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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1992_12_23This Space Could Be Yours For $ 12 PER. You'll receive 30% SAVINGS on Your kXV distance calls 24 hours a day • No monthly minimum • No installation Call agent No.3209 Virginia Richmond Pager 606.1220 Benefit Telephone Inc 733.1779 This Space Could Be Y ours For $12 PER WEEK Spiel For Wheels Bonspiel Plans are well underway for the 49th Annual R.S. McLaughlin Men's Bonsppel at the Oshawa Curlwg Club. Named in honour of the founder of General Motors of Canada and long-time club member. Colonel Sam McLaughlin. this is the club's premier event of the year. The spiel will attract teams from across southern and central On- tario and past participants have included such internationally -recognized curlers as Russ Howard and Rocs Turcotte. This season's event will be held Jan. 4. S and 6. In addition to some of the best curling to be seen in southern Ontario in 1993. all participants will have an opportunity to each win a new General Motors car in the "Spiel for Wheels". This challenging event will require a level of skill com- parable to making a hole - in -one in golf. Organizing Committee Chairman, Dave Ralston commented that "This will be one of the best McLaughlin spiels ever and it looks like an exciting three days... Mr. Ralston went on to say that all teams are guaranteed four games and a few spaces are still available. Interested teams should contact Ted Barnes through the club at (416)728 -Ml or drop in at 2i6 Bond St E. in Oshawa. 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 x15 per yr. by mail ol. 27 No. 51 Pickering. Onlarki This Space Could Be N ours i For $12 Serving the Community for 25 Years! PER WEEK ' 6& V1 cd. Ikti rinber 23. 1992 PICKERING A0. os� fr:l)ITORIAI, A udre v Purki.ss /till I'Vall Diane Malheson Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (just south of 401, Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-25569 CLASSIFIED & DISPLAY ADVERTISING Bertha Kronenherg PRODUC'I ION Ka v Sayers This space ..ould be yours for just $ 22.00 per week CCIU4,11tl Xl A7 Greetings 01 u (fur ?Ile ab Atwma & Jbue from everyone at CPU Watson Publishing Company ('11UATATION Laura Ross Alvin Plummer Max Kohler Yrollne I Van Keit Preston Roy AlcWha Sleve Neil John Parkinson SaIn Ramball Varter Sole inani Michelle Manios PUBLISHERS Bob Watson Irene Watson DENTAL OFFICE Dr.K. Fenwick Dr. R. Hoffman Dr. S. Sekhon Dr. D..t Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Orfanidis MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening & Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Page 'L THE: XF.WS POST Wed. December M. 1992 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Prosperity Corporate Style By Michael R;ycks Here they are, the leading job creators year -in and year- ouL the lifeblood of communi- ties throughout Canada... There they go, battered by government taxes and regulation, barely sur- viving this harsh recession. This sector is essential to Canada's future prosperity. Un- fortunately, most governments have yet to understand this. In fact the federal govemnxnt and its appointed 'Prosperity Group' basically ignored this trtiportant getup of Mtsincsses to the recently released report, 'Invent- ing our Future: An Action Plan for Canada'sPtospenry'. While there are some laudable recom- mendabons ahout expenditure restraint, tax decreases and interprovincial tradeburiers, the report hlatantly reflects the beg business agenda for the 1990's— samll blasaoesws were left out of the a F=M. This was perhaps no acci- dent. Scow of the critical competitive, issues lo small business we aho some of the most embarrassing for the fed- eral government: the Goods and Scrvx=Tax. cross-bordcrshop� Ping. the underground economy and the crippled tourism sector. None were property addressed by the Ptospenty Group: all are crucial to the prospects for prosperity for Canadians in general. One of the report's key recommendations is to create an independent Prosperity Council (it also proposes the creation of a National Quality Institute and a Centre of Excellence for Sus- tainable Development). This is clearly the corporate view of how to run the economy. Often the smaller but important play- ers do not have the time, re- sources or money that big labor and big busiriess organizations have to participate in such coun- cils. You also have to ask your- self how the federal government could justify these new commit- tees after it eliminated several other established hod bes such as the Economic Council of Canada in lou year's budget. To Its credit. the Prosperity Group did speak to Canadians across the country and success- fully defernri wd what the prob- Itmsare in need of fixtng. It is in amm soYobons to these problems that due Group went astray. It remains to be seen which rec- onuncndatKvm the federal gov- emmennt will formally adopt. Some are sohd and will be backed by a significant number of Calm; others may neva see the light of day. Yet, wtdxM addressing the con- cerns of smaller firms, the hospenry Group's report leaves out a dynamic member of the Canadian erswwwrm small business in particular. and C FiB Feakn Swvm Here and There Ministry of Citizenship Announce, New Pilot Project The I ►ntano Mlnlstn of Cit i7enshlp is entering Into a uinl que• tunding arrangement with the Ontario Council of Agen- cu•s Se•n ing Immigrants I WASF which will enable the organization to de%ote• mon time to meeting the nveYis of Its memtle•r agencies and the communit,6. The NAnistn of Citizertship will provide with S.hU.MV in funding �varly for two %ears fx-ginning in April 144:: The funding Is lwing provided h, the minlstry s Citizenship De%elopment Branch and the Ontano Antl- ILacism Secretariat This pilot project will he evaluated alter the.• two ,ears No issue On Dec.30 The Christmas edition of our six community newspapers will be on Wed. Dec.23rd. There will be no edition on Wed. Dec.30th.,but the next edition will be on Wed.Jan.6th. Lne Published every Wee-,Wsday by Watson Publishing Compimy Limited, Est. 1450 Office & Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35 Scarborouqh. Ont. MiS 3R3. Telephone 291-2583 Publisher & General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING Irene Watson. Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss. Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS $15 per year - 40t a copy. Province : British Columbia Theme : Natural beauty of B.C. Artist : Carla Herrera Egan Month : December 1992 Majestic killer whales swimming against a backdnp of coastal mountairis adorn the Canada M coin for British Columbia. The twelfth and last provincial 250: pieces in the Canada t25 Coin Program was unveiled by the Ion. Paul Dick. Minister of Supply and Services Canada and also Ntiniuer responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint. the Icon. Loos Boone. Minister of Government Services for British Columbia. and the designer of the BC coin. Carla Egan of Victoria. Carla H Egan. the coin's designer and resident of Vic - lona. was the special guest of hunom. The Pacific Coast symbols depicted on the can have a personal significance for this artist who emigrated to Canada and first came to E3(' in I", . Eagan is very emotional alxxnt her design. "As newcomers to British Columbia, my family and i were struck by the natural beauty of this province-- the magnifi- C"I snowcapped mountains, towering fir trees, and crystal -blue waters. ' And she recalls clearly the inspiration for her design. "Each visit to the ocean held the romance and excitement of perhaps spitting a whale. These images so impressed me. 1 selected them as reflections of British Colu mbu's most prized asset - nature. Let us re)Oice in it always'" Here and There ilighe%t Vacancy Hate in _Io vean The national average apartment vacancy rate increased to 4.8 per cent in October from 4.4 per cent in April, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports. This is the highest average rate for privately initiated rental structures of three units or more since 1987 and the highest rate in 20 years for structures of six units or more. .As a general rule. a vacancy rate reaching 3 per cent pro- vides renters with a reasonable choice, but a lower rate is neyuired in certain markets to stimulate investment. .-affordable Resale Housing Supph And Selec- tion Impro%es The average renter looking to buy a home has a wider selection of affordable resale housing to choose from now as compared to six months ago. according to a recent article in Canada Mortgage and Housing (orporatio n's I CMH(' I Canadian Housing Market report. "This selection of housing available to first time buyers has increased because household incomes have increased slightly and mortgage rates have remained relatively low over the last six months," said Greg Gov, CMHC's Manager of Local Market Analysis. Resolution To give a dividend to each Canadian - To abolish all taxes. That is progress! (h,er 1.000 Pilgrims of Saint Michael, of the "Michael" Journal, who gathered for their annual International Con- gress in Rougemont, on Sept. 5-&7. 1992, passed the follow- ing resolution, addressed to the federal and provincial governments: Whereas Canada is a country very rich in real material goods: Whereas the money system must be the exact reflection of the production of our country: Whereas present taxes are illogical and dishonest because they take away from the hands of the citizens pur- chasing power that is already insufficient in front of the overabundance of goods, thus depriving a large number of Canadians of their right to enjoy the fruits of progress, which is rightly theirs. Moved by: Henri Couinard, of Montreal, Que.. Rheal Doucette, of Rogersville, N.B.• Mrs. Aurore Maheux• of Lafontaine. (hut. Seconded by: Mrs. Alain Lebouthillier, of Lower Neguac. N.B. • Marcel Maheux, of Quebec City. Que., Moril Mar- childon, of Toronto. (kit. Be it resolved unanimously: That the Migritris of Saint Michael urge the federal and provincial governments to replace taxes - including the GST and the provincial sales taxes - by a monthly dividend to evey citizen without exception, in order to ensure them with at least a decent livelihood. That is progress' That this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, to the federal Ministers and MPs• to the Premiers of the 10 provinces of Canada. to the provincial !Ministers acid MLAs, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the trews media for publication. The Pilgrims of Saint Michael Gilberte Cote -Mercier. Directress general Traffic Controls From Metro Toronto Police The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto has expenenc- ed a rapid increase in motor vehicle, bwycle and pedestrian traffic. This has required the City of Scarborough Traffic LkWrtnwW to design and improve traffic signals at most major intersections. The Highway Traffic Act states: "Every driver ap- proaching a red traffic control signal shall stop and not pro- ceed until a green signal is shown." Right turn are permit- ted after the vehicle hat conic las a cucripiete stop and traffic approaching is clear. Police Officer's have noticed an in- crease in the number of motorists that are not stcpgng for the red traffic signal and rrmst notably prior to turning right. Remember on approaching a red traffic signal the driver must bring the vehicle to a corruiplete stop. Winter driving is approaching and there will be times when the traffic signals will malfunction. If you are ap- proaching traffic signals that are flashing red or amber you are still required to stop. Proceed into the intersection w•tien it is safe to do so. Should a power failure occur and the traffic signals are not operating. slow down and stop the vehicle poor to enter- ing the intersection. Because this intersection has no con- trols It must be treated as if it were a four way stop sign. Yield to the driver on the right. enter the intersection, slow- ly and cautiously. The festive season is upon us and members of the Metropolitan Toronto Police wish everyone a safe and Hap- py Holiday. Bob's Notes Guild Inn Renovations The historic Guild Inn is closing its 96 rooms for renova- tions on Jan. 4th. but dining and catering services will con- tinue. Giant Step Realty plans to turn this pro"y into a major hotel and convention centre. EST Hurting Lotteries The Ontario Lottery Corporation has just announced its annual profit for 1991 2. Profits were $458.5 million but this was down $9.6 million from the previous year. This decrease is largely related to the Gcxxis & Services Tax Some $21 million was paid by the lottery Corporation to the federal government. Another gond reason why the GST should be abolished. -----ate-aa-------a ---ate-al--crap mal---- Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers I kSCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL news news news ' CHECK THE NORTH YORRK�/ EAST END I K f RIN(', ' ONE YOU WANT news n ;j ws O s t Now Send $15 plus 1.05 GST(Total 16.05) cheque. money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 MllnerAve., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3I Name _ d Address _ _ Scarbo,r Scarborough Mayor Joyce Trimmer has an- nounced that the City of Scarborough has agreed to study the feasibility of the relocation of the National Tennis Centre to Scar- borough. The feasibility study is to be completed by April 3o, 1993. The land considered for the development of a Na- tional Tennis Centre is city owned land at the nor- thwest corner of Ellesmere Wed. Ilecember Ml, 1992 THF: NEWS- POST Page 3 rough May Get The National Tennis Centre Rd. and Midland Ave. It is expected that the National Tennis