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Home My WebLink AboutPP1993_07_07�/r( %OtPa�oe Irl. f�J CANCER CAN BE BEATEN CANMU►NSOCIM CANCER CANADIENW soaE tau CANCER Let's Brag That We're Canadians This Space Could Be N ours For $12 PER WEEK I This Space Could Be Yours For 12 PER WEEK l ol. 28 1o. 27 40¢ per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Pickering, Ontario PICKERING A" O This Space Could Be Yours For 1 2 per week Wed. Juh 7, 1993 Serving the Community for 28 Years! OKi Trdel Casotas Tridel Enterprises Inc. has announced it will begin Don't Drink And Drive CELLULAL tlw.sw „ftm"so �. SA"s.e.ownumn 0m art Koftne . on" TN' M-_= Oft �/ Visit Resorts In Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK At the May 30th Pickering M. useum village opening three women were on site to sell their lovely plants from the Brooklin Master Gardeners. Above, were Eleanor Me- Library Programs F Programs For c i1drea 6 to 11 vears di Goosebumps Reading Club If you like to be scared and you are between 6 and 11 years of age, get ready to read this summer' Ghosts, monsters and scary tales will be the highlight of this year's club. The more you read. the more chances you will have to earn a prize. Watch Ronald McDonald's humourous performance at our club opener at the Rouge Hill Branch on Thurs. July 8 at 2 p.m. To register for our Goosebumps Reading Club at the Claremont, Green- wood or Whitevale Bran- ches, visit your local branch the week of July 5th. BARIDGES BRANCH I'm On Vacation Children 6 to 8 years of age are invited to this holi- day program of stories and a craft on Tues. July 27 at 2 p.m. Please bring an item from a favourite vacation. Call 839-3083 to register starting Sat. July 17. CENTRAL WBAARV Friendship Bracelets Camilla Gryski, the author of Friendship Bracelets, will host a special craft program bas- ed on her book for children ages 8 and up on Wed. July 14 at 2 p.m. Free tickets 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) 681,-"5339 will be available starting Sat. July 3. Riddle Walk Children ages 6 and tip are welcome to join tis for a fun -filled hotw of riddles. jokes, tongue twisters and m• f unstories on Wed. July 21 at 2 p. m. Free tickets will be available from Sat. July 10. I'm On Vacatiaa Join us for a program that features holidays on Wed. July 28 at 2 p.m. Open to children ages 6 to 8 years Callum, Margaret Beath an,:.; visited this museum village .. em, in- teresting: 1 Photo -Bob Wau�or. Fc Children 6 -11 Yrs. of age. Pick up your free ticket starting Sat. July 17. ROUGE HILL BRANCH Camilla Gryski The author of, "Friend- ship Bracelets", will host a special craft program for children, ages a and up on Wed. July 14 at 11 a. m. Free tickets will be available starting Sat. July 3. Riddle Walk Children ages 6 and up, are welcome to join us for a program of jokes. riddles. Durham Board Of Education Notes Board and Secondary Oc- casional Teachers Reach Agreement Trustees ratified a one year agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, District 17, Secondary Oc- casional Teachers. The agreement, ratified on June 3. 1993 by the Secon- dary Occasional Teachers, will be effective for the period Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1993. The daily rate for Secondary Occasional Teachers will increase Nov. 1, 1993 by 0.3 percent, from $140. to $140.42. Effec- tive Sept. 1, 1993, the On- tario Dental Association rates will be updated to 1992; out of country medical insurance will be removed from the Medi . - Dent plan; and payment will be made by direct deposit on a bi-weekly basis. The estimated cost to the board for the period of the negotiated settle- ment is $3,518. Choir Performs The Central Park Senior P.S. Concert Choir per- formed favourite show tunes, including selections from Phantom of the Opera, and a tune entitled "Me Long Day", written collaboratively by students and staff at the school. Music teacher Merrill Me- Coomb explained to trustees that the long days in the song refer to deten- tions served after school by the students. The students were commended for their excellent performance and encouraged to maintain their music studies when they went on to secondary school. Students Present Artwork Harmony Heights P.S. students Joe Wrigley and Stacey Taylor were in at- tendance at the board meeting to present a piece tongue twisters and Runny stories on Thies. July 20 at 2 p.m. Pick up your free ticket beginning Sat. July 3. GREENWOOD BRANCH Summer Fun Children age 5 to 11 years of age are welcome to drop in on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. from July 7 to Aug. 24, for a program of stories, film and craft. Children under the age of seven should be accompanied by an adult. of student artwork to trustees. Director Pauline Laing explained that the pair had been her tour guides when she recently visited Harmony Heights P.S. and that they had done an exceptional job of show- ing her all the exciting things happening at the school. Trustees thanked the students for their gift. Tender for Renovations Awarded Architect Lennis Trotter outlined for trustees the process by which the board invited tenders for the con- struction of the broad- based technology renova- tions to take place this summer at Harwood S.S. Trustees awarded the con- tract for the renovations to BWK Construction Limited in the contract amount of $533.000. The renovations site preparation for the construction of 180 casita homes at Discovery Place in Pickering. The Ontario Municipal Board has ap- proved the company's re- quest for minor variances to zoning by-laws, giving the go-ahead for the pro- ject. Casitas at Discovery Place• located near the Pickering Town Centre on Kingston Road ( Highway 2). are low rise one and three storey homes built together with street level entrances in a traditional neighbourhood setting. Thev feature underground irking and security xments such as gate noise attendant and video camera surveillance in the parking area. Fifty percent of the castta homes planted for Discovery Place are I ready sold. "Pickering is a dynamic own and Discovery Place located at the heart of his thriving community. ;ays Leo Del?.otto, Ex- ecutive vice President for Tridel. "We are very pleas- ed to be getting under way with the project and are confident our bones will complement the surroun- ding neighbourtnood.- All appropriate building permits are in process and site preparation will begin next week. Construction ,till commence shortly. Tree Hike At Heber July 14th Need a break' Then become a tree detective. Join Authority staff on Wed. July 14th at 7:30 p.m. as they lead a hike through the woods of Heber Down C.A. This hike is free and fun for the whole family. Discover a tree with muscle like limbs and one that has bark that looks like burnt cornflakes. Learn why trees are impor- tant to the environment and how to identify them. The hike will start from the day use parking lot. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring mos- quito repellent because mosquitos are also part of nature. For more informa- tion contact the Authority office at (416) 579-0411. are expected to be com- pleted for September 1993 when Harwood S.S. will start its first year of change over to become a regular composite secon- dary school and be renam- ed Exeter H.S. DENTAL OFFICE DrX Fenwick Dr.R.Hoffman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Orfanidis I MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 =/ Evening b Saturday appointments available 282.1175 THE NEWS POST Wed. Jul' 7,199:1 opi n ion a page for expression for you and us Bob's Notes by Bob Watson CHIN Bikini Pageants Terrific! It is too bad that members of Metro Council who voted to disallow the CHIN Bikini pageant at the CNE next year weren't at this year's event. Their decisions were probably based on what they heard rather than what they saw! Too bad - because thousands of citizens cheered the Mr. CHIN Beachboy contestants - especially the females in the crowd who screamed louder for these men than men ever did for the Miss CHIN Bikini contestants. It was a fun evening on Fri. July 2nd. We hope Metro Council will reverse the decision to ban this event. If it doesn't Johnny Lombardi will take his CHIN picnic event to another municipality and that means $1 million less revenue for Metro! New Visa Requirements Effective 10 May 93 Israeli citizens who hold a valid and subsisting travel document, in lieu of a National Israeli passport, seeking entry to Canada as a visitor, will be re- quired to be in possession of a valid Canada Visitor Visa. New S'-0 Bill The Bank of Canada is introducing a newly designed $20 bill - by far Canada's most popular bank note. The new bill features an Optical Security Device or OSD. Even though the OSD is currently on the $50. $100 and $1.000 notes. the new $20 billwill provide most Canadians with their first op- portunity to see the OSD. The OSD is easy to use and confirms at a glance that the bill is genuine - provided people understand how it worts. About The Health Plan I have been disturrbed by revert proposals from several provinces to control physician resources by locking a generation of young doctors out of medical practice. By no means are such actions restncted to any one pro- vince. They extend be}ond prrnincial borders to encaun- pass a broad agenda for health system reform that incor porates three themes: a shift toward the wellness move- ment: downsizing of the health care system: and physician resource nu rsagement. The shift towards wellness advocates a greater emphasis on illness prevention and health promotion. and increased use of other health professionals. particularly in primary care settings such as community health centres. Downsizing is driven largely by economics and includes initiatives intended to do more with the same amount of resources or less. To date, these measures have included limiting access to technologies. bed and facility closures. the creation of regional "super -boards" and de -insuring selected procedures. The philosophy is that increased funding does not necessarily result in better health. The challenge is clearly one of improved management. which the Canadian Medical Association has been addressing through its quality of care project. Recent knee-jerk responses in physician resource management are driven by affordability. Any such measures run contrary to what we believe are shared prmn ciples between governments and the profession in two main areas: that any changes in policy regarding entry to practice should occur at the beginning of the medical career training cycle rather than once a person is about to graduate. and that it is essential for governments and the medical profes- sion to work cooperatively in designing policies that are sensitive to the needs of the population. There is a willingness within the profession to identify and discuss a wide range of options and alternatives in physician resource planning. This will only be effective if we work with governments through the joint planning mechanisms that are in place to translate these options into actions. I strongly urge governments to think of the future of our health care system - a system of which we are so proud and that has served us well - before taking any precipitous ac- tions that might very well lead to its disintegration. Yours sincerely, Ronald F. Whelan, MD. FRCPC President Canadian Medical Association !�r.! RIN, news o S1 Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 19W Office 6 Address: 15o Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher & General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watson ADVERTISING - IrRne Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss• Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 404 a Copy - The 1993 CHIN Bikin; contest vias A,,:ched by an eccn bigger audience than usual at the CN"E bands -hell on Fn. Ju- ly 2nd. Winner selected by the judges from 20 finalists was Michelle Andrea Conway. 2D, of North York ( Centre ), the fust runnerup was Monica Talma, of Toronto (left) and se- cond nrnnerup was Tracy Champagne. 28, of Toronto 'right 'Photo -David Wong, Report From Parliament from Tom Wappel M.P. Scarborough West On June 15th. Tom Wappel, M.P., Official Opposition Critic for the Solicitor General rose in the House of Com- mons to speak on Bill C-128, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Customs Tariff (child pornography and cor- rupting morals ). 1us speech is likely the last one that I will give in this, the 34th Parliament, and it concerns one of the most impor- tant issues that I have dealt with during my five years in Ot- tawa, namely the protection of children," said Wappel. Although it is illegal to sell, produce or distribute child porno®raplhy, the passage of Bill C-128 will now make it il- legal to possess or import child pornography as well. In ad- dition, the definition of child pornography has been expand- ed to include written materials which advocate sex with children. -this last point is particularly important to me because it was through my intervention. during the Com- mittee stage of this bill, that I was able to impress upon the Government the importance of including, within Bill C-128, child pornography in its written form," said Wappel. "I am very pleased that the Government has listened to my concerns and my amendments and has now passed legislation which will ban from Canada, child pornography, in all forms, including the written word. This will send a clear message to groups like the North American Man -Boy Love Association iNAMBLAI, an organization which ad- vocates sex between adult males and boys, that their material is obscene to all Canadians and will not be tolerated," concluded Wappel. Existing Home Sales Advance in May For the first time this year, homes sold in Canada's 25 major markets posted an overall sales increase in May. Figures released by The Canadian Real Estate Associa- tion i CREA I show that 10,461 units traded hands last month compared with 19,389 a year ago, representing an advance of 5.5 percent. Hold Hydro Rates Ontario Hydro Chairman Maurice Strong has announced that the utility is reducing its capital spending by $10 billion over the next decade. He also said that next year's hydro rates will be frozen and any future increases will be at or below inflation for the next 10 years. News From Ottawa from Derek Lee MP Scarborough -Rouge River There is something terribly wrong when you have to work twice as hard as you need to just to keep your head above water. Unfortunately, that about sums up the current state of affairs for many Canadians. According to a recent Statistics Canada study, average family after-tax income, in constant dollars, fell 2.6 per cent to $42,612 in 1991 - a figure 4.3 per cent lower than the average income in 1960. Worse still, the forecasts suggest that family incomes continued to decline through 1992, and into this year. In a nutshell, Canadians arepaying dearly for the Conservative government's economic mismanage- ment. Since taking office in 1984, the Tories have raised taxes 38 times. Over the past nine years, taxes in Canada have ex- panded at a rate faster than any other major industrialized nation. Canadian households have paid about $22 billion more in federal taxes than they would have under the tax system that was in place before the Conservatives embark- ed on their wayward economic agenda. It is, moreover, a tax burden shouldered most heavily - and disproportionately - by the average Canadian. Indeed, the incomes of middle class Canadians have dropped a full seven per cent since 1980. Thanks to Tory "tax reform" the average middle-class Canadian family is paying an extra $1,894 a year in taxes. So, little surprise that consumer spending and consumer confidence are sluggish. Canadians are uncertain of their future, and concerned for the economic opportunities of their children. Beyond their declining incomes, Canadians have been besieged by evidence of the Tories' economic handiwork. Hundreds of thousands of jobs have disappeared, unemployment - particularly among youth - has skyrocketed, and the number of Canadians living below the poverty line jumped to 16 per cent in 1991- over a quarter of whom are children. Amidst such despair, the Conservatives have advocated a ..stay the course", do-nothing, approach - advanced with more hope than conviction. The Tories have failed to take