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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1994_01_05$1500 monthly stuffing envelopes at [tome. Start Immediately. Send stamped self-addressed envelope to: NEWFIELD ENTERPRISES 800 STEELES AVE.W. Suite 810H 14.Thomhill,Ont. 1-4,171-2 Glaisdale Muftiissori SCh001 Est.1969 Our 25th yr. in Scarborough! For children 18 mths. b up 885 Scarborough GON Club Rd. 115 Orton Park Rd. 509-5005 Bird Feeder Tour 'Where have the birds gone for the winter' Well, they're not all basking in the southern climes. In fact many of our feathered friends are spending these frigid months right here in Durham Region. For an introduction to these winter residents, join CLOCA staff for a tour of the bird feeder trail in the Lunde Shores Conservation Area. (From Hwy. t2. take Victoria St. west 2.5 km to the parking lot on the south side of the road) . Beginning at 2 p.m. on Sun. Jan. 9, 1994, vou'll have a free opportunity to learn about the birds' sur- vival techrnques as well as pick up some of the secrets of attracting wildlife to your backyard. Staff will discuss bird feed, feeders and locations, and lead a tour with opportunities to see different species of birds. CLOCA staff will provide bird seed so everyone will have a chance to feed the chickadees. So grab your binoculars, bundle up for the weather and come out to enjoy some winter fun in your local conservation areas. For more information contact the Authoritv at ( 905 ) 57'9.0412 . This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEEK A Gem Stone Tumbler Makes a Great Gift. NAUTILUS ARTS & CRAFTS 0075 Khgttonl�PA, Hwy. 2 dry Fwws, ramie Cr"k Call 2641171 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail SHA VER Sola do Service -phillps - Braun Remington MUUY ,3„ A v 751 1742 tied. 29 \o. 1 Pickering, Onlariu Red. January 5. 1994 PICKERING J20sp Closing Whitby Office As a cost-cutting measure, the Ontario Hydro Electrical Inspec- tion Office in Whitby will be closed to the public effec- tive Dec. 17th. All inspection applica- tions after that day should be sent to the Peterborough Inspection office, 749 The Kingsway. Peterborough K9%' 6W7. or call collect 705-745-3236, fax 705, 745-2046. Local inspectors for the Durham area can still be contacted for advice bet- ween 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. at the current Durham telephone numbers: (9wt9 66& 5668. ( 905) 404-2028. 19U51 Stu• 6413 and 1905) 372-1216. Ontario Hydro will not raise rates in 1994, and is committed to keeping future rate increases at or below the rate of inflation for the balance of the decade Pune }; fee Secondary School in visual arts. ".fes r AMr� t i [cal artist Dorsev James is teaching students at the. CAN BE BEATEN CANCM CA SOOETY IDU GuvCSt T This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK At the Fent. r;nrdon McClennan and Sean Madill studv art on a computer scrv(-r. 50,000th.User Registers At Library Jason Lungrin became Pickering Public Libraries 50.W)th member on Dec. 9th. The Library computer keeps track of the numbers of people registering and using the system . Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Bods Read oust south 0f401, Pickering Family ottinevi and operated. -"416) 6Sf'-- 89 "The membership rate at our Library is extremely high." commented Board Chairman David Farr. "Our residents are really enthusiastic users of the librarv. It shows both in our This Space Could Be Yours For X11PER WEEK record service statistics (Pickering's library collection is one of the most actively used in Ontario) and also in the high proportion of people who join the system. With Mr. Serving the Community for 28 Years! Mandarin Restaurant For Town The locational search thurs that Pickering had team for the Mandarin met all the criteria for an restaurant chain first con- ideal location and he was tasted the Pickering's ready to formally an - Economic Development nounce that he has chosen Office in April. Prior to Pickering as the location visiting a long list of possi- for its new 10,000 sq. ft. ble sites that had been restaurant, capable of ac - prepared for them, their commodating over 400 peo- detailed economic and ple in one sitting. statistical criteria had to The location chosen is at be satisfied. the east end of Brockington In early November, after Plaza at Hwy. No.2 and a lengthy working relation- Brock Road, an ideal loca- ship with this company, tion for local convenience their President, James and easy access for out of Chiu. informed Mavor Ar- town visitors. Board Presents Finding Of Gd. 12 Writing Review The Ministry of Educa- tion and Training con- ducted a Grade 12 provin- cial Writing Review in ad- vanced, general and basic - level programs during the 1991-92 school year. Although the province re- quired only three Durham =may stools to Par- ticipate, the Durham Board of Education chose to pay a fee and have all its 'econdary schools par- 'rcipate The board wished to take advantage of the