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Home My WebLink AboutPP1992_03_04BLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Expanding in September to a 6.9 year old class! Register now for children 18 mths to 9 years old! Pickering Call 289-2273 Pickering Handyman Trees removed a Pruning Garbage Removed Yard Work Snow Shovelling Reasonable rates, hourly or contract Call Rod 427.8313 This Space Could Be Yours For $1200WM TAKE TIME TO REACH OUT TO YOUR -NEIGHBOURS. Good TN16*hbourS SftrA*V bIr e20+ 00W To ira PAIM OF TRa c yp1NC!( 7= smarfrar O► c7TtZZF44M/r ounce eioa sin"01W UNLMa 14a►3cr--sus This Space Could Be Yours For $12°0 „im MAXIMUM INCOME MINIMUM TAX Call the expert KEITH PYMAR aw. c.i.ca. Nora, American Life Since ISR1 (416) 427-2913 CM BE KAM ,. .Y Did you know one in five Canadians suffers from breathing disorders and fug disease? 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The architect, Elizabeth Davidson, above w -nth Re% Brian McVittyoft�he church. and the congregation worked hard to preserve the original church to ensure that the addition matched the historic original. Above. Mayor Wayne Arthurs made the award presentation. (Photo - Bob Watson) Durham Bd. Of Education Prernotie" Appreved Trustees approved the following Promotions, to be effective July 1, 1992 unless otherwise noted: Helene Daleman, Vice Principal of Frenchman's Bay P.S., will be promoted to the position of Acting Principal of Frenchman's Bay P.S., effective Mar. 29, 1992. Linda Raney, Vice Prin- cipal of Leslie McFarlane P.S., will be promoted to the position of Acting Prin- cipal of Kathleen Rowe Memorial P.S. Lyn McNeil -Turner of Aldon Campus of York University will be pro- moted to the position of Ac- ting Vice Principal of Rit- son P.S. Katie Brown, Special Education Consultant, will be promoted to the position of Acting Vice Principal of Grandview P.S. Silvia Peterson, teacher at William Dunbar P.S., will be promoted to the position of Acting Vice Principal of Lincoln Avenue P.S. Tim Taylor, teacher at Dunbarton H.S., will be promoted to the position of Acting Vice Principal of Uxbridge S.S. Transfers Announced Trustees announced the following staff transfers, - effective July 1. L992 unless otbenvive noted: Vice Principal Monica Krawetz from special assignment to College Hill P.S., effective no earlier chart Mar. 29, 19W. Vice Principal Garry Harrison from Sunderland P.S. to Meadowcrest P.S. Vice Principal Tom Thompson from Queen Elizabeth P.S. to Glen Street P.S. Vice Principal Steve Ha- jdu from assignment at Donevan C. 1. to Maple Ridge P.S. Vice Principal David Brownson from Maple Ridge P.S. to Lord Durham P.S. Vice Principal Don Coverly from Loncoln Avenue P.S. to Highbush P.S. Vice Principal Bob Mc - Carey from Highbush P.S. to Uxbridge P.S. Vice Principal Jack Houghton from Ri tson P.S. to Athabasca P.S. Vice Principal Sue Bailey from E.I.L. to Lakeside P.S. Vice Principal Ron Lang from Meadow+crest P.S. to Highlights Kedron P.S. Vice Principal Katie Seward from Grandview, P.S. to Fairport Beath P.S. Vice Principal Keith Mosher from Lord Durham P.S. to Frenchman's Bay P.S., effective March 29, 1992. Vice Principal Connie Picken from Glen Street P.S. to Leslie McFarlane P.S. Vice Principal John Henderson from Athabasca P.S. to the unnamed Her- mitage P.S. Vice Principal Judy Cressman from Uxbridge P.S. to Sunderland P.S. Principal Paul Edmond- son from Kathleen Rowe Mem. P.S. to Hillsdale P.S. Principal Brian Wilson from Frenchman's Bay P.S. to Stephen G. Saywel P.S., effective March 29, M. PRINTING _ 3 683-1968 Serving the Community for 25 Years! Time To See Purple Woods The public is invited to )oin the Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authori- ty for the 16th Annual Maple Syrup Demonstra- tion at Purple Woods Con- servation Area. Visitors will have an opportunity to see all aspects of syrup pro- duction on tours led by Authority staff, including Indian and pioneer methods. Sap is collected in metal buckets and also by pipeline. using a vacuum pump. Once collected, the sap is boiled down in a wood -fired evaporator at the sugar shack. For fatal a finishing pant is used Since propane is used at this stage, and temperature of the finishing pan can be finely controlled to produce the best quality syrup. After checking for density, ed- ur and grade, the syrup is ;packaged for sale. Community groups are encouraged to schedule ,Aeekend tours. Special ar- rangements can be made for disabled group, in- cluding some weekday openirps- All group mast contact the authority office for reservations. Weekend tours are scheduled on Mar. 7, 8; 14, 15 and 21, 22 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m and 2:30 p.m. A seniors' weekend is scheduled for Mar. 21, 22. A special shuttle will be running from the parking lit to the sugar shack to eliminate the walk on the hill. Public tours are also running during the school break. Mar. 16-2D. Tour times are 10a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All public tours meet in the parking lot. The annual e vredkend will be d in cooperation with the Durham A.M. Kiwanis Club on Mar. 29 and 29. Purple Woods C.A. is open to the public on the above dates from 9 a m. to 3:45 p.m. Maple products, in- cluding syrup, butter and sugar. will be available for sale. Also available this Year is cooling syrup and recipe books, while they last. Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area is located north of Oshawa at the southeast corner of Simcoe St. at the 10th Concession Road. Ad- mission. parking and guid_ ed toles are free. For hr- ther infarnnaition, contact the Authority ogim at 141g) 57woul. Pickering Council News 11110way W Corridor Cowed endorses in prin- ciple the "technically Preferred route" far the Highway 407 Tran- sit ' Transportation Cor- ridor across Pickering as identified in May 1991 by the Ministry of Transporta- ningi its and Envirtinmentail Assessment Study. Manama -_ op-quboax Principal John Hinch from Dr. R Thornton P.S. to Glen Dhu P.S. Principal PAdger Lappin from Colonel J. I- Farewell P.S. to Sur>,set Heights P.S. Principal Mary Hearn from E.I.L. to Sir John A. Macdonald P.S. Principal Simon Bax from Lincoln Avenue P.S. to Colonel J. E. Farewell P.S. Principal Gond Taylor from E.I.L. to Dr. R. Thornton P.S. Principal Neil Simpson from Sir John A. Mac- donald P.S. to Lincoln Avenue P.S. Vice Principal Sandra .Riches from Port Perry H.S. to Eastdale C.V.I. Vice Principal Tom Drummelsmith from Ux- bridge S.S. to Port Perry H.S. This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK Cmuna er Rail Study Council received the Town Planning Report on Metropolitan Toronto's final report on "Commuter Rail Station Location Study„ and forwarded it to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. Music Festival touncil t�inhamount d for the Pickering Rotary ltluhsic Festival. What Is Natural Childbirth? "What is 'Natural' Childbirth?" is the topic of a free community informa- tion program to be held at the Arts Resource Centre in Oshawa on Mar. 25th at 7:30 p.m., co-sponsored by the Childbirth Education Association n Pre ct Durham a cation, Support and Education Group. A�variety of speakers will discuss myths surrounding natural childbirth, history of childbirth in Canada, including the in- fluences of medicine and technology, consumerism and choices in childbirth, `active' birth, and childbirth education and cesarean prevention. For more information contact Childbirth Educa- tion Association of Durham at (416) 420-3890 or Cesarean Prevention, Sup. P� tion Group Z THE NE-W51IN&T Wed. March 4, 1992 Opinion a page for expression for you and us What A Mess! by Bob Watson The latest effort to produce a magical document to resolve all of Canada's cultural and heritage problems has bombed. Despite all the millions of words by Canadians for man• months now, our NIPS think Quebec should get special powers which other provinces can't have. We believe that all Canadian citizens (including native people should be equal - and no more! Copps Should Apologize Dear Editor: Canadian politics often involves a confrontational pro- cess between opposing MPs. which leads to bitter arguments and name calling. One of the most cantankerous politicians is Sheila Copps, the deputy leader of the Liberal Party. She has been known to get under the skin of a few op- posing MPs, causing them to say things that later required apologies in the House of Commons. Not its Copp's turn to apologize. In her crusade to thwart the staging popularity of the Reform Party, she has declared that the party is as racist as David Duke. the defeated candidate for Louisiana governor. It is slanderous to compare Preston Manning and his Reform Party to Duke, a former Ku Klux loan wizard, and fan of Adolf Hitler. Copps should apologize, not only to Maming and the Reform Party. but also to the Canadian public for engaging in such mudslinging and smear tactics, which may characterize poltics south of the border. but are not welcome in Canada. Sincerely Yonas. Jonathan Wray. 37 Heathering;ton Dr. Scarborough Threatening Free Speech r, Powerful Ottawa bureaucrats are threatening our freedoms of speech and association during elections - the most critical time of the democrabc process. The Royal Commission m Electoral Reform recently urged the government to jail citizens for up to two years it they spend mom than X1.000 to support or oppose a political party. candidate or a policy of theirs during a federal elec- tion. The proposed law also prohibits citizens from freely associating with others to spend more than 11.000 to express a political viewpoint. This is sheer madness' The bureaucrats on this commission, who obviously have no understanding or love for freedom, want to create a clos- ed shop for professional politicians. Citizens who independently want to exercise their freedoms of speech or association during federal elections are being told: "shut up and get out of the way or we may YotL It is shameful that a Royal Commissim could make this recon melndatim in Canada - a country which daims to value freedom and democracy. We urge any of your readers who cherish oto freedoms of speech and association to tell their N[Ps to oppose these dangerous recommendations. In NO. all three political parties unanimously passed a similar law. Bill C-169, which stifled citizens' freedom of speech. Later, then Opposition Leader Brian Mulroney apologized for his party's support of the bill. saying "we were asleep at the switch". Has Mr. Mulroney. now prime minister, woken up' In 1984 The National Citizens' Coalition successfully challenged this law in the carts and overturned it as un- constitutional. We shall mount a similar challenge if Prime Minister Mulroney's government tries to violate our fundamental freedoms by implementing these recommendations of the Commission. Yours truly, David Summerville. President. b_1c-" news I?INo s published every Wecriesaay by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 19W Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough- Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher A General Manager . Bob Mlabort Office Manager • Irerts Wstsu.i ADVERTISING - Irene Watson. Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL Audrey Purkiss.,Diane Mat ;w*,,o, Bill Vii.! i. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 409 a copy. DAVID SOMERVILLE Free Speech Under Attack If the federal government association of both citizens and accepts recent recommend- the media. anions by the Royal Commission Under the proposed on Electoral Reform, cAzons legislation, citizens ofiedively may be jailed it they spend would be prohibited from keefy money to express a political associating to oppose poicles opinion in the next election. supported by at major pofli al The Commission urged the parties - such as the rip-off government to jail a citizen for pension plan for MPs, official Lip b two years if he >m F n pin bi-lingualism and multi - more than S1.000 during a whurism,"payequity',elscbral fedaral election to support or reforms, faced unionism, etc. oppose a political party. The real purpose behind the candidate or a policy of either of reoormand_ ' . -4 is to ensure them. that professional politicians What's more, the have a morlopoly on debale Commission wants to stake it during elections. illegal for citizens to freely The Commission's most associale with offers to spend cruel cut came with its more than $1.000 to express a recornmen-dation int citizens. political viewpoint wlwee fundamental leedonts The bureaucrats behind would be violaled by power - these trightemng proposals hu grey potitioanI. should be admit that they violate our forced trough the taxes to freedoms bul they argue that continue subsidizing these fie timils are needed to prevent same politicians to here tune of anyone or any group from fans of dborrs of ,- - 1. -Ouying- an election. The federal government has The is arrogant nonsense fried to Ilene ohmis during which shows INMe romped for eleceonsoncebefors. In 1983, the common sense of of Mwee rruejor pokscal parties Canadans.InvioncerMOrdano psssedalow. Bill C-169,which provincial election, the NDP also shoed lreedorrl of speed) Went by far the least of ria twee durkg eIf 9 . Challenged in I OFM parties but won a rnafority fee courb by The Naz oral gore --IN" Citizens' COelition in 1984. it Not only are the was ruled wucansmaisonsl Conrnssion's roecownend- At the time. then Opposition anions anti -Leedom, a" are Nader Brian Mulroney neorrmistsert. Because apologized for his party's media a eadudsd Loon Mose support of fie bill. saying -YMe draoaean t rrlils. wea m p mesa were &stamp at sr swill+•. owners would be able to try to One lwpes"Mr. Mu h am V sway pubic operon hough low a weft awake now and Meat he varioxsoulels Isaf womilfny will reject outright Ihomo shaeld haw Mrs right lospend mid" moeratic proposals. motley to express a political N Cana6en cezmresf1101110 1rxiaw - hit O&W orssera are have axe rght to prtierpale Mxwabned wah ion x ion rr+wxt mearwngkesy in Muw federal for doing to sarne7 efecsons. We say Mat the gomninent awn somw.+r s yew• i rho should reaped and I I - the Au■rrw ca ono, Ca~) freedoms of speech and Browes Praises Opening Of Baltic Embassies The Hoa. Pauline Btu rres, ALP. for Scarborou o Centre and the Minister of State for the Envuvament, applauded the recent announcements by Ede nal Affairs officially opening the offices of the Canadian Embassy in Riga, Lat- via: Tallinn, Estonia; ad Vilnius, L itlxuania. "I am pleas- ed that Canada now has a presence in all three Baltic States." said Browes. The announcement will ensure that Canada continues to bock up its pledges of support with concrete assistance, in- cluding: 19 projects approved or wader way in Canada's technical assistance program for the Baltic States (in- ducting support under the Renaissance Eastern Europe program to Canadian companies wanting to establish a presence in the region) ; $l million in humanitarian aid to be delivered by the Canadian Red Crass in March; and negotiations that are underway on the Government of Canada's conditional offer of $10 million Export Develop- ment Corporation lines of credit to each of the Baltic States. "Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia can count on Canada's continued friendship." said Browes, .'Canada continues to actively support the Baltic States' efforts to strengthen their democratic institutions and implement economic reforms." Browes is a former chairman of the Canadian Parliamen- tary Group for the Baltic Peoples. The Parliamentary Group for the Baltic Peoples is comprised of over 40 Cana- dian parliamentarians and was established in May of MW as an all -party group to support freedom in Latvia, Estonia Labour Law Reform Is Wrong Priority Timing By Michael Harris, MPP, Leader, Progressive Conser- vative Pary of Ontario The labour law reforms introduced by the NDP will do nothing to create jobs in Ontario... do nothing to make us more competitive and attract investment... and do nothing to renew or strengthen the economy. What they will do is increase the political and economic power of the union bosses... and cement their support of the NDP for the future. That's great news for union leaders and New Democrat politicians, but more bad news for everyone else. Do you believe that someone looking for work cares whether a union's leadership can brag of ten new members? Do you believe that someone hit by the 14 tax increases in the NDP budget cares whether Bob Rae gets a bigger ration donation next election? Whose interests are they representing, if not their own? The people looking for work want jobs ... and the people with jobs want their governments to tax fairly and spend wisely. Where are the government plans to accomplish those aims? The time for developing those plans and changing govern- ment priorities is running out. If taxes go any higher, the flow of employment and investment out of Ontario will turn into a flood. We are starting into a downward spiral where taxes and spending continue to increase while revenue and employ- ment continue to decrease. We have to act now, before we are trapped in that spiral. It will mean reducing the size of government and the amount of money it spends... spending smarter, and using our existing resources to stimulate the economy... reducing the tax burden on working people and on the small blLSlnlS9l5 that create most of Ontario's jobs ... and creating a climate that will welcome investment and job creation. My caucus and I have called for a moratorium on changes to the labour laws. The business community also tried to warn the government of the disastrous effects of this legislation, but the government refused to listen and in- stead will give us the most radical labour laws in Nath America. The wish list of the union bosses was to increase the power and size of their groups, and that is exactly what the NDP proposes to do. So, the people who create the jobs, who bring the invest- ment dollars into Ontario, will be punished again. This goverment has to learn that its top priorities should be the crestiaa of jobs, opportunity, and hope for the future, and that a union leader's agenda for labor reform is the Neog priority at the wrong time. February Events Of The Past Feb. 22, 1313 A Canadian -British fare captured Ogdensburg, N.Y. in the War of 1312 Feb. 22. 