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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1991_04_17TBE AMAZrN6 HOKY moon w c•Rra1 swaeremop THE esu !1 SEE IT• TRY ITII ' •rr r rw aveupt • rr aum s►oers eVor-00in1F 25PC iOMM St-Msrkkham,1.3112Z.5 TOL9404732 0 faat4190 49749 oei+ The Canadian Red cross society This Space Could Be Yours For 1112 r.,,...k Square Dance The Whitevale Handbell Choir is holding a square dance at Cedar Grove com- munity Centre. 16th Ave. and loth Concession, on Fri. Ape. 26th at 1 p.m. It will feature Murry Smith and his Fiddlers. There will also be a raffle and refreshments. Tickets are 36 for adults, 42.50 for children under 12 and children under four are admitted free. For bather details and tickets call 212-2775. MAXIMUM INCOME MINIMUM TAX Call the expert KEITH PYMAR aa.. F.M& North American Lite SM+ce lul (416) 427-2913 "How To Succeed" Show Pickering West Hill Musical Theatre is presen- ting its spring production, How To Succeed in Business Without Really. Trying" on Apr. 19, 20, 26, and 27, at Village Retire- ment Centre Auditoriuun, 1955 Valley Farm Rd., one block west of Brock Rd. off 2 Doors open at 7:30 p.m and curtain time is 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 per I native production will be presented on Sum. Apr. 21 and will include brunch. Tickets for this are 417 or $15 for seniors. Brunch time is 1 p.m. Make your reservations now by calling the box of- fice at 839-9706. Stage Show Jim Parker of the Mr. Dress Up stage show presents "Music, Magic & Dress Up" on Sat. Apr. 20th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Library, Westray Rd., Greenwood. Tickets are $1 per person and may be reserved by calling 683-8844 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 P.M. MIDWIFERY CARE Carol Cameron MIDWIFE 6365 Kingston Road 282-8224 406 per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK Vol. 26 No. 16 Pickering. Ontario Wed. April 17. 1991 PICKERING *0 0. 45 f s f lr �,. • i \J& r"W tions when it was wwwom discovered that Dickerson Stitches By Eleanor Le Craw presented her "Stitche-s By Eleanor" - crochet, sewing handicrafts the Pwkenng town mementos given to, and - at 19W Arts vote when they become of Council's Crafts show at Fairport rlunbarton United Eleanor Church. ( Photo - Bob Watson) Ward Two anal Coun- A Tribute To The Denise House Leah Hanes, Host and their children, servicing education prewnauuns. Executive Producer of The the Durham Region. The For further information Hanes Report- will be the shelter provides emergen- and tickets, call the shelter guest speaker at "A cy sup- at 72&7311 or 1-S0a263-3 25 Tribute To The Denise portive counselling and Monday to Friday, S:3o House" . The Denise referrals as well as public A.M. to 4:30 p.m. House Sedna Women's pin- count instead of cannuni- Shelter& Support i Valley Farm School Inc. will held its Sixth An - (where the town pas are request ludicrous. "What Dinner on Apr. 23rd difference does it make to under scrutiny resulting in the the General (W. ) Sekorski Hosts Science Olympics Polish Veterans' Associa- tion, Stevenson Road North Oshawa The annual Science service training program difference does it make." Olympics for Ajax and for teachers who com- L.eah is an entrepreneur Pickering area schools will pleted a class training ses- with a strong belief in the be held Wed. Apr. 17. at sion in November 1990. positive pow of women- Valley Farm P -S., Ajax. Over 30 teachers are She was the recipient. in Sixty junior and i n - scheduled to attend. the Creative Com- termediate level students The town has spent dose mua»cator Category, of the will be involved in the day's The day will begin at 9 1919 "Women Who Make A activities. a.m. A Brainteaser Olyra- Difference" award, spon- The Science Olympics is pies and an Engineering sored by Toronto Iife a problem -solving forum Olympics will be held dur- Fashion and Simpsons. designed to encourage ing the morning. After An achiever. Leah brings students to be creative in lunch, the engineering to the marketplace an in- their use of scientific and models will be judged and sightful perspective of the technological approaches Doug Wilson, Supermten- progress women are mak- to solving problems. dent of Schools, will pre- ing in the workplace and at The Science Olympics sent certificates to winning home. The Hanes Report will also be used as an inn students at 2:30 p.m. profiles successful women from across the nation and Strategies For Change addresses major isissuesofga dividual councillors pro- ed Van Kempen. concern and interest to women. "Strategies egi for Chang e" Deputy iNunuster of the "A Tribute To The in long term care for the Ministry of Community Denise House" will begin elderly and disabled people and Social Services, Com - with a reception at 6 p.m.. will be the topic of discus- munity Health and Support dinner served at 7 p.m., sion at the annual general Services Division, will be and the guest speaker to meeting of the Social the guest speaker. Mr. En - begin at 8:30 p.m. Development Council of nis will provide an update The Denise HouLse: Sedna Ajax -Pickering on Apr. of Long Term Care reform. Women's Shelter & Support 18th. Tickets for this meeting Services Inc. is a shelter phone at 286-2576. Reserved have been completely sold for abused women and Michael Ennis, Assistant out. Freedom of Expression Is Valuable This Space Could Be Yours For $1100 1 100 WEEK PRINTING '. OFFICE cEArME 683-1968 Serving the Community for 25 Years! Use Of Pions Brings Outcry by Brenda Birinyi tions when it was Town of Pickering lapel discovered that Dickerson pins, have been popular sent out the pins to new town mementos given to, born hoping to, "get their scouts, girl guides and vote when they become of other community groups. age to support him,,. In the pest year, however, Ward Two anal Coun- Strangely enough, cillor, Doug Dickerson has Dickerson was the one who found a new use for the initially requested the per. detailed review of the He is proud of himself public relations account. and claims he is the only This stemmed from councillor that sends out Dickerson's request to letters of congratulations determine why the town's to the parents of new bw s Christmas tree lighting in his ward, complete with ceremony was charged to a Town of Pickering lapel the pilo relations ac- pin- count instead of cannuni- Pickering Council's ty service account. public relations account Van Kempen found his (where the town pas are request ludicrous. "What charged to) has now come difference does it make to under scrutiny resulting in which account you charge the town's treasurer, Jim it to. It's like me charging Walls, putting a freeze on ung to my visa or charging anything more to master card account, what that account. difference does it make." Councillor Van Kempen With the freeze in place, does not see the cruet of this "no other charges to this matter centering on which account will be approved accounts were charged runless they (councillors) what. He is outraged, have had the prior ap- however. that the coun- proval of council, cillors' public relations ac - preferably by resolution-" count expenditum totalled The town has spent dose SI,394 last year. ' to $4000 in 1990 handing out the green tape, pini. In ad- "How can this councillor dition to this, hundreds are get away with sending out missing and not accounted hundreds of pias to pro - for. mote himself and has run This has Ward Two Coun- up expenses amounting to cillor Kip Van Kempen several Modred dollars to hoppingmad frame he in his df- dk� "Where are these 450 The public relations pias that cannot be ac- detailed accounts has counted for' What business revealed that Dickerson does Dickerson have sen- has spent more than UM on ding out baby letters and various framing of pictures town pin. If anyone is go- and certificates for his ing to do that sort of thing, town hall office, it should came from the "Where does it end, can mayor's office, not in- you believe this guy?" funk dividual councillors pro- ed Van Kempen. moting themselves," he Councillor Van Kempen will be raising these ques- Van Kempen continued tions in cotuicil chambers to torpedo Dickerson's ac- this week. Ted Robert Family Program Range Will Library is for- the family and relax with tunate to have the well- some really fine music that known singer and musi- will put you in the 'spring cian, Ted Roberts coming spirit', even if the weather to entertain on Sun. Apr. does not. 21st at 2 p.m. Tickets are $1 each and may be picked up at the The 'Ted Robert Family Rouge Hill Library, or, you Program' is for all ages can reserve tickets by and there will be plenty of phone at 286-2576. Reserved your favourite songs, old tickets must be picked up and new. Take an after- one week before the perfor- noon just for yourself and mance. At Local Schools Roland Michener Public be held May 11th. For more School has a busy schedule details call the school at of activities in the coming 686-5437. weeks. Wild West Day will be Valley View Public held on Apr. 27th, Variety School will give a presenta- Night, May 2nd, Pitch -In tion of the Runaway Week is May 6th to 11th and Prevention Program on the school's Fun Fair will Apr. 19th. For more details This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK call the school at 683-6208. Please Don't Drink & Drive! Page 2 THE NEWS!POST Wed. April 17, 1991 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Wants Mandatory Minimum Sentences To The Editor The Shooting Death (homicide) and the wounding of a 2nd man in the same incident at a Scarborough business over the weekend plus a recent wave of other ( Violent Crimes in Scarborough) has once again brought us back to Scar- borough to promote our other (Petition) by placing it in area businesses for circulation in Scarborough. After receiving such strong support for our Anti-Y.O.A. Petition in the latter part of 1990 from Scarborough residents we believe that in the light of the recent tragedy and other recent similar tragedies in Scarborough that we will receive thousands of more names on this ( Minimum Sentence Petition) in Scarborough starting today. We now have over 65.000 names on this (Mandatory Minimum Sentence Petition) from various communities in southwestern Ontario and these names have been presented in Parliament by the following M.P.'s (1) M.P. Garth Turner. ( Halton Peell, (2) Ken James, Sar- nia Lambton), (3) Terry Clifford, (London Middlesex), (4) Pat Sobeskie, ( Cambridge) and (5) Harry Chadwick, (Brampton) . Federal M.P. for the riding of Scarborough West, Thomas Wappel. is sponsoring a Public Forum and has invited me to speak for 15 minutes at this forum on the subject of Sentencing and Parole. I will be arguing for abolition of Parole and for support for our Mandatory Minimum Sentence Petition at the Forum. The Fonim will be held on Fri. May 9th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mason Road Junior School, 78 Mason Rd., in Scarborough. Gordon Domm Spokesman Co-ordinator Citizens' Coalition Favouring More Effective Criminal Sentences Waiting For A Plan Premier Bob Rae has finally shared his views on Ontario's position on Confederation, and Ontananss are now watching to see if he follows through on them. Interim Op- position Leader Robert Nixon said recently. "We as a province have got to tackle the Confederation issue if we want to keep this country together," said Mr. Nixon. "It will be interesting to see how long the Premier feels he can wait before taking steps forward on this issue." In a debate in the Legislature on the Interim Report on the Select Committee m Ontario in Confederation on Mar. 27. the Premier said Ontario is willing to help build a new Canada and negotiate a new sharing of powers between the federal and pravincW governments. Mr. Nixon said that, despite differences in opinion bet- ween Ontario and Quebec. "We SbDWd be as considerate and generous as we can to see that our Confederation will continue, and that, whatever happens. we are seen and felt by the people of Quebec to be their best friends." Ontario and Quebec do about $30 billion in trade wi th each other. more than 100,000 jobs in Ontario are dependent in whole or in part on the trade between the two provinces; they are home to nine out of the country's tap ten financial uistitutions: and, airline statistics showthat about 1.4 million people travel by air between Montreal and Toronto each month. "These links and this friendship will continue," said Mr. .Nixon. "I hope that Quebec will choose this relationship as part of Canada and not as a separate entity." The debate followed the release of the Interim Report, which was based on the 12 member committee's observa- tions during four weeks of bearings at 22 communities across the province. The committee, including liberal MPPs Charles Beer, Yvonne O'Neill and Steven Offer, heard from a variety of Ontarians who expressed their ideas on Confederation. The committee begins a second stage of discussions and debates in the coming weeks. March Record Month For Home Sales In Durham Region Statistics released by the Oshawa dr District Real Estate Board for the month of March show that 853 homes changed owners in the Durham Region. That's 142% over March 1990, and 62% over March 1969. However, the average price for March 1991 was $155,967.00 compared to $170,010.00 for March 1990, and $200,010.00 for March 1989. K `ir news[post Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Postal Address: Box 111, Agincourt, Ont. MIS 384 Office: 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35, Scarborough • 291.2563 Publisher & General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Dene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg. EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss. Diane Matheson. Bill Watt. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 406 a copy. Mainstream Canada � .J Wilson whitewash By Terry O'Shaughnessv Watching federal Finance Minister Michael Wilson back - peddle these days is truly a remarkable sight. Take, for ex- ample, his handling of the 1991 budget speech: shortly after it was unveiled, there was (as always) the usual number of detractors on the one hand and proponents on the other. Wilson, still reeling from the barrage of criticism heaped his way during the long debate over the Goods and Services Tax, decided this time around to take whatever steps necessary to stifle detractors of this, his seventh budget. Wilson's plan of attack was simple. Go to the taxpayers and tell them that his budgetary promise of fiscal restraint and responsibility was the necessary route to turn our very sad economic fortunes around. To put this in context it should be pointed out that Wilson hasn't missed an opportunity in recent weeks to preach the message of fiscal restraint and the treed to attack Canada's astronomical $30 -billion deficit. But for the most part. Wilson has been preaching to the converted as beleaguered Canadians experi- ence first-hand, every day, the effects of an ailing economy caused in no small part by years of uncontrolled government spending. So it was, with the all -too- familiar government cynicism that the same group of belea- guered Canadian taxpayers learned of the launching of a S1.5 -million advertising campaign which would attempt to sell Wilson's "Time to Buckle Down" budget. An eight -page flyer, sent to families around the country, attempts to address the "public need for more information". The problem, of course, with swallowing this one is that the budget itself was con- structed around the ration of smarter spending—a theme championed by its author, the finance minister. John Bulloch, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, calls the $1.5 -million selling job a "cruel joke" in the middle of a recession. "At best," says Bulloch, "it shows extremely poor judge- ment on the part of Mr. Wilson. At worse, it is yet another ex- ample of how this government is continuing its policy of highly irresponsible spending. Either way, it is a complete waste of money." Bulloch adds that "irre- sponsible spending" on the part of this government is nothing new. "Mr. Wilson has squandered the opportunities available to him during the economic boom years in the latter half of the 1980s. He did not get government spending under control (as promised) and, as a result, is now forced to cut back in the middle of a recession.'