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Low prices on all computer programs. 292-9000 Southlawn Plaza Kennedy/Muntingwood 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 115 per yr by mail This Space Could Be Yours For 12 In, Vol. 27 No. 2 Pickering, Ontario Wed. Jaeeary 15, 1992 PICKERING 120sf Serving the Community for 25 Years! Town Tax Increase Is4.5% I t� tldays of in- tense b k" deliberations for Pickering Council to ar- The 1st annual "Kids Karnivall" at the Metro East Trade kids met animals and other kids in the playground. Centre from Dec. 26th to Jan. 5th seemed to provide Altogether there were 11 midway rides - eight for children youngsters with interesting activities. Above. three of the and three for adults. (Photo - Bob Watson) kids enjoyed a real pony ride! The petting zoo was a hit as Durham Bd. Of Education Notes Appointments Announced Congratulations are ex- tended to the following can- didates who have been ap- pointed to the Durham Board's Short Lists: Elementary Vice Prin- cipal Short List - Sue Brim- bie. Katie Brown, Linda Fockler. Rose Gibson, Lyn McNeil -Turner, Sylvia Peterson and Norma Yeornaason_ Elementary Principal Short List - Bryan Baler, Helen Daleman, Marg Hildenbrand. Bill Jeffs, Fran Kolesnikowicz, Paul Manuel and Linda Raney. Secondary Vice Prin- cipal Short List - Join Beatty, Angela Littlefield, Mary Shea and Tim Taylor. Secondary Principal Short List - Russ Arbuckle, Mel BarkwW, Brian Green- way and Paul Murray. Promotions Approved John Beatty will be pro- moted to Acting Vice Prin- cipal and will be appointed to Harwood S.S. effective Jan. 6, 1992. Angela Littlefield will be promoted to Acting Vice Principal and will be ap- pointed to Dumbarton H.S. effective Feb. 1, 1992, and to Pine Ridge S.S. effective Sept. 1, 1992. 'Marg Hildenbrand will be promoted to Acting Principal and appointed to Prince Albert P.S. effec- tive Feb. 1, 1982. Sylvia Peterson will be promoted to Acting Vice principal and appointed to Cartwright P.S. effective Feb. 1. 1982. It was announced that Sleigh Ride Express The Sletgn Ride Express is about to leave on another busy schedule for 1991. Horse- drawn sleigh rides will be operating at Heber Down Conservation Area on Sum. Jan. 19 and Feb $ from 1 to 4 p.m. Ticket price is $1.75 per ride. The rides will start from the day -use area at Heber Down Conservation Area, not from the winter park- ing area. Directions: From the in- tersection of Highway 12 and Taunton Road, go west on Taunton to Country Lane Road. North on Coun- try lane to the park en- trance and continue north through the park to the day -use parking area. If the weather doesn't cooperate, wagon rides will be substituted, or the rides will be cancelled. For more information, contact the Authority office at 416-579-0411. Ellen Correll. Principal at of Principal at the new Her - Prince Albert P.S.. will be mitage P.S. effective Feb. transferred to the position 1. 1992. Wolf Howl And Night Hike Have you ever wondered what ..animals.. are Mak- ing about at night? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to the wolves? Well here's your chance to experience a night on the wild side and try your hand at wolf talk. Join CLOCA staff on Tues. Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. for a walk on the "wild„ side at Enniskillen C aservation Area. This event is free to the public, so cane out for a howling good time. To get to Enniskillen from the intersection of Taunton Rd. and Regional Rd. 57, take Reg. Rd. 57 North to the 7th Conces- sion, go west on the 7th to Holt Rd., go north on Holt Rd. to the park entrance, turn left at the entrance, follow the road to the back parking lot. Then meet at the south picnic shelter! PRINTING 683-1968 Head Injury Gp. The Head Injury Associa- tion of Dtirbiam Region isholding a support grow meeting on Wed. Jan. 15th at 7:30 p.m, at 458 Bond St. E. Oshawa. Everyone is welcome and there is parking in the rear. The survivors group meets on the main floor and family and caregivers g Fo meets up with transportation call 723-2732. 1992 Budget Approved Road Repairs listed by Priority - Total Cost: $1,177,000. These are the road repairs priorities: old Forest Road - Completion of Work; Highbush Trail - Completion of Work; Taplin Drive - Completion of Work; Martin Subdivi- sion (Cherrywood West) ; Sanok Drive; Sheppard & Fairport; Brock Road ( Claremont) ; and Fairport Road - north of Finch. In addition, Pickering Council has received from the Roads Department 15 additional requests for road repairs throughout Pickering at a cost of $2,176,000. . - rive at a 4.5% tax increase at the local level. Summoned one -by -one, were the department beads as they appeared before council members to defend tier submitted budgets. Serious negotiations erupted early in the discus- sions when Mayor Artbuus and Fire Chief Stewart Clashed over bow many new fire fighters would be hired on. "Amual reports on fire protection, do not indicate an increased need for addi- tional fire fighters,.. cited Arthtas wbo declared that Pickering was meeting its present need. The mayor advised coun- cil. one new fire fighter wouldbe enotugI lloweroer, he was willing to settle for four new fire fighters but est eight as requested by Chef Stewart. "Although it might be a financial sav- ing.' expressed Stewart. ..when we are dealing with protective services, hiring so few is ptehing it." Council also okayed cols to the library board resullthig in the Ridges branch becoming a � brows- ing library for seniors only and will no 'Inger lend out books to the general public. The contentious issue of adding on a $3.5 million ice rink at the recreation alar- pkx is finally over. Filial approval was given by ap- proving the eonaniction with the costs corning out of reserve foods. "Do we take out a substantial amount from our reserve funds for tbMs wan Councillor Van Kemp ten's Comments to council members, trying to discourage them from the decision. Mayor Arthurs reiterated that construc- tion costs will not inmed the will rate and in this recession, "people rely even more on such ser- Vices. - Still under consideration is the fate of some Picker- ing buts routes. Disclosed in the discussions was the high cost of three routes in particular. For example, the Rosebank Road buts is operating at a cost of :43.58 per run, per person. The destiny of these nuns will be decided at a later date. The three day event resulted in over $1 million being cut from an original $43 million budget. However, none of that was cut from the councillors' budget. Uncut are, councillors' convention expense ac- counts, Christmas party costs, cellular phones and $1,200 used for business hunches. Added to the list this year, is $1,800 earmarked for council to attend a weekend retreat this month so they can "bond' Council is planning to have one more 'kick at the cat' in a couple of weeks when they may do some more fine tuning to the budget before it is approv- ed. Page 2 THE NEWS POST Wed. January 15, 1992 Opinion a page for expression for you and us A Missing Matter In The Recycling Program by Bob Watson Metro Toronto with the cooperation of the local municipalities has gone a long way to get the maximum recycling for owners and renters of residential properties. However, authorities have neglected to consider the value of recycling for commercial and industrial proper- ties. For example. fine or bond paper used to be accepted by Metro for recycling but last year cancelled this because fine papers were not coming in great quantities in the Blue Box Program. Naturally• most of the fine paper eligible for recycling is in commercial or industrial properties so why not a pro- gram to get this paper into a recycling program? Since Metro took over newspaper recycling it has col- lected a lot of money from the recycling industry, and the same applies to tin cans, bottles etc. As commercial and industrial properties pay more pro- perty taxes than residential ones and get no votes at elec- tions if they are incorporated, it would seem appropriate that these properties be included in the Metro recycling program. Currently if an industrial firm recycles its waste fine paper. it must pay a recycling company to take the waste unlike a residential property. We suggest that Metro and local municipalities treat commercial and industrial properties with the same in- terest as their residential properties and more recycling would be accomplished and equality would exist in the pro- perty tax area. Removal Of Parents' Rights Education Minister Tony Silipo amKnced on Dec. lg that he would be deleting from Bill 125 (An Art to Amend the Educ-tiatt Act) the Government's proposed removal of Sec- tion 50 from the Act. Section 50 currently gives parents and guardians the right to choose the kind of religious instruc- tion their children shall receive in public schools. In a letter dated Dec. 18. Keith Baird, Policy Assistant to Education Minister Sthpo. informed the Coalition for Religious Freedom in Education (CFRE) that "the Minister will be removing the amendments to Section 50 from Bill 125_ The issue will be dealt with, if necessary, in future legilslabon. The Mir ester has told the media and MPP% that 'Vw issue hof parental rights) is a sensitive one which has been the subject of much confusion." In light of the importance of the issue. "hie feels it requires clarification and discussion with interested stakeholders" such as the Coalition and the Ontario Multi -faith Group for Equity in Education. The coalition applauds the minister's willingness to con- sider an amendment to Section 50. rather than its removal. The . eceat letter writing campaign and advocacy work at Queen's Part, coordinated by the CRFE, paves that com- munal efforts by concerned citizens can have good results. The coalition will continue. however. its provincawtde campaign to persuade all MPPs and cabinet minsters to entrench the recognition of parental rights and respon- sibilities in the Education :Leet. Politicians and policy makers will be asked to support the following arnendmerit to Section 50 ( 1 1: Subject to the regulations a pupil shall be allowed to receive such education as his parent or guardian desires, or where the pupil is an adult. as he desires, in harmony with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 1 amend - merits highlighted ). The coalition will also continue to advocate the extension of educational justice to all faith and value commutnities in Ontario. Public policies must provide access to public fun- ding for alternative schools and religious education pro- grams, where parents and students want it and when numbers warrant. Much more work creeds to be done in order to achieve the full recognition of parental rights and the public funding of legitimate educational options the coalition believes. Only in this way will the educational diversity of our pluralistic society be truly respected. The Coalition for Religious Freedom in Education was established in 1989 to promote justice, equality and fairness in the treatment of the diverse religions views and com- munities represented in Ontario. The coalition is comprised of a variety of Christian denominations, local churches, educational institutions, parents and citizens groups in- terested in educational issues. news o s Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 19W Office & Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291-2583 Publisher i General Manage • Bob Watson OHIm Manager • Iron Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss.,Diane Liati.cau,l, Bill Wisii. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year -10t a copy. Mainstream Canada More fun and games at Canada Post By Michael Wycks Did you send out a Christ- And the Senators haven't even mas card this year or pay a bill hit the ice yet. by mail? If you used the postal The Canadian Federation system at all, you're one of the of Independent Business has millions of Canadians who called on Canada Post to come helped pay for an assortment of clean on its extracurricular private boxes and expensive spending habits. In a Letter to seats at major sporting arenas, Canada Post President Donald all enjoyed by the management Lander, CFIB senior vice presi- team of Canada Post. dent, legislative affairs, Brien Read no further if abuse of Gray, demanded open, honest power and lavish spending leave answers from the postal morap- you fading ill. The details of this oly. "If Canada Post feels these debacle, though not yet eom- kinds of expenses are necessary pletely known, are thus far con- to attract more business for the temptibleA spokesperson for Corporation, then all Canna - postal management has been diants have a right to be told the quoted4aying Canada Post has full extent of such a marketing undertaken a one -yew lease of plant, in tams of costs and kmoa- a box at Toronto's SkyDome tions of seats." Gray said. from Cineplex Odeon Corp. for "Canadians have a right to less than S200.000 (earlier know the facts to deride for reports had the figure closer to themsehmes if the money the Cor - SI million). The same spokes- poration receives via government person was reported to say that from taxes. and from services, is Canada Fust rents seats for being spent wisely and for the games in Winnipeg and Cal- coat good of Canada Post and ):ary. Another spokesperson for the country at large" the Montreal Canadiens was The CFIB also;,' to reported to have said it's possi- the hypocrisy of the postal bio the post office leases a boat management team basking in at the (Montreal) Forton, where the choicest and most aipensive the rues are betvnoca S30.000 seats at sporting venues across and $100.000 a yeah and may the country. while continuing to have booked space at Mon- lecture the postal union mea - teal's future rink which will ben about the need for fecal have bones between $50.000 and restraint in wage and contract $125.000 a year. Apparently. demands The Corporation's Canada Pbst has some Toronto actions are event more offensive Maple Leaf tans slake there are when you consider postal rates also reports the Crown corpo- have been liked once again as ration may blue tented a private of January 1. 