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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1992_06_03BLAISDALE 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 CMBEVATM CANM soDETlr Twnw TAKE TIME TO REACH OLT TO YOLK NEIGHBOURS. Good lqelghbours Vol. 27 No. 22 40t per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering. Ontario PICKERING os This Space Could Be Yours For $1200PER „ EEK Wed. Jose 3, 1992 Serving the Community for 25 Years! Lisa Bound For Barcelona Lisa Flood of the Picker- ing Swim Club has made sdrxhv tw each ad W To art nurr OF ises CAIMAaar. 1r..,. Inas smrsrr" or c�aarmr orrt+cs roe stover suss >aa►ssr-:-aa This Space Could Be Yours For $12°0 wla Friday Bingos The Literacy Council of Durham Region is sponsor- ing Friday afternoon bingo games in Ajax. in an effort to raise funds to support its literacy programs. The games, held at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax, south of Bayly St. will offer up to =3,500 in cash pizes every Friday afternoon through to July 31st. The games begin at 1 p.m. and finish at 4 p.m. The Literacy Council of Durham Region is a non- profit organization which trains volunteers to teach adults basic reading, writing and numeracy skills on a ane -to -one basis, and offers this free con- fidential service to help alleviate the problem of il- literacy in the Durham Region. history again! She is the first swimmer in the history of the Pickering Swim Club to compete for Canada at the Olympic Games. This past weekend Lisa qualified for the Olympic Team by winning a Silver Medal in the 100 metre breaststroke at the Olym- pic Trials in Montreal, Que. Lisa just missed in the 200 metre breaststroke W! en she placed third in the event giving her a Bronze Medal. The Olympics will be in Spain this summer and the Canadian Olympic Swim Team departed on May 26 for a training camp in Florida. From there to California for High Mfitude training and then an to France and Spain. Pickering Arts Council has a large number of artists and wafts people working Witty at their hobby and their work can be seen at various functions. Above. at show and sale in Library Tanya Zvanch displayed her precious stones, jewellery and sculptures. ( Photo - Bob Watson) Durham Bd. Of Education Notes %wtbmu EXOM& a Per - Northers Explosion. the group of R.H. Cormsh, PS Port Perry HS students chosen to perform in the musical "Joseph and His Amazing Tecbnicolour Dreamcoat' . were pr+esea, to entertain trustees with several selections. The students were introduced by Music Consultant Marian W-dharrs and con- dticted by Music Teachers Dawn Taylor and Harvey FYiede. After a medley of 19Ms songs and other popular musical bits, the students responded to trustees ingtnnes about their upcoming debit this June at Toronto's Elgin Theatre. Consultant Appointed Harwood SS Teacher Sarah McDonald will be ap. pointed to the position of Ethnocualtural and Race Relations Consultant for a term of three years. to be reviewed annually and with the possibility of ex- Annual Spring Concert On Thurs. June 4, Ontario. Durham Christian High The concert begins at School will be presenting 7:30 p.m. in the school its Annual Spring Concert. auditorium which is located on Seugog Road The program will feature North in Bowmanville. the school's concert band The Durham Christian and jazz ensembles, and High School Vocal Pro - the choir and vocal ensem- gram is under the direction ble. All ensembles have of Glenda Hull, and the recently returned from Band Program is con- tours and performances ducted by Dennis R. throughout South Central Ullman. This Space Could Be Yours For ■ PER WEEK tension. Sarah will replace the board's first coesultant in this area, Donevan Fraser. Feting ae mo&rwd Schaal Year Heid Voting on moving to the next phase of the Mo -r.nP School Year took place Fri. May 3 at the Durham Board of Education. A total of six schools were originally involved in the information phase. Grove School, Oshawa, withdrew from the project because of the unique set- ting in which its program is offered to students. Grove School encompasses care and treatment centres throughout Durbam. Over the parents a stat each of the five remaining schools have received a number of information sessions to learn more about the un - plications of developing and implementing a Modified School Year calendar. Voting has taken puce over the past week. Each staff member and the family of each student were allowed one vote in the prod. The vote was whether or not to proceed to the next phase, which would be the development of a calendar by staff and the community. After corn- pletion of this stage, a vote on implementation of the calendar would be taken. The results of the voting were as follows: Athabasca PS, Oshawa, 147 of 225 possible votes were receiv- 837-2233 M.O. CD 837-2233 1211 Kingston Road (Hwy.2 Pickering) Compact Discs from $7.99 and $10.99. New "Black Crows" & C. DeBurg $13.99. We carry 100'* of LASER VIDEO DISC TITLES. Wa also carry i"Worta i "Wd&aM M fh1& hard b *ar C.O.'a. ed: 23.152 in favour and 76.9% opposed. Coronation PS. Oshawa, 210 of 190 possible votes were receiv- ed: 24% in favour and 76% opposed, R.A Hutchison PS, Whitby, "of 121 possi- ble votes were received: 47% in favor and 53% op- posed: West Lynde PS, Whitby, 276 of 325 possible votes were received: 23.3% in favour and X 7j% oppos- ed: Highbtsh PS, Picker- ing. 447 of 520 possible votes were received: 14% in favour and 86% opposed. None of the five schools tricked the 75% positive vote which was determined necessary to proceed to the next . This means that, forthetime being, no schools in Durham will become involved in the un- plementation of a Modified School Year calendar: however, along with bussing to alternate schools and putting schools on shifts, it will continue to be an op- tion as the student popula- tion in Durham continues to grow and schools become more and more crowded. OPSBA Delegate and Oshawa trustee Nancy McLean will be the board's voting delegate to the On- tario Public School Board's Association for the corning year. Oshawa trustee Marg Jackson will serve as the alternate to both the voting delegate and Durham's member of the Board of Directors. PRINTING Province: Yukon Theme : Kaskawul$h 61acier Artist: Elizabeth Dulac Month : May, 1,992 Scene From The Yukon In 5th. Coin Of Program A spectacular scene from Canada's north is featured on the fifth coin in the Canada 125 Coin Program. It celebrates the Yukon and depicts the Kaskawulsh Glacier in Kluane National Park. The first of up to 10 million coins to be minted was unveiled here today by the Hon. Paul Dick, Minister of Supply and Services, the Yukon Minister responsible for arts and culture, the Hon. Art Webster, Minister of Tourism, and the coin's designer, Lobby Dulac of Haines Junction, Yukon. Page 2 THE NEWS POST Wed. June 3, 1992 opinion a page for expression for you and us Please - No More! by Bob Watson Well the expensive long dialogue by our federal and pro- vincial leaders to come up with constitutional amendments has bombed in the opinion of most of us Canadians. The public could have come up with answers in a week at little government cost. And this constant attendance by "native peoples" leaders looking, obviously, for more millions from our federal treasury when native people pay no taxes is a great source of aggravation to most Canadians. In our opinion the senate should be abolished in the in- terest of economy as provincial premiers could form a group to feed provincal feelings into the federal govern- ment. We believe that the native peoples should become Cana- dians, form municipal governments with their land reserves and finally start paying income taxes and sales taxes - and thus be equal to the test of us Canadians. It is also time for our governments to cut back on costs and tackle the national and provincial debts. And let's stop this huge multicultural expenditure and work towards a common feeling among all Canadians that we together enjoy the best courdr)- in the world. Tops In Absurdity ( From the APEC Newsletter - Alliance For the Preserva- tion of English In Canada If the Post Office is trying to illtairate the absurdity of the Official languages Act they should get "A" for effort. Members will recall the recent incident whore a door to a post office in Grand Forts. B.C., remained closed for six weeks until a bilingual doorknob could be found. Last June notices placed by the public on the King City. Ont. Post Office bulletin board vete rrurrovM by a Canada Post supervisor because they were not bilingual Now the latest. In February of this year Mr. H. Scott drove 24 miles to the office of the person who does his tax return just south of Bancroft. Ontario. only to be informed that the latter individual did not have any Income Tax forms. He had 1.000 on order, and they were at the post of- fice, but they were all in Ennglish. According to the Post Of- fice tire- could not be released until the French copies ar- rived. As, Mr. Scott remarked. "That's great for both a guy try- ing it crake a bussuiss work and also for a gu- awaiting a return of funds. " Who in the world is running the nut house publicly known as the Post Office' MPP Dave Owens Praises Ontario Budget Scarborough Centre MPP Steve Owers has praised the government's commitment to keeping the deficit under control and supporting the creation of jobs for Ontartans. —rhe budget addresses the needs of those people that want to get back to work," stated Owens. "Through the Jobs Ontario Training Fund up to 100.000 jobs will be generated and will provide training for an additional 80.000 workers. „ Owens stressed: "'Ilse budget is more than just numbers. It is an opportunity for the government to share with the people the direction for the future." "For example, the government is determined to support the provision of non-profit homes over the next three years. .Not only will this provide families with affordable housing it will also mean work for the construction uich —try," ex- plained Owens. Under the Jobs Ontario Homes Fund 20.000 new ran - profit housing units will be allocated over the next three years. This is in addition to the 10,000 units annotatced in the 1991 budget and will generate work for 4400 Ontarian this year, and in future years. Mr. Owers concluded his comments by saying: "The government is determined to see the economy of Ontario revitalized. Through the jobs and initiatives announced ed by the Treasurer, Floyd Laughren, we will build a climate of renewed confidernce." [news M. K7O s t -1 Punished e+rery Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office 3 Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. M 1 S 3143. Telephone 291-2583 PubINOW i Gonial Manager- Bob Wa- OHlce Manager - Irene Watsua ADVERTISING - "ne Watson. Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss,, Diane ..'aiirow.l, Bill Wi ii. SUBSCRIPTIONS - s15 per year - 40c a copy. Mainstream Canada The banks get graded By Michael li'vcks Most Canadians will remem- tution as "good" or "poor" in ber this time of year for the rise five areas of service: interest in blood pressure, the chewed rates, collateral requirements, fingernails and the abundance credit availability, service charges of anxiety—symptoms of stress and continuity of personnel. before receiving a report card, The largest relative improve - the all-important marks, the ment amongst the Big Five was vital signal of how well, or how recorded by the Bank of Mon - poorly. the school year had gone treal, particularly in the area Year% later, it's easier to put of interest rates. The largest the stress and worrying in per- decline in member satisfaction spective. The fact remains, how- was recorded by what was once ever, that report cards are the the Big Five's best performer, undisputed method of evalua- the Toronto -Dominion Bank. tion in our halls of academia. With two-thirds of its customers But what about outside the in recession -ravaged Ontario, classroom? Who (or what) the TD Bank has left small evaluates business and govern- firms dissatisfied over cutbacks ment, for example, in order to in credit lines and the general maintain a consistent quality tightening of lending terms and for all? conditions. For its part, the Canadian CFI Senior vice President, Federation of Independent Pblicy and Researck Brien Gay. Business has just issued its says the essence of a good bank - "Report Card on Banking". a mg relationship is information. survey of independent business "The more a business owner on banking topics. The results and a bank know about each indicate Canada's Big Five other, the better their working banks aur bunched together. accord will be. Continuity of mired at the bottom of the chess personnel, therefore. is a very (in order from best to worst►— important fundamental for a Bank of Alontreal. Royal Bank. healthy win-win reiatio ish *p Scotia Bank. TD Bank and Gray states. CIBC. What's more disturbing Canada's tough economic is the banks have failed to more tines have forced many firnu from this mediocre position to focus on service and perfor- siaoe the last survey was con- mance to maintain their own ducted thea and a half years place in the market- Gray says aga Canada's financial intku- with the vneeption of some insti- tioas (credit unions. ca mes tutions, the trerd has not carried popukines. trust companies and through to the banking industry. others) were rated cocnissently "This is an area badly is as those best meeting the needs need of improvement. Small of independent business even financial institutions have though. on balance, the survey shown an ability and a willing - showed that ratings of bank ness to react to small business performance have remained concerns in the marketplace generally poor throughout the and they have been rewarded past three to four years by high satisfaction ratings Eleven thousand smart- and and high market shares for medium-sized business owners their efforts la's hope the across Canada were asked to Big Five banks can respond to rate their usual financial inti- this cue." :YtB �wrun S�rv.c� Here and There Mortgage Credit Up 8% In 1991 Residential mortgage credit grew 1.7 per cent in nominal terms during the fourth quarter of 1991, down from the 2.1 per cent growth experienced in the third quarter, according to a report released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Cor- poration tCMHCi The April issue of CMHC's Mortgage Market Trends reports that for 1991, mortgage credit rose by 8.0 per cent in comparison with 14.8 per cent in 1990 and over 18 per cent per year during the 1997-89 period. Soft Economy Dampens April Resale Market Over half of Canada's major housing markets recorded declines in residential MLS sales during April compared with the same month a year ago. This obviots cooling in the pace of resale transactions was evident in figures released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) follow- ing its monthly survey of sales processed through the Multi- ple Listing Service (MLS) in metropolitan centres. April is the first month of 1992 Much has produced fewer ag- gregated sales in year -over -year comparisons. Nationally speaking, the decrease was 11.9 percent. Friends Of Schizophrenics Express Budget Opinion Elsie Etchen, President of Ontario Friends of Schizophrenics (OFOS), gave a presentation on the propos- ed new advocacy legislation, to the Scarborough Chapter of OFOS at its May 4 meeting at the C.A.W. Union Hall on Ken- nedy Rd. Mrs. Etchen summarized the contents of the four propos- ed new Acts: the Advocacy Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Consent to Treatment Act and An Act to amend the Mental Health Act. She then explained some of OFOS' recommend- ed changes to the bills as presented in OFOS' brief to the Standing Committee on the Administration of Justice in March. OFOS insists that families have a right to take part in