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Home My WebLink AboutPP1993_01_13This Space Could Be Yours For $ 12 MWW' You'll receive - 30% SAVINGS on your long distance calls 24 hours a day • Nomonthly minimum • No installation GM agent No.3209 Virginia Richamm d Pager e0e•122o Benefit Telephone Inc 733.1779 This Space Could Be Yours For $ 12 PER wux!, Yvon Wins His CFM Yvon R. Langlois, of Pickering has recently achieved the Certified Foodservice Manager (CFM) designation. In November. 54 people registered for the exam which is held at community colleges across Canada. Fifty-three of these ex- aminees were successful in achieving the designation. Requirements for cer- tification include two years of current industry ex- perience in addition to achieving a mark of at least 80% on a three hour written exam. Individuals from cater- ing. institution, full-service and hold sectors are par- ticipating in the program. The CFM program is rapid- ly becoming much sought after by employers across Canada who recognize it as a measurement of on can- petence and dedicatito the position of foodservice Food Bank Donations At Library The Pickering Public library Board has receiv- ed over 100 boxes of food on behalf of the Pickering Food Bank over the holiday season. The board has expressed its appreciation to library users for their generous donations, many of which were received during the board's "Food for Fines.. campaign during late December. 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mafl This Space Could Be Yours For 112 mwm'� Vol. 28 No. 2 Pickering. Ontario Wed. Jarman 13, 1993 PICKERING A" 0 sf Serving the Community for 25 Years! Taunton Rd. Bridge Well Underway Lonstruction of a new four lane bridge on Taun- Many artists from the Pickenng Arts Council were show •- tober t.hie of the artists vas Doreen li.idt-, .; h. r,. :Rt,n mit their work to the public in Pickering Town Centre in Oc- with the arts council for some time. (Photos - Bob "a t -,on, Durham Board Unhappy With Fact Finders' Report The Fact Finder's report an negotiations between the Durham Board of Education and the Ontam Secondary School Teachers' Federation. District 17, has been releas- ed. Both parties were pro- vided with copies of the report on Dec. 2. 1992 but were required to keep them confidential until this date. Toronto lawyer Heather Crisp was appointed by the Education Relations Com- mission earlier this fall to act as Fact Finder for the board and O.S.S.T.F. The bearing was held Nov. 20 at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. The Fact Finder's respon- sibility is to express opi- nions related to issues cur- rently under negotiation and to present recommen- dations, where possible, for reaching agreement. The Fact Finder's report is not binding in any way. Durham Board trustees believe some of the report's recommendations are in- appropriate in a time of great financial restraint. Specifically, the report states that the economic package currently being of- fered by the board is not sufficient, particularly over 2 years, to get an agreement with the secon- dary teachers. The board's offer at the Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (lust south of 401) Pickering Family owned and operated. (416)686-5 589 time of Fact Vmding was for facilities for staff, in- classroom programs for a two year contract with 0.5 per cent increase ung members of the bargaining unit. Construe- students. The board feels Fact Finder Heather Crisp effective Feb. 1, 1993. another 0.5 per teat in- tion of the new Education has shown no irn6catme crease effective Sept. 1• Centre will have no impact that she is aware of the 199(1, and a final 0.5 per cent an the board's 19m Budget. recession -torn increase effective Apr. 1. Trustees fed the Fact Finder's community's reluctance to 1994. do not take into account see property taxes rise fur - they. The Fact Finder has economic rll�lities. When roeoanmeaded that a one year agreement be struck provincial growthis con- sideti'd, along with the The Durham Board and O.S.S.T.F., District 17 cow with the board's monetary offer being increased to the Minister of Education's tinue to negotiate. One Jane 1992 C.P.I. (Can restrictions on this year's meeting has been held stoner Price hxlex) of o.s transfer payments to school baords. any in- since the Fact Finder's per cent plus 0.5 per cent for a total of one per cent. A crease in costs for wages or report was presented to both parties and another mghly�nfiedsecondary for supply teachers must date win be set for early teacher in Durham with 10 come directly from January. lleaexperience 3 rms- Conservation Authority's As well, the Fact Finder suggests that all sec°°''Sleigh teachers be given one Per- Ride Coming sonal leave day per year, upon request. The board estimates that this could cost an additional $184,000 per year to provide supply teachers. The board was also concerned about the Fact Finder's reference to the construction of the new Education Centre. This is a joint project with the new Sinclair S.S. and it will save a projected $3 million in the first 20 years, as well as create jobs, improve effectiveness of the organization and pro- vide more suitable The Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authori- ty Sleigh Ride Express is about to leave on another busy schedule for 1993. Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be operating at Heber Down Conservation Area on Sun. Jan. 17 and 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. ticket price is ;1.75 person Iride. The rides will start from the day -use area at Heber Down Conservation area, not from the winter park- ing lot. ..: i:• ......................... .M.•............ This space could be yours for just $ 22.00 per week i �••••:.5.•.•...:f .•••:.'x•.:::.::.1:•:.::1 r•.... •.i:'J •. •.. •.•.i1 �• '. '%ate In the case of inadequate snow conditions, a wagon will be substituted or the rides cancelled. Contact the Bulletin Board on the day of the event at (416) 5790411 for up to date infor- mation. Directions: From the in- tersection of Highway 12 and Taunton Road, go West on Taunton to Country Lane Road. North on Coun- try Lane to the park en- trance and continue north through the park to the day -use parking area. ton Rd. ( Regional Road No. 4) in Pickering is well underway. The bridge will span the West Duffin Creek between Brock Rd. and Whites Rd. to connect Taunton Rd. with Steeles Ave. This is a major component of a new transportation link to Metro Toronto. The Regional Municipali- tv of Durham awarded a x12.7 million contract to Dufferin Construction earlier this year for con- -st ruction of the bridge and approach roads. This represents the largest road contract issued by the region to date. The region planted this project under the Environmental Assess - process in consulta- tion with the public. in- terest groups and three levels of government. This project represents state -at - the -art in bridge design and management of the en- vironment_ The bridge was designed br Totten Sims Hubicki Aisociates. Staff of the region's worm departnxnt are working closely with T -SH who are porawwLe s contract administration and inspection services during construction. The total bridge length will be 320m (1050 ft.) and at its hildiest potrit bridge deck will be approx- imaWy aim ( 109 ft.) above the cn edk water level. The 22.6m (74 ft.) wide bridge deck will accommodate four lames of traffic plus sidewalks. Footings for a future two lane widening have been constructed as part of the project. The concrete footings, pias and abutments were completed in December 19M and erection of the structural steel box girder is currently underway by Dominion Bridge. The structural steel superstruc- ture will be erected by the segmental launching method in order to minimize the em+iron cen- tal impact of construction on the West Duffin Creek Valley which is part of the environmentally sensitive Whitevale Corridor. The steel box girder sec- tions will be assembled on the east approach embank- ment and launched out over the east abutment and Piers on roller bearings. The four box girders will be launched in pairs starting with the two north girders in January 1993. This bridge erection procedure is the first of its kind to be used in Ontario. Construction began June 1, 1992 and is scheduled for completion on Nov. 3o, 1993. DENTAL OFFICE Dr.K. Fenwick Dr. R. Hoffman Dr, S. Sekhon Dr. O.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Orfanidis 0 MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening i Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Page 2 THE NEWS POST Wed. January 13, 1993 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Pickering Airport Needed by Bob Watson According to a news report the Oshawa Municipal Airport is back on track with a multi-million dollar upgrading pro- gram. We certainly believe that is great except for one thing - what about the Pickering Airport with idle farmlands owned by the federal government and w•ating for action. We realize that a number of Pickering residents are against this airport but we believe that it should be built in- stead of using its lands for garbage dumps. Plans for expansion of the Pearson Airport are constantly being unveiled but we believe that instead of having all the travel action at Pearson, which attracts hundreds of in- dustrial and commercial organizations. Pickering should be built. The result would be a balanced Metro Toronto area for tree of the 401 highway by travellers and people going to work. The Toronto area needs a second airport - Pickering air- port land is already owned by the federal government - and the reduced quantity of planes landing at just one large air- port could be safer for planes and passengers. We don't believe most Pickering residents would be af- fected by large planes flying overhead and larding. Planes now fly in from Europe over Pickering to get to Pearson Airport. From a mere congestion point of view we need two international airports. We Don't Need Lessons When the proposal was made to ship garbage to isolated arras in Ontario by rail, our environment minister must have thought it was quite ingenuous for her to suggest that murucipalities dump garbage within their own boundaries. This was to be a lesson or a reminder to the municipalities to reduce their garbage Canadians do not need such lessons at the cosi of en- virorinxmtal damage to their commuratieis. It is in fact because we are environmentally concerned that we all refuse to go along with her chastisement. Garbage is created in our kitchens and our work places. We do not dump in our kitchens and our workplaces. we do not dump in our back yard and we don't want our environ- ment minister to force urs to dump in our back yards. Canadians in Ontario have idle transportation facilities, the manpower and the devastated mine shafts or other isolated alternatives. We are sure much garbage is created around High Park and the downtown, vet we in the outskirts do not say dump your garbage into High Park. Our parks are every bit as valuable to us as downtown parks are to people in those areas around High Park or other places of beauty. We would urge you to consider and evaluate the transportation of garbage to receptive isolated areas. Just treat garbage as an industry that requires transportation not throughoutthe world just in Ontario. Do not antagonize our citizens. we have come up with blur box, composting and recycling. These ideas came from Ontano citizens. We are still willing to make sacrifices but not at the expense of our respective com- munities and our environmental treasures. I can promise you our citizens will only be as co-operative as our politi- cians and our officials. We do not want to get discouraged and say the hell with it. Yours truly Nfike Bovch-,m 35 Wandering Trail Scar•boroughn. Ont. M1X 11{4 Here and There Car maintenance and repair costs have risen sharply over the past year according to a survey of 30,000 motorists conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association c CAA I . The 3.5 million member. not-for-profit CAA reported that the average annual cosi of maintenance has reached $656. up $72 from last year's $584. The 12.3 per cent increase in maintenance and repair costs compares to a current infla- tion rate of around two per cent. The cause of higher costs wound appear at first glance to be the marginally older fleet and the higher overall odometer readings. The average odometer reading has ::r.,a'f`4, news ost] Published every Wect:nesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher 3 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. Mainstream Canada What was; what could be By Michael Wycks Whew! 1992 was one tough year for Canadians. The Blue Jays sang loudly in October but the rest of the year was no cause for celebration. The persistent, nagging reality of recession hovers like a rain -filled cloud and the pain and suffering is amply spread around. How- ever, as we say goodbye to 1992 and hello to 1993. it's im- portant to rdka not only on what was. but what could be. A wise maxim bears repeating: we Should all be Concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there. What was: another tough year as the economy continued iDsput- ter. banknTacies ballooned and unemployment kept nsing- What could be: Canada's economy gathers momentum. expands, strengtbew and cre- ates jobs as we tum the comer to What was: the oonsdmtiooal agreement was rejected in a ref- acridt m by a majority of Canadians for a variety of leg m - mate reasons. What could be: a federal elec- tion is held in the fall of 1993 with Canadians turning out to vote in record numbers, giving democracy renewed vigor in Canada. What was: die spiralling federal deficit and soaring provincial deficits persist as governments continued to lose control of their fiscal levers. What could be: a pick-up in the economy combined with governmertt spendurg restraint, low interest rates and a low dol- lar. allows revenues to rise, expenditures to fall and debt levels to stabilize. What was: a span of low mo- rale when many people fell on bard tinsel. when Canadians be- gan questioning themselves, each other and the direction in which the country was headed. What could be: a period of hope and optimism for the futsore where Canadians wort iogedier to forge a soon& successful and dynaraic nation. What was and will be: Seasons gnmangs and best wishes to all Canadians torn prosperous 1993. CF78 feasor Serwcip Opportunity For Youth 'Times Change 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 $2.1 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. I'ne government is redirecting child benefits to low- and modest -income families. Under the new program, most families with incomes below $50,000 w-i�l receive increased annual benefits. All families with an annual income up to 567.000, will receive some level of benefit. For families with three or more children, payments will be made at income levels above 967,000. 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 %overnber of this year, the federal govermmnent 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 1-8110-:3137-11903, or in French 14800-387-1194, or TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf ► 14k)0-6tis-U354. Queen's Park Report by Gerry Phillips M.P.P. Scarborough Agincourt Beginning Jan. 1. I993. Ontario taxpayers will start pay- ing more than $50.000 a day in interest penalties as part of Bob Rae's shell game to hide the true size of his deficit, LAberal Treasury Critic Gerry Phillips says. Taxpayers will pay the penalty for three months - extra interest totalling more than $4.5 million - because the NDP government has delayed the scheduled Jan. 1, 1993 pay- -Tobacco use is first and foremost an adolescent health mint of 5564 million to public sector pension funds until issue and we aunt totally eliminate smoking where it takes Apr, 1. 