. In its pre -budget submission to the federal government, CFIB recommended that dur- ing these times of burgeoning federal debt and a deep reces- sion, the onus was on govern - merit to set an example of sound financial planning. "It is because of misguided acts such as this," concludes Bulloch, "that this government is correctly seen to be the architect of its own financial misfortune. Unfortunately, though, it is Canadians who are paying the price." On national television recently. Wilson was shown accepting a cheque from a young boy who had sold his toys and offered to put the proceeds towards the country's deficit— a very noble gesture from an obviously civic -minded young Canadian. It is a lesson, says Bulloch, that W ikon could well stand to learn from. se%erc .pcnding rc.traint and f�F`eAeae,�srv.cc Here and There Ethnocultural & Anti -Racism Policies Education Minister Marion Boyd has announced that she will introduice an amendment to the Education Act in this legislative session to make it mandatory that school boards in Ontario develop and implement ethnocultural and anti - racism policies. This is in keeping with the Minister of Citizenship's anti -racism strategy announced earlier this week. As well, the Ministry of Education will take a leader- ship role with policies for its own staff. "It is a major concern of this ministry that all students receive equitable treatment in the schools of our province," said Mrs. Boyd. "I?te change in legislation will mean that all boards will address these issues." The Ministry has released an earlier survey, "Implemen- ting Race and Ethnocu ltural Equity Policy in Ontario School Boards,,' by researchers Karen Mock and Vandra Masemann. Boards have continued to develop and implement policies and procedures on ethnocultural and race relations since About Expense Accounts To The Editor: Pickering Hydro Chairman, Murray Stroud, claims hydro commissioners are accountable to the public. Also according to Mr. Stroud, this public accountability is fur- ther demonstrated by having hydro commissioners' ex- pense accounts approved at their public meetings. Strangely enough, even though these expense accounts are approved by this means, 1 was denied access to them. It took several written requests, and finally an appearance before the hydro commission to force hydro's general manager to grant me access to these, supposedly public documents. In a year of tough economic times, deep recession, and high unemployment, we expect our leaders to set an exam- ple, and in this case to display fiscal restraint. Pickering homeowner's have been subjected this year, to hydro increases over 15% and double digit salary increases by the hydro commissioners. In addition, the appointed hydro commissioners are Pickering's first to attend con- ferences outside of Canada. Last year both commissioners, Brenner and Arthurs travelled to San Francisco. However, this past year alone, Pickering residents have shelled out, $3514 in travelling expenses incurred by one hydro commissioner alone, Councillor Brenner. It is my intent to share with Pickering taxpayers, just one example of where our hydro dollars are going, and how one hydro commissioner spent them. The following submitted expenses reflect Brenner's trip to the American Public Power Association Conference in Denver, Colorado. June 11-13, 1990: His expenses were as follows: Honorarium: $400 ( Brenner, as per hydro policy, was paid $400 for attending the conference, $50 x 8 days); Air fare: $400: Conference registration: $655 ( refer back to this) : Hotel accommodation (7 nights) : $970 ( based on dou- ble occupancy to include spouse on trip) ; Meals (8 days) : $804. Yes, $100 a day for food. A family of four could possibly be fed for one week on what was spent here each day by Count chlor Brenner. What initially was a routine investigation had now taken on a more serious tone as I asked myself the obvious question. How did a three day conference stretch into a ween of accumulated expenses by Brenner? The hard-to-cottre•by expense account revealed he travelled to Denver on Fri. June 8, three days before the conference, and stayed until Fri. June 15. The conference ended at noon on Wed June 13. Why the early weekend flight out? Bremer claimed he attended pre -conference seminars that weekend- However, according to his submit- ted expense account, the $655. conference registration fee only covered the actual conference. Mon. June 11 to Wed- June edJune 13. To attend the pre -conference that weekend, his ex- penses would have reflected the additional $340 fee. It didn't. I requested Pickering Hydro's general manager to pro- vide me with an explantation. The response was as follows: It is true that Councillor Brenner did not register for the pre -conference seminars and even though he c1mms he flew out there early to attend it ( incurring expenses over 6500 for the weekend) Brenner just 'sat in' on the seminars not pay- ing the $340. ( Can.) to attend. This resulted in a call to Washington. the conference promoters. I queried their policy. Was this accepted procedure that delegates attended their seminars without paying? The response from them was emphatically, NO! "We would like to think our attendees are honest people, everyone has their own standards. I (the Washington representative) have done this for eight years and I have never seen someone at- tend our conferences without fraying. All paying delegates are identified by their name tags and must have them on to gain access to the seminars." As far as determining what hindered Brenner from leav- ing the conference on Wed. June 13 at noon, when the con- vention oo-vention was over and the other Pickering hydro commis- sioner who was in attendance left, who knows. No report was filed by Councillor Bremner regarding the week long Denver convention. This is not the fust example of outrageous spending. A similar expense account was submitted by Councillor Bren- ner from the San Francisco convention, the year before. What do other hydro commissioners think of the conven- tion expenses? Interestingly enough, following Bren ner's submitted Denver convention expenses, hydro has adopted a convention policy, limiting their daily allowances. I guess the honour system that has been in place for all these years, just didn't work. Every time I pay my hydro bill, I can't help but think of Mr. Brenner, Pickering Hydro's travelling man! Brenda Birinyi 778 Millbank Rd. Pickering 839.5867 the report was written. More than half now have policies in• place or under development. These policies will be review- ed to ensure that they reflect the pro -active, anti -racist position adopted by the Government. Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! i i A year's subscription to one of these newspapers = SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL news news news ' ; CHECK THE ONE YOU WANT NORTH YORK MEAST 1 KFRIN( Renewal new O S 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 3R31 Name! Address Wed. April 17, 1991 THE NEWS/POB'I' Page 3 Plain & Fancy Program At Black Creek Pioneer Village The Plain and Fancy pro- Costumed villagers will dicrafts. Limited quan- gram at Black Creek demonstrate the intricate tities of these items will be Pioneer Village on the handicrafts of embroidery, on sale during the weekend of Apr. 20-21 bobbin lace, quilt making weekend. covers everything from and much more in many Flax and wool were most 19th century needlework, locations throughout the commonly used for every - quilt making, tatting and village. Village crafts peo- day clothing and house pillow lace making to wool pie will make items, such linens such as bedcovers and flax processing and 'as rug hooks and lace bob- and coverlets. Processing .rug hooking. bias, related to these ban- of wool and flax was time Centennial Rouge United Church Women by Tel Centennial age United Church Women held their regular monthly meeting on Tues. evening, Apr. 9th in the Centennial Rouge Hall at 8 p. m. The meeting was brought to order by president, Jane Ugaki who read the poem about "The Least Coin' to open the meeting. Molly Danniels, in the absence of Lilian Morris, took the worship service. The service opened with a short reading from the Up- per Room followed by a story of Timothy, his mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois. She pointed out that in 2nd tUnothy 1;5 is the only place in the Bible where the word "graIximother„ ap- penrs TSmothy's grandmother and mother had great in- fluence on Timothy as he OF growing- They had great faith and hove for Christ and passed these Wilkins for tidying and feelings on to Timothy. cleaning the kitchen cup - St. Paul became in- boards. Appreciation was terested in Timothy's faith shown by all members. and converted him at the Minutes of the March age of fifteen. Timothy left meeting were read and ap- his mother and grand- proved and the treasurer's mother at this early age report was given. Business and followed St. Paul, matters were discussed sacrificing himself in the and attended, namely cause of Grist. desserts and salads for His mother resigned Community Iam>tchem; ar- herself to having Timothy rangements for a bake sale leave while so young and and flea market, Apr. 20 at said, "I have lent my son to 10 a.m. - 12 noon were the Lord." "As long as he finalized. liveth he shall be lent to the Centre, =5-M12. Lord". His grar>dmother and I have taught him in the way of wisdom, faith and love for others. Worship concluded with a prayer encouraging all to be friends and love one another. Jane Ogaki before star- ting the business session welcomed Marie Janes to the meeting. She also thanked Marie Knowles, Fern Stokes and Marion Testing The Waters On The Don On Earth Day It's possibly the most im- aginative Earth Day event to date, "Testing The Waters: Science on the Don, " will bring together an environmentally con- cerned public and Toronto's most famous river, the Don. On Apr. 21, the Ontario Science Centre and UNEP - Canada (United Nations Environment Canada) are imviang the public to col- lect and test water samples at the location of their choice along the Don River from Richmond Hill to Keatim Channel. It's a uni- que, Positive action plan designed to educate the public about stream ecology and the current conditions prevailing in the Don. Recycled bottles will be available at several loca- tions far volunteers to pick up and utilize for the river collection. The locally Wkn- tified bottles will then be brought to the Ontario Science Centre where OSC science school students and their teachers will reveal the final results. On Apr. 22, the OSC students will tt again f h D Doan the n, on, giving even more people a chance to get hands-on scientific experience. Will surprising conclusions be found? Only those "Testing The Waters" Apr. 21 and 22 will know for sure. Free Breast Clinic A free clinic is being of- The one -day clinic will fered to women who would take place on Wed. Apr. like to learn the proper way 24th at the Wagman Cen- to examine their own tre, 55 Ameer Ave. Public breasts for changes which health nurses will teach the could be related to breast self-examination technique disease. in total privacy during The clinic is co- 45 -minute sessions. sponsored by the Wellness Registration is by appoint - Education Group of anent only, and women of Baycrest Centre for all ages ar invited to at - Geriatric Care, the j3er- tend. nard Betel Centre for Creative Living, the North To register your appoint - York Public Health Ment, call Sandra Haber - Department and the Cana- man at the Bernard Betel dian Cancer Society. Centre, =5-M12. Marlene Speaks On Show Business Apr. 23 Marlene Smith, Theatre in 1985. The first manager, of Winter mega -musical to play in Garden Theatre will speak Toronto with an all - on "Show Business is my Canadian production team Business" on Tues. Apr. and cast, it has helped to 23rd at 7:45 a.m. at North alter the future of Cana - York Public Library's dian Theatre. "Breakfast Series" at the Several of her produc- Central Library, 5120 tions have won Dora Mavor Yonge St. Moore Awards. Marlene A long-time advocate of will discuss her ideas on br- Canadian musicals, inging people out to the Marlene Smith initiated theatre when the economy and co-produced the Cana- is slow and they'd rather than production of "Cats" stay home and watch at the restored Elgin television. A report of Presbyterial was given, the next meeting Apr. 22 at 6:45 p.m. St. John's United Church, 7 Nobert Rd. There will be a guest speaker from Fred Victor Mission at the meeitng. Members were also reminded of Massey Centre Appeal for May 12 in all churches. The meeting closed by repeating the Mizpab Benediction. Molly Dan- niels and Marim Wilkins served delicious refer during the social bour following the rneeting- program convener Joyce Helyar was not pre- sent as she is enjoying a holiday in Africa where her son is stationed. The next meeting will be held the third Tuesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. in Centen- nial Rouge Hall. New members are welcome. "Next to being shot at and aNss0d._notMn9 is quit* as satisfying as an become tax refund." TREN•TAX • ACNE"" soft* • Cunt owwro oe.rawasenesm AMAZING DEAL M esw100ais cone" ns - wft or no ee own sasnwnwak Eebeeree ey/o+neers no r own Phone Karen 686-5533 consuming, and sometimes every member of a family had to help. Visitors can try their hand at carding wool or flax, or try using a drop spindle to make yarn. In the Town Hall, a demonstration of rug hook- ing will show visitors how a hook, a piece of burlap and narrow strips of wool flan- nel can be used to make a colourful rug. Black Creek is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and to a.m. to 6 p.m on weekends. Adnris- sion is adults $6.25, seniors $4, children $2.75 and pre- schoolers with their families free. The village is located at Jane St. and Steeles Ave. in northwest Metro Toronto. For more information call (416) 736-1733. C010MLai C"Wm� FULL SERVICE CAR WASH Ouick, Courteous, Complete Service s °° Complete Car Care 1 Dycoi,ni h,te.im shampoo, simonize buff i shine. Next wash with eng! w shampoo 755-9784 (n w Kerrie VaW t VaNd till May 2nd. , A RTATI T SERVICES cpm 9UNDAv APRIL 2' o+ 9:30 ani - CI�"rtAlr BMTM (FOR ALL AGES) ia.V AX • WORW SMM PASTOR TREMiOLM SPEAKNG 9M PJL • PRAISE RALLY PASTOR SHORT SPEAKING We&msday 730 P -m Frday 7:30 p.m. AM able Sady bin sevu u •,h. 40 ?9" d Cau1111*9 Chwa Kees t*? I arae 'Yate Foresight When a death occurs in a family, the survivors are rare) prepared to handle the z.. Y P Pa multitude of decisions and arrangements. The pain of loss is simply, too great. That's why the kindest thing you can do today, is plan for tomorrow. And have the foresight to allow your family, their time to heal. Call (416) 485-6333 today, and ask for your FREE Information Kit, MAKING SENSE OF FUNERALS. What to do. When to do it. And how. M03 Bovvw* Avenue. Toronto. Ont. M4G 3A8 4 THE NEWSIPOST Wed. April 17, 199t �oMMVN'�" DIARY Space tender this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. APR. 17 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID/CPR COURSES First Aid/C.P.R. training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborouph Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday, for more details and to rester. 