the administration of the Advocacy Act. They, are now excluded even though they are the primary caregivers of many peo- ple suffering from schizophrenia. For example, families should have a place on the Advocacy Commission which will administer the Act as well as on the Appointments Ad- visory Committee which selects the candidates for posi- tions on the Commission. As the Bill now reads families of people with schizophrenia - some of Ontario's most vulnerable people - will be shut out of any decision-making powers regarding the advocacy system as proposed by the Ontario govern- ment. OFOS also calls for training and certification of the ad- vocates who will carry out the sensitive job of dealing with ;people suffering from schizophrenia. Expert training and education is essential if advocates are to appreciate the special needs and circumstances of people suffering from severe One majorconcernMrs. Etchen mentioned is that ad- vocates will have powers, even the police do not have. to enter a private home without a warrant. Etchen added that ••capacity.. must be defined more closely in the Substitute Decisions Act so that the assess- ment of capacity focuses on a person's ability to snake deci- sion in the circumstances of his or her own life. 71us is an important distinction for those who suffer from schizophrenia. And she said that the Consent to Treatment Act has provi- sions that impa5e unnecessary limits on psychiatric hospitalization - often the lifeline for marry people with schi usau ria and their families. Mi thermore. OTOS holds that all the bills should be harmonised by adopting the same defuntions and rules in order to avoid conflict. These four bilk will directly affect the lives of Ontario citizens for decades to corse. Anyone caring for a vulnerable person sl!wuld pay close attenton to this legisla- tion. They should insist that their MPPs prove to them that they understand the bilk well enough to appreciate the con- sequences for vulnerable people and their families. Speed Up The Planning Process Municipal Affairs Munster Dave Cooke has outlined plans to speed W the provincial decision-making process for development proposals. Speeding up the plannurlg process could crate thousands of jobs in the construction industry. "...we are simplifying the way the government approves development project ap- plications. We need a quicker. smarter way of determining whether a project should be approved or not," Mr. Cooke said in a statement to the Legislatia-e. The initiatives inrchade appointing Dade Martin as provin- cial facilitator to identify major construction projects that are ready to come on stream new; reducing the backlog of cases currently before the Ontario Municipal Board and creating inner -ministry tearns throughout the province to speed up the decision-making on good, environmentally sound construction projects that have the potential to un - prove the economy by creating jobs - The minister emphasized that the pimples of good plan - ring, including environmental safeguards. will continue to be the foundation of every land use decision. "Let me be clear: accelerating the decision-making prod does not mean that projects will be approved that would not have been in the past. What it does mean, however, is that a deci- sion will be made sooner. " Mr. Cooke explained that these initiatives are interim steps the government will take imnnediately while waiting for the recommendations that will be made by the commis- sion on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario. 1992 Canadian Environment Week Minister of State for the Environment Pauline Browes is encouraging all Canadians to actively participate in Cana- dian Environment Week, which takes place this year from Juane 1 to 7. Environment Week was established by Parliament in 1971, and since then it has involved millions of people across the country from all sectors of society, including en- vironmental groups, industry, unions, provincial and municipal governments, schools and individuals. --------- - - - - - - - - - M --- -- - - - - Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL ne we f news news ' CHECK THE ONE YOU WANT NORTH YORK EAST END ILK RiN�'. Renewal "AMW O New Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 15o Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S Name Address Wed. June 3, 1992 THE NEWS/POST Page 3 Metro Toronto Zoo's Monica Is Chosen As Canada's New Noah Eons ago, it is said, the first Noah was able to save the world's species and return them to the wild to prosper once again. And that's pretty much what Monica Wrobel, a keeper in the Metro Toronto Zoo's Africa Pavilion, is setting out to do in a time when species are disappearing on a moment by moment basis. Chosen out of 60 can- didates from across Canada as this year's "New Noah" by the Wildlife Preservation Trust of Canada (W.P.T.C.) Monica Wrobel will learn what it takes to single-handedly save species on the verge of ex- tinction. Founded in 1985, the W.P.T.C. is a non-profit Canadian organization dedicated to the conserva- Announce Formation Of Don Watershed Task Force The Metropolitan Toron- to and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) has approved the terms of reference and proposal for formation of a Don Water- shed Task Force. The task force will draft a strategy for the regenera- two of the whole Don watershed. The authority also announced that it is ac- cepting applications from residents of the Don water- shed to sit on the new task force. The Don watershed strategy will build upon the work of "The Task Force to Bring Back the Don" of the City of Toronto, which is focusing on the lower Don, and the work of the Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront. In its recent Regenera- tion report, the said, since a watershed must be bealed as a whole, new mechanisms must be found to protect, pian, and restore beyond the botn- daries of local *isdic- tions: to crate steward- ship programs with private landowners, provide shaired funding and belp e:i�te throumbout the Batu Granger. recently appoinRed chairman of the authority. said be would like to see the Don watersh- ed strateW,y in place and iniplileminded The Don Watershed Task Force will include 10 rm . -1 of the wratersbed. Reprexntatives will also be invited from the 10 tical and regional Don watersb- ed maam PoWbes, Friends of the Don (York Regim), The Task Force to Bring Back the Don, Waterfront Regeneration Trust ( forma ly the Royal Com- mission on the Future of Students At Science Centre Forty-five dramatic arts students from three Nath York secondary schools starred in a series of presentations with space - related theories at the On- tario Science Centre. The student works represented the culmina- tion of a first-time col- laboration between the North York Board of Education's Drama Department and the On- tarw Science Centre. The program began in March, when drama students from George S. Henry Academy, Nelson A. Boylen Collegiate Institute and Northview Heights Secondary School attended a lecture about space at the centre. Afterwards, nine groups of five students built scenes around the theme. North York's student - produced presentations will kick off the summer season of science theatre at the Ontario Science Centre. the Toronto Waterfront) and the Metro Toronto Remedial Action Plan. An information meeting for residents interested in sitting on the Don Watersh- ed Task Force will be held Tues. June 23, at i p.m. at the North York City Centre Memorial Community Hall. 5110 Yonge St. For further information on the Don Watershed Task Force. call ( 416) 661-6600. tion of endangered species through captive breeding and re -introduction to the wild. Each year, the W.P.T.C. chooses a young Canadian biologist to train in the methods of en- dangered species manage- ment pioneered by author and naturalist Gerald Dur- rell. It's the only program of its kind in the world. As a participant in the "New Noah" program, Monica, who is the first woman and the fust zoo staffer to be chosen since the program's inception in 1990, will travel fust to the island of Jersey in the English Channel and then to the island of Mauritius, once the home of the ill- fated dodo, in the Indian Ocean. Both flights are courtesy of British Air- ways. At the world famous Jersey Trust, an interna- tional centre established by Gerald Durrell, Monica will learn the fundamentals of captive breeding. On Mauritius, working with species such as the Mauritius kestrel (once MTZ Keeper and Canada , -ne•.% with Patrick the gorilla reduced to 6 in the world), the pink pigeon (less than 20 are left in the wild) and the echo parakeet (12 birds remaining), she will study the essential techniques of re -introducing severely en- dangered species back into the wild. A young woman who has long had a passionate in- terest in wildlife conserva- tion, the 26 year old Metro Toronto Zoo Keeper com- ments "I feel like this pro- gram was made for me or me for it - it feels natural." Encouraged by her parents to respect all living things and to work for wildlife conservation, Monica earn- ed an Honours Bachelor of Zoology Science from the University of Western On- tario. Monica departed for the island of Jersey on May 181h. When she returns. of-, ficiaLs at the Metro Toronto 7,nn and at the Wildlife Preservation Trust of Canada are confident she 'sill have the skills and ex- perence to do a job that would make the first Noah feel envious. When you buy Canadian, there's ap ayback. In jobs and a stronger economy. EVERY T*AE YOU GO q**PvNG, YOU'VE GOT CHOICES TO MAKE AND DEC5K)NS TO REACH. * CERTAINLY, YOU 94OULD COMPARE PRICE AND oUALRY. THEN, TAKE A MINUTE TO THw ABOUT CANADA.+ BECALM WHEN YOU BUY A CANADIAWMADE PRODUCT OR SERVKE, OR SHOP N A CANADUN STORE... THERE'S A PAYBACK. + IN CANADIAN JOSS AND A STRONGER ECONOMY. * CANADA. BUY INTO R. V Should you daddy to Wo tev+ up ran WIe rwb some Car nam -g - 9 products, youm Ori10 w up a lot of ocher Imes too. Canada's i9lKi, 9 wry aaovve for mac Von 1,300Ida and a amm of Sao nrMion in ansanl ales. . -4 IF O*wn you pwoapaee in ah++wt WV *a' to aift yas'ee alto parW.*MwV in the growth of a mapr Canadian rm*" V. Caruda's spoKng goods ++dustrY employs nae than 9.000 people and sfrps some S750 minim arnt!► of products a v"A my. Cana(a Page 4 THE: NEWS POST Wed. June 3. 199'2 DIARYGp M Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. JUNE 3 5:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST All) CPR COURSES First Aid/CPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 439-5243, Monday to Friday, for more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. COUNSELLING CLINIC A social services counselling clinic is available to seniors free of charge every Wednesday at the Wellness Centre located in the Ber- nard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 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. 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 10 Lm. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every W'ednesdav at I'Amoreaux Community Centre. 20M McNichol! Rd. Phone 34f,4513. 11:45 a.m. - I.-* p.m. LUNCH TiME: CONCERT Bring your lunch and listen to the music of Mark Haines and the Zippers while you munch. on Albert Campbell Square. Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and evervone is welcome. in the event of rain this concert will be cancelled. 3 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage even Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-.1040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo even Wednesday at Birkdale Com- mun::v Centre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 7:30 p.m. FAMIL't UFF: GROt'P A Support Group mats weekly in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drtugs alcohol, running away, crimes, pwent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meas ever Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information can 43_-444. 7:30 p.m STAMP CLUS MF*:TS The North York Stamp Club meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at Edithvak Comma ity Centre, south side of Finds Avc. W. bet watt Bathurst and Yonge Sts. Fra perking and admis- sion. For details call` -3526 g p.m. COIN C LUS MF3` TS The Scarbrough Coin Club mets the first Wednesday of the mhomth at Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark Blvd., Ssar- Nwough. tie% nwTnbcrs are welcome. 9 p.mt THE %aTZYAH IIU'HNIQt. E Everyone is invited to a free lecture and demonstration on the Manah Techr»gne. a major preventive health care discipiate which teaches boo to overcome and prevent spinal and postural dif- fscultia, at the Medical Centre, 34W Finch Ave- E. (at Warden) Suite 410. To pre -register call 195-'729. S p.m. F1 CHRF: Scarborough Ladies Aumhary. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614. 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppwd Ave. between Midland Ave. Q Bronsley Rd.. vpom%m% an evening of euchre every Wednes- day. Admrswoe is S2 in ludmg prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. THURS. JUNE 4 9- 11 L m- F-.A.MI L I LIFE GRix P Young mothers in the community arc invited to attend the Family Life Croup at West Hill United Church, 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hill. The group meets every Thursday to enjoy speakers, rafts and fciki%ship. Babysitting t, a%ailahlc. For mire details call 281-4120. 10 La - 2 P.OLNEARLY NEW IltOt TIQUE A Nicarly New Boutique, featuring good used clothing, is held cvcry Thursday and Saturday at St. Crispin', Anglscan Church,' Craiglec Dr., Scarborough. For more details :all 26'-7932 on Thursdav� and Saturdays. W Lint SMFFl.E31110ARD All sensors over the age of 55 arc mvited to enjoy a morning of shuftichoard even Thursday at Stephen Leacock Sensors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 39&4040. 10 Lm. CTaSaAti. All semors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of cnhha,tc ever,. Thursday at I'Amorcaux Community Centre, 2000 �1:\tohtoll Rd. Phone- 3Wx&513 11 Lit - 2 p.m. 1PRING LCNCHEON & SAKE SALE A spring luncheon and hake ,ale will be held at St. Crispin's .Anglican Church, -- Craiglec Dr., Scarborough. Everyone is welcome. For more detail, :all 26--'932. 11 Lint - 3 p m. ON THE SQL .ARE FoxxiShare is presenting a "Foodshare BBQ" on Nathan Phillips Squarer- Toronto City Hall. This may be the most impressive BBQ in ;own. Sample fantastic flavours from an amazing menu at unbelievably b% price,, with proceeds to FoodShare. 12:30 p.m. DINERS' CLUB Diners' Club luncheon, open to seniors and disabled living in East fork, will be held at St. Clair O'Connor Community. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as bingo, movies, speakers, fashion or music shows and much more. Transportation will be provided if required. For details on how to join call East York Mals on Wheels at 424-332<'. 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. Phonc 3964040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Bi, Wale senior itiizns invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 2 - 4 p.m. CREATING A GREENER F'LTURL Learn about sustainable food production for the urban dweller in a workshop at Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 3, 2nd floor. Simon Fell, expert on community gardening and noted per- rnaculturalist, & Sean Cosgrove, Toromo Food Policy Council will be the speakers. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR C7.INIC Ajax - Harwood Place. 314 Harwood Ave. S. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic..A I donors are welcome. 7 p.m. LEGAL COUNSF7.LING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appointment. 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 493-0019. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB The Interregional A.W.H.P.A.W-O. Chas Association and its affiliate West Hill Chess Club offer rated slow -play and active -play chess tournaments, speed chess, and casual play on Tuesday, and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mo%at Collegiate. 