opportuni- ty to have students' work judged in a provincial con- text. Students were asked to submit two pieces of writing: an assigned piece completed under controlled conditions (work was com- pleted in class within a set time period) and a "best piece" which they chose from their writing port- folios. The Ministry of Educa- tion and Training then released results for schools across the province. The Durham Board released its regional results at a press conference held Dec 6, and schools followed im- mediately with the release of their individual results to their school com- munities. Both the provincial and Durham results show that, while the majority of students are writing at an adequate level or better some students need help to improve their writing V The Canadian Red cross Society ... . X-.-.% ... L.undgrin's registration, about two thirds of the community have become library members." skills. "What is most im- portant," states Director of Education Pauline Laing, "is that we focus on im- provement for the future." Evaluation of the writing skills students have learn- ed to the grade 12 level is important because it en- courages improved student learning and allows the board and schools to be more accountable to the community. "When our teachers see and analyze the best papers from each of the categories, they will be able to devise plans to help students improve their writing skills," says Laing. "Also, it is a good time to ask parents to work with the school in encouraging maximum effort from students. We are not in this alone," she continues. Laing feels the Grade 12 Writing Review was well- designed because it took in- to account student achieve- ment under both controlled and every day conditions. "We know that %tile our schools add the new basics of computer and teamwork skills, we also have an ongoing commitment to traditional wnting skills. We think that provincial standards, when com- pleted, will encourage school achievement that educators and the com- munity will support fully," says Laing. The Durham Board of Education does not intend to let the matter rest. Durham Board students are participating this year in the Ministry's Grade 9 Writing Review. As well, the board will measure its efforts to improve student writing by repeating the grade 12 test in 1994, and will look into joining a con- sortium of boards to test literacy skills at the elementary level. "This data is valuable," says La- ing, "It helps ens do what we are in the business of doing. ..helping students learn." DENTAL OFFICE =M4 DrX Fenwick Dr.R.Hoftman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Ortanidis MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening 8 Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Page 2 TIIE NEWS POST Wed—Januar-, 5. 1944 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Bob's Notes by Bob Watson Please - Goodbye GST! A news item heard recently suggests that the federal Liberal government is going to turn the GST operation over to the provinces. We hope this isn't true as the GST was initiated by the '.Mulroney government just at the moment that the recession hit our country. That was a big mistake. in our opinion. A Liberal M.P. in !forth Fork has been campaigning for a long time while the Conservatives ruled the land His answer to the devastating GST is to put a 4.7% increase in income tax and eliminate the GST. He said that the federal government would receive the same tax dollars but without the devastation to the economv. Of course Mai civil servants hired to handle the GST would have to leave their jobs because an increase in income tax would not require any more employees. Frankly. we would like to see the Ontario Provincial Sales Tax 1 PST) cancelled as well and replaced with a small percentage on income tax. Another large number of civil servants could he freed from the Ontario government jobs. Why do we want the sales taxes replaced by income tax" The answer is that both sales taxes bother citizens and make them postpone purchases which lowers the money flowing into the economy. Those on fixed incomes. such as senior citizens. would benefit from the removal of the two sales taxes We need answers for our economic down turn and the removal of the sales taxes would free up the business area. This would create more jobs - and more income tax for a government against the wall with a huge deficit. Unemployment Insurance Rates Beginning Jan. 1. 