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Home My WebLink AboutPP1992_02_12BLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Expanding in September to a 6.9 year old class! Register now for children 18 mths tog years old! Pickering Call 289.2273 Pickering Handyman Trees removed i Pruning Garbage Removed Yard Work Snow Shovelling Reasonable rates, hourty or contract Call Rod 427.8313 This space Could Be Yours For $1200 TAKE TIME TO REACH OL" T TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS. Cx d Ne*1bmn %rdr rbrere+comr To alt rAlr Of Tata CAX9% K Ir., 1, 17a.mr!lraT or crrnzmmw* eskers roe seaeom lasxrss 1-800-m.73ss This Space Could Be Yours For $12°0 YAM MAXIMUM INCOME MINIMUM TAX Call itte axpen KEITH PYMAR a.w. or.l.c.a. Mom Anwwican Life Since lal (416) 427-2913 WIC BE DGNTM Did you know one in five Canadians suffers troln breathing disorders and lung disease? Leam more about fhe health of your kings on the Uingfroobiie, a travelling van offering he lung function testing and educational materials. I.1BILE. ON THE LUM HEALTH This Space Could Be Yours For "SNOWBIRDS" New aw'Snowb " Is leaWred an a Mw 4w of Ideas travel wear. T -Soars sed Sweet sf* « now'! owsoman .r+awet it Te slut Tor oea•crwn eett The Groat Canadian Snowbird Co. (416XK"569 Vol. 27 No. 6 40s per copy Published by Watson Publishing ConVany Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering. Ontario PICKERING JR O 4S AJAX PICKERING Profeaalonal • leakytaps • F4u99ed drains repaired • Renovations - bssernerlfa • Carpentry & trim ,work Free estinkates/Hoeriy or txtltrect Call Rod 427-8313 Wed. Febraan 12. 1'92 Youngsters Have Fun At Library Youngsters have a lot of fun at the Pickering Central Library. Above, our camera caught Shamm Kay of Ajax playing with the lovely soft tiger in the library. (Photo - Bob Watson) Durham Bd. Of Education Highlights CMailtaat Seceded Tom Hitchins of R. S. McLaughlin C.V.I. has been seconded to the posi- tion of Technical Education Consultant, effective Jan. 1, 1992 to Jute 30, 1992, with a possibility of extension. Tom will replace John Beatty who was promoted to Vice Principal. Former Trustee Joins S.E.A.C. Lyn Craig, former trustee for Pickering, was installed as an additional member of the Special Education Advisory Com- mittee at the committee's meeting of Jan. 9th. Lyn has worked extensively in the past with the commit- tee and will continue her in- terest as a member at large. Program Services Review Presented Beth Cassells and Don King of the firm Peat Mar- wick Stevenson & Kellogg and Michael Fullan and Mary Stager of the Univer- sity of Toronto attended the meeting for the presenta- tion of the Program Ser- vices Review. Beth Cassells and Michael Fullan outlined for trustees the review of the delivery of Program Services within the Durham Board of Education which has been conducted over the peg several mores. A senior liaison group worked with the consulting team throughout the pro- ject. The views and perspectives of key stakeholders were review- ed through a collaborative relationship with the Work- ing Task Force, which helped develop the discus- sion guide for collecting in- put from twelve represen- tative schools selected for inclusion in the fact- finding. The resulting project report offers suggestions for improving the im- plementation of program and special education ser- vices for Durham students. It makes recommendations for the two departments to work together in a three - tiered structure ( central area/ school) which would provide easy access to and greater flexibility of ser- vices. The report calls for no increase in the present staff complement; however, some resource staff would move from the current central level to area or school levels in order to implement the reorganization for more ef- fective delivery of ser- vices. The Program Services Review Report was refer- red to an Ad Hoc Commit- tee consisting of the Board Chairman, the Director, three Superintendents of Education, and the Chairmen of the Employee Relations, Program and Curriculum and the Special Education Advisory Com- mittees. This committee will report back to the full board by Marcell 199¢ with its recommendations for implementation of the report - It's Heart Month Mayor Arthurs has pro- claimed February 1992 to be Heart Month and Pro- vincial Big Sisters Month in Pickering. Serving the Community for 25 Years! Hockey Jocks Or Literate Kids by Basica Hfriayi Choose between raising a town of hockey jocks or a town of literate children, was the message delivered to Pickering Council last meek. Residents from the Bay Ridges Community took a shot at council's recent budget decision to add an additional ice surface to the recreation cure but, "couldn't get their priorities straight to fond the money to keep the Bay Ridges library open," recited a young library patron. Cou net lers tried to em- phasize that the, Bay Ridges library was not be- ing closed but downsized, a decision brought about by the previous library board- Judy oardJudy Robbins, a past and ;resent library board -nember reviewed for the )vnefit of the people in at- rndance the situation that aced the library eommiit- ' ee in making the un- popular restructuring; I ramatic gaff in use, half the commtaity had switched from Bay Ridges to Pickering's Central Library. According to the newly appointed library board, they also support the downsizing, stressing the popularity of the central library has resulted in an over-worked staff with no additional money allocated to the hiring of new staff. Staff from Bay Ridges library is being transferred to Central Library. Ward Two Councillors Van Kempen and Higdon brought about a motion to keep the branch opened un - other options could be examined. The motion ioat. with Mayor Arthus remarking, "residents can come for- ward and petition the aec- tion of the budget that dells with library finding... The I992 budget will come before Pickering Council for approval at its next council meeting. More Appointments Pickering Council recommends the following appointments to agencies, boards and committees: Councillor Pistritto, Celia Bronkbonst, Brian Hern, Janet Mehak, Kimberly Thompson, Frank Williamson, Anna Willson and Konrad Zeh to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee la minnimum of five persons is required) for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1284. Councillor Wellman, Gary Brown. 1 kram Makki and Amorell Saunders - Newell to the Multucultural and Race Relations Com- mittee for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1994. Councillor Higdon, Wally Biernacki, Mary Cook, Laura Drake, Joe Paciane, Bill Weston and Frank Williamson to the Museum Advisory Committee for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1994. Mayor Arthus and Coun- cillors Brenner and Van Kempen to the Perfor- mance Appraisal Commit- tee for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1992. Mayor Arthurs and Cour cillom Brenner, Johnson and Wellman to the Person- nel Committee for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1994. Councillor Higdon to the Pickering, Ajax and Whit- by Joint Animal Control Comm*ttee for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1294. Mayor Arthus and Coun- cillor Johnson, Shane Coburn, Linda Homs and James Mason to the Pickenrg Hydro Commis. sign for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1990 Cheryle Arnott, Bill Weston and Paul White to the Property Standards Committee for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1984. Joyce Bennett, Jill Campbell - Foster, Elizabeth Dickens, David Farr, Judy Robins to the Public Library Board for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1284. Councillor Brenner to the Save the Rouge Valley for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1994 - Councillors Johnson and Wellman to the Site Plan Committee for a term to expire Nov. 3D, 1992. Councillor Higdon to the Social Development Cour cil for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1994. Councillors Brenner and Pistritto to the Specialized Services Committee for a term to expire Nov. 30, 1994. Katherine Murray to the Rouge Valley Park Ad- visory Committee for a term to expire June 3D, 1992. Wins $108,169.80 Sherman Thomas of Pickering was a second prize winner in the Feb. 1st Lotto 6/49 draw, which net- ted him $iWi69.80. Thomas purchased ten tickets at the Grab Bag in Oshawa. He selected his winning numbers by using a combination of birthday and anniversary dates. The 48 -year old Picker- ing resident is married and has three children. He works part time for the Ministry of Transporation as a consultant in interna- tional trade and shipping. He plans to bank his money for now and share some with his family. Page 2 THE NEWS/ POST Wed. February 12, INIZ opinion a page for expression for you and us Helping Our Economy by Bob Watson It seems very unfortunate that employees who are employed by public bodies and protected by unions cannot see the necessity of each worker cutting his or her normal request for more money. With costs of living and taxes ris- ing in this recessionary time it would be nice if each Cana- dian would take the same pay as last year. We know that this is not easy to do but our country is floundering downwards and politicians seem incapable of handling the problem successfully. Many workers in our society are fighting the problem of lack of income but most don't have the security and income of people such as teachers, firefighters, police and civil ser- vants. Our country's future success may well rest on the shoulders of these large groups of publicly paid workers ac- cepting no increase for one year. This could be one of the many solutions which could aid our society to recover and succeed in the future. It is asking for a contribution to our country. We hope these workers can see their way clear. And we would like to see politicians and high level ex- ecutives also accept a reduction in their incorne, not only to help the country's economy but also give all of us an exam- ple to follow Our Background Dear Ed My last letter was an attempt to define the difference bet- ween Britain and England. Mister Knight has his dates mixed up. 1774 -The Quebec Act -Revoked previous ordinances from the first of May 1775 -some of the words used -over all the dominions and soul tries then and thereafter. I791 -The Constitutional Act - The Province of Canada divid- ed into two. UlWl mon Act - Province of Canada to become one. 1865-A proposal to tante the colones of Canada. Nova Scotia. New Brunswick. and Newfoundland, and Prince Ed- ward Lsland• never acted on. 1x67-B.N.A. 29 March Vic.30.31, Chapter 3. The preamble - whereas the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia. and New Brunswick have expressed a desire —. The wad dominion was used in I774, I question if Sir Leonard 'Tilley was alive tben. My references for thine assertions are. (The Source Book of Canadian History) and ( Maurice Otlivier The B.N.A. Act and statutes ). For anyone interested in true Canadian history should look at the Source book and the original letters etc. I am very happy that there are some people concerned enough about Canada to question these letters. Yours sincerely J. McMillan Here and There Three mane small Yydranlic plants to be upgraded South Falls. Hanna Chute and Trethewey Falls on the Muskoka River southeast of Bracebridge join the list of small hydraulic stations to be upgraded as part of Ontario Hydt'o's long term plan to meet electricity demand. Preliminary engineering and environmental assessment work on these projects has already begun. If the necessary approvals are obtained following these studies. construc- tion would begirt in mid-1993 and work would be completed by 1996. The total generating capacity of the three plants would be raised from 7 MW to between 15 and 21 MW. Hydro plans to redevelop 33 hydro electric sites over the next two decades. Want A Booth At Spring Festival? Providence Centre, located at 3776 St, Clair Ave. E., sponsors an an- nual Spring Festival which is irresistible, captivating and habit forming for over 20,000 people. The centre invites you and youtr organization to operate or sponsor a booth for Providence in support of "Excellence in Long Term Care". For details can Ken Ng- Chee at 7W9321 ext. 405 before Feb. 18th. ICK' RtrO news Published every We# --*Way by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291-2583 Publlatwr A Ge weal Manapar - Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Wats":, ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss., Diane t+�ati,aa.n:. Bill Waxii. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 40t a copy. On Valentine's day -wanteets from the Branch of the Red Crciss -� :;; be delivering hand mads, c.i: -�- and carnations to more Irian A) seniors in the communit-. Among those making the visits will be Chairman Louanne Young ( above 1, one of the 23 volunteers who are the driving force behind a new Red Cross program called Telephone Assurance Friendly Visiting. In the foreground is Mrs. Vern Taylor. The purpose of the program is a simple one. It matches trained volunteers with seniors who are isolated and have little or no contact with family or friends. Each day, the volunteers phone their senior to see that all is well and thea ,just to chat. For people like Mrs. Vern Taylor. the daily call and occasional visit provide the social contact she once lacked_ Says Mrs. Taylor, '• In the six mon- ths oo-the that Louuanne has hem my telephone and visiting friend, we've become like family. It's wonderful to hear a happy voice and see a smiling face." The Valmtime cards being delivered this Friday are just one of the little extras dreamed up by the program volunteers. In 1992, the Scarborough Branch pians to expand this ser- vice. In March. letters will be mailed to over loon local residents asking for their financial support. Lotiamne ex- pects a generous response to the camps go. -People in our community want to lend a helping hand. With the Telephone Assurance campaign, we're giving them an opportunity to get involved and to sake Scarborough a better place for everyme-" Local MPP Responds To Ontario's Fiscal Outlook Loral NDP MPP Steve Owens has praise for the govern- ment's conurntment to restructuring the economy to get people in Scarborough Centre and across the province back to work. "We must look for new ways to adapt to the changing economic climate." said Mr. Owens, responding to the Premer's television address and the Treasurer's fiscal outlook. released Tuesday. "For the first time since 1945, revenues have fallen and are expected to fall again next year. That means Ontario could be faced with a $5 billion shortfall. That also means we have to work together to find creative and innovative ways to better manage costs and to preserve jobs and services." The Scarborough Centre MPP and Parliamentary Assis- tant to the Minister of Financial Institutions stressed that government "can't turn the economy around alone. " -People need to know what's going on in the province to understand the tough choices we are all facing." he said. "The economy is going to get better, but we have to work together - in partnership. " Mr. Owens stressed that