5400 Lawrence Ave. E. For information phone 283-6296 or 2845860. THURS. JUNE 4 7:30 - 9 p.m, LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets the first and third Thursday of each month at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is invitctd to come, talk or listen. 9 p.m. CROHN'S DISEASE The North York Chapter of the Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis invites the public to attend a special education meeting focusing on living with Crohn's disease, at North York Board of Education Administrative Building, Assembly Hall, 5050 Yonge St. north of Sheppard Ave. Refreshments will be served. FRL JUNE S 11 a. nit. - 3 p.m. ON THE SQUARE: FoodShare is presenting a "Foodshare BBQ" on Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall. This may be the most impressive BBQ in town. Sample fantastic flavours from an amazing menu at unbelievably low prices, with proceeds to Foi-xiShare. 11 Lm - 1 p.m. ENVIRONMENT WEEK WORKSHOP To celebrate Environment Week an organic lunch followed by community gardening presentations will be held at York Communi- ty Services, 1651 Keele St., Toronto. Topics will include how to get in%olved and how to start up your own community garden. Lunch is 1 - 4 P. mt BI NGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Bayly St.). Everyone is welcome. 2 - 4 p.m. FREE FRIDAY PROGRAM Retired people of all ages gather in the North York Central Library Auditorium each week for films, music, singing and guest artists. The library is located at 5120 Yonge St. 4 - 5 p m- ON THE SQUARE: East Haven High School Band from East Haven, Connecticut will perform on Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 5:30 p.m. WOMEN'S CONFERENCE Good Shepherd Community Church is holding its 5th annual women's conference on June 5th and 6th. The cost is S35 for lunch and dinner. The conference will feature guest speaker Jay Clarke and praise and workship by Kusandra. For details call 499-48%. %* p.mt SINGLES MEYT Heron Park Christian Singles meet the first Friday of each month at Heron Park Baptist Church. 4260 Lawrence Ave. E., West Hill. For details call 42'-2917. SA T. JUNE 6 3 La - 6 p -EL ON THE SQt ARF: The Highland Dancers Association of Ontario will present the Ontario Closed Highland Dance� Champiowships at Nathan P Square. Toronto City Hall. Admahssiom is free and everyone is welcome. Ill La - 2 p.m. GAIt.AC:E SALE Everyone is invited to costhe out and enjoy a fun day of bargains at the fulldraising garage sale at St. Albert's Catholic School. 125 Midland Ave.. Scarborough. Tbar will also be kid's rides and hot dog lunch. Tables are available by ca➢ling 265-2352. N La - 4 p.mt GARAGE %ALL The All Saints Parish Choir is holding a giant garage sale at 3125 Bawicw Ave. in the downstairs hall. Everyone is welcome. 11 Let - 2 p -a FLEA MARLE-i Stephen Leacock Seniors arc sponsoring a flea market at 252D Bir- clhmmoumt Rd., north of Sheppard Ave. This will be a day of fun for everyone. Admission is free. Barbecue and rcfreshnents will be avadabie. Tables for rent by nllimg 39&4040 bet weeks 10 L m. k 3 p.m. 1:30 - 5 p.a SAZAAR Jack Goodland Senior Citizen Tenants Association is holding a bazaar at 3010 Lawrence Ave. E. (bei i Medical Centre at 3000 Lawrence Ave. E.). Scarborough. It will include a bake sale, white elephant table and craft table- Combe and help make this event a big sucxcxs. SUN. JUNE 7 W -M La %A]IA-A-THON Thorrscliffe Neighbourhood Office is holding a %alk-a-thon beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Thorndiffe Park Public School, 18 Thorncliffe Park Dr. Afterwards participants will gat to E. T. Seaton Park for food and entertainment. For more details all 421-3054. 12 town - 2 pm. ON THE %Ql ARE Ills First Canadian Battalion Association is presenting the Parachute Battalion Golden Anniversary Memorial Service at :Nathan Phillips Square. Toronto City Hall. Admission is free and everyone is %elcome. 1 p nt ANNUAL GE.NERAI. MlEM%G Scarborough College Alumni Association is hodhng its annual general meeting and barbecue in the Principal's Residence, 1265 Military Trail, West Hill. All grads and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the afternoon's activities, including children's games and class prize,. For more details all 287-7060. 2 - 4 p.tt SAND CONCERT Henry Cuesta and his Band will entertain at the regular afternoon concert at Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. MON. JUNE 8 11 La - 12 moon NLTRITIO%AL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 10 Lm. - 3 pm. W OMEN'S CE %TRE 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 oyer something that is troubling you. 12 noon - 2 p,mt ON THE SOL ARE: The Great :Multiple Sclerosis Tricycle Rally, a kick-off for the Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tours will take place on Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall. For details call 922-6065 and ask for Bike Tours. 12:30 p.m- BRIDGE do 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. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRID(E: 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 396-4040. 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 McNichol! Rd. Phone 39(x4513. 1 - 4:30 p.m, COL NSELLING CLINIC A social services counselling clinic is available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 2 - g p.m. Bl.(N)D IX)NOsR CLINIC Knox Presbyterian Church, 4156 Sheppard Ave. E., Scar- borough. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. MON. JUNE 8 4 - 5 p.m SOUP KITCHEN Hearty home-made soup is served to the needy every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E., lower level. f p.m. WRITERS' GROUP Scarborough Arts Council sponsors a Writers' Croup which meets every Monday at Jack Goodland,Centre, Kennedy Rd., east side, north of Eglinton Ave. south of Lawrence Ave. For more details call Eugenie Shehirian, 759-3340 or Joyce Greggains, 284-2395. TUES. JUNE 9 12 noon - I p.m. BROWN BAG LUNCHEON Agincourt Community Services Association is holding its monthly Brown Bag Lunchon at Knox Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave. Guest speaker Sophia Bishop, Tropicana Community Services Organization, will give an outline of the various ways in which her organization assists Black and West Indian people integrate into Canadian society. Bring your lunch, a beverage will be supplied. For details call ACSA at 321-6912. 12 neon - 3 p.m. ON' THE SQUARE: In celebration of Seniors' Month "Memories of You" featuring the Canadian All Stars tribute to Glenn Miller will be held on Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 12:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday and Thursday at L'Amoreaux Communi- ty Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone: 396.4513. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone: 396-4513. Continued on Page 5 -Anniversaries/Birthda ys- ......... v :........................ ...................... SITU WEDDING XNN11'EILSAR V Two Scarborough couples are celebrating Goklen Wed- ding Anniversaries this week. Congratuilatiow to Claire and Norman Carter of Toynbee Trail who will be wed 50 years 0o Sat. June 6th. and to Jean and Melville LeGros of HolnxTest Trail, West Hill whose 50th anniversary date is Wed. June 10th. 45TH WEDDING .A_NNIYERS.ARY Congratulations and best wishes to Wanda and John Stapley of Staley Terrace, Scarborough who are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary an Sun. June 7th. WM BIRTHDAYS Two Scarborough residents are celebrating their 90th btir- thdays this week. Happy birthday to Mabel Morrish of Kingston Rd.. Ehghland Creek who will be 90 years young on Wed. June 3rd. Mrs. Morrish will celebrate with her grand- daughter, randdaughter, Loci Daugela of Scarborough who will be 32 years on the same date. And a very happy birthday to Leslie Heath of ©kedale Dr. who win celebrate his 90th birthday on Tues. June 9th. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? CBM 291-2593 for inclusion in this column - Provincial Constituency Offices 9 Lm- 80 5 p.a CO%%_nTUENCY OFFICE OMN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 52M Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phonc 297-5040. 9 Lm. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY' OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips. MPP Scarborough -Agincourt. located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E.. Suite 204. northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. For appourtments phone 29'-6_t68. 9 Lm, to 5 Pm. CO%STITUE.NC1 OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough-Elksmac, berated at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 30. in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. in. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9--30 Ltt 10 5 Pm. CONSTITL:ENC1 OFFICE. (WEN The office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West. located at 1680A Kingston Rd. is open Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-30 a m. to 5 .m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone 698-0967. 9 Lm. to 1 p st CONSTITUENCI OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, boated at 4403 Kingston Rd-, Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. m. to I p.m., Fridays 2 to 4:30 p. In by arpoim mint Phone 241- "41 Federal Constituency Offices 9 Ltt to 4 p.m. CONST111VENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Br owes, !NIP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open Monday to Friday, 9 am. Ito 4 p.m. Evenings by aprx,)intment only, phone 751-7400. 9 Lai to 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFiCF. OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. 9 Lm. to 4 p.m. CONSTITLENCI OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p. in. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 Lm, to 5 p -m, CONSTITUENCY OFFICE. OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Lon Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finds -Leslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 Lm. 10 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Renf Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 Lm, 10 5 P -10L CONSTITUENCY OFFICE, OPEN The constituency office of Derek Ire, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MiP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 2968899. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CO:NSTITL:F,NCY OF'F'ICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to I p.m. by appointment only, call 321-5454. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) 'UES. JUNE 9 12:45 - 3 P.M. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 391-4040. I p. tea. BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNichol) Rd. Phone: 396-4513. 1 - 4:30 P.M. COUNSELLING CLINIC A social services counselling clinic is available to seniors free of charge every Tuesday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 6:30 p.ta. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 9 p.mL WOMEN'S LEGAL CLINIC Norah York Women's Centre is sponsoring an evening legal clinic staffed by a female lawyer who will provide basic and preliminary advice on legal problems every Tuesday evening. For an appoint- ment call the centre at 781-0479. 7.115 - 10:30 p. un. BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsor an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (over Loblaws). E%ervone i% welcome. 7J0 p.ea EUCHRE PARTI A euchre party will be held at St. Crispin'% Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., Scarborough. Tickets are 52.50 available at the door and there will be prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.r. L1%1NG w7TH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Willowdale unit office of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yoege St. north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on alternate Tuesday evenings. Through informal discussions patients. fannies and friends can kern how to cope. For detail% call 2W (*o46. s p.m HORTICULTURAL S(x'IE`TY MEETING The general meeting of Pickering Horticultural Society will be held at St. Andrew's Church. Church St. one block north of Hwy. 2. Pickering. Iris and roses share the spotlight with lots of design on show tables. Refreshments will be served. Parking & admission are free. All are welcome. For details call 831-1077. WED. JUNE 10 10 a trL - A p.r< FARMERS MARKET A farmers market will be held every Wednesday through the suas- mher on Nathan Phillips Square. Toronto City fW. Sourtdsational Star Concert% will be included from n*m to 2 p.nt. 11:4.5 a.ra - 1:45 P.m. LUNCH TIME CONCERT Bring your lunch and listen to the music of Kenny and the Angels while you crunch. on Albert Campbell Square. Scarborough Civic Centre. Adauission is free and everroee is -eko r. In the event of rain this concert will be canccllcJ. 12 ao•a - 6 p m. BLOOD D0%0411 ('11 -MIC Sheppard Centre. 4841 Yonpe St., North York. Help the Rex! Goss help others b% attending this clinic. 111 dtmor% are welcome. 1 p -EL SOCIAL INF(IR.MATION AFTERNOON The Lung Association Maropohtan Toronto and York Rc�on s hoieling a Social Information Afternoon for people with cisraaic respiratory disease at West Park Hospital. Toronto. The topic today is "travelling with CRD". For details call Ian at 864-1112. Admis- sion is tree. 2 - 3:30 p.a LI%1NG 10*1TH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meas at 20 Hotly St., Suue 101, Toronto on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation. support services and practical guidance. The pubic is invited to come, talk or lwcn. For detail-, all 485-0222, 7:30 p.xL HEAD INJL Rl .�15[1('IAT10N MtJ TS The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding its an- nual Reneral meettrt at Cedarcrofi Place. 