1319 Spain Ceded Florida to the United States. In 1913 Americans began paying income tax with passage of the federal tax law. On Feb. 2E, IM John B. Dunlop installed the first pneumatic bike tires an son's tricycle. On Feb. 22, 1919 Oregon was 1st U.S. state to tax gasoline Q asst per gallon). On Feb. 25, 1935 Diu Pont announced nylon, patented Feb. 16 by W. H. Carothers. On Feb. 11, 1975 a patent was granted to Canadians E. Kondo, E. Jorgesea, D.N. Roy for Dutch Elm fungicide. On Feb. 22, 1977 Pierre Trudeau was the first Canadian P. AIL to address U.S. Congress. On Feb. 22, 1983 Canadian speed skater Michel Daignault set 1500 M recac d 2:25:25. A Little Humour.... A wise school teacher sends this note to all parents on the fast day of school: "If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I'll promise not to believe everything he says happens at hone." i}X►:1YX1•}:ri:}}}}}i}}}}+:r}:n:,:]::•:}Y.S�ktik`fi9�"?k and Lithuania. "It is most heartening to see that the efforts of both Cana- dians of Baltic heritage and the Parliamentary Group for the Baltic Peoples have paid off, leading to the current con- structive relations between Canada and the Baltic states. But more work still needs to be done," said Browes. The Vilnius (Lithuania) and Riga (Latvia) offices are satellites of Canada's Embassy in Stockholm, which is ac- credited to Lithuania and Latvia; the embassy office in Tallinn, Estonia is a satellite of Canada's embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Through these satellite offices, Stockholm and Helsinki -based embassy officals will pro- vide trade and investment -promotion assistance as well as limited visa and consular services. Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WESTI HtL1 news news news CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST ENDI-K lO Renewal ONE YOU WANT news news New Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R2 Name- _ Address- L-----------------��M--N--ems -- Report From Parliament from Tom Wappel M.P. Scarborough West Tom Wappel, M.P. for Scarborough West, commented on the Conservative Government's 1992 Budget. There are some positive measures in this budget. Among them are: 1. The Home Buyers' Plan will free up Registered Retire- ment Savings Plans' funds to help homebuyers purchase or build a principal residence. This measure was recommend- ed to the government by the liberal Party, among others. 2. The government will wort with the provinces to upgrade our national highway system, thus improving land links and providing jobs. This is a positive variation of a proposal made by the liberal Party. 3. Elimination of the excise tax on the ethanol and methanol portions of blended fuels that are mainly gasoline, thus pro- moting environmentally friendly fuels, as suggested for years now by the liberal Party. 4. The tax system will be revised to treat married couples in the same way as common law couples. wasting tax disad- vantages to the traditional family unit will be eliminated. "I have been calling for this restoration of tax fairness since I was elected," said Wappel. "However, overall, this 8th Conservative Budget must be judged a ailure. It does nothing to promote the strong economic (growth that this country needs. Unemployment will remain unacceptably high for at least two more years. For the 1.5 million unemployed Canadians, this budget of- fers little comfort or relief," said Wappel. The Budget p mmises reduced income taxes for all tax- payers. But the reality is that after increasing our taus 33 times since 1984, the so-called reduced income tax cuts are, in reality a art in tax surtax, which translates into a total saving of a meagre $19 for a single taxpayer earning $30,000 per year and only S15 for a one -earner taxpayer couple with two children. earning $30,000 per year. Thus, a family will get a yearly tax saving of four dollars less than a single tax- payer, from a government which says it is committed to strengthening the family," continued Wappel. "For seven years this government has claimed to be the champion of deficit reduction. The reality is that in the February 1990 budget, the government predicted that the deficit would drop to 521 billet in 199¢-1993. it was wrong. In the February 1991 budget, it predicted that the deficit would be $24 billion in 1992-1993. It was wrong Now it is predicting that the deficit will be SZ7.5 billion in I=-1993. The deficit is now sitting at $31.4 billion after seven years of tax increases, including the GST. Ask yourself, are you bet- ter off today than you were in IM47" concluded Mr. Wap- 1el- Scarborough Players Present Cactus Flower Scarborough Players has announced their latest pro- duction "Cactus Flower" by Abe Burrmn- This contemporary com- edy about the romantic ansa hentures of a not -so - confirmed bachelor will run for three weeks at Scarborough Village Theatre, 39DO Kingston Road (at Markham Road) M on March 5, 6. 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 2D and 21<fatain time a p.m. Tickets cost $10 with a special Thursday only rate for students and servos of $8; they can be ordered via l/asterCard or Visa by calling 3wk4D49, or in per- son at the theatre box at- Goe. LAW Pet Of The Month Ready For Adoption Our "Pet of the Month" is a beautiful, friendly and loving tabby. Staff at the Humane Society have taken to calling her 'Mur- phy' because of the distinc- tive 'M' marking on her forehead. This is generally found on all tabbies, but it really stands out on Mur- phThe vet says she's about three years old, but being a typical female, Murphy will only admit to a year and a half! This loving cat belongs with a good family who pro- mises to love and care for her in return, and to remember to change her litter daily... she's also good with kids. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate, call the Toronto Humane Socie- ty at 392-2253 or 757-3606. Wed. March 4, 1992 THE NEWS/POST Page 3 Visual Arts Camp Information Night A public information night about this year's "Art Opera And Pops Concert Midland Avenue Col- legiate will be filled with popular melodies from "Okalahoma", Ytff andoperasas the Cathedral Bluffs Sym- phony ts "Opera and !" con- cert on Sat. Mar. 14 at 8 P.m. Soloists Adreana Brats and Russel Braun will join the orchestra for this even- ing of nostalgia. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. For tickets or in- formation call 261-4597 or Fax 291-3369. March Is Kidney Month March is Kidney Month, and Scarborough volunteers for The Kidney Foundation of Canada are gearing up for the annual door-to-door canvassing This year's goal for the Toronto & District Chapter of The Kidney Foundation is $400,000. All money rais- ed supports research into kidney disease. patient ser - and public education programs. The financial assistance of the communi- ty is crucial to help us sup- port the life-sustaining needs of our kidney pa- tients and to eventually rind a acre for kidney disease through research. Every dollar brings us a step closer," states Peter Hoult, Campaign Chair- man Over one million Cana- dians suffer from kidney disease and related disorders; and approx- imately 25% of all kidney Patients in Canada are treated in Toronto. The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a national voluntary health oganiza- tion dedicated to the eradication of kidney disease and related disorders. Cooking Club Session On Thus. Mar. 5th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Agin- court Community Services Association is holding a cooking club session for those interested in cooking low cost meals while hav- ing fun. Call A.C.S.A, at 321-6912 for information and to register. 2nd. Prize Winner Regina Lai of Bethany Cresc., Scarborough was a second prize winner in the Feb. 29th Lotto 6 49 draw. Mrs. Lai won $73,195.10. Mrs. Lai works as a trac- ing clerk with the bank of Montreal. She plans to use her winnings to pay off some bills, take a trip to Hong Kong and give some to her mother who lives in Hong Kong. in the Country„ visual arts camp will take place on Tues. Mar. 10 at 7 p.m. This slide show and discussion will be held in Committee Rooms 3&4 on the main level in the Scar- borough Education/Civic Centre, 140 Borough Dr. Art in the Country will take place on June 10 to 2D. Students enrolled with the Scarborough Board of Education in Grades 6 to OAC are eligible to attend the camp, which is held each year at Camp Walden near Bancroft, Ontario. Subjects of study at the camp include drawing, painting, pottery, print- making, set design, photography, sculpture. computer art, drama, dance, journalism, video art, and fashion and fibre arts. For more information, call Visual Arts, Program Department, at 396-7510 or 596-4947. Share your home ... Warm, mature and understanding families and individuals are needed to share their homes with a child or adult with a developmental disability. We are interested in people who have a strong desire to help others and who are able to make a commitment. You may choose to share your home on a full-time basis or for occasional parent relief. We wiflprovideyou u*b training, professional support, and a fele forservice. For more information, please call: Supportive Home Shane — 968-0650, ext. 250. Metro Toronto Association for Community Living (A United Way :Member Agency) '& Applicants For Race Relations Committee The City of Scarborough is inviting applications from individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the City's Community and Race Relations Committee. The committee holds meetings on a monthly basis to make recommendations and advise Scarborough Council on how to best meet the needs of its diverse ethno-racial populations. The appointment is for three years. Twelve committee members will be chosen. Individuals interested in applying for the committee are required to attend an orientation session at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, on Wednesday, March 23, 1992 from 7.30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The closing date for applications is Friday, April 17, 1992. For further information about the committee, contact Margaret O'Neil at 396-7268. INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION ONTARIO SPURGE NEAR 439-6722 ALL TYPES OF MURAIVCE • Aub • Cas,aky • Fre • Uabiity • Lie • Bonds • H meow rms • Cargo • Tenants Package • Mortgage • Bast • Jewellery • PERSONAL 0 C090NE311C1AL • V41KJS1T&4L f WINA EUROPE,INDIA FREE TICKET, PHIL IPPINES or COUNTRY COU DRAW OCT. 1992 (Certain conditions apply) i i JOIN NOW - COMPLETE DRIVING COURSE 1 CALL (416) 755-0268 -- 755-7749 DRIVING COLLEGE OF CANADA I Regd. & Approved by The Ontario Safety League 1 773 WARDEN AVE. (South of Eglinton) Scarborough Forrnerty occupied by MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION , DRIVERS EXAM. CENTRE Bring this AD and we'll take $75 OFF of out regular fees r for complete Driving Course LIMITED TIME L Brampton-Etw(ceke-NbshsavWMetro Twnto-Rckaing-Apr-Oshawa OFFER Page 4 THE NEWS/POST Wed. March 4, 19112 Mu Lp M N'" DIARY Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. MARCH 4 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID'CPR COURSES First Aid/CPR 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. 10 a m. CARPET BOWLING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of carpet bowling every Wednesday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, MW McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 10 a m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNichol) Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Lcacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 - 3 p.m. W14GO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 2 - 3 p.m. UVIti(; WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Metro Toronto District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 2 Carlton St., Suite 710 on the first and third Wednesdays to provide infortna- tion about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to come, talk Or listen. 5 p.m. Bt SINF_1%S WOMEN MEET North Toronto Business and Professional Women's Club mats in its dub rooms located at 3300 Yonge St., Suite 204. A speaker in the fields of aWneering, construction and m etchattia will talk on "Women in 'von -Traditional Occupations For guest reservations call Hannah Douf:a, at 921-6494. 7 p -m LENTEN SER% ICF General Arnold Brown will be the speaker at the first in a series of Lenten Services at Blythwood Road Baptist Church, 0o Blythwood Rd.. Toronto. A pox luck supper begins at 6 p.m. For details call 48--45-1 . 7-9 Pm. PUBLIC INFORM A 110% HEFTING Dr. Bob Frankfo rd, MPP Scarborough East, is hosting a public informnation meeting on proposed changes to long term health are. at Cedwbrae District Libras. 451 Markham Rd. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 8:30 p.m. P _%itEN.TRJ AI SYNI ROM. E. Premenstrual tension affects many women. Find out what it is and how to deal with it from a North York Public Health Nurse at Don Stills Library. SM la-&rcn%x Ase. E. Admission is free. 7:0 p.m. STAMP CLUB MEET The North York Stamp Club meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at Edithvale Community Centre, south side of Finds Ave. W. between Bathurst and Yonttc. Free parking and admission. For details all 222-3526. 7:30 p.m_ FA01111.2 LIFE GROUP A Support Group meets weekly in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs, akYslnol, running away, crimes. parent abuse and dropping out of schooA. The Scarborough group rneet, every Nedrw%dav at ':30 p.m. Fex marc intormation :all 2:23- 74". 3 p.m. COIN CLUB MELT The Scarborough Coin Club meets the first Wedncsday of the rm3nth at Ccdarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark Chid., Scar- tsox,, sigh. tic-& members arc wrlc-omc. I p.m. MITZVAH TECHNIQUE Everyone is invited to a free lecture and demonstration on the Mitnah Technique. a major preventive health care dis.-tpline which teaches how to overcome and prevent ,portal and postural dif- fici ltie,, at the Medial Centre, 3420 Finch Avc. E. (at Warden ), Suite 401. For more details call 495-9532 or 495-7729. 9 p -ma. EUCHRE Scarborough Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., ,onuh of Sheppard Ave. between Midland Ave. & Bramley Rd.. sponsors an eventng of euchre every Wednes- day. Adnu mon is S2 including prim and refreshment,. Everyone i, welcome. g p.m. PL'BLIC FORUM The Native Women's Resource Centre presents "The Earth Our %Umher", a perspective on aboriginal women's spirituality at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Admission is free and everyone is welcome- THURS. 