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Home My WebLink AboutPP1991_04_10nn: A&MING HOKY ►LOON« CAr1MT Scree.!• OF THE 1117. 11111or"Writ- SEE IT. TRY IT!! A VA"W AT JIMEN STOIB tYNY""aff 2540 Ferrier St-IN4rIlhem.1.31t 2Z5 Tet.9446T32 0 Fext4160446749 '0 f The Caston Red Cross Sanely This Space Could Be Yours For s 12 wwo. Spring Art Sale The Spring Art Sale and Exhibition of Ajax Creative Arts will be held on Sat- & Sun. Apr. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p. m- at the Village Community Centre 1 the Old Courthouse) on Sher- wood off Church St., Pickering Village. There is free admission, - refreshments, demonstra- tions. mod the artists and see local art at its best. MAXIMUM INCOME MINIMUM TAX Call the expert KEITH PYMAR C&. F 1 c -a. North American Life Since 1881 (416) 427-2913 Decorative Tole Painting On Wed. Apr. 17th at 7:30 p.m., Rouge Hill library will present a 'hands on' Decorative Tole Painting program for adults. The demonstration will be given by Nancy Hoar, Folk Art teacher and artist, who will work on a craf t piece for the audience and then invite anyone who wishes to join in on finishing it. A draw will be held at the end of the evening and one lucky member of the au- dience will take home a completed folk art piece. Mrs. Hoar will have other pieces and forms of decorative tole painting with her and will give ideas and information for anyone wanting to pursue the craft further. Tickets for the event are free and may be picked up at Rouge Hill Library or reserved in advance by phoning 286-2576. Reserved tickets should be picked up a week in advance. Freedom of Expression Is Valuable This Space Could Be Yours For $1200 Vol. 26 v11._ 15 40s per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering. Ontario Custom Crafted Furniture For cuslrrn crafted quality at very affordable prim Over 34 years experience Wr, al -o reupholster 635 Kmq.loe pd.. P1ekv6,p, Ont. 1V 3N7 831.8017 Wed. April 10, 1991 PICKERING Aposp I A Ringene - tt:.: P A :ear.. ugt•, :_ :. -hr :ra::::c ,pun_uurtu b} Capital For 4 Years Group Insurance. Photo - Bob WaL_,or,, Durham Bd. Of Education Highlights Breakfast Club Commend- ed A motion to endorse the work of the Durham Region Breakfast Club was given wholehearted ap- proval by trustees. The non-profit, volunteer ser- vice is funded by area ser- vice clubs and is currently operating at Mary Street Community School and Glen Street P.S. Oshawa. The Breakfast Club pro- vides breakfast for students who would other- wise not receive proper nourishment before com- ing to school and could therefore have more dif- ficulty applying themselves to learning and participating in classroom work. Trustees expressed their appreciation for the club's provision of such a worthwhile service. Social Worker Program Endorsed Subject to final budget approval, the board recom- Serving the Community for 25 Years! Evening Lecture By School Bd. The Durham Board of Education will be presen- ting an evening lecture series Apr. 11, 18 and 25th. The public is cordially in- vited to attend this "Tran- sition Years" series, featuring key speakers ad- dressing issues related to the restructuring of Grades 7, 8 and 9 in Ontario Adolescent Learner". In the Second Transition Years Symposium Pro- fessor Allan King, Queen's University will speak on the Topic: `Making Good Secondary Schools More Responsive". It will be held on Apr. 18th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Henry St. High School. schools. The First Transition Years Symposium will feature Sharon Bates, Federation of Women Teachers Association of Ontario, on Apr. filth at Henry Street High School from 7:30 - 9 p.m- The Topic will be "Understan- ding The Needs Of The The Third Transition Years Symposium features Gerry Connelly, Ontario Ministry of Education on Apr. 25th at Henry Street High School from 7:30 - 9 p.m. His Topic will be "Transition Years Educa- tion: The Vision of the Ministry of Education. Free Eyes Seminar Many people do not realize there is a proven surgical procedure for the permanent correction of Near and Far Sightedness and Astigmatism. Dr. Yair Karas, Eye Physician and Surgeon, is conducting a series of free seminars which will ex- plain Radial Keratotomy. -RK- and Hexagonal Keratotomy "Hex" pro- cedures which have been performed on thousands of people who now can see without contact or glasses. The next seminar is Tires. Apr. 16 at the Picker - i rig Central Library. Dr. Karas is one of only three eye surgeons in Toronto, and one of ten in Canada, performing RK. Of the 1009 or so people who have had the procedure done, 90 percent have been able to discard their glasses or contact lenses. The other people have swit- ched to thinner leases. The procedure has become par- ticularly popular with peo- ple applying to enter pro- fessions such as the Police Force, or Airline Industry. Not everyone qualifies to have one of the procedures done therefore people at- tending the seminar should bring their glasses or a copy of their contact lens prescription as part of the screening process. These seminars are designed to allow people to ..see for themselves" the pros and cons of the pro- cedures. res. No registration is necessary - For more information regarding these or other upcoming seminars call 8848733. Pickering Council Notes Appointment Council has recommend- ed the appointment of Ber- nie Luttmer as the Town of Pickering's representative for the Durham Region Tourist Association for the mended that for the 1991-92 school year it continue to purchase service for the social worker program at the secondary level from the Family Counselling Division of the Social Ser- vices Department of Durham Region. As well, a social worker should be hired to service high needs students at two elementary schools. It is hoped that the social worker program could be expanded over the next four years by hiring school social workers to service the needs of secon- dary schools and assist with crisis situations in their feeder elementary This Space Could Be Yours For $1100 PER WEEK schools. A needs assess- ment would be utilized to determine the need for social work support in cer- tain elementary schools and to confirm the alloca- tion of social workers to serviced schools. Trustee Distribution Deter- mined In 1968, the board, by resolution, added two members to the initial determination of 18 trustees. One trustee was added in Oshawa and one trustee was added in the combined areas of Ux- bridge, Brock and Seugog. Trustees approved a PRINTING OFrPCE CEN TIPE 683.1968 similar motion to increase the number of trustees by two for the 1991 elections and to distribute those trustees in the same man- ner as previously decided. library Board Recommen- dations Made The board will recom- mend that Anne Hutchings be nominated to the Town of Ajax as the board's ap- pointee to the Ajax Public library Board to complete the term of Yvonne Poyser who recently resigned from the position. Anne is the librarian at Bellwood P.S. and was formerly the librarian at Duffin's Bay P.S. Linda Fockler will be This Space Could Be Yours For 1 PER WEEK 1991 term. Proclamations Mayor Arthurs has pro- claimed April as "New Homes Month" and April 28th as "Day of Mourning' Blood Donor Clinics The Red Cross is holding blood donor clinics at Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd. on Thurs. Apr. 11th and Fri. Apr. 12th from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Help the Red Cross help others by attending these Clinics. All donors are welcome. the board's recommenda- tion to the Township of Ux- bridge as its appointee to the Uxbridge Public library Board. Linda is an elementary teacher and Assistant to the Principal at Epsom P.S.1Greenbank P.S. Please Don't Drink & Drive! Page 2 THE NEWS IPOST Wed. April 10, 1991 Opinion a page for expression for you and us One Country - Canada! by Bob Watson In 1867 Canada became a country - some 124 years ago. Today we find some people wanting to split the land up. Forget it - this is Canada, the native land of many of us Canucks. There seems to be no problem with the Quebec complaint. If it thinks that it is a "distinct society" then let it think that way. However, each and every province will become a distinct province as well so that we can have equality among our many provinces. If Quebec folks think they are "distinct" just because they speak French surely those of us who speak English can also claim to be "distinct". The main change in our confederation should be in the jurisdictions of the federal and provincial governments. For example, instead of having funds coming from the federal government to each province for university educa- tion, let the provinces handle the whole thing. In the matter of health care let's have the federal government in charge of all the health care system and the provinces wouldn't have to pay into that fund. Then there is the welfare and social welfare section of government services which we think should be %trolly under the provincial governments. Our idea is to have each junsdiction responsible com- pletely for one topic financially. Local government should not be responsible for education and the whole cost of this should be on the shoulders of the provincial bodies. When you shunt these jurisdictions around. the tax system would have to be altered to pay for its system. With no education bills. the municipal governments would have less taxes for everyone. Both provincial and federal govern- ments can raise funds through income tax and this should be sorted out to handle the situation in both directions. A newdeal for Canada and its provinces surely could be arrived at easily with the right representatives sitting around a table and coming up with the answers. So where is the leadership on this idea'. Incineration - The Answer by Bob Watson If Metro Toronto is going to resolve its garbage problem quickly, the Ontario Environment Minister Rath Grier is going to have to come off her high horse of "no incineration'*. In our opinion incineration is one of the best - and cheapest - forms of waste removal. Technology today has given control of the gases which come out of the smoke stack of modern incinerators. In Western Europe incinerators are used effectively. In Indianapolis. Irtdianna, the waste disposed of in an in- cinerator does not harm the environment and. the waste is used to generate cheap electricity for the community. A rigid. one track mind is not the kind our Environment Minister should have. We suggest that she get on a plane and investigate the Indianapolis incinerator. for example. It would change her mind, hopefully and release her from the rigid. out of date philosophy she now possesses. Here and There $1.5 Million For Anti -Racists The Government of Ontario will spend $7.5 million in new funding on a strong and comprehensive strategy to combat racism in all sectors of society. Minister of Citizenship Elaine Ziemba has announced. "An Anti -Racism Strategy for Ontario," a far-reaching plan that includes mandatory measures for the public sector, will be implemented over a period of two years. "Our government has the political will to confront racism head on," said the minister in a statement to the provincial legislature. "We condemn racism in all its forms - both in- dividual racism and the more subtle, but pervasive systemic barriers that exclude people on the basis of their race. We will mobilize Ontario's people, and all key sectors, to combat racism." Wine Competition Winner MSP Shows Inc., organizers of the recently staged Toron- to Wine & Cheese Show, have announced the %•inner of the wine competition. Gold Medal for the Best Sweet Wine Under $15 has been awarded to Chateau Des Charmes, 1968 Paul Bose Late Harvest Riesling. newsI 1P o s t Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Postal Address: Box 111, Agincourt, Ont. M1 S 384 Office: 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35, Scarborough - 291.2583 Publisher 8 General Manager- Bob Watson Office Manager- Iron Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss. Diane Matheson, Bill Watt. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 40t a copy. Mayor Wants Pageant Out Of Civic Centre Mayor Joyce Trimmer tried to get Scarborough Council approval to ban the Miss Scarborough Pageant from the civic centre on Tues. April 2nd. The vote was 7-6 in favour of the resolution brought to the regular council meeting suddenly by the mayor. As a two - third's favourable vote is necessary to deal with a topic at that meeting, the resolution has been deferred to the next council meeting on Mon. Apr. 15th. The resolution read as follows: WHEREAS .. The Miss Scarborough 1991 Pageant is adver- tised as being held in the Scarborough Civic Centre on Sun- day. June 9, and WHEREAS .. this pageant will continue to be held annually in the civic centre until such time as Council or Watson Publishing Company decide otherwise, and WHEREAS .. the'rules' are discriminatory in that they re- quire that contestants must be at least 18 years of age and not over 25, single, never been married, never been a mother and live, work or go to school in Scarborough, and WHEREAS .. in our pursuit of equal opportunity and op- position to discrimination, a City Hall is an inappropriate location for beauty contests. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Watson Publishing Company be required to find another location for the 1991 and future Miss Scarborough Pageants. Mayor Trimmer tried to stop the Miss Scarborough Pageant using the civic centre two years go but lost out in a vote of 12-3 by members of council. The fast track to bankruptcy 8r Tern• O Shaughnessy Canadian bonier retailers must be thinking that 1991 is the year the federal government decided to put them out of busi- ness once and for all. On the first day of the new year, the much -maligned Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect and virtually demolished what remaining vestiges of consumer activity were left in the Canadian econ- omy. A scant three months later a federal trial balloon was unveiled that, in effect, would make cross-border shopping that much easier for consumers within driving distance of the United States. And like a recur- ring bad dream, federal Revenue Minister Otto Jelinek figured in both scenarios. In response to the problem of overly -congested border crossings. Jelinek's new pilot project Ito be tested first in Brit- ish Columbia) will allow trav- �ilcrs and/ or shoppers to be processed more quickly and casily through Canadian cus- toms. This so-called "fast lane.' approach will allow registered individuals to pass through customs upon completion of a simple declaration form while Business, the "fast lane" ap- proach will only worsen an already bad situation. "The number of Canadians shopping in the US. has soared during the past two years," Swift says. "and, as a result, our retailers are suffering through some very difficult times-" Swift adds that while cross- border shopping is not a new trend. "Canadian retailers are losing morn business to their American counterparts than ever before- " CFI B research shows that single -day shopping trips to the U.S. jumped between 350 to 450 per cent in some border cities Higher taxes and an artificially high Canadian dollar have con- tributed to driving up the cost of Canadian goods relative to American products As for the role of the federal government, Swift says that it should be help- ing to stem the flow of dollars to the US. instead of encourag- ing a further epidermic. For example, Swift would like to see the government begin to address many of its policies which, up until now, have virtually guaranteed Canada's uncompetitive status "The only solution to the "Chair" Is OK Dear Mr. Watson Re: Leave Our Language Alone - March 27, 1991 The substitution of "chair" for "chairman" is not a ludicrous over -reaction by feminists as your opinion article would want everyone to believe. It's all about exclusionary language. Labelling conveys an evaluation. The words we choose reveal our views of the world. A female "chairman" con- veys a temporary filling of a post that is usually filled by a male. So don't tell me that a "chair" is a piece of furniture, not a person. It's the best way we've come up with of designating that position. Even Webster's Dictionary agrees by including this definition: an office or position of authority, state or dignity. Language is about attitude. Language shapes us, our culture, our history and our future. Language and power are linked. Words are powerful. As a journalist, you know this very well. Non-sexist communication means less biased words and phrases. Inclusive language means gender equality. It is more realistic and less prejudiced. Your shrieks of outrage get sillier and sillier. (I guess we'll have to change "Manitoba" to "Personitoba".) It won't wash. Ridicule will not prevent it. Language changes. We are looking at honest ways to redefine antiquated ways of communicating. So whose language are you really talking about anyway? Further, are you talking about the English language mired in explosive little relics that was formed by centuries of patriarchy? Or that of today which strives to include everyone? Hmmm? Sincerely Marie Labate Metro Councillor Don Parkway To Better Our Nation Dear Editor: I am writing in reference to your editorial which tan on Wednesday March 27 t "Leave Our Language Alen" ). The editorial revealed a surprising lack of knowledge about the feminist project as well as the importance of language in shaping ideas and actions. Contrary to what you wrote, feminists do not want to "take over our English language as well as the whole society". they merely wish for language that is inclusive. Words such as 'alderman' and 'chairman' reveal much about oto traditional assump- tions about who should occupy these positions. This is why feminists "spend so much time fighting a few words". We are ideested in the "betterment of our nation". In order to change behaviour though, we must change at- titudes. Changing the way we use language is not mtpck- ing, as you call it, but essential in altering our perceptions. As a newspaper editor. I am sure you are well aware of the importance of language. If we truly want political equality, this must be reflected in our language. In conclusion, your statement that sexism is "norsernst is ironic given that on March 20, your paper had splashed on page 2 and 3 beauty contest winners! Sexism not a problem on the pages of the News? Look again Mr. Watson: you owe your readers more. YourS sincerely Jonathan Rose Queen's University Kingston, Ontario Here and There any applicable duties and/or current cross-border shopping taxes will simply be charged crisis is to ensure that Canadian Planting Trees to Cool the Globe to their credit card accounts. firms are given an environment More than 50,000 trees will be planted by community Jelinek is hopeful that the which allows them to compete groups across Canada this spring with the support of grants from the Global ReLeaf Fund totalling more than 570,000. project will be a success and fairly with firms in the U.S. • The Global Reif Campaign empowers Canadians to plans to expand the project to A good first step would be to fight global warming and other forms of environmental other border checkpoints further lower interest rates— degradation," says Global ReLed Program Director, Don - throughout the country later especially given decreasing na Passmore. "7tte Global ReLeaf Fund is one of the tools this year. With the dramatic rise U.S. rates—in order to allow we use to encourage and support community tree in the number of Canadians our dollar to fall to a more PlSixtee. Sixteen community groups will receive grants ranging now driving south to do their appropriate level." from $242.00 to $20,000. "Most of the approved projects in - shopping, Jelinek's new rules "Moreover," she concludes, volve planting large trees rather than just seedlings," says will no doubt please many. "this must be followed by Passmore. "They cost more than seedling projects, but Retailers along the border, how- major reforms to our crippling they provide immediate and better carbon dioxide absorb - ever, must be wondering what tax system by all levels of tion energy conservation and wildlife habitat." they, have to do to survive -government to create a level Global ReLed is an international education, action and policy campaign, operated in Canada by Friends of the Accordingto Catherine Swift, playing field that will keep Earth. Global ReLeaf's aim is to improve the earth's en - vice president of research and consumer dollars in this virontnent through better trees and forests. Global Reled chief economist for the Cana- country." Fund grants for this spring were made possible by the dian Fcdcration of independent MB Feature Service generous support of W.H. Smith Inc. and its customers. Give A Gift That Lasts A11 Year! i A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH neRws ��T END t-Kf RttvO S Renewal ONE YOU WANT I I 11 New Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, ont.M1S Name' Address' &–A Celebrate Earth Day on Apr. 22 is a global event, encouraging citizens from the public, educational, governmental and corporate sectors to take action now to preserve our environment. As this day quickly approaches, many activities organized by 7"community groups will be acted upon for others to witness. Judging from public response for 1990, citizens throughout Scarborough are most interested in Earth Day activities within their community and the surrounding Metro area. The Community Resource Centre of Scar- borough, a non-profit organization housed in the Elane Plaza at Eglinton and Danforth, is calling for volunteers to assist in coor- dinating local activities, collecting information on Earth Day and Week events and informing the public. Volunteers to help on the Earth Day Scarborough coordinating and those planning local Earth Day events are asked to call Lois James at 264-6409 so that interested citizens can Volunteer Drivers Needed It's well known that volunteering makes you feel good, so what are you waiting for? Senior citizens in your own neighborhood really need your help travelling to and from medical appointments. Be a volunteer driver and help your neighbour. You will both feel terrific! Call the St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre for seniors, corner of Warden and Finch. at 493-3333. ON00 to being snot at and missad.-.nothmg is quite as sotwiring as an Income taut refund. TREN-TAX . *AM"".w%fte 0 cN&" r aur,,.,. MOM b-* in sew worn Earth Day On April 22 be informed about their borough Centre, scheduling event. volunteers, ordering and Applicants are invited distributing educational for the position of directing and promotional materials the Earth Day Scar- in Scarborough. 24 Scarborough Groups Honoured For Excellence Twenty-four Scar- borough organizations have received awards for making training a top priority in their daily operations, Minister of Skills Development, Richard Allen, has an- nounced. "I am encouraged that the organizations we are honouring have recognized that flexible, relevant and responsive training pro- grams are a priority," said Mr. Allen. The awards were presented at a ceremony on Thurs. Mar. 28, at the Warden Woods Campus of Centennial College. The award winners worked with training consultants from the ministry's On- tario Skills Development Office at Centennial Col- lege - he twenty-four winners included Alliances Con- sulting Group Inc., Caitlind International Inc., Calder Associates Inc., Calmar Orthopaedics Ltd., Dr. W. Balmer and team, Griffith Laboratories, IDMD Manufacturers Inc., Inter- national Custom Products Inc., Johnson -Fisher Con- struction Ltd., Koch Engineering Company Ltd., Magnus Pen Inc., Med-Chem Laboratories Ltd., Neon FX Inc., Patty Palace Company, Ltd., Professional Machine & Tool Company Ltd., Quad Engineering. Rohm and Haas Canada Inc., Shah Business Services, Target Mail, The Plumbing & Pipefitting Workers, Educational Services Department, Toronto East General Hospital, Toronto Typographical Union, Number 91, W. Mit- chell & Son Mechanical Contractors Ltd. and Wallace & Tiernan Canada Inc. Living With Aging Seminar On Fri. Apr. 12, the Scar- audience and the session is borough Health Depart- free. ment, in association with For more information the City of Scarborough call the Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Health Department at Culture Department, will 396-4228. be presenting a health awareness discussionon Coffee coping with the physical charnges that occur with ag- ing- and family SeniorsWith A members interested in ;earning about hearing. changca Difference diovascular and other health matters areinvited to acted. The session will take place at the Scar- borough Village Seniors Centre. 3600 Kingston Road, from 12 - 1 P.M. There will be plenty of time for questions from the Ctolcrosal Car'Wa.4li FULL SERVICE CAR WASH Quick, Courteous, Complete Service s el oo I Complete Car Care Discount interior shampoo, simonize buff i shine, engine shampoo Next wash with oftValid 2422 Eglinton Ave.E. tie May 2nd.755-9784 in.w. comer at Kennedy) A\ RT/ Til "Coffee With A Dif- ference" is a non-profit group that offers monthly meetings on a wide variety of topics of interest to ladies throughout the com- munity. On Fri. Apr. 19th from 9 - 11 a.m. the group invites ladies to its next meeting at Grace church, 477 Port Union Rd., West Hill. .cane Smith, soloist, will provide special music, Ethel Lee will be the speaker and there will be a feature clay sculpture by Dora. Babysitting is available. Let's Brag That We're Canadians! �,'A SERVICES FOR SLINDAY. APRIL 14 91 9:30 A.I.. CHRUISTIAN EDUCATION HOUR (FOR ALL AGES) 10:30 JUL - WORW satvK:E PASTOR TRENHOLM SPEAKING 6:30 P.M. - PRAISE RALLY PASTOR BURSEY SPEAKING Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. 11duft Bole Sk* Malian Serxe -Jr. Ho 'Prater &am* Chara Kids 'Cdege b 'Youb Wed. April 10, 1"1 THE ]NEWS/POST Page 3 Wesmark Furniture Showroom Come and visit our showroom now located in the Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave. 72 -Alk -2840 Buy from the manufacturer and save! Spring Specials up to 25% off all items 8 pc. Oak Bedroom Suite from $ 229500 Oak Dining Room Suite from $ 229500 Magazine Rack, solid oak ONLY $99 00 TV Stand now $175 00 3 pc Sofa Set from 699 00 Super Special Oak Microwave Stand reduced to $19900 Curio, corner cabinet, cosmetic desk, hallway table, lamps, box spring and mattresses etc. etc. Prints from only $ 4 99 Makers of Fine Customized Furniture At Wesmark It Costs Less! Sale starts April 3rd. to April 20th. Page 4 THE NEWS IPOST Wed. April 10, 1991 *"' DIARY Grp M Sppaace [older this heading is available at no charge to non - r it groups - WED. APR. 10 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 a.m. BINGO Help the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre help others. Play Bingo every Wednesday morning at Finch Bingo Country, 2424 Finch Ave. W. at Weston Rd. 12 mom & 2:30 p.m. CLASSIC FiLMS The Ontario Science Centre presents "Death Takes A Holiday" 0934►, starring Frederic March, Evelyn Venable and Sir Guy Stan- ding. The film is presented at 12 noon free for seniors only and at 2:30 p.m. for general audiences when it is free with admission. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 to 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. SENIORS SOCIAL. A seniors social and recreation group meets every Wednesday at Malvern Familv Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd., Scarborough to panicipate in crafts, cooking, social trips, lectures, game days and sing -along. For mare details call 281-1376. 1:30 p.m. EUCHRE: A euchre dub -netts every Wednesday at St. Dunstan's Church, 56 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek for euchre and other games - Refreshments follow. 2 to 5 p.m. & 6:30 to 8:311 p.m. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FAIR E%ervone is invited io the Volunteer Opportunity Fair at Pro- %idcnce Centre, 3276 St. Clair Ave. E. at Warden Ave.. Scar- borough. Chm"t your way to care. Learn about the many rewar- ding ways to %olunic r. Free parking, refreshments and door prim - S p.m- SEMINAR A Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology Seminar with fourth year student projects will be held at Scarborough College Campus. 1265 Military Trail, %'cot Hill. Call 2r-'400 for room location and other detail,. 7 p.m. ART EXHIBITION Sarborough Arts Council is sponsoring the sixth annual juricd art exhibition at the Gallery of the Consilium, 200 Consilium Place, Scarhorough. F%cr%, one is welcome. 7 p.m- RE:GiSTRATION Registration night for the Family Life Seminar will take place at Agincourt Baptist Church, 37 Glut Watford Dr. For more details phone 291-0191. %30 p -a SINGLES MEET The Willowdale Chapter of Separated, Divorced & Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of every month at St. Ciiabrid's Centrc, 672 Sheppard Awc. E. The topic for this matins will be "Is Your Star Sign True?" Join them for this fun astrology nigh!. For more detail, ,all 491-8414, c%cninp. 7:30 to 9 p -m COSMETIC SURGERY The Chief of OtolarynookW at Scarborough General Hospial will present an illustrated talk about facial cosmetic surgery. m- dudmg face lifts, eye lifts, nasal surgery, ear surgiery, liposuction of the neck and more at Central Library, 5120 Yonge St- Admissioet is free. 7:30 p.m- FAMILY LIFE GROUP A Support Group mats weekly in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs, alcohol, running away, crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group sneers eery Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 223--444. 7:30 p.m. EAST YORK COMMUNITY CHOiHt East York Community Choir practices every Wednesday at East York Collegiate, Coxwell and Cosburn Awes. Anyone who enjoys singing is wek-ome to join this male, female four-part choir- For moire derails all 423-5743- 8 p -n< EUCHRE The Ladies Auxiliary, Roval Canadian Legion Branch 614, Scar- borough, 100 Salomc Dr., south of Sheppard Ave. between Midland Avc. & Brimle> Rd , sponsor% an e%ening of euchre every Wednes- day. Admission is S1-50 including prizes and refreshments. E%ervonc is wcicYome. THURS. APR. 11 9 to 11 a.m- FAMILY LIFE GROUP Young mothers in the community are invited to attend the Family Life Group at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hill. The group meets ewer% Thursday to enjoy speakers, crafts and fellowshir. Babysitting i% a%ailable. For more details call 281-4120. 10 a.m- SHLFFLE:BOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmouni Rd. Phone 396-4040. 