1992 - bout for specific hockey games Canadians. Graf, contends, at nightly cartes of S1,75042,500. have had enough wasteful spend - Add to these, reports of postal ing from various governments management regularly attend- and don't need Canada Pbst ing Vancouver's B.C. Place as playing the same "game" as our well as enjoying a private box political leaders- "When firms for that city's anaud Ludy Race are going out of business in The fiasco continues with mfor- dramatic numbers and when martmon that Canada Pbst has people are uneinployed by the leased a private box at the hundreds of thousands, the post Ottawa Senators' Palladium, office is spending money on combining that with the pur- fun and games. And Cana - chase or lease of 16 of the most dians, once again end up paying expensive seats in the arena. the bill." CHB FMe" SW%,C& Here and There Importance Of New -Ride Safe" Snowmobile Campaign The 1991-92 snowmobile season had barely begun when two snowmobilers were killed in separate accidents on Rab- bit Lake near Kenora Nov. 26 and on the Chapleau River Dec. 2. Unless attitudes change. another 3o or more people could die in the province from snowmobile -related ac- cidents before the season is over. The recently announced "Ride Safe. Ride Sober" cam- paign to help reduce the number of snowmobile deaths and injuries is catching on across the province. The Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation is working with snowmobile manufacturers and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs to educate the public. This year's cam- paign theme was chosen because alcohol is a factor in the majority of snowmobile collisions. Here and There Union Membership in Canada Labour Canada has released figures showing that as of January 1991, union membership in Canada totalled 4,068,423, an increase of 37,664 (1.0 percent) from a year earlier. Unionized workers constituted 36.5 percent of all non-agricultural paid workers in 1991, marginally higher than the 36.2 percent rate recorded in 1990. Union membership has gradually been rising, but since 1964 the number of non-agricultural paid workers has risen at a faster rate; consequently, union membership as a percentage of non-agricultural paid employment has generally been declining. However, between 1990 and 1991, union membership rose while non-agricultural paid employment remained constant, and the proportion of union membership to non-agricultural paid workers rose from 36.2 percent to 36.5 percent. Strategies For Cleaning Up Metro's Waters Metro Toronto's polluted waterfront and watersheds was the focus of a Canada -Ontario program, the Metro Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP). The Metro Toronto and Region RAP Team, a team dedicated to the restoration of water quality in the area, presented ..Strategies for Restoring Our Waters" on Dec. 17th. another milestone as the RAP moves towards a final long- term plan. The Metro Toronto and Region RAP Strategies document outlines the area's environmental problems, identifies remedial goals and offers guidelines for choosing options to reach those goals. The document is the result of ongoing scientific and technical research by three levels of govern, merit, and the work of the local Public Advisory Committee which has broad representation from a wide variety of public and private sectors. March of Dimes Deeds Volunteers The Ontario March of Dimes kicked off its 199¢ Communi- ty Fundraising Campaign on Jan. 2nd. In the York and Durham regions especially, the campaign will take place from Jan. 2 until Feb. 29. For years now the Ontario March of Lames has been help Ing adults with physical disabilities to lead independent and meaningful lives. Through the March of Dimes' three main services, disabled adults are provided with empioymlent services, independent living assistance and assistive devices. Anyone interested in volunteering for this year's Com, munity Campaign may contact the Ontario March of Dimes at 434-5260. Home Sales Advance 6.5% Over 1990 Housirilg resales are up for the ninth month naming, says The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) . The good new is that 15 out of the 25 markets surveyed posted year - over -year gains. Collectively, unit sales from Canada's 25 mhetropoiitan centres posted a 6.5 per cent increase during the mooch . I f red to a year earlier. In the centres surveyed, a total of 12,a90 homes traded hands during the month, an' of 7= units from last year's figure of 12,102 sales. Tax Guide Available At Public Libraries Prudent tax planning can ensure that more of your hard- earned money will be yours for personal use and enjoy- e:hent. Learn how to increase your disposable irncotrhe through prudent tax planting with the assistance of Strategic Personal Tax Planning' a booklet produced as a complimentary service by the Certified General Accoun, tants Association of Ontario. While tax planning is only one ekrrnemt in planing personal finances, as the booklet points out. it is an important begiming. Strategic Personal Tax Planning has been produced as a Public service by CGA Ontario with the assistance of Donald M. Topp, CGA, tax manager at Kirk Roe & Cam, pany• with contributions from Laurie Ouellette, CGA, Tom McCallum, CGA. Trudy Kraker. CGA. and Paul E. Turner, CGA. The booklet is distributed to Ontario public libraries. Please check for it at your local public library. $1.7 :Killion Set Aside For Consumer Groups Federal Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Pierre Blais has announced the renewal, for the 1992-93 fiscal year, of the Grants and Contributions Program, under which $1.7 million is to be made available to assist consumer organiza- tx ms across the country. ..The goal of the Grants and Contributions Program is to strengthen the consumer's role in the marketplace. Fluids are awarded to encourage non-profit organizations to widen their field of activities by addressing important consumer issues,.. declared Mr. Blais. Priority is given to projects that address issues affecting the greatest number of consumers. "This program makes it possible for consumer organizations to enhance their abth- ty to represent consumers' interests and achieve concrete results. Furthermore, groups are urged to network and, whenever possible, involve major marketplace players in finding solutions," said the Minister. i Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! i A year's subscription to one of these newspapers i SCARBOROUGH A INCOURTWEST HILI ' news news news i CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST ENO1 KFRIN(- ' ' ONE YOU WANT new"1 I flews] o Renewal i New Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont -MIS 3Ra Name Address Pearson C.I. Students Learn To Skate Lester B. Pearson Collegiate E.S.L. 1 and 2 students went on a skating trip to Toronto Harbou front on Fri. Dec. 13th, an unlucky day, but everyone enjoyed themselves. Most of .the students on the trip are Sri Lankan and Chinese and most had never seen an outdoor skating rink and had never skated before. But after about an hour of trying and falling down several times, they were all skating very well. Crime Prevention Tips - Protect Your Vehicle One of the most frequent crimes plaguing Metro Toronto in recent months is thefts of vehicles, and thefts from vehicles. Underground parking lots are especially vulnerable, because perpetrators cannot be easily detected by police or passers by. In 1991 thefts of vehicles increased by 51.0% over 1990. PREVENTION TIPS Never leave your car with the engine running while you go into a store or home, even though in the cold weather you went the car to stay warm, and you'll only be gone for a minute. This is an open invitation to a car thief, and there is a By -Law prohibiting leaving your car running unattended. Resist the temptation and lock and park your car properly. If you park your vehicle on the street, park legally under a street light if possible, or in a relatively well lit area, on a well travelled route. Loot all doors, and take all property out of the car. If this is impractical, lock your property in the trunk. where it won't be visible. Many victims lost Christmas presents left on the rear car seats. Don't leave your ownership and insurance papers in the glove box - these documents should be kept in your wallet with your Driver's Ucence. As a general rule, autos on the street are less frequent targets than autos in undergrounds. Many car alarms are available as well as locking devices for steering wheels. You may caosider these options as well. Try to take as many precautions as target. possible to help deter theta - don't l become tael Property most frequently stolen from cars includes car Phones. power tools, car radios, drill and cassette tapes. If you hoe in an apartment building and have concerns shoat youir props ty or safety. perhaps a Vertical Watch Program could be impiernente , or in a community of single family homes, Neighborhood Watch. Contact your local Police Station to find out more about these programs. If you live in 13 Division, cell Constable Jennifer Caddell, at 3W13oa. On Feb. 7th and ath, 1992 13 Division is co-sponsswing The Boor West St. Clair Winter Carnival, "High on Life" to pro mote drug awareness and alternatives for youth in 13 Divi- sion. The carnival will be held at Joseph J. Picciaiam Qwn tre. located at Iarndown Ave. and St. Clair Ave. Bring your whole family to see esbibits and participate in activities, in- cluding arcade games, concerts, celebrity spits events and more. Trade Recipes For Food Bank Donations Trillium Cable Televi- sion will be giving a free Rival Crock Pot Cooking Cookbook to say thank you for dropping off a food bank donation to bares set up in the lobbies of their Scar- borwo and Pickering of- fices. As part of their support for the Daily Bread Food bank, Trillium will also run regular messages on com- munity channel Cable 10. "We're glad we are able to help the Daily Bread Food Bank get their message into thousands of Scarborough and Pickering tomes," said Trillium Cable Regional Manager, Mike Withiam. "More people than ever before will rely on our com- munity agencies for a small share of Christmas joy. Our staff are prod to take part in an activity that so strongly reflects the true meaning of Christmas." The Daily Bread Food Bank acts as a central col- lection and distribution depot for lab agencies across Metro, indnding the Salvation Army. Scar- borough Crossroads, West Hill Community Services and Church of the Epiphany- Trillium's Scarboro of- fice is located at 700 Pro- gress Dr. and its Pickering office is at 751 McKay Rd. Offices hags are from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday. New Seneca President Seneca College of Ap- plied Arts and Technology has announced the appoint- ment of Stephen E. Quinlan to the position of President, effective Feb. 1st. A Seneca employee of long standing, Mr. Quinlan came to the College from a career in management con- sulting as a faculty member in the Business Division. He became in time the founding Dean of Occupational Training for the College and, subse- quently, held the positions of Vice President - Finance and Administration, Vice President - Academic and ultimately Senior Vice President. Raised in St. Thomas, Ontario and educated at the University of Windsor, Quinlan is married with three daughters. He and his family live in the Town of East Gwillimbury in York Region. He will succeed W. Roy McCutcheon, President of Seneca since 1984. Salvation Army Appeal Success The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal for 1991 has surpassed its goal of $8,500,000. Major Hugh Tilley, Cam - Wed. January t5, 1"2 THE NEWS/ POST Page 3 INS Dr.Track . Centre t '�1�' HUNTIN t � GwooD I Speaker RESTAURANT � On Wed. Jan. 15th at 7:30 2351 Brimley Rd.Scarborough at Huntingwood 291-5627 t t p.m. the Civic Garden Ceo- PRIME RIB SEAFOODPASTA tre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. t Bring this certificate any evening and we'll take $10 off the already greatis presenting t which examines aenders�tan- t price of Dinner for Two. t ding of and by t Our complete special dinners include soup or salad. entree with garnish t for natural and dessert of the day and start at just 9.95. t with Dr. Norman Track as t the speaker. e C e Dr. Track is trained in $10 0 o r Offer valid until March,5,,992 $1 0 O r r I biological sciences and fexcfudin Valentine's Day1 biochemistry. 20 years L --------------------J be was active in medical research- In 19x5 he decid- ed to devote his time to photowaphing acid writing about many aspects of the natural environment. In 1916, he was appointed as Photographic Conadtant to the -Royal Botanical Gardens in . A look back in time shows us that early man lived in harmony within his natural environment. By A.S_ iayw Awarus Szi. observation be learned — — — — from Aature and developed agriculture for sustenance and horticulture for his DoyfiffkMW a Whocuriosity and pleasure. is understanding and reverence for the land • formed the basis for man's early beliefs. • In the modern era, tremendous strides have MOM�ArOU A*Ay been made in tnderstan- ding much of the natural The Scarborough Board of Education is pleased to phenomena and using this accept non unationn for the A.S. Taylor Award. knowledge to improve hv- presented annually to individuals who have made an ing conditions and the en- vironment. Today, man outstanding contribution to public education in has the opportunity to exer- Scarborough cise his responsibility for planning the intelligent use The A.S. Taylor Award is the Scarborough Board's of both his limited nxw prestigious hon mr. It is named for Arson resources and his natural Taylor. Director of Educatk-) n at the Board from 1961 surroundings. He is slowly to 1977. The award will be presented at the opening beginning to understand that if you take everything ceremonies of Education eek on Monday. May 4, from the lard and replace 1992• nothing, you invite disaster. Nominees may be teaching or non -teaching staff of Images of beautiful the Scarborough Board, both active and retired: forests, fields and flowers students in the Scarborough public school system. as well as landscaped gardens and cultivated and members of the community. Nomination forms presets will illustrate this ma be obtained from any Scarborough public presentation. Admission is elements seconds school, or from the Student ry or r?' $4. There is ample free and Community Services Department, Level 3, parking and refreshments Scarborough Board of Education, 140 &)rough will be served at the con- Drive. rasion of the program. Nominations must be submitted to the Student and paign Director has an- Community Services Department no later than nouneed that $9,021,809 has 4:30 p.m. on Friday. February 28. 1992. For more been received from the information, call 396-7581. greater Metro Toronto area. The success of the ------------------- campaign means that the expenditures covering Christmas and 1992 for the aarrtarn of tlne Borrel Dirnlcbr d �ucabn Army's 58 services in Morn Toronto are assured. 4 THE NEWS; POST Wed. January 15, 1992 ��MMVN,jv DIARY Sppaace under this heading is available at no charge to non- proiit groups. WED. JANUAR Y 15 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST AID'CPR COUlill First AidiCPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday, for more details and to register. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage even Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 2 - 3 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Metro Toronto District office of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 2 Carlton St.. Suite 710, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. 7 - 9.30 p.m. ITC MEETING International Training in Communications, Upper Canada Club, -meets the third Wednesday of every month at Harold R. Lawson School, 2720 Ellesmere Rd. For more details tail Barbara Townrow at 439-3490. 7:311 p.m. HEAD INJU'Rl .VSS-OC. MEETS The Head Injury Associai ion of Durham Region is holding a sup - Pon group meeting V 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa. Everyone is welcome and there is parking in the rear. For assistance with tran,lxrtation call -23-2-32. 7:30 p.m. FAMILI IIFF GROUP A Support Group meets weekly in your community for parents where kids are in trouble with drugs alcolwt, running away, aims, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarhorough group mats oyer, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 2.23-'4.14. a p.m. EUCHRE Scarborough Ladies Auxiliary. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard Ave. between Midland Ave. d Brimley Rd.. sponsors an evening of euchre every Wednes- day. Admission is 112 including prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. THURS. JANUARY 16 +- 11 as FAMIL's LIFE G7tOl P Young mothers in the - -- unity are invited to attend the Farnih Life Group at West Hill United Church. 62 Orchard Park Dr.. West Hill. The group tweets ever Thursday to enjo speakers, craft, and felio,,hir. Babysitting i, a%atlahic F,w marc details call 231-4120. 9:30 - 3:30 p.m. BI.00D DONOR (11NIC Parkway Place, 255 Consumers Rd.. Willowdale. Help the Rei Cross help oxhcr% M attending this clinic. All donors are weicomhe. N am. - 1 pm. %f 4RLl %791 WXTi(X'E A %early New Botutique, featuring good used clothing u held ever% Thursday at St. Crispin', Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr.. Scartxro"l :'. For rm,rc detail, can 261-47011. N ata SHI FFLEW)ARD All wn r% over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of %huff1cfxwd every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 B,rchmount Rd, Phone 396-.1040. 