41A RCH S 9 - 11 a m. FAMILY LIFE GROI P Young mothers in the community are invited to attend the Famih Life Group at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hill. The group meets every Thursday to enjoy speakers, craft, and fellowship. Babysitting is available. For more details kat] 281-4120. 9:15 - 15:45 a.m. LADIES COFFEE HOUR All ladies in the community are invited to Ladies Coffee Hour at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, 2501 Warden Ave., just south of Finch Ave. Ruth Ann Onley wil speak on "Letting Go and Letting God" and Jackie Fide will demonstrate "Looking Forward to Spr- ing". Free babysitting and library. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. NEARLi NEV1 BOUTIQUE A Nearly New Boutique, featuring good used clothing is held every Thursday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., Scarborough. For more details call 261-4706. 10 am. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 10 a.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of cribbage ever,. Thursday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 Mctiicholl Rd. Phone: 396-1513. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:0-3:30 p.m. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: The Ontario Government is sponsoring a public information meeting on the "Redirection of Long Term Care and Support Ser- vice, in Ontario" at Neilson Hall Apts., 1315 Neilson Rd. Call 439-5506 for details. Rheeichair accessible. 6:45 p.m. PRE -CONCERT TALK Violin virtuosity with Pinchas Zukerrnan and Martin Beaver as the [Waster and the prodigy talk about their life as a violin soloist. The talk will take p1Wc in the lobby of Roy Thomson Hall and is free for ticket holders to the 8 p.m concert the same evening. For rescryations call 593-4828. 7 p.m. LEGAL COUNSF7.l.ING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appointment. THURS. MARCH S 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in room 113 at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave. one block north of Sheppard. For details call 493-M19. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB The Interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association and its affiliate West Hill Chess Club offer rated slow -play and active -play chess tournaments, speed chess, and casual play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For information phone 283-6296 or 2845860. 7:311 p.m. BINGO An evening of Bingo is held every Thursday at Metropolitan Com- munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Woodbine Ave. Everyone is welcome. For details call 690-2133. 7:30 - 10.30 p.m. SWEET ADELINES Scarborough Sweet Adelines mats every Thursday evening at Washington United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd. (east of Markham Rd.). It is open to women of all ages who love to sing. For more details call Marg Otter at 225-9929. 8 - 10 p.m, INVESTiNENT CLUB MEETING The topics of the meeting, sponsored by Canadian Shareowners Association will be "Direct Foreign investment" & "Insider Trading". The speakers are Andreas Kehl, Mclean McCarthy Inc. and Tony Janansky, Market Insider Bulletin, at North York Public Library, 2nd level, Room 2, 5120 Yonge St., North York. Admis- sion is S8. RSVP to Alex Armstrong, 4849435 or Steve Sofer, 369-7240. 8 p.m. COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION MEETS Betty Greenacre presents "Vancouver Island" at this month's meeting of the Scarborough Branch of the Colour Photographic .Association of Canada at Albert Campbell District Library, 496 Bir- chmount Rd. All colour photography enthusiasts are welcome. 396-8890. 8 p.m. A SALUTE TO SOINDHEIM "Putting It Together: Sondheim!" - a salute to the music and Ivria of Stephen Sondheim - will be held at the Meeting Place, Scar- borough Campus of U. of T., 1265 Military Trail, West Hill. Ad- mi„ion i, free. This musical will continue to Sat. Mar. 7th. 0 p.m. STRING QUARTET Music Torotno is presenting the Arditti String Quartet in the Jane Mailett Theatre of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. For tickets call 366772_:. FRI. MARCH 6 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOTHING SALE A monthly clothing sale is held at the Christian Comm mty Cen- tre, 270 Gerrard St. E. tzar Parliament St. to raise funds for the cen- tre. The best bargains in town are available in clothes for children. men and women. 11:0 a.m. INDOOR GOLE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morningof in- dokvr golf even Friday at I ' Amoreaux Community Centre. 2000 M^Wholl Rd. Phone 396-451?. 1:30 - 3•.30 p.m. GOOD AFTERNOONS Adults of all ago are invited to a variety of special imerest pro- grams every Friday at KM, -rest L.ibran. 5801 Lrsbe St., North York. The agenda iochades films, speakers, discussions. social in- teraction and lu,t plain fun. Fee detail, call "5-5512- 2 - 4 p.m. FREE FiUD.AI PROGRAM Retired people of all ago gather in the North York Central Library Auditorium each we, for farms, music, singing and gest arti,t,. The library i, located at 5120 Yomge St. 7:30 p.m SI NGI IS MEET Heron Park Christian Singles mat the first Friday of each mcmth at Heron Park Baptist Church, 42W Lawrence Ave. E., West Hill. For detail, call 4r--1917. SAT. MARCH 7 9 am. - 3:15 p m. PARENT` & TEENS St. Joseph's Morrow Park High Scfnool Parents' Guild is holding a cmc -day symposium - "Parents & Tern,: the Best of Times. The Worst of Times" - at St. Joseph', Morrow Park School, 3379 Bayview Ave., North York. The cost is S5 single or S8 couple. To .wrier call 221-'708 or 222-23N. %umbers are limited to 2D0, can a first come, first sold basis. Lunch is included. 9 am. - 5 p.m. MEDIFN Al. STI DIES SIMPOkS1UM University of Toronto hoidy its ninth annual one day_ Medieval Studies Symtpomum at St. George Camtpus. The topic is "Medieval Spain -The Mosaic". The cost is S80 including lunch. To register call 979-2400. 930 am. - tk.30 p.m. ART EXHIBIT & SALE: Pickering Arts Council presents a sprung art exhibit and sale at Pickering Town Centre (mall), lower kvd, featuring original pain- tings, photography, sculpture M artists from the Durham Region. IS am. - 5 p a STAMP SHOR The North York Stamp Club is holding its annual show at Edithvale Community Centre, south side of Finch Ave. W'., between Bathurst and Yonge, March 7 & 8, featuring dealers, sales circuit and youth exhibit. Free admission and parking. IS a m. - i p.m. RUS01.AGE SALE Good used clothing, household items and much more will be featured at the rummage sale at Scarborough Junction United Church, 3576 St. Clair Ave. E. Prices start at 259, 509, 759 etc. Everyone is welcome. 10 a m. - I pm. RUMMAGE S.AI.E Everyone is invited to the rummage sale at Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre, 1 Overland Dr., Don Mills. It will feature household items, white elephants, clothing, jewellery, books and more. A lun- chroom will be available. i1 am. - 2 p.m. WRITERS' CIRCLE: Forest Hill Writers' Circe meets to discuss members' writing in a critical and constructive mariner every Saturday at Bathurst Heights Library, 3170 Bathuni St. New members areencouraged todropin. I p.m. ORJANA SINGFJLS The Oriana Singers, Toronto's acclaimed all -women choir, will present the second concert in its 20th anniversary season at Grace Church on the Hill, 30 Lonsdale Rd. Tickets are S14 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, available at the door. 3 p.m. SCARBOROUGH PHILHARMONIC Shakespeare is the theme for Scarborough Philharmonic Orheestra's "As You Like It" concert at Birchmount Park C.I., 3663 Danforth Ave. For tickets call 690-1769. SUN. MARCH 8 ft 2 - 4 p.m. BIG BAND ViBES Peter Appleyard and "Great Big Band Vibes" will provide the entertainment at the regular afternoon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 3 - 5 p.m. BACH CHILDREN'S CHORUS The Bach Children's Chorus of Scarborough, under the direction of Linda Beaupre, will perform at the Meeting Place at U. of T.'s Scarborough Campus, 1265 Military Trail, West Hill. Admission is free and everyone k weicome. 3:30 p.m. RAND & CHOIR CONCERT Scarborough Concert Band and Scarborough Teachers' Choir will perform in concert at Ebenezer United Church, Brimley Rd. at Steeles Ave. Admission is free but a collection will be taken. MON. MARCH 9 9 - 10 a.m. HEALTH PRO(;RAM FOR SENIORS Luz Bonnin, North York Public Health Nurse, will talk about "Summary & Evaluation" at North York Seniors Centre, 21 Hen- don Ave. To pre -register call 733-4111. MON. MARCH 9 10 a.m. - 12 noon NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment pall 225-2112. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre is open Mondays through :Fridays to offer information and referral services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to find information, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:36 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 1:30-3:30 p.m. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING The Ontario Government is sponsoring a public information meeting on the "Redirection of Long Term Care and Support Ser - %ices in Ontario" at Port Union Community Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. "1 439-5806 for details. Wheelchair accessible. 1:30 p.m. SENIOR CINEMA The free films for seniors presented this week at Taylor Memorial Branch Library, 1440 Kingston Rd. are "Bethune" and "Yosemite". Refreshments will be served. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. MINIMAL ViSION' PROGRAM Stephanie Greenfield, orientation mobility instructor, will discuss "Orientation and Mobility" at the Minimal Vision Progam for residents and members at the Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., North York. To register call 789-5131 ext. 2273. i p.m. WRITERS' GROUP Scarborough Arts Council sponsors a Writers' Group which meets every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre, Kennedy Rd., east side, north of Eglinton Ave. south of Lawrence Ave. For more details call Eugenie Shehirian, 759.3340 or Joyce Cxeggairu, 284-2395. Continued on Page 5 Anniversaries/Birthdays WM WEDDLNG ANNIVERSARY' Congratulatmins to Jean and William Forsythe of Agin- court Dr., Scarborough who are celebrating their Gorden Wedding Anniversary on Sat. Mar. 7th. MTH BIRTHDAYS Two Scarborough residents are celebrating Seth bir- thdays this week. Happy Birthday to Irene Barclay of Flora Dr. who will be So years young on Thurs. Mar. 5th and to Charles "Ted" Gray who celebrates his loth birthday on Mon. Mar. 9th. 98TH BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to Ivy Wilson of Meadow Ave., Scar- borough will celebrates her 90th birthday on Thurs. liar_ 5th. Got and anniviiiiesary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2593 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 aaa. to 5 p.m. CONS7TTiTE'VCY OMCIF OPEN The oftoe of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Sesrborough North, located at 52M Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mine - day to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 am. to S pat. CDNST rMM NCV OFFICE OPEN The offer of Gerry Philips, MPP Scarborough-Agmoourt, ioau d at 4002 Sheppard Ave- E.. Suite 204, northeast canna of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 atm- to 5 p.m. For appoiintmenu phone 1-97-65U- 9 am. to 5 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Sarbotough-Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 30, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon_ For appointments phone 438-1242. " a.m. to 5 Pm. OFFXX OPEN The office of Anne Swarbrich, MPP Sarbotougit West. looted at 169DA Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:3D a.m-.to 5 .m.. Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone 698-0967. 9 a.m. N 1 PmOFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East. located at 4403 Kingston Rd-, Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Friday from 9 ata to I p.m. Phone 791-2787. Federal Constituency Offices g um. to 4 p teal CONSTITUENCY O M(I OPEN The office of Pauline Browns. MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appoinrmew only, phone 751-7400. 9 a.ta. to 4:0 pm. CONS11ITUEN Y OEFICIE OPEN The Constituency office of Bob Hides. MP Scarborough Fast. located at Morningside Mal. 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 291-167. 9 am. se 4 p a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Walppel, IMP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd is open Monday to Friday, 9 a m. to 4 pp m. Eveomgt and Saturday mormmgs by cepppooiinntment only, 261-8613. 9 am. to 5 Pm. CONSTI IZJa1CY OMCE OPEN The aoosoauency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Vatilley North, is Coated at 173 Ravd Rd., Willowdale in the Finds-LRstie Place. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment poly. Phone 493-1994. a -m. to 5 pm. CONS'IITVE 4CY OFFICE OPEN The located to consUtuency d office of Rech Soeteas. MP Ontario Riding. Mooted t 103 Friday mon Rd.. Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday riday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Evening and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 6864)432. 9 a m. to 5 pm. CONSTITUENCY OMCE OPEN The Constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough. MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thum Fri. from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 2968899. f:30 a -m- to 5:30 P.M. CONSTMIENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannit, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E.. Shite 406, is open riiedteiays from 9:30 am. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a m. to I p -m. by appoiatmeat only. call 321-5434. WN. Marcy 4, IM THE NEWS/POSE Pace s Special Evening At Civic Garden Centre To Explore Italian Gardens The Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. (located in Edwards Gardens), is presenting two special evenings on the evolution of the Italian garden with Jennifer Dickson, an artist and lec- turer on historic gardens. Zile Italian garden is the forerunner of garden design in both England and !North America. Concurrent with these lectures, an exhibition of Jennifer Dickson's work will be on view at Galerie Dresdnere, 12 Hazelton Ave., from Feb. 29 to Mar. 28. On Wed. Mar. 11 at 7:30 p.m., the evening will be devoted to some of the more ancient Italian gardens - a reconstructed courtyard garden at Piazza Armerina ; Orto Botanico, one of the oldest botanic gardens in the western world; the courtyard garden of Renaissance villa and palace; the ducal palace at Mantua and the terraces of the Medici villas of Cerreto Giudi, Castello and Petraia, near Florence. This lecture will conclude with three Renaissance gardens with a water theme: the Villa D'Este at Tivoli, the Palaz- zo Farnese at Caprarola, and the lyrcial beauty of the Villa Lante at Bagnaia. The lecture on Thurs. Mar. 12th at 7:30 p.m. will deal with the baroque period in Italy which pro- duced gardens in which evergreens, stone and water fused in a delightful fantasy. We will visit the water games of the Villa TonVam near Lucca, the elegant garden rooms and green theatre of the Villa Master Gardeners Offer Free Horticultural Hotline Here's your chance to get those pesky plant problems solved and your gardening questions answered - all for free. Every day from 12 noon until 3 p. in. Metro area residents can telephone 897-1345 and have their hor- ticultural questions answered by the Civic Garden Centre's Master Gardeners. With spring and the planting season, it's a good thing to try out this service. Call 397-1345 any day bet- ween 12 noon and 3 p.m. and find out everything you need to know about garden- ing, houseplants, pests and diseases, fertilizers, vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, lawns or seeds, all for free. The Master Gardener Program, sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Elaine Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) MON. MARCH 9 • p.ea Mt SIC TORONTO Music Toronto presents pianist Brigitte Engerer at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre. 27 Front St. E. The program will in -I- ' works by Schubert and Schumann. Tor ticket informa- tion call 971-5027. 