130 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 noon & 2:36 pm. CLASSIC FiLMS The Ontario Science Centre presents "Murder at the Vanities" (1934), starting Jack Oakie, Victor McLaglen and Kitty Carlisle. The film is presented art 12 noon free for seniors only and at 2:30 p.m. f -or general when it is free with admission. CRIIIIIAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of crbbsee every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bi. d mount Rd. Phone 3964010. I to 3 p.m. WNGO Birkdak senior ctizems invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Dlirkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 fllestnere Rd. 1:30 p.m. ARTWRITIS SOCIETY DIETS An Arthritis Society support group for people suffering with ar- thritis, meets monthly m Cedarbrae Branch Library, 545 Markham Rd. The film "The Truth About Arthritis", which gives inform - tion on osteoarthritis, will be presented. Everyone is welcome & ad- mission is free. 2 to 3 p.m. LIVING WiTH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Metro To. o District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society. meets at 2 Carbon St., Suite 710 on the first and third Wednesdays to provide informa- tion about nutrition. relaxation. support services and practical gudance. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. I:30 to 3•.30 p.m. SENIORS SOCIAL A seniors social and recreation group meets every Wednesday at Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd.. Scarborough to participate in crafts, cooking, social trips. lecturer, pane days and ting-alongs. For more details pall 281-1376. 1:30 p.m. EUCHRE A euchre dub meets every Wednesday at St. Dunstm's Church. 56 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek for endure and other panes. Refreshments follow. x:30 p.m. FPC MEETING International Training in Connauniation, North York Club, meets on the first and third Wednesday of the mooch at Cha Laurent Restaurant, 4965 Yonge St. at Sheppard Ave. For more in- formation phone 633-9478. tt:3b p.m. PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES 1\-PERNATIONA1 Scarborough Chapter of Professional Secretaries International in- vites you to attend its monthly dinner & business meeting the third Wednesday of each mooch at Howard Johnson Hotel, Hwy. 401 & Markham Rd. Enjoy guest speakers Ac network with others. For more details all Shirley Payne at 439-7180, est. 2221. 7:30 p.m. FAMILY LIFE GROIT A Support Group meets weekly in your community for parous whose kids are in trouble with drugs alcohol, running away. crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meas every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information all 223-7444. 7:30 p.m. EAST YORK COMMUNITY CHOIR East York Community Choir practices every Wednesday at East York Collegiate, Coxwell and Coeburn Aves. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join this male/female four-part choir. For more details call 423-5743. 7:30 to 110 pm. TOWN HALL MEETING Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, invites the public to a town hall meeting at Snowvest Public School. 7 Snowcrest Ave. Ask your questions on the federal budget. the economy, the GST. immigration and any other federal issue. 7:15 p.a. FAMILY LIFE SEMINAR Everyone is invited to attend the Family Life Seminar at Agin- court Baptist Church, 37 Glen Watford Dr. For more details phone 291-0191. 7:30 p.m. PARENTS RTTElOLT PARTNERS Rosedale Chapter of Parents Without Partner bolds its general mewing every third Wednesday of the momh at Davisville Public School. Youge At D avisville. New members are welcome. Meetings feature guest speakers. kers. For mote duals call Sandra, 767-6523. 7:30 to 9 p -m. CANCER A representative from the Canadian Cancer Society explains what anter is and what precautions you may take to prevent it, at Dion Mills Library. 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 8 p.m. ELCHRE The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, Scar- borough, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard Ave. between Midland Ave. Ale Brimley Rd.. sponsors an evening of euchre every Wednes- day. Admission is $1.50 including prizes and refreshments. Everyone u welcome. 8 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. THURS. APR. 18 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 Dar., West Hill. The group meets every Thursday to enjoy speakers, crafts and fellowship. Babvsittin¢ is available. For more details call 2814120. Professional Directory CHARTERED Overland ACCOUNTANTS Learning Centre Clarke, Henning Co. Chartered Accountants 10 Bay street Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario Phone 364-4421 May we list your Professional Services here The Overland Learning Centre still has spaces available in the following courses: infant drop-in, French drop-in, dos and software, watercolour painting, silk flower ar- ranging, stained glass, ballroom dancing level I and II, sewing level I and tailoring. Call the Overland Learn- ing Centre for more infor- tnation at 444-0347. THURS. APR. 18 10 a.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 7 p.m. to midnight CHESS The Regional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association and the West Mill Chess Club offer slow -play tournaments rated by the Chess Federation of Canada on both Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For more details phone 283-6296 or 284-5860. 7 p.m. LEGAL COUNSELLING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 3214912 for an appointment. 7 to 0 p.m. COPING A SUPPORT SERVICE This supportive group for recent widowers 55 years of age and over is held every second Thursday in the library of the Wagrnan Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. The program is non-sectartmt, free and open to mat widowed less than two years. For more details call 789-5131 ext. 2271. 7QU p.m. PHOTOGRAPWC SOCIETY MEM Visitors arc welcome to attend rmealogs of the Colour Photolp aphis Association of Canada's Scarborough Chapter on the fust and third Thursdays of each mouth, at Albert Campbell District Library, 496 Birchmount Rd. For more details pill 396-8890. 7:30 p.m, BINGO An evening of bingo is held every Thursday at Metropolitan Com- rinnity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Woodbine Ave. Everyone is welcome. For details call 690-2133. 7:30 to I4t:30 p.m, HARMONY INTERNATIONAL Harmony International, Sarboroudn Chapter (formerly Scar- borough Sweet Addmes) 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 pall Sue Munro at 683-4831. 8m. EAST YORK GARDEN CLUB Ent York Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features ex- eelkut speakers. monthly shows and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For details call 757-2406. 8 p.m. OSTOMY TORONTO Ostomy Toronto will hold its general meeting at Bloor Collegiate, 1141 Bloor St. W. at Dufferin St. It will be a general rap session and everyone is welcome. For more details pall 741-2284 or 626-5981. 8:30 to 9.30 p.m. YOM WATZMAUT Everyone is wedaome to Yom H'Atamaut. Israd's Indepeodemcc Day Celebration at the Wagmatn Centre, 55 Aameir Ave., North York. Admission is S3. To register pall 769-5131 ext. 2271. FR1, APR. 19 9 to 11 a.m. COFFEE WITH A DIFFERENCE All ladies in the community are invited to Coffee With A Dif- ference which meas the third Friday of each month at Gate Church. 447 Port Union Rd.. West Hill. Today's tthe . ing will feature guest speaker Ethd Loc, Soloist Jane Smith and the sperial feature wig be "Clay Sculpture" by Dora. Babysitting is provided. ILA to 3 pm. FILMS FOR SENIORS Seniors meet at Yorkdak Library. located in Yorkdak Stopping Centre, every Friday to enjoy popular film classics. Refreshments are provided. For more details all 395-5970. 1:.30 to 4 p.m. AFPESMOON SOCIAL Retired people of all sign are invited to Hillcrest Library. 5001 Leslie St. for an afternoon of company and activities. The pro5ram includes frlahs. speakers and demonstrations. Refreshments will be served. For more details call 395-5830. 7 pm. EQUITY FORUM Ontario Rtinnship Minister Elaine Taemba will be the keynote speaker at a public meting on employment equity at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W., in the Mountbatten Roam. 1ao- ing her are Ontario Public Service Employees Union President Fred Ups -. Beverley Johnson, chair of OPSEU's tam relations and minority rights committee and Mane Veecock, human rights director of the Ontario Federation of Labour. 8:30 pais. SINGLES DANCE The Wdicradale Chapter of Separted. Divorced and Widowed Catholics hoalds a donee the third Friday of cwy mooch at St. Cabrid's Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For more details nal 491-8304, evenings. SAT. APR. 20 9 to Ii am. RUMMAGE SALE Washington United Church Women are bolding a ruama ge sak in the church auditorium, 3739 Kingston Rd. at Scarborough Golf Club Rd. Everyone is welcome. 9 am. to 3 pm. CELEBRATION OF VOLUNTEERING Agincourt Community Services Association will kick off National Volunteer Week with a "Celebration of Volutuarine' at the Scar- borough Civic Centre. Show your tune colours and volunteer. 9:30 am. SATURDAY SERVICES An invitation is extended to all Scarborough Jews to attend Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. for regular Saturday ser- vices. 10 am. to 12 moos FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE Centennial Rouge United Church women are holding a bake sale and jflea market at Centennial Rouge Hall, 6540 Kingston Rd. at Hwy. 401. Everyone is welcome. 10 a m. to 2 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE Ale BOUTIQUE A spring rummage sale and boutique will be held at Deer Park United Church, Foxbar entrance, 129 St. Clair Ave. W. There is free admission and parking in Imperial Oil lot just east of the church. 10 am. to 2 p.m. CRAFT & FLEA MARKET Everyone is invited to the craft and flea market at Donwood Park Jr. P.S., 61 Dorcot Ave., at Brimley & Lawrence Aves. Tables are available by calling 757-6810. 10 am. to 2 p.m. CRAFT SALE Ale DAFFODIL TEA Wicker creations, gift baskets, baby quilts, pottery, silkscrened children's wear. Victorian aniamis, jewellery and much more will be featured at the spring craft sale & Daffodil Tea at Ebenezer United Church, Stedes Ave. & Brimley Rd. Parking is free and adult admis- sion is $1. 10 am. to I p.m. RUMMAGE SALE Clothing, white elephant table, bake table, books and a test room will be featured at this rummage sale at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 776 Brimley Rd., two blocks south of Lawrence Ave. E. 10 am. to 2 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE St. Thomas More C.W.L. is holding a giant rummage sale of good dean clothing at St. Thomas More Hall, 2234 Ellesmere Rd., one block cast of Markham Rd. Fill a large bag for $5 or purchase individually priced items. 10 am. to 5 p.m. ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE Family Services of south west York Region is holding its 12th an- nual antique show and sale at Richmond Green, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., east of Yonge St., north of Major Mackenzie Dr., Rich- mond Hill. Admission is S3, children 14 years and under free if ac- companied by an adult. The show continues Sun. Apr. 21st at the same time. 10 am CUB CAR RALLY Over 100 cubs from Agincourt, East Scarborough, West Scar- borough and Bendale areas will be participating in the "Intercity Kub Kar Rally" at the Scarborough Town Centre. Everyone is welcome to cheer on their favourite car and support the Boy Scout movement in Scarboroush. SAT. APR. 20 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. 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. 8 p.m. CATHEDRAL BLUFFS ORCHESTRA Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra presents "A Salute to Canadian Composers„ at Midland Collegiate, 720 Midland Ave. For ticket information and reservations call 261-4597. SUN. APR. 21 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PARENT'S CONFERENCE The Toronto Board of Education is presenting "Parents Con- ference oo-ference '91" at Central Technical School, Harbord & Btuhurst Sts. The Hon. Marion Boyd, Minsiter of Education, will be loosing plenary speaker. For more details call 591-8355. 0:30 a.m. DANCE TOUR OF UKRAINE "Dance Tour of Ukraine", with slides, music, dance and in- p��ttfW commentary by Danovia Stechahin, Artistic Director of the Uikrainimn Academy of Dana, will be presented at Don Heights Unit , 4 Antrim Cres. I to 4 p.m, HEMA(Z The Heritage of Chfidren of Canada is holdling a meeting at the Wadaaoe-Emerson Comamamity, Centre, 1260 Dufferiks St. south of Dupont St. MPP Derek Fletcher will be Sam speaker. Everyone is welcome. For further details call 656-5408. 1:30 to 3 p.m MOVIE The movie "Driving Miss Daisy" will be presented in the Assembly Room of the Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. Admission is free. 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 58fr5513. 2 to 4 p.m. CARIBBEAN SOUNDS Reggie's Caribbean Connection will entertain at the regular after- noon concert as the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2 to 4 p.m. CHiNA PAINTING Observe experts in the art of painting on delicate china at The George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art. These special demonstrations we held in conjunction with the Gardiner Museum's special exhibition "Poradain Boxes: Miniature Masterpieces of the 18th Century" For more details call 586-8080. 7 p.m. EARTH SPIRIT FESTIVAL David Suzuki will speak at the Japanese Canadim Cultural Cen- tre, 123 Wynford Dr., Don Mills on "Promoting Earth Spirit Festival". Admission is S16. For more details call 141-2345. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays WTH WEDDING ANNiVERSARIES Four Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wed- ding Anniversaries this week: Jean and Robert Gallagher of Pandora Circle, Apr. 19th: Jean and Roy Grummett of Denham Rei, Apr. 19th: Leta and Peter Machado of Sunderland Crescent, Apr. 23rd: Dorothy and Bill Whan of Warden Ave., Apr. 19th. Congratulations to all these people. 25TH WEDDING ANNiVERMRY Pete and Catherine Stevens of Algo Court, Willowdale will mark their Silver Wedding Anniversary on Apr. 24th. Their two daughters, Karen and Janet, will celebrate the event with a party for them at "Le Parc" in Markham on Sun. Apr. 28th. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens were married at St. George's Greeds Orthodox Church. 115 Bond St., Toronto. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 Am. to 5 p -aa CONSTITUENCYOFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 52M Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a.m. to 5 pm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The offhcc of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments phone 297-6568. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of favid 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 1 p.m. For appointments phfine 438-1242. Federal Constituency Offices 9 am. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B, is open Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. tDONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. 9 am. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICk OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -Leslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Rent Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lte, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MiP 4X8 is opera Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 296-8899. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is opal weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only, call 321-5454. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) MON. APR. 22 10 a.m. 