12:4:5 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leaxk-k Senior. Cemre, 2520 Birchmorunt Rd. Phonc 396.4040. 12.--45 p.m. EUCHRE: &rkdalc %entor cinzcn, ymitc c%er%onc 55 vcar, and e»cr to cnjoy euchre c%er% Thur,da% at 9irkdalc Community Centre. 1299 Ellesmere R.i 2 - g p.m. BI_OOD DONOR (11%1( Agincourt Mall. 3850 Sheppard A%c. E.. Scarborough. Take the time to gi%c the gift of h1c, tt', free- All dom)rs arc welcomr. 7 pm. LEGAL 0X*%SELIJ%G Agincourt Community Ser%ice% Association. 4139 Sheppard A%c. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday c%cning. Call 321-6912 for an appo,yntrrrnt. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUIR Agincourt Clwss Club meets wcckh on Mondays, Tuesday%• Thursdays and Fridays in room 113 at Agmaurt Collegiate, 2621 Midland A%c. one block north of Sheppard. For detail, :all 493-(1019. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB The Interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association and its affiliate West Hill Chess Club offer rated slow-pla) and active -play chess tournaments. speed ches%, and asual play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For information phone 283-6296 or 2&15860. 7:30 p.m. N %G,O An e%ening of Bingo is held every Thursday at Metropolitan Com- munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Woodbine A%c. Fver%one is welcome. For detail, ,:ail 6190-2133. 7:30 - its p.m. SWEET ADEUNUS Scarborough Sweet Adelines meets every Thursday evening at Washington United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd. least of Markham Rd.)- It is open to women of all ages who love to sing. For more dotal, :all Marg Otter at 225-9929. 7:30 - 9 p.m. U17%G WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets every second Thursday at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is in- %itald to come, talk or i,ten. E p.m. EAST YORK GARDEN CLUB East York Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse. 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features ex- cellent speakers, monthly shows and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For details call 757-2406. FRN. JANUARY 17 ! - 11 am. COFFEE WiTH A DIFFERENCE All ladies in the community are invited to Coffee With A Dif- ference at Grace Church, 447 Pon Union Rd., West Hill. The Soloist and speaker is Ruth Ann Onley. Judy Wassel will feature "Mop Top Dolls". Babysitting is available. For details call 283-3864. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Irwin Patterson, TV host of "Have Fun Will Travel", presents a slide presentation on India and Iran, complete with music and cora mentary, at Pleasant View Library, 575 Van Horne Ave. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Gerrard Square, 1000 Gerrard St. E., Toronto. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 8:30 p.m SINGLES DANCE The Willowdaie Chapter of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics holds a dance the third Friday of every month at St. Gabriel Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details call 391-0275 (emir) SAT. JANUARY 18 SUN. JANUARY 19 10:31) a.m. MARTIN LUTHER KING John Plumpton, Superintendent of Schools/Staff Development, North York Board of Education will give an address on the topic "Martin Luther King Junior; His Formative Years and Why We Should Celebrate Martin Luther King Day", at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Crescent. For details call 293-9850. 1 p.m. HERITAGE OF CHILDREN The Heritage of Children of Canada will meet at Wallace Emer- son Community Centre, 1260 Dufferin St., south of Dupont St., Toronto. Doors open at i p.m. 2 - 4 p.m. VARIETY SHOW The Billy Meek Variety Show will entertain at the regular after- noon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2 p.m. SCARBOROUGH SUPPORT GROUP Scarborough Support Group for the Widowed meets the third Sunday of each month at Church of St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rel., one block east of Warden Ave. The meeting is open to widowed men and women. MON. JANUAR Y 20 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Manul-ife Permanent Clinic:. 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor. Take the time to give the gift of life. it's free. All donors are welcome. ! - 10 am. NUTRITION FOR SENIORS Luz Bonnin. North York Public Health Nurse, will discuss "H1VrAiDS" at North York Seniors Centre. 21 Hendon Ave. To pre -register call 733-4111. N am. - 12 town NUTRITiO%Al. COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Bctel Centre. 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. N as - 3 p.m. % MiEN'S CENTRE: The North York Women's Centre is open Mondays through Fridays to offer information and referral services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to fend information, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE: Birkdak seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdalc Com- mune: % Centre. 1299 Ellc�mere Rd. 12:30 - 3 Pm. BRIDGE: All senkws over the we of 55 arc invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre. 2520 Bir- chmount R.d. Phone 11+( -OW). f p.m. TRt STE:E_-S MEET The Scarborough Board of Education Trustee% will me, r in the Meeting Hail at the Education/Civic Centre. 140 Borough Dr. For detail, all the Communication, Office at 3967541. TUES. JANUAR Y 21 9 arra. - 12 awn 1#7510% (Ll %1(' A vision clinic will he held for seniors fret of charge at the Bcr- nard Betel Courc, 1003 Sucks Ave. W. For an appointmem call 'w5-2112. 12:46 - 3 p.m SOCIAI. i All seniors over the Me of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line daacmg every Tuesday at 5:t crhen Leacock Senors Cern rc. 2520 Bir- ;hm..un: Rd. Phone 39641)401. 2 - 11:30 p.m. IMLO(D DONOR (1 I%IC Eglanon Square, 133 Eglmntcm Square, Scarborough. Help the Red Cross help others b% attending this clinic. All donor, arc wticonhc. 6:30 p.m. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd.. Highland Creek hold, a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyone is weict,me. 7 - 9 p.a WOMEN'S LJ.GAI. North fork W'ornrn', Centre ms sponsoring ac evening legal clinic staffed by a female lawyer who will provide basic and prelimiary ad- %tce On legal problems ever% Tuesday e%cning. For an apfxiintmcnt call the centre at 781-0479. 7- 9 pin. F-RE:f. FROM FEAR FY)t %DATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1400 Bast% St.. Pickering. This rkm-profit organLzwx-,n is dedicated to helping those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers infortnalkM. educational materials, guest speaker% and support groups. Fox details call 831- 38'7. 7:15 - Ie:30 p.m, N %GO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsor an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton A%c. E. at Danforth Rd. 6,% c- Loblaws). E%eryone ❑ welcome. 7:30 p.m DON %ALLEY (IiORtS Ladies are invitcd to join the Don Valley Chorus (Swett Adeline%, Inc.) and sing 4 -part harmony at Church of St..4hdrew rehearsal hall, skmtheast corner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. every Tuesday. For more details all \lar% %IcFadyen, 625-0913. 7:30 p.m LJVI%G WiTH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Willowdale Unit Office of the Canadian Cancer Society. mats at 6075 Yonge St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Through informal discussions patients, families and friend% can learn how to Lope. For more information call 226-0646. S p.m. SINGLES MEET North Metro Single Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. Gabriel's Recreation Centre, next to Si. Gabriel's Church, Sheppard Ave. two blocks east of Bayview Ave. All single parents are welcome. WED. JANUAR Y 22 2 - 8:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Highland Creek Legion, 45 Lawson Rd., Scarborough. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are wel l - o me. 2:30 p.m. S.W.A.%. MEETiNG The next meeting of Scarborough Women's Action Network (SWAN) will be held at Scarborough Women's Centre, 91 Easipark Blvd. For more details call Lynda Kosow•an, 431-1138. 7 p.m. CRIME PREVENTION SEMINAR Scarborough Neighbourhood Action Committee and Metro Police are conducting a crime prevention seminar at St. Margaret's in the Pines Church, 4130 Lawrence Ave. E. Everyone is urged to at- tend. Topics will include crime prevention tips, home security, street proofing and die witness. For more details call 438-3719. 7 p.m. RETIREMENT PLANNING Jack Visser of the Dominion Trust Company is holding a free seminar on RRIF's, Annuities and Retirement Planning in the bank branch at 180 Steeles Ave. W., just west of Yonge St., Thornhill. Call 882-8588 to reserve your seat. 7:15 - 9 p.m. ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP The Alzheimer's Family Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Brimley Acres, 2950 Lawrence Ave. E. (next to Bendale Acres). Scarborough Pubic Health Nurses and special guest speakers offer practical advice and information, discuss stages of the disease, current medical research, legal con- cerns, community support and placement issues. For details can 396-4228. 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 Dawes Rd. For more details call Iris, 6984628. Christmas Trees Find New Life In New Year Once again, residents of Other municipalities within Metropolitan Toronto will Metro will be chipping the be able to start the New trees for use as mulch in Year off right by recycling local parks. their used Christmas trees. Residents should remove This will be the fourth year all ornaments, tinsel, that the Metropolitan icicles, nails and wire from Toronto Works Depart- their Christmas trees ment, in co-operation with before placing them at the the six area municipalities, curb by 7 a.m. on has operated a curbside designated collection days. collection program for Christmas tree bags should Metro Toronto residents. ,also be removed before Trees collected in the Ci- pick-up. ty of Toronto will be drip- The special curbside ped and used in animal pick-ups will take place in bedding at the Metre East York on Wed. Jan. 15, Toronto Zoo. Trees col- 22 and 29; in North York on lected in Scarborough will wed. Jan. 15th; in Scar - be dripped and saved for borough on Wed. Jan. 15th; composting with yard and in Toronto on Thus. waste at the end of 1992. Jan. 16 and 23rd. New Potato Resists Deadly Virus A University of Toronto researcher has developed a potato plant resistant to the virus which wiped out crops in Prince Edward island last year. The borders on potato seed imports from the island were closed because of the potato virus YN (PVYN) and about 20.000 tonnes of potatoes were destroyed in an unsuccessful eradication program. "'Ilse virus doesn't actually do much damage to the potato crop but it can totally destroy tobacco. tomato and pepper crops," said Mounir AbouHaidar, botany professor at U of T. "Since the potato plant is a carrier of the vitas, the ultimate solution is a transgenic cultivar." A transgenic cultivar is a cultivated variety of a pial which has undergone a genetic transformation, he said. Cultivars resistant to PVYN include the Atlantic, Russett Burbank and Shepody potatoes, developed in AbouHaidar's laboratory. •---:res.•.................................................::}� Anniversaries/Birthdays 51'IH WEDDING A.1NIVERSARl' Congratulations to Shairool and Abdul Hakim of Gor- dwri Place. Scarborough who are cekbratwg then Golden Wedding Anniversary an Sat. Jan. lath. A celebration will be held on Jan. 18th for Vi and Jim Coals of Boem Ave.. Scarborough to celebrate their Golden Wedding Annive-sary. 'Nix couptle was married an Dec. 28th. 1942. !11117H BIRTiIDAY Happy Birthday to Henrietta Edmiston of Cooliins Rd, West Hill who is celebrating her 110th birthday on Thus. Jan. 16th. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 am. to 5 p.m. CoNSnTuENc-l' OFFICE OrE.N The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North. located at 52W Finch Ave. E.. Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. ! am. to 5 P -m, CONSTiTIIE.%CY OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips. MPP Scarboro"h-Agiaoourt. located at 40M 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. ! am. to 5 p a CONSTITUE.%CY OFFICE OPEN The offs of David Warner. MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 30. in Cedar Heights Plaza, is Open Monday to Thur -..day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9:30 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUE.%CY OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbridc, MPP Scarborough Wets, located at 1680A Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 .m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9-3o a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. to 1 pmt. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough Eau, located at 4403 Kingston Rd.. Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Friday from 9 am, to 1 p.m. Phone Federal Constituency Offices S am. to 4 p m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICL OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Shite B, is open Monday to Friday, 9 ata to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 am. to 4.30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30p m. Phone 281-6767. 9 am. to 4 p.m. CON9777UENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappd, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturdav mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSIiI ENCY OFFICE OPEN The Constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley Forth, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdak in the Fnnch-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 as to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN 1 The constituency office of Rent Soetens, Mp Ontario Riding, er Monday to F 'ttday Kion Rd" Suite 4, Pickering Village is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686.0432. ! atm. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Ro River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborout F MiP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 am. to 5 pm Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 2968899. " am. to 5:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9.30 am. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays I I am. to i p.nL by appoiirtmeot only, call 321-5454. r - High Tech Recycling For Apt. Building With the single push of a button, high tech recycling :has come to a Scarborough apartment building at 757 Victoria Park Ave. The Hi -rise Recycling System, offered by Recydtech Ltd., is the first of its type to be operated in Ontario. It allows residents of high rise buildings to :recycle with the same ease with which they dispose of their garbage. Residents simply select the desired category: gar- bage; cans/plastic or newspaperltelephone books and deposit materials into the existing chute. Specially designed buns at the bottom of the chute rotate into position to accept the selected material. The City of Scarborough's Works and Environment Department is currently monitoring the quality and quantity of recyclables generated by the building. Wed. January 15, 1912 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 Assts -Lessons Help Young Canadians Understand Space When Dr. Marc Garneau became the first Canadian in space in 1964, he cap- tured the imagination of youth across the country, This is evident in the hun- dreds of letters the Cana- dian Space Agency receives every week ad- dressed to Marc. from young Canadians in- terested in finding out about space. On Jan. 22, Dr. Roberta Bondar will become the se- cond Canadian in space. on Ward the Space Shuttle ..Discovery.. as a member of the rust International Mcrogravity Laboratory (IML -1) mission crew. The Canadian Space Agency's Astronaut Program has designed a series of infor mation and activity sheets aimed at students who want to understand Rober- ta's space experience. The information sheets, entitled "Encounters: The Astro -Lessons Series". were developed to address questions students may have about Roberta's flight. The first three: "What's Microgravity", "Spacelab and the IML -"Mission", and "IML -1 Mission Facts" contain information about the mission. The remaining four: "Fluid Shifts In Microgravity", "Gravity and Plant Growth In Space", "Changes in Perception While in Space". and "Back Pain in Astronauts". include ac- tivity sheets which enable students to conduct mini - experiments based on several of the Canadian ex- periments to be performed during the mission. The package also in - eludes an introduction arti- cle entitled "IML 1: Scien- tists in Space", to familiarize students with the IML -mission. It is hoped the package will play a rok in sparking Canadian students interrst in scientific studies_ First Aid Courses St_ John Ambulance is of- fering a variety of Frist Aid Courses at its Scarborough location, uo Milner Ave. Standard First Aid: Jan. WIS. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Jan. 2x23, 6:30 - 10 p.m.; Jan. 29-30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m- Emergency .m_Emergency First Aid: Jan. 31. S a.m. - 5 p.m. Basic Rescuer Recert CPR: Jan. 29, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Basic Rescuer CPR: Jan. 29-30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. He artsaver CPR: Jan. 19. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Heartsaver Plus CPR: Jac_ 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Infant. Child CPR: Jan. 31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. What Every Babysitter Should Know: Jan. 25. 10 a.m_ - 4 p.m_ For more details and to register call the Training Department at 321 -ons. Active Parenting Programs Begin In January Active Parenting is a 14 ing sexually healthy week program for parents children. of children 3-10 years old. Both daytime (babysit- Led by Scarborough Health ting is available) and even - Department Public Health ing programs are offered Nurses, the course invites throughout the year at parents to grow in their various Scarborough loca- umdenstanning of children's tial. behaviour. Parents are invited to Parents will learn techni- enroll for January and ques to effectively handle February sessions by call - parenting challenges in the ing 396.4228. Please note 1990's including substance that there is a $23 fee for abuse awareness and rais- books. The Reform Party of Canada PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday January 22nd.,7:30 p.m. Metro East Trade Centre Hwy 401 and Brock Rd. Pickering Preston Manning, leader of the Reform Party will be the speaker. If you would like to obtain first-hand information regarding the principals and policies of the Reform Party of Canada, you are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Tickets are S5. Call 26743009 or 266.2797 The information sheets are available to educators by contacting the Canadian Astronaut Program at the C OBan dSpace tat Agency. PV. Vanier. Ontario K1L SE2, Crime Prevention Seminar Scarborough Neighbourhood Action Committee and Metro Police are conducting a Crime Prevention seminar at St. Margaret's in the Pines Church. 4130 Lawrence Ave. E., on Wed. Jan. 22nd at 7 p.m_ All members of the coow runty are urged to attend this meting. Topics will in- clude crime prevention tips. home security, street proofing. and die witness. For more information call 438-3719. For exciting entertainment come to our Dinner Theatre Show 0 EATERY & DINING LOUNGE FAMILY RESTAURANT 4 OLD KINGSTON RD. WEST HILL (1, �- �� J.M. Production's Presentatir)r• •,• "`.� "BUTTERFLIES"ARE FREE An zoxi oft-dwarf-ornec?y for afl rr—bws -f?,,* fwn.l-. February Fri.7th_& 14th. Sat.8th.& 15th. Time: Bar opens 6.30 p.m. Dinner 7.00 p.m. Show 8.30 p.m. rackets: Dinner & Show 525.00 Show only $10.00 (limited seats) Reservations please phone: 282-8243 (Visa or Mastercard only) 284-5379 CIiY OF SCARBOROUGH 1992 INTERIM TAX LEVY Payment of Tax Bills according to By -Law of Council are payable as follows: Business • All Wands Mailing Date - January 7th One instalment Only Due February 6th Realty - All Wards Mailing Date By - January 7th 1st Instalment- February 6th 2nd Instalment - March 6th 3rd Instalment - April 6th Ratepayers who have not received Tax Bills should make immediate inquiry to the Tax Office (or by telephoning 396- 7261 Realty Taxes or 396-7666 Business Taxes). Taxes may be paid at the Scarborough Civic Centre. 150 Borough Drive. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday: or at any Branch of a Chartered Bank, if acceptable to them, AMCU Credit Union Inc..SECUL Credit Union Ltd.. and Scarborough Public Utilities Commission (ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE ONLY). B. Surphlis Tax Collector i Page i THE NEWS/POST Wed. January 15, i9.9z Bill Watt's Worlds ON RECORD: In Review: A problem with catholicity of musical taste is the difficulty in staying au courant. Con- sider Lorraine Scott -All Talk (Cold Print). When a personal review copy of it was sent to us by producer Al Kussin, we thought we were going to bear a solo vocal album. After listening to it, we con- clude that it's a dance album as they are now call- ed . . we think. To us it sounds like disco. None of the foregoing is intended to be denigrating. All Talk is a good album, one of the most pleasurable to us in a long time. But, we simply don't know how to label it and be certain of our assessment. Lorraine Scott is a fine vocalist whom we recall having noted in the cast of Buddy. She does well here with each and all of the selections .. we think. You see, Miss Scott ane producer AI Kussin have presented such good pro- duction values that it's dif- ficult to know just how good the lady really is. She and or he have unselfishly given such good hooks to the back up singers that Miss Scott's voice simply blends in. Oh, there are a few solo riffs but not enough, in our opinion, to do full justice to the suppos- ed star. The compositions are all originals and most of them by the two principals. There's a bit of a problem here, too. Each song is so good that after a while, there appears to be a certain sameness to them. And now, we find ourself in a bit of a critical cul-de- IKALLY'S_ ' DISPECIALSNNER Served Mon.-Thurs.from 4 p.m. l STEAKS b SHRIMPS 59 95 J Charcoal Broied Jr Cut N.Y.S%w* and Deicious Breaded Shrimps. CHEF'S , 0 �L _AT fE- I i f9—.-9 • i &KQJWJe.Terdw Chicken Rigors ` Old Beef S ndws iv Tedtra u, -- i FOOD COYe/NAnON S& Taster Shrimps and Fillet o1 Sole � !�!!r•aded and Fried to Golden Brwwr� CHICKEN TERIYAKI 58.9 O.re.e... Dennis" D.eaer of c1mcaan rerwr eaa.+wwee awe G.tsera ABOVE INCLUDE: SOUP — SALAD BAR RICH, BAKED OR F.F. POTATOES ICE CREAM or FROZEN YOGURT COFFEE or TEA P. m i 1'I f: 430 NUGGET AVE. 293-9292 One Block North �t Srxoowd or Marrrym Fiord OPEN: r+l M"y TO Fh"V FROM ILM" APub SATURDAYS SUNDAY FROM 4 P.M. 2938 EGLINTON AVE. E. 431-7157 One Boort Fast of McCowan on ttr PkYTM £•,x OPEN: TUESnarroSLIAu0AYFROM:1:7/Aw. aosEDMOMMrs Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide sac. We would not, for all the world, want to dissuade anyone from listening to and purchasing All Talk. It's a bloody fine album and deserves success. Still, we'd be less than honest if we didn't suggest that Miss Scott deserves better. What about an album of her doing slow old violets with just a simple rhythms accompaniment? We think it'd fly. In The News: The finest products in the world won't sell unless they are proper- ly introduced and showcas- ed. The motion picture in- dustry has long known this and that's why the Cannes Film Festival is arguably the most important convention -and, make no mistake, it is a convention.- in onventioo-in the world The music industry also recognizes the value of such gatherings and each year in Cannes it presents MIDEM. That's obviously an acryonym for something and. presumably well known in the industry. so well known that it hasn't occurred to the founders to reprise what it means, for out- siders. Anyway. MIDEM, and we wish it weR as always, a now underway and four Canadian are scheduled to appear there this Sunday. 'They are Lee Aaron, Rik Emmett, The Bout and the redoubtable Ronnie Hawkins. We had the occasion to meeI then at a media gat henng held in George Bigliardi's Piano Bar. (Now, there's a civilised place for a media an- noancemert') All seemed eager and ready to go. No doubt they will serve us all CRASE AWAY THE JANUARY BLUES! BlE.BURNS AY! Starring DOUGLAS CAMPBELL Featuring: Peter Glen Coralie Allan Marty Shaw and Mickey McFadden 0-nias Campbeil was Dorn m vL►s" and has toured the .oro 4 :.Satre, playing pnncipal :olrs fruet 01.114101 to !Mv Fur Cady .• Flu auspicwus career has calm him fr„m the stage of London's 'Oid Vic- Lo Europe, south Africa. AustraLa. the U.S. and to our own Stratford Festival, - bcre be has become a Canadian itousc"' name Television viewers will remember Douglas Campbdt as the title character from 'The Great Detective" series, which ran for over four years an the CBC For this production, Mr. Campbcn is delighted to recite your favourite Robert Burm works, and entertain you with excerpts from his one main show, "I Belong To Glasgow." Musical Director George Robb We're celebrating on the evening of Saturday, January 25th, 1992 and everyday during the week of Jan 27th to 31st/92 SO PICK YOUR DATE AIND COME t'UND BE PART OF THE FL'N! at the Progress Court Cultural Centre, 30 Progress Court in Scarborough, Ont DINNER PERFORM4NCEr=111tisermt7AIpm: eft Cut lin Wat.%ftn LfAA1'Il� M PERFORB A CF.S - mmtti.aG31:3 - eft gg2k rap at m COST INCL _ S: • Traditional Scottish Meal including Haggis (not compulsory) • Fantastic Show featuring five wonderful entertainers, with something for everyone! • All taxes, including GST and Gratuities Musical Medieval Adventure Premiere Contunuing her theme of programming challenging and imaginative new pro- ductions at Young People's Theatre, artistic director Maja Ardal has announced the world premiere of Canadian author Robert Priest's "Knights of the Endless Day" a medieval musical romp which will play on YPT's 468 seat mainstage theatre from Wed. Jan. 15 to Feb. 9. Audiences will be swept into a fantasy world of dragons and djinns, kings and queens. movies and manticores as the central character, Ogo a com- moner who dreams of knighthood, faces the un- precedented challenge of delivering the baby princess Mia from one end of the kingdom of Ornador to the other, facing terrible perils on the way. But this is a medieval play with a difference -its central thernes are peace and non- violence and Ogo must overcome the dangers he faces, which include dragons and ogres, without using his sword or in any way imperilling the life of the young baby he has sworn to protect. It's the first play for author Robert Priest, who went to school and grew up in Scarborough. His four books include "The Mad Hand" which won the 1999 Milton Acorn People's Poetry Award and a children's favourite "The Short Hockey Career of Amazing Janey". His videos are performed on "MuchMusic", he was the resident poet and songwriter for CBC Radio's is Anybody Home for two years and he's known to thousands of young people as a performer with the rock groups The Boinks and The Teds. The Teds se- cond album Winterlong is due out in December 1991. Annual Children's Carnival The Children's Aid Socie- by calling Ticketmaster at ty Foundation will be 870.8000. holding its annual Children's Carnival on Sun. Feb. 9th the Metro / Toronto Convention Cen- n tre. There will be fun, food/ and entertainment for kids of all ages. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door and are available through Conssumm Distributing or {•:::❖:: � ::'.':•.•. J::❖:: J:• :•:.•:1:: t: :S:S :? :?.�:.5 { X5.21.... _ :•�':•.�•: "J�'T'�:.N�A 1�.4 1 'f.*.•:PQ:.•.Y. well. We have yet to be asked to appear. Presumably tap dancers are not in current demand. ART SEEN: The McMichael open the year with an exhibition of Cape Dorset Drawings and Prints. One dislikes emulating the little boy of The Empernr's New Clot htss but we are constrained to remark that we see little of value in the works of the Imat ( or Inuk, to use the proper term) . It's conceded that they might exhibit a certain raw strength of primitivity but they do not fail pleasurably upon any of our senses ex- cept perhaps that of touch, in which case. one very ob- viously prefers the works of Barbara Hepworth or .Maryon Kantaroff. Still. who are we to say? If Inuit art is enjoyed by the reader, then this ex- hibit is well worth custom. Enjoy - AT:joy. aT THE OPERA: The Canadian Opera ;,ompany begin the new year with two productions at The O'Keefe. Opening tomorrow evening is La Boheme starring Yoko Watanabe. Opening on Jan. 22nd is Goumod's Romeo et Juliette featuring soprano Hei-Kyung Hong. We're not sure whether or not the C.O.C. has ever presented R. eft J. If it has, we have never seen it and are " eagerly anticipating the pleasure. BIRTHDAY BOY: George Burns is 96 years of age this Sunday. He has been quoted as saying that the secret of happiness and longevity is to fall in love with one's work. The proof of his state- ment will be in abundant evidence this Monday when the Family Channel presents a special two hour showing of five episodes from the Burns and Allen Show not seen previously. We commend particular attention to the first episode with the late Hobert Cummings in which Gracie thinks that Cumm- ings is in love with her and tries fighting off his non- existent romantic ad - vanes. Say goodnight Gracie. It'll be few years yet before George is able to join you in that great vaudeville house in the sky. Be patient. IN PRINT: The Fourth K. by Mario Arm (Random Horne) is a most compelling novel, one that many will read in a single sitting. We didn't because there are nuances on writing that we wished to savour and so we took our time with this 479 page wort. The time is the not too distant future. the presi- dent of the United States is Francis Xavier Kennedy, distant cousin of John and Robert. He is the Fourth K. and the significance of the title is not clear until the final few pages. In Rome a terrorist group has assassinated the Pope. The same group has captured the daughter of the president. The ploy is not for material gain but to bring the United States to its knees and lessen its im- pact on world affairs. How does the president deal with the situation? Ob- viously, we're not going to disclose that. We will state, however, that his handling of it is a masterful observa- tion on the part of the author of what complete power can do to a person. Although a thriller, The Fourth K. is also a fine study of human emotions. The book is not without flaws. The author is guilty of too much padding in the development of the characters. Indeed, there are too many characters but one shouldn't criticize too severely a writer who is being paid a handsome word rate. If blame must be assessed, let it be against a too generous editor. '17rere are also a few grammatical errors but one suspects they are deliberate and intended on- ly to lend a timely ( dated? ) air to the narrative. Finally, Mr. Puzo is at too great pains to point out the danger of absolute power leading inevitably to dictatorship. That of itself need not necessarily be brad. Abraham Lincoln was a mono than just a de facto dictator during the American Civil War and, in the main, served his coun- try well. And, wasn't it Barry Goldwater who remarked that extremism in defence of one's country is excusable, or something like that? Polemiciaa as+de. The Fourth IC is more than simply an enjoyable read: it is, we suggest, an impor- tant social document. After reading it, we sug- gest you read Terrorist, a more or less biography of a high ranting Iraqu i ter- rorist who has defected to the West. It