649 King St. E.. Oshawa. Metro Separate School News JUNE 3 Holy Spirit School, 35M Sheppard Ave. E., Scar- borough is holding its Track and Field Day begin- ning at 9:30 a.m. JUNE a St. Bartholomew School, 51 Heather Rd-, Scar- borough is holding a Canada 125 Celebration. The theme is "Getting to Know One Another Better.. and events include char and band performances, poetry, plays and dancing to focus on various Cana- dian groups, and a birthday cake making contest. JUNE S A Family Bingo will be held at St. Henry School, loo Bamburgh Circle, Scar- borough beginning at 7:30 p.m. JUNE 8 St. Malachy School, 8o Bennett Rd.. Scarborough is holding a Divisional Track and Field Meet. JUNE 9.10 Precious Blood School, 1005 Pharmacy Ave., Scar- borough is holding a Spring Concert featuring the musical "Virtue & Justice Triumph Again.., beginn- ing at 7:30 p.m. Environmental Festival June 6-7 Kortright Centre for Con- servation is holding its own Environmental Festival on Sat. June 6th and Sun. June 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The weekend will feature games and activities all about the environment. Get great ideas to keep the kids busy all summer and become more environmen- tally friendly around the house. A feature on Saturday will be the Gret Canadian Solar Race. To reach the centre take Hwy. 400 to Major Macken- zie Dr. (at Canada's Wonderland), go wast 3 km to Pine Valley Dr., then south 1 km. For more details call 661-6600. Markham Kiwanis Art Show & Sale The Markham Kiwanis 24th Annual Art Show & Sale, "Art 92" will be held again in the Markham Community Centre at the south east corner of Hwy. 7 and 48 in Markham. "Art 92" is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday (June 3, 4, 5, 6) and on Sun. June 7th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ad- mission is only $5 per per- son. There is no charge for seniors. Ample free park- ing is available. There are over 1,200 paintings and sculptures on display, many of them are by popular Canadian Ar- tists. Wed. Juste 3, 1"2 THE NEWS'POST Page 5 Arts Council Awards Grants To Artists The Ontario Arts Council recently approved grants totalling $62,016 to six ar- tists for projects with members of the trade union movement. Thee grants were the latest from OAC's "Artists Scarborough Council Notes by Mei-Yin Teo OK Beer At ToarnatmeM Council has approved the Metro Firefighters request for permission to serve beer at the Rob Penney Memorial S10 -Pitch Tour- nament on June 15-19, sub- ject to compliance with all requirements of the L.L.BO. The tournament will be held at L'Amoreauut Sports Centre, in an effort to raise money for charity. All pro- ceeds will go toward, and be divided evenly between the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and an Education Trust Fund set up for the three young daughters of Rob Penney. OK Beer & wine at Festival Council has approved the Ontario association's re- quest for permission to serve beer and wine at the Ceribana Cricket Festival on Aug. 2nd. The event will be located at Birchmou nt Stadium with an estimated crowd of 30042500 people. Akohol will be served fr m 12-4 p.m. OK C ommaercial Bttilnting Council has approved the site plan cootrol apphca- tion for a one-statrey corn-- paerciW haklintg ktcated at the sioutbwest corner of Eglinton Ave. and Bnmley Rd. The proposal contains a once -storey building with a floor area of 5118 sq. metre (S310 sq. ft.) and related 13 perking spaces - OK Schoel lddium Council is supporting the concept for the proposed development of additional classrooms on the rear west side) of the existing William G- Davis Puub1w School. Saccoccio Weppler Ar- chitechs Inc. on behalf of Scarborough Board of Education will construct a 1,9173 sq. metre (21.235 sq. ft.) addition in an area where there were five por- tables and a playing area. The addition consists of ad- ditional classrooms and support facilities. Agree On Development Burntdy Inc. and Com- mander Electric Equip- ment, lac. entered into a Servicing Agreement with the city to develop the lands located at ISM and 1550 Birchmount Rd. and 11-21 Canadian Rd. OK Beer & Liquor In Parks Council has approved the Metro Toronto Police Morality Bureau's request to serve beer and liquor at Adams Park at its tourna- ment to be held Sat. June 13th. and Sun. June 14th. All proceeds raised by the 16 team slo-piteb tourna- ment will go to the Hospital for Sick Children. Approve Pedestrian Crossover The instllation of a pedestrian crossover on the south side of the Midland Ave. and Norbury Cres. in- tersection was approved by council. To facilitate the in- stallation of this crossover at this location, the reloca- tion of the existing TTC bus stop and shelters on both sides of Midland Ave. would be required. and the Workplace" pro- gram which was introduc- ed in 1968. This program was designed to offer op- portunities for professional artists in all disciplines to work in residence with the trade union movement, create work experience in this area, and to assist unions in introducing arts programming to their membership. The OAC grants cover 75% of the project cogs, with the balance con- tributed by the unions. One recent grant reci- pient was Mike Duquette, Artist, Toronto, working with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Scar- borough will assist 500 members in the design of posters and the construc- tion of signs. Joss MacLennan. Artist. Toronto working with the United Steelworkers of America. District 6 (On- tario) will wroth with the rntsuaanicE BROKERS ASSOCIA TION ONTARIO members in creating Employment Equity posters. George Hewison, Musi- cian, Toronto will work with the Canadian Autoworkers Union ,(CAW), Willowdale to develop a Labour Music pilot program designed to promote a greater interest in the CAW and, to build a core of CAW musicians to stimulate the musical traditions of the Union. Karl Beveridge, Photographer, Toronto working with the Labour Council of Metro Toronto & York Region, Don Mills will produce a photographic image for a poster on the subject of unemployment with unemployed and anti- poverty organizations, in collaboration with the Labour Council of Metro Toronto. Mike Constable, Playarright. Toronto. vmrk- ing with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (LUPE) Local One, Toron- to hopes to reintroduce street theatre to the local union. Ground Zero Produc- tions, Theatre Group, Toronto will work with the Peterborough & District Labour Council, Peter- iborough to design and pro- duce an outdoor theatrical spectacle that will celebrate the -forgotten', history of the Canadian Labour Movement. Next deadline for the Ar- tists and the Workplace program will be Nov. 30, 1992. g Fairytales Let us make your special day a true tak"alle. stn:C1ALIMG nes o lindat noon a thirst arre• 9W fronts for as occasions. • decors" w4h'- N, ,ria a rgi fs. For a fro consultation Cap 224-25 73 • • �� 11 ar 4396722 ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE • AuID • CAR&* • Fre • Labiily • LAe • Bonds • 1-iOnrlemstets • cargo • Tenants Package •Mon gaW • Boat • Jewelery • PERSONAL • COPOEACIAL • voxsT81AL TODAY'S CHILD by alZABETH MARSH Tommy, Ken and Mikey are three handsome, olive -skinned Vietnamese youngsters, ages five -and -a -half, seven, and three, who hope to find a perma- nent home together. Ken is the oldest, a slim but sturdy boy with a beautiful smile. Ener- getic and capable, he is used to looking after his brothers and willingly accepts responsibility. Ken is in Grade Two where he is doing very well. He's Trolled in an English-as-aSecand Lan- guage class and is working hard to improve his skills. Ken enjoys attending school and is quite popular with other children. His younger brother Tommy, a slim, shy child, is in Senior Kindergarten where he has made a good adjustment to the school system. He is eager to please his caregivers and would benefit from adopting parents who appreciate his sensitive nature and encourage him to have more self-confidence. Baby of the family is Mikey who is just two. He's a robust little fellow, strong-willed, and energetic but very affectionate. He enjoys one-on-one attention. Accustomed to being the youn- gest, he can be quite competi- tive with children his own age. All three boys are in good health. They need a family who will appreciate and respect their Vietnamese culture while helping them learn Canadian ways. While it's desirable that the three brothers remain together, consideration would be given to a separate home for two-year-old Mikey. Tommy and Ken are very close and should not be separated. Pref- erence would be given to an Asian family, but a warm and caring environment is the most important requirement for these youngsters. To learn more about Tommy, Ken and Mikey, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services, Box 1152, Station F, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 1T8. Describe your family and activities as fully as possible and please include your phone number and address. Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. June 3. I992 ,Bill Watt's Worlds IT PRINT: We have, far too belated- ly, made acquaintance with the works of Jane Wat- son Hopping, The Pioneer Lady. She is the authoress of The Pioneer Lady's Country Kitchen, The Pioneer Lady's Country Christmas and The Coun- try Mother's Cookbook. Her fourth and latest (or so we believe it to be) is The :Lazy Days of Summer Cookbook ( Villard Books). The book is not all that its title implies: it's con- siderably more. Oh, there are many fine. wholesome, "old fashioned" recipes here, about which more later. but there are other features as well. There are nice poems, il- lustrations. remintscenoe�. even songs from the ..kindler, gentler time a phrase we suggest well sums up the yesteryears, real or wistfully imagined. for which we all espouse fond memory. We found our eyes water- ing when reading about a Father's Day Outing. Preceded by a charming il- lustration of children at a lawn picnic (bow we envied Donnie Laurence and his sailor suit') it ends with the song The More We Are Together, one that father• a fine baritone. used to sing with the Odd Fellows. Weepdy enchanting_ ..as is the poem Katrina. We have a beautiful sister-in-law by that name. We watched her grow W_ The recipes are from a time when food was deem- ed a pleasure as well as fuel for hard working bodies. Consider Hot Footk(og Beans and Bacon salad or Apricot Nectar ice cubes. Then, there's Sour Cream Swiss Steak ("makes 4 large servings with enough left over for a snack" ). How about Uncle Bin's Sour• Cream Raisin Cake' The sour cream in each of the two recipes is the real thing or heavy cream soured by the addition of lenon juice. For a beverage, try the Wellesley Tea but be sure the mint leaves are fresh, preferably picked just before the water kettle goes on the hob. How best to describe The Lazy Days of Summer Cookbook' How about this heading from one of the starter pieces: A Kiss As Sweet as Heated Hooey. By now, almost everyone has hear] of and or about The Official Politically Correct Dictionary and Handbook by Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf (Villard Books). It's a devastating and devastatingly funny com- ment on today's propensity to avoid offending anyone even unintentionally. So, false teeth become alternative dentation. pets are animal companions: history is now his 'n' her story and, of course, we all know now that manpower is ' are human resources. What's frightening about the book is that so many of the ridiculous new phras- ings are not tongue in cheek but are intended quite seriously. The Smith College of Stu- dent Affairs defines Asian - American as "a self - definition" reflecting the common identity, similar treatment and shared goals of those U.S. citizens of Asian descent. The word Oriental is not acceptable. the Smith Office continues because it was bestowed "by other people..- in this case, by Europeans. ..Naming someone is a symbol of the power one has over thein to define who they are " We can offer in rebuttal only the artful contraction of be. she or it proposed by Jodi Forbes in 1975 as a g4rdree pr000um. H'orsh'it' ON RECORD: V Rene*: Addictions, Volume 2 Robert Palmer (Island) -"The persoaifitm- tion of urbane musical chic". In other words, youngsters are discovering that a man really can wear a stat better than a woman. Wild Ameria'Tora Tbra (A it M) -This is a follow up to their debut album of 1989. Surprise Attack. Migawd, does no one remember World War 117 This album should be bann- ed for the poor taste of the artists aline. Is The News The Rhino Records back catalogue is now avadabie tWarner Music, Canada. many excellent ca Pil,tionsare an anthology of Tommy James it The Shoodells, The Best of Julie Imdon ( Time for Love) and The Best of Flranbe Lymon. ANN'TICIPATED: Last year. 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CLOSED MONDAYS Around and Abou Your Dining &Entertainment Guide Pirandello Theatre Society was formed by Frank Spez- zano and Sal Turchiaro both of whom share the love of many for the works of Italian writer Luigi Pirandello. The society was formed with the assistance of The National Congress of Italian Canadians and The Italian Canadian Benevolent Corporation. Not one cent of government assistance has been re- quested. Bravo! The first presentation of the society will be the com- edy play, Liola at the Robert Gill Theatre. Per- formances will run from June 4th through the 7th and June 9th through the 14th and all are in Italian. The Robert Gill 'Theatre is at 214 College St. The June 4th gala withopeningreception to follow. Salute! Opening at Harbourfront an June 9th is the five hour work "The Coming-.. The cast numbers 30 and it is described as an outdoor multi -disciplinary en- vironmental ecological epic. encompassi6 opera. dance. circus, visual im- agery and all the dements- -earth, air. water and fire. One would wish to say more but to do so. would be to give away much of the dement of stn prise. We can say. howver. that for each "visceral perfor- mance", the audience will be transported from Har- bourfroat in blacked out bases to a mystery -wilderness" location somewhere on the water- front set in a time just after an environmental holocaust. Performances begin sharp at 6 p.m. -remember it's a five hour show -and audiences are advised to dress warmly. Other commitments pre- vent our attendance on opening night but we hope to catch up with "'The Com- ing" sometime before its nun concludes on June 20th. 1t would not surprise if the run is extended but don't take that chance_ Ex - pe ience "vie Carving„ as soon as you can. It certain- ly sounds like quare an event. Mother event of promise opens at midnight - midnight! -June lith in Union Station. No, it's not the re -inaugural of the Super Continental. It's the premiere of The Alchemical Theatre of Hermes Trisnegistos for 9 performances only in which -audiences will be transported into a world of alchemy for an u nparalled experience". Two esoteric bits of theatre opening in the same week and within a few blocks of each other. And, in the summer. Notwithstanding her im- minent appearance in one of the sum malts, Sandra Bernhard is rather more esoteric than exotic. The dead pan comedienne will be appearing on June 19th and 20th in her show "Giv- ing Til It Hurts" at the Music Hall Theatre. (The Russians have presumably either gone on to Broadway or back to Russia.) She will be backed by her four piece band, The Strap - Ors. You have now been Don't Dress For Dinner A Show To See by Frank Knight Farce is not easy to play, but when handled properly it can be the most enter- taining form of theatre especially if it has a good script which in farce means lots of funny lines and situations. That is what we have cur- rently at Stage West Din- ner Theatre. A French farce by Marc Camdetti translated into a British ;farce. The French write comedy, farce almost as Igood as the British, and many plays in the past have been translated. "Don't Dress For Din- ner" has been playing for over three years in London, England and the current Stage West version of this play is one of the funniest I have seen in a long time. The play stars Anson Williams, (of Happy Day's Fame) as Bernard, Gabrielle Rose as his wife, Jacqueline, Ian Deakin as Robert, Marina Kash as Suzette, and Melodee Findlay as Bernard's mistress Suzanne. This well cast group does a remarkable job keeping the pacing and dialogue flowing to give us an ex- tremely funny farce. Jacqueline, who was to have gone away for the weekend, finds that Robert is coming to visit. They have been having an affair for years behind Bernard's back so she cancels her plans and decides to stay me. Meanwhile Suzanne, whom Bernard has invited for the weekend, must be passed off as Robert's girlfriend. Meanwhile when Suzette from the agency who was to cook over the weekend arrives Robert mistakes her for Suzanne, and so as in all good farces, one cover up after another complicates the situation. The plot and the innuen- dos are hilarious. Anson Williams shows a great flair for stage comedy but the pivotal roe is played by Ian Deakin who has all the nuances and face gestures down to a fine art. Keeping pace with him all the way is Marcia Kash with a strong performance in the role of Suzette. Her comedy timing and brazen qualities almost carried the play. The Buffet Dinner is always superb! "Don't Dress for dinner" has been extended to June 28th. For more information call the Box Office at 238.0042. Stage West Dinner Theatre is located at 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga. il T 0 Edna Marcus, a development a,"-. handicapped client of the Reena FuundatiaL stands proudly beside one of her acn tic on masomte pieces during opening night of �1SION - an ex- hibition of art by Reena clients on Thurs. May 14. The exhibit curtained mare than 8o works by talented Reena artists in a variety of media. Vision was on view until May 25 in the main lobby of the Jewish Community Centre, North "Y" Branch, 4586 Bathurst St. Epilepsy Assoc. Hosting BBQ The Epilepsy Association food, and much, much calling the Epilepsy of Metro Toronto is hosti more. Association of Metro a Blue Jays BBQ on Tickets are available by Toronto at 964-9096. Canada Day, July 1st ng the Blue Jays vs T Texas Rangers � Seniors' Days At Museum w The evbe held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on M exciting 12 days of displays, refreshments and the land across from Gate events and activities for more. Thee is a special ad - 9, at the SkyDome. seniors are planned at the mission rate of 65e for tboeue Tickets are SM per per- Ontario Agricultural 65 and over. son which includes a ticket Museum in Milton, June 1st Events take place rain or to the July 1st Blue Jay to 12th. shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. game, a ticket to the BBQ. Activites will include daily. For more details call one refreshment and one entertainment, tours, quilt ( 416) 8788151.E }t {.