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 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE K CRIBBAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbaSe every Monday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 7 to 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB The new Agincourt Chess Club mats every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the basement of Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., one block 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 Jack Goodlad Centre, 929 Kennedy Rd. For more details call 264-2395. 7:30 p.mL IMPACT CANADA 100 Take an encouraging look at the answers to critical issues affec- ting you and your family in the 90's. Join David Mainse, host of s 100 Huntley St., at Agincourt Pentecostal Church, Scar - 7:4s m. HEART E CANCER EUCHRE The Ladies Auxiliary to Highland Creek Branch 258 is holding its annual Heart and Cancer Euchre at the L.e0on Hall, 45 Lawson Rd., West Hill. Admission is S3 including prizes and refreshments. Proceeds will be divided equally between the two funds. Everyone is welcome. TUES. APR. 23 12 moos EARTH DAY FILMS The Royal Ontario Museum celebrates Earth Day with a series of films documenting environmental issues. Today the film is "Arcate: the Creat Fig Tree" ( 1986). A look at how the giant wild fig tree of Belize has become a necessity to a host of insects, plants and animals. Admission is free for seniors. For more details all 5865549. 1 p.m. BRIDGE Social bridge at West Hill United Church, Kingston Rd. & Or- chard bark Dr. This bridge is for anyone interested in meeting other people with a similar interest. For more details all 281-4769 or 282-8566. 1 to 4 p.m SOCIAL BRIDGE Join your neighbours for a friendly game of bodge and conversa- tion every Tuesday at Victoria Village Library, 184 Sloane Ave.. Scarborough. x .30 P.m. NGO The ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd.. Highland Creek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyone is welcome. 7 to 8m. FOLA CHOIR The Toronto Jewish Folk Chir win pprreteeeenn an evening program in the Assembly Room of the Wagman Cetttre. 55 Amar Ave., North York. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m. IMPACT CANADA Of Take an encouraging look at the answers to critical issues affec- tis{ you and your family in the 90's. Join David Mame, host of TV s 100 Huntley St.. at Agincourt Pentecostal Church. Scar- borough. 790 p.m DON VALLEY CHORUS Ladies are invited to join the Don Valley Chorus (Harmony Inter- national) and sing 4 -part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehear- sal 1. southeast corner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. every Tuesday. For more details an Mary McFadyen. 625-0913. Forum On Canadian Economy 71ne Bernard Betel Cen- tre for Creative Living, a multi-purpose centre for the senior adult, located at 1003 Steeles Ave. West, in North Yost, will be holding a Public Affairs Forums on Wed. Apr. 17th at 1:30 p.m. Tate topic of the forum is "The Canadian Economy - Who Controls It?" David Christofferson, M.P.P., Parliamentary Assistant to the Treasurer. Michelle Swenarchuk, Counsel at the Canadian Environment Law Associa- tion and Monte Kwinter, M.P.P. are the guest panelists. The guest speaker is Pro- fessor Neil Brooks of Osgood Hall Law School. This forum is free and open to the community. Meet The Author At Library Grades 5 and 6 students are invited to meet Ken Roberts, author of the popular children's books "Crazy Ideas", "Pop Bot- tles". and "Hiccup Cham- pion of the World", on Fri. Apr. 19th at 2 p.m. at Ken- nedy/Eglinton en- nedy1Eglinton Branch Library, 2380 Eglinton Ave. E. Pre -registration is re- quired and capacity is limited to the first 30. For more details call 396-8924. Wed. April 17, 1901 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 Celebrate Earth Day At Civic Garden Centre Celebrate Earth Day on Sun. Apr. 21 at the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. and learn how to achieve a functioning green environ- ment. The half day program is called "From The Ground Up" and is designed for those who are beginning to garden and would like to learn how to do it properly and for the many who have 7:30 to 9 p.m. LIVING WITH HEART DISEASE A professional from North York General Hospital will explain common heart conditions and how to cope with them at Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 8 p.m. SEVEN OAKS CAMERA CLUB Novice and experienced guests are welcome to the meetings of Seven Oaks 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. WED. APR. 24 12 none & 2:3111 p.m. CLASSIC FILMS The Ontario Science Centre presents "The Big Broadcast of 1938" (1938), starring W. C. Fields, Bob Hope, Martha Raye and Dorothy Lamour. 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 ad- mission. 2 to 8:30 p.m BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Highland Creek Legion, 45 Lawson Rd. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 7 to 9 p.m. OPEN HOUSE Everyone is invited to the Scarborough Public Utility Open House at 1530 Markham Rd., ground floor. Find out ways of saving money through energy efficiency. A show room will display energy saving appliances for practically the whole house. Admission is free. 7 to 10 p.t ITC MEETING International Training in Communication (I.T.C.), Upper Canada Club, meas at Winston Churchill C. L. 2239 Lawrence Ave. E. Gain confidence and skill in speaking, listening and com- munKatins through club participation. Guests and new member are always welcome. For more details call 439-3490. 7:15 p.m- FAMILY LIFE SEMINAR Everyone is invited to attend the Family Life Seminar at Agin- court Baptist Church. 37 Glen Watford Dr. For more details can 291-0191. 7:30 p.m. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEET The Toronto Chapter of Compassionate Friends for Grieving Parents, meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at True David- son Acres, 200 Daawm Rd. For more details all Iris. 6984628. 7:30 p.st. SAYE THE ROUGE Save the Rouge is holding a public information night at the New Markhamn Civic Centre. 101 Town Centre Blvd., northwest corner of Hwy. 7 and Warden Ave. For more details an the S.R. V.S. of- fice at 287-1776. 7:30 to 9 p.m. NATUROPATHY A professional nauropeth explains what naturopathy is a Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrnece Ave. E. Fuld out about types of treatments, such as acupuncture, botanical medicine and homeopathy. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 0 p.o. MUDGE • EUCHRE The Catholic Women's League of Precxxis Blood Church. 1737 Lawrence Ave. E. is having a spring bridge and progressive euchre in the parish aud'aorium. Tickets are $6 and include pnxes and refreshments. For more details can 759.7738. gardened before, without total success, and are now asking "How does a garden � grow ." From the Ground Up will give basic information on high performance garden- ing and show how to make your garden measure up to your expectations. The registration fee is 1140 and can be completed by call- ing 445-1552. Determine the priorities for your outdoor space and find out how to create a liv- ing soil system. Marjorie Harris, horticultural Jour- nalist and author of The Canadian Gardener will guide you through the pro- cess of identifying the key function areas of your pro- perty: where to make pathways, how to apportion space of varying family needs and how to integrate outdoor living areas with the green environment. Kim Delaney, instructor, School of Landscape Ar- thitecture at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute will explore the characteristics of Toronto soils and methods for creating a liv- ing soil system. Master the mysteries of acid and alkaline PH ratings, fer- tilizers, both organic and synthetic and the expan- ding list of soil amend- ments. North York Expanding Its Yard Waste Prog ra m This year the City of North York is expanding its yard waste program in a continuing effort to help the environment. North York homeowners are being asked to compost leaves and yard waste and keep grass clippings on their lawns to provide nutrients for new growth. What homeowners can- not compost, the city will. Each Wednesday, from Apr. 10th until December, the city will collect yard w•zste for composting. The compost will be used to keep city parks well-fed mad green. To ensure the yard waste program is successful, leaves, grass clippings, weeds and plant cuttings sbould be placed into dear piastre bags, open bushel baskets or rigid open top containers and set out for Wednesday collection. Brush (twigs, branches and hedge trimmings under three inches in diameter) should be in bundles not longer than feta feet. The yard waste most not include tree limbs or stumps greater than three inches in diameter, food or kitchen waste, animal droppings, fruits or vegetables, or driveway or read sweepings. Bulky trash hetes, such as old furniture, should be set out on the next regular garbage collection day, Thursday or Friday. Residents should contact the Public Works Depart- ment (224 -OM) for special collection of appliances and scrap metal. We can help you with those energy efficient products you've been reading about. You've probably seen articles in magasi:,.: and newspapers on how to reduce your c n : � consumption. If you're interested in being a power saver and teaming more about some of the new energy efficient products such as compact fluorescent lights, solar powered iight,,. and weatherstripping, it pays to Your Hydro Store. In addition to selling many of these products, Your Hydro Store has free brochures and how-to videos you can borrow. You can also pay your hydro bill or arrange for an electrical inspection. Your Hydro Store is on the lower level, east side in Fairview Mall at Sheppard Avenue and the DVP. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ontario Hydro Let's give tomorrow a hand. Page 6 THE NEWS IPOST Wed. April 17, 1981 Bill Watt's Worlds ON STAGE: Tomson Highway is a Cree Indian who writes with humourous passion or passionate humour -take your pick -about his people and their way of life .. as it now is. We can't recall how it came about but we missed The Rez Sisters, the first in his intended series of seven plays on the subject. The second is now on view at the Royal Alex and we were there for opening night. It's titled "Dry Lips Oughta Move To Kapuskas- ing" and damme if we know what to make of it. If Mr. Tomson intends it to be a social commentary, then he has failed. Au- diences do not go to the theatre for social commen- tary. In any case. we're not sure of the veracity of what ever statement he might or might not be making. If what one sees on stage in Dry lips is an accurate picture of life among modern day North American Indians then all sympathy for their so - Called plight is now lost. We do not accept collective guilt for our past misdo- ings. we have no sympathy for hard drinking, foul mouthed, loose moraled, profane louts. If it is not an accurate picture, then Mr. Higirw-ay has done his people a disservice for which he should be ostracized. To portray them on stage as he does in Dry Lips is to evoke unpleasant memories of Amos and An- dy and their Mystic Kni ghts of the Sea. And. the latter was not written by Blacks' Let us then suppose that no social continent is in- tended: that the author in- tends only an evening of entertainment. Well, one supposes there is entertain- ment in seeing a simple- minded deaf mute rape a huge buttocked woman with a cricifix. Possibly one should be entertained by seeing and hearing - metaphorically or literally, it doesn't matter -a woman delivering her child while apparently seated astride a juke box. Perhaps one is expected to denounce all decency and be entertained by references to the Deity that are better left in the locker room. Entertainment, en fm, is really only as one perceives it and so it is not for this reviewer to express his less than an en- thusiastic response to all of the foregoing. As a writer, however. we allow ourself the privilege of condemning the poor structure of the play itself. Passing over with some charity, the improperly fleshed out plot lines. the failure to develop more than little semblance of characterization and the sophomoric language, one must address the play's dinouemment. Mr. Tomson had the perfect opportunity to employ a deur ex machina but instead, plumped for Dallas .. the T.V. show. not the city. Maybe "Dry Lips" Oughta Move To Dallas. The opening rugbt au- dience responded with a standing ovation except for those few who chose not to be influenced by the cur- rent "In" social situation. And, to be fair, there are some few moments of humour in the play. Let it be stated, though, that they belong in Micky, not on a legitimate stage. Having written the foregoing• honesty compels is to relate the follo%ing Our4lst. Year of service to the community. SCARBOROUGH news AGINCOURT news WEST MILL news NORTH YORK news EAST END news F _!- N P O S PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M1 S 3R3 Phone 291-2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer to typeset? CaII 291.2583 for an estimate of cost. Serving the Community Since 1950 Around and About Your Dining & Entertainment Guide story. On the opening night of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Oscar Levant remarked "It's a right step in the wrong direction". He was criticized for it at the time but ask today's Blacks what they think of Porgy and Bess. Perhaps Mr. Tomson should do a little more thinking. ON SCREEN: The greatest strength of any enterprise can oft times become its weakness. This is not necessarily to be con- sidered analogous to the proverbial chain and its weakest link. Or is it? These were our immediate cerebration after viewing "The Five Heartbeats" (Twentieth Century Fox). Loosely or even un- consciously inspired, we suspect "By Dream Girls" which in turn was based upon the career of The Supremes, it's the story of five young American Blacks' rise from relative poverty to become the na- tions top Rhythm and Blues group of the mid -sixties and early seventies. The story includes their even- tual breakup and recon- ciliation. There is an honest to Dick Clark happy ending that will bring happy tears to even the most jaded Put quite simply -five Heartbeats is an enjoyable movie. enjoyable but not good or, at least. not as good as it could have'should have been. That's because of the strength weakness con- sideration of its principal component. Robert Townsend wrote, directed, produced and stars in it. He is a good if episodic writer; a good director, though sometimes carried away by rehearsed spontaneity and presumably a good producer, though the movie shows signs of financing shortfall. He is not a, however, a good editor. The film is longer than it needs to be. There are some sub story lines that are not explored properly if at all. There are too many characters who appear but are not heard of again. The list of faults goes on. Realistically, it could be the case that Mr. Townsend simply shot too much footage and the film has suffered by being literally cut down to reasonable size in terms of audience af- fability. If so, what a pity that Townsend, the pro- ducer couldn't have con- vinced his backers to leave Heartbeats as he presumably, intended it to be. Kevin Costner did it with Dances With Wolves. There's nothing the matter with a long film if it con- cludes satisfactorily. Anyway, Townsend the producer had to give way to Townsend (or designate) as editor and a motion pic- ture with potential for screen legend becomes just another, pleasant pro- grammer. You'll enjoy it. You'll en- joy the music, the characters and the suppos- ed inside look at what con- tinues to be the sleaze endemic to the recording industry. But, when it's over it won't linger in your mind. You won't find yourself wanting to see it again .. even on video. It'd 5th.Annual Art Auction April 19th. Don't miss the fifth an- nual Gala Art Auction to benefit the future Canadian Cycling Museum and Hall of Fame, on Fri. Apr. 19, 1991. Preview 6 p.m. Auc- tion 7:30 p.m. Taormina Banquet Hall, 2007 Lawrence Ave. W. Unit 14. Admission is $10. per per- son including complimen- tary drink and chance for art door prize. It is returning to the former site of the old CCM plant here in Weston. And it will be featuring ac- complished artist Linda Sanderson of UNICEF card fame, who will be in atten- dance the night of the auc- tion to sign and discuss her work. This art auction will allow interested people to support the project and at the same time bury quality art at sale prices. Well known artists such as Toiler Cranston, James Lumbers, Norval Mor- risseau and Jack Reid and many others will be represented with their framed, numbered and signed prints and/or lithos. For collectors and more serious investors there will be a limited number of original pieces and sculptures available. For the fust time ever, the future concept of the proposed bicycle centre will also be on display. The concept is a product of the recently completed feasibility study of the en- tire proposal. With this report the Board of Direc- tors are now preparing to embark on developing the necessary support, ap- provals, collections and money to proceed with our dream. Seven Finalists For Award The Ontario Arts Council has announced the seven books on the short list for the Ruth Schwartz Founda- tion Award for Excellence in Canadian Children's Literature. They are "The Auction" by Jan Andrews; "Orphan Boy.. by Tolowa Mollel: ".Dawn Rider" by Jan Hud- son: "Baseball Bats for Christmas" by Michael Kusugak• "Redwork" • by bfichael Bedard; "Grand- ma and the Pirates" by Phoebe Gilman and "For- bidden City" by William Bell. The Sound Of Music The students of James Cardinal McGuigan High School. 