1993, in order to showit as an expense in next year's root. in adolescence this is the urgent message contained budget. said Phillips. MPP for Scarborough -Agincourt. in "Opportunity for Youth, A Report on Youth" frons Or- "The only reason taxpayers are paying this interest Lazio s Chid Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Richard penalty is because Bob Rae is tryng to hide the size of his Schabas. deficit." Phillips said. '-There is no other reason for delay - The report presented at the Ontario Public Health mB the Payer to the pension funds involved." Association's annual meeting challenges all concerned with Phillips said it is unacceptable for the Premier to waste health to address six major issues in young peoples' lives: taxpayers' money during difficult economic times. tobacco use. akobol use. road safety. healthy sexuality. At a time when Bob Rae has ironer: payments to welfare physical activit nutrition and health weights. �Pmits and curt Promised support for schools. hospitals Ph. Y Y guts, suiddc and municipalities. it is inappropriate payers' and mental health. P� ppcopriate to use tax Statistics drawn from a number of sources, principally �rin a superficial attempt to hide the true size of the the 1990 Ontario Health Survey which included 7.000 Ontario Phillips noted the ger ernrnent is utqurir+ed to interest ps said - youths reveal some "worrisome trends". Thirty times at the rate of 11.25 r cent on the amount t owed to the more deaths occur from alcohol use in young people than teachers' persica fund. This is well above the 90 da from drug use. Motor vehicle traffic injuries are the leading Tress Bill rate of 7.32 y cause of death among Ontario youth. '.Many Ontario youths � per cent. The penalty is the dif- ference having unprotected sexual Inttercolrse and are fertruce between the two rates multiplied by the amount ow - therefore exposed to the risk of pregnancy and sexuaUy ed. transmitted disease. One third of these youth report being In his calculations, Phillips said he is treating the delay in sexually active before age eighteen. pension fund payments as a short term debt which will be The overfill theme of the report is that adolescence pro- Paid Apr. 1. 1993 - the most conservative method of deter - vides a critical opportunity for Ontario to invest in health. mining the amount the government will pay in penalties. Generally young people age 10.19 rate their health as ex- However, if the government treats the situation as a long- cellent or very good. term debt and continues to delay the payment, the amount Mille challenge for public health," says Dr. Sheela of penalties will be even higher because the goverment will Basr. r. Medical Officer of Health, East York Health Unit, have to pay a penalty for every month of delay beginning "is to mobilize all community resources to maintain the Apr. 1, 1993. natural good health of our young people. As a community, we need to support youth in choosing life style patterns Art At Cedar Ridge which will allow them to keep bealthy and to avoid un- necessary risks, physically and mentally. Cedar Ridge Gallery will to S p. m. will be the opening A copy of the report "(opportunities for Health, A Report host five contemporary ex- of an exhibition of works by on Youth" may be obtained by calling the East York Health hi lotion throughout the Jacqueline Ohora and Anne Unit at 461-8136. monthsof January, ;v , Ziegler. .�:: •:.� ::�::::�: • �:•:� ::::::�::::::�:•:::a:•::::::a:: ..=. February and March. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. risen for the seventh straight year to 87,967 kilometres. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thurs- However, a closer look at repair and maintenance costs These exhibitions are to day, 9a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fri - shows that costs have risen more on later model year cars encourage contemporary day and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on than on older vehicles. Part of the reason for the rapidly ris- art and crafts in Scar- Saturday. ing costs is that cars are becoming increasingly more borough. The gallery is at 225 Con - technologically complex On Sun. Jan. 17th from 1 federation Dr. Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL ' ne ws news no ; ' CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST END I KtRINC, ONE YOU WANT news Re� O S 1 Renewal ' New ' Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont -MIS 3R3 Name _ Address ti_________________________________�________ Celebrating Chinese New Year - Here You don't have to go to Hong Kong to celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Or at least what seems like Hong Kong Thanks to the special magic of Markham's North American Studio, you'll be able to take part in this year's Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, even visit an old Hong Kong Street and ex- perience all the colour and excitement of the most im- portant festival in the Chinese calendar. It's all part of a major celebration planned for this year's Chinese New Year in Metro Toronto called "Golden Phoenix Celebra- tion". It's the only major New Year celebration planned for North America and is expected to draw more than 150.000 visitors, in- cluding many from as far away as New York, San Francisco and Vancouver. The mouth -long event, which got under way Jan. 8, will be held at North America Studio's extensive facilities at 160 Bullock Drive in Markham. The illusion starts as soot as you enter. "Your admission pass will look like a Hong Kong subway ticket and as you enter you'll have the seria- tim of actusally passing through the Wong Tai Sin subway statist, one of fiong Kong's most impor- tant subway stops. which win be recreated for the festival." says Sandy Lee, North American Studio's conceptual director. From there, you can walk down an old hong Kong street, visit the Shanghai Dancing Ballroom, a popular gathering place in the 19506, and take in a movie at a replica of the Grand World Theatre, another well known Hong Kong landmark. "The facades of buildings, theatres and the famous Wong Tai Sin Tem- ple will be developed specially for the festival, much like a movie set, creating an illusion of ac- tually being there the way a movie does," says Lee. "Perhaps most impor- tant of all, you'll be able to take part in this year's New Year celebrations in Hong Kang, as they actually take place, thanks to the miracle of satellite transmission and a huge TV screen that will make you feel you're actually there and part of the celebration. •.For, many Chinese," he added, "especially those who have not been able to return to Hong Kong to take part in the festivities for many years, the open- ing days will be very special, certainly very nostalgic.' At the same time, he noted, the festivities in Canada will be videotaped by North America Studio for showing to TV viewers in Hm* Kong. There rill also be Chinni stick fortune-telling for visnas who seer a blessing from the Wong Tai Sin, a Toaist leader. Many Hoag Kong Chinese. be explain- ed, visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple on the fust day of the Chinese New Year and fortune-telling is an impor- tant part of the visit. The Chi -Chi are sticks of bamboo with a nuanber written on each. They are placed in a bamboo bolder and shaken, while kneeling in front of a statue of Wong Tai Sin, until one of the Chi - Chi sticks is shaken loose. The stick is then taken to a fortune teller to interpret. There will also be palm and face reading, a Chinese lucky charm store as well as fruit stalls where visitors can purchase fruit for blessing by Wong Tai Sin. The fruit is taken home to be shared by all members of the family. Other settings include an ancient street from the Tang Dynasty, where you will be able to buy rice and Chinese groceries, much as the way they were sold 500 years ago. There will also be a Chinese Flower Market, which will recreate the famous Causeway Bay Vic- toria Park Chinese Flower Market in Hong Kong, where visitors will be able to buy the main flowers associated with the Chinese New Year, especially cherry blossoms and chrysanthemurns. A greenhouse will be built in the midst of the market to preserve the flowers, which will be fktrwn in especially for the event. Other features include an Art Village. where dragon candy, embroidery, kites. flaw dols. Chinese ban- dicrafts, including many made at the "village' will be offered. And these will be an in- ternational film festival. utilizing the latest audio visual technology and "a special street of stars" where you will be able to see the Chinese seals chops of famous Hong Kong actors and per - fell met . Dispelling The Myths About Aging The Facts On Aging Quiz: Dispelling the Myths About Aging", a new video which has recently been produced by the Health Care Professionals Ad- visory Committee of the Education Resources Unit, Office For Seniors' Issues, Kwistry of Citizenship. This 30 minute video with teaching guide was design- ed as an aid to teaching about normal aging. It is intended to increase the viewers' factual knowledge and, by stimulating discus - help them examine their attitudes and possible misconceptions about older adults. According to Dr. Barry Goldiist, the video "makes learning about the elderly fun and promotes more positive attitudes The video takes the form of a 25 question True False quiz with questions like "The majority of old people (age 65+) are senile (have defective memory, are disoriented or demented)?.. Answers are provided, as is additional factual infor- mation. Developed for health care professionals, staff and volunteers of agencies working with or coming in contact with senios, and any one who is interested in aging. the video can be used as part of a training program, workshop or general discussion on aging. The video with accompa- nying teaching guide can be obtained by writing to: The Education Resources Unit. Office For Seniors' Issues, 76 College St.. 6th Floor. Toronto, Ont. M7A IN3. Singers & Instrumentalists Invited Singers and instrumen- talists this is your chance to explore musical works both new and old favourites with others. You are in- vited to join CAMMAC, Canadian Amateur Musi- cians ' Musiciens Amateurs du Canada members at their monthly Cantata Readings. Cantata readings are held monthly from September to April. On Sun. Jan. 17, Ian Sadler will conduct Bruckner's E. Minor Mass. This work will require a full orchestra and should be an exciting ex- perience for all musicians. Cantata readings for choir and orchestra pro- vide an excellent oppor- tunity for all to improve their sight-reading, ex- perience new works and en- joy making music with others under the direction of some of Toronto's ex- cellent choral directors. Newcomers are always weicome. The Cantata readings are free to CAMMAC members and $4 for nor( -members and they take place at Metropolitan United Chm,ch. Queen and Bond Streets, in the dining hall at 2:15-4:30 p.m. For further information, call (416) 536-5750. Activities At Kortright Come to the Kortright Centre and enjoy a variety of activities and special events each weekend dur- ing the month of January. Guided programs are in- cluded with admission, evenings excepted. Conservation Gadgets A look at water and energy-saving products you can buy to make your home more environmental- ly friendly and save money, weekends, Feb. 6-7 to Feb. 27-28, at 11.30 a.m. Snowsnakes Learn to propel a spear down an icy winter track in this centuries-old game, wwekends. Feb. 6-7 to Feb. Ti -28, at 1 p.m. Natural Love stories A look at the history of natural plants and how they have been used as aphrodisiacs and love po- tions over the years, weekend of Feb. 13-14 ( Valentine's Day) at 2:30 p.m. Ice Rescue Timely tips on how to play it safe near icy waters, weekends, Feb. 20-21 and Feb. 27-28, at 2:30 p.m. Great Horned Owl Prowl Have a "hoot" calling a fascinating great horned owl, Sat. Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. This special evening outing re- quires advance tickets. Call(416) 832-2289. Wed. January 13, 1993 THE ;HEWS � POST Page 3 l Ella6 Torontos Mythic Greek Restaurant SETS%%%%% A TASTE 4F GREECE AN Day Special Start Jan 021993 Roast Lamb, Moussaka, Lamb Fricase Veal Meat Balls, Lamb Stew, and More For Only $6.95 Greek Souvlaki $ 7.95 All entrees includes Bread .ButterPotatos and Rice LIGHT LUNCHES FROM $4.95 MONDAY - FRIDAY For reservations call 702 PAPE. AVE 463-0334 35 DANFORTH RD 694-1194 �x/tlNatr u.►i�it «r oma, our 2vt/i CCN OF SCARBOROUGH 1993 INTERIM TAX LEVY Payment of Tax Bills according to BY- Law of Council are payable as follows: Business - All wards Maffin Date - January 8th One instalment Only Due February SM Realty - AN wards Mailing Data By - January sen 1st Instalment - February Sth 2nd Instalment - March 5th 3rd Instalment - April Sth Ratepayers who have not received Tax Bills should make immediate inquiry to the Tax Office (w by telsptfornI 3967281 Really Taxes or 3867866 Businwss Taxes). Taxes may be paid at the Scarborough Civic Centre. 150 Borough Drive. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday: or at any Branch of a Chartered Bank, if acceptable to them. AMCU Credit Union Inc.. SECUL Credit Union Ltd. and Scarborough Public Utilities Commission (ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE ONLY). Drop Boxes for CHEQUES ONLY are at Cedarbrae Library. 545 Markham Rd L'Amoreaux Recreation Centre. 2000 McNicoll Ave. (at Kennedy Road) B. Surphlis Tax Collector Malvern Community Centre. 30 Sewelis Rd and Albert Campbell Library. 496 Birchmount Rd (at Danforth Rd) 1 r:.._ • Cm OF scs RacQoL Gi. - cpimRt0 CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic Scarborough Town Centre Centre Court THURSDAY JANUARY 14th.,1993 1:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. ONE BLOOD. NELP OS MAKE OUR (OOAL T"IS wIMTER. The Canadian Rea Cross Society OEMNib • CITY OF SCARBOROUGH • ON IARK) Page 4 THE NEWS'POST Wed. January 13, IM coDIARY_] M Space Under this heading is available at no charge to non- pro�'tt groups. WED. JANUARY 13 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 Metro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call 967-4244. 10 am. CARPET DOW'LING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of carpet bowling every Wednesday and Friday at CAmoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 10 am. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 12 woos - 7 p.m. MAW'OR'S CLINIC The annual North York Mayor's blood donor clinic will be held at the North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St. All donors are welcome. Blood reserves are critically low and donations are needed badly. I - 3 p.a NEARIA' NEW SHOP A !Nearly Aleve Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave.. Agincourt for the sale of good dean used clothing for all ages. and small houseware items (electrical appliances, pots and pans. etc.). Thrifty prices! 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Cemrc, 2520 Birchnwsunt Rd Phone 3964040. 1 - 3 p.a BINGO Birkdale senior citimens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo c%cry Wednesday at Birkdale Corti muniry Centre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 7:0t - 9 p a ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROIT The Alzheimcr's Family Support Group marts the second and fourth Wednesday of every momh at Brimley Acres, 2950 Lawrence Avc. E. (next to Bendalc Acres)- Scarborough Public Health Nurses and special guest speakers offer practical advice and information. discuss stages of the disease, current medical research. legal con- cerns, community support and piaoeauau. For more dams call 194t� 9228. 7:30 p.a SINGLES MEET The Willowdale Chapter of Separate]. Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of every momh at St. Gsbrid's Centre. 672 Sheppard Avc. E For details call 502-0769 tcvcmntt.). 7:30 p.m. FAMILY LIFE GROt'P A Support Group awns weekly in your commuaay for parents whose kids arc in trouble with drugs akmhol. running away. crimes. parent abuse and dropping out of whool. The Scarborough group met- every Wednesday. For more information call 223-7444. THURS. JANUAR Y 14 N as SHUFFLEBOARD .4,11 seniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre. 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. W am. CIUMAGE All senior over the age of 55 we invited to enjoy a morning of cribbage even Thursday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, MW McNichol] Rd Phonc 3964513. 12x5 p.a EtCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Lcacock Seniors Centre. 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phonc 3461040. 