is written by Steven Emerson and Cristirn Del Sesto and published by Villard Boots. The authors have done their job well in describing just what it is that motivates a terrorist. Unfottuwtdy it offers lit- tle or no suggestion of how to deal with terrorists and terrorism. Fact is, they can't be dealt with andel, it seems to us, shouldn't be. Accept nothing except their surrender and then, slaughter them! Terrorists respectterrorists. except other Read Terrorist and see if you don't find yourself agreeing with us. Enough, we're becoming too acerbic. Allow us to suggest a reading of Fragile Edge by Maria Cof- fee ( Fawcett ). It's an ac- count of her search for peace after her lover's death -a search that led her to retrace his last Journey to Mount Everest. It's not a landmark book but certainly a pleasant break after reading about terrorism. FAST EXIT: When all is done, human life is, at the greatest and the best, but like a forward child that must be played with and humoured a little to keep it quiet till it falls asleep and then the care is over. That's not a terrorist creed though it might -well be, given terrorism's disregard and contempt of life. No, those are the Words of Sir William Tem- ple who lived from 1628 to 1699. Wed. January 15, 1992 THE NEWS/ POST Page 7 Smokes & Ladders Warns Youngsters About Alcohol & Tobacco Science and child's play have merged at the Addic- tion Research Foundation in the form of Smokes and Ladders, a game that warns children of the hazards of alcohol and tobacco use. Created by two ARF scientists, Smokes and Ladders offers a new twist an the classic Snakes and Ladders game. The ARF creation features a neon - coloured playing surface with up-to-date graphics and messages. Gone are the menacing snakes and Victorian images that characterized early ver- sions of Snakes and Lad- ders. Instead, warnings about the risks of puffing cigarettes or sampling alcohol - and messages about the benefits of avoiding these activities - are splashed across a hot pink and green game board. Unlucky players will find their downg aces tumbling chutes of cigarettes or slipping down piddles of spilled alcohol. Those who manage to dodge the game's pitfalls will jump across squares and climb ladders towards the finish line. Smokes and Ladders is the brainchild of Dr. Gwynn Giles and Dr. Bill Corrigall, who normally devote their workdays to scientific research in the field of addictions. Last year, the pair joined forces and enlisted the talents of a graphic artist to create a hands-on learning tool for seven -to -11 year olds. The result - Smokes and Lad- ders - is meant to be both educational and entertain- Ing - "It's like Sesame Street - let's have some fun and learn something about alcohol and other drugs too," says Giles We saw a real need for prevention tools that would interest this young age group," says Corrigall. "With Smokes and Lad- ders, we hope to reach +OE 1FiR P C.6n:•.t _ - People who buy an item only to get a tree gift that may be offered are often disappointed with the quality of both items. Here and There United Way Surpasses Last Year's Results, Despite Worst Economy Ever Congratulations Metro Toronto! Despite a tough eery and some unexpected setbacks, United Way's 1991 Campaign has raised $44,450,000, the most money ever achieved in United Way's history. -Clearly, the Campaign captured the imagination of this city and inspired businesses and individuals to come forward as never before." Campaign Chairman George FSerheller told the 1.500 volunteers and supporters who gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Nov. 27 to hear the results of this year's fundraising drive. The 1991 achievement surpassed last year's campaign results by M-000, some of which carne from a last minute surge of support involving more than 400 companies who participated in the Metro -wide Casual Day for United Way. So far, this initiative has raised s14o,000 - and we're still counting! A word of thanks is in order for all those who "got casual•• for United Way and dug into their pockets yet ane more time to contribute to our cause. Single Cell Layer May be Key to Glaucoma: U of T Study A University of Toronto researcher investigating the fluid drainage mechanisms of the human eye has found that a tiny layer of cells near the cornea may be key in causing glaucoma. ".Primary open -angle glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness which results from the blockage of the flow of aqueous humor - the clear liquid that fills the front of the eye - as it drains from the eye," said Professor C. Ross Ethier of the department of mechanical engineering and the institute of biomedical engineering. Using human[ eyes from doctors, Ethier and his team altered critical region of the fluid outflow pathway, par- ticularly the cells lining Schlemm's canal, by infusing drugs, such as N -ethyl maleimide. The flow resistance of the tissue was then measured using a special apparatus. Ethier and his team are now investigating the theory that alterations in the lining of Schlemm's canal could con- tribute to eventual treatment and prevention of glaucoma. Research is funded by the Medical Research Council of Canada. Grants For Disability Organizations Forty-three organizations have received $711,600 in grants to fund a range of projects for people with disabilities, from the office for Disability Issues, Ministry of Citizenship. The Community Action Fund grants will support con- sumer advocacy services, a psychiatric survivors' outreach group, programs, theatre projects by people with disabilities, and an international aboriginal conference in a First Nation community. many kids before they start experimenting with tobac- co and alcohol." The game is intended for use in a supervised en- vironment where its messages can be sup- plemented with further in- formation about substance abuse. Smokes and Lad- ders was tested in several settings - from schools to parks and recreation departments and Brownie packs - before the finished product was released this week. "Teachers from the test group report that the game prompted discussions of alcohol and tobacco, both during play and afterwards - and this is exactly what we hoped for," says Giles. The colourful images of Smokes and Ladders focus on consequences that might affect young players. One of the characters is nauseated by drinking and another finds he can climb faster when he doesn't smoke. "Most prevention messages about alcohol and tobacco focus on long- term health risks, like cir- rhosis or cardiovascular disease," says Corrigal. "But kids rarely worry about such long-term pro- blems. " Smokes and Ladders features plastic game pieces, dice and a neo - coloured vinyl playing sheet which is durable, washable and portable. The game sells for $15 and is available through the ARF's marketing depart- ment at 1-800-661-1111. A. .... y a - .rte. - ► --•� - - �,'' Students Ryan Mohammed (left) and Kevin Kru mret learn about the risks of alcohol and tobacco use while playing Smokes and Ladders - developed by Addiction Research Founda- tion scientists to help kids make wise choices. Cookie Consumption Among Canadians on the Rise Sen'ing an assortment ojPepperidge Farm premium qualm ,: < .. :,ane Into an elegant occasion. There's no doubt about it. Canadians love cookies. In 1990 there was a 3.6 per cent increase in the production of branded packaged cookies sold through major grocery outlets according to Nielsen Market Trends. Simon Kattar, of Catering i la Carte, a Toronto special events catering company, has noticed an increase in the popu- larity of cookies "Cookie con- sumption in our business has risen four times over the last two years," comments Kattar. "Cookies are being served as an after-dinner treat, often with fresh fruit. For afternoon tea, cookies are high on the agenda instead of pound cake or creamy confections. "Basic comfort cookie., — the kind mother used to make — are making a comeback, especially oatmeal, peanut but- ter and chocolate chip," accord - log to Kattar. Dufffet Rosenberg, owner of Dufflet Pastries in Toronto, also sees a back-to-hasics trend in cookies with more 'homev' cookies of the oatmeal raisin and chocolate genres gaining favor. Here is what two other food experts tell us titillates the taste buds of their clients when it comes to cookies. "Instead of dessert, I have been serving hiscotti, which are harder than regular cookies arid have a caramel taste," says Arpi Magyar, the chef/owner of Splendido restaurant in Toronto. "A chewy or nutty cookie is a particularly good accompaniment to after-dinner drinks like champagne or cog - Michel Lanot, chef at the Montreal Ritz -Carleton Hotel, says, "Dessert is always an im- portant part of the meal for our clientele. At dinner time, people prefer to eat a light main dish. keeping away from rich sauces, and sa%e dories for a sweet treat such as special cookies, 'At the Ritz Hotel we serve afternoon tea with a variet% of miniatures Chocolate cookies are naturally the most popular." Ontario consumers with cookie cravings, can now dip into the Pepperidge Farm cookie jar to enjoy scrumptious quality treats from the company long recognized as a leader in the U.S. premium cookie market. Being introduced to the Canadian market are cookie as- sortments from the Distinctive, Old Fashioned, Fruit, and American Collection as well as a selection of crackers — pro- ducts that will appeal to sophis- ticated palates. The delicate, out -of -the -ordi- nary treats in the elegant array of Distinctive Cookie consist of premium ingredient- such as sweet dark choa%late and pure vanilla baked in a variety of shapes and textures. Fruit Cookies were intro- duced by Pepperidge Farm in the early '80% and quickly be- came a ta%, rnic. Thcsc butter aokits with chopped pecans have either a dollop of .tmwhtrr% prescrvt% or apricot and raspberry presen r. Lunched in the tart% 'NX by Pcpperidge Farm, Oid Fash- ioned Cookies are having a popularity resurgence rx)w that there is a back -to -basics, trend in axwkmg. Everyone seem. to !ong for the kind of cotoikie. the% %W in their childhood. Old Fashioned Cookies are made from w holesome ingredients like our mothers and grand- mother, used: ginger. molasses, oatmeal and raisin.. Chocolate is an integral in- gredient in Pepperidge Farm's .American Collection. These in- dulgent --lumpy bumpy" coo- kies are so full of goodies, the baker, had a difficult time get- ting the cookies to hold to- getlrer. For those who shv from coo- kie., considering them a dietary "no -no", there is good trews_ Once basic nutritional require- ments have been satisfied, coo- kies can he added to the diet with a clear conscience, as bog as daily calorie intakes are not exceeded. To help consumers snake smart "fun food" choices, Pepperidge Farm cookies are now made without tropical oils, artificial flavors or artificial pre- servatives. It's clear to see why cookies have become one of the most popular confections for adults: the perfect accompaniment to freshly brewed tea or coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, an alter- native to rich pastries for dessert, or just a special treat. For a free recipe brochure "Entertaining With Hors d'oeuvres", write to: Pep- peridge Farm, c'o Cohn & Wolfe, tit) Bloor Street West, Suite 141)1, Toronto, Ontario M5S ?V1. y a - .rte. - ► --•� - - �,'' Students Ryan Mohammed (left) and Kevin Kru mret learn about the risks of alcohol and tobacco use while playing Smokes and Ladders - developed by Addiction Research Founda- tion scientists to help kids make wise choices. Cookie Consumption Among Canadians on the Rise Sen'ing an assortment ojPepperidge Farm premium qualm ,: < .. :,ane Into an elegant occasion. There's no doubt about it. Canadians love cookies. In 1990 there was a 3.6 per cent increase in the production of branded packaged cookies sold through major grocery outlets according to Nielsen Market Trends. Simon Kattar, of Catering i la Carte, a Toronto special events catering company, has noticed an increase in the popu- larity of cookies "Cookie con- sumption in our business has risen four times over the last two years," comments Kattar. "Cookies are being served as an after-dinner treat, often with fresh fruit. For afternoon tea, cookies are high on the agenda instead of pound cake or creamy confections. "Basic comfort cookie., — the kind mother used to make — are making a comeback, especially oatmeal, peanut but- ter and chocolate chip," accord - log to Kattar. Dufffet Rosenberg, owner of Dufflet Pastries in Toronto, also sees a back-to-hasics trend in cookies with more 'homev' cookies of the oatmeal raisin and chocolate genres gaining favor. Here is what two other food experts tell us titillates the taste buds of their clients when it comes to cookies. "Instead of dessert, I have been serving hiscotti, which are harder than regular cookies arid have a caramel taste," says Arpi Magyar, the chef/owner of Splendido restaurant in Toronto. "A chewy or nutty cookie is a particularly good accompaniment to after-dinner drinks like champagne or cog - Michel Lanot, chef at the Montreal Ritz -Carleton Hotel, says, "Dessert is always an im- portant part of the meal for our clientele. At dinner time, people prefer to eat a light main dish. keeping away from rich sauces, and sa%e dories for a sweet treat such as special cookies, 'At the Ritz Hotel we serve afternoon tea with a variet% of miniatures Chocolate cookies are naturally the most popular." Ontario consumers with cookie cravings, can now dip into the Pepperidge Farm cookie jar to enjoy scrumptious quality treats from the company long recognized as a leader in the U.S. premium cookie market. Being introduced to the Canadian market are cookie as- sortments from the Distinctive, Old Fashioned, Fruit, and American Collection as well as a selection of crackers — pro- ducts that will appeal to sophis- ticated palates. The delicate, out -of -the -ordi- nary treats in the elegant array of Distinctive Cookie consist of premium ingredient- such as sweet dark choa%late and pure vanilla baked in a variety of shapes and textures. Fruit Cookies were intro- duced by Pepperidge Farm in the early '80% and quickly be- came a ta%, rnic. Thcsc butter aokits with chopped pecans have either a dollop of .tmwhtrr% prescrvt% or apricot and raspberry presen r. Lunched in the tart% 'NX by Pcpperidge Farm, Oid Fash- ioned Cookies are having a popularity resurgence rx)w that there is a back -to -basics, trend in axwkmg. Everyone seem. to !ong for the kind of cotoikie. the% %W in their childhood. Old Fashioned Cookies are made from w holesome ingredients like our mothers and grand- mother, used: ginger. molasses, oatmeal and raisin.. Chocolate is an integral in- gredient in Pepperidge Farm's .American Collection. These in- dulgent --lumpy bumpy" coo- kies are so full of goodies, the baker, had a difficult time get- ting the cookies to hold to- getlrer. For those who shv from coo- kie., considering them a dietary "no -no", there is good trews_ Once basic nutritional require- ments have been satisfied, coo- kies can he added to the diet with a clear conscience, as bog as daily calorie intakes are not exceeded. To help consumers snake smart "fun food" choices, Pepperidge Farm cookies are now made without tropical oils, artificial flavors or artificial pre- servatives. 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Jan. 215th, from 10 GOOD NEIGEBOUPq of a.m. to 4:3D p.m. at the new INTO YOUR CONNUNrrY. Ii Or ltsn 12:30 Lets Do Business Fraternal Jewish Associa- tion Building 121) Over- 1�T ��^__M 1 6 111.J11lm � 1:00 Canadian club 2:00 Hooked On Fishing brook 2:70 Cammtuoity Self Ikfease D 3:» Home oaty S workshop Place, North York. Brian Tremblay, a foun- Cairving 4:» RW00daters ding member of the 8 0 0 0 0 0 DtraeZ0,A Playwrights Union, will o 0 0 0 0� 6:» �IH�,y1�e�yPR�p�r�� Caplan/Mardli,2—Acin conduct the two-day �0 0 o 0 a o 7:o Canadim �ubm workshop for members of 7:30 Beaches Jazz the Medina Theatre East York Council EY 3:00 Ireland FundLuoch. Ensemble and emerging ei oo Alternatives fl playwrights. a :00 Cath°fClub°°t The fee is $40 ( with no GST included). Enrolment TUES. JANUARY 21 is limited. For more infor- �,a„ I by tach ovur P.M. mation call 633-2057 or TO = PART OF TM CAMPAIGN, r.r ■ . 