1440 Minch Ave. W. bring to the stage. Rogers and Hamerstein's "The Sound of Music" Apr. 23-27. People of all ages will delight in the songs and story oI the Von Trapp Family. Musical favourites such as "Climb Every Mountain", "My Favourite Things., and ' Eidelweis" will keep you humming be ruinous on video. IN PRINT: The then columnist Alex Barris used to feature an item titled "Add Publicity Releases We Never Finish- ed Reading' We read through all the publicity releases we receive though admittedly, they are probably not as numerous as those sent to Mr. Barris. We also read every word of every book given full review here. If a book is scanned (only occa- sionally) we so state. All very honourable, of cause, but it means that some books are not given the immediacy of exposure deserved. The foregoing has been prompted by two items that appeared recently in a dai- ly journal on the same day. One was advice that novelist John Updike had won his second Pulitzer Prize for the book "Rabbit At Rest" (Alfred A. Knopf). We have it on our review shelf and hope to get to it soonest but in the light of a Pulitzer Prize our comments would be redun- dant anyway. Enjoy. The other was a column by William F. Buckley, Jr. In referring to Kitty Kelley the supposed writer whose book about Nancy Reagan has caused a minor uproar, he allowed as how she was a "a little like Suetonius, who wrote about the sex lives of the Caesars and who died about 1,9oo years ago." Those quoted words demonstrate the avun- cularism, the offensive avuncularism that long after the curtain comes down. Performance times are as follows: Apr. 23, 24. and 25, 1 p.m.. Apr. 26, 10 a.m. and d p.m. and Apr. 27, S p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children and can be purchased by calling Rose Settino at 393-5527. Don't miss the opportunity to see a quality theatre pro- duction at a price the whole family can afford. permeates all of Mr. Buckley's writings. Anyone who reads anything by him doesn't have to be remind- ed about Suetonius. We know, and we don't need his pseudo scholarly reminders. At hand, we have his latest novel. It's titled ..Tucker's Inst Stand" and is published by Random House. Another in the series about super agent Blackford Oakes, who is actually Buckley's dream personage, it promises to be another light adventure caper. It also promises to be fill- ed with the over fluid and fluent prose that has become Mr. Buckley's trademark. He is a good writer but we just wish he wouldn't be at such pains to let us know. We'll let you know in turn when we've read Tucker's Last Stand. The latest book to secure the attention of book banners -those who would ban books -is American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis (Vintage). We've just received it within the past few days and can't really say much about it other than that one can learn a bit about the so called good life of fine dining and fashion. How about shad -roe ravioli with apple compote as an appetizer and meat W with ch6vre and quail stock sauce for an entree? In reference to a double breasted jacket it's stated that properly peaked lapels are considered more elegant than notched ones. The winning book will be chosen by a jury composed entirely of children. This year, six students from grades six through eight at St. Francis Xavier School in North York will select the award winner. The jury's decision will be announced by the On- tario Arts Council on Apr. 26th. A prime of $2,000 will be presented to the winning author at the Canadian Booksellers Association banquet on July 7th in Toronto. Established in 1976 in honour of the late Ruth Schwartz, a respected Toronto bookseller, the award is presented annual- ly to the author of an outstanding work of Cana- dian children's literature. The administration of this award is shared by the Canadian Booksellers Association, whose panel members choose a short list of books, and the On- tario Arts Council which selects a jury and manages the endowment. Brag That You Are A Canadian Hardly the scoop of the cen- tury but by now you might be gettibng some idea of the character of Arra nican Psycho. We'll report further. No task is too arduous for our readers. BRIEFLY: Be sure to take in The Travel and Leisure Show this Friday through Sunday at the International Centre. It's Canada's largest show of the kind and well worth a visit. Don't forget this Sunday, it's the National Ballet's fourth annual Point To Pointe l0k Run. Watch for us; we'll be naming. Did we hear someone suggest we'll be running from Bill Buckley. Grandparents who take their grandchildren to see the delightful "That Scat- terbrain Booky" at YPT need pay only 25t admis- sion in addition to the regular cost for the children of $15 each. The Preservation Jazz Hall Band appears this Sunday afternoon at Roy Thomson Hall. On Tues. Apr. 23rd, Seiji Ozawa makes a triumphant return to Toronto at R.T.H. with the Boston Symphony Or- chestra. We recall when the late Danny Kaye refer- red to him as the Japanese Beatle. FAST EXIT: If you're as disturbed by the present state of affairs in the country as are many others, why not call the top dog? The telephone number of the chin who aspires to leadership is 1.613-992-4211. Ontario Supporting Energy Efficiency & Conservation Ontarians responded positively to energy effi- ciency programs in 1990 and saved enough electrici- ty last year to serve a town the size of Oshawa, accor- ding to Ontario Hydro's 1990 annual report. "This is a positive start," said Robert Franklin, Hydro's President and Chief Executive Officer in releasing the report. "It's a good indication of the elec- tricity savings that can be made by working together " "The benefits of energy efficiency and conserva- tion are substantial," he added. "Using less elec- tricity helps reduce customers' energy costs and helps protect the en- vironment." Hydro invested over $100 million in energy efficiency programs in 1990 and will spend fid billion by the year 2000 to achieve its overall energy reduction goals. The report shows that business and industry as well as residential con- sumers are responding to Hydro's energy efficiency initiatives. Consumers bought over 700,000 energy efficient products during special promotions or Hydro rebate programs. Almost 1500 businesses changed to energy efficient lighting systems and in- dustry installed over 100,000 horsepower of high efficiency motors. The review of financial operations indicated a year of substantial cost in- creases and reduced power demand. Milder weather and the recession combin- ed to produce a net reduc- tion in provincial electrici- ty demand for only the third time in Ontario's history. Demand fell by 2.9 percent to 136.7 million megawatt -hours from the 1989 total. Nuclear power supplied 43 percent of provincial power requirements, coal and oil supplied 20 percent, hydraulic 27 percent and imports and other pur- chases provided the re- maining 10 percent. Total revenues in 1990 were $6.5 billion, an in- crease of $138 million from 1989. New Drug Effective For Bladder Cancer A new cancer drug. BCG Therapeutic (Bacillus Calmette - Guerin lConnaught), marketed in Canada under the trade name ImmuCyst, is significantly superior to chemotherapy for Carcinoma -In -Situ ( CIS) in the bladder. In a controlled study by the National Cancer In- stitute in the United States, 74 percent of patients receiving BCG Tha peutic had a complete response, compared to 42 percent of the patients receiving dox- orubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin). The study supported Con- naught Laboratories Limited's apphcatiom for approval of BCG Therapeutic by the Health Protection Branch (HPB) of Health and Welfare Canada. BCG Therapeutic received approval in the summer of 1990 as an anti- cancer agent for treating CIS, a superficial bladder cancer which can occur with or without associated papillary tumours - Bladder Cancer BCG Therapeutic works by being administered into the bladder where it pro- duces a local inflammatory response, associated with the reduction and elimina- tion of cancerous tumours. "BCG represents a ma- jor breakthrough in the treatment of bladder cancer," says Dr. Michael Jewett, Chief of the Divi- sion of Urology, Toronto General Hospital and Pro- fessor of Urology at University of Toronto. "We have good data comparing BCG with other cancer agents and BCG is clearly superior. Canadian urologists now consider BCG to be the trearnent of choice for superficial blad- der cancers." Imrmucyst, manufac- tured in Toronto by Con- naught Laboratories Ltd., is a free -dried prepara- tion of an attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis. This strain was developed in France by Drs. Calmette and Guerin between 1908 and 1920 and was first used to immunize against tuber- culosis in 1921. Then in 1976. Canadian urologist Dr. Alvero Morales of Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. demonstrated BCG's anti - tumour effect in the treat- ment of superficial bladder cancer. "True production of Im- mucyst marks Connaught's first entry into oncology and the beginning of our ongoing commit- ment to this important field of medicine," says Dr. Garry R. Humphreys, Assistant Vice President, Clinical and Medical Af- fairs, Connaught Laboratories Limited. Bladder cancer represents seven percent of all male and three percent of all female cancer. Five thousand Canadians will be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year. Cigarette smoking, age and occupa- tion are the main risk fac- tors for this disease. Training For Volunteers The Scarborough Women's Centre has a volunteer program mat- ching trained volunteers with either (1) a woman in transition, eg. divorce, widowhood, emotional dif- ficulties (2) a woman who has left an abusive situa- tion and is striving for a new life of independence, or (3) an immigrant woman who knows English but wants to improve her conversational ability and meet other Canadians. A Volunteer training ses- sion will be held on Apr. 24th from 7 - 9 p.m. for those interested in volunteering in our Women in Transition or Conversa- tional English programs. The Moving Forward Program involves a two night training session to be held on Apr. 16 & 18, 7 - 9 p.m. Contact Cathie Dalziel, 431-1138 for further information on how you can help women living in the Scarborough area. Wed. April 17, Iffilt THE NEWS/POST Page 7 Welcome To Sporting Life Earth Day Which Earth Day Event has Robin Hood and Maid Marion, a 25 Voice Choir, a Town Crier and fanfare trumpets, Merlin, the magician and the Earth Day Singers, jugglers, storytellers, and fire- eaters, puppets, man - dolins, hurdy gurdys, flutes, and Bodhrans, mystical rune casting, Druid choir, gypsies & their music, acrobats, a 1000 person spring proces- sion, Earth Dreams -a pup- pet pageant, around the Maypole, and plaiting dances, 10 barbeques serv- ing up modern day fare... and the planting of mighty oak, pine, birch, white ash, & maple trees by Trees for Today and Tomorrow! On Sun. Apr. 21st at 11 a.m. Robin Hood, Maid Marion and Sherwood MET4C� Gam, X953 . O Forest will come back to life in Toronto's Sherwood Ravine to mark the first Annual Sporting Life Earth Day Festival. Sherwood Ravine is located at the end of Sherwood Ave. just off Mt. Pleasant, between Eglinton and Lawrence. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO PROPOSED METROPOLITAN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT SCARBOROUGH RT EXTENSION In accoxdancewith Section 17 of the Planning Act. 1983, the Mcm)politan Ecoxurnic Develuprnent and Planning 0rnmittee will held a public meeting on MAY 13, 1991, AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE COMMITTEE ROOMS NOS. I AND 2, SCARBOROUGH CIVIC CENTRE regarding a PROPOSED A.MEivDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE ME-1ROPOLITAN TORONTO PLANNING AREA TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE SCARBOROUGH RT FACILITY FROM McCOWAN STATION TO SHEPPARD AVENUE AT MARKHAM ROAD. The purpose of the amendment is as f(Alows: To amend Figures 3 and 5 of the Official Plan for the Metrtp)litan Toronto Planning Arw by adding thereto the exten ioxn of the rapid transit line 1 Scarboroug RT) from its present cerin» nw% at the McCowan Station to Sheppard Avenue at Markham Rodd. 2. To amend Figure 7 of the said Official Plan: (i ) by deleting therefrom the Malvem Transportation Corridor; (ii) by deleting therefrom the k4lowing note at the foot thereof: Malvern - Public agencies have been requested to protect the right -of --way; no commitment has been made to build any fixed tail transit facility within the corridor. (iii) by adding thereto the future extension of the light tail transit from the McCowan Station to Sheppard Avenue. 3. To delete Clause 6.G.2 of the said Official Plan which states: The Corporation, in co-operation with the Borough of Scarborough. shall protect the Malvern Transportation Corridor, indicated on Figure 7, for transit purposes. Oral and written deputations are invited. Written deputations should be sent to the Metropolitan Clerk's Department, 5th Flax, 390 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3Y7. Only written deputations will he forwarded to the Metropolitan Council. Persons wishing to address the Committee respecting the proposed amendment should contact Ms. P. Nolan of the Metropolitan Clerk's Department (410392-4274) prior to the meeting. For any further information, contact Mr. R.C. McLean, Mem4x)litan Planning Department (410392-8787). D. Crombie J.A. Gartner Metropolitan Toronto Cleric Commissioner of Planning S THE NEWSIPOST Wed. April 17, 1891 CLASSIFIED ADS Classified ads can be accepted up to 5 p.m. Mondays call 291-2583 ARTICLES HELP WANTED HELP WANTED TUITION PROPERTIES CQRTAG FOR SALE FOR RENT bU►Al/ - Perpetual dash alar' las at Just :4.110 plus tax Jbtaf M-� ooilota'1t111y spear bound 1►ou aMar your ON gaI as . three days pw pap•. NOW for oft Kapp track of aoolN or busim" ongaW Illlaltlel. Said to Watson PubOdit Co. Ltd. fox 111, Agkwmw% MIS 384 or drop In to 150 Mtkwr Ave, Unit 35, 8ewborough, 211.2583 HAIRDRESSING equipment for sale. 2 hydraulic chairs $400.00. 