5:45 p.a. RIGHTS OF THE EIDERIA Marion Dryden. from the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and a former MPP for Beaches, will talk about the rights of the elderly and how can they effectively control thrix lives. co-sponsored by the Univeruty Women's Club, at Dendale Branch library. 1513 Dun - forth Rd. TUES. MARCH 10 12:M p.mL SADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday and Thursday at L'Amorcon Commum- ty Centre. 2000 NcNichoB Rd. Phone. 396013. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Tuesday at L'Amnoraux Community Centre. 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone: 3964513. M45 - 3 p a>_ SOCIAL i UNE DANCING All seniors over the age of 53 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Laeoek Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 pm. BINGO All seniors over the age of 33 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of biago every Tuesday at L'Amoraux Comenunxy Centre. 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phony. 396 1513. tk3• p.m. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 238. 45 Lawson Rd.. Highland Crexdk holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 9 p a WOMEN'S LEGAL CLJ.VC North York Women's Centre is sponsoringan evening legal clinic staffed by a female lawyer who will provide basic and pretiinuary ad- vice on legal problems every Tuesday evening. For an appointment call the xture at 781-0479. 7:35 - 1♦.JR p a BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsor an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (over Loblaws). Evervone is welcome. 7:30 p.a. EUCHRE PARTY Everyone is welcome to attend the Euchre Party at St. Crispin's Anglian Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., Scarborough. Tickets are 52.50. including prim and refreshments, and are available at the door. 7:30 pm 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. 3 p.m. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS Day Lily enthusiast Douglu Lycett will show slides of Day Lilies, including his new hybrids, at the mating of North Toronto Hor- ticultural Society at the Civic Carden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. Meetings are open to the public at rho charga and new members are welcome. 3 p.a. UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB MEETS The Canadian Federation of University Women - North Toronto meets the second Tuesday of every month at Eglinton United Church, 65 Sheldrake Blvd. The guest speaker is Jan Situs. CFTO- TV journalist. Her topic will be "A Day in the Life of.....To attend this meeting or become a member call Elaine Nugent at 48&2010. WED. MARCH 11 10 - 11:30 a. m. ACSA WORKSHOP Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E., is hosting a workshop on "How to Access Training & Educa- tional Programs". Everyone is welcome. For information and to register call 321-6912. A beverage and doughnut will be provided. 2 p.m. & &-30 p.m. INCOME TAX ADVICE Bernard Riordan will discuss changes in the income tax law, and provide advice on filling out a tax return at Morningside Branch Library, Morningside Mall at Kingston Rd. Admission is free. 7 p.m. LENTEN SERVICE Rev. Dr. John Gladstone will speak on "Wonder Upon Wonder" at the second in a series of Lenten Services at Blythwood Road Bap- tist Church, 80 Blythwood Rd., Toronto. A roast beef supper is served at 6 p.m. For details call 487-4571. 7 - a:30 p.m. MENOPAUSE Learn more about how to deal with the physical and emotional ef- fects of this stage of life from a public health nurse, at Don Mills Library. 888 Lawrence Ave. E. Admission is free. 7:30 p.m. SINGLES MEET The Willowdale Chapter of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gabriel's Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details call 391-W75. Agriculture and Food and the Ontario Horticultural Association in conjunction with The Civic Garden Cen- tre, is dedicated to pro - noting sound horticultural practices and fostering a love of gardening. The Master Gardeners are volunteers who have been selected for their knowledge of gardening-. they are of all ages and come from all walks of life. In addition to manning the Hotline, the Civic Garden Centre's Master Gardeners are available to give talks. participate in shows, fairs, and workshops, write articles, and be interviewed on radio and television. For more information, call the coordinator at 397-1355. tine their horticultural education through Univer- sity of Guelph cor- respondence courses, as well as through workshops. seminars and monthly meetings. Each Master Gardener volunteers at least 30 hours of time, an- nually. to provide reliable and accurate gardening in- formation. Camerata 4 Performances The Toronto Camerata. the city's only a cappella chamber choir, will offer four performances of "Cohoes Geterosa: Music in Honour of Zoltan Kodaly", on Fri. Mar. 6 at E p.m_ at Sts. Peter i Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. 1490 Markham Road (just north of Highway 401). Scar- borough; on Sat. Mar. 7. at a p.m- in the Chapel of Trinity College. 6 Hoskin Reunion Banquet On Sat. Mar_ 7th a rear aim banquet is being held to celebrate the 10th An- niversary of Si , Bay Warden Woods. If you are a post Present employee of the store and would like to attend the rtetnwn, call X7238. Tickets are on sale now. Come and see some old friends. share some nherrhories and make new Spring Fun Far West Rouge Junior Public School, 401 Friend- ship Ave.. is inviting all craftspeople to be a part of the school's "Spring Fun Fair 199¢" on Sat. May 9th. Craftspeople are welcome to reserve tables at this community /school fundraising event by coo- tacking Petra Leffler at 2866076 by March 14th. Ave.. Toronto (subway: Museum) ; and on Fri. Mar. 13, at the Church of St. Leonard, 25 Wanless Road, just off Yaw St. 1 subway : Lawrence r . All the churches except Trinity College Chapel are wheelchair accessible. Admission is $10, or 17 fix seniors and students. To order tickets. contact Vi- vian Moerhs, at 691-5508. Tickets will also be availaW_ at the door Reale Di Marlia and the ex- uberant fountains and floral parterre of the Villa Galzoni at Collodi. The romantic shores of Lake Como are next on the itinerary and we will visit Villa Carlotta during the peak of the flowering of azaleas and rhododendron and Villa Meta D'Eril in early spring. The lecture will conclude on Lake Maggiore where an ambient climate has resulted in three of the most profusely planted Italian gardens: the botanic gardens of the Villa Taranto, the early 20th cen- tury terrace gardens of Villa San Remigio and finally the earthly paradise of Isola Bella. Jennifer Dickson has been visiting and ;photographing gardens in Italy since 1981. These lec- tir'es draw on her excep- tional slide documentation of the beauty of the Italian garden. 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Where can one see and enjoy a Stan Laurel strut, a moving Rolls Royce hood (or should we say bonnet?) or- nament and distinctive John Cranko choreography all in one work? Here's the answer: In the National Ballet's new production and Canadian Premiere of The Taming of the Shrew. This is the final third of The National's tryptych of Cranko full length ballets (the others are Romeo and Juliet and Onegin) and it's a certifiable triumph. Oh, one supposes that there might *be outcries from extreme groups who will complain about its rampant chauvinism but they're the same groups who would bowdlerize all of Shakespeare, most of Chaucer and much of Dickens. Pay them no heed. Simply attend and enjoy Cranko and The Na- tional in delightful and mutually winning combina- tion. Now, we should explain that opening paragraph. The character Petruchio is, on the face of it, essen- tial insouciance. That comes across the footlights in immediate recognition because of a signature walk bequeathed by choreographer Cranko. Its a heel and toe motion com- bined with swinging arms and the rolling gait of a sailor ... Stan Laurel with grace. In one of his dances with Katherine. he holds her between the knees and the ankles while she swings artward from him rather like the hood ornament on a Rolls Royce, and with the same speed and elan associated with that fine automobile. Distinctive Cranko movements? Well, those who have been pleasured by his Romeo and Juliet will recognize the high kneed prance with the thigh parallel to the ground and the head tucked down like in the manner of a shy Mephisto (or a horny devil). As well, there are the jerky hip movements that. in our burlesque days we knew as bumps. And. all of them are perfectly wedd- ed to the music of Stolz after Scarlatti. Choreography is en fin, the master to the dancers. 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Serge Lavoie is a simply splendid Petrucchio come to live it wealthily in Padua. He is a physicaL'y big man rather reminis- cent of Peter Schaufuss lour apoligies for a possi- ble mispelling) but moves with grace and elegance even in knockabout com- edy measures. His lifts are breathtaking and his. sup- port of attitude admirable. Karen Kain as Katherina shows again her comic spirit while never, ever los- ing her patented quality of etherealism, even while at- tempting to berate her groom. Margaret Illman is Bun - ca and her love dances with Raymond Smith as Lucen- tio have a lyrical quality about them that approach the rather more earthy dances of her sister and her Tomas Schramek and Jeremy Ransom are won- drously oo-drously silly ass as the two other suitors at Bianca. Wait, however, until you see Victoria Bertram and Dominque Dumais as the whores who entrap then! 11f Belle Dumais we have always regarded as a physical knockout but to see Miss Bertam, who usually plays character roles (the grandmother The Nutcracker strutting her stuff in a bustier, well, it quite takes the breath away. ( She rather remind- ed us of the woman in a long ago touring production of Blossom Time with which we were involved. She too played the role of a mother. Close to the end of the run, she was ar- rested on a morals charge. Ah, golden days.) The Taming of the Shrew is a most welcome ad3tim to the repertoire of The Na- tional and all tracks should be extended to Artistic Director Redd Anderson for introducing it. ON SCREEN: The late Jack Karr was a gentle, kind man who earlier in his caner served as motion picture critic for the Toronto Star. In that capacity he realized that not all flicks are equal. He could and would identify a MID WINTER FULL MEAL 1111kill 60 MARKHAM ROAD AT LAWRENCE 439-2731 $7.95 YOUR CHOICE Salisbury Steak Filet of Sole Stuffed Loin of Pork Served With Soup or Salad Fresh Veggie of the day Mashed, Baked or French Fried Potatoes Home.Made Dinner Rolls Fresh Brewed Coffee Dessert With Any Meal Deal 'h Price Fourposter Tells Story Of 35 Years by Frank Knight Stage Centre Produc- tions are somewhat dif- ferent from the usual com- munity theatre groups. They eschew the contem- porary and experimental theatre and stay with the tried and true classics of drama and musicals. Their production and ac- ting standards are quite high reaching even to their front of house management (my bone of contention with most community groups). So because of their high standard I was somewhat disappointed with their latest production "The Four Poster" by Jan De Hartog currently play- ing at the Fairview library Theatre. A romantic comedy, it is a story of the marriage bet- ween Michael and Agnes -a chronical of life together over 35 years. Revolving around the marital bed, a Fourposter, about the birth of their children, quarrels, money problems and love told in a warm sentimental style, sometimes tongue in cheek, sometimes brassy and bold. This seems to be the pro- blem, The actors, Brian Kipping playing Michael and Rita Lynham as Agnes, appeared to have problems finding their level of characterization between sentimentality and boldness. As a two person show they had a lot of dialogue to deliver which requires shading and light. Mr. Kip- ping did have a tendency to deliver his limes at one level ::{{}•:t.S{'.•'{�. •.': :•:1}:1••.x:•:1'•.{':: •.r.'::•:••.'.r.{❖ 1:{ :!t}�:::f.:'.'.r.'r!:!{ :�' r : ~ !.:.1 stinker but when faced with might prevail. lienar. hear. a movie that was intended We were also much taken to be a ho but was only by the news that our anti - hum. be tended to densc i be quated liquor laws might it as an agreeable time soon be updated to allow waster. the importation of higher That's how we'd describe prod liquors. What a boon Memoirs of an Invisible that will be to those who Rolan (Warner Brothers) . lave rum and who were The title and the star fast introduced to it in the should tell you jest about islands. Ambrosial! what to expect. Chevy Of particular note was Chase ' 1 71 ne 1 invisible the announcement of a new and many comic rum product. Though it possibilities are explored. seems a contradiction in That's about it o �, 7 P r - that terms, it's called dry rum there are the inevitable and is intended to be en - special effects. To our joyed in the manner of view. admittedly enhanced cognac and brandy. We by the glow of distant tasted some C J. Wray dry memory. they're not as in- rum and found ourself teresting as the ones in the almost salivating for a fine dreadful Invisible Man cigar -Romeo y Julietta-to series put out by Universal be enjoyed with it. And, of and starring Jon hall when cease some Chopin on the be wasn't buckling his sound system. swash with Maria Montez THEATRE TAIX: The buamoua is harmless The Floyd S. Chalmers enough except for the Awards are presented an - Laughable performance of nually for excellence in Daryl Hannah. One doesn't local drama. They are wish to be ungallant but quite generous monetarily she's pretty awful. As and they are similarly mat - Dorothy Parker once ched by the Ontario Arts remarked about another Council. There can be no similarly untalented ac- question that they are well tzre , she can barely run intended but this writer the gamut of emotions wonders if Mr. Chalmers from A_ to B. and his family ever intend - Agreeable time waster ed or could have foreseen suns it up nicely. Thank the direction they have you Mr. Karr, we're sure taken. that you're enjoying only At the recent awards good movies in that great ce'anmies we were. to put screening room in the sky. it as gently as possible, POTABLES: more than somewhat One of the newer urinated off at what was estabiishmnents well worth presented as the best of the custom is a licensed local theatre scene. restaurant with the ion- The audience was rude in possible name and concept dress and crude in deport - of Alice Fazooli's Italian ment. We're certain that Crabshack and Saloon. It's there was no one under 30 on Adelaide, just west of wearing a neck tie. Those University and it features- few women who won hats, improbably -good seafood didn't know enough to and Italian cuisine. Fun remove them A woman sit - place. ting beside us kept her We were then recently leather boots on the back of at the invitation of Peter the seat in front of her, ap- Mielzynski Agencies plauded like a lumberjack representing Appleton and was guilty, along with Estate Rums. The occasion others, of delivering those was described quite aptly gawdawful whoops that are as a nun seminar, nosing supposed to be de monstra- and tasting. ( The word is tions of approval. indeed nosing, not noshing And, that was just the au - though there was much ex- diene! Most of those who cellent nosh.) were there to accept Your correspondent was awards were dressed in much taken by the words of what looked like Goodwill Mr. Anthony Bell who is the rejects, mumbled through Managing Director of Ap- their pleton Estate. In describ- speeches -speeches?! -and ing its top rum, he stated generally failed to impress quite unequivocally that as creative types. Hell, one there will always be even repeatedly referred to market for the best, "theeter"! We're not mak- regardless of what ever dif- hug this up. ficult economic times As for the works whilst their serious moments could be a little lighter. It is a romantic comedy and we know from the program there is no real threat to their mar- riage. The show is directed by Garth Allan who also designed the set which would have done credit to any stage- I was fascinated by the hard working stage crew who continually changed the set and furnishings to reflect a time change in taste over 35 years. Take a bow once again S.C.P. pro- duction crew. The show continues until Mar. 7, 1992 at Fairview Ubrary Theatre, 35 Fair- view Mall Dr. Call the of- fice at 222-5284 for mote im- formation. selected, one can only shake one's bead over the awarding of laurels for what deserve only burdock. Surely they weren't the best of a bad lot. Or. were they' - What has truly set us off was an award given in the category of best children's play. It's about a gay per- sm with AIDS. We regard it as heinous for such a play to be performed in clnldren's theatre let alone receive an award for sex- ual breast (or what ever) beating. Of course the performing arts must receive assistance. They always have and hopefully always will either in patronage or government direction. But, let them be deserving. There is no fault to be found with the Chalmers Awards or the Ontario Arts Council but there most cer- tainly seems to be something wrong with the selection committee. On the other hard, if this year's recipients truly were the best of a bad lot, then might it not have been better to eschew the awards for the year? If nothing else it might just get some idea across to what aPWently passes for our artistic community that a cornucopia is not to be confused with a trough - Who knows? perhaps it will start to dress for the theatre - not "the ter"Anstead of the yard - In barn In the meantime, thank Thalia for the Mirvisbes, Garth Drabinsky, David Warrack and others like them who bring real theatre to the city. UPCOMING: Opening tomorrow at Thenitre Passe Muraille is the work Property starring Stephen Ouimette. It is described as the story of one man's efforts to sur- vive the 20th century nightmare while offering many useful survival tips akhng the way. It sounds vaguely Kafkaesque but anything with Mr. Ouimette in it deserves custom. ON RECORD: In Receipt: Imagine It -One 2 One (A. &M.) FAST EXIT: Scripture notwithstan- ding, it is no sin to be born homosexual. It is, however, sinful to become so by choice. til `M,�►.