�1 '�•:•: �.:�•.•• .•:�:1•:'.'1❖:S•:•. • . • •... !:!:! !::.':'l ...... . . ....:i:.�r�l1�i..'.1rs�• ai'.'iMrti.''.`•: �1�.{S advised warned. vice called Groucho- borough Mayor Joyce INITIATIVE: Grams. For a modest fee Trimmer (great name for a With all the doom and you can have Groucho at politician eh') and Brian gloom about hard any of your events ... house Harrison. Super role economic times, it's nice to warmings, anniversaries models. report that the better and the like. mouse trap ideal still We think it's an excellent And, here all this time we prevails. idea. Imagine having thought we had seen the At the recent media Groucho show up unex- last of Larry, Only and launch of Ontario Place's petted for a dinner party or Moe. What a bunch of new season we were quite what ever. turkeys all gobbling from taken by a young man done Grouch -grams is listed in the trough! up as Groucho Marx who the telphone book and is Nyuk, nyuk. was working the room well worth a call. cracking wise. Thank heaven, initiative FAST EXIT: Upon leaving the lun- isn't dead. ..yet. It seems to us that the cheon and while travelling COMMENT: best way to be properly public tran, we en- My, my, my. So June sensitive in conversation or countered him again, sans Rowlands, the more or less description is to use Latin. make up and the two of us Mayor of Toronto sees no Here then a comment struck up a conversation. nepotism in hiring her son upon almost any politician. His name is Alan Fer- as an executive assistant. ..Vultus set index animi. mian and he is the pro- ,After all, she says, there is (The expression on one's prietor of a delightful ser- precedent. Consider Scar- face is a sign of the soul,) T Through The Garden Gate Tours The Civic Garden Centre is pleased to present "Through The Garden Gate", a tour of 16 private Toronto gardens on Sat. June 13th and Sun. June 14th from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This year's tour will be in iawrence Park. Conceived as a "Garden Suburb" following the British pat- tern, the houses and gardens of the area were designed to fit harmonious- ly into their surroundings. Through The Garden Gate highlights the talents of many of the best land- scape architects as well as wtstanding examples of those gardens that have been carefully nurtured to maturity by their owners. You will see ravine ;gardens, woodland ;gardens, perennial gardens, gardens designed to create an illusion of space, a newly -created garden with mature specimen trees, a wildflower garden, rock gardens, terraced gardens and gardens with pools and water features. The Master Gardens will be present to help you Identify plant materials and answer your gardening The complimentary shut- tle buses will circulate the route from noon to 4 p.m. The buses will also service the Lawrence subway (across the street from the east exit) . When you pur- chase your ticket, a map of the tour is provided with the shuttle bus stops mark- ed so that you can easily pick up the service at any point. Through The Garden Gate is a popular event and one we know you won't want to miss. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at The Civic Garden Centre, 777 Uwrence Ave. E. or call 871-1340 and order your tickets using VISA or Mastercard. There is a Si service charge for handling and postage. 5 Pin Bowling Championships June 2-6 The Canadian 5 Pin Bowling Championships will take place at the Plaza Bowl and Notre Dame Bowl in Sudbury, Ontario the week of June 2-6. There will be teams from every province and the Nor- thwest Territories com- peting for the right to say they are the best in Canada. The Ontario contingent will be led by singles cham- pion Fraser Hambly, the fast person to ever win four Ontario singles titles. Fraser will also be leading a very strong Toronto men's team into the Cana- dian finals. With the likes of Fraser, Mike Wood, Greg Peteraitis, Rob Robertson, Jim Swart- suaan, Carm PiriBo and coach Scott Parsons. this National title. A very car Toronto men's team are vincing provincial victory definitely heavy favourites has Cathy ready to end that to bring home the gold for ung. Ontario. Fraser Hambly the On- tano men's single cham- pan will be trying for his third Canadian singlets ti- tle, a feat that has never been accomplished. Sud- bury could be the place that Fraser writes his name in the record books forever. and once and for all takes his place on top as the best 5 pin bowler ever! The Ontario women's contingent will be led by singles champion Cathy Hong from the Ottawa District. Cathy has been bowling for more than 25 years, bud has never woo a News From Metro Separate School Bd. On Apr. 22nd, the Metropolitan Separate Schad Board approved a budget of $719.490,000 an in- crease at far percent over the 1991 budget. After listening to presen tations from some 53 delegations the night before, the board was left with the difficult task of striking a delicate balance between reasonable tau in- creases and the continua- tion of necessary programs and services for Catholic students in Metropolitan Toronto. The board approved modifications to the delivery of existing pro- grams rograms and services, as well as reductions in staff- ing levels, supplies and ad- ministrative department budgets. Programs Monsignor Fraser Col- lege Special Needs Pro- gram rogram and the special needs summer school program will continue. Instrumental music will be discontinued at the grade 6 level. Family studies and industrial arts programs have been reduc- ed by 5096. Staffing Nine non-union ad- ministrative positions were eliminated from the 1992 budget, a reduction of 3% in administrative staff. At the same time, 97.5 teachers will return to the classroom in September. The position cuts represent 1.5% of all teaching posi- tions within the MSSB. The board voted in favour of re- taining the following teaching positions: 16 in- dustrial arts, 16 family studies, 5 assessment and programming, 3.5 gifted, 3 educable retarded, 4 speech and language and 8 guidance teachers. TrTheaw boaartd n continue to offer non-qu lifying bus routes and exceptional cir- cu nmUnces transportation for its students. Transpor- tation for students in the special education summer program will also continue. Door-to-door service for kindergarten students will be replaced by corner -to - corner transportation outer Instructional supplies will be reduced by 5% from the 1919 levels. Reductions were also realised in the following areas: secondary school program capital, cur- riculum development, con- tinuing education, the arts outside performance, facilities maintenance for- mula, consultant services, elementary contract leaves, field centre superintendent's special supplies, non -contractual study leaves, salary ad- justments, program design and administration reduc- tions. All capital expenditures for 1992 will be debentured, and the amortization of the $6,433,199 outstanding from the 1989 deficit has been deferred until 1993. New Mill Rate In order to meet its 1992 requirements as outlined in this document, the board approved a 7.9% increase in the mill rate. The com- bined null rate for elemen- tary and secondary in 1992 is 221.90, which represents an increase of $87.65 in educational taxes for an average home assessed at $5,000. The ladies' team representing Ontario also comes from Toronto. Led by 1909 Provincial singles champion Claudina Lista this team is strong throughout. Cathy Daku a transplanted Westerner, who has helped many Saskatchewan tams to victory. as well as bowWng on the CBC television show is a very welcome addition. Awa Swartanan a 1942 TSN contestant, Kim Pirillo. Nancy Fleming. Heather Humphries and coach Dot Britton roundout a strong Ontario entry. June Is Seniors' Month June is seniors' month and the Ontario Agricultural Museum can- timhes its annual -Seniors' Days.. which will induce 12 exciting days of activities for the young at heart. From June 1 to t2 in- clusive, those 65 years and over will be treated to an old-fashioned admission fee of just 65t. In addition to the museum's regularly scheduled activities, Seniors' Days 1942 will feature special tours of the 32 hectare site on tractor - drawn wagons, a quilt display, dancing demonstrations, musical entertainment, refreshments and much more. The museum is a great place for seniors to visit Ontario's agricultural past and spend a relamng day in the country. Experience the evolution of rural On- tario through costumed in- terpreters, farm animals. displays and unique oral buildings. The Ontario Agricultural Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19 to Sept. 20, 1992. Admission is $3.50 for adults, $1.75 for youths (6-17), $1.75 for seniors (ex- cept during Seniors' Days) and $8.50 for families. Located five km west of Milton, the museum can be reached from Highway 401 via exit 320 or 312 north. Just follow the signs! Oanxwocy is onty as good as the WftiMdual citizen. It you want to iMluence govei mm rht, sand your Ie W1 gs to your political rpnsahtative_ or a isHo to our newspapers. Wed. June 3, 19"2 THE NEWS/POST Page 7 Two More Finalists The !Miss Scarborough 1982 Pageant w, I I be held an Stec. June 7th at 7 pm- at the 11waard Johnson Hotel. Markham Rd. and Hen} 40.1 Eight finalists will be vying for the coveted Miss Scarborough title in the 22nd }ear of the pageant. Above. from left, is Jennifer Earle % is Fortune Realty Inc.) and Christine Stiles ( Miss Elias Restaurant A Banquet Hall) both in the oorapeb6on for the Mass Scarborough title. (Photo - Bob Watson) Federal Funding To Help 60 Adults Federal funding of $436.90 under the federal government's Canadian Jobs Strategy will help 60 adults in Scarborough to acquire the personal and tecmical skills for getting and holding a job. This project was an- nounced by the Hoa. Pauline Browes, M.P. for Scarborough Centre on behalf of Employment and Immigration Minister Ber- nard Vakmurt. The sponsor, Scar- borough Now Program. will provide classroom training and on-the-job ex- perience to assist the 5th -Annual Manulde Ride For Heart On June 7th take pan in Toronto's most exciting and fun charitable event this year - the Fifth Annual Manulife Ride for Heart in support of the Hart and Stroke Foundation. All pledges collected are earmarked for vital heart and stroke research and education. You could also earn valuable awards too by raising pledges ! So, why not set a fun- draising goal for yourself and make your efforts count. It's easy. Ask fami- ly, friends and co-workers to contribute to your fun- draising efforts. For more information on the Manu life Ride for Heart, call the Ridehne at 906-M. Camp PineCrest Canoe Weekend Come spend a weekend learning to canoe in the beautiful Muskokas! The YMCA Camp Pinecrest canoe weekend June 5th to 7th. provides adults with canoe instruction at a variety of skill levels. Whether you want an in- troduction to basics or an opportunity to refine your canoeing skills, the YMCA has something for you' Located on 650 acres, bordering three lakes, Camp Pinecrest is the perfect place to spend a weekend canoeing. For more information about this wonderful weekend of canoe instruc- tion and pleasure, call 9¢2-7474. Scarborough Council Notes by Mei-Yin Teo Council hasreconrnended The proposed Ion- to Metro Toronto Council dominium consists of 37 the building of a 37 unit townhouse units grouped in townhouse development four building blocks. All located at 3500 Brimley buildings are currently Rd., south of Steeles Ave. under construction. students in re-entering the workforce. The par- ticipants will also be taught to use effective work habits. -Access to training and skills development, life- long learning, means in- creased job opportunities for individuals and this in turn will lead to a more dynamic workforce for Canada. This is vital to Canada's economic pro- sperity and com- petitiveness,.. said Mr. Valcourt. The Scarborough Now Program is sponsored by the YMCA of Metropolitan Toronto. The program has operated for the past three years, as bridging pro- gram, to provide unemployed adults over twenty-five with a smooth transition back into the workforce. The training consists of life skills, job search techniques and work placements. The work placements are provided at Metro Social Services, hostels, and private sector employers. The project will operate for one year. "This project aims to help participants break the cycle of repeatedly getting and then losing jobs," said Mrs. Browes. Project -based Training under the Canadian Jobs Strategy assists people who face significant barriers to finding and keeping employment. It provides employment preparation and guidance to help in- dividuals become ready for work. Page 8 THE NEWS POST Wed. 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JUNE Ill I is EalPtre Chub to -M Health line 11 40 Race Mao 11:70 Cd& Mute P.l1 1:1 00 Avram s Greek Stew 1 n im�� Coln lean I M Fiwaked m Fe1� 2 all omeowners Wa Z 30 lawn Furniture 3 00 In Coocerl aman Char 4 30 1 Yoau 5: 00 Cood .anernonn Tv 1 00 MP MPP Reports M-Doll Cordell ![Alk Bard x:70 labour Show w Festival of Fesuvab i 00 MurrI. ay a:7o ��� 1:99 '9t Ma=j. 9 30 Stornty MY 1 10:90"ohs Prim 10.30 Menloi l 1100 The Iemantid Shaw MOAT. JUNE 8 P.M. 12:00 ImagesOf trap 12:70 Memories of Arowrm 1:00 Can. Club 2:00 Hooked On Fsluag 2:30 Commmity stir Defese 3:00 Studio 2 4:00 Sports Evert of Wk. 0:00 MP MPP Renorts-Marr]oueal 0:70 Horizon 7:00 Fleeting C!u r 7:30 Beaches Jae T EY East York Council x:00 studio 2 T NY f:0o Horne Owoens Workshop 10:00 MCA: Arena 10:30 MCA:LAte We Show 11:00 Canadian Club TUES. JUNE 9 P.M. 12:00 Ask Us 1:00 Canadian Mucic Competition 1:30 Beaches Jazz 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Ancestors 3:00 Fleeting Glimpse 3:30 City Gardmirlg 4:00 Lernonaid Show 5:00 Reaction 0:00 MP MPP Reports Kwiater Poole Kaplan Akande 9:3D Horizon 7:0D Metro Council Focus 7:30Storm Mondayy 0:00 stra t Talk It7Y Talk pronto 0:90 NY Cityviews. NY Toronto Council Insight 0:70 waterline 10:00 MCA: Beyatd Toorrow 11:00 Free Wleelirt' m 11:70 Sinister Cleerna T.D.Renovations Complete kro"We i exterior, Call 261-9376 Sharing Road With Cyclists Marty of 125 who drive dai- ly still consider bicycling a leisurely sport done on Sun- day outings and equally relaxing days. However, In recent years a growing number of Cana- dians, for fitness andor en- vironmental reasons, cycle every day to work, to run errands or simply to get a good workart. As more and more cyclists travel busy streets, motorists must be "on the alert" for these small, swift vehicles that often seem to come Out of nowhere. While this may sometimes place motorists in a stressful situation, think about how stressful the situation is for the cyclist who must compete with cars, trucks and buses. Even though cyclists have every right to travel most of the same roads as cars do, they usually travel slower and can sometimes be hard to see amidst large, motorized vehicles. Here are some safety tips from the Canadian Automobile Association for motorists when sharing the road with cyclists. 