Centre will require 'approximately 12-14 acres. The National Tennis Cen- tre is home to the Player's Ltd. International and Matinee Ltd. International Canadian Open Tennis Championships. A management consul- tant will be appointed to determine the size, time and nature of the project, its components, staging, capital and operating costs and cost sharing and major opportunity of inter- the City of Scarborough to ship for the future," said recommend a legal strut- national significance for build an exciting partner- Mayor Joyce Trimmer. ture for an organization to operate all proposed facilities. Season's Greetings and Tennis Canada will assist the city with the terms of reference for the study and will cooperate with the con- sultants in all matters related to the proposed Tennis Centre and with the overall operation and development of the site. '"Ibis study represents a Energy -Saving Stocking Stuffers Becoming an energy - saver is a matter of being aware of the amount of energy you use. changing some behaviours, and choosing the most energy - wise products. Below are listed some gift ideas for products that will help everyone - not just the household handyperson - be more energy conscious and they're all available for under Sm. For the family driver it's the time of year when car engines get sulky and take ages to warm up in the morning. Most people who use block heaters to keep their car engines ging leave them on longer than necessary. A heavy-duty outdoor timer on your block heater will save you up to 70 percent in energy bills - an average of 32D to W per year. Set the time so the heater comes on two to four hours before you need it. instead of running all night. (To make the sav- ings even more appealing, Ontario Hydro is offering a $10 rebate on outdoor timers until the end of February 1993. For kids the hot toys this year are "traditional" items like stuffed animals and wooden trains, which don't use electricity. To complete the energy- saving picture, choose board games, books and art materials over video games and electronic gadgets. For the person who gets bane first in these days of long hours of darkness, it's tempting to leave the light on all day so that we're not greeted by a dark house when we get hone but resist the temptation. Timers and motion detec- tors on indoor and outdoor tights allow you to use lights only when you need them. Motion detectors will turn lights on when anyone comes within the set perimeter. and you can set times to turn lilts on only when it gets dark. For the person who changes the lightbulbs compact Cuorescent lio*ibtdbs use 75 pereew GRAND OPENING "No Clowning Around" Best Prices in Town �. The Vanity Pen New b Used consignment outlet 2687 Eglinton Ave.E_ 266-2555 • Turn your nearly new b used clothing into S $ S. • Want something special at a good price? Come in and see yourself! • Ladies'- Men's i3 Children's clothing Great Infants' Dept.! See other interesting collectibles Season's Greetings and Best Wishes in 1993 PAULINE BROWES Member of Parliament SCARBOROUGH CENTRE Minister of State - Environment 2163 Lawrence Ave.E.Scarborough 751-7400 less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs, and last 10 times as long. They're good for hard -to - reach places or where the light is left on for three hours or more at a time - so you won't have to change the bulb for years' For the environmentalist on your list. a sapling. As well as being a good en- vironmental move. plam- ting trees can also help you modify the way you heat your house. Planting a row of evergreens. cedars, spruces or pines at least 10 feet from your house. on the northwest side. will act as a windbreak and suite wind blowing against your house makes it harder to heat. you'll be more com- fortable. For the cook - with all the time spent in the kitchen over the holidays. the hot water tap gets a wwkout. A f.-iicet aerator is the most inexpensive way to cut hot water use . available at hardware stores for a few dollars. this easy -to -install OW4W wrews room c"o your faucet and adds air to your water flow, so you get plenty of water pressure while cutting consumption by 25 to 50 percent per tap. For the whole family. sales of energy saving showerheads have shot up 3Do percent in Ontario m the last two years - and winter is an ideal time to purchase one. since hot water bills are higher because the water coming into your house is colder. An energy-saving showerhead can save you up to $79 a year over a con- ventional showerhead in water and energy savings, without sacrificing shower quality - which means that your investment is paid back in less than a year. For the romantic install a dimmer switch on your lights to allow you to "set the mood" and add candles to your dinner table to make it even more special. Finally. for the household handyperson. when you're making the annual trip to the hardware store to buy wrapping paper or decorations, add a couple of rolls of inexpen- sive pipe wrap to your list. Insulating pipe wrap helps reduce the energy loss caused when hot water starts to cool before it even gets to its destination. Wrap the first one or two metres of pipe coming out of your hot water heater - and if you have an electric hot water heater consider an insulating blanket for full coverage. �Yr_? 0 0, mF six s Best Wishes for a Healthy and Prosperous 1993 Bob Hicks M.P. Scarborough East 255 Morningside Ave. Suite 314 Scarborough,Ont. M1 E 3E6 281-6767 r ELLAS RESTAURANT AND BANQUET MALLS 2 GREAT LOCATIONS to serve you for lunch and dinner LOOK FOR OUR JANUARY SURPRISE! Due to our 25th -Anniversary we offer 25% discount for wedding packages at our Pape Ave.Restaurant And at our 35 Danforth Rd. Restaurant due to our 9 years open we otter 9% discount for wedding packages Luxury Banquet Facilities - Ar sirs up ro isoo p ople • WEDDINGS • ENGAGEMENTS • SEMINARS • COMPANY MEETINGS • DINNER • LUNCH • BREAKFASTS • BAPTISMS 0 RETIREMENT PARTIES 35 Danforth Rd. Scarborough Ample free parking- For reservations 694-1194 702 Pape Ave. (above Danforth Ave.) 463-0334 Continuing Education Winter Program 1993 The Scarborough Board of Education offers a wide array of Interest and credit courses In Its new 1993 Continuing Education Winter Program. Pick up your copy at any Scarborough secondary school, your nearest public library, or the Scarborough APWINN Civic Centre 140 Borough 9 1N Drive. .: For additional information call f��w4,14 Siva our Continuing Education Office „M'"' at 396-7663_''�� Scarborough Board of '`:;0 Education _ — — A4ee1,ng nhecnauBrx9 Page 4 THE NEWS POST Wed. i ecember 23. 199'2 DIARYCp M Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. DECEMBER 23 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST .AID CPR COURSES First Aid/CPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, !Monday to Friday, for more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health care and CPR courses at three locations in Meiro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call 967-4244. 10 a.m. CARPET 8OWL1% : All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of carpet bowline every Wedncsda% and Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, '_(1(10 McWicholl'Rof. Phone"3%4511. 10 a.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Wedne%da% at 1.'.Arrksreaux Community Centre, 2010 McNicholl Rd. Phone 34f-4513. 12 miler and 2:30 p.m. C LA5SIC FII MS The Ontario Science Centre presents classic films W edrnesday afternoons at noon for seniors only, and 2:30 p.m. for general au- diences. The film today is "The Scarlet Empress" (1934) starring Marlene Dietrich and John Lodge. Free with admission to the �iocncc (eerie. I p.m. CRIBBAGE. All senior% over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afiernokon of cribbage evm WcdrK-Aa% at Si ephen Leacock Sc-nior Centre. 2520 Birchrrk,uni Rd. Phone 396404(). 1 - 3 P.M. BIN(.() Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 5s year% of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo earn Wednesday at Birkdak Coxn- munr% Centre-. 1299 1i,o-mcrc Rd 2 - 3:%D P.M_1.1%1%(. WITH CA\('ER Lt%in# With Canon. the %uMwi group fox Central Me!to Dwrict of the Canadian Cancer Soociv, meets at 20 Holly St., Suite 101, Toronto ore alternate W cdrnesday-% to provide infOrMatMM about min rition. relaxatto>n, cuppori err%Ices ad practical pedidam--c. The public n invited to cx>nne, talk or listen. FR I. DECEMBER 25 A "oav festive wamm to still. SA T. DECEMBER 26 9 am. - 2 pm. BL(XM D01N0R Clot\I(' Laming United Church, 49 Bogert A%c.. Will>wda(c. Help the Red Crov% help cher% by attending this chnnc. All dorkw% are welcome. 10 am. - 2 p.m. \F..\RI % \F:vA a(K I" E A Wearh '%.ew Boutique featuring gt>o 4l u%cd cloxhing will be open c%cry Saturday at S,. (-rt%rxn'% Anglican Church, " Craigkc Dr., Scarho.rough. Fox detail, ph,mc 26'-'912. W a.r>L - 3 P.M. BI.(XK) IX)\(1R CLINI( St Bernadette C hur:h. 21 Ba%ly St F , \tax. 06,od is alway% in ,hor. supply, c.p"ialh at Chr>%i n>as tame. Hclp the Rcd C ro v. s bs taking a Im nnnutc% to make a donal kin of b{a>od. All donors are welcome. SUIS'. DECEMBER 27 W.31) a.m< SL NDA It WITH A DIFIFiEJUINtUt. U'nitarian%. pa>ple with a wide range of backgrounds and bdicfs, nice[ to talk. share in%tghi%. listen to and question guest speakers on philosophical, political and %cxial topic-% cam Sunday at Don Flcighr% Unitarian Congrcgatk)n, 4 .4aurtm Crc%ccnt (Kcn- ned% Hwy Stil). For morc information phone 293-9850_ 2 - 4 p.m. sP117FIRE MND The popular Spitfire Band will provide the entertainment at the regular afterrkxon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre..Admis- %ton is free and evmonc is welcome. 2 p.m. DRt NM C01KCEJRT Juno award winning drum master Bill Usher will delight and en- thrall with his drum ;on.xri accompaniaf by synth, and electric guitar in the Auditorium at the Ontario Science Centre. Esher's ,how will engage his audience with bah beat and meaning as he move% from one i%wooriented number nos rhe near For morc derail, cal I I he cent re at 696 312'. MON. DECEMBER 28 10 am. - 12 woof♦ Nt 1RIT10%AI. C(X \SF:LLIN(. %wrtuorral vumciline %cr%ice� are a%ailab' to senior, Irtx- of shares• c%er% Monday at the 4lellne-s, Centre losaied in the Bernard Beicl Centre, I(X)3 Stc-elc-, Ave. H. For an appointment call 225-2111 10 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CE%1RE Th,• %orth York Nlomen', Centre, 201 Carihou Rd. t, open Mon- day, !hrough Friday, offer information and referral to women. Phone 78I -()4-9,)r drop in during ihcw hours to find irntor- manon, to regi%ter for a program, or to talk over something that i% trouhlmg wu. 12:31) p.m BRHXA. & CRIBBACE Birkdale senior, irmic everyone 55 year, and over to cnjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Com - mu nt•% Centre. 1'99 f l:c,mer c Rd. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIIX.V All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stcphcn Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chrrk>uni Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 P.M. FCCHRF. All senior over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afiermxn of euchre every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 20(10 Ntaicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 4 - 5 p.m MA P KITCHEN Hearty home-made soup is served to the -teed% every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Ruse of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence A% e. L., iower level. 7 - 1t p.m. CHESS CLAS Agincourt Chess Club meet, weekly on Mondays, Thursday, and Fridays in the cafeteria at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 'Midland Ave., one block north of Shc-ppard. For details call 493-(X)19. 8 p.m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Art% Council Writers' Group meets every Monday evening at the Jack Goodlad Centre, Kennedy Rd. hoween Eglinton & Lawrence A%e. For deiaib call 759-3340 or 283-2-395. TUES. DECEMBER 29 12:30 p.m. BADMINT0N All %eniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton c%e-ry Tuesday and Thursday at I-'Amoreaux Communi- ty Conk. 22(NXI Nlai,holl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 p.m BRIIX.F. All seniors over the age of 5s are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Tuesday at i 'Anxrreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4;13. TUES. DECEMBER 29 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOC'I.AL & 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- chmuum Rd. Phone 396-4040. p.m. BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 20(1) McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513- 2 - 3 p.m. HOLIDAY FILMS Children 6 and up are invited to enjoy movies the old fashioned way. Come and see how it used to be before videos were invented, at Bayview Library, 2901 Bayview Ave. Admission is free. 2 - 9 p.m BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3402 Dufferin St., North York. Take the time to give the gift of life, it's free. All donors are welcome. 3 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Rd., Scarborough. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 7:15 - 10:30 p. m. BINGO The lndianapolis-Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (oyer Loblaws). Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m. DONS VALLEY CHORttS Join the Don Valley Chorus (Sweet Addines, Inc.) and sing four- part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hall, southeast cor- ner of Hwy-. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. For more information call Corinne, 694.1464. Ladies only are welcome. WED. DECEMBER 30 THURS. DECEMBER 31 12 noon - 5 pm BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Shoppers World - Danforth, 3003 Danforth Aye., Toronto. Help the Red Croce help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome 12 amm - 5 P.M. BI.O(M) 1X/\OR CLINIC Ccdarbrae Mall, 3495 Lawrence Ave. E. Take the time toaive the gif• !''