�..`'`'�,.�`` Heather Wins Agricultural Museum Competition Heather Ingram of Unionville stitched her way to SLOOo. Her quilt won the Grand Champion title at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies annual convention, Feb. 111th in Toronto. There were 15 champions representing Ontario Fair districts. These finalists were selected from approximately 214 winners at local Agricultural Society Fairs across On - tar to where over 3,000 quilts were entered. Mrs. Iogram's winning quilt "Neild Rose", impressed the Judges with its modern pattern rising traditional tectni- ques. "I spent two years creating this quilt and I am honoured that it has been chosen as Grand Champion," said Mrs. Ingram. The quilt now becomes part of the existing enbection at the museum. The entire collection will be on display during the museum's 1992 season, and will be highlighted during Coun- try Quilt Fest '92, Aug 617. The museum is open to a.m. to 5 p.m. daily May 19th to Sept. 20th. Riverdale Hospital Hosts Long Term Care Meeting For some time now, the Province of Ontario has been examining the state of bog -term care and what its future will be. Long-term cm encom- passes a wide spectrum of balth and social services. But this is a system that has been fragmetW and under duress for 20 years. It requires reform, and the Government of Ontario's answer to that has been the development of the con- sultation paper • Redirec- ban of Long -Term Care and Support Services in On- tario". While the creation of this document indicates a desire on the government's part to help develop a bet- ter and more cooperative long-term care system, it is one that has also raised many r c - r P res for both the providers and the people rmceivimg that care. "The most significant thing about the consulta- tion paper is that it doesn't define the place of hospitals - chronic or acute - in the overall provision of service," explains Susan Robinson, vice president, Administration Ser- vices/ Ombudsman, The Riverdale Hospital. "Our concern is that the government not alter the capabilities of chronic carr facilities in the province before doing a thorough analysis of what the real needs of the individuals re- quiring long-term care are, not only now, but in the next ten years," she said. Among the proposals suggested in the consulta- tion paper is increased fun- ding for community ser- vices and the provision of greater support to family caregivers while freezing the number of beds in long- term care facilities during the next few years. It also recommends co- ordinating and integrating long-term care services. These service co- ordination agencies will become the key centres for advice, assessment and referral to long-term carr services. As well, the paper suggests the introduction of funding, service and eligibility standards to remove regional disparities in bog -term care. "There's no question in our minds that we can, through a reorganization of long-term care in Ontario, moire some people back in- to the community with ap- propriate mss, " says Robinson. "But them will always be people who will require the more intensive forms of medical treatments provided in a chronic care facility." For The Riverdale Hospital. this consultation is particularly important. With 784 beds, it is Canada's largest rehabilitation and chronic care facility. For more than 25 years, the hospital, at Broadview and Gerrard Sts. in Toronto, has provid- ed complex, specialized rehabilitation and individually -tailored pro- grams of care for patients whose needs cannot be ade- quately met elsewhere - But the h *ty has been m need of some type of redrwdoprrhen I for some time. During the last ten years. the hospital has been involved in com- prehensive discussions with the Mk istry of Health regarding its future. And the ministry appears to have recognized the hospital's nheeek to move forward with its plans. ask- ing it to play a pivotal role in the provincial bng-term care reform. "The question now becomes whether the pro- posed reforms might not Mad to mediocrity in the provision of long-term care," says Robinson. The Riverdale Hospital has served Toronto for moan than loo years, and we are very concerned its future is currently at risk. " To address these con- cerns, The Riverdale Hospital is inviting the community to an informa- New Realtor Designation Mortgage leaders now have a choice of appraisers for NHA loans with the re- cent announcement of a new policy from The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The move opens the way for lending institutions to use Realtors holding the "Market Value Appraiser Residential" designation (MVA). The Oshawa and District Real Estate Board current- ly has eight Realtors who have been granted the MVA -Residential designa- tion. The MVA -Residential designation is granted to Realtors who have demonstrated competence. experience and education in the field of residential appraisal. Realtors must successfully complete a comprehensive educa- burial program and back that education with demonstrated practical, day -today and current ex- perience trading real estate in the local market. Society Needs Volunteers Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers to help with Daffodil Day and residential campaign. If you can spare a few hours in April call the Volunteer Centre Scarborough 264-2306. The Cancer Society also needs volunteers year- round for public education, patient services and publicity %public relations. tion and discu>ssiorh evening taking place on 7Les. Mar. 17th at 7 p. m. in the hospital's auditorium Wed. March 4, 1992 THE NEWS/POST Page 7 Colts Soccer Team Is Undefeated In Tournament The 1992 Centennial Col- lege Colts Indoor Soccer team went undefeated at the O.C.A.A. Region 1 Men's Indoor Soccer Quali- fying tournament, held on Feb. 21-22, at Centennial College's Progress DEL Gym. The six team tourna- ment, consisting of George Brown, Humber, St. Lawrence (Kingston), St. Lawrence (Cornwall), Sheridan and Centennial, played a round robin for- mat with the top three teams advancing to the O.0 -AA. Championships, Mar. 27-29, in Kitchener (Conestoga College). Centennial opened up the tournament against George Brown. The Colts played well with points by Perry Donaldson and Audley Taffe to take the opener 2-0. The next game saw Centennial defeat St. Lawrence (K) letting the ball do the work, the Colts made short work of Kingston and won handily 3.0. Last year's M. V.P. Frank Cardona, Rob Sainovski and Audley Taffe hit pay dirt for the winners. The Colts success con- tinued on Saturday with a supreme team effort, soundly beating St. Lawrence (C) 7-0. On the score board for Centennial were Behrot z Khabbazi (3 goals), Robert Sainovski with 2 points, and singles by Frank Cardona and Vito Doria. Centennial then proceed- ed to face a tough Sheridan side, and although the score was 4-2 in favour of the Colts, Centennial had to be on their toes. The marksmen for Centennial were Rob Sainovski with 2 goals, Frank Cardona and Vito Doria. In the Colts grand finale of the tournament. arch rivals Humber took on the :squad in a rugged game. Craig Mclnall pat Centen- nial ahead on a well taken first half goal- As expected, Humber did not quit and fought back to be the score midway throughout the se- cond half. In dramatic fashion, Celts Jim Allan scored a cracker jack.. of a goal to win the game 2-1 for Centennial. As always, the Centennial goalkeeping tandem of Joe Nucifora and Rob Gold were ex- cellent in the tournament. The most valuable player of the tournament (as pick- ed by the coaches) was Chris Sawyer (St. Lawrence, Kin%¢ton) . SCOPE Celebrating 25th -Anniversary The Scarborough Com- mittee On Parades and Entertainment is celebrating its 25th An- niversary this year. To osxtmeaumrate the event a rhinion banquet is being held on Fri. Mar. 13th If you were affiliated with S.C.O.P.E. in the past, the organizers of the event would like to bear from you. rail 26t9-7rN During the dark days of February and March, Em and I and the kids start to get cabin fever. TDere we were the other night, once again wrangling over which reran to watch when Em looked at me and shouted, 'Home show!' I thought she'd ntally snapped her twig this time, but then I got it. We really like to go and poke around home shows, and what else is there to do in March, anyway? For once, too, we had something to spend, thanks to Em's nephew Garnet. Garnet recently won a nice chunk of cash in a lottery and at Christ- mas time gave us a cbeque to spend as we liked. Of course, before we got in the door the money was gone. Em wanted new bathroom fixtures. Kyle and Belinda voted for a jacuzzi bathtub and sauna. I thought we should really use the money to repave the driveway. The kids, needless to say, were in agony. "Bathroom fixtures??? What are bathroom fixtures???" cried Kyle. "PAVE the DRIVE- WAY?" yelled Belinda Well, to make a long story short, we ended up buying a new range. We sent Kyle and Belinda off to the coffee shop to get over their grief as we sorted out the fine details. As with our other appliances, we checked the Energuide label on a few models to get an idea of how much energy they used. We also learned that self-cleaning ranges may be more expensive, but they have extra insulation, which also makes them ten to 15 per cent more energy-effr- aieat for be fag. I also picked up a pamphlet from The Hydro that had k)t,, of energy-saving tips for range ,:_ For example. keeping the oven clean lets it operate at maximum efficiency, and also keeps the temperature more accurate. Preheating isn't necessary for most roasts and casseroles, and ruing the broiler to cook meals will also save energy. Use your microwave oven, toaster oven or skew cooker for smaller quann- ties of food, and when you brake with glass or ceramic utensils, lower the temperature by 1400 (25T). And don't forget, your food will cook faster if you put a lid on the pot! When we left the home show the kids dragged their heels behind us and Em whispered, "Oh, Phil, look at them! Come on, let's tell them now!" I tossed the car keys to Belinda and asked her to put some packages in the car trunk. 71bbat is," I said, "if you can fund room beside your new skates." Belinda pick- er her chin up off the ground long enough to see the brand- new rollerblade skates we'd bought for her and Kyle with part of Garnet's gift. It's true that money can't buy the most important things in life, but the look on the kids' faces was worth every nickel we spent on those darned things! This newspaper, in conjunc- tion with Ontario Hydro, is bringing you Phil's Basement to help "bring home" ideas on how to save energy. To receive the brochure "Choosing and Using Appliances the Energy Efficient Way", call Ontario Hydro at 1-800-263-9000 and tell thews Phil sent you. S THE NEWS/POST Wed. March 4. 1992 CLASSIFIED ADS °" a��o�`;,�.„ °'°° call 291-2583 FORRISCALLE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED INVESTMENT PROPERTIES MR1F0Rt -11, RENT DIARY • Perpetual desk O ur- Mas at Just 94.00 plus tax potal 54.32) oo_y spiral bared. You sitar your own 4-1 •three dales per Pah•. Mimi for gMs. Keep track of social or business erlgags• Ilumi Send to Watson Publbhk Co. 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To ob- tain the best flavour, steam then in their skins and then peel. Garlic TIPS eft Pointers Storing fresh garlic should be simple but often cooks are confronted with sprouting or moldy garlic. Garlic keeps best stored uncovered in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Hang garlic braids in a cool place away from bright light. Don't refrigerate as it en- courages sprouting. Ever have your garlic in your home-made pickles turn blue or purple? Don't worry, it's just colourless pigments in the garlic that become coloured when they come in contact with the vinegar. FROM THE PRODUCE HOTLINE Think you've heard it all? Test your fruit and veggie IQ. See if you know the answers to some of the following questions the Fresh For Flavour FouR'1- dation has been asked an its Produce Hotline. Q. Why is my avocado black inside? A. Avocados turn black around the seed when they get too cold during ripen- ing. While unattractive to look at, they are safe to eat. Q. Can you freeze bean 0 Ar Item's not recommended because they will turn to mush. Q. Are radish tops edible? A. yes, they can be used as a salad green or as a cook- ed green such as spinach. Their flavour will be quite Q. Which fresh fruits should not be added to gelatin dishes? A. Do not add fresh pineap- ple, papaya and kiwi fruit to dishes that contain gelatin. They all contain enzymes which break down gelatin and other proteins. Canned pineapple can be added to gelatin mixtures because the enzyme is in- activated during the cann- ing per. Q. I stored my acorn squash in the basement and it turned yellow. Why did this happen and is it safe to eat? A. Your basement was too warm to store acorn squash. The colour change usually occurs several weeks after harvest if the squash is stored at too warm a temperature. As long as the squash Isn't moldy it is safe to eat, however, the flesh may be stringy in texture. Backyard Composting Are you interested in backyard composting? Are you a resident of Metropolitan Toronto? The recycling council of Ontario with funding from Metro Toronto is gearing UP for the sixth master composter training. Volunteers receive 40 hours in training and then spend 410 hours teaching backyard composting in their com- munity. To receive an informa- tion package and an ap- plication form, call the Recycling Council of On- tario at 960-1025. The deadline for applications is March 6 R & R ROOFING CO. Your neighbourhood roofer. For free estimate phase call Bob Mullen at 2061915. This space could be yours for $20 9:r rather Goetz Haekev 10:30 Autlear' Author: l l:46 I�� Chet root 11:30 Swm*w Queens SUN. MARCH E 9 r Empire Club 10 46 Healtk tae 11-a Reaction ►x 1246 Avramis Greek Show 1:46 I of tragi 2:0 Fat�lladc ett East York lla� 3:30 Het. a Blue T NY 4: M Prweeac 5.46 C,00d Aft amore TV 6 « MP !IPP RgOorb Carob... iti0t 6:30 Labour Show 7:46 AMernatives '91: Aoeo& Of A New Canelo 2:00 Reaction 9:46 City Gardeniite l:30 AI��Haalth Care 10:00 res 10 10:10 ale t t -46 The t.emonaid Shaw MON. MARCH 9 P N. 12:00 Images Of Iran 12:30 Lets Do Business 1:00 Canadian Ch�T.B.A. 2:60 Hooked On F slusig NY; EY 230 Community Self Defense 3:46 Studio 2 4:46 Event of Wk. HS 6:60 MP MPP Reports than ission 6:30 MA1JIp ga�omegA 7:46 Canadian Music Competition 7:30 Beaches Jae 3: r Studio 2 9: r Perppoe�ctt��vrStoctyards 10:io MC11:Arers 10:30 MCA:The late Late Slow 11 :00 Canadian Club IVES. MARCH 10 PJM. 12:00 Canadian Club 1:60 Canadian Music Coeapeutwo 1:30 Beaches Jou 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Money In The Bank 3:00 PM e 4:00 Lemonaid Show 5:00 Reaction 6:001 ;MPP Reports Poole Akande 6:30 Horizon -(week 1 76:60 Metro coumilor�ocus 7:30 I Ranch s:00 Strai t Talk NY Lutheran Life Lecture 6:011 NY City Views; NY City Council Insight T; EY 9:30 Encore T: EY 10:46 MArt�s : Traditional Martial 16:30 MCA: Get To Know Us 11:00 Hooked %Fiahm 11:30 Sinister t�aema . 