11 a. EL OPEN HOUSE: Everyone is incited to the 10th anniversary Open House at Scar- borough Village Senior%, 3600 Kingston Rd. at Markham Rd. There will he demonstration%, crafts, displays and refreshments. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdale senior citizens invite cyeryane 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Professional Directory CHARTERED Overland ACCOUNIANTS Clarke, Henning & Co. Chartered Accountants 10 Bay Street Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario Phone 364-4421 May we list your professional Services here Leaning Centre 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 444-0347. THURS. APR. 11 1 to 3 p.m. INFORMATION MEETING The Lung Association is presenting a Social Information Meeting for adults with chronic respiratory disease at Cedarbrae Public Library, 545 Markham Rd. Physiotherapist Mega Ho will discuss "Breathing Control & Exercise Techniques". Admssion is free. For more details call 864-1112. 6:30 to 9.30 p.m. PARENTS' INTERVIEW NIGHT Parents' Interview Night will be held at George S. Henry Academy, 200 Graydon Hall Dr., North York. Don't miss this op- portunity to come to the school to discuss your child's progress. In- terviews may be arranged for Fri. Apr. 12 by calling the school at 445-3440. 7 p.m. to midnight CHESS The Regional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association and the West Hill Chess Club offer slow -play tournaments rated by the Chess Federation of Canada on both Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For more details phone 283-6296 or 2845860. 7 p.m. LEGAL COUNSELLING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appointment. 7 to 9 p.m. SMALL BOAT SAILING The Westwood Sailing Club is holding an information night on low-cost, unlimited summer sailing for beginners and non -boat owners at the Metro Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. Ad- mission is free. For more details call 445-3814. 7:30 p.m. BINGO An evening of bingo is held every Thursday at Metropolitan Com- munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St-, east of Woodbine Ave. Everyone is welcome. For details call 690-2133. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. HARMONY INTERNATIONAL Harmony International, Scarborough Chapter (formerly Scar- borough Sweet Adelines) meets every Thursday evening at Winston Churchill Auditorium, 2239 Lawrence Ave. E. at Kennedy Rd. It is open to women of all ages who love to sing. For more details call Sue Munro at 683-4831. 7:30 p.m. DIABETES ASSOCIATIONS MEETING An open meeting will beheld to discuss the potential fora Toron- to Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association at Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave., Rom 1248, First Floor, Elm Street Wing. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 P.M. LIVING %7TH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough units of the Canadian Cancer Society, inerts every second Thursday at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is in - %fired it, come, talk or listen. 7:30 p.m. BUSINI'NS NETWORK The East End Business Network ineets the second Thursda% of each month in the New Beginning Tea room, 78 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village to hear professionals and entrepreneurs. For more details call 1-8(X1.265-7141 pager %o. 5023. 7:30 p.m, GARDEN CLUE MEETS Leaside Garden Club mats the second Thursday of every month at Trace Manes Community Centre. 110 Ruancy Rd., between Millwood Rd. and %IcRac view members arc warmly welcomed. 7:30 p.m. LUPUS A.SS(X LATION METS The Ontario Lupus Association Coping/Support Group inerts the second Thursdav of c%cry month at 250 Bloor St. E., Suite 401. For more details all 967-1414. 8 p.a TALF_NT NiGHT Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., is holding a Talent Night at the school Apr- 11, 12 & 13. Adnission is $5 per person and tickets are available at the door. There will also be a raffle and aha pri: e%. 8 p.m- RUSSIA RE:VISTE:D Hal and Ruth Norris will make a presentation on "Russia Re*t%ted" at Albert Campbell Branch library. 496 Birchmount Rd. Admission i% free and e%cr%one is welcome. TRI, APR. 12 1:30 to 3 p.m. FiLMS FOR SENIORS Seniors mixt at Yorkdakr Library, located in Yorkdale Slwppins Centre, every Friday to enjoy popular film classics. Refreshments are provided. For more details all 395-5970. 1:30 to 4 p.m- AFTER\001 SOCIAL Retireed people of all ago are invited to Hillaest library, 5801 Leslie St- for an afternoon of company and activities. The program includes films, speakers and demonstrations- Refreshments will be %cr%ed. For more details all 395-5830. 2 to 8 p.m- BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood doctor clinic will be held at Agincurt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave. E. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this dime. All donor% are welcome. 2 to 8:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor dine will be held at Centrepoint Map, Yonge St- & Stedes Ave. Take the time to give the gift of life, it's free. All donor% are welcome. SAT. APR. 13 9 to 11 am. FLEA MARKET & RUMMAGE SALE United Church Women are holding a flea market and rummage sale at Knob Hill United Church, 23 Gage Ave., cast of Brimley Rd. south of Lawrence Avc- E. Evenone is welcome. 9.30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. BOOK SALE A book sale will be held a Marvvale Branch library, Parkway Plan, Ellesmere Rd. at Vittoria Park Ave- Purchasers are asked to bring their own bags. Purchases will be limited to 20 items per per- son. 9:30 a.m- SATLRDAIt SERVICES An invitation is extended to all Scarborough Jews to attend Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. for regular Saturday ser- 16i4x%- 10 am. to 1 p.ms. FLEA MARKET St- Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre, corner of Warden & Finch Awes., is holding a flea market and everyone is welcome. All proceeds go in aid of seniors' recreation programs. 10 am. to 3 p.m. GARAGE SALE & INTERNATIONAL. FOOD FAIR Rotary dub garage sale and international food fair will be held at Knox United Church, 2569 Midland Ave., Agincourt. Proceeds will go to Agincourt Community Services Association & Sleeping Kids Around the World. Everyone is welcome. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WRITERS' CIRCLE Forest Hill Writers' Circle meets to discuss the writing of its members in a critical and constructive manner, Saturdays at Bathurst Heights Library, 3170 Bathurst St. New members are welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. SPRING' TEA & BAKE: SALE The Women's Group at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church are holding a spring tea and bake sale at the church, 16 & 20 Old Kingston Rd., West Hill. Cake and coffee will be served, and homemade baking will be available. E%eryone is welcome. 2 to 2:45 p.m SATURDAY CINEMA Cartoon favourites, old time classics and short subjects are shown for children of all ages at this film fest held every Saturday at Humber Summit Library, 2990 Islington Ave. It's free. 7.30 p.m. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS The Rosedale Chapter of Parents Without Partners invites members and guests to enjoy an evening of dancing the second Saturday of each month at Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St- at College and Spadina. For more detail% call Larry, 757-2935. 8 p.m. DEER PARK CONCERT Deer Park Concerts presents Deer Park Vocal Ensemble, directed by William Wright in a cxmcert of a cappella music at Deer Park United Church, 129 St. Clair Ave. W. just east of Avenue Rd. Ad- mission i, $11. Fitt more deiads call 962-3381. 8 p.m. SPRING POPS PARADE: The Musical Carousel presents "Spring Pops Parade" at Church of the Rede river, Bloor St. W . at Avenue Rd. For ticket informa- tion and reservations call TicketMaster at 872-1111. SUN. -APR. 14 10:30 a.m. THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD OF MOVEMENT The philosophy of the Feldenkrais Method of Movement will be examined by Anna Smukler at 10:30 a.m., followed by a workshop from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 An- trim Cres. Bring a lunch and wear comfortable casual clothing. All are welcome. 1 to 7 p.m. ART EXHIBIT An art exhibition featuring artists of Greek origin will be held at The Civic Garden Centre, Edwards Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. sponsored by the Daughters of Penelope. Tickets are S15 with all proceeds going to the Ontario Thalassemia Foundation (Cooley's Anemia). 2 p.m. ROMWALK Royal Ontario Museum volunteers lead free, hour-long walks every Sunday and Wednesday, rain or shine, at the Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. For details call 586-5513. 2 to 4 p.m. AFTERNOON CONCERT The Bill Mulhall Orchestra will entertain at the regular afternoon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2:30 to 3 p.m SOCIAL Everyone is invited to enjoy a social afternoon in the Common Room of the Wagrnan Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. Admis- sion is free. 8 p.m. A CHORAL CELEBRATION The Amadeus Choir will present "A Choral Celebration", with the Amadeus Children's Chorus anbd the Elmer Mer Singers at Winston Churchill Collegiate, 2239 Lawrence Ave. E. For more details call 751-7920. MON. APR. 15 9 a.m, to 4 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donr clinic will be held at York Mills Centre, 20 York Mills Rd. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 10 am- to 12 noon NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Stedes Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112- 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE Birkdalc seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 6:15 p.m. TRAVELLING ALTERNATIVES Gerda Pantd, author of "The Canadian Bed and Breakfast Guide" will discus-% the advantages of using these popular a000m- modations, at Maryvale Branca Library, Parkway Plaza, Ellsenere Rd. at Victoria Park Ave- Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 7 to 11 p.m- CHESS CLUB The new Agincourt Chess Club meets every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the basement of Agincourt Colkpate, 2621 Midland Ave., one bkx-k north of Sheppard Ave. For more details call Alex Knox at 493-0019. 7:30 p.m. WRITERS' GROUP A Writers' Group, sponsored by Scarborough Arts Council, meets at lack Goodlad Centre, 929 Kennedy Rd. For more details all 264-2395. (Continued on Page 5) ............................................}s:. Anniversaries/Birthdays .................................... .............. .... SOTH WEDDING A.NNiIV'ERSARIES Foca Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wed- ding Anniversaries this week: Anita and Lloyd W -Cully of Lynndale Rd., Apr. 11; Ethel and Lorne Levy of L armere Court, Apr. 12; I4ilda and L.eshe Gage of Nath St., Beaver- ton but previously 45 year residents of Scarboro Ave., Apr. 12; Vera and Ben Bracewell of Bamhurg t Circle, Apr- 14. C4 ngratulatiot>s to all these people. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to S p m. CONST1ntENCY OFFICE OPEN The ofrux 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 am. to S 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 am- to 5 p.m. For appointmews phone 297-6568. 9 a -m- to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 30, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a -m. to 5 p.m- and Friday from 9 a.m. to i p.m. For appointments phone 438-1242. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Brown, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B, is open Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 4 p.m- Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.mL CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hides, MP Scarborough East, bated at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30p m. Phone 281-6767. ta 9 a- to 4 p.m, CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 a m. to 5 p.aL CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch-Lgslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 am. to S p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Rent Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 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 I I a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only, all 321-5454. Community Diary (Continued from Paps 4) MON. APR. 15 7:45 p.m. LAWN MAINTENANCE: Annette Anderson from the Department of Horticultural Science, University of Guelph, will give a presentation on lawn maintenance with emphasis on organic lawn care, at Cedarbrae Branch Library, 545 Markham Rd. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. TUES. APR. 16 12 noon EARTH DAY FILMS The Royal Ontario Museum celebrates Earth Day with a series of films documenting environmental issues. Today the film is "Portrait of a Coast" ( 1980). This film traces a year long exploration of the forces that shape a sandy coastline in Massachusetts. Admission is free for seniors. For more details call 5865549. 1 p.m. BRIDGE Social bridge at West Hill United Church, Kingston Rd. & Or- chard Park Dr. This bridge is for anyone interested in meeting other r8piewith a similar interest. For more details call 281-4769 or -8566. 1 to 4 p.m SOCIAL BRIDGE Join your neighbours for a friendly game of bridge and conversa- tion every Tuesday at Victoria Village Library, 184 Sloane Ave., Scarborough. 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 to g p.m. EVENING PROGRAM Lola Julitta Burns and Lilian Keltz will present an evening pro- gram in the Assembly Room of the Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 7 p.m. SAILING LECTURE The Westwood Sailing Club presents an introductory lecture on small boat sailing geared to the beginner and tan -boat owner at the Metro Toronto RcferenLe Library, 789 Yonge St. Admission is free. For more detail% call 445-3814. 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the suppoprt group for the Willowdale Unit Office of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yonge St. north of Finch Avc., 4th Floor, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Through informal discussions, patients, families and friends can Icarn how to trope. For more informaiin call 226-0646. 7:30 p.m DON VALLEY CHCWt'S Ladies are invited to join the Den Valley Chorus (Harmony Inter- national) and sing 4 -part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehear- sal hall, southeast corner of Hwv. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. every Tuesday. For more details call !Nary McFadyen, 625-0913. g p.m. SEVEN OAK.~ CAMERA CLUB Novice and experienced guests arc welcome to the meetings of Seven Oats Camera Club which meets every Tuesday on the second floor at St. Andrew's Public School, north side of Brimorton Dr. between Brimley & !McCowan Rds. For more details call Doug Hall at 431-6922. 9 p.m. WELCOME TO ELI*:RHOSTEL A speaker from Elderhostel Canada. an organisation dedicated to helping seniors to travel around the world, will talk abuts their pro- gram and the opportunities they can provide, at Port Union Branch Library. 