.ifs. it's free. Ali donor, are weitontne. 12:311 & 3 P.M. ABRAC 4DABRA This workshop teaches simpic magic tricks with Jeff Evason and Tessa, in the Great Hall at the Ontario Science Centre. Fox more details call the ceivre at (,%-312-. 7:2111111 p.m. - 12:30 a.nw, NEW YF_AR'S EI F: (E:LFBR4T1(/N Frsti%ite% begin with vocalist Rick Fielding, and at 8:30 p.m. ern- jo>v %lark Haines and the Zippers in the Central Space. Scartivroialth 7 JD -9:30 P.m FOR THF: Clwn% and face painters will entertain for yewn gsters ton Sic%% Year'% Eve at the Scarborough Civic Coure. Disney's award wimut- mi: film "Beauty and the Beast" will be shown in the Mectialit FW at 7:30 p.m. and attain a 9:30 p.m. Also enjoy skating Ihronghow the e%cning in Allier: Campbell Square. I► p.m \F*^ i-F.Ali 'S F%F. GALA Junior Achievernmt of Metro Ttwommo and York Regum and Canadian Mcnial Health A»<,ciatwo prc%cnt a New v'ar's Eve (:ala, "Pas%ptxt For To>mtxrow", at the Sheraton Centre. Tickets arc $150 per per -Am or 5275 per couple. For tickets and More infor- mal ion call 977-41AU0. FRI. JANUARY I 12:111. t & I p tta %'1( -TORI A,N SF.AN('F llcrald the coming of the New Yew and all the %pini% of 1993 dur- ing this .pedal Victorian seance and rnagic show with illu.%kvnrQ Tom Baxter, Jeffand Tc%%a in the audtitrium of t he Ontario Science CCenrrc. F,w rrksre detail, ;all the .rnrrc at 609(-3127. 2 - 3:30 p.m MANOR*% NEW YEAR'S LF.1EF: The Mayor and Member% of Scwborouigh C t>uncd will welcomers cot yen% at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Music fox this ox:ca%km will he provided by the -th Tonxoto Regiment, Royal Canadian Ar - Band. 8 p.m %-(K ND OF JAZZ Rothman%, Benson & Hedges Inc. presents -Sound of Tortxnto Jai/" in the auditorium at the Ontark> Socnec Centre. Thr% popular scree+ of one hour jot/ :ork-cry, in produced by CJRT-F%I. Adrm%- sion , S3 and parking is tree. SAT. JA NUA R Y 2 i - 3 p ma \EN I EAR'S LF1 EF. Dcrek lose. MP Scarborough -Rouge Riser, extends an tnvuarion to his constituent% to attend her annual !Vow Year'% Lc%cc in the Rotunda, Scarbtrough civic Centre. 150 Borough Dr. Light rclrt-%hnlerl!+ will be +irtexl. 2 P.M. %k.% YEAR'S PUrrFT 1.4110W Children of all age% arc invited to greet the Wow Year with a per- iormance of the puppet play% "The Three Lutic Pigs" and "Thr Practical Princr%s" at Taylor Library, 1440 Kingston Rd. at Warden Ave. Admission is free. SUN. JANUARY 3 10:30 a.m DRt:AMI%(.:A BRIIX.F: TO SELF -KNOW LE:IX:F: Artist and teacher Cynthia Moxorc will touch on the role of dream- ing in aboriginal culture, Jung and dream therapy, and help analyte our dreams, at Don Height, Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Crescent (Kennedy and Hwy. 401 area). MON. JA NUA R Y 4 8 P.M. MUSIC TORONTO Music Toronto presents Pierre Laurent Aimard at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Toronto. For ticket informatwin and rt-,cr%aiion, call -366--33- 7:31) - 9.30 p.m. LADIES COFFEE: HOUR All ladies in the community are welcome to Ladies Coffee Hour the first Tuesday of each month at Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd., West Hill. Today's meeting will feature music by Adriaan Bak- ker and guest speaker is Jack Howlett. TUES. JANUA R Y S 12 mminl DINERS CLUB East York Meels on Wheels spom%ors a "INner Club" luncheon fur seniors and disabled living in Fast York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as bingo, movie%, speakers, fashion or music shows and much more. Transportation is provided if required. To- day the luncheon will be held at Harmony Hall !Men's Club. For derailson how to join Diners' Club call East York !Moab on Wheels a+ 323-3322. 7 - 9 p.m %k0MF:N'S LEGAL ('L1NIC The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd., co-sponsor., an evening legal clinic with the Ontario Legal Aid Plan, on the first and third Tueday% of each month, to provide basic and preliminary advice on legal problem% including separation and divorce, family violence, discrimination and sexual harassment. Appt>intments must tx- made in ad%an:c by :alhnv ?8140479. 7 - 9 p.m. FREF. FROM FEAR F(K ♦DATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets tie first and third Tuesday of each month at 141X) Bayiy St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated too helping those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offer information, educational materials, guest speakers and %upport groups. For details call 831-3877. TUES. JA NUA R Y 5 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Willowdale unit office of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yonge St. north of Finch Ave., 41h Floor, on alternate Tuesday evenings. Through informal discussions patients, families and friends can learn how to cope. For details call 266-0646. 8 p.m. AQUARIUM SOCIETY MEETS Scarborough Aquarium Society meetsat Bendale Branch Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. Jim Brown will give a talk on "The Breeding and Caring for Platies". The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. WED. JANUA R Y 6 2 - 3 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 20 Holly St., Suite 1201, Toronto on alternate Wednedays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. For details tall 485-0222. 7 - 9.30 p.m. ITC MEETING International Training in Communication, Upper Canada Club, meets every third Wednesdav at Harold R. Lawson School, 1710 Elle,nxre Rd., Scarborough. For more details call B. Turnrow, 439-3490 or E. Pierce, 321-6376. 7:30 P.M. PARENTS FLAG The Toronto Glenview Branch of Parents Flag Support Group for families and friends of ksbian% and gays meas the first Wednesday of each month at at C;)rnview Presbyterian Church, Yonge & Glengro%c, Toronto. For more details call Carroll at 322-0600 or Mary. 457-4570. Anniversaries/Birthdays SIMI WEDDING XNN11'F :%;ARIES Congratulations to Verna and William Dixon of Miramar Crresc.. Scarborough who will commen-carate their Golder[ Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 254h. A S(Rh weddinganniver- sary celebration was held for them on Fri. Dec. 11th. Two other Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wedding Anniversaries on Sat. Jan. 2nd, 1994. CoiWratula- tiorts and best wishes to Margaret and James %%oolhead of blelchoir Dr.. and Mme and Josq* Bosley of Seminole Ave. liSTH BIRTHDAY Happy' Birthday to Kathleen Camrnidge of Linton Ave., Scarborough who will celebrate her Wkh birthday on Mixt. Dec. 28th. ""I BIRTi IDAY Two Scarborough residents are celebrating 90th bir- thdays. Birthday greetings go out to Alberta Crawford of Pegasus Trail wow will be 9! %tmrs old on Christmas Day. Fn. Dec. 25th. A celebration will be held for him on Sat. Dec. 26th. Happy Birthday also to John A. Markham of Strardtill Rd. whose 9ltth birthday is on Fri. Jan. 1st. 1993. A celebration will be held for him on that day. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 8-M. is s P.M. (x)%s n R'EN(l (wt wt. ort.% The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, kx:arcd at 52M Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, lwarborough is open Mun- day to Frid.ry from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 29--50.30 9 am 10 5 P. M. co%sT n F%ci (19F1(i. (IrEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough-Agirncourt, Itxwcd at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 2.704, nonhcW4 corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointment, phone 297-6-565. 9 am to 5 P.M. CONS n R'ENCY OET'I(1S OrE% The office of David 'A'arner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, kx ated at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m- to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments. phone 435-1242. 9--39 a.m. to S p.m. CONS n w F%A OFFICE OrEN The officY of .Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scwborough West, located w 1650A Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Irom 9:30 a.m. to 5 .m., Wednesdays I to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to i p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. to 1 figim W%_STITU'ENCl l*FICF OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. m. to 1 p.m., Fridays 2 to 4:30 p.m. h% appointment. Phone 281-27S-. 9 a.mR - 4:30 p.m. C0NS71111'EN('I (WFICE OrF:\ The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarhorowgh Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffc-re%s Plana, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No Idephoric calls Mon. et w' Wd Federal Constituency Offices 9 am. . to 4 P.M. CONSTIT11;ENCY OFFICE: (WEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B, is open Monday to Friday, 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751.7400. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m CO%STITUENCIOFFICE: 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 ata, to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN' The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 Lm. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch-l-eslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m, to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Rene 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 6860432. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITt1ENCY OFFICE. OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. 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. CONST n F %CY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays I1 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only, call 321-5454. r Photo - Bob Watson k Dinner For The Poor At O-Ssis Place Harry and Gina Kiara►s. owners of QSsis Place at Kingston Rd. and Markham Rd.. Scar- bonxWh held their third annual dinner for the poor on Sun. Dec 211th. The Pion. Pauline Browrs attended and served tables for the invited guests. About *= people are expected to enjoy the lovely dinner at Q-Ssis Place before Christmas. Above. Harry and Gina and their family pow behind Santa Claus who was enjoying the youngsters. Wishing you a Very Happy Holiday!' Wed. December l'1. 1992 THE NEWS; POST Page 5 Change Supervisory Officers Areas A special board meeting tendance. Holly Lipsett, presently on Mon. Dec. 14, the Scar- Lila Mae Watson, principal at David and borough Board of Educa- presently Associate Mary Thomson C. I., will be tion approved the following Superintendent Schools for assigned Associate placement of supervisory Area 5, will be assigned as Superintendent, Schools for officers, effective Feb. 1, Associate Superintendent. Area 3. 1993. Program Department. .1C. William Smyth, present- Donald Robb, presently John Donofrio, presently ly Associate Superinten- Associate Superintendent, Principal at Willow Park dent, Student and Com- Program Department, will Junior Public :School, will munity Services, will be assigned as Associate be assigned as Associate assume the portfolio incor- Superintendent Schools for Superintendent Schools for porating Special Educa- Area 6. Area 5. tion, Early Identification. and Speech and Language. Paul Addie. presently Win $250,000 Associate Superintendent/Schools for Area 6, will be assigned as William Wells. 29, won unemployed truck driver Associate Superintendent, $250,000 in the Ontario Lot- and his Unemployment Student and Community tery Corporation's special benefits ran out Nov. 28th. Services Department, and game "Celebration'9.3", an With his winnings Mr. assume the portfolio of instant prize scratch and Wells plans to buy a tractor E.S.L., Mutliculturalism, win game. and trailer and go into Permits. Guidance and At- Mr. Wells is an business for himself. GiYOFSCARBOROUGH The Mayor and Members of the Council of The City of Scarborouqh will receive quests at the Mavor's New Year's Levee FRIDAY. JANUARY 1st. 1993 between 2-00 p.m. and 1-30 p.m. at the Scarborouqh Civic Centre 750 Borouqh Drive Music for this occasion will be provided by the 7th Toronto Regiment. Royal Canadian Artillery B�a-ndd il� CRY OF SCAR5CR000M-C)MIAMO '5,7)THE ,BOROUGH PUBLIC .1C. - 1. '5,7)THE ,BOROUGH PUBLIC Page 6 THE NEWS 1 POST Wed. December M, 1992 Bill Watt's Worlds PREAMBLE: You know, we really don't have to do this. It's no longer necessary to wear ones fingers to the bone pumping out deathless pro- se. No sirreebob! Sports Illustrated Magazine has just inform- ed us that we are the win- ners of $1,666.675. You're reading that correctly. The only problem, as we see it. is how to cash the cheque. You see, it'll be made out to W. Bill Worlds. Right on! ON YOUR TOES: This is the centennial of Tchaikowsky's The Nut- cracker. Each year there are countless productions of it. Perhaps there are bet- ter ones than that of the Na- tional Ballet but none, we suggest, as beloved. The National has been presenting it since 1964 and it continues its enduring charm. The choreography by company founder Celia Franca is classic (it pays homage to predecessors Petipa and Ivanov), the designs are sumptuously familiar and the music still enraptures. Truly. one can- not weary of The Nut- cracker. Those who attend annual- ly will be aware. however• that the production isn't static. Each vear there are subtle little changes. so subtle that it becomes a pleasurable game to detect them. Its some-Abat like ming to detetznine the hand of a fine furniture polisher. At least once each season as well it seems that The National will present a dancer from the corps in the role of the Master of Ceremonies. It's usually a precursor of more impor- tant roles to come. This year, the young man chosen for the night of our attendance was Nicholas