The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutPP1991_02_20This space could be yours for just $24 per week O-ei+ The Canadian Red Cross SocletY This space Could Be Yours For $ 12 p..,wee Vol. 26 No. a 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. HA5 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering;, Ontario Custom Crafted Furniture For C" I"m crafted nualily at very affordable p w; Over 34 years PfperioncP Weafvore-up"ster t]S Kingf len FG.. •k# -rimy, Ont. L I V 3%7 831.8017 4331 Wed. Februan 20, 1991 PICKERING . 130S# Serving the Community for 25 Years! nveml I. Bay Concept by Brenda Birinyi The Frenchman's Bay This Space Could Be Yours For �$l 2 per week R.R.S.P.s Call the expert KEITH PYMAR SJL.FICa. North American Life Since ttlat (416) 427-2913 DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC Walter J.Wimnwr D.T_ Pickering Town Centre Pickering Phone 420-5020 VISA Partners In Caring Workshop The Children's Services agencies of Durham Region has announced that a half day workshop, "Partners in Caring" will be held on Tues. Feb. 26th at 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon at Grandview Treatment Cen- tre, 600 Townline Road, Oshawa. Invitations have been sent to frontline staff in all Durham agencies pro- viding service to children. Participants will be able to enjoy a combination of panel and booth presenta- tions that describe services available to children with special needs and their families. Pic. kering Ringette's Petite Rep Team Hirt . : r•r- �(*am of girls who enjoy the game of Bonner. Courtney Boyd, Katie Edmunds and Susan Cmi- Ringetty :r.is tht• Petite Rep team for Pickering which is way. 10-11 }T's. of age. Above, team members include Andrea Henwood, Kelly Head coach is Ken Raymond, asst. coach is Chris Ravmond, Sarah Marshall, Jennifer Kelleher, Kim Marescaux. manager is Jim Marescaux and trainer is Marescaux. Kim Wells. bLelissa Barber. Karyn Allan, Lisa Doug Allan. I Photo - Bob Watson) Durham Education Highlights Tooth .peaks Ajax HS co-op student Tracev Bartlett and Pickering HS student and Youth Council Chairman Jennifer Goshue spoke with trustees about Youth Speaks. a forum for youth from Ajax and Pickering. The forum, held May 11, 1990 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, was aimed at determining young people's viewponts and suggestions about com- munity issues. Topics of discussion in- cluded drugs and alcohol, healthy sexuality, family violence, race relations and gangs, and choices. Approximately 150 youth representing Ajax HS, Pickering HS, Dunbarton HS. Harwood SS, St. :Mary's HS and Dennis O'Connor HS attended the sessions. The day was organized by the Youth Coalition of Ajax and Pickering. Tracey and Jen- nifer were thanked for their presentation and con- gratulated on the resoun- ding success of Youth Speaks. Board and O.S.S.T.F. Reach Settlement On Jan. 28, 1991, the Durham Board of Educa- tion and District 17, On- tario Secondary School This Space Could Be Yours For Teachers' Federation ratified a two year agree- ment covering the period Sept. 1. 1990 to Aug. 31, 1992. The settlement will give secondary teachers wage parity with their elementary counterparts. In the first vear, salaries will increase by 7.06%. In the secord year. salaries will increase by the Na- tional Consumer Price In- dex for June 1991 over June 1990. plus .5%. The total percentage increase generated by this formula shall not be fess than 5% or more than 7%. Principals' salaries will be further in- creased in the year by an additional $500. Responsibility Allowances will be increas- ed by 6% in the first year and 4.95% in the second year. Extra university degree allowances, Special Education Specialist Allowances and Relocation Allowances will also be im- proved. Hourly rates for Continuing Education and Home Instruction teachers will increase to $26.65 in the first year of the contract and to $29.32 in the second year. Changes in the Pupil Teacher Ratio will mean the addition of five This Space Could Be Yours For For more information, contact Henriette Car- michael, Y -PACE, 839-8011 1 PER WEEK 1 1A 00 or 686-1828. PER WEEK teachers in 1991 92 and twelve teachers in 1992 93. Some improvements to the benefits package will be made. Effective s9t. 1, 1991. the board will pay tion Committee, Ruth Lafarga was elected to the position of Chairman and Cathv WFlyna was elected to the position of Vice Chairman. %)% of the premium rates for Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismember- ment and Medical and Den- tal Insurance. O.D.A. rates will be updated to the 1990 rates on March 1, 1991 and to the 1991 rates on Jan. 1, 1992. This settlement represents an increased cost to the board of $4,614.613. or 7.16% for the 1990 91 school year. At the January lo, 1991 meeting of the Special Education Advisory Com- mittee, ommittee, Ruth Ann Schedlich was elected to the position of Chairman and Jan Gcage, representative of the Durham West Associa- tion for Children and Adults With Learning Disabilities, was elected to the position of Vice Chair- man. Chairmen and Vice CLairmen Elected At the Jan. 16, 1991 C Art Show meeting of the Proper- per- ty Planning and Transpor- tation Committee, Pattv Bowman was elected to the At Town position of Chairman and Audrev Maclean was elected to the position of Vice Chairman Centre At the Jan. 21, 1991 meeting of the Employee Relations Committee, I.vn Craig was elected to the position of Chairman and Cindy Dudley was elected to the position of Vice Chairman. At the Jan. 23, 1991 meetingof the Political A-- PRINTING 683.1968 The Pickering Arts Coun- cil Members' Art Show will be held at the Pickering Town Centre. c Mall i Lower Level by the stage on Sat. Feb. 23rd. from 9:30 a.m. to c 6 p.m. 11, Fifteen artists with oils, pastels, watercolour, acrylic etc. will give demonstrations all day. Watercolours, oils and pastels by Maureen Killam and Sheila Masters are on display at Pickering Cen- tral Library from Feb. 1st to Mar. 15th. West -Park concept plan was unveiled in a public Open House last Wednes- day night. The council chambers were over flow- ing with community residents to hear the pro- posals first-hand and to review maps and booklets of prepared amendments to the area. The Conservation Authority's strategy is to develop a park concept ozan which would allow term management of the site. The Frenchman's Bay West area includes lands at the southwestern end of Frenchman's Bay. The lands lay east of the Petticoat Creek Conserva- tion Area and abut Lake Ontario. At present, Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority owns most of the lands. Therefore, MTRCA, must undergo a review allowing amendments before a park within Fren- chman's Bay and a perk planning study is allowed. This was the second open house which allowed public participation into the deci- sion making process of this study. The outcome of the study essentially determin- ed passive open space ac- tivities, water orientated recreation and the preser- vation of environmentally sensitive lands for Fren- chman's Bay West develop- ment. High Schools Calendar Thurs. Feb. 21s4 Brock - Sunderland Lions Music Festival, bands, Brock High School, p.m.; Brock wrestling tri -meet Harwood - Girls' volleyball exchange with Mattawa, February 21 - 24. Pickering - LOSSA volleyball finals. Fri. Feb. 22nd Brock - LOSSA mixed curling, Port Perry; LOSSA girls' volleyball. Sat. Feb. 23rd Brock - LOSSA boys' basketball finals; LOSSA hockey, Oshawa civic. Pickering - LOSSA boys' basketball. Mon. Feb. 25th Brock - GNS 3A1 excur- sion. Tues. Feb. 26th Brock - AHSME contest, gr. 11, 12, 13. Wed. Feb. :nth Brock - Outers' Club, PHE cross country ski ex- cursion Horseshoe Valley; Pascal, Cayley, Fermat math contests; student ID sales. Dunbarton - Pascal, Cayley, Fermat math con- tests. Thurs. Feb. 28th Brock - OFSAA wrestl- ing; Winter carnival. Dunbarton - Drama pro- duction. Pickering - OFSAA nor- dic skiing. Page 2 THE NEWS IPOST Wed. February 20, 1991 Opinion a page for expression for you and us It's Heritage Week by Bob Watson Yes, its Heritage Week in Canada - but we relaxed Cana- dians living in this quality land aren't demonstrating in favour of our short couple hundred years of background. Well, let's face it, the various levels of government are so busy dishing out grants to ethnic groups and multicultural folks that there is no time nor money for Canadianism. You see the politicians go after other cultural groups for their votes and let us quiet Canadians relax in our silence! Did you notice any ads in the daily papers for Heritage Week? No! But some of us Canadians who have ancestors going back to 1630 on this continent just object to the one- sided government attitude. Oh, we know it's our owTi fault - we don't scream and shout about unfairness etc. Of course, in Quebec they can shout about their language preservation and way of life but we Anglophones just don't count in the background vision. So, why don't all you Canadians - we mean those of you born in Canada - stand up and shout and push those politi- cians who aren't used to being pushed by Canucks. Happy Heritage Week. fellow Canadians! $4 Million For Helping Primary Students Adjust Education Minister Marion Boyd has announced funding of $4 million for a six-year project to help primary school students facing social adjustment problems. The develop- ment of the project is a joint vesture of the ministries of Education. Community and Social Services, and Health in collaboration with McMaster University in Hamilton. Eight school boards across Ontario have agreed to participate in the project. with a ninth expected to take part. "Too often. we have acted as though children have no world outside the classroom that influences their behaviour in school." said Mrs. Boyd. "The problems young children face often do not fall neatly within the responsibility of one ministry. so a co-ordinated approach is absolutely necessary. Our three ministries are committed to working closely together - and in consultation with the community - to identify children with problem and help them in every way we can.' This project is an outgrowth of findings of The Ontario Child Health Study. which identified adjustment difficulties as the foremost health problem faced by children today. A research team based at Hamilton's Cbedoke-_ kmaster Hospital will work closely with six public school boards. two separate boards and one French -language board. By August 1991 the drvelopmestal phase of the project will be complete. Implementation will begin in September 1991 and continue for five years. "Schools are a good setting for prevention programs," said Tanana Akande. Minister of Community and Social Services. "Ibey can reach far more children than treat- ment services do, and adjustment problems often show up fust in the classroom. - School boards participating in the project include City of North York: and City of Toronto. Here and There One -Two Punch Hits Housing Market Home owners and buyers continue to be pummelled by the one-two punch of the GST and recession. As their con- fidence in the provincial economy sinks to new lows, hous- ing values in Ontario continue to stagnate. According to the latest issue of the Survey of Canadian House Prices released today by Royal LePage. most smaller communities in Ontario are experiencing buyer's markets characterized by an oversuppoly of good homes listed for sale. House prices have remained stable or soften ed in areas in close proximity to Metropolitan Toronto. while those in communities further away have increased marginally. "Much of the activity in the last quarter of 1990 and the early part of 1991 has occurred in price ranges considered affordable by first-time buyers," says Tony Gilchrist, Vice President and Regional Manager, North Central Ontario. "We expect this trend will continue, especially if interest rates decline and the economy starts to recover." "Job security, high interest rates, and the implementa- tion of the GST, are all factors that are affecting the hous- ing market so far in 1991," adds Frank Loncaric, Vice President and Regional Manager, Royal LePage Residen- tial Real Estate Services, Western Ontario. "Buyers are also anticipating a further drop in housing prices and as a result, are reluctant to make a commitment at this time." Letter To The Editor Look After Your Pets Dear Editor. Besides the cold and often inclement weather expenzw- ed during the winter months in Ontario, many pets are ex- posed to other hazards prevalent during this season. One such hazard is ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol, present in antifreeze, brake fluid and other substances, is a deadly poison to both people and animals. Ethylene glycol is present throughout the year. however. with the arrival of winter. antifreeze is used to a greater extent. People should ensure that products containing ethylene glycol are inaccessible to pets. As well. any ethylene glycol which has been spit should be immediately and thoroughly cleaned up. Animals suspected of ingesting ethylene glycol should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. An additional hazard to be faced in winter weather in- volves felines which climb under the hoods of vehicles. Cats huddle around the engines of vehicles in a desperate at- tempt to keep warm. Each year, numerous cats receive severe injuries. many of which are fatal, caused by vehicle fans and fan belts. Please take the time to alert cats by either banging on the hood of the car or honking the horn. If honking the horn is the technique used, allow the cat enough time to escape before a starting the engine. Anyone who would like a supply of handbills produced by the Ontario S.P.C.A. warning people of these two winter hazards can contact The Publications Department, Ontario S.P.C.A, 00 Yonge St., Newniarket, Ontario L3Y 4V8. The handbills are free. however. any donation to help defer the cost of printing is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, N. Glenn Perrett, Publications Coordinator Here and There About Immigration U.S. Dollar Fund The Royal Bank has introduced a U.S. dollar denominated money market mutual fund that is 100 percent eligible for inclusion in retirement savings plans and retire- ment income funds. ..Our research shows that Canadians are putting their money into U.S. money -making instruments and many are going to border states to make deposits in U.S. accounts," says Bruce Walters, Vice -President, Mutual Funds for Royal Bank. "Our new RoyF and U.S. Dollar Money Market Fuld will give Canadians yields competitive with those paid in the United States, and even greater accessibility to their money." "In these unsettling economic times, Canadians want to save money in a safe investment with a safe institution," says Mr. Walters. "This fund is for people who want to pro- tect their money against downward fluctuations of the Canadian dollar in terms of the U.S. dollar." 01 news[j�0 Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Postal Address: Box 111, Agincourt, Ont. MIS 3154 Office: 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35, Scarborough - 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager- Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, Ralph Walker. EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss .Diane Matheson. Bill Watt. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year . 409 a copy. Remarks of Derek Lee, M.P. on the occasion of the first reading before Parliament of his Private Member's Bill which would amend the Immigration Act and procedures governing visitor visa issuance. An increasing segment of Canada's population was born outside of Canada. These fellow Canadians all have parents, brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends in their country of origin. This bill is intended to facilitate visa procedures for such visitors. Some years ago, in an attempt to stem the stream of false refugee claimants, Canada initiated travel visa re- quirements for persons from a number of countries in- cluding China, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, Guyana and the Philippines. Due to the new visa procedures, even bona fide family visitors are being denied visas. Canada's visa officers are simply "gun shy" and feel they must refuse a dispropor- tionately high number of visas. Visitors from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been particularly hard hit. This bill would permit a Canadian in this situation to per- sonally stand for and become a surety or guarantor of the proposed visitor. This specific procedure does not now exist Help Black Community Retain Its Roots February is Black History Month, a time when the history and heritage of the black community is recognized and put on display. The Catholic Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto I CCAS 1 is making a special appeal to members of the black community at this time, inviting them to come forward and give a helping hand to black children involved with the CCAS. Ustace Beausoleil and Jennifer Black of Scarborough are two members of the black community who have recently become volunteers to children involved with the Scar- borough Branch of CCAS. As "special friends", they take a Special interest in the child for whom they are a volunteer, Spending tirm with them on a regular basis, and giving them a positive image from their own culture to look up to. Ustace says that he did not specifically ask to work with a black child, but has seen that it means a lot to the child that they share the same race. Ustace and his wife have two children of their own, and he is interested in helping children who don't have a dad around to identify with. Jennifer is a "special friend" to a young girl. She says the child's family feels comfortable with her because they have their culture in common. "It is good for them to see that so- meone from their own community really cares about them," she says. Providing support and friendship to the family helps strengthen family life, and makes it possible to keep children in their own homes. rather than coming into the Society's care when problems arise. Members of the black community are invited to seriously consider how they can help a child learn more about his or her roots and reserve black identify in the Canadian system by acting as a volunteer with the Catholic Children's Aid Society. More information about volunteering is available by calling the super-isor of volunteer services at the nearest branch office of CCAS. 'Transfer Funds To Meet Committment To Nurses The Rae government's long overdue transfer payments to Ontario hospitals announced on Feb. 10th, will almost certainly render the Ontario Hospital Association impotent to meet the higher salary levels for nurses that the Premier himself strongly advocated. Liberal Health Critic Gerry Phillips, M.P.P. for Scarborougli-Agincourt, said this week. The grants normally announced in November have turn- ed out to be a great disappointment to the health care com- munity. The transfer announced today represents a 9.5 per- cent increase over last year's level. Last year's grant an- nouncement was a 9.7 percent increase over the previous year. ""The Premier has not lived up to the commitment he made last November at the Ontario Nurses' Association an- nual convention to significantly increase pay scales for nurses," Mr. Phillips said. The Ontario Hospital Association said in its January, 1991 newsletter that an increase of less than 13.2 percent means " .. hospitals will have to economize by further reducing and realigning services, and through additional staff lay- offs." At the same time, the NDP has not provided significant financial aid to community-based services which specialize in health promotion and preventive medicine. Mr. Phillips noted. "With the nurses contract expiring at the end of March, I'm afraid the government may have just lit the fuse for a conflict between nurses and hospitals. Given that nurses' salaries are the single largest item in hospital budgets, the government must ensure that hospitals have sufficient funds to meet the legitimate expectations of the Ontario Nurses Association." Mr. Phillips said. STATFACTS Young mothers are far more likely to have computer skills than their older counterparts, Statistics Canada found in a 1989 survey of education and work. In the work force population of age 15 to 24, ability to use a computer stood at 74%. It was 58% among workers 25 to 44 and 14% for workers 45 and over. .......................... in the Act for visitor visa applicants. `The net effect is that Canadians, my neighbours and yours, are being denied fair access to their families and lov- ed ones. None of us want this problem to exist, but given that it does and given that the government has taken no steps to rectify it, this amendment if adopted will clearly facilitate many such visits which might otherwise never take place. In the event this bill is not adopted by the House of Commons, I hope it will prod the Immigration Minister into action." ------------------------------------------ Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL news mews news CHECK THE NORTH YORK J I EAST END 1 KFRIN( news news O s t New Renewal ONE YOU WANT 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: Address - -- - - . _teT_ Dinner & Auction On Feb.20 The Canadian Mental Health Association, On- tario Division will be hosting its 2nd annual Art- ful Event, fundraising din- ner & auction on Wed. Feb. 20th, at the Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club at 6 p.m. The 1991 event will feature more than 100 pieces including selections Miss Toronto 1990. Karen Johnson, holds an oil printed picture which the Canadian Mental Health Association will have on Feb. 20th at its 1991 fundraising dinner and auction. at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling ('lub at 6 p.m. (Photo - Kin Wong) of original oils, water- colours, lithographs, et- chings, pencil, serigraphs and sculptures by interna- tional and Canadian artists including Inuit. Guests will include Olympic Medallists and World Cup Figure Skating Champion Toiler Cranston. 1991 World Cup Figure Skating U.S. contender Christopher Bowman and Miss Toronto 1990 Karen Entertainment for the Musical Mayhem Month At N. York Solar Stage The month of March i and just a little bit of February) is Musical Mavhem Month at Solar Stage. Two new, zany musical revues are featured between Feb. 26 and Mar. 23. "Schtick To Da Music" with Music and Lyrics by Kevin Bowers is having its pwid openingonThurs- Feb. 28th at 8 p.m. "Schtick To Da Music" is a fast -paced, hilarious musical comedy with ir- reverent songs illustrating life, love, fun. and lunacy in the big city, featuring live- ly and colourful songs about new shoes, the cor- ner of Bathurst and Finch, and love in 29 languages The show is directed by Michael Rawley, with musical direction by Ran- dy Vaincourt and choreography by Geoffrey Whynot. All three perform as well! This group of talented performers and musicians are known as Big Schtick Productions, a company they formed after working together for many months in Legend of the Dumbells, on tour and at the Winter Garden theatre in Toronto. A shorter ver- sion of Schtick To Da Music was performed last fall in New York! "Gilbert & Glick... This Time For Sure, by David Gale) Randy Vaincourt" has its grand opening on Thurs. Mar. 14th at 8 p.m. Solar Stage welcomes bads Gilbert & Glick (Ran- dy Vaincourt and David Gale) to its stage. In this in- carnation, Gilbert & Glick tell the story of the songwriting duo's attempts to find financial backing for their new 'epic' musical, "Adam & Eve To Sonny & Cher" with hilarious songs and witty repartee. Randy Vaincourt is musical director of this zany slow. Mr. Gale and Mr. Vain - court have been perform- ing as Gilbert & Glick for about one year having first introduced these characters to the world at Solar Stage. They are tak- ing this act on the road with upcoming performances scheduled across southern Ontario over the next few months. Mr. Gale is a Toronto writer, actor and director. His improvisational com- pany. Club Improv Produc- tions, is well known to the followers of the genre. Racily Vaincourt is a vocal and musical ar- ranger who can be seen performing his music at dubs around Toronto. It is always a delight to see Randy and David perform. Separating the performers from their alter -egos, Gilbert & Glick, is an almost impossible task. Audiences are invited to buy a pass for both shows at a considerable saving: Both noon time shows are only $8.40 (regularly $11) and both night time shows are only $11.45 (regularly. $14). Being An Effective Person The ideas of Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People will be examined on Sun. Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. The Children's program runs at the same time. It's all at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Cr. in the Kennedy Road / Hwy. 401 area. Back Canadian Products evening will be provided by Stratford star of "Guys & Dolls" singer'actress Karen K. Edissi and pianist Howard Lopez of Mississauga. Auctioneer for the fundraising event is Dennis Fdissi of Fogel Fine Arts, Canada Inc., Kit- chener. Wed. February W, 1991 THE NEWS/ POST Page 3 Enjoy Cantata Reading Singers and musicians are invited to join CAM - MAC, Canadian Amateur Musicians � Musiciens Amateurs du Canada on Sun. Feb. 24th, for a Can- tata Reading directed by Gordon Burnett, conductor of the Jubilate Singers. Musicians and singers will have the opportunity to read sections of Mendelssohn's Oratorio, Elijah. Children's Carnival '91 Where can you get first class children's entertain- ment, arts and crafts, sing- ing, dancing, face painting, games, prizes plus all the snack food you can eat? Why at the Children's Aid Society Foundation's an- nual Children's Carnival. This event proves that having fun doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Car- nival tickets are $4 in ad- vance or $5 at the door the day of the event. The Car- nival will be on Sat. Mar. 2nd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are available by calling Ticketron at 872-1212 or through the Children's Aid Foundation office at 324-2471. All pro- ceeds from the Carnival go to the Children's Aid Socie- ty Foundation to fund child abuse and neglect preven- tion projects in Metropolitan Toronto. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto. The Children's Carnival '91 is paying a tribute to the Society for 100 years of car- ing for children. Cantata readings for choir and orchestra pro- vide an excellent oppor- tunity for all to improve their sight-reading, ex- perience new works and en- joy making music with others under the direction of some of Toronto's ex- cellent choral directors. Newcomers are always welcome. The Cantata reading is free and will take place at Metropolitan United Church, Queen and Bond Streets, at 2:15-4:30 p.m. For further information, contact Geoffrey Cooper at ( 416 ) 489-4770. ZRIOW 0 SAlff.ArI l �fCOA'D/IIOA'ED!'.4CUU�.f _,. , P.fR75 S S+ERM10E - MQfT M.IAfES 4 � :\\ HOSES - BACs - A EVX ETC. \ ' J 10 x,.,rs,w, Rowoa. se rek;%ro&4C" 282-9663 AV I I I 016"f 4'04f 01 Mf A T A:J MI J i a _A SALE 24 x 45 -9.90 24 x 24 -33.00 27x45-11.95 24x36-36.00 30 x 45 -12.95 24 x 48 -39.00 36 x 45 -15.50 32 x 24 -38.00 40 x 45 -16.95 32 x 36 -43.00 48 x 45 -20.50 32 x 48 -47.50 54x45-22.95 36x24-41.56 60 x 45 -29.50 36 x 36 -46.50 24 x 64 -12.99 36 x 48 -51.30 27 x 64 -15.99 40 x 24 -42.75 30 x 64 -16.50 40 x 36 -48.00 36 x 64 -19.50 40 x 48 -54.50 40 x 64 -21.50 48 x %- 54.50 48x64-25.99 48x48-61.50 54 x 64 -29.50 48 x 54 -66.00 60 x 64 -34.99 And so on 72 x 64 - 56.00 72 x 84 = 99 72x84 = 69 84 x 84 = 109 84x84 = 89 MATCHING VALANCE VALANCE INCLUDED INCLUDED SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! W& 60 x 72 -113.95 60 x 82 -120.00 60 x 96 -128.00 72 x 60 -125.50 72 x 72 -132.50 72 x 84 -139.50 72 x % -148.00 84 x 60-144.56 84 x 72 -154.00 84 x 84 -161.50 84x%-171.50 96 x 60-165.00 96 x 72-175.00 %x84-184.00 %x%-194.00 ��- �-►- -��- FREE AVE! 25% OFF SAVEI Shop At Nome 291-8538 1�1 Imine M19 116 A niee-, WINDOW FASHION WOODSIDE SQUARE MALL 291-8538 MCCOWAN & FINCH AVE. E. 114 Page 4 THE :NEWS; POST Wed. February 20, 1991 IIIIIIIII DIARYcr-0`1�0 Space under this heading is available at no charge to non• profit groups. WED. FEB. 20 8:30 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 more details and to register. ,9:30 am. 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 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage even Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 to 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens inite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. SENIORS SOCIAL A seniors social and recreation group meets every Wednesday at Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd., Scarborough to participate in crafts, cooking, social trips, lectures, game days and sing -along,. For more details call 281-1376. 1:30 p.m. EUCHRE A euchre club meets every Wednesday at St. Dunstan', Church, 56 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek for euchre and other games. Refreshment, follow. 2 to 3 p.m. LIVING %7TH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Metro Toronto District Office of the Candian Cancer Society, meas at 2 Carlton 5t.. Suite'10 on the first and third Wednesdays to provide informa- tion about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The phlic is m%i!ed to come, talk or listen. 6:30 p.m. ITC MEETING Interntional Training in Communication, North York Club, meets on the first and third Wednesdav of the month at Chez Laurent Re,taurant, 4965 Yonge St. at Sheppard Ave. For more in- formation phone 633-94'8. 7:30 p.m. FAMILi LIFE GROUP A Support Group mets weekly in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs, alcohol, running away, crime,, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group mets nm Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Z23--443. 7:30 p.m. EAST YORK COMMUNITY (-NOIR Ea,: fork Community Choir practices every Wednesday at East York Collepme, Coxwelt and Cosburn Ayes. Anyone who enjoys suing i, welcome to join this mnale'female four-part choir. For rra,rc derail, call 423-5743- 8 p.m. EUCHRE The Ladies Auxiliary. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, Scar- borough, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard Ave between Midland Ave. & Brimley Rd.. spon%ry an evening of euchre every Wednes- day. Admission is S1.50 including prim and refreshments. E%crvone :, welcome. THURS. FEB. 21 9 to 11 a.m- kA.MILI UFT: t ROt P Young mothers in the uvmmuruty are invited to m mend the Famih Life Group at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Dr., W"e+i Hill. The group ams even Thursday to enjoy speakers. crafts and fellowshi-• Habv,ttt!ng is available. For more details call 7.81-4120. 10 am. SHL-FFLES04RD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Semors Centre, 2520 Btrchmouni 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 Leacc-ck Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmoum Rd, Phonc 396-4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdalc senior citizens invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Elicsmtere Rd. 7 p m. to ai I ivi t CHESS The Regional A.W'.H.P.AW.O. Chess Association and the West KII 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 284-54)60. 7 p -m. LEGAL COUNSELLING Agincourt Community Services ?liwciation. 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling even Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appointment. 1-30 p.m. HEALTH LECTURE SERIES Dr. Michele Greiver, family physician, will discuss ways in which you can reduce the risk of hear disease and stroke and live a "Heart -Healthy" life, in the Synagogue at the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steck- Aye. %. Admission is tree and everyone is welcome. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. HABIMA PLAT ERIC Laugh with the Habima Players at Centennial Library, 578 Finch Avenue Wesi. The Habima players, a senior group of actors from the Jewish Community Centre, present humorous scenes from famou, plays for adults and seniors. 7:30 p.m. BINGO An evening of bingo is held every Thursday at !Metropolitan Com- munity. Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Woodbine Ave. Everyone is wel:ome. For detail, call 690-"133. 30 7:to 10:30 p.m. HARMONY INTERNATIOXAL Harmony International, Scarborough Chapter (formerly Scar- borough Sweet Adelines) meets every Thursday evening at Winston ce Churchill Auditorium, 2239 LawrenAve. E. ai Kennedy Rd. It is open to women of all ages who love to sing. For more details call Sue Munro a' 683-3831. Professional Directory CHARTERED Overland N NTS Learning Centre Clarke, Henning & Co. Chartered Accountants 10 Bay street Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario Phone 364-4421 May we list your Professional Services here The Overland Learning Centre still has spaces available in the following courses; infant drop-in, French drop-in, dos and software, watercolour painting, silk flower ar- ranging, stained glass, ballroom dancing level I and II, sewing level I and tailoring. Call the Overland Learn- ing Centre for more infor- mation at 444-aWi. FR FEB. 22 9 a.m. - i1 a.m. COFFEE %ITH A DiFFERENCE The ladies of Grace Church, 477 Port Union Road, West Hill in- vite you to Special Music by the Grace Ltd. Trio. Speaker is Nancy Findlay & friends, and features Dave Hankinson on prescription drugs. Baby sitting is available. 7 p.m. EUCHRE NIGHT Everyone 55 years of age and over is invited to attend this euchre night at the Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Doors opera at 6:30 p.m. The cost is S1 including prizes and refreshments. For more details call 396-4052. 7 pt 9 p.m. NEW TO YOU SALE St. Martin's Church, Pickering, is holding its monthly New To You Sale featuring good condition toys, books, white elephants, miscellaneous household items and clothing for the entire family, with prices in the 5e to $4 range. The church is located at the corner of St. Martin's Dr. & Radom St. For more details call 839-4769 after P. M. SA T. FEB. 23 9:30 am. SATURDAY SERVICES An invitation is extended to all Scarborough Jews to attend Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. for regular Saturday ser- %lces. 9:30 am. to 6 p.m. ART SHOW Pickering Arts Council Members 'Art Show will be held at the Pickering Town Centre, in the mall lower level by the stage. Artists will give demonstrations all day. 1 - 4 p.m. OPEN' HOUSE An open house is being held to meet artists Lynne Mcllvride Evans and Peter Wilde at The Magic image Fine Art Gallery. 72 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village. 10 am. to 3 p.m. BASEBALL HOCKEY CARD SHOW A Baseball hockey card show is being held at Burrows Hall Jr. Public School, 151 Burrows Hall Blvd. (Markham & Sheppard Area). Admission is SI, (children under 5 free). For further informa- tic+n call 292-5269. SUIS'. FEB. 24 2 p.m. ROMWALK Ronal Ontario Museum volunteers lead free, hour-long walk, every Sunday and Wednesday, rain or shine, at the Royal Ontario Museum. 100 Queen', Park. For details call 586-5513. 2 p.m. KIDS CAPERS Seneca College is presenting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Minkler Auditorium, 1750 Finch Avenue East, North York. Ticket, for ,how. we S".50. For further information call 491-88 12:30 p.a ANNUAL PARENTING FAIR 6th Annual Parenting Fair sponsored by the East York Communi- ty Development Council at Cosburn Middle School, 520 Cosburn Ave.. East York. For nitormauon ,:all 425.5486. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CONCERT SERIES The popular Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at the Scar- borough Civic Centre will feature the Metropolitan Silver Band - traditional silver hand music. The concerts are free. For further in- formauon :all 396-'260. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. CONCERT Everyone is invited to the concert by Doug Aldrodge and "Sen- timental Swing" music in the Assembly Room of the Joseph E. and Minnie Wagman Ccntrc, 55 Amar Ave., North York. 9aa-5p.m-CAT SHO% The Canadian National Cat Club i, holding a Cat Show at the Pickering Recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Come and see Canada's best cats and kittens. Admi mon is adults S3, scnxw% and children S2. MON. FEB. 25 N a m. to 12 [now Nt'TRITIO%A1. (IOUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to senior, free of charge even Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steclo Ave. W. For an appointment all 225-2112. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE: Birkdalc senior, invite everyone 55 year, and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge anti cribbage every Monday at Bukdak Corn, irtunity Centre, 1299 Ellomere Rd. 7 to 11 pm. CHESS CLUB The new Agincourt Chess Club mets every Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the basement of Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 !Midland Avc., one block north of Sheppard Ave. For more details ,:ali Alex Knot at 493-0019 8 p.m. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING :North York Horticultural Society will hold its monthly meeting at Northmin,ter United Church, 255 Finch Ave. W. For information call 26&0698. TUES. FEB. 26 1 p.m. BRIDGE. Social bridge at West Hill Unitod Church, Kingston Rd. & Or- chard Park Dr. This bridge is for anyone interested in meeting other pcoiple with a similar interest. For more details call 2814769 or 282-8566. 6:30 p.m- BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m DON VALLEYCHORUS Ladies are invited to join the Don Valley Chorus (Harmony Inter- national) and sing 4 -pan harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehear- sal hall, southeast corner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. For more detail, call `tan S1:Fadyert, 625-0913. 8 p.m. SEY EN OAKS CAMERA CLUB Novice and experienced guests are welcome to the meetings of Seven Oaks Camera Club which meas every Tuesday on the second floor at St. Andrew', Public School, north side of Brimorton Dr. between Brimley & McCowan Rds. For more details call Doug Hall at 431-6922. 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. WAGMAN CENTRE Everyone is invited to the Eve of Fast of Esther at the Wagman Cen- tre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. WED. FEB. 27 7:30 p.m. METROPOLITAN TORONTO ASSOCIATION The Scarborough division of the Metropolitan Toronto Associa- tion for Community Living will meet at H.R. Lawson School, 1710 Ellesmere Rd. Topic of the evening is about families struggling to keep their sows and daughter, living at home with !hem. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. %ELL!NFSS EDUCATION GROUP A lecture "Healthy Heart for the Later Years" is being given by Dr. Yoel Isenberg M.D. F.R.C.P.(C.) at the Wagman Centre Assembly Room. The program is free of charge for members and S2 for guesis.For further information call 789-5131, ext. 2267. Urgent - Need Volunteers Providence Centre rehabilitation hospital and (formerly Providence Villa residence for the elderly, is and Hospital ) urgently located at 3?76 St. Clair needs volunteers for its pa- Ave. E., only steps away tient library and gift and from the warden subway. coffee shop. Contact the volunteer department at Support Your 759-9321, extention 3N. Providence Centre, a Local Chari[ long-term care and y Powracajacy Temat (Recurring Theme) by Blaine McKenzie any more. I n celebration of The exhibit, though filled Heritage Month, the City of with examples of Poland's Searboroough Public solemn architecture and library Board is presen- rustic images, may sur - ting once again over 30 pro- prise viewers in its focus on grams and exhibits Canadian subjects. celebrating our rich Barbara indicated one of cultural history. One of her drawings depicting a these exhibits, entitled ;group of fascinated spec- Powracajacy Temat tators hovering over two ( Recurring Theme), is cur- checker players in an out- rently on display at Cedar- door contest. The scene brae District Library until could be a bench in War - Feb. 27th. saw, Cracow or any city in The exhibit features pen- Poland. "This one is in a cd drawings, oil paintings park near Spadina," she in - and lithographs by Polish formed me. artists Barbara and Wojtek The Pastemaks, who Pasternak. Many, but not currently living in all, of the images are Etobicoke, are art distinctly Polish and were graduates of the M.C. inspired by the couples' Sklodowska University in recollections of their Lublin, Poland and in 1996 homeland. "We arrived to 1987 worked in restora- here three years ago," Wo- tion projects in Athens, jtek said, "but all of these Greece. works were done in In addition to the Canada." Powracajacy Temat ex - Across the hal) a series of hibit, Cedarbrae District lithographs shows a kaplic- Library is presenting these zka, a type of roadside two evening programmes shrine popular in Poland. also related to Polish These outdoor curio heritage• cabinets were built in the form of a large wooden shadow box and contained an array of decorative items. "Ibey were worshipped by Polish people as they travelled on their pilgrimages," Wojtek pointed out, "and they were usually filled with religious pictures, flowers and other objects... When asked why he chose these subjects for his lithograph, he explained ..they are not being made Polish film director Ryszard Gugajski, will pre- sent and talk about his film "Interrogation" on Thurs. Feb. 14th at 7:30 p.m. Patrons can pick up a Heritage Month brochure listing all library events during this month at any branch of the City of Scar- borough Public Library Board. Cedarbrae District Library is located at 545 Markham Rd. (south of Lawrence Ave. E.). Anniversaries/Birthdays 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARV Congratulations to Michael & Pauline Dietz of 1Northieigh Drive, Scarborough who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Wed. Feb. 20th. Congratulations to Stan and Eileen Tu shingham of Scar- borough who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniver- sary on Feb. 22nd. Two Scarborough couples are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversaries on Fri. Feb. 22nd. Congratulations to Lillian and :Norval Lawson of Month Bonnington Ave. and to Margaret and Tlornsort Reed of East Ave., West Hill. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a -mi. to 5 pat. 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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a -a to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments phone 297-6568. 9 am. to 5 p -m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warmer, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 30, in Cedar Heights Placa, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from a.m. to i p.m. For sppoirrtments phone 438-1242. 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 Mondav to Friday, 9 a -mi. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom 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 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -Leslie Plaza. The off toe is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment onh. Phone 493-1994. 9 am. to S p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Renk Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 am. 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 am. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 2968899. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, 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 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only, call 321-5454. T_ by Ruth Carrier Above is a photo of oric (d r. t•r:::,,rtans at the Toronto Humane Society, Dr. Allen. 