2 swivel chairs 5200.00. 1 upright dryer $175.00.439.6666. 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SEttncE 282-8614 or 286-0911 Spring's Return Extra daylight and warmer temperatures are two indications of spring's return to Durham Region. Another sure sign is the return of birds to To welcome these feathered travellers back from southern climes, CLOCA is holding Its an- nual Springwings and Splashdowns Day on Sun. Apr. 21 at the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. Members of the public are invited to gather bet- ween 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on the north east viewing plat- form of Cranberry Marsh (reached by foot travel on- ly along the road extending south from the parking lot). CLOCA staff will be on hand to assist nature wat- chers in identifying up to twenty species of water- fowl. A spotting telescope will also be available for those people interested in a closer view of individual birds. Binoculars and field guides will come in handy and photogaphic oppor- tunities may be available to those with cameras. The public is reminded to dress accordingly. The Lynde Stores Con- servation Area is located on the south side of Victoria St. approximately 2.5 km west of Highway No. 12. Looking for d entrepreneurial minded people Interested in mini - franchises in S20 Billion heatth craze product industry. For interview call (416) 852-7020 Hike To M C M ichael Lovers of art and nature can combine the best of both worlds on a refreshing Hike to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection' from the Kortright Centre for Conservation. The hike takes place on Sundays, Apr. 21 and Apr. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This leisurely hike is an excellent opportunity to see spring wildflowers that are characteristic of the Humber Valley, as well as the paintings of the famous Group of Seven. It is also an opportunity to go into areas not normally open to the public. The hike begins at the Kortright Centre for Con- servation with an introduc- tory slide show pointing out significant features to watch for while hiking through the Humber valley with a Kortright naturalist. The hikers will arrive at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection about noon and view the works of the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. They can bring their own lunch or buy lunch there. After- wards, everyone hikes back to the Kortright Cen- tre. The trek includes some steep hills and water cross- ings. It is, therefore, recommended for people twelve years of age or older. Hikers should wear sturdy boots or Shoes. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for seniors and children. There are special rales for Kortright and McMichael members. Ad- vance tickets are required. Call (416) 832-2289. OCCASIONAL mature sales help required in jewellery store. For more information call 284-4048. wc..vv transportdriver training at Mery Orr's. 1$00.265-3559. EARN money stuffing Envelopes! 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The CBAO and the Ontario Legal Aid Plan through the generous support of the Ministry of the Attorney General have three Law Day events planned in com- munities throughout On- tario. The Dutv Counsel : Stu- dent Matching Program will allow two high school students in each par- ticipating region to ]OIII a Duty Counsel as he she in- terviews clients before their appearance in family or criminal court. The students will then join the Duty Counsel in court to observe the proceedings. At all times, confidentiality of the client will be observ- ed Legal Aid speakers will be appearing at schools and community groups across Ontario on Law Day, and most of the 67 legal aid clinics in the pro- vince will be hosting an open house in their office or in the local library or shop- ping mall. J.E. 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Kerri made finals in four events, 100 and 200 metres Freestyle, 100 fly and 200 Individual Medley. Nick won two gold medals in 100 and 200 Backstroke and made his National qualify- ing times in those eves. Nick and Kern were both at winning relay teams as Central Region girls won gold and the boys took the silver. Shauna was a -consolation finalist in 280 Fly and Brian in 200 Breastroke. Youpers Scarborou�gh'ss young age -growers had an ex- citing out of town weekend at a meet in Ernestown where Gloria Imbers was our 10 year old shining Gloria brought home five medals - three silvers for 200 Individual Medley, 50 and 100 Breastroke and two bronze for 50 Freestyle and 100 Fly. Con Walker, 10, won a silver medal for her Second Place finish in 100 Backstroke and teammate Melanie Cornell was third. These girls were joined by Jennifer Brankovsky for a win in the 10 and under Medley Relay, and by Evita Walsh for a second place in the Freestyle Other medal winners for Scarborough were Margaret Antler, 14, who was 2nd in the 200 Freestyle race and 3rd in 100 Backstroke. Kim Valenta, 11, won a bronze for her 100 Backstroke as did 15 year old Michelle Lew. Tricia Punchard, 12, placed 3rd in 200 hreastroke and Damien Ponech, 12, placed 3rd in 100 Freestyle. Travelling with youngsters is never a dull experience! Keeping them rested and well fed is most demanding as is canting headsand keeping track of Coach Marilyn Devine takes a hand in all facets of team travel and believes these trips, though harrow - Ing at times, are most valuable training ex- periences for our young competitors. Independence and self discipline are attributes of the competitive athlete which we encourage from a young age. Scarborough Swim Club travels three or four weekends per season with the developing squads. Swimmers look :forward to such rewards for their efforts in the pod. Cricket Umpires Clinic The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department in con- junction with the Scar- borough t Associa- tion and the Ontario Cricket Association will be hosting a Level 11 Cricket Umpires Clinic on Sat. Apr. 27th from 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. at the Scott Westney House, IN McLevin Ave. The Level II Umpires Clinic will provide oppor- tunity for Level I Umpires to upgrade their skills to become a Level II Umpire. The Level II Clinic reviews in detail the laws of the game of cricket. All registrants will receive certificates and in- dentification cards after successfully completing the course and exam. Cast Of the clinic is $30 which includes the ex- amination fee. To register, make a che- que payable to the City of Scarborough, enclosed with your complete name, address, telephone number(s) and league af- filiation to The City of Scar- borough, Recreation, Parks and Culture Depart- ment, Sports Services, Iso Borough Dr. Scarborough, Alt. MIP 4N7. Nissan Grand Prix The Nissan Grand Priz of Mosport, featuring the highly modified IMSA GTO and GTU sports and sedan cars, will take place on Vic- toria Day weekend, May Is - 20. The race was to have been held on the June 21- 23 weekend. but this year those dates conflict with the famous Le Mans 24-hour race. Four or five of the top GTO drivers, in- cluding the Nissan team's Jeremy Dole and Steve Mi Ilan ( who won last year's Nissan GP), are expected to compete in the French The Mosport Victoria Bridal Day weekend will feature six other races, making it a great deal for fats. In addi- tion to the Nissan Grand Prix, the Toyo Interna- tional Sedans series will make its first trip outside the United States. 'Innis series is for showroom stock cars of all makes run - Ding on street tires. Five Canadian series round out the card, in- cluding the Export 'A" Formula 2000, Player's Ltd., GM Motorsport, Esso Protec Canon Formula 1600, Honda Michelin and the Beckers Formula 1600. Because of the date change, the Victoria Day Sprints will now be renam- ed the Mosport Summer Sprints and will ruin the June 21-23 weekend. Aerobics PartYl Classes In Wellcome W000n Is r �IIo �f who f IM In East York. NorM York, a Willowdsb, Scerborough or Don MNb. N you we plenlMno to be married after July 1511991 and how never sttsnded one of • . mer W41000 wd Fertile ywI yrs • � rRrfl•d. lvcuit DATE: Mon. April 22/91 TIME: 8.:00 to 11:00 P.M. PLACE: Howard Johnson Hotel i ; Markham and 401 This party le to help you plan your weddkV and future home. There will be a fashion show, demonstrations, special displays, gifts A door prizes as wail as refreshments. For your 'tree personer bwltatlone for you and one quest, posse fill out and mail or phone the coupon below before April 19191. Mrs. Loretta Draper 63 Baronial Court, West HIII, M1 C WS or Phone 281-2097 Name....................................... Scarborough The City of Scarborough's Recreation, Parks and Culture Depart- ment is once again offering its popular evening aerobics classes for women. The classes run from the week of Apr. 15 until the week of May 20 at Centen- nial Community Centre and Malvern Community Centre and West Hill, Porter, Campbell and Midland Collegiates. Registration for the classes can be done by mail and the cost is $37 for the six week program (three classes per week). Art Exhibit The art of Andrew Benyei will be on view in the Link Gallery, Civic Garden Centre, Edwards Gardens, Apr. 23rd to May 6th. The exhibition will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Satur- days, Sundays and holidays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. For more details call 445-1552. Wed. April 17. 1191 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 Long Course Swim Season Begins by Muriel Warden A 25 -member team of Scarborough's top age - group swimmers, ranging in age from 10 to 15 years, travelled to St. John, New Brunswick last Thursday to compete in the annual Coca Cola Classic Invita- tional Long Cause Meet hosted by the St. John Fun- dy Swim Club. The three-day meet took place at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre in St. John, Apr. 5th to 7th. Our Scar- borough squad battled the home team for top points all weekend long. Andrew Kwa, 10, was a perfect scorer for our team as be walked away with the high point troplity for his ageVulp by winning six events - the 100 and 200 Freestyle, the 50 and 100 Backstroke, 100 fly and 200 Individual Medley. Bob Hayes, 14, brought berme three Gold medals for 200 Backstroke, 200 fly and 400 Freestyle, was se- cond in 100 Backstroke and 400 IM and third in the 100 Fly. Kerri Ford, 14, was the winner in 50 Freestyle and '100 Fly. She took Silver medals for 100 breastroke, 100 and 400 Freestyle and placed third in the 200 Freestyle. Liz Warden, 13, was a 400 IM winner and won five Silver medals for her other swims. She made a Na- tional qualifying time in her 200 Backstroke and can now look forward to atten- ding the National Chain- on"" this summer in Vancouver. Other medal winners from Scarborough were Amanda Skopec, 14, with a Silver and two Bronze. Laura McGowan, 12, with one Silver and one Bronze and Almon Jones, 12, with a Silver in 400 Freestyle. The 13 and 14 Girls Relay Teams were victorious in both the Freestyle and Medley races. The Freestyle team was Aman- da, Liz, Laura and Kerri while Sarah Lyn Twining joined the Medley team with Amanda, Liz and Kerri. The boys team, same age group, also won Gold in both Freestyle and Medley relays. There were Bob Hayes, Casey Cheung, Nenad Mimic and Mitchell Lau. Casey Cheung 14, won Gold for his 100 Breantrake effort and was second in the 200 Breastroke. Team- mate Mitchell Lau was se - cad to Casey in the ioo Breastoke and third is the 200. Coach Darin Mama has thee National qualifiers to date - Nuck Bilyk 17 in Backstroke, Jeff Guest, lit, a breastroke specialist and Liz. Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball Assoc. OFFICIAL STANDINGS MAR 20 "A" DnrlstoN TEAMS a•hEra, i,e.a.ts Halt He§e.en Trophies PM 132 T%s Ginner Seep SI rEsmcativeealp rrp ysyh o s WCO.ND MATCH TWe.meTRawCrzraft ono w Marvin Starr Paubw 40 -•II" DIVMON rd KK�apr�l Hae nion Mass at St. Joseph rano ISM Ge�aipetL.Cle�raers97 - MA white Now CraftsTranse Scream E.H.L.. rolesp. as a at the Columbus Centre, 5 Pantme voseVAn t� 4"1 RECORD WINS LOSSES MARCH >e A DIVISION FIRST MATCH TEAM G.t Gas2 a•hEra, i,e.a.ts i saresan aspi �Sps C l :• 2 • = 1 Hos �o raodfard i I • WCO.ND MATCH Metro Zoo. R"Irma • 2 Soiarms VVo� pad Carpet Cleaers 0 _ • • rd : : H.L Tik • • MLO -18,19 2 2 Dunoce-a-thou will be held dangered Species, En - FIRST MATCH dangered Spaces" Norfnch Dr., North York culminating in a visit to the mStarreffiIIIII P=Ojicc Metro Zoo. Tf 2 ; Pal Temporary Servxes • 2 E�ldpo�rra�d�o r�ms�taey�acmE • • nion Mass at St. Joseph na and St. Joseph Morrow RoOoeCNt 2 No 0 i - MA white Now CraftsTranse • • TMarvm at the Columbus Centre, 5 Pantme 0 0 Pan semper�5er�tioes 2 Midland Ave., Scarborough • Esarltive ilRntyluK 2 2 Hn* Hdkvm itephsas 2 2 North York Women's Centre Programs The Spring Programs at the North York Women's Centre are continuing with a variety of interesting and enlightening courses. IRtroductiom to Family Law: This is designed for women going through What's On At Metro Catholic Schools APRIL 19 is presenting an Earth Day A school fundraiser Mural Program: "En- Dunoce-a-thou will be held dangered Species, En - at Regina Pacis School, 45 dangered Spaces" Norfnch Dr., North York culminating in a visit to the from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Metro Zoo. APRIL 21 Cardinal Leger School APRIL ?A will hold a fust Commnu- Brebeuf College, Madon- nion Mass at St. Joseph na and St. Joseph Morrow Church. 200 Morrish Rd., Park Secondary Schools Scarborough at 2 p.m. are holding a Career Fair APRIL 22 at the Columbus Centre, Our Lady of Good 901 Lawrence Ave. W., Counsel School, 2900 North York from 9a.m.to3 Midland Ave., Scarborough p.m. The Hoky Carpet Sweeper The Hoky Carpet pet hair, threads, pins, Sweeper is at home paper clips and even wherever and whenever broken glass - from almost quick, efficient clean-ups any indoor or outdoor sur - are needed. Totally non- face. 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For a second year, the Metropolitan Toronto and municipal Works Depart- ments are asking residents to separate their yard waste for separate collec- tion and composting. From April through November, municipal trucks will collect leaves, weeds, plant cuttings, twigs and branches and take them to Metropolitan composting sites. Metro Toronto residents should put their yard waste into either rigid open top containers like bushel baskets, or clear plastic bags. Coloured garbage bags should not be used as collection workers must be able to see the yard waste. -Brush" - twigs, branches or hedge trimmings under 3 inches in diameter - should be tied into bundles no longer than 4 feet, and placed beside the bags or containers on the curbside. Residents should not in- clude tree limbs or stumps greater than 3 inches in diameter; food or kitchen waste; animal droppings; fruit or vegetables; driveway or road sweep- ings. Also, yard waste should not be mixed with regular garbage. Starting this week, Metro Toronto residents are ask- ed to place yard waste at curbside by 7 a.m. on their designated day. In North York, East York, York and Scar- borough it is Wednesday and in Toronto it is the regular Thursday or Fri- day garbage day - Secretaries - A Changing Profession It's the fastest growing segment of the American workforce; yet less than a decade ago. many predicted that office technology would render these 4 million profes- sionals obsolete. Hardly. In fact. the same technology thrust many ad- ministrative assistants, data processors. office managers, executive secretaries. and profes- sionals of countless other titles into leadership roles. More than ever, secretaries. are highly - valued members in all sec- tors of the workforce. Add the ensuing challenges of a global economy. and the con- tinued expansion of the secretarial profession becomes apparent. "Changing Profession for a Changing World" is this year's theme for Pro- fessional Secretaries Week, and Professional Secretaries Day. Apr. 21-27, and Wed. Apr. 24th respectively. Both observances were founded by Professional Secretaries International. in 1952 to promote con- fidence in, and provide recognition for, the secretarial profession. Professional Secretaries International, which is bas- ed in Kansas City, Missouri. provides a varie- ty of educational and cer- tification programs for of- fice professionals. York Technology Assoc. Meets Apr. 24 Bill Harmer, President a fun -filled 55 minutes on of The Harmer GraQ, will the topic "Tomorrow's be the guest speaker on Leaders: Managers of Wed. Apr. 24th at the York Change". Technology Associations Advance registration is meeting at the Chimo required and can be made Hotel. 