Khan and he carried off the role with all the nobility demanded of it. His movements are regal and properly staid while still showing flashes of brillance. Well done Mr. Khan. One was also interested in the casting of young Robert Tewsley as the Nut- cracker Prince. He is one of the brighter lights in the company and is progress- ing quite rapidly. He seerm (jetermined. however. or has been so directed, not to hinder that progress by essaying too much too soon. He hints at the spectacular while eschewing it in favour of reliable control. No, his performance is not to be described as workmanlike. The correct word is pro- bably. skilled. But. his skill is that of an artist, not an artisan. Margaret Inman danced the reale of the Snow Queen with her usual grace and charm. A beautiful woman in a lovely tole. A nod of the head to students Karen Kingsley and Emmanuel Sandhu as Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide Clara and Fritz. One looks forward to watching them in future performances. The Nutcracker will most certainly be as pleasurable on its bi- centennial as it is now. What a pleasant fantasy to imagine attending perfor- mances of it then. What a pity we're not immortal. .like The Nutcracker. ON SCREEN: Toys (Twentieth Century Fox) is a curious amalgam of Babes in Toyland. Willy Wonka. Modern Times and early episodes from the Batman comic books that featured Toyman. an evil genius who used toys for criminal purposes. Robin Williams, looking like a composite of Rod Stewart and Kelly Gruber is a toy factory owner. His unsuspected enemy is an army general who intends to use children operating toys to wage war. ) Legend has it that the ancient Chinese didn't develop model aircraft because of the realization that thev could be used for dropping bombs-) The denouement is un- surprising. good triumphs over evil. innocence over the ways of the world. It's a pleasant enough film but the laid buck Gene Wilder EURNIEPG" LIB&kRY THE.XTRE 35 F ii^. ew enau prove 5'� cc and Ave E a: Dor, %Aft Roaa Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Leto Directed bye L_ Garth Allen JAN .7th. to JAN. 23rd. THURS TO SAT .WED .JAN.20 - 8 p.m. SUN 2 p.m _ SINGLE TICKETS S15 SENIORSISTUDENTS SI? FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATH)MS 299-5557 a.:__.:... 0 Q o D 1993,41h o N] 2 Enloy the sounds of s p Mark Haines and The Zippers Vocalist Rick Fielding O D l�l�t:..y oe1�. a � P�••�t.�s The Di rnovie Mer 0 "Beauty and The Beast" at 7:30 pm. & 9:30 Rm. Free of Chane o Lots of Parking 7W X. _: Cafeteria and snadc bar open Decexrmber 31. 1992 ► 7:30 pm. until 1230 am- For mFor Further Information, call 396-7212 p �Jl Lots Of Fun At Black Creek Village Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village for old- fashioned fun with no bat- teries required! Spin a thaumatrope, "climb" Jacob's ladder, test your puzzle solving skills and en- joy pastimes popular in 1860's Ontario - Board and card games were all the rage, and dominoes, checkers, whist. cribbage and piquet pro- vided hours of entertain- ment on cold winter even- ings- Before the era of elec- tronic entertainment, peo- ple of all ages enjoyed rhyming, singing and word games, and family gather- ings might have included readings. storytelling and recitations. Toys were popular with 19th -century children just as they are with children today. In the 1860's. however, the toys were generally simpler and fewer in number. Some of the earliest dolls were not toys at all but fashion display models spreading the latest styles, before the advent of fashion magazines. By the mid -19th century, however, there were many dolls pro- duced as playthings. They were made in a variety of materials in- dudmng wood, cloth. wax. china and bisque, sort* with swivel heads and clos- U* ryes- (lie of the moa famous makers of bisque display of toy fire engines, toy soldiers, doll houses and much more. On display in the village homes are toys that children, more than 125 years ago, might have received for Christmas and played with for many years afterward. An elaborate Noah's Ark with its many pairs of animals and strongly Biblical theme. would have delighted Vic- torian children, as it could have been played with any day. including Sunday. Rocking horses, toy banks, puzzles and books were also popular playthings. Today, visitors of all ages will delight in sharing "Past Times, Play Times". Black Creek Pioneer Village is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program "Past Times, Play Times" begins Dec. 26 and runs through until Jan. 3rd, except for New Year's Day. The village will reopen for the 1993 season on Sat. Mar. 13. 170 Libraries Receive $506,524 Computer Grants One hundred and seventy public libraries across On - taro will be able to par- ticipate in a new province - wide information network through grants totalling 5506.524. Ontario Culture and Communication Minister Karen Haslam has announced. The grants will help the libraries upgrade their computers and participate in the information Network for Ontario INFO!. a part- nership between Metropolitan Toronto Reference library, the On- tario Library Service North. the Southern On- tario library Service and Utlas International. available through Info," said Minister Haslam. "The new equipment means libraries will now be able to easily retrieve in- formation provinc wide_" The provincial database. which is funded in partner- ship with the libraries themselves, will be in multi -disc CD-ROM format and will contain the bibliographic information for about six million books, magazines records. and audio and video tapes held in 13D public and county libraries. Produced by Utlas Inter- national of Toronto, in cooperation with Auto- dolls was the French Earn- Graphics, the data will ly. Jumeau. and a fine "library users, whether allow library users to ex- Jutne au is an display at the they live in Fort Frances or tend their search for village. Renfrew or Shelburne. will resource materials beyond As well. in the McNair now have access to the the limits of their own com- Gallery one can enjoy a same wealth of information munity. would have been better than the manic Robin Williams in the lead. P.%RTY NIGHT: Here's a duffer of sug- gestions for New Year's Eve. Les Miserables re- opens at the Royal Alex and the return engagement of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has added an extra perfor- mance at The Elgin to help bring in the New Year. An Evening at La Cage has scheduled a sparkling evening and The limelight Dinner Theatre preerns a new show titled A Tribute To Broadway. It will pre- sent selections from Phan- tom of the Opera, Miss Saigon. Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, Cats. Evita and Fiddler on the Roof. It sounds interesting but what ever happened to the music of Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and Irving Berlin? MUSINGS: The enlightened News Post editorial policy is gracious in allowing this correspondent the luxury of railing from time to time against incompetents in, and incompetence of, government at all levels. The only implicit boun- daries are those of good taste and the observance of libel laws. Frequently, well inten- tioned readers and other friends suggest that gratitude is due for living in a country that observes Freedom of The Press. Only a fool would be ungrateful for such a coun- try but let's put Freedom of the Press and other modes of expression in proper perspective - It is the most sophisticated sophistry ever perpetrated on any populace and is allowed solely to make it easier for a government to be aware of close who disagree with it and its actions and are willing to go so on record in what is believed to be a civilized society. It can be. and has been, suspended at any time "in the interest of national security". About the best that can be said of it is that govern- ments can more easily measure the pulse of the electorate and respond ac- cordingly. That's also the worst of it. Emergency War Measures Act anyone? Even so, we will continue our occasional diatribes, editorial policy and govern- ments willing. Having written that, one now makes so bold as to of- fer the following. The N.D. P. government currently in power in On- tario must surely be the worst government ever in- flicted upon any body of people in Canada, perhaps even all of North America. There have been in- competent governments before, there have been corrupt governments before. No doubt there will be again. What is galling about this band of socialists sup- posedly leading us is that its performance reeks of opportunitism and rule in favour of the most strident. This column has never agreed with, much less supported the policies of the N.D.P. and other socialists parties. It has. however, admired in the past what it perceived as sincerity of purpose. One thinks longingly and ad- miringly of the late Tommy Douglas for example. ,Now. one realizes that the N.D.P. is no better than any other gang of. to quote Brian Mulroney. "whores at the trough". It is said that a people gets the government it deserves but no one ex- pected anything like this carbuncle on the elec- torate's backside. Let all hope that the province can survive long enough to have it removed per- manently in the next elec- tion. . .presuming there will be one. The N.D.P. might just decide that elec- tions are no longer necessary. Think about it. FAST EXIT: This is the last column for this year and one in- tends to enjoy the holiday festivities. In the next year there are two exciting events scheduled. First there is the opening of the new Mir- vish theatre with Miss Saigon. Then there's the opening of the North York Performing Arts Centre with Show Boat. It's going to be quite a year and one looks forward to it despite, to quote from King John, Mad world! mad kings! mad composition. The Best of The Season to all. .T WEEK from Ottawa wah Rene Soetens, M.P. Wed. December 23, 1992 THE POST Page 7 Winners Of Canada 125 Medals In Ontario Riding Rene Soetens M.P. for Ontario Riding has an- nounced the Pickering win- ners of the "Canada 125" commemorative medals, which mark the 125th an- niversary of the Confedera- tion of Canada. The recipients are George Johnson, John Earley, Lucy Petri, Carl Young, Jean Tyas, Betsy Gummow, Kurrie Storey, Thelma Bamber. John Hayden, Helen Paris and Rod Mason. "The medals were ap- proved by the Queen, and New Realtors Board Of Directors In what amounts to his second budget in nine months, program The Oshawa & District Finance Minister Don Mazankowski has presented an Real Estate Board economic plan that is founded in common sense, and that (ODREB) recently an - keeps a steady hand on the fiscal progress that has been nounced the results of its made so far. annual election meeting. The recession that has gripped most countries has cer- President is Christine tainly hindered our economy. A significant $8 billion drop in Kendall, salesman at Whit - tax revenues has threatened our deficit targets and has by's Royal Lepage Real precipitated this new economic plan. Action had to be taken to meet our goals of a deficit of less than xis billion next Chairman year with a $2 billion decrease the year after. The govern ment must continue to put in place a sound fiscal structure while addressing issues of productivity and com- Herrema petitiveness. This will be achieved by a continued invest- ment in policies that make our economy work better. We have pert forward the small business employment and May Resign investment package to help small businesses create jobs, attract financing, modernize and grow. Further, additional Durham Region Chair - investments in public infrastructure will create jobs and man Gary Herrema says provide important upgrading. We will continue to make he may decide to retire in government leaner and more efficient. to ensure that Cana- the new year due to his bat- dians get the most for their money from the public service. Ile with cancer of the blood. In addition, there will be continued investment in open After being diagnosed trading markets and investments in partnerships for with a "leukemia -like" growth with provincial governments and with labour and cancer two years ago Mr. business. The actions in this pian will create 300,0110 jobs by Herrema has gone through the end of 1993. many physical problems. We are not, however. prepared to sacrifice steady. However. he is beginning responsible progress for quick fixes that promise relief to- to feel better and believes day at the price of greater misery tomorrow. M. azankouski that the stress of the fierce has kept his promise that taxes will not be raised. Cana- bump battle caused most of khan can make better use of their money than government his health problems. can - the more money we can leave in people's pockets. the UfMODUCE better it will be for our economy. GOOD YEIGHBOLrPq Instead. the Government will address the deficit slippage INTO YOLK CO3M'Nr'E by cutting spending. For the nett two fiscal years almost $8 billion will be cut from government spending by introduc- Good !