partnerships must be forged bet- ween all sectors - "between all levels of governments, employees and employer's, community groups and govern- ment... Although transfer payments to hospitals, colleges and universities, schools and municipalities will be capped at one per cent this year and two per cent in 92-93, Mr. Owens pointed out that the province has budgeted $160 million to assist 'bur partners with the restructuring and reform they Mainstream Canada No Rae of hope By 1Nrchael Wycks Ontario: Yours to Discover. with the money. Which leaves And what many people in Rae conveniently to point a fin - Ontario have quickly discovered ger and blame Ottawa for aban- is how inept their NDP gov- doning the province in its time ernment is. Premier Bob Rae of need. quashed any last traces of con- PMhaps he should take some fidence in his government with lessons from NDP colleagues a recent tek—Asion appearance— Mike Harcourt in British a twenty minute speech which Columbia and Roy Romanow left Ontarians wondering what in Saskatchewan, leaders who in fact was happening to their have been showing fiscal re - province. straint. as well as trying to As hospitals and schools build confidence within the shuddered over major slashes to business community. To date, their funding, all eyes were Rae has been out of step with glued to Rae (whose television virtually every other govern - delivery is so good he should ment in the country. consider a career as a talk show To borrow an often -used host), in hopeful anticipation of expression of the Premier's, some form of effective leader- "Let's be clear, here": Govern - ,hip. Rae's address was chock- ment is root the prime creator of ill of political gobbledygook, wealth in an economy; business m pt y rhetoric, and trite gener- is. And business confidence in alities. There was no shortage Ontario is extremely low right of bad news, however, as Rae now. largely because of the emphasized that fiscal condi- NDP government and its mis- sions were downright awful and guided policies. If Rae was sen - urgent measures to stem the ous about invigorating the flow of red mk were needed economy. be could have and (read: the deficit is climbing up should have illustrated it by and ups tames will be going up backing off on such - - rover - and up, and taxpayers will be up sial and dangerous measures as the creek). the labour relations reforms. Rae talked of partnerships. This policy endeavour by the of working together for the government has been singularly good of all Ootariaat He spoke responsible for scaring off of the desire to so the economy investment and holding buds moving ag in, about the need to business expansion, thus per create jobs and invest m the petuating the province's damag- peopk—inspiring. politically ing recessiorL The umon-badm l juicy stuff. initiative is the last thing the Brit be offered little or no Ontario economy needs amidst reassurance to the she"iecked massive job tosses, bwgeomng 1W , community. the sector bankrupwies and nervous for - on which his government must eign innveswrs. depend to spur the economy Rae concluded his statement Instead, he "" the to the people of Ontario by oar kderal government to come up again stressing the need for part with nubous of dollars for nerships. He said he has coafi- investment in Ontario4 which deuce that, if we pug together, Rae's government would the greatest years for Ontario, proudly much, dollar for dol- and Canada, are still ahead. lar. Given that the federal Unfortunately, confidence in government is mired in a fiscal Rae's government is desperately mess of its own, it's inconceiv- needed now, and that is almost able to think it would come up nowhere to be found. CF16 FNOw Swwm need to rebuild the economy. "These funds serve as an incentive to encourage innova- tions and co-operation between the province, transfer agen- cies and their unions, " explained Mr. Owens. "The task before us to strike a balance between quality service delivery and fiscal restraint." added the local MPP. ..We can't afford to tun tQ an unacceptable deficit Wild we can't afford to cut essential services. That is why it is vitally important that we find innovative and creative mean to achieve this delicate balance - together." Mr. Owens concluded by encouraging local residents to contact him abort issues of concern or pre -budget consulta- tions. Local residents wanting more information about the government -wide consultation process should call 314-9000. A Little Humour.... Bill: "I wonder if my wife will love me when my hair is fey." Will: "Why not'. She's loured you through three shades already... A person who thinks they are a wit is usually half right. Fireproof- Being related to the boss. Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! i A year's subscription to one of these newspapers iSCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WeST HILL ' news news news CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST END 1 KFRINC', 1 ONE YOU WANT i%ne O Renewal i � f I New � Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: r Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.MlS 3R3 Name. Address �� rti��N��r��t•fit• �1•�� --. - •................�.• •..��.... . ..... Newly Renovated Hair Salon St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Seniors" Centre commemorated its nearly renovated hair salon recently with an official rib- bon cutting ceremony. The centre operates a hair salon within the building to provide service to seniors 55 and over living in the centre and in the community. Over the past ten years the equipwhich was donated by another salon when they no longer bad use for it - has endured much wear and tear. Many of the Salon's clients have became frail and require special assistanceincluding chairs with good support. Due to strict budget restrictions, expenditure for new equap- meat was not a possibility. Shoppers Drug Mart approached Clairol an the centre's behalf for sponsorship of the salon renovation. Clairol generously donated toward the equipment renovations. The "newly renovated" salon now has six new chair - dryers, three re-covered hydraulic chairs, two new storage cabinets, bright point and wallpaper. two new sides and two new washing chairs. The hair salon is located on the main door of St. Paul's L'Amoreau x Seniors' Centre and operates Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. To book an appointment, call the centre at 493-3333. The official cutting of the ribbon - ( from left) Pam Wry. Hair Salon Manager of St. Paul's L'Amoreaua Seniors Cen- tre, Mabel Davey of Cana Place Home for the Aged, Corieen DiGregorio of Shopper's Drug Mart, and Sydney Saunders and Florence Picard of Clairol cut the ribbon to officially open the newly renovated Hair Salon Democracy is only as good as the ierdHridual cfthwL N you was to ietlu nce goronrwaet, shad your /aNngs to your poNNesl n*wesentattva_ or a Iatlar bar newspapers. Volunteers Needed For Ball Volunteers with excellent English skills are needed to help with a "Gala Blossom Ball", a fundraising event for Scarborough General Hospital. Volunteers are needed drimg daytime hours bet- ween Febnuary and May. For details call the Scaborough Vohateer Cen- tre at 264-2108. I 2%4a#*.. hair artistry and BOUTIQUE 3577 Sheppard Ave.E. SOUTH WESTCORNER OF BIRCHNOUNT 291.0574 The salon with 30 years in business Proudly serving three generations FOUR WEEKS INFLATION PRICES Penins Reg. 70.00 30% OFF 49.00 Reg. 50.00 30% OFF 35.00 CUT & BLOW DRY SPECIAL 20.00 STUDENTS SPECIAL 15.00 HIGHLIGHTS REG. 45.00 SPECIAL 31.50 For any consultation or any hair problem we're here to help you. The friendfiest and most relaxing place. Please b*V In this ad to get these speciai VIM Wed. February 12, 1002 THE NEWS/POST Page 3 49th.Kiwanis Music Festival Results Fri.Feb.7 The 49th Kiwanis Music Festival Results Fri. Feb. 7. CLASS Mi - Piano Soto - Haydn or Mozart -18 years and Under: Elina Kelebeev, Willowdale, 9o; Cynthia Tam, Toronto, and Judy Tsai, Wnllowdale, 85 (tie). CLASS 6171 - Secondary School, Choirs - SA - Girls - Grades IX/Or X: River- dale C.I. (B. Penfound), Toronto, 85. CLASS ass - Secondary ,School, Choirs -SAB - Grades IX/Or X: River- dale C.I. (B. Penfound). Toronto 80. CLASS ars - Secondary School Choirs - Unison Male Voices - Gr. IX And/Or X: Riverdale C.I. (B. Penfound), Toronto, 85. CLASS 04M Group A - Jazz Ensembles - Schools Only - Catch The Gardening Spirit Style is�t p c of this year's program for Catch The Gardening Spirit, on Sun. Feb. lath at the Civic Centre Garden Centre. 777 Lawrence Ave. E. Toronto. This popular one day event appeals to anyone who needs to know bow to build a better garden. Four experienced gardeners will be offering compre. I ive plans for incorporating a relaxed, in- formal style within the city Landscape and will show how this countrified land scape can be functional and decorative throughout the four seasons. David Tomlinson, an award-winning Landscape Architect, lecturer and owner of Merlin's Hollow, one of Ontario's most popular gardens will ad- dress the topic of Planning For Four Seasons and show bow to develop a minced border in an informal style by choosing shrubs and perennials that flow together without rigid definition. Anna I awatt, a nature interpreter at the Kortright Centre, instructor and lec- turer eo-curer will look at lawn alternatives, exploring a selection of groundcovers from the point of view of height, colour, display vahe and haridi . Selec- tive uses of stone, brick and wood will also be examin- ed. Frank Kershaw has lec- tured extensively throughout North America, Europe and the Caribbean. He will slow how to choose plants with naturalized style for informal garden designs, paying attention to low maintenance characteristics such as drought and winter har- diness, disease and insect resistance. Learn how to integrate seasonal displays in maxed settings. To register for this pro- gram call The Civic Garden Centre 397-1340. The fee is $59. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Appointed To Committee Mr. C.T. Wijearajah, Secretary, Bramley Acres Tenants' Assn. & Social Club has been appointed as a Member of the Civic Award of Merit Committee of the City of Scarborough for the term commencing Dec. 1901 and ending Nov. 30, 1994. 80 Years & Under: Earl Haig S.S. (P. Muter), North York, 84. CLASS 0449 Group B - Jazz Ensembles - Schools Only - 2D years & Under: Agin- court C.I. (M. Crawford), Scarborough, 86 ( Best of Class); A.Y. Jackson (T. Coysh), North York, 84. Results Sat. Feb. 8. CLASS No - Group A - Junior Piano Concerto - 12 Years & Under: Jerry Liu Scarborough, 90; Andrew Aarons, Downsview, 89; Pamela Drappel, Toronto, W. CLASS saes - Group B - Junior Piano Concerto - 12 Years & Under: Eldon Ng, Don Mills, 90 ( Best of Claw); Yee Lee Claw, Toronto, a6. CLASS No - Group C - Junior Piano Concerto - 12 Years & Under: Stephanie Wai, Scarborough, 88; Stephen Yung, Willowdale, 87. CLASS Nies - Group D - Junior Piano Concerto - 12 Years & Under: Elizabeth Chan, Willowdale, 89; Wei Hong, Willowdale, 88; Elina Kelebeev, Willowdale, 87. CLASS Mls - Group A - Piano Solo - Bach -17 Years & Under: Oscar Salvendy, Don Mills, 86; Lm Wong, Toronto 85.5. CLASS Nus - Group B - Piano Solo - Bach -17 Years & Under: Al Cam Tram, Toronto, 85; Kevin Kwan, Toronto and Harvey Wong, Scarborough, 84 (tie). CLASS Mks - Group C - Piaoo Solo - Bach -17 Years & Under: Adrian Liu, Scar- borough, 89; Elina Kelebeev, Willowdale, 87. CLASS 8019 - Piano Solo - Bach - 19 Years & Under: Allina Lee, North York, 77. CLASS O450 - Violin Solo -18 Years & Under: Genevieve Kaldas, Toronto, 86; Michael Chiang, Toronto, 85; Amber Kissel, Toronto, 84. CLASS OM - Violin Solo -10 Years & Under: Brian Auyeung, Willowdale, 86; David Zemelman, Willowdale, 85; Jessica Nee, Dan MiIIs, 84. CLASS 0449 - Violin Solo - 20 Years & Under: Peter Seminovs, Toronto, 86; Ian Choi, Toronto, 86, Felix Lo, North York, 84. CLASS 0451- Violin Solo -16 Years & Under: Boris Kupesic, Toronto, 88: Christine Cho, Don Mills, 87; Franklin Sham, Willowdale and Daniel Chariton, Toronto, 96 (tie). CLASS 0262 - Folk Songs "A" - English Language: Jennifer Nicol, Toronto, 87; Alma Parks, Willowdale, a~. CLASS sm - Folk Songs A" - English Language: Cheryl Hickman, Toronto, 90: Donna Nash, Toronto, 84. CLASS STMI -Mezzo Marianne An. Toronto, 85; Althea MacDonald, Toron- to. 76. CLASS STNts4 - Baritone Or Bass "B": Gary Brown, Toronto, 80. CLASS S rl=B - Soprano "B" - Grand Opera - Language Optional: PROCUM1ION Monica Welsh, Toronto, 86. CLASS STOMA - Tenor "B" - Classical Opera - Language Optional: Ben- jamin Stein, Toronto, 86; Richard Davidson, Toron- to, 85. CLASS S71=13 - Tenor "B" - Grand Opera - Language Optional: Tom Powers, Toronto, 72. CLASS ST=9A - Baritone Or Bass "B" - Classical Opera - Language Op- tional: Gary Brown, Toron- to, 82. CLASS ST02s4 - Tenor "B": Benjamin Stein, Toronto, 85; Dando Acol, Toronto, 76. CLASS 0402 - Jazz Ensembles - Schools Only - Age 15 & Under: Earl Haig, S.S. (P. Miner), North York, 83; Milliken Mills High School (T. Henry), York Region 82. CLASS sm - Jazz Choirs: 'Earl Haig S.S. (P. Miner), North York, 84. CLASS 0505 - Percussion Solo - Open: Chris Stott, Don -Mills 89. CLASS O4N4 - Group A - Jazz Combos: A.Y. Jackson S.S. •'ll" (J. McLaughlin), North York, 70. CLASS N4N4 - Group B - Jazz Combos: A.Y. Jackson S.S. "1" Q. McLaughlin). North York 81 (tie CLASS 0401 - Jazz Ensembles - Schools Only - Age 17 & Under: A.Y. Jackson S.S. Q. McLaughlin). North York, 92: Senator O'Connor Col- lege School (H. Ur- banowicz), Don Mills, 78. 15TM ANNUAL HERITAGE WEEK F�RtIARY 17-21,1992 take pleasure in proclaiming FlMnribry 17-21, IM Hem= Wim( N THE CRY OF SCARBOROU6N and urge all citizens to participate in the activities planted for this week at the Scarborough Civic Cenve and throughout the Scarborough Public School System. Cltairnnn of he Board Ivlavar Page 4 THE NEWSIPOST Wed. February it, 1992 11 DIARY Grp M Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. FEBR UAR Y 12 9:30 am. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST AID CPR COURSES First Aid!C PR 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 every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINW 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 - 9 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Cedarbrae Mail. 3495 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. Take the time to give the gift of life. it's free. All donors are welcome. 5:15 p.m FREE. LECTURE Malcolm B. Wallace, Professor in the Department of Classics at University_ of Toronto, discusses "Archaeological Surveying and Political History in Southern Euboia" at the McLaughlin Planetarium Lecture Room. For details all Ann Kintner at 978-3_'90. 6 - 9:30 p.a CONNECTING Dr. Jill Matus, a professor with the University of Toronto's English Department, discusses "Victorian Courtship Rituals: What We Never knew" at the Royal Ontario Museum Members' Lounge. The cost is $12. Advance tickets are recommended. To register all 586 5-97. 7:15 - 9 p.a .412HE1MER'S St PPORT kROUP The Alzheimer's Family Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Britnley Acta, 2950 Lawrence Ave. E. (next to Bcndalc Acres). Scarboorugh Public 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 placements issues. For Mails all 3964228. 