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. I p.m. SINGLUS MEET North Metro Single Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. Gabriel's Recreation Centre. next to St. Gabriel's Church. Sheppad Ave. two blocks cut of Bayview Ave. Alt single parents are wekrome. For snore details call 221-9156. WED. APR. 17 12 atom &2:30 p.m. CLASSIC FILMS The Ontario Science Centre presents "Murder at the Vanities" (1934), starring Jack Oakic, Victor McLaglen and Kitty Carlisle. The film is presented at 12 noon free for seniors only and at 2:30 p.m. for general audiences when it is free with admission. ILA p.m. ARTHRITIS SOCIETY MEETS An Arthritis Society support group for people suffering with ar- thritis, meets monthly at Cedarbrar Branch Library, 545 Markham Rd. The film "The Truth About Arthritis•', which gives informa- tion on osteoarthritis. will be presented. Everyone is welcome & ad- mission is free. 2 to 3 p m. LIVING WITH CANC'FJR Living With Cancer, the support group for the Metro Toronto District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society meets at 2 Carkon St., Suite 710 on the first and third Wednesdays to provide informa- tion about nutrition. relaxation, support services and practical gudancr. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. 6:30 p.m. ITC MFF. E%(; International Training in Communication, North York Club, meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at Chez Laurent Restaurant, 4%5 Yonge St. at Sheppard Ave. For more in- formation phone 633-9478. 6:30 p.m. PROFFti.SIONAL SECRETARIES INTERNATIONAL Scarborough Chapter of Professional Secretaries Internaikmal in- vites you to attend its monthly dinner & business meeting the third Wednesday of each t honth at Howard Johnson Hotel, Hwy. 401 & Markham Rd. Enjoy guest speakers & network with others. For more details call Shirlev Pavne at 439-7180, ext. 2221. 7:15 p.m. FAMILY LIFE SEMINAR Everyone is invited to attend the Family Life Seminar at Agin- cottrt Baptist Church, 37 Glen Watford Dr. For more details phone 291-0191. 7:30 p.m. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Rosedale Chapter of Parents Without Partners holds its general meeting every third Wednesday of the month at Davisvilic Public School, Yonge & Davisville. New members are welcome. Meetings feature guest speakers. For more details call Sandra, 767-6523. 7:30 to 9 p.m. CANCER A representative from the Canadian Cancer Society explains what cancer is and what precautions you may take to prevent it, at Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 7:30 to 10 p.m. TOWN HALL MEETING Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, invites the public to a town hall meeting at Snowcrest Public School, 7 Snowcrest Ave. Ask your questions on the federal budget, the economy, the GST, immigration and any other federal issue. g p.m. CELIAC ASSOCIATION MEETS The Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association will hold its annual general meeting at Hospital for Sick Children, Room 1248. Robin Garrett of the Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association will speak on the Allergy Aware program. Metro Separate School Bd. Notes APRIL 12 holding First Communion Madonna Secondary Celebration at Prince of School is holding Mode '91, Peace Church, 265 Alton a fashion show and din- Towers Circle, Scar- ner dance at the Paradise borough at 5:30 p.m. Banquet Hall, North York. APRIL 13 APRIL 15 -MAY 21 Prince of Peace School is A Storytelling Festival International Astronomy Day The McLaughlin Planetarium marks Inter- national Astronomy Day on Sat. Apr. 20th by launching a week of special activities designed to introduce those with an interest in astronomy to the wonders and fascination of this science. The McLaughlin Planetarium's star shows, "Order and Chaos in the Universe" and "Stories of the Night Sky", will also be running at various times during this special week. For information on show times call 5865736. Solar Observing Weather permitting, members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will set up telescopes to observe the sun and be on hand to talk about their bobby and equipment. Solar observing takes place in front of the McLaughlin Planetarium Sundays, Apr. 14 and 21 from 12 noon to 4 p.m., and is free. Astronomy Tours Join a guide in the Astrocentre for a con- ducted totr of the gallery and a fascinating mtroduc- tion to the universe. The teras take place Tues. Apr. 16 through Fri. Apr. 19 at 2 p -m., and are included with admission to the McLaughlin Planetarium star stow or the ROM Gar- diner Museum admission. Family Star Gazing Workshop This family workshop shows participants how to spot the constellations and planets of spring and how to use a star map. The 50 -mi ute workshop takes place on Sat_ Apr. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Star Theatre and is included with admission to a McLaughlin Planetarium star show or ROM Gar- diner Museum admission. Meet the Astruaomer Ask an astronomer what be does in a typical work- ing day, get him to reveal some of the secrets of the cosmos or just observe an illustrated presentation. An astronomer will be on hand in the mini -theatre in the Astrocentre at 12:45 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. These talks take place on Sat. Apr. 20 and are includ- ed with admission to a McLaughlin Planetarium star show or ROM Gar- diner Museum admission. Star Gazing Worksbop Learn to identify the stars, planets, gas clouds, and galaxies of the spring sky from the vantage point of city and country loca- tions. In the McLaughlin Planetarium Star Theatre, instructors describe the wonders of the heavens and provide star maps to workshop participants. Tickets are $8, $5 for members, seniors, students and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The workshop is held on Mon. Apr. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. No pre -registration is required, pay on arrival on the night of the workshop. will be held at St. Luke School, 319 Ossington Ave., Toronto with workshops for students and staff on select days. APRIL 17 Willowdale Jr. Science Fair will be held at St. Catherine School, 30 Roanoke Rd., North York. Wed. April to, 1991 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 The first graduating class at Birch Cliff School. taken in 1918. Students who graduated sit on the front bench with school principal firs. Ellen Reece. 75th.Anniversary For Birch Cliff P.S. John Brown, Principal of Scarborough's Birch Cliff Public School, has announced that a 75th Anniversary Open Howse is to be held at the school on Sat. May IIth. The Open House will be held from 1 till 4 p.m. Principal Brown says, "It's going to be a wonderful occasion. The response from former students and staff members has been fantastic." "We have word already, that former students are actually flying in from as far away as British Columbia. California, Britain, and South Africa." says the Scarborough Principal. An evening reception is also planned. It will be held at the Kennedy Road Ballroom, 991 Kennedy Road in Scarborough. The evening reception will get underway at 8 P.M. John Belcher. a member of the 75th Anniversary Committee. is gathering memorabilia for the two events. He says, "When sending memorabilia to the school, please include a return address." The Reunion Hotline t 416 t 013-575 has been set tip recently. Norman Vincent Peale Coming To Toronto One of the most widely read and inspirational writers of all time. Norman Vincent Peale, will make a rare appearance in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Con- vention Centre on Fri. Apr. 12 at 7 p.m. The author of 39 books. including one of the most successful books ever published in the world "The Power of Positive Thinking", will speak about "The Power of Positive living' Tickets for the event range in price from $49 - $0 and are available through all Ticketron outlets or by calling 872-1212 to charge. Norman t tncent Peale' - philosophy of the power of positive thinking has been embraced by the entire world. His books have been translated into 40 languages with sales over 31 million copies. The title of his bestselling book has become part of many languages and his works ?tate motivated millions. THE CITY OF SCARBOROUGH WATERFRONT NOTICE OF MEETING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES FOR THE SCARBOROUGH WATERFRONT Initial Official Plan Policies for the Scarborough Waterfront have been developed. A joint Plannir"aterfront Com- mittee meeting and then Council will consoler amending the Official Plan to include them as follows. Pt8f1 *9W8terifOM council Committee Thursday, May 16, Monday, May 27, 1991, 7:30 p.m. 1991, 7:30 p.m. The Meeting Hall The Meeting Hall Scarborough Civic Centre Scarborough Civic Centre You are invited to make representations at two meetings. If you wish to make a written submission you may do so to the City Clerk by the following dates: For Planniflg/Waterfront For Council Committee May 2nd, 1991 May 23rd, 1991 For more information call Robert Stephens at 396-7027 or Carl Knipfel at 396-7021. John W. Nigh City Clerk 4 Page 6 THE NEWS) POST Wed. April 10, 1991 Bill Watt's Worlds INIME CLUBS: Readers with memory might recall, hopefully with pleasure, our televi- sion show that bore the same title as this column. Prior to the opening credits and music we would refer to the show with cheerful insouciance as "Television's shortest and sometimes, most unusual half hour". We had the pleasure recently of attending a comedy show that might well be paraphrased as comedy's shortest, sometimes most unusual and always funny 60 minutes. "500 Miles Off Broad- way" is the collective name given to a comedy troupe that performs week- ly, among its other engagements, at the Pilot Tavern on Cumberland St. in Yorkville. ( Readers who are becoming just a tad long in the tooth will recall when it was situated on Yonge St., just north of Bloor. We purchased our fust pair of tailored slacks next door to it at Tisdall's. If things continue to go well for us, we might be able to replace them soon.) The troupe is mildly amorphous, rather in the manner of society dance bands. That is to say it can vary in size and personnel on any given or requested occasion. One presumes that perhaps some com- binations of performers might be funnier than others. We'll explore that on return visits. The one constant, however, is the cerebral nature of the comedy. This is not a collection of knockabouts or mechanics (specialists in jokes and one liners). Neither is it freewheeling a la Second City though doubtless it could be. "500 Miles" is disciplined and apparently well rehearsed. The com- edy sketches -rather more like blackouts -are brisk. pointed, humourous and ... funny, truly funny. Over the years (Remember, we bought Dunlops at )sdall's. Pay Our4lst. Year of service to the community. SCARBOROUGH news AGtNCOURT news *FST HILL news NORTHYORK news EAST END news [Pos t PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3143 Phone 291-2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer to typeset? Cel 1291-2583 for an estimate of cost Serving the Community Since 1950 -�� Around and Abou a Your Dining &Entertainment Guide attention) we've viewed ever so many comedic ag- gregations that were undeniably clever but not really funny. ( One laughs at Stephen Leacock but the esteemed gentleman would have died as a performer. Get the picture? ) "500 Miles" is a funny. One supposes it's capable of knockabout or even slapstick ( Vass you dare Sharlie?") but those un- doubted skills are quite un- necessary for this talented collection of performers. On the night of our atten- dance ( Monday- Toronto - Full House- Most im- pressive) the quintet of entertainers was composed -and not necesssarily in importance of listing -of Kaete Blyth, Julie Donahue. Tim Pro - gosh. Frank McAnulty and Pierre Trudel. It's risky to categorize or classify per- formers of versatility on the basis of one viewing but we believe the following cornrnents to be honest ones. Kaete Blyth is a nordic Eve Arden type: brittle and mistress of a throwaway line. Julie Donahue is all wide eyed, wicked innocence; a younger Catherine O'Hara. Mr. McAnulty is a physically commanding presence who caused us to think of Sydney Greenstreet had the latter ever essayed comedy. (Hey, we're only writing down impressions' ( If Tim Progosh had been a Marx Brother, he's have been Zeppo. furmy but too good looking. t Zeppo was actually quite a fumy man but few realized it. ► Pierre Tru del? Physically, he is remindful of Dustin Hoff- man but the latter hasn't the same amazingly soft eyes that can gleam in an- ticipation or glaze over in mystification. The only similarity bet- ween the five is stage presence. Each has it in abundance, all share it for maximum effect. It will have been noted that we have devoted ourself to a critique of the group and some of its members rather than to the material presented. That's because it's delivered in such quick, robust fashion that it wasn't always possi- ble for us to make our notes. It's difficult to write while shaking with laughter. We did catch, however, the double en- trendre on spunk. And, that was a virtual throwaway. "500 Miles Off Broad- way" is available and will create shows for private Recreation Open House sponsored by the East York Parks and Recreation Dept and featuring Community Recreation Groups Stan Wadlow Clubhouse 373 Cedarvale Avenue (Cosburn & Cedarvale) Sunday, April 14,1991 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 0 learn about the recreation opportunities available in your own community 0 see demonstrations by local groups 0 find out about volunteer opportunities Free Admission Everyone Welcome Join A Chorus In Pond Songs Enjoy a chorus of frogs and toads in a special even- ing program on Sat. Apr. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Pond Songs begins in the Kortright theatre with a slide talk on amphibians of Ontario. Wildlife naturalist Dan Stuckey will discuss the habitat needs of amphi- bians and a recent major decline in amphibian populations worldwide. Stuckey will also discuss what to look for on the en- suing walk to Kortright's peeper pond and marsh. Visitors can listen and watch for different kinds of frogs and toads. Kortright's early spring chorus will likely include the Wood Frog, the only frog found north of the Arc- tic Circle and characteriz- ed as "an explosive breeder"; the Spring Peeper recognized by its birdlike pee-eeep, one of the earliest signs of spring; the elusive Northern Chorus Frog; and the popular warty American Toad. The Kortright Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take Highway 400 to pr Mackenzie Dr. (at Canada's Wonderland), go west three kms to Pine Valley Dr., then south one kilometre. Advance tickets are required for this special evening program. Call (416) 832-7189. Night Of Special Works North York Symphony Orchestra presents a night of special works featuring each section of the sym- phony with music for str- ings, brass and winds. The concert will be held on Apr. 27th and 28th at Minkler Auditorium, Seneca College, 1750 Finch Ave. E. For ticket informa- tion call 491-8877. ....... ....... . ... ........... . ............. ........ engagements and you sure to see him this Sun- Alison Harding. might want to keep that in day. If you can still get The Book of Sequels mind. In the meantime. tickets that is. This could (Random House) is a waste no time in catching be your last chance to see humourrous parody of the them at The Pilot. him fronting his great most popular growth in - The current show is titled band. dustry; sequels and Spin Still More Stuff on the IN PRINT: offs. Thing. Upcoming shows We remain in awe of We can't tell you will include Fred's Bicycle those writers who can take everything you'll find here Repair Shop and Serious a chance phrase from but the following are a few Cody for - another work and crate a of the joys to be uncovered. Fred's Bicycle Repair whole new fresh one of There are Two Cities: Shop? Why not'- Anything's their own. The Tale Continues; possible with "500 Miles Off Probably the best exam- Welcome Back. Mr. Chips; Broadway". pie of that, and our per The Satanic Reverses; MUSIC CLASSIC AL: sonal favourite is Lloyd C. Pride and Extreme Pre - The second program in Douglas' "The Robe". judice; Paul's Chain Letter the Canadian Opera Com- Reverend Douglas took the to the Corinthians; pany's Sundays with words "cast Iota for His Machiavelli's Princess and Mozart series takes place robe" -forgive us please if our personal favourite, on Apr. 28th at 2 p.m. at the we are misquoting -and Aristotle's Aerobics in Tanenbaum Centre. wrote an epic novel about which is found the foUow- To be presented is the the Roman soldier who won lag. "Whatever its merits Canadian premier of the robe of the Saviour. as phiosophy, Zeno's Mozart's Apollo et Hyacin- In the first pages of Paradox provided Aristotle thus. It will be sung in Dickens' Great Expecta- with an ideal organizing Latin and performed in tions, young Pip in the principle for the popular concert- presence of the fearful 'lifelong exercise program' Apollo and Hyacinthus Magwich points to a tomb- he supervised at the was written by W.A. stone and says "Ibere Sir! Lyceum in Athens." Mozart at the age of 11. He Also Georgian. That's my Chuckle making. had been conmussioned by mother". Not Available in Any the Salzburg University for The name Georgiana Store (Pantheon) is a send a stool production and it does not appear again and up of those cockamamie was his first operatic ven- it soon becomes evident products seen inion the ture. It was performed bet- that the use of it and in- back pages of the pulps. ween the acts of Widl's deed, the entire incident. Peitz & Felthader are Clementia Croesi on May was merely another exam- specialists in removing Lath, 1767. Apparently it pie of Dickens padding out tchotchkes from your was well received but was his prose. He was highly home. Call them when not beard, or at least per- paid by the word and the you're up to your neck in formed, again during more words he wrote, the dreck They don'tpotcrlreh Mozart's lifetime. wealthier he became. around. Now, at last it makes its So Georgiana was just Another firm specializes Canadian prermere• another word of padding in in adding turrets and bat - Also on the program will another of the prolific -and tlements to houses. "Is be a performance of prolix -Charles Dickens' your home your castle or Mozart's Wind Seranade in books. not,,. E flat No. 11 (K.375) and Yet, Alison Harding has Alas, your babylooks Ch'io mi scordi di to sung brought her to life in Also more like a gibbothan a by soprano Wendy Nielsen Georgiana (Paladin Gerber baby? "Of coarse with a much anticipated Books) . She has put you knew your infant's Piano obligato by Robert together a Victorian novel features will improve with Tweten who has impressed that tells the life story of time but right now you're n mnWy• Pip's mother. We will embarrassed to be seen in MUSIC !NODERNE: disclose no "biographical" public with what you've The big bands are gone details other than that she created. Now there's Baby and we can't see them ever was illegitimate and re- Face, an assortment of returning. However, one jected by a powerful grand- perfect latex cheeks, can get a glimmer of what father. rosebud mouths, button they were like this Sunday We will advise, however, noses plus hypo -allergenic at Massey Hall. That's that this charming work is adhesive foundation, when young Harry Cormick sprinkled with references powder and blush." Jr. brings in his big band. to historical personages At Christmas, "Not We've heard it and it's sen- who crossed her passage Available" would make a satin• through life. Wordsworth is good stocking stuffer. In The only problem, and here and a fleeting fairness, however, we such a problem, is that the reference to Fletcher should report the comment leader is even more sena- Christian supposedly that an acquaintance made tional. He's quite hand- returned from Pitcairn. to us when we made the some, a good singer and The poet Southey is lore suggestion. "It should get dancer and a pianist par along with his family. stuffed alright!" excellence. We imagine There are others. Make of that what you he's quite proficient on Of Pip, only the merest of will. drums and xylophone as references is made. Given FAST EXIT: well. He is in fact, the new the undoubted skill of Miss "We are the hollow men. Mel Torte and frankly, we Harding, one suspects a se- We are the stuffed men. can't see him continuing quel to Also Georgiana Leaning together. Head - the orchestra for the rest of might be in the works. It is piece filled with straw." his career. A solo career much to be anticipated. T.S. Eliot. beckon and we suspect. Until then you will enjoy Rather an accurate and soon. what has been vouchsafed prophetic description of So get all of his recor- to urs in this earl y gem. present federal govern - dings while you can and be Now, we're writing like ment wouldn't you say? -r - North York Bd. Of Education Notes Safe School Environment Professional Development supported To help new and ex- perienced staff respond to challenging situations with suitable intervention and management strategies, the board approved, in principle, the development of a Safe School Environ- ment Professional Development plan. In con- cert with unions, federa- tions and associations, a committee will oversee anger management workshops for principals, vice -principals, teaching and business and opera- tions staff; expand Peer Mediation Programs to five additional schools; and provide skills training in the management of "high impact" conflict. Successful Teacher Ap- prenticeship Program to continue Trustees supported the continuation of the suc- cessful Teacher Appren- Dancer's Summer Project There will be dance audi- tions at 4:30 p.m. on Sun. Apr. 14th at Koffler Centre Main Studio, 4588 Bathurst St. Some 26 dancers, ages 15 and over, are required for "The Ballet Project" runn- ing July 1 - Aug. 1, 1991, at the Koffler Centre School of The dancers will work Fun At Kortright Centre The Four Winds Kite Festival, which takes place the weekend of May 4th and 5th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starts off the list of fun ac- tivities during the month of May at the Kortright Cen- tre for Conservation. The Kite Festival. one of the centre's biggest events, will include a kite ballet demonstration, the Cana- dian National Stunt Kite Championships, kite mak- ing workshop and paper airplane contest for kids. The weekends of May 4-5 and 11-12 you can in- vestigate stream ecology at 2:30 p.m. Acid rain activities will be held May 1142 at 11:30 a.m. Activities include testing your own sample or the centre's rainwater for acid. launching a rocket to see how acid gases travel in the air, and learn what you can do to help. Mother's Day Stroll, Sun. May 12 at 3 p.m. features a special guided walk to search for plants and flowers associated with motherhood. Take a guided nature walk and discover what natural wonders are grow- ing this month, on May 11-12 at 1 p -m. and May 18-20 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 60 And Holding Program 1160 and Holding" is an on-going eight week nutri- tion counselling and weight reduction program geared to both men and women, 55 years of age and over. Group sessions are led by a fully qualified profes- sional dietitian, and weekly sessions are held during the day. The program includes lectures, weigh-in, cooking advice and optional fitness testing and body measure- ment. This program will be held at the Wagman Cen- tre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York starting Apr. 17th from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For in- formation about registra- tion call 7W5131 ext. 2267. and perform under the direction of Master Teacher, Leonid Lubarsky, who has been recommend- ed by his former classmate and friend, Mikhail Baryshnikov. Both of them studied together at the Vagonova Choreographic Institute in Leningrad, under the famous ballet teacher, Alexander Pushkin. Call Jacque or Elaine at 631-5659 for information. ticeship Program (TAP) in North York Schools. TAP attempts to recruit teachers who reflect the students compositon of North York schools and who have skills and abilities required in the 1990s. This year, as was the case last year, the board will provide classroom ex- perience to 30 elementary and 20 secondary can- didates who are prospec- tive entrants to the Univer- sity of Toronto's Faculty of Education. Vice-principal cadre re- mains unchanged The board decided to re- tain its current cadre of vice -principals within the system and directed staff to conduct annual reviews to ensure an appropriate allocation based on needs. Special Leaves granted for Business and Operations Staff Three special leave pro- jects were granted for Business and Operations staff to develop an Elemen- tary School Secretaries Procedures Manual. create a Business, Industry, Labour and Government Data Base, and study Alternative Service Delivery to Students with Severe Intellectual Limita- tions who may also have Compounding Physical Disabilities. Settlement with Occasional Elementary Teachers ratified Trustees ratified a memorandum of settle- ment with Elementary Oc- casional Teachers. Severance Plans continue The board extended its severance allowance plans for Schedule 11 Teacher Certificated Staff and Schedule 11 Business and Operations staff to Aug. 31, 1993. Promotions Violet Lount to Acting Program Leader, Special Education, Westview Family, effective Jan. 1, 1991 to Jun. 30, 1991. Appointment Hasmukhlal Amin to Assistant Superintendent of Design - Mechanical, ef- fective Mar. 4. 1991. Wed. April 10, 1991 THE NEWS/POST Page 7 Challenge To Art Museums William Withrow, Direc- tor Emeritus, Art Gallery of Ontario will speak on the topic "The Challenge to Art Museums in the Nineties" on Tues. Apr. 16th at 7:45 a.m. at North York Public Library's "Breakfast Series" at the Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. William Withrow's roots run deep in the cultural life of Ontario. As a youth, he studied art under Arthur .fismer. Later, he led the AGO through 30 years of dynamic growth and stag- ed such exhibitions as Vincent van Gogh and the Birth of Cloisonism" and "Treasures of Tutankhamun". A vital part of the Gallery, Mr. Withrow will speak about its current ex- pansion plans and the challenges facing publicly funded institutions today. LA.P. LOTTERY '91 WINNERS 1 st. - N. Farad 2nd. - D. Latcha 3rd. - T. Kokai 4th. - S. Hutchinson SPRING SPECIAL Furnace Cleaning 3 Air Conditioning start up $89.95 SWOOP MECHANICAL LTD. Sales and Service - Call anytime 518-4768 or 499-6833 mm 'VIA RAIL'S �..a. sS NIORS ,4W STERN SAVINGS FEB. 14 - APRIL 30 u uR FOR SENIORS 60 AND OVER. ' Make that trip you've been thinking about. visit family and friends. if you're 60 or over, you can travel across Western Canada at 50% off during VIA Rail's Seniors Western Savings, February 14 to April 30. That's another 40% on top of the usual 10% Seniors discount. h < And there's no better time. 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The Scarborough Showstoppers, Scar- borough will receive $3.891 to entertain tether seniors groups and organizations by learning and perform- ing various types of dances to improve their physical and mental well being. The Bubes and the Zaidies. Downsview will receive $5,962 to develop a comedy drama group. prepare props and produce a variety show for perfor- mances to other seniors. especially those in care facilities. The senior per- formers encourage au- dience participation as their goal is to enrich the duality of life of those who do not have access to live entertainment. The Ghost -Town Teachers Historical Socie- ty, Don Mills will receive $7,968 to research the ex - Looking for 6 entrepreneurial minded people interested in mini. franchises in SM Billion heahh craze product irldustry. For interview tale (416) 952-7020 peliences of the Japanese Canadian ex4eachers and student evacuees of British Columbia, between the years of 1942 and 1946. The sensors will obtain accormts of personal ex- periences, and edit and compile these into a book which will be an important contribution to the multicultural history of Canada. The McClain Park Senior Citizens' Social Club. Scar- borough will receive $9,798 to develop a social recrea- tional, program. Activities such as sing -songs, dart games, a weekly newslet- ter and craft activities will encourage increased par- ticipation and interaction among the seniors. The Finchurst Tenants Association. Willowdale, will receive $12,549 to enhance a program of recreational and social ac- tivit-:es in its seniors residence. The main goal of the association is to encourage interaction and com- munication among its members through par- ticipation in enjoyable, meaningful activities. The West Scarborough Seniors Club. Scarborough will receive $13,521 to ex- pand its program and enable more seniors to par- ticipate in the social and recreational activities of the centre. Line dancing, ap propriate exercise classes, arts and crafts, picnics and barbecues will enable the seniors to maintain active and healthy lifstyles. The Senior Link's 11 COatsworth Crescent Com- mittee, Coatsworth Cr. will receive $16,655 to establish a Life Enrichment pro - MATURE sales help required in jewellery store. For more information call 284-4048. EARN EXTRA INCOME If you are a handfntachine knitter or designer, gine me a call or leave a message. 858.9005 "A -Z or D -Z" license transport driver training at Mery Orr's. 1-800-265-3559. EARN money stuffing Envelopes! Send $1.00 and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: K.H. and Associates. 55 Mutual Street. No.301. Toronto, Ontario. M5B 2A9. Back Canadian Products PIANO lessons. Preparing for conservatory exams. 30 years teaching. Teach both beginners and adults. Call Elizabeth 291-1182. FLUTE lessons for students at all levels. Experienced teacher and flutist IB.M..M.M.) Beginner adults welcomed. 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A regular newsletter written by club members, will improve communica- tions among seniors in the community, and new ac- tivities including craft classes, socials and a photogrphy group, will stimulate increased in- terest and participation in an active lifestyle. The Canadian Red Cro66 Suuety J.E. O'Heam & Son PAINTING i DECORATING INTERIOR i EXTERIOR 425-5043 ........................ . GARDEN & LAWN MAINTENANCE Pruning, Landscaping, Fedilizing i Sodding Call Les at 694-5363 Rogers Cable TV WED. APRIL 10. 1"1 �-M. v 30 Metro Canard P. M. 30 Paver k Passion Sam RadaH-Sculpter s:.Avramis Deet Show %orth York Council ■ Metro Co ned Resumes MP MPP ftortsBob K MacDoosld t Elf 5t5 Franc" Laolan 6 39 HorixsaJa'Fan ishumc 6D In Comcert-Coatordia Cee 9:60 Cold bun 9:0 East Yuri wynrs offwe Iast.Polv. M:60 MCA-YGBK Indy Rack 11:60 Tauum Sex THLRS. 