-4e_ighN n -s ing a broadly-based expenditure restraint This program features a federal government and non- \ t cocrlrrert;W Crown corporation salary freeze for the next -'%30 400 two years: a reduction in operating costs of government 0 a o 0 0 o vi from planned levels by 5% in both 199x1-94 and 1994-96: a 0 o freeze in average unemployment insurance benefits; and a °\w' �' 10% cut in organizations and interest groups in each of the next two years. Tete Government is not touching certain programs, in- cluding old age security and income -tested programs for the elderly and for veterans. These will be exempt from restraint. sto'" W earn o-j+er Canada's deficit problem is a total government problem. not just a federal one. By far. the larger share of govern- ment operating costs in Canada is provincial. not federal. But all govermrxnts must review their operations to cut costs. reduce deficits and ease the burden on taxpayers. This economic statement shows dearly our corrimitmerit to 0eir continued sound and responsible management so that we can take advantage of the opportunities that the new global Tae Cin ban economy is Wrging Red Cass Sooety YOUR CHILD IS CHOKING TO DEATH. Your mind lams. All you can see is your child desperately gasping for air, choking on some wretched thing you didn't even get to see. All you can hear is your own heart beat. Fingers fumble in frantic desperation across the buttons of the phone in the direction of 911. Some breathless, agoniz- WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FO R7 ing words are exchanged with the operator about getting help. You think an ambulance is on its way. But you don't really remember what you said. Then you wait. You wait for the reliev- ing sounds of the ambu- lance: praying for it to be miraculously spirited above the traffic and de- posited in your driveway. A course in CPR only takes a few hours, waiting for an ambulance can feel like a lifetime. To find out more about courses in CPR phone the ACT Foundation at 1-800-465-9111. CPR. The reward of a lifetime. The {V„ACr Foundation. For Information call your local Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or ask your family doctor Or call ACT, The Advanced Coronary Treatment Foundation of Canada. I.800.465.9111. Estate Services. Im- mediate Past Presdient is Broker Mark Smith, FRI, CMR of W. Frank Real Estate in Port Peary. First Vice President is Anita Witty, Broker of Witty Real Elate Limited of Ajax. Se- cond Vice President is Pat- ti Simpkiss, Broker at Patti Simpkiss Real Estate Urnited in Whitby. Board of Directors for 1996 includes Dale Ander- ton, Broker of Guide Real- ty Limited in Oshawa; John Hill, Salesman at Oshawa's Homelife, Advan- 416) 831-2323 1 1791 Literpool Road. f'tctdair ss.ppo" Ceutre. Ue.23. Fk*ermg Out.. 1.1 Y 4G7 tage Realty Limited; Marlene Kerr, MVA, Salesman at Homelife Select Realty Inc., in Whit- by; Lucien Lambier, Associate Broker at Bowmanville's Family Trust Corporation; Broker Janet McKnight from For- rest Heights Realty Inc. in Oshawa: Pat Mapplebeck, Broker at Career Real Estate Services Limited in Oshawa; and Ian Smith, Associate Broker at Oshawa' Remax Cor- nerstone Realty Limited. were designed to pay tribute to people whose talents, values, and actions have benefitted the com- munity," said Mr. Soetens. "Presenting these medals will ensure a tangible and lasting way to pay honour to the people whose achievements have benefit- ted their fellow citizens. The fact that these medals were created on the theme of Canada's 125th birthday enhances their importance." In July of this year, Mr. Soetens invited area residents to nominate suitable candidates for this honour. Those nominations were reviewed by a com- mittee of citizens, who then selected the winners. The recipients will be awarded their medals at an upcom- ing ceremony. (Best Of Holiday Greetings to all Pickering Residents and a Happy New Year from Mayor Wayne Arthurs and members of Pickering Town Council ONIA 10 GOVERNMENT NaFICE NAVIGABLE WATERS PROTECTION ACT R.S.C. 1985, Chapter N-22 The Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario hereby gives notice that it has under Section 9 of the Navigable Water Protection Act. deposited with the Minister of Transport, at Ottawa. and in the Office of the District Registrar of the Land Registry District of Metropolitan Toronto ' at The Atrium on Bay, 20 Dundas Street West. 3rd Flow. Toronto, Ontario, MSG 2C2, under Deposit Number 78873467, and in the office of the District Registrar of the Land Registry District of Durham at SW Rossland Road East. Whitby, Ontario, LIN 9G5, a description of the site and plans of the proposed construction of the Eastbound and Westbound Collector 1 bridges over Rouge River in the Town of Pickering, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, in the Province of Ontario, being land and land under the waters of the Rouge River, being part of Lot 33. Range 3, Broken Front Concession. of the Geographic Township of Pickering. and in the City of Scarborough, in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, in the Province of Ontario being land and land under the Rouge River, being part of Lot 33, Range 3, Broken Front Concession, of the Geographic Township of Pickering. And take notice that after the expiration of one month from tete date of the publication of this notice The Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario will under Section 9 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act apply to the Minister of Transport, for approval of tete said site and plans. Written objections based on the effect of the work on marine navigation may be directed to: Director General, Aids & Waterways. Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Transport, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A ON7, with a copy to Head, Structural Section, Ministry of Transportation Ontario, 1201 Wilson Avenue, Atrium Tower, 4th Floor, Downsview, Ontario, M3M 1J8. Date at Downsview this 15th day of December, 1992. R. Hanlon Regional Director Central Region Ministry Ministere of des iransflorlation Transports nnlarip K THE ;SEWS+POST Wed. December :..3, 199'2 CLASSIFIED ADS classified ads can be accepted up to 5 p.m. Mondays ARTICLES BUSINESS HELP WANTED rCARSFORSALEF0R SALE OPPORTUNITIES DIARY - Perpetual desk disr- Iss at just $4.00 plus tax notal $4.321 CoWwfuNy $pkal bound. You enter your own dalse - three days per pa". Idol for gift. Keep tragi of social or buskless enp oge- Itosnts. Send to Watson Publishing Co. Ltd Box 111, Apincourt, MIS 384 or drop In to 150 Milner Ave- Unit 3S. Scarborough, 291.2503. Relocating Inventory reduction sale. Ceramic bowls. floor vases etc. Baskets and brass. Christmas items. picks. wreaths. trees and garlands etc. Many miscellaneous gift items. Umbrellas. Wedding supplies. head pieces. pom- poms. cake wraps. guest books etc. Shop early for best selection. Closing date Dec.31st 94 Dearham Wood.Scarborough. 10-6 P.m. or phone for appoint. ment 286-6065 and 284-8073. AUCTIONS SATURDAY DEC.26th 11 a.m at Lemonville Community Centre on McCowan Road. Tea wagon. eold records. paintings. washstands. old hockey cards. number of antioue oarrieras. collection of clocks number of primitive old chairs. butter bowl. copper articles, small tables. Persian Hall runners. old marbles numerous other things Terms cash. Earl Gausl,n Auctioneer 640- 3079 or 640-539(3 Funds For Community Centres Culture and Communica- tions Minister Karen Haslam has announced that the province is com- mitting $1.1 million to stablize the funding of com- munity information cen- tres , CICs) in Ontario. Last year more than a million O►ntartatls turned to local CICS for information on health services, housing assistance, job training and Income support. The province's commitment to CICS means that $1.1 trillion is a permanent in- crease to the ministry's base funding. "Community informa- tion centres are grassroots organizations that help people by providing infor- mation and referrals." said Minister Haslam. "This government recognizes that hard times have had an impact upon everyone in the province. Information and referral services help people snake important life choices in these tough economic times.'. Minister Haslam in- dicated that by spring 1993, program criteria will be reviewed to ensure that all CICs have equitable access to the available funding. The revised funding criteria will require CICs to participate in the elec- tronic network Online On- tario and promote database management. system development and information distribution. STEEL Building Dealership. Potentia!ly big profits from sales and construction. Buy factory direct, some areas taken. 1-303-759-3200. ext. 2501. BUILDING TRADES MASTER Electrician. All your electrical needs. Upgrade from 60 to 100 amps or 200 amps. 269-5167 or 267-5204. ANIMAL TRAPS WE CARRY a complete line of rental humane traps now Call Robb the Trapper. 69& 5096 TAX & FINANCIAL Free Report Reveals 10 Ways To Beat GIC'S! Find Out What Your Banker Would Prefer You Didn't Know' Call I-SM267 4937. 24 Hours For A Free Recorded Message DRESSMAKING DRESSMAKING for any occasion. 20 rears exper- ience. Ou,Ck and reasonable Regular and oversize Call Hedi 284.4249, The Natural Christmas Tree Forestry Canada and the Canadian (iiristmas Tree Growers' Association are pmiding the following tips on purchasing and caring for your natural Christmas tree. This information has been compiled as a result of research at the Petawaw'a National Forestry institute. Purchase a freshly -cut tree. One that has dried out will have brittle twigs and will easily shed Its needy. Even when placed in water, a dried out tree will not recover. (trice the tree is brought indoors, cut a slice off the base of the trunk and im- mediately immerse the trunk in water. This will reopen the pores of the tree and allow it to take up water again. The water supply must be maintained for the duration of the tree's use. A two -meter tree will consume one litre of water a day. There is no factual basis to the rumours that adding products to the water will prolong the life of the tree or make it more fire resis- tant. To the contrary, any additives will interfere with the tree's ability to draw up moisture, thus in- creasing its flammability. Spraying the natural tree with any water-based fire retardant is essentially useless, as the needles can- not absorb moisture. A tree can only absorb moisture through the base of its truck. Good old-fashioned com- mon sense is the key to safely enjoying a natural $200 - $500 WEEKLY Assemble products at home. Easy! No selling. You're paid direct. fully Guaranteed. FREE Information -24 Hour Hotline. 1-801-379-2985. Copyright No.ON137DH. PART TIME person days required for pet food store. Experience a must. Cheap! FBI/U.S. Seized 89 Mercedes $200. 86 VW $50. 87 Mercedes 3100. 65 Mustang 35o. Choose from thousands starting $50. FREE Information - 24 Hour Hotline. 801-379-2929 Copyright No. ON137JC. call 291-2583 PROPERTIES FOR RENT FURNISHED / Unfurnished basement apartment available immediately. Price negotiable. in Pickering. 837- 1920. ONE Bedroom apartment available end of November. Price negotiable. Pickering area. 837-1920. References. Call evenings PARALEGAL eW32°2._ AID PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO LEADER 391hr. - up to 25 hourlweek. Responsible to plan and implement a morning, community-based. children's program. Duties Include menus and activity planning. cooking. budgeting. shopping. outreach and fund raising. Please contact Karen at 502- 0614 TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS TICKET DEFENCE • All traffic violations Craw 2654844 Or 683-6846 PHOTOGRAPHY i VIDEO Weddings. Birthday Parties. Chnstmas Parties and oolfler occasions. Reasonably priced. Call Tony Bus 585-5M Horne 696-1043 NORVTAGE LICENSED & INSURED ONTACT ARTAGE MOVING & CARTAGE 782-9819 Call us daytirr,3 10 Or evening Proudly serving Southern Ontario TRUCKING__ CAREERS CAREERS in trucking. Driver job -training b placement. help is available. Call Rodgers School at (4 16) 769- 3546. f10ME IMPROVEMEffr J.E. O'Heam i Son PAINTING i DECORATING INTERIOR i EXTERIOR 425-5043 837-5043 This space could be yours for $20 Rogers Cable TV WED. DECEMBER Z3 lt►!2 P.M. I2: s0 Mmrtce Strout Triiote I M I0 C. with the Resmssance 2'a0 Al'Tanits :creek . 3 w) Wineries d Iran :1 30 Vrvrrh CaraaAao Clnstotas ♦ w V- Mumeb e's firer s as workutg to Ontario t " Forests 1, Pegie 7 K MCA S'baomtt Grewti In lite t:r er aestto Amo t soBagel �paccntdal t' 30 The hbwr 9 4012 Meda Arts Avrards from t1 Sma Cia Zrtmla10 30( as Hooked - F 11 31 French CarramanTZfrntmas THURS. DFCEMBE:R 24 I.M. 12 00llrnukah with the Jewish Folk Chwr 1 an En or (hdPeter N Tetley C ` Ambassador !a Canada 13D Olrtstmw, Cutsaw with 2 W Ta, Chs 2 31) "hoer Show 3 00 Festival of F estmvaL. SUMP004UM 92 4 (N) Health Law ,a) %lamrnohU NY. Turntwll NY (t,urlry EYWills T N and %-Y EN 6 ou C.M%muntty Me+vRes �t�lar E'r,�gr amnuryt rnds tar the I'r,l,day. E -RI. DECEMBER 25 C,tmrnumh Message. No Scheduled Proaam, SAT. DECEMBER :5 Carnmuruty Messagrs No Scheduled Programs Christmas tree. The following facts will reassure those who may feel that buying natural Christmas trees may deplete our stock of forests: Most Christmas trees sold by dealers are grown in special plantations on land that might otherwise be unproductive. Others come from natural forests as a by-product of prescrib- ed thinnings that are undertaken to promote the better growth of commer- cial quality trees. The Christmas tree market creates jobs and is a source of extra income for certain farmers and other people living in rural areas. Tree plantations often pro%ide scenic green belts and offer en- vironmental benefits, for example, by reducing air pollution and soil erosion. `il N. DECEMBER 2: 416. M. 9 t Festival of Festivals 10 08 Ta, Chi 10 30 Iran 11 to Reaction P. W 12 es Avrt aus Greek Show las Horse sense r•,.I,e,a 2 • Syarts Event d the 4:0i:rsaki Awards s - as Goal A[eeraam TV t s0 LE..b*.