7:30 p.a SINGLES MEET The Willowdale Chapter of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of even month at St. Gabriel's Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For more details call It91-0275 (cvening, i. 7:30 p.a FAMII.I LIEF (;it(XT A Support Group meets weekly in your coratunity for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs alcohol, running away, a•irues. parent abase and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meet, ever. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information all „z 9 p.n- Et CHFW Scarborough Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard Ave. between Midland Ave. & Brimiey Rd.. sponsors an evening of euchre every Wednes- day. Adm:ssioa is S2 including prizes and refreshments. Everyone is wetc me. TN URS. FEBRUARY 13 9 - 11 La FAMILY UFF GYt(X P Young mothers in the communitv y are invited to attend the Fami} Ufc Group at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hill. The group mats every Thursday to enjoy speakers. crafts and fellowship. Babysitting i, availahlc. For more details all 281.4120. 10 La - i p.a NE.ARLI NEVI aOITIQUE A %carp New Boutique. featuring good used clothing is held ever} Thursday at St. Crispin', Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., Scartxxoug` For more details call 261-r0g. 10 La SHt YFLUK)ARD All senior, over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Sensors C'entrc. 252() Mrchmount Rd. Phonc i96-4(�f0. 12:46 p. a E1 CHRE All senior, aver the age of 55 are imited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Lcacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birctimouni Rd. Photic 796-41040. 12:45 p.n. EICHRE Birkdalc senior citizen, invite escryonc 55 years and over to enjoy euchre cam Thursday at Birk"c Community Centre, 1299 Ellcsmcrc Rd 2 - g p.m. B1LOOiD DONOR CLINIC Parkwao Mall. -9 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough. Help the Red Cro„ help Others by aticnding this clinic. All donor, are welcome. 7 p.a LF.GAL COI. NSEIIING Agincourt Community Services .Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. Offen free legal counselling cvcry Thursday evening. Call 321-69122 for an appointment. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club mins weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thur,dav, and Fridav, in room 113 at .Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland A%e. one block north of Sheppard- For details all 493- J9. 7 - it P.M. CHESS CLUB The Interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association and its affiliate Kest Hill Che*s Club offer rated slow -play and active -play cher, tournaments, speed chess, and casual play out Tuesdays and Thursday, at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For information phone 283-6296 or 2845860. 7:M p.a BINGO An evening of Bingo is held awry Thursday at Metropolitan Com- munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Woodbine Arc Evmone is v%&ome. For detail, ,:all 690-2133. 7:30 - 10:j0 p.a SNEET ADELINES Scarborough Sweet Adelina meet, every Thursday evening at Uashington United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd. (east of Markham Rd.). It is open to worsen of all ages who love to sing. For more detail, call Marg Otter at 225-9929. 7:30 - 9 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets every second Thursday at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is in- viled to come, talk or listen. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. QLTLTER-S MEET Scarborough Quilters' Guild meets at Cedarbrook Craft Centre. For details call Anne Blain, 283-8998. 7:30 p.m. LUPUS ASSOCIAT10% MEETS The Ontario Lupus Association Coping & Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month at 250 Bloor St. E., Suite 401. For details call 967-1414. 7:30 p.m. GARDEN CLUB MEETS Leaside Garden Club mats the second Thursday of every month at Trace !Manes Community Centre, 110 Rumsey Rd., between Millwood Rd. and :McRae. !yeµ members are warmly welcomed. 8 p.m. II.F.ITIs & cownS The Borth York Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Ileitis -i ('otitis invites the public to attend a special education meeting ip on the role of nutrition for patients, at the North York t f,! anion Administrative Building Assembly Hall, 5050 tr } -f Sheppard Ave. The guest speaker is Dr. Stephen krall,:err.z•r:.tnu)eCualnutritJe34RCfCeSb t's'w`nilbeI&Wd" FRI. FEBR UAR Y 14 1:30 - 3:30 p..m. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Irwin Patterson, TV host of "Have Fun Will Travel" presents a slide presentation on Egypt and Israel at Pleasant View Library, 575 Van Horne Ave., North York. Admission is free. 2 - 4 p.m. FREE FRIDAY PROGRAM Retired people of all ages gather in the North York Central Library Auditorium each week for films music, singing and guest artists. The library is located at 5120 Yonge St. SAT FEBR UAR Y 15 11 am. - 2 p.m. WRITERS' CIRCLE Forst Hill Writers' Circe meets to discuss members' writing in a critical and constructive manner every Saturday at Bathurst Heights Library, 3170 Bathurst St. New members are encouraged to drop in. 7 p.m. - 1 am. VALENTINE DANCE Guyana Christian Charities (Canada) Inc. is holding its annual Valentine Dance in aid of the Mercy Hospital in Guyana at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 1490 Markham Rd., north of Hwy. 401. 7:30 p.m. - I a.m. ST. VALENTINE'S DANCE S.. Rose of Lima is holding a St. Valentine's Dance at St. Rose Church Hall, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E. featuring disc jockey, cash bar and cold buffet. Tickets are S15 per person in advance. For ticket in- formation and reservations call 261-6887 between 6 & 8 p.m. 9 p.m. KIWANIS YOUTH AWARDS CONCERT East York Symphony Orchestra will feature the winner of the Young Performers Competition in a Brass Concerto, at the Ontario Science Centre Auditorium, 170 Don Mills Rd. For ticket informa- tion and reservations call 467-7142. E p.m. AWARD CONCERT Music lovers will hear award winning clarinetist Monica Leiher at the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra's concert at Midland Avenue Collegiate, 720 Midland Ave. For ticket information and vescrahom call 261-4597. E p.m. BAROQUE MUSIC Baroque Music Beside the Grange, presorts an intimate program of music for recorder, bassoon and continuo entitled Viva L'Italia!" at St. George the Martyr, corner of Stephanie & McCaul Sts. Admission is S 12 ($7 for seniors, students and the wternploycM. Tickets are available at the door. 9 p.a DRAMA Scarborough Campus Drama Productions presents three one -act plays in the Studio Theatre at University of Toronto's Scarborough Campus, 1265 Military Trail a Ellesmere Rd.. east of Morningside Ave. Admission is free. For reservations all 287-7190. SUN. FEBR UAR Y 16 10 Lm. - 4 p.a DECORATING WORhsHOP Learn innovative home decorating techniques like sponguv& rag rolling, sttppli n& tto� faux and faverdigris from interiors specialist, Stacey lannsto AT The George R. Gardiner Mweum of Ceraic Art. Demonstrations, materials and iteV ' - ion are provided. Enrolment is limited. For registration mfornmtiom call 5865797. 2 - 4 p.m AETERN()% COhCE:RT Geese Dinovi and his Bund will be featured at the reptlar after- noon concert at the Sarborougit Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2 p.n. SCARDOW]0 'GH SITPoRT (;it(XT Scarborough Support Group for the Widowed awns the third Sunday of each mouth at Church of St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rd.. one block cast of Warden Ave. The meeting is open to widowed then and women. MON. FEBR UAR Y 17 9 - 10 La HEALTH PRIX;RAM FOR SIf NNI01ts Lux Boors, North York Pubic Health Nurse, will disaess "Health Ethics - Euthanasia & Suicide" at North fork Senior Cen- tre, 21 Hendon Ave. To pre -register all 713, 4111. W La - 112 amm NUTR1T10%AL COUNSEL IJ NG Nutritional counselling servuxs are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 10 La - 3 p_a. %OMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre is open Mondays through Friday, to offer information and referral scolds to worsen. Phone 81-0479 or drop in during these haxm to find information, to register for a program• or to talk over something that is troubling you. 12:30 p.a. BRID(;E & (IUMAGE: Birkdale senior, invite everyone 55 year, and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday x Birkdak Corri- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:30 - 3 p m. BRIDGE All seniors ovcr the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge cum !Monday at Stephen Leacock Senior Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 39(-4"). 2 - 9 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC St. Gabriel', Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E., Willowdale. Take the time eo grvc the gift of life, it', free. All donors are welcome. 5 - 9:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC St. Mark's United Church, 115 Orton Park Rd. Help the Red C. help other, by attending thi, clinic. All donors are weclome. 7 - 9 p a STARGAZING WORI.SHOP Discover all the dements of the night sky at this interactive workshop in the !McLaughlin Planetarium Star Theatre. Instructors will help locate the stars, constellations and celestial bodies form simulated city and country vantage points. The cost is $8 (S5 for seniors, students and members). No pre -registration is required, pay on arrival. For details call 5865797. 7:30 p.a PC ANNUAL MEETING The annual general meeting of Scarborough Centre Federal Pro- gressive Conservative Association will take place at Scarborough Civic Centre, 140 Borough Dr., Rooms 1-2. For details all Marcie Cullis, 438-4854. 9 p.m. WRITERS' GROUP Scarborough Arts Council sponsors a Writer,' Group which cocas every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre, Kennedy Rd., east side, north of Eglinton Aye. south of Lawrence Ave. For more details all Eugenie Shehirian, 759-3340 or Joyce Greggains, 284-2395. TUES. FEBR UAR Y 18 9 am. - 12 moos ViSION CLINIC A free vision clinic for seniors will be held at the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Suedes Ave. W., North York. For an appointment call 225-2112. 12 axon ROMDEZVOUS A 1991 film "Older Stronger Wiser" features five rural and urban women speaking about what life was like for them in the 1920s, '30s, '40, and '50s at the Royal Ontario Museum. The program is free with admission to the ROM. Free for seniors on Tuesdays. For detail, call 5865549. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 6:30 p.m. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 9 p.m. WOMEN'S LEX;AL CLINIC North York Women's Centre is sponsoring an evening legal clinic staffed by a female lawyer who will provide basic and prelimiary ad- vice on legal problems every Tuesday cvcnin#.,For an appointment 'call: the Centre at 781-0479. TUES. FEBR UAR Y 18 7 - 9 p.m. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. This tion -profit organization is dedicated to helping those suffering from aruiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call 831-3877. 7:15 - 10:30 p.m. BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsor an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (over L.oblaws). Everyone is welcome. 7:30 - 9.30 p.m. ART EXHIBIT & SALE Val Johnson, Gladys Gottschalk and Edna Green are opening an exhibition and sale of paintings at Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery, 225 Confederation Dr. The show continues to Feb. 24th. For details call 432-5011. 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Willowdale Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yonge St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Through informal discussions patients, families and friends can learn how to cope. For details call 2260646. 7:30 p.m DON VALLEY CHORUS Ladies are invited to join the Don Valley Chorus (Sweet Adelines, Inc.) and sing 4 -part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hall, southeast corner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. every Tuesday. For more details call Mary McFadyen, 625-0913. E p_a. TOKYO STRING QUARTET Music Toronto presents the Tokyo String Quartet with the St. Lawrence String Quartet in the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Tickets are S39 and S35. 9 p.a SINGLES MEET North Metro Single Parents Association mets the third Tuesday of each month at St. Gebriel's Recreation Centre, [text to St. Gabriel's Church, Sheppard Ave. two blocks east of Bayview Ave. All single parents are welcome. Continued on Page 5 Anniversaries/Birthdays .........::......................................------- .................. b0TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Fifty years ago Valentine's Day, Feb, 14th, was a popular day for weddings just as it is today. FourScarborough couples celebrating Golden Wedding Anmversaires chose this romanbc day for their weddings. They are Dorothy and William Godin of F1intwick Dr., Mary and Reginald Stephen of Wscock Blvd. Dorothy and Lloyd Stevens of Bamburgh Circle, and Marian and Donald Wright of Bridletowne Circle. Freda and Harvey Martin of Brimley Rd.. Scarborough are also celebrating a Golden Wedding Anniversary on Salt. Feb. 15th. Congratulations and best wishes to all these couples. 90TH BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to Joseph Tucker of Pharmacy Ave., Scarborough who is celebrating his 90th birthday on Wed. Feb. 19th. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2W for inclusion in this column - Provincial Constituency Offices 9 La "S p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curhag, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit 114. Scarborough is open Moo - day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 La tet+ S per. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phiillips, MPP Scarborautllb-Agincourt. located at 4D02 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast cocas of Sheppard and Kennedy. is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appoirumenu phone 297-6568. 9 La to 5 Pm CONSTITUENiC1' OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough-Ellesr acm located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 30, in Cedar Heights Plan, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 Lm to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appoirtmenu phone 438-1242 9:30 uta. tet► 5 p.a. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbi ick, MPP Scarborough West. looted at 169DA Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 am- to 5 .m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone 698-0967. 9 La to 1 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough Eau. bated at 4403 Kingston Rd.. Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m_ to I part. Phone Federal Constituency Offices S La to 4 pain. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, looted at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open Monday to Friday, 9 Lm. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. ! La to 4:39 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks MP Scarborough Eau, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. ! La. to 4 p,m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wttppd, MP Scarborough West, located at 493 Kennedy Rd- is open Monday to Friday, 9 a m. to 4 m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 La to 5 p.tm. CONSTTIUENCV OFFICE OPEN The North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., WLllowdaOffice Of Barbara k in the Fincb-LMF Don � Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 any. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 La to S P.M CONSTITUENCY pF'FlCE OPE( The eonstkuwcy office of Renk Soeteau, MP Ontario Riding. located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering VdlW is open Monday to Friday from 9 &.nL to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 6860432. ! La to 5 p.a- CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee. MP Scarborough Raine Riva, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarboroush, M1P 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thur:. Fri. from 9 Lm. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 2968899. 1:39 La to 5:39 p -a. C ONS7T UENCV OFFICE OPEN The eonuiItue ncy office of Jim Karygianois, MP Sarboroullb- Agincourt, located at 3850 Fsncb Ave. I? . Suite 406. is open wedtdays from 930 a.m to 5:30 p m. Sat rdays 11 &.nL to I p -m. by �memt only, call 321-3434. -, ONTARIO PC LEADER Mike Harris Business Report Business Sin Tax A new development in business -government relations has started to surface in Ontario. Several aspects of business are now being targeted for tax revenue, creating what could be called a business "sin tax". Ignoring a recently deregulated trucking market, the NDP have decided to increase diesel fuel tax by over 3096. The present tax of 10.9 cents a litre was increased 1.7 cents on April 29, and will increase another 1.7 cents on Jan. 1, 1992. After these increases, Ontario will have the third highest sales tax rate on diesel fuel in North America behind Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The Rae govern- ment fails to understand that low cost, efficient transporta- tion is basic to Ontario's competitive position. Not only has diesel fuel witnessed a 3.4 cent a litre in- crease, but regular fuel has as well. Business that depends on transportation to service their clients needs must now absorb the increased cast of fuel, or increase their prices. Both choices have serious implications on the ability of business to compete, and matte a profit. For those firms that must travel an extended distance to service a client, the fuel tax becomes another barrier to do- ing business. The government is penalizing any business that tries to generate revenue outside of short driving distances. The NDP government shows a basic misunderstanding of what business conditions are necessary to promote a healthy economy. Gas Guzzler Is Merely A Revenue Generator... Although touted as a measure encouraging fuel conserva- tion, the gas -guzzler tax is simply another way for the NDP to take money from consumers. Both the motor vehicle in- dustry, and the petroletun industry have suggested the answer to fuel efficiency lies in improved regulation (i.e. emission control standards) and improved technology, not pprializing drivers. Is driving to become a sin? Tourism Also Becomes A Sin... Tourism is second to the transportation industry in economic importance. Yet. it has become a target of the Rae government. Ontario is quickly gaining a reputation as an expensive area to visit. Tourists from the USA have been declining in recent years, and much of the blame can be placed on the expense. Introduction of the GST as a separate tax. increased payroll taxes, increased municipal taus and the fuel Is all combine to drive up prices and drive away tourists. A Further Attack On Successful Small -Business Effective Jan. 1, ISM a surtax has been placed on private corporations claiming the On- tario small business deduction where the corporation's tax- able income exceeds $200.000. The surtax will be equal to the lesser of: - 3.7 per cent of taxable income above $x00,000: and - the small business deduction claimed. This change will eliminate the small business deduction tar taxable incomes over (600,000. It is apparent from the change that the NDP view pro- fitable small business corporations as an easy target for tar revenue. With constant pressures of overhead, taws and other regulations being proposed by the Rae government. the barriers to operating a small business are mounting. This surtax is another disincentive helping to discourage entrepreneurship, small business and job creation in the wo%ince of Ontario. Mounting Debt. Taxation And Regulation Com- bine To Threaten Foreign Investment International investment is key to the Canadian economy. Foreign money operates 55 per cent of Canada's manufacturing base. Lately. however, the rest of the world bas begun to think Canada has a competitive problem. The World Economic Forum, which provides an international ranking of country competitiveness, dropped Canada a notch between 190 and 1990. The taxes resulting from On- tario's 13.4 per cent rise in government spending in the April budget are expected to further downgrade our rank- ing. Already, the budget has sent shock waves through the financial community. This past spring Moody's, the American bond rating agency cut in the province's credit rating from Triple A to Double A2. This two point downgrade dropped Ontario's rating from the best in the cou=ntry to a ranking lower than Alberta's and British Col- umubia's. From 1990 to 1995, Ontario's accomulated debt will double. Public debt interest is at $5 billion. It will likely be $10 billion by 1995. Financing the increase will cost us dear- ly. For example, if it was to come from the retail sales tax, consumers in this province would be paying 13%. Instead of reducing spending, the NDP is expected to in- crease taxes. The future burden of business and personal taxation resulting from a free spending government will further erode Ontario's competitive position. Foreign capital considering Ontario as a place to invest is already highly discouraged due to continued high taxation and large budgetary deficits. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) WED. FEBR UAR Y 19 2 - 3 p•nL LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Metro Toronto District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 2 Carlton St., Suite 710 on the first and third Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. I ne public is invited io come, talk or listen. 7 - 9:30 p.mL ITC MEETING International Training in Communications, Upper Canada Club, meets the third Wednesday of every month at Harold R. Lawson School, 2720 Elksinere Rd. For more details call Barbara Townrow at 439-3490. 7;30 p.m. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding a sup- port group meeting at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa. Bring your family pod friends, everyone is welcome. For assistance with transportation an the office at 723-2732. • . . • , _ •.•.. • . Private sector investment will further weaken as a result of the NDP fiscal mismanagement. The financing needed to pay for increased spending has forced Ontario to generate over $10.5 billion by floating government bonds and other securities. Those government securities will compete with private sector investment instruments including stocks and bonds, damaging investment and job creation in the private sector. Not only is Ontario gaining a reputation as a highly taxed jurisdiction, but it is fast becoming the most highly regulated market in North America. The NDP government is proposing several pieces of legislation restricting the freedom of business to operate in the intensely competitive world marketplace. The radical labour agenda of the Rae government further serves to weaken Ontario's position as an attractive area to invest. Our Initiatives We believe the only way to create jobs in Ontario and en - sum the long term competitiveness of our province is to curt taxes and [educe government spending. Over the past few years we have advanced a range of measures that, if adopted, would ensure the government secures a more disciplined fiscal policy. These are outlined below. The year in which they were proposed is shown in brackets. - A government wide review of all expenditures to deter- mine where spending could be cut (1988) . - The adoption of a policy whereby government would hold the increase in spending below the rate of growth in revenue (1988) . - A freeze on direct operating expenditures pending the completion of the expenditure review (1988) . - The allocation of all in -year revenue windfalls to deficit reduction (198B). - An audit of all tax expenditures, the elimination of all non- productive tax expenditures and the sunsetting of all future tax expenditure measures (1989) . - A tax freeze (19e9) . - The preparation and publication of an analysis of the cast and affordability of the Social Assistance Review Commit- tee (SARC) proposals (19M). - A balanced budget (1990) . - No increase in the net tax burden on Ontario residents (1990. - The financing of priority programs and any new initiatives through the reallocation of revenues available from the cur- rent revenue base (1990) . - A prohibition against provincial off-loading and down- loading (1990) . - Cut $2.25 billion from the then $44 billion budget over four years. Eliminate 4,500 civil service positions. reduce office space and cut consulting, administrative and ministerial costs (1990) . - A 2 per cent dap on vu -age and salary increases in the broader pudic sector (1991) . - A freeze on the government's and the legislature's direct operating expendittres (1991) . - The creation of a "rainy day account.. to be financed through the allocation of in -year rtventw windfalls 11991 Society's New Location Since the day in 1957. a band of enthusiastic citizens of Scarborough area bent on social services activities got together and farmed the Scarborough Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. It has been growing gradually. The operation started in a basement sans windows of the Sdvermde Placa on southeast corner of Markham Road. Undeter- red by the size of the place, the members of the unit were more concerned in serving the people afflicted by the dreadful disease - Cancer. They went ahead with a firm determination to set the pace for future growth of the unit. Eight years later, the unit moved to St. C1air/Brimley. Nestled in between commercial establishments the Scar- borough Unit has rendered yeomen service through its various activities such as Patient services. Educa- tional activities, Volunteer development, Campaign services and many more. Over the years, the unit has undertaken more ac- tivities and it was felt that the extension of services needed more office space. In February 1992, the Scarborough Unit will move into its new head- quarters on Kingston Road. This will help to serve the community better. The new address will be 3090 Kingston Road, Suite 202, Scarborough, Ontario. MIM 1P2. Phone (416) 261-®42. Wed. February 12, 1l92 THE NEWS!POST Page 5 - The creation of an Expenditure Review Committee with a mandate to make recommendations regarding the elimina- tion of non-productive programs and administrative realignments which could save money (1991). - The adoption of a policy of zero -program growth. (i.e. new or expanded programs would be financed through the re- distribution of existing revenues.) (1991). INCOME TAX PERSONAL & BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING • PAYROLL TYPING 20OFF PHOTO U BASIC FEE * COpoE's With this coupon wousm"" ��JJJJJJ K I n MABOX-= RIf1� STAB �kVSERVICESLANYWHERE M THE WORLD' PAY LESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES LTD. 885 Progress Ave. Unit 5036 at Markham Rd - Phone I Fax 289-7706 Valentine's Special Give your partner a Valentine gift that they will appreciate 50"/6 discount ort a relaxing massage at Knead U Massage Therapies 2979 Kingston Road at McCowan 261-3341 David Anderson R.M.T. BSc. Regular Price Valentine Special 1 Hour $50.00 1 hour 525.00 112 Hour 530.00 1t2 Hour $15.00 PUGHI: Mee A Gift certificates available Extended FPWC11 PpogPom Parents and guardians are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the Extended French Program offered by the Scarborough Board of Education. This meeting will be held Tuesday. February 18. 1992, at 7:30 p_m., in the auditorium of Alim4on Churchill C. L. 1139 Lawrence Ave. East. Scarborough. The Extended French Program brings students from across Scarborough together in special Grade 7 classes, which feature 80 minutes of core French per day. In Grade 8, students are taught History and Geograph) in French and receive 80 minutes of intensive French study per da). Extended French will be offered at two schtx)ls: Henry Hudxm Sr. P.S. and J. B. Tyrrell Sr. PS. Parents are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the program. Classes are no% being organized for September 1992. Registration is limited and applicants will be required to write an admission test. For further information about this meeting or the Extended French Program, please contact the Modern Languages Department at 396'527. Mone M. 11110113e Eel C. Cee11e1 Chairman of the Board Orem of Educasm Page 6 THE NEWS/ POST Wed. February 12, 1992 Bill Watt's Worlds DINNER THEATRE: It has been mentioned here before that much of the popular music of the sixties passed us by simply because the time was not available to listen to it. It pleasures us now to catch up with it. We've mentioned the ex- cellent Sunday Morning Oldies Show with Roger Ashby on CHUM -FM. Allow us as well to com- mend to your attention :Leader Of The Pack now playing at the Stage West Theatre Restaurant. It's supposed to be, and maybe is, the story of songwriters Ellie Green- wich and Jeff Barry. What ever. Leader Of The Pack features much of their music. Now. Greenwich and Barry are probably not household names but their compositions are quite well known. Among them. and featured in this musical are Be my Baby. Do wah did- dy. And then he kissed me. Da do ron ron (our favourite) and. of course, the title song. Landmark composi- boos? Who is to say other- wise'. Certainly they haven't passed into obscurity and are still as enjoyable today as they must have been in the six- ties. This crusty observer most certainly enjoys them and all the other songs in Leader Of The Pack- We enjoy then bemuse, in the twain. they are happy songs filled with what should be the exuberance of youth with a zest for life. Today's popular music of youth seems filled with hate and self abuse. Youth in rebellion. Rebellion against what? Leader Of The Pack played at Stage West in 1988 but we believe this cur- rent production to be the better. Joyce DeWitt, remembered by many with pleasure as Janet on the TV series, "Three's Company" plays the lead role of Ellie Greenwich. Her performance is not just that of a well known per- sonality doing a guest stint. No indeed! She gives full measure of performing skill to her role and she's good. very good. Her sing- ing voice is sweet and ar- ticulate and she dances beautifully. She brings a great deal of energy to the role as well, an energy shared by the rest of the cast. about which. more later. Miss DeWitt is quite simply, an enchanting little elf filled with energy and. . .Went. The rest of the cast? As one member of aur party canmrhonted, there are not passengers - Arlene Duncan. Barbara Barsky. Kelly Bodanis and Carol McCartney are all excellent singers and dancers and enjoyable either in solos or in ersemn- ble. Miss McCartney is a pleasant dicovery for us. 