1. Share the road! 2. You can love cyclists but never hug them. Leave enough room for the cyclist to manoeuvre around road hazards like potholes, glass and other debris that often gets 'swept to the road's shoulder. 3. if you've passed a cyclist and are planning to make a right turn, make sure to ,first check the cyclist's positIor : him or her Aft 4. When making a left t r.:. watch Cyclists the JdR1C way as you would other motorists. 5. When parking on a street, always chhea-!l your side mirror for cyclists before opening yow door. By exercising caution and treating cyclists as you would any other motorist, you can make your next meeting with a cyclist a less dangerous experience for both of you. Lifestyle's Anniversary Don Mills MP Alan Red - way and CHWO's Earl Warren will help lifestyle Retirement Communities Celebrate its 5th Anniver- sary at Donway Place on Thurs. June 4th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. As guests of Lifestyle, health care professionals and seniors in the Don BE16 community are invited to join Donway residents for light refreshments and the theatrical performance Musical Memories. "Costumed actors, music favourites and a walk down memory lane will take everyone back to the 19190s and 1940s," says Maruice Rouleau, DDnway Place's General Manager. Donway Place, a full- service retirement residence with seniors apartments, is located at 8 The Donway East in DDn Mills. Anyone wishing to at- tend, RSVP by contacting Annette Zuccaro at 44rr7555. . w: At a recent release of compost to cinze•n� by the Scarborough Works Dept. two members of the Metro Works Dept. were on hand to sell composters to citizens. Above are Catherine Cook and Edith Koehler. (Photo - Boll Watson, '4 .. Wed. June 3, 1992 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 Make Plastic Lumber From Garbage A new type of plastic wood made from recycled industrial and consumer waste could save municipalities millions of dollars in waste disposal costs and help solve Canada's garbage pro- blems. Ray Woodhams of the faculty of applied science and engineering and John Balatineez of the faculty of forestry are taking waste paper and waste wood and reconstituting it into a wood -like composite by ad- ding waste plastics such as polyethylene. The result is a new generation of material call- ed SRP (self -reinforced plastics) lumber that may outperform real wood, resisting moisture, weathering and rot. Potential uses for SRP lumber include railway ties, telephone poles, building materials and fences. Currently, 20 million hardwood railway ties are replaced in North America every year, a pro- blem due to the growing scarcity of suitable hard- woods. According to Woodhams and Balatineez, SRP lumber would be an ideal replacement because it rarely needs replacing and exhibits 40 percent greater spike holding strength than wood. "Plastic wood is not a new idea, but until now Plastic wood has been in- ferior in terms of cost and performance. The building, railway and utilities in- dustries want products at least as strong as wood, as cheap as wood^ and that can accept nails and screws. SRP lumber satisfies all criteria with the added advantage of be- ing environmentally $48,000 For New Waste Reductions MTRCA Holding Workshops A community com- posting program, a clothing reuse project and a multi-lingual radio series on waste reduction are just some of the innovative waste reduction projects to be awarded funding under the Community Action Waste Reduction Grants PrograAtotall of six communiity- based projects amounting to $6.450. in funding wen approved recently by Metropolitan Council. It's Not Garbage $20,000 to produce a W part radio series on waste reduction which will be broadcast on CHIN Radio in Italian, Por- tuguese and Greek languages. The Second Harvest Food Support Committee is getting $20,000 to support a public awareness cam- paign to increase donations of surplus perishable food. Donations will be distributed to community agencies. A Windfall Clothing Ser- vice gel $3,310 to produce a brochure on their reuse project for new clothing. Garments that cannot be sold at the manufacturing or retail kvel will be pick- ed up and delivered to coli triunity agencies such as Sistering, Streetlink, Toronto Community Hostel and Dixon Home. The Green Gang at George Vanier Secondary Schools is getting $3.000 to build and transport six 343in composting units for use at the North York General Hospital. The Windward Housing Cooperative gets SLUG to andertake a broad waste reduction project including community composting. safe lwtsehold hazardous waste storage and a "reuse" fair for the St ted CHurch is getting $1.000 to begin a fine paper recycling pro- ject for its 1.000 member congregation and for a 311s fair. A Sight To See At CN/ B Celebrate spring in The Fragrant Garden at The. Canadian National In- stitute for the BlindYou can experience what you have waited for all winter nt the vibrant' ibramelody of col- ours that boast forth, malt- ing their annual visit. Violets. olets. rAy-of- the-Valley. Wooly Rabbit's Ear, Nicotine, Lemon Lilies, Geraniums, lilac trees and Dwarf Crab ap- ples are only a few of over 70 varieties of approx- imately 30M plants in the garden - They are not only chosen for their colours but also for their scent, texture and even the sounds they matte as a breeze proses through. eates This cra special at- mosphere for not only sighted people but also for blind, deaf -blind and vift"y impaired people. As you enter the garden, Austrian Pines whisper their greetings. little Leaf Linden trees line the south walk and add a faint aroma Ofcucu mbers. especially when they bloom in June. From the trees, song birds herald in the warming weather. cre The one agarden was opened for CNIB by The Toronto United Council Celebrates 100 Yrs. Service "Stewards of the Future" is the chosen theme for a year of celebration to mark the centennial of the Toronto United Church Council (MCC) in 1992-1993. The organization, first established by the Methodist church in 1892, became a part of the United Church of Canada in 1925 when church union took place. Since its beginning TUCC has served congregations in the Greater Toronto Area with both financial and human resources. While maintaining its roots in downtown social mis- sions, it has aided many congregations to begin building, to renovate, or to upgrade. TUCC has also been involved in many church sponsored or related projects, including affordable housing, and currently supplies the resources of mission strategists to the five presbyteries within the GTA. Kay Jonston, president, and Bob Leland, Executive Secretary of TUCC look at the history of this organiza- tion with pride and fond- ness. Said Leland, " 1'lte selected theme (Stewards of the Future) describes our past and our purpose to work for God and the church." A year of festivities begins with the 1992 Annual Meeting and dinner on n Thurs. Ju11, at Central United Church in Union- ville, with Professor Phyllis Airhart of Em - manual College as guest speaker. Special activities and publications will mark this year of celebration in the faith journey of a uni- que organization. Garden Club of Toronto in 1956 and is still cared for by them. The Fragranten, Gardwhich is a model for marry gatdeas around the world, is not only ac- cessible to blind people butd also to wheelchairs- In fa -everyone will enjoy the ex- perience. The Fragrant Garden, 1929 Bayview Ave. Toronto is open to the public from May to October. Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you wish to bring a large group, call the C\TB at 419}7442 or just drop by. Admission is free. Patrollers Receive Canadian Medal Jason Knights and Steven Storey received the Canadian Automobile Association's Lifesaving Award Medal at the annual Safety Patrollers Jam- boree on Thurs. May 22, at Ottawa. The Higheastle P.S. safe- ty patrollers have already received the Kids Sense Safety Hero of Ontario award for their actions on June 3, 1991. The two were in their positions at a crossroad near the school when a young child ran out of a nearby townhouse complex and into the road. Steven held pedestrians back while Jason grabbed the child as an approaching car halted approximately four metres away. Jason and Steven will receive their CAA medals from Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn at Rideau Hall. For Good Sportsmanship A variety of workshops n. July 20. 22, 255. 26: Aug. and hunter education 10. 12, 15, 16: Sept. 21. 23, courses encouraging 26. Zi: Oct 13. 15, 17, 18: resporsiblc sportsmanship Oct. 26. 28. 31. Nov. 1. Nov. are being offered by Metro 9.11. 14. 15 and Nov. 23. 25. Region Conservation at the ?a, 29. Cold Creek Conservation Each hunter education Area. course takes two went ht An Ammunition Reloading Workshop will be offered June 6. Ontario Bow Hunter Education courses will be held on May 3431 and Aug. 8-9. Successful completion of a recognized haunter educa- tion coarse is a prere- quisite to being loaned a hunting licence. as There are nine cee dates for Hunter Education and Firearms Safety: June 15. 17.30.21: June 22, 24. 27, nig s and one weekend. As well, two wildlife workshops are scheduled for the fall: Moose on Sept. 19 and White-tailed Deer on Oct. 3s. Pre registration is re- quired for each of these programs. Call Metro Region Conservation at 661.6600. ext. 20 or 264. to register or to ask for a brochure outlining the courses in greater detail. sound." said Balatineez. The research team uses a unique thermo-kinetic thigh temperature) mixing process followed by a solid phase extrusion technique - which processes polymers at or below their softening temperature - to convert ordinary plastics and wood fibres into structures that are many times stronger and stiffer than normally processed plastic. During this process, the plastic polymer chains are unravelled and purposely aligned with wood fibres to maximize strength. "Our process is unique in that it uses any form of paper, including newsprint, magazines. cardboad. sawdust or waste wood and . the most common types of plastic waste like polyethylenes. ^polypropylenes, vinyls. styrenics or comingled plastics. This eliminates the need for extensive sor- ting of waste," explained Woodhtams. According to Woodhtarmi. there is plenty of resource material to make SRP lumber. More than 50 per- cent of industrial and murticipal waste consists of papa' and plastics. It is estimated that approx- imately 10 million toms of waste is disposed to Cana- dian Unditu sites. roughly half in Ontario. Of the total. onty about seven percent is currently being reused. The researchers have ap. plied for patents and hope to build a pilot facility within the year to demonstrate the process and encourage industry partunpation- Research was funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. U.S. Forest Pro- ducts Laboatory, Resource Plastics Inc.. Tetra Pak Inc. and Forestry Canada. If ever I want to Wel .yid real fast, I just listen to my kids. Kyle and Belinda, tall( to their friends. Nowadays, you need a program to figure out your teenager's latest slang. When one of Kyle's friend( said some- thing about a "paradigm shift" the other day. 1 didn't know how to spell it, let alone tell you what it meant At least it wasn't a four-letter word - but then again, I wasn't even sure about that. Anyway. as far as the latest lingo goes. my favorite is "ener- gy-efficient". Over the last few years, finding ways to save energy has become sort of a bobby with my wife, Em, and me. ^Ibere's no doubt that we've saved money by stopping to think, for example, about how we can cut our energy costs when we work on a home reno- vation project. You can really make your home renovations 'pay" when you take the time to include insulation, caulking and weatherstripping in your plans. Did you know that as much as 40 per cent of your heating bill can be charged to air leakage? And a lex of that leakage hap- pens in your basement. So if your're redoing the basement. why not kill two birds with one stone and get rid of that air leak- age while you're at it? For instance, make sure you seal along the sill plate and in the header area; check the founda- tion for cracks and signs of moisture seepage; and al, make sure your downspout, jr:: in good condition and that the earth slope.( away from the wail. You can find ways of saving ntergy and inarasmg the com- fort level of your home when you work on almost any area of your house. If you're opening up the walls in the kitchen, make curie there's enough insulation in them while you're at it. if there isn't, it doesn't cost much to add some. If you're adding a win- dow. or replacing one, you could also check into the benefits of buying one that's really energy- efficient Saving energy in small ways is sort of like clipping coupons: one coupon by itself may not save a IN, but add them up and over time you're making a sub- stantial saying. And wasting your energy dollars is - as our daughter Belinda would put it - pretty "bogus". When it comes to ways of saving energy, I'm a pretty handy guy - as long as you don't ask me what "para- digm shift" means. This newspaper, in conjunc- tion with Ontario Hydro, is bringing You Phil's Basement to help "bring home" ideas on Trow to saw energy. To receive a copy of the brochure "Build Energy Efficiency Into Your Renovations", call Ontario Hydro at 1-800-263-90010 and tell them Phil sent you. I am Page 10 THE NEWS'POST Wed. June 3, 192 Community Sports Notes Visit Clubs For Tennis Week All Scarborough citizens are encouraged to visit their local community ten- nis club during Tennis Week - June 6 to 14 - to meet friends and neighbours in a social setting and hit a few tennis balls. Bring a tennis racquet if you can. During the nine days. Canadians coast -to, -coast in hundreds of communities will have an opportunity to learn how much fun, how healthy and how inexpen- sive community tennis really is. In Scabrorough many of the 21 volunteer managed clubs will be hosting Open House events and all clubs extend an invitation to anyone wishing to join at any time. Our 42nd. Year of service to the community. SCARBOROUGH news AGINCOURT L" ews WEST HILL news NORTHYORK news [FAS7 E N 0 no R O S f PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont- M1S 3R3 Phone 291-2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a ftW magazine , ��t, Ca 11291-2583 for an estimate of cost Serving the Community Since 1950 Environment Envrorx+ertlertt Canada Canada --%N 1 ` t ' !00.,.•�• cam. I i.For, The game is appealing to people of all ages, shapes and sizes and is played in more countries in the world than almost any other game. All of Scarborough's ethnic communities are well -represented in our clubs. Put aside your doubts and come on out for some fun. Here are the clubs hosting an Open House: Birchmount, Birchmount & Danforth. June 6, 10 a_m.-3 p.m.. Centennial, Ellesmere & Markham. June 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Cur- ran Hall, Orton Park & Ellesmere. June 14, all day, Kiwaniwood. Sylvan Ave. i Guildwood I, children ages 8 -15, June 6.1-3 p.m., all others June 7.1-4 p.m.: Scarborough Bluffs . Undercliff at Bluffs. June 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. Stephen Leacock. Birchmount & Finch, June 12. 7-11 p.m.; Thomson Park Lawrence & Brimley. June 14. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Mclevin Park. McLevin East of Markham Rd. June 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more Information about tennis call the Scar- borough Tennis Federation Office at 764 4414. Summer Fitness Start geitmg active with Canada's EStness Week and continue all summer with a fitness program to suit you. Combine Dancercise. Car- dio Funk or Aerobic Classes with Stretch and Strengthen, Swimnastics or Yoga for a good cross- . . 