide K molar's volleyball Club 17 Reel eked-S0s 11 FIRST MATCH Gml G=2 Pal Temporary sen 0 • Mamn Starr Ponaw wide Ra 'cr"W—P WCOND MATCH Team Transit Toby s Clstnm ssweepa Ila VM Starr Padtac Eseenrve Ha I1t N Houk Hk+ell Tropia Pal Tee Zary Sen Elderade Eaea&.0 DIVISION a FIRST MATCH Can. Carpet Cleaners Team "11- Ew Provincial title. The coo- sisiency of single game tea m totals of 1472-1403-1425-1427-1472 a five game total of 7200 gave them the honour of being declared the 1990 Provin- cial Champions. Volleyball 2 2 Regal Mei-Spe 2 0 Sorereon 0 2 Mars V 11 Club 2 • Karl Heinz 0 2 SEl'U.ND MATCH 2 t NrltalMedi o l Solar a Y Club Karl Hems • t sorenaw 2 1 Latdtard 2 2 Team ..a • • 0 Can Carpet Ckmem -f51e 0 0 E. H i. 2 2 2 2 0 • Aff- 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 Salvation Army Busy With Needs Of Thousands As Christmas ap- proaches, Salvation Army workers are busy attending to the needs of thousands of families in Metro Toronto. Goalie School Expert instruction for novice and experienced goal tenders is available on Thursday evenings at McGregor Park Arena. Physical training, agili- ty, skate and stick techni- ques as well as goal tending colpcepts and strategies are stressed. The next session com- mences in Janaury and runs for ten consecutive weeks. For further information and registration informa- tion, call your Recreation and Parks Department at 396-7411. It is expected that there will be an increase of bet- ween 25-30% in the number of families seeking help from the Army. In 1989, 16230 families received food vouchers or hampers and "the pro- jected increase will bring that number to close to 20,000," said Major Hugh Tilley, Public Relations Director for Metro. "Over 44,000 toys were given to children last year and this number will increase as well," said Tilley. Families in crisis, the homeless, the elderly and those in nursing homes and hospitals will bring the total number of adults and children assisted to close to 100,000. All this is made possible with the annual Christmas Appeal and the traditional kettles now on corners and in the malls. Those seeking help should call The Salvation Army at 285-•0080. 0 0 2 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 2 • 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 In 3rd position was Scar- borough with a total of SW7 ppoints. The Durham - Victoria -Peterborough team came in fourth Aith a total of 67% total points. The Toronto team col- lected 6432 pts. to come in 12th place. Santo Chiodo of the Durham- Victoria - Peterborough team cane in 2nd highest in the men's �te scores, and he in the men's high e scores. Ton7ya Jelaca of Scar- borough got a third place finish in the ladles' high single. z won a bronze medal for 400 Freestvle. was 4th in both the 206 and 400 CH swims, 5th in 200 Freestyle, 6th in 100 Freestyle and 7th in the 100 and 200 Backstrokes and the 800 Freestyle. She won the consolation final of the 50 Freestyle (9th place overall) making ub record in that even as well as in the 100 Freestyle and 200 IM. Bob Hayes 14, placed 4th in 400 Freestyle, 6th in 200 Fly and 8th in the 1500 metres Freestyle creating all new club records. Kerri Ford 14, was 6th in both her 100 and 200 Freestyle swims. Other finalists from Scarborough were Casey Cheung 14, 88tth in the 200 Freestyle. Reaching consolation final positions (9th -16th) were Jana Vordo, 17 and Curt Punchard, 1 . A Youth Cup (first place PrIze) did come home to in the hands of Master Micial for Swim Ontario, Horst Tietze. Horst was honoured for his contribution and sup- port of this Youth Cup meet over its 10 year span. He has been a member of Scarborough Swim Club and treasurer for the team for many years. Horst spends countless hours working for Scar- borough swimmers and is much admired and ap- Med for his devotion Ontario swimming in general. He officiates at many top level meets acrola Canada and his ef- forts on behalf of the Scar- borough Swim Club seers limitless. Scarborough was very proud to witness him so bonloured North Swim Club atby Youth Cup 9Q Moose Jaw Reunion Moose Jaw Technical High School, Tech Oxford Collegiate, Canadian Voca- tional Training School and A. E. Peacock Technical Collegiate will celebrate their Diamond Jubilee on Aug. 1st to 4th, 1991. All former students and staff are invited to Serb their name and address, and those of their friends and relatives, and they will receive full details of this historic event. A lit, par- ties, sports, banquet and dance, and more will fill the four days. Mail your request to A- E. Peacock Collegiate. 