1994, employees will pay S3.0rl per Slut of insurable earnings Employers will pay $4.298 per $100 of insurable ea rnines , 1 4 times the employee rate). The Unemployment Insurance 1 Ul 1 Act requires the Commission to set premium rates for each year. based on the state of the Ui Account and future expectations. The premium rates set by the Commission must also be approved by the Minister of Finance and by the Governor -In -Council The statutor% rate for 1994 was calculated to be $3 1166 per $1)I1 of insurable earnings Based on present projections, a rate of S3 117 will leave the Account with an annual deficit of approximate) So 3 billion for 1993 This translates into a projected cumulative deficit in the order of $6.3 billion for the end of 1994 The 1994 maximum weekly Insurable earnings will he S7w. Lip from $74.5 in 1993 This 1s equivalent to a 4.7%increase As a result, the maximum weekly UI benefit 574, of maximum insurable earnings, will increase to $445 1n 1993 from $425 in 1993 Annual increases in the maximum insurable earnings are determined by a formula set out in the UI Act and reflect the average annual increase In earnings over the last 9 years Workers must earn a minimum amount to he insured under the UI program Measured in dollars, the minimum 1s equal to tri% of the maximum weekly insurable earnings This will he $156 a week in 1994, up from S149 a week in 1993 Workers may also meet this requirement by working a minimum of 15 hours a week for the same employer UI claimants whose annual net income including UI benefits, exceeds 1.5 times the maximum vearl insurable earnings must repay 3fi% of those Ul benefits that make up the excess For the 1994 tax year. $60.840 will be the limit above which the repayment formula applies. in 1993, the limit was $58.110. $5 Billion In Profits On Mar 31. 1993. the Ontario Lottery Corporation reached an historic milestone. The OLC became the first Canadian lottery iurisdiction. and one of the few worldwide, to reach 5.5 billion in profits. Since 1989. the Ontario hospitals have become a major beneficiary of lottery profits. in fiscal 1992 93 approximately 75% of profits. $406 million, was made available for the operation of hospitals in Ontario. .: 0. : R- newWo s Published every Weenesday by Watson Publishing Compaoy Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Add►ess7 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. MiS 3113. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher b General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager- Irene Watson ADVERTISING - irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss. Diene Matheson, Bill Wall SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 409 a Copy. Sergeant Mee - RCMP Hairy NEW W -Alt -lA YOU 0161 1>'Itlit Gu.oAfotrS CA19►n0►Vi0AJ Showy W, WA ................................................. Here and There Forecast Ifi5.500 Housing ';tarts in 1994 House construction is expected to rise 6.0% to 165.50) units in 1993 from a forecasted finish of 156.100 units in 1993, reported Canada '.Mortgage and Housing Corporation CMHC 1 in its fourth quarter National Housing Outlook. "Housing starts are expected to benefit from low mortgage interest raters and a stronger economy in 1994." explained Gilles Proulx. Chief Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre "This should lead to slightly more activity from move -up buyers." Housing Recovery Back on Track in 1994 The housing recovery in most metropolitan areas will get back on track in 1994. according to a report issued by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Starts, resales and prices will rebound in most major urban centres after a forecast drop in 1993. according to the fourth quarter edition of Canada Housing Markets. Finance Minister Introduces Credit Union Reform Ontario Finance Minister Floyd Laughren has introduced a bill to update the Credit Union and Caisses Populaires Act, which he says will help ensure the movement is strong, competitive and better able to serve individuals and business across the province. ..When the Financial Services Review was announced in October 1992, we promised credit union reform and caisses populaires would be the first step. We are delivering on that commitment," Mr. Laughren said. The Bill will allow credit unions and caisses populaires i Give A Gift That Lasts A11 Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGHA INCOURT WEST HILL news news news ' CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST ENDI K RINC, ' ONE YOU WANT [n19ws1[ ne o S f Renewal ' New j Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: I Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S3R3 ' Name Address - - -- --- — - —----------- Queen's Park Report Anne Swarbrick, M.P.P. Scarborough West Important new legislation introduced by my government extends protection to tenants living in unregulated care homes and apartments in houses, giving them the same rights or the same security enjoyed by other tenants in On- tario. The new Residents' Rights Bill combines with changes to the Planning Act and the Municipal Act already introduced to protect tenants living in apartments in houses. The legislation makes apartments in houses legal through the zoning by-laws. Building standards would still have to be met. Municipalities will have the power to better enforce health and safety standards to protect tenants in apartments in houses. Additional benefits include much-needed jobs for the con- struction and renovation industry, more affordable