— !CRh - es d Teekry Oa Oty t{aaaamar 30 Barrie harness Race s OaLAnnnatd Shaw ,. a Reaction to 40 Farests ft Peoor Trillium Sa wbwo-ftilering Cable TV WED. DECEMBER 23. I9W P.M. 1230 Patittcal ( plate I aO RotrdtaiHe 2 a Mihtary Tattoo 4:311 Pick Par:ia0 StiKa claim s:30 9.1 1 The vital LA& 6" %anoeet-Rst a 7'00 I p g,Mer Growth r t es ties Rant 9 Oo TAr head water To o to nn Care [kha•evsnre 71111.1m DECEMBER v ►_M. 2 00 Lassaa Ad show 1 tt SKI Santa Gats 2 00 Beauty and the Beast 3 M Trillium, Spits FRI. DECEMBER 10 30 Hiealthy I,nt4t I I so Baroitaaer oa to Ctrntaia+ Ilav MON. DE CYMBER 311 No PTogramnrnnix P.M. 12 00 Ask Us SAT. DECEMBER 36 t 00 Can ('IuDHOA Roy J Romanow. MI.A. Premier No Prow--nutg tN Saskatchewan t 30 Bagel Boulevard - W Honked on Fistugt SUN. DECEMBER .i 2 30 Horse-a-motetz P.M. a 3 i x Yierk E l+_ oo Patience 5 00 Caplan MxI all T El' 30 Mozart's Mass ,n C Mucor 2 x Entertainment Scene Marcia Laedur. _Z4 Stalkowsk, 3 on Jr 'A Hockey North York .< Pwkeru,g 6 w Horizon 13harat Seva%-hrAm 11��art �tj 6 :est liealthv I.,�inR MOS. UE.('EMBE.R 2N ia) Ht Mal luiL,4n H. M %1P , A) .4twm% %lordw. Jim Legere 12 a: The Zoo &You-IrAo Malaya t w Miluary Tattoo n Lvn Mantle. Pat %avagr Jahn DK -kw The thithlite. 3 30 tiparky s Fire Salmi 9 (at Rarorrieter on t0 9 w Heache. Jazz Dave McMurdo 4 00EKtaa ei 5 on ( To Know SrarhnrotiRh 530 Drivers at Mospurt Jazz orchestra 9 30 Nob Corrmer Shria 1000 MCA Arena :�teven Kerrmer TL'E:.ti. DECEMBER :3 & Rtrsts debate current P.M. Issues2:00 Ill 30 MCA Late Late Show -Frac Santa Clava P 4Mney i Ed with gags I IOU Sangeet-Rau Part 1 11:00 Can C�lubHon.Ray J Romanow Premier Saskat- 7:00 Sangeet-Raat Part 11 3:00 Morares Mens in C -Minor chewan 4:00 =yBad the Beast 113n Melody Ranch 5:00 1'otaA Facia TU S. DECEMBER P.M. t:00 Hlonzon-Baha'i 12:00 Challenge CP Rail t:30 Melody Ranch 7:00 Health line &Rogers Pass 2:00 Tai Chu 4:00 Mautrice Strong Tubule 2:30 Storm Monday T E1' The wiletes 9:00 Colin M. Brown Freedom Award 3:00 Reaction 10:00 MCA: Veerryy Special People David Pdersan. loran 4:00 l.emonaid 5:00 MP MPP Reports -Prole Premier of Ontario 10:30 MCA Ricette Con Pietro Kaplan Akande Kwinter EHarric Cerdiann %wriooald I1:00TallungSex E.York Pre -School Programs Music, crafts, stories, eluding the East York creative play, even ice Community Centre at skating! The East York 1081-1 2 Pape Ave., Trace Parks and Recreation Manes Centennial Department's preschool Building, 110 Rumsey programs offer it all. Road, Topham Park Parent & Tot Adventures Clubhouse, Tiago Dr. and for children 1-1'2 to 2-1 2 the East York Memorial years. Morning Action, Arena, Cosburn Ave. at Twinkle Toes and Tots in Cedarvale. Action for 2 to 4 year olds, For more information on and Kinderskate and any of the programs, refer Parent Tot Skating for 3 to to the Parks and Recrea- 5 year-olds, are offered at tion Department's Fall - several locations Winter brochure, or call throughout the Borough, in- 778-2199 or 425-7722. This space could be yours for $20 Family Allowance necipients Families wbo receive federal Family Allowances should ensure that they re- tain their Statement of Family Allo+rances (TFAI form) for income tax pur- poses. This year, the form is being sect to all Family Allowances recipients in December 1992 instead of January MM. Recipients whose Family Allowances payments are deposited directly into their account at a financial institution, and those whose benefits ceased part way through the year, will receive the TFA1 forms at their home address, while recipients who still receive monthly cheques will have their TFA1 forms attached directly to their December Cheque. The TFAI forms will be needed to complete 1992 in- come tax returns. They are used to report the amount of Family Allowances received in the- calendar year and to report the number of eligible children for the Child Tax Credit. The 1992 tax return will be the last one on which reci- pients will report Family Allowances payments. Starting in January 1993, the new Child Tax Benefit will replace the current Family Allowances pro- gram. as well as tax credits for children. The benefit also includes a supplement for low-income working families. The amount of the new monthly tax-free pay- ment for each family will depend on the number and age of the children and family income. Brag That You Are A Canadian Wed. December 23, 1992 THE NEWS/ POST Page 9 "The Italians Invented Pizza - We Made It Famous"- - Austin "I don't buy this imita- and spotted with humour. competitors coupons was a tion is the sincerest form of "In the beginning, we us- practical stroke of genius. flattery," grumbles Lorn ed to spend all day deliver- "We would have given Austin of Pizza Pizza. "Let Ing coupons, then open the the discount anyway," he them come up with their store at 4 p.m. and sell piz- recalls of Pizza Pizza's own ideas." to all night," said Austin. coupon coup nearly 20 Austin can definitely 7be decision to honour years ago. "By honouring claim grumbling rights. In the 23 years he's been 'New Bankruptcy And marketing pizzas, his ideas are among the popular for other companies t Insolvency nc Act I n Force Memorable, musical l y numbers and "thirty minutes or free" delivery On Nov. 30th the new Blais. are now such industry stan- Bankruptcy and Insolven- dards, it's hard to believe Desi to offer an there was a time when cY Act came into force. The �3' alternative to bankruptcy new AM represents the didn't exist. first important changes to "The and save jobs the new legislation is good news for Italians invented the 1949 Bankruptcy AM, pizza," Austin says. "We Canadian businesses and following six failed at- made it famous." consumers faced with the tempts to update the Austin spoke to a group legislation in the last 17 challenges of an ever - of beginning and establish- changing economic en - years. ed entrepreneurs on Wed. This reform will create a vironrnent. Highlights include Dec. 9th at the Network better balance between the Luncheon Series. The lun- measures to facilitate com- rights of different creditors cheon is hosted by the mercial reorganizations, and will facilitate Ctttartcial Centennial College C are giving businesses in dif- reorganizations of coat- of Entrepreneurship and fwult Y a greater chance to sponsored by the Bank ponies and individuals. survive and save jobs and Montreal and Coopers & "'Rte lextg-awaited new law measures for consumer debtors such as the oppor Lybrand- reflects and responds to the t un i t y to make a r - The Entrepreneur's Net- needs of Canadians in an � with creditors work Luncheon Series is evolving marketplace. and prevent bankruptcy. part of Centennial's award- demomm demonstrates the commit -simpler simpler and less expensive e winning format which in- nisei of the Government to e bankruptcy and chides the Entrepreneurial put into puce economic provision of debtor Transition Program for the policies that will enhance De -hired and the Business Canadian competitiver>ess. Another highlight is Success Program. and prosperity,' said the �� protection for tm- Mr. Austin's speech to kiinister of Consumer and paid strQQiias, inc,tding the luncheon was dynamic Corporate .-affairs. Pierre protection for fanners and fisberme ri as suppliers of Metro Toronto Council perishable from SM Council mendw * offices - station 1020. 2nd.floor Metro to $2.000 in the amount Hall. 55 John St.. Toronto M5V 3C6. workers can claim as preferred creditors in City of Scarborough bankruptcy tin effect as of Aug. 1. 1992) is in the Act. Scarborough Bluffs 'There is also an ezemp- BRIAN AS14TON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to tion for trustees from per Fri. Suite 231. Call 302-4052. sonal Scarborough Agincourt SCOT CAVALIER open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. existed prior to their ap- to Fn. Suite 211 Call 392-4050. pointment tin effect as of Scarborough City Centre Aug. 1. 1992,. BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8.30 am. - 5 p.m. Mon. to To ensure that the Dewe Fri Suite 215. Call 3924017 After hours 261-6941. legislation remains respon-- Scarborough Hi -I I Creek sive to evolving insolvency Ken Morrish • office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. issues in a competitive Suite 223. Call 392-4055. marketpLiiice, the ,tit puts Scsrboeough Wexford in place a three-year MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. wrier process which will Mon. to Fri Suite 233. Call 392-4047. involve consultation with ScarUoeougi Maim interest groups. The new RAYMOND CHO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to legislation is jW the begin - Fri. Suite 229 Call 392-4076. ning of an ongoing reform Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 process. The process will p m Mon to Fri Suite 206 Call 392.4007. forts on preparing for Phase lI of icy City of North York reform. Black Creek "The insolvency com- MARIA AUGIMERI - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. munity. who contributed so muand otherswho contto to Fri. Suite 208. Call 392-4021. achieving reform, will be North York Centre NORMAN NORMAN GARDNER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. key participants i ad - Mon to Fri. Suite 203. Call 3924020. dressing issues and dtxuti North York Humber fying further areas where MARIO GENTILE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to reform is needed, the Fri. Suite 221. Call 392-4066. Minister concluded. North York Centre South BEV.SALMON -office open 6.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to 0 n Literacy Fri. Suite 224. Evenings by appointment. Call 392-4012. North York Spadina An improvement in one's HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to literacy skills can open up Fri. Suite 212. Call 392-4029. a whole new world of op - Seneca Heights portunities JOAN KING - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. The Scarborough Suite 217. Call 392-4038. Women's Centre has ex - Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to tended its o Befriending Fri. Suite 232. Call 392.4061. Program to include a t North York literacy program for adult MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. women with low literacy to Fri. Suite 220. Cali 392-4075. skills. Each woman will work on a one -an -one basis BOrou hof East York g with a female volunteer tutor, to improve her East York reading and writing skills. PETER OYLER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to The Women's Centre was Fri. Suite 216. Call 382-4031. established in 1962 to pro - MAYOR DAVE JOHNSON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 vide information. educa- p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 226. Call 3924035. tion and support services for a wide variety of Scar - City of Toronto borough women. There are Don River also a number of ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. workshops and groups for Mon. to Fri. Suite 207. Call 392.4060. yyomen concerning various East Toronto issues, and four different PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to 1:1 volunteer programs. Fri. Suite 225. Call 392-4082. If you know someone who Toronto could benefit, or wouild like MAYOR JUNE ROWLANDS - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 further information, call p.m Mon. to Fri. Suite 218. Call 392-4081. the Volunteer Coordinator, 431-1138. others', we increased sales Don't go into debt - debt trepreneurial education: it with no printing ordistribu- will hang you at the end of continues to enhance tion costs." the day.' Centennial's reputation as "My first piece of advice Centennial College's Cen- an integral part of the com- to beginning business peo- tre of Entrepreneurship munity meeting the needs ple," he says, "is to do works to promote en- of business as well as those business with real money. trepreneurship and en- of the general public. Wo gulp vaqv Wulf W411 -PI, 1 0- V11911WO Season's Greetings from BRIAN ASHTON Metro Councillor } Scarborough Bluffs Suite 231 Metro Hall 55 John SLToronto M5V 3C6 392-4052 Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year from Metro Councillor RAYMOND CHO Scarborough Malvern Suite 229 Metro Hall 55 John St Toronto M5V 3C6 392-40%6 WSMOVOW00Vvv Season's Greeting V from Metro CouncM W 4 Scarborough 4 > ` Highland Creek Ken Morrish To contact Ken Morrish call 392-4055 at his Metro Toronto office. pl- Page 10 THE NEWS POST Wed. December 23, 1192 St. John Ambulance Award Winner The life of a woman apartment was saved on Ambulance, Metro Toronto engulfed by flames in her June 4, 1992 by the heroic Branch Annual Holiday efforts of Arthur Farkas. Luncheon for their acts of .Seasons Mr. Farkas received the bravery ranging from per- (s�@ef1A S per - prestigious St. John Am- forming cardiopulminary g bulance Meritorious Cer- resuscitation to risking tificate for risking his life personal injury. Iron from the Metropolitan Certificates were award - Toronto branch on Mon. ed to those instrumental in Doug Dec. 21 at the Toronto preventing or attempting Cricket, Skating and Curl- to prevent a tragedy. Many ing Club. of the recipients have put Beatty Six police officers and 13 their own lives at risk in ki other civilians were also their efforts to help S"If h honoured General Richard RohnPatron er another. �Uf Publ`� 41 For Commission and Chairman David ��Q Sutherland at the St. John ``��'P%M MERRY CHRISTMAS &A HEALTHY HAPPY NEW YEAR 0: FRANKFORD MPP Scarborough East 281-2787 Season's Greetings to everyone 14th. Annual Colt Classic in the City of Scarborough The 14th Annual Men's RICHARD E- consolation finalists, CAVANAGH Basketball "Celt Classic" Chokan scartsorosgtt Pwbft uDlie UtlNti.s Con�sslon M Season's Greetings Extending warm wishes for a Safe and Happy Holiday to everyone" from STEVE OWENS M-P.P. Scarborough Centre 3047 Kingston Road Cliffside Plaza 261-9525 Library Community Sports Notes 20th.Annual Hockey Tournament The Stratford Rotary Club in cooperation with the Stratford Minor Hockey Association will be hosting the 20th Annual Hockey Tournament for novice, atom, peewee, bantam