'r#'k'K:ng out the only surviving kitten from a litter that I fostered last spring. His Mom was successfully adopted, but no one wanted him - he had lost the sight in one eye due to infection at birth. He is absolutely beautiful otherwise. Very playful, with affection to spare. Finally, an Angel in Brantford said she'd take him - she calls him 'Angus', and he apparently gets on famously with the other animals in the house. But he still needs affection so badly. Our Angel and her vet love the little guy and give him more attention, when they are able. Angus is one of our lucky ones .. but I miss him and Mom. For more information on adopting, fostering, volunteer- ing or making donations, phone the Toronto Humane Socie- ty at 392-2273, or the Scarborough Humane Society at 757-3606. Women Are Wanted For Weight Control Study by Donna 01iska Pb.D. (Associate Professor) Overweight and Concern- ed? Overweight women are sought to participate in a study of the relative benefits of a dieting versus a nondieting approach on long term weight, as well as various physical and emotional factors. This study is a joint pro- ject of The Toronto Hospitals and McMaster University in Hamilton, and is funded by the On- tario Mental Health Foun- dation. Dieting is a common, often repeated practice with most women who are overweight. While weight loss accompanies at least the beginning of the diet, it becomes increasingly dif- ficult to achieve, and most people regain any weight loss within one year. Con- troversy exists whether dieting improves or reduces emotional and physical health. Dieting has been related to weight loss, and im- provement in mood, body image and self-esteem in some people, and to long- term weight gain, ir- ritability, depression and eating disorders in others. However, an increase in weight is often believed to increase risk of illness. The study will involve participants attending a group session for two hours every week for twelve weeks. The program is Free. They will be invited to participate in a follow-up which will occur four times over the next two years. If you are female bet- ween the ages of 18 and 65, overweight and concerned about your weight. call 3404566 to get the date of the next information ses- sion. Q a 0 a 0 a z a v 0 $100 Million In Auto by Jerry Hudson For the slight charge of $9 you can see over $100,000,000 worth of the latest in automotive technology at the Toronto International Auto Show. This writer, with long and close ties to auto -racing, naturally gravitated to the more exotic varieties of machinery, most of which were found in the Skydome section. A white Dodge Stealth, capable of 0 to 60 mph in 4.89 seconds, was one eye- catcher. The DOHC- engined road car ( it's not a racer) has a 300 hp. V6 with twin intercooled turbos. It's all -wheel drive, and a beauty to look at. The only item which spoils the effect is its spoiler, funnily enough; spoilers come into action at about 140 mph, so the Stealth's spoiler is there for more cosmetic reasons than anything else. For racing afficionados Ayrton Senna's Formula 1 Honda/McLaren MP415 car of last season is a treat to see. The 3.5L V10 engin- ed car, with its McLaren 6 -speed transverse gear- box and carbon -fibre chassis, got Honda wins of the Formula t Metro Separate School Bd.Notes Atariatiri Residential Development The board was presented with an information report on the proposed Ataratiri residential development in south eastern Toronto. MSSB and City of Toronto staff have developed a pro- posed separate school site and layout for the area which has projected populations of 12,000 to 15,000 people. Bloor Junction Study Area Review The MSSB has determin- ed that proposed redevelopment scenarios for the Bioor Junction area will create the need for a new elementary school and capital improvements to secondary schools in the area. The board will inform the City of Toronto that it will file objections to redevelopment in the area until the issue of school re- quirements is resolved. Violence and Stereotyping in Rock Videos The board voted in favour of supporting the Renfrew County Board of Education in its campaign against the depiction of violence and stereotyping in rock videos. The Metropolitan Separate School Board will write let- ters to the C. R.T.C. and local cablevision com- panies expressing the board's concur over the effect that violent videos may have on the minds and attitudes of young people. Garden Club Meets The annual general meeting of the Agincourt Garden Club will be held on Mon. Mar. 11th, at 8 p.m. at The Knox United Church, Christian Centre, 2569 Midland Ave., Agincourt. Guest speaker for this riveting will be Doris Tilt, an amateur herb grower. from Richmond Hill. Theme for the evening will be "Grow and Use Herbs - is there It's Fun". Doris will be explaining the value of herbs in yotr garden and their culinary uses. as well as displaying many of her plants. Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Second to assure you that the taxes are you pay Wed. February 20, 1"ll THE NEWS/POST Page 5 Technology At Show Constructor's Champion- ship over 4 years from 1987 through 1990. Not a small feat. An immaculate D -type Jaguar replica in British racing -green, the same kind which Mike Hawthorne drove in the 1955 Le Mans 24-hour race, is featured. But by far, the exhibits of Autolynn Exotic Cars of Oakville were the prize- winners. Their cars include a red 1966 Lamborghim GT400 2+2, a 196E Muira in burnt -orange paint, a blaz- ing highway -yellow Fer- rari Testarossa and a ( red, what else?) Ferrari F40 Berlinetta, the same as the one which rimshed 2nd at Mosport's Nissan Grand Prix last year. The star of Autolynn's show is undoubtedly a Lamborghini Diablo, new this year to replace the Countach after the latter's 25 years of elegance. The Diablo looks as if it's rac- ing while it's merely park- ed. This machine gets 495 hp from a mid -mounted 5.7L V12 engine. It goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.02 seconds (probably still in first gear .. ). It carries 100L of fuel and the top speed is 202.1 mph. It is rear -wheel drive at the moment, but plans are in the works for an all - wheel drive version soon. Autolynn representative John Enoch confides, "Of- ficially the price for the Diablo is $395,000 (Cdn.), but recently a Japanese client bought two of them for a substantially higher price. I've sold four over the past two months." (If you're considering the ac- quisition of a Diablo, be sure to bring your cheque- book.) The Auto Show is located at the Metro Toronto Con- vention Centre, and this year it is connected to the Skydome_ The show runs through Sun. Feb. 24th. Special For Visitors Present this ad when you visit and save 15% off ticket price. ATI..A' MC ® 1 FURCD LTD 263 Adelaide St. W. Suite 300 Toronto, Ont. M5H 1X9 ' Phone 593-0984 t 40 years I t experience has . established us as "The manufacturer - to -customer" outlet at ti factory prices. BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND SAVE! Personal Service Guaranteed accounted for. T-___ Ministry For information call the Ministry toll-free: of • Metro Toronto 965-8470 v • All Other Areas 1.800-263-7965 Revenue • French Language Enquiries 1.800-668-5821 Ontario • Telephone Device for the leaf 1-800.263-7776 Page 6 THE NEWSi POST Wed. February 20, 1991 Bill Watt's Worlds ON STAGE: The principal difference between American and British Theatre is that the former focuses on motiva- tion rather than technique while the latter reverses the approach. (It's rather like American baseball pit- chers whose speed is in- itially paramount over con- trol as opposed to British cricket bowlers whose con- trol hopefully marries itself in time to blinding speed.) Which is better' We've always felt that, on balance, the British way is the better. We still think so 'but with somewhat less conviction after viewing England's Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses currently in residence at the Elgin Theatre. Older readers will perhaps recall from the early days of television. Milton Berle doing an hilarious take off of Noel Coward singing Mad Dogs and Englishmen. Dressed in a ridiculous gold lame dinner jacket he would rat- tle df the words at triple the speed of Sir Noel while seemingly choking them back from his lips. The words, of cause, were unintelligible and the result. purposefully funny, hilarious. Now, picture a cast of ten dressed in virtual uniform fawn period costumes. while bathed in golden light, mouthing -yes. mouthing -what one cult poses is brittle dialogue at speed. Picture en fin. ten Milton Berles imitating Noel Coward and you might achieve an inkling of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Try to imagine something even worse: try to imagine a British cast whose words can often not even be heard properly and when heard. sound garbl- ed. Unthinkable as it might be. here is a British cast -a British cast -which cannot be understood. Do not blame the Elgin' It was built as a legitimate theatre and the fine acoustics lovingly built into it still prevail. No, if blame must be levied let it be at director David Leweaux. So obsess- ed is he with style that he has directed the players almost as though this were a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Indeed, the style goes well beyond that of G. & S. and approaches that of Kubuki. Now, Kubuki might kayo them in Kyoto but it's terri- ble in Toronto, at least when used to unfold a story of langorous lust and venom in pre -revolutionary France. Even the set design while undeniably clever was far too stylized. We have made reference to the fawn and gold shades employed to elicit the feeling of the soft luxury of the privileged. Backing the scene are ceil- ing high, horizontally slat- ted shades that diffuse a golden glow from rear pro- jection. All very nice but we were left with little more than an impression of a scene from one or another of Somerset Maugham's South Sea Islands stories. Obviously. we were underwhelmed by Les liaisons Dangereuses. Let it be recorded, however. that we stand in much ad- miration of the cast. What it had to do, it did well ; technique was in superb evidence as any dedicated theatre goer will attest. And. one supposes, there is a value of sorts in the play itself. Still. this is one instance where the play is not the thing. Pity: ON YOUR TOES: From the more or less sordid intrigues of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to the bucolic pleasures of lus- ty. not lustful, love was but the span of 24 hours and a trip to The O'Keefe for the National Ballet presenta- tion of Coppelia or The Girl With the Enamel Eyes. The evening of our atten- dance was a cold, wintry one but once back in Galcia. or Ruritania or what ever, all was once again well with the world. The women were beautiful, the men were handsome and the dancing to the Delibes score was all that one could wish. An extra bonus was the discovery -to your cor- respondent anyway -of a bright new dancing team. We refer to Martine Lamy and Serge Lavoie who henceforth shall be known as La et Ia. Each is a fine dancer on AroundandAbout Your Dining &Entertainment Guide the over all but each has an individual gift as well that quite enchants. For Mile. Lamy, it is a superbly ex- ecuted extension. For M. Lavoie, it is a wonderfully light ballon, the ability to bounce into the air like a ball when one's feet touch the ground after a jump. Both have a good sense of humour -M. Lavoie in par- ticular has a puckish grin that approaches mischiefrtess-and together they display what young love should be. It is a sunny production that compels one to pay homage to the sun god. And, why not? The Na- tional has its own sun god. We refer, of course, to Ar- tistic Director Reid Ander- son whose initials perhaps not just coincidentally, spell Ra. the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god. He has brought a new sun to The National. CoppNia will bring a new sun into anv wintry heart. FOR THE YOUNG: We have a trio of plays for the very young during school break. Grant Ram- say advises of two of them at the Young People's Theatre. Mirror Game is actually in presentation now and runs until Mar. 10th. It's stronger fare than what one usually associates with YPT being the story of four friends discovering that they reflect, in their own lives, the destructive behaviours learned at home. They endeavour to help each other overcome what has become their unhappy ways of relating to society. Sounds quite worthwhile. The Shadow Stealer plays from Mar. 12th through Mar. 17th. Presented with music and a variety of puppet techniques it is the story of three yamgstas drawn in- to adventure when shadows in their garden start to disappear and they set out to get then back. The Bayview Playhouse presents Bill Baird's Marionettes in a produc- r ELLAS RESTAURANT AND BANQUET HALLS LUXURY BANQUET FACILITIES Any size up to i 1500 people 0 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 In Its 14th.season 1990.91 A Dolls House by Henrik "m Designed by Robert Armstrong. Directed by L Garth Allen February 21 st • March 9th Thurs., Fri. b Sat. 8 p.m. Sundays Feb. 24th - March 3rd 2 p.m. Wednesday March 6th - 8 p.m. Singles $14 - Seniors, High School & Elementary Students $11 ON Perforn ances at tlra Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays only. FAIRVIEW LIBRARY THEATRE Free Parking 35 Fairview Mail Drive, Willowdale "T Txw INFOBMATIN a REsIMAnoMs 431-7170 �+ ,Air Canada Award For Authors Nominations are now open writers' group. A full cur- Toronto, ON, M511 2G3. for the Canadian Authors riculurn vitae and samples Past winners of the Association's Air Canada of the nominees work must Award include Evelyn Lau Award. be received by the Trustee of Vancouver, B.C., Steven The award is given an- by Apr. 30, 1991, Nomina- Heighton of Kingston, On- nually to a writer younger tions should go to: Air tanto, Wayne Johnston of than 30 who is deemed to Canada Award, Canadian St. John's, Newfoundland show the most promise for Authors Association, 121 and Mary di Michele of the future in the field of Avenue Road, Suite lot, Toronto. literary creation. There typeo`er try� Annual Auction Of Photographica nominee. 7beOn prise consists d two March 3rd. In North York ficketThe ir Canes to anywhere `4a Canada Flies as aP The Photographic c o n t e m o r a e y demonstration of the Historical Society of pbotographica, for bidding. airline's commitment to Canada is presenting its to the auction tat the foster and encourage ar- Annual Auction of discretion of the commit- tistic achievement in Photographica on Sun. tee) and to participate as Canada. Theze will be Mar. 3 in the Burgundy well. Terms are cash only. presented during the Hoorn of The North York course of the CAA'sAnnual Memorial Community The times are 10:30 to Awards Banquet, to be held Hall. 5110 Yonge St. below register items, 11:30 for this year in Ottawa on June the Ivry• at Park Home viewing and the auction 26. Avenue. starts at 1 p.m. Admission Nominations may be The public is invited to is t3 and underground made by any rec ognixed corse and bring historic or parking is available. ........ ......... tion of Pinocchio from Mar. 9th to the 17th. The well loved story has been updated presurnably for the benefit of the adults taking youngsters to the performances and boasts a score by Mary (Once Upon a Mattress) Rodgers and Sheldon (Fiddler on the Roof) Harnick. Now. once and for all. what is the difference bet- ween a puppet and a marionette? THE YOUNG AT HEART Nice to see David War - rack back in action again with a new production com- pany titled Music Hall Pro- ductions. The first presentation will be the comedy Luv starring Mickey Rooney. It will open on Mar. 6th at the Music Hall Theatre. That's on the Danforth just east of Broadview and easily ac- cessible by subway and street car. East enders will remember when it was the Century Movie Theatre. AND THE RESTLESS: Opening next Tuesday at the Royal Alex is Time and the Conways, a revival of the J.B. Priestley play starring Joan Plowright who, though a good actress, is probably best known as the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier. The press release is an interesting one in its refer- ral to a "chance to see the entire Olivier family together". Daughters Tam - sin and Julie -Kate are in the cast and the director is son Richard Olivier. Jolly good, of course, but surely there is at least one other son. His name is Tar- quin but he might have ,been from one of Sir Laurence's earlier mar- riages. We're writing from memory now but it seems to us that Mr. Olivier was married to Jill Esmond, Vi- vien Leigh and, of course, Joan Plawright. It promises to be a fine evening of theatre but we find ourself harking back to when we fust saw Miss Plawright. It was when she appeared as the daughter - or was it parannorr?