action to spur economic growth and renew the confidence of Canadians for a brighter future. It is an abdication of responsibility, and a shocking failure to meet the test of good goverrance. liberals understand that Canadians are worried, for themselves and for their children. They need a sign that government can - and will - make the decisions that will put the economy back on track. We recognize that hard-working Canadians deserve a break - and economic policies that will renew their con- fidence for better times to come. With that in mind, it will be the priority of a liberal government to establish a balanced economic program that will both spur growth and reduce the deficit as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product. By securing growth, we can then begin to lighten the burden on the Canadian taxpayer. At the same time, we will restore fairness in the tax system. And unlike the Tories, we will reform the system with the consultation - of Cana- dians. Victory For Freedom Dear Sir An attempt by Ottawa's political elite to violate our fun- darrnental freedoms during federal elections has just been thwarted in court. In a magnificent victory for freedom, Justice Donald Macleod of the Alberta Cort of Queen's Bench struck down the electoral gag law as unconstitutional on June 25. The gag law threatened citizens with up to five years' im- prisonment if they independently spent more than $1,000 to support or oppose political parties or candidates during federal elections. The law was drafted in secret and passed with the support of the three establishment political par- ties. Justice Macleod rules that this law violated the constitu- tionally guaranteed freedoms of speech and association and the right to an informed voter. This historic ruling has foiled the federal political establishment, which sought to use this law to shut citizerns up and shut them out of the electoral debate. Fortunately, backed by the 40,000 supporters of The Na- tional Citizens' Coalition I was able to challenge this law in the courts and win. Hopefully, the political elites now realize that this kind of draconian law has no place in a free and democratic socie- ty. Yours sincerely, David Sommerville President National Citizens' Coalition Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT W T HILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST END I KIRINC� newsJ I news O Renewal ONE YOU WANT Na1M Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough. ont.M1S 3113 Name: - _ 1 Address - - - - - - - _ _ ------ - -- July Wed. July 7, IM THE NEWS" "ST Page 3 1st - A Great Day In S The 1993 Scarborough Canada Day parade was as big and terrific as usual each and every year. The crowds along the streets shouted "Happy Canada Day" and waved to participants in the parade. Small children smiled and waved their little Canada flags in happiness for our 126th birthday as a country. The days' activities in Thomson Park were attended by thousands of people - about 1000 cars were parked under the Hydro towers! It was a day for many to remember and we all should thank the many volunteers who made this a great event! (Photos - Bob Watson) Part of the audience for the Canada Day parade at Brimley and Brimorton Dr. Canadianism was strong even with cyclists who flew large and small Canada flags.I \'xi, -a I KN W6- irs 1_ The Indianapolis - Scarborough Peace Games group reminded everyone that the Peace Games will be in Scarborough Aug. 6 - 8. The Scarborough Golden Mile Lions Club had a fullsize float in the parade. j ti Henry Sibley School In St. Paul, Minnesota came to Scarboroughs' parade. . . 1 Ckwwns kept the youngsters really intrigues at Thomson Park- ' jar ` W7; Q Some 126 people jammed the Civic Centre to receive their Canadian citizenship from Judge Tom Turner. 4 THE NEWS POST Wed. Juh• 7, 199'3 C00%twN`Sl DIARY WED. JULY 7 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST AID CPR COURSES First Aid�CPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday. For more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call 967-4244. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PING PONE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of ping pong every Wednesday and Friday at 1.' Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNichol! Rd. Phone 396-4513. 11:45 - 2 p.m. LUNCH TIME CONCERTS The Mary Panacci Band will perform at the summer lunch time concert at Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough Civic Centre. Br- ing you lunch and enjoy the music. 12 noon - 1 p.m. BROWN BAG LUNCH WORKSHOP All women are invited to a brown bag lunch workshop at Scar- borough Women's Centre, 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 737. The topic will be "PMS (Pre Menstrual Syndrome)" with a represen- tative from the Public Health Department as the speaker. A sug- gested donation of S3 will help to cover costs if you feel able to pay. "1296-7055 by Monday morning to reserve your place as space is limited. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL. DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of social dancing every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Cen- tre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior cititms invite everyone 55 years of We and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Scarborough. 2 p.m. CHILDREN'S READING CLUB A summer reading dub for children aged 6 to 12 years old is being held at Alben Campbell District Library. Pre-repsttatiota is re- quired as space is limited to the fire 30 children. 2 p.m. AUTHOR AT LJBR.ARI At Albert Campbell District Library, author and illustrator Phoebe Clilman will talk to children 6 years old and up. 2 p a SUMMER !READING CLUB A summer reading dub will be held at the Bridkwood Branch of Scarborough Libraries on Wednesdays until August 25th. Space Iirtuted to the first 50. 2 p.m. SUMMER READING CLUB A summer reading club will be held at the Malvern Branch of Scarborough Libreria on Wednesdays until August 25th- Space limited ivy the first W. 2p.m. Sl MMFIt READING C]LUR A summer reading dub will be hell at the Morningside Branch of Scarborough libraries. Pre -registration is required. 2 - 3:30 p.a IJ"NG WITH CANCF3t Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 20 Holly St., Suite 101, Toronto on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about tnttrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The pablcc is invited to come. talk or listen. For details all 485-0222. 7:15 - 10-M p.m. BINGO The Indianapolis -Scarborough Peet Games sponsors an evening of bingo every Wednesday at 2742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforth Rd. (over I oblaws). Evcryonc is welcome. 7:30 p.m. FAMILY LIFE GROUT A Suppport Group meets weckty in your community for parents whoa kids are in trouble with drugs, alcohol. running away. crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meets every Wednesday. For more information vaR Z23-7444. 7:30 pm. PARENTS IN ClIUSla The .Association of Parent Support Croups in Ontario is a couh- muruty based self-help group that meets weekly to assist troubled parents deal with 10 to 30 year old family members. If you have a son or daughter in trouble with drugs, akohol, the law, school, or other behavioral problems. call 223-7414 for more information or referral to the local chapter. 7:30 pm. PARENTS FLAG Parents Flag Support Group for lesbians, gays and their families and friends. metas at Glenview Presbyterian Church, Yonge & Glengrove. Toronto. For details all 322-0600. THURS. JULY 8 10 am. SHL FFLEBOARD 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 3964040. 11 am. - 3 pm. SAFETY FAIR There will be a safety fair held at Albert Campbell Square. Come and learn about safety. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 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. FRS- JULY 9 9 - 11:30 a.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at the North American Life Centre, Xerox Tower, 5650 Yonge St., North York. It is also open from 1 - 3 p.m. Help the Red Cross help others by at- tending this clinic. All donors are Aelcome. 10:30 am. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon social ballroom every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 11 a.m. - 12 soon WILDLIFE PROGRAM The North York Public Library is holding a wildlife program at Centennial Library, 578 Finch Ave. W., North York. This program helps make children of all ages more aware of wildlife conservation and endangered species education. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 - 4 p.m. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday after- noon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (south of Bayly St.). Everyone is welcome. 2 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC I A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at the Malvern Town (Centre, 31 Tapscott Rd. and at Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough. Help the Red Cross help others by attending these clinics. All donors are welcome. SAT. JULY 10 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET A giant yard sale and flea market will be held at Wanstead United church, 3340 Danforth Ave. at Danforth Rd. Tables for rent are $20. Donations of good used articles are needed. Call 698-8123 for pickup. SUN. JULY H 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. GIANT YARD SALE. Birkdale Villa, 1229 Ellesmere Rd. is holding its annual giant yard sale. For more details call 759-6711. 2 - 4 p.m. AFTERNOON CONCERT Peter Appleyard will entertain at the free concert at the Scar- borough Civic Centre, Central Space. Everyone is welcome. MON. JUL Y 12 10 a.m. - 12 noon NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-2112. 10 a.m. - 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 find infor- nation, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdaie 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 3964040. 2 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood doctor clinic will be held at St. Gabriel's Cen- tre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. and also at Don Mills Centre, 939 Lawrence Ave. E. Help the Red Cross help others by attending these clinics. All donors are welcome - 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. 7 -11 p a CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chas Club coats 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. a p.m. RE:CO%"FJtY INC'. Recovery Inc., a community mentai health organization, moots weekly at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave. E.. Scarborough. For information call 2762237. TUES. JUL Y 13 r.30 am. - 3:39 p.m. SLt30D DOOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor dirric will be held at Atmospheric En- vironment Services, 4905 Dufferin St., North York. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All down are welcome. 12:30 - 2:30 pm. BADM 1 NTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badminton c%cry Tuesday. Thursday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Communitv Centre. 2000 Mc%icholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 12:45 - 3 p a SOCIAL t LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leseodc Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINGO All seniors over the agc of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNidholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 2 p.m. BIRTHDAY BASH Celebrate Goldhawk's fist birthday at Goldhawk Park Library Brandt and see the variety of information resources available at the local neighbourhood library. Kids Kapers will present their popular Puppet play "Under the Way C." ' for patrons ages 5 to 10. 6:30 - 9:30 p a LEGAL ADVICE CLLNIC Free legal advice will be given by a qualified lawyer every Tuesday evening at West Hill Community Services, 156A Galloway Rd., West Hill. To rake an appointment cmIl 284-5931 between 8:30 a -m. and 4:30 p.m. 7 - 9 p.m. %OME.N'S LEGAL CLINIC The Nonh York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd., co-sponsors and evening legal clinic with the Ontario Legal Aid Plan, on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month, to provide basic and preliminary advice on legal problems including separation and divorce, family violence, discrimination and sexual harassment. Ap- pointments must be made in advance by calling 781-0479. 7:30 p.a RIDING %*JMNG The Ontario Federal Liberal Riding .Association is meeting at Pickering High School, Teacher's Room, Church St. N., Pickering Village. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 p a ALS SUPPORT GROUP MELTS The ALS Society support group mooting for patients with Lou Gehrig's Disease meets the second Tuesday of every month at Oriole York Mills United Church. 2609 Bayview Ave., Willowdale. For details call 362-044'. WED. JULY 14 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. LUNCH TIME CONCERTS The David Johannesson Band will perform at the summer lunch time concert at Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough Civic Centre. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music. 12 noon - 1 p.m. BROW N BAG LUNCH WORKSHOP All women are invited to a brown bag lunch workshop at Scar- borough Women's Centre, 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 737. The topic will be "Harrassment In The Workplace' with Wendy Roberts as the speaker. A suggested donation of S3 will help to cover costs if you feel able to pay. Call 2967055 by Monday morning to reserve your place as space is limited. 1 - 8 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Scarborough. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 2 p.m. CHILDREN'S BINGO Canadian childrens' book titles will be used in a ibrary version of Bingo for children 7 to 12 years of age at the Morningside Library Branch. 2 p.m. METRO ZOO LIBRARY VISIT A volunteer from Metro Zoo will have "A Touch Table" and talk about vanishing species and the zoo's care of their animals, at Woodside Square Library Branch. 7:15 - 9 p.m. ALZHFJMF t'S SUPPORT GROUP The Alzheimer's Family Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Brimley Acres, 2950 Lawrence Ave. E. (next to Bcndale Acres). Scarborough Publich Health Nurses and special guest speakers offer practical advice and infor- mation, discuss stages of the disease, current medical research, legal concerns, community support and plat ement. For Ettore details call 3964228. 7:30 p.m. SINGLES MEET The Willowdale Chapter of Separated, Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gabriels' Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details call 731-5793. 30 Groups Participate In Arts Management Training Culture, Tourism and tions by developing a pool Recreation Minister Anne of trained managers." Swarbrick has announced Ministry funding pro - that 30 cultural organiza- vides eligible organizations tions will participate in the with a basic grant of $14,500 ministry's Arts Manage- - a contribution of 75 per- ment Training Program. cent of the employee's Funding for the program salary for one year. Addi- this year totals $419,699. tional funds of up to $500 for The Arts Management additional training and pro - Training Program pro- fessional development are vides on the job training for also available. The figure one year to individuals for development and train - seeking full time careers as ing increases to $700 for ap- administrators in profes- plicants from Northern On- sional arts organizations. tario. "Through the Arts Participating organiza- Management Training Pro- tions include the Windsor gram, trainees earn their Symphony Orchestra, Cen- wages while learning a uni- tre communautaire Le que set of transferable Griffon in St. Catharines, working skills," said the Thunder Bay Art Minister Swarbrick. "'[be Gallery, the Toronto program also improves the Theatre Alliance and the efficiency and effec- Women's Art Resource tiveness of arts orgat iza- Centre in Toronto. '----:ret::----- ......................................:...:: Anniversaries/Birthdays 95TH BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Mrs. Edna Mary Lightfoot of Woodland Park Rd., Scarborough on her 75th birthday on July 9th. 