145 Ross Street East, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada S6H CS3 or phone 1-306693.4626. order your Christmas log P finis Le Difice Fee peer trsAe, since party or a ap , e.ent. we 0"W a wimp m traps, pm•w q,-- w "WWI& coke& ftw masa dmoalasae nrA attrseMw gralltp beekets at neeenabw pncea 2271 Kingston Rd. lRidgenwor Plaza) Telephone: 264-4433 Fax: 264-4= Bob Foster and his staff wish all of you A Very Merry Christmas and a Nappy New Year! ...and thanks to all our customers for their patronage throughout the year! • SENSIBLE GMAC TERMS is COMPETITIVE PRICES • AFTER SERVICE SECOND TO NONE (416) 291.7733 37 Years in Scarborough I lti1E Q e Im PONTIAC aoiwwwwa BUICK LTD at Sheppard and Warden in Scarborough. a mile north of the 401 Page 10 THF NEWS FN)ST Wed. Decemtwr 19, 1991) Puzzles & Plum Puddinq A t On ta rip- Science Centre There's nothing puzzling tion, mathematics and tion for the Daily Bread kilograms), will be award - about it! From Dec. 22 logic. Puzzles also en- Food Bank. ed an IBM PSA. through Jan. 6, visitors to courage curiosity by play- Beginning Dec. 10, The holidays wouldn't be the Ontario Science Centre ing tricks with the way we visitors to the Science Cen- the same at the science will be entertained and baf- think and by making us tre are encouraged to bring centre without a display of fled as they try to solve 24 think in new ways. The 24 non-perishable food items the world's largest single huge hands-on puzzles. puzzles in this new exhibi- and leave them in the bins collection of improbable It's all part of the holiday tion, plus the Ontario at the front of the building. machines created by happenings - "Puzzles and Science Centre's own col- A recipe for a traditional Rowland Emett. These Plum Pudding" - that in- lection of topology puzzles. Christmas plum pudding whimsical, friendly clude a tribute to the late will give visitors a chance will be given out with each parodies of a mechanistic Rowland Emett, whose to test their mettle by going drop-off food. age spin, blink, whir and whimsical creations will be beyond the seeingly School children coming whistle and thoroughly on display in the Great frivolous nature of most to the centre on a daily delight with their wry and Hall. puzzles. basis before Christmas, gentle humour. Puzzles use and enhance This year, for the first have also been challenged skills of dexterity, percep- time, the Ontario Science to contribute: all food Amidst the trees and Centre is doing its part to brought in will be weighed decorations of the science help the hungry during the and at the end of the pro- centre's Great Hall, the holidays: the Science Cen- motion, the school that Emetts remain a treat for tre will be a drop-off lova- donates the most food cin children and adults alike. Royal Charge For Phones At Centenary Centenary Hospital has rate. For the first time. C'emservatory announced that all patients Patients occupying ward Centenary will charge per - will be charged for use of rooms will be charged the manent chronic care the telephone, effective $1.50 a day rate, to a max- residents in its Margaret Of MusiC Mon. Dec. 10th. Revenue imum of $3o. replacing the Birch Wing a separate generated from these $11 flat rate previously phone rate of $10 a month. Scarborough charges will be used to pay charged. Research shows other I for the increasing cost of The above charges will Scarborough hospitals and 1865 Lawrence Avenue East 1 maintaining telephone ser- be payable upon discharge most hospitals in Metro Scarborough vice• given government at the cashier's office in the Toronto charge all patients M1R 2Y3 funds are not provided to hospital's main lobby. for use of the teleptane. the hospital for this pur Offeringi�tion in pPatients occupying Deadline For Education a wide mrurs b^e o' =.:meets private and semi -private and music su*:ts rooms will be charged $1.50 day, to a maximum of Savings Plan On Dec . 31 Ua . These patients have -Dec. 31. 1990 is your last per month. Interest earned 755-7464 not been charged for their day to make contributions on the contributions ac - since 1W -j. when to this vea r ' s RESP cumulate tax-free. • phone charges were incor- , Registered Education Once the savings porated into their room Sa .• Platt)" 'd W J schedule ; ed the 11: �a groomer with over 10 yea ti r *:,e- ence offers professional dog and cat grooming at 50% Discount upon presentation of this ad. • 100% satisfaction guaranteed • We also sell pun bred puppies and accessories. 