housing and help for prospective homeowners who need additional income. Vulnerable adults - elderly people, former psychiatric pa- tients, and people with developmental problems who live in unregulated care facilities (approximately 47,500 people ) - will now be covered by the care home provisions. Types of accommodation providing care services could include unlicensed nursing homes, rest homes, retirement residences, homes for special care, group homes, rooming and boarding homes providing care services, hostels and private non-profit charitable institutions providing care. To deal with possible future incidents of neglect and abuse in care homes, we've also made changes to the Regulated Health Professions Act. The social and economic benefits of this legislation make it good common sense. I'm very pleased to have been part of the process of bringing it to pass. broader lending powers, especially in commercial lending. This will enable credit unions to do more to support small businesses, farms, and cooperatives in their communities. "in our consirlltations, we clearly heard the problems small businesses face in obtaining access to capital from large financial institutions." Mr. Laughren noted. The Bill will also: allow credit unions to set up subsidiaries and join with other credit unions in financing larger projects: allow credit unions to gain access to new sources of capital by enabling them to sell shares to the public: support local economic development by permitting credit unions to put money into a wider range of investments in- cluding shares of community investment share corpora- tions and community loan funds for small business. and enable credit unions to serve a wider membership base by broadening the ability of credit unions to have businesses and public sector institutions as members. Mr. Laughren noted that these powers will help credit unions to compete on a level playing field with the larger financial institutions. "In the area of insurance retailing, Ontario is following the federal lead and not allowing credit unions to retail in- surance or lease space in their branches to licensed agents. We will achieve this in the Act's regulations. The Ministry of Finance will be working closely with interested parties, including the credit union movement and the insurance in- dustry to ensure that Ontario regulations in this area achieve a true level playing field," Mr. Laughren said. "In trust services, we will allow credit unions to act as trustee for RSPB and hold lawyers' trust accounts, but no other trust powers." Mr. Laughren added. To help protect consumers as the marketplace changes, the Bill will require credit unions to disclose how much deposit insurance they have, prohibit tied selling, and in- crease controls on the use of confidential personal informa- tion. To strengthen the movement's stability, the Bill will establish a self-help safety net so the credit unions themselves can help an individual credit union correct emerging problems before they grow. "Throughout their history, credit unions have served grass-roots enterprises that felt ignored by large financial institutions, burn which provided jobs and services vital to their communities. As locally -based financial institutions, credit unions can play a greater role in community economic development. This Bill will give them the powers they need to provide more and better services to their two million members and to the communities they have served so well,'. Mr. Laughren said. "We received tremendous input from the credit unions and caisses populaires on these reforms. We are continuing to work with the movement to explore ways of strengthen- ing its role in building the economy of local communities." The credit unions and caisses populaires reforms are part of the omnibus Financial Services Statute Law Reform Amendment Act, which also covers life insurance agent reform and amendments to securities laws. Honoured For Exemplary Courage What is bravery all about It's about rushing into burning buildings to save the lives of frightened or unconscious people. ft's ,about allowing yourself to be a target to save the lives of children. These are just two of the courageous acts that were performed in the line of duty by seven police officers and seven firefighters to whom the Province of Ontario presented bravery awards this year. The Ontario Medal for Police Bravery and the Ontario Medal for Firefighters Bravery were established in 1975 and 1976 -respectively and recognized acts of superlative bravery, undertaken without concern for personal safety, and focus public attention on the vital and frequently dangerous duties of the province's police and firefighting forces. Among the police officers honoured with a medal was ->I Sergeant Rudy Kofler of Bolton, Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. On the afternoon of Dec. 22, 1992. Sergeant Kofler was shot at by an armed bank robbery suspect who he had been pursuing on foot through