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Ed and Kay GhAa of Gilder Dr., Scarborough will be mar- ried 40 years on July 11th, but they are celebrating the event on July 10th. Congratulations! SOW WEDDING &NNIVERSARY Leo and Enla Sepia of Midland Ave., Agincourt are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July loth. Congratulations! Roy and Corinne Pentland of Harwood Ave., Scarborough are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 10th. but their actual atmiversary date is July 17th. Con- gratulations! Congratulations to Walter and Elizabeth Benvenete of Cree Ave., Scarborough who celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July loth. Their actual anniversary date is July 17th. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. ProvincialConstituency Offices 9 a_a to 5 p a co%%-nwE.NCY o"'ic . OrEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 52W Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a_a to 5 Pm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE. OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy. is open Monday to Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. For appointments phone -N7-6568- 9 a.a to 5 Pm. CONSTITUE:NCI (WFICE OrEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9 a.a b 5 p.a CONSTITUENCY OFFICE. (WEN The office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1680A Kingston Rd. is open Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p. m., Wednesdays I to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to I p.m., or by appointment. Phone 699-0967. 9 as 10 1 P.M. CONSTITt'ENCI OFFICT. 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 I p.m., Fridays 2 to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. Phone 281-2787. 9 a.a - 4:30 P.M. CONSTlIVE:NCI (WFICE OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliff, -rat Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mon. & Wed. Federal Constituency Offices a to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY (WFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, M P 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 onl), phone 751-7400. 9 am. to 4:30 p.m, CONSTITUENC11 OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarboroug:c 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 am. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCIt 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 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -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 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OF'F'ICE OPEN The constituency office of Rene Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 6860432. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 29688%. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays I I a.m. to 1 p.m. Iw appointment only, call 321-5454. Wed. July 7, 1"3 THE NEWS POST Page 5 Announce Wimners. of Chalmers Canadian Children's Play Awards Three Canadian playwrights have won Chalmers Canadian Children's Play Awards, the Ontario Arts Council has announced. Michael Miller won for "Birds of a Feather", pro- duced by Young People's Theatre and directed by Sally Han. Michael Miller was honoured for creating a risk-taking play using fables to examine thorny issues. Says Miller of his approach to play writing, "I use my cultural expres- sion as a means of express- ing to all children and young adults a singular humanity that transcends colour but speaks to the glory that only colour can bring." Runnersup included Shirley Barrie for "Carry- ing the Calf", produced by Straight Stitching Produc- tions, in association with Prologue to the Performing Arts, and directed by I.Ab Spry. "Carrying the Calf" is a moving and powerful study of intimidation of women of different ages and backgrounds. TV play was a 1992 winner of the Dora Award for Outstan- ding Theatre for Young Au- diences, and Barrie was the 1990 winner of the Chalmers Canadian Children's Play Award for "Straight Stitching". The other runnerup was Paula Wing for "Naomi's Road", her adaptation of the novel Obasan by Joy Kogawa, presented' by Young People's Theatre and directed by Dennis Foon. Wing is an ac- complished writer and ac- tor who has appeared across Canada and was part of the Dora Award- winning cast of Paranoia. Of "Naomi's Road", she says: "Ite task for me has been, and remains to be. faithful to the 'yasashi kokoro'-the tender heart -of Joy Kogawa's vision and in Cannis Liberal Candidate In Scarborough Centre Business owner John Cannis won the Federal Liberal nomination for the riding of Scarborough Cen- tre recently, defeating public policy consultant Tom Dimoff and former MP Norm Mly. Cannis sees his 18 years as president of a Toronto- based Executive Search firm coupled with his educational background in Employment Law and Business Management as solid training for working with the electorate, -I understand the needs of people and have seen first- hand the damage this recession has done. how it has been worsened by the misguided economic policies of the Conservative Govemment and I believe that the Canadian people deserve better." As Cannis prepares for the upcoming election he is going to stress the Liberal party's commitment to Canada, "We are offering a government with compas- Sion and understanding. a government willing to listen to and put the needs of people first. I am part of a liberal team committed to rebuilding our economy, uniting our country and Dr. Tom Dickson Elected President The Ontario Medical Association Executive Gxnmittee for the 1993 94 term was announced at the Association's Annual Presidential Installation and Awards Ceremony, held at the Toronto Hilton Hotel June 1. Elected as president of the Associa- tion is Dr. Tom Dickson. a Brampton based otolaryngologist (ear. nose and threat specialist). A general practitioner in Toronto since 1971, Dr. Michael Wyman is the OMA's vice-president. Dr. Wyman has devoted more than six years of service to the OMA*s negotiating team, stepping down as chairman of the committee in November 1992. Dr. Wyman has also chaired the Associallam's central tariff committee. the joint committee on physicians' compensation and the coin- mittee to negotiate a memorandum of agree- mIent. An assistant professor in the University of Toronto's department of farmly and communitty medicine sinice 1978, Dr. Wyman is an ac- tive staff member of North York Cieneral Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 190. No Lifeguards On Some Beaches Bieginning this summer. swimming areas at Albion Hills. Bruce's Mill and Stress -Free Summer Yoga For A Rress-Free Summer will be held on Thurs. July 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. at York Woods Library, 1785 Flinch Ave. W. A doctor in therapeutic Yoga demonstrates yoga and its relationship to mind and body control. Wear loose clothing, preferably pants. To register call 395-5fflO. Feeling Housebound Are you feeling h0iise bound" Are your children eager to be out? Come and join in the fun and educa- tion at the Parent and Preschooler Programs of- fered by the North York Baord of Education, where you and your child will meet other parents and care -givers and their young children. It is a setting where you will enjoy informal discus- sions, puzzles, toys, art and crafts, physical activities and music circles. Learn more about Child Development and Child Management skills. Register Now! Summer session began the week of June 28. For more information call 445-5042. Heart Lake will no longer be supervised by lifeguard staff. Metro Region Con- servation will, however, continue to maintain s%im- rning areas and related facilities at these conserva- tion areas for public use. Swimming areas wil] be posted with signs advising visitors that they are s%im- ming at their own risk. and safety equipment and emergency telephones will be in place at each of these locations. The pool at Pet- ticoat Creek Conservation Area will continue to be supervised by lifeguards, restoring our confidence. A government that is pro- active and rea dy to deal with the complex issues that Canada will face in the 1990's and into the next cen- tury. " An active and committed member of the community. Canrus has worked with the Canadian Red Cross, Villa Colombo, the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Olympic Flame Soccer Club. John, his wife Mary and their three children Irene, Paul and Daniel have made Scarborough their home for the past 10 years. With an office already opened in the riding. at the northwest corner of Midland & Lawrence Ave.. Cannis is preparing the ground work for what will be a tough election cam- paign but he is confident that his team will deliver a clear and effective message and that the voters of Scarborough Cen- tre will respond by sending a Liberal to Ottawa. FENCING Specahrno in bu-kong aw repair Of wood and Chm tW WioM I yearguvantee Free est�.jTo The change in swimrrung PRO -FENCE SYSTEMS area operations is taking 367-1 place because of cuts in Forqef?tie rest funding t 0 The Uak& 1111c bnexporls Metropolitan Toronto and Tined of seeking pmnwftp Region Conservation Mde� in govallil. Authority (MT`RCA) nuade vinevy~ 0 in response to the Provin- Ene" mad cLid Government's Expen- 36 hm owesaw diture Control Plan affec- 4416)751-2264 ting Conservation Authorities. PERMS This changeuill result in CANCO AIR CONDITIONING a savings of $84.000 at the Cft wide cost of 16 surnmer season CloarmLgossedispoked jobs and is just one of many 7 days a we*k cost saving measures being .. -1 11 g and weakenifis taken by Metro Region 787-2212 or 6064169 Conservation. Choral Singers Openings The Amadeus Choir has announced a new round of auditions for the upcoming 1993 94 choral season. Ex- penenced singers are in- vited to make an appoint - A Day At The Races The North York Seniors' Centre would like you to join us on a fun filled day at the Woodbine racetrack on Fri. July 16. All inclusive is transpor- tation to and from the track, clubhouse admis- sion, racing program and a buffet luncheon. The bus leaves the centre at 11:15 a.m. Prices are members $30 non members $35. Tickets can be purchased at the North York Seniors' Centre, 21 Hendon Ave. (Yonge � Finch). For more information contact Jenny Rhoderlizer, 733-4111. ment to apply for this prestigious choir. The Amadeus Choir has developed a high profile in the Metro Toronto arts community through its ex- citing programming and high standard of perfor- mance. The 1993 94 season %ill celebrate the Amadeus Choir's 20th season of operation and its first season in the new North l'ork Performing Arts Cen- tre Recital Hall. Three of the four series concerts will be performed in this hall. which has already developed a reputation for superb acoustics. In addition to their own series concerts, the Amadeus Choir performs regularly as a guest choir with other organizations. The choir rehearses weekly in Don Mills, with extra rehearsals as needed. For more information or to book an audition, call 267-2796. doing so, to present young audiences with a play that will both move and challenge them." 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Test the waters then and join us first... ON SCREEN: If you have salt water tears to shed, prepare to shed them while watching Free Willy (Warner Brothers). It's not a sad movie: it's just so heart warming that one can't hold back the tears. Willy is an Orca (Filler) Whale confined in a marine amusement park. As part of his sentencing a mean spirited street kid is assign- ed to the park and specifically to the clean up of the marine tank he had previously savaged while on a rebellious rampage. He becomes fascinated by Willy and the fascina- tion turns to love. the first love the voung Jesse has experienced since his tramp of a mother aban- doned him when he was six. Willy won't perform in public and the owner of the park decides he can recoup his investment in the beast by having him "die" and collect on the insurarx-e. Learning this. the boy enlists the help of friends and his new familv to free Willy b�y taJung him from the park and releasing him in the ocean. Those are the bare bones of &w narrative. The pic- ture's appeal is in the transformation of a hateful street kid into a caring human. He*s played by Jason James Richter. As is the case with rnanv child actors it's difficult io state if he %%ill ever equal this performance but even if not, On yviung man will or should make his mark with this one. And. of course, there's Willy. a giant of the deep confined to a small pool where he swims restlessly. One would have to have a heart of stone not to feel sorrow over man's in- humanity to fellow creatures. At the time of the ad- vance screening the film was still subject to classification but The Col- umn suggests it as family entertainment with no hesitation. BY THE SOUND: The 14th annual Festival of the Sound (clever title) -begins July 16th in Parry Sound. It runs through until Aug. 8th and features a whole host of satisfying at- tractions. far too many for 'listing in our available space. One that particular- ly catches one's attention is the du Maurier Musical Cruises on the Island ,Queen V. What an inspired idea to present The Pirates of Pen- �zance on the peaceful waters of Parry Sound' For a free brochure of events and other informa- 'tion contact Festival of The Sound at P.O. Box 750. Parry Sound. P2A 2ZI. En- joy � BVTHE IAKE: Hydrofuge at Ontario Place sounds like much f un. This new attraction sends riders gliding down an enclosed tube on a thin sheet of water at speeds up to 50 clicks. The riders then swirl around in a huge bowl before being plunged into a six foot deep Landing pool. Riders must be able to swim though how that can be proved or disproved before the fact eludes us. For those less energetically inclined them am the free Seniors' Big Band Dances every Tuesday at The Trillium. Once again the orchestra is led by popular Bobby Her - not atid the vocalist is Ray Francis. The dances are from 12:3D p.m. till 3:30 p.m. Seruors' luncheon specials are available. ON RECORD: In Review: Sarah Brighttman Dive (A. & M.) That's not a typo. The name of Nis. Brightman's latest album is indeed Dive, not Diva as might have been expected. Sarah Brightman is perhaps best known for her appearances in the Lloyd - Webber works Cats, Phan- tom of the Opera and Aspects of Love. She is. however. no stranger to the By Marsha Boulton DU N* DELA. ONTA R 10. 18 11 — What hard and Nhim. Canadian fruit descended from one %eedlino tree planted almost two hundred years ago? The world famous McIntosh apple ma,. ha%e genetic r(-K)ts to the the first apple tree e%er free e%er planted in Canada, but when it was disco%ered it was growing wild. Ultimately. it proved to tk- truly one of a kind. In 1633. an apple tree called the *'Fameuse** was brought to Ne%..r France from Normandy. It wa% an instant success and apple-, became a prized fruit on pioneer farms. since they could he stored in root cellars. dried or pressed into cider. In IM 1. John McIntosh was clearing land to build his farm- house in Dundas County. in east- ern Ontario. In the undergrowiti. he discovered some seedling apple trees. which he iransplant�d. One tree in particular pro- duced exceptionally firm, red apple% with sweet. juicy flesh. While other apple trees fell Around and About 4? Your Dining & Entertainment Guide pop milieu and before at- The Christians'Happy in taining her present world Hell (Island) "Toronto wide eminence, she danced One expects young with the contemporary modern groups to thumb 3 9 groups Pan's People and noses (literally as well as Hot Gossip. As well, she figuratively) at established Mississippi recorded the T( 10 U.K. values but to call itself The single I Lost My Heart To A Christians is too much. Starship Trooper in 1W8. And, to compose and sing Now 32, Ms. Brightman something like Happy in can pretty well write her Hell is beyond the pale. own ticket and so she decid- IN MARKHAM: ed she wanted to do a con- This Friday the Cape temporary theme album. Breton Summertime Dive is the result. Revue appears at It features 15 songs link- Markham Theatre for the ed by an aquatic theme. Arts. The orchestrations and The Revue has quite a sound are mindful of Man- history and former nheim Steamroller and, memb�rs have included taken as such. aren't bad. Rita MacNeil and The Ms. Brightman's beautiful Rankin Family. Good stuff voice is all pervasive and for those x0o enjoy the all of a piece with the robust hurnour of Cape aforerrientioned sound. Breton. IN PRINT: There's no question that A munber of columns the voting lady, has suc- past. reviews were ceeded in her desire to pro- delivered of two books duce a work with continui- dealing with creation and ty. Has she, however, suc- with a promise of two more ceeded in creating a coin- to follow. Here the) are. mercially viable product" Shadows of Forgotten Damrne if we know. Ancestors by Carl Dive falls pleasantly on ("billions and billions") the ear but one finds that a Sagan and Ann Drayan little of it goes a long way. (Random House) is a Yet. to listen to it only at in- fascinating book. possibly tervals is to defeat the con- too much so. cept of an integral theme. Such is the writing style Ulfimatelv each auditor and erudition of the two will make ins or her own authors that one reads it determination. It seerm to (the book, with mixed ad - The Column that the Lady nuratlon and soffW puzzle - has well proven that of ment. It reads nicely but which she is capable and Just wotinell is bell* said, should now return to that if anything. that hasn't which she does best: been said before! Probably operetta and musical stage nothing but rarely has it favourites. been presented so elegant - In Rece*: U- — - ro. (I ly. Particularly impressive For four years now, Act One theatre company has been raising money for local charities This year is no exception. From July 15th to the 25th (excluding Monday, July 19), Act One will be staging a production of Joan MacLeod's "Toronto Mississippi" at Tarragon's Extra Space theatre, 322 Howland Avenue at Bridgman. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $8. Sunday performances are at 2:30 p.m, and Sun- day tickets will be sold on a "pay what you can" basis, The recipient of all pro- ceeds for Act One's Sum- mer '93 production will be The Children's Wish Foun- dation. "As in other years. we've chosen to support a chanty that reflects the themes and spirit of our production," commented Annette Stokes-Harns. ar. tistw director and producer "I don't think we cotild have found a better fit for Joan MacLeod*s '-Toronto, Mississippi" than 'Chikiren's Wish', There really is a sense of destiny about this wfwlie produc- bon. about Act One in general. Every year we tWnk, 'Gash. things - pro- motion, sponsorship, au- dience response - just coul&'t get any better. - And each year, they do.-' Act One is a Toronto has - ed non-profit acting com- pany committed to produc- ing Canadian drama for the betterment of Canadian society. "Not only do we raise money for what we deem to be worthy charities, but we choose scripts that we believe are of value for the community around us -scripts that entertain, but that also create some sort of moral discussion," maintains Stokes -Harris. "In a sense, matching up scripts and charities keep us honest as to the integrity of both." "Toronto, Mississippi" is the loving creation of Cana - than playwright Joan MacLeod. It's a com- edy ' ;drama about family life and relationships as they are complicated and enriched by a disabled child. The story draws much of its humour. tenderness and manic energy from the cen- tral character, Jhana. a developmentally challeng- ed 13 year old who has a hard time wrapping her nund around the subtleties of rotriance but who almost emboches the commitment and raw honesty of love, family love. love &at sticks through the good and the bad times. The world of Jhana Gladys Kelly. with its shif- ty geography and its kaleidoscope of extremes, is the sun around which the other characters orbit. It's a world big enough to en- compass a mother. an Elvis unpersonawr Lather and a dear friend named Bill. This is the sound track of are the earlier chapters 11 --- 1U.- Z%1_ —.4—W dealing with the creation in a .7 its physical manifestation. now in release. The film is The authors are clearly about a member of the proponents of the big bang Vancouver Symphony Or- theory and make a convinc- chestra (sic) who finds it ing case for it. Of course, necessary to take work the skeptic will point that it with the Harmony Cats. a shouldn't be difficult when country and western band. one follows the course of in - One of the ti-Acks is Hell finite regression. Even so. Stays Open All Night Long. it's most admirably Cute. rwvm&nt&A hm%- What is just a tad offput- ting, however, is the prevalence of feeling throughout of randorn se- quencing of events; that man has no control over his ultimate destiny. The literal bell of it is that it just might be so. Also annoying, especially given the scholarship of the ............... ....... ..... _1 __ __ ___ - - ............... HF.RITA(;F HICHLIGH 11111, !"1, _J 0 0 The original big mac One a day keeps the doctor away prey to the cold weather and disease. this particular tree was the hardiest producer in the neighbourhood. Mclnto%h'% son, Allan. attempt- ed to grow seedlings from the tree in the 1820%. however. none of the seedlings I %ohe the mystery of reproducing the tree. Just as his father di%co%cred the tree by chance. Allan McIntosh discovered the,,�olution to his tree reproduction dilemma through a curious coincidence of fate. In 1935. in A IF bore the same mer can arise crisp fruit as the i CIL# F 01 x t3A T. 0 labourer arrived old tree. The on*g- one spring day inal tree was self- looking for w(wk. P R 0 E C T sterile and pollen 4w- w and over a glass from other apple trees that fertilized the blossoms produced a good tree. but not quite the original. The young McIntosh knew there had to he a solution. As a Methodist minister, he travelled the countryside always carrying a supply of the unique apples. which were affectionately known as -Granny*% Treats.— Farmer% throughout the countryside were impressed. but no one could of 6ranny cider he learned about the McIntosh conundrum. The man suggested that the solution lay in grafting a small branch from the orig- inal tree to another variety of apple rootstock. The hired man spent the sum- mer instructing McIntosh in the art of grafting. budding and pruning. Then he left. never to be heard from again. Soon farmers were able to buy grafted seedlings, Watch for the Heritage Minutes on your local television station. For more information alsseut the Heritatte Project call I -MMI-567-IYA7 and the fame of the Red- spread. By 1862. apple tree% had been planted across the nation. Along with the McIntosh. the Baldwin, Russel. Greening and Snow apple trees flourished, while other vari- eties such as the Winter Codlin and Seek - No- Further all but disappeared. At the turn of the century, half of' the orchards in Ontario were producing McIntosh apples. and McIntosh Reds were finding popularity in the United States. Disaster struck in 1995 when a fire broke out and the original tree was scorched. Allan McIntosh himself' propped barn doors around it to protect it from the blaze and he spent months nurs- in- it back to health. The tree had r become something of a celebrity in its own right'. The original McIntosh apple tree outlived Allan McIntosh by I I years. It produced fruit until 1908 and finally toppled in 1910, but its progeny continue to thrive throughout Canada and the world. two writers, is the im- proper use of language to make a point ... the use of may instead of might, dumb rather than silly, smart instead of in- telligent. Unnecessary. Ali is forgiven, though, when one reads such more or less naughty passages as the following. selection for Unproved sexual hardware nuint soon have been up and running, along with whatever new software was required to stiffen a resolve for sexual congress." Delicious. The Creationists by Ronald L. Numbers (Alfred A. Knopf) purports to detail the evolution of scientific creationism, that is the marrying of scien- tific evidence with holy writings that are taken literally by many. It fails. The Creationists is really nothing more than a chronicle, even a gazette, of those people and bodies who have espoused it and been challenged for it over the ages. As a history, the book is informative. As an insight into the evolution of thought it's frankly, rather boring. Darwin rrught not have been correct but there's nothing here to prove otherwise. FAST EXIT: When asked what he thought of Western civiliza- tion Mahatma Gandhi is said to have replied "I think it would be an ex- cellent idea". IV story was recalled to mind during the recent Gay Pride observation. So, too, was this line written by Rose Fyleman. . ."There are fairies at the bottom of our garden". Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson ARTFEST The Pickering Arts Council's Annual Artfest is running on Sat. July l7th at the Pickering Town Centre in the lower level from 9:30 to 6 p.m. Paintings, drawings, photographs and crafts will be there to admire and purchase. For more information contact Maureen Fillarn at 509-2224. LINE DANCE The Aids Committee of Durham will be the beneficiary of money raised from a Country Line Dance sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose 1,odge in Oshawa. It will be held on Fri. July 9th at 8 p.m. at 731 Wilson Road South in Oshawa. Mckets are $5 per person and this includes a cold buffet and instruction from a dance teacher. Tickets are available at the door. Call 72a -Ml. ROUGE VALLEY WALK A nature walk organized by the "Save the Rouge Valley System" has been organized for Sim. July 25th. This geological tour of the Rouge Valley will have guest speaker Nick Eyles, a University of Tor -onto professor discussing Earthquakes in the Rouge Valley. Meet at 1:30 p.m. on Twyn Rivers Dr. east of Sheppard Ave. by the one lane steel bridge where it crosses the river. For more information call 297-1776. CHILDCARE The Y in Durham have several quality locations for licensed child care for nursery aged. school aged and junior Y an a full and part time basis. Professionally trained staff provide a fun and stimulating program of age appropriate activities located in your netghbourhood schools and chtw- ches. In Pickering school age programs for 6 to 9 year olds are held in the following schools: Frenchman's Bay Public School. Sir John A- MacDonald Public School. Vaughan Willard Public School, Lincoln Avenue Public School all in Mckering. arid Lincolln Avenue Public School in Ajax. For more information an how to enrol your child in one of the Y's programs call 68&1&M. IDEA PLACE SEMINARS OU`I'.SIDE WOOD MAJNTENANCE This sernmar presented by Beachcomber Home Leisure Store on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. will be held at the Idea Place, the Home and Design Centre in Pickering. All outdoor wood needs protection. This seminar will show you ways and products that will not only keep your decks & fences protected from the elements. but will let you change the existing colour for a new look. 7be fee is $5 STENCILLING Stencilling is a workshop presented by Marisa Nardone of DeBoer's an July 13. Once again we're offering this popular course. You will learn how to design and cut your own pat- terns as well as painting them. They can be used on walls. fabrics & floors. The fee is =. 10, for club members $25.90. 1nLING Bob Sviringler of C*ntral Ceramic Tile will present a seminar on Tiling on July 14th at 6:3D p.m. He will , amstrilite how to lay tile for flow. wall backsplash ap- plications, proper glues, grout and cement for each type of application, layouts, cutting. etc. and show you a vast array of styles and types of ceramic. The fee is $5.00. SFMINAILS The idea Place at the Pickering Home & Design Centre is running interesting and useful serninars and workshops throughout the summer. A couple of interesting ones to be held shortly am: --cow Ow presented by Carl Duncan of The Gift House. on July 7 from 2-3 p.m. Carl will show you how to make your rooms feel summer cool by re-accessonzing with many items you probably already own, as well as plants, flowers f ran your prden. Fee is $16. 05. Members pay $14.45. "Chilligh-en's Rooms are Child's Play" This will be held on July 8 from 7-8 p.m. and will show you how to decorate a child's room; everything from activities, and furnishings to wall and window treatments. Most of all making it a fun place to be. Fee is $5. Call 427-4332 for more information. SAILING LESSONS I,earn to sail on Frenchman's Bay! Classes for ages 10-16 to suit beginners to advanced sailors, with instructors who are CYA certified. Courses of two or four weeks are offered throughout July and August. Call 683-0566 Or 283-9591 for In- formation. PLAYGROUND FUN A free summer playground Program is being Offered for children and is being run by the Ajax Parks- and Ree. Dept. from July 5 to Aug. 27th. if you want to know more please call 427-8811. YVICA 7111'ORING PR(X;R.%Nl The YMCA summer tutoring program is in two-week ses- sions and has classes running daily from Monday to Thurs- day. Each two-week session includes eight hours of inten- sive instruction in your child's specific areas of difficulty in math, reading, writing, or spelling. Session A begins on June 28 to July 9 (no class on July 1). Session B: July 12 to Z2. Session C: July 26 to Aug. 6 (no class Aug. 2). Session D: Aug. 9 to Aug. 19 and Session E: Aug. 23 to Sept. 2. The two missed holiday classes July I and Aug. 2 will be made up on Fri, July 9 and Fri. Aug. 6. The objective is to remove the fear of failure by creating oppor- tunities for success. Because we want to build your child's confidence along with his or her skills, we regard _Succe-s with praise and encouragement whenever we can. Our tutors are kind, patient, and qualified. Your child will enjoy lots of practical help and personal attention in a class of just two to four students. Classes are 60 to 90 minutes long. dept-nding on the subject and grade level. SUMMER CAMPS Now we have had a taste of the warmer weather, think a little further ahead to summer camps! The Town of Picker- ing has a full range of camps to suit all tastes. Sports Camp -Junior -is for the 5-8 year olds, and Senior 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 Dunbarton In- door Pool, team sports events, and much more. Arts Camp - for the 5 to 12 year olds. Imagim- a summer filled with colour, creativity and laughter! ��'ampers 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 clay through hand building and will create original pots and sculptures. They will review a popular play and learn the basics of role playing. They will produce a new play each session and have the op- portunity to perform for a community group. They will ex- plore basic art techniques each session in drawing and painting. Daily swimming will end each exciting day at the Recreation Complex. Two more exciting summer camps offered by the Town of Pickering are: "Adventure Camp" - Junior for ages 5-8, and Senior for those aged 9-12 years. Program is geared to the age of the camper. Outdoor sur- vival skills and fire building highlighted by a cookout at Whitevale Park at the end of each session. Coaching in T -ball, fastball and handball skills depending on the age of the camper. Basics of conditioning catching. throwing and positing will nriake this one popular. Outdoor sports include soccer, basketball, ball hockey and flag football %ill also be featured along with track and field. Mini Pidaca for ages 3-6 years provides children with a learning experience in arts and crafts. music and singsong. outdoor fun and much more. This will be held mornings from 9:3D a.m. to noon at the Pickering Rec. Complex. For more information on costs, dates and registering please call 420-4621. HEADBOARDS Darlene from Avalon Custom Upholster will show you bow to make padded beadboards and picture or mirror frames on July 15th from 7 to 9 p.m- Fee is $19. For club members it's $17.82. CHOOSING A SUNROOM A beautiful addition to your home requires decisions about design, dimensions. materials. costs and more. Alistair Palframan will give you information on choosing a sunroom on July 16th from 7 to 8 p.m. SPONGING FAUX GRANITE FLOORs 7?ns will be the subject of a workshop on July 2Dth from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. Learn the art of sponge painting from Marisa Nardone. and apply the technique to creating a stunning new look for your wood or concrete floors. This will require a couple of hours on your knees. so come prepared. MateriaLs list is available upon registration. Fee is SZ.75. Club members S24.08. For any of the above seminars and workshops, call the Idea Place at 472-4= for information. READING (IR(I.E Be a volunteer and read to the kids of your community. Join the Ne-ar Reading Circle on Saturdays at 9 a.m. in the Pickering Town Centre. For further information call Raji Shukla at M30ry DURHAM KAW'.