2569 Victoria Park Ave. 0l4 block scut* of Sheooard Ave. E.) 491-0075 Ings , sat . . is -.i. - Murdoch. .i.e'.Murdoch, president and investor receives the sav- chief executive officer of ings balance in time to the Canadian Scholarship assist with the student's Trust i CST ) Foundation. first year of post -secondary "The last federal budget studies. sharply restricted con- accumulated interest is tributions to an RESP." ad- paid to students in the form ded Tom O'Shaughnessy. of scholarships (and taxed CA, treasurer. of CST in their hand). A maximum Foundation. "Before in- of three scholarships are vestors could make a one- available with the CST time deposit of about Plan. 532.0110, now investors are "With our basic scholar - restricted to contributions ship in 1990 averaging of $1,500 per year, for each $2.165," concluded Mur - child," stated doch. "the real cost of O'Shaughnessy. higher education is Traditional RESPs. like substantially reduced for the CST Plan. are a struc- students enrolled in our tured program with sav- RESP " ings specifically targeted to post -secondary educa- tion. Deposits in the CST Plan. Mart a> lo" a.s $9 ;5 ow" Research On Season's Greetings T from Metro . Councillor sr M Scarborough h 5 M = Highland t .3'.l Creek X � Ken Morrish To contact Ken Morrish call 392-4056 at his Metro Toronto office. Day Care A $14,910 contribution will be given over a period of six months to C.M. Hin- cks Training. Research and Resource Institute, Toronto, for a literature review on strengthening day care services, the Hort. Perrin Beatty, Minister of Health and Welfare Canada has announced. Funding will be provided under the National Health Research and Develop- ment Program (NHRDP) . The proposed review will provide organizational models for providing prevention and early in- tervention services in com- munity day care centres. There is compelling evidence that early childhood experiences may have an impact on later development and that many childhood behavioural, emotional, and developmental pro- blems have their roots in early life. The review will set out to address the challenge of finding a new and more ef- fective way of preventing chronic conditions and their resulting disabilities by strengthening community-based ser- vices. And if you haven't seen Development Agency, that "Seeing Our World celebrates the Through New Eyes", the achievements in the Third special exhibition from the World, it's now in its last Aga Khan Foundation, in few weeks - it closes its cooperation with the Cana- Toronto engagement on dian International Jan. 6th. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Christmas and New Yea's Holidays Refuse and Blue Box Recycling Collection Schedule Refuse: NO COLLECTION NEXT COLLECTION Tues.Dec.25. 1990 Fri. Dec.28. 1990 Tues. Jan.1. 1991 Wed. Jan.2, 1991 Blue Box: NO COLLECTION Tues. Dec.25. 1990 Tues. Jan. 1. 1991 Your 1991 Waste Collection Calendar will be delivered soon. Call 396-7372 for further information. Scarborough Works Department -- --- ------ -- Jai\L�• ..... Metro Toronto Council City of Scarborough Scarborough Bluffs BRIAN ASHTON - office open 8: 30 a. m. - 4:30 p. m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 308. Call 392-442. Scarborough Agincourt SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8: 30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St.. State 211. Call 392-4050. Scarborough Qty Centre BRIAN HARRLSON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., State 205. Call 392-W15. After hours 261-6941. Scarborough ifighland Cheek KEN MORRISH - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bav St., Suite 307. Call 392-4055. Scarboroagtl Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. '.Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 212. Call 392-4045. Scarborough Malvern BOB SANDERS - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bav St., Suite 316. Call 392-4076. Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 206. Call 392-4006. City of North York black Creek NLARIA AU GINIERI - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 203. Call 392-kr21. North fork ('entre NORbIA.N GARDNER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bav St., Suite 204. Call 392-4018. North York Humber MARIO GEN`rlLE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon_ to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 303. Call 392-4064. North York Centre South BES'. SALMON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 206• evenings by appointment. Call 392-4014. North fork Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 201. Call 392-1027. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 215, Toronto, Ont. M5H 3177. Call 392-4038. Don Parkway MARIE LABA'ITE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 305. Call 392-4061. North York MAYOR NIEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 304. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York )East York PETER OYLER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 217. Call 392-4030. MAYOR DAVE JOHNSON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 P.M. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 216. Call 392-4033. City of Toronto Don River ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St. Suite 306, Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 314. Call 3924082. Toronto MAYOR ART EGGLETON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 315, Call 392-4079. - travel Tales Of Trails In Florida by Tracey Arial Wandering through dense underbrush with the fresh scent of pine in the air: slushing along the edge of a marshland wat- ching a myriad of egrets, woodstorks and everglade kites skirting above and ahead; canoeing through black murky waters shield- ed from the light by a ter- race of cypress and Spanish moss; horseback riding across sand with waving seaoats, or across open fields of green grassy hills. biking on old road- ways and over freshly pav- ed paths to discover little chapels with graveyards, rocky ruins and other such examples of an historical time. These images of relaxing discovery can all be ex- perienced along the trails of Florida. With a land area of 54.252 square miles (141,055 km ) and 4 308 square miles (112D1 kmi)of water. Florida has lots of open space for hiking, bik- ingand canoei ifty percent of the land area is within forest, pro- viding roviding shelter and food for an abundance of wildlife, including fox, coyotes and deer. More than 71 bird types can be seen at vary- ing times of the year. Near- ly half of the trees native to the United States can be found in Florida. For canoeing. Florida is home to three basic river types, alluvial, blackwater and springfed. Alluvial rivers are brown stained (or green) in colour, and carry sediments along with them; blackwater rivers are named for their deep colour caused by tannins from the swamp and pine forests; and springfed rivers are usually very clear. :Nature is not the only beauty that Florida has to offer; some of her smaller towns and cities have uni- que styles of architecture, stunning gardens and fascinating historical land- marks. Local chambers of com- merce or visitors' centres often have information about self -guided walking and biking tours along fabulous "urban traits". e���� Marlin t•►1 Travel KAREN McGARVEY ManagedOwner e We specialize in Group and Cruise travel. Malvern Town Centre 31 TapsceltRd. Scarborough 754.3855 OnLAegis"boe N0.2750845 NOVA TRAVEL LTD. Ont.Lic.31567M —' "Complete Travei Service" to aM destinations DanfaM Rd-dt Midland Av. 265.6682 • Tmabiue, j - Cfouceirs 10% Seniors' I , Discount Gott Park PlsmUrM 12 Call Sylvia 3M Kingston Rd' Bus: 2643174 at GuMAa•at, Scarborough Res: 296-2676 Some of the more promi- nent walking tours include Miami's Art Deco District; the small village of Seaside, northwest of Panama City; Amelia Island, north of Jackson- ville, Saint Augustine's Restored Spanish Quarter; Winter Park, north of Orlando; Ybor Square in Tampa; and downtown Key West. Recreational trails can be found throughout the State. Two comprehensive state-wide systems of trails, The Florida Trail and The Florida Cance Trail System, provide naturalists with an oppor- tunity to travel for longer periods of time in different parts of Florida. Three national forests and Everglades National Park have their own trail systems. The "Ding.. Darl- ing National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island features canoe trails and a five -mile (8 km) scenic drive. Many of Florida's more than 100 state parks offer their own nature trails suitable for hiking, biking and canoeing. Since 1966, volunteer members of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) have been working on developing what is now more than 1,000 miles of hiking trail straight down the centre of the State. With 31 segments already completed, the FTA is working to complete the trail from one end of Florida to the other. The longest continuous section of The Florida Trail runs for 460 miles from Apalachicola National Forest in the Northwest across to the Osceola Na- tional Forest in the Nor- theast. It then changes direction and heads south through Ocala National Forest and beyond into cen- tral east Florida. Twelve other continuous loops cover the remainder of the state. All in all, 37 of 67 counties have a portion of the Florida Trail running through them. Florida Trail Association estimates indicate that 20,000 - 40,000 people visit parts of the trail every year. While most segments are open to the public, some portions run through privately owned lands and are for the exclusive use of FTA members. The FTA is proud of their gift to Floridians and to visitors. They have created an opportunity for hikers to discover Florida's natural beauty with relative ease. The state: development by FTA members has cost approximately $200 U.S. per mile in comparison to the Department of Natural Resources estimated cost of $1,200 U.S. per mile for trails of this type. Volunteers in the FTA also help with ongoing maintenance of the trail so that it remains easy and enjoyable to follow. The FTA won't be alone in their upkeep of the trail much longer - Congress has designated Florida as the site for America's seventh national Scenic Trail. Plans call for 1,700 miles (2,720 km) of hiking trail, some of which will be developed for bikers and horseback riders, roughly following the path of the present Florida Trail. Coordinated by the U.S. Forest Service, The Florida National