12:46 X C]�ilda s: r LOCA: Hblaak Hare a Nee 3:39 LICA: la Conversation THURS. 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Garlic keeps best stored uncovered in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Hang garlic braids in a cool place away from bright light. Don't refrigerate as it en- courages sprouting. Ever have your garlic in your home-made pickles turn blue or purple? Don't worry, it's just colourless pigments in the garlic that become coloured when they come in contact with the vinegar. FROM THE PRODUCE HOTLINE Think you've heard it all? Test your fruit and veggie IQ. See if you know the answers to some of the following questions the Fresh For Flavour FouR'1- dation has been asked an its Produce Hotline. Q. Why is my avocado black inside? A. Avocados turn black around the seed when they get too cold during ripen- ing. While unattractive to look at, they are safe to eat. Q. Can you freeze bean 0 Ar Item's not recommended because they will turn to mush. Q. Are radish tops edible? A. yes, they can be used as a salad green or as a cook- ed green such as spinach. Their flavour will be quite Q. Which fresh fruits should not be added to gelatin dishes? A. Do not add fresh pineap- ple, papaya and kiwi fruit to dishes that contain gelatin. They all contain enzymes which break down gelatin and other proteins. Canned pineapple can be added to gelatin mixtures because the enzyme is in- activated during the cann- ing per. Q. I stored my acorn squash in the basement and it turned yellow. Why did this happen and is it safe to eat? A. Your basement was too warm to store acorn squash. The colour change usually occurs several weeks after harvest if the squash is stored at too warm a temperature. As long as the squash Isn't moldy it is safe to eat, however, the flesh may be stringy in texture. Backyard Composting Are you interested in backyard composting? Are you a resident of Metropolitan Toronto? The recycling council of Ontario with funding from Metro Toronto is gearing UP for the sixth master composter training. Volunteers receive 40 hours in training and then spend 410 hours teaching backyard composting in their com- munity. To receive an informa- tion package and an ap- plication form, call the Recycling Council of On- tario at 960-1025. The deadline for applications is March 6 R & R ROOFING CO. Your neighbourhood roofer. For free estimate phase call Bob Mullen at 2061915. This space could be yours for $20 9:r rather Goetz Haekev 10:30 Autlear' Author: l l:46 I�� Chet root 11:30 Swm*w Queens SUN. MARCH E 9 r Empire Club 10 46 Healtk tae 11-a Reaction ►x 1246 Avramis Greek Show 1:46 I of tragi 2:0 Fat�lladc ett East York lla� 3:30 Het. a Blue T NY 4: M Prweeac 5.46 C,00d Aft amore TV 6 « MP !IPP RgOorb Carob... iti0t 6:30 Labour Show 7:46 AMernatives '91: Aoeo& Of A New Canelo 2:00 Reaction 9:46 City Gardeniite l:30 AI��Haalth Care 10:00 res 10 10:10 ale t t -46 The t.emonaid Shaw MON. MARCH 9 P N. 12:00 Images Of Iran 12:30 Lets Do Business 1:00 Canadian Ch�T.B.A. 2:60 Hooked On F slusig NY; EY 230 Community Self Defense 3:46 Studio 2 4:46 Event of Wk. HS 6:60 MP MPP Reports than ission 6:30 MA1JIp ga�omegA 7:46 Canadian Music Competition 7:30 Beaches Jae 3: r Studio 2 9: r Perppoe�ctt��vrStoctyards 10:io MC11:Arers 10:30 MCA:The late Late Slow 11 :00 Canadian Club IVES. MARCH 10 PJM. 12:00 Canadian Club 1:60 Canadian Music Coeapeutwo 1:30 Beaches Jou 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Money In The Bank 3:00 PM e 4:00 Lemonaid Show 5:00 Reaction 6:001 ;MPP Reports Poole Akande 6:30 Horizon -(week 1 76:60 Metro coumilor�ocus 7:30 I Ranch s:00 Strai t Talk NY Lutheran Life Lecture 6:011 NY City Views; NY City Council Insight T; EY 9:30 Encore T: EY 10:46 MArt�s : Traditional Martial 16:30 MCA: Get To Know Us 11:00 Hooked %Fiahm 11:30 Sinister t�aema Business Community News YTA Sponsors Community Talks The York Technology labour, educational institu- York Technology Associa- Association is co- tions and the community at tion will be attending each sponsoring a series of large are being asked to of the sessions to provide publicmeetings that are a come forward to speak and YTA's perspective on the d part govern- be heard. issues. All association ment's Prosperity In- members are being en- itiative Program. Topics of discussion will couraged to participate include: Learning, and add their voices to the The meetings will take Technology, Trade, A Com- discussion. place in North York, Mar. petitive Domestic Market, The York Technology 12 and Scarborough, Mar. Financing Growth and In- Association is a networking 25. novation, all of which are forum for the representa- The meetings are part of crucial to the future health tion, education and promo - 175 across Canada where of the technology industry. tion of the technology in - people from business, A board member of the distry. Rach Elected 2nd. Vice -President Leonard Rach, director of engineering with Metropolitan Toronto's Transportation Depart- ment, has been elected se- cond vice-president of On- tario Good Roads Associa- tion (OGRA). The election was held on the closing day of the association's three- day annual conference at the Royal York Hotel. Robert Dempsey, a former county engineer of Huron County, was elected president, and Vik Silgailis. commissioner of works in the Regional Muunicipality of Durham, was elected first vice- Rach has been in municipal government for 30 years, first in the City of Calgary, Alberta, and since 19M with Metropolitan Toronto. Prior to his ap- pointment as director of engineering in 1988. he was director of traffic and later, director of opera- tions, responsible for Metro's 730 kilometres of arterial roads and 500 bridges. A professional engineer, he is an engineer- ing graduate from the University d Toronto. Rach was awarded the Institute of TranWortation Engineers' energy conser- vation award in 194. He is mors.. @§ ca �. Ontana Council a past president of the Toronto section of the 1w stitute of Traffic Engineers, lectured at Ryerson Pblytech nical In- stitute and served on the in- stitute's Civil Engincenng Program Advisory Coun- cil. He joined the board of Ontario Good Roads Association in 1987, and served on the association's policy development, educa- tion, productivity imhprove- meat and comrnumcation committee. Ontario Good Roads Association is a municipal roads association. It represents over 750 of On- tario's 832 municipalities. The association has helped shape policy and pmgrams Bite ... Into A Girl Guide Cookie! for the funding and maintenance of municipal roads in Ontario for 98 years. Metro Separate School News Math' Science Fairs St. Robert School, North York is holding a Superintendency Math S- cience Fair - Junior Level on Mar. 5th. John XX111 School, Forth York is holding its Intermediate Math S- cience Fair - Superintendency Level on Mar. loth. St. Simon School, North York is holding its Superintendency Math S- cience Fair - Intermediate Level on Mar. 10th. Music Festival Our Lady of Good Counsel and Holy Spirit School choirs will perform at the Music Festival at Cardinal Newahan S.S., 26M Kingston Rd. Scar- borough on Mar. 5th. Coafn matim Prince of Peace School will hold its Grade 8 confir- mation at Prince of Peace Church, 265 Alton Towers Circle, Scarborough on Mar. loth at 7:30 p.m_ • Fust Girl Guide Cookies were sold in 1929. J Christie Brown & Co. has nude Ontario Girl Guide Cookies for 32 years. • During 1991, over 2, 830, 356 Boxes of Cookies were sold in - Ontario alone. • In 1992, there will be over 116,190 Women and Girls selling cookies in Ontario. • Cookies sell for $2 -%/box. • Start Date February 8, 1992 J For more information please contact: Corinne Rubin Girl Guides of Canada Ontario Council, Public Relations 50 Merton Street Toronto, Ontario M4S IA3 (416) 487-5281 AFTER ALL ... There Wouldn't Be Girl Guides, Without Girl Guide Cookies!! Wed. Marcs 4, 1902 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 f Physical:,, tectimque� a,,, :r _ Nissan Schir)i o! Nissan Axxess spurt - A agar. Toronto's John McHobert.-himself an Axxess owner and the designer and manufacturer d Wheehn Design %heelchairs-will be among the fust students. Standing, behind him is chief instructor Brett Goodman. Seated in the Axxess is Nissan VP and General Manager Yves Boyer. The program was announced at a preview of the Toronto International Auto Show, Feb 12. Metro Separate School Board 1W2 Capital Expenditures Forecast For Funding Ira- l The board approved a report on the capital facilities requirements for the system for new school building sites. additions, renovations ( life safety projects, portable classroom needs and the environmental manage- ment program, distributed over a five-year period. Included in the board's list of priority growth pro- jects for funding in 1993 are St. Basil College. A new school site in Scarborough, Humberwood Village, Astronomical Forecast Chase the elusive planet Mercury, watch a spec- tacular meteor shower, and welcome spring and summer on time. with up. to -date information from the experts at Toronto's McLaughlin Planetarium. Educators Phil Mozel and Ian McGregor are available with advice on the best ways to observe and understand astronomical events. To reach either Phil or Ian with your 'universal' ques- tions, call the Planetarium at (416) 586-5741 or (416) 586-5743. The Planetarium also has an ongoing Astronomical Information line for current events at (416) 586-5736. On Feb. 8 the solar probe Ulysses reaches its closest point to Jupiter and is deflected by the giant planet's gravity onto a path which will take it over the sun's north and south poles in 1994 and 1995 respective- ly. From Mar. 1 -15th planet Mercury, orbiting very close to the sun, is elusive and rarely seen by casual sky watchers. The best op- portunity to see the planet in 1992 is during the first two weeks of March, when it will be in the western sky after sunset. On Mar. 20 Spring begins, astronomically, at 3:48 a.m. Eastern Standard time. On May 4 the annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower is predicted to reach its peak in the predawn hours. Moonlight will not interfere with the shower this vear so dozens of meteors per hour may be seen under suitably dark conditiars. Shower members are debris from Cornet Halley which last visited the Earth's vicinity in 1986. A partial eclipse of the moon is visible throughout most of ?North America on June 14 and 15. At max- imum eclipse. 6D% of the moon will be immersed in the Earth's shadow. The partial phase begins at 11:26 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time June 14, and lasts until 3:45 a.m. June 15. Various degrees of darkening of the moon will be noticeable shortly before and after these times. Summer begins, astronomically, at 11:14 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 20th. On July 3 the Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun for the year at a distance of 152,102,000 km. The Giotto spacecraft, which visited Comet Halley in 1986, is now orbiting the sun and has been re - targetted to fly within 1000 km of Comet Grigg- Skjellerup on July 10. Loretto College, St. Marta G *M Catholic Elemen- tary School and St. Gregory Catholic Elemen- tary School. Technological Education Update Nineteen MSSB schools will submit appiicatioms to the !Ministry of Education for funds to support conver- sion of equipment and facilities for new Ministry directed courses in technological education. The applications are part of a long-term plan developed by the MM in response to Ministry of Education initiatives an- nounced in 1989. Tuitim Fees Arising from a report detailing the impact of the York Region Catholic Separate School Board's decision to cease payment of tuition fees for all their resident pupils attending schools outside of the region effective September 1992, the board approved the recommendation that the MSSB continue to ac- cept only those York Region RCSSB resident pupils enrolled in MSSB schools in the 1991 92 school year, through pay- ment in full of the fee for each pupil pursuant to MSSB policies on admis- sions and placement of pupils. No additional York pupils will be admitted for a fee, including the siblings of pupils enrolled in MSSB schools in the 1991 92 school year. Also, effective September 1992, the MSSB Will no longer pay student fees to the York Region RCSSB for pupils wishing to attend schools in that district, and for whom the MSSB is not required to pay tuition fees pursuant to the Education Act Page 10 THE NEWS/P06T Wed. March 4, IM Community Sports Notes US Team Wins In Minden Sled Derby Terri Killam came from s1,600 respectively. race took away more than behind to take the eight -dog Stuart Osthoff of My, money and bubbly, though. title against a field of 34 Minnesota, led the 37 -team The also garnered max - tams from across North field in the four dog class in imtrn points in the race for America in the 1992 Minden Saturday's heat and was world-class medals Technical Challenge sled- able to fight off the Sunday presented by the Interna - dog derby held recently. challenge by John Sam- tional Sled -Dog Racing burgh of Paul Smith's, New Association (ISDRA). After finishing in seventh York, to tattle the four -dog Muslim with the most place in Saturday's heat, title. He received $1,6D0 in points in the various the Northboro, prize money. classes at the end of the Massachusetts, mustier Samburgh received season are awarded gold, held a steady pace in Sun- $1,050 in prize money, while silver, and btoo>oe medials day's heat, while her corn- third-place finisher, by ISDRA at the associa- petition were unable to teenager Jason Gore of lion's spring meeting. match the times they had Englehart, Ontario, won Terri Killam already posted on Saturday. This $850. holds seven ISDRA medals allowed her to move to the in the eight and tea -dog front of the pack and take In addition to prize classes, including the 1991 home the first -place prize money, provided by race Gold Medal in the eight -dog Of $3,100. sponsor Martin Pet Foods class. Stuart Osthoff was Ken Masson of Lowville, of Elmira, Ontario, the top 1991 Bronze Medallist in New York. took second three winners in each class the four -dog class. Their place in the eight -dog class also received a bottle of victories at Mmnden ensure and Richard Therrien of St. champagne provided by they are both well placed in Emile, Quebec, took third Sainsbury's of Toronto. the contention for 1992 place. They won $2.100 and Winners at the Minden medials. March Break Programs At YMCAs The North York YMCA droppe Shoppe, 3 12 to 5 to 14 years. Edended and York Region YMCA years: Holiday Happen- hours are available. are now accepting registra- ings. 6 to 12 years; Riding For information call the tions for their March Break Camp, 7 to 14 years; North York YMCA at programs running Man. Creative Arts Camp, 8 to 14 225.7773 or the York Region Mar. 16th to Fri. Mar. 2Dth. years: Project Nature, 8 to YMCA at 884-4811 or Programs include Gum- 14 years; and Spat Pak. a 773 -45M - Ontario Bird Banding Meeting Kay McKeever, recognized by the Order of Canada for her care, rehabilitation and breeding of injured owls, will be the featured speaker at the an - Dual meeting of the Ontario Bird Banding Association on Sat. Mar. 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. at the head- quarters of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Sao Plains Rd.. Burlington. The public is welcome to attend this event with a portion of the $8 now member registration fee ®Ding to support the Owl Rehabilitation Research Foundation in Vineland. The morning is devoted prllnarily to business. Public lectures begin with McKeever's address at 1:30 p.m.. followed by talks on Lyme disease by Dr. Ian Barker. the Canadian Wildlife Se vices's Latin American Program with Colleen sblyRichard Knapeon. Further information can be obtained from Dr. Mar- tin McNicholl at (416) 46S-8824. 