12.00 Canadian Club I OD �� Competition 781-1138. THE ICT41STRY OF CI7't�P 2:00 Tai Chi OFFICE FOR SEMORS' ISSUES 2:30 Maceyy In The Bank Upcoming events for 14MW=7-7729 3:00 Pd TV Medina include a Theatre 4:10 Leactm 9,°.r S:ao Reaction Film Night on Feb. 13th at 8 t 6:» > P Rey°rAHumdr p.m. titled "Movie 6:30HHorhim i Business Of Showman", an excitingUving rive history of Canadian film 7:� ��tle This event will take place 8:40 T Event at Holy Blossom Temple,20:61 Carefully $ MCA: Martial 1950 Bathurst St. An added master's 10 30 MCA: ntertainment- H:� featur•e will be the com- ELob merits of an eminent Cana- :i : :: :?:-�S:�j r S: { f.;:z Hooked On Fi.ei,r 1H:30 swaster Cieen t Business Community News j Joint Venture Survey Off & Running Since the "Profits Through Joint Venturing" survey was introduced at the Nov. 22nd breakfast meeting. there has been en- thusiastic support from Durham's manufacturing sector. "What [Hakes this pro- gram so important," stated Pat Olive, Commissioner, Economic Development, Region of Durham, "is the number of small businesses that have com- pleted the survey and are aggressively pursuing the idea of joint -venturing. "Too often," continued Mr. Olive, "news headlines are made of the joint ven- tures entered into by such giants of industry as General Motors, Dupont, General Electric and many others. They are important and deserve recognition but so do the joint -venture arrangements negotiated between two smaller firms. The whole idea of featur- ing joint ventures for Durham manufacturers started during my business visit to the Hannover Fair in 1999. At that time, most executives of European manufacturing firms were totally engaged in the birth of the European Economic Community 92 (EEC 92) which will take place on Jan. 1st, 1992. Many owners of firms were interested in the North American market but didn't have the senior personnel available to set up a Canadian or U.S plant. When joint venturing was mentioned, especially to owners of smaller Euro- pean firms, immediate in- terest was created but un- fortunately, we, in Durham didn't have the type of in- formation required by the Europeans to judge whether a firm was right as a J/V partner. The "Profits Through Joint Venturing" survey will fill that need and the completed book will in- clude those companies in- terested in pursuing joint ventures. These books will be sent to our Canadian and Ontario Trade officers throughout the world as well as being used as a reference for any oontaets made through the Economic Development Department of Durham Region. In many cases, smaller firms have a flexibility of action denied larger cor- porations that must move through a Board of Direc- tors for approval. "Also," continued Mr. Olive. "owners of off -shore firms prefer dealing with the owner of a firm which gives a decided edge to the many smaller firms in our area." Olivetti President Is Guest Speaker The Jan. 22nd luncheon of the York Technology Association will have Mark DeSimone, President and CEO of Olivetti Canada Limited as guest speaker. His topic will be "Bits, Bytes and Thunderbolts; The Restructuring of the Information Technology Industry -- Mr. DeSirnone's presew tation will address the challenges to the industry that these new developments have created. It will be held at the Chimo Hotel. 7095 Wood- bine Ave. at 12 now with hrhdh from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For advance registration call 4 i-1727. YTA Celebrating 10th. Anniversary In celebration of the York Technology Associa- tion's loth Anniversary during 1992. a contest has been launched to create the cover design for the armal Yorktech magazine published by Maclean Hunter. The contest, one of several special events sur- rounding the theme "Celebrating 10 Years of Success" is open to full time students currently enrolled in a post secon- dary level graphic arts pro- gram at a publicly funded college or institute in On - Winner of the contest will receive a cash prime of UM from the York Technology Association. In addition the design will be published on the front cover of the association's magazine which will be distributed in tandem with Canadian Datasystems and Office Systems and Technology (OST). The dosing date for sunt} missions is 5 p.m., Fri. Feb. 21st. Students wishing to receive complete contest Avner The Eccentric Leah Posluns Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of the hilarious, one-man laughfest "Avner The Eccentric". starring Avner Eisenberg. "Avener The Eccentric" opens on Jan. 22 and runs until Feb. 16, 19912. In a combination of the styles of Jerry Lewis and Charlie Chaplin, Eisenberg presents a vaudeville in- fluenced mix of magic, physical antics and au- dience involvement that's wrought with surprises. Avner Eisenberg began his career performing in the streets of Paris to sup- port himself. The ex- perience paid off. His 1994;85 Broadway run of '.Avener The Eccentric" was a huge hit and he co- starred in the 1987 Lincoln Centre production of "Ibe dornedy of Errors". Avner is probably best known for his endearing portrayal of The Jewel, the scene stealing holyman in "Ibe Jewel Of The Nile" in which he co-starrd with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. New Courses For Caring For Aging Relatives Scarborough Health Department is presenting an information and discus- sion group for family members concerned about caring for an aging relative. Caring For Aging Relatives is a series of 8 sessions covering such topics as managing the physical and emotional changes of aging, examin- ing safety and medication concerns and discussing community resources and The fust groups for 199¢ will meet Mondays, beginn- ing Jan. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at West hill Church (cor- ner of Kingston Rd. and Or- chard Park Dr.). There is a $6 cost to par- ticipants enrolling in the program. Call 3964228 for more in- formation and to register. liei+ hen Pod Crors 8ocay details should contact the York Technology Associa- tion at ( 416) 4ir -1=. Wed. January 15, IM THE NEWS/POST Page 9 Metro Toronto Board Of Trade Executive Summary Corporate Legislation The need for greater har- monization in insider trading provisions across Canada is one of the key factors behind proposed changes contained in a federal discussion paper entitled "Insider Trading and the Canada Business Corporations Act". However, the board notes that a number of the changes being proposed to the Canada Business Cor- porations Act's insider trading provisions are at variance with those con- tained in the Ontario Securities Act. The board makes a number of recom- mendations to achieve greater harmonization. Insurance And Legislation Proposed Revisions to On- tario's Arbitrations Act While supporting Ontario Bill 42, An Act to revise the Arbitrations Act, the board believes that a government sponsored public awareness campaign is Deeded to encourage ar- bitration as a dispute remedy alternative to the court process. Also, the board recommends that the government monitor the new arbitration process and, if it proves less costly and amore expeditious than litigation. consider making arbitratim mandatory in certain areas of eowmer- cial activity. Transportation Leslie -Street Extension The board requests a public hearing be held on the recently completed Leslie Street Environmen- tal Assessment. The Leslie Street extension has been the subject of debate for nearly twenty years, with the board strongly suppor- ting its completion. Failure to grant the hearing may jeopardize the project. Air Services Canada -Singapore Bilateral Air Services Agreement The federal government recently served notice of its intention to terminate the Canada -Singapore bilateral air services agreement. The reason for this step, the first ever by Canada, was the perceived imbalance of the present agreement in favour of Singapore. The board supports the need for renegotiation. However. the board also states that such negotia- tions should be predicated on the need to offer travellers choice and to promote trade between Canada and Singapore. Airports Bottooville Airport This past summer the Ontario government and Town of Markham entered into an arrangement to purchase Buttooville Air- port from its present owners. The province would guarantee a portion of the loon to the town. which could then qualify for federal grants which it does not currently receive. The province is reviewing the offer. The board supports the retention of Buttomille as an integral component of Bigger tax break makes RRSPs better investment for Canadians Canadian taxpayers are getting a break in at least one direction this New Year -- on their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs). Described by financial planners as "the most generous tax incentive in the world," RRSPs permit Canadians to defer income tax on the money they invest, up to allowable maximums. In the case of people who are not in a company pension plan, the ceiling for RRSP contributions made up to February 29, 1992 is 511,500, or 18% of tamed income — whichever is less. The sum invested can be deducted from 1991 earned income before income tax is calculated. The result is a smaller tax bill or, for those who pay tax via payroll deduction, a larger refund. RRSPs can be purchased through mutual fund or investment companies, bank, stock brokers, insurance companies or registered sales representatives. Wayne Walker, Vice - President, Marketing of Investors Group Inc., Canada's biggest mutual fund company, says Canadians put more than $11 billion into mutual funds in 1990. The amount is expected to be even greater for 1991. 7be average contributor will find that their tax saving will represent anywhere between one-quarter and one-half of the amount they're investing," Mr. Walker says. This year's maximum of $11-500 will be increased by 51,000 each year until 1995, when the maximum will be $15.500. Last year, the limit was $7,500. Revenue Canada has been mailing out notices to taxpayers who are enrolled in company pension plans, advising them of the allowable contribution they can make in a personal RRSP. Most Canadians entrust their RRSPs to an established financial institution, such as Investors Group, Mr. Walker says, although self-administered plans are permissible. His company offers a variety of mutual funds which qualify as RRSP vehicles. A growing number of Canadians -- at least one in five taxpayers -- invests in RRSPs as a retirement supplement to company or government pension plans. 'Me addition of an RRSP to existing pensions can ensure one of being in a very comfortable financial position at retirement time," says Mr. Walker. "But those dependent on government pension alone will be in difficult straits," he predicts. "Even now, government pension levels barely match the poverty line, and who knows how much they'll be worth in the future." While many taxpayers will be making RRSP investments in January and February so as to make the deadline for a the Toronto area airport system. However, the board also supports the current provincial review to ensure the best possible deal for the provincial tax- payer. It asks that the study be completed quickly in order to avoid further uncertainty over the future of Buttonville. Economic Development An Economic Manifesto for Metro Toronto The board's second an- nual Action Plan is a con- solidation of present board positions on various issues relating to employment, education, training, hours- ing, environment, transportation and tourism. It will be used as a tool by the board to urge the government to consider and act upon the critical issues identified in the Ac- tion Plan when making policy decisions that will affect the economic well- being of Metro Toronto. Have A New Year's Resolution? Do you have a %ew Year's resolution? Whv not volunteer to help a new Canadian in the new year by teaching English as a second language. A training program will be held on Jan. 18th and Jan. 25th. For more details call the Scarborough Volunteer Centre at 264-2308. 1991 tax benefit, financial planners recommend making regular contributions, such as once a month or with every pay cheque. The maximum ceilings are now so generous that few people will be able to take advantage of the tax benefit through a one-shot investment. By investing on a regular basis, one can increase their tax savings and enjoy an earlier return on their investment. Mutual funds continue to be the most popular RRSP vehicle, according to Mr. Vb'alker. A %ariety of funds are available to meet the individual needs. These include equity funds that invest in the shares of public companies, and funds with guaranteed rates of return such as money market, bond and mortgage funds. A Gallup Canada survey sponsored by Investors Group concluded that Canadians will have to start investing more if they intend to realize their expectations for a secure, comfortable retirement. About one-third of Canadians now have no retirement fund, other than the Quebec or Canada Pension Plan and the federal Old Age Security pension, Mr. Walker says. "It is urgent for people to realize that they are going to have to finance their own retirement. There's no better way to do this than by taking advantage of the tax bmaks which RRSPs offer." t T Page 10 THE NEWS, POST Wed. January 15, 1"2 Community Sports Notes Oakville Invitional Swim Meet by Muriel Warden The Oakville Invitational Meet held Jan. lith and 12th at the town's recrea- tion complex was the first racing opportunity for Scarborough swimmers following their Christmas break training camps. A team of eight qualifiers at- tended mid-season inten- sive workout sessions in their specific training in Birchmount pool. Results in Oakville were not surprising to coaches Darin Muma and Bob Boadway. Personal best times were not expected at this point, due to the hard work just completed at the camps and contint ing in regular daily workouts. However, aggressive, con- fident swims were evident as the Scarborough squad swam to several medal wins. Alison Jones 12, was once again club leader with wins in six events. She was tops in the 100.200 and 400 metre Freestyle events, the 100 and 200 Backstrokes and the 200 Individual Medley (IM; and winner of the High Point trophy for her age group - Amanda Skopec 14. won gold medals in the 100 Backstroke and 100 Fly. She was second in 200 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle and third in the S0 Freestyle sprint. Liz Warden 13, won the 200 Backstroke and 2001111, took Silver medals in I00 Backstroke and 300 and 400 Freestyle races. In Senior girls, Itighanne Dewar placed third in 100 Breastroke and fourth in the 200 Breastroke, Megan Wall X. was xcmd in the 400 LM and third in 300 LM and loo Fly. Scarborough boys had many medals to bring home also, led by 14 year old Nemad Vinic with Gold medals for 100 and 200 Fly. and IOD and 3DO Freestyle events. He was third in the 50 Freestyle. Team-mate Mitchell Lau 14, the High Point Trophy winner in his age group, was the Silver winner in loo Freestyle and 100 Fly but brought home three Golds for 100 and 200 Breastroke and the 3DO IM events. Tasos Ramboutsos 13, was the winner in the 100 and 200 Backstrokes and the 400 IM. He placed third in the 200 IM. Twelve year old Mark Lange won Silver nnedals in the 200 Fly and 200 Backstroke and two Bronze for the 400 Freestyle and 400 IM. Doug Peck 12, won a Bronze medal in 100 Breastroke. Senior boys Bob Hayes 15, won his 100 and 200 Backstrokes, took Bronze medals in 50 Freestyle and 2D0 IM. Nick Bilyk 18, won the 20 IM, was second to Bob in