7095 Woodbine Ave. by calling 477-1727. Mr. Harmer's talk will be gembers fees for luncheon Metro Toronto Board of Trade Recent Policy Submissions INSOLVENCIES On Jan- 24, 1991, represen- tatives from the board's In- solvency and Creditors' Rights Committee met with Ontario Labour Minis" policy officials to provide the board's views on the Discussion Paper on the creotim of a wage pro - lection fund. The proposed fund would pay employees' cairns for unpaid wages and seek to recover the amounts from employers. Issues discussed include the scope of the coverage, the financing options and the methods of recovery from employers of monies paid out of the fund. AIR SERVICES On Feb. 5,1991, represen- tatives of the board's Ex- ecutive and Air Services Committee met with Federal Transport Minister Doug Lewis, PC, MP to receive an update on several issues, including a new bilateral air services agreement with the United States and additional run- way capacity at Pearson Airport. TRA.'11SPORTATI0N On Jan. 24, 1991, representatives of the board's Transportation Committee met with Metro Toronto's Transportation Committee to discuss the board's recent submission "Transportation Needs for the GTA" ( Oct. 22,1990 ) . The Metro Committee con- curred with many of the issues raised in the board's submission, and were par- ticularly interested in ways to finance transportation expenditures, including dedicated funding. J EDUCATION Replying to the board's submission "Labour Force Development Issues for 1991 92" (Jan- 17, 1991) , the office of the Federal Minister of Employment and Immigration acknowledges the board's proposal to particpate in the new Canadian Labour Force Developiment Board and gives assurance that the submission will receive the Minister's attention. Replying to the board's submission "Premier's Council Report an Human Resources Issues" ( Oct. 18, 1990), Ontario's Minister of Skills Development and Minister of Colleges and Universities, Richard Allen, supports the board's position on a number of education and training issues affecting Ontario. On Feb. 8, 1991, represen- tatives of the board's Education Committee par- ticipated in a focus group meeting hosted by the On- tario Ministry of Educa- tion, concerning the "specialization years", grades 10 through OACs. The issues debated and recommendations made at this and other Action Plan 1989-94 focus group meetings conducted across the province will form the basis of a consultation paper dealing with the specialization years. On Feb. 15, 1991, Dr. Merlin Wahlstrom, Chair of the Curriculum Depart- ment at the Ontario In- stitute for Studies in Education, met with the boards Education Commit - are $25 and noo-members $30. Payment can be made at the door. The board of directors is going to launch the 8th an- nual edition of "Yorktech" in conjunction with the lun- cheon. tee to discuss Ontario's ranking in international comparisons of academic performance and the con- tribution of standardized tests to the assessment of Ontario student perfor- mance. The board has accepted an invitation to participate on the Advisory Committee of the Career Equity for Youth Project (CEY) . CEY is a joint project of the Toronto Board of Educa- tion and George Brown Col- lege, whose objective is to enhance career counselling for students from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds - Labour Relations An Ontario Ministry of Labour Discussion Paper proposes amendments to the Employment Stan- dards Act and Labour Relations Act that have ap- plication to the contract service sector. Where work is awarded to a new employer, the proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act will require the new employer to make a com- parable employment offer of available work to incum- bent employees. The proposed amend- ments to the Labour Rela- tions Act will protect ex- isting bargaining rights and collective agreement provisions when a service contract is awarded to another employer. In its March 28, 1991 let- ter to Ontario Minister of Labour Bob MacKenzie, the board's Labour Rela- tions Committee expresses its serious concerns with the proposed amendments and urges the government M to implement them. Maj. Gen. Legge Addresses Burma Star Assoc. Major General Bruce Legge was the guest speaker at a Mess dinner of the Burma Star Association on Fri. Apr. 12th. The general reviewed the role of forces in Burma in World War II. He is involved in an amazing number of associations and groups. Wives or husbands of the Burma Star members attended the dinner. ( Photo - Bob Watson) Hong Kong -Canada Business Association On Tues. Apr. 23rd from 8 a.m. to approx. 10:30 a.m. the Hong Kong -Canada Business Association is holding a meeting featur- ing guest speaker Mel Henderson, Vice - President, International Procurement /Private Brand Development & Marketing, Hudson's Bay Co. Toronto. He will speak on "How to become an important Canadian & off -store sup - Metro Council News OK Speed Limits On Brimlev Rd Metro Council has voted to retain the 50 kms per hour speed limit on Brimley Rd. from Hwy 401 to Sheppard Ave. E. The rest of Brimley Rd. north would remain at 60 kms per herr. Metro is taking over jurisdiction of Brimley Rd. from Scarborough Council. At Metro Zoo Metro Council has given the job of professional cow sulting services to under- take a feasibility study for the Orangutan Holding Project to the firm of Kleinfeldt Mychajlowycz Architects Ind. The firm of Sears and Russell Consultants Limited is going to be re- tained to provide the necessary professional consulting services to undertake a feasibility/ master plan study for the Children's Zoo Improvement project at a fee of $71,850. Earl Bales Park Metro Council has com- peted a deal with the trustees for the Zukerman Charitable Foundation for financing of 1200 perma- nent seats complete with hand rails, a sound system, six lighting towers with ac- cess gantries, a lighting system and an access road from Earl Bales Park Road to the theatre, estimated at ;1,064,800 to share in the cost of these projects. The theatre will be renamed "The Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre" and trustees from the Zukerman Charitable Foundation may nominate a member for appointment as a director to the board of directors of Skylight. plier for a Canadian John Young, Managing deportment store." Director Canadian Tire On Tues. May 219 from 8 Corp- as guest speaker. His a.m. to approx. 10:30 a.m. topic will be "Doing the association will have Business in Hong Kong". Metro Toronto Council City of aCarbot - Vh Scarborougi Muth BRIAN ASHTON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 308. Can 382-4062. Sc SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 211. Call 392-4050. Scarborough City Centre BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ilton. to Fri. 300 Bay St., Suite 205. Call 392-015. Atter bars 261-6041- Scarborono Highland Creek KEN MORRISH - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 307. Call 382-4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 212. Call 392-4045. Scarbor000 !Malvern BOB SANDERS - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 316. Call 39216. Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 208. Call 392-4W& City of North York Mack Conk MARIA AUGIMEBI - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon- to oato Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 203. Call 392-4o21. North York Centre NORMAN GARDNER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 204. Call 392-018. 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. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 206, evenings by appointment. Call 392-4014. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a. m. - 7 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 201. Call 392-4o27. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 215, Toronto, Ont. M5H 3Y7. Call 392-4038. 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 392-4o75. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 217. Call 392-4030. MAYOR DAVE JOHNSON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 P.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 216. Call 392-4033. City of Toronte- Don River ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St. Suite 306, Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 314. Call 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. travel] Air Canada To France Effective this summer, Air Canada will offer a choice of three destinations in France from Canada: daily flights to Paris (some of which not -stop), three flights per week to Nice (on the French Riviera) and a weekly flight, through Air Canada Vacations, to their newest destination: Lyon, capital of the Rhone -Alper region. All Air Canada flights are non-smoking and let you collect Aeroplan mileage points on all three French destinations. As an exclusive to Air Canada passengers travell- ing to France, the Club Arts & Spectacles is offer- ing 15-25% discounts on en- trance fees to 22 summer festival member attrac- tions participating in a pro- gram called Festive France. To claim the dis- counted entrance fee, just present your Air Canada ticket or boarding pass at the admission gate. Ask us for the 1991 Festive France brochures and the list of all participating events. Finally, as part of our joint advertising campaign with Air Canada, you can write us to request a com- plimentary invitation to a fashion show in one of Paris' two largest depart- ment stores: Les Galeries Lafayette, 40 bd Haussmann (10:30 a.m. Wednesdays) and Le Printemps, 64 bd Haussmann (10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays) . P1awt France - A New Tour -Operator Just Opened in Toronto Planet France offers a variety of ground packages designed to let you discover the French "Art of living" at your own pace- The packages can be purchased individually, combined or extended, and for max- imum flexibility, tran- satlantic and local transportation are booked separately. Choose among three -night Paris packages: "Gourmet", 'Shopping" or "Antiques" Or discover the French regions of Burgundy, the Loire Valley, Corsica, the Riviera, Provence and Aquitaine. The "Bordeaux Art de Vivre" package, for exam- ple, includes three nights in a three -star hotel with breakfast daily and one gourmet meal in Bordeaux. With a car rental, it pro- vides a half-day city tour of Beverley's Deluxe Tan May 10 - Woodbine Races with dinner 542.00. May 14 - Niagara -on -the -Lake Hleebrand Winery. Dansk factory nutlet. lunch Oban Inn 544.50. May 25 Waterloo Mitts. rE Marbne's $43.50. 424.4171 for reservations PANORAMIC LIMO - SCENE For all occasions: Weddings • PIN IS Sghtlaing • Tours .service Phone 464-7741 � NOVA TRAVEL M. Ort. L k.31 S11M "Complete Travel Service" to all destinations Danforth Rd.b Midland Av. 265-6682 Bordeaux and a half-day tour of St. Emilion which includes a visit to a Chateau and its cellar, with wine -tasting. The rate per person based on double oc- cupancy is $820; and three- day car rental rates start at $135. To order the 1991 brochure and for more in- formation and reserva- tions, contact: Planet France, 600 King St. W., Toronto M5V 1M3, tel: (416) 361-3125; fax: (416) 361-6354. NB: Planet France is a wholesaler so the general public must go through a travel agency. Saint -John Celebrations And Musical Wine -Tasting In Saint-Emilion Saint-Emilion is a quaint village of 3,000 with many medieval monuments. But it is mostly known for its world-famous Bordeaux wine label and surrounding chateaux and vineyards. On Fri. June 21, Saint - John's Day, discover the village itself by joining in the festivities of the "Saint- Jean": a New Orleans Jazz Band, the traditional bon- fires (faux de la Saint- Jean), an exotic buffet, draws, games, illuminated sailboats. the throwing of candles in the Dordogne River, and, of course, lots of wine. There are no tickets to buy, these festivities are open to all. Saint-Emilion is also of- fering a new concept in e�nl�t�ertainmhent this year: cjassical concerts followed by wine -tasting in prestigious Chateaux and churches. These concerts will combine musical en- joyment with the discovery of wine. Admission is 12DF ($24) and the concerts start at 8:310 p.m. on Jane 22 at Chateau Canon la Gaf- feliere; October 25: Saint - Christophe des Bardes Church; and October 26: Chateau Troplong-Mondot. For further details on these events, contact the Syndicat d'lnitiative, Place des CrEneaux, 33330 Saint- Emilion, tel: 57 24 72 03. Golf In The Basque Coun- try with Puzzle Evasion - May 8-12, 1991 Puzzle Evasion has organized an international competition for 600 golfers in the heart of the Basque country on six golf courses. Choose from 54 holes "Medal Play" in Series 1, 2A & 2B or 54 -holes "Stableford" in Series 3A, 3B & Seniors. The registration fee of 90OF includes a welcome reception in the village of Larressore followed by an outdoor ap6rtif on Wed. May 8; the first round of the competition on Thurs- day ( Ascension Day) ; and on Friday and Saturday, the second and third rounds followed by a cocktail par- ty at Casino Bellevue in Biarritz. Puzzle Evasion has also designed some inclusive packages for your conve- nience: plane (from Paris) plus car ( five days with unlimited mileage and in - Wed. April 17, 1991 THE NEWSIPOST Page 11 te.Anne's Inn Provides A Welcome Retreat Ste. Anne's Inn, an old "castle" on 500 rolling acres in the Nor- thumberland hills, has pro- vided a welcome retreat for thousands of guests over the past few years. With its sweeping views of Lake Ontario, Ste. Anne's offers a serenity, a sense of well-being that is hard to define. Ever mindful of modern day stress, innkeeper Jim Corcoran has come up with a program offering an art retreat, an "inward bound" adventure as it were, where busy people can work with professional artists in a series of four- day art workshops. The St. Anne's Studio Program began Mar. loth. Until June 21st eight Cana- dian artists will establish residencies to provide guests with an intimate in- sight into studio practices and materials. Guests will leave Ste. Anne's with an original work of their own making, having enjoyed every opportunity to in- tegrate the Inn's nature trails, streams, wildlife and history with their own creativity. Scarborough artist Jim Thornton, former head of the Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School, Art Gallery of Ontario and assistant professor of art, Columbus College of Art & Design, Ohio, has assembled eight Canadian artists for the 9 -week program. Earth Day At Lynde Shores Conservation On Sun. Apr. 21st the Central Lake Ontario Con- servation Authority will be hosting two events at LyrWe Shores Conservation Area from 1 to 4 p.m. Waterfowl Viewing nay Extra daylight and