11. i! nV�!_. ��.. l! t.�.• .1! National Coaching Baseball Clinic The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Ailtlre Department in con- junction with the Sear - Baseball Associa- tion and the Ontario Baseball Association will be hosting a Level I1 Na- tional Coaching Certifica- tion Program Baseball Technical Clinic. The Level II Technical Clinic provides the Coach with instruction in the areas of skill analysis, drills, practice organiza- tion and coaching philosophies. To be held at Sir Wilfrid Laurier C. L, 145 Guildwood Parkway on Mar. 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the cost is $33. To register, make a che- que payable to the City of Scarborough, enclosed with your complete name, address, telephone number(s) and league af- filiation to The City of Scar- borough, Recreation, Parks and Culture Depart- ment, Sports Services, 150 Borough Dr., Scarborough, Ont. MIP 4N7. Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball Association OFFICIAL STANDING@ rEa. tee, llhetelmsee ruts ! 2 H, 111 Htalketell Trophies •e wrl l AIF F Fa Ze EMbradoEtopnatins ! 0 A^ DIVISION PTS Te Trawk • 2 a rieww war "A" DIR7SION 72 42 s• ss 56 s. .s~ sr 7• 7• 0 57 56 45 45 25 Gant Gmz 1 • 1 2 2 2 __ t i 2 2 2 2 • • Book Sale Solar Stage. downtown North York's only protes- sional theatre call ny, is hosting a giant book sale in the Main Lobby of Nath York City Hall. March 9th to the 13th, 3:30 a.m. to 4:31D P.m. Thousands of brand new books for the entire family as well as classical and jazz tapes and C.D.'s will be available at bargain basement prices. Cabe out and support the arts and save on a gift for yourself or Someone special! Catch the Wave at Splish, Splash '92 The 25th annual Pool, Spa and Patio Show `.me seagh ticonomrc now& who ase afford a expensive Comm wpb the battles of woe* aalic or ram iv tsps every year to emceed countries' Mae seed mote Ontario mu0m a an feeding a mato good scare an any as home mind espy their own bedtyard almaL If you're a l , w,wer who's dteamad of traeedatpmg twee few cracked patio amines into a lovely lounge dock wide a has talk adding a backyard pod for famdy fan or landscaping a bureau rima or bock lawn — these's ase unique consumer hfmtyk show COnmg Up you WPM 't win to dui The Canatiin lentil. Spa and Patio Shaw — popularly known as 'Splish Splash '92' — is marking its 25th anniversary this spring — at tier spacious Automotive Btnd- ing a Ext, twin Place in Toronto. "rise showplace well be brimming with hundreds of exhibetors showing off their wares on 150,000 square feet of exhibit space. which is doerbie the space featured at hat yew's anal extravagartza.- said show producer George Zarras. -Plus there well be some very special features in this year's show It all adds up to the largest consumer leisure show anywhere. - if you want to be to the swim this sunn- ier, there will be booths featuring swim- ming pools of all dimensions and sensing all kinds of budgets. There will be inground pods. above -ground pools. vinyl. concrete. even inflatable pools to compare and adaue. Spas, ha nibs. whirlpools and saunas well also be on view. plus the latest in outdoor accessories to make you forget your winter Main. If sprucing up a plain backyard is your plan for the sprang and summer months. you'll want to meet with landscape design- ers. and check out many types and textures of decks. gazebos. cabanas. petro storm and interlock concrete. Displays of fountains. poo furniture for all budgets and children's phYground edeas correPlese the picture. Smart buyers know that no natter what happens to the economic outlook. pools, spas, hot tubs, ferectng. decks and ladiecap kg are all leisure purchases which don't deptecwe in value but actually add vskee to your home and enjoyment to you life. Rrarrk Sold@ should know. He's the past piesi I of de Toronto chapter of the how r Canadian Spa need Fret Amocaoa< and dopnc the somm unk the iadmay s doing wan -14m r and tame petiple ate apgrating thear bomen, riming ap the boase they _beady hwe. ratter them, speting an ober leisure strvxes. They're spending more tsar m bear what a's has and safe.- and Sehdi He explained them pod and sps o,%oa- am always gem business bur well-to-do haatioweeers bon pointed nee that ore of his, Lama psba is for the owner of a simple. semi-detached home. who bees commis- smaed a small pool. a new driveway. dace and keetieap ng — all within a modest bad- lips. aagel -h will be lets own kah psradeae.- sad SoWm. Even if you're not planning a major brat p,je, but would singly hike to bay soar pwio hrmtmre, a new' back- yard mays mad games. a portable suntoom enclessare or an abernearve pod hcatmg sys- tem — either sofa or traditional — dntrc will be lots of gic t products to tempt you. The products and services will be all the ,tae ermpting because most will be offered as reduced. pre-semoes prices. Yap likely find the best bsrgam of dun year — perhaps of the decade — a dais show. The show won't pat bort las of good deals. it will be a lot of fan for the whole baulr- The Pool. Spm and Patio Show has three full days of special activities an iamrcst and emcee young and old alike. Leave the blawery, bleak days of March behind when you walk in tie doors of the Aaonwdve Building and fend a base pool, pond. patio. trees and landscaping. This lash 'Backyard Oasts' form an enticing backdrop for aquatic demoeestranons and toasters swimming events by Swim Ontario ieitubers. performances by the competitive synchronized swimmers of Synchro Ontario. aerobic de nonstraiors. appear- - by professional Air Fantasy Trampo- line showmen and even a chance to meet Olympic addam 71tre are several special Contests u the show In the Dream Pond you can fish for a chance to win a Zodiak Backyard Pool or one of dozens of outer pnzes and help sup- port Swim Ontario no future Olympic alit - lefts at the swat time. you can ales cow CM Ratio's' an S Causes tar a chance to won a L A=yk spee or the CHUWM Song of tie Dry Coomm as won thoeeaao t of derars worth of man - For a n - For the move sen ot-amm d who world like w pick up sae tip Dee Laimbecapveeg, fig pool or sP nkctm ear bokoc- m• 7WM pi's wafer clearnmy. deme well be many usfonnatnve values and incomes As if tlrt's no eawugh time well be a succeed eaemng kfeayie stow taking Piece a tht Aoowwbve Budding which visitors can entry for the $Me affordable admsswe price — a two -forage show special. The Omarso Spats and Reneah. show is a first-ever offering of displays and densowstra . by amateur spats and ata retic agamzauoas, recitation clubs. rimes@ onnat , and clubs, sports equipment readers and even sports cards and cdkcsiN., ail under one roof. This additional show will also provide the perfect opportunity to fond out more about many of Onrano's sports organiza- riots or register any family reemn- in she sports or recreation group of thea choice — such as swimming- football. canoeing and sitting. Families an enjoy the best double fea- ture around for the same reasonable admits - sense price of 59 for each adult or 56 for a senior or child. Best of all, accompanied Children oder eight will be admired free, and an economical family pais is available for $23, allowing entrance for two adults and up so four chiltiea There's lar of con- venient puking. too, and GO Transit and the TTC stops right a Exhibition Place. Both shows represent North Amenca's largest leisure marketplace all under one roof — don't miss The Pool. Spa and Patio Show and The Ontario Sports and Leisure Show. They arc produced and mauged by The Profile Group and hosted by the Cana- dian Spa and Pool Association and the Association of Ontario Sport Administra- tor. The shows run Friday. March 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Saturday. March 7 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: and Sunday. March 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. dxattsr'addei ria Gal Got ! 0 HeliewellTr"llmi 2 2 • 2 �Hoptdyt • tempoiali �ie ng 2 I F]tecttive Hairrtylms • • lrhke Base ClTem Trans LAndord d • ! 2 SECOND MATCH 0 Crag 1 2 LLandtarRd vellaftsityl `traansit T 2 0 ChnnmeySer EId ado _ ! 2 1 • PHo T HNpplooerrwaaeryryl!'_ '_ ! 2 117 tiS l O5@Es FEB. 10 FEa.P: W a" Df%7SiON FIRST MATCH g.rs Marvin Starr Portant 2 0 Karl Herta Eco • 2 Cs�a i Il a (,Naims mc 22 so L. d��Sqa W BE�H�.1 h • 1 Scion's VoBeYLsY (]tab ! I � SECOND TCN E H L. Tile • • Scar's vetl7eybag Qtb ! 2 a Soreamon • • p elgal•1 i 0 ICI Heiea cam car=raan.ma 2 2 a llarrin peed ac r�Y Lg 1 2 Softball Players Needed for East York Competitive Woman's Softball League. 19 Years and over. Registration nights March 11 b 18 6:30 p -m. - 8:30 p.m- East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. Registration fee $85 per player. Phone 696-91M or 289-7783 Our 42nd. Year of service to the community. SCARBOROUGH news AGINCOURT news WEST HILL news NORTH YORK news EAST END news Ppost] Rlo s f PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3R3 Phone 291-2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer to typeset? Call 291.2583 for an estimate of cost. Serving the Community since 1950 travel Walking Tours Of Bridgetown Barbados Informative walking tours of historic Bridgetown were recently launched in Barbados by the Travel House;Bar- bados Tours and Holiday Services. The walks will take place every Monday and Thurs- day. The tour commences with a visit to Queen's Park followed by stops at St. Michael's Cathedral; the Masonic Lodge ; the Cen- tral Bank; Roebuck Street; the Jewish Synagogue; Montefiore Fountain; the Public Library; the Cauls and Central Police Statim; James Street; the Mutual Buildings; Chamberlain Bridge; Independence Arch & Independence Square and the Charles Duncan O'Neal Bridge. The tar winds rap at the Queen's Park Restaurant where hungry walkers can enjoy a traditional Bajan lunch. Barbados Hosts The Cockspur Gold Cap Race The Cocksptar Gold Cup, one of the most popular borne races in the Southern Caribbean. will be held in Barbados on Mar. 7, 1992. This year's race will future 12 of the region's top class horses in the f -furlong event at the historic Garrison Savan- nah. Total prize money for this year has been increas- ed to $53,000 U.S. (Cam !61,.500). Since the inaugural race 11 years ago, the Cockspur Goid Cap has developed in- to a uniquely festive na- tional occasion. The colar and excitement of Cockspur Gold Crap Day at- tracts visitors from around the world. Hod Country Barbados has won the big race six times with Tinker's Image in 1964 and Vardar in 1990. Private Homes of Bar - bodes Open For Public Viewing Each year the Barbados National Trust enables both visitors and residents to view some of Barbados' most interesting and beautiful private homes. Through the generosity of the owners, each property is opened to the public dhr- ing certain times of the yea - On Mar. 25, the famed Leamington Pavilion will open its doors. This estate is set amidst a beautiful tropical garden, right on the beach. It consists of three buildings situated on 2-1'2 acres. The Leam- ington was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heinz (Heinz Company) ; America's first Am- bassador to Barbados and recently. the property was bought by Stuart and Hazel Sapeote of Birmingham, England. In April, visitors will be able to enter "Maddox" an old Barbadian House which was renovated in the early 1960's by the late Oliver Messel, uncle of Lord Snowdon, the former hus- band of her Royal Highness, Princess Margaret. While at the Maddox, Messell entertain- ed members of the British Royal family including the Queen and Duke of Edin- burgh. The beautiful land- scaping surrounding the house includes a 'sea - terrace' with steps leading down to the beach. The Open House pro- gram operates Wednesday afternoons from January to early April. Entrance fee also includes a welcome drink which is served by the ladies of the Trust. The Barbados National Toast is dedicated to the preservation of buildings of historic and architectural interest and of places of natural beauty. Codrington College Undergoes Renovations Codrington College, one of Barbados' most impor- tant historical and ar- chitectural sites is undergoing renovatianss on a grand scale. A major fundraising campaign has enabled the restoration, renovation and rehabilitation of the historic buildings. An add- ed attraction to the already popular College will be the construction of a nature trail through the Codr- ington Woods which feature the magnificent mahagony and macao palm trees. A booklet that identifies the various foliage an the trail, and outlines the in- teresting life of the founder, Christopher Codr- initan (low 1710) is also in Visitors are welcome to come and explore this magnificent site. Wed. March 4. 1"2 THE NEWS/POST Page 11 A View Of Club Med Hua tulco In Mexico This is a beautiful view of Club Med's village in Huatulco. apricot and blue. There are three swimming pools, a Mexico. Located on Mexico's Pacific Coast in the southern cocktail state of Oaxaca. 30 mites from the Santa Cruz Huatulco !hinge boutique and night club. A jitney shuttles nu Airport, this village is an arc teectraa<l marvel in rose. guests from one end of the village to the other. What's New For Tourists Going To France Deluxe Chateau Accom- modation with Euro Disneyland; Champagne Package: Once the wing of the for- tified Xillth century Chateau Royal de Fere, the naira of which still protdly stand nearby, the Hostellerie du (bateau in Fere-en-Tardenois (Cham- prhgrhe ) is located just one hour from Paris and Charles de Gaulle Auport- 25 Establishments Get CAA/AAA 4 Stars Sparkling service and amenities have earned twenty accommodations and five restaurants in the region the Canadian Automobile Association's Four Diamond Award for 1992 CAA Toronto has an- nounced. The Four Diamond Award is one of the lodging and restaurant industries most prestigious honours. Less than 5 percent of near- ly 29,000 CAA. AAA rated properties will receive the 1992 award. "Following a rigorous in- spection that noted every facet of service and sur- roundings, these properties have been identified among the finest in North America," said Pat Cur- ran. -CAA AAA's patrons will be rewarded with superior facilities, excep- tional service and the special touches that ensure a satisfying experience." The Four Diamond Award is CAA AAAs se- cond highest honour for lodging and restaurant ex- cellernee. Only one hotel has ever received the ultimate Five Diamond Award in this region - The Four Seasons in Toronto. Four Diamond winners in CAA Toronto's area are The Briars Inn & Country Club -Jackson's Point; Four Seasons Inn On The Park, North York. Har- bour Castle Westin, Torow to; Hotel Inter -Continental Toronto, Toronto; Markham Suites Hotel, Markham; Prince Hotel Toronto, North York: Ramada Renaissance on Bloor, Toronto; The Sheraton Toronto East Hotel & Towers - Scar- borough; Swissotel - Mississauga; Toronto Mar- riott Eaton Centre; The Bristol Place Hotel - Rex - dale, Glenerin Inn, Mississauga; Horseshoe Resort, The Inn at Horseshoe - Barrie; 'L'Hotel, Toronto. The Milleroft Inn, Alton; Radisson Plaza Hotel Ad- miral, Toronto; Royal York Hotel, Toronto; Sher- wood Inn - Port Carling. Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel, Rexdale and Valhalla Inn - Markham. Toronto Restaurants receiving the Four Dia- mond Award are It offers several dehme packages for the discriminating traveller who wishes to stay in a far star castle, visit a prestigious wine cellar of Champagne and discover Walt Disney's newest theme park: Euro Disneyland (opening near Paris an Apr. 12, 1992). Starting at 590 FF (SM) per person for two adults and two children in a suite, or 850 FF ( $180) per person for two adults in a double dude breakfast, aloe day entries to Euro Disneyland, a gift box from Moet & Chandon, and a tour of the Moet & Chandon cellars in Epernay. The second night supple- ment starts at 380 FF ($80). Children under 12 stay free. There is a hot air balloon option for 1,350,1,8W FF ($285 $385) per person for four two people, and helicopter transfers from Fere to Euro Disneyland are available upon request for 8,000 FF ($1,700) return. For more information and reservations. contact Hostellerie du Chateau, 02130 Fere-en-Tardenois, tel: 23 82 21 13, fax: 23 82 37 81. Sailboat Extravaganza in Brest and Douarnenez (Brittany) -Jul. 1.18. 