the two Backstroke events. Both boys are na- tional qualifiers in those events and are preparing for the Winter !Nationals to be held in Winnipeg in mid February. Brian Guerriero 17, won the Silver medal for loo Breastroke and a Bonze for the 200 metre distance. Ltris Manzano 17, placed fourth in the 100 Fly. Luis is an exchange student from Spain who is living with a Scarborough family this year while he attends school in Toronto and con- tinues his swim program with Scarborough Swim Club. The swimmers' success at this local meet is just another step along the way for this group of dedicated athletes. For some, the Na- tional (championships and Olympic Trials are this year's top goal. Others have Provincial Champion- ships and Interprovincial meets to attend. No matter what the level, the work is hard and time consuming. Coming soon to Laurier Pool, and hosted by Scar- borough Swim Club, will be the annual Cindy Nicholas Classic which this year will also be the Ontario "B" Level Championships. Many Scarborough age - groupers will qualify for this competiton. Snow Rally '92 For Snowmobilers & Skiers The 8th Annual Par- ticipation Lodge Snow Ral- ly will be held on Sat. Jan. 18th, at the Lodge in Holland Centre near Owen This event is well recognized as a way of put- ting the fun into fundrais- ing. Proceeds from Snow Rally '92 help improve the quality of life for physically challenged youth and adults who come to the Lodge from all over On- tario. Snowmobders will have a 6D km or 100 km trail ride and will register from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cross country skiers can travel a 4 km or 8 km (or multiples) course with registration frvah 12 nolo to I P.M. The Holland Cen- tre' Williamsford Lions Club and The Klondyke Trail Groomers Snwmobde Club Markdale: Chatsworth will co -host this event along with the participation Lodge Board of Directors. Over $100.000 has been raised over the past seven years through the Snow Rally. These funds have assisted hundreds of physically challenged youth and adults to enjoy the many services offered by Participation Lodge. Pledge forms and addi- tional information may be obtained by calling Glean McNabb at Participation Lodge 1 519 1 794-3201 or Fax (519) 7944IS& Errol Barrow Wins Cricket Scholarship Award Ontario's Errol Barrow is the winner of the 1981 Donald King National Cricket Coaching Scholar- ship. estabhsbed in 1982- in bonotur of the late Donald King former Secretary of the Canadian Cricket Association (CCA), the award is presented annual- ly by the CCA to the most outstanding junior cricketer in Canada. Win- ners of the award receive one month's coaching and playing exposum in the United Kingdom during the May - September County Cricket season. A right banded batsman and right arm medium pace bowler, Errol Barrow plays for York University in the Toronto & District Premier Division league ( widely regarded as the highest level of club cricket in Canada) . He has since 1988 been a comstent performer with both bat and ball and has scored in excess of 500 runs per season on two occa- sions. With the bill he took 18 wickets in an ab- breviated 199D season, at an average of 14.44 runt per wicket, including his best figures of 7 - 29. He represented Canada against the USA in Calgary this year. and was the best bowler on show with match figures of 5 - 61 off 22 avers. A resident of Scar- borough, Errol Barrow is the fourth Ontarian to win the Donald King Memorial Scholarship in its ten year history. Other Ontario reci- pients have been Paul Prashad (1983) , Derrick Etwaroo (1986) and Dilhan Kuru (1989). Experiences Then & Now Life in the early church as related in Acts has pointers for people in to- day's world. Explore the experiences of that early church through ten ecumenical Bible Studies on Tuesdays from Jan. 14 to Mar. 17, 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Corpus Christi Church, 16 Lockwood Road, Toronto. Dr. Katharine Hockin leads the studies, con- tributing from a rich background as a former missionary in China and presently teacher of Missiology and Ec- clesiology at the Canadian Churches' Forum for Global Ministries. Hockin is a former Director of the Forum with experiences and contacts world wide. Bring your questions, share your experience and join in discussions that con- tinue in the coffee break. This is one of four such studies in Metropolitan Toronto sponsored by the Forum. A fee of $25.00 covers all ten sessions. Telephone 694-5969 to register or for information. Calling All Cabbies Providence Centre would like to hear from all cab- bies who drove for the relocation of the House of Providence on Power St. to Providence Villa and Hospital at Warden and St. Clair Aves. on Jan. 28th, 1962. If you are one of these drivers, or you know so- meone who did, please con- tact Cheryl Hassan at 759-9321 ext. 414 before Jan. 20th, to help Providence celebrate its 30th anniver- sary on Jan. 28th. Clinic For National Coaching Program The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department will be hosting a Level 1 Theory Clinic through the National Coaching Certification Pro- gram. This clinic will in- corporate the general aspects, such as the role of the coach, sport injuries, sport psychology and skill analysis. The clinic will be held at Scott Westney House, 180 McLevin Ave. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 19th and Jan. 26th. The cast is $23. To register, make a che- que payable to the City of Scarborough, enclosed Michail T. Wall, aka "The Singing New- foundlander", took his show for the second time this year to the famous Newfoundlander in Scar- borough and as usual the place was packed with Wall -To -Wall bodies. Fri. Nov. lst was opening not and the place was hopping. Sat. Nov. 2nd was a special birthday bash for Michail and fans from all over the province of Ontario showed up. Many have been follow- ing him around the circuit for over 25 years. There was standing room only and people were turn- ed away in disappointment. The owner, Chris Issocations ( the only Greek Newfie Cod Father in On- tario) who caters to the Newfoundland community, had a special cake made for M -T. W. in the shape of Newfoundland, his home province - Blanche Johnston, who is 76 years young and from the Friends and Neighbour Radio show, played the keyboard and got everybody to join in sainging Happy Birthday. Blanch also read leiter from both the Mayor and Premier of Newfoundland in praise of Mhchad. Sun. Nov. 3rd was the 20th Dystrophy Benefit Concert and people were showing up three hours before the show started to get a seat. When the stow did start at 7 p.m. Michael's band opened up the show and with plenty of fan fair the "Greet Wall of Newfoundland" was in- troduced by Wolf Milestone (Michael's personal bass player) . The place went wild as the Singing New- foundlander, Michael T. Wall walked on stage car- rying a giant New- foundland flag. Michael in- vited Edgar Elliott, " Itne Roving Reporter" to join him on stage to say a few kind words live from the Newfoundlander over CHIN Radio's Downhome Show. Guest stars included Newfoundland recording star Angus Kavanagh, Phil Fletcher, The Mother and Child Band, TV and recor- ding star Gordon Wilcox, plus many more guest stars, including 14 year old Sarah Anne via: year old Sabrina Ka:nr,. r. Wall. Michael received a cer- tificate of merit for his 20 year service to the Muscular Dystrophy Association from Susan Mullin and lots of lit were raised A great time was had by all who attended. Mr. Wall also received a citation of merit award, sent to him by Jerry Lewis who is national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. of U.S.A. with complete name, ad- dress, telephone number(s) and league af- filiation to: The City of Scarborough, Recreation, Parks and Culture Depart- ment, Sports Services, IN Borough Dr., Scarborough, Ontario MIP 4N7. Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball OFFICIAL STANDING DEC.I9I.2 A" DIVISION Gaon Gaal 22 • 2 2 • 2 • 22 Our 42nd. Year of service to the community. SCARINOROU'H news AGINCOU RT news WEST HILL news NORTHYORK news EAST END news k KERING pos f PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3R3 Phone 291.2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer to typeset? 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Call 291.2583 for an estimate of cost Serving the Community Since 1950 • • 2 2 2 • • 2 • 2 2 . •• 2 2 2 • • 2 2 2 • • 2 2 22 • • 2 2 • . 2 • • 2 • • 2 2 22 travel Montserrat Has New Club Med Celebrates Minister Columbus Anniversary Club Med will celebrate the 500th anniversary of Colombus' momentous voyage to the New World with the opening of an ex- traordinary new village. Club Med new Island, located on the pristine Bahamian island of San Salvador, long believed to be the site of the explorers first landing. The new village is rising alongside the aqua -blue waters of Bonefish Bay, fronted by a 5 km stretch of one of the most dazzling white beaches in the Carib- bean. It promises to be one of the most exquisite village settings in the Club Med family, with large accom- modations including telephone and television. Perfect sea conditions will allow for an array of watersports, highlighted by an intensive scuba div- ing program. So mark October 1992 on your calendar: That's when San Salvador, Bahamas, comes alive with a celebration com- memorating Colombus' voyage, and when Club Med makes a little history of its own with the opening of Columbus Island. Club Med At Olympics A cluster of world-class Club Med ski villages nest- ed in the French Alps will be transformed into "Olympic Villages.. during the 1992 Wtnter Games. It all happens in February: Val D'Isere will become home to the downhill skiers, while La Plague welcomes luge and bobsled competitors: Olympic sponsors and their guests will stay at Les Arcs and Tignes Val -Claret. the international press coypu: will operate from Les )dentures. And next July, Club Med I will sail into harbour at Barcelona to become part of the pageantry of the Summer Olympics. The French Olympic Commit- tee has chartered this ex- traordinary sailing ship to serve as its floating hospitality suite from July 24 to August 9. Coming aboard will be a parade of Olympic per- sonalities. journahsts. and, of course. freshly wreathed Olympic medalists. If you're not in one of these categories, don't despair: before and after Club Med 1's moorage in Barcelona, reservations are open to sail to the Greek isles, Turkey, Malta and other Mediterranean destinations. New Club Med Villages Clue. Med Waterville lrela.d. opened this falL Ireland's central plain - suarounded by a rim mountains and bills aH ing some of the most v and unspoiled scenery FAZMX- The new village of Water ville is situated in Count Kerry in south wes Ireland, part of the Kingdom of Munster Known as the 'Pang oi Kerry". this region is great natural beauty with landscapes of lakes rugged mountains and of fess excellent trout salmon fishing. Set between Lough Cur rane and the Atlantic Ocean, Waterville is 1-1' hours away from Killarney and 2 km from the -Water- ville Golf Links" one of most beautiful golf in the world. Club Med Lindeman Island, Australia. opening Fall! Winter '!2 Lindeman Island is located approximately 17 km off Australia's north eastern coastline. The island lies 2 hours by boat west of the Great Barrier :mow VACATION SAVINGS 10-50% OFF WOODSIDE SOUARE 24 INFO 298-8006 �. NOVA TRAVEL LTD. OM.Lk.3156796 "'CMplete Travel Service" 10 all doethu-10ra Dmft th Rd.& Midblld Av. 265.6682 Beef and is one of 74 islands of Whitsunday and Cumberland Group, one of the most scenic waterways err in the werid. All but 70 bec- armed tares of the 679 hectare ►n island is a National Park of natural grasslands, eucalyphus and rain forest. Y A village inspired by the t local Queensland architec- ture. Natural timbers, terra-cotta and colonial colors. The setting for the of village center is in a curved bay by the main beach and and the grounds are strewn with coconut palms, hush and foliage and rainforest areas. A separate "annex.. area located on a hillside contains the annex 2 restaurant, conference facility and a disco. There is a golf club -house the and multi-purpose sports courses center ( with a smaller pool ) . Each building max- imizes the view of the sur- rounding sea and islands. There are 6 secluded beaches around the island, reached by boat and on foot. Club Med 2 In 1950 the Club chose as a symbol the Mediterra- nean, girth of civilization. In 1990 Club Med close to celebrate its 40th birthday with the Club Med 1, the most noble cruise ship, sailing the Mediterranean in summer and the Carib- bean seas in winter. Soon in 1992, Club Med 2 Will be welcoming G.M.s on With the victory of the National Progressive Par- ty at the polls on Oct. 8, 1991. Montserrat welcomes Mr. Reuben T. Meade as the new Chief Minister and the Minister of Tourism. His training, diligence and dedication to Montserrat will be of great help to this Caribbean island. Mr. Meade is presently working on various pro- jects to help boost tourism in Montserrat. Among these are plans to build a new sea port in the capital city, Plymouth, that will accommodate cruise ship dockings side by side. With work expected to commence in 1992, this will replace the former port which was destroyed by Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Financed by the EEC, British Development Divi- sion c BDD ► and Caribbean Development Bank ( CDB ) , the project will cast ap- proximately SW million. Plans are also underway to extend the runway at Blackburn Airport next year in order to accom- modate larger planes. Also beginning in early 1992 is the development of the seafront in Plymouth. In- cluded in these planus is an indigerrous craft centre. Mr. Meade was in- strumental in introducing a new marriage legislation in Montserrat. In order to fur- ther promote Montserrat as a wedding and boney- mom destination, the new laws are to be in effect by spring 1992 and will permit visitors to marry within two or three days of ar- rival, as opposed to 15 days which is presently the case. With such legislation, Montserrat can promote complete wedding packages with ceremony, reception and - • . A Wed. January 15, 1992 THE NEWS/ POST Page 11 1 2 Called —the world's safest beach" Fort Ayers Beach on Estero Island is an ideal site for family vacations. There are no steep drop-offs or rip tides and plentiful water sports include jet skiing, para -sailing and windsurfing. Marinas offer day fishing and serve as home to an extensive shrimp fishing fleet and one of the few true sailing flotillas in the U.S. Area shopp- ing and dining are close and convenient. Snow Shovelling Can Be Great Winter Exercise New fallen snow on a crisp winter day is a pretty sight but shovelling out the driveway or sidewalk can be a dangerous task. Although some people over -exert themselves and suffer heart attacks or strokes as a result, a far more common result is back stress and pain. "'this is unfortunate," says Markham chiroprac- tor Dr. George I. Traitses, "because, if done properly, snow shovelling actually can be a healthy form of ex- ercise - one that burns off 400 to 600 calories an hour. „ The first mistake that most people make is trying to accomplish too much, too quickly. They pay little attention to posture and cause unnatural stress to their spines. Bent over at the waist with knees straight is a position guaranteed to place undue strain on the lower back. 1. •5ti ........::ti•.L4 : �{ .:.tiShtiti board for the best of cruise experiences in the Pacific Ocean. A sister ship of Club Med 1, it will be even more at the helm of the most ad- vanced sailing experiences of the 90's. resulting in pain or worse. Dr. Traitses D.C., says that Ontario's doctors of chiropractic recommend that we treat shovelling like any other exercise and spend a few minutes doing warm up exercises first. Stretch the