9 peckage. The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Depaftment offers all of these classes this . CaR 316-7411 now far locations now you. Fftmess Program It's yaw last chance to get in shape for the sum- mer! Wort -out 4 times a creek for 4 weeks, beginn- mg .lune ist. The fee is 633 and several locations are offered across Scar- borough. Call 39(r 7 411 now far fiatlbior inrnrrrtm►i... HELPWANTED Next time you need to get somewhere, try hopping on two wheels instead of driving four. GO GREEN. THIS WEEK. EVERY WEEK. .�.•.. •� Canine heartworm disease can be diagnosed through a simple blood test, taken by a veterinarian. Heartworm Testing Needed For Dogs A recent scientific survey of over 500 Ontario veterinarians reveals that only 25 percent of dogs in the province are on a heart- worm prevention program. The report indicates that 256.899 dogs were tested for canine heartworm disease and placed on preventive medicatian. The total dog population in Ontario is estimated at more than 1 million. Canine heartworm disease is caused by Parasitic worms that live In a dog's heart, resulting in impaired blood flow and damage to the heart, lungs and liver. in cases where the damage to the internal organs is extensive. the condition may be terminal. The disease is spread by mosquitoes. When a mos- quito bites an infected dog, it can spread the disease to healthy dogs. One family pet may be the source of in- fection for many dogs. Canadian Veterinary Medical Association spokesman and Toronto veterinarian, Dr. Donald MacDonald said that heart- worm disease will continue to spread since few dogs, relative to the total popula- tion, are on preventive medication. "In 1991, there were 116 clinics in 34 Ontario towns reporting cases of the disease," the doctor said. "Elsewhere in Canada, there were 35 percent more cases in Manitoba than in the year previous, and the Okanagan Valley in B.C. became a new focus of in- fection. " . 7Ue key to slowing the spread of this serious disease," says Dr. MCDonald, "is getting dogs on a simple prevention pro- gram. It's the only way we'll beat this thing." Tennis Canada Releases Ratings Tennis Canada has released its ranking of Canadian tenni In thewornm's group some 15 players from our area are among the 48 players place is Rene Alter of Toronto, Maureen Dake of Tomato is 4th. Carling Bassett Seguso is 8th followed by 13th place Martina Crba of Toronto. Vanessa Webb d Toronto is in 21st place Maya Klavora of Toronto is in 25th place, Ariana Cervenka of Reodale is 26th, Karen Kerr of Wiliowdole is in 27tb place Sharon Nieres d Scar' borough is in 28th place, Daiana Mies m of Scar- borough is in 31st place fdlowed by Carrie Lynn Coben of Toraob in 32nd Place. TobiRakic of Toronto is in 34th place, Joie Staples of Toronto is in 36th place, Pamela ingram of Toronto is in 40th place, and Melanie Shi Ww of Toron- to is in 42nd place. In the men's group some 9 players from our area are aIn Subs � m of Toronto, David Nesta Of Willowdale is in 7th place Gienn MichilWa d Tomato is in etb place. Karl Hale of Toronto a in 16th place, and Rob Horwood of Tara to is in 27th puce. In 32nd Shirit d Toronto, Gerard Ronan of Toronto is in 41st place, Doug Burke at Toronto is in 44th place, and Jamie Taylor of Willowdale holds 60th lam• 1 st.Tennis Week Set For June 6-14 Tennis Canada and its 10 member provincial associations have designated June 6-14 as the first Canadian Tennis Week, involving clubs, schools, parks and playgrounds using the week to promote the "sport of a lifetime" as one of the leading physical activities among Canadians. "We have certainly come a long way in recent years, but Canadian Tennis Week will help us to continue in- creasing participation among both adults and children and boost the general public awareness and visibility d tennis in Canada," said Bob Moffatt, the President of Tennis Canada. Canadian Tennis Week will include such activities as open houses at tennis clubs, special events at parks and playgrounds, participation -centered ac- tivities to foster basic skill developrnent for children and adults, along with club and instructor programs to encourage new member- ship. Two of Canada's top young players, Daniel Nestor of North York. and Melanie Bernard d Jon- quiere, Que., will serve as official spokesmen for the welt. Nestor, a 19 -year old lefthander who made headlines by defeating Stefan Edberg in Davis Cup ealner this year, is an eight -time Canadian junior title-holder who recently turned Professional. Ber- nard, 17, is a two-time Canadian under 18 indoor champion who won a Ten- nis Canada Excellence Award as most improved female player in 1991. Free Shuttle Service At Tommy Thompson Park Metro Region Conserva- tion is once again sponsor- ing a free transportation service for visitors to Tom- my Thomson Park. Located on the Toronto waterfront, this unique ur- ban wilderness is a signifi- cant stopover for migratory birds and a favourite place for people to cycle, walk, jog and en- joy nature photography. A shuttle van is operating on weekends and statutory holidays until Thanksgiv- ing Day, Oct. 12, on a half- hour schedule. It will operate between the TTC stop at Commissioners St. and Leslie St. ( Jones line) and a turnaround located 2 km inside the park. The shuttle van will arrive at the bus stop every half hour commencing at 9 a.m., with the last run at 5:30 p.m. Visitors can board the van at the Commissioners Street TTC stop or the main entrance and anywhere along the route inside the park • Tommy Thomson Park is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and statutory holidays throughout the year. The main entrance and parking lot are located at the corder of Leslie St. and Unwin Ave. travel Innkeepers Band Together Twelve Ontario Inns have created the Indepen- dent Innkeepers Associa- tion of Ontario, a trade association to further the special interests and needs of smaller, unique accom- modation properties in On- tario. It was announced recently, following a meeting of the Inns at the Elora Mill Country Inn and Restaurant. The twelve Country Inns, from throughout the southern part of the pro- vince believe there are significant marketing, net- working. development and Lobbying opportunities for this "family of fine country inns". Research undertaken by the provincial and federal governments and the members themselves, clearly showed a growing interest on the part of all travellers in Ontario to visit these historically or architecturally wngon pro- perties, according to Association President Jim Corcoran. "Both levels of government have been sup- portive in helping us give birth to this organization. ­ "Ontario Inns offer a special experience for tourists from Ontario and around the world," said Corcoran, Innkeeper of St. Anne's Inn of Grafton, On- tario. "Tourists want to see what our province is all about -what makes us different -and our Inns are a great way to get t.„, feel- ing „ The Independent In - keepers describe themselves as "a place where there is an at- mosphere of personal in- terest.. a sense of friendly conviviality". Each Inn reflects the identity, style and taste of the Innkeeper. All members are expected to maintain strict quality standards and aggressive- ly further the interest of all members of the organiza- tion. Additional i .embers will be invited to join the group - "Our initial efforts will include a comprehensive marketing effort in all potential markets, for- malizing our bylaws and membership development," said Cor- coran. Air Canada & Greyhound Introduce New Program Air Canada and Greyhound Lines of Canada have announced a new program as part of their ongoing strategic marketing alliance to pro- vide passengers with more travel options and in- novative services. From June 3 to Sept. 7, 19912, travellers from most communities outside metropolitan Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto, who purchase an Air Canada ticket, will receive a free Greyhound or Grey Coach bus pass. The ticket must be valued at $259 or more (excluding Lay s ) for flights departing from airports in Van- couver. Edmonton, Calgary• or Toronto. The pass allows customers to travel from the Greyhound terminal in their community to the bus terminal in the airport city and from there, by shuttle bus to the airport. " llus unique promotion with Greyhound gives our customers transportation from their bane commuw- ty right to the airport. It will encourage mere Cana- dians from smaller towns to ci>,00ese Air Canada for affordable and reliable travel," said Hollis Harris, Air Canada's Vice Chair- man. President and Grief Executive Officer. To take advantage of this new program, customers ask for their free bus pass when they purchase their Air Canada ticket. Once they clroott+t a scheduled Greyhound trip to coincide with their flight, they corn- piete the bus pass form and request its validation by their travel agent. "Together, Greyhound and Air Canada offer con- venient and economical in- termodal transportation to travellers," said Dick Huisman, Greyhound's President and Chief Ex- ecutive Officer. "We understand the needs of our customers and continually strive to find new ways to help them maximise their travel dollars. Toronto Summer Surnmer 1992 is the perfect time to visit Toronto and en- joy the many exciting cultural, theatrical, sporting, and special events that this city has to offer. Toronto Blue Jays Baseball., April -October, tickets 416-341-1234. Catch the Jays in action at Toronto's spec- tacular SkyDome! Metro International Caravan, June 19-27, 416.977-0466. The world's great countries come to Toronto. Buy a passport, and then sample exotic foods, shop for the unusual and be delighted by great theatre and music as you visit 50 international pavilions throughout the city. DuMaurier Ltd. Downtown Jazz, June 1928, Jazz line: 416-36:3-5717. In city squares and concert halls, theatres, clubs and lounges, the sound in Toronto this summer will be Jazz. The 10 -day event will showcase nearly 1,000 local and international performers. Hear masters of every jazz style, from traditional to fusion, in over 40 venues. Wed. June 3, 1992 THE NEWS'POST Page I1 Spinning Your Wheels In Denmark Several hundred windmills remain in Denmark - many of which have been renovated into horses restaurants 'arid shops. Here, at Datngard ,'Hill, a group of c'y'clists stop for a tow and a quick kite to eat at an adjoining restaurant. COPENHAGEN. Des- mark—What did Haas Chris- tian Andersen. Karen Blixen and the mastermind behind Legoland. Olc Kirk Clbrittiutsen, haw in common? Sure they all bailed from Denmark and brought unprece- denied fame to this Scandina- vian country. But more than that—these talented Dams shared a quirky passion found only in their per- sonal journak. Tbey were all keen cyclists. And for good reason. Not only does Denmark's size Of2(kh the sir_ of Ootaml akome Mend itself to easy cxpk)- ration from the saddle of a hike. but it%pathways. Mels, hostel%, gently rolling landscape and su- perb railway %ystcm arc a cvclist'% dream. Perhaps that'% why the up- scale travel agency. Buncrttcld &Robinson, arc offering three. one-week trips this summer to Alhorg,Randers and Bilbtnd for 53.015. A.% well, DER Tours has two cycling trips (8 day% each) on its roster. One is to Northern ScalantdlSX95-SIws). the other to a cluster of islands 4870- S 1 OK5 ). Blyth & Company is amuchcr orgamvitbow that's offering four. one-week trips from Denmark's ddtst lawn.. Rite, to Faburg for 52.325. And Pedersen World Tones has lived up two different one-week cycle tout%. For 5875, ha- on dou- ble occupancy. you can join the Southern Funcn tout which in- cludes miutds, v illas_% and inm on its nr%ter. Or theNorth Zea- land Tour—famed for its cas- tles. beaches and rugged fjords ( SIX 0) per persom based on dou- hle ox-cupancy I. Whether your preference is packaxed town or independent venture.—thc options are cnd- Ics%. In face .o organized i% Den- mark for cycImu-, oris has the luxury of deciding once they arrive whether indeed they wish to bike. For it's never a problem to rent a bike from one of the numerous rental shops or train stationsthere, you can pick up an invaluable brochure called Take the Train—Rent a Bike, available at all stations). Also note, the average rental fee is 5549 a day or 522444 for the week. To give you a better idea of the cycling possibilities we've highlighted two trips of various duration and ability. CYCLE ONE— RUNGSTEDLUtiD The first is aimed at Copen- hagen day-trippers who want to cycle to Rungstedlund—the home of Danish author Karen Blixen who penned Out of Af- rip. Located 25 km from down- town Copenhagen. it is possible to cock directly from your hotel, however nxnt people opt to hop on a train (with thtir bike. to the charming coastal town of Klampcnbmg). From there it's a lovely spin along the water's edge to Blixen's en- chanting home. Running paral- lel to the coastal highway +x152 is a specific bike route that's well -illustrated with bike %ym- bols. This route winds through forests and the back alk-" of palatial homes which flank the ocean. These two routes make it possible to complete the loop with Biixen's estate being the focus. Those who haven't been to Copenhagen is a few years shouldn't miss the Karen Bhxen Museum which opened !Nay 15. 1991. Upon returning to the hnnly home of Rungsted after spending year% on her farm in Africa it wa% here that she wrote dozens of bmA%.Tuday. in the restored home you'll find pho- ws of her on safari aid a very effective taped kw (A her ad- % Cntnre% ahr4 )Jd --- %pi Wed M ith Actual dips of her own wonder- fully rasps %oicc. A small li- brary with her fayoritc wcll- thumbcd Icathcr-hound hook—s. dainty old Corona t,.pcwntcr. the ")u% grarnophonc and s stack of records %enc 1% re- minder% of what an cxtraordt- nar% woman she ws%. CYCLE TWO— BORNHOLM One of the best things about the island of Bornholm is that few overseas tourists have dis- covered it. Wedged between Sweden and Poland in the Bal- tic Sea. 150 -km from the rest of Denmark, it's home to about 480)0 people scattered over 550 sq.km. While spinning down a countrylane, you'll see scythe -wielding farmers work- ing alongside 20th century trac- tors—or a Peugeot may pull up next to a horse-drawn carriage. Cultural paradoxes are only one of Bornholm'% attractions. Others include peculiar white- washed round churches. tunic stones and art studios. But the site that shouldn't he missed is Hammershus,Europe's largest castle ruin. Built in 1255. it looks like a giant chess piece silhouetted against the sea. So. get into gear this summer and discover that a hike can be a man's—ter a woman's --best friend. OTHER BIKE BITS: • Bike% are allowed on Strains (those %crying greater Copen- hageMexcept during peak hours on weekdays. Bike maps arc available from the Copenhagen Tourist Infor- matu m Centre. Accommodation possibilities arc numerous. Hostel%, home exchange programs. holiday houses, health resorts, camp - mg %tine and upscale hotels ere all ava able. It you're flying with KLM a bila i, considered one piece of your alkuted two pieces of (ut68age—sv there's no addi- tronal baggage fee. And for the first time c%cr in Den- mark. KLM is offering its Wings 'n Wheels program. From April to next !March two pa xngcr% tra%clhng to- gether can rent a car for free fur one week. Or rccct%c dis- counted rate% for upgrade - And aoidrtKmal dav%. Pcdcr%cn world tour%, charter operaa)r hctw ccn (-anada and Ucn- mark. w Ill ic-ccpt hrcvcic% for .1 flat fee of S M) IM). Tru,,eller% w L%hing eddrt i)nal information can write the DanL.h roue%t Board. Bon 11'�. Station \_ TorontO, On - :art,,, Sri Fars .41t, - Value Season Begins On Lee Island Coast Cost-c�us travelers looking for a relaxing island vacation can find paradise as the value season begins on the Lee Island Coast in Southwest Florida. From May through mid- January most resorts in this Gulf of Mexico com- munity cut their rates as much as 50 per cent for the spring, summer and fall. Our peak tourist season is from mid-January until May, so naturally rates are higher at those times," said Elaine McLaughlin, executive director of the Lee County Vmtor & Con- vention Bureau. "In the off- season. with the exception of holidays and some weekends, many hotels have empty morns that they are eager to fill by of- fering terrific discounts." Reduced rates and fewer people are only a few of the reasons to visit the Lee Highlights 1992 Benson & Hedges International Fireworks Festival, June 27, July 1. 