warmer temperatures are indications of the return of birds to Cranberry Marsh. Members of the public are invited to gather at the northeast viewing platform of Cranberry Marsh to say hello to our feathered friends. (The platform is reached by foot travel only along the road extending south from the parking lot. ) CLOCA staff will be on hand to assist nature wat- Moba y Night Out Monday evenings in Montego Bay come alive as "MoBay Night Out" transforms the streets into a cornucopia of local culture, cuisine and live entertainment. The laun- ching of this new weekly festival, which began March 25, was announced by the Jamaica Tourist Board and Montego Bay New Department In one of her fust public appearances at a Metro Toronto Hospital, the Hort. Evelyn Gigantes opened North York General Hospital's newly expanded and renovated Emergency Department on Mon. Apr. 15th. m llim Emergency erCare project marks the launch of the hospital's $40 million Getting Better Together C40tal Campaign - Special Meeting The Metropolitan Separate School Board will bold special meetings to discuss the 1991 budget, beginning at 6 p.m. on Tues. Apr. 23rd. The Committee of the whole board, the Budget Preparation Committee and the board will meet in the boardroom at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E. Anyone wishing to speak at those meetings should contact the office of the Recording Secretary at 222-8282 ext. 2292 for registration information. surance) plus hotel (four nights with breakfast in a three -star or four-star deluxe hotel) from 3,20OF ($640) and 4,80OF ($960) respectively, based on dou- ble occupancy. You can also fly from London in- stead, at no extra cost. For more information and registraion contact: Challenge Organisation at 5 allee Guichon, 64600 Anglet, tel: 59 42 27 97, fax: 59 42 42 20 before the deadline of April 27. hoteliers. Mento bands. Jonkanoo dancers, steel bands, reg- gae, calypso and marching bands create a carnival at- mosphere along Gloucester Ave. between the Jack Tar Village and Casa Blanca hotels. The fair -like setting in- cludes booths featuring Jamaican arts and crafts and local cuisine, as well as exhibits hosted by hotels within the designated area. Visitors also have the op- portunity to relax and en- joy the evening at sidewalk cafes. chers in identifying dif- ferent species of water- fowl. Don't forget your binoculars and bird books and dress accordingly. Directions to the viewing platform will be posted on the bulletin board in the parking lot. Tree Planting Party CLOCA with co-sponsor E.D.S. of Canada, Ltd. are hosting a tree planting day on the west side of Lynde Shores Conservation Area just off of Hairs Road. The public are invited to par- ticipate with the only re- quirement being that you bring your own shovel and dress accordingly. Hall's Road is the first road west of the Area park- ing lot off of Victoria Street. Drive south on Halls Road until you see the Authority vehicle. To get to Lynde Shores Conservation Area take Highway 401 to Whitby, ex- it at Brock Street and go south to Victoria Street, west to sighed parking lot. For more information phone 416.579-0411 Over the following weeks Moira Clark, Gloria Drysdale, Brian Pace, Jeannie Thib, Jacqueline Treloar, David Wright, Alexandra Washtschuk and Judi Young will demonstrate their talents in a wide variety of media, from textile design and printing to landscape col- lage. Studio director Jim Thornton has chosen these artists -in -residence for their skill and experience as well as their generosity in sharing their knowledge. The four-day retreat is offered as a package, in- cluding VIA rail service from Toronto or Kingston, shuttle service from Cobourg, four morning classes and afternoons free to enjoy nature walks, in- dependent studio activities or the services of Civello Spa of Toronto. Spa experts will be available on the premises to further heighten the therapeutic value of this art retreat. Two hours of spa services are included in the package price. In 1947 the famed American landscape painter Milton Avery stayed at St. Anne's and painted Pink Meadow. March on Terrace, Sally and Sarah, White Roaster. Sheep in Sylvan Scene. Hills and Sheep and Curious Sheep. either on site or from his initial sketeches. If Ste. Anne's could in- spire Milton Avery to these great works. participants in this Ste. Anne's Studio could be equally inspired - For more information, call Jim Corcoran (416) 349-2943. ----------Who r. Will Be---------- Miss S 1991? The pageant will be held at the Scarborough Civic Centre at 7 p.m. on Sun. June 9th.,1991. Last Year's j 1 Winners! 1 I In the 1990 Miss Scarborough Pageant. Karin f �, Kolb. Miss Rapid Photo, won t 1 the titleftAt leis Anna Marie ►- 1 Bursey, Miss Slackhom � 1 Dining Room, who waschosen first w . c runnerup- v At right sJanine Watkins, 1 Miss Helen Blakey Flowers, 1 -lot 1 who was chosen second runnerup. A contestant must be at least 18 years of age and not over 25, single, never been married, never been a mother and lives in, works in ' 1 or goes to school in the City of Scarborough. Fill in your entry form 1 today! � 1 Miss Scarborough 1991 Pageant Operated by Watson Publishing Company Limited NAME 1 ADDRESS 1 I I 1 PHONE _ DATE OF BIRTH ' 1 HEIGHT _ WEIGHT _ EYE COLOUR ._ SIGNATURE ' Send or bring this entry form to Miss Scarborough 1991 Pageant 0 MllnerAve., Unit 35, Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3113r I information call 291.2583 Lo Page 12 THE POST Wed. April 17, 1991 (Here & There /n Pickering by Diane Matheson PICKERING & %7LLAGE SENIORS Something for everyone at this seniors' club. An active craft group is involved with quilting, sewing, knitting, pain- ting on cloth, embroidery, etc., while the other activities in- clude bridge, euchre, darts, pool, social events, exercise classes, bingo and day and overnight bus trips. The club is located at 29 Linton Ave. next to the Village Arena in Pickering village and activities are open to citizens 55 years and over. There's a $3 per year membership fee. Call 69341450 Monday and Tuesday afternoons, or 839-2349 for more information. CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOUR St. Francis de Sales School is running an eight session course on "Understanding Children's Behaviour". It starts an Wed. Apr. 17 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at a cost of $40 per peracln. To register or for more information call 686-4353 or 579-7021. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION 11be Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding a group meeting on Wed. Apr. 17 at 7.30 p.m at their office at 459 Bond St. in Oshawa. Call 576-3930 for snore in- formation. T1` Manor -- Antique Clocks — 43x2312 ON DISPLAY DAILY AT: �'W-Y RESTAURANT 1982 Oueen SLE. (at WaverMy Rd.) (416) MO.3WS OPEN HOUSE Pickering High School invites all students and parents to visit the school during the "Open House" on Thurs. Apr. 18th. Pickering High School is lotted at 180 Church St. N., in Pickenng Village. LONG TERIM CARE ..Long Term Care" reform will be part of the Social Development Council's annual general meeting at Picker- ing Village United Church an Thurs. Apr. 18th at 12 noon. Call 686-2661 for more information. THE NEST COAST Pickering %aturalats will be hording their May meeting on Thurs. May 2nd at Rouge Hills Public Library. Subject of the meeting will be "The West Coast-'. Slides will be shown of some of the western parks. covering landscapes. wildlife and wild flowers. Call Margaret Wilson at 831-1745 for more information. EARLY SPRING FLOWERS On Sat. Apr. 27th explore the Green Manor area for early spring wild flowers and probably birds. Boots are recom- mended as ground is very wet in early spring. This outing is organized by the Pickering Naturalists. Meet at 8:30 a.m at Pickering GO Station. Call Margaret Wilson at 831-1745 for more information. CELIAC ASSOCIATION The Canadian Celiac Association is holding its annual general meeting on Apr. 17th at 8 p.m. at the hospital for Sick Children in Room 1248. During the meeting the election of the executive, a raffle and a draw will take place. There will also be a guest speaker. 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 683-9678 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. DECORATING HELP The Pickering Idea Place at the Home and Design Centre is holding a variety of seminars, workshops and demonstra- tions. Tues. Apr. 9, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Thurs. Apr. 18 at 2 p.m. and Wed. Apr. 24 at 7 p.m. A 1 hour seminar on Window Treatments. Window tratments can easily be one of the most costly 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- terior Decorating Course (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). Week 3: Window treatment how-to's - Valance create demonstrations. Deal- ing with problem windows inexpensively but creatively. Week 4: Fabric orientation. Demonstrations using fabric (i.e. frames and headboards). Cost is $42.80. All the above seminars will take place at the Pickenng Idea Place Seminar Centre. Call the Idea Place at 427-4332 for more information. ../Pr WIDOWS & WIDOWERS A pleasant social club for widows and widowers will hold its next meeting on Sun. Apr. 21st at 7:.30 p.m. in the 420 Wing, Oshawa Airport. These meetings feature dancing, pot luck, shuffleboard, darts and cards. For more informa- tion call Ernie, 683-2045: Forbes, 430-0130; Marion, 683-3855 or Ralph, 725-7203. PICKERING PLAYERS Apr. 12, 13, 19 and 20 are the dates of the performances of "The Hand That 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. 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. ONE PARENT FAMILIES ASSOCIATION This is a iron -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 8 p.m. at the Y -Pace Centre, 1400 Bayly St. call Membership Director Susan Bullard at 6830701. ST. JOHN St. John Ambulance would like to hear from people who would be interested in helping out in the community. 7Yain ing will be provided. Call 686-3457 to find out more. MAPLE SYRUP TIME The Purple Woods Conservation Area is holding maple syrup demonstrations every weekend in March. Call WS -9411 for information 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. Marlys 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 420.0746 or Nanne at 831-3555. ST. JOHN AMBl;LANCE 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 INFORMATION 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. EUCHRE Apr. 17th at 8 p.m. is the date and time of the next euchre Ply 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, $l. for seniors and this includes prizes and a luncheon. STORYTIME Storytime at Ajax Library, Main Branch at 58 Harwood Ave. is from Apr. 9th to 30th. For more information and to register call 683-4000 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 CM -4633 for information and pick-up. 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. Pickeimg, Ont. L1W 11.9. Mark the envelope "Persian Gulf Crisis". COACH NEEDED Are you interested in baseball? Do you have coaching ex- perience? Would you like to be a coach for a women's ski pitch team in Ajax? If you are interested call 428-6143. 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. DEATH NOTICE VILLADA Yolanda. Suddenly on Tuesday April 9th 1991 at Ajax -Pickering Hospital. Yolanda. loving wife of the late Xavier. dear mother of Alexandra. Xavier and Gabriel. She touched all she knew in a very special way and will be sadly missed by all who knew her A funeral mass was held on Sat. April 13th. at 10 am. at Saint Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Pickering Funeral arranqments made through the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall 8 Brown 2900 Kingston Road CANCER CAN BE BEATEN CC MCM CANLAENEME 50t7ETY, UNIZ1311 ._12.11 ..................... with Rene Soetens, M.P. Legislation has been described as the main business of Parliament and indeed the legislative process claims a predominant share of Parliament's sitting time. In the Canadian Parliament, as in all legislatures based on the British model, precise formulas for the enactment of laws have been developed. The Standing Orders are the lifeblood of this process. Standing orders govern the conduct of the House and establish a framework through which the government pur- sues its legislative agenda and the opposition calls the government to account. The Standing Orders are designed to allow Parliament to consider its business in an orderly fashion - petrtruding Members of Parliament to debate, and then decide by majority vote. Recently, the government tabled a motion to amend the Standing Orders. The proposals are designed to itnpeou�e Parliament as a place for quality and relevant debate by modernizing outdated and unclear tyles of proceedings. in addition, reforms would give individual Member of Parlia- ment greater input into the parliamentary process, while recognizing their obligations to consbtuents. Changes will be trade to daily schedules and sitting days. While it is true that the number of sitting days will decline, Members of Parliament will work more hours each day the Howe is sitting. As a result, it is expected that Members will sit slightly more hours on an annual basis Presently Canada's Parliament sits an average of I% days a year, far more than any provincial government. To illustrate this, Manitoba has the longest schedule with 98 days, Ontario the third (84). and New Brunswick the shortest (42). Under the new system, the average number of sitting days would be reduced to 134 days. Parliamentary sitting days would begin earlier, with ad- ditional hours added for Government Orden, Private Members' Business and Petitions. While the length of Ques- tion Period will remain unchanged, it is interesting to mate that the government offered to extend Question Period to a full hour per day. The Opposition declined. This calendar change will provde M.P.s with more flex- ibility in scheduling time in their ridings. Government Policies and legislation are more complex and Canadians are concerned and interested in an ever-growing array of issues. These changes will ensure that Parliament and coo- stituents receive the attention and service they deserve. The Committees System will be overhauled to allow in- dividual M.P.s to increase their expertise and to encourage more government consultation with M.P.s on policy development. Members will be allowed to pursue not only specific interests. but to also develop expertise across a broader array of issues within a particular envelope of Committees. In addition, with the support of a majority of members. Committees may permit television cameras ac - to hearings. Private Members Business is an opportunity for any Member of Parliament to advance a specific interest by focusing the house's attention directly on a matter through a private bill or motion. Reforms call for an increased number of these bills. In addition, a decreased amount of time would be necessary before voting on these bills, allow- ing a greater number to corse forth. These reforms are the end result of months of non - Partisan and productive consultations with all Members of Parliament. Any claims by the Opposition that they are sur- prised by anything in this package of reforms are purely a partisan response to an excellent reform package that will make Parliament more effective, efficient and moving closer to the people. That's what Canadians want. DECORATING HELP The Pickering Idea Place at the Home and Design Centre is holding a variety of seminars, workshops and demonstra- tions. 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 Thus. 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. 66S 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 427-1276. 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. 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.