Scenic Trail will be the only na- tional trail that can be hik- ed year-round. On Nov. 19, 1988, 1.6 miles (2.56 km) of the Florida Trail from Tallahassee to St. Mark was the first certified sec- tion of the Florida National ,Scenic Trail. Florida Trail Association officials are optimistic that this area will serve as a model for developing the whole route. Federal protection for the trail would be guaranteed and FTA would receive assistance with maintenance and ongoing development. The Florida Cance Trail System was established in 1971 by the Florida Depart- ment of Natural Resources. It includes 35 publicly owned streams flowing through private property. Public access points are bridges and parks along the trails. Pamphlets listing recom- mended starting and finishing points and the mileage between access points can be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources. Trails flow along suitable parts of rivers and creeks with enchanting names: Perdido, Sweetwater, Wakulla, Sante Fe, and Peace. The longest canoe trail, through the Suluant- nee River. is 169 Miles ( 270 km ) long. A magical land of eight different ecosystems, the Everglades National Park is a mecca for hiking and canoeing during the winter and spnngdry- Ospreys, Great White Herons, Brown Pelicans, Green Sea Turtles, Florida panthers, Wood Storks, Manatees, and other diverse wildlife congregate around waterholes at this time of the year. and in- sects are less bothersome. Walking and biking traits range from a short .2 mile (.3 km) walking loop around a cattail -filled pond near Flamingo to the longest trail, a 7.5 mile (12 km) old road through but- tonwood forest and coastal prairie areas. Most of the canoe paths leading from Flamingo take three to six hours travelling time to com- plete. With practical names like "Nine Mile Pond" and "West Lake Trail to Cape Sable", and descriptive names like "Noble Hammock", "Hells Bay", and "Mud lake", each trail has something unique to offer. "Noble Hammock", for instance, was originally us- ed for bootlegging opera- tions, and old cuttings used to mark the trail can still be seen today. "Hells Bay" leads through overgrown passageways of red mangrove. For adventurous canoeists, there is Centennial Wins Centennial College stu- dent teams won a hard- fought victory over 174 students from colleges across Ontario Nov. 16. The students were competing in the Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition, held by Centennial at Howard Johnson's hotel in Scarborough. Nineteen Centennial marketing students took first place in the marketing quiz bowl, merchandising mathematics and sales presentation events. They' also took second place in the executive job interview and retail merchandising problem -solving events. '.Wilderness Waterway" an 88 mile (140.8 km) trail through a mangrove forest between Flamingo and Everglades City. A one- way trip can take up to a week to complete. Urban trails can be found throughout every city and town in Florida. Also, the Florida Department of Natural Resources has joined in the development of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding. In the next ten years they expect about 1,150 miles (1,840 km) of railroad beds to be vacated and transformed into an urban network of paved trails. Two trails have already been completed under the program: a 6.5 mile 110.4 km) path on Boca Grande in Lee County and a 16.5 mile ( 26.4 km) St. Marks Trail running south from Tallahassee to the coast. For further information on hiking and canoeing in Florida, write to: The Florida Trail Association, P.O. Box 13708, Gainesville, Florida 32604. Wed. December 19, 1990 TIIE NEWS r POST Page 11 01 Bob liick�- 11P for Scarhorou>zh E•:a�t, held his annual Christmas Par±y on Sun. Dec Imh at the Scarborough Village Community Centre and greeted many of his consti- tuents. Above. Bob wishes MIs. Winnifred Robinson a Merry Grist mas and a Happy New Year. ( Photo - Bob Watson) -- 6 ---------- ----------- i s Let's Go • s'YOLIDAr SPECIAL' s s Trillions of Tons of Soo• axeitins Ski Runs Fresh Air And run COAL. siI TIZ 'ELsm- i s DEVIL'S ELI10v SRI AREA • s EM 7A DeL'wiy Qat 705-27_='J12 >i ` as !.wrest 919, Ski A_ea- i • s»�saaws�osssa�s+sa+is Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a healthy and prosperous 1990 Bob Hicks M.P. Scarborough East 255 Morningside Ave. , Sure 314, Scarborough, Ont. M1 E 31% 281-6767 d&ls if Aft "11,101"kA "MIA - Pale 12 THE POST Wed. ih-cemher 19, 1") Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson SC'OrnSH COUNTRY DANCING Scottish country- dancing instruction is available on Wednesdays at 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Roland Michener Public School, 95 Ritchie Avenue in Ajax. New members are welcome. Call 683.3754 for more information. EUCHRE The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion has planned a euchre party on Wed. Dec. 191h at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hall. 1555 Bayly St. Pickering. Cost is $1.50• Seniors $1 and this includes prizes and a luncheon. For more infor- mation call 919.29%. TIME: T) SPARE? Could you spare some time to help the visually impaired'. The CNIB needs volunteers to help drive. read and shop. (all (416, 294-5752 collect to find out how• you can help. RINGF.