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Rhythmic Sportive Gym 16:60 MCA � lour 11 60 Roh Cormier Show 11:30 The Flame -Music 12: 00 Community uses Harmony M usical Cocktails Harmony presents "Musical Cocktails", a musical variety show with selections from '-nw phan- tom". '.Les Mis", and "South Pacific" at Car- dinal Newman High School, 2675 Kingston Rd., Apr. 25th to 27th at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 foe adults and $8 for seniors. Grow rates are available. Ror tickets call 471-1225 or 471-897'9. SSS�i1 IED TO KNOW "ETHM ABOUT PUR NEW COMMUNITY? call SUSAN FITZGERALD fhhone: 497.8688 Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings. along with helpful community, information Community Sports Notes Markham Suites Sponsors Car Driver Markham Suites Hotel is Grossman began racing finishing orders earned sponsoring Sean Grossman Karts in 1987 and progress- him a well deserved 12th from SMG Motorsports, ed through the ranks to the place out of 35 cars. who at the age of 20, is one incredibly fast twin engin- Grossman's crew has 22 of the youngest race car ed racers culminating with years of experience in per - drivers in Canada. wins in several interna- formance driving and "I wanted Markham tional races in 1987 and motorsport racing. SMG Suites to represent my 1968• Motorsport's car will be team because its an over- ming Club, is a member of prepared and maintained whelmingly beautiful hotel As an 18 year old rookie by a company that in Markham that has been in 1989, he was the youngest specializes in preparing opened since 1989 and is competitor in Canada's front -running race cars. growing more and more in premier auto road -racing SMG Motorsports will be popularity because of its series, the Player's/G.M. racing in over 10 races excellent quality and ser- Series. The upcoming beginning in May until vice," says Grossman. season will be Grossman's September, 1991. The first Markham Suites chose to third in the series. race will be held at sponsor Grossman because Previously, Grossman's Mosport Park, 50km west of his desire to be the best. hard charging through the of Toronto, on May 18-19. Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball Assoc. OFFICIAL STANDINGS MARCH 21 "A•' DIVISION Pal Temporary Serv. 0 2 Hoult� Troptries 2 2 R DIVISION FIRST MATCH TEAMS PTS Hault Helk+rell Trophies 124 White Rose Crafts 0 0 Marvin Starr Pontiac 0 2 Solar's VolleYballClub • 0 Can.Carpet I -lea 2 2 T j s Chimney Sweeps e• Pd Temporary Services es Eldorado Excavating 2 0 Executive Hairstyling z 2 ay Leasme • 0 KarfHeilu Esau 2 2 E klorado Excavating e3 ftecWhitee 0 Team Transit e e Sorenson's • 2 2 0 li sewCra t�� Team Transit M LEaedford� Renal Medio. • 2 Marvin Starr Pontiac 40 -s- DIVISION SECOND MATl71 White Rose crafts 2 0 W OND MATCH Karl Hein: Esso 2 1 liadtord IM Karl Heirs Esso I6 EWorad0 Excavating 0 2 Toby's Chimney Sweeps 0 0 E. H.L. Tile 0 1 Solar's Volleyball Ckib • • ay L-4 • Cao. Cleaovs M Executive Hainer 2 2 Htwlt HNkwda T 2 2 Lan lord 2 2 Robgrrayy l.�e� mg 0 2 Sorenson s 11 E.H.L. T1ie Team Transit o e 0 Rem leerSpa 2 0 0 Soe Refit Med' Sp Club 39 Memm 05a tsms e SoCar s Volletvbsll REC� s R• art A DIVISIU\ FntST MAT(71 Gr•1 G.2 Synchronized the basic skills needed to Swimming Tobyy deal with life threatening situations. The registration Half Price Over 115 competitors at- tended the Eastern Divi- and had a championship Score of 170.6603. sional Championships in Sheri and duet partner. Synchronized Swimming in Cathy Maloney of North For Winnipeg. Apr. 2nd to 7th. York placed fourth in the Clubs from Manitoba to Senior Duet Event. Newfoundland were Fitness represented. Sheri will be par- ShenoftheOl yon- ticipating in the Petro pium Synchronized Swim- Canada National Syn - You can join mid -way in ming Club, is a member of chronized Swimming our 12 -week fitness session the Senior Team who plac- Championships in Edmon- for half the regular fee, ef- ed second in the Team ton May 2Dth to 27th, in all fective the week of Apr. Evart. She was sevalth in everts - figures, solo. duet 14th. routine in the Solo Event and team. Classes include Co-ed Aerobic sports Training Seminar Fiero Da� Swimnastics. Yoga, Pre and Post Natal Fitness and The Scarborough at the Scott Westney House Fitness and Weight Con- Recreation, Parks and on Apr. 20th from 8:30 a- m. trot. Some of the aerobics Culture Department will be - 4:30 p.m. classes include volleyball hosting a Sports Volunteer This clinic will be in - and jora swim. Training Seminar entitled structed by a certified in - For registration informa- C.P.R. Heartsaver. structor from the Scar - tion, tall 396-7411. This seminar will be held borough Red Cross and is offered to provide the Sports Volunteer with a wwill further Bridal S enhance a Sports Organiza- enhance _ tion. The clinic will provide - the basic skills needed to Part y deal with life threatening situations. The registration weloaws wagon N cost is only $22. M In East York, Nath York. k Don Maki. N p 1 aro via nig to be married after July 1511991 ' 1•"1 antihaw newt attandsd eoounsaof • , our angegsw d paf w iwflsd. 1•' DATE: Mon. April 22191 TIME: 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. PLACE: Howard Johnson Hotel i._' Markham and 401 This patY Is to help y" plan your Wedding and fuhme home. There win be a fashion show. dmloostrations, spacial dlsplsM gFfb A door pdm as well as refreshInents. For Your 'fres personar kMiatkum for You and one guest, pleas" fin out and mall or phone the coupon below before April 19191. Mrs. Loretta Draper 63 Baronial Court, West Hill, MIC 3.15 or Phone 281.2097 Name....................................... To register, make your cheque payable to the City of Scarborough, enclosed with complete name, ad- dress, telephone number(s) and league af- filiation to: The City of Scarborough, Recreation, Parks and Culture Depart- ment, Sports Servicers, 150 Borough Dr., Scarborough, Ont. MIP 4N7. For more information, call the Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department at 396-7411. Earth Day The Ontario Science Cen- tre is holding a variety of activities on Earth Day, Apr. 22. Find out about the quali- ty of the Great Lakes' water; hear World Wildlife Fund president Monte Hummel discuss "Wildlife Protection and Parks'% and listen to a panel of ex- perts give Canada's en- vironmental report card. These are just some of the Earth Day activities at the Ontario Science Centre. Wed. April 10, 1991 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 ► il!!� _ y Ladies' Eyelet Fn,r a FREE pattern. :end a !a.-. envelope or drop in at Watson Pub,:>n.: a :30 Sweater Milner Ave. Unit 35, Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3. Understanding YOur Rights The Canadian Bar nament will provide high to arrange interviews with Association is once again school students with lawyers or Mock Trial par - this year celebrating law "hands-on" legal ex- ticipants (teachers and,or Day, an annual day of perience. students) on or before Apr. public legal education held Speakers are available to 17th to explain the role of on Apr. 17th, the anniver- talk with community lawyers in the legal pro- sary of the Charter of groups and schools. and cess. Local law associa- Rights and Freedoms. also to present a Law Day tions or CSAO can help ar- The Ontario Branch Video. the result of a joint range such interviews. (CBAO; has organized a venture involving the On- The CBAO is a voluntary. variety of events to provide tam Ministries of the At- professional organization the public with an oppor- torney General, the which represents over to nity to increase their Solicitor General, Correc- 16.000 lawyers,�' and understanding of their tional Services and CBAO. rights and obligations To help bring Law Day to taw students throughoutmandate under the law. the public. CBAO is seeking the province. Its maandate und is public legal ed CBAO's objective is to ucation, legal research and law demystify the legal process refand the pry that af- Don Rands Was Oma' feet the lives of Ontanans T11E AMAZING HOHY on a daily basis. Special President Of Legal Aid Clinics and - Phooe-A-Lawyerprograms Brimley Acres will provide the public with =— free legal advice; Court Don Rank, President of Tours will allow young On- the Brimley Acres Tenants tariar>s to develop an ap Association and Social Club o� _ preciation for the legal in- passed away on Mar. 29th. IYAIAAF.7SETT!%nor3r.FWYWPd r stitutions that act as the Interment was held at Pine 250•C Fe"Wr SI..MaAal Nn. L3R 225 foundation of our society; ,; Hill Cernu etery on Mar. 29. r'"""04MF`•-"'a"°"749 SFE IT- TRV IT" and, the Mock Trial Tour - THE GROUNDSKEEPERS 698-0807 A DIVISION OF NEO -TECH CONTRACTING LTD. CALL US ABOUT OUR COMPLETE YEAR-ROUND OUTDOORKANWEX4 WE SERI KE INCLUDES: • SPRING YARD CLEAN-UP • SPRING LAWN FERTILIZING • CLEANING OUTSIDE OF ALL WINDOWS • WEEKLY LAWN CUTTING • FALL LAWN FERTILIZING • EAVESTROUGH CLEANING e WINTER SNOW CLEARING & SALTING $8500 per,. OR HAVE A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS •garage sae be Page 10 THE NEWS/ POST Wed. April 10, 1991 Business Community News INEENE Centennial Grads Enjoy Fast Track Graduates from Centen- nial College's three year business co-op perms can now receive a business degree in just six months. Under an arrangement reached with Northwood Institute, a private American business univer sity at Midland, Michigan, Centennial business graduates can obtain a bachelor of business ad- ministration (BBA) degree in six months of condensed study. The degree normal- ly takes four years. Northwood Institute has also adjusted the start of their academic term so that Centennial students graduating in May will be able to join Northwood in Metro Toronto Board of Trade Recent Policy Submissions ONTARIO BUDGET 1991 Provincial Pre -Budget Commentary In its Feb. 7. 1991 pre- budget submission to the Treasurer of Ontario, the board rejects the govern- ment's argument that the current recession is entire- ly ntirely attributable to the federal government's monetary policies. free trade, or the GST. The board draws attention to Canada's overall poor pro- ductivity growth, soaring wage costs and growing burden of tax and legWa- tion as the "real culprits" behind the amplified im- pact of the current global recession in Ontario. The board strongly disagrees with the govern- ment's proposal to raise the minimum wage to 60% of the average industrial wage. It estimates that a minimum wage at that level would increase unemployment con- siderably without any ap- preciable reduction in poverty in the province. In anticipation of the for- thcoming "Fair Tax Com- misswn". the board com- pares the overall level of taxation and social spen- ding in Canada with that in other countries and coo- eludes that there is no ra- tional basis for higher levels of taxation in On- tario and Canada at this time. With respect to tax policy. the board urges the repeal of the Commercial Concentration Tax, the overhaul of the Land Transfer tax, and a number of other specific tax policy changes. The board also urges the pro- vincial government to con- sider the use of offsetting tax measures if the federal government persists in pro- moting tax incentives for the establishment of inter- national banking centres in only Montreal and Van- couver. LEGISLATION Retroactive Implementa- tion In a Jan. 31, 1981 letter to Ontano Premier Bob Rae, the board's Insolvency and Creditors' Rights Commit- tee expresses its strong concerns regarding the in- troduction of legislation that will carne into effect on a retroactive basis. The board notes that such a practice creates a great deal of uncertainty and hardship in the business community and, as a con- sequence, oo-sequence, serves to further weaken the economy of On- tario It presents two ex - the same month, and graduate with their BBA in November. Students graduating from Centen- nial in December could receive their Northwood BBA in May the following year. The cost of attending Northwood is about $9,000, including tuition and board. amples of such retroactive measures, namely, Bill 4 amending the Residential Rent Regulation Act and the proposed new Wage Protection Fund. ENVIRONMENT Proposed Environmental Bill of Rights The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is developing an En- vironmental Bill of Rights which the Ontario govern- ment says ..will have a pro- found effect an the way we live, work and govern in Ontario". While the board ap- preciates that the public is being given the opportunity to comment on a set of prin- ciples, the major public concern will be the im- pier>entabon of the ptin- ciipes into legislation. Therefore, the board's Environmental Quality Committee recommends, in its Feb. 21, 1991 subtnis- sion, that the bill be releas- ed in draft, for a period of at least three months, for public comment prior to its review by the Legislature. This will allow public input at the policy development stage rather than through a Committee of Legislation. The board asks for a meeting with the Ontario Minister of the Envirce- ment to discuss this mat- ter. HOUSING Rent Controls In a Feb. 5, 1991 letter to In spring. its Naini. s }run,; man's thoughts lightly turn to thoughts of love. Now, I don't know who said this, or if I have it exactly right, but the author and I must have one thing in common: a 14 -year-old son. My wife Em and I thought it was bad enough when boys discov- ered our daughter recently, but now Kyle seems to have been bitten by the same bug. Until recently, we would have sworn that Kyle dressed in the dark, blindfolded, to manage to look the way he did. But now - oh my. Neither Em nor I dared to look at each other when he came downstairs the other day reeking of my after- shave, sporting a small bandaid on his chin (which we pretended not to notice), and wearing a new shirt. It seems, according to our daughter Belinda, that Kyle had been invited to a school dance by the Girl Of His Dreams. We can live with - no, posi- tively welcome - these changes in Kyle, but Em had to put her foot down when she found him putting one pair of jeans in the washer the night before the dance. The kids, of course, think were old fogeys, but we're interested in saving water and electricity. One thing we heard about t ro , The Hydro recently was that It makes sense and saves money to rinse laundry in cold water. I might sound like a commercial. but with today's laundry deter- gents and synthetic fabrics, our clothes get just as clean with a cold water rinse. And we use - and pay for - a lot less hot water. You can buy an energy effi- cient washer that'll use less than half the energy of the least effi- cient ones, and also have cold wash and rinse cycles that will make a dent in your energy Costs. Anyway, Kyle is under court order now to always put a full load of laundry in when he wants to wash his jeans. So in the name of energy efficiency, we're also distributing the work- load around the house and the kids are learning that Em and 1 are not the only ones who can work the clothes washer. Now, if I could just get my aftershave back .. . This newspaper, in conjunction with Ontario llydro, is bringing you Phil's Basement to help "bring home" ideas on how to save energy. To receive the "Laundering For Less" kit, call Ontario llvdro at 1-1300-263- 9" and tell them Phil sent you. Choral Celebration On April 14th. A Choral Celebration will mark a number of firsts for Scarborough's Amadeus Choir when it performs at Winston Churchill Col- legiate, Lawrence Ave. just west of Kennedy Rd. on Sun. Apr. 14th at 8 p.m. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear three choirs at one concert, the Elmer Iseler Singers, the Amadeus Choir under the direction of Lydia Adams and the Bach Children's Chorus. The Elmer Iseler Singers will perform a number of choral works both alone and wth the Amadeus Choir Geraniums Galore Start your spring garden- ing with the help of Bridlewood Chapter IODE. Their plants are known for their profusion of blooms. Choose from a flat of 12 red, white, pink or salmon 'Inspector Calls At Stage Door Stage Door Theatre. now in its 10th seaon has an- nounced its second produc- tion of the 1990-1991 season • An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestly. It will be per- formed at Wilmar Heights United Church, 963 Phar- macy Ave. at 8 p.m. on Apr. 18th, 19th and 20th. "An Inspector Calls" is a suspenseful, provocative, psychological thriller which not only gives the au- dience an enjoyable even- ing's entertainment but will inspre thoughtful con- versation well after the performance. Tickets can be purchased at the box office prior to each night's performance or to arrange for advance tickets call 2857544. the Chairman and Members of the Ontario Standing Committee on General Governunent, the board's Planning Commit- tee states the board's coo- cern that the proposed Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Residential Rent Regula- tion Act, is unfair with respect to both retroactive ty and in denying legitimate cost recovery for landlords. The legislation is design- ed to be temporary until new permanent rent con- trol is introduced by the Ontario government. The board is currently review- ing the Ontario Minister of Housing's recently releas- ed Green Paper which will form the basis for the pro- posed permanent legisla- tion. ONTARIO BUDGET On Feb. 8, 1991, represen- tatives of the board's Ex- ecutive, Economic Policy and Taxation Committees met with Ontario Treasurer Floyd Laughren to discuss pre -budget policy matters addressed in the board's Ontario pre- budget submission (Feb. 7, 1991). While the Treasurer readily acknowledged his inexperience in many areas of economic and tax policy, he nonetheless in- dicated his resolve to pro- ceed on a number of fronts potentially costly to business in Ontario - such as raising the minimum wage to 60% of the average industrial wage, and to the retention of a number of tax policies which the board finds objectionable, including the Commercial Concentration tax. Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Second . - . geraniums at $25. per flat. Hanging baskets are also available: either with red geraniums with Dracena and Vinea or a multi- coloured hanging ivy cascade at $16. each. The prepaid order deadline is Apr. 21st. Call Cathie at 49700'7 of Alma at 497-5309. Pickup is on Sat. May 11th at Stephen Leacock Community Cen- tre, 2520 Birchmount Road from 10 a.m. to noon. The funds provide stu- dent awards at Sir William Osler School; Annual IODE award books are placed in local school libraries; Christmas hampers for Seniors; equipment for the Iron Butterflies summer camp; layettes for needy newborns; and equipment for North York General Hospital. under the direction of renowned conductor, Elmer Iseler. The featured work of the evening will be the premiere of a specially commissioned piece for adult and children's choirs by Toronto composer Ruth Watson -Henderson. The composition, "Voices of Earth", is based on the Cantible to the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi. Au- diences will have the op- portunity to have coffee with Ruth Watson - Henderson before the con- cert from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Also included in this ex- citing program will be Sechs Sprueche by Mendelssohn, Lobet den Herrn by Bach and a Set of Songs by one of America's great modern composers Aaron Copland. The Ontario Arts Council has assisted the Amadeus Choir by providing a grant for the commission by Ruth Watson -Henderson, a grant for the appearance by the Elmer Iseler Singers and funds for the operating costs of the Amadeus Choir. Tickets are $11 for adults and $7 for seniors and -students. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 751-7920. Metro Toronto Council City of Scarborough Scarborough Buts BRIAN ASHTON - office open 8:30 a. m. - 4: 30 p. m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. State 3011. Call 39¢-4062. Scarborough Agincourt SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon- to oato Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 211. Call 392-4050. Scarborough Qty Centre BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 205. Call 392-4015. After hours 261.041. Scarborough Highland Creek KEN MORRISH - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 307. Call 392.4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLA)O - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., State 212. Call 392-4045. Scarborough Malvern BOB SANDERS - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., Scute 316. Call 392-4M6. Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIlMMM - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 2011. Call 392-4006. City of North York t9ack CYeek MARIA AUGIMERI - officeopen 8:30a.m. -4:30 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 203. Call 392.4021, North York Centre NORMAN GARDNER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 204. Call 392-4018. North York Humber MARIO GENTILE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 303. Call 392.4064. North York Centre South BEV. SALMON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 206, evenings by appointment. Call 392-4014. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - officeopen 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 201. Call 392-4027. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Scute 215, Toronto, Ont. MSH 3Y7. Call 3924038. Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 305. Call 3924061. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 304. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYL.ER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 217. Call 392-4030. MAYOR DAVE JOHNSON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 P.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 216. Call 392-9033. City of Torontr Don Hiver ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St. Suite 306, Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 314. Call 392-4082. Toronto MAYOR ART EGGLETON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 315. Call 392-4079. LtravLIJ Custom Design A Family Vacation Hectic life-styles of '90s families often don't allow for much leisure -time togetherness. Parents work, children --from tots to teens --are busy- with school, sports and other organized activities, grandparents tent to live in other cities. The nuclear family is fragmented. Callaway Gardens Resort, Pine Mountain, Georgia, offers a Family Summer Recreation Pro- gram which brings families together for a week of carefully blended activities for everyone. This unique program, now in its 31st year, allows families to pick and choose from a lengthy menu of ac- tivities and put together a perfect, custom-designed vacation. There are scheduled programs for children at all age levels, for adults, and for children and adults together. Families may participate as much, or as little, as they like. With its 2,500 acres of lakes and woodlands, Callaway Gardens has plenty of room for roam- ing. Riding the 7.5 mile bike trail through the scenic gardens is a plea- sant way for the whole family to spend the after- noon, as well as a fun way to visit attractions in the Gardens. Bikesare available for rental. The Day Butterfly Center is the largest, free -flight, glass - enclosed butterfly center in North America. Home to more than 1,000 tropical butterflies, the center is a source of endless fascina- tion to children and adults alike, as the fragile - winged, vivid -colored creatures dart and swoop through their vaulted space. The John A. Sibley Horticultural Center is the site of a larger -than -life display of topiary birds, opening May 25, 1991, as well as dozens of varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. The center features an innovative indoor -outdoor design and a spectacular 22 -foot waterfall. Other attrac- tions include a 7.5 acre demonstration vegetable garden (filming sit of PBS's "Victory Garden South"), an authentic 1800's pioneer log cabin and a serene and beautiful Memorial Chapel whose stained glass windows reflect the changing seasons of the surrounding woodlands. For children, days and nights are packed full of ex- citing activities supervised PANORAMIC LIMO - SCENE For all occasions: Weddings • Parties • SgMseeing • Tours 24 hr. service phone 464-7741 NOVA TRAVEL LTD. Ont.Lic.3156nli "Complete Travel Service" to all destinations Dantwth Rd.& Midland Alf. 265.6682 by trained counselors, some of whom double as performers in Florida State University's "Flying High Circus". Throughout the week, youngsters can learn circus tricks in the morning and come back to watch performances in the afternoon or evening.The circus tent at Robin Lake Beach, the largest man- made beach in the country is also the site of a children's center with a large outdoor playground. Other beach attractions in- clude a riverboat ride, waterskiing, paddleboats and miniature golf. A regular beach highlight is performances of the Callaway Gardens Water Ski Spectaclar. Callaway's Discovery Programs encompass a variety of natural history, horticulture pro- grams and hikes. These in- formal sessions provide a look at the animals, plants and ecology of Callaway Gardens. "Bewitching Bats "Gardening for But- terflies". "Look Ma! It's Compost!'% "Life on the Lake" and ..Turtles are Terrific!" are a few of the topics offered this year. Led by interpretive naturalists and hor- ticulturists, Discovery Pro- grams are designed to heighten awareness of the environment through "up close" participation. Four championship golf courses offer the perfect challenge for any level of play, from the 9 hole ex- ecutive course to Maintain View. new home of the PGA Tour's Buick Southern Open. Lighted tennis courts, racquetball cants and fitness center provide plenty of oppor- tunity for strenuous excer- cise. Fishing. skeet and trap, sailing and horseback riding are also available. Callaway Gardens has seven restaurants, six gift shops, a tennis shop and two fairway shops. Families are housed in two-bedroom cottages, each with kitchen, fireplace and screened - porch. The cottage com- plex has its own swimming pool and is the site of the Old Soap Opera House, where the LaGrange Col- lege Summer Theatre returns for its 26th season. A game room teen center ensures that older offspr- ing will enjoy themselves. Teen dances are held three times a week. Callaway Gardens Resort Summer Recrea- tion Program is a week of fun and relaxation. It's time for families to be together in beautiful surroundings --to re- connect and strenghten relationships which are stressed and stretched by life in our fast -paced world. Callaway Gardens is located 70 miles southwest Counselor Guy Dennis of Miami. Florida lends encourage- ment and support to budding unicyclist 'Merl Griffin of Atlanta during Callaway Gardens' Summer Recreation Program in Pine Mountain, Georgia. of Atlanta off 1-185 on U.S. Highway 27. The Summer Recreation Program runs from June 1 through August 17, 1991. For infor- mation see your travel agent or call 1400.282-8181. You may write to: Dept. SM. Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA 31222-2000. Florida Co►unt� Nlap!� All In One !tap Kook TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Sunshine State has 67 counties. and 96,0(ll) miles of roads. To travel Florida, and find the opportunities it has to offer — land. lakes, streams, forests or wildlife — county maps become a necessity. A Florida county map book is currently available. All 67 large scale maps — one of each county — together with an index to communities and other use- ful information, are con- tained in the 160 page book. You may obtain the Flor- ida County Maps book, with large 22 x 16 inch double spread size pages, by %end- ing $14.95 U.S. funds to: Bureau of Maps. Drawer 5317, Tallahassee, Florida 32314. No telephone calls — order by mail only. April NY Art E:ttd*s Downsview Regional Branch Adrian Szasz has 30 years experience photographing people and nature. His pbotos have been displayed in Europe, North America. Asia and Australia. Pleasant View Community Branch David Stone exhibits black and white landscapes and nature photographic studies. His work has been exhibited across Canada. Wed. April 10, 1991 THF. NEWS iPOST Page I1 Variety Village Welcome Kids, with swimsuits and towels are welcomed as Variety Village opens its doors to families on Sun. Apr. 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3101 Danforth Ave., Scarborough. It's a full day of swim and gym activities. For on- ly $20, a family can bring as many children as they w•i sh. Variety Village is regarded as the world's finest sports facility for youngsters with special needs. "This day provides a tremendous opportunity for children to see first hand how children with special needs use their uni- que abilities," said Lily Lit- win, Chairperson of Family Fun Day. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of pool equip- ment for the Village. For further information and tickets, call Variety Village at 699-7167. Performers' Unit Comes To Queen's Park The Parliamentary Public Relations Branch has established a profes- sional performers' unit to provide educational shows for students and guests visiting the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from April to August, 1991. Created as a full Equity (professional r company, the actors perform special- ly created music theatre pieces designed to enhance a visit to the Province's Legislative Building, Queen's Park. The performances called "The Plays At Queen's Park Les Pieces A Queen's Park" are mini -musicals mixing original and documentary material and music. The shows focus on the social and political life and times of Ontario and Toron- to a century ago, during the construction of the current Legislative Building. The three shows are "The Life and Times of Orlando Q. Guffy,M.P.P. "J'm'appelle Julie" and "The Words and Music of Old Ontario". The team selected to create the shows are writers Theresa Sears and David Switzer with original music composed by Paul Shilton. French lyrics and text for the 1991 show are the creation of Pierre Trudel. The Sears. Switzer, Shilton team also wrote the show "Setting Fires Dune Flamme Nouvelle" which ran at the Legislative Building the summers of 1987 to 3%. Visitors to the Ontario Legislature will be able to enjoy one or more of the performances weekdays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. starting Apr. 2. For exact times of each day's performances. call Parliamentary Public Relations Branch at W_i 1(m ----------Who Will Be---------- 1 Miss Sca rborougi 1991 . 1 The pageant will be held at the Scarborough Civic Centre at 7 p -m. on 1 1 Sun. June 9th.,1991. I 1 � ' I 1 Last Year's 1 1 Winners! 