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Main Course served with - VeoPtabtf�s and Potatoes Coffee 1. Veal Marchant Du Vin ....... $11.95 Veal sauteed with red marsala wine 3 mushrooms 2. Chicken Parmegiana ........ $11.95 Tender chicken breasts topped with Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce Vincent's Spot Restaurant 2496 Kingston Road New- Two. tri Sat A Midland Fa resermions phone 267.2778 tinpuon NQ E i�...c• -�� Around and A bou a Your Dining & Entertainment Guide Her voice is excellent and her interpretation notable. Kelly Bodanis dances like a dirvish, an exceedingly sexy dirvish we might, and do, add. The three males in the cast are Ted Simonett as Jeff Barry, Larry Mannell and Vance Avery. Mr. Simnonett is quite tall and reminds one of Dan Dailey when he dances. He also sings, plays piano and plays reeds. It's not fair for one matt to have so much Went! Vance Avery is per- forming for the first time at Stage West. He too is an ex- cellent dancer but even were he not, he would cer- tainly seem so. given the energy and enthusiasm he exhibits. Larry Mannell is, without question. the new Ray Bolger. like the late Mr. Bolger, he doesn't look like a dances yet he moves with a litheness that is quite beguiling. He also is cognizant that the show business expression, extra kick, has a literal meaning. Musical Director Marek Norman is a respected composer in his own right and the orchestra he has put together for this show properly respects the music played. Glen Kotyk doubles in brass as director and choreographer and per- forms both functions with an elan of excellence. Extra kicks? You'll most certainly get a kick out of Leader Of The Pack. ON IV: If you haven't as yet at- tended Stage West. here's an opportunity to do so that must surely be impossible to Pass UP - Wendy Brunelle. who is tamely the most gorgeous hostess on TV will be tap- ing aping her popular Channel 11 Dayscene show there on Feb. 17th and 10th- Among 8thAmong guests to be inter- viewed are astrologer Eugenia Last, psychic Robert Milne and ... Joyce DeWitt. There will be a cruise wear fashion show and some lucky audience member will win a Sun - quest vacation - The cost for a luncheon buffet and the show is under $10 per person. Pret- ty good deal we'd say. Call the Stage West box office for further details. As for us, all we need to know is that Wendy Brunelle and Joyce DeWitt are going to be on the same show. Now, if only we could be invited to tap dance. ON SCREEN: Richard Gere doesn't seem to be lucky enough to put together a string of good (i.e. successful) films. For each hit there seems to be another somewhat less than memorable. Quite frankly we're reluctant to suggest what will be audience reception to his latest one Final Analysis (Warner Brothers). It's not a bad film but it is quite muddled or muddy. In it, Mr. Gere plays the role of a psychiatrist hav- ing a love affair with the sister of a female patient. The dramatic possibilities are most cer- tainly there. Unfortunately they are so obvious that much of what should be Openings At Local Theatres by Frank Knight Opening last weekend at ,Scarborough Village Theatre is "A Litte Night Music" presented by Scar- borough Music Theatre. This is the controversial musical by Stephen Son- dheim from which "Send In The Clowns" is taken. It is ar, adult show and an in- teresting one. Village Theatre is located at 3600 Kingston Road, and the show runs from Feb. 6th to 22n0 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Box office is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone 3964049 for reserva- tions. Herongate Dinner Theatre has "Pools Paradise" by Philip King, a comedy -farce commenc- ing Feb. 7th until March 21st. This is a very popular spot and always gives full value for the money. Located at Altona Road, Pickering, call the box of- fice 472-3085 for all details. A new Dinner Theatre debuted last weekend at Sisters Restaurant, located at 4 Old Kingston Road, West Hill. The show is "Butterflies are Free", a romantic comedy by Leonard Gersbe. It will run Fri. Feb. 7th and 14th Sat. Feb. 8th and 15th. Dinner and slow is 425. per person. Show time is 8:3o p.m. Call 282 -EM for reservations and further information. Love At The Zoo Feb. 14-16 Valentine's Day is ap- proaching and, on this special occasion, the Metro Toronto Zoo is inviting the public to come out for "Love At The Zoo" (Feb. 14-16) , a Valentine Celebra- tion. Children 11 and under (accompanied by an adult) who create a Valentine card to their favourite Zoo animal, will receive free admission and the cards will be posted on the bes - suspenseful isn't. Still, we should pass along the comment of a lady -sed. she really is a lady -who was in the Preview audience. Referr- ing to Richard Gere, she remarked: "Mew Gott, but he has great buns!" We have similar reserva- tions about This Is My Life ( Twentieth Century Fox) . It's a pleasant little film that in the glory years of Hollywood might have been included as part of a double bill. In it, Julie Kavner is a divorced mother who achieves her dream of be- ing a successful stand up comedienne. In so doing, however, she stands in danger of losing the bre of her two daughters. It all turns out right and in good time: about 90 minutes which is the time most films used to ron during the double bill days. It's not a bad little movie, rather good in fact. The question remains though, will the public accept it, Will it become a sleeper like Marty? This reviewer can't say. No question that My life would be suc- cessful on stage where an audience could inter -react with and to the humour. On screen? We just don't know. Certainly we recommend custom. Julie Kavner (she used to be Brenda on the Rhoda television series) is quite convincing in the lead role. She has a certain raw charm that beguiles. And, she looks good, sounds good doing stand up material. Her sixteen and ten year old daughters are played by Samantha Mathis and Gaby Hoffman. So far as one can determine, those are their actual ages. The former is supposed to be a plain intellectual (in fact, she is a beautiful young child who bids fair to be a ravishing adult beauty). She does her role well and with admirable understate- ment. Young Miss Hoffman is a sweet child and she has a sweet talent. Watch for more from these two youngsters. shaped board at the Main In addition, there will be two special tours, both focusing on "Love At The Zoo", that is, family reta- tionships, computer dating, animals and "The Pill", creating a "romantic** mood for animals, test tube reproduction, and much more. The self -guided tar, is free with the price of ad- mission. Pick imp your free keep Carrie Fisher has a relatively small role as an agent but. and we suggest, for the first time, shows that she really can act. We've all met the type of agent she portrays, ner- vous, erratic but clever in her own way. Dan Aykroyd almost steals the picture. Certain- ly be does whenever be is on camera. There's no scenery chewing in his role as a top agent though he does convulse us when he eats kleehe x. No. his per- formance is so restrained as to be almost taken for granted, like a rhytbmn piano in a dance orchestra. Take it away and you have nothing. Watch particularly for the scene where Julie Kavner is quarrelling with her daughters. He is in the background saying nothing. Yet. one knows every thought in his head. Torontonians will be pleased to recognize their city. Most or much of the movie was filmed here. Older Torontonians like Yours truly will note with glee that the screen credits refer to some interior shots as being filmed in the Robert Simpson stone. Hoo boy, wouldn't the CEO of The Bay like to have that changed! OF INTEREST: It's our opinion that only those who are or have been Performers should ever review the performing arts. We also believe that professional performing arts should be recognized as part of show business. . .50% show, 50% business. Now we have been advis- ed by the International Association of Theatre Critics of which we are a member that the Soviet Union (sic) of Theatre Critics will stage (sic again) its next interna- tional seminar for young theatre critics in Moscow this year. Young theatre critics? The theme of the Con- gress is to be Theatre and Political Changes. One doesn't wish to wear blinders but isn't that a bit sake guide at the Main Gate, and you're off! The guided, "behind -the - scenes" tar is 425 (in- cluding GST and admis- sion) and you must pre - register. When you arrive, don't forget to fill out yore ballot for a chance to win a sentimnerhtal prime (such as dinner for two, or a banquet of roses). For more information, or to pre -register, call 392-5909. much? Theatre and Political Changes? To be fair, it should be pointed out that the seminars are to be con- ducted in the official languages of English and French. We understand that Robert Bourassa has refused a courtesy invita- tion. Meanwhile, closer to and by supposed popular ddemand, the Small Theatre Caucus of the Toronto Theatre Alliance and Bt es in Bad Times will present the Third An- nual Small Theatre Trade Forum at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (142 George St.) on Feb. Lith and 16th. All events are open to the public and admission is Pay What You Can. Ad- mirable example, Sky Gilbert will moderate a panel on Working Artists Controlling Theatres. Now, we bow to no one m our admiration of Mr. Gilbert as a playwright and actor ...a brilliant Actor. The thought. however, of even cormdering or ad- dressing the idea of work- ing artists controlling theatre is absurd. We are Pleased to be associated with the News/Post but it shoorinell isn't for us to say how it should be operated however much we might or might not agree with it. On a cheerier note, can you believe that Roy Thom- son Hall celebrates its tenth anniversary in September? The actual an- niversary date, Sept. 13th, will feature an all day musical marathon. Details to follow in future columns. The Toronto Operetta Theatre presents its annual Valentine Serenade this Friday at the St. Lawrence Great Hall. Champers and fine music. ..good stuff. FAST EXIT: I knew it was love and felt it was glory. Lord Byron. (Drive Carefully U_ Guildwood Village Elects New Community Executive The Guildwood Village Community Association has elected its 1992 ex- - ecutive. Fifteen members 'of the outgoing executive ,are returning, including the president, David Schachow. "The GVCA keeps set- ting records," said Schachow. "Our member- ship is at its highest level ever, and we had 5o% more people at this year's annual meeting than at last year's. The residents clearly sup- port the work of their com- munity association." Returning to the ex- ecutive this year are Arnie Petite ( past presi dent) , Fred Drewry (vice- president and Guildwood Day chairman), Donna Brown ( treasurer) and members at large Paula Bate, Joan Beaton, Sam Borgh, Susan Briggs, Ted Huisman, Donna Milovanovic, Bill Schachow, Kathryn Stock. - Bob Taylor-Vaisey, Nancy Went and Don Willie. There are eight new members on this year's ex- ecutive: Karen Lambert and Deborah Peters (co - secretaries), Ada Bielow, Tony Cornacchia, Gord Evans, Wick McMullen, Tina Young and Diana Zambonelh (members at large). "We are fortunate in hav- ing such a large executive this year," said Schachow. "There are some major issues which we will be tackling, including the preservation of the Guild Im, litter clean-up, and community safety. I am looking forward to 1992." The Guildwood Village Community Association in- cludes all residences and businesses south of Hill Crescent, Kingston Road and the CNR tracks, bet- ween Sylvan Park and Greyabbey Park. FOODLAND ONTARIO rt kty;,)r JVD CLASSICS ONTARIO VEGETABLE BORSCHT The locally -grown vegetables in this flavorful rich soup provide irnowant nuirwits for the whole family. M additional plus for this recipe is that R makes enough witras b freeze far quick root -week suppers. To 6eere. peck rib oortow leaving 1 in. (2.5 cm) Itseaspaoe. For best results and to save energy, let koaen soup thaw in the ,ehigaralm oorrgartrnent on the day you plan to serve the soup. 3 unpeded Ortaw Beets 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) coarsely .1, IPF I Ontario Onions 1 can (28 cm796 ml.) itima m 4 cups (1 U beet stock 5 medium whole Ontano Potatoes, peeled 1 tsp (5 mL) caraway seeds 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely diced Ontario Carrots 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely diced Ontario Rutabaga Sam 3 cups (750 mL) finely sliced Ontario Green Cabbage 2 cups (500 nth finely stied Ontario Red Cabbage 2 tsp (10 mL) dried diltweed Pepper Yogurt' Keeping roots and stems intact. rinse beets thoroughly under runtrtirg water : set aside. In Dutch oven or large saucepan. melt half of the butter over medium heat: cook onions until softened and trans- kicent. Add tomatoes, breaking up with fork. Add stock. beets, 4 of the potatoes and caraway seeds: bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and sirtuner until potatoes are tender, about 30 min. Rerrhove potatoes to bowl: mash until smooth and set aside. Cook for 15 to 20 min. kxtger or until beets are cooked through. Remove beets and place under cold running water slip off skins. Grate into bowl and set aside. Return mashed potatoes to pan, stirring until Wended - Dice remaining potato: add to pan along with carrots, rutabaga, grated beets and 1 tsp (5 mL) salt. Cover and simmer gently until diced vegetables are cooked through, 8 to 10 min. Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in large skillet. Add green cabbage and cook until color brightens: stir into soup and cook, uncovered, for 3 min. Add red cabbage and ddhNeed to soup; cook for 3 min. or just until cabbage is tender -crisp. Taste and add more salt if desired and pepper. Ladle into warmed soup bowls and dollop with yogurt. Makes about twelve 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) servings. Preparation time: 25 min. Cooking time: 1 hour and 15 min. "Note: To make thick, creamy -tasting yogurt topping for borscht, place Ballkan-style yogurt in a cheesedoth-lined sieve set over bowl. Refrigerate and let drain for 1 hour. Miracle Planet Isabell McDorman Honoured At the recent National Conference of Girt Guides of Canada - Guides du of Toronto was awarded the Girl Guede Gold ),lapse Leaf Award in adrnowlege- meat of her volunteer ser- vice to the Guiding orgimization. The Gold Maple Leaf Award is the highest ser- vice award given by Girl Guides of Canada. It is given to an adult ahahnber for exceptional service at the National kvel which contributes to the enrich - meat of Guiding in Canada. According to Marsha Roes, Chief Comnisaiooer, "Isabel McDorman is an exemplary woman who has nerved Guiding for over 3o Years with enthusiasm and imagination. Her commit - wed to the Aim and Objec- tives of Guiding is strong and her infhtence on the Organisation is prWiDtad... Needs Volunteers March is Kidney Month and The Kidney Founda- tion urgently needs volunteers to help with their door-to-door canvass- ing campaign. All funds raised will go towards sup- porting research into kidney disease, patient ser- vices and public education programs. Desiree Amshad, V01tmteer Co-ordinator in Scarborough says, "By volunteering to canvass in your neighbourhood for just one evening during March, you will be making a significant contribution to The Kidney Foundation's "Fight For Life". Kidney disease is a ma- jor health problem in Canada today. More than one million Canadians suf- fer from kidney disease and related disorders. If you are interested in joining a caring team where you can make a dif- ference, call The Kidney Foundation today at 445-Ofl'73. ; resentat:on of the video sero- Er;uc�:: r. last week were from lef,. .i , r. �I :r i �. counLs Marketing. Bull FEN Information ��-stern_, Lta apr:. es Representative, Ontario & National accounts Marketing. iiuli NN Information Systems Ltd.. Donald Robb, associate Superintendent of Program. Scarborough Board of Education and Ken O'Connor, Geography Ca -ordinator. Scarborough Board of Education. Photo - Alan Miller, 3rd -Annual Small Theatre Trade Forum The Small Theatres Caucus of the Toronto Theatre Alliance and Bud- dies in Bad Times Theatre will present the third an- nual Small Theatre Trade Forte at Biddies in Bad Times Theatre, 142 George St. (near Queen and Jar- vis) on Sat. Feb. 15th and Sun. Feb. lith. Timed to coincide with the popular "Rhubarb' Festival" of new and in novative playsthe forum offers participants a dance to meet and talk to artists and administrators representing over 70 dynamic and exciting small theatre companies in Toronto. They will share resources and experience. and reflect on relevant 99 cue. Ontario cjuncLl issues that affect their future in the Toronto theatre scene. Participants will include a "who's who.. of Toronto alternative theatre. Highlights will inchrde theatre writer Robert Wallace ( author of the definitive study "Produc- ing Marginality', talking about the background of to. day's alternative theatre scene. and the controver- sial and outspoken Sky Gilbert moderating a panel an Working Artists Con- bviling Theatres. The forum will also offer "hands-on" sessions on Fundraising and Public Relations Marketing. All events are open to the public. Admission is "pay what you can". Registra- tion is not required. For details call 536•blbs. English As A Second Language North York Public students. Library offers free classes. Classes are held during co-sponsored with the the day at Central Library, North York Board of Fairview, Flemingdon Education, to introduce Park, Centennial, Humber basic English eonversa- Summit. 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"It's our 40th large gaps in our ability to Anniversary and we need prevent, diagnose and treat the continued support of heart disease and stroke,.. the people of Ontario if we he adds. Today, heart are to carry on the work disease and stroke ac- which has saved so many counts for 42 percent of all lives. deaths in Canada. Eighty- "We all know someone thousand Canadians -- who has been helped by 30,000 in Ontario alone - research funded by the still die each year. Foundation. Many of those "Personal donations to friends, relatives and ac - the Foundation, especially quaintances would not during Heart and Stroke otherwise be with us today. Month in Februaryare So, I encourage everyone to essential for ongoing be generous when the research and education," Heart and Stroke volunteer says Luba. knocks on your door.,. A little bit goes a long The Heart and Stroke way• fitly, about $37 Foundation of Ontario is a million a year is spent on c o m m u n i t y- b a s e d heart disease and stroke volunteer organization research. That works out to whose mission is to reduce only $1.37 per Canadian per the risk of premature death year- and disability from heart "The relatively small disease and stroke by rais- amount of money spent on ing funds for research and research pays enormous education. The provincial dividends,., explains Luba. Foundation's fund raising "Especially when you con- and education programs sider that heart disease are delivered by volunteers costs us $17 billion a year in in 90 chapters across the medical care. last wages province. BASEMENT Bachelor on beautiful ravine. Woodbine - O'Connor. Separate kitchen and bath, own entrance. Parking. $550 a month inclusive. Single, non- smoker. 757-9639. MADEIRA Beach - Clearwater area. Luxury Florida condos. All sizes. All prices. 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Pet1:« Camids k The Emerging North Americas Economic Ordv: What's Abend-Conf.CarMon U. 3:60 Pet Tv 4:60 L.emansid Show S:« Reaction 6:00 MP!MPP Reports Poole I KKaagpIaanp i Akande 6:30 Horizon-Cbriflict PAAoMio. 7: « Metro Councillors 7:30 MeRanch 8:« Strati Talk NY Heal Line TXY 0:00 NY City Views/NY City Gnthctl [night T/EY 1:30 U11 'Khaowin 10:00 MCA: Artisans 10:30 MCA:S.E.C.U..RE. 11:60 Hooke O� 11:30 Sinissv ChsFSngieg Business Community News � Growth Not Start Ups Is The Issue Business growth, not the people at The En- Last May, the Ministry number of business start trepr'enerr's Network Lun- launched the Manufactur- ups, will be the challenge in cheon Series at the ing Recovery Program to 1992 according to the pro- Sheraton Centre, hosted by assist manufacturers buf- vince's chief en- Centennial College's Cen- feted by the recession. trepreneurial liaison. tre of Entrepreneurship "There's not a requirement "Out' research says the and sponsored by the Bank for billions of dollars," number of start-ups in of Montreal and Coopers & Friedman maintains. Canada are good, but very Lybrand. His topic will be "There's a requirement for few grow to become "Entrepreneurship and the direction and a strategy." medium or large sized cor- Provincial Government." The Entrepreneur's Net- porations," says Peter work Luncheon Series is Friedman, Executive strumental Friedman, iscan was 1° entering its fourth suc- Director of Domestic and 'dein planning the cessful year. Along with Small Business Operations pro- 'The Small Business Owner for the Ministry of In- Jas as New Ventures, Development Program and hip dustry, Trade, and �� Up' n, and Visions, the Entrepreneurial Tran - ,Education, and Visions, Technology. says that his focus in 19912 sition P'e'nn, it is part of In the United States, Centennial's award - about five percent of new will be in providing support winning format. businesses grow to become for existing small businesses as they grow. Centennial College's Cen- big businesses with more "We're looking at what tre of Entrepreneurship than 500 employees. This owners need: assistance in appears to be part of the lis are promoting en- appears vision in start up. management, financial trepreneurship and en - lin Canada. the figure i matters, the technological trepreneurial education: advancements. These the centre has enhanced less than one percent. They firms must continually in- the college's tion as start little and they stay lit- novate and de value a ria Ue. The owners enjoy the �°V1 dynamic educational in change in lifestyle and hav- added products and ser- stitute serving the needs of ing more control over their vices, not just sell the the business community as careers, but they have little lowest common well as the needs of the or no corporate vision. To denominator " onnnr2l ..&nrd- be competitive in a free trade environment, some of these firms will have to get h8gee. On Feb. 19th, Friedman will speak to a group d en- trepreaeurs and business Customer Workshops Faits by im- plementing a complete Customer Service Culture within an organization is the subject at a two day workshop presented by Seneca's Continuing Education Division. A recent survey has shown that 25% of con- sumers rate good service as the number one reason for patronizing a particular store. business or organiza- tion. The same percentage rated poor service as the main reason for taking their business elsewhere. Translated into dollars and cents, this can mean a minimum of 25% increase or decrease in profits. Research shows that Customer Service depart- ments are receiving twice as many complaints as they were seven years ago. Today. the profitability of an organization relies on the kind of service it pro- vides to its customers. The main difference between one business and another in the same field is the way customers are treated. The public is demanding an ever higher standard of service and the business that can provide that ser- vice is in a winning situa- tion. Those attending the course will learn the skills necessary to develop a quality service program for their company. Tools and techniques for increas- ing customer satisfaction through a complete com- plaint management pro- gram are taught together with ways in which staff morale can be increased through inter- departmental communica- tion and problem -solving. Workshops will be held Feb. 2D, 21 and Apr. $ 3 at Eaton Hall, ]ting Campus. Lunch is included in the fee of $135. plus $70 for materials. For more information, call Fern McCracken at (416) M3333, e=t. 5130. Wed. February 12, 1992 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 Peter Appleyard With NY Symphony Internationally acclaim- recordings. Theatre Box Office, ed vibraphonist Peter Ap- This concert is sponsored 630-6752. pleyard will donate his by Westnor Limited, In addition to assisting talents to the North York Loblaws Supermarkets the North York Symphony Symphony in a benefit per- Limited and William with its fundraising effort, formance at the Leah Neilson Ltd. Intermission Appleyard has fulfilled Posluns Theatre on Tues. refreshments will be pro- benefit performances for Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. vided by the sponsors to all many community and The program will present guests- social causes. "The Best of Appleyard" - Patrons will be invited to The North York Sym - selections from his a post -concert reception to phony, established 21 years trademark repertory - meet Peter Appleyard and ago, is one of the largest Sophisticated Lady, Satin Kerry Stratton. At $100 per semi-professional or - Doll, Benny Goodman patron ticket, purchasers chestras in North America. Tribute, C Jam Blues and will also receive a tax Its 70 musicians perform other well -remembered receipt for approximately regularly at Leah Posluns specialty pieces. The North SM. Regular tickets are Theatre in North York and York Symphony, con- $30, including GST. All participate in outreach pro - ducted by Kerry Stratton tickets are available grams throughout the will accompany Appleyard through the Leah Posluns North York school system. and also perform in con- cert Peter Appleyard, 8 Employees Win $108,169.80 a classical and ,lora pereus- Monist, has performed with Eight employees of PNG Bruno Colucci. Frank Sinatra. Count Basie Packaging in Leaside were second prize winners in the Mississauga; Marcie Ram - say. Scarborough: Josef and Ella Fitzgerald. He was a soloist with the Ben- Feb. 1st Lotto 649 draw which totalled =108,169.80. Malowany. Mississauga. cry Goodman orchestra dur- The group has been pur Raja Mazher. Don Mills. or the 1970s and has per- chasing tickets together for formed in most major coo- about six months and this j�/ halls the was fust win. �•• world. This (cert their 19 year• he appeared for four weeks The winners are: Don �� with Mel Torm6 in New Johnson, Scarborough: York. toured England, Paolo Fiume. Malton. Vic - Ireland, the U.S. and tor Gouborne. West Hill: /�"/ Canada. and made fh-e Bob Brouell. Niicsissauga. 1� ' �r4sr 0 in support of o Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario ♦ 1992 Volkswagen Passat o LDAO thanks the Ontario Volkswagen •• g Dealers' Association for its generous su000rr • 2nd PRIZE: TRIP FOR 2 TO LAS VEGAS Complimenrs of Sunquesr Voconons and Air Canada 3rd PRIZE: DIAMOND RING Complimenrs of Peoples Jewellers 4th PRIZE: COMPACT CASSETTE RECORDER Complimenrs of Sony of Conoco Lrd. EARLY BIRD PRIZES 1 of 4 fabulous Toronto Weekeed Getaways Compliments of Inn on rhe Pork Inter-Connnenrol Horel King Edward Horel • Surron Place Horel PLUS $ 200 gift certificate Compliments of Intro Travel NGrand Prize Draw June 25, 1992 /AdQ � Early Laird Draw April 24, 1992 ------------------------------------- ricket Order Form Name I Address I - I I I Please send me ncker(s) at $5.00 each Cheque enclosed or Visa # Expiry dare Signature Licence #4 15140 Leorning Disobiiines Assoconon of Onrono , 24 ,titerron Srreer 7hwC door Toronto. On, "A4: ?�'2. FAX ;.itb; a8? -9489 ..4. J ea•s � Page 18 THE NEWS/ POST Wed. February 12, IV12 Community Sports Notes 1 5th.Annual Cindy Nicholas Meet by Muriel warden hosted theOntario "Bb level Championships the weekend of Feb. fst and 2nd at Laurier pool in the 15th annual 'Cindy Nicholas" classic meet. Gold medal winners from Scarborough were Chris Keung 9 in 50 metres fl Josh Walsh 12 in 200 breaststroke, Christine Collins 13, in 200 backstroke and 50 freestyle, Michelle Lew 15, in 200 freestyle and Chris Cailes 15 in 100 freestyle. Chris kqui also won a silver medal in 100 breaststroke and was 5th in 100 backstroke. Cori Walker 10, and Josey Walsh were 2nd p finishers in 100 breaststroke and Cori was 5th in the 50 breast. Christine Collins took silvers for both the 100 and 200 breaststroke events in and was 4th in rh p 100 backstroke. Sean Flanagan 12, was 2nd in his � kfreestyle and 4th in 100 Julie Clieff won her silver medal for 200 backstroke and placed 6th in 50. 100 and 200 freestyle satins. Bronze medal win- ners were Sarah Lyn Twin - Ing 14, in 300 individual medley (I.M.) Derek Howard I2, in 100 fly, Lee Laborde 14, in 100 breaststroke and Chris Calks 15, in 100 fly.Sarah _ yn also pl 4th in 2DOLbreaststroke. 5th in 100 breast and 6th in the felling 400 I.M. event. Derr. was 4th in the 200 fly. Others placingsix and e d top for Scarborough were Jaime Imbers S, 4th in 100 backstroke, Josh Wanamaker 10, 4th in 50 freestyle. 6th in 100 back. Dominic Chow 9 4th in 300 I.M. and 5th in 50 breaststroke, Lvdia Twin - ng 9, 4th in 106 fl g Da Peck 12, 4th in 400 I. M., 1Gm Valeta12 4th in 200 freestvle and 6th in the 100 Erre, Gloria Imbers 11. 6th in 200 breaststroke, Jen- nifer Ko 13, 4h in 100 freestyle Lee Laborde 14. 4th in 100 free and 6th in 200 I. M.. Dan jel Vanti- 13, 4th in 100 breast and 5th in 31)0 breast, Luna Lau 14, 4th in 100 breaststoke, Danielle Heikura 15, 41h in 200 breaststroke. 