=E The Ajax Ringette Association will be carol singing in the vicinity of Lord Elgin School on Sun. Dec-. 23rd after 7 p.m. Gifts of non perishable food would he welcomed. CHiLDREN'S WISH FOUND MON The Christmas Craft Open House held at 760 Hampton Court on Dec. 1st and 2nd. raised $152.53 for the Children's Wish Foundation of Pickering through a raffle and other miscellaneous donations. Well done ladies' The raffle winners are June Webster. S. Woodcock. Madine Topper. F. Jackson. Carol Scanlon. Marion Miller. Shannon Gillies. Millie Oliver. Brenda Loughead. Cathy Gray. Janet Taylor. Karen IAK-Peacock and Diane Gale. PICKERING RINGETTE Ringette is a sport just for girls' It is a unique Canadian winter skating sport in which a straight stick is used to pass. carry and shoot a round rubber ring to score goals. There is no body contact. The emphasis is on skating. pass- ing and timing, and don't worry if you can't skate well.we'll teach you' Whether you are a "Bunny" ( 7 and under I or a "Deb" (18 and over), or any age in between, Pickering Ringette has a spot for you' If you are interested in plavirng Ringette please call Susan at 831-5029 or Carolyn at 8393307 for moire information. l'IIHISTNI AS THEE S Support tux Ajax Sc-ouis, Cuts and &•aver, by hu%ing your Christmas tree•at their lot to the Wooleo Shopping Stall at ;he corner of MirumA awl Bavly Streets in Ajax Thcy w ill begin selling on Sat Nov 24th through : o Christ nnas Eve, f ev 241h SC( MSM DANCE. New members are welcome to attend St. Andrew's Royal Scottish Dance Societv Classes. Thev are held on Wednesdays from 8:30.10:30 p.m. at Roland Mitchener Public School Call 683-3-54 for more information PICKERINC.ARTS COUNCIL ART E_\HIBITS Members group art stow is at the Pickering Civic Com- plex from now to Dec- 21st. For more information call 286 -?224. PUBLIC SK.\T1NG Public skating times at the Pickenng Rec. Centre are as follows: Saturdays 8:45 p.m. and Sunday 3 - 4:45 P.M. Cost is $2.00 per person. $4 per family 1 under 7 years old are free i. Parent and Tot Skate: Thursdav 10:30 - noon and Fn - day 1 - 2:30 p.m. and the cost is $1.75 per adult. Seruor and 45— skate: Mondays and Fridays from 10 - 1 p.m. PERFORM A.NC'E SPACE AVA I_ABLE St. Paul's Anglican Church on the Hill. 882 Kingston Rd., on the north side of Hwy. No.2 in Pickering, has just finish- ed major renovations, and is interested in renting out the chancel to performing artists. The church can seat between 250 and 300 persons. and the chancel is raised. If there is public interest shown• they will acquire a grand paw. If you would like to look at the space and discuss fees, call 839.7909. KNITTERS NEEDED The Ajax Pickenng Red Cross would like to hear from ex- penenced knitters for its Creations program. The Red Cross will supply wool and patterns. If you are interested in volunteering. call 427-9012 for more information. OVEREATERS'ANONYMOUS If you have a weight problem and creed some help, this may be the answer for you. This group meets on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. downstairs at St. Martin's Church, St. Martin's Dr. in Pickering. There are no dues or fees to pay and everyone is welcome. For more information call lily at 683-6479 or Sharon at 576-6968. Dunbarton High School Notes by Tom Docherty The Dunbarton Midget Girls Basketball team won the 1990 Durham -York Secondary School Athletic Association (D.Y.S.S.A.A.) championship for 1990. as they defeated Anderson Collegiate of Whitby in the finals Nov. 24th. It was a sweet victory for the Lady Spartans, as Anderson had dealt them a loss at the Lake Ontario Secondary School Associa- tion (L.O.S.S.A.) finals earlier. The girls started with a bye in the LOSSA quarterfinals and then defeated Paul Dwyer of Oshawa 47-40 in Oshawa. Then Anderson defeated them 46-36 in the L.O.S.S.A. final. The Lady Spartans went home with the silver medal, but also with revenge on their minds. When D.Y.S.S.A.A. roll- ed around. they were ready and up to the challenge of facing York Region's top team, St. Elizabeth. Led by Kim Leslie's 20 points and spirited play, they won by a convincing margin of 43-21. Their next task was the final, versus Anderson again. Balanced scoring, led by Leslie again with 11 points, the play making of guard Victoria Pollard and Christine Hathaway's re- bounding, Dunbarton roll- ed up a 46-38 victory and a D.Y.S.S.A.A. champion- ship. The team, coached by Miss Ingribelli, was led by other members like top defensive players Nicole Modeste