%K (1,1'113 The Durham Kayak Club is a non-profit organization which offers its meinbers the opportunity to meet. socialize and paddle with other kayakers. Thecluki isopen toall ages and skill levels. so, witether you're a novice or an expert i or can*t tell am end of the kayak from the other). you'll feel welcome. You will develop and improve your level of kayaking through skill development and trip experience. and have fun doing so. If you would like to volunteer to help within the club, or for more information call Todd at 427-7374. Artsfest July 17th The Pickering Arts Coun- cil will hold its annual Art- sfest on Sat. July 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pickering Town Centre (lower level). Original paintings, drawings, photographs and craft will be on display and sale. For further information con- tact Marueen Kilam at 589-2224. University Course Brother Edmund Rice Catholic Secondary School, in conjunction with the Col- lege Board of Canada, is of- fering advanced placement university courses in biology, chemistry and physics. Students can earn course credits towards their university degree at selected institutions, while upgrading their OAC ad- mission grades. For further information, call Mr. J. Rawski at 393-5523. Wed. July 7. IM THE NEWS I POST Page 7 Metro Region Conservation Reduces Its '93 Budget Budget cuts recently an- The Village "a living nounced by the provincial history museum", will government in its Expen- close two days a week, diture Control Plan may Mondays and Tuesdays, mean a $2.1 million budget from Labour Day until cut for The Metropolitan Christmas. Five animals Toronto and Region Con- have been eliminated from servation Authority, the Village livestock pro - representing 10 percent of gram. Grass mowing and its 1993 operating budget. routine maintenance of all This does not include the Authority properties has second part of the Pro- been significantly reduced. vince's two part constraint Major maintenance has program, the Social Con- been cut drastically. tract proposal. These cuts The $2.1 million budget will impact on the impor- cut includes reduced pro- tant environmental protec- vincial operating grants tion and managenwnt work (approximately $700.000) of the Authority. and elimination of the Con - To meet the first half of servation Land Tax Rebate these significant budget Program (approximately cuts, the Authority has $800,000). As member reduced its employment municipalities (Metro, opportunities by 25 person Peel. York. Durham, Mono years to date in 1993. Six- and Adjala) begin to imple- teen full-time staff have merit their own budget cuts had hours reduced: funded in response to the Provin- vacant positions have been cial Expenditure Control eliminated, including three Plan. the Conservation senior management posi- Authority anticipates addi- tions. Hours have been tional reductions in reduced or employment op- municipal funding. portunities have been The Conservation eliminated for 123 Authority is a provincial seasonsil, piart time and municipal partnership casual staff. Approval has established in 1957, under been given to introduce an the Conservation early retiremient plan and Authorities Act, to manage reduced employer paid renewable resources in the benefits. region*s watersheds. TI* impact of budget cuts will be most noticeable CPR Training at the AAdhority's facilities which priovide outdoor ap- First Aid C. P.R. training preciatiori and recreational courses are offered ongo- opportunities for the ing Daytime. Evenwgs and public. Included is the Weekends at Metropolitan elimination of 16 lifeguard Toronto Red Cross, Scar - positions at Metro Region borough Office. 1095 Conservation Areas as well BeLlamy Road North. Call as staff positions at Black 439-5243 to register Monday Creek Pioneer Village. to Friday 8: 30 a.m. - 4 p. m- PARKINsON FOUNDATION 40F CANADA The Durham Region Chapter of the Parkinson Founda- tion of Canada is a national non-profit voluntary organiza- tion which provides information and support to Parkinso- nians and their families. Since it s foundation in 1967. The Parkinson Foundation of Canada has been devoted to the support of research into the cause and cure of Parkinson*s disease. The foundation supports research through annual grants to individuals and their affiliate medical institutions across the country The Durham Region Chapter participates in these endiavours through ongoing funchraising. They also offer monthly meetings. guest speakers. group discussions, exercise sessions. resource information. newsletters. social activities and visitations. Evervone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings held the fi' Mondav of the month at St. %lark's United Church. 201 Centre St in %%Iutbv. If vou %ould like more information call (416, %&8576. THE PLANNING ACTI) TOWN OF PICKERING Take notioee that an applicat*n to amend the Zoning Order filed as Ontario Regulation 102(72, has been received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The application is: Applicant: Harold Parkin File No: 18-ZO-029-9204 Proposal: To permit a land severance to create a residential lot described as being Part of Lot 5. Concession 6 in the Township of Pickering. All submissions in support of, or in opposition to, the application(s) described above, and received by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, 14th Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario. M5G 2E5. on or before the 21st day of July, 1993, will be fully considered before a final decision is made. Please refer to the file number indicated above. In addition, under Section 47(10) of the Planning Ac . any interested person may request a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for amendment to a Zoning Order. Ministry of Municipal Affairs 6) Ontario .X Page 8 THE NEWS POST Wed. July im Classified ads can be accepted 'E'CLASSIFIED ADS------ up to 5 p.m. Mondays call 291 =2583 Islas AR ICLES HOME HELP WANTED =ANIMAL TRAPS T 0 =FORISALE IMPROVEMENT DIARY - perpetual desk diar- les at just $4.00 plus tax (total S4.3Z colloudully spiral bound. You enter your own dates - three days per page. Ideal for gifts. Keep track of social or business sagage- IN" IS. Send to Watson Publishilling Co. Ltd. Box 111, Agincourt, MIS 3B4 or drop in to 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35, Scarborough, 291-2583. PROPERTIES FOR RENT I STORE or office 900 square feet Kinqston Road (at Morninqside). Busy area. Flexible. Reasonable 485- 3435. - - ------- Don't Forget To Shop Locally Trillium SwWriti-ftkWim Cable TV 1AIED. JULY -A. IM A M. iii Metm Council P.M. 12 "=.Iglat" 'a r 2 " Mem Council 4- W MW About Golf 1, so 1. 1 311 8:0 me" Council THURS. JULY 9 rM_ 3,aiiZad Post 4 30 wen 5 QeTbe ZOO and YowEducation 5 30 Nbaft=kviam Tbr Sdir 6 he 6 30 C ftacc=" ou Grien TV-Firvironmentai 9 oo Underwater Safan I 30 ft= = FRI. JULY 9 PAC 3 0 TrLII- 6 . Hormom- o( Islamic Studws 6 :0 PoLucal Update on Torch Run 30 Mar� & Magic 8 00 Ajax The War Yeam I so Th"'re At The Post R.iinii ituar-ter Hors. 10 00 Project utscoverN Slio,weasing Alber:ta Takw SAT. JULY I@ P.M. 2 00 Avranus Greek Show I I ou TradtVast Repla� 2 30 Fac'* Furope 3 00 Horum-Seventh Da) A&venusts 3.31) 1A�d-*,*=.map-nk* show T ran soc� 4 00 "i Montreal Impact 6 00 International Sports 6 � 30 Community 7 00 s. 00 �= Nation a 30 Marvelous Merowave Rxce Pild & Chickm 9 00 Focus on Pbo Personal & B= " 9:30 Home Foun's ,,:=dingae S ck bow SUN. JULY it P.M. 12:00 Tas Chi t2:30 City Gardening 1:00 30 Ity 3 :00 Trillium Presents 6, 00 Science At Home 6:30 Home Fixin's Budding A Deck 7:00 n T=Abm io:oo ZeS= 10: 30 Mad About Goff MON.JULVI2 A.M. 10 00 Scarborough Council P.M. 12:30 Political Update 1 00 Best o( Youth Foci& 2 00 -'c C 6:00 H=r-Ugahed _=0 Of Truth 6: 30 Rochelle Litman 7:9D Scarborough Council 10:00 Summertime -Fur, in the Sun 10 :30 Ed's Night Party TUE.S. JULY 13 P.M. 3:i6 Trillium Sports 6:00 Horizon -World Deliverance Ministiry 6:30 = Financtal Security 7:00 Presents 9:00 Multiple sclerosis ivie Kinder Side 9:38 Community Magazine 10:00 Bustudo Martial Artr Is: 30 T?* Money Show CRUISE SHIP JOBS EARN $3001$900 weekly Year round position Hiring mentwomen. Free mom/board. Will train. Call 1-1500�737-7887 Ext.C331. 24 hours GIRLS wanted from Canada boelween 7 - 19. to compete in thi� year's 1993 Toronto Pageants. Over SM.000 in prizes and scholarships. Call loday 1 -MO -PAGEANT ext. 7453. Phone 1-800-724-3268. WANTED 99 overweight people. Lose 10-20 pounds per month. 100% natural. Doctor recommended. We pay you. Serious callers only. 1-604-533-5576. 1000 Gems At ROM Nemly LOW germ and 70 gold specimens light up the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) this summer when the S.R. Pet. es Gem and Gold Room opens to the public Sat. July 3. In an intimate setting. this permanent gallery houses the finest pieces in the ROM's renowned gem aW gold collecfions. Tbe gerns are arranged according to their mineralogical and gem- mological groups with spectal attention to colitium and varieties. A few gem tals show what gems crys look like in their natural state before they are cut aM poIL4bed Highlights of the C�- tion include a magnificent peach -coloured beryl weigbing IC5 carats, nle Star of I -nk;,, a 193 carat blue star sapphure: a 3,000 carat natural blue tow - and the G. Grant Waite Opal, a superb 776 carat gem from Australia. Most of the gold specimens are housed in a single wrap around case. the central area is devoted to spectacular specimens of Ontano gold. Large gold nuggets, probably from the Califorma gold nish days and six gold medals award- ed to well known Canadians for achievements in geology are included In the display. The S. R. Perrien Gem and Gold Room is included with Museum admission which is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and students: $3.50 for children, and $15 for family groups. For 24 hour information in English and French call (416) 586-&%1. Need Volunteer Grandparents Volunteer grandparents are needed in the Scar- borough area. If you love young children and are 45 or over, you can enrich the life of a young child by sharing recreational, educational and cultural activities. Single individuals or couples from various cultural backgrounds are welcome. For further information and referral call the Scar- borough Volunteer Centre at 264-2M. A -PLUS Roofing. Flats. Shingles. Repairs. Free estimates. Written guarantee.Seniors' discount Lic.B2343. 691-9782. GARAGE SALE 1 DON'T miss this! July 17 and 18. Garage and craft sale, Frames. onyx, gifts, books and homemade food. 8 Mayall Ave. (JanerWilson Ave.) 241-2922. Volunteer In Your Commun*" WE CARRY a complete line of rental humane traps now. Call Robb the Trapper. 698- 5096 P;iaer 375-7955, LOTS & ACREAGE AMBRIDGE 5 acre lots, C $18.000. Hamilton 1 acre lots $8.000, Barrie lots $5.000. 1- 902-638-3325. APPLIMMME11 REPAIRS LL Makes, fridges, stoves. washers. dryers. air conditiorwrs. All tabour guaranteed. Low rates. Rizko 297-9798. =PPERSONAL I Come out of the flog caused by drugs and environmental toxins. Read the book Clear Body Clear Mind by L. Ron Hubbard 925-2154. Correspondence course also available for the book Clear Body Clear Mind. SUMMER SPECIAL. Clear Body Clear Mind and correspondence course SX.00. Send cheque or money order to the Church of Scientology. 696 Yonge St..Toronto, Ont. M4Y 2A7. 925-2145. IF your weight is unbecoming to you, you should be coming to us. 631- 8768. OVOYIN T =CAR At LICENSED & INSURED CONTACT ARTAGE MOVING & CARTAGE 782-9819 Call us daytime Or evening 4Z Proudly serving Southern Ontario =TRUCKIN-a-- C CAREERS I CAREERS in trucking. Driver job -training & placement. help is available. Call Rodgers school at (416) 7W 3546. "E IMPROVEMEff I.E. O'Heam & Son PAINTING & DECORATING INTERIOR & EX I t:R*a 425-5043 837-50431 mex X. -I XXXX.N.: e Rogers Cable TV 147ED. JULY i. ISM A.M 9. an M110111re, COMEC21 lF.M. 12 31111 ,;Uderarambag Yow a, ter ead-Yoss, I go Souischistiessal from Nail- Pisbp, Sq Earth Times , A capeLla 2 010 Mets Council 6 30 amom�. Politics & the FUture-Paul Martin Jr 7 GDMCA TBA T, 3D ML A Classireoin Connection Separate School issues 2,00 Metro Council I I iOu AMM -Late Night TV to 1-1: 30 a.in THURS. JULY 8 P.M. 12:90 Toronto Bhzzard Soccer vs Montreal I 2 a Tal C116 2 39 Labour Show 3 So Heart Beat 4 00 Sumbowrtulw 4 IND WORD- Youth TV Long Term Committee At District Health Council Bill Livir4ston, Chair - of the Metropolitan man Toronto District Health Couuncil has announced the establishment of the Council's 1"* Term Care Steering Committee. The committee is being set Up in response to the recently released provincial goverw ment report, Partnerships In Long Term Care - A New Way To Plan. Manage and Deliver Services and Com. munitY Support. The committee will make recommendations to the council on how to provide a long term care system that responds to Metropolitan Toronto's needs. Anthony J. Fusco, Past President of the Board, Villa Colombo Home for he Aged *111 chair the Metropolitan Toronto District Health Council's Long Term Care Steering Committee. The council recruited FUSCO and 19 W" coninrut- tee members representing the health and social ser- vice sectors, consumers and others interested in long term care through advertising and an exten- sive outreach effort to more than 40 umbrella organizations in the Metro Toroilito area. In making the announic- ment, Livingston said, "Ibe Metropolitan Toronto District Health Council is fortunate to have gained the expertise of such a well qualified and concerned group of individuals from Metro. Our Council looks forward to giving leader- ship in planning a long term care system for Metro that recognizes the diverse and differing needs, aspirations and con- Cerns of our community. Great Summer Ahead At YMCA Summer Camps Just because school is nature and the joy of being over in June, it doesn't a camper. YMCA Summer mean that a child's learn- Camps are located ing experiences are over throughout Greater Toron- until the following fall. At to and YMCA residence YMCA Residence and Sum- camp (Camp PineCrest) is mer Camps your child will in the Muskokas. develop socially, physical- ly and creatively. They will For more information, learn valuable lessons contact YMCA Children's about the wonders of Services at 225-%76. 4 ouwft�*Estmwecwoftec� :10�-ftaa% 0 L -d -O" ream" Waft 3am NKk lipsim Authoraed Urnicelk Con&*Ct*l 839-5349 42 ' NiCkS Painting Co.Ltd. InterkiarMittei kis. CounnierciallfResklential. For free estimate Call Nick 962-7274 or 616-3045 PRO -TEST MECHANICAL This space Soecamakv in beft ft. ot, %' and h"M FRANK SKRZYPNIK could be yours i cw2w for$20 -6547 589 5 0 ICC8CtIOWPtOVUKIW SUN. JULY It Drf tcl t as HonArin Rebtious A.M. Week WI.X-Flebtical Science 31D co.. -N -.3r. 310 Wdb Dab, -n I. =- 7 go Lv live 2-n %, =___ Comrfft on Tas Chi 9 00 CAmd 1 38 Images oil I- " ea 9 30 aprkanp*Ctlub� John 11 30 =A Pet de Chastriam Can"han Rkumsmn TV Ambassador to the U S. P.M. 10-im MCA A Fleeting Glimpse t2:4* Avranus Greek Sbm 10 30 MCA. Hooked on F I Convurisdad En Accbso, Trout P I =111M. Ilbspanic Slim I I so Authors 1.4ves. 4 Tunes I : Hooked On F-alung CAtbenne Peters an Willue 2 00 1:li;�tz Event of 11 39 Rob Coroner Show 4 00 City Mass- -Feed 4 30 Cel'"m 00 FRI. JULY 9 6 a A Packedul of Tales &qp & Crafts yr olds -W Gdmour Siorm' r..w :30 C41,Gardesang '93 2 a The Law She 67 a 11 00 sakemm 7 30 "alth ="Wa Race canada's=%-lity 2 00 A"Fketn g =CAusivert-Pitople & Econow nd % a's Pop I � 3o Xee!=T* Fitness culture 2- sir A. 30 Watercolour My Way '30 For 7?* Jack Re -A E_ H. &TIP %W9 9,00 Paus: Fasel-E with 3 00 Ottawa's Women -Host Dave Preston Sheila Frame uuervwws 9 30.Mary &Marc's Outdoor wonwo who are successfutly Adventure Sbow-Fishmg ach-iing theur goals & Hunting 3:30 Siz with Audi" 10: 010 The Program Vl= AUcti, 4:80 Music 40=16iLes li-SiMetal Mike,,Sven Gob 5,00 TV'W TV in A Changing ** F*w Fewler r ,,. 