-of Sir Laurence's Archie Rice in The Entertainer. Time flies, of course, but why must it fly so blasted fast? MUSIC NOTE: The Vienna Philhar- monic will perform this Saturday and Sunday at Roy Thomson Hall. Renowned conductor Claudio Abbado will make his Canadian debut. As far as we know, all tickets are now sold but one could do worse than to make a 'plane call to Roy Thomson Hall for any that might still be available. So, if the concerts are probable sell outs why are we mentioning them here said he ever so rhetorical- ly. Well, we wanted to men- tion the ticket prices. They start -start!-at $45 and run up to $85. Recession anyone? IN PRINT: Until receiving it in paperback, one was unaware that Jimmy Buf- fett's Tales from Margaritaville had already been hugely successfW in hardcover and indeed, had been 25 weeks on the New York Times best seller list. Total hard cover sales at the time of writing this are 246,000 and still climbing. After reading this Fawcett edition one can understand why. Tales is a collection of stories to delight those who seek the good life: not la dolce vita but the good life of simple pleasures as best found in that area of the United States near the Gulf of Mexico. We're talking of fishing in semi -tropical waters, of nights spent listening to music under the stars, of creole and cajun cooking, of good women and honourable men, of good lovin'. It's all here in Tales From Margaritaville. We really shouldn't have been surprised to discover that Jimmy Buffett is a good writer: after all, his songs are most evocative. Yet, in Tales one has the opportunity to pause and appreciate a fine turn of phrase. As well, Mr. Buf- fett is very good at conjur- ing up almost physical sen- sations, particularly when he talks of the fine Gulf One can almost taste the soft shell crabs, the hush puppies, conch salad, ex- cellent light American beer Oh, and we should also mention his sense of humour. We love his reference to the law firm of Dewey, Cheatham & Howe. Good book. No landmark mind you but most en- joyable. FAST EXIT: The announcement of the Academy Award nomina- tions this past week caused us to recall these words of director Billy Wilder . . Keep it out of focus. I want to win the foreign picture award. And, these from Franklin P. Adams .. Speaking of screen stars, there's a mos- quito. Rosebank Ratepayers Against Rosebank Widening by Brenda Birinyi True to form, Rosebank ratepayers came out in united force at Pickering executive committee last week to speak out against the widening of Rosebank Road. Several delegations voic- ed a common concern over the possible expansion of Rosebank Road becoming a four -lane highway. They expressed concern that their Special Policy zoning was being com- promised as a result of the proposal and urged council members not to consider widening their road beyond 9.75 metres. One of the delegates, a bels driver, shared with council her observations that roads inning north and south, Rosebank and Altona Roads, are not heavy traffic routes. However, in contrast, the roads running east and west were the problem. She sited such examples as Sheppard, Bailey, Highway 2, and the 401. David Reid on behalf of the association, appealed to members of council and planning staff, to, .,see how you would feel if this was to happen to you". He went on to stress how such a widen- ing would negatively effect the property value. The delegation appeared to be somewhat dismayed that even though their neighbourhood had a Special Policy status, how could the town be allowed to permit such an obvious violation of their protected area. Concerns of late notifica- tion of this meeting tonight also became a common complaint of this group. When the item came back to council for diwus- sion, council did its best to put to rest some of the rumours that had surfaced during the delegates presentation. Members referred to their agendas remarking that the Region regarded this expansion as a futuristic plan being im- plemented in the year 2000. No one in the delegation seemed to be cognizant of that information. Members of council ncil con- tinued to explain to the delegation that the road ex- pansion would not occur until certain provisions were made. In accordance to the region's five year plan, several trades to the area must first take ate. Such changes would in- clude, underground ser- vices installed, i.e. sanitary sewers, storm sewers, upgraded water mains, gas mains, hydro, cable T.V. and Bell telephone. It stands now at the Region, that they have not considered improvements to this portion of Rosebank Road until the Region ad- vises of the timing of the i n- stallation of the required services. Council's executive com- mittee approved the recommendations to widen Rosebank Road North, from Kingston Road (Highway No.2) to Shep- pard Ave. to 9.75 meters and install sidewalks on both sides. The jog in the road will also be eliminated. However, council members again stressed that the con- struction of a tour -lane highway was not in the Region's five year forecast. Police Assist March Of Dimes As part of the Ontario March of Dimes 1991 Winter Fund Raising Cam- paign, the Durham Regional Police Force is once again busy co- ordinating the annual Can Box Campaign throughout Durham Region. Through the distribution of over 250 coin boxes it is hoped that $2000 can be raised to support the Assistive Devices and Camping Programs for adults who are physically disabled. More than so businesses are supporting the Can Box Campaign which will conclude at the end of March, 1991. The Ontario March of Dimes works to enable physically disabled adults to live meaningful and in- dependent lives. FIRST A FRIEND, THEN A HOST DON'T BE A "POUR" HOST ... Focus on food and fun —not the bar—at vour party. Watch for overindulgers. if a guest has had too much to drink, only time will make him or -her sober. Volunteer to mix the next drink. Engage the person in conversation to slow down the drinking rate. Intoxicated guests should never be allowed to drive home. Don't be a "pour" host. Be first a trend, then a host. Wed. February 20, HDI THE POST Page 7 Durham Region Council Notes Taunton Rd. The Town of Pickering has petitioned the Durham Region to assume jurisdic- tion over White's Rd. bet- ween Finch Ave. and the Taunton/Steeles connec- tion on the understanding that the recommended im- provements be im- plemented at the earliest practical date and the Durham Bd.0f Education The Durham Board of Education will adopt a modified work program for injured workers. Its im- plementation will be the responsibility of the Workers' Compensation Co-ordinator. The purpose of the program will be to establish and maintain a procedure for getting in- jured employees back to work earlier than would normally be the case by providing them with a suitable modified work pro- gram. Sexual Harassment Policy The final draft of the board's new Sexual Harassment Policy was ap- proved by trustees. Employment Equity Con- sultant Barb Ritchie was present to bring the board up to date on the history of the policy which has been almost ten years in its development. She introduc- ed committee members Gail Elliot, Monica Krawetz and Tom Drum- melsmith who were pre- sent at the hmeeting. The of lith will apply Durhato Board off all Education and will protect each employee's right to freedom Strom harassment in the workplace. Trustees requested that the Director of Education report an- nually to the board on the number of complaints fil- ed. Modirwd School Year Special Project Leader assumption be effected prior to the opening of the new link to the Taun- ton/Steeles Rd. Pickering also requests that the region include in Highlights Monica Krawetz was pre- sent to in-service trustees on the Modified School Year Project underway at the Durham Board. She showed a short video which stressed the positive aspects of implementing a modified calendar in schools, following which she outlined the benefits and concerns which have become evident in her research to date. Other roups throughout the Durnam Board will be in - serviced this spring and a report will be brought back to the Board by June. The board may consider in the future implementing a modified school year calen- dar in a few pilot schools in the region. the design of Whites Rd. a grade separation at the rail crossing. Waste Disposal Site The Town of Pickering's solicitor has informed Durham Region that it op- poses an application of T. Arnts Loam Supply Limited for a certificate of approval for a waste disposal site under the En- vironmental Protection Act for the purpose of com- posting and transferring leaves. Highway 407 William A. Brown, Brownsalem Acres Limited, R.R.1 Salem Rd. Locust Hill has written to the region to oppose the route for the proposed Hwy. 407. Jose Ibanez, 1409 Salem Rd. R. R.1 Pickering is also objecting to the highway's proposed southerly route. Alberto Ibanez of R.R.1 Pickering is also opposed. Tenants = Landlords We want your views on Rentcontrol You can help the Ontario Government develop a new rent control law by letting us know your views. Because both tenants and landlords want to settle the rent control issue without delay, we want to have a rent control law in place within a year. To help us do that, we will meet with tenant and landlord associations, municipalities and other interested groups across the province. But most important, we want to hear from you. Here's how you can make your views known: 1 A newsletter summary of the main rent control issues will be delivered to most apartments during the next few days. It gives you a way to get back to the government with your views. If you don't get one, just tell us. 2 You can obtain the full discussion paper on rent control. Free. We welcome your written comments and suggestions. 3 You can attend public meetings which will be held in Barrie, Etobicoke, London, Ottawa, Toronto. Sudbury and Windsor throughout March. If you wish to speak, please call the number below. ( This opportunity will obviously be limited by space and time.) Also when the proposed rent control law is introduced, you may appear before a legislative committee to make your views known. We would like to hear from you by April 5, please. Contact us for information or materials by phoning toll-free: 1-800-461-6767 Ministry of Housing Ontario Ed 8 THE NEWSIPOST Wed. February 20, 1991 I CLASSIFIED ADS Classified om°M be accepted call 291-2583 � BUSINESS N ESS CARTAGE ARTICLES HELP WANTED HELP WANTED OPPORTUNITIES DRESSMAKING FOR SALE DIARY - Perpetual desk dlar- In at just $4.00 plus tax Notal i y:ou C0I0WluMy spiral bourxl. Yenter your own dates • On days per per•. Idol for gifts. Keep trade of Social or business ertgage- hnants Send to Watson PubNslNnp Co. Ltd Box 111, Agincourt, MIS 384 or drop Into 150 Miner Ars., Unit 35, Scarborougl1% 291.2589. HOUSE of Comforters. Spring maid sheets, Bill Blass comforters. Dundee towels. 50°i° off retail store prices. Call Francis 423- 9402. leave message. 3 PIECE bedroom suite. Chest of drawers, china cabinet. Very clean. Good condition. 694-2823 or 423 - Transport Drivers Needed Now is the time to train for your Class ''AT' licence For pre- screening interview and job place-ment information contact Mery Orr's Transport Driver Training. 1•B -265-35H Homeworkers Needed 350 + per week. Variety of positions. 24 hour recorded message reveals amazing free details. Call (416) 501- 0953 ext. 22. IIHORSES STABLES QUALITY boarding facilities with indoor riding arena. Has stalls available just 30 minutes north east of Toronto. 416.642-2642. --------------------------------------- TUmON Sells LOCKSMITHS PIANO lessons. Preparing for conservatory exams. 30 years teaching. Teach both beginners and adults. Call Elizabeth 291-1182. PRIVATE Tutoring - by qualified.dedicated teacher. Reading, language arts. English. French. organization it study skills - 293-4420 ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES Portobelo Market 1991 Thornhill Community Centre. 7755 Bayview Ave. at John St. 2nd. light north of Steeles Ave 4th. light south of Hwy. 7 Sunday Feb.24th. 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission S1. 244- 9650 LOCKSMITH, reasonable rates. deadbolts. rekeying. burglar bars. Lexan. guaranteed quality service. Stirling Security. 447.2664. Wve. ' PERSONAL , SCARBOROUGH 3 -pitch pub league is looking for mixed recreational teams to participate in Sunday baseball. For more into. contact Charlie Somers at 267-27W or Gary Parker at 265 -OM or 266-3067. Drive Safely PALM READING PALM READING Sears Ontario Drama Festival On Thurs. Feb. 21st. at Leaside H.S. East York at 7:30 p.m. North Toronto C.I. will present "Hello Out There" and Claude Watson School for the Arts Will make a presentation as well. At Downsview S.S., North York on Fri. Feb. 22nd at 7:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth C. H.S. will act out "Big X, Little Y" and Unionville S.S. will make a presentation. On Sat. Feb. 23rd, at West Hill C.I. at 7:30 p.m. Pope John Paul II S.S. will present "Gridlock" and Lawrence Park C.I. will make a presentation as well. On Tues. Feb. 26th, at 7:30 p.m. at Madonna C.H.S. Downsview, Bishop Marrocco;Mwmas Merton S.S. Will present "Talking With" and Lester B. Pear- son C.I. will also perform. On Sat. Mar. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at Riverdale C.I. Toronto, Contact Alter- native S.S. will perform on stage and St. Joseph Col lege School will present "Badin The Bold Hold On Hortense Afraid To Fight". On Sun. Mar. 3 at 3 p.m. at Wexford C.I. Scar- borough, David & Mary Thomson C.I. will present "GodspeU" and there will be another drama by J.A. Turner S.S. On Wed. Mar. 6th at 7:30 p.m. at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I., Riverdale C.I. will present "Maximum Grunts Prom Loon County" and Alternative Scarborough Education II will present "Postcards". Fling Clerk/Copy Typist Collection agency. Part time - days - permanent. O'Connor Drive. Call 285- 1344 days only. PART TIME secretary, 18 hours a week. Experience preferred in church and volunteer environment. Knowledge of word perfect 5.1. Send resurrtds to Agincourt Baptist Church, 37 Glenwatford Drive, Agincourt, MIS 2C2. Attention C.Davis. APARTMENT FOR RENT 3 ROOM basement apartment. Private entry. Two appliances. At Ellesmere and Meadowvale. Newly broadioorned. 281- 7818. JOBS IN AUSTRALIA • Up to $75,000 tax free • All occupalloolls • Free transportation • Tropipl dinate • Free nlOder 1.714258-0901 9A772 EMPLOYMENT WANTED FREELANCE photographer for hire. Call 759-96135. "We aim to shoot the best." umrz. omP1nCn. "111 uci yari- eral sewing and alterations. Call 287-1691 after 6p.m. CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CARPET cleaning, installs tion, repairs and sales. Work guaranteed. 75941255. Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Is Second LICENSED a INSURED ONTACT ARTAGE MOVI 46 IL CARTAGE 782-9819 Call us daytime Or evening 4Z Proudly serving Southern Ontario TRUCKING CAREERS CAREERS In trucking. Driver job -training 8 placement help is available. Call Rodgers School at (416) 7M 3546. FIOME IMPROVEMENT JOHN BELL PAINTING Realdentiel - commercial Clean, efficient service guaranteed. 298-9058 J.E. O'Heam & Son PAINTING i DECORATING INTERIOR i EXTERIOR 425-5043 Rogers Cable TV WED. FEBRUARY 20, 1911111 P -M. 12:00 (74mv ler TV 1:00 Avrama Greet Show T EY North York Causer! 