and midget hockey players on Dec. 27-30, 1992 in Strat- ford, Ontario. Each team will play a minimum of 4 games not including the finals which will be held on Wed. Dec. 30th for the top 2 teams each section. This year the tournament is expected to be truly in- ternational in scope and is expected to feature teams from London, Vaughan, Mitchell, Woodstock, Scar- borough, Toledo, Listowel, North York, Kitchener, Stoney Creek and Toronto to mention a few towns and cities. The chairman of the 1st tournament held in 19M Dr. John Pyper, agreed to head up this year's com- mittee to present the 20th tournament and several ex- tra special activities will be planned to make this event an excellent tournament for 1992. The tournament's games will be held every day at both the Stratford Arena and the Rotary Arena star- ting at 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the finals being held on Wed. Dec. 30. from 1 to 6 P.m. MPP Steve Owens (Scar- borough Centre) has an- tron network 14th. Annual Colt Classic trounced, on behalf of On- tario Minister of Culture and Communications The 14th Annual Men's defending 1992 "Colt consolation finalists, Karen Haslam, a grant of Basketball "Celt Classic" Classic" champions and Vanier (Quebec), Dawson $3,941 to the Scarborough Tournament hosted by current OCAA Division I (Westmount) and Centen- Public Library. Centennial College is being leaders. vial (Scarborough). The Information Net- held at Progress Campus, Also adding to the work of Ontario ( INFO) Del Gym on Jan. 8, 9 and challenge. will be Sheridan grant will be used to help 30. College ( Oakville) and Tip-off begins Fri. Jan. 8, the library- upgrade its Teams from Quebec and Seneca College ( North at 3 p.m. as Champlain computers and participate Ontario will be competing York). other competitors takes on Sheridan College. in the new province -wide. for the 1996 championstup include John Abbott (Mor The championship game resource sharing informa- title. They will be challeng- treal ). Champlain ( Len- will take place on Sun. Jan. be ed by Humber Ca>ege- noxvdle ), Colt Classic '92 10_ at 3 p. m - to opera- tional in 1993. "Strong support from members of the library community has made this information network a reality." said Owens. "In the very near future, the province's information resotirces will be right here in our community, , available through Info.'. ` The provincial database will be in multi -disc CI>` 1 ROM format and will car ` twin the bibliographical in- formation for about six million books. records, and ` audio and video tapes held in 120 public and county libraries. 'Lure database is being produced by Utlass In- ternational of Toronto o- Video tape cooperatiom with Auto - The ormation Net- Have you considered using video tape work for Ontario (INFO) to help in the evaluation and development will help build the provin- cial information system your' described in the Ontario Although hig;b performance coaches Library Strategic Plan, have been utilizing video technology for One Place to Look. The plan's purpose is "to many years, it has been vic*ed as develop more equitable, ef- impractical for minor hockey coaches fi wet, effective programs. However, with new, inc�V user - collections and services for holy equipment, video can now be an a diverse public facing the ung social. politicaleffective tool for coaches at all levels, and economic and personal can be used for many purposes, including: demands of life into the . evaluating individual players during new eentu rv." P and 8ama- Nofth York TH YORK RD OF Schools mt:;um of tar Optional rk &vrd of r torrrpouY►Area 1 h:r toPIRn learn, -,• :ucce:+, ;nlu Under the Optional Area Attendance Plan, North Yak residents may apply to attend a North York Board of Education school outside their regular attendance area for September. 1993. Wfnerever possible, applicanes will be accornmodated within space and program limitations. Please contacryotg local school for more infarrnadon. Application kirrm "I be available in all schoofs and at the Education Administration Centre, 5050 Yonge Street. betvreen Privary 4 and January 13, 1993. veronica txey Elsa CJwndler DkeMr of Edacatlon Chair of 6e Dowd ' analyzing team tactics during game • collecting accurate individual and team statistics during games • developing motivational and rerruiting/pranommal videos. • evaluating coach and parent behavior, bench communication and documentation of injuries. Once you decide to tape your team, keep these ooasiderat. in mind - Hockey Coaching Tips a useful tool • ensure that the person taping knows uacdy what you want to shoot; individual or tum play, your team or the opposition. • make sure that your video person is knowledgeable and comfortable with the video e9tuPmcat- select your viewing angle based on what you want to highlight; high, wide angles for team player, and low, tight angles for individual play. ' the camera should be moved smoothly by using a tripod or by moving the entire body when the camera is shoulder -held • include fun shots of players, coaches and parents celebrating goals and wins - You might consider using some of the many professionatiy produced inuruaiomal videos on technical skills and individual and team tactics. For more infonteatio n on improving your coaching skL" contact the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, 1600 lanes Naismith Dr, Gloucester, Ontario, KIB SNI, 613-748-5613; 3M Canada Inc- or the Coaching Association of Cando The Staff & Management Of MLLY'S wish you a La Happy and Safe Holiday Season 430 Nugget Ave. 293.9292 2938 Eglinton Ave.E. 431-7157 Starting Year Right Start the New Year right by taking a course. Overland Learning Centre offers adults a wide range of courses to choose from. Study anything from com- puters, typing or cashier training to sewing, dancing and painting. In order to respond to the growing demand for adult education, we are now open seven days a week, daytime and evenings. Call 444-0347 for more in- formation. Make 1993 a year for learning! travel Wed. December 23, 1992 THF: NEWS POST Page I I Passport For Tomorrow At Gala On New Year's Eve '92 go to the Sheraton Centre and let Junior Achieve - ment of Metro Toronto and York Region and the Cana- dian Mental Health Sailing Into The Blue With The Jays The first :i,�ru.i. to the blur- with the Ja%, left Ft. Lauderdale Dec 5th with Jimmv Ley Todd Stottlemvre. Mike Timlin and host Fergie Olver for a magnificent Caribbean Ct uise. Sponsored and organized by Canadian Holidays this departure attracted over Loo loyal fans from across Canada to cruise and reminisce with the Worid Series Champions. Featuring the newest ad- dition to the Celebrity Cruise Lim- World Class ships. The MV 'Zenith, delivered uncompromising comfort, accommodations and atmosphere to relive the excitement of the World Series. Ports of call includ- ed Montego Bay. Grand Cayrnen, Caztunel and Key. West for a Holiday that dreams are made of'. Customers of Canadian Holidays enjoyed special meet the players functions for cocktails and autgp apps and also inchid- ed a fun baseball game with the champs in Cozumel, Mexico. "The excitement generated by the players and our customers was the perfect ending to a perfect season," said Bryan Wolfenden. Manager. Cor- porate Communications, Canadian Holidays." We're already looking forward to next year's cruise.'* added Wolfenden. Canadian Holidays, a wholly owned subsidiary of PWA Corporation is Canada's largest tour ,lx•r.i• ,- 7'he company pr•ser,ti% services 5718.ux) customers on vacation travel. operates charters from 17 cities in Canada to 25 destinations and has 450 employees in Canada and 200 in the USA. Caribbean and Mexico. In conjunction with Canadian Airlines Iwerna- twnal and its commuter partners, the company of- fers tour product on scheduled routes from !so centres in Canada to five continents. Most Accessible Wilderness Rivers Are In Nova Scotia Nova Scotia's Mersev River through Kejimkujik National Park is one of the most accessible wilderness rivers in North America. The slow moving stream flows for only ten miles through the park's woodlands but in that distance offers a remarkable variety of out- door activities and wilderness experiences. There's canoeing, hiking, picnicking, fishing, wilderness camping, inter- pretive programs and the chance to see unique wildlife, up close in their natural environment. And for the most part the river lies just beyond the main roadway of the park. The :Hersey River rises to the north of Kejimkujik in Annapolis County below the ridge of South Mountain flowing through a series of meadows and bogs where it picks up its distinctive brown colour from tannic acid before entering the na- tional park at a stillw•ater just outside the park head- quarters. From there is drops about 15 feet over Mills Falls then ambles peacefully for another five miles to Jake's Landing where it enters Kejimkujik Lake. At the southern end of the big lake the Mersey divides into two channels, enters smaller George. Lake, picks up speed and rushes into Loon Lake. At Loon Lake Falls the river tumbles over a small ledge then continues its peaceful course until it leaves the park boundary about two miles aw•ay. The gently -flowing stream is an ideal venue for novice canoeists offer- ing flat -water paddling through a vanety of habitat including woodlands. floMpiains. meadows and marshes. Frogs, turtles, white- tailed deer, loons, beaver and muskrat are common to the river and an early morning or evening paddle Usually stirs up some wildlife surprise. A canoe concession operates from Jake's Lan- ding seven days a week from May to October. Canoes, paddles, life jackets and maps are available. From Jake's landing to the park headquarters a series of hiking trails offers a different perspective Of the river and its charms and beauty. A wheel -chair accessible boardwalk circles a small marsh at the stillw•ater: in- terpretive signs explain some of the flora and fauna. Mills Falls Trail goes for about a mile to a picnic site overlooking the waterfalls. On the opposite side Beech Grove trail climbs a drumlin of hardwood trees before descending to the river bank. Roger's Brook trail is a ten-minute walk through a red maple floodplain where beavers come in the even- ing to collect branches for their nearby lodge. The Mersey River trail is a five -kilometre -long river- side ramble that follows the woods along the river to the bridge at Jake's Lan- ding then continues inland to a sandy beach at Jim Charles Point. The only wilderness campsite on the river is at the waterfalls and portage on Iexin lake. Kejimkujik National Park is located in the in- terior of southwestern Nova Scotia and is open year round with most visitor services available from late '.Hay to Mid - September. There is one campground open -year round. Wilderness camp. sites are scattered about the back country and are reached only by foot or canoe. There is no entrance fee to Kejimkujik, but a daih vehicle pass is re- quired from mid -Ma} to mid-September Club Med Celebrates 25 Yrs -In North America Our Sailing Fleet Club Med 1, the world's largest and most elegant five -masted sailing ship. will return to the Carib- bean on Oct. 3 to begin her third winter season. She will be offering four dif- ferent itineraries from her homeport in Martinique, one of which is brand new. Each sail will be a 7 -day _ night trip to a variety of small secluded islands which cannot be visited by other traditional large cruise ships. Southern itinerary No. 1 goes to St. Lucia, Bequia, Barbados, Tobago Cays, blayreau, and Carriacou. Southern No. 2 includes Los Roques ( Venezuela ), Tortuga ( Venezuela ), Car- riacou. Barbados, and Mayreau. Northern No. 1 calls at !es Saintes French west Inches). St. Barth, %irgin Gorda, Jost Van Dvke, St. Thomas and St. Kitts. Northern No. 2 stops at Marie Galante i French West Indies 1. Nevis. Virgin Gorda. St. Martin Tin- tarnarre, and Dominica. In December, Club Med 2 will make its debut. From the outside she looks exact - Iv like Club Med. 1. However, due to advances in engine and computer technology, she will travel at a top speed of 16 knots versus Club Med 1's 12 knots. Alberto Pinto, the designer for Club Med 1, also did the interiors for Club Med 2. The main colours of the ship will be blue and yellow with touches of turquoise in order to achieve a cohesive look. Fine mahogany woods, teak decks and Association take you on a guided tour around the world at "Passport For Tomorrow". "Passport For Tomor- row" promises to be a gala evening full of adventure. You will enjoy an assort- ment of fine international foods, a travel auction to exotic locales and regional destinations, Hot -Spots and weekend getaways in the Muskoka's, live music and dancing with Erin Davis and The Generations, door prizes and a champagne toast at midnight. All proceeds from this exciting event will he used to develop a brighter future for Canadian youth through social and community pro- grams. To find out more about this unique event, call Junior Achievement of Metro Toronto and York Region at 977-6000. Survival Plan Helps To date, the entire cap twe population of SSP an r�i v 's mana54 ged by d aquariums who participate in theprogram It may take }ears, but it is hoped that ane day man yy of these animals may be rein- troduced back into restored natural habitats. "It's the goal of zoos and aquariums to work together. We have no other choice." says Branch. "We have to function as a unit. because many of thesc animals are in such penl that their only chance for survival is that we work together to help them-- St -3 world of Florida is an Anheuser-Busch theme park. Other Anheuser- Busch parks include Busch Gardens theme parks in Tampa. Fla.. and Williamsburg Va. , Water C'ountry U.S A. in Williamsbur Sesame P1ce in Pa.: Adventure Is in Tam- pa the Sea World parks in San Antonio, Texas, Aurora. Ohio and San Diego. Calif.: tand C'yupress Gardens in Minter Haven. Fla. The 10 Anheuser-Busch them parrs employ more than la.oW people - nation -Aide. other luxurious materials contribute to the understated elegance of the ship. The Deauville and Le Grant Bleu restaurants will serve not only a wide selec- tion of French and interna- tional dishes, but also Japanese specialties. Golfers will find a golf simulator onboard and passengers can sail, water- ski. scuba dive and wind- surf from the sports plat- form in the stern which un- folds from the ship. Club Med 2 homepor•ted in Noumea, New Calen- donia, will offer 3-, 4- and 7 -day sails beginning in December 1992 calling at Isle of Pines, Hienghene, Port Vila, and Ouvea. On June 15 she repositions to Guam with 3-, 4- and 7-dav sails to Yap, Ulithi, Tinian, and Saipan. For more information on Club Med vacations call your travel agent or Club Med at 960-:3:x79 in Toronto. INGRID`S TRAVEL we offer experienced, efficient professional service and advice. CALL 831-8747 1271 Kingston Rd.PickerhV This Space Could Be Yours For $ 12 mwm This Space Could Be Yours For ■ 2 per week Visit Resorts In Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For [$12 per week l Visit 1 Resorts In L Ontario -- I Visit Resorts In Ontario Art Exhibits At Library The work of photographer Helmut Miller will be displayed at Agincourt District Librax. 