the streets and back alleys of Toronto. Even though he was exposed and in grave danger, Kofler was unable to return fire because he spotted two children in a playground directly behind the gunman. The gunman ran and was apprehended shortly afterwards by Kofler and two other officers. Police Constables Gregory Payne of Scarborough and Alexander Smith of Toronto Metropolitan Toronto Police Force were also honoured. In the early morning hours of Dec. 1, 1992, Police Constables Smith and Payne saved a woman who was about to commit suicide by jumping off the Bloor Street viaduct. Pavne jumped up on the railing, grabbed the unsuspecting woman and with the assistance of Smith, who also climbed the railing to hold onto Payne, pulled her to safety. Over $24,000 In Prizes Penalty Free tknkey will once again be rewarded with the return of the Penalty Free Sweepstakes for a 7th campaign. This year's program promises to be the best yet, with 52 teams who play a penalty free game being rewarded with exciting primes valued over $24.000. This year, the Penalty Free Sweepstakes will run from Dec. 26th, 1993 thmufgh Jan. 30th, 1994. Any amateur hockey team in Ontario that prays an en- tire game penalty free dur- Metro Toronto Council Council members' offices - Station 1020, 2nd floor Metro Hall, 55 John St.. Toronto M5V 3C6. 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. Scarborough Agincourt SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.31) p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 211 Calf 392-4050. Scarborough City CeMn BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 215. Call 392-4017 After flours 261.6941. Scarborough Highland Crook 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, Calf 392-4047. Scarborough Malvern RAYMOND CHO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri. Suite 229. Call 392-4076. Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m Mon. to Fri. Suite 206 Call 392-4007. City of North York Black 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 3924020. 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 Centro 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 3924029. 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 p m Mon to Fri. Suite 218, Call 392.4081 ing the contest period is eligible to enter. The Penalty Free Sweepstakes wi ll try to bet- ter the record 4,723 team entries received last year. Developed by the Members of the Hockey Devekiprnent Centre for Ontario, the pro- gram has had over 21.000 entries during its first six years - "With over 63% of the 21.000 entries either winn- ing or tying their penalty free game, this program certainly has illustrated that ck+an hockey is winn- ing hockey," noted Pro- gram Spokesperson Paul Henderson. -We definitely think the Penalty Free Sweepstakes program is helping to change the at- titudes of people involved with amateur hockey in On- tario.'. Leadership Courses Christopher Leadership Courses is a non profit organization which teaches effective speaking and self- confidence skills in a frienuily classroom setting. For registration informa- tion for these classes in the Toronto Durham areas call Robert Tanner at ( 416 ) 683-7550. INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION ONTARIO Wed. January 5, 1994 THE NEWS IPOST Page 3 i � e • 0 a•. I ar 4396722 All. TYPES OF INSURANCE • Auto • Casualty • Fire • liability • Life 0 Bonds e Homeowners • Cargo • Tenants Package • Mortgage • Boat • Jewellery e PERSONAL. a CCO0 ERCLA a U41DUSTRIA UTYOFSCARBOROUGH Scarborough Animal Centre bringing friends together DOG LICENCES Your dog can't learn phone numbers or pull out an Identification card. If it's lost, a dog licence is the most effective way to get it back home. Scarborough by-laws require that all dogs living in the city be licenced. Licence fees for 1994 are now due. Male or Female moo Neutered Male with certificate $12-00 Spayed Female with certificate $12-00 Licences available from Scarborough Animal Centre 821 Progress Avenue or Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive REMEMBER: Senior Citizens can get their dog's licence for free. Telephone 396 -PETS for more information Make sure your dog has a collar with a current licence on it. It's your dog's free ride home. the We're your resolution solution. 1111 111 I < the new• •ear and, like most people. y ou v c S ! f 1 :,10bably resoled to learn �omethrng new. cniennial Collcoe m Scarborough offers i 11 hundreds of part-time �:ourscts starting this i ! I month. There's bound to be something of interest I I 1 to you! Here are a few examples: Apparel Pattern ;�� �� ,� .cud .