2:00 Hooked On Fishing 2 30 Clem Self Defame 3:00Festmal of Festnals :1:M Chefs About Town 0 News Revues 5 So Gaud Afternoon TV 6: a ems' MPP Bob Kaplan S is Frances Miskin 6 30 Horizon-L'nitanan 6o Instars Connection Sao Fraser Institute -Uhler North York Council s: s0 East York Mayors Office Cons Bet is ss Canadian Eiechttive Service Organization 11:00 Talktn[ Sri with Sue ,Ja�n°an THURS. FEBRUARY 21 P.M. y 00 rho cotnnCnettl Views t W W'atenvlar My Way ErnClub Live . Tai Cb 1fanty (a The Bank • F' r Your Information t wsme Is Fine Wine • In Conversation Hen Wicks .p, CanOtact-Bus. uta ■� StraiQu Talk N Horne perosis T El' Taste Treats T El' • %IP MPP Reports k,rorge nlamnnoliti w1 Thrabull Horizon -Anglican . Ftextrm A) Ursakt Awards W Talkieng Sex -with Sue Jattamon 10:00 MCA: Cook It Up 10:30 MCA Aerobics 11:00 Em Club 12:00 W1 ti Buenas$$ FRI. FEBRUARY 2•r P.M. moo Metro Council Fonts 12 30 Chefs About Town 1:00 Good Afternoon TV 2:00 Author! Author! 2:30 In Conversation Pierre Berton 3:00 Women Make A Difference - 4:00 Home Owners Workshop International Wood CaDect. 5:00 Highway10 5:30 �y o m ay with Danny 6:00 MP MPP Reports-Harnick Tanana Akande 6:15 Anthony Peruzza 6:30 Horizon Sufism 7:00 Conrad Black Speech 7:30 For Your 0= i 00 Ride For Sight i:30 Rob Cormier Show 9:00 MCA:The Lemon -Aid Show Auto Safety Designs 10:00 MCA:Can. Reggae Music 11:00 I ighwa ly 0 11:30 Stormy Monday With Danny Marks 12:00 WLI: Economics SAT. FEBRUARY 23 A.M. 1:00 WLU 9:00 Canadian Club 10:OOPo rs Event <X sail P.M. 1200 saints Score Card 1230 Hooked On Fishing I :00 rs Connection 2:00 ICndc On Tobacco Road 3:00 MCA:The Golden Age info For Seniors 3:30 MCASQlash poor -r mit Boot Mat slaw 4:90 MCA The Stan Gies Show 6:30 M using Tale t It, 5:M MCSt A: Law Line-Ioegal Into S.30 MCA: Arena -Curet t Isles 6 60 MP MPP Reports Ehmr Caplan 6: is Madoki 6:31 NeGaryws Revitwsw-A1Ds 740 HL&way 30 SLormy ld loaday with 1:60 Fat�Ae11 Go tztioekey-silver 10 60 The Labor Show 10:30 Cusuu & Fine Wine Jerry Mortar t1 10 Tallinn Sas-sue Johanson 12 00 Camp -y Messages SUN. FEBRUARY 2; A.M. a:10 W L.0 900 Empere Club to 0o Good Adteraoon TV 11.00 Reaction P.M. 12:00 Avramis Greek Show 100 !mates a lase 1 30 For Yar latorruntwn 2 00 Sport Seneca -Hockey vs Georgian 4:00 Pnwer & Passwn Sculptor Sam Radoff 4:30 W s The Word Lacy 5:00 Festival of Festivals Trade Farhat -Pacific Rim 6:00 MP MPP Reports -Dan Heap 1:15 ==Show 6:3011te Isbor Show 7:00 Woman Make A Difference 1:00 Saints Scar Card 1:30 Ride For Sit M 9:00 C er TV 10:00 H1 iwa 1 y 10 0:30 Stormy h aoday With Darcy Maris 11:00 The I.eaton-Atd Show 12:00 Community Messages MON. FEBRUARY 25 A.M. 9:30 Taranto Council P.M. 12,001nuges Ot Iran 12 30 Power & Passion 1:00 Canadian Club -Morris Perlis Pres & GM Amer. Express C Hooked 2:00 Hoed On Fishing NY, EY Taranto Council Resumes 2:30 Community Self Defense 3:00 Women Make A Difference 4:00 gagers Sports Event Of The week -Bacardi Indoor Tennis 6:00 MMMPar�MPPWReprts 6:1s Marilyn Charley 6, 30 Horizon: Hinduism 7:00 News Review Local TV News 7:30Straight Talk Toronto Council Insight 6:00 Watercdatr My Way With Jade Reid (T) 8:30 The Labour Show 9:00 North York City Views Cit Plan '91 10:00 MCA: Arena -Current Issues Steven Joel Kerzner 10:30 MC: Late, Late Show 11:00 Canadian Club Maris Perlis 12,00 Community Messages TUES. FEBRUARY 26 P.M. 12:00 Sport Seneca -Hockey Braces vs Georgian 2:00 Tai Ulu 2:30 Money in The Bank 3:00 News Revhew Local TV News 3:30 Watercolor My Way With Jacik Reid SEA -JAY INTERIORS Wallpapering - Painting Residential - Commercial Fro* estimates 438-6133 4:aoThe l 3:60 ReactiorJehn TT{osry 6:60 �MIT1darcfi Diane Poole 9:1s Alan Redway 6:31 oaI Thin Bmaes tiving 7:60 Banc T:30 Metro Canal ocus 11:60 Pagers Sports Event �of Y 10 MCA11:0Bevood Tomorre 11:60 Rob Cormier Slew 11:30 Toronto:Livue into AIDS 12:60 canunam ity Msa.ees It Pays To Advertise The Can11d an Rid Cm a Socash, CAR SFAT RENT.►. The Kinette Club of Ajax is offering a terrific service. Keep your baby safe in an infant car seal. You can rent one fmm the Ki net tes. Call Lynn at 6B3-9678 for information. WINTER SPRIN(: (OL'K.tiES F'km'i be bored this K7nter, Gel out and learn something new, brush up on you skills or obtain your high school credils. Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board is offering inlrodtictory computer courses, general interest courses and high school subjects. Call 5766150, ex- tension for more information. "Wildlife: Images in Painting and Sculpture" is an ex- hibition now at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum until Mar. 24th. A bobcat mother romping with her three kittens in a woodland; a lioness scaring off a flap of vultures that have settled on her kill; and a gigantic cougar crouched to spring into mid-air are among the specatacular sights that visitors will see. The ROM's major fall exhibition featuring 150 paintings, sketches, and sculptures by three eminent wildlife artists - Canadian George McLean and Americans Ken Bunn and Bob Kuhn - provides a unique insight into the natural world. "All cats exhibit extraordinary playfulness with small creatures," says Ken Bunn who sculpted "Bobcat and Toad" in 1962. In this small bronze, (see above) the two animals are motionless, but the lowered head of the cat the tension in its left paw implies something is about tohappen - a swipe at the toad. Community Sports Notes Sheri Walter Wins 4 Medals The 1991 Ontario Syn- chronized Swimming Championships were held at the Etobicoke Olympum Feb. 7 -10th. Over 100 competitors in- cluding clubs in the Toron- to area, Windsor. Sudbury & Ottawa participated in Figures, Solo, Duet and Team events in the age categories of 11-14, 15-17 and Senior Division hoping to qualify for the Eastern Divisional Championships to be held in Winnipeg in April - Sheri Walter, 19, of West Hill, a 1st year student at the University of Toronto, is a member of the Olym- pu n Synchronized Swim- ming Club's Senior Team who wort a gold medal with championship score of 177.5606. Sheri and her duet part- ner, Cathy Maloney of Willowdale, won the silver medal in Senior Duet with a championship score of 172.3283. She also placed 4th in Figures with a score of 89.6466 and won the bronze medal in Senior Solo with a championship score of 176.1666. mm1w.c, A silver medal was also awarded to her for her Ag- gregate standing. Sheri was a member of the 1990 O.S.S.C. Senior Team which won the gold medal at Canadians, the 1st time Ontario has ever won this prestigious award. Presently. she is looking forward to participating in the Figures. Solo. Duet and Team events at the Canada Games in Summerside P.E. I. later this month. Only 2 solos. 2 duets and i team will be representing Ontario in synchronized swimming. Equestrian Riders In Training Show Riders from across south central Ontario gathered at the Eglinton Equestrian Club on Sun. Feb. 2 to com- pete in the first show of the Winter Combined Training series. These shows are held tinder a permit issued by the Canadian Equestrian Federation, and were made till► of a dressage test and a show jumps course. Winners were decided on the basis of their combined scores. Jo Young judged both the dressage and Jum- ping phases. All riders had to be members of the Cana- dian Equestrian Federa- tion as a condition of entry. In the pre -Training Divi- sion the first place finisher was Erin Olesen riding McGklry, winning on her dressage score of 57.50 (no jumping faults). In second place was Canadian Equestrian Three Day Event Team member, Edie Tarves-Gourley on May- day, owned by Jennifer Faulkner. Third was Emily Hencz, riding Eglinton school horse, Cosmos, to the delight of the Eglinton members present. Kate Reid rode Ckwerstar to a fourth place finish, while Edie Tarves-Gourley was in the ribbons again riding Final Authority for fifth. Sixth place went to junior rider Lindsay Colwell on Baryslmiltov. In the Training Division. Susan Hoiden topped the standings on Chelsea, with a combined score of 74.5%. Edie Tarves-Gourley came second, on her third ride of the day, Dicey, followed by Nicole Parkin riding Count The Ways. James Rudolph and Lord Rumble took fourth, followed by junior rider, Jenny Bytzek on Steppenwalf in fifth. 1964 Olympic Three Day Event team member Kelly Plitz was in sixth on her young horse, Overeasy. The next show in The Combined Training series will be held on Sun. Mar. 3rd and will include Preliminary and In- termediate divisions as well as Pre -Training and Training. Entry forms are available from the Eglin- too Equestrian Club. The Eglinton Equestrian Club is located in Cedar Valley, 5 kilometres east of Newmarket on Davis Drive. Spectates are ad- mitted free of charge. Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball OFFICIAL STANDINGS FEa. 71111 `A- DIVL110n SECOND MATCH TEAKS PTS �s� � a mate � LI -Aorta Eldorado Excavating Ebrnative Hairstyling Team Transit Marvin Starr Pont ss 57 a U 20 W* DIVwON dl KKarlH = Esso ay t�Clea a Can. ers it sorerrm E. H. L. Tile sonar's Y ll ss 6 30 31ROmS LOSSES FEB.:tY TEAM ary Gast PHoutt 1ewN1 Executive!!"yling Eldorado Excavating Team Transit Marvin Starr Pant T s Chimney Sweeps e Ree Crafts Gaal 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 SECOND MATCH &13T to r—jrl ookies. This is the time of year to say yes to Girl Guide cookies. When you say yes, you help keep the spirit of Guiding alive. Remember, Girl Guides depend on Girl Guide cookies. Lao Guides Canada Team Traannsiitt RouteQC tw RoseCrafts Marvin Starr Pont Executive Hairstyling Hoult Hellewell Pal Temporary Eldorado Excavating 18 DIVISION FIRST :HATCH Can. Carpet Cleaners E.H. a;y Lkeasing . 15 Laudford =Medi -Spa Solar's Volleyball Karl Heinz Esso SECOND MATCH Regal :Medi -Spa Solar s Karl HeVoim Essolleyball Sorenson Landlord ay Ixasmg Can. 1 Cleaners E.H.L. de Wed. February W. 1811 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 26 Bowling Teams Compete Twenty-six (26) tenpin doubles teams from all areas in Southern Ontario competed at Richmond Hill Pro Bowl on Sat. Feb. 9th in the Provincial Finals of the Twelfth Annual Miller lite Beer National Doubles Tournament. The five game handicap tournament proved to be extremely competitive in that a mere 89 pins separated the top ten posi- tions of the 26 teams who shared the $3,575. prize fund offered by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of Ontario. New General Manager Michele Leroux has been appointed the Eglinton Equestrian Club's new General Manager. She replaces Martina Pracht, reserve rider for the 1988 Canadian Olympic Dressage Team (Seoul), who has decided to concen- trate on her carer as an in- ternational dressage com- petitor. Martina will re- main a member of the Eglinton Equestrian Club, as will her mother. Eva - Maria Pracht, a member of the bronze medal wiming Canadian Dressage Team at the Seoul Olympics. Leading the tournament after the second game, Bonnie Rivers and Nancy Rodgers, representing Lakeside Bowl, Burlington finished with five game total (including handicap) o(2212. The Provincial Cham- plons, Bonnie Rivers and Nancy Rodgers received $600 cash and will receive Canadian Champion jackets along with an ex- pense paid trip to Reno, Nevada, Mar. 15th, 16th, MW 17th, for the National Mnals, competing against all other state finalists in the U.S.A. They are guaranteed SM. U.S. (minimum), but will be vying for the Grand Prize of $50,000 of the total prize pool of $160,000. Local bowlers winning prize money included Lise Levy and Liz Varga of Newtonbrook Bowlerama; Dino Morota and Ray Jover of Thorncliffe Bowlerama; Roland Calle- 'and Gerado Medina of Thorncliffe Bowlerama; Margaret Schaible and Vern Schaible of Kennedy Bowlerama, Scarborough; Gerardo Cecones and Jose Dicion of Thorncliffe Bowlerama; Danny Heath and Brian Last of Cedar - brae Bowlerama; Dario Vbalde and Emma Vbalde of Thorncliffe Bowlerama; Cynthia Shanly and Laila Frank of Cedarbrae Bowlerama; Wilson and Warren Lavandan of Ken- nedy Bowlerama, Scar- borough; Annalee Nolan and Pat Charlebois of All Star Lanes, Scarborough; and Michael Poirier and Ken McLain of All Star lanes of Scarborough. Sunbird Car & Truck Rental 3 Day Weekend Special CARS: Economy 19.95 per day Compact 23.95 per day intermediate 27.95 per day N N Phone 298-1274 Local Customer Pick -Up w E 3905 Sheppard Ave.East s Agincourt atawfid FPNL* P194FINN Parents and guardian, are invited to attend a public meeting to disctL+s the Extended French Program offered by the Scarborough Board oN Education. This meeting will be held Tuesday. February 26, 1991, at 7:00 p.m.. at 1. B. Tyrrell Sr. P.S.. 10 Corinthian Blvd., Agincourt. The Extended French Program brim, students from across Scarborough together in special Grade 7 classes, which feature 80 minutes of core French per day. In Grade 8, student, are taught History and Geography in French and receive 80 minutes of intensive French study per day. Extended French will he offered at two schools: Henry Hudson Sr. P.S. and J.B. Tvrrell Sr. P.S. Parents are respoxnible for arranging transportation 2 2 to and from the program. 2 2 0 0 u 2 Classes are rkry being organized for September 1, 0 0 2 1991. Registration is limited and applicants W ill be required to write an admission test. 2 0 0 2 2 o 0 2 For further information atxxit this meeting or the o 1 Extended French Program, please contact the 2 2 Modern languages Department at 396-7527. 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 2 1 0 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Let's Make 1991 A Good Year Dime M. Wowns Cameron A. Cowan Charw of the Board Director of Education 'Page 10 THE '.NEWS! POST Wed. February 20, 1991 Business Community News Get Silver Cup For Shoe Service Mike Dinezza of Moneysworth & Best in Scarborough, has been honoured by his peers and awarded the Canadian Silver Cup in the 1991 Shoe Service Magazine Silver Cup Contest. The Silver Cup Contest. an international competi- tion dedicated to ex- cellence in shoe repairing. is sponsored by Shoe Ser- vice Magazine, the mon- thly magazine for the shoe repair industry published by the Shoe Service In- siitute of America, and a number of corporate co- sponsors. Dinezza was chosen for recognition by his peers on the basis of his workman- ship. To enter the contest, Dinezza submitted a pair of men's and women's shoes; one man's shoe was repaired with an invisible half sole and new heel, and a woman's shoe was repaired with an invisible half sole and a new heel or lift. Judging for the contest took place in January near the Baltimore office of the Shoe Service Institute of America. The SSIA selected two expenenced shoe repair shop owns to act as judges. The judges made their selection based on com- parisons between the repaired shoe and its unrepaired mate. Entries were judged on the basis of how well the shoes had been restored to their original, factory condition. Sponsored by Dominion Shoe Findings Company. Dinezza will be awarded his prize by SSIA President George Crew during the awards banquet at the 44th Annual Shoe Service Ex- position. The expo will be held March 2-3, at the Hyatt Regency Tampa in Tampa, Florida. Metro Toronto Board of Trade Recent Policy Submissions EDUCATION Premier's Council Report on Human Resource Issues. In a joint response by the board's Education, Labour Rela- tions. Insolvency and Creditors' Rights, and Economic Policy Commit- tees to the final volume of Premier's Council reports, "People and Skills in the New Global Economv". the board's Oct. 18, 1990 sub- mission expresses serious concern over education, training and labour adjust- ment issues in Ontario. On education, the board corn ments on a serious "at- titude problem" with respect to math, science, and technology education in Ontario. It asserts that de -streaming is a "misguided Solution- to our education problems and argues the case for province wide student achievement testing. The board supports the Council's recommendation that tuition fees should be increased if we are to ,rebuild Ontario's post- secondary institutions. On training, the board opposes the creation of a centralized Ontario Train- ing and Adjustment Board to direct workplace train- ing, but supports the crea- tion of a board to improve the apprenticeship system in Ontario. With respect to labour adjustment issues, the board disagrees with "lower advance notice thresholds to include per- manent layoffs of 10 to 49 workers". It argues that the Council's proposal to establish mandatory workplace adjustment committees may cause business investors to "re - jest opportunities in On- tario" and recommends that the Council's proposal to provide wage protection for dislocated workers should not be afforded by means of a superpnority over other creditors. The board considers the Coun- cil's recommendation to extend the provision of U 1. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HELP TO PLAN SCARBOROUGH'S CITY CENTRE The City of Scarborough is preparing a strategic review of the social in- frastructure required to serve an expanded (Sty Centre. This review is intended to examine how best to provide schools, parks, open space and othercultural, recreational, and social facilities and services forthe new City Centre population. The focus of the review is on the existing City Centre, located between Highway 401 and Ellesmere Road, and extending to the east of McCowan Road and to the west of Brimley Road. The review will also take into account the development proposals for the periphery of the City Centre. The first stage of the study has been completed and will be presented for informal discussion at an Open House between 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. on February 26th in the Scarborough Civic Centre at 150 Borough Drive. At 7:30 p.m. the consultant will make a presentation and will open up the meeting for discussion. Your ideas, suggestions and comments are welcome. Please bring them to the Public Meeting (comment sheets will be available), or submit them to Brian Jackson, Scarborough Planning Department, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough M 1 P 4N7. Peter Poot Commissioner of Planning Sun Life Has Strong 1990 Year Despite a weak economy in all the major countries of operation, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada increased its com- pany assets to $31.9 billion in 1990, a rise of 23 percent, John D. McNeil, chairman and chief executive officer said following a meeting of the company's board of directors. Mr. McNeil listed the principal highlights of the year as life insurance in force increasing 14.3 per- cent to $255 billion, the surplus increasing 10 per- cent to $2.7 billion and segrated fund premiums increasing 84.3 percent to $1.3 billion. Premium income in- creased 25.8 percent to $4.2 billion and total revenues rose 22.4 percent to $6.9 billion. Sun Life's operating in - come was up 2.2 percent to $604 million. Dividend payments to policy holders of $379 million were up 7.7 percent. Net income was $225 million, down 5.9 per- cent. Assets under management rose 8.5 per- cent to $58.6 billion. Mr. McNeil said the quality of Sun Life's mor- tgage and bond portfolios continues to be excellent relative to industry averages. Four Seasons Welcomes Spring During the month of February, Four Seasons Toronto's La Serre lounge will host two designer fashion shows presenting the exclusive 1991 Spring and Summer collections of Brettons and Guy Laroche Pans. On Wed. Feb. 20, the con- temporary men and benefits to workers under layoff notice to be "entirely unrealistic-. WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Enhanced Winter Ac- tivities on the Waterfront. Based on a March 29 recommendation by the board's Community Issues Committee to The Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront. Commissioner Crombie is sponsoring a "Metro Toronto Winter Waterfront Study". The board believes that the waterfront (i.e. Exhibi- tion Place. Ontario Place, Harbourfront and the Toronto Islands, is cur- rently being underutilized during the winter season. Taxpayers have made a contribution to developments along the waterfront and the board would like to see the max- imum use made of this un - portant resource for the benefit of both Toronto residents and tourists. The study will address the board's concerns and is scheduled to be completed by early February 1991. AIR SERVICES Federal Transport Minister Doug Lewis. ad- dressed a breakfast meeting of the board on Oct. 17th. In his speech, the Minister spoke of the rapid- ly changing aviation in- dustry and the need to solve many of the problems facing Pearson Airport,in- cluding additional runways and renovated terminal facilities. TRANSPORTATION The board appeared before a meeting of Metro's Transportation Committee on Oct. 10, 1990 to support an incremental approach, such as stricter enforce- ment measures, to solve Bay Street's traffic pro- blem. The board is con- cerned over the impacts on business that will result when the Bay Street Urban Clearway is introduced on October 19, 1990. EDUCATION Skills Training in Metro. The board has accepted an invitation from the West Metro Skills Training Council to participate on the Steering Committee of a project which will deter- mine the training needs of small and medium-sized employers in the manufac- turing and service sectors in Metro Toronto. This pro- ject follows closely some of the board's recommended actions for "strengthening the positive business women's fashions of Bret - tons will be presented in La Serre, and on Wed. Feb. 27, the classic haute couture designs of Guy Laroche Paris will be featured. La Serre features local retailer. designer fashion shows each month. The shows are relaxed and in - climate in Metro Toronto". Ontario Ministry of Education Update. On Sept. 11, 1990, Wally Beevor, ADM. Learning Programs. met with the board's Education Com- mittee to discuss progress formal, and models weave between tables as guests view the latest designs over a delicious La Serre lunch. Lunch is served in La Serre lounge from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. and the com- plimentary fashion show begins at 12:30 p.m. For reservations, call %4-0411, ext. 4332. on Action Plan 1989-94, the Ministry's plan to revamp the education system in On- tario. Mr. Beevor indicated that the board's views are valuable in the consultation process - Spring At Japanese Centre It's time to put away your snow suit and bring out your warm weather clothes: Spring is just around the corner and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is prepar- ing a big celebration. Ham Matsuri (Spring Festival) 1991 is a special event held annually to tions. Japanese cuisine is also available to make the day complete' Hary Nlatsuri takes place at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 123 Wyn- ford Dr. I Don Mills and Eglinton) on Sat. Mar. 2 and Sun. Mar. 3 from I to 6 p. in. Plenty of parting is available. welcome the spring season and promote our culture For further information through exhibits, perfor- call the Japanese Canadian mantes and demonstra- Cultural Centre at 441-2345. Our4lst. Year of service to the community. SCARBOROUGH news AGINCOURT news WEST HILL news NORTH YORK news FEAST ENO news FI:_F.;,-. 1,N�- pos f PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3R3 Phone 291.2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer to typeset? Ca11291 -2583 for an estimate of cost. Serving the Community Since 1950 travel Exploring Barbados Discovered in 1621, Bar- bados offers a wealth of in- teresting historical sights and landmarks. While the signs of Barbados' many cultures and traditions can be seen across the island, a defininte British influence prevails. The 300 year old Sunbury Plantation House in St.Philip depicts life on a sugar estate in the 18th and 19th centuries. One can wander leisurely through the mansion and view the fascinating Victorian fur- nishings and private collec- tion of horse drawn car- riages from days gone by. The lower level of the building houses a museum of ancient relics of life in another era. Take a break for a traditional afternoon English tea which is served outdoors in the Sunbury Courtyard restaurant. A must -see is the famous Barbados :Museum at Garisson Savannah. Built in 1817 and located in the parish of St. Michael, this unique museum is in the old military prisons of the British Garrison. Most of the galleries are comprised of old prison cell blocks. The museum's guided tour takes you through the various time periods of the Wand ranging from the early Arawaks and Amerindians through to the first British settlers that arrived in 1627. Just outside of Bridgetown is the beautiful Codnngton College. The college is named after the Codrington family, which settled in Barbados from England in 1642. As re- quested by Christopher Codrington III, after his death in 1710, the estate was turned into an educa- tional 'theological college. The stately and tranquil grounds with its lush vegetation stands 110 nx4res above sea level and offers a magnificent view of the bay. In the parish of St. John, Villa Nova offers a spec- tacular collection of 19th century Barbados mahogany. Built in 1834, Deluxe Bus Tours leMaM sltoppieg Feb. 23 • G.uwap Easter Weekend Mar -29-31 6orble MenMee Fmn 'Mkt. a Jacksen's Sgwn Nor, Is M-04 slot. The*@ Apr.27 424-4171 Beverley PANORAMIC LIMO • SCENE For all occasions: Weddings • Parties • Sightseeing • Tom 24 hr. r;ca Phone 4647741 NOVA TRAVEL LTD. aen.Lk.315671e "Complete Travel Service" to all destinations DantoM RdA Midland Av. 265-6682 " 7 �zeatiue, �t','oct.ce�ts. 1 10% Seniors' I Discount oon Park PWs,Unn 12 Cab SyiYla 37e6 Kingston rid. Bus: 264.317 atGuil 1, - 1. s,a,b,,,,,,a, Aes:296.2676 this plantation house visited by the Queen of England and Prince Philip in 1966, possesses a unique collection of period anti- ques in rich mahogany. The Old Gun Hill Signal Station in St. George has ,been preserved by the Bar- bados National Trust as an (historic site. In addition to its historical significance, the site offers a breathtak- ing view of the Barbados landscape and the tur- quoise sea. Lots Of History In Nova Scotia Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley is Atlantic Canada's most productive farmland, a one hundred mile long strip of orchards, farms and ranches, cradled by the North and South Moun- tains just beyond the reach of the cool winds of the Bav of Fundy. The valley gets more sunshine than any other region of the province and day time temperatures are usually higher than along the coast. But "The Valley" is much more than farming, it is a charming corner of rural Noval Scotia with a turbulent past that belies its peaceful ambiance of to- day. The Annapolis Valley is where Canada's first set - tiers - French Acadian - came in the mid 1600's to dyke the marshlands for farming and where British and French troops fought for supremacy during the colonial wars of the 18th century. Today remnants of those colourful times still exist with old forts, historic houses, national monuments and faithful replicas reminding visitors that this was the birthplace of Canada and the turning point of the Colonial era. A day trip to the An- napolis Valley may include a visit to Atlantic Canada's largest theme pari( at Up- per Clements, the oldest consolidated school in Canada - Macdonald Museum in Middleton, North America's only tidal generating plant at An- napolis Royal. Canada's first National Historic Park, look -offs, beaches and coastal communities on the Bay of Fundy shore. There are quaint country towns like Wolfville, Mid- dleton, Bridgetown, and Annapolis Royal where farmers come on Saturday mornings to bring their produce, crafts and preserves for sale. You can tour fine old col- onial mansions like Uniacke House, a National Historic Site, or Prescott House, where the gravens- lein apple was first planted. Grand Pre National Historic Park near Amsterdam -City Of Contrasts by Bob Rice Deirdre was very quiet as we walked away from 263 Prinsengracht and back to our tour bus. The same look of sadness and disbelief was on the faces of most of the people in our party. The building known as the Anne Frank House will remain in our memories forever. For Deirdre the visit was even more poignant since one of the men who hid the Frank family had later im- migrated to Canada and she had worked with him in Toronto. Her thoughts were as much about him as they were of the little girl who tugged at the heartstrings of the world. A few minutes later we stopped at a beautifully restored mansion that is home to some of the world's best diamond cut- ters and the sparkle of hum- Wolfville tells the story of Nova Scotia Acadian, of how they settled the land. and t hen, t hrough t he fat es of colonial conflict, were reproved from Iheir homes by the Expulsion Orders of 1755 and scattered about North America in a social tragedy that is still remembered today in story, song and pageants. AI Annapolis Royal, Canada's oldest town, founded in 1635, former sea captains' houses have become tourist homes while antique and craft shops line historic St. George Sit reel. Fort Anne, Canada's oldest National Historic Park established in 1917. looks out over the An- napolis Basin, a well- preserved reminder of the pitched battles that occur- red during the colonial era. The beauty of the An- napolis Valley begins early with the arrival of the cream-coloured apple blossom petals in May and Lasts until the final leaves of autumn drop from the trees in October. In bet- ween are lazy summer days of canoeing in the An- napolis River, or tubing down the Gaspereaux, or beachcombing along the mud flats below Cape Blomidon. Roadside fruit and vegetable stands and u -pick sl rawberry fields in- vite you to bring back a special valley treat. Tours of the valley may include a visit to a winery, or an exotic zoo, or a lobster pound. There's a turn -of -the -century schoolhouse that serves ice cream with homemade top- ping, a magnificent hilltop look -off over brown and green farmfields, a wildlife park with deer from the Royal herd, the oldest blockhouse (Fort Edward l in Canada, and country fairs and harvest festivals in summer and fall. It's a worldwind tour of uncommon delights found nowhere else in Atlantic Canada. Wed. February 20, 1991 THE NEWS! POST Page 11 erwe•�.:>z+t�tldtttiurdrlrrelttt�aee+sdw�ll, . dreds of carats bounced around the showroom. This is Amsterdam. At one turn of your head you are bombarded with memories of the past and with another you are back in the present. You don't really visit Amsterdam, you become a part of it. Whether it be a small chocolate shop you find a few blocks from your hotel or perhaps a restaurant where you are made to feel You are more than just a customer. you want to claim these as your own. The Dutch are veru fond of Canadians. From the time our liberation forces entered the Netherlands during World War 11, Canucks have been viewed as special friends of the ]locals and wearing a pin of our flag will get you addi- tional smiles and service. A canal cruise is obligatory when visiting Amsterdam. Once used to more goods throughout the city, the waterways are now the domain of long. narrow cruise boats. The narration is usually done in three languages and it is a relaxing and unique -w, to go sightseeing The other way to get around is on the trams. The streetcars are clean and comfortable and it only takes a few minutes to learn the system and how to get where you want to go. Once in the downtown area. or the old inner city. you find many of the top at- tractions within easy walk- ing distance. There are almost 7.000 National Trust buildings in the old part dating back as far as the 16th century. The city has more than 40 museums. 