5th in loo f�reestyyle, 6th in 100 breaststroke and Michelle � y115,, 4th in the 50 As the abort course swim season winds down young age-ggrroupers strive to iTy far the Provincial place inBra tfoorddaat � end of February. New qualifiers making the times at this swim classic were Josh Wanamaker 10, and Brian Magpayyo 11. Scarborough will have a team of 2D-25 swimmers ag- ed 9-14 years attending the Brantford Championship meet. Meanwhile, the same Wee. -end the club's senior swimmers and national qualifiers were racing in the highly competitive Or tano "" 1 meet at the Etobicoke d um with the "cream" d Ontario swimmers. Best swim at this meet for Coaches Darin Muma and Gary Mcnroy, was rhe 4th place finish of young Bob Hayyes 15, in the men s 200 backstroke final. Seed- ed in 8th position after the morning Heats with a time of 2.10.64, Bob did a great finals swim of 2.08.7. im- proving his position by 4 places and also significant- ly ivi his -National Fi ng nfime in that "His hard work throughout this whole training season paid off in that final swim said Coach Darin. "He Reserves that result." Bob is a self motivated, dedicated athlete and has been a high achiever for Scarborough Swim Club throughout his age -group swimming career. Bob was also the winner of the Consolation Final (9th - 16th) in the 100 backstroke. Other finalists at this meet vete Nick Bilvk 18, who :Wade Car soiition finals in the 200 I. M. and the 100 backstroke and Liz Warden I& who finished 4th in the 200 I. M. Consolation final, 4th in the Bonus Consolation Final (17th - 24th) in the 100 backstroke and 6th in the Borers Consols for the 200 backstroke.The ��mmeenntt age - group levdlofo5carbo swimmers had a week -end away in January at the Barrie Trojan Invitational meet. Sixteen Ontario dubs pwiith 397 swimmers �c:oacb ted.Marilynevine thougtA it was anfair con- petitive experience for her young aawho �- dmore tn 100 pe� best times overall. Three new Provincial Champion- ship ampion- eeDon thismeet were oPeckk 12, in 200 bres�troke Jaime Imbers and the 00 metres back in Making finals were Doug Peck in 100 and 20 breaststroke, Yorick ToOr[hgg 11 3rd in 100 freestge and 5t!'r in 50 freestyle. 100 & 200 fly, and Cori Walker 10, 4th in 200 backstroke. Consolation finalists wet +e : Derek Howard 12, Lindsey McCrea, 15 Julie Clieff , Danjel Vanhi,p 13, and David Papnjanisz 13. Bowling At 3 Locations For Heart & Stroke Funds Scarborough resident Gord Gill, 72, pians to stay active even if it is the mid- dle of winter. Especially When there's a chance to in- dulge in his favourite ac- tivity, bowling, and donate to a good cause at the same time. From Feb. 10-14, seniors (60- ) can bowl at Parkwav, Cedarbrae or Kennedy Bow•leramas for the cost of a S2 per bowler donation to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Founda- tion. For that donation, Bowlerama Bowling Cen- tres are offering free bowl- ing during daytime pubilic bowling hours ( 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), free use of bowling shoes. a cup of coffee or tea... even free instruction for those who want a few pointers. The Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation is offer- ing information packages especially for seniors on "beart-smart" eating and activities that will be available for senior bowlers. ..Bowling is great exer- cise and a lot of fun," says Mr. Gin. "I recommend it highly because it gets you up and going and it's a real social event... More than 2,500 seniors ranging from 60 to 90 years of age regularly bowl at Bowlerama Bowling Cenn- hes. "Just think of bow the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion would benefit if all these seniors came out, brought a friend, and bowl- ed even once during the week said Jack Flne, President of Bowlerama Ltd. Groups and individual seniors (W+) are en- couraged to phone ahead and boot lanes during Be Good to Your Heart Week. Reservations will be ac- cepted subject to lane availability. Latest Products At Kortrig ht Find out about the latest ewe gy-dficient products, including windows, lighting and water heaters, weekends. Feb. 1516 to Feb. 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Kor- tright Centre for Conserva- tion. Kortright Centre is located 3km west of Hwy. 400, just south of Major Mackenzie Dr., on Pine Valley Dr. For more details call (416) 661-6600. This program is free with admission to the centre. Twelve -year-old Kidney transplant recipient Danielle Bacon made some special friends - Ronny and Libby - when 'liie Kidney Awareness program (K.A.P.) came to Oakndge Junior Public School. Danielle will celebrate the one-year anniversary of her transplant on March 4. She is a grade six student who enjoys a number of hobbies, but her favourite is dancing. Danielle will be one of the models in The Kidney Foundation's fund-raising Fashion Show. on Feb. Z4. Her new friends, Ronny and sister Libby are the stars of K.A.P.. a travelling puppet show which teaches youngsters about their kidneys and kidney disease. The puppet show is spon- sored in part by Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, and will travel to 50 Scarborough schools reaching 15.000 students by the end of February. Board Chairman Agrees With Premier Rae Ontario Premier Bob Rae's call for fiscal restraint in the public sec- tor is right on target. North York Board of Education Chairman Elsa Chandler says. "We've been bearing the same things from our tax- payers throughout the year." she said. "Now is the time for all levels of government to not only listen but to wt." ..These are lmn, painful tunes for many North York families,"' Trustee Channdler said. "We owl taxpayer our level best to ensure that every single pay is spent responsibly in belong prepare students for the future... We must take a hard look at every facet of the organization to improve ef- ficiencies and service, she said "we must measure every action against its result. If it doesn't ultimately help students achieve, we won't do it." Director of Education Vevnim Lacey echoed the call for creativity in the management of resources. To that end, she noted re- cent actions initiated by the board including: Trustees' unanimous decision to ac- cept a 0% salary increase in IM; the board's efforts to find other sources of fun- ding by working with developers and major cor- porations; the direction to freeze the hiring of addi- tional staff; and the w�� CAR CARE �oP SYSTEMS SALE DRIPL S,S OIL SPRAY Reg- $99-95 - _ - - - - - - - . Na W $49.95 RUST GARDReg. $299.00 ------------------ NOW$149.95 (rust proofing) BUFF do POLISH Reg_ $99.95 ----------------- NOW $69.95 Super Wax Coating INTERIOR SHAMPOO Reg. $99.95 .......... 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Year of service to the community, SCARBOROUGH news AGIN COURT news WEST HILL news NORTH YORK news EAST END news PICKERING post PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3133 Phone 291-2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer to typeset? Cell 291-2583 for an estimate of cost. Serving the Community since 1950 travel Largest Expansion Ever At Sea World Florida Sea World of Florida an- nounced recently it will open three new attractions Memorial Day Weekend, in time for the summer season - "Mission: Ber- muda Triangle,, "Shamu's Happy Harbor", and an Anheuser-Busch Hospitali- ty Center. The opening of the new attractions, as well as two .new restaurants, marks the largest expansion in the park's 19 year history. It also tells of parent com- pany Anheuser-Busch's strong commitment to Sea World and to family enter- tainment. The new additions reflect Sea World's ongoing dedication to entertain and educate guests in unique ways, said Ed Litienta, vice president of marketing for the Orlando - based marine life park. "Sea World provides guest expetences that are not available anywhere else in the world - our new attrac- tions build on that concept and take it one step further. At Sea World, you'll not on- ly learn about the unknown, you'll feel it, too..' Guests with a taste for adventure face a myriad of deep sea challenges and dangers in the new "Mis- sion: Bermuda Triangle". The attraction combines Sea World's undersea ex- t simulator technology to take explorers on an un- forgettable voyage - Aboard the attraction's research submersible, the Neptune, passengers are immersed" in a thrill - filled, incredibly realistic mission attempting to un- wrap the veil of mystery that has surrounded the Bermuda Triangle for cen- turies. Kids will give their squeal of approval to "Shamu's Happy Harbour", a new "kid tested tough.. play area with a colourful Caribbean theme. The three -acre site features fun and challeng- ing play elements for children. Highlights in- clude favorite get -wet ac- tivities, a sand play area, air bounces and other crawlable, climbable, ex- plorable places that reach as high as four stories! Youngsters will meet a crew of seaworthy �A VACATION SAVINGS 10.50% OFF WOODSIIDEE SODUAARRE� 24 HouRs 298-8006 NOVA TRAVEL �i LTD. OnWr_3154116 �j "Co/11pk" Travel Service" io aM des*wuons Danforth Rd.& WWII Av 2656682 playmates, including the Happy Harbour's lifeguard, Virgil Pelican, and his sidekick, a tennis - shoed pint flamingo. The beauty of the all-new Sea World is enhanced with the opening of the five and a half acre Anheuser- Busch Hospitality Center. The spectacular Hospitali- ty House, set amid tropical lagoons and lush foliage is complete with antique brewery equipment inside. It lentis a comfortable at- mosphere in which to dine, relax and enjoy the sur- roundings. Guests may also sample complimen- tary Anheuser-Busch pro- ducts. The Hospitality House features exhibits which familiarize guests with Anheuser-Busch's devotion to quality in all of its many subsidiaries. Other displays detail the com- pany's long-standing dedication and concern for a better environment. The area includes the Clydesdale Hamlet, a livery featuring showcase stables and historical displays. Visitors need not be horse lovers to ap- preciate the history and majesty of these world famous, two ton animals. At various times throughout the year, the stately horses - dressed in their elaborate harnesses and hitched to their celebrated, red Studebaker -built wagon - marwdn in grand procession throughout the Sea World park. Thepant's multi-million dollar expanss.an also in - chides two new restaurants -the Buccaneer Barbecue, serving down home food, and Mango Joe's, featuring a lighter fare. Sea World of Florida en- joyed tremendous expan- sions and additions in 1981, as well. Every show, in- cluding .'Sbanw: New Vi- sions". is new. In June, the park unveiled "Terrors of the Deep". the world's largest collection of dangerous undersea creatures, featuring huge eels, gape mouthed bar- racuda, deadly lionfishh and toothy sharks. Coping In Tough Times Community minded volunteers concerned with their neighbours are need- ed to assist with a financial counselling program to work with individuals to show them how to set up a budget, deal with creditors, and make better spending choices. The next training pro- gram is scheduled in March. Support is given to all volunteers on an ongo- ing basis. Call the Scar- borough Voluntee Centre at 264-2308 for details. Wed. Febraary 12. 1902 THF NFWS/POST Pane Il Mission: Bermuda Triangle Coming To Sea World Beginning Memorial Day weekend, families will en- counter the excitement and adventure of undersea explora- tion in Sea World of Florida's newest attraction. --Mission: Bermuda Triangle". Guests are taken on a thrill -filled, uxTedibiy realistic scientific investigation of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. where hundreds of planes and ships have vanish- ed without a trace. The unforgettable experience deftly combines Sea World's undersea expertise with highm powered flight simulator technology. During the biggest expansion in the park's 19 -year history. Sea World of Florida will also premier "Shamu's Happy Harbor". a three -acre play area. the Anheuser- Busch Photo) Center and two new restaurants. (Sea Worid Ontario Fishing & Sportsmen's Show Wed.Feb.12 If you can cast your eyes away from the incredible assortment of lures and rods and boats and angling knickknacks for the mo- ment. you'll see that this year's Ontario Fishing and Sportsmen's Show also of- fers a great entertainment package. The show runs from Wed. Feb. 12th through Sat. Feb. 15th. Fishing seminars will be held throughout the show, noted professional anglers like Henry Waszcuzuk and Italo Labignan of the Cana- dian Sportfishing Team and Reno and Angelo Viola of Fish' n Canada wi 11 offer tips on every aspect of your favourite pastime. Bruce and Denny I meson will enc - plain how to set several dowrriggers without tangl- ing lines and also introduce you to rip -jigging - an Lai- conventional o-conventional but deadly technique for weed walleye. All seminars will use the Outdoor Canada fishing simulator - a 40 foot, 3,500 gallon tank of water with real fish lurking in the pro- fessionally landscaped bot- tom. The tank lets you see exactly how fish respond to a variety of lures and techniques. Most anglers assume that you flyfish only for trout. In fact, anything you use your spinning rod for, you can use a fly rod for, says Bud Hoffman, head of the only full-time flyfishing school in Canada. Hoffman will demonstrate the fine art of flycasting and float tubing. Float tubes are a sort of personal watercraft - no motor, nothing to spook the fish, just an enclosed inner tube and a lazy pair of fins. At the same booth, you'll find everything you need to know about getting started in fly fishing - where to get fly -tying material, how to tie flies, how to choose equipment. For a great touch of spr- ing and the outdoors, check out the Major League Ex- perience - a hands-on baseball game in two parts. The first part is a 60 foot batting cage where a life size video image of ace Blue Jay hurler Jimmy Key will threw* a baseball at you at 45 to 50 mph. Hit it if you can' This feature is a show stealer wherever it Fes - The second part is the Let's Play Ball Pitching Machine. Here you're the pitcher instead of the bat- ter. A radar gun measures the speed of yam tosses while a computer registers your accuracy. Ac- curnulate tern points for marginal strikes an the Beside the Outdoor Canada booth, loop into the Take a Kid Fishing contest. Submit that fumy or eye- popping shot of your kid with a fish and enter to win one of the many prizes of- fered monthly. it's the punch of the picture rather than the size of the fish that counts. At the show see Part of the Grand Prime - a 16 foot boat motor trailer package with accessories. Outdoor Canada has granted booth space to several worthy groups who are trying to help keep our waters dean and our fish abundant. The list includes Ducks Unlimited. '.Muskies Canada, the Pickering Rod and Gun Club and the On- tario Conservation Of - finers' Association. Creative Gardening With Perennials Adrian Bloom. chairman of the famous Blooms of Bressinaham Nursery in England will vint the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. on Mon. Feb. 17th at 7:311 p.m. for a special lecture and slide presentation on "Creative Gardening with Peren- nials". As a businessman and pianLsman, Adrian Bloom travels the world looking for new plants. The nursery, started by his fatter, Alan Bloom, boasts a collection of over 5,000 species and varieties. The plants collected on his travels are assessed in the gardens of BrewAngharn and the best are offered for sale to the gardening public. Mr. Bloom has lectured in the U.K., U.S.A., Canada, Neu- Zealand and Europe and is the author of several books. He is often an television putting for- ward ideas of howto use plants in the garden, hav- ing designed and planted small gardens for year- round interest. For the last twenty years, he has been involved in the planning and planting of Blooms of Bressingham Chelsea Flower Show exhibits which have won many gold medals. Adnan Bloom, along with his father is the holder of the Victoran '.Medal of Honour which is awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society for services to hor- ticulture. To register for this even- ing or for further informa- tion, call the Civic Garden Centre at 397-1340. The fee is $15 and Visa and Master- card are accepted. 