and Krissy Schwartz, Sarah Ambler, Kara Hutchinson, Heather Roulston, Elana Arthurs. Crystal Crilly. Daina Leavens. Kelly Collins, and Melissa Powell. Other events this week at Dunbarton include the opening of the volleyball season, at the midget. junior and senior level, and auditions for the Gong Show. which will support the Kids Help Phone Line. and will be held Dec. 19th. Dreaming Of A Green Xmas Although the present festivities centred on the Christmas tree are chiefly derived from the German tradition, bringing greens into the house during the winter solstice dates as far back as Roman and Norse traditions. Variously inter- preted as the Tree of Life. a charm to ensure the return of vegetation to the earth. or the victory over the darkness of winter. an evergreen is a powerful symbol of the holiday season. In modern time-%. it may seem environmentally un- sound to bung a natural tree into the home for a scant 10 to 12 -day period. According to Forestry Canada, however. trees you cut down on tree farms or buy on woodlots are bred especially for use as Chnstmas trees. and are usually grown on land that is too poor for other crops or marketable lumber. If you decide to buy a natural tree. bear in mind that a dry• tree is extremely flammable: the average living room sized balsam. spruce or pine Chnstmas tree can burst into flames and be reduced to ashes in less than 20 seconds. Think "fresh. green and safe" to prevent fires. Test a tree for freshness by rubbing the branches with your hard or by tapp- ing the base of the tree on the ground. If needles fall off or can be easily pulled off, the tree is too drv. Keep the tree outside. preferably under shade. until you're ready to use it. Stand the stump in snow or water to maintain the trees moisture content. Durham Bd. Of Education Notes Promotions and Transfers Approved The position of Principal of Cknuston PS and Picker- ing Beach PS will be established effective Feb. 1, 1991. Luigia Ayotte. Principal of Lake Vista Senior PS. will be transferred to Or- miston PS. effective Feb. 1. 1991. Gail Hanson. Principal of Mary Street Community School, will be transferred to Pickering Beach PS, ef- fective Feb. 1, 1991. Jim Weaver. Principal of General Vanier SS will be transferred to the new Pine Ridge SS. effective Sept. 1, 1991. Russ Arbuckle. Vice - Principal at General Vanier SS, will be transfer- red to Henry Street HS, ef- fective Jan. 1, 1991. Beth Selby. Family Studies Consultant, will be promoted to the position of Acting Vice -Principal. ef- fective Jan. 1. 1991 and will be assigned to General Vanier SS. Student Council Meeting Held Chairman Ian Brown and eight trustees met Nov. 13 with 16 Student Council representatives from all but three Durham secon- dary schools. A large number of topics including race relations, fund- raising, transportation, students parking. condom dispensers in schools, sup- port services and co-op education were addressed by the students, in a very articulate fashion. There was very strong support for having at least one forum annually for students and trustees to discuss issues and concerns. Before setting up the tree inside the house, recut the butt diagonally so it can ab- sorb water. and mount it securely in a large reser- voir stand. The stand should have widespread legs so it won't tip over. Always keep the water level of the reservoir above the cut. You may need to add from a pint to a quart of water daily. Don't put a tree, whether natural or artificial, near curtains or near candles, a fireplace, heating vent, radiator. television set or other source of heat. To further guard against fire, declare the tree room a non-smoking area. If you have children or pets, use guy wires con- nected to the wall to in- crease stability. Check electric light cords near your tree for frayed or worn spots. Dont let small children play around a tree unat- tended. The bright lights and interestingly shaped decorations are attractive but potentially dangerous to busy little fingers and mouths. Hang only un- breakable ornaments on the lower branches, and if you have toddlers in your family, it may be wise to avoid hanging small or sharp -edged decorations or trimmings that look like food. Don't let children play with electrically operated toys, such as train sets, directly under the tree. Never block exits when you put up your tree. Turn light strings off when you leave the house. Check for signs of brit- tleness in the needles and twigs. Discard your tree when it begins to turn brown or dry out. Never burn a discarded tree in the fireplace. This causes creosote build-up that could damage or cause fires in your chimney. Metal or Aluminum Trees Though fireproof, metallic trees are elec- trically conductive and cannot be decorated with any electrical product. The metal can cause a short and a fire, or simply become ''hot" and deliver a nasty shock. Aluminum trees can be