30 F= W anic & Lacbrain 6:00 1arri2=1AWATbCan Inst. to Real -Movie Reviews of Islamic Studws 6: 30 Black Community Fanun Employment Equity MON. JULY 12 7:00 Rogers Sports Event P -M. 9:00 WA� Thiy*", IW Post t2:00 Provincial Forum 10:00. !4P=rW1M I1-30tM-M-" O'Keefe Mark: �Tn Threat 11 �00 Beaches Jazz Festival BW King & the Jazz with W -t Liberty Silver 1:30 Ed's Night Party -Comedy Varier :2:00.... MOK Late Night TV (to 11:30&�m.) SAT. JULY 10 A.M. 8: 00 Sociology MeTA,od-Uve LroLctercol" My way 10,30 C tmyG�v� 1 1:00 1; on Aid ShL P.M. 12:oo Good Afternoon TV i:oio Soundsational Concert Nathan Phillips Square 2:00 Heart Beat 3:00 Horuton-Se th Day Adventist ven 3: 30 MCA: WORD Youth Magazine 4:00 MCA:Toronto Byp, Soccer vs The Montreal 6:00 Hooked On Fish F Wmkend Fishizng 6: 30 Mad About Golf 7:00 Highway 10 -Woman RuinillajLa Mouth M, 7:30 Stormy Monday with Danny Marks 9:00 Hamilton's Volunteer 10:00 Lyn-McLeod-lAve :1:00 Ed's Night Party,Comedy I Va 'ery 3, T,.rd... in Transition i:oo The Law Show 2:00.1TV-Jewitsir Slim 3:00 Sports Event a( the Week 5:00 The Labour Show 5:30 Working in Ontam C.:00 =F ,�"Clul, Unity Church of Truth 6:3D Your M097 V, 7:40 H=iy I Manposa Bros, Joe Ely 7:: Stormy Monday with 8: Dan M, try 1. aw Show 9:010,=tiuirnat 10:00 MC mmertimie-Fun the . show 10:31D Ftmfftil' t Party _=V11:00 WORD -Youth tl:30 Metal Mike -Sven Gali TUES. JULY 13 P.M. 12:00 Heart Beat 1:00 Cit ar rig WMJoe= '93 Garden Club 1: 30 Your Money 2:00 Tat Chi 12 2:30 Comunidad en Accion HI panic Show 3:00 A FSleeting Glimpse 3:30 Black Community Forum 4: 00 New Ame Journal 00 WORD --Youth TV st 30 The W & The World 6:00 Iln '7Z h 6:30 JTW try" Show 7 700 Toronto Blizzard Socm vs Tampa Bey 9: 00 SurnmertinbiSurnmer in the City 9:30 Rob Cormier Show 10:00 MCA: Bushado maritial arts -Self Defense for kids 10:30 MCA: The= Show Fariky. Reti In Wed. July 7,1993 THE NEWS; POST Page 9 Scarborough General Hospital's Pacemaker Enters Its 20th Year The above pacemaker is one of several models used at Scarborough Generai flospital. This particular model weighs 24 grams. is.50 x 41 millimetres in diameter and lasts approx- ifflately 12 years. [is casing consists of biocompatible titanium The lead connecting the pacemaker to the heart is 52 centimetres long and 2.3 millimetres in diameter. It has a pDlyurethane insulation. a nickel alloy conductor and a platinum alloy electrode. 44 Hotels In Hotelympics July 22 7be Park Plaza's car raise money individually wash at the East Traffic through events like the Unit on June 26th is part of Park Plaza Hotel's car the Toronto hotel wash and collectively industry*s Kh annual city through the sale ot raffle wide AboutFace fundrals- tickets for prizes of terrific jog effort- Forty-four par- overnight stays and ticipating Toronto hotels weekend getaways dream - Metro Toronto Council Caum* memkiiairs' attic** - Station 1020. 2nd- room Matra Hall. 55 John St.. Toronto M5V 3CS. City of Scarborough Scarborough Bluffs BRIAN ASHTON - office open 8.30 a -m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 231. Call 392-4052. Scarboo Aginocou" SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri Suite 211 Call 392-4050. Scatbov City Centre BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 215 Cal 1392-4017. At ter hours 2614MI. Scarborough Highlaod 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 Malvet RAYMOND CHO - office open 8.30 a.m - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri Suite 229 Call 392-4076. Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p rn Mon to Fri Suite 206 Call 3924007. 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 MICHAEL PRUE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 226. Call 4035. City of Toronto Don River ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 207. Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 225. Call 392-4082. Toronto MAYOR JUNE ROWLANDS - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 ip m Mon. to Fri. Suite 218. Call 392-4081 ed up and donated by hotels and airlines. This year. the Grand Prizes include trips for two to New York CIty, Amster - da m. Hawaii and Australia! Raffle tickets cost only $2 and are on sale at all participating Toronto hotels. The fundraising cam- paign culminates in Hotelympiad 1993 a festive day of "Hotelynil'Acs" at Nathan Phillips Square on July 22nd. where hotels compete in events like the "Get It Eggs-Actly Right" and "Ibe Great Toronto Bed Bash" race as they vie for the coveted Hotelym- piad 1993 trophy. Design Zone At Ouay A unique opportunity ex- ists for enterprWilig Cana_ than designers to sell their fall and winter fashions and or accessory lumes. in -Design Zone for Men, Women, and Children". Design Zone is an in- novative retail opporturuty for entrepreneurial Cana- dian fashion designers to work in a cooperative group setting. Opportunities are also available in an exciting new retail concept called "Accentuate" - also at Queen's Quay Terminal. Accentuate is a similar retail concept specializing in jewellery and creative wearables. All work presented for Design Zone and Accen- tuate is juried by fashion professionals. Fall winter jury deadline is July 9, 1993. Designers are welcome to apply anytime throughout the year. Designers requiring fur- ther information, should call 203-0276. Designers can retail their fashions and ac- cessories to the thousands of Toronto residents and visitors who come to Queen's Quay Terminal each season. Some of Queen's Quay Terminal's biggest success stories have come from Design Zone. The space has served as an incubator for many fashion designers who have opened their own stores in Queen's Quay Terminal. For example, Alex Tilley of the world famouns Miley 'Endurables got his start in Design Zone. Thirty five years have passed since the world's first pacemaker implant occurred in Sweden. Two years later, in 1960, the first North American im- plant was done in Buffalo, New York. Scarborough General Hospital's pacemaker pro- gram. the first in Scar- borougyh. wasn't far behind. In fact, it is now in its 20th year of operation and for many residents of Scarborough, its existence has given them a new lease on life. From its inception in 1973. under the supemsion of Dr. David Romney, Car- diologist and Dr. Norbert Perera, Surgeon, the pro- gram has grown substan- tially. In 1992, the hospital implanted 120 pacemakers, compared to 8 in the pro- gram's inaugural year. What Is A Cardiac Pacemaker and How Does, It Function? A cardiac pacemaker is an electronic device used to correct slow heart rates. The pacemaker has a com- puter ctup and a Lithium battery which produces short bursts of electrical current that are conducted alonig a wire which makes contact with the heart. The pacemaker senses the electrical activity of the heart beat and if the spon- taneous rate of the heart is slower than the set rate of the pacemaker. an impulse is sent down the wire to stimulate the heart. At Scarborough General's Pacemaker Clinic. there are computer based devices which can communicate with the chip within the implanted pacemaker using radio waves. This allows the physician to check the pacemaker memory about its activities and also to give the pacemaker new in- structions to compensate for changes in the needs of the patient. The physician can also determine whether the battery is run- ning down, the chip is working properly and the wire is making proper elec- trical contact with the heart. What Are some Of ne Symptoms That May P�ecessitate A Pacemkae-r Implant? Patients who have slow heart rates because of heart disease from birth. from degenerative changes of ageing. from heart at- tacks or from surgical in- jury during heart surgery. may require a pacemaker, especially if their heart rate is below 40 beats per minute. Other symptoms that imy result in the need for a pacemaker include abnor- mally slow heart rates, often associated with generalized tiredness. and blackout spells or seizures due to lack of blood to the brain. What [%'Me "fe EXPCCLWM- ev And Cost Of A P�centaker'! The early pacemakers had transistors and Mercury -Zinc batteries and Listed about two years. The present generation of pacemakers have com- puter chips within them. have memory functions, are programmable and have Lithium batteries. They often last ten to fif- teen years and are remarkably trouble free. The implanted system will cost the hospital between $2500 to $7000 depending on the complexity of the pa- tient's needs. The payment is made from the hospital's Global Budget (i.e. money given by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan to the hospital every year for its expenses.). How Is A Healthv Heart Supposed To Funciion? The majority of the population has a heart rate between 60 and 80 beats per minute. Where the needs of the body require more blood flow for activity of muscles. digestion, excite- ment or fever, the heart rate speeds up - The normal heart rhythm is maintained by the spontaneous rhythrruc activity of a specialized part of the heart muscle called the sinus node. This inherent rhythm is modified by circtilating hormones (adrelaline, thyroid hormone. etc.) and nerve impulses from the sympathetic and vagus nerves. The in4xdse frmn the sinus node is COfKkWted along a heart muscle pathway through the atrio- vientricular node and bun - the of His i muscle fibers) to the ventricle which pumps blood to the body. If you have concerns regarding your heart. be sure to consult your physi- cim. Old Age Security Pensions Up $1.91 The new rate for the federal Old Age Sectirity pension. paid to people 65 years old and over, will be $393.51 per month from Ju- ly to September 1993. This is an increase of $1.91 per month over the previous quarter. Other benefits Will also increase for the July to September 1993 prnod. The Blue Jays Blood Clinic This summer be a winner with the Blue Jays at their fifth annual blood donor clinic and help give the Red Cross blood supply a major league boost. The chnic takes place ui-- side gate 9A at SkyDome on Thurs. July 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Lady Jays will be on tiairid to give out souvenirs and welcome **skydonors". Accompanv- ing the Lady Jays are t%�o lively characters, Ek y Blood Drop and BJ Birdy ' who will help with the own- ing of the clinic. Prior to the evening's game. there will be a special on -field presenta- tion to the Lady Jays by three young b�iood rec'l- pients on behalf of the Red Cross and hospital patients who have received blood. All three received organ transplants. An Evening With Hillary The Lions of Metro Toronto are presenting "An Evening With Sir Ed- mund Hillary" in celebra- tion of the 40th AnniversarN Fun In The Sun For Seniors Sunshine Centres for Seniors is still accepting applications from seniors throughout Metro Toronto for the Ward's Island sum- mer program. The trip across Toronto Bay by Ferry takes only 15 minutes and a wonaerful day is had by all! Activities include sing -a - longs. gentle fitness, crafts, nature walks and outdoor games. Join in the summer fun and be as ac- tive as you choose to be. Both of the buildings are wheelchair accessible. Individuals and groups are welcome. For further information, call Mary Ann or Anitd at 924-3979 NOW! of his historic Mt. Everest Climb at Toronto's Rver- son Theatre, 43 Gerrar� St. E. on Wed. July 7th at 8 p.m. The presentaiton and reception tickets are $15. All proceeds are donated to the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation, (Registered Charitv Number 04761r,-11-13). For tickets call: Jeanann Eddy 252-6603. maximum Guaranteed In- come Supplement (GIS) will increase to $455. 76 t from $453.49) per month for a single person and for a married person whose spouse does not receive the (Ad Age Security pension or a Spouse's Allowance. For each nurned person whose spouse also receives an Old Age Security pen- sion and for a married per- son %rhose spouse receives a Spouse's AlkrA-Ance, the max.imum will increase to S296.87 t f rom $295.39) per month. The maximum Spouse's -Uowance (SPA). - paid to people between 60 and 64 with a limited income who are married to GIS reci- pients. will be $680.38 (up from $676.99) per month. The maximum Widowed Spouse's Allowance (WSPA). paid only to low income widowed persons aged 60 to 64 who reside in Canada and meet the basic residence requirements, will be $751.13 (up from V 47 .39) per month . The OldAge Security Act provides for benefit in- creases every three nwn- ths by a factor based on in- creases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Statistics Canada's cost of living measure. Gifted pleamaican & European sychic Maroon & African Roots. 2 5 years ex . nce in helping people in love, reralleth, marriage & ' I ns1'i'1)5 ..tx & reuniting broken relatio yti. call: Page 10 THE NEWS POST Wed. July 2. 1993 'Pony Clubbers Compete At CNE The Central Ontario Region of Pony Club will hold the second of its three CNE Dressage Qualifiers on Sun. July 11 at Hoskin Stables, hosted by the Oshawa Pony Club. Members of the Rouge Valley, Lei tchcrof t, Markham, Ajax and Pickering Pony Clubs, with members from this area. are expected to compete. Selection for the Central Ontario team at the Eastern Canada Dressage Championships will be bas- ed on scores achieved at this meet and two other qualifiers. hosted by the Pine Ridge Pony Club on June V and by the Napanee Pony Club on July 18. Riders must compete in at least two of the three shows to qualify. Dressage is a system for training horse and rider that has its roots in ancient Greece. Ali work is done on the flat. The rider learns proper use of the natural aids - hands, legs. and seat - to guide and control the horse. The horse learns balance. straightness. rhythm. impulsion (where forward movement is driven by the hind- quarters). extension (lengthening of steps) and collection (shmuning of steps). Dressage builds fknubthtv. obechence and g)mnasfic ability in the horse and rider. very im- portant for later jumping as well as for Dressage competition. In the days when wars were fought on horseback, those qualities could mean the difference between life and death for the mounted soldier. Back then, the highest level of Dressage was the "Airs Above the Ground", where horses were trained to rear, leap, kick and turn on command as fighting strategies. "Airs Above the Ground" are now seen only in very specialized riding schools such as the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. where the beautiful grey Lippizan stallions demonstrate their skills for visiting crowds. F-arly levels emphasize walk. irot. and canter on a straight line and in circles as the horse learns to carry his weight and that of his rider with safety and ek-gance. Horses also learn to halt on command with the four feet placed square- ly, and remaining im- mobile for four seconds - Higher levels require the horse to lengthen and shorten strides (extension and collection), to turn on very tight circles. to back up. and to go along the cen- tre of the arena in a S-shaped line called a Serpentine. In time. going on a diagonal with the feet crossing each other (half paw) is added. as is trot - W* on the spot (piaffe). changing leads at each stride (one -tempt) so that the horse appears to be skipping, and a high- stepping very collected trot (passage). In Dressage competi- tions. each horse�rider combination performs a set test before a judge. The competitor with the best marks wins. The test will require the rider to do one thing. say, trot, from one letter to another, then change what is to be done at that letter. say, canter. Circles must be round, riot square, and of a required size, usually 20 or 15, or 10 metres, and the rider must ride these "by eye". The test will say, "Canter 20 metre circle at E" for ex- ample. In addition to marking on how accurateiv the horse and rider pei�forrned the test, the judge will give marks on the paces of the horse. the obedience of the horse. and the position and seat of the rider. Success in Dressage requires a lot of practice. discipline and sound training. as well as talent. Dressage has been growing in popularity in this area since the 1906 World Dressage Champion- ships were held at Cedar Valley. Ont. Hoskin Stables are located on Durham Road 57 between Taunton Road and Highway 7A, following the Waverly Road North exit from Highway 401. Com- petition is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Name Your Best Coach The News Post newspapers are proud to be a partner with the Coacfdng Association of Canada and 3M in the Com- mumtv Coach Recognition Progr7am honounng com- munity coaches with elegant. gold -tone lapel pins. Commencing in this issue, nomination forms will appear in the sports section. If you know a coach who is desaving of this award. simply com,- plete the nomination form and mail it to this newpaper at 150 Miner Ave.. Unit 35, Scarborough. Ont. MlS 3113. A local selectAon con-uni* t - tee is being formed to select the wiming coaches for the award. The award winners wW be featured in this newspaper - The 3M News Post Newspapers Community Coach Recognition Pro- 3M/News/Post Community Coach Recognition Program Nomination Form .Note: Cxu-h must reside in arm served by thzs newspaM. Name of Coach: sport League: Nominated by: Telephone: Coach's Profile. Please provide a brief history on the nominee, outtining such elements as years of coaching, successes, mearungful coaching achievements, etc. Note: Individual inust have coached at least two years. Winners of the 3M/ Agincourt News Community Coach Recognition will be judged on the following values and standards. Please give an example of how the coach you are nominating exemplifies these valus and standards. • Demonstrating respect for officials, opponents and parents, and espousing a philosophy of fair play. • Demonstrating concem for all-round development of the athlete and instilling guidelines reflecting responsible conduct beyond the playing field. • Presentin& through example, a positive image of coaching. 