12:45 p.a EUCHRE Birkdak senor citirens invite everyone 55 years and over to empty euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1.199 Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 - 9 p.m. MAYOR'S BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Scarborough Mayor's annual blcxA donor clinic will be held a the Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr. All doctors arc welcome. Blood supply is critically kir and dont ions are badly needed. Help the Red CrLws by attending this clinic. 2 - 8 pm. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Gerrard Square. 1000 Gerrard St. E.. Toronto. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this dmic. All donors are welcome. 7 pm. QUILTERS MEET Scarborough Quitters' Guild meets every Thursday at Ccdarbrook Community Centre. For details call Anne Blain at 283-8998. 7 Pm. OPEN HOUSE. A Grade V l I l Parents' Night Open House will be held at Borden Business and Technical Institute. 200 Poplar Rd., West Hill. For rr.)re information ;all 3966810. 7:30 p.m. LUPUS .1SSO(_T4TION MEETS The Ontario Lupus Association Coping & Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month at Wellesley Hospital, 160 Wellesley St. E., Room 623. For de:atls call 96•-1414. 7:30 p.m. IEASIDE GARDEN SOCIETY Leaside Garden Society turns the second Thursday of each month at Leaside Library (downstairs). 165 McRae Dr. V-isitors and new members are welcome. FRI. JANUARY 15 9.15 - 11 am. COFFEE WITH A DIFFERENCE All ladies in the community are invited to "Coffee With A Dif- ference" at Grace Church, 447 Port Union Rd.. West Hill. Mary- Green aryGreen will be guest speaker and Debbie Hewie will provide special music. The special feature will be by Dr. M. W. Poray, Chiroprac- tor. Babysitting is available. 1 - 4 p.m. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Ba,, St.). Everyone is welcome. I - 4 p.m. Jr. 5:30 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Don :Mills Centre, 939 Lawrence Ave. E. Take the tints io give the gift of life, it's free. All donors are welcome. 8:30 p.m. SINGLES DANCE: The Willowdale Chapter *of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics holds a dance the third Friday of every month at St. Gabriel Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details call 502-0769 (evenings). SAT. JANUARY 16 10 a.m. - 2 p.a NEARLY NEW BOUTIQUE. A Nearly New• Boutique featuring good used clothing will be open every Saturday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craiglce Dr., Scarborough. For details phone 267-7932. 11 am. - 2 p.a WRITERS' CIRCLE Members of the Forest Hill Writers' Circle meet to discuss their writing in a critical and constructive manner every Saturday at the Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd. New members are ca- I10mra�O�tOdrO!}int•-•.•..••.�.••---•.'-'�_-•-• __•-- SAT. JANUARY 16 2 p.m. PUPPET SHOW Children from 3 to 6 years old are invited to watch "Princesses With Problem Hair puppet plays about two fairytale princesses with unusual problems, at Albert Campbell District Library, 496 Birchmount Rd. Admission is free. 2 p.m. SOAPY SCIENCE: For children 6 to 12 years the "Science Guys" will present a pro- gram on how to create bubble wands and a number of amazing bub- ble tricks at Bridlewoo d Branch Library, Bridlew•ood Mall. Admis- sion is free. For details call the library at 396-8960. 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. PUPPET SHOW Stage Hand Puppets presents an exciting puppet show for children ages 3 to 8 about a lost boy and his dog at North York Central 'Library, Children's Department, 5120 Yonge St. Pick up free tickets starting one hour before the show. SUN. JANUARY 17 10:30 am. MARTIN'S DREAM/MALCOLM'S NIGEITMARE "Martin's Dream and Malcolm's Nightmare' and the differences in their perspectives; which images may be more influential in the future of our multicultural Toronto. This issue will be discussed by speaker John Plumpton, with Moderator David Bell, at Don Sleights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Crescent (Ken- nedy- Hwy. 401). For more information phone 293-9850. 2 - 4 p.m. AFTERNOON C'ONC'ERT Rick Fielding and Friends will entertain at the regular afternoon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 2 p.m. SCARBOROUGH SUPPORT GROUP Scarborough Support Group for the Widowed meets the third Sunday of each month at Church of St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rd., one block east of Warden Ave. The meeting is open to widowed men and women. For details tail Margaret Smith at 691-0449. 2 p.a JAWINGRAM ON THE BRAIN Science communicator and journalist Jay Ingram has the brain on his mind and will present a synopsis of his recent CBC radio series during this lecture and question -and -answer period, at the Ontario Science Centrc. For details call 6963127. 3 p.a SUNDAl' SERENADE One of the hottest new jazz groups in the city. -All That Jazz 11, The Dei Dako Quartet will be performing at the Meeting Place, Scarborough Campus, University of Toronto, 1265 Military Trail at Ellesmere Rd., east of Morningside Ave.. West Hill. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For details call 287-7080. MON. JANUAR Y 18 W a.a - t2 noon NUTRITIONAL CDUNSELLING Nutntional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Bend Centre. 1003 Stades Avc. W. For an appointmom cap .'.S 2112. 10 a.a - 3 pm WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Warren's s Centre. 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mon- days through Thursdays to offer imformation and referral services to women. Phone 7111-0`79 or drop in durthese hays to rand infor- motion. to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. M30 a a - 12 room ARTHRITIS SUPPORT Gnmr A support group meeting for those mffcr* from Arthritis will be held in Room A at the Wastmm Centre. 55 Ameor Ave.. North York. For more detals call =5-2112. 12:30 p.a BRIDGE & C7ltIMAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afterxom of bridle and cnbbege every Monday at I%rkdale Cas muntt� Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:30 - 3 p.a BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen lacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 p a EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre every Monday at L'Ammemut Coatmumity Caere. 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 1.30 p.m. %WNIOR CINEMA All adults are invited to enjoy fine film entertainment fctlkvwed by light refreshments at Bendak Branch Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. This month the it is Italy and the films are "In The Shadow Of Vesuvius" and "On Seven Hills They Built A City". Admission is free. 4 - 5 Pm smr KITCHEN Hearty home-made soup is served to the needy every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrance Ave. E.. lower level. 7 - Il p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in the cafeteria at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., one block north of Sheppard. For details call 493-M19. 7 p a THE 2100 t'OU NEVER KNEW' Toby Styles will give a behind -the -sines slide tour of the Metro Zoo at Benndale Library. 1515 Danforth Rd., co-sponsored by the University Women's Club. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 7:45 p.m. HERBS Master Gardener Margret Kelly will give a talk on "Herbs" at the monthly meeting of the Scarborough Horticultural Society, at Codarbrac District Library, 545 Markham Rd. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. I p.m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday evening at the Jack Goodlad Centre, Kennedy Rd. between Eglinton & Lawrence Ave. For details all 759-3340 or 2842395. TUES. JANUAR Y 19 9 am. - 12 woos VISION CLINIC A free vision clinic for seniors will be held at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Basel Centre, 1003 Stocks Ave. W. For an ap- pointment call 225-2112. 12 moos DINERS CLUB East York Meals on Wheels sponsors a "Diner's Club" luncheon for seniors and disabled living in East York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as bingo, movies, speakers, fashion or music shows and much more. Trasnportation is provided if requried. To- day the luncheon will be held at Stan Wadlow Senior Action Centre. For details on how to join call East York Meals on Wheels at 424-3322. 12:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday and Thursday at L'Amoreaux Communi- ty Centre, 2000 McNichop Rd. Phone 3964513. 12:30 p.m BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 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, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 2 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Woodside Square, 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Scarborough. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are -iveleorne. - - - - ., . . . TUES. JANUARY 19 7 - 9 p.m. STREETPROOFING YOUR CHILD Co-sponsored with the North York Branch of the Family Services Association, this program outlines what to tell your children to kap them safe and how to talk about safety issues without frightening them, at Hillcrest Library, 5801 Lesle St., North York. Register at the library. The fee is $12. 7 - 9 p.m. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. This non-profit organization is dedicated to helping those suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call 831-3877. 7. a p.m. RRSP AWARENESS An RRSP may be the most important investment you snake. An investment consultant discusses RRSPs, retirement planning and tax savings at Centennial Library, 578 Finch Ave. W., North York. Register by calling 395-5512. 7 - 9 p.m. MEDITATION CLASS Free yourself from the stress and harassment of daily living by go- ing into the stillness within, retrieving it and bringing it back to your conscious life, at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 antrim Cres. (Kennedy Rd. & Hwy. 401). Leave a message for Germaine Kovary at 293-9850. The cost is S25. 7 - 9 p.m. WOMEN'S LEGAL CLINIC The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd., co-sponsors an evening legal clinic with the Ontario Legal Aid Plan, on the fist and third Tuesdays of each month, to provide basic and prdimiary advice on legal problems including separation and divorce, family violence, discrimination and sexual harassment. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 781-0479. 7 - 10 p.a FREE IECTURE & MEDITATION Learn to contact your higher self through the inter light and sound at a free lecture and meditation class at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, Teen Lounge, 2000 McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd., Scarborough. For details call 2266045. 7:15 - 10:30 p.m. BINGO The Indianapolis -Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (over L•oblaws). Everyone is welcome. 7.30 p.m. DON VALLEI' CHORUS Join the Don Valley Chow (Sweet Addiues. lac.) and sing four- part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hap. southeast oor- mer of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. For more information call Corinne. OW 1464. Ladies only are welcome. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays �.....ti.-...... .... SOW WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Vera and Russell Dingman of Amrdale Dr.. Willowdale are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary an Sat. Jan. 16th. The Dingman have been residents of Willowdale for 47 years. 7beir two children and three grandchildren have planned a family celebration for them. Our coo- gratnlatjoas and best wishes to Ven and Russell. Heartiest conn tulatiot?s to Nessie and Jack Boasie of Flintridge Rd.. Scarborough who also are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sat. Jan. 16th. Griot an annimsa y or bk hday to colo] lle? Call M.2M for inclusion in this column - Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.m. so S p m. CONSTITvENCv t*,YicE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling. MPP Scarborough North, located at 52M Finch Ave. E.. Una 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 am. to 5 p.a C'ONSTITUENC'Y" OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt. located at 4000 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. For appointments phone 297-6568. 9 a rot to 5 pm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warns, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 6% Markham Rd., Una 34. in Cedar Hoeft u Pfa, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.nL to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9:•30 a.a to s p.a CONSTTTi'LNCi OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbnck. MPP Scarborough West. located at 16WA Kingston Rd. is open Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays trom 9:30 am- to 5 .m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 a.a to 1 p a CONSTITtiE.N"' OFFICE OPLN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Una 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. by appointment. Phone 281-2787. 9 a a- 4:30 p a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located as 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffaest Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mon. 8c Wed. Federal Constituency Offices 9 am. to 4 p a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 a a to 4:30 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 181-6767. 9 a a to 4 p.a 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 a.a to S p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN' The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -Leslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Reno& Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 a m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY 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 296.8899. 9-30 am. to 5:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only. call 321-5454. Wed. January 13, IN3 THE NEWWPOST Page S Ontario Municipalities Get Smart About Streetlighting • Since 1990. e entann gram has helped some aur , ............ c ..: r.rM. enhance safety by converting :o energ1 efficten! s -n, - lights. :Nast communities have opted for high-pressure• sodium lights like the one pictured above. Str•eetlighting accounts for about one-third of an average Ontario communi- ty's annual electricity bill and has become a par- ticular focus for municipal cost-saving efforts. Ontario Hydro offers various energy manage- ment programs that help municipalities achieve their individual energy conservation goals. For instance, the Street - Smart Lighting Program aims at accelerating municipal streetlighting upgrades. Municipalities have until Dec. 31, 1994, to convert their low - efficiency streetlights to new energy-efficient lights. Through Street Smart, H}-dro invests 25 percent of the conversion cosi. Accor- ding to Hydro estimates. if 4.F 0,gtrJ Ontario streetlights are converted, a town the �eze of Collingwood could powered on the savings. Kegun in 1990 and now at ha if -way point, the pro - ram has aid305 Ontario ,mmunities with their ruetllght conversions and .:phcations continue to be -,::-mated from all across rte province. Street -Smart communities range in size from giant Scarborough, with more than 25,000 streetlights. to tiov Local Students Win Top Honours Beth Wilson of Ajax, won top honours for Canada on the 1992 L%dorm Final Ex- . nation for chartered aceomtaacy candidates. Beth captured the Gover- nrir Generals' Gold Me", presented by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Ac- countants for the highest marks in Canada and the Ontario Institute Gold Medal, for the highest marks in the province. She is a student with KPMG Peat Marwick Tborne. Richmond Hill. C.Y. Patricia Cheng, a student with KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne, Chartered Accountants, in North Yor•lt, tied with two Other students for 17th place among all Ontario candidates. She graduated from the Master of Business Administration program at York Universi- ty, in 1991. Patricia is a resident of Markham. Altogether 4,366 chartered accountanev Community Diary (Coritintred from Page 4) TUES. JANUAR Y 19 7:3A pm DIABETES ASSOCIATION MEETS The Scarborough Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association is mewing at the Scarborough Civic Centre, committee rooms 1 d 2. The guest speaker is Lori DiMontc, R.N., a member of the Diabetic Research Team at Mount Sinai Hospital. Her topic is "Kidneys". Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 p.m. LINING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Willowdale unit of the Canadian Canner Society, mats at 6075 Yonge St. north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on alternate Tuesday evening. Through in- formal discussions patients, families and friends an learn how to cope. For details all 266 -O&M. E p.m. CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Musicians Mihai Tetel, cello; Atis Bankis, violin; and Brandt Fredriksen, piano, all from the Toronto Symphony will perform in concert at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Ave. W. Admission is $12 at the door. WED. JANUAR Y 20 "- 11 a m. HEALTHY COOKING WORKSHOP Join Paula Ruch, nutritionist/dietitian and learn more about heart healthy cooking techniques at the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. Register with Sandra Haberman at the Wellness Centre or call 225-2112. Space is limited. 10 am. - 2 p.m. VOLUNTEER 93 Talk to representatives from several Scarborough organizations and find out about volunteer opportunities in Scarborough at the Meeting Place, University of Toronto's Scarborough Campus. 1265 Military Trail, West Hill. Cali 387-7080 for more information. 1:30 p.m. ARTHRITIS BLUEBIRD CLUB Erica Dovey will discuss anger management with this support E for people suffering from arthritis, at Cedarbrae District Library, 545 Markham Rd. The public is also invited to join this friendly group at their monthly mating. The library is wheelchair accessible. 2 - 3:30 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 101, Toronto on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. Tice public is invited to come, talk or listen. For details all 485-0222. 7:30 p.m. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding a sup - group steeling at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa (parking in rear). Bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome. For assistance with transportation all 723-2732, • - A 611 . •�a.I I.Ix r,r.I ✓K. . students in all parts of Canada tried this year's Uniform Fiinal Examina- tion for entry into the pro- fession, rofession, including 1,650 from Ontario. The pass rate was 3&0% nationally, and 60% for Ontario can- didates. The exam was written in September and results were released in early December. Students who do not pass are permit- ted four attempts at the UFE. and approximately 05 percent of all candidates eventually succeed The Silver medallist in Ontario is Paula Frederick of Coopers g Lybrand, Toronto, who placed fourth in Canada. Trevor Busche of Coopers k Lybrand. Toron- to. omo-to, stood fourth in Ontario and eighth in Canada. Of the Ontario Honour Roll, representing the top aD CA candidates in the pro- vince, 11 placed on the Na- tional Honour Roll of the top 20 across Canada. Assistance For Students Imasco recently an- nounced that 27 students will receive financial assistance through the Im- asco Scholarship Fund for Disabled Students for the 1992-93 academic year. The $2,000 scholarships allow students to pursue undergraduate studies. Among the recipients was Tracy Schmitt of Scar- borough who is a student at Brock University taking a B.A. in Recreation. Tracy is a quadruple amputee. Nicola Yap of Scar- borough is on Glendon Campus at York University taking journalism. She has blindness. David Ctintke of Toronto is taking a B.A. in History at Scarborough College of the University of Toronto. He has degenerative neurological disorder. McGillvray Township, with only three. Communities as diverse as Whitby and Ser- pent River are enjoying bright streets and reaping substantial savings. While actual savings vary with seasons and local situations, Oshawa's ex- perience is a good example of the effectiveness of streetlight conversion. More than 8,000 mercury vapor lights were replaced with high-pressure sodium fixtures for an estimated energy savings of more than 11,000 kilowatts per year. The energy-efficient lights give the same amount of illumination as the older models. The conversion was half - finished when Street -Smart invested in the completion of the project, which now yields electricity and maintenance savings of about $240.000 annually. "The Hydro program was a great opportunity for Oshawa," says Roy Vanderkwaak. senior traf- fic technician with the city's public works depart- ment- "We've had our own ongoing lighting program for more than 10 years, so Street,Sniart allowed us to upgrade conversions earlier. We've made fan- tastic gains in both light quality and fixture longevi- ty-" Wayne Taggart, Energy Advisor with Ontario Hydr'o's Dunham field of- fice. points out. "Even though Oshawa financed half the c onverison costs entirely on its own, the first three years of savings will cover the out-of-pocket costs." Most of the municipalities par- ticipating in the Street - Smart program are turning to energy-efficient high- pressure sodium tamps. These give off a pleasant golden light that tenders colours realistically. They also last an average of 24,000 hours in the same use that burns out in- candescent lights after on- ly 2,000 hours. Cities need fewer on -hand repiacernent lamps and maintenance crews make fewer trips to Converting all the lights in an area at once also means streetlighting staff don't waste time fixing single bulbs here and there. Called "group relamping" this is another way that converting streetlights saves money. The best colour rendition among energy efficient streetlights comes from metal halide lights, originally developed for television. They have a warmth almost in- distinguishable from the familiar incandescent glow. Communities use them in sports arenas and about one in 20 Street - Smart municipalities use them selectively in downtown areas. Densely -populated Toronto plans to use metal halides exclusively in its 34,000 light conversion. As Toronto is the last city in North America with in- candescent streetlights, it's remarkable that the ci- ty will be the first to make such extensive outdoor use of metal halides. According to Ian Walker, Ontario Hydro energy management program specialist, Street -Smart is just one of many programs and services that help On- tario towns and cities become more energy effi- cient. Interested com- munities can contact their local Ontario Hydro Customer Energy Services office for details or call 1-800.263-9000. Scarborough aE C"Voaw"W Public Utilities DA. Be". 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TSII flrtWa Apt. SCOUrNO. ft rr 01/ 306 Dintler r tilt M-1101 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 Civic Centre, 140 Borough Drive. For additional Information call our Continuing Education Office at 396-7663. Scarborough Board of o;::/ Education — — ILlleetrt� 7y►e Clsallar,9e Page i THE NEWS 'POST Wed. January 13. 1M Bill Watt's Worlds ON STAGE ONE: Les biisErables is back at the Royal Alexandra for an announced final and regrettably short run. Non theatregoers (unfor- tunate wretches) often ask how a stage presentation can be reviewed more than once. It's a specious ques- tion really and not unlike suggesting that one can't enjoy two teams playing a doubleheader. One of the many joys of a reviewer is the opportunity of viewing and assessing a good play or musical several times. And, of corse, a truly montmhental work is dif- ficult to embrace in its en- tirety on a fust viewing. So. a re -re -opening of Les Misfrables is a welcome event. Though the stage ensem- ble mirrors the cast of characters in Hugo's over long novel, there are eight roles that can be accurate- ly described as principal. The present Valjean is Craig Schulman. '.Vote the verb. Mr. Schulman doesn't simply play the role: he becomes it. He becomes the decent man transformed into a hatefill- ed sub -human only to realize and practise the sublimity of spirit that is said to reside within all. Even his superb singing is part of Val jean as par trayed by bit. Nothing more need or can be said. Mervin Foard also becomes his character. Javert. This is one of the more saddening of all characters in fiction: a man possesed by the tlht- sion of the purity of law and transformed by it into an automaton. His only emo- tion is frustration over Val - jean and despair when the latter's mercy defeats all that has susstaithed him over a virtual lifetime. Ob yes, be too sings his way into the character. Charlotte Moore is rather saccharine as the desperate Fantine but Jen- nifer Potter as the adult Casette nicely balances a sweet nature with an awakening to the an- ticipatory delights of a pare love. Michael Maguire and Jay Turvey as Enjoh-as and Marius are all that young idealistic men of character should be. The former is a particularly handsome and strapping young man who gives am- ple evidence of why he received a Tony Award for Ins performance of the role in the original Broadway production. The playwrights Boublil and Schonberg have at- tempted to do with the 4henardiers what Lionel Bart did with the character of Fagin in Oliver. make them comedic and likeable. As portrayed by Arelene Meadows and Andre Therien, they become the despicable characters that Hugo intended. Quite the most winning performance, apart of course from those of Messrs. Schulman and Foard, is that of Karen Iindbjerg as the hapless Eponine. Of all the songs of tragedy and hope in Les Miserables. On My Own is the most moving, at least as sung by this young lady. Also of note is the quiet but all pervasive presence of Alexander Beaulieu in the relatively small part of Joly. Keep an eye on this young man. So, Les Miserables is said to be leaving us. One believes, or perhaps thinks wishfully, that it isn't: that it's going to be around as long as opera exists. Oh yes, Les Miserables is doubtless going to enter in- to the repertoire of opera and, quite deservedly. CV'RTAIN CALL: Even the most avid fan of Les Mis@rables-the book. the motion pictures. the play, the musical -must concede that it's heavy. In- deed, many find it tedious even while appreciating its attisty of creation. For leavening. Comedy On Wry is presenting The Miserable Fugitive as part of their evenings of comedy at the Bottom Line in Yorkville. The writing and the per- formances sometimes hover about the sophomoric level -the bot- tom line as it were -but it's still a funny bit. More than a bit actually: it runs just I nder an bar. In that time the talented trio backed by good musi- cians manage on a postage stamp of a stage to amuse an appreciative and sophisticated audience. Richard Val John con- tinues to be hunted by Jack Gerrard: Corset fights for her virginity against the glovviess-ie sans condom, Marius: you know the rig. Canadian and provincial politics get a nice. albeit disturbing. send up. One shivers while laughing as Val John is fitted with a yellow arm band initialled N.D.P. and is warned. "You'll never work in this province again I-. At each performance a celebrity is designated as anion fodder and does a brief walk on. At the per- formance of our atten- dance it was Richard Ou- zounian, CBC radio, TV personality. For a break from the very real worries of the day, try The Miserable Fugitive by Comedy on Wry at the comfortable Bottom line. And. how about the less than talented actor who i s- ed to fortify himself from the bottle before perform- ing' He was the onghnal ham on rye. Buh dun bum ON STAGE TWO: Before motion pictures and the sickly offspring television, legitimate theatre offered more than today's usual stage fare. In addition to comedies, psychological dramas, character pieces and musicals, there were adventures, thrillers and Around and Abou d Your Dining &Entertainment Guide mysteries. The latter are all too rare nowadays. It was with anticipatory pleasure then, that we at- tended the opening of Silver Dagger by David French at the Bluma Appel Theatre. We were not disappointed. This is the first mystery written by Mr. French but it's by no means a pot boiler. It's a refreshing of his pen and a tonic for jad- ed theatregoers. Set in Rosedale -it could just as easily be West - mount, Scarsdale. Darien et a] -Silver Dagger presents mystery writer and compulsive prevaricator -like all good writers, be never lets facts get in the way of a story - Steve Marsh. Mr. Marsh has been reci- pient of the Silver Dagger. a coveted award for mystery writers. He has also been, and still is, a philanderer. His past in- discretions bid fair to catch up with him and he em- barks upon elaborate schemes of deception that include some faked murders and one real one. But which rhe' And. will he get his come uppance' The entire proceeduhgs are peppered with wit- ticisms. ban mots and even a few discreet belly laughs. Don't expect us to detail the plot line: it's too con- voluted for us. Indeed, we have an idea that even the playwright wrote himself into a few cul -desacs of logic. ht's not important: what matters is that Silver Dagger is a cracking good story and an excellent piece of theatre. Andrew Gillies is the writer and his performance never wavers. He is m con- trol of his emotions and of the play. There are only a few scenes where be is not an stage and his absence is always noticeable. His wife, a Rosedale young spm, is played by Kate Trotter with controll- ed intensity. Our compa- nion, a well known direc- tor, thought site was stagey but we felt she was simply. well, simply Rosedale. Randy Hughson is humourously effective as a grease monkey who dreams of life as a writer and becomes a more or less willing conspirator with the real one. Helen Taylor and Phillip - pa Doraville are sisters from Marsh's past_ One is guileful: the other, possibly guileless. Only a churl would disclose which is which. Only a cad would say which one shouldn't wear such form fitting ap- parel. Abundance is best revealed, not displayed. Brenda Robins rounds out the cast as a lawyer friend of Mrs. Marsh. She looks a little like Juliet Pro- FAIRVIEW LIBRARY THEATRE 35 Faw.,ew Mall Drive. Sheppard Ave. E. at Don k4ft Road Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Directed by: L. Garth Alien JAN.7th. to JAN. 23rd. THURS TO SAT :WED..JAN.20 - 8 p.m.: SUN.2 p.m. SINGLE TICKETS $15. SENIORS/STUDENTS $12 FOR INFORUATION s RESERVATIONS 299-5557 A Fine Presentation At Stage Centre by Frank Knight In today's theatre world one does not often have the chance of seeing classic plays of the past presented live on stage. The sheer cost of moun- ting some plays deters the professional theatres and most community groups do not have the ability or ex- pertise to mount these challenging productions - Fortunately, we have Stage Centre Productions in our theatre area who simply thrive on the challenge of such a produc- tion as "Inherit The Wind". This play is one of the most outstanding dramas of our time and based on a true life situation of not long ago of the controversy regar- ding the origin of man. It's a play that requires many scenes. L. Garth Allen. as both Artistic Director and Set Designer, gives us a wonderful in- tegrated set. that shows how an inventive director can make clever use of limited space an what is a wse and her legs are almost as loop, certainly just as attractive. Bill Glassco directs with his usual touch, tough but oh. so tender. The set design of John Ferguson is exemplary and spot on. the lighting of Kevin Fraser is almost text book. This column doesn't real- ly approve of niusical ac- companiment but when the scone. by Bill Thompson, is evocative of Prokofiev, then who can complain'. Certainly no one an complain about Silver Dag- ger it's a splendid work of theatre. Would that there were more of its kind. And, you an quote us Kathy. I% CONCERT: This Saturday and Sun- day, Opera in Concert presents Les Pecheurs de Perles at the MacMillan Theatre. Particularly to be an- beipated are Mani Dubois and Daniel Lechti singing the beloved and moving duet, Au Fond du Temple Saint. Robert Cooper will con- duct the Kitchener - Waterloo Symphony. Also on Sunday. the Canadian Amateur Musi- cians Society presents its monthly cantata reading at Metropolitan United Church. The work will be Bruckner's E Minor Mass conducted by Ian Sadler leading a full orchestra. Call 536-5750 for more in- formation. Prices can't be quoted here but we can at- test that the admission is almost absurdly low. FOOD NOTE: Much recommended is the Brazilian cuisine of the Banana Cafe at 111 East 22nd Street in New York Ci- ty. Try for a reservation on a Saturday to experience Fei joada. FAST EXIT: Well wishers have asked if suit has been entered on our behalf against former Scarborough resident Mike Myers and the producers of Wayne's world for capitalizing on the title, and mockery of, our old television show, Watt's World. Stay tuned. thrust stage. The lighting and plot add- ed to the atmosphere of the play in an unobtrusive way. All the productions elements were there to create the right at- mosphere and visual in- pact - This group lists 20 pro- duction departments and each one is to be commend- ed for the standard it sets. I would urge other com- rrnunity groups to visit Stage Centre Productions to make note of how a play should be presented. On the artistic side with a cast of 36 players we had an almost seamless produc- tion. With a cast as large as this the acting levels will vary. Overall the ensemble acting was excellent, with the stage discipline one has carie to expect from a Garth Allen Production. In the leads. John 111- ingworth ( Matthew Har- rison Brady) gave a fine, intelligent performance. As his adversary Ron Young matched him all the way. As the schoolteacher 'accused of blasphemy, Alan Washbrook scored in a lovely, underplayed characterization. Carol Cavan gave us all the right anguish as his lady friend whilst Ken Godmere held the stage in his cameo role as the cynewspaper man nical very minor points. I would have Weed to have seen more evangelical fer- vor on the ministers speech and surely the judge was overdressed for the court roots supposedly at 100 Do take the opportunity to see a masterpiece of American Theatre, and one which is so well done. It is at Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Dr., Willowdale. Box office is 299-5557. Single tickets, $is.00, student and senior $1200, Jan. 7th to Jan. 23 at S p.m. HEARTY WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP Prepare a large batch of Hearty Wk*er Vegetable Soup ahead, and enjoy the holidays without the hiss of having to cook every meal. Bg c ut*s of Ontario carrots, onions. potatoes and rtttaDagas in the &w*- ened broth make for a warming weekend lunch after tarry fun ourtwde. 