illuminated by a colourful spotlight placed three to four feet from the tree. with Rene Soetens, M.P. On Dec. 5, 1". ), the Canada Broadcasting Corporation an- nounced that it would be making major reductions in its services. Since then• the opposition has repeatedly lashed out at the government, despite the fact that the government has not cut the CBC's funding. The CBC is an independent Crown corporation that operates "at arm's length" from the government. its management decisions are made without government in- terference. Government funding of the CBC actually went up this year, as it has every year since 1984 - an increa:� of four- teen percent over the last six years. The announced cuts are part of a restructuring plan that the CBC Board of Governors has developed to deal with a projected corporate shortfall of $108 million for the fiscal year 1991.92. (hie of the principal reasons for their decision to restructure the CBC: is that the Crown corporation ex- pects a $30 million drop in advertsiing revenues. which are necessary for the corporal ion to support itself. Because of its budget shortfall, the CBC is doing what any private sector business would do, and is taking steps to br- ing its expenditures down to match its revenues. Patrick Watson, who will become chairman of the CBC as soon as a new broadcasting bill is allowed to pass by the Senate• calls the board's restructuring plan "a fair, elegant. sym- metrical and manageable solus ion that will help us survive the recession". The greatest changes will be in the regional television services of the CBC. Regional television operations will he reorganized, on the basis of not more than one English- language and one French -language regional television sta- tion per province. plus the respective network television production centres to Toronto and Montreal - In network television. the English -and French -language networks will snake a further two percent cut for the com- ing year. The CBC's cuts will have almost no effect on radio programming. which will be reduced by only onepercent. Despite the restructuring it has implemented, the CAC remains committed to the task of reflecting, expressing and exploring Canada's regional and cultural drversity Durham Region District Health Council News C'OM�IUNITY NEWS: Addiction Ser- ices Report The final report of the Addiction Services Task Force. chaired by Bob Finlay (former director of ARF ), has been forwarded to the Ministry of Health for action an the numerous recommendations contain- ed within the report. The report speaks to the need for increased health pro- motion and treatment ser- vices in Durham Region for the addictions of alcohol, drugs and smoking. Direc- tion will be sought from the Ministry before an official request for proposals is issued. Enhanced Role of Council Approximately a year ago Council distributed over 100 copies of "A Pro- posed Future Role - A Com- munity Consultation Paper". As well, five public forums were held during May and June, 1990. to provide community. financial and or personal feedback to Council. The Ministry of Health. while encouraging DHCs to assume the proposed enhanced roles, indicated that no additional resources will be made available to Councils to assist with the develop- ment of the new roles. Council agreed to adopt and market the one enhanced role of area -wide planning as: a) this role received the most community support of the four proposed roles; b) Council already con- siders area -wide planning implications when under- taking its various studies and or tasks: c) the enhanced role of area -wide planning does not require significant ad- ditional resources: and d) the other three proposed enhanced roles require significant additional resources or were opposed by other agencies institu- tions in the response which Council received. MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNO1.-NCEJIENTS Minister of Health: Evelyn Gigantes, MPP, Ottawa Centre Mrs. Gigantes was elected as MPP for Carleton East from 1975 to 1981. Elected as an NIPP for Ottawa Centre in a 1984 by-election, she was re- elected in 1985. She has served as NDP critic for the attorney general, solicitor general, justice secretariat and women's issues. Mrs. Gigantes is a former interviewer, researcher and producer in radio and television. Born in Nova Scotia and raised in Aylmer, Quebec, she is a graduate of Carleton University with a B.A. in English and is bilingual. She is married with two children. New Ambulance Base at Uxbridge The Ministry of Health announced in June that the Cottage Hospital at Ux- bridge would receive a one- time grant of $300.000 to construct a new ambulance base on the hospital premises. The Uxbndge- Stouffville Ambulance Ser- vice currently responds to approximately 2,300 calls a year and the new facilities will improve service for the area residents. Let's Brag That We're Canadians!