muscles of your arms, shoulders, back. and legs before attacking the accumulated snow. Dress appropriately. you don't want to be either too cold or too warm. If you are feeling chilly, the tendency is to rush through the task too quickly and place yourself at a greater risk of injury. On the other hand, becoming overheated from exertion is not good for the cardiovascular system. Freshly fallen snow is generally easier to move than packed down or trampled snow. Try to remove it after only a few centimetres (one to two in- ches) have accumulated, even if that means several shovelling expeditions dur- ing a long snow -fall. Pushing is easier than hf- ting, so use a lightweight pusher -type shovel. Spray it with Teflon so that snow will not cling to it. However, if you must lift snow, use a small shovel and, once loaded, keep it close to your body at all times. Do not bend over and reach out to shovel. When loading the shovel, bend knees and hips, keel- ing your back staight. Then, step into the load. When lifting, again keep your tact straight and use the strength in your legs for power. Point yar feet in the direction in which you wish to unload the shovel. Move your entire body: do not twist at the waist. This places a great deal of stress on your lower back. Learn to shovel both right - and left -banded, and switch frequently to prevent over- loading the muscles on one side of the body or the other. Take it easy. Working hard in the cold air can be invigorating but it can also numb your sense of pain and fatigue, masking the severity of sprain and strain. Also. vigorous shovelling can raise your heart rate and blood pressure to dangerous levels. Stop and rest occa- sionally: stand up straight and breathe deeply. If you feel a twinge of back pain, stop immediate h• and go inside, sit down and rest. When it comes to snow shovelling, it's wiser to use your head than back. These health views are from members of the On- tario Chiropractic Associa- tion in the interest of better public health- Dr. George I. Traitses practices in Market Village Chiroprac- tic in Markham. Canadian Girl Guides Form Latvian Partnership Marsha Ross, Chief Com- missioner of Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada has announced an "Agree- ment on Program Co- operation" between Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada and Latvian Girl Guides in Canada. A special signing ceremony took place at the Latvian Community Cen- tre, 4 Credit Union, Toron- to, on Jan. 8th. It finalizes the agree- ment greement between the two organizations permitting the Latvian Girl Guides to become full members of Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada. According to Mrs. Ross the event "is both an historic and joyous occa- sion. We celebrate the join- ing together of two organizations dedicated to the same ideals and pursu- ing the same aim and ob- jectives. Through this closer association we look forward to a deeper understanding of each others' cultures and tradi- tions. " Each M.P. Should Be Free To Speak Page 12 THE POST Wed. January 15, 1992 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson LIBRARY NEWS Read -along Storytime for children 8-10 is a 10 week pro - pram starting on Jan. 21 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. This is beingof- tried at the Rouge Hill Branch and you should register in advance at the library or by phoning 286-2576. Classic Cartoons for children will be shown on Jan. 11th from 10:30 a.m. This is aimed at children aged 6 to 10. Everyone is welcome. Read -A -Mania is for children 8 to 10 and includes stories and word games and will be held at the Bay Ridges Library on Tuesday from Feb. 4th to March 9th. Register at the library or by calling 8393063 after Jan. 11th. DROP iN CENTRE Moms and pre-schoolers are invited to attend a drop in centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Paul's United Church, 65 Kings Cres. in Ajax. On Tuesday the pt tam rums from 9:30 to 11 a.m and on Thursdays from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Register by calling 686-4149 or 427-7415. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at 14M Bayly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to help- ing those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information. educationai materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call 931-31;77. HEAD INJURY it AS.ti(X'IATION The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding a Support Group meeting on Wed. Jan. 15th at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa. For information and if you need trarLsportation call 7232732. ENGLISH English as a second language is being offered in the even- fag at Dennis O'Connor Separate School on Monday & Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To register call SM -61M. ext. 214 or 215. HOCKEY PLAYERS NEEDED A non -contact men's hockey league needs players for Saturday afternoon games at the Art Thompson Arena. If you are intersted call Bill at 427-9638. WNGO The Silver Dollar Bingo is the location for fund-raising bingos each Friday to benefit the Pickering Ringette Association. Games being at 12:45 p.m. and jackpots are $1.000 and MW with $100 prizm on regular games. For more information call $139-5344. TOPS TOPS stands for '"fake off P%inds Sensibly" This group meets every Thursday at the Village Retirement Centre, 1965 Valley Farm Rd in Pickering. Call 427-9619 if you would like to find out more. AJAX PHILATELIC ti0C7ETY The "Stamp Club" meets on the first and third Mondays of the month from September to Juane from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Parish Hall. St. Bernadette's Church in Ajax. Activities at the meetings include "swap & sell" nights, table auctions and presentation on various topics to do with stamps. Cosi is $6 for adults. Juniors aged 10 to 16 are welcome to join at no charge. Call Shane Mangulion at 465-1291 in the evenuigs only. TUESDAY MORNING LADIES CLUB Ladies 13 and over are united to the Tuesday Morning Ladies Club held from 9 to 11 a.m., every Tuesday from September to May, at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, south d Hwy. 2, east of Church St. in the Village. Activities include exercise class, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, crafts, coffee time, social activities. The cost is Si per visit and $2 for gild supervision. To find out more call Mardi Melas 666"6'74 or Shannon Buchan at 427-6657. READING HELP One out of five adults in the Durham Region needs help with reading and writing. Reading a menu or a form for a job, writing cheques or paying bills is very hard for some people. "Read Hot Line" - 1-800.263-0993 - is the number to call if you would like help. You can choose a program that suits you: one-to-one, small groups, classes, day or evening. Or if you would like to become a volunteer, there are programs to train those too. Call the above number for more information. BALLROOM DANCE CLUB If you like dancing come and join the Durham Ballroom Dance Club where you will have fun, meet new friends and practice your dance steps to strict tempo music. Club members meeting on Thursdays at 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Avenue Public School. The fee is $12.50 per person per year, this includes admittance. For more information call Maureen Cooper at 427-7742. PICKERING AND VILLAGE SENIORS The club is located at 29 Linton Ave., beside the Village Arena. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednes- day of each month starting at 2 p.m. Activities are open to citizens 55 years and over, with a membership fee of $3 per year. The club has a very active craft group, with quilting, sewing, knitting, painting on cloth, embroidery, etc. The program includes bridge, euchre, darts, pool, social events, exercise classes, bingo, day and overnight bus trips. For $none information call 683-8450 Monday and Tuesday after - tars or 8392349. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS This group meets every Wednesday to help those who are having problems with their weight. The Wednesday's meeting is in the upstairs choir room of the Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N. in Pickering Village. Step study runs from 7 to 8 p.m. The general meeting is from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Enter the meeting by the nor- theast door. For more information call Caren at 831-2570 or Lely at 683-6479. INE ANIMAL RESCUE MISSION Recently the Animal Rescue Mission had a display at the Pickering Town Centre. These people are devoted to animals and their mission is to save all unwanted pets and rescue animals in distress. It is run by full and part time volunteers and is entering its Zist year of operation. One of the fine programs that you can take part in is to become a 'foster parent.'. While the mission is looting for a permanent home for the pet, you provide a monthly dona- tion to take care of its food, etc. You will receive a recent colotr photograph at yaw foster pet - 50c a day ($15 per month) is all it costs. If you are interested and would like more information write to: The animal Rescue Mission, 2793 Danforth Ave.. Toronto. Ontario M4C ". The monthly newspaper is automatically sent to sn pet foster parents. vim Rene Soetens, M.P. Like many Canadians, you may have been surprised to hear the strains of "O Canada" emanating from your favourite radio station at noon on New Year's day. Behind this seemingly simple patriotic display lies a very in- teresting story. During the Persian Gulf War, when Canadian troops were stationed in the Middle East, many Canadians were reminded that they could do a lot worse than live in Canada. %Ks Carlin, a disc jockey for DC 103.5 FM in Orangeville, Ontario. decided that it would be a suitable gesture.to play the national anthem daily to send a message to his listeners that there is nothing wrong with feeling patriotic about one's country. The only problem with Carlin's plan was that he could not find a decent recorded version of our anthem. He eventually discovered a copy at his local library, and eyed it daily to an enthusiastic response from his isteners, but he decided that he could do better. Carlin soon set out to create a rendition of the national anthem that would be unparalleled in quality. Carlin got the help of several individuals - promoter Brian Lyon, record producer Hayward Parrot. and his local MP. Garth Turner. This groin was able to enlist aid from several corporate sponsors, and created the "O Canada Foundation". Before long. the group had collected some of Canada's best singers and musicians for the recordings. The result of all this hard work is actually two versions - a symphonic version of "O Canada" played by a 71 -piece or- chestra, and a multi -voiced all-star version sung by 244 of Canada's top recoding artists. The goal of the non-profit foundation. which will distribute copies of the recording to every school. library and Legion in the country. is to instill pride in our national anthem and our nation. An hour-long television special that documents the mak- ing of the recording wiIlbe shown on CT'V on March 1, and will be repeated several times throughout the year. If you would like a copy of this. eco$ ng, you can participate by calling (519) O CANADA. By making a S210 contribution, you'll receive a tape or convect disc of the recording. Durham Bd. Of Education Highlights RestrWtW"% li aivatives Director of Education Pauline Icing reviewed for trtatees the status of the Restructuring of Educabon initiatives which were an- nou riced in the 1919 Throne Speech. The initiatives were based on reports, reviews and research about the current structure of education in Ontario. As a result of restructur- ing, the Early Years ( Junior and Senior Kindalarrten) and the For- mative Years (grades 1-6) will replace the Primary Division ( Kindergarten to grade 3) and the Junior Division (grades 4-6). The Transition Years ( grades 7-9) and the Specialization Years (grade 10-0.AC. ) will replace the In- termediate Division ( grades 7-10) and the Senior Division (grade Listen to 11-O.A.C. ). There also ww be a renewal of Technical Education and Teacher Education for all grades. The process of restruc- turing education begins with the MWistry of Educa- tion forming a Work Team for each of the initiatives and defining its mandate. The team develops a Can - sulcation Paper and sends it to boards of education and other groups for response. After the team analyzes the responses, it develops a Pohcy Paper and more responses are sought. The Ministry then finalizes its Policy an each of the initiatives and boards of education begin the process of amplenenta- tion. With regard to the Early Years (formerly called the Foundation Years) in- itiative, the Ministry has released its ConsWtation Your Heart! In just a few hours, you could learn to help save someone's life. Learn CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. In just a few hours. So listen to your heart. Contact one of the following agencies to enrol in a CPR course near you today: The Canadian Red Cross S , eti • The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada The Royal Life Saving Soc;ety • The Canadian Ski Patrol • St. John Ambulance Paper, and le"ation call- ing for the implementation of Junior Kindergarten by 1994 has had First Reading. In Durham, an Early years Task Force has been form- ed to begin Dotal piarnung. It will send the Ministry Coasdtation Paper to in- terested parties for response. As well, Durham was put of a five -board presentation to the Minister of Education which requested the Ministry allow these boards to explore alter- natives to the implementa- tion of Junior Kindergarten. The Minister has promised a response to their request before Christmas. The Ministry has formed a Formative Years Wok Team which currently is analyzing the responses to its Consultation Paper. The Durham Board has responded to the Consulta- tion Paper, is creating more awareness of the ben- chmark process, and will undertake a writing review next With regard to the Tran- sition Years initiative, the Ministry is currently analyzing the responses to its Consultation Paper and monitoring pilot projects such as the one underway at Ajax H.S. In Durham a Transition Years Task Force has been established and a formal response to the Ministry's Consultation Paper has been submitted. An implementation plan has been developed and several Transition Years Projects have been in- itiated over the past year. Director Pauline Laing is on the Ministry's Work Team for the Specialization Years. She noted that the team is still meeting and hopes to release its Con- sultation paper in January. The Ontario Ministry of Education has just an - aouwed that the province will Participate in the plan- ned National Indicators Testing. Ontario had in- itially declined to take port in the process but changed its mind when it was agreed the testing would be broad-based, curriculum - related and culturally - sensitive. Pauline a number of Durham who Presently are involved in the restructuring in- itiatives at the local level. Principal Pat Prentice, Chairman of the Early Years Task Force; Superintendent of Educa- tion Carol Yeo. Liaison to the Early Years Task Force, and Superintendent of Education Dave Snod- don. Co-chairman of the Transition Years Task Force, were inbvduced to trustees. Pauline Laing sum- marized her review of the Ministry Restructuring of Education initiatives by stating that they all should be completed by 1994. She promised to keep testees apprised of further pro- gress of both the Ministry Work Teams and the local Task Forces. Rouge Hill Read Along Program Rouge Hill Library is of- fering a ten week read - along storytime for children ages 8 to 10 years, starting Tues. Jan. 21st from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Advance registration is required by dropping in at the library or by planing 2W2576.