4. 8, 11: 416-965-6332. Ontario Place is proud to present the 6th annual "Symphony of Fire" International FSreworks Competition. The skies above Lake Ontario will be ablaze with a spectacle of music• thunder and light. Music at Sharon, weekends in July. 416-366-7200. A classical summer music festival entering its 12th season in the community of Sharon, Ontario situated just north of Metro Toronto. The festival takes place in July for four con- secutive weekends, and offers a unique musical experience in a casual and informal setting. Player's Ltd. International Tennis, July 15-25, 416-665-9= Canada's premier tennis tournament. Come see the world's top male tennis stars compete in this prestigious event at the National Tennis Centre. Caribana, Jul. 20 -Aug. 3. 416-598-5435. Caribbean Festival of music, sight and sound. The Festival celebrates its 25th Anniversary with activities including: Ferry Cruises, Children's Carnival, Comedy Show and Music Festival. Plus the biggest parade in Canada, a 12 -hour extravaganza of fun, on Aug. 1. Canadian National Exhibition, Aug. 19 -Sept. 7, 416 -393 -WW. The world's largest annual exhibition, featur- ing midway rides, display buildings reflecting sports, agriculture, entertainment, top name concert performers, roving entertainers. live music, free shows and much more. Island Coast during the value season. Consistently ranked high for their unspoiled, white - sand beaches, Sanibel and Captiva islands are popular vacation spots for people who want to escape from busy everyday life in exchange for quiet relaxa- tion. On these two en- vironmentally protected islands, the most engross- ing occupations are shell collecting. for which these islands are ranked third in the world, and bird wat- ching. For the more active family, Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island offers a multitude of water sports, beach activities, shopping, dining and boating. Vaca- tioners to this quaint beach community can sightsee aboard a tall -ship reminis- cent of the pirate sailing vessels of long ago or choose from a variety of miniature golf theme parks. Just to the south, beach goers may opt to pic- nic at Carl E. Johnson Park or head further south to Bonita Beach. Moving inland to the city of Fort Myers, visitors can tour the winter homes of the world's most prolific in- ventor Thomas Edison and his best friend automobile manufacturer Henry Ford. This city is steeped in history as a stroll or nar- rated trolley tour will demonstrate. History buffs can journey further into the past b% heading south toward Bonita Springs where the now extinct Koreshan religious sect started to build their vision of Utopia. but never quite finished. For freshwater fishermen and golfers. Cape Coral• with more canals than Venice. Italy, and Lehigh Acres make ideal vacation spots. While snook, grouper, snapper and the mighty tarpon lure fishermen from across the globe to Boca Grande and Pine Island. Aclventutre lovers may want to look out for alligators• panthers, wild turkeys, boar and buffalo at Babcock wilderness Adventures in North Fort Myers before toasting the day with wine sampling at Eden Vineyards, the southern -most bonded vineyard in the continental United States. With much to do, or even not to do, the Lee Island Coast is a great spring, summer or fall vacation value. For a free "Vaca- tioner's Guide to the Lee Island Coast" or to make reservations, call toll-free 1-80l)•LEE-ISLE (533 --rim) in the United States and Canada. Video tapes are also available for $6.75 (U.S.) by calling this numtber. •.. Page 12 THE POST Wed. June 3, 1992 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson FOOTBALL The Dolphin Football Association is looking for new players in the Pee Wee level (born 1978 79 and under 145 lbs.) and the Bantam level (born 1976-47 and under 185 lbs.). The practices are held at 6:30 on Thursdays in Kinsmen Park Call Bob for more information at 683-4380. MENTAL HEALTH 'rite Canadian mental Health Association provides speakers at no charge to talk on a variety of mental health and mental illness subjects. For a free brcY-hure and more information call Judy at 436$60. UNIVERSITY WONIEN The Canadian Federation of University Women, Ajax Pickering area. is an organization offering fellowship and fun to university graduates for equivalent college degree. It operates from September to June on the 2nd Thursday of every month starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Fami- ly Trust Office. 335 Bayly St. W. in Ajax. Fee is SW annual- ly. Call Erica Bruce 686-2690. Karen Empringham 427-0236 or Susan Hale at 286-2811 if you are interested in finding out more. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION' The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at 14W Bayly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to help- ing those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers utfonmation, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call tall- . , . 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, Dunbarton Road, Pickering on the second Monday of each month. Fee is $30 per year (pro -rated). Call Claire at 686-8829 for more information. LADIES' SLO-PITCH The Ajax Ladies' Slo-Pitch Association is looking for in- terested ladies to play softball for the 1992 season. Mature experienced interested ladies over 25 years old are invited to call 427-7719 for more information. BRIDGE If you are interested in playing bridge on a Monday morn- ing give Bea Hoogland at 683-8471 a call. This group meets at St. Andrew's Community centre at 9:15 to 11 a.m. for a morning of recreational bridge. The fee is $4 membership with $1.25 weekly fee. Drug For Treating Schizophrenia Clozapine, a drug for treating schizophrenia, is to be pro- vided to the Ontario patients most likely to benefit from it, Health Minister Frances Lankin has announced. The drug is intended for patients who cannot tolerate or are not helped by other drug treatments for schimphrema. Although not all patients who try clozapine find it helpful. studies show that those who do respond often see a dramatic improvement in quality of life. DROP IN CEN'T'RE Moms and pre-schoolers are invited to attend a drop in centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Paul's United Church. 65 Kings Gres. in Ajax. On Tuesday the program runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m and on lttursdays from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Register by calling 6864149 or 427-7415. BINGO Monday night bingos are run by the Ajax Rotary Club with the proceeds going to help special needs children in our area_ Bingos start at 7:30 p.m. at the Monarch Bingo Hall, Monarch Ave. and Clements Rd. W. in Ajax. Call 429-132B for information. Salads to Suit Your Personality It's salad season... and the one dung I love most about salads is there are no rules. Crisp lettuce provides the per- foct camas for your salad master- piece - romaine. iceberg, curly you name it! Add green peppers, bean sprouts, fresh sugar pcas, baby corn... the h%t is endless! In tact, in salad making it pays to be inven- tive, k -t the salad take on vour personality. The other casentW component is a truly great salad dressing. Now, with u) tetany dressings ext the market the choice can appear to be somewhat difficult... but take a little time after all vou'rc worth it. For me. a salad dressing must have the finest and freshest ingre- dients, no preservatives, no addi- tives, no MSG, no artificial flavours and most of all a fresh homemade taste. For years 1 thought only my own homemade dressing was gtxwd enough... but that was before I discovered Rene'% Gourmet Salad Dressings. I recall my introduction. I had my tastebuds all set for a classic Greek Salad, huge black olives, sliced red onion, even thinly sliced hearts of palm, all on a bed of cool green bib lettuce... But could I find the feta cheese' No wav! The grocer suggested 1 try the new Greek Salad Dressing which had just that morning arrived in the produce department, from a new company called Renee's Gourmet. I picked up a bottle... "contains real feta cheese I decided to try it and I've been a loyal fan ever since. That was a few years ago and whether it's been Renee's famous Greek Feta Dressing, her Caesar, Italian, Poppyseed, Cucumber and Dill, Ranch or Blue Cheese. the same quality and goodness is found in each and every bottle. I've chosen Renee's time and time again, it's a taste that suits my tastebuds perfectly! Recently Renee's introduced three wonderful Lite products, Caesar, Italian and Ranch each with 50% less oil. One of the big reasons for all this quality and goodness is that there with Lise O'Brien really is a Renee who still inspects each batch of her fabulous dress- ings. Renee Unger and her com- pany Intercorp Foods of Dowmsview. Ontario are a real Canadian success story. Hands on involvement, a caring attitude and uncompromising dedication to making the very best salad dress- ings. The same dedication is prevalent today and in fact, it's the recipe for success in the future too. Recently, the consumer demand for a line of dressings with fewer calories, no fat and no cholesterol was addressed... Renee once again had the answer... Excelle Gourmet No Oil and Excelle Gourmet tradi- tional salad dressings. Avery low calorie dressing with, no oil whatsoever, no MSG or preservatives, shelf stable and best of all... chock full of that authentic Renee's great taste and some of her varieties are even sugar free. Ex- celle No Oil is available in four "Excellent" varieties. Caesar, French, Italian and Ranch, while, Excelle traditional dressings are available in 5 wonderful varieties: French, Caesar, Thousand Island, Italian and Ranch. So next time you're in the mood to ante a salad masterpiece go ahead. Pik on the artichoke barts, tomatoes, carrots and the chick peas, toss in the oyster muubrooms and the sliced star fruit... think of all the good things that you an add.. and don't forget the crown- ing glory. a great fresh dressing from Renee's Gourmet and Excelle Gourmet Salad Dressings. They offer you'_: great dressings in all_ and growing. Wow! Talk about a world of choices! Do Enjoy' RENEE'S GOURMET CAESAR S'.ALAD 1 large tread romaine lettuce 2/3 cup 0 50 mL) Renee's (gourmet CaBSar Salad Dressirig 1 /3 ml.) croutons 1/3 cup (75 mL) parmesan dteese, tresttly grated Freshly ground pepper Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Break up into bite -size pieces and place in large salad bowl. Add gourmet Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper to taste. Toss well and serve immediately. Makes six servings. CHICKEN PASTA SALAD ITALIAN 1 cup (250 mL) cubed chicken or turkey white meat 1/4 cup (50 mL) unpared diced apple 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped 3 tbsp. (50 mL) celery, shoed 1 green onion, finely chopped V12 cups (375 mL) crooked ftuu'lli pasta 3 slices light processed cheese 3/4 cup (175 mL) Excelle Gourmet Italian Dressing In a small bowl, combine chicken, diced apple, green pepper, red pepper, celery, green onion, fusilli pasta and Excelle Gourmet Italian Dressing. Mix well. Cover, chill in refrigerator 12 hour to blend flavours. Just before serving add "light" processed cheese pieces. Makes four servings (Side dish). with Rene Soetens, M.P. There's been good news and bad news lately concerning the economy. First the good. In recent weeks, legislation has been proceeding through the House of Commons that will implement many of the tax cuts from Finance Minister Don Mazankowski's budget. Most notable among these is the bill that will amend the Income Tax Act, and enact the Children's Special Allowances Act. This is the first of many tax improvements that the federal budget supplied to put money into the hands of consumers, and get the economy moving again. Now for the bad. After presenting his well-received budget, Mr. Mazankowski cautioned the provinces aganst taking advantage of federal tax cuts by raising their own tax levels. Such action, he asserted, would deprive Cana- dian consumers of extra spending power, thus stalling the economy and prolonging the recession. Unfortunately. it appears that several provinces did not take this advice with great regard. Already, the NDP governments of Ontario, British Columbia and Saskat- chewan have tabled budgets that feature tax hikes, effec- tively intercepting money that the federal government allocated to Canadians. The federal budget contained a personal income tax cut tailored to put $1.75 billion into the hands of Canadian coo- muners over the next two years. As it tunas out. a sizeable chunk of this money will end up in the hands of provincial governments instead of in the pockets of individual Cama- dians. The impact of this was apparent in a report from the Cao- ference Board of Canada last week. It predicted that the economic outlook was still grim. The report correctly states that "Consumer spending - retail sales, automobile and housing sales, and purchases of commerical services - are the driving force of a market-based economy." This means that the medicine that is required to nurse this sick economy back to heaWn is consumer spending power. It is unfortunate that several provinces did not adhere to this ecanoa» c philosophy in preparing their budgets- By in -Lazes. they are negating a federal initiative to theprocess. the economy. and are obstructing recovery in the p aM• ::•l I: lJ.'l � �'J-�C :'J!J�•J� Jl !!. R?.� : � i � i. !�Y.::•! JAY.. 11JJ ADULT LEISURE PROGRAMS The Ajax Recreation Department has put together some itnteresting spring courses. Here's some information: Better Pictores in a Soar: Join this coarse and improve Yew pwture-taking in no time. Find out how to pick the right film for action shots, portraits, vacations. parties, and other photographic situations. This course unravels the mysteries of the camera and makes every picture -taker an expert. The pre -requisite for this class is that part=paots must bring a 35nnrn si.R or compact camera to h class. This runs on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p. in. from May 5th to Mh at the Ajax Community Centre, Captain's Room at a cost for four weeks of $32.16. ART ViKW&%IO4'S The Ajax Rec. Dept. is holding workshops at the Mill Street Community Centre and cost $12.34 each, pita sups plies: Yicteriao Garland: Add charm and colour to your home with this decorative everyday wall garland in dried flowers. Materials supplied in your colour preference for approximately $30. This will be held on Wed. May 27th from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Find these and more in the Ajax Recreation Spring; Sum- mer booklet or call 427-mii for more information. Pickering School News JUNE 4 JUNE Elizabeth B. Phin P.S. is Dunbarton H.S. is holding its Awl Night. bolding its Athletic Ban - For details call the school 9-'"t from 6 to 9 p.m_ at 286.2277. JUNE 5 JUNE If Pickering H.S. will par- Woodlands Centennial ticipate in the OFSSAA P.S. is holding its Primary track and field at York Play Day. For details call University. 839.3800, HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO bVim4ng your odds against Canada's "11a11er. I � I I � Irk r•ri r err •