0 Demonstrating the ability to improve the athletic performance of a team or individual. Applying relevant training theory and coaching tecliniques, eg. National Coaching Certification Program (NCCI'). Community Sports Notes Championship Pennant For Scarborough by Muriel Warden Scarborough Swim Club did very well earlier this month at the Central Region of Swim Ontario "C', -D" Champion - Ships. Nicole Sabourin and Kevin Collins were high point trophy winners at the "C" level meet and Nicole, Kevin and Karen Keung were very high scorers at the "D" level. i ALM � Al� I Chris Keurig This past weekend June 25th-Z?th at the "B" cham- pionships in Etobicoke it was Chris Keung who cap- tured the In& point award for 11 & 12 boys with gold medal swims in 100 and 200 metres freestyle and 100 fly. He placed second in 2DO fly and 400 individual medley (I.M.) Chris was a provincial champion and top scorer for Scarborough earlier in the season as a 10 A under performer. To be ranked as a top "B" level �swimmer already in his new age category bodes well for this future swim star. Other medal winners at the meet were: 11 & 12 Lindsy Pace, 2nd 400 free: Gloria Imbers. 2nd 100 fly; Leah Seveigny, 3rd too fly; Michael Lew. 3rd 100 back. 3rd 100 breast. 13 & 14 Alison Jones, Ist 200 IM. 2nd 100 back: Kristin Smith, 2nd 50 free; Derek Howard, ist 100 fly. 2nd 200 fly: David Papa- jamiz, 3rd 100 free. Sean Flanagan, 3rd 4W free and Mark Lane. Ist 200 breast. 2nd 100 breast. 15 and over Nenad Minic. Ist 200 IM-. Mitchell Law. 2nd 200 free. Lee Laborde, At Black Creek Village The shftV have been shorn and enjoy the sum- mer's freedom from their shaggy costs. Now comes the ongoing job of sorting and washing the fleece for dyeing and spinmng when time permits. The Village's special gardens are worth an extra look. There's the Weaver's dye garden, the Pennsylvania -German square garden, and the various vegetable gardens. In the herb garden, more than 40 different herbs tell a delightfully aromatic and visual story. The Doctor's garden has a surprising variety of medicinal plants. presenting a "natural pharmacy". As well. the gardens and bushes are producing a variety of berries for bak- ing and preserves. This is the season for enjoying the outdoors and picnics offer a delightful family outing. Afternoons, Wednesday to Sunday, history truly comes alive! Theatre on the Move. a resident theatrical troupe and Canada's largest school touring ccompany, Xewnts vignettes illustrating the joys. struggles and adven- tures ot the ejwly gettle- ment of our nation. Come enjoy our newest exhibit in the McNair Gallery - "Materials at Hand" - a selected view of 19th century craftsman- ship - Black Creek Pioneer Village is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m weekends. Located in northwest Metro Toronto at Jane St. and Steeles Ave. the Village is easily accessible by car or by public transit. For more information call 736-1733. 3rd 200 breast; Margaret Antler, 2nd 400 free and Amanda Skopec, 3rd 100 fly. Scarborough won the pennant for top team score at this "B" Championship. Relay teams score high points and Scarborough had winners in the 13 & 14 boys medley with Sean on backstroke, Josk Walsh on breaststroke, Mark doing fly and David on freestyle. The 15 & over boys and girls both won their freestyle relays, the boys were 2nd in the medley event and the girls were third. The I I & 12 boys freestyle team of Chris Keung, rim Main. Michael Lew and Dominic Chow came second. "We had more than one relay team in some races and our second teams scored good points also." said Coach Bob Boadway. "It is top scoring relays that win meets like this. We've had a good meet. a fine ending for those who have finished their coca- petitive season now. - Summer Fitness Make &-tive Living a part of your daily Mutine - you'll feel and look terrific! Qxme one or more of nuiny pbywcal activities offered in your area of Scarborough: Aerobics. Swimnastics. Step & Sculpt, Pre & Post Natal Fitness, Cardio Funk and Yoga are just a few. Work- ing out at least three tirnes a week is recomnumded for maintauung a minimum level of fitness - so don't delay. For further information consult your Scarborough, Recreation, Parks and CWture Department Sum- mer '93 brochure or call 396-7411. Programs For International Students International students studying in Canada now have the opportunity to take one of seven "fast track" college programs designed to give them a col- lege diploma in only 64 weeks at Centennial Col- lege in Scarborough. Known at Quick Start, the approach addresses a common concern of inter- national students: the long summer break which eats up valuable time and money. Instead, there are no breaks between the semesters of the 64 week programs, and students have the choice of starting in September, January or May. Centennial's Quick Start offers four enginerring technician programs: elec- tronics, mechanical engineering, CAD/CAM, and fluid power and automation. There are also three business programs available: accounting, gram is a terrific way to show these dedicated coaches just how valuable they truly are to its. computer programmer and integrated business studies. Program availability is subject to sufficient numbers of applicants. All are equivalent to regular two year college programs, earning the same diplomas. The program appeal to international students already studying in Canada, usually in high school, where many are preparing for postsecon- dary studies. While all classes at Centennial are in the English language, the college can offer English as a Second Language assistance to help students keep up. For more information about the Quick Start pro- grams, call the Office of In- ternational Education at Centennial College at (416) 690-4192. Sharing The Jamboree With The Whole Town More than 14,000 Scouting participants and 2,000 adult volunteers are busily packing their gear in preparation for the greatest summer adven- ture in Canada, the 8th Canadian Jamboree, July 10 to 18. Scout groups from across the country and around the world are especially dwilled to be coming to Alberta's beautiful Kananaskis Country. Scouts Canada is very ex- cited to be returning to Kanariaskis Country for its 8th national jamboree. And there's plenty of Scouting history in Kananaskis Country, a beautiful 300 hectare recreation com- plex nestled in the shadow of Alberta's mighty Rocky Mountains. In 1981 and 1983, more than 20,000 young people participated in national and interria- tional jamborees in the scenic splendor of Alberta's foothills. [.travel Paris Popular Convention Centre For the 14th consecutive year, Paris has maintained its place as first convention city in the world, ahead of London, Vienna and Brussels. With 4(Y7 official- ly registered international conferences in 1992, the French capital has grown even more popular, up 58 conferences from 349 in 1991 and is well ahead of the competition: London with 185, Brussels with 184, Vienna 161 and Madrid -with 159. Vienna dropped from third to fourth position, whereas the two Spanish metropolises have made substantial gains, Madrid climbed from eleventh to fifth position and Barcelona from sixteenth to tenth. Only one American city and one Asian city made the top ten city list with Washington DC hosting 109 meetings and Singapore III Paris Postal Offices are Tourist Friendly During the three summer months of 1993 approx- imutely 3.6 million people will visit Pans. and to help facilitate their stay the local postal offices have in- troduced some very usuque services. The 20 postal of- fkvs found in the tourist frequented areas of Paris have bilingual staff. Stamp vending machines operate in five languages, can tell one how much postage is required and even return the change! For Mamp collectors, all French postage stamps and even stamps from Moniaco. Andorra and those printed by Unesco. are avadable at the 170 postal offices throughout Paris. A survey found that 55% of visitors would prefer to send their mail on collec- tors' edition stamps. The postal office located near the Louvre at $2, rue du Louvre is open 24 hours per day every day of the year and offers all kinids of automated services in- cluding a foreign currency to French Franc exchange. The machine recognizes fifteen different currencies in paper form, including Canadian dollars, and ex- changes it for Francs. Ins- tant tellers accepting credit cards are also available. Paris Bus Service Emphasizes Its Ser- vice Paris Bus Service is a transfer and scheduled ex- cursion company who put a lot of emphasis on the Ser- vice part of their name. Working with 200 different hotels in Paris, Paris Bus Service offer tours, airport and train station transfers and excursions for in- dividuals and groups of no more than fifteen people. operating 365 days of the year, all scheduled excur- sions will depart with a minimum of only two peo- ple. Several excursions are available, beginning often at one's hotel, including day and evening tours of Paris, Versailles, Seine cruises with or without din- ner, Chateaux of the Loire, Monet's gardens at Giver- iny, Fontainebleau and Bar- bizon and all kinds of EuroDisney packages. Paris Bus Service is adept at customizing tours or packages according to the clients' needs. Reserva- tions are accepted every- day from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Dial 01133 1 then tel: 43 65 55 55 and fax: 43 65 29 65. Rates begin at 215 FF/ $50 for a Paris city tour. Arcade Hotels Number 70 In France And Growing Arcade Hotels boast 70 hotels in France, sixteen of which are in Paris and its surrounding areas. and a 176 room addition is being added to the Arcade Orly bringing the total number of rooms there to 536. Crediting part of its suc- cess to such key factors as city centre locations, prox- imity to stations and business centres. the two star chain that began with one hotel in Bordeaux in 1976 now boasts 95. Room are bright. quiet and plea- sant. Elevators serve all floors and rooms offer a high level of comfort in- cb.xhM private washroom. climate control, windows that open, sound proofing. television, private telephone and double or single beds. Some rooms offer three and four beds for families or sports teams. All hotels have thnr own restaurants offering extensive buffet breakfast, lunch and din- ner, business facilities are available and parlung is always offered in or very near to the hotel. Arcade Hotels can be reserved through Resinter in New York at I -X10-221-4542 and several tour operators in Canada including: Air Canada Vacations, Air Transat Holidays. Holiday House, Jet Tours. Red Se�l Tours and Sunquest Vaca- tiow. Double room rates including all taxes and ser- vice, and daily continental breakfast vary between $106 and $130. according to location and season. Mountain Bike Cham- pionships Program Offered From Canada Toronto based tour operator Canadian Travel Abroad has put together a program for those in- terested in going to M&abtef. France to see the 1993 World Mountain Bike Championships from Sept. 13-19. For more infornia- tion call (416) 364-2738. I -MO -397-1876 or by fax at (416) 364-6951. Don't Be Bored! Serving on the board of a committee of a non-profit agency can be a very rewarding way to use your spare time while helping a local organization. Several agencies in the Scarborough area such as the Canadian Cancer Socie- ty. Scarborough Support Services for the Elderly and Agincourt Community Services are looking for board and committee members from various business and cultural backgrounds. If you have an interest or expertise in publicity. public relations, finance or Wed. July 7.1993 711E NEWS POST Page 11 For centures, sea-goinv cultures ha%i� *he manatee: time -worn myths and legends have surrounded this peaceful animal �'el man is responsible for placing the manatee on the brink of extinction. Through a manatee's eves. visitors to Sea World of Florida's newest guest experience. "Manatees: The Lalst (�eneration?. uill encounter the perils of everyday manatee life. gaining an appeciation for the docile creature. the attrac- tion, winding through a naturalistic. river -like -setting, features several different elements. including a nearly 300.0(x) gallon manatee habitat. A state of the art presentation puts visitors deep in to the underwater world of the manatee. Tbrough education and awareness comes understanding -and hope for the future generations of this gentle giant. 11993 Sea World of Florida) Costa Rica By Bike presented by Canadian BackRoutes We chose Costa Rica for our first destination because of its delightful diversity and the welcom- ing warmth of its people (Ticoso. Located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica is a little place with a huge heart. Although smaller than Nova Scotia. it is one of the niost biologically diverse countries in the world. with an average temperature of 23C (75F) and elevations from sea level to 3820 metres (14529 feet). Within short biking distances. you can ex- perience everything from lush tropcal ram forests and miles- of sandy beaches to fire -spitting volcanos and endless acres of the richest farmland im- aginable. With no army since 1948 and a govern- ment that has believed in democracy for over 100 years. Costa Rica is synonymous with peace. liwy &oast that "they have gained through evolution what others have gained through revolution". Costa Ricans are friendly. happy and eager to make your visit a pleasant and memorable one. Each day includes breakfast. picnic or restaurant lunch and din- ner. Dav 1: Arrive San Joso� Airport. We will shuttle you to an intimate lodge bordering a cloud forest for a welcoming lunch. onen- tation and bike outfitting. Overnight at the lodge. Day 2: Optional early morning walk in the cloud forest. Short shuttle before biking through rolling 12 Days On Holland America's Wine Cruise Cruises 'n Cruises Travel is offering a 12 day Euro- pean Wine Cruise on Holland America line's luxurious Statendam. departing Oct - 3, 1993 from Rome. Join noted wine educator Arel Wente and follow oenophiles for a voyage to the most prolific wine regions in Italy, Spain, France, Monaco and Por- tugal during the prime harvest period. Visit famous wineries and cellars for guided tours and tastings and discover uni- que bottles for your per- sonal cellar. From Rome. sail over- night to Livorno, Italy and behold the gates to Tuscany and the famed Chianti region. Then on to Genoa Milan, Italy and visit the region of Piemonte and sample its famous Bar- baresco, Barola and Aste Spumante. In Villefranche Nice Monaco you will be able to taste the wines of Provence and take an op- tional tour of a 250,000 bot- tle cellar. Then on to Sete Car- casonne, France to the pro - education and would like to get involved, call the Scar- borough Volunteer Centre at 264-2308. lific regions of Languedoc and Roussillon. In MaLVa Granada, Spain you uifl taste the unique wines of the Malaga and Montilla regions. The cruise offers several days at sea to relax. attend lectures, wine tastings and indulge in shipboard delights. Finally you %%ill have more stops in Las Palmas, Canary Islands and Fun- chal, Madeira Islands to sample and shop for ex- cellent Madeira wines before vour final destina- tion of lisbon. Portugal. The 50,000 GRT Staten - dam is long, sleek and sparkling new. All cabins are spacious and offer all the amenities you would expect on a luxury liner. The 2 storey dining room has a sweeping view of the sea. A sliding glass dome covers the swimming pool and jacuzzis on the sun deck. Rates begin at $3.250 Cdn per person. Space is limited and reservations at these special rates can only be made through Crtuses'n Cruises Travel Inc. which is owned by Joan Scott. former sales manager with a major cruise line for 12 years. She now runs a specialized cruise only agency in Markham. countryside with spec- tacular views of Lake Arenal. Overnight at a lodge located in a cloud forest mountain range with an opportunity to hike, horseback ride or relax at your leisure. Llav 3: Bike around Lake Arenil to a lodge at the base of the wodd*s most ac- tive volcano. Although your sleep may occasionally be disruped 6y blasts from the volcano, it could make for a memorable evening I Day 4: Bike to natural hot springs after breakfast En)oy a suim before ;;;;t i- ing to the next biking loca- tion. Bike through farmland dotted with quaint villages to a lodge in the heart of the jungle. Day S. Optional day. Your Chance to try white water rafting. hike or bike the rain forest, read a favourite book or simply relax in a hammock. listen- ing to the music of the jungle! There Aill be no doubt In vour mind whV we ch.,,, this fabulous and unusual stop for a second night. Day 6: Karl% morning shutCle to Poas. kxperience a thrilling bike nde down the largest volcano in the world. Stay overnight at a quaint inn nestled in the mountains, considered bv manv to be "the best smail hotei in Costa Rica". Day 7: Early morning visit to nearby butterfly farm. Shuttle to Orosi Valley to bike through the lush tropical heart of the coffee growing industry. Tour of coffee plantation with a typical Costa Rican lunch. Bike to a private villa to luxuriate in a pool fed by natural hot springs, surrounded bv fabulous gardens overlooking the lights of San Jose. Dinner at the villa before retiring to a charming hotel in San Jose. Day 8: Leave for airport with a short stop en route at a colourful local market. Adios, Amigos'. For more information call N-88-6139, Hospital Travel Clinic The Travel Counselling and Immunization Service is a clinic staffed by nurses and physicians from the Family Practice Unit of St. Michael's Hospital. The clinic offers pre -travel counselling and immuniza- tion to both business and leisure travellers. At the time of its concep- tion. over 25% of Canadian travellers visited develop- ing countries. The clinic was set up to meet the needs of these travellers by providing individual health care and education. The clinic provides com- prehensive counselling. up to date disease information and access to necessary immunization and medica- tion. Immunizations are available for yellow fever. nieningitis. typhoid fever, tetanus. diphtheria. polio, rabies, hepatitis A and B. measles. rubella. mumps and Japanese encephalitis. Information on anti- malarial medication is also available. The Travel Counselling and Immunization Service is located at 61 Queen St. E. across from St. Michael's Hospital. The Travel Counselling and Immunizatim Service serves the greater Toronto area extending as far as Cobourg. Barrie and Hamilton. The services offered by the clinic are covered I OHIP. There is a charge for the cost of some vaccines as well as prescription drugs. The Travel Counselling and Immunization Service was created in 1964 by the Department of Family and Community Medicine of St. Michael's Hospital. The Travel Clime has served almost 9.5m patients since June 1989. Its busiest mon- ths are Januarv. June and November. The Travel Counselling and Immunization Service works, in partnership with the International Society of Travel Medicine to provide patients with current publications on travel and disease. The Travel Clinic is open on Mondav from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visits are by appointment only. For an appointment call k416) W -d-7425. DAY TRIPS July 24 Severn River "Lady Bell Cruise" Stanton House Dinner Aug.7 Fenelon Falls "Island Lass Cruise" Bobcageon Inn Dinrwr Seveirty's Travel Tours 424-4171 Fly the Flag 759-5430 Horne,boat or cottage Printed or Sewn Nylon. Poly or Cotton Poles 5' to 50' Porch Deck or Inground Page 12 THE NEWS POST Wed. July 7.1993 . . Highland Creek Women's Institute by Evelyn Dempsey The members of Highland Creek Women's Institute have been involv- ed with several functions during the months of May and June. Regular meetings were held. The May meeting was presided over by Mrs. Jeanne Livingstone in the absence of the president, Mrs. Mary Miller. Mrs. Catherine Closson. Tweedsmuir History Curator, gave a very in- teresting history of the Er- skine Presbyterian Cemetery in Pickering and the Wesleyan Cemetery in Highland Creek relaiing that many of the early set- tlers were buried there. May birthday wishes were extended to Mrs. Anne Quigg. The June meeting was at- tended by 16 members with president. Mrs. Mary Miller. in the chair. Mesdames. Mabel Mor- rish. Betty Sharp. Helen Shaw and Grace Ingram who celebrate birthdays during the months of June and July -awe wished bir- thday happiness. Mrs. Dom Arkwnght. Education and Cultural Ac- tivities convener. gave a most interesting talk about different herbs and their use as flavouring in foods. She had started manv herbs in pots which can be grown indoors for use dur- ing thir winter months. We speciaPize in kiterior tinishes. paiint. wallpaper, core . Plaster. Free estimates Phone 492-0719 or 492-0388 Ars P opef ly maintenance & Landscaping Services Contplots landscaping service for residential and commercial. Lawn cutting S25 & up SM1907 These were sold to members and there were samples of some herbs for members to take. During the month of May, Mesdames Mary Milier and Evelyn Demp- sey attended the annual district meetings of the York Centre, York North, York West and Ontario South Women's Institutes. The varied businesses. entertainment and lun- cheons of the other district institutes were greatly en- joyed. York East District an- nual meeting of the Women's Institute. of which Highland CYeek is a branch. was visited by members of other branches in York County. A meeting with many of our own members present and chaired by Mrs. Mary Miller was successful and rewarding. At each District Annual Meeting the branches con- tribute monev to the "Pen- nies For Fri;ndship*' fund which is sent to the Associated Country Women of the World office and in turn is used to sup- port women of other coun- tries and enable them to at- tend the conferences of the Associated Country Women of the World. On June 4 several of our members allended Erland Lee Days at Erland Lee Museum Home. Thanks to the generosity of George Miller we enjoyed the delightful trip in his motorhome to the Erland Lee Horne at Stoney Creek. On June 9. the York County Women*s Institute Rally was held at Maple, (hitano. All branches of York County get together for business and a social tune. Each Women's In- stitute District is responsi- bie for food for the lun- cheon and a short enter- tainment item. The enter- tainment created great 11 aw?,(4ed PICK YOUR OWN 9 0 i V111 0 I "Good supply still available - also GREEN PEAS - SNOW PEAS Phone 294-3275 for mom information econoply M CM AM 74= KNIAL 1210 KINGSTON RD (at Falbngbrook) 694-4211 10% dsc o� Rentai Rme, ;_ A�Nl�ow was I �MML�_ W,7, FFOd M $3995 A:: _� P EER CA Y J Not exactly as illustrated PRE-ARRANGMENT ... THE LOGICAL ALTERNATIVE! Eesthaven Memorial Gardens is the leader in helping families to plan ahead for both cemetery and cremation needs. Our Family Security Plan insures peace of mind and financial stability, Information and in-home counselling are available without any obligation. Why not call us today? 267-4653 'Resthaven Memorial Gardens 2700 Kingston Rd(st Brimiev), Scarborough, ON MI M 1 M5 qy merriment for the members. At the rally each branch donates to the project fund "Women Feed The World" assisting women of less for- tunate countries by buying seeds for planting, money for sewing machines, and other supplies that women may use to better their liv- ing standards. 7be regular meetings of the institute will resume Sept. 8, 1993. 7be Institute appreciated the support given to the Strawberry Festival on June 23. Important dates to remember during the holi- day months are: Aug. 65-15 Country Quilt Fest-Milton Museum. Aug. 213 Victorian Tea-Erland Lee Museum Home. Stoney Creek: and Sept. 13 Fall Food Festival - Milton. We extend a happy and safe holiday season to everyone. Several of our nwmbers have been ill and we are pleased to know that most of them have recovered. We are thankful that Mrs. Alma Coleman has return- ed home after a lengthy stay in the hospital. We are grateful that Mr. Frank Moore, husband of our branch mennber. Mae Moore. is progressing favotirably after serious heart surgery at Toronto General HospLal. Health Status Of M etro The Metropolitan Toron- to Disrict Health Council (MTDHC) has released the first health status report on Metropolitan Toronto residents. Healthscan reports results of the recently released 1990 On- tario Health Survey at the Metropolitan Toronto level and selected statistics from the iggi Canada Census. A key finding of Healthscan suggests that man y Toronto residents continue to engage in risky activities and lifestvles. -Thirty-nine percent of females aged 50-69 years, who completed the survey, reported never having had a mammogram,- stated Dr. Tom Abernathy, chair- man of the Healtscan Com- mittee. "In 1990, breast cancer was the third leading cause of death and leading cause of premature death for Metropolitan Toronto females." Forty percent of sexually active respondents aged 16 and older. who have had two or more sexual part- ners in the past year, reported never hav ing used a condom as protection from sexually transmitted diseases. The two most common risky driving habits reported by Metro drivers were: driving through yellow lights and changing lanes abruptly. In addition to highlighting areas requir- ing increased health pro- motion, the report il- lustrates how health ser- vices are used - a con- sideration in health plann- ing, - stated I.,orne Zon, Ex- ecutive Director of the MTDHC. According to the survey, seventy-five percent of males and 83 percent of females had contact with a general practitioner in 1989� almost one-third of the Metro Toronto popula- Seventeen ScarboroUgh Fast citizens were awarded the Canada 125 Commemorative Medal on Mar. --ith at the Momiji 14miors' Centre by MPP N)b Frankford. The award is to recognize and honour those who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens in the communitv. Bottom row (f to r) Bill Dempsey. Evelyn Dempsey. Dr. Fred Sunahara: (29nd row) Pastor Owen Thetford. Millie Tavener. Michael Bunce. and Michael Krashinskv � (3rd row) Helen Cree, Bob Frankford. Elizabeth Praser-Williamson and (top row) Bill tryon. Anne Smith and Bob Taylor-%*aisey. There's A New Don Coming To Vaughan The Conservation Foun- dation of Greater Toronto launched a special fun- drawng campaign for the environmental rehabilita- bon of a section of the West Don River June 28th at the Vaughan Civic Centre. Presiding were Lorna Jackson. mayor of the City of Vaughan, Jim Keenan. president of The Cowerva- tion Foundation of Greater Toronto. Bill Granger. chairman of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. and Peter Meffe. member of the Dan Watershed Task Force and councillor for the ward in which the project is being launched - all partners in this important "investment in greenspace action" . The West Don Pti ver Greenway Project will en- compass 15 kilometres of rapidly urbanizing valley and stream corridor north from Steeles Ave. to Major Mackenzie Dr. Over the years, this part of the West Don has suffered from the cuitnulative effects of set- Oement including deforestatim agriculture and, most recently. urban development. The benefits of this pro- ject to the area and to watershed residents will be more trees. less erosion and sediment. improved wddlife corridor linkages. wetland creation and new outdoor opportunitm such as hiking. The project has been en- dwsed by the Don Watersh- ed Task Force and fits well with its draft Vision of "a revitalized urban river. flowing with clean, life- sustaining water through regenerated natural habitats and hiumn coni- munities*'. The overall project has an estimated budget of $1.2 million to be implemented over a two year period. Of this amoutnt, The Conserva- tion Foundation of Greater Toronto has challenged itself to raise at least $650.000 (including an estate donation) from the private sector. The Langstaff Business EcoPark, an industrial park established several years ago by The Evergreen Foundation, has already successfully in- volved many local businesses in the greening of an area that will link vnth the West Don project. Community partners such as schools and en- vironment.al groups will be encouraged to participate in long and short term stewardship of the West Don River Greenway Pro- ject- Recession Creates Calls To Ombudsman Robe-rta Jamieson. On- tano Ombudsman, cites the impact of a lingering recession and public cynicism with government as factors in many of the complaints to her office last year. In her annual report tabled in the Legislative Assembly. Roberta Jamieson sug- gests that 'the public and government have been redefining their respective roles and relationship with each other. The stresses can be felt every day in hundreds of calls and let- ters to our office'. Created in 1975 to resolve public complaints against government ministries, agencies, boards and tribunals. the office of Om- budsman Ontario handled nearly 34,ODO complaints and inquiries during the 1992-93 fiscal year. In her report, 77 of these com- plaints are highlighted, ranging from unreasonable administrative delays to in- consistent governmental procedures - AD were resolved suc- cessfully, often in the com- plainant's favour, sometimes in favour of the government orgriaization. Worker Co-ops Create Jobs Across the province peo- ple are creating their own jobs by forming worker co- ops. Initiatives are being developed in computer operations, construction block manufacturing, nee - the trade, dayeare, energy conservation, import/ex- tion had contact with a specialist in the year preceding the survey; and children between age 0 to I I were the most likely to have visited an emergency room in the past year. Twenty-nine percent of children under age 12 had visited an emergency room compared to approximate- ly 20 percent of the people aged 12 and older. port, property manage- ment, printing, restaurants, furniture manufacturing, forestry operations, consulting, far- ming, food processing, theatre, 3-P.- hydroponics, security services, elder- care, back of the track ser vices, and flooring manufacturing with others being proposed daily. Steven Owens, MPP responsible for cooperatives, in partner- ship with the Ontario Worker Coop Federation has announced a worker coop development program to create more jobs. Jobs Ontario is providing critical support with a $1.8 million job development grant. In fact. the Family Support Plan, the Ministry of Transportation and the Mimstry of Consumer and Commercial Relations are commended for their fime- ly response to inquiries or investigations by Om- budsmain Ontario. Regardless of outcome, the result for the cwnplai- nant was a renewed faith in the democratic process, which is not only good for government, says the Om- budsman, it is also good business. 'When people have a means of having their complaints heard and dealt with, they are less likely to resort to actions which ultimately cost more public monev'. Roberta Jamieson, recognized as a pioneer in progressive conflict resolu- tion techniques, remains committed to issues of social justice, both in her own organization and within society at large. In her report. she stresses that the rich cultural diver- sity of Ontario's population means changing the way the provincial government conducts its business. "Good client service in the 90's will mean implemen- ting increasingly pro- gressive administrative policies, so that Ontario can benefit from the enor- mous social and economic potential of groups present- ly excluded from oppor- tunity."