35th.Annual Scottish Tartan Ball Lieutenant Governor H.R. Jackman will be the honoured guest at the 35th annual Tartan Ball of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Toronto Branch. which will be held on Sat. Feb. 15th. His honour will be ceremoniously piped into dinner in the Ballroom of the Royal York Hotel and following dinner will watch as reels, jigs, and strathspeys are performed by members of the Toronto Branch who will be atten- ding the Ball. Live music will be pro- vided by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent and dancing will commence at 9 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Royal York Hotel. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to the public to come and enjoy this colour- ful, Scottish event. Spec- tator seating is available in the balcony of the Concert Hall and a warm welcome awaits all who enjoy lively Scottish dance and music. For further information. contact Esther M. Goodfellow at 6914172. Helping Boaters Get Ready Temperature -15 ... snow predicted ...up to 3D cen- timetres ... summer seems very far away. You dream. ..visions of sun and sea dance in your head. Maybe we should go south, charter a boat - get a head start on summer or let's think about getting the boat in the water ... cruis- ing the lake or the thousand islands. Ahh summer - you look at the weather and think "boy, am I ready for that right now,".. . At the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron the same question and answer was a resounding No. So, to help all boaters get ready the St. James Squadron haul Put together a series of lectures design- ed to prepare them - the in- trepid boater - with that knowledge. These lectures will prepare you for everything from charting a yacht down south to tuning up your boat's motor. There are six lectures in the series. they start on Thurs. Feb. 20th. You can take all six for the small price of S35 or select in- dividual ones for $7 each. For more information and an order form call 1-800-268-3579 or in the Metro Toronto area call 293-2438 or write to P Cdr James Lackie, 85 Squares Ave., Toronto, Ontario, -)44B 2R8. _ . PP% Page 12 THE POST Wed. Febnary 12, 1992 Here & There /n Pickering by Diane Matheson WINDOW TREATMENTS Don't let those problem windows get the better of you. Let Elizabeth Nieerakker of Meer Decor show you how to choose the right look for your particular windows. Bring floor plans, photos, rough sketches, fabric samples, paint chips, etc. to the workshop for some individual help. This workshop is being held at the Home & Design Centre in Pickering on Sat. Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m., Mar. 28 from 11 to 1 p.m. and Sat. Apr. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is SM (club members $22.50) per day. Call the Idea Place at 4'11-4332 for more information. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING A day of skiing at Heber Downs Conservation Area is planned by the Pickering Naturalists for Sat. Feb. 22nd. If there is no snow we can always go for a winter walk and see some birds. Meet at the Pickering GO Station at 8:30 a.m. Call leader Stuart Kenn at 4395467 for information. AJAX LIONS CLUB The Ajax lions will hold their next meeting on Wed. Feb. 12th at 6:30 p.m. at 500 Clements Rd. W. in Ajax. Call 6833856 or 427-6945 for more information. NEWCOMERS CLUB The Pickering Ajax Newcomers Club holds its meetings every second Monday of the month starting at 8 p.m. at Durhbarton Fairport Church, Dixie Rd. and Hwy. 2 in Pickering. Call 6868829 if you are interested. YOVIM %IOLENCE The Catholic Women's League is presenting Youth Violence at St. Bernadette's Parish Hall on Wed. Feb. 12th at 8 p.m. The Durham Regional Police Street Crime Unit will discuss youth gangs and violence. For information can 68:3-58K3. SLO PITCH The Ajax Men's Slo Pitch Association is taking applica- tions for this coming season. If you are interested and want more information call 428-3650. SKATE-A-THON Call Bob at 427-3146 to find out more about the Kinsmen Club of Ajax 16th anconal Skate-a-thon. It is taking place on Sat. Feb. 15th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre. A 'TIQU E IDENTIFICATION NIGHT This seminar is presented by Antiques International on Wed. Feb. 12, Wed. March 11th or Wed. Apr. 15th frau 7 to $ p.m. Bring in your olid heirloomrs, china, small furniture items, art. jewiflery, etc. and let the experts give you an approximate value. This is always an entertaining evening so book early. Call the Ida Place at the Pickering Homme and Design Centre at 427-4332 for more information - SENIORS' 'TREAT Seniors can enjoy a swim at the Pickering Recreation Centre pool from 9 to it a.m. on Wed. Feb. 12th. Bring along some baked goodies and the town will supply to and coffee. Cost is $1.25. Call 831-1711 for information_ BINGO Malay night bingos are rem b% the Ajax Rotary Club with the proceeds going to help special needs children in our arra. Bingos start at 7:30 p.m. at the Monarch Bingo Hall, hlfooarch Ave. and (dements Rd. W. in Ajax. Call 42s-1328 for information. Stan Martin from National Trust will cover all of the many questions you may have about this most imhportart tax deferring investment. Topics will include an explanha- tion of the legislative changes including contribution limits overpaymnents, spousal plans, mutual funds as an RRSP inn - vestment, self directed plans. etc. This is being held on Wed. Feb. 12, Wed. Feb. 19 or Wed. Feb. 26 at 7 p.m_ at the Idea Place at the Home & Design Centre, Pickering. Call the Idea Place at 427-4332 for more infatuation. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the fust and third Tuesday of each month at 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to helping those suffer- ing from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers mforma- tion, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call 831-38'T7. HEAD INJURY ASSOCATION The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding a support group meeting on Wed. Feb. 19th at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa (parking in rear). Bring your family and friends, everyone is welcome. If assistance is needed with transportaiton, tall the office at 7232732. 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 program 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 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to help- ing those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call 831-3877. 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 chA Maureen Cooper at 427-7742. PICKERING NATURALISTS Petroglyphs Provincial Park is the destination of the Pickering Naturalists' outing on Feb. 15th. The "specialty" birds we hope to see are bald and golden eagle, common raven, gray jay and crossbills. You should bring a lunch and dress warmly. Skiis are optional if there is snow. Meet on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Pickering GO station. John Sa- bean is the leader of this outing. For more information call him at 831-3811 or Margaret Wilson at 831-1745. LIBRARY NEWS 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. lith. HOME & DESIGN SEMINARS Stencilling will be presented by Marisa Nardone on Wed. Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. She will teach you how to make your own stencils from cutting to painting. Stencilling is a very old art and has been used for centuries to decorate fabric, walls, floor cloths and wood floors. This popular hands on workshop fills up quickly, so register early. The fee is $35 (club members $31.50) per evening. Materials are tot included in the fee. A material list is available upon registration. Contact the Idea Place at the Home & Design Centre, 427-4332. Fabric Covered Mirrors or Picture Frames is presented by Jackie Glass on Wed. Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m., Thurs. Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sat. Feb. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. Jackie will help you turn that old or new frame into a stunning ac- cessory for your bedroom, hall or bathroom. Fee is X1:5 per day. Roller Blind Coverrps is another workshop presented by Jackie Glass. This runs on Wed. Feb. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. or Tours. Feb. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m and Sat. Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Jackie and On A Roil will teach you how to cover your existing or new roller blinds with designers fabric for a completely coordinated living space. This workshop will bring you through the step by step process. The fee for this is $25 per day. Make Your Own Roman Blinds is presented by Silvia White of On A Roll. It is a three part workshop, Tues_ Feb. 11, 18 and 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. You wH complete your new blind during this three put workshop. We ask that your window dimensions be no longer than 30" wide and 45" long. Fee is $35 (club members $31.50) for the thee even- ings. Materials are not inducted in the fee. A material list is available upon registration. Contact the Idea Place at 4Z7-4332. SOCCER REP 'TEAM TRYOUTS The Ajax Warriors Soccer Club tryouts start the week of Feb. 3. 'Tryouts for boys [ander 10 born in 1942 will be held on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Harwood (contact Brian Wilson at 686-2669) . Tryouts for boys under 11 born in 1981 will be held an Wednesdays at 7 p. m. at Ajax High ( contact Peter Beigrave at 663-4851) .'Tryouts for boys under 12 born in 1910 will be held on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Ajax High ( contact Brian Arscdt at 427-5517) . 'Tryouts for boys under 13 born 19x19 will be held at Ajax High on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m_ (contact Richard Fischer 428-W72). 'Tryouts for girls under 14 born 1978 will be held at Har- an Mondays at 8 p.m. Contact Erik Jepsen at 683-9641 (home ►. or 683.8801 ( business) . If you are interested in try- ing for the 1992 out rep teams call the contact for year age group. AJAX PHILATELIC SOCIETY The "Stamp Club" meets on the first and third Mondays of the month from September to June 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 presentations on varices tapes to do with stamps. Cost is $6 for adults. Juniors aged 10 to 16 are welcome to join at no large. Call Shanie Manguhns at 465-1291 in the evenings only. DOWN SYNDROME ASSOC. The next Durham Down Syndrome Association meeting will be held on Feb. 18th at 7:30 p.m. at Whitby Baptist Church, 411 Gilbert St. E. in Whitby. For more information tall 668-9610. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS This group meets every Wednesday to help hhmosne who are having problems with their weight. The Wednesday's meeting is in the upstairs choir roan 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 Lily at 683.6479_ wm Rend Soetens, M.P. Last week, Finance Minister Don Mazandkoviski and Treasury Board President Gilles Imselle announced an im- mediate freeze on discretionary spending on government operations, including hiring by federal government depart- ments for the balance of the 1991-93 fiscal year. Exempt from the freeze will be those services that are deemed necessary for the health and welfare of Camelhair. Essential government services, such as unemployment in- surance and the issuing of passports will also be unaffected. This spending freeze is necessary to hold the deficit for 1991-92 under $31.5 billion, compared to the $30.5 billion deficit target that was set in last February's budget. Only by holding dawn the deficit will it be possible to decxease in- terest rates. And this will prompt a return to stronger, more durable growth by mid -year. Projections for the economy predict that it will grow about 2.7 per cent in 19M, down from the budget's forecast of 3.5 per cent. The unexpected slowdown in global economic growth, particularly in the United States, has had a significant impact on economic conditions in Canada. Couple this with the recent recce by the government of Ontario for $500 million in federal funding, and it is plain to see that some rigid measures had to be taken. Although these cutbacks will necessitate the tightening of belts in several areas, there are some encouraging aspects regarding the current economy: Canadian interest rates have dropped more than seven percentage points during the last eighteen months. Prime lending rates are at a nineteen -year low. The inflation rate over the last six months has averaged toiler two per cent. A sharp easing in interest rates in the U.S. and Japan should strengthen international confidence and lead to stranger world recovery. The latest figures for the GST show that the tax is on target, with a prediction of $16.4 billion in year-long revenues. Every penny generated by the GST will be used against the public debt. 1, for one, am pleased to see the federal government stand pat on its commitment to manage the deficit with a strong hand, rather than comply with the cries for increas- ed spending. By now. we have all seen that increased spen- ding inevitably leads to higher taxes down the road. That's jest a simple matter of economics. In contrast, what the goverocienu is doing now is an example of fiscal respon- sibility that will prevent our deficit from ballooning - a necessity for healthy economic reeovety. BINGO The Silver Dollar Bingo is the kcation for had -raising bingos each Friday to benefit the Pickering Ringette Association. Garner being at 12:45 p.m. and jackpots are $1,000 and $500 with $100 prizes on regular gamines. For mare information call 839-WU. TUESDAY MORNING LADIES CLUB Ladies 18 and over are invited to the Tuesday Mormog Ladies (]ub held from 9 to 11 a.m., every Tuesday from September to May, at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, south of Hwy. 2, east of Church Si. in the Village. Activities ioclumde exercise class, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, crafts, coffee time, social activities. The cost is $1 per visit and $2 for child supervision. To find out more call Marti Melas 668.6674 or Shannon Buchan at 427-G657. PICKERING AND VILLAGE sF-%IORS 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 citizen 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 more information tall 683-8450 Monday and Tuesday after- nons or 839.2349. DURHAM HOME SALES Nm homoa and resales week of Jan. 4 -10, 1982 WEEKLY AVERAGE 1902 SALES 1991 SALES COMMUNITY SALES TOTAL PRICE TO DATE TO DATE Ajax 8 $198.988 8 6 Whitby 11 $170,360 11 16 Oshawa 20 $130.775 20 3B SCU909- 4 Lbbrkige !$125.500 4 4 Newcastle 7 $162.429 7 12 Totals s0 $154,408 6o 78 MLSM sales by ODREB members as they are reported