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 2 medium Ontario Onions, each cut into 8 wedges 2 medium Ontario Carrots, sliced 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 5 medium Ontario Potatoes, peeled and cut intol,2-inch (2 cm) cubes 2 cups (500 mL) (1/2-inch/2 cm cubes) Ontario Rutabaga (1/2 medium) 2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) milk 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions and carrots about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, potatoes and rutabaga. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Dissolve flour in small quantity of milk. Add to soup with remaining milk. Cook and stir until thick- ened and mixture comes to a boil. Remove bay leaf. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 4. Preparation time: 10 min. Cooking time: 30 min. ""r Here & 'There /n Pickering by Diane Matheson TEEN DANCES The Ajax Parks and Recreation is holding teen dances for grades 9 and over. They will be held on Friday nights from Jan. 22nd to May 2nd, 7 to 10 p.m., at Lincoln Alexander Community Centre. ROBBIE BURNS NIGHT Scottish pipers and dances will be part of a "Robbie 'Burns Night" to be held at the Ballycliffe Lodge Nursing Nome on Thurs. Jan. 21st from 7 to 10 p.m. Ballyclifte Lodge is at 7 Station St. in Ajax. Call 683-7321 for more infor- mation. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Registration for Separate School, Junior and Senor K'undergarten, September 1993, will be held at your nearest Catholic school on Wed. Jan. 27th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 5764150, extension 255 for infor- mation. IDEA PLACE SEMINARS There's lots going on at the Idea Place, Pickering Home & Design Centre. Just read on and you will find lots of in- teresting things to do in the next few weeks. Caning Demonstration: Jan. 28th from 7 - 8 p.m. This seminar is presented by Steven Moenster and he will show you how to repair your old cane -seated chairs. Steve will go through the various steps, from weaving to binding. The fee is $5. Valentine Chocolate Box is presented by Cindy Foden an Fri. Feb. 5th from 7-9 p.m. or Sat. Feb. 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. She will teach you the an of chocolate mold making. and you will take home a chocolate box filled with goodies for your Valentine. Fee is $37.45 with a limited enrolment. Cake Decorating Blitz is a workshop also run by Cindy Foden. It will be held on Jam 22W from 7 to 9 p.m. or Sat. Jan. 23rd from 10: 30 a.m. to 12:30 p- m. Bring your take and icing and Cindy will teach you how to decorate it for a special occasion. Recipe for icing and all egmpment are supplied. The fee is $26.25 with limited enrolment. Colour - What. Where & Why is presented by Laura Brasseur on Tues. Jan. 26th. Wed. Mar. loth or Thurs. Apr. 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn about the psychology of colour and bow it relates to your feelings. as well as color theory and how to coordinate it all into your decor. Handouts pro - winded. Bring samples and photos. The fee is $36.25. For IlkCrmid an any d lase abvee Clleales. drop by the Idea Place or call 427-4332. SHERIDAN NU SERIFS Propagation is an m -stare seminar at Sheridan Nurseries and it wrw teach you how to start your awn annuals and vegetables from seed, as well as Dabbas, Gladiolus and other bulbs. This will be held an Sat. Jan. 24th from 11 a.m. to t2 noon_ Call Sheridan Nurseries at 422-6316 for idorma- tion on registering. SLO PITCH TOURNAMENT The 2nd annual Sio-Pitch Tota -name nt with the proceeds going to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, is being held on Jan. Zlyd and 2" beginning at 8 a.m. Entry fee is $150 per WEEK from Ottawa won Rene Soetens, M.P. The Christmas season is a time for relaxing, enjoying festivities, and considering our many blessings. But it is also a time when we look at those who are less fortunate, and consider what steps we can take to improve their lot in life. And of all the world's needy and destitute, none face a situation as desperate as the starving and war -ravaged peo- ple of Somalia. They are currently going through a crisis that few of us could even hope to comprehend. Every tray on the news, we see the images of the starving and dying. and of the armed thugs that fight to control the cities and precious food supplies. On Dec. 4, 1992, Defence Minister Marcel Masse and Ex- ternal Affairs Minister Barbara McDougall announced that Canada would take part in a humanitarian relief operation in Somalia, authorized by the United Nations. The UN security Council endorsed this force to ensure that peace is made, and to guarantee that aid gets safely to where it is needed. It was a unanimous decision of the Security Coun- cil, which shows the strong and united will of the interna- tional community on this subject. A Canadian force of tip to 900 personnel are committed to help end the suffering in Somalia. We will take part in en- forcement action only. We will not be involved in subse- quent peacekeeping operations. In addition, other nations will be called upon to play their part in this international humanitarian effort. Christmas is indeed a time for celebration, and it is my wish that you have a holiday filled with wonderful memories. But as as we gather with loved ones, let us not forget the people of Somalia, nor the selfless effort being made on their behalf by those members of our Armed Forces who have dwsen to give lip a Christmas with their awry families, so that they could bring hope to others. - f -� ��lhi�Y11.%i�.+��'a'�'�i'�t i' Si'�': Y ss:::•.:1 ! :r !�!:l:.i� :!.� :{{:! !: team. Call Dave Kennedy at 427-2427 for more information. BABYSITTING COURSE The Ajax Public Library is running babysitting lessons on Jan. 16th and 23rd for boys and girls aged 11 and over. The cost is $224. Call Sarah White at 683-4000. C'PR COURSE A CPR instruction course will be held on Jan. 29th, 30th and 31st at a cost of $127. You must attend and participate 100%. For information to join call Linda Weatheroon at 666-0995. NEVADA Touchdown Sports at 607 Kingston Rd. W. in the Village is selling Nevada tickets to support children with Epilepsy through Ajax Children's Services. A great way to support a good cause. MEALS ON WHEELS Can you spare some time once a week to deliver meals for the Canadian Red Cross Society? Meals on Wheels is look- ing for volunteers for its program. Call 420-3383 if you are interested. COMMUNITY CARE An Information Night is being held by the Ajax Pickering Community Care people on Mon. Jan. 18th at 7:30 p.m. to learn about home support for the elderly and the disabled and to find out how to cope with adult care. Call 686-3331 for information. NEWCOMERS' CLUB A meeting of this group will be held on Thurs. Jan. 14th at 8 p.m. at the Pickering United Church on Church St. just north of highway 2 in the Village. Cali Grace Jones at 427 -Ml if you are interested. T BALL MANAGER NEEDED The Ajax Spartans Midget T Ball Select needs a team manager. If you are interested you should apply by writing to P. O. Box 21, Ajax, Ll3 3C2, attention: Mr. Chris Brud- nicki. Outdoor Winter Activities Around In Metro Region Grass -country skiers can choose from a variety of trails in the Metro roan. metm Begins conservation offers skiing at three con- servation areas and Kor- blot, as coodiban allow. Albion RM Conserva- tion Area. on Highway 50, a kms. north of Buttonoffers track set beginner, in- termediate and expert - level trails with ski rentals and a heated chalet. Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, open weekends only. is 2 kis. north of Albion HIVs on Highway 50 and offers track set intermediate and expert -level trails. Bruce's Mill Conserva- tion Area, on Stouffvilie Road, 3 kms. east of Highway 404, offers track set beginner and in- termediate level trails and outdoor skating on weekends only. A heated chalet and ski rentals are available. Albion Hells and Bruce's Milli Conservation Areas are open daily throughout the winter, as canchbons allow, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trail fees are adults $6.50. children $2.50 and families $15. Chikb,en four or under are free. In addition to guided pro- grams on a variety of en- vironmental topics that leave the Visitors Centre daily at 1 p.m. and many special weekend programs, Kortright offers cross- country strung on ungroom- ed beginner and in- termediate level trails. Kortright is on Pine Valley Dr. 1 km. south of Major Mackenzie, 3 kms. west of Highway 400. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m daily. General ad - Support Group Meeting On Wed. Jan. 20th at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E.. Oshawa (parking in rear) a support group meeting will be held. Bring your family and friends - everyone is welcome. The Survivors' Group is on the main floor and family and the Caregivers Group is upstairs. For assistance with transportation, call the of- fice at 723-2732. mission fees are adults H and children and seniors $2.25. Children four or under are free. Tobogganing and skating are available at the Heart Lake Conservation Area an Heart Lake Road, 6 kms. north of Highway 7 from Highway 410 in Brampton. Per person general admis- sion fees at Heart Lake are adults St seniors $1.50 and children $1. Cbddren four or ender arc free. Heart Lake is open daily from 10 a.m. as conditions allow. For information about winter activities, including operating hours and dates. or for into -date trail con- ditions. call Metro Region Conservation at t 416) 661-6". Let's Make 1993 A Good Year Wed. January 13, 1lki THE NEWS!POST Page 7 Lmrv- At i Above, Felicia Alleyne .+on $1 M1 deposited :n ner Scotiabank savings account presented here by .lames Hall. manager of the bank at 26353 Kingston Rd Felicia w -on the $100 in a lucky draw of "Getting There FQvings Program" This Scotiabank program is for under 18 year olds to open a Getting'Ihere Daily Interest Savings Account with as lit- tle as $1.00 Tile account is designed to make money grow and there are marry prizes for those participating in the pro- gram. Bank Keeps Interest Rate For Small Businesses Bank of Montreal's popular Small Business Lending Rate will be ex- tended another six months. John Kirk. the Bank's Vice - President, Community Banking. for Oshawa has amoucned. "We remain convinced that maintaining lower in" ter rates is one of the most effective gays we can help aur local btainea ies," said Mr. Kirk. The Small Business Lem - ding Rate (SBLR) is, in ef- fect. "Prime" for floating rate small business and farm loans under $100.000. SBLR is currently tracking one hill percentage point below Bank of Montreal Prime: in other words, while other institutions base small business and farm loans on the current YOUR CHILD Is CHOKING TO DEATH. Prime Rate of 7.25%. Badu of Montreal's small business and farm loam are bused on a "prime" of 6.25%. "This represents a sav- ings to the business of tip to $1.000 per year,.. said Mr. Kirk. "And when you coo- sider that Bank of Montreal Prime was below the com- petition's for more than 100 days last yew. the savings are even bigger. -'cane competition has not matched our rates for small business and farm loans, but we're not coan- plaining." W. Kirk cmc lrnen' ed. "As a result of that and other initiatives, we've seen a satisfying in- crease in oto share of small business loans in Oshawa over the past year-., Your mina lana. All you can see is vour 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 tumble 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 antbu- The fV9W7 Foundation. lance: prating au 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 fed 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. For information call your local Red Cross, St john Ambulance, Heart and Stroke Foundabcok or r' vow family docfor.Of call ACT, The Advanced Coronary lteaunent FouraUalon of Can*OA r.Pf� rll. ,Page 8 THE NEWS/POST Wed. January 13, 19x3 CLASSIFIED ADS CIassif uOt�ads Pm�Mwgays "'°° call 291 =2583 =AR SCLES ALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FARE- TS PROPERTIES CARTAtt FOR RENTJ DIARY - Perpetual dash diar- ies at just 54.00 pirss tax (total $4.32) colourfuly q*sl bound. You emir your own dates - tiw days per Paha-. Ideal for gifts. Keep track of social or buskeess erigage- nrnrts Send to Watson P1rblbfMrp Co. Ltd Box 111, Aghtcotnt, MIS 384 or drop in to 150 MUner Avs., Unit 35, Scarborough, 291-25x3 ARTICLES 'WANTED WANTED: Twin bed and/or double stroller for child. Excellent condition. Please call Hetdi at 698-4463. [ACCOUNTANTS TAX. Personal. Corporate. GST. Tax Problems, Estates. Trusts. GST. Financial State- ments. Bookkeeping, Com- puter Setup. Accounting Software. Confidential. Audrey Neamtan. Chartered Accountant 590-9392. EASY ASSEMBLY Any hours. $339.64 week, family of 3 earns $4417.92 monthly. FREE Information - 24 Hour Hotline. 801.379- 2985 Copyright 'No.ON013752 PARALEGAL AID TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS TICKET DEFENCE e All traffic violations CoA 265-4844 or 683-6846 COMPUTER SERVICE ACCESS COMPUTER SERVICE Dataproces" for man business. personal service - small jobs weicorrta. JEANNIE MARCHANT 288.8182 At Harbourfront Centre Tile 1992 -xi CIBC Dance Season begins the new year with a sold -out perfor- mance by Toronto's multicultural dance theatre. "Ballet Crede". Jan. 21 to 23 at 8 p.m. ..Due to the overwhelm - mg response at the boot of- fice. we are delighted to add another performance to the CIBC Dance Season on Sun. Jan. 34. at 4 p.m-," stated Don Shipley, Manager of Performing Arts at Harbouafront Cen- tre. Led by Caribbean -born dancer Choreographer percussionist Patrick Par- son. Ballet Creole has been active in the Canadian dance scale since August 19W Says Mr. Parson, "We seek to preserve tradition, while establishing a dynamic new artistic style in Canada based on a 'creoiiration' or fusion of diverse dance, mune and cultural traditions." In his native Trinidad, Mr. Parson played drums with steel orchestras while studying ballet at the Caribbean School of Dance and the Dance Academy of Trinidad and Tobago. With Mor Thiam. Artistic Direc- tor of Les Ballets Afriains, be trained in the dance and drumming styles of Guinea and Senegal. Dancemakers presents "Qu'onicles of a Sirn;Ae Life". a new full-length work by Serge Bennathan at Harborafront Centre, on Jan. X to 30, at 8 p.m. ..Chronicles of a Simple life" pays homage to those people who most trlfh3enCe us. The wort explores the memory of these in- dividuals. This new work is a col- laboration among choreographer Serge Ben- nathan, composer Arne Eignfeldt, and costume set designer Nancy Bryant. Their last collaboration, Quand les Grand -mores s'envolent, was recently nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award. Worms Are A Composter's Best Friend In the middle of the chilly after your layers of food winter season, the last and leaves. thing on most peoples' You can maintain a minds is composting. But higher temperature in your your compost pile still pile by insulating the out - needs your attention. The side of the bin or the pile cold weather will slow itself. Use an old carpet, things down, but the pile bags of leaves or bales of will stay active, only at a hay or straw • In the spring, much slower rate of remove the leaves, hay or decomposition. In fact, the straw and use them as a continual freezing and mulch in the garden or add thawing of the compost pile them to your compost pile. helps it to decompose even Questions on com- faster when the warmer posting? Call the Metro weather arrives. 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JANUARV 17 P..". 12:00 Tai Chu 12:30 Inner City Gardening -Fruit 1:00 Ido life 1:30 B Financial Security 2:00 Youth ocus 3:00 Centennial -Game of the Week 6:00 science At Home -Light 1 Optical i'xni n 6:30 HloaVaeRodmg entilation 7:00 Jr -A' Hockey -Mississauga thers Senators vs Ptcltering Pan 10:ch 000 Rochelle Litman 10:30 T.B.A This space could be yours for $20 Black History Month February is Black History Month and North York Public Library celebrates with special pro- grams on Bladx heritage and culture at several branches, including York Woods, Flemingdon Park Black Creek, Humber Sum- mit. Barbara Frum, Downsview and Fairview. Pickup a Black History Month flyer or call the branches for more infor- mation. Be A Volunteer Senior Care provides pro- grams to assist and en- courage seniors to main- tain independence in their own homes. volunteers could provide that little ex- tra support by being a Friendly Visitor to an isolated or homebound senior. Other needs include drivers to deliver meals - on -wheels or escort people to medical appointments, delivery aides for the Meals -on -Wheels pr'ogr'am, Alzheimer Day care worker, or group discus- sion leader. Many programs depend on the extra support volunteers are able to pro- vide. For more details con- tact the Volunteer Centre - North York at 481-6194. MON. JANUARY 18 Be A Volunteer A.M. Scarborough Cattell P.M. The Kidney Foundation 12:30 Political Update 1:00 Roundtable t is preparing for its March 2:00 Scarborough Cbuncil. Campaign. Team leaders 6:00 Horizon -Persian Ministry 6:30 Rochelle Litman and organizers Ig nizer5 are needed 7:00Scarborough Council during February and 10'00 MCA:simulcast March to recruit and TUES. JANUARY 19 mage canvassers. P.M. During the month of 2:00 Home m Fui1xgin's-Rec.Room March canvassers are needed in 2:30 Ballroom Dancing their own home 3:00 Trillium 6:00 Horizon- t Ambassadors area to call on 20 to 25 Youth Ministry homes. The minimum age 6:30 Bunildipt Financial Security18 7:00 Rou draWl.ive is 00:00 Youth Fops For more details contact 900 ''w:30 �toRee1 the Volunteer Centre - 10:6o MCA -simulcast North York at 481-194. Business community News Forte Hotels Join With Relax Inns by Ashok Chopra Forte Hotels is the parent company of Travelodge and is one of the largest hotel companies in the world. Founded in 1935, Forte represents more than 800 properties in 44 countries to serve you. In addition to Travelodge, Forte owns and operates great in- dividual hotels like the King Edward in Toronto, the Plaza Athenee in Paris, the Ritz in Madrid and the Grosvenor House in Lon- don. "Relax Inns' strong presence and quality reputation in Canada will add much-needed name recognition and increase the marketing and opera- tions strength of Travelodge in Canada," said Dennis Hern, chair- man of Forte Hotels, Inc. ..With this proposed joint venture, Travelodge will be the second largest hospitality chain of manag- ed and franchised hotels in Canada..' ,.The i rimmed presence Of the chain frau 25 to 50 properties will enable us to Service our customers In many more locations throughout the country," said Terry Royer, Presi- dent of Relax Hotels and Resorts Ltd. The proposed joint ven- ture with Relax Inns will be instrumental in assisting Travelodge with its plann- ed growth in Canada and throughout North America. It will provide them with growth opportunities that have the potential to strengthen their interna- tional system. The staff and manage- ment of the North York Relax Inn are excited about these changes and look forward to serving everyone in the future. Mortgage Trade Show The Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association is .holding "The Fifth Annual Mortgage Trade Show" on Fri. Jan. 8th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel & Conven- tion Centre, 600 Hwy. 7 east, Richmond Hill. This is a showcase of lenders and other profes- sionals. Members of the association are free but guests must pay 925. Last week the :lurch of Di mes campaign was kicked off in the Scarborough Civic Centre with a marching cadet band dud four people - Dick :McDonnell. Donna Boyce, Arch Dunlop and Matthew Hon - holding large "dimes". (Photo - Bob Watson) Metro Toronto Bd. of Trade Submissions Historic Toronto Photo Contest Business -Education Days ism The link between business and education will grow stronger on Feb. 23. 24 & 25, 19903 when firms and schools throughout Metro Toronto open their doors for Business - Metro Toronto Council Council erierribm ' offices - Station 1020. 2ncLtkxw Metro Man, 55 John St., Toronto M5V 3C6. City of Scarborough Scarborough Blum BRIAN ASHTON - office open 6.30 a.m - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 231. Call 392-4o52. Scarborough Agincourt SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 211. Call 392-4050. Scarborough City Centro BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 215. Call 392-4017 Atter hours 26141. Scarborough Highland Creek Ken Morrish - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 223, Call 392-4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 233 Call 392-4(47. Scarborough Malum RAYMOND CHO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 229- Call 392.4076. Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p. m Mon to Fri. Suite 206. Call 392-4007. City of North York Black Croak MARIA AUGIMERI - office open 8.30 am. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 208. Call 3924021. North York Centra NORMAN GARDNER - office open 8.30 am. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 203. Call 392-4020. North York Humber MARIO GENTILE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 221. Call 392-4066. North York Centra South BEV.SALMON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 224. Evenings by appointment. Call 392-4012. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 212. Ca 11392-4029. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri - Suite 217. Call 392-4038. Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 232, Call 392-4061. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 220. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 216. Call 392-4031. MAYOR DAVE JOHNSON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 226. Call 392-4035. City of Toronto Don River ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 207. Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 225. Call 392-4082. Toronto MAYOR JUNE ROWLANDS - office open 8.30 a.m.. 4.30 p m.Mon. to Fri. Suite 218. Call 392-4081. Education Days 1993. The Business -Education Relations Committees urge members of the board to participate in Business- Educab Days 1993, as boat to a group of educator's or as a visitor to one of Metro's leading edge schools. Remember "Education is Everybody's Business". Join Our speakers Resource Demand continues to rise for board members to go out to schools and address educators and students on how to prepare for careers within a changing - economy All members who enjoy public speaking, sial who would like to join the board's Speaker's Resource Program, air in- vited to contact Munel Richards, at ext. 241. Ceaepetitise Waste :Mange - meat On Oct. 28th represen- tatives from the board's Environmental Quality Committee met with staff of the Metro Toronto works Departanent to discuss tip- ping fees. Once again, the board highlighted the im- portance of setting com- petitive rates with built-in incentives to generators and handlers of waste to in- crease 3Rs initiatives Although no solution was reached at this meeting the board will continue its com- munications with members of Metro staff, as well as members of the Works and Management Committees. aenierity Versus FAuity On Nov. 12th Board President Gerry Meinzer and representatives of the Human Resources Com- mittee met with the Hon. Elaine Ziemba, Ontario Minister of Citizenship, to discuss Bill 79 providing for Employment Equity. The provision for seniori- ty rights in the bill was a major concern raised by the board. If employers are expected to achieve substantial improvements in hiring, seniority must not be an impediment to selecting people different from those on a seniority recall list. The board also discussed concerns with the costs of implementation and the need for simplicity in com- pliance requirements. Finally, the board re- quested that a reasonable period be afforded for review and consultation on the draft regulations under the bill. Preparing Future Geoen- On Nov. 4th represen- tatives of the Education Committee met with Carola Lane, Assistant Deputy Minister of Educa- bon, to discuss the as yet unreleased `•comprehen- sive education policy" for kindergarten through grade 10. Urging the government to release the policy as draft for com- ment. the board seeks to ensure that any new direc- tions forged in education reflect the need to prepare students for the challenges of a global economy and en- sure greater accountability of the system to the com- munity. OTAB Revisited Negotiations continue over the mandate of OTAB which currently includes: l ) OTAB will be a tool to in- crease the competitiveness of the Ontario economy, 21 OTAB's primary focus for a considerable period of time will be training within the private sector-, 31 OTAB training remains open to all training pro - Toronto's Historic At- winner in two age tractions, Black Creek categories Pioneer Village, Casa Loma and the five Tomo Primo were gay Historical Board sponsored by Canon Canada Lw.. Country Style museums, celebrated Donuts Four Seasons Iron Canada's 125th birthday On The Park, Telen this post stunner with the Thompson Travel, Marci Historic Toronto Photo Lipman Inc. and the Contest-. Sheraton Centre. Visitors to these attrac- tions were invited to A selection of the celebrate Canada's photographs that were heritage by capturing their entered in the contest will visit on film. Seven winners be exhibited in the Rotunda were selected including one of new City Hall from Jan. Grand Prize winner, and a 11 - 29th with the assistance first. second and third prise of Kodak Canada. riders in Ontario. Through its voice on the OTAB Business Steering Committee, the board states that in order to pro- ceed with the nomination Process of the OTAB gover- ning body. the mandate must reflect the need for a stag economy- Further more. a decision-malung process must be put into place which acknowledges the lead role of business on the new training board. t obbying for ars LAA Efforts to establish a Local Airport Authority i LAA 1 for the Toronto Region continue to move forward. On Sept. 22nd. Repo nal Cbairsaen's 'Task Force report. chaired by Board President Gerry tifeinmr. has been endorsed by :Metro Toronto. Durham. York. and Halton Remons. From Oct. 28th - Nov. 13th, Mr. Metnzer met with Etobicoke Mayor Bruce Sinclair. Toronto Mayor June Rowlands, the Toron- to Harbour Commissioners and several City of Toronto Councillors, to solicit sup- port upport for an LAA. Metro Toronto Council News Rene%• Lease Metro Council has voted to renew the lease agree- ment for child care space at O'Connor Elementary School, 1665 O'Connor Dr., North York. Lease Renewal Metro has decided to renew its lease with On- tario Hydro to use the 21,421 sq. ft. of land at Eglinton Ave. E. and Ber- mondsey Rd. for employee parking for the adjacent Transportation Dept. North-East District Maintenance Yard. Expropriation Metro has agreed to pay Donview Management Limited and Messrs. Trem- bdicos for the expropria- tion of a portion of their lands at 32 and 46 Steeles Ave. West, for Steeles Ave. widening. Markham Rd. Widening Metro has acquired two pieces of land totalling $794.4 sq. ft. from the City of Scarborough for the widening of Markham Rd. In exchange Scarborough is getting a small parcel of land from Metro at the Eglinton Pumping Station at the northeast corner of Pharmacy Ave. and Ashtonbee Rd. lire Recycling Council has agreed to renew its contract with Achievor Holdings Lid. for the operation of a tire recycling facility at the Keele Valley landfill site. Raise Child Care Rates Metro Council has decid- ed to increase the per diem rate for full fee families whose children are served in municipally -operated child care centres to 942-oo. Grants To Home Sharing Agencies Metro has allocated $3,333 grants to each group - Agincourt Community Services Association, COSTI-ITAS Immigrant Services, Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services, SHARING and York Com- munity Services. The groups share two or more unrelated persons in a home or apartment. Appointments To Zoo Board Council has approved of the appointment of four in- dividuals to the Board of Management of Metro Zoo, including Dr. Jon Barlow, Mrs. Suzanne Bristow, Mr. Peter Hunter and Mr. Jef- fery Marshall. Close Road Council has approved of the closing of Downsview Avenue, east of Ridge Road. The road accesses no property and its width can be used to expand the area of an adjacent park. Storm Sewers A storm sewer on Fall- ingbrook Rd. from Windsor Ave. to 130 metres south of Windsor Ave. is to be built at 9682.000. Metro's share will be 25 percent. Another storm sewer on Windsor Ave. from Blan- tyre Ave. to Fallingbr'ook Rd. is to be built for 3178.500 with Metro paying 25 percent. The Guild trio Metro's solicitor has in- formed council that the te- nant of the Guild Inn, Giant Step Realty Inc., has laid off 16 employees tem- porarily from December for 13 weeks and to more employees will be tem- porarily laid off in Janaury. These moves were made to minimize operating losses. The solicitor also reported that the tenant :has failed to pay either rent or taxes in 1992. 1W . Page 10 THE NEWS'POST Wed. January 13, 1993 �. -iy a"�-�- __ .__ •- :sem-�-�..;f � ,; Community Sports Notes Tom Galley Sportsmanship .award is presented to the player in each house league age division who has demonstrated a level of excellence in sportsmanship and fair play The 1992 award recipients included Atom - Andrea Beckett. llosclwto - Kelly Fairchild; PeeWee - Susan Prenovost. Bantam Junior - Sharon Lanae. Young Ladies - Kim Solomon. Elite - Heather Plough. Calgary Awarded '95 Tournament It was announced recent- ly that the 1995 Canadian Women's Curling Cham- pionship has been awarded to Calgary, Alberta. Bob Stewart. President and Chief Executive Officer of Scott Paper Limited, spon- sor of the event said. •.Calganhas an outstan- ding reputation for hosting major national and inter- national events. We full• expect that they will set new records for The Scott Tournament of Hearts in 1996.'. The 1993 Scott Tourna- ment of Hearts will be held in Brandon from Feb. 27 -Mar. 6. in 1994. the premier women's event will be held in Kit- chener Waterloo. These cities have an enviable record for hosting suc- cessful sporting events. Bob Heartwell, Director Of the Canadian Curling Association praised Scott Winter Driving Tips hb M H. Parnrr A fan of life in Canada is that it snows. Another fan of life is that Canadians drive can. Un- fortunatch. often the two can mean 1Tl;9hk when Mt Lcd to- gether. The following are some pencral tips to help you dri%c sdch thio ,&liter. Prepare fora Vehick Having a de-pendahk vehicle M one less thing to ,urnabout On'Aink'r roads. it pay% to ha%c your car tuned -up and -'wintcr- izcd-'. For ctamplc: • Change to a lightweight. multi -grade oil a. hca%t ail ttuckcn% in ctdd weather, making it harder for the en- ginc to turn over. • Cold weather is hard on hat- tcric. %u if your hancn_ i% a few ycan old- cheek to make sure the connectK,n% arc not cornxicd. • Safc1%. mileage and tread wear are all affected bs im- proper tiro pressure. Check your tiro pressure often as for ctcrt 5'C the temperature drop%. tour tiro pres.urc dccrcascs M tate pound. Ha%c the brake-, checked to make sure you have equal- ized braking on all wheel% this eliminate% pulling to one side. especially when %top- ping on a %lippery surface. Warm Up four Car Take time to warm your ve- hicle in cold weather. Clear off the ice and snow and defrost all windows. Remove ant loose %now from the hood and roof to prevent snow blowing up on the wind%hield and piling up on the rear window as you pick up speed - it's alsoa courtesy to thtsc driving Und you. Listening to the radio to find out about road condition% and any accidents will help you "warm up'- mentally for the drive ahead. Skid Control For better traction, start out slowly and maintain an even speed. jerky stops and starts can cause skidding. Slamming on the brakes is a normal reaction in a skid situation but it's the worst thing to do! Knowing how' to handle a skid before it happens will help you get out of it safely. As a general rule of thumb: • turn your arcrura whecl %Iightl� so your car's wheels point in the direction von w ant to go take vour fixit oft the gas .Iron h • dc -clutch with a standard transmm%ion or shit into neutral w nth an automatic car apply the brakes gradually and gently M' squeezing the brake pedal until you feel it grabbing. then case off and repeat this procedure until you ha%e stopped. Your wheels won't luck and %tu'll maintain tractit,n for %leering out of the %kid. Minter Coverages an Aotonrobiles A% winter approaches. man% pcopk routinch take trtsurmwe off --chicks they don -t dri%c in w inter. "If you get your auto in- surance %u.pendc l for a vehicle t ou don't dri%c in the winter. we recommend %ou keep some coverages for vour pn,techon." ser%. Debtxah Bkwctt. an auto insurance ex- pert with The CO operators. "Must insurer. in Ontario re- quire you to keep a portion of each coverage (Third Partv Lia- bility. Accident Benefits and Comprehensive) in force, for which there is a premium charged. Collision Coverage (as the car is not being driven) is not needed... What do these coverages pro- tect' Third Party Liability pro- tects your vehicle if it's dam- aged by a third party. Accident Benefits coverage protects you if you arc injured as a pedestrian or as the occupant of another vehicle. Comprehensive cover- age provides protection against fire, theft and vandalism while the vehicle is in storage. In Case you're Stranded it could save vour life to have the following items as pan of vour in -car emergency kit: gas line anti -freeze: flashlight. Call Police sign: flares: warm cloth- ing Or blankets; sand or kitty litter for traction if you get stuck: first aid kit: booster ca- bles: shovel; tow strap. cable or chain. It also helps to keep your fuel tank at least half full - this adds Paper Limited for its ongo- ing sponsorship of the Canadian Women's Curling Championships. ..Sport in general and curlers in par- ticular are very fortunate to have enjoyed the on- going support of Scott Paper... be said. 'This is the tweith year of their sponsorship and we sincerely hope that it will eoatuaw for many years to cotrre. " ,eight a the nar of the vehicle and you'll be able to rum the healer linger. if ,von do on struck, open the car wnwo, a crack its allow fresh air in and w avoid ca*ftm anoauxdc poi- soning. To help you complete your wooer eutetscncv kit. The Co-operakw% ofken you a Call Police sign. which i%'1% a%ail- ahk free Of Chwge by writing W: The Co►atperaturs Call Police Sign Offer Prion Square. 5E Guelph. Ontario NIH 6 M Parenting Young Athletes Ontario Curlers Win Cars Curlers here in Ontario could be boasting their win at a spiel not with a tradi- tional trophy, but a brand new car. For only $300, a new in- surance product called Spiels for Wheels can be purchased by Canadian curling clubs which allows, at absolutely no risk to the club, the potential for a team of four to each win a car. This is the first pro- duct of its kind in the world. To win, curlers must '.cover the pin" located in the centre of the 12" button in the middle of a curling circle with a curling rock without any assistance ,from sweeping. There are four different ways to win. The Spiels for Wheels concept is borrowed from the Hole -in -One contests found at golf tournaments. Undoubtedly, Spiels for Wheels adds a new dimen- Sion and excitement to curling and has huge fund raising potential for any size of curling club. Curling clubs across the country have already benefitted. That's exactly what the Policy's creator, Lane McKay, had in mind. "From economies of scale, this policy allows my company to offer even the smallest clubs a chance to raise money and offer its members huge rewards,,, said Lane, president of .McKay & Company, a member company of the f td� Insurance Group The Canadian Curling Association, of which all curling clubs are members, supports the program and is helping McKay to promote the con- cept. March Of Dimes Has Golf Deal Dreaming of that first swing? Imagining that ball soaring above the tires? Hoping that you can get in a few more rounds that last year? Well. dream no more. Have we got a deal for you! The Ontario March of Dimes has entered the Sno-Pitch Tournament Molson's Breweries and the Papps Balsdon Picker- ing Flames Hockey Club are holding a mixed sno- pitch tournament. The tournament will be staged an Sat. Jan. 23 and Sun. 2nd. Prize Winner Pervaiz Butt of Agin- court was a second prize winner in the Jan. 9 Lotto 6 49 draw. Mr. Butt won $147,302.I0. Mr Butt has been play- ing Lotto 6 49 for about mine years. He purchased eleven tickets for tins draw at Andy's Milk and Conve- nience on Ave. He Shop previously $300 playing Lotto 6 49 X Jan. 24. Opening games will start at s a.m. There is an entry fee of $150 per team. Entries are limited to the first 16 teams. Each softball team of nine or more menihm must have a n ummum at three lags per tam. The tournament is a Coors Light qualifying totazrarnent. The top four tarns will be admitted to compete in Coons Light Slo- Pitch tournaments in the summer. Merchandise prises will be awarded to the Learns. Proceeds from the 6w- nament will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. improving your odds against Canada's No. l killer - Heart Disease and Stroke. world of golf. The 1993 GoGolf Book is bigger, bet- ter and less motley. More golf clubs, driving ranges, mini -putts and a resort package, for your added pleasure. There are 177 oppor- tunities to play Is holes of clubs 117 different golf Sixteen drivingrages, 10 mini -putts and 19 resorts in Canada and the United States offenng discounts to Ontario Manch of Dimes Gogolf holders. All of this for the low, low price of on- ly sw. Funds raised support Assistive Devices and Camping programs for adults with physical disabibbes in the corn - m pity. There is only a limited number available. Dant delay. call today! To order within Toronto call: ( 416) 248-M. The GaWU Boosts are available at 585 Trethewey Dr. ( West End) and 60 Overlea Blvd. (Don Mills). Hockey Coaching Tips The Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse will bold a forum on Jan. 19tltfrom 7to9p.m.tohelp parents understand more about what they can do to Passing n g and receiving skill help children become the best athletes they can to The forum will feature Do Your Players lack the playmaking blade ata 90 -degree �e to the direction David Carmichael from the �� that are characteristic of cod 8 � � � � p puck contacts the Ontario Physical and Health Education Associa- hockey teams? blade, the receiver must give slightly with tion. Dr. Avaleen Vopicka, Passing and receiving skills are the the arms to cushion and cup the puck, The Hospital for Sick foundation of team and must be PleY remembering to watch it onto the stick. Children: and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith, parents of mastered by all players. Both passer and receiver share equal res �� for � Progressions! drills are ion tent - �� Michael Smith, World success of a play. � �� P�Y� practice passing in Decathlon Silver Medalist. stationary positions, increasing distance as It will take place at the All Passes, forehand and backhand, skill improves. Progress to drills where Metro YMCA, 20 Grosvenor Central must be flat, crisp and accurate. The You stand in the middle of a circle, passing All parents are invited to player's hands should be in a comfortable quickly back and forth to your Players, or become more familiar with position oa the stick similar to the with PleYars passing to each other while a different ways to prevent puckhandling grip, with head up and eyes teammate stands in the middle attempting and treat sports injuries, what you should look for in aware of the target- Arms, hands and to intercept the puck. Practice both a sports program for stick move as one in a smooth, continuous forehand and backhand, and progress to children, ways that sport motion, following through towards the moving drills. can build self esteem and the role of parents in the eget, blade low along the ice. For more information on impnNing your development of great Teach your players to always lead the Coaching Skills, contact the Canadian athletes. moving receiver, and pass to players in Amateur Hockey Association, 1600 lames Admission is free. For better Positions. Remember, the puck Naismith Dr., Gloucester, Ontario, KIB further information, con- should not be slapped. SN4, 613-748-5613; 3M Canada Inc, or the tact the Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse The pass receiver must keep the stick Coaching Association o f at 921-3151. close to the ice at all times, holding the travel What's New In France Opera Hotel Stay At "Hotel Le Pavillon Bastille" Le Pavillon Bastille is an unusual hotel located across from the Opera Bastille. This traditional hotel decorated with a modern design touch boasts 24 tastefully ap- pointed rooms and a suite. The exterior facade has been maintained as has the XVllth century fountain found in its courtyard garden. For 1993 the hotel is offer- ing packages including ac- commodation and breakfast, opera tickets for the Opera -Bastille and en- trance to the BibliWieyue du Palais Garnier. Paris - opera museum. Prices are 109OF $260 pp dbi occ, sgl suPe 445F $110. The opera packages are available for the following: Elektra on Jan. 16 and 22, Un Bal Masque on Jan. 23 and Feb. M. Coates d'Hoff- man on Jan. 30 and Feb. 27, Faust on Mar. 3o and July Z Les Noces de Figaro on May 22 and 29. and Carmen on July lo. Mw hotel its doors less than two opened ago and has alrady earned the 1991 award of ex- cellence in International Restaurant -Hotel Design. For reservations and fur- ther information: Le Pavilion Bastille. 65, rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris - La Defense's Roof Perfect For Elegant Functions The Grande Arche of La Defense has received more than 2.5 million visitors since its opening during the Bicentennial festivities in '1989, making it one of Paris' top three visited monuments. The view from 100 m up is unlike any other view of Paris. The Arche is more Own a tourist attraction: it houses the "Fondation de 1'Arche de la Fraternite", a foundation which con- tributes and promotes human rights and fraterni- ty. There is also a business side to the Arche. an ex- cellent place to hold a meeting, a conference or a special function. The function space in- cludes a meeting roorn for up to 400, five ampitheaters and four balconies, all equipped with the most modern amenities. It is possible to cater special themed dinners atop the Arche. For sightseeing the Ar- che is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p. m-. Monday to Friday, an hour later on weekends and holidays. An adult ticket costs 35F $9 and a child ag- ed 4-18 yrs. costs 2sF $6. So. For further information and function space reser vations, contact: Le Toit de la Grande Archer 1 parvis de La Defense. 92040 Paris La Defense Cedes 89. Lee County Turtle Program Receives Praise The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau an- nounces its enbvm "Pro- tection of Florida Log- gerhead Sea Turtles" has been maned a finalist in the international 1992 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Turtle Time. a volunteer acarine turtle conservation group in Lee Canty, has set up a monitoring and education program to pro- tect sea turtle nests. "We salute the efforts of Turtle Time and the many other groups who volunteer to preserve the natural en- vironment of Lee County,.. said Elaine McLaughlin, executive director of the Visitor & Convention Bureau. "It is the combin- ed work of individuals• non- profit organizations and governmental agencies that make this program successful." Eve Haverfneld, founder of Turtle Time, said "Southwest Floridians have responded beautifully to our education efforts. People have shown an un- precedented understanding of and concern for the sea turtles' plight." Turtle Time, the Sanibel -Captiva Conservation Foundation and park rangers at the state parks located in Lee County all monitor turtle nests during nesting season. The "Protection of Log- gerhead Sea Turtles" is the only finalist from North America. It is competing for top honours among: "Aboriginal Tourism in Australia's Northern Ter- ritory," "Asa Wright Nature Centre" in Trinidad, "Londolozi Came Reserve" in Sorth Africa. and 'Sentosa Island -in Singapore- the overall winners will be an- nounced in February. This -green- tourism award scheme is the only international award to en- courage the travel industry to provide, and travellers to experience environment - tally sensitive tourism. The awards are sponsored by British Airways in conjunc- tion with the British Tourist Authority and the Tour Operators Study Group. Florida House The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) has joined with the Florida Division of Tourism to open the "Florida House" in London to offer tourism professionals easier access to the pristine white -sand beaches and natural en- vironmental beauty the Lee Island Coast has to of- fer its visitors, announced Elaine McLaughlin, ex- ecutive director, VCB. Tourism professionals may call or stop by the Florida House to obtain in- formation about the Lee Island Coast including Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers. Cape Coral, Bonita Springs & Beaches, North Fort Myers, Pine Island & Boca Grande and Lehigh Acres. Other Florida destina- tions to be featured in the Florida House are Orlando and Kissimmee. St. Cloud. The Florida House is located at 18-24 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5RH; telephone: 071 792 0087. Wed. January 13, 1993 THE NEWS; POST Page 11 Relaxation ar:,' - - I I -, ;n , Carruval Criuse to the Canboear: )u relax on a floating resort •A: ,:� zr .::: ' -: .d entertainment. Carnival has nine ''fun ;hsps offering 3, 4 and 7 day runic, - and no one is too young or too middle-aged to enjoy the fantastic chase vacation. Besides disco dancing. cocktail parties, pooLside games, exercise places and video games you can engage in any activity you fed you want. A cruise also takes you to a number of islands for a short stopover. In short. a mase can be one of the most relaxing holidays' Up To 1000 Free -flying Butterflies Visitors to Cypress Gardens' Wings of Wonder. the Butterfly Conservatory will encounter over 50 col- ourful species of butterflies from around the world - 5o to LOW butterflies daily - wrhen the magnificent new exhibit opens in early 199ti. Kings of Wonder. the Butterfly Cansen•atory is the largest expansion in re- cent Cypress Gardens' history. The Victorian - styled conservatory will be the park's first enclosed. climate -controlled botanical exhibit where an ideal temperature of 26.6°C and 70 percent humidity will be maintained 365 days a year. Gardens general Cypress said the multi-million dollar expansion is based on 1-1 2 years of study and planning. "Wings of Wonder, the Butterfly Con- servatory will be a distinc- tive, high quality attraction that reinforces Cypress Gardens' position as the world's foremost tropical showplace,.. he said. Scheduled to open in ear- ly 1993, the 511 square metre Kings of Wonder conservatory will be situated in the new Planta- tion Gardens area located in the park's Southern Crossroads area, on the Southern Mansion lawn. Visitors entering Wings of Wonder will be surround- ed by brightly coloured, free -flying butterflies im- ported from all over the world including the Philip- pines, Malaysia. Costa Rica and Honduras, as well as Florida. All btaterflies in the conservatory were raised to be on display: now represent endangered species. Fountains with sculptured butterflies will grace the entrance plaza adjacent to the conser- vatory. Inside, three wateralls - the tallest reaching 18 feet - will cascade down, flowing into streams to form large pools. Educational graphics and displays will be featured throughout the exhibit. There will also be two stations that display a chrysalis, the cocoon that contains a new butterfly. Here guests may have the opportunity to actually see butterflies emerging from the chrysalis. Two sandy areas will enable male but- terflies to receive nutrients necessary to reproduce. Upon leaving the conser- vatory. guests will be able to browse through a gift shop offering butterfly and gardening educational in- formation as well as souvenirs. Cypress Gardens' master horticulturists will rely on low volume irriga- tion, composting and water recycling to grow and maintain the new gardens. There will also be educa- bona] information to help home gardeners be ecologically responsible. Reynolds noted that herbs and vegetables grown in Plantation Gardens will be used in the park's restaurants and donated to charity organizations in Polk Coun- ty, Cypress Gardens. one of the ten Anheuser-Busch theme parks. is a 223 acre family entertainment park renowned for its magnifi- cent botanical gardens, world-famous ski shows and old fashioned Southern hospitality. The park also features exciting shows, museums, a children's ride and game area. electric boat rides, real Southern Belles and an elaborate model railroad. Largest Museum Opens 24th. With some of the best In- uit and Canadian art collec- tion in the world. Toronto's newly expanded and renovated Art Gallery of Ontario re -opens on Jan. 24, IW3 as the seventh Largest public art museum in North America. Thirty new and twenty renovated galleries will increase ex- hibition space by nearly 60%. The new gallery is an ex- ample of breathtaking ar- chitectural design. The ex- pansion and renovations in- tegrates the original ar- chitecture of the building, which spans 175 years and incorporates Georgian. Beaux-Arts and Modernist INGRID`S TRAVEL We offer experienced, efficient professional service and advice. CALL 831.8747 1271 Kingston RdPidreri ng This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER YYEEK This Space Could Be Yours For $12per Ween( � visit Resorts In Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For $12 w..... styles. Among the highlights is a stunning glass -enclosed sculpture atrium. linking the contem- porary Gallery to the Grange, its first home and the oldest brick dwelling in Toronto. The Grange is run as a "living mtae►rn". The gallery's permanent collection spans Wo years of creativity. featuring the world's largest public col- lection of works by British sculpture Henry Moore. as well as many outstanding paintings by the group of Seven. the legendary land- scape movement which revolutionized Canadian painting. In addition. the collection has wonderful clusters of Dutch. English. French. Impressionist. Surrealist. Abstract Expressionist works and others, right up to the present day. Among the shows slotted for the Gallery are The Earthly Paradise: Arts & Crafts by William Morris and His Circle from Cana- dian collections June 25 - Sept. 6. 19Z) : Wyndham Lewis: The Canadian Years. 19" (Sept. -Nov. 1993, and J.M.W. Turner � Sept . - Nov. 199031. Visitors can get informa- tion on the Art Gallery of Ontario. as well as its shows and exhibitions, and the many other cultural and entertainment events in Toronto, by calling the Metropolitan Toronto Con- vention & Xisitors Associa- tion toll-free from throughout North Amenca at 1-800-363-1990, seven days a week. Don't Drink And Drive It's Fun To Travel & See The World Page t2 THE NEWS!POST Wed. January 13, 1910 Gordon Grieveson Will Be Missed by Bill Dempsey Gordon Grieveson died suddenly at his home on Mon. Jan. 9th. He leaves his wife. Joyce ( Bodnar ) after 34 yers of marriage and two daughters, Tracy (Mrs. Mark Donahue) and Laura. He is survived as well by his mother, Evelyn, of England, his sister. Ethel Bates and nephews Craig (and Helen) and David ( and Doreen) ; his other in law. Stella Bodnar; by his wife's sister Betsy and her husband, Don Weaver and family -Steve (and Christy). Shelley (and John Mascarin), Sue Anne, Shara and David. A champion of protecting the open space character of the Centennial Community through zoning by laws, his voice was heard at Scar- borough Council and at the Ontario Municipal Board. Gordon gave strong sup- port to the protection of streams. valleys. wetlands and creative innovations in waterfront policies. In December 1992 Council passed the Ravine Protec- tion Bylaw. Keenly aware of the pro- blem of increasing traffic Lotto 6/49 Winners George -Mangos. 38, and his sister Anna Barkopoulos. 36, of Willowdale won the Jan. 2nd Lotto 6 49 jackpot worth $1.123,479. With his share of the win- mqp Mr. Mangos plans to pay off his mortgage. buy two cars and invest some. His sister Ann will also pay off her mortgage. buy and new car and invest. Sister and brother have been buying tickets together since ism. Their winning ticket was a quick pick- Agir=urt Garden Club Christmas Draw held an Dec.141W_ Wirrnrs - 1st. B Atlas, 2nd- Rom Sach". 3rd. R. Phillips all or Scarborough. CONGRATULATIONS! y 4b congestion Gordon took art in the City of Scar- borough Creek Traffic Study. He used the GO train to go to work and pondered the possibility of water transport as a part of waterfront rejuvenation. As a youth Gordon was an active member of St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church on Parliament St. in Toronto. He was a Sun- day school teacher and also superintendent. A graduate of Danforth Technical School he spent his entire working career with Bell Canada. In his 40 years with Bell he never missed a day for illness. Some of his work took him to Frobisher Bay, Baffin Island and Inuvik, North West Territories where he made a point of meeting Eskimo people and learn- ing their culture. Gordon Grieveson served his community of Highland Creek with great diligence and will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at Centennial Rouge United Church, 6650 Kingston Rd. at Highway 401 on Sun. Jan. 17th at 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Music Scholarship Fund for Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Acct.No. 7866162, 371 Old Kingston Rd. Highland Creek. Ont. MIC 187. School Board Expands Achievement Program The North York Board of Education will begin a plot project to monitor data on student achievement by race. ethnicity and gender. Board Chairman Elsa Chandler announced. ..By developing a com- plete profile of our students. the board might be better able to allocate resources to improve stu- dent achievement and evaluate the success of in- tervention programs." said Chandler. -"IAe board is continually looping at strategies that will help all students ex- perience success." said We must eradicate as many barrios to student achievement as possible," she said. The trustees will receive an implementation plan from board staff early in the New Year which will. among other things. outline how data on student race, ethnicity. gender. mother r LEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2501 Warden Ave. The Rev. Daniei MacKinnon, e.A mmhr.0 aChurch School For Aa Ages a.m. - Mr. David Craig of Institute of Farrell .m. - Rev. Dan MacKinnon every age WARM WEL,-OMS 6L A W tongue and length of time in Canada will be collected - The implementation pars will also propose a policy governing use of the data. "Our derision to collect such data was greatly in- fluenced by input received from members of the North York Mayors Race and Ethnic Relations Commit- tee." Chandler said. Sum Over Histories The Plower Plant - Con- temporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront Centre presents "Janice Gurney: Sum Over Histories". orated by Shirley Mamll and organized by the Win- nipeg Art Gallery- Opening Jan. 15. from 7 to 9 p. m_ the exhibition is on view in the J.S. McLean Gallery through Feb. 21_ The exhibition is a survey of work by Toronto artist Janice Gurney that presents selected photo - assemblages. Her wort is nt y personal, often relating to her own history and dealing with issues of identity. She is concerned with the process of creating each piece - where she found the images and haw she has altered theist and put them in new and dif- ferent contexts. SERVICES FOR SUNDAY JANUARY 17. 1992 9:30 A.M. - Christian Education Hour MORNING 10:30 A.M. - Worship Service 6:30 P.M. - Praise Rally Wednesday 7:30 p.m Friday 7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study Prayer and Counselling Italian Service - Chara Kids I Youth ,i. News From Around Malvern LESTER B. PEARSON Brantford. Kenrick 1992-93 are: Simone Ben- C.I. Hopkinson and Dave Small nett, Natalie Brown, Tarndi Math League were both named as tour- Hamilton, Sona Narsis, Congratulations to the nament all-stars. Stephanie Osbourn, Ethel senior math team who The boy's bantam Robinson, Andrea Boswell, triumphed over Mother basketball team prevailed Keisha Gray, Melanie Theresa Separate School over a very determined Hunt, Michelle Nelson, by a score of 18 -13. Laurier C. I. squad on Jan. Tatum Prince and Saren Congratulations also to 5th by the score of 45-42. Williams. The coaches are the junior math team on Michael Dixon led Pearson Cathy Maclnnes and Pat their exciting 75.62 win with 19 points. Patrick Pan- R u s c i o l e l l i. over West Hill C. I. on Jan. ton scored 16 points. Scorers; managers are 6th. On Jan. 7th the bantam Sarita Sterid and Antoinette Reach for The Top team continued their winn- Coore. The following students ing ways by defeating Bir- AT THE LIBRARY will represent Pearson at chmount C. 1. by a score of Citizenship Classes the School Reacts (Reach 41-39. Michael Dixon led Classes in English are for The Top) Competition the scoring with 20 points, available at the library during dur ing the next two mon- Patrick Panton had 8 and every Tuesday to provide Janet ths�� ng- Wally Damian and Shawn assistance in preparing for Man Tam, Tony Wu, David Blair had 6 points each. the Canadian Citizenship Chou, Eric Kar, Herbert Nadim Mohamed sank 2 Hearing. Pay, Edythe -Anne Col- clutch free throws to win English Language Pro. angelo. the game in the final 20 gram seconds. English classes for non - sports Basketball Volleyball English speaking people are held at Malvern The senior boys basket- ball team did not rest this The junior girls volleyball team played at Library Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at Christmas holiday. In the 36th annual Windsor Mowat C. 1. on Jan. 7th. Despite a slow start Pear- 9:30 a.m. Child care ser - vices for pre-schoollers are University Tournament, son pied up the pace and available the Pearson Bengals easily played an excellent second Malvern Community defeated the competition game, losing 17-15. Pearson Branch Library is located although there were somelost the match 2-0. at 30 Sewells Rd., east of close moments in the final Members of the junior Neilson Rd. The telephone against North Park from girls volleyball team for number is 3% -MW. Corporate Sector Guarantees Financial Support For North York General Hospital Despite the recession ravaged economy. local business has maintained its commitment to charitable giving. And that's good news for North York General Hospital. The hospital has an- nounced that local cat ra- tions have dmated over $2 millionto the Getting Bet - Capital Cam- paign for North York General. ..While this is a tough en- vironnient for fundraisim we are very pleased with the response we've mceiv- ed from the corporate com- munity,' said Campaign Chairman Brian Steck. Mr. Steck is the CEO of Nesbitt Thomson Inc- and' Vice Chairman of the Bank of Montreal. "North York General has a compelling story and an outstanding record of financial management, and that's what business wants to know when they're asked to give money," he added. With the assistance of area banks, high tech firms, manufacturers and other business, the cam- paign has surpassed the halfway mark in its quest to raise $40 millim to ex- pand and improve hospital facilities and programs. The 5 year Getting Better Together Campaign was launched in 1991 and focuses on five key areas including emergency care, 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 be done. T .,. Diabetes -...,.. I �..,.... geriatrics and obstetrics. Procter and Gamble Inc. one of Canada's leading manufacturers of con- surrner goods, tapes respon- sibility to the community seriously and has donated $100,000 towards the cost of refurbishing the Labour and Delivery services at North York General hospital. According to Peter Croden, President and General Manager of The Upjohn Company of Canada. supporting North York General Hospital en- sures a healthy future for the community of North York and makes good business sense. Want To Stop Smoking? The Lung Association is offering "Countdown" a group smoking cessation Program starting on Tues. Jan. 2i at Yfusston Chur- chill Collegiate; on ]tion. Feb. 1 at the Ortbopoedic & Arthritic Hospital and on Mon. Jan. 26 at Stnnybcook Hospital. The Countdown course combines the use of a self- help manual with the benefit of support from a group. Professional staff help to crate an at- mosphere which is caring and understanding. The group discussions include such topics as stress, weight gain, withdrawal and maintenance. For more informatiork Plane Karen McLean at X64-1112 For Immigrant Women The Scarborough Women's Centre is hosting a free six-week support group workshop for Scar- borough immigrant women who corse from various ethnoracial backgrounds (eg. Chinese, South Asian, S.E. Asian, Korean, Kao, Vietnamese, Philipino, Iatin American, Middle East, Spanish, Polish and Greek etc.) Winter sessions com- mence Jan. 19th, Feb. 23, every Tuesday evening Isom 7 - 9 p.m. at Cedar - brook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd, Scar - The main purpose of the group is to assist im- migrant women to adjust to their workplace through in- formation sharing, ex- change of workplace ex- perience, developing and maintain a supportive rap- port network thereafter. Call 431-1138 to register or for more information. Christopher Plummer Here The Toronto Symphony has announced that actor Christopher Plummer will join the orchestra and guest conductor Michael Lankester for "Shakespeare in Words and Music", three perfor- mances featuring music in- spired by the writings of William Shakespeare, on Jan. 20, 21, and 23 at 8 p.m. at Roy Thomsoi. Hall. For tickets and informa- tion call 593-4828. "Shakespeare in Words and Music" will feature the Toronto Symphony premiere of Sir William Walton's "Henry V: A Musical Scenario After Shakespeare", a work for actor, choir and orchestra based on the Bard's ..gym y V,.. Walton wrote the score in 1944 for Sir Laurence Olivier's film adaptation of "Henry V„ in May, 1990, Mr. Plummer premiered the concert version of this work, which he recorded for Chandos with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and the Westminster Boys Choir Under Sir Neville Marriner.