1992: From July 10 to 14, 1992. Brest will be host to 1.500 traditional sailboats (from tiny foremasters to beautiful tallships), 8,000 sailors, 400 exhibitors and 1,500 musicians from all over the world. One million visitors are expected for this spectacular event. On the 15th, the boats will set sail on a Regatta to Douarnenez, and from July 16 to 18, the festivities will be held in Douarnenez, to Chanterelles. The Old dill, The Roof Restaurant, San- soucci, The Winter Palace & Pinnacle Lounge. inaugurate the lock and causeway that will allow the Boat Muaetarn of Port- Rhu to become France's first Port-1Htneurn. A multitude of sailboats will be anchored on the prestigious site of the Penfeld hfih'tary Harbour of Brest. There will be regattas, contests, manoewn, etc. At 11 a.m. on July 14 ( Bastille Day). an 1817 war schooner presently undergoing repairs. La Recouvrance, will be launched - During the four days of this extravanganza, the quays of Brest, on far kilometres, will be lined with various exhibitions. a nautical film festival, a wooden boat show, model demonstrations and con- tests, and more. There will be entertainment from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.: indoor and outdoor concerts, dancing, special lighting of the boats, the castle and the quays, outdoor cafts, fresh seafood, etc. A day -package (10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) is available for groups at 150 FF ($32) per person. It consists of a morning walk along the Penfeld quays with viewing of the boats departing. a three course lunch at the National Navy restaruant. a 90 -minute sailing excur- sion onboard a ship of the French Navy, and a visit of the exhibits and demonstrations. It also in- cludes one of the highlights of the event: the return of the sailboats to the Penfeld harbour at 5 p.m. For group reservations. contact Le Chasse-Maree. tel: 96 92 09 19. fax: 96 92 04 34; for more information on the event, contact Chasse- Maree, BP 159, 29171 Douarnenez Cedex, tel: 96 92 66 33, fax: 96 92 04 34. This Month's Spotlight on a French City - Rennes: Rennes, capital of Brit- tany, this city of 200,000 on the Vilaine river is now on- ly two hours from Paris by TGV ( 347 km) . A boosting university city with a stu- dent popuiniien of 27.%io. Rennes is a major centre for electronics and com- municaboas. It is a city of many styles: from the cold dignity of the Classical facades in the city centre, to the mane of XVth and XVlth houses with overlsanigir>g storeys and lordly mansions with sculptured facades in the Cathedral quarter, and the new city built across the river. There are many museums. You can also visit the Law Courts (Palais de Justice) with its famous Hall of Great Pillars, St. Peter's Cathedral and the City Hall. Gateway to Brittany. Rennes offers easy excur- sions to St -Malo, the Mont - St -Michel, the sandy beaches of the Emerald Coast or the picturesque villages and mystical coun- tryside. Program On Appreciating Sexuality Scarborough Women's Centre, 91 East Park Blvd., is presenting a six week program on "Appreciating Sexuality It will be held on Tuesdays from Mar. 10 to Apr. 13, 7 to 9 p.m This program offers women an Opportunity to learn and share what sex really is in terms of a woman's unique ex- perience: not just biological fact but part of our total personality, affec- ting our whole life. r .+I Page 12 THE POST Wed. March 4. Im F Here There In Pickering by Diane Matheson HOW TO INSTALL HARDWOOD FLOORING This presentation is by Goodfellow Flooring on Sat. Mar. 7th from 2 to 3 p.m. In the current housing market, making your house more attractive to the prospective buyer is most important. You will learn which features would be worth upgrading, which features buyers consider to be necessities, which things merely need a coat of paint and how to prepare for an open house. For more information call 4274332. :NATURALISTS MARCH MEETING The Pickering Naturalists will meet on Thurs. Mar. 5th at 7:30 p.m. at the Rouge Hills Public Library (Rougemount Dr. just south of Hwy. 2). James Kamstra, a wefl4uwwn ex- pert on reptiles and amphibians, will give us an illustrated talk about herptiles found in and around Durham region. New members are always welcome. Call Margaret Wilson at 831-1745 for more information. ANTIQUE IDENTIFICATION NIGHT This seminar is presented by Antiques International on Wed. Feb. 12, Wed. March 11th or Wed. Apr. 15th from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring in your old heirloom. china, small furniture items, art, jewellery. etc. and let the experts give you an approximate value. This is always an entertaining evening so book early. Call the Idea Place at the Pickering Home and Design Centre at 427-4332 for more informatiaa PICKERING AND %7LLAGE SENIORS The club is located at 29 Tinton Ave., beside the Village Arena. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednes- day of each month starting at 2 p.m Activities are open to citizens 55 years and over. with a membership fee of $3 per year. The club has a very active craft group. with quilting, sewing. knitting, painting on cloth, embroidery. etc. The program includes bridge. euchre. darts, pod. social events. exercise classes. bingo. day and overnight bus trips. For more infatwtion call 6B3-8450 Monday and Tuesday after- nons or M2349. BABYSITTING COURSE The Ajax Parks and Rec is running a practical course to learn safety procedures, professional conduct, child development, activity planning, first aid, feeding and diapering techniques under a program called "Instruc- tional Babysitting" for 11 year olds and over. It's a 10 week course that runs either Tuesdays or Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ajax High School. The cost is $30 for the 10 weeks and a certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. DO I NEED A CONTRATOR? This seminar is presented by MacLeod Renovations on Sat. Mar. 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Idea Place, Home and Design Centre in Pickering. Many do-it-yourselfers are quite capable of handling all aspects of renovation or addi- tion, but if you have any doubts, Ron MacLeod can help you in this seminar. He'll cover such topics as: evaluating your own abilities, depending on friends and family for help, do you want a professional finish, and how long will it take. Call the Idea Place at 4274332 for more information NEWCOMERS CLUB The Pickering'Ajax Newcomers Club is an organization of those who have moved into Pickering or Ajax within the last two years. It provides an opportunity for members to become acquainted with others through planned activities. General meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are always welcome. Club meetings at 8 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, Dumbarton Road, Pickering on the second Monday of each month. Fee is $30 per year (pro -rated) . Call Claire at 686.882.9 for more information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION The legion is a service for veterans, wives, husbands, son and daughters. Your legion serves your community through direct assistance to the Ajax. Pickering General Hospital, Red Cross, Salvation Army. Big Brother'Sisters, Senior Citizens and other local agencies. Special attention is given to all ex -service personnel and their families, as well as sports and recreation in the community. It has com- plete banquet facilities and catering for all occasions. The location of the Ajax Branch is 111 Hint St. in Ajax. phone 693-2927. ME AND MY GIRL Pickering West Hill Musical Theatre invites you to its latest production "Me and My Girl" at the Village Retire- ment Centre. Valley Farm Road in Pickering Village on Feb. 28th and 29th or Mar. 1st, 6th or 7th. For tickets call 8319.9206. fA,o PITCH The Ajax Men's Slo Pitch Association is taking applica- boas for this coming season. If you are interested and want more information all 4263650. OLIVE OIL ... A HEALTHY WAY TO CELEBRATE HEART MONTH! Someone once observed, that to be more than ten minutes ahead of one's time is to be WAY TOO EARLY. Now• this may be true in some cases, but there are times when being ahead of the pack is a very good thing. Consider olive oil, for example. For hundreds of generations this noble oil was revcrcd for its taste. versatility and restorative powers. Kings were anointed with it while merchants traded it as tbcy would gold. Fine then.... tastes great, ver- satik,... good alternative to regular oil or butter.... end of story, right" Wrong! Along about the early 80's, we started to become increasingly more dict -conscious. Terms like "Fat Free" and "Cholesterol Count" became part of our every- day vocabulary. And gucss what? The world discovered that olive oil, the longtime cornerstone of the Mediterranean cuisine, was the right choice for those concerned with maintaining a more healthy lifestvle. Throe and again, studies have shown that olive oil, high in moo- ounsatured fats (the good kind), not only helps to lower serum cholesterol, but it also has a benefi- cial effect on blood pressure and blood sugar levels. How's that for a little good news... and just when you thought you knew everything you needed to know about olive oil! February is Heart Month, and what better way to honour the oc- casion than with a heart -smart recipe featuring health -friendly olive oil. Now when it comes to that precious emerald liquid. no one is more knowledgeable than Bertolli... the world's best selling olive oil, and to help us out this week they've sent along a very special recipe indeed. Bertolli Olive Oils are the best selling because Bertolli takes the with Lise O'Brien time to p-oducc onlN the finest. Extra % irgin, with its distinct robust flavour. Classico, that world famous all purpose oil. and of course, Bertolli Extra Light, with its subtle nature. are perfect for so many great recipes... you'll want to try each one. And here's a delicious way to get started... BERTOLLI'S ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND LE.ION Perfectly roasted chicken flavoured with fresh basil and lemon --the essence of what is at the heart of eating—Italian-style. 1 tbsp (15 mL) Bertolli Classico Olive Oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt Freshly ground pepper 4 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne strips 2 whole boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 1'/2 pounds/750 g) 4 thin slices fresh lemon Heat oven to 4(X)'F (200°C). In a heavy baking dish combine the olive oil, garlic, salt and a grinding of pepper. Rinse off the chicken breasts and pat dry: trim any fat. Roll the chicken in the oil mixture to coat; arrange in the pan; sprinkle with the pieces of fresh basil. Ar- range the lemon slices around the edges of the chicken. Bake 8 rninutcs. Using tongs turn the ,ioc ken over. Place a lemon slicc on each of the picas of chicken. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until cooked through. Serve warm or at roan temperature with the pan prices spooned on top - Serves 4. Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calorics 224 Calories from Fat 51 Protein 40g Carbohydrates 2g Dietary Fiber Og Fat 69 Saturated Fat Ig Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 99mg Sodium 247mg OLIVE OIL LEGEND AND LORE Legend tells us that olive oil was prized as a mystical and cosmetic wonder. In ancient times, it was an essential ingredient in many po- tions and appeared in folklore throughout the Mediterranean. Today, many people continue the ancient practice of using olive oil as a conditioner for the hair, skin and cuticles. Perhaps it's a mois- turizing secret worth trying. wm Rend Soetens, M.P. The federal government has received a clear message sent by Canadians. The message? Cut government speo- cling! Don Mazankowski, on behalf of the federal government, recently addressed this demand by unveiling a bill entitled the "Spending Control Act." This bill puts a ceiling on government program spending for each of the next five years. It also fulfills the government's commitment to reduce the deficit and control taxes. For the first time in history, we have introduced legislation that will make it il- legal for a government to overspend on programs. Through my own consultations with you, my constituents, I have received a similar message. Whether during debates ,on the GST, open discussion during my Vox Pop Forums, or other platforms where you have made your ideas clear, the demand for controlled government spending was un- mistakable. Clearly, high levels of government spending leads to high levels of taxation, deficits and vast public debts. The fact that the growth of the debt since 198445 is entirely the result of compound interest in the original debt - the debt that we inherited from the government before us - matters little now. It must be paid down. This bill will eventually be used in conjunction with the Debt Servicing and Reduction Account - a government bill that steers all revenue into an account to pay off the deficit. As Canada's economy begins its upswing, as indicated by many national economic organizations, government revenues will continue to grow. However, government spending will not be increased accordingly. as this bill will be in effect for at least five years- The surplus government revenues will be put against the deficit and. in time, against the public debt. This legislation is proof positive of the federal govern- ment's commitment to spending control and debt reduc- tion. Though we have been exercising strict spending restraint over the past eight years, this bill will help to ac- complish even more. f :: _ .. �r JlX1J.N11 : 1lJ!!!i J�JVJrfJ:��iV.��M� � ��..•. - JVJVJV7J Wood Comes Alive On Mar. 7.8 and 14,15 the questions, this is the place Forest k Stream Wood- to fid some answers. In carvers of Whitby will be addition, arviags will be boating a special carving available for sale and demonstration at the Pur- special ceders are most ple Woods Conservation weicourae. Area. Charlie Mesher and Paul Sugar bush tours are also Ward have over 56 years of running an March 7 i 8; 14 combined wood caring ex- i 15: and 21 i 22, at 11 perience and specialize in a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. hand -carved ducks and All tours lave from the buds_ An exhibition of their parking lot. Maple syrup work will be open from products will be available 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in for sale. the btnldwg beside the So, take a break on the parking int. weekend and come ort to Carving demonstrations Purple Woods to learn will be running throughout abort the art of carving the day. So. if you have any and making maple syrup. At Local Libraries Community concern WI -7111(19 to regater. about women's safety On Fri. Mar. 6 from 7 - 9 while driving alone has p.m. at the Pickering Coo- prompted a repeat of the tral Library, the public will "Women Driving Alone" be able to enjoy a concert program by Constable performed by the winners Jerry Smith of the Whitby of the Pickering Music O.P.P. Festival. The free program will Enjoy a free evening of take place at the Pickering music performed by these Central Library on Mar. talented musicians. To 4th at 7:30 p.m. Phone register call 831-7809. TUESDAY MORNING LADIES CLUB Ladies 18 and over are invited to the Tuesday Morning Ladies Club held from 9 to 11 a.m., every Tuesday from September to May, at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, south of Hwy. 2, east of Church St. in the Village. Activities include exercise class, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, crafts, coffee time, social activities. The cost is $1 per vWt and $2 for child supervision. To find out more call Mardi Melas 668674 or Shannon Buchan at 427-6657. DROP IN CENTRE Moms and pre-schoolers are irrvited 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 runs 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. WINDOW TREATMENTS Don't let those problem windows get the better of you. Let Elizabeth Meerakker 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 do 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 $25 (club members $22.50) per day. Call the Idea Place at 427-4332 for more information.