100 art galleries and 60 or so concert halls and theatres. The architecture of Amsterdam varies from the style of the 17th cen- tury, typified by the Royal Palace on the Dam, to that of the late 18tltls of which the massive Central Sta- tion is a good example. Sad to say, there is graf- fiti almost everywhere in the inner city with spray - pointed slogans and sym- bols detracting from the beauty of the historic (Photo by Bob Picef hutldings Ir is hoped that something can be done about this At night the inner city shows a different face. Nightclubs and discos en- tice the younger crowd while those of us who enjoy meeting the citizenry head for the famous brown pubs for a drink and some con- versation. The canals also put on a show at night with thousands of lights strung along the major routes and bridges creating a fairy tale effect. Our favourite place to eat was The Poort in the Hotel Die Port van Cleve. Don't be afraid to try [hitch cook- ing. Deirdre had a steak the likes of which she still raves about and my meal came with names I couldn't pronounce but had no pro- blem enjoying. In the daytime you should plan to spend some time sitting in one of the sidewalk cafes, enjoying some excellent coffee and a cream cake, and pretend that, at least for the mo- meet, this fascinating city of contrasts has claimed you as one of her own. Join Us For A Special Preview of our ®IXIIE"NI) JAZZ cuu1su IN THE CAU''VUUArN DATE: Thursday, February 28th TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PLACE: Scarborough Village Community Centre Kingston Rd. at Markham Rd. For. A celebrity cruises video presentation on the S.S. Meridian All details of our Nov. 23191 One Week Cruise Party Dancing to the music of the Riverside Jazz Band Refreshments will be served Space is limited so please let us know if you will be attending Please call �t�� PARKWAY TRAVEL A123 Guildwood Parkway Mille Mo. *a _ — = Scarborough. Ontario M1 E 4V2 264-3211 In the Guildwood Plaza Page 12 THE POST Wed. February 20, 1991 11111111110111 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson CAR SEAT RENTAL The Kinette Club of Ajax wants you to keep your baby safe. They have a rental program of car seats that you can buckle your baby into while travelling. Call 683-9578 for more information. SCOTTISH DANCING St. Andrew's Royal Scottish Country mance Society is holding classes every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10: 30 p.m. at Roland Michener Public School. Call 683-3754 for more details. HOCKEY TOURNAMENT The Stare Memorial Hockev Tournament registration deadline is Thurs. Apr. 4th. Registration forms are available at McGinnis Landing. Papps. Morgans and Don Beer Arena. Player draft for the tournament will be held at the Don Beer Arena on Apr. 10th at 7:30 p.m. SELF HELP If you are planning on starting a Self Help Group, the Canadian Mental Health Association. Durham Branch will help you with self-help kits for your own support group. Call 436-8760 for more information. PICKERING ARTS, The Pickering Arts Council members are holding an Art Show at Pickering Town Centre stage on Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fifteen artists with oils, pastels, water- colours and acrylics, etc. will be featured and there will be demonstrations all day. LEARNING DISABILITIES The Durham West and Oshawa Learning Disability Associations are holding a meeting on Feb. 28 at 8 p -m. at Lincoln Avenue Public School Library in Pickering Village. Speakers from Durham and Centennial College and York University will talk about LD sufferers after high school, the supports that are available inside and outside the classroom. Refreshments will be available. For more infor- mation call 683-5629 W(x)DCAR%' S A demonstration and exhibition of wood carving will take place at the Purple Woods Conversation Area on Mar. 9, lo, 16 and 17 from 10: 30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 579-0411 for more information. SL PPORT GROUP The Head Injury Support Group is holding a meeting on Wed. Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Whitby Baptist Church, 411 Gilbert Street. Whitby. Call 683-3448 for more information. GULF APPEAL. Local residents are being asked by The Ajax Pickering Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society to contribute towards an International Red Cross Gulf Appeal. The target of the campaign is $1 million, and donations from residents should be dropped off or sent to The Canadian Red Cross, 1648 Baviv St. Pickekrng, Ont. L1W 1L9. Mark the envelope "Per-ian Gulf Crisis" PAHKINtit►N'S DISEASE: Regular public meetings. held every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.. will bring you up to date on Parkinson's Disease. These free meetings are held at the Church House of St. :(mark's United Church. Byron and Colborne St. in Whitby. Refreshments are served. and there is free park - TAX SEMINARS Two tax seminars have been planned by the Bay Ridges Branch of Pickering Library on Feb. 26th. The 2 p.m. seminar is aimed at older adults and the 7 p.m. one for other wage earners. Doug Hawkins, an investment broker will discuss tax planning strategies. The talk will be follow- ed by a question period. This is a free seminar, but please pre -register by calling 839-3083. STRING GAMES Kids aged 6 to 8 will enjoy a free workshop at the Bay Ridges Branch of Pickering library. 'String Games' is what it's all about. It starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sat. Feb. 23rd. Register at the library or by phoning 839-3083. Parents should be on hand to help if needed. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Register now for classes taught by a Midwife /Certified Childbirth Educator. Classes in early pregnancy, labour and birth. VBAC and sibling information will be offered. Call 420-3890 for information. MARCH BREAK Both Pickering and Ajax have plenty of activities for children during the March Break. Pickering has planned a Sports Camp and Arts Camp for children aged 6 to 12 years. This takes place at Dunbarton High School from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The cost for each camp is $72. An Extend -A -Camp operates out of the Pickering Rec. Complex and children can be dropped off between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. and can be picked up between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost for the Extend -A -Camp is $28. For more information about registering call the Dept. of Community Services at 420.4621 or 420-4622. Ajax has a series of workshops for children between 8 and 12 years old. A painting and drawing workshop will be held on Mon. Mar. 11; on Wed. Mar. 13 the workshop is "Creative Clay" and on Fri. Mar. 15 it is T-shirt painting. All workshops run from 9 a.m. to noon and take place at the Mill Street Community Centre. Each costs SM and all materials are provided except for a T-shirt for the Friday workshop. If a child is registered for all three, the cost is $50. A free drop-in centre will operate at the Lakeside Com- munity Centre and Westney Heights Public Centre for children 6 to 15 years old. The centres operate between to a.m. and 12 noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be no supervision between 12 and 1 p.m. . .m.. so pleae do not send lunch with your child. Call 427-8811 for more information. CALLING ALL AUTHORS Chikiren and teenagers aged 9 to 13 are invited to submit short stories. not more than two typed pages, to the Bay Ridges Branch of the Pickering Library before Mar. 13th. You may illustrate it if you like. Put your age on the front cover, and your name and telephone number on the back of the last page. Best entries will be added to the short story collection in the library. For more information call 839.3083. SILENT At*(TION The Big Sisters Association of Ajax Pickering is running a Silent Auction to be held an Feb. 22nd. They are looking for donations from businesses to make the auction a suc- cess. Donation deadline is Fri. Feb. nth. Please call 428-81I1. PARKINSON FOUNDATION MEETING The Durham Region Chapter meets ever% 7bursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Church House of St. Mark's United Church in Whitby. Call 666-8576 for more information. A HIKE THROUGH THE ROUGE VALLE1' A very active member of Save The Rouge Valley System, Bill Lewis spends much of his time making presentations and taking trips in the Rouge with school children. He has recorded many aspects through photography and he will show us the varied plant bird and animal life which abounds in this unique and precious ecosystem. No hiking boots re- quired' Sit back and let Bill walk us through his Rouge - This take place on Thus. Mar. 7th. If you are interested in attending call Margaret Wilson at 831-1745 for time and location. with Rene Soetens, M.P. Last week the Quebec Liberal Party released a proposal, commonly known as the Allaire report, which contains the party's suggestions for a reform of Quebec's current political and constitutional structure. Although the proposals of the Allaire Report are an im- portantdevelopment, they do not spell the downfall of Canada, as some people have rashly suggested. It is important to remember that this report does not represent the position of Premier Bourassa's government. Rather, the report was prepared by a committee for con- sideration by the provincial party. What the provincial liberals decide to do with these proposals will not be known until some time after their general meeting in March - In the meantime, there are several other important con- stitutional reports now being prepared, which should be given just as much attention as the Allaire Report. These reports include those from the provinces, such as the Belanger -Campeau Commission's, and those from Federal initiatives like the Citizens' Foran and the Special Joint Committee on the Amending Process. The findings expressed by these groups. when viewed as a whole, will assist Canadians in bringing forward a con- stitutional program which they find acceptable. Hopefully, the Allaire Report will be helpful in fuelling the discussions which I believe will result in a modern, more flexible Federalism. For myself. I agree with the Prime Minister. who recent- ly said "I believe that the interests of all Canadians are best served within the framework of a united Canada. That has always been my position and it will always be my position." "HOW TO" SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS The Idea Plac- 2t the Pickering Home and Design Centre has planned some interesting seminars as follows: Wall Treatments is a two part workshop by registration only. Part 1 covers "Sponge Painting" - creating depth and texture an your walls used to be achieved mainly through the use of wallpaper. Learn the basic steps needed to sponge paint your walls for a co-ordinated professional finish. The next date that this will take place is Feb 19th at 2 or 7 p.m. The fee is $26.75 (inc. GST t . The materials re- quired are white art board approximately 11x17, natural sea sponge, and a foil pie plate. Paint will be provided. The second part of this workshop is "Ragrolling". This technique is easy to do and creates a unique wall treatment that cannot be compared to any other. This will be held on Feb. 21. also at 2 or 7 p.m. The cost is also $26.75. Materials required are a white art board approx. IIxI7, paint roller and tray and a clean cotton rag. Paint will again be provid- ed. Both these workshops are about 1-1 2 hours kung. You may register for only one workshop, however. if you register for both the cost will be $48.15. ..Window Treatments" is an hour seminar and is available on Feb. 12 and Feb. 28th at 7 p.m. or Feb. 14 and Feb. 36 at 2 p.m. Window treatments can easily be one of the most costly investments in a room. This seminar will show you economical low to information on making your own padded valances, swags do jabots and many other inex- pensive, easy treatments. Creative solutions to solve those problem windows. Cost is $21.40 by registration only. "Accessoriung is also about 1 hour long. The final stage of any decorating project is accessorizing. Learn basic elements of design in placing objects in a roorn. plus some easy at-home projects using fabric. This takes place on Feb. 12 and Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. and Feb. 14 and Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The cost is $21.40. All seminars and workshops take place at the Pickering Idea Place Seminar Centre. For more information call 427-4332. TIME: Tt1 SP\RE::' Could you spare some I ime to help the visual Iv impaired" The (*NIB needs volunteers to help drive, read and shop. (all ( 416 ) 2!►4-5752 collect to find out how you can help. ( MAMIE: C0L'NTERS This is a self-help group that meets every Monday even- ing at the Village Retirement ('entre in Pickering at 7:30 p.m. They have lectures, weigh -nos, advice and support. If you are interested in finding out more please call Lynn at 42W(1746 or Luanne at ft31 35$5. FIRST A FRIEND, THEN A HOST Pickering Ringettes Novice Team ibis Pickering Ringettes Novice team of 7 to 9 yrs. old girls is doing a great job on the ice. Above, Ashley Phillips, Emily Helmer, Amanda Blake, )Erin O'Brien, Andrea Kennedy, Carrie Frile, Laura Gallagher, Amanda Deveaux, Amanda Bickerton, Sheila Bergin, Erica Purdy and Carlene Firman. Coach of the team is Fran Phillips, asst. coach is Frank Helmer, trainer is Bob Kennedy and manager is Diane Bergin. (Photo - Bob Watson) No matter how hard you try, you may not be able to keep all of your party guests sober. Even so, you are still responsible for making certain that they arrive home safely. As the host, take command under such situations! Call a taxi. find an- other driver. Or invite the guest to spend the night. There are other alternatives to letting your guests drive when you know they shouldn't. Be first a friend, then a host.