155 Bonis Ave. i north of Sheppard Ave. at Kennedv Rd.) from Dec. 29th to Jan. 26th, 1993. "Old Fashioned Transportation" is the name of the exhibit at Malvern Branch Librarv, 30 Sewells Rd.. east of Neilson Rd. from Jan. 5th to 30th. 1993. This is a display of vehicles made from construction card- board. It's Fun To Travel & See The World Page 12 THE NEWS Wed. December 23. 1992 Celebrate Twelfth Night Dec.27-Jan.6 16 The holiday season con- zie House present Twelfth tinues as Spadina, Col- Night. Enjoy a tour which borne Lodge and Macken- focuses on this important i y i 40 Christmas Greetinqs from the staff of. -- hair place unisex hairstyling 266 -HAIR 7 610vstcn Ro cKt Scarborough ontorio M1N 1T8 2664247 Shore your home ... `R'.irm. mature and undemanding families and individuals are needed to share their honey with a child or adult with a developmental disability. We are interested in people who have a strong desire to help others and who are able to niakt• .t commitment. Y, may chcxxe to share your }xxne on a full -tithe hasis cx for occasional parent relief. We uW pry)e* .you uith trum "71g. profmio nal sulpnrt. and a '17-c f7,r ,; rr-rct• E,, irf t,,.vio r plc, -c call: Supportive Home Share - 968-0650. ext. 250 %ktroi Tim -onto ks?sAx•i:ii; ,•• for Co tTimunin Living (A 1 nited 'aav %k nhrr Agem-0 +a Churchill Heights (Your friendly. community Baptist Church) 7601 Sheppard E. at Morningside • Anpia paved parking • An international church &tended by hundreds Mom over 36 nationalities • A complete program for the entire family • An evangelical church • Church phone 281-4139 • We help peopie of all races Ministries Staff Rev. John MahatteytSenio j Kim Sauer fAssociele) Dr. Sid Kerr. Minister of outreach Cathie Tan Brie a Director of International Ministries Services 9.45 a.m. 11 a.m. 6.30 p.m. Wednesday 7.30 p.m. BRIDLEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2501 Warden Ave. Minister - The Rev. Dan-iei MacKinnon, e.1 -Moor. 9.30 a.m. - Church School For All Ages Sun.Dec.27th. 11 a.m. - "The Noble Memory" 7 p.m. - "Plan For The New Year" 8 p.m. - Family Christmas Eve Service Sun. Jan.3rd. 11 a.m. - "The Best Is Yet To Come" 6.30 p.m. Concert of Prayer a: Agincourt Pentecostal Church Programs for every age WARM WELCDit£OL A SERVICES FOP SUNDAY DECEMBER 27 1992 9:30 A.M. - Christian Education Hour 19th century holiday tradi- tion from Dec. 27, to Jan. 6th. Twelfth Night or Epiphany marked the end of the Twleve Days of Christmas when tradition dictated that all decora- tions must be packed away until next year. The celebrations could include singing a wassail song, cakes with prizes inside, games and activities for the children, all topped off with a large dinner. The origins of this celebration date to the Pagan celebra- tion of winter. Twelfth Night will be celebrated at Spadina'and as tradition states, the house will remain decorated until the twelfth day of Christmas. Children will be able to make a Twelfth Night crown, just like the one which once adorned the holiday cake. At Colborne Lodge in scenic High Park. f:zmibes are encouraged to come and bake gingerbread cookies in the wood - burning stove. Follow the tradition of early Toronto- nians and skate on Grenadier Pond or try the man-made rink at the north end of High Park. Mackenzie House is still adorned with its holiday finery including the dining - room table which is set for the holiday feast. Ouldr+en can write a hohidav thank - you card with an old- fashioned straight pen and enjoy a piece of Twelfth Night cake. u you find a bean, you will win a prize! Spadina.Colborne Lodge and Mackenzie House are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 12 to 5 p.m. during the holi- day season but are closed Dec. 25. 26 and Jan. 1. Ad- mission is $4.50 for adults, $4 for senior and youth (13 -IE) and $3.50 for children 112 and utrder > . Realtors Made Green Xmas The Oshawa & District Real Estate Board (ODREB) recently donated a total of $3500 to non-profit organizations within the Durham Region. Monies allocated to the Salvation Army- Food Banks were $300 to the Ajax Branch, $300 to the Whitby Branch. $300 to the Bowmami lle Branch, $300 to the Scugog Brandt and $600 to the Oshawa Branch. The Durham Region Lung Association received a $200 donation. 10:30 A.M. - Worship Service PASTOR TRENHOLM SPEAKING 6:30 P.M. - Praise Rally PASTOR TRENHOLM SPEAKING Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Prayer and Counselling Italian Service - Chara Kids Youth News From Around Malvern LESTER B. PEARSON C.I. Project Humanity by Jane Irwin and Karen Moscovitz Project Humanity, a stu- dent group at Pearson, organized a Thanksgiving Food Drive to support the Daily Bread Food Bank. Food was collected in each home form for one week prior to Thanksgiving, and hundreds of pounds were collected. Project Humanity also organized the United Way Week Campaign. The focus of the campaign was a holi- day bazaar held on Dec. 4th. All home forms were invited to have booths at the bazaar. The bazaar ac- tivities included several multicultural food booths, the sale of baked goods, raffles, a variety of Christmas wish grams. the sale of tree seedlings. a "count the jelly beans draw", neck massages. and a football toss. In addition to the above, direct donations were col- lected in home forms throughout the week and the staff was permitted to "dress down" for one day at a cost of $2. Finally. there was a week long sale of used books for both staff and students. Project Humanity is pro- ud to report that approx- imately $1200 was collected for a very worthy cause. Pearsonalities Thanks to Diane Hogg, Grant Williams and Patti. Dyer for their hard work organizing the very suc- cessful SNARE program. My Feelings A iew Canada Bl' Sharen Kardia6 I arrived in Canada on May 22td. ISO. My mother brought me to Canada because my parents wanted me to get a good education and because they wanted me to escape the constant mental abuse students face, due to the present ethnic violence bet- ween the Sinhalese and Tamils in Sri Lanka. This is the fast time I set foot to a rust world country. and I was very impressed by the cleanliness. the tall The United Way Ajax Pickering Branch received $500 and the Whitby Oshawa Port Perry Newcastle Branch receiv- ed $1.0o0. "ODREB has a good history of community in- volvement, and we are very pleased to donate to our non-profit organiza- tions in the Durham Region. As Realtor, we en- joy helping our communi- ty. This is why we gladly donate every year," says Mark Smith, FRI, CMR, President of ODREB. Happy Holidays Blurred vision can be one of the warning signs of diabetes. If you're having trouble with your vision. don't ignore it. Please see your doctor. For more information about diabetes, contact the Canadian Diabetes Association. So much can 1w done. 7 N [ Diabetes .wxr,w. a ar7t buildings, the recreational parks and most of all, the education. I love the schooling system in Canada because Canada has infinite oppor- tunities and g-ves people the freedom to do what they enjoy doing. Of all the school systems I have been in, Canada has the best. Canada is a fortunate country because it lacks very little. Thankfully, this country is blessed with plenty of food and clean water, clean and comfor- table transportation, ex- cellent health care, cons- tant police protection and most of all peace, which all add up to create a warm and safe home for people migrating to Canada from troubled countries. Many Canadians won't be able to understand the value of Canada unless they actually live in a third world country and undergo the hardships. I think that every individual who is a citizen of Canada should be prideful. 1 know that when the government makes me a citizen. I will be so happy. I hope you appreciate what Canada has done for you and will do for you in the future. Stand by Canada and be proud of this country. Canada not only gave me a new home. Canada gave me hope to live. Happy Birthday Canada and thank you - Basketball The boys' bantam basketball team defeated Unionville 5". then went cc to win a big game over rival West Hill on Dec. 16th by the score of 4436. Good team defense was the key to this victory. Michael Dixon led the scoring at- tack with 19 points. Patrick Panton added 12 points and J. R. Smith with 8 points. The team reaches the Christmas break undefeated in league play. The junior boys' basket- ball team defeated Launer C.I. by a score of 6wc. Jason Gulozian played a strong game in leading Pearson scorers with 25 points. The team is undefeated going into the Christmas season. Hockey Pearson pushed its record above five hundred with a 7-5 victory over Churchill C.I. Steve Hand- sor led the way with four goals while Mike Gourley added two. Volleyball Congratulations to the senior girls' volleyball team for their victory over L'Amoreaux C.I. on Mon - Dec. 14th. The Pearson team won easily in two games with scores of 15-3 and 15-8. It was a good team effort and a great beginning to the season. The members of the senior girls' volleyball team are: Patricia Anstey, Julie Boikovitis, Felicia Hunte, Natasha Lewis, Maria Macabiog, Kelly Moore, Narsis Nushik, Diane Pottinger, Flavia Robinson, Cindy Rowe, Seema Sharma, Dionne Williams and Anita Yoon. MALVERN RECREA- 111oN CENTRE The Scarborough Recreation. Parks and Culture Department is of- fering a new recreational basketball league for men 35 years of age or older on Sunday mornings starting Jan. 17th. 1993. It wi0 be held at Malvern Recreation Centre, 30 Sewells Rd and the deadline for team entries is Jan. 4th. 1993. The fee is $137 per team entry pita a 5200 performance bond. All entries will be ac- cepted on a first coarse fust serve basis. For more details call 396-7411. AT THE LIBRARY French Book (lob The French adult bolt dub meets on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss selected titles. AU adults interested in reading and discussing boots in French are weloorne. For more details and to register call the library. Malvern Community Branch Library is located at 30 SewtUs Rd.. east of Neilson Rd. The telephone number is 39F)-&%9. Child Care Merge Into Single Monthly Payment The government of Canada has combined Family Allowances, the child tax credit, and the tax credit for dependent children into a single monthly payment under the new Child Tax Benefit program. Over the past 50 years. Canada and Canadians have gone through many changes, but what has not changed is the wish of every parent to raise their children in the best con- ditions possible. The federal government already spends $4.5 billion a year on programs for children. With the new Child Tax Benefit, it will spend an additional $22.1 billion on federal child benefits over the next five years. The new Child Tax Benefit will come in tax-free monthly payments, usually to the child's mother. The size of the benefit will be based on family income and the number and age of the children in the family. The government is redirecting child benefits to low and modest income families. Under the new program, most families with incomes below $.50,000 will receive increased annual benefits. All families with an annual income up to $67,000, will receive some level of benefit. For families with three or more children, payments will be made at income levels above $67,000. Low income working families will receive an earned in- come supplement of up to $500 a year. Families moving from social assistance to the workforce often face greater financial difficulties as a result of job-related expenses. The supplement will help to cover such expenses for low income working families who, in 1991, earned between $3,750 and $25,921. During November of this year, the federal government mailed notices to Family Allowances clients telling them whether or not they are entitled to the new benefit and if so, how much they will receive. A toll free number has been set up for anyone with questions: in English 14XV-387-1193, or in French 1-800-387-1194, or TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) 1-800-665-0351. Government sources explain that the new benefit will be simpler and fairer than the old system, and more generous to low and modest income Canadians.