1 1 1 in the 1990 Miss ' Scarborough Pageant, Karin 1 Kolb, Miss Rapid Photo, won ■, _ i 1 the title. 1 1 At left is Anna Marie 1 1 Bursey, Miss Blackhorn g It 1 1 Dining Room, who was •. _ 1 1 chosen first runnerup. I At right is Janine Watkins, t 1 Miss Helen Blakey Flowers, _ 1 who was chosen second 1 1 ru n nerup. A contestant must be at 1 1 least 18 years of age and not 1 1 over 25, single, never been 1 1 married, never been a 1 1 mother and lives in, works in 1 or goes to school in the City 1 of Scarborough. ' Fill in your entry form _ 1 1 today! w 1 1 � ' Miss Scarborough 1991 Pageant 1 1 1 Opwated by Watson Publishing Company Limited NAME ; i ADDRESS 1 1 PHONE DATE OF BIRTH __ 1 HEIGHT _ _ WEIGHT _ EYE COLOUR SIGNATURE Send or brinq this entry form to ' 1 Miss Scarborough 1991 Pageant 1 LFo 0 MllnerAve., Unit 35, Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3 r Information call 291.2583 Page 12 THE POST Wed. April 10, 1991 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson EUCHRE: Apr. 17th at 8 p.m. is the date and time of the next euchre party being held by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 606. 1555 Bayly St. in Pickering. The cost is $1.50 per person, $1. for seniors and this includes prizes and a luncheon. STORVTIME Storytime at Ajax Library, Main Branch at 58 Harwood Ave. is from Apr. 9th to 30th. For more information and to register call 683AM or 683-1140. HELP Are you worried about your kids? Have your kids a pro- blem with alcohol, drugs, or are they runaways or dropouts? The Association of Parent Support Group has a national group referral line where you can call for help. The number is 223-7444. TOXIC TAXI Durham has its own specially equipped van to handle household hazardous waste. If you would like to make use of this service call 429-4633 for information and pick-up. A& Tle Manor 1 — Antique Clocks — 430-2312 ON DISPLAY DAILY AT: RESTAURANT 1942 Quay SI.E. (at Wawrlap Rd.) (416)00-3005 DECORATING HELP The Pickering Idea Place at the Home and Design Centre is holding a vanety of seminars. workshops and demonstra- tions Mon. Apr. 8 and 15th at 10 a.m. and 2 p m. - Stencilling (I hour long l. A practical guide to easy effects you can reproduce in your home on a variety of surfaces. Add in- dividual style and charm to furniture, walls and floors - create architectural detail or camouflage design weaknesses. A demonstration of the basic techniques will allow participants to adapt the procedure to their par- ticular design problems. Cost 532.10. Tues. Apr. 9. 10 a.m. and 2 p. m., Thus. Apr. 18 at 2 p.m. and Wed. Apr. 24 at 7 p.m. A I hour seminar on Window Treatments. Window tratments can easily be one of the most cosily investments in a room. This seminar will show you economical how to information on making your own in- expensive, easy treatments even for the inexperienced. Creative solutions to solve those problem windows. Cost is $21.40. Apr. 4 - 25 on Thursdays from 7 - 9 p.m. A four week In - tenor Decorating Course 1 Part 2). Week 1: Review of Course 1, wallpaper fun -hatboxes ( materials required: hat- box kit. scissors. glue gun. single roll of wallpaper: op- tional: cording. braiding ribbon. Week 2: Basic steps in designing a room. Demonstrations on paint finishes (i.e. marbleizing, pickling, stencilling. gilting I. Week 3: Window treatment how-to's - Valance create demonstrations. Deal- ing with problem windows inexpensively but creatively. Week 4: Fabric onentation. Demonstrations using fabric i.e. frames and headboards). Cost is $42.80. Wed. Apr. 3, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Tues. Apr. 16th, at 2 p.m. there is a workshop on "Suede Look" wall treatment. Another exciting faux look is the soft look of suede. Learn about glazing and its application to walls and furniture. Materials required: bristol or art board, tissue paper, paint will be supplied. Cost is $21.40. All the above seminars will take place at the Pickering Idea Place Seminar Centre. Call the Idea Place at 427-4332 for more information. COMPOSTING If you would like to learn more about composting there is an Information Night planned at the Rouge Hill Library. 1340 Rougemount Dr. on Wed. Apr. 10 at 7 p.m. Call 286-2579 for more information. PARKINSON'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- ing. HEARTSAVER CPR If you are interested in taking a "Heartsaver CPR" course, Dennis O'Connor High School is running one on Apr. 10th and 11th from 7 to 10 p.m. at a cost of $22. PICKERING NATURALISTS The Naturalists are organizing an outing to see the loons at daybreak. Loons spend the night on Lake Ontario and lift off at first light. Spend the rest of the day birding. Dress ap- propriately and bring a lunch. Meet at Cranberry Marsh (south boardwalk off Halls Rd. in Whitby) at 6 a.m. or first light. Call Margaret Wilson for more information at 831-1745. BLOOD DONORIS NEEDED A blood donor clinic is being held by the Ajax -Pickering Branch of the Canadian Red Cross on Fri. Apr. 12th from 2 to 8:30 p.m. on the lower level of Pickering Town Centre. All blood types are needed urgently. SLO PITCH COACH NEEDED The Competitive Ajax Ladies' Slo Pitch Team is looking for a coach for their team. Someone with previous coaching experience would be preferred. If you are interested in this position please call 427-1876. 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. DOLPHIN FOOTBALL CLUB The Dolphin Football Club is part of the Ontario Amateur Football Association, Central Region. It plays teams such as Oshawa, North York and Burlington. There are teams at three levels: Atoms ( birth date 1979 or later, 115 lbs. max.) Pee -wee (birth date 1977 or later, 140 lbs. max) and Bantam (1975 birth date or later, 180 lbs. max). Each level has a trained coaching staff that will ensure that all the boys will learn the correct way to play the game. The regular price is $150. As part of the registration promotion they are offering an "Early Bird" discount. For anyone who registers before Apr. 6th the price will be $125. After Apr. 6th it's back to the regular price. Registration covers all equipment other than shoes. You may pay $50 now with a completed registration form. The balance must be paid by June 15, 1991. No equipment can be issued unless registration is completed and paid. The season starts with a training camp in mid-June to mid- August. The playing season runs from mid-August to mid- November and is comprised of 10 games. Call Bob Bawcutt at 683-4.380 or Brian Hughes at 286-29n for more informa- tion. ONE PARENT FAMILIES .ASSOCIATION This is a ran -profit Canadian association of families with one parent - separated, divorced, widowed or never mar- ried. Activities include family outings and bowling and adult sports like badminton, volleyball and baseball, dances, euchre nights and theatre trips. If you are in- terested in finding out more, they meet weekly on Wednes- day evenings at 3 p.m. at the Y -Pace Centre, 1400 Bayly St. call Membership Director Susan Bullard at 683.0701. ST. JOHN St, John Ambulance would like to hear from people who would be interested in helping out in the community. Train- ing will be provided. Call 686-3457 to find out more. MAPLE SYRUP TIME The Purple Woods Conservation Area is holding maple syrup dernorstratiots every weekend in Match. Call 579-9411 for informattion and directions. PARKINSON FOUNDATION MEETING The Durham Region Chapter meets every Thursday 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. CALORIE COUNTERS This is a self-help group that meets every Monday even- ing at the Village Retirement Centre in Pickering at 7:30 p.m. They have lectures, weigh -ins, advice and support. If you are interested in finding out more please call Lynn at 421LUi46 or Dianne at 831-3555. ST- JOHN AMBULANCE: St. John Ambulance Brigade is looking for volunteers to spend time helping out in the community. The brigade will provide training. Call 686-3457 if you are interested. PARKINSON INFORNLATIO.N A meeting, open to public, is held every Thursday bet- ween 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark's United Church, Byron and Colborne Street in Whitby, to those interested in learning more about Parkinson's disease. FRIENDSHIP CLUB DA.NC'i: The Ajax Seniors' Fnendship Club is holding a "Spring Dance" on Sat. Apr. 13th at St. Andrew's Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax starting at 8 p.m. until 1 a.m Tickets are $10 a couple and include a buffet and music by Maureen. Call Les Pearce at 683-3323 or the St. Andrew's Community Centre at 686-1573 for tickets and more infor- mation. BEACH PARTY DANCE A Beach Party is the theme of the PTA of Our Lady of the Bay Catholic School fundraising dance to be held on Sat. Apr. 13th. The dance begins at 7:3D p.m. Tickets cost $12.50 per person and this includes a hot buffet and door prizes. For more information call Tim Janssen at 420.1793. DINOSAURS Kids aged 6 and up will enjoy a children's program on dinosaurs to be held at the Pickering Central Library on Sat. Apr. 13th at 2 p.m. Guest speaker is Marilyn Jenkins of the Royal Ontario Museum. Tickets are $1 each and are available at the library's department of children's services. For more information call 831-6873. TENNIS MEETING Spring must be just around the corner! The Dunmore Tennis Club is holding registrations at the Dunmore tennis court on Sat. Apr. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have planned their annual general meeting for Tues. Apr. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Frenchman's Bay Public School. Phone Anne Reid for more information, 839-9832. PICKERING PLAYERS Apr. 12, 13, 19 and 20 are the dates of the performances of "The Hand 'Ibat Cradles The Rock", a Pickering Players presentation. The play will take place at the Dunbarton- Fairport United Church and tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and students. Call 686-2687 or 831-3943 for tickets and 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 Bayly St. Pickeirng, Ont. L1W 1L9. Mark the envelope "Persian Gulf Crisis". 60S DANCE: Do you like '60s music? If you do you'll enjoy the Ajax Ringette Association's dance on Sat. Apr. 20 in the Ontario Room of the Ajax Community Centre. Tickets are $20 per couple and this includes a DJ, cold buffet, spot prizes and much more. Advance tickets only are being sold. Call San- dy Vankoughnett for more information at 477-1276. z� THIS WEEK from Ottawa with Rene Soetens, M.P. The federal government sponsors a number of award pro- grams and information sessions to encourage and support worthwhile endeavours of Canadian citizens. I am pleased to pass along information about a few events of the coming weeks which I believe will be of interest to a great many constituents. The Person Case Award The Minister responsible for the Status of Women, the Honourable Mary Collins, recently announced that Status of Women Canada is accepting nominations for the Gover- nor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. These awards were instituted in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the judicial decision which granted women the constitutional status of "persons", rendering them eligible for appointment to the Canadian Senate. The awards are presented each year to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution towards promoting the equality and advancement of women in Canada. Anyone interested in nominating someone for one of these awards can request an application form from Status of Women Canada, in Ottawa, at (613) 995-7835. Please note that nominations should be received no later than May 1, 1991. Help Rebuild Kuwait Does your company have what it takes to help rebuild Kuwait? Kuwait is now seeking the expertise of companies from around the world. In order to help Canadians pursue contracts and sub -contracts for the rebuilding, the Depart- ment of International Trade has organized seminars designed to help Canadian firms compete. Trade officials and business people, who have direct ex- perience with Kuwait's government and private firms, will provide valuable advice on the best ways to become involv- ed in Kuwait's reconstruction efforts. Like any customer, the Kuwaitis are looking for quality, price, commitment. and a proven track record If your rum can meet these requirements and wants to compete, these seminars will help show you how it can be done. To register for a seminar at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, to be held on April 9th, 1991. contact the International Trade Centre in Toronto at ( 416) 973-5187. The Canada Expert Award The Minister of International Trade, The Honourable John Crosbie, recently announced that applications are crow being accepted for the Canada Export Award Recognimmg Excellence in Exporting. Now in its ninth year. this award program allows the government to highlight the achievements of Canadian companies that distinguish themselves in the area of international trade. The Canada Export Award focuses our the promotion of trade, investment and technology in three of the world's predominant markets: The United States, the European Community and the Pacific Rim. Ontario Riding businesses that are interested in par- ticipating can obtain an application form from the Canada Export Award Program at 1-8D0.267-8376. Please note that applications must be received no later than May Lyth, 1991. I encourage any interested parties in Ontario Riding to take advantage of the opportunties that these events repre- sent. Good luck' COACH NEEDED Are you interested in baseball? Do you have coaching ex- perience? Would you like to be a coach for a women's slo. Pitch team in Ajax? If you are interested call 428.6143. DECORATING HELP The Pickenng Idea Place at the Home and Design Centre is holding a variety of seminars. workshops and demonstra- tions. Furniture Construction - Wed. Apr. 10 at 2 p.m. This seminar is about one hour and the cost is $21.40. A con- sumer's guide to furniture construction from sofas to cabinets. The basic terminology will be explained along with guidelines to use when shopping for items for your home. What you should expect for your dollar and how the retailer and your salesman should fulfill their respon- sibilities. Next time you make a purchase, be prepared. Making Padded Headboards and Frames - This is a workshop. Making headboards and frames was never easier. Learn the "hands on" technique in making mir- rored frames for a custom finish. Hand outs and com- prehensive demonstration is included. Materials required: wooden framed mirror, staple gun and staples, batting, fabric (requirement, three times the area to be covered), pieces of fabric used must be at least six inches in width if using leftover project pieces (sheeting may be used). Time of this seminar is Thurs. Apr. 4 at 2 p.m. and Thurs. Apr. 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $32.10. All the above seminars will take place at the Pickering Idea Place Seminar Centre. Call the Idea Place at 427-4332 for more information. 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 Dance 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. PHOBIA HELP The Freedom from Fear Foundation is a support pro- gram for anxiety phobias or agoraphobia sufferers. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, from 7 to 9 p.m at 1400 Bayly St. Pickering. Call Debbie at 831-3877 for more information.