-apparel Sewing ( onstruction Thes.c i�%,, take you through the basics of pattern design and garment construction through to finished products. Mie and match the courses you want. Country Line Dancing Everybody's doing it, now you can too! The latest dance craze is not only good exercise - it's a great opportunity to develop coordination and meet new people. Get into the fun; it's easy! CENTENNIAL • COLLEGE First in Ontario Decorating for an Aging Population As we get older, we experience changes in our physical abilities, senses and tastes. This new course discusses these realities and how we can improve our home decorating without sacrificing familiarity and comfort. International Trade Discover the facts beyond the newspaper headlines by studying international trade theory and practice. You'll learn what factors influence trade today; there's never been a more fascinating time to observe changes in the global economy. Centennial has been Scarborough's community college since 1966 - and the first college in Ontario! For more information on these and hundreds of other leisure and career -oriented courses, call Centennial at 698-8200 Page 4 TILE NEWS POST Wed. January 5, 1991 DIARYCO M HE'D. JANUAR Y S 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST AID/CPR COURSES First AidrCPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday. For more details and to ,register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call 967-4244. 10:30 am. - 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of ping pang evm Wednesday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red Cross downtown permanent blood donor clinic is held at the Royal Bank Plaza, Merchants Mall Level, 200 Bay St. All donors are welcome. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL. DANCING All seniors over the age (-if 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 social dancing every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Cen- tre, 200 McNicholl Rd. Phone _*i-4513. 1 - 3 p.m. NF.ARLl NY% SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave., Aginctun for the sale of good dean used clothing for all ages, and small hcuseware items (clec!rical appliances, pas & pans, etc.). Thrifty prices! 1 - 3 P.M. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens intvite everonte 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre. 1=99 Fllamere Rd. Scarb,orough. i -3 p.m DISCLSSION GROUP FOR SENIORS A discussion group for seniors dealing with the issues and ideas behind newspaper stories is held ever Wednesday at Dawes Road I ibrar%, 416 Dawes Rd.. East York. For Lit -ails call 752-0101. 2 - 3:36 p.m L1V11NC: UITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Marto District of the Canadian Cancer S(iciciy, meets at 20 Holly St.. Suite 101, Toronto ort alternate Wednesdays to provide information about ntntri+icn, relaxation. support smiees and practical guidance. The publi; is invited come. alk ,r 1wen. For details call 485-021-1. 7J0 p.m F.AMIIA LIFE GROUP A support group meets weekly in voter community fir parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs, alcohol. running away, crimes, parent abuse. and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group mice , e%er% Ncdne%da% For marc onformaticxt call 223-7444. 7:30 p.m PARENTS IN (]tIlSLS The Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario is a com- mmily tined self help group that meets weekly to assist troubled parents deal with 10 !0 31D ymr odd family members. If you have a ext or daughter in trouble with drugs, alccolu4. the law, whotvl, or cher behavioral problerm, call ,r`3-7444 for nacre tnfortmatton or referral to ,he local chapier. 7J9 p.m. COIN CI.UB %W.FTS Scarborough Coin Club moots !hc fn! Wednesday of each month at Heron Park Community Centre, 4285 Lawrence Ave. E., Scar- b„rough. 7:30 p.wt. PARENTti-FLAG Parent%, families and friends of lesbians and gays. Noor. h Toronto Chapter meet the firs! %%cdnesday of each tno.nih at Glenview Pre%hrertan Church. I Glenview (4 blocks south of lawrentc .A%c. oft Yongd. E%er%one is welcome. For details all 32-1-0600. THURS. JANUAR Y 6 9:45 a.ta - 12 Moos COOKING CLUB Agin:our Commune!% Scrvtccs A s ma ton i, ha%ing a cooking cluto for h,sc entcrc%:ed in preparing iow :,-, Poo cad. Thi, ,C%sion will he he ,planning ,es,wn. and the ox,keng ,e%,mn %ill •akc place Jan. 13,!, f,or paeicipan, in -he plannini: h+ion. The Location is S'. Timo,h%', C'hur:h, 4125 Sheppard At.c, F. Call 321-6912 for more intormanon and !o rccu!cr. 10 a.m. SHI FFLEBOAKI) All senior, ,%cr :he ago of 55 are !n%rod -o cnlo% a morning of ,huftleb,oard c%cry Thu,,da% a• S'cphcn Lca:,o:k Senior, Centre. 2520 &rchmoun! Rd. Phone _V*A(W). 11:30 a_m. - 7 p.m. Bl(X)D DONOR CLINIC :UI donor, arc in%i!ed 'o ai,cnd the Manulife Pennanen Red Cass bl,xd donor :link Located a' 55 Bl,r,r S,. %_ 2nd tl,o,or, Toros o. 12 woow - 6 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cns, blood donor clinic will he held a! Sheppard Centrc, 4841 Yonge Sr.. Nor!h fork. All donor, are welcome. Help, he Red Cr,s, help ,!her, h% a!!ending hi, chnic: 12:45 p.m. EI CHRL All seniorsover the age of 55 are in%ved !,, cnjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Lca,: ock Seniors Centre, 257.0 Birchmoun Rd. Phone 3964040 1:30 p.m. W"ULL%E5S PROGRAM Mandana Jam and Daren Evans, fourth year students in rhe Oc- cupaiional Therapy program a! Uni%er%iiv of Toronto, will discuss the role of self-care to enhancing seniors' independence, at the Ber- nard Betel Centre for Creati%c Living, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. The program is free bu! regisiraion is requested by calling 225-2112. 2 - 8 p.tn. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave E., Scarborough. All donors are welcome. 7 p.m. LEGAL COLNSEL X%G Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appoin!men . 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS TOASTMASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over 18 )'ears of age. For tur'her information %:all Diane at 447-9533. 7:30 p.m. FRIENDS OF SCHIZOPHRENICS Ontario Friends of Schizophrenia, Scarborough Chapter, will mea at the C. A. W. Hall, 975 Kennedy Rd. south of Lawrence Ave. The meeting will feature a family panel to discuss "Seeing With A Different View?". The usual open discussion and question period follows. Everyone welcome, admission is free and refreshments will be served. 7:30 - 9 p.m. LIVING UITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets the first and third Thursday of each month at Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ace. E. The public is invited t„ come, calk or listen. 8 p.m. THE MITZVAH TECHNIQUE Everyone is invited to a free leisure and demonstration on the Mitzvah Technique, a major preventive health care discipline which relieves neck pain, back pain and tension, and prevents spinal and postural difficulties, at the Medial Centrc, 3420 Finch Ave. E. (at Warden), Suite 410. To pre -register call 495-7729. FRI. JANUARY 7 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross clinic will be held at the Toronto Blood Centre, 67 College St., Toronto. All Donors arc welcome. 10:30 a.m. - 12 awn SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon sceia) ballroom every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl 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.). Evervone is welcome. 2 - 8:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Centerpoint Mall, Yonge St. & Steeles Ave., Willowdale. All donors are welcome. 7:30 p.m. SINGLES MEET Heron Park Christian Singles meet the first Friday of each month at Heron Park Baptist Church, 4260 Lawrence Ave. E., West Hill. For details call 427-2917. 8 p.m. SINGLES DANCE North Metro Single Parents Association holds a dance for single parents the first Friday of every month at St. Gabriel's Recreation Centre next to St. Gabriel's Church on Sheppard Ave., two blocks east of Bayview Ave. The cost is $10 for non-members, including buffs. All single parents are welcome. SAT. JANUARY 8 1 I a. m. - 2 p. war. IAIUT JLS MEET The members of Forest Hill Writers' Circle meet to discuss their writing in a critical and constructive manner every Saturday at the Barbara Frum Librarv, 20 Covington Rd., North York. New members are encouraged to drop in. For more details call 395-544(1. 7:30 p.w. JEWISH MUSIC "Jewish Musk In Toronto" is the theme for an unusual event (in sight and sound) which will take place in the Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave., North York. Admission is free, though dona- tion% will be gratefully accepted. For ddails call 789-5502. 7:30 p.m KOREAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR The internationally acclaimed World Vision Korean Children's Chair will make a concert appearance at Rov Thomson Hall, Toron- to. For more detailscall Philip Maher at 567-2726 (res.) cir 821-3619 (bus. ) SUN. JANUAR Y 9 10:30 amt. iTN DEJA Vl' .ALL OVER AGAIN! "It's dojo vu all over again!" with Rev. Barbara Kulcher, as she anticipates another year and when we go from here. at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation. 4 Antrim Crescent (Kcnn tidy Rd. & Hwy. 401). 2 - 4 pm OI.D TIME FAVOURITES Rick Fielding and Friends will entertain. with vocal and inn- strtnrnental, old time favourites at the regular afiernxoon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. MON. JANUAR Y 10 9 a. raw. HEAR] NG TESTI NG Free hearing testing for seniors will be offered at a hearing wreen- ing dink at the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Siccles Ave. W. For an appoin,mcn! .all 2..25-2112. 9:30 - 1039 a.m. HEALTH & W1ELLNE:SS Luz Bonin, Public Hdhh Nur-c, will discuss "Communication" at North York Senior Centrc, 21 Hendcxt Ave. (subway & wheelchair accessible). These cessions are free but registration is re- quested by calling Anila at 7334111 10 a.m, - 12 mitom BLOOD PRESSURE: CLINIC A free bled pre%%ure clinic for venue% will be held at the Bernard Bed Centre, 1003 Steele% Ave. W. For an appoinimen, call 225-2112. 10am-3pmVI0ME:N'SCT-NTRE The North York %oaten', Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mon- dav% , hrough Thursday%, o offer information and referral services !o women. Phone 781-04-9 or drop in during these hour%!o find infor- ma,ion, !o register for a program, or to !alk over something !ha! is noubling you. 12:39 - 3 p.im BRIDGE: All seniors oxer the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an af!ernoxon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Senior% Cent rc, 2520 Bir- chm,,uw Rd. Phone 3964040. 1:3D - 3 p.wt. CRAFT E ETTNE:SS REGISTRATION Registration will be held for the craft and fit rtes%classes at Agin- court Baptist Church, 3'. Glenwatford Dr. at Denndt. Modest fee includes babysitting for two children. For mare information call 291-0191. 2 - 3 pm. NUTRITION COUNiSE LL I%G Nwntion counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the VPellnes% Centre kvcated in the Bernard Bc!cl Centre, 1003 Sleeks A%e. W. For an app inimeni call 225-2112. 4 - 5 p.m SOLP KITCHEN Heanv home-made soup is served to the needy every Mondav in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E.. lower level. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Mondays. Thursdays and Fridays in the cafeteria at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave., one block north of Sheppard. For details call 493-0019. 7 p.m. INFORMATION NiGHT The Catholic Children's Aid Society is holding an Information Might for those interested in fostering. For more information, phone F„s.,er Care De%elopmen! at M61010. g p.m. W'RITF.RS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group moots at the Jack Goodlad Centre feast side of Kennedy; north of Eglinton, scut h of Lawrence). Call Eugenie Shehirian, 759-6053. 8 p.m. RECOVERY INC. Recovery Inc., a community mental health organization, meets weekly at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. For information call 276-2237. TUES. JANUAR Y 11 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Parkway Place, 255 Consumers Rd., Willowdale. Take the time to give the gift of life, i -'s free. All donors are welcome. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of badmin!on every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at L'Amoreaux C,mmunity Centre. 2000 McNichol) Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmouni Rd. Phone 3964040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited !o enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 1 - 2:30 p.m. NEW TO YOU SHOP A New To You Shop, featuring low prices on good used clothing, (towsehold an ides, glasses, dishes, books and jewellery will be open every Tuesday at londale Heights United Church, 115 lonview Rd., north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building. TUES. JANUAR Y 11 1 - 8 p.m. BLOOD IXINOR C7.INIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Legion Hall No. 112 located at 117 Byron St. S., Whitby. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m LIVING WiTH CHILDREN Public health nurses invite parents (mothers and fathers) of children 0-12 months to join the parenting sessions every Tuesday at Oriole Community Centre, 2975 Don Mills Rd. (a( Sheppard), North York. All sessions are free. To register call 395-7600. 6:30 - 9.30 p.m. LEGAL ADVICE CLINK Free legal advice will be given by a qualified lawyer every Tuesday evening at West Hill Community Services, 156A Galloway Rd., West Hill. To make an appointment call 284-5931 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 7 - 9:30 p.m. ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Learn about the principal tools of estate planning, threats such as inflation and taxes, living wills, Ontario probate fees and trusts, at this free seminar at Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. To register call 395-5613. 7:30 p.m. ALS SUPPORT GROUP The ALS Society support group meeting for patients with Lowy 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?. 7:30 - 9 p.m. MENOPAUSE Lorrain Ruthven, Public Health Nurse, will lead the free session tin Menopause at St. George's Anglican Church, 5350 Yonge St., Norh York. The title of the first meeting is "Introduction: A!. titudes & Mvths". The session is free. For ddails call 395-7780. WED. JANUAR Y 12 10 a.m. NUTRITION DISCISSION GROUP Back by popular demand is the Nutrition Discussion Group with Hannah Kra%rnan in the Cultural Room at the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Stecles Ave. W. Admission is free but registration is requested by calling 225-2112. 11 am. - 12 Mow HEALTH E WF.LLNE:SS Luz Bonnin, Public Health Nurse, will discuss "Communicai ion" at the Norah York Senior Centre, 21 Hendon Ave. (subway & wheelchair accessible). Admission is free but regisiration is rt quested by calling Anita at 7334111. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays ..........:•::� �} ti � ::ir:•i: tea•::::::•:-:::::' ;::::!: �:!: �:�:YrXC?+? t11WM WEDDING-VNNIVERSARV Heartiest congratulations to Nellie and Steve Roxby of Boris Ave.. Aguicourt who celebrated their 60th weddu* anniversary on Sat. Jan. 1st. 50M WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Wedding anniversaries are very special events - especial- ly ones marking five decades of marriage. