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Home My WebLink AboutPP1993_04_14This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEB( cmtomm soam u;�rtsR ca111190E SOt3Eiv 17u fAM®t Let's Brag That We're Canadians This Space Could Be ti ours For $12 PER WE1D( �lry,o, �rT/ P • 1_et's Brag That We're Canadians "Malo i Take -Workshops trw who fftmew Ono uwv hw C MW n br aodvrn NAUTILUS ARTS & CRAFTS 0107 RIAa.Nw ad.11. l Funk. asee.. "We%" Cneek %,"I Men Call 284-1171 This Space Could Be Yours For ■ ■ PER WEEK Did you know tate in five Canadiafl5 Suffers from breattling dsorders and kxg disease? Leam more about the health of your lungs on the Lurlgnioblle, a travelling van offering free lung function testing and educational materials. ®1.lBll.t. ON TIE LING IE.ALTM This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEEK 7248140 Mystical Magical A Massage Studio 279a Old Kingston Rd. West Hill 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 515 per yr. by mail This Space Could Be Yours For x'12 pe..., Vol. 28 No. 15 Pickering. ootario Wed. AprS 14. 1993 PICKERING J20st Serving the Community for 28 Years! Author Reading At Library To help celebrate Na- Pickering Central Library tional Book Festival the is pleased to present Katherine Govier who will be at the Central Library on Apr. 21st from 7:30 p.m. to read from some of her works and to discuss her writing. Katherine Govier, a native of Edmonton. has lived in Calgary. Washington. D.C. and Lon- don. England, and now resides in Toronto. Her no%vis inchhde the highly acclaimed "Between Men" and her latest title "Hearts of Flame". She has also published a number of short stones. Fall 831-7809 to register -r this free program. '' — �- >•tv At the recent Lifestyle Pool. Spa and Landscaputg Show The show o Mamzers recognizing the need for some ex - in the Metro East Trade Centre, one of the interesting citement for young attenders at the 'Rade Centre created booth, was the "Kids and Tots Spot.. sponsored by the Ajax this special area. A colouring contest aid playing with Pickering Lion's Club. To enjoy the fust in this spot, parents had to contribute $1 to the club's children's charity for each Discovery toys were part at the fust plus eating President's of their childhres . Choice cookies. (Photo - Bob Watson) Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson YOUNG SINGER.~ OF AJAX •1. The goal of this group is to provide a musical experience Two more exciting surnmer camps offered by the Town of for children 8 - 16 years of age by giving them an opportu i- Pickering are: QWN "Adventure Camp.. - Junior for ages S-8. and Senior for community. Partiaprants will be required to attend regular those aged 912 years. 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AprS 14. 1993 PICKERING J20st Serving the Community for 28 Years! Author Reading At Library To help celebrate Na- Pickering Central Library tional Book Festival the is pleased to present Katherine Govier who will be at the Central Library on Apr. 21st from 7:30 p.m. to read from some of her works and to discuss her writing. Katherine Govier, a native of Edmonton. has lived in Calgary. Washington. D.C. and Lon- don. England, and now resides in Toronto. Her no%vis inchhde the highly acclaimed "Between Men" and her latest title "Hearts of Flame". She has also published a number of short stones. Fall 831-7809 to register -r this free program. '' — �- >•tv At the recent Lifestyle Pool. Spa and Landscaputg Show The show o Mamzers recognizing the need for some ex - in the Metro East Trade Centre, one of the interesting citement for young attenders at the 'Rade Centre created booth, was the "Kids and Tots Spot.. sponsored by the Ajax this special area. A colouring contest aid playing with Pickering Lion's Club. To enjoy the fust in this spot, parents had to contribute $1 to the club's children's charity for each Discovery toys were part at the fust plus eating President's of their childhres . Choice cookies. (Photo - Bob Watson) Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson YOUNG SINGER.~ OF AJAX SUMMER CA2MPS The goal of this group is to provide a musical experience Two more exciting surnmer camps offered by the Town of for children 8 - 16 years of age by giving them an opportu i- Pickering are: ty to sing coral music and perform in a choir within the "Adventure Camp.. - Junior for ages S-8. and Senior for community. Partiaprants will be required to attend regular those aged 912 years. weekly rehearsals and participate in various perfor- Program is geared to the age of the camper. Outdoor sur- mances. vival skills and fire building hiaUgbi by a cookout at In addition, participants may be required to purchase Whitevale Park at the end of each session. Coaching in music for approx. $10. This program is directed by Aida T -ball. fastball and handball skills depending on the age of Lynn Murphy, ( who currently teaches voice privately) and the camper. Basics of conditioning catching, throwing and Bill Swerdleger (teacher with the Board of Education for 15 positing will make this one popular. Outdoor sports include years I . Both instructors have Bachelor of Music degrees. soccer, basketball, ball hockey and flag football will also be This group will meet in the Music Room at Duffins Bay featured along with track and field. School on Mondays from 7 toll: 15 p.m. from Apr. 5th to Juane Mini Pidaca for ages 3.6 years provides children with a 14th, plus performances. Cost is $30. learning experience in arts and crafts. music and singsong, PICKERING NATURALISTS OPTING outdoor fun and much more. This will be held mornings On Sat. Apr. 17th the Naturalists are running a spring from 9:3D a.m. to noon at the Pickering Rec. Complex. For hike. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Pickering GO station. The more information on costs, dates and registering please weather will dictate the destination. We hope to travel call 420.4621. along a section of the Seaton Hiking 'Nail and pian a mid afternoon return. Pack a lunch and bring your binoculars. Waterproof footwear recommended. Leader for this outing is Doug Lockery at 420-1316. Club outings go rain or shine and the regular meeting place is the south-west corner of the Pickering GO station unless otherwise noted. DECORATING BLITZ This seminar is presented by the Idea Place at the Pickenng Home and Design Centre and is designed for those who want lots of information in a hurry. It will be held on Sat. Apr. 10th or Sat. Apr. 17th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by Jacqueline Glass Interiors. Some hands-on paint techni- ques in the morning, windows, easy no -sew projects in the afternoon. Bring sponge, rag, foil plate and lunch. The fee is $32.10. LITERACY COUNCIL The Literacy Council of Durham Region is a non profit volunteer organization, whose purpose is to tutor adults to read and write. The service is free to any student entering the program. If you are interested in volunteering for this worthwhile cause get in touch with the Council at 1-80026.3-0993. Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (just south of 401; Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-5589 Durham Board Of Education Notes Contract Awarded The Durham Board of Education has awarded the contract for the alterations and renovations to the science labs and classrooms at Harwood S.S., Ajax to BWK Con- struction Ltd. in the con- tract amount of $349,000. The full budget for the pro- ject, in the amount of 5448.108 was approved by Largest Selection of Quality Clocks In Ontario SALES & SERVICE Black Forest Clock Shop Pickering Town Centre 673.9413 testees. The alterations and renovations are necessary in order to facilitate pro- gram delivery when the vocational school undergoes the transition to a composite school, renam- ed Exeter H.S. for September 1993. It was decided during the recent budget process to try to take advantage of a Pickering Council Notes N onwn's Day Awards In honour of interna- tional Women's Day, Mayor Arthus presented awards to Marie Rapsen for her volunteer work with various organizations in the community, Kathryn Murray for her rack on en- vironmental issues and Ann Bridge for her achievements in syn- chraniaed swimming and related work with children. Jobs Ontario grant in the amc uant of $175.600 which would be available for ap- pikatm t against the cost of the modifications if the tender was awarded prior to Mar. 31, 1993. Th project is expected to be completed by late August. Budget Decisiens Asnoenc- er Trustees heard a report of decisions taken at the Mar. 10, 1993 meeting of the Finance and Transporta- tion Committee. A further 25 percent in supply teacher casts for profes- sional development was deleted. The Outdoor Education program and its transportation, SBS counsellors, social workers and the grade 7 instrumen- tal music program were re- tained in the 1996 budget. These decisions have reduced the expected null rate increase to 5.99 per- cent. Staff have been asked to bring back for considera- tion options for reductions in the areas of supply day costs in the salary and wages category; supplies and services; transporta- tion; maintenance; fees and contractual services; and the cost of Community Use of Schools usage. The next meeting of the Finance and Transporta- tion Committee will be Apr. 14th. DENTAL OFFICE DrX Fenwick Dr.R.Ho"man Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Orfanidis MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening 3 Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Page 2 THF: NEWS POST Wed. April 14. 1993 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Close Down Postal Plant be Bob Watson As we took our community newspaper mailing payment to the post office last week we were informed that the Milner Ave. postal plant had been closed and so we would have to take our newspapers labelled for mailing to the Toronto South plant in downtown Toronto to have them sorted. It seems that the postal officials in Ottawa have decided to put more "efficiency" into postal sortation by having Scarborough mail driven to downtown Toronto for sortation and then it will be brought back for distribution. In our opi- nion this is very inefficient. Not only that but delivery of our newspapers has been very efficient for the past year or so and now it is very slow in delivery. So now -we have a city of 500.000 people I Scarborough with its own postal sortation discontinued while most of On- tario's cities still have their own. A little investigation has revealed that the postal experts :in Ottawa have also taken all paper worm to Ottawa leaving Scarborough workers with less and less work. It used to be that the Scarborough sortation plant sorted mail for not only the City of Scarborough but also Willowdale. Pickering. Ajax and Oshawa as well as Rich- mond Hill and Markham. They were all removed from Scarborough, Forty-three years ago community newspapers like ours were mai led as second class mail at no charge but we had to wrap the papers into the various postal districts, like MIG. Then about 30 years ago the price went up to 2r a copy. Then suddenly the price went to 9.1 cents per copy - but rural areas and newspapers out of town and villages under 10,000 people remained "free"! Prime Minister Mulroney, we understand. caused our price to go up from 9.1 cents per copy to 23t per copy about two years ago - but papers from towns and villages with 10.000 or less inhabitants are still exempt from higher rates. We ask the question - How • cane those of us publishung com- munity newspapers in cities with over 10.000 people must pay for the red ink on the post office books wtule rural folks are exempt? Our answer naw- is to fire drivers to deliver most of our mailed subscribers' copies - the price will be less and the post office lases another supporter. Between hand delivery by non -postal workers and fax machines the postal authorities will face more red ink - and they will probably wonder how- it all happened. A good postal system is still possible in our country bit the current administrators are ignorant of positive answers. look out for the demise of our post office. Helicopters: $4.4 Billion & Rising? The price -tag on the federal government's plans to buy 50 hebcopters is becoming a $5.8 billion election issue. Opposi- tion parties see the EH -101 helicopters as a chink in the ar- mour Of Defense Minister Kim Campbell, the favourite in the leadership race for the Progressive Conservative Par- ty. Campbell has defended the purchase, citing Canada's need to patrol its long coastline, maintain antisubmarine capability and conduct search and rescue. Polls indicate that two-thirds of Canadians oppose buying the EH -101 helicopters. "These antisubmarine helicopters are a waste of money since the Russian submarine threat is virtually zero now,.. says Gideon Forman. Coordinator of the Canadian Peace Alliance. "And they steal money from desperately needed social programs... he adds. Alex Morrison, Executive Director of the Canadian In- stitute of Strategic Studies, says it is the government's duty to provide for the comprehensive security of its citixem. "It is in Canada's national interest that we have the capability to know when people are illegally fishing in our waters and to have the ability to do something about it." he says. "We need to know what people are doing with our resources, and contribute to international peace. security and stability." A panel discussion on the pros and cons of the EH -lots will be held by the St. Lawrence Centre Forum and the Canadian Peace Alliance. "Helicopters: $4.4 Billion and Rising""" will be held Wed. Apr. 14th at 8 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Admission is free and all are welcome. 1CKlRIO news Published every Wec.reesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 19W Office a Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher h: General Manager- Bob Watson Off Ice Manager - Irina Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss, Diane Matheson, Bill Walt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 409 a copy. Cathy Griffin A Hit Queen's University's recent production of Fiddler Ohs The Hoof proved to be a hit, thanks in part to Scarborough stu- dent Cathv Griffin. The Francis Liberman Catholic High School graduate played Tzeitel, the oldest sister in a traditional Jewish family. Tzeitel is an aggressive character who lectures her younger sisters who look up to her. Griffin says. Consider- ing that Fiddler takes place in 1906. Tzeitel is "pretty liberal for that day,.. she adds. Fiddler's rehearsals began in September and culminated with several sold -out performances in late January by the Queen's Music Theatre i QMT►, an organization established over a century ago. Griffin has been in other QbIT productions. including A Midsurmmier bight's Dream and Godspell, but Fiddler's cast of 40 was the largest sbe's ever worked with. Fiddler was also a welcome outlet from a heavy academic woridoad. Griffin adds. "It was a really nice change from school." She graduated in drama and English at Queen's in 1908 and taught grade six in Toronto from 1990 to 1991 and says she may return to the classroom in the future. She calls drama "a great teaching tool" and recalls getting a grade - school class to rewrite Cinderella. %earing graduation from Queen's MBA program. Griffin says her current priority is getting a job. "I'm shifting fear the theatre to the real world... Ultimately. Griffin would like to became a school prin- cipal or public relations graduate. A forme Vancouver resident. Griffin says she'd like to return to the West Coast but is willing to relocate anywhere an empioymeat oppor- tunity exists. Griffin says she's enjoyed attending university in Kingston. a city she describes as ' flue perfect sine". as it isn't as chaotic as larger urban centres and features in- let architecture. Cathy Griffin is the daughter of Bill and Anne Griffin of 3 Manorwood Road in Scarborough. Missed The Point Dear Editor: ..Missed the Point", Ilan Kellman certainly has, and morn than one. Our country is not, repeat not, bi-lingual. In 1969 Trudeau introduced official bi-lingualism in several govt depts. This was to please a small number of Canadians of French extraction and presently costs our country several billion dollars per year. Bi-hrngualism was passed by Order in Council, not by parliament, and grants anv Canadian citizen to have his: her federal affairs con- ducted in either language! I take no pride in my govern- ment capitulating to F.L.Q. terrorists and I deeply resent the financial burden placed on my country by official bi- lingualism. Despite Mr. Petersen and his successor, Mr. Mulroney. Ontario is not, repeat not, bi-lingual, and the billion dollars spent on promoting French in this province is contrary to the wishes of the majority of Olntanans which is the main reason why the Tories were tossed out and we were desperate enough to try the N.D. P. One country ... One people ... One language. Yours sincerely J. McMillan 310-2 Treewood St. Scarborough Here and There $1.5 Million To Aboriginals Thirty-two Aboriginal organizations and First Nations across Ontario are receiving a total of $l.5 million in fun- ding under the Ministry of Citizenship's new Ontario aboriginal Economic Development Program 1 OAEDPI for entrepreneurial and community economic development in- itiatives. The OAEDP is a new pilot initiative of the Ministry of Citizenship. The program was jointly developed with the Aboriginal Provincial and Territorial Organizations and is administered by the Ministry's Native Community Branch. First Nations, Metis Nations, Aboriginal communities, tribal councils, and Aboriginal organizations were eligible to apply for assistance. Applications were assessed by a Joint Project Review Committee and consideration was given to: impact on the economic well-being of the com- munity as a result of the project: degree to which the pro- posal redresses present imbalance in the availability of economic development opportunities; and degree to which the proposal meets the objectives of the program. $689,125 For Anti -Racism Ontario Minister of Citizenship. Elaine Ziemba has pro- vided substantial impetus to the anti -racism efforts of com- munities across Ontario. SM. 125 in new funding will enable s, local and regionally -based community groups to under- take new anti -racism initiatives within their respective areas of the province. The Minister made the announcement at a rally held at Nathan Phillips Square, organized by the Urban Alliance on Race Relations to commemorate Mar. 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. First Time Buyers The demand for affordable housing is en#mizd by a tiesstudy released. According to a Royal LePage HorneMatdt Survey. which analyzed the demographics of more than 50.000 Canadian home buyers. first-time buyers accounted for 37% of all horses purchased last year, the highest proportion in over six years. 'Affordability is the predominant concern of first-time buyers." says Royal LePage Senior Vice president Gino Rorranese. Last year we saw falling interest rates. government incentive programs and. in several key markets, loaner house prices. All these factors spurred first- time buyers to enter the housing market. "Although the economy and unemployment continue to be major deterrents to stronger markets. the increase in first-time buyers is a dear Grote of confidence to the long- term future of real estate and the economy." Roormaoese says. To Reduce Impaired Driving Thirty-six Ontario emu. unity groups have received a total of $201,500 from the Ministry of the Attorney General's Community Action Grants program for the prevention of impaired driving. Now in its fifth year, the grants program is an integral part of the Ministry's strategy to reduce impaired driving in Ontario- Supported by Mimstry funds, community groups implement activities such as local media camh- paugns. designated driver programs, victim support pro. gramLs and public awareness events to reinforce the message that driving after drinking is a deadly and entirely avoidable combination. Drinking and driving is the leading enminal cause of death in Canada and accounts for signifi- cant economic and humnan loss to society. Statistics show a downward trend in drivers involved in alcohol-related crashes in Ontario. From 1912 to 1991, the number of crash -involved drinung drivers declined by 47 Percent. This decrease took place at a time when the number of licensed drivers in Ontario increased by 2D per- cent. in addition, the number of driver fatalities with illegal blood alcohol concentrations dropped from 47 percent in 1982 to 37 percent in 1991. Among local groups receiving grants was the Alcohol Ac- tion Group of the North York Mayor's Task Force on Substance Abuse. Concerns Canada of Scarborough, Tropicana Community Services of Scarborough, the On- tario Community Council on Impaired Driving. Toronto, BACCHUS Canada of Toronto and the Canadian Motorcycle Association of Pickering. Do We Really Need An Easter Monday Holiday? by Bob Watson Well another Easter Monday with all publicly paid people off for the day, private enterprise working, the banks in ac- tion and the post office closed. A great day for economic loss to our society. As Christians in our country celebrate Christ's rising from death on Easter Sunday, isn't having a holiday Easter Monday just a big waste of economics for our debt -ridden country' Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! j A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A IN- newsFi6Wsnbws CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST lNDK lO RPanwewal ONE YOU WANT new ne6 f Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited iso Milner Ave., unit 35 Scarborough, OnLM1S3R31 Name. 1 Address r, Douglas Purdon, A.O.C.A.. is a Toronto txirn Canadian who graduated from the Ontario College of Art in Fine Arts Prior to that Doug attended the Three Schools of Art and Ever- son Polytechnic. Besides painting local Ontario countryside Doug teaches painting in the Scarborough Board of Education Continuing Education Program. He is recognized as one of Canada's outstanding artists. He is preparing for an Apr. 24th one man show at "Picture Only Us" Gallery, 1592 Bavview Ave. 2 Hilarious Plays At Solar Stage Solar Stage is presenting "One Step Forward- and ' I'wo Steps Back-, two hilarious, new companion one -act comedies about marriage by Elliot Hayes. Originally presented as part of ..Word Works '92" [Legless". featuring Ron Gabriel and Ralph Small. takes place moments before a wedding. The groom is filled with all the last minute anxieties and paranoia that are normal for such occasions. The best man, with his own marriage on the rocks is only making the situation worse. ..Happily Ever After". featuring Marilyn Boyle, Debra Hak. and Linda Mackay. folio" the wed- ding preparations from the women's perspective. The mother of the bride and maid of honour- think the groom's a jerk and the bride's making a big mistake. but she's going ahead anyway, at least she was' Set during one of fife's climactic mommas, Elliott Haye's fumy and thought provoking plays delve into the psychology of relation- ships, commitment and marriage itself. The joys, fears. and tars of life are all exposed with a mimmurn of fuss and a maximum of enjoyment: as the mother of the bride expresses it, "Funny how it all comes out at weddings". "Legless" runs at Solar Stage from Apr. 13th to 24th, and "Happily Ever After" plays from Apr. 27th to May 8th. Solar Stage is located on the concourse level of the Madison Centre at 4950 Yonge St. just north of Sheppard. Puerformance times are Tuesday to Saturday at a p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday at 112:12 p.m. Ticket prices range from $6. to'9.95 with 2 far t Tues- day evenings every wee . All Solar Stage productions are less than one hour in length. For reservations Call 221-9655. Scarborough Bd.of Education Notes Vitd Apr. 14 The Special Edua<.ation Advisory Committee 1 SEAC ► meets in Commit- tee Rooms 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Sat. Apr. 17 Chartland Anuor Public School will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. An open house will be held at the sctlooi from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. followed by a staff reception and banquet beginning at 5:30 p.m. For further information, call 396-6140. Wed. Apr. 21 The Board of Trustees and the Committee of the Whole will be meeting at a p. m. in the Meeting Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend Thurs. Apr. 23 sad Fri. Apr -M Thirty-five Grade i to a General Crerar Public School students will be presenting the musical "Kids on Broadway... This musical review features 17 songs from Broadway shows. It's on at 7:30 p.m. at General Crerar Public School, 30 McGregor Rd. 'Hers. Apr. 22 The Official Opening of the Rouge Valley Public School. Students and staff will celebrate the opening of their new school building with two ceremonies: one for the students at 2 p.m. and the other for parents and community members at 7 p.m. The school is at 30 Dunford Rd. Fri. Apr. 23 W.A. Porter C.I.'s choir and Samuel Hearn Senior P.S.'s chamber ensemble will be performing at La Salle Manor at 2:30 p.m. Mon. Apr. 36 The Education Commit- tee -reels at 7:30 p.m.in Committee Rooms 3 & 4. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Critical Need For Kidneys In 1992, 689 kidney transplants were perform- ed in Canada. However over 1,800 dialysis patients remained on the waiting list for a transplant and tragically, 7 adults and 2 children died waiting. Apr. 18 to 24 is Organ Donation Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the critical shortage of organs available for transplanta- tion. The Kidney Founda- tion has taken a leadership role in asking Canadians to sign their organ donor cards and to discuss their wishes with their family. Advances in transplant procedures have led kidney transplants to be con- sidered the best way of treating kidney failure. In fact, the success rate for kidney transplants is 80 percent, making them the most successful of all vital organ transplants. In addi- tion, research has made it possible for most in- dividuals to resume their previous way of life after receiving a kidney transplant. Despite these encourag- ing facts, the number of available kidneys con- tinues to decrease while the waiting list grows. A recent report from the Multiple Organ Retrieval and Ex- change Program of Ontario predicts that if the number of donors in Ontario could be raised by just 10 per- cent, the health care system could save $12 million through kidney transplants alone. Each pa- tient that progresses from treatment by dialysis to a kidney transplant saves the system $145,618 over 10 years. To become an organ donor an individual mast sign an organ donor card, discuss this decision with family members and carry the organ donor card at all tip. '93 Writer In Residence The Metropolitan Toron- to Reference Library will have Governor-General Award winner M.T. Kelly as Writer -in -Residence from Apr. 1 to Sept. 30. As Writer -in -Residence, M.T. Kelly will advise aspiring writers about their manuscripts. In addi- tion to his duties as Writer - in -Residence, Kelly will host the library's annual Suunmer's Night of Fiction and Poetry and a screening of "Clearcut", the film ver- sion of his novel "A Dream Like Mine", starring Academy Award Nominee Graham Greene. The screening will be held on Apr. 21, at 7:30 p. m. in Meeting Room D on the main floor of the library. The Writer -in -Residence is co -funded by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation. Wed. April 14, 1993 THE NEWS'POST Page 3 Baycrest Centre's 75th.. Anniversary The old Kensington Market and its surrounding neighbourhood will come alive as the Kanner Heritage Museum at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care opens its special exhibit on Thurs. Apr. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests have been invited to tour the exhibit, located in the Silverman Garden Court on the main floor of the hospital at 3560 Bathurst St. "We chose the theme of Kensington Market and the surrounding neighbourhood because they hold such a special place in the history of Toronto's Jewish com- munity," says museum coordinator Pat Dickinson. "Many of the community's businesses were started there, and many cultural and social institutions have their roots there, including Baycrest Centre, which began as the Jewish Old Folks Home in a small house on Cecil Street 75 years.. Some 200 items - donated by members of the Jewish community who trace their toots back to Old Kens- ington - are on display. They include original art- work, and photographs of the faces and places which made the market area such a thriving community bet- ween 1920 and 1950. Ar - Planting 3500 Trees Scouts have been plan- ting trees for some 23 years now and this year West Scarborough Scouts will be planting their quota of 3,500 trees in three locations: Glamorgan Park. Knob Hill Park and Eglinton Ravine (south of Eglinton Ave. t on the morning of Sat. 17th, April. Tile monies collected by the boys helps finance cam- ping outdoor activities, and the other 50 percent goes to "Third World" Scouting. tifacts such as antique shop scales, old advertisements, wooden cash registers, seltzer bottles, and even a fruit -laden pushcart have been assembled. Individual exhibits reflect the religious, social, and political history of the neighbourhood, and one display shows memorabilia from the Jewish Old Folks Home which grew to become Baycrest Centre. "The exhibit is devoted to our elderly patients, residents and members," says Dickinson. "After all, this was their neighbourhood when they first came to Canada. They lived, shopped and worked there. They will recognize many of the locations and faces and get a glimpse of a world which was part of their history but which has changed and, in many ways, is now lost to them." Among the guests of honour at the museum opening will be North York Mayor Mel Lastman who has proclaimed April 15 "Baycrest Day„ in the city of North York. CM OF SCARBOROUGH NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BUILDING, FIRE & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS A NEW SMOKING BY-LAW The proposed by-law will severely restrict or prohibit smoking in all enclosed public areas and workplaces. This meeting will provide the opportunity for the community to be informed, and for the Committee to receive public input, on the draft legislation. If you attend, work in, own or operate restaurants, bingo halts, recreation halls, cinemas, theatres, sports facilities, retail stores, commercial establishments, shopping malls, education and financial institutions or churches, we wish to hear from you. Date: April 26,1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: The Meeting Hall Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive A copy of the draft by-law is available from the City Clerk's Department. For more information, call 396.7431. Drew Westwater Ends Meet? ke Cal Show You Kow- We 11 Coe" C...aeo:.1 am tadr r w 986we 7 w dei" pdisa, ..e:d baakmr4s, a.d beam in base as --I. It rw k~ 4110dMM aNat "edit, ..d bdP mvtk budge s, w o.t h7 rw -,iia •• tiro"_ A Now -Pro t: Carn noddy 50,jce Credit Counselling Service CO Of Metropolitan Toronto Eglinton Ave. E.. Suite 303 C2401 Scarborough, Ont 1A1 K 2U5 (416) 757-8316 sCAX110 110EC t on4t[E sun 1cx,JVrCM AVE1F_ stmt ae PHONE: 75741376 For free consultation Don't wait, Call today CM OF SCARBOROUGH NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BUILDING, FIRE & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS A NEW SMOKING BY-LAW The proposed by-law will severely restrict or prohibit smoking in all enclosed public areas and workplaces. This meeting will provide the opportunity for the community to be informed, and for the Committee to receive public input, on the draft legislation. If you attend, work in, own or operate restaurants, bingo halts, recreation halls, cinemas, theatres, sports facilities, retail stores, commercial establishments, shopping malls, education and financial institutions or churches, we wish to hear from you. Date: April 26,1993 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: The Meeting Hall Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive A copy of the draft by-law is available from the City Clerk's Department. For more information, call 396.7431. Drew Westwater Page 4 THE NEWS POST Weil. April 14, 1993 DIARYGp M Space tender this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. APRIL 14 8:30 am. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST AID; CPR COURSES First Aid1CPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday, for mon details and to register. 9 as - 10 pail ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health tare and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call %7-4244. 9 as - 3 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross Blood Doctor Clinic will be held at Jarvis Collegiate, 495 Jarvis St., Toronto. 9:45 as - 12:30 p.a STRESS • YOUR HEALTH Agincourt Community Services Association is hosting a workshop on "How Stress Affects Your Health", presented by D. Penrose, Dr. of Chiropractic. Call 321-6912 for more information and to register. This workshop is free. 10 as - 3 p.a HEALTH FAIR The Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley Rd., in Scarborough is presenting "Spring into Health" a health fair for seniors. Information on both traditional and alternative health care therapies will be presented. Light refreshments will be available and draws for door prizes. 110 as CARPET BOWLING All seniors aver the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of carpet bowling every Wednesday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Com munity Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 10 as SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centric, 20M McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 1 - 3 pm. NEARLY NEW SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox Unsed Church Christian Centre. 2575 Midland Ave., Agincourt for the sale of good dean used dothing for all ages. and small bouseware items (electrical appliances, pas and porus, etc.) 7brifty prices! 1 pm. CRIYAGE All seniors over the age of 55 we invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Cesare. 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3%-4W. 1 - 3 Pm. BINGO Owkdak senior citiaemts invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Cott: misnity Centre. 1'_99 Ellesmere Rd.. Scarborough. 2 - 3:30 p.m. UM%G WTTH CANCER I -mag With Cancer. the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 20 Holly St.. Suite 101, Toronto on alternative Wednesdays to provide information about rrarition, reiaxatioa. support services and practical guidarhce. The public n invited to come. talk or listen. For deur& call 495-6x122. 3:0 - 9 p ma. CHILD'S MATH SEMINAR Nor+eene Decker is giving a seminar on how to suppkement your child's math at home at the Kingslake Perera Resource Committee, 30 Kingslake Rd., North fork. 7:15 - 9 p.a ALZHEIM. E1tf'S SUPPORT GROUP The Alzheirna's Family Support Group meets the second and fourth 1h ednesday of every mouth at Brunky Acres. 2930 Lawrence Ave. E. (next to Bendak Acres). Scarborough Public Health Nurses and special guest speakers offer practical advice and information, discuss stages of the disease. current medical research. Icpl coo- nems. commuttuty support and placement. For more details all 396-4'.28. 7:39 p.aa. FAMILY LIFE GROI P A Support Group tweets meekly in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs, alcohol, running away. crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meets evcry 'A cdnesdas . For more information call 223-7344. 7:30 p.ma PARE.NT*4 I% CRISIS The Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario is a com. tnunity based self-help group that racers weekly to assist troubled parents dal with 10 to 30 year cid family members. If you have a son or daughter in trouble: with drugs, alcohol, the lar, school. or other behavonal problems, call 223-7444 for more information or referral to the ick -Al :hapter. 7:30 p.m. SINGLES MITT The Willowdale Chapter of Separated. Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gabriel's Centre. 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details all 502-0769 evenings. THURS. APRIL 15 1:30 as - 3 p a BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be heli at Earl Haig Secon- dary School, 100 Princess Ave.. Willosvdale. 10 era SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964010. 10 amu CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of cribbage every Thursday at L'Amoreaux Community Caere, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone: 3964513. 10.30 am. CRAFT WORKSHOP A craft workshop will be held at Pine Tree Senior Centre, 4130 Lawrence Ave. E_, West Hill. All seniors are welcome. Transporta- tion is available. For details call 283-9822. 11:30 as - 7 p a BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Ref Cross Blood Doctor Clinic will be held at Manulife Perma- nent Clinic, 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd floor. 12:45 p.a EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 7:30 - 9 p.a QUILTERS MEET Scarborough Quilters' Guild meetsevery Thursday at Cedarbrook Community Centre. For details call Anne Blain at 283-8998. 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living with Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, mats the first and third Thursday of each month at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. 7:30 p.m. SPRING RALLY All ladies interested in praying for our children, schools and educators are invite( to attend the spring rally at Bendale Bible Chapel, 330 Bellamy Rd. N., Scarborough. Aileen Van Ginkel, chairperson, Coalition for Religious Freedom in Education, will discuss "Contest for Caring, Responses in Secularism in Ontario Public Schools". Come and bring a friend. Registration fee is S2. 8 p.m. EAST YORK GARDEN CLUB East York Carden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features ex- cellent speakers, monthly shows and good fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For details call 757-2406. THURS. APRIL 15 8 p.m. OSTOMY TORONTO Ostomy Toronto will hold its regular monthly mating at Bedford Park United Church, Renleigh Rd. off Yonge St. (exit Lawrence subway). A speaker from Squibb's will discuss latest appliances and answer questions. Everyone is welcome. FRI. APRIL 16 9 - 11 a.m. 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. Enjoy special music by David and Pauline Scott and guest speaker Darlene Anne". The special feature is "Hair Care" by Relita ling. Baby sit- ting is available. For details call 283-3864. 10 am. - 3 p.tw. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held at A. Y. Jackson Secondary School, 50 Francine Dr., North York. 1 - 4 p.m. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Mingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Bayly St.). Everyone is welcome. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Well-known travel television host Irwin Patterson will give a free two-hour slide show on Vancouver, Victoria, Universal Studios, Trinidad do Tobago at Pleasant View Library, 575 Van Horne Ave., North York. Call 395-5940 to register. 1:30 - 8 p.a BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held at Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr., Scarborough. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE A sale of clothing, books, white elephants and treasures will be held at St. John's Church York Mills, 19 Don Ridge Dr., %%'illowdale. 9:30 p.a SINGLES DANCE The Willowdale Chapter of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics holds a dance the third Friday of every month at St. Gabriel Centric, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details all 502-0769 (ev'erungs)• SAT. APRIL 17 If amu - 2 p.a NEARLY NEW' 1IM-111QUE A Nearly New Boutique featuring good used clothing will be open every Saturday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church. 77 CraWw Dr., Scarborough. For details phone 267-7932. 10 a. mL - 3 p a FLEA MARKET Everyone is invited to the flea market at Scarborough Junction United Church. 3576 St. Clair Ave_ E.. Scarborough. Tables are available for S15 each. To reserve op 267-7100 or 267.4078. 110 as BOOK SALE The University Women's Club of Scarborough is holding a book sale at Bridkwood Mail. Finch R Warden. Scarborough. during mail hours. Money raised will go for awards for Scarborough high school students. N am. - 1 p ma. RUMMAGE SALE A rummage sale of clothin& books. white depinats and treasures will be held at St. Jean's C&vch York Mills. 19 Dot Ridge Dr., Willowdale. 10 see - 2 p.ma. BOO\ SALE Woodbridge United Church. 0090 Kipling Ave.. Woodbridge is holding its annual book sale featuring new and used hardcover boots. pocket books. children's books and magazines, as well as a sdeaion of games, pucks acrd records. A light but bearty lunch will also be available. N amu - 5 pos. ANTIQUE SHOW' The 14th annual antique show and sale will be held at 1300 Elgin Mills E.. Richmond Hill, between Bayview and Leslie. north of Ma- jor Mackenzie Dr. Also on Smut. Apr. 18th. 11 amu - 2 pm, WRITERS* CIRCLE Members of the Forest Hill Writers' Circle meet to discuss their writing in a critical and mu4 tmaive manna every Saturday at the Barbara From Library, 2D Covington Rd. New members are co- couraged to drop in. 2:30 - 4.30 p.a 25TH A.NMVERSSARY OPEN HOUSE Chartland Junior Public School, 109 Chartland Blvd., Agincourt is celebratmg its 25th Ammiversay and all former students parents and staff are invited to an Open House. For acre detaik contact the school at 396-6140. 9 pm. CATHEDRAL SLUFFS SYIMPHONY The Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra presents "Spring Awakening'. with the Scarborough Schools Youth Char and Sibelius Symphony No. 2, at Midland Collegiate, 720 Midland Ave. For ticket information call 261-4597. SUN. APRIL 18 1030 as OCE=AN OF INTIMACY Learn to articulate or even accept the tides of ecstasy and despair, desire and need, with members Chris White and Janet Vickers, at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Cres. (Ken- nedy 401). 2 - 4 p a FREE CONCERT The Muddy York Quartet will entertain with traditional Canadian music at The Rotunda, Scarborough Civic Centre. Call 3967212 or 3967216. 2 p ma 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 oast of Warden Ave. The meeting is open to widowed men and woman. For details call Margaret Smith at 691-0449. MON. APRIL 19 10 as - 12 coon NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 10 as - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mon- days through Thursdays to offer information and referral services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to rind infor- mation, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 11:30 ata - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Goss blood donor clinic will be held at Manulife Perma- nent Clinic, 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor, Toronto. 11:45 ata - 12:30 p.mu. HEART HEALTH SERIES Christine Seto, North York Public Health Department, will discuss "Heart Diet - Understanding Fats" at North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge St. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE 6c CRIBBAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. I p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 4 - 5 p.m SOUP KITCHEN Hearty home-made soup is served to the needy every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E., lower level. MON. APRIL 19 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club mats weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in the cafeteria at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., one block north of Sheppard. For details call 493-0019. 7:30 p.m. TEAM INFO NIGHT Don Posterski, co-author of the widely acclaimed bestsellers "Teen Trends" and "The Emerging Generation" will speak on "The Youth Scene: It isn't What It Used To Be! - How to Minister to Youth in The Modern World" at Grace Christian Reformed Church, Channel Nine Court (Hwy. 401 ) McCowan Rd. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.a TUPPERWARE PARTY The Church of St. Bede, 79 Westbourne Ave., Scarborough is hosting a Tupperware Party and demonstration. Come prepared to pay for orders which will be available for pick up in approximately two weeks. Light refreshments will be served. 7:45 pm. FLORAL DESIGN Audrey Meikloohn, a well known horticultural and floral design judge, will be this month's speaker at the mating of the Scar- borough Horticultural Society which takes place at Albert Campbell District Library, 496 Birchmount Rd. (at Danforth Rd.). Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served. 3 p.mL RECOVERY INC. Recovery Inc., a community mental health organization, mats at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave. E., Scar- borough. For information call 276-2237. 0 p.m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group mats every Monday everting at the Jack Goodlad Centre, Kennedy Rd. between Eglinton A Lawrence Ave. For details call 759-3340 or 2842395. TUES. APRIL 20 9:30 - 11:30 as STARTING OUT "Starting Out", for parents of children up to 12 months, meats at the Barbara Frum Recreation Centre. To register or for more infor- mation call 395-7600. 30:30 - 11:30 as HEALTH MATTERS Sara Farrell, R_ N. B.Sc.N. of the North York Pubic Health will discuss "Ontario Breast Screening Program" at Edithvaie Coal- usury oro-usty Centre, 7 Edithvale Dr., Room 128. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. 12 uoou DINERS' CLUB LIL NCHEON This luncheon is open to seniors and disabled living in Eau York - Luna is followed by entertainment such as bingo movies, speakers, fashion or an slows and much more. Transportation in be pros vided if required. This week's luncheon will be held at Stan Wadiow Senior Action Centre. For details call Eau York Meals on Wheels at 424.3322. (Continued on Page 10) Anniversaries/Birthdays SOTH WEDIXNG ,4%NI%'EIL%ARY On Sat. April 171th Doreen and George Maricow of Park Visa Dr.. East York. will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. LOTH BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to Mrs. May Sauth of The Wexford on the occamon of her 90th birthday on Stn. April 18th Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 2!"-2583 for irtdusion In this eohlmn. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 amu in s pas. CONSTITut_1CI OFFk E OPEN The office of the Hoon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finds Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-i(W. 9 am. se 5 Pm. CONSTITUEN I OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough-Agiaicou n. looted at 40M Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 2D4, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments phone 29'-6%8. 9 as to 5 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warren, MPP Scarborough L]letmere, located at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 34. in Cedar Ficights. Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9:30 ata to 5 p a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbridc, MPP Scarborough West. located at 1600A Kingston Rd. is open Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a m. to 5 .ma., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to I p.m., or by appointment. Phone 699-0967. 9 as to I p a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays 2 to 4:30 p -m. by appointment. Phone 281-2787. 9 as - 4:30 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffcrest Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mon. A Wed. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.aa. 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 a.m to 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 as 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 281-6767. 9 as to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 as to 5 p.mu. 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 ata to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Ren- Soetem, 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.in. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 as to S pm. 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 2968899. 9.30 amu 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.n-L to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only. all 321-5454. Enjoy the springtime surroundings of Haigh Park as Colborne Lodge celebrates Earth Day on Sun. Apr 18. See how High Park has changed from the quiet country property of John Howard, through its early years as a public park and the issues regar- ding parks today. Tour Colborne Lodge, John Howard's home, and visit the summer kitchen where you will discover the different uses of herbs from the garden. Leann how herbs were used for food, medicinal purposes and even as insect repellent during the 19th century. Children can plant their own herbs to take home with them. See how food was stored throughout the winter mon- ths as well as Victorian cleaning practises. Find out if our ancestors were environmentally friendly. The Coach House will be open to display an exhibit called "High Park - Past and Present". At 1:30 p.m. a walking tour will begin at Colborne Lodge to discover bow High Wed. April l4, 1993 THE NEWS'POST Page 5 Earth Day Is At Colborne Lodge On April 18th. Park has changed over the years. This 112 hour tour will finish with a short tour of the High Park Greenhouses. The second tour of the day at 2:30 p.m. will focus on the area around Colborne Lodge. Examine how the area looked when John Howard lived in the park and com- pare this to today's view on public parks and the changes made by the City of Toronto Department of Parks and Recreation. Colborne Lodge is located at the south en - trance of High Park on Col- borne Lodge Dr. There is limited free parking or it is accessible by the TTC. This event will take place from 1, until 4 p.m. during this day. Admission is Adults $3.25, Seniors- Youth $2.50, and Children $2.25. For more information call Col- borne Lodge at (416) 392-6916. The Show Boat Syndrome At St. Lawrence Centre For The Arts Show Boat is hate literature in the form of entertainment, according to artist Angela Lee. "Show Boat" has been criticized for stereotyping Blacks since it was first mounted 66 years ago. Today, members of Canada's black community are aiming to close the Hammerstein musical, saying it has no place in the North York Centre for the Performing Arts, funded in part by taxpayers' money. But "Show Boat" is not the only 'classic' in danger of sinking if biased character portrayal is reason enough to torpedo artistic expression. Shakespeare is roundly criticized, not only for sex- ism and anti-Semitism, but also for historical inac- curacy. Innumerable other plays, books, movies and songs could be deemed in- sulting by various com- munities. What do we do with art that reflects beliefs that are offensive by today's standards? How do we decide what is racist or sexist? Should art be challenged under hate literature laws? The St. Lawrence Centre Forum and the Metro Word host `isms' and the Arts: The Show Boat Syndrome, Mon. Apr. 19, at 8:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Admission is free and all are welcome. Forum panelist Angela Lee, General Manager, Canadian Artists Network, Black Artists in Action will be joined by Richard Ou- zounian, writer and broad- caster: Colin Taylor, Ar - tistic Director, Theatre WUM: Rick Salutin, Media Columnist for the Globe and Mail; and Gary Farmer, actor and direc- tor. The discussion will be moderated by Geoff Pevere, Host of Prime Time on CBC Radio. Perennial Pleasures At Civic Garden Centre Apr. 14 Indulge yourself in an evening of perennial pleasures on Wed. Apr. 14. 7 p.m. at the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. at Leslie (located in Ed- wards Gardens) when two of Ontario's foremost nursery managers will pre- sent an evening filled with the exciting and colourful world of hardy perennials. John Valleau, General Manager of Valleybrook Gardens Ontario. Canada's largest wholesale grower of perennials. ferns and or- namental grasses will focus his presentation on a selection of new and unusual perennials for On- tario gardeners to try in- cluding introductions from England. Holland and the United States. Annuals, bulbs. herbs and shrubs that can be combined effec- tively with perennials in GOT A TASTE FOR SOMETHING DELICIOUS... 'WHY NOT GO DUTCH! There is more to Holland than windmills, dairy farms, and lazy canals that wird their way through the green, idyllic countrysoc. But on a spring day, when the scent of tulips and hyacinth is in the air, the ..real" world seems a thousand miles, and at least a couple of hundred of years away. This n the Netherlands that I love. Removed from the frantic pace of the cities. you an almost imagine that you're pan of one of those famous paintings by one of the Dutch Masters. Hnk v sur- rounds you, but not the kind of history you'd find in Gree«, or the Orient. This is the history of the land, of a country that has fought a centuries-old batik to reclaim itself from the sea. A country where men and women pride themselves on doing things just the right way-_. the old way. Take the making of cheese for example. Where else could you find such a dedication to producing a product with the same creamy consistency, the same wonderful aroma and flavour generation after generation. Whether it is on the farm or in a modem plant, the old ways are still the best when it comes to cheese - making. In fact, when you see the familiar red and blue Dutch Girl logo, you know you've found something really special. Gouda... Edam, the names came from the towns where the weigh -houses were found. The towns to which the farmers proudly brought their vete best cheeses to the market. Today, you'd need look no further than the dairy case of your local market to enjoy something delicious from Holland. This week, we are featuring rec- ipes made with Edam, the second largest selling of the Dutch cheeses. Edam's mild flavour, and exceptionally creamy texture make it the perfect choice for snacking, but despite its mild manner... it's also a sensational choice for some truly great dishes like the Stuffed Zucchini Boats we'll be sampling this week. Now, we've prepared this recipe using "microwave" technology... but relax all of you conventional types... we include your chosen prep method too. with Lise O'Brien The Dutch Dairy Bureau invites Canada to go "DEFINITELY DUTCH" and enjoy their famous cheese at snacktime, dinnertime... or just about anytime in between- MICROWAVE etween. MICROWAVE STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH DUTCH EDAM CHEESE An impressive vegetable dish to serve with your favourite meat, fish or poultry. 1 (8 oz/250 g) medium zucchini 1 clove garlic, minced 114 cup (50 mL) frnety chopped 1 small red pepper. diced 1 tttsp (15 mL) butler or mar9erino 1 cup (250 mL) DUTCH EDAM CHEESE. cut in small cubes 1 tbap (15 mL) hasty cropped persist salt and pepper to taste Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Swop out centre flesh leaving a 1/4 inch (5 mm) shell. Chop zuc- chini flesh. Place zucchini halves on plat. cover with plastic wrap and cook in 700 watt oven or on high for 4 minutes. Place butter in microwavable glass bowl. Heat 30 seconds or until melted. Add gar- lic. onion, red pepper and chopped zucchini. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender -crisp. Drain well. Stir in cheese. parsley and seasoning, Fill zucchini shells with cheese mixture. Place on a plate. Cook, uncovered on high for 2 minutes, or just until heated through. Cooventioaal Oven: Prepare vegetables as directed. Place prepared zucchini halves in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain well. Place in baking dish. Saute chopped vegetables in butter in frying pan until tender -crisp. Drain well. Stir in cheese, parsley and seasoning. Fill zucchini shells. Bake at 375"F (190'C) for 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through. the mixed border will also be of interest to many. Marjorie '.Mason Hogue. Raise Funds For Heart Foundation Weight Watchers and Curzon SkyDome Fitness Club team up to raise funds for Heart & Stroke Founda- tion of Ontario on Sat. Apr. 17, between 10 a.m. and 2 p. m. There is a cheque presentation at 12 noon. Curzons SkyDome Fitness Club is at Front & Peter Sts. Toronto. Enter through SkyDome Gate 13. The public is invited to participate in a variety of fitness activities to learn how easy it is to burn calories for heart health and weight control. Aerobics. treadmills, stairs. bicycles, rowers. walking. jogging, and more supervised by profes- sionals. A donation of $5 or mote at the door will go to Heart & Stroke. Visitors must wear non -marking, white - soled shoes to gain access to the fit? faeilitses owner of Mason Hogue Gardens in Uxbridge, a nursery specializing in unusual plants and Green House Manager at Pine Ridge Garden Gallery. will continue the everting by relating her experiences in working with perennials. She will show how to use plant combinations to sunt your site, taking into con- sideration size. texture. colour. blooming time and cultural requ irernents. There will be a question and answer penod during *the everting wfiere both speakers will be available to answer your specific questions. We urge you to pre - register for this program. The fee is tT. To reserve a space call the centre at 39ri-1340. `Visa and %taster - card are accepted ECO'CO&V TE Corvtaa M� ,Y r lIri) IT3.3i1� Public Forum On Crime Featuring Don Sullivan Criminal Justice Expert Sponsored by the Reform Party of Canada FRI. APRIL 16th. 7:30 P.M. Tail Pines Community Centro No.64 Ryiander Blvd. Scarborough Admission is free. Major Work Published Scarborough resident, John L. Ladell, has recent- ly completed a major study of the part played by surveyors in the history- of Ontario. They Left Their Mark: Surveyors and Their Role in the Settlement of Ontario. Previously Ladell co- authored two books on the history of Ontario farms with his wife Monica, who is now on the staf f of the Scarborough Arts Council. 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ACT ONE: Tosca is not the opera for a first time attendee. The story line approaches silliness: the characters are overblown even for such a forgiving media as is opera. The dedicated, sophisticated operagoer forgives that, however, and revels in the glorious music Of Puccini. The Canadian Opera Company's current produc- tion of Tosca (at The O'Keefe). under the astute direction of Frank Corsaro. wisely resists -with one notable exception -any at- tempt to portray the characters as anything other than cartoons. in the comer sense of the word. The emphasis is on max- imization of fine voices underlayed by the ex- cellent ordutstr it prowess of Conductor Richard Arm- strong. It works. Subjec- tively. this is not the best production of Tosca ever viev�ed by us but it's cer- tamIv one of the better In the title rote, it's dif- ficult to perceive Barbara Daniels as little more than a petulant. big mama. The randy, almost nym- phornamacal diva is not physically in evidance. But. oh my! bow her superb soprano voice ex- presses ardency, even hat and ultimately. passion' This is woman who can and does kill for the man she loves, takes her life when he is taken from her and - most important -be believable. All this through the grace of her fine voice. Fabio Armiliato as Cavaradossi also im- presses with the voice rather than a physical presence. The tenor voice is strong and sweet, the bearing merely sweet and not the sort to drive the juraesque Tosca Daniels mad with desire. The exception noted is that of Scarpia as sung by baritone Timoth Noble. Here is classic villainy and performed in almost classic manner by Mr. No- ble. There are no nuances here, no psychological navel gazing, just evil: the evil of a man who will do whatever his evil mind deems necessary to possess Tosca. So fine is his performance that one almost -almost that is! - stands in danger of missing the true nuances here. those of his compelling voice. Excellent perfor- mance. And, an excellent produc- tion by the C.O.C. ENTR' AC—m: Opera In Concert is a company dedicated to the introduction of opera to the . uninitiated as wrell as those who genuinely love opera already but are prevented from enjoying some of them simply because they are rarely performed by the major companies. As implied by its name. it presents operas sans scenery and sometimes without full orchestra. One hears and sees only the singers and in intimate sur- roundings. As well. before each performance an ex- planation and commentary is given by the charming and erudite Iain Scott. The last presentation of the current season was L'Arlesiana at the Jane Mailiett Tbeatre and it was simply charming. Opera In Concert begins its 20th anniversary season next October with a perfor- mance in Massey Hall of Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide Thomas' Hamlet. Imagine the famous To Be or Not To Be soliloquy sung in French. By now, you should have some idea of Opera In Concert. Hamlet will be followed by Martha, the rarely seen or heard Der Vampyr and the beloved Lakme by D61ibes. Among the many fine singers to be heard are Judith Forst, John Avey. Russell Braun, Rene Boutet and Craig Ashton. Remember now, these are just some of the many singers to be enjoyed. For more details and or full brochure. 'phone Opera In Concert at 465-2147. ACT IWO: The Bartered Bride is running in repertoire with Tosca. This Smetana opera is equally popular with the knowledgeable and the neophyte. It's a charming- ly simple work with familiar folk themes woven into the score. And. it's not a tragedy, rather more a comic opera. We overtieard one satisfied patron remarking at its conclu- sion, "nobody dived-'. Yes. nobody dies in The Bartered Bride but everyone enjoys. This production is directed by Christine Mielitz and the lady mar- shalls her forces with precision and vitality. Those qualities are quite evident in the cirrus scenes which she manages to make appear as all of a piece, not the intrusion noted in some other pro- ductions. Hermann Michael con- ducts and his affection for the score is infused into the orchestra Gwynn Geyer is the bride presque manquEe and fits quite nicely into the role. She is peasant slim and earthy in the word's HERITAGE HIGHUGEITS most complimentary sense. The earthiness lends credibility to her fine sing- ing. This is a woman with whom one does not trifle. Jay Hunter Morris is Jenik her suitor and one feels constrained to remark. wonder over what Marenka sees in him. Oh. he's ardent enough but much in the manner of a bear rambling through a barren forest. All is forgiven, however, when he sings. Quite the most winning performance is by Benoit Boutet as the stammering young man intended for Marenka. It's rather a cruel role and probably would not be tolerated in new works but Mr. Boutet makes it his own and wins the audience handily. Pro- bably women see in him so - meow to be mothered, while men see him as superior to Jenik. Whatever the reason it's a role that's popular and mindful of Alain the simpleton in the ballet La Fille Mal GardEe. A case could be made that The Bartered Bride is popular because it's verisimo. Well, per haps : this writer chooses to think audiences like it because of the music and because nobody dies. ON RECORD: Neil Rook and the Have- tiots debuted their album The Early Sun at Ultra sound earlier this past week. We had to leave ear ly (to catch the opera if you must know) and before the group performed. However, we did secure the CD and had the opportunity to listen to it in the privacy of our digs. It's not at all bad and we're not damning with faint praise in so saying. It's simply that this auditor isn't quite sure what it Blood on the tracks The barefoot detonation of Canada's path unity By Marsha Boulton YALE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, 1880 — What role did nitro-glyc- erine play in uniting Canada" If you knew that this awesome- ly unstable liquid was used to blast through mountains of granite during the construction of the national railway system, you may also know that hundreds of the 30.0000 workers who toiled on the railway died setting the explo- sive charges that carved the groundwork for tracks from sea to shining sea. There are segments of the Canadian landscape where nature seemed to have gone to extremes to thwart the railway builders. Muskeg, bogs and sinkholes pre- sented their own unique prob- lems• but when it came to the Rockies the builders confronted wrinkled canyons• criss-crossed by deadfalls and sheer walls rising to lofty heights above rushing rivers. An American named Andrew Onderdonk purchased the con- tracts to build the railway line west of the Fraser Valley. In 1880 he established his headquarters at Yak. B.C. on the Fraser River. There were four tunnels to be drilled within a 3 km radius and it took 18 months to blast them out of the rock of the canyon. Twen- ty-three more tunnels were drilled on the Onderdonk line. Onderdonk built an explo- l sives factory at Yale. When the factory blew up, shattering every window in the III L Cab F,)t rRol town. Onderdonk simply shrugged his should and built another factory. By 1882, the Yale factory was turning out nearly 2 tonnes of nitro-glyc- erine a day. Hell's Gate on the Fraser was aptly named according to the "navvies" who blasted holes into the rock face above a sheer drop into the foaming waters below. Men had to be lowered on ladders secured by ropes which were attached to trees on the summit until they reached the level where the tracks were to be placed. The canyon walls were slick, so they worked in bare feet to try for better footing but the hard rock surface often frayed critical- ly on the rope. �y n>A 114 Falling rocks or I a premature blast ECT could mean cer- tain death. Blasting holes were drilled into the granite, which was striped with quartz — the hardest of all rocks. Once the charge was set, the worker was hauled to the surface or he took refuge in a "secure' hiding place. Then the fuse was lit. None of this work took place under ideal circumstances and some of the workers did not make it when the charges failed to do Watch for the Heritage Minutes on your local television station. For more ieforwati" aboal the HerluW Prejw call 1-SW567-1"7 6 Finalists Named For Ruth Schwartz Award The Ontario Arts Council has announced the six books selected for the short list for this year's Ruth Schwartz Award for Ex- cellence in Children's literature. Those selected include, "Prairie Alphabet" by Jo Bannatyne Cugnet, il- lustrated by Yvette Moore; "Dragon's Pearl" by Julie Lawson, illustrated by Paul Morin; "Something from Nothing" by Phoebe Gilman: "Two by Two" by Barbara Reid; "Mv Mother's Ghost" by Margaret Buffieand "Emi- ly.. by Michael Bedard. il- lustrated by Barbara As in the past, the winn- ing book will be chosen by a jury composed entirely of children. This year, five students from Pinewood Public School in North Bay will select the award win- ner. The award is based on artistic excellence. The writer or illustrator must be either a Canadian citizen or landed im- migrant and the book must be published. The jury's decision will be announced by the On- tario Arts Council in April. A prize of $'1,000 will be presented to the witting author' illustrator during the Canadian Booksellers Association's annual trade show in June 1993, in Van- couver. British Columbia. Grieving In A Death Denying Society Don't be surprised if you talk to your dead mother, or look for her in a trowel. It is part of grieving for some people. so is anger. despair, relief and guilt. ..Emotions that were not felt before can manifest themselves out of the blue. interfering with everything." says Dr. Christine Littlefield of Bereaved Families of On- tario. For many, the declining influence of religion fur- should be. It's too simplistic to say it's mind- ful of current fashion. . .Seattle gr-unge. There are some good musical values here and some interesting hooks but not in the best of what they were supposed to do.n Sonic men died when explosions were improperly timed, and rocks had a dangerous habit of catapult- ing off the canyon walls and into the "hiding" places. Rock slides and avalanches were triggered by the continual blasting. Most of the railway workers had no previous experience with explosives or safety provisions. One tried to light his pipe after handling blasting powder. Others were killed when they vigorously dumped dynamite down a chute into a waiting boat. One Chinese worker near Yale hid behind a tree 60 metres from a tun- nel that was to be blasted, only to have a flying splinter shear off his nose. Fortunes were made and boundless opportunities were opened by the building of the rail- way. But the human price in the lives of the labourers — French and English, Scots and Irish, Ital- ians and Slays. Swedes and Americans, Canadians and Chi- nese — was exacted in an immea- surable toll that was written in blood on the tracks. ther complicates their ability to grieve. The meaning of death is dif- ficult to understand without the answers that religious belef can pro- vide. The St. Lawrence Centre Forum and The Bereave- ment Ontario Network host "Grieving in a Death Deny- ing Society" Wed. Apr. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. Admission is free and all are welcome. causes. Look, we didn't dislike it and it would seer. re theare many who will positively relish it. It's certainly worth a listen. 1.1 PRINT: The Woodbridge United Church Milds its annual book sale this Saturday.mari Proceeds go to eonttty projects that include the York Region Abuse Pro- gram and Yellow Brick House (a shelter for abused women). ). The cause is good and the bargains are excellent. The capper is that a light lunch prepared by the congrega- tion will be available. There's something about a church luncheon that revives even the most flag- ging of appetites. COMMENT: So Canada is giving $200.000,000 to the new Russia or whatever the bell it's now called. Of Course, that's to allow it economic strength to ward off China. That's manifest. Let China attack Russian and keep the war away from North America. It's called grand strategy and the fact that Canada's contribution is miniscule compared to that of the U.S.A. shouldn't be a consideration since Canada is so dependent on our neighbour for defence. What should be a con- sideration is that $200,000,000 is still a helluvalotta money. Yet, we're supposed to have a national debt. Right! FAST EXIT: Here's an amusing little palindrome that caught our eye recently and begs for forwarding. Sex at moon taxes. Here & y There In Pickering by Diane Matheson TENNIS SiGNL'PS Summer is definitely around the corner. For those of you who are just waiting to get on the tennis courts, here is some registration information. Glendale Tennis Club's registration dates are cn Apr. 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Apr. 17th from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration will be held at Vaughan Willard Public School, 1911 Dixie Rd. N. in Picker- ing. EARLY MORNING LOONS The Pickering Naturalists' May outing will be held on May 1st. Meet at Cranberry Marsh ( south boardwalk off Halls Rd. in Whitby) at first light (approx. 6 a.m.). During April and May migrating loons are known to spend the night on iake Ontario and lift off at first light to continue their flight north. Leader Rob Nisbet ( 427-7427 evenings) would like to hear from anyone interested so he can advise you of any particulars. We will also be looking for other early migrants. (Note: this is early morning only). EFFECTIVE PARENTING A meeting on effective parenting will be held at the Fami- ly Education Resource Centre in the Pickering Recreation Complex on Wed. Apr. 21st, from 7 to 9 p.m. for more infor- mation call 579-2021. ONTARIO HEART & STROKE FOUNDATiON This group's Ajax Chapter will hold a meeting on Wed. Apr. 14th at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to attend call 686-1521. The location is at 835 Westney Rd. S., Unit 4, in Ajax. ALATEEN This group supports y0fing people aged 12 to 20 who have alcoholic friends or relatives. If you would like to attend a meeting, they are held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican (lunch. King's Crescent in Ajax. Call 4 7-Of3;38 for more information. b0CI.AL MEETING A social meeting of the Oshawa District handicap Club will be held on Tues. Apr. 20th. starting at 7:30 p.m. Loca- tion is 863 Glen St. in Oshawa. Call 576-1514 for more infor- mation. MINI TRADE SiN)N' The Ajax Pickering Board of Trade has organized a mini trade stow networking on Tues. Apr. 20th at Swan's Marina in Pickering. To reserve or for more information call 421-4470. P1(XERING NATL'RALIS'TS General roup.ss May Gt get together Will be the Annual Meeting purpose of dossing new executive members to guide the club for the coming year. Later, club member Rudy Halbrichter. who is a widely travelled speaker. will present a slide stow about nature. Program will start at 8 p.m. and the mueetinp are held at the Range Hills Public Library at Rougemount Dr. and Hwy. 2 in Pickering. Call Dale Hoy at 427-16% for more information. BIG SISTERS Big Sister volunteers are matched with girls 6-16 years of age and occasionally boys aged 6-10 for frmxistup and sup. port. Social'recreatianal groups for Little Sisters. Little Buddies and Teens are held monthly. These programs are not limited to father -led families. Also. the "Friends" pro- gram matches teen moms and pregnant teens with ex- penenced non judgemental volunteers. No fee for services. Volunteers are welcome. For more information can Marilyn Cummings or Linda Ctrley at 428-8111. NUTRITIONAL SEMINAR Shaklee Canada Inc. will be conducting a nutritional seminar for seniors at Harwood Manor. MS Harwood Ave. S., Ajax on Tues. Apr. 20th at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. For details call 287-9060. PASTA NiGHT Ontario Riding Liberal Association is holding a Pasta Night at St. George's Anglican Church Hall. Randall Rd. & Kingston Rd., Pickering Village on Fri. Apr. 23rd from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available by calling Shirley at 831-1956 or Terry at 028-3201. A cash bar will be available. ANNUAL MEETING The Big Sisters Association of Ajax Pickering is holding its annual general meeting on Thous. Apr. 29th at 7:30 p.m. at Ajax Community Centre, in the Commodore Room. The guest speaker will be Nancy Mutch, executive director of the Distress Centre of Durham Region. R.S.V.P. by calling 428-8111. Refreshments will be served. PRESCHOOL Preschool for ages 2-1,2 to 5 years old is being offered at the Pine Ridge Secondary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Mar. 23rd to May 20th. Call 83%-8586 to register. The Child Care council at Pine Ridge Secondary School is offering Child Care Skills Challenge, a preschool program. If you are interested call Laurie King at 429-1885. SCIENCE AT WORK This eight week spring program offered by the Ajax Parks & Ree. for the 6 to 12 year old group, will be held on Wednesday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Apr. 7 until May 26. Why is a full glass of water like a bus at rush hour? Why can't you sink an ice cube? How does sound travel? Come and find out. Learn the tricks of nature and how things work using a variety of puzzles and experiments. AJAX CREATIVE ARTS An arts & crafts sale will take place on Apr. 24th and 25th at the Village of Pickering Community Centre, 22 Sherwood Road. Sale starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. This is the 26th year of the Ajax Creative Arts and they welcome you to come out and enjoy the sale and meet some of their artists. PICKERING NATURALISTS The April meeting of the Pickering Naturalists will be about Utah and Arizona. The well -travelled birder, Glen Coady will take us on a trip through the southwest canyon lands of Utah and Arizona. This slide presentation will include spectacular scenery, and flora and fauna of the area. Monthly meetings of the Pickering Naturalists are held at the Rouge Hills Public Library (Rougemount Dr. south of Hwy 2). Program will begin at 8 p.m. Contact person at the Naturalists is Dale Hoy at 427-1655. MICROWAVE CONTAINERS This is a seminar presented by the Idea Place at the Pickering Home and Design Centre on Sat. Apr. 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fran Sorensen from Tupperware will show and demonstrate products for microwave cook- ing. She has an exciting new line that enables you to stack and cook a three course meal all at once. The seminar is free. 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. GOLF It's not too early to be planning some spring activities. The Ajax Parks & Rec. has planned this for golfers, ex- perienced and novice alike. Lessons are designed to teach you the fundamentals of golf, including proper stroke sw- ing, rules, definitions and etiquette. This program will be held at the Pickering Driving Range ( weather permitting). Rain location will be at Denis O'Connor High School Gym. Please note different class times for indoor outdoor loca- tions. Buckets of balls for outdoor lessons must be purchased at an extra cost per week. or a discount card may be purchas- ed for the entire session. All classes run Tuesday and Thursday for eight, one hour lessons. This is for ages 12 years and over. Session 1 date is May 4 to Z7; Session 2 is June 8 - July 6. the cast of each session of 8 lessons ( 4 weeks) is 553.50. Times for the indoor outdoor sessions is 7:15 p.m. 6 p.m.. 8:15 p.m. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. 8 p.m. I UMMER CA.'MPS Now we have had a taste of the warmer weather. think a little further ahead to summer camps' The Town of Pwker- ing has a full range of camps to sent all tastes. Sports Camp•Jumor-is for the 5.8 year olds, and Semor Camp for the aged 9.12 year olds. Activities will be geared to the age level of the camper. Included in the camp are basketball. ball hockey, football and outdoor indoor sports such as golf. lacrosse. tennis. archery and handball. Special camp activities include some swimming at Dunbartoa ler door Pod, team sports events, and much more. Arts Camp - for the 5 to 12 year olds. Imagine a summer filled with colour, creativity and laughter' Campers 5 to 12 years of age will explore a variety of instructional pro- grams and special events. Campers will experience various types of music and design a unique music video as a com- bined effort with each child in the group contributing. Basic video techniques will be introduced. Campers will be introduced to day through hand building and will create original pots and sculptures. They will reviewa popular play and learn the basics of role playing. They will produce a new play each session and have the op. portknity to perform for a community group. They will ex- plae basic art techni lues each session in drawing and parntmg. Daily swuwnmg will end each exciting day at the Recreation Complex. For more information on costs. dates and registering please all 420-0621. SPRING LEISURE PROGRAMS Here are two new spring programs offered by the Ajax Parks & Rec. Department that will appeal to the younger teens. "Gone Fish'in" is aimed at the 6 to 12 year olds and is a 5 week program that tuns on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. It's offered from Apr. 3 -May 8W (no class on Apr. 17th), and also May 15 -Juane 12th. Grab your fishing pole and let's go. Learn how to use a fishing rod, types of lues, how to catch worms - all in an outdoor environment. You'll be able to talk about -the one that got away" to your family and friends after this five week experience. Cost for this program is $30. Earth Walk" is a one day tike to be held an Sat. Apr. 17th from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. ata cost of $18 for the 7 years and over age group. Join as for a Saturday hike to start off your Spring' This is the Furst in a series of seasonal hikes. We of- fer a one day event with a series of environmental ac- tivities. Participants are required to bring food supplies for lunch - enough for one person only - plus a snack and juice for the afternoon. Inking boots or rubber boots are re- quested! Parent volunteers are welcome to join. and we request that you call to confirm your attendance as a volunteer. We look forward to a stimulating day outdoors as we study the environment. MEALS ON WHEELS Can you spare some time once a week to deliver meals for the Canadian Red Cross Societv? Meals on Wheels is look- ing for volunteers for its program. Call 420-3383 if you are interested. St. John Ambulance Courses In Scarborough Standard First Aid with Emergency First Aid Heartsaver Component course will be on Apr. 30th will be held on Apr. 2D and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee cost of $41. is $71. It will be held on The Heartsaver (CPR) Apr. 17 and 18 as well. course will be held on Apr. Standard First Aid will 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The be held on Apr. 26-29 from cost is $34. 6:30 to 10 p.m. with a cost of All courses will be at 210 $56. Milner Ave. Scarborough. Wed. April 14, 1993 THE NEWS TOST Page 7 Pickering School News Fri. Apr. 16th Schools. At Pickering and Dun- Thus. Apr. 29th barton High Schools there Dunbarton High School is is a Descartes Math Con- holding Open House from 7 test. to 9 P.M. 18th. with Canada's largest Fri. Apr. 30th Wed. Apr. 21st Cadet inspection will An Euclid Math contest stake place at Pickering takes place at Pickering High and it's report card and Dunbarton High time at Dumbarton High. ARTFEST '93 The Pickering Arts Council is holding a midsummer display and sale of original crafts, paintings, sculpture, etc. ,at the Pickering Town Centre on Kingston Road in the lower level by the Food Court on Sat. July 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 P.m. The fee for members only is $15 for one 8 ft. table; $25 for 2 tables. The application deadline is May 31, 1993. For more information call 509.2224. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Teen volunteers aged 14 or 15 years old are required for the Town of Pickering Summer Camp program. Volunteers will assist campers in a variety of activities such as: pot- tery, crafts, tennis. archery, basketball, track and field. volleyball, hiking. tents and shelters, outdoor cooking. Swimming and much more. Volunteers Kill develop leadership skills and meet new friends and will be under the supervision and guidance of camp staff. To qualify volunteers must have some ex- perience dealing with children and will require two letters of reference. Apply to the Human Resources. Pickering Civic Com- plex. One the Esplanade. The position is Assistant Camp Counsellor -Volunteer. The dates volunteers are required are June 26th to July 30. and Aug 3 to Sept. 3. For informa- tion call 42& -4621 - READING (7R(LE Be a volunteer and read to the kids of your community. Join the New Reading Circle on Saturdays at 9 a.m. in the Pickering Town Centre. For further information call Raji Shukla at 839.3037. SWCER Are you interested in playing Adult House League Soccer from May to October this year'. The cost is f75. For registration fortes and more informatm call 6117-2D04. IDEA PI..A('E Colas -What. Where. & Why is presented by Laura Brasseur on Thurs. Apr. 15th from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Home and Design Centre. Idea Place. Learn about the psychology of colour and how it relates to your feelings, as wen as col- our theory and bow to coordinate it all into your decor. Han- douts are provided but bring samples and photos. The fee is $26.25. For information all the idea Place at the Home & Design Centre in Pickering. 4th. Annual Classic Bike Show & Swap Meet The 4th annual Canadian Maple Leaf com- International Classic Bike mernorative poster titled Show & Swap meet returns -'Pat's Garage' to the Toronto Interna- A special feature Will be tional Centre on Sun. 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People 10:The g Schod Toronto First Aid Courses Standard First Aid Courses are being held on Apr. 14, 15, and Apr. 21 and 22 from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $56 each. Standard First Aid With Heartsaver Component Courses on Apr. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. are $56. Those on Apr. 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. are $71. Standard First Aid Renewal A course is on Wed. Apr. 21st from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. at a cost of $51. Basic Rescuer (B.C.L.$)(CPR) There are 2 causes -One on Apr. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and another on Apr. 26-29 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. both at a cost of $59. Basic Rescuer Recertifica- tion ( CPR ) A course on Apr. 25th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Will cost $40. Heartsaver Plus 40ild) This course is on Apr. 19 and 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at a cost of $39. Infant 'Child CPR This course is on Fri. Apr. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at $39. Child Care This course is on Apr. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at $61. What Every Babysitter Should Know This course costs $26 and is on Sat. Apr. 17th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Scarborough Monthly Luncheon The Scarborough/ Metro East Chamber of Com- merce monthly luncheon will be held on Thurs. Apr. 15th at the Sheraton Toron- to East Hotel, Kennedy Rd. and 401 at 12 noon. The guest speaker will be Peter Urs Bender, author of "Secrets of Power Presentations", a Cana- dian best seller now in its fourth edition. Cost of the luncheon is $30 including GST and pre- registration is required. To make a reservation call 439-4140. Courtroom Doors Open For Students Grades seven and eight students throughout the province will learn the im- plication of witnessing a bank robbery when they visit courts in their com- munities on law Day, Apr. 15. Students will watch a videotape depicting a bank robbery, followed by a discussion on identification of evidence. During this discussion, one of the classmates will be exclud- ed from the group to prepare for the next seg- ment. After the discussion, the students move into the courtroom for a demonstration of a direct and cross-examination of the student chosen earlier. An actor. resembling the bank robber, will be pre- sent in court during the demonstration. The stu- dent will wrongly identify the actor as the individual an the This hands --an approach Metro Toronto Council Council nnembers'offices - Station 1020. 2nd.floor Me" Half. S5 John St., Toronto M5V 3C6. City of Scarborough Scarborough Bluffs BRIAN ASHTON - office open 8.30 am. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 231 Call 392-4052. Scarborough Agincourt SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 211. Call 392-4050. Scarborogh CRY Centra BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon to Fri. Suite 215 Call 392-4017 After hours2614041. Sea bat 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 392-4047. Scarborough Malwm 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 am. - 4.30 p m Mon to Fri Suite 206. Call 392.4007. City of North York Black Creek MARIA AUGIMERI - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 208. Call 392.4021. North York Centre NORMAN GARDNER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 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 Centre 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. Call 392-4029. 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 6.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.Mon to Fri. Suite 218 Can 392.AM1 to the criminal justice system teaches students about criminal proceedings and the basic principles of giving evidence. This program is co- sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Centennial Ceremony As pail of the celebration of the Centennial of the On- tario Legislative Buildinl& a special cend remmy a opera house took place on Apr. M. in the main lobby of the Legislative Building at Queen's Part. The Centennial ceremony took place the morning of opening day of the third session of the 35th parliament. The Legislative Building at Queen's Park officially opened with the third ses- sion of the seventh parlia- ment under the premier- ship of Sir Oliver Mowat on Apr. 4. I=. The Official Party atten- ding the Centennial ceremony included the Hon. David Warner. Speaker of the Ontario I tibsiative Assembly and His Honour, the Hon. Henry N.R. Jackman, lieutenant Governor of On- tario. The ceremony cow cluded with the premiere performance of "The Glorious '93", an original historical revue which gives a Centennial flavour to annual at Queen's Park Family And Aging Workshops A series of workshops by the Family Service Association of Metro Toronto are being held on Apr. 19, 26, May 3 and 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. each even- ing. The four session workshop deals with the impact of aging, source of help within the family and community, the joys and fr/istration>s of caregiving and retirement, power of attorney, wills and accom- modation. The workshops are being held at 5248 Yonge St., North York, I block north of North York Centre sub- way station. Registration is limited and there is no charge. For further infor- mation call 922-3126. Wed. April 14, 1993 711F. NEWS POST Page 9 [ Business Community News I Large Urban Section Conference On Thurs. Apr. 15th and Fri. Apr. 16th a Large Ur- ban Section Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario ( AMO) will be held at the Holiday Inns, Oshawa. Keynote speaker will be the Hon. Ed. Philip, Minister of Urban Affairs. Discussions will be on Waste Management - the Kirkland lake Option and others; Community Economic Development - Governments Working Together and Disentanglement -Large Urban Preparations. How To Use Mutual Funds Seminar Marathon Brokerage is presenting a series of free information seminars in Agincourt on Tues. Apr. 2Dth from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton East Hotel, Kennedy and Hwy 401. The seminar, entitled "How to use mutual funds to customize your invest- ment portfolio", will be presented by Paul K. Bates, president of Marathon Brokerage and Gordon Garmaise, presi- dent of Garmaise Invest - went Technologies. Guests will learn about the Select Fund Portfolio program - a fee based asset management service. Seating can be reserved by calling Fotini Tolias at 864-7151. Metro Toronto Bd.of Trade Submissions Ontario Round Table On Environment and Econemv In its response to the On- tario Round Table's report entitled "Restructuring for Sustainability" the board criticizes the absence of a cast benefit analysis with lifecycle accounting for any additional en- vironcnetital regulations. It is comet ined that legisla- tion passed without any at- tempt to measure the costs against the benefits may result in regulations that fail to achieve a greater level of environmental quality while placing an un- necessarily heavy burden on limited economic Furthermore. the board suggests that the Ministry of the Enviroriment get its existing regulatory hone in order before introducing new regulations to achieve stistainabie development. Fields Institute for Mathematical Sciences Site selection for the Fields Institute for Mathematical Sciences is currently underway. The Institute, whose mandate is to provide an international centre for mathematical research in Canada to com- plement and support the work of universities, will be a focal point for Canadian scientists and their interna- tional Endorsing Metro Toronto as a site for the Institute. the board points out that such a facility would com- plement and build on Metro's existing high tech industry. Furthermore, such a facility would benefit tremendously from the large number and variety of businesses located within Metro which are able to provide the necessary interaction for the practical application of mathematics research. Transportation Funding for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) The board supports the need for infrastructure in- vestment in the GTA and was pleased with Premier Rae's recent an- nouncements of highway and transit investment. In response, the board of- fers the following com- ments: With respect to the Let's Move transit program, the board urges a prioritized approach for implementa- tion, concentrating on one or two projects that have the greatest payback in terms of new transit riders and redevelopment. Other projects could follow on a programmed basis. The board also com- ments on the proposed financing scheme in which the private sector is being asked to contribute :500 million of the SM billion program. With office vacancy rates at record levels in the Toronto area, the board questions the eagerness of developers to construct additional office space or pay any new levies. With respect to highway development. the board ap- preciates the Province's commitment to the comple- tion of Highways 403 and 407. in particular, the board supports the im- plementation of tolls for Highway 407, providing the government enures that a parallel. non --toll road el - I as an alternative for drivers who do not wish to pay and also that toll revenues are dedicated to accelerating new highway construction. The govern- ment mast also encourage the private sector to par- ticipate in the construction and operation of tolls. Putting the Brakes on Auto Insurance Changes On Jan. 26, represen- tatives of our Insurance Committee appeared before the Ontario Legislature's Finance and Economic Affairs Commit- tee in its study of Bill 161. the Insurance Statute Law Aniendrnent Act, 1992. The Bill contains a number of significant changes to the present Ontario Motorist Protection Plan. We reiterated our con- cerns with the dramatic change in the right to sue. the absence of a monetary limit on the recovery for economic loss, and the restrictions proposed on the right of an insurer to withdraw from the business of automobile in - We also commented on the recently released revis- ed draft of a Statutory Ac- cident Bents Schedule which constitutes an in- tegral part of this legislative initiative. We advocated that the present system be arnei rather than imposing a new and bewildering system of overlapping mandatory and optional coverages. Art On Show Artist Marie Blanchard is holding show days from Tues. Apr. 13th d"ulgh to Fri. Apr. 16th at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre. at 22.5 Confederation Dr. just off Scarborough Golf Club Rd. This is Marie's first show and opening night is from 7 to 9 p.m., 4 to 9 p.m. on Apr. 14 and 15 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri. Apr. 16. �lTr SUPER ADULT VIDEOS Now open in Scarborough 2086A Lawrence Ave. E. FRE Comer Warden/Lawrence Prices start from $19.95 Sales • FIWala CASH VISA WC NAIL PLACE • ACRYLIC NAILS ,� • FIRE RGLASS NAILS • PERMANENT MAKE-UP 1 • WAXING • SUN IANNING Call Us 553 t.IMKHAM RD (JUS' SQU14 OF LAWRENCE) / IJ lr :Page 10 THE NEWS POST Wed. April 14. 1993 Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) TUES. APRIL 20 12:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are in%ited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton every Tuesday and Thursday at L'Amoreaux Commumi- tv Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 112:30 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 do 1JNE 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 cvm• Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Rd. Phone 3964513. 6:30 - 9.30 p.m. LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC Free legal advice will be given by a qualified lawyer every Tuesday and Thursday evening at West Hill Community Services, I%A Galloway Rd.. West Hill. To make an appointment call 2845931 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 all 831-387-. 7 - 9 pm 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 fust and third Tuesday of each month, to provide basic and peek nary advice on kgal problems including separation and divorce. family violence. discrimination and sexual harassment. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 781-0479. 7:15 - 1f:30 p.a BINGO The ladianapobs-Scarborough Peace Canes sponsors an evening of Bingo every Tuesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (over Loblaws). Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p.m. DON VALIJEY CHORUS Join the Don Valley Chorus (Sweet Adelines. Inc.) and sing four- part bermony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hal, southeast cor- ner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. For more information call Corinne. 694-1464. Ladies only are welcome. I p a THE TORONTO MENDELSSOH% CHOIR Enjoy a grand night of singing at Roy Tboamm Hall when the Toronto Mendelsohn Choir. under the direction of Ebner Iseler, perform the last of a concert series. For ticket saformstioc and rewrvatioru call 598-0422. 3 p a N1T1cITIONAL SEMINAR Shaklee Canada Inc. win be conducting a oatntiorml seminar for seniors at Harwood Manor, 655 Harwood Ave- S.. Ajax. Refreshments win be served. Admission is free. Call 416287-9060, WED. APRIL 21 Itaa-6 pa SCIENCE DAY The Sanmd Lanesfeid Research lens stat of Mount Sinai Hospital invites the public to attend its third annual Science Day in the !Hain Lobby. Mount Simi Hospital 600 University Ave.. Toronto. Eight scmritats wig present their lading edge research us- ing hands-on displays. For more details_ call Dr. Sharon Abd at 5868281. 11 a.a - 12 m HEALTII MATTEII<S Sara Farrell, R. N..B. Sc. N. , North York Public Hakh, will discus "Bads to Health: Caring For Your Back" at St. Georges Anglican Church, 5350 Yon@e St. Everyone is welcome and admis- sion is free. 12 moms - 4 p- an. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor din ic win be bold at East York Col- legiate. 650 Cosburn Ave. 7 - 9:30 p.a PiC %UQM%4 International Training in Communication. Upper Canada Club. meets every third Wednesday at Haroid R. Lawson School. 1710 Elksmere Rd.. Scarborough. For more details all B. Tutnrow. 434-3490 or E. Pierce. 321-6376. 7:30 p.a HEAD I.NJVRI" .,S5pC7AT10\ MEETS The Had Injury Association of Durham Region support group mewing will be held at 459 Bond St. E.. Oshawa. Bring your family and friends. For a-isistance with tran-.portation call 723-2732. 7:30 p.a STAMP CLUB MEETS :North York Philatelic Society meets at Edithvale Community Centre, located on the south side of Finch Ave. W. between Bathurst and Yonge St. Parking is free. For more details can =-3526 (evenings). I - 9 p a PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held at the Port Union Village Communi- ty Centre. The topic will be "The Village of Port Union". For more details call Eric Macklin at 298-0694. Rev. Rumball Heads NY Salvation Army Fundraiser The Rev. Robert L. Rum - ball, Executive Director of The Ontario Mission of the Deaf since 1956, has been named Chairman of the 1993 Salvation Army Red Shield Residential Fund- raising Campaign in North York, spokesman Major Donald Hollingworth an- nounced receptly. Rev. Rumball said, "I am proud to be associated with this year's Red Shield Appeal. The Salvation Ar- my has set a standard to be admired. The work of its members over the years has been a shining example of how you can have a positive influence in your community. In my ex- perience whenever there is a need they are there, but they can't be there without your help... Major Donald Holl- ingworth. Campaign Direc- tor for Metro Toronto, says, "The Salvation Army is confident of the support of a generous community as we move hopefully from a battered economy into more prosperous times. " Objective of the 1993 Residential Red Shield Ap- peal is $9,425,000. of which $685,000. is expected to be raised in North York. The monies raised from the an- nual one evening door-to- door canvass will help fund the army's 87 social ser- vices that are available to the needy in the Metropolitan community. Rev. Rumball will help the army reach its goal by leading the fund-raising ef- forts of more than 4,000 canvassers on Mon. May 3rd, the night of the Red Shield Blitz. For more information on :North York, call the Red Shield Co-ordinator Irene Vestfals at 489-0094, Ext. 18. Girls' Hockey League A Girls' Hockey Informa- tion Meeting, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wed. Apr. 14th, at Downsview Arena. The Association would like to meet with all girls and parents who are in- terested in starting Girls' Hockey teams in North York. It is hoped that the meeting will result in the formation of the North York Girls' Hockey Association. Climb the CN Tower for Earth Day &2 '1A. 0 n April 25th. phase join VW at Toronto's CN Tower and paraSnQ.te in 71st 7biadAmuwl E-* Luv/CN Tswrr Smv G�w4. You -M be h4" proact Canada's wild - lice and wild places while toning tip some tared - ineet moscim limfis, ht's oa ly 1.760 stela to the top. Stwbag the first week of April, Wow sorship forms for the dumb can be packed up ere any Corsmser Datribotie6 store in the -Golden tiorxsboe' area, as wa as Metro Toronto Northern lkef ecnoas stores and Mountain Equipment Coop's Toronto store. Climbers we encouraged to ask their coworker, friends and farts dy to sponsor their climb by making a charitable contribution to ETF. Climb - em who bring 517.60 (a penny for every stair) or more in collected cnntriborioaa will have the 110 entry fee Waived. Evrry climber win receive a free commemorative T-shirt, comites, of Canada Life, and a certificate of compo tion, regess t the rime taken to dimb. Throughout the afternoon we will be snaking draws of anti g prim truing breaks from the live band.. Prim imelude mountain bikes from Consumer' Dis- tributing, a one year free exp to The Sports Clubs of Canada and a trip for twotoa - ildes am in North Ameriri The climb rims from 10 a.m. to 3 P.m. So, get your sponsorship form and sort collecting your contributions For Toronto area ttsidestM a form has been ioditded with this newsktm. For more informatim about the Climb, call WWF at 4894MM and ask for Carolyn. If you are filing long rl u =, dial t -800.20 -PANDA. Need In House Volunteers Scarborough Shelter for assaulted women and children and homeless families seek caring volunteers to assist with a number of in house daily activities. Volunteers will par- ticipate in a general orien- tation, followed by four weekly training sessions. Minimum age 18 - minimum time commit- ment 6 months. Call The Volunteer Centre - Scar- borough at 26+2308. Community Sports Notes Baseball Umpire Clinics The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department, in conjunction with the Scar- borough Baseball Associa- tion will be offering clinics for House League Umpires. These clinics are free of charge and are designed for House League Umpires who wish to improve their skill, or new potential um - pines who wish to learn the rules and mechanics of of- ficiating baseball. Coaches are also encouraged to at- tend. The clinics are four hours in length and will be of- fered on three days: Sat. Apr. 17th, Sat. Apr. 24th and Sun. May 2nd., all at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bendale Business and Technical In- stitute, Room 216, 1555 Midland Ave. In addition, there will be a clinic specifically designed for T -Ball umpires and coaches who wish to learn the rules and mechanics of T -Ball. It will be held on Sat. May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Goodlad Cen- tre, 929 Kennedy Road. For further information call 3967411. Sports Seminars On Marketing The Scarborough Recreation. Parks and Culture Department is of- fering a one day Volunteer Training Seminar on "Marketing" This seminar will focus on the techniques required to successfully market both programs and organiza- tions. Learn how to attract more people to your pro- grams by zeroing in on your target groups. This seminar will offer many hints on how to price, package, and promote your programs or organization to achieve maximum results. The seminar will be held at L'Amoreaux Communi- ty Recreation Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. on Sun. Apr. 18th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cost is $30 with $5 ex- tra for non -Scarborough residents. Scouts Launch "Trees For Canada" Since its launch in 1972 Canadian Scouting's "Trees; for Canada" pro- gram has resulted in the planting of over 40 million seedlings to help reforest and reclaim waste areas, reflecting Scouting's leadership role in tree plan- ting nationwide. On Apr. 17th Scouts Toronto will be well into the third decade of tree plan- ting during their annual Trees for Canada" weekend. Scouting's involvement in tree planting spans marry decades. During the '30's. Scouts on the prairies helped fanners fight drat bowl conditions by planting trees as windbreaks. Bet- ween 1929 and 1904. Scouts planted more than 400,000 trees at the former Boy Scout forestry camp at Angus, Ontario. In 1992, 3 million trees were planted by 112,000 Scouts across Canada. Members of Scouts Canada participated by planting between 20 and 5o trees each. Tree seedlings are obtained free of charge from the respective provin- cial forestry departments and are planted on selected public properties such as provincial parks. conserva- tion areas, road allowances, municipal parks and Scout camps. Scouts obtain financial pledges from people in their eormnunities for each tree they plant. In 1992, the Trees for Canada program was supported by dose to one million people. The raised Trees t Canada helps Scan groups pay for equip- ment. training and other educational programs dealing with conservation, wildlife protection and recycling. A shave of the money raised (15 percent) goes to the Canadian Scout Brotherhood Fund, assisting Scouts in develop- ing and Third World coun- tries with self bele pro- grams - Federal Program At Maplewood The Scarboroguh Board of Education, in partner- ship with Employment and Immigration Canada. has recently undertaken a federally funded project to be housed at Maplewood Hugh Scfwd- 'flue project is the Pro gram for Education in Renovations and Construc- tion (P. E. R. C.) and will help prepare 20 adult par- ticipants for employment in the building renova- tions construction in- dustry. The program, which will run for 22 weeks. includes classroom time for instruc- tion and practice in the theory and techniques of coostruciton, and work placement time for prac- tical application and super- vised development of skals- Join Health Club At L'Amoreaux The Scarborougtt Recrea- tion Parks and Culture Department now has limited membership available at the L'Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre Health Club. If you are looking to get in shape or just stay in shape, the L'Amoreaux Health Club is your answer. The Health Club offers qualified staff, a healthy atmosphere, and a fully equipped workout area. All sessions are coed and there are five membership packages available to sunt the needs of your lifestyle. The L'Arnoreaux Health Club is located at 20M McNicoll Ave. ( just west of Kennedy) . For further in- formation call 396-4512. ORGAN DONATION It's a family decision. Please sign an organ donor card and discuss your wishes with your family. THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA travel] Jerry Hudson Reports On Grenada,West Indies 'by Jerry Hudson On returning from a two week vacation in Grenada, W.I. recently, i noticed a Saturday Star article by Pierre Berton. In it, noting travel waters' penchants for superlatives whichever country they're writing about, Berton summarized, ..when every vacation spot is praised to the hilt, travel reporting is reduced to mush and the informa- tion itself becomes suspect." I wrote about Grenada for this publication last year, and while I seldom use superlatives, in retrospect I realize 1 could have presented the facts in a style more helpfiul to potential visitors. So. Pierre, in keeping with yarn observations let me present some facts about Grenada. ( Note - all anxxxits are expressed in Canadian dollars.) - Getting there - I flew Canada 31100 for the first time. They go to Grenada only in our winter months. departing Toronto at o6: i5. They're punctual, friendly and efficient. The quiche for breakfast wasn't ap- preciated, but you arrive at 12:30 p.m. Grenada time ( they're one hour ahead of us) which gives you the afternoon in the sun. Previously I flew Air Canada to Barbados con- necting with LLAT to Grenada: they were 4 hours late and 1 barely made the connecting flight. (My luggage didn't.) Canada 3000 flys Boeing 757's which are somewhat slower than 74Ts, and their seats are mmumed into the plane. If you're six -feet tall or more request a bulkhead seat, or at the very least an aisle seat so you can stretch your legs without inconveniencing other passengers- - Arriving there - Cu toms and Immigration are perfunctory but generally pleasant. ( unless you're unfortunate enough to get in Number 739's line, but that's another story). If you've bought a package your tour operator will quickly take you to your hotel. Grenada is small, 120 square miles including its two sister islands, and you'll almost certainly be staying in the south around the capital of St. Georges, in the Grand Anse area or in Lance Aux Epines. - Hotels - There are many hotels in southern Grenada ranging from inexpensive to luxurious. I haven't stayed in a hotel since 1969, as a family member lives there so I enjoy an inexpen- sive vacation. But over the years I've visited many of their restaurants and bars, and listened to comments from guests and friends. On that basis, the Gem Holiday Beach Resort overlooking BBC Beach just south of Grand Anse gets accolades and is reasonably priced, as does Spice Island Inn on Grand Anse. For genuine hospitality and an indication of their attitude towards visitors, the manager at Spice Island graciously respond- ed to my plea to watch the Daytona 500 on their satellite TV, and catered to us in a lounge. That's what I call service. Keep in mind that you can also pay top dollar for some of the most highly advertised hotels and yet have a miserable time. Last February the Grenada Renaissance Hotel ran short of water. (February is part of the "dry.. season), and ration- ed their guests to using water at specific and infre- quent times. One poor soul was in the Grand Anse Stopping Centre across the street buying bottled water so he could brush his teeth I The Grenada Renaissance used to be the Ramada Renaissance. but Ramada recently bowed out. At the pool -bar I sens- ed the guests were ponder- ing whether they should pay $7.50 for a hot-dog. the cheapest item on the menu, or just sit at the bar men- tally hearing their hard- earned money tick away. - Restaurants - For great Canadian or West Indian - style breakfasts and the best up -close view of the Carenage harbour in St. Georges the Nutmeg Restaurant is tops. .lust watching the human com- motion an the wharf below is worth the modest cast. For lunch and the best view a( all of St. Georges the Hotel Balisier, high in the hills, is a good choice. For a different perspec- tive. on '.Nome Rouge hill overlooking Grand Anse the Canboulay restaurant serves the finest interna- tional West Indian food in Grenada. bar none. At both lunch and dinner one sit- ting only is accommodated, so you can linger as long as you wish and linger you will. For just a fast-food hunch and cold beer on a patio try Hooters, but definitely avoid the tacos - the meat is greasy and of questionable ancestry. Aquarium is a delightful evening spot to dine: they serve fine seafood and steaks. Watch for their sign on the right- hand side of the road heading to the airport. - Transportation - Since distances in southern Grenada are quite small, getting around is easy. Mini -vans travel the main roads - the fare is 50t. Taxis are prevalent - their fares are Toronto's equivalent. There is really no need to rent a car unless you plan to explore the rest of the country, but if you do watch out for the drainage ditches on each side of the extremely narrow roads, sure axle -breakers, and remember to drive on the It's Fun To Travel & See The World Wed. April 14, 199:3 TIIE NEWS POST Page II Transportation & Tourism In Ontario With PMCL Penetang-Midland Coach Lines (P.M.C.L.) is beginn- ing 126 years of transporta- tion. It is a competitive and ingenuitive transportation and tourism company and offers the following ser- vices to make your travel experience enjoyable. Highway Coach P.M.C.L. Highway coach fleet is one of Ontario's Best. P.M.C.L. offers deluxe 47 passenger highway coaches with air conditioning and washrooms to make your day or overnight trip or group travel an enjoyable experience. P.M.C.L. drivers are experienced and familiar with your travel needs. left. Water -taxis ply the short run from Grand Anse to St. Georges and back at modest cost. - Entertainment - During the day several fast-food restaurants on Grand Anse have loud, recorded music. My daytime entertainment is simply watching the '.scenery.. on the beach. On Wednesday. Friday and Sunday evenings check out The Boatyard for live bards and good food. Fri- day is the night Grenadian go out: the majority of the larger hotels have live groom lAarns- Beaches - Gard Anse is one of the top ten in the world more than two miles of soft, white sand. All of it is blacked by hotels and restaurants, and as elsewhere in the Caribbean it has the inevitable tee- shirt and Coconut vendors. Generally they aren't too persistent. and all I've met there are friendly. The only problem I've ever had with beach -boys in Grenada is with one par- ticularly obnoxious conch - shell vendor at BBC beech - this character will pro- bably not be there by the time you visit as his at- titude towards people war- rants removal from the scene. . .and the planet. There are many other fine beaches in Grenada. most- ly on the Atlantic ( east ) side, but 1 guarantee you'll have to ask directions from the locals to fund them. - Communications - Gtentel is the force in Grenadian communica- tions, and I'm always amazed at how good they are. If you have a cellular phone by all means take it with you and request that they activate it on arrival. Satellite TV is available. as is Boatphone. Cable TV is presently be- ing installed. (My family connection in Lance Aux Epines enjoys rebroad- casting of the satellite feed from a neighbour, but what we watch depends on the whim of that gentleman That's why we visited the Spice Island Inn to watch the race - we weren't sure if he was a motorsports fan.) Recreation - Every water -sport imaginable is yours to enjoy. Boats, even yachts, can be rented or chartered at three marinas, all located in the south. Fishing is terrific, as is the scuba -diving with several professional dive - School Buses P.M.C.L. offers a large fleet of school buses for economical travel needs. An increasing number of school buses are used for group travel at an economy price. P. M. C. L. with its large fleet of school buses is able to fulfill your travel requirements for short distance travel. The P.M.C.L. school bus staff is ready and willing to meet your economical transpor- tation needs. Package Tours P.M.C.L. Tour Staff is capable of packaging and arranging group travel to meet your requirements. P.M.C.L. tour office is available to all P.M.C.L. shops in the vicinity. Grenada is blessed with spectacular waterfalls, some quite remote, but here again you must ask directions if you're on your own. The Grand Etang volcanic lake in the forest reserve is well worth a visit. - Tours - 1 can personally recommend -Arnold's Tours" to get the flavour Of this mountainous country. On my recent trip 1 teamed up with two Canadians I met on the plane to do the "tourist thing" on a customized tour of three of the four rum distilleries in Grenada. Why. you say' Because we discovered on the way down that we all considered ourselves rum connoisseurs and, while in Grenada. I recommended they try Westerhall Planta- tion Rum because its distinct flavour is like no other I've ever tasted. Westerhall produces about three barrels a day. and is the only company I know of which apologizes for the ex- cessive cast 47.50' 1 for a bottle of their product. But they insist on sealing their bottles with a virtual- ly impregnable black plastic which is extremely frustrating to any "con- noisseur" who is (natural- ly) in a hurry for a dunk. Other distilleries worthy of a visit are De La Grenade, Clarke's Court and River Antoine. The latter has the oldest waterwheel in the world which is used to drive the sugar -cane crusher. Ask Steve to show you around- - Monsey - Grenada uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. In February my Canadian travellers cheque dollars bought slightly more than double that in E.C. dollars at banks. When burying or bartering on the island make absolutely sure which currencies are being discussed. You'll find prices are equivalent to Toronto's but the govern- ment adds 10% VAT to everything and most hotels restaurants add another 10% service charge, except for the Can- boulay restaurant which leaves any tip at your discretion. - Ambiance - If you're looking for nights filled with raucous partying, go somewhere else. Grenada is one of the most casual, quiet and laid-back places customers in assisting and developing new travel destinations for your group. P.M.C.L. 30,000 Island Cruises These cruises are unique to the historic Huronia and Midland area and is the largest cruise ship opera- tion in Central Ontario that takes you amongst the 30.000 islands. The 250 passenger "Miss Midland" is the best way to ex- penence the beauty and tranquility of the 30.000 islands of Georgian Bay. P.M.C.L. Barrie Boat Cruises This year P.M. C.L. is in- troducing the New P.M.C.L. Barrie Boat Cruises. The "Ste. Mane I" is a 72 passenger cruise vessel, and will operate in the City of Barrie offering in the Caribbean. Temperatures average So F. and it's usually sunny. The vast majority of the estimated loo.0W Grena- dian are quite friendly and very polite, but try to remember to say. "Good morning" 1 or ..afternoon.. or "evening**) when en- countering them - it's con- sidered quite rude to omit those greetings. Petty crime has risen over the years, so keep your eyes open and your valuables m the hotel safe. or better still leave valuables in Canada. I used to walk around at night but not anymore. especraUy on Lance Aux Epines Road But generally you'll be quite secure in Grenada and I can honestly recom- mend this Mand for a visit. I Are you reading this, Pierre" 1 If the information presented here intrigues You, be sure to contact the Grenada Tourist Office before your vacation time arrives for complete details regarding this delightful country. And gentlemen, leave those jackets and ties at home - you won't need them. Welcome Spring With Symphony Spring will arrive at Midland C.I. on Sat. Apr. 17th at 8 p. m., when the Cathedral Bluffs Sym- phony Orchestra under the direction of Clifford Poole presents its final concert of the 1992 93 season. "Spring Awakening.. The orchestra will per- form Mozart's -Coronation :Mass" with the Scar- borough Schools Youth Choir directed by Garth Allen. The program will also include Sibelius' Sym- phony No. 2. Tickets are $IO for adults and $8 for seniors and students. For tickets or in- formation call 261-1597. daily cruises on Kempenfelt Bay. P.M.C.L. Barrie Boat Cruises will be an added feature and will further enhance travel. TRAVEL SALES AGENTS from Scarborough/Dan Mills area are wanted to work with us. Top commissions and travel benefits offered. For details Pose contact - PARK TRAVEL INC. TEL: 449-3582 ONE DAY TRIPS MerKuonite country Apr24th. Woodbine Racetrack May 1 Seneca Nations Bingo May 2 and 29th. Other trips available. For more into call H -1 -Doucette 690.3647 Visit Resorts In Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For 12 par weak Visit Resorts In Ontario LAKE TDA TO REACH OCT TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS_ Good :Veighbol.irs �ancr+g ti eac.� oc+c TO = PART OF T= CAMPMGY, CAM - TIER D L41SIRY OF C 17UMNSHIP Oursres FOR SMnORS E SUES 141oaZC7-7e29 Support Muttiple Sclerosis a 0 r,J r Page 12 THE NEWS POST Wed. April 14. 1993 Scarborough Celebrates Earth Day The City of Scarborough is participating in two events to celebrate Earth Day. The City is inviting Scar- borough residents to visit the Metro Toronto Zoo free of charge on Thurs. Apr. 22 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Residents can learn about growing a healthy garden or houseplants without chemicals. Lec- tures will be presented on organic gardening, zoo compositng, community composting, and pest con- trol for apartment dwellers. Compost units will be available for pur- chase. In addition, the city is asking residents to collect scrap household metal for deposit at the city recycl- ing depots free of charge. From Apr. 14-18 items such as metal tables, old tools, nails, and door frames can be delivered to the Morningside Recycling Depot (Morningside Ave. one block south of Highway 401) or Midland Recycling Depot ( Midland Ave. one block north of Ellesmere) . The items should be clean with non-metal parts such as wooden or plastic handles removed. The items can be delivered from 7 a.m. to I1 p.m. The city will donate the proceeds from the sale of the metal to a local en- vironmental project. The depots cannot accept large appliances (refrigerators, stoves etc.). paint cans, propane or fuel tanks, car engines, microwave ovens, televi- sions, florescent light fix- tures or transformers. Food and beverage cans should continue to be plac- ed in your blue box. Children's Hour By Scarborough Players One of the great suc- cesses of a distinguished writer, Lillian Hellman, is being brought by the Scar- borough Players starting Apr. 1st. ' The Children's Hour". a poignant drama dealing with a malicious girl's un- founded gossip. and the tragedy it precipitates. Tickets are now available through the box office at Scarborough ,Classic Signs Of Spring With Youth Orchestra The Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra presents its fmW concert at the 1992 93 season on Sun. Apr. IE at 3 p.m. at Birchtmount Collegiate Auditorium in Scarborough. This annual spring concert is the culmination of the entire year's work by the 80 member vouth orchestra. The Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra provides an extraordinary oppor- tunity for talented young musicians to gain ex- perience as nwembers of a symphony orchestra *eddy orchestra rehear- sals, as well as sectional rehearsals and masterclasses bdp these musicians develop the special skulls necessary to perform as a merrnber of a professional ensemble. Music students up to 22 years of age can audition for the orchestra. On Apr. 18. Mr. Zafer will share the podium with Joa- quin Valdepenas who will conduct the Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E minor. This symphony. readil v described as a tragic worst. was written shortly after Stalin's death as the limitations on artists were lifted. The soloist for this after- noon performance is cellist Jane Lee. who was the tester -up in the annual Concerto Competition for youth osclwrstra members this past February. The I7 year old Ms. Let began her cello studies in Korea at age 10 and is currently stu- dying under David Hether- ington, a Toronto Sym- phony cellist. Tickets are adults $11 and students and seniors are $7. 35th.Anniversary The 15th Bendale Scouts are celebrating their 35th anniversary year on Sat. Apr. 17th at Donwaoods Public School, 61 Dorcot Ave. from 1: 30 to 3:30 p. m. It is open to the public as well as new and old members and coffee, cakes, and cookies will be served. The anniversary dinner and dance will be held an Fri. May 7th at the Birkdale Community Cen- tre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd. The cast of tickets will include lots of dancing, midnight buffet, door primes and a cash bar. To purchase tickets call 751-0944 or . Welcome Spring Spring will arrive at Midland C. I. on Sat. Apr. 17 at 8 p.m. when the Cathedral Bluffs Sym- phony Orchestra under the direction of Clifford Poole presents its final concert of the 1992 93 season, "Spring Awakening' The orchestra will per- form Mozart's "Coronation Mass" with' the Scar- borough Schools Youth Char directed by Garth Allen. The program will also include Sibelius' Sym- phony No.2. Come and welcome the arrival of spr- ing- Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. For tickets or in- formation call 261-4597, FAX 291-3369, or write to Cathedral Bluffs Sym- phony, 37 Earl Road, Scar- borough, Ontario, MiM 1E9. BRIDLEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2501 Warden Ave. Minister, The Rev.Daniel MacKinnon, B.A.,M.Div. 9:30 a.m. - Church School For All Ages 11 a.m. - Rev. Daniel MacKinnon 7 p.m. - Rev. Daniel MacKinnon programs for every age WARM WELCOME CL Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road (at Markham Road) or phone: 3964049. Single tickets are $10.00, however, seniors and students enjoy dis- counted prices for Thurs- day performances only. Special rates are available for groups of twenty or more. Show dates are April 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17 and all shows at 8 p.m. The story has to do with two women who run a school for girls. The gossip was pure invention, bud by the time it is discovered, ir- reparable damage has been done. The Children's Hour is not recommended for young children and cat - tains adult subject matter. Scarborough Players is a non-profit community theatre group, in existence since 1950. Its ad- rative staff, produc- tion crew and actors are all volunteers. News From Around Malvern LESTER B. PEARSON Songfest '93 Over 500 students will perform in Songest '93, a musical celebration by choirs and ensembles from eleven participating schools from Scarborough's Area 4. This is the largest children's choir ever assembled in Scarborough. The schools are: Alex- ander Stirling Public School, Berner Trail Public School, Burrows Hall Jr. Public School, Dr. Marion Hilliard Sr. Public School, Emily Carr Public School, Fleming Public School, Grey Owl Public School, Malvern Jr. Public School, Mary Shadd Public School, 'Tom Longboat Public School, and Lester B. Pear- son Collegiate Institute. The festival, which will kick off Education Week and focus on the environ- ment, will begin at 1:45 p.m on Thurs. Apr. 29th at Lester B. Pearson C.I., 150 Tapscott Rd. `WINS AWARD Clyde Hadley. Vice Prin- cipal at Fleming Public School recently received the prestigious Educa- tional Leader of the Year Award from the Scar- borough Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Chikh et . Hadley has had a strong impact on the development of integrated programs in regular schools to support children with special needs. Pearseralities Welcome to James Phillips, who is replacing Judy Bellstedt in the Math Department. Also, welcome to Jennifer Porteous, who is replacing Isabella McConkey in the Main Office. Finally, let's say good bye to Jeannette Jollimore, who has left us after seven wonderful years at Pearson. Jean- nette will be missed here, but we wish her all the best at Laurier. Grade 9 Program L. B. Pearson is continu- ing to develop an in- novative program at the Grade 9 level for 1993.94. 7be program features in- tegrated studies rather than individual subject studies, and emphasizes the development of essen- tial learning outcomes in the areas of communica- tion and numeracy, global awareness, aesthetics ap- preciation, personal and social wellbeing, thinking. behaving and relfecting. technological proficiency. life and career exploration. Grade 9 students wi Il receive report card idor- mation on each of these skill areas. as well as on their academic achieve- ment in various subject areas. AT THE LIBRARY Citiaenship classes Classes in English are available at the library every Tuesday to provide assistance in preparing for the Canadian Cibw ns&p Hearing. English Language Pre - gram English classes for non- English speaking people are held at Malvern Library Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 9:30 a -m. Child care ser- vices for pre-schoolers are available. Malvern Community Branch library is located at 30 Sewells Rd., east of Neilson Rd. The telephone number is 396-8969. MALVERN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE New Programs Two new programs are are being introduced this week at Malvern Family Resource Centre. The program "Women and Relationship Issues Within The Family" is an informal group discussion which will focus on the following issues: the ingre- dients to a healthy marital relationship, anger management, self esteem, family transitions, impact of change on the family and resource networking. This program will be held on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and will run for eight weeks. The starting date is Tues. Apr. 20th. Childcare will be provided. ..Ready Or Not", a pro- gram for parents of pre- teens, is designed for parents who have pre -terns a to 12 years old. Issues to be discussed world include listening and talking to your kids, problem solving, substance abuse, and discipline. This program will be held Monday evenings from 6 to a p.m. beginning Iliac(. Apr. 19th and will run for six weeks. It will be bold at Emmanuel United Church, 25 Sewells Rd. This program is free. To register call 291-1376. Malvern Family Resource Centre is located at 1301 Neilson Rd. Time to spring for an auto tune-up 0 Changins yuta ,r, ail ,; � u un important puri u) your car'. hurt -up Spring cleaning can give more than your house a new lease on life. Your car should be just as important a part of that ancient annual ritual. "A well- maintained car is actually like a triangle with three sides," says Norm Hudecki, director of technical services for Valvoline. Inc., one of the world's leading motor oil manufacturers. "Care- ful attention to your car's three sides --the outside, the inside and the underside --will lead to improved performance, longer wear and greater resale value." Atxwve and beyond the exte- rior is the engine, where routine car maintenance is a must. However, many car owners have poor track records when it comes to taking care of their cars. A test of nearly 13,000 North American cars revealed that 31 per cent were at least one litre low on motor oil. "Oil is the lifeblood of the engine, so the most important thing you can do for your car is change the oil and filter regu- larly," says Hudecki. "If you do not take care of your engine, yuu an bet it will not be ready to perform when you need it" THE OUTSIDE Wash your oral trcqueady but never use harsh soaps or dish- washing detugents as they win remove the wax. polish and prolective layer from your car's paint. Instead use a mild deter- gent specially formulated for car finishes. Use a mitt or a soft sponge to wash the car and rinse it frequently to get rid of dirt that could scratch the paint. Wax or polish is a must for keeping your car safe from the elements. THE INSIDE Frequent vacuuming of car- pets and cloth seats will help maintain the condition of the car's interior, which goes a beg way toward determining its re- sale value. Vinyl seats should be cleated, then wiped down with a vinyl protectant periodi- cally. Saddle soap is best for keeping leather seats soft and pliable. The dashboard and other interior areas should be cleaned using the appropriate cleaning products for the mate- rial. and a protectant can be used to deter fading and crack- ing. THE UNDERSIDE When the worst of winter is over, take your car to a car wash and thoroughly wash the under- side to eliminate the corrosive road salt used to melt snow. Ac- tually it's a good idea to do this Periodically throughout the year. When the car is clean, check for spots where its pro- tective undercoating has been eaten away by road salt or chipped by rocks and have them repaired as soon as possible. Think of an automobile tune- up as your car's annual physi- cal --and spring is as good a time as any to schedule a complete maintenance check- up. You can do the check-up yourself or take your car to a professional, but either way you should ensure that your sptritt6 tune-up follows this 11 -point check list: • chaise motor oil and oil fil- ter (5W30 or 1OW30 motor oils are recommended but check your o'►Yer's manual for the exact grade recom- mended): • chock and change air filler; • check all belts and hoses to make sure they are in good condition; • check all reservoirs includ- ing brake, transmission and powerfor the cor- rect amount of • tune up car and make sure all electric systems are operating properly; • check tires for correct pres- sure and for signs of abnor- mal wear (tires that do not wear property could result in Poor gas mileage at best and a dangerous blowout at wtwst); • check exhaust system; • check windshield wiper blades and fill wiper fluid re- servoir; • check engine coolant level for correct eorieentration of fluid; • check air-conditioning sys- tem to make sure it is not leaking, is property charged with refrigerant and is oper- ating properly; • check that hazard lights are working and that you have the equipment needed in the event of trouble: jumper ca- bles; spare tire; tool kit; fire extinguisher; flashlight with fresh batteries; first-aid kit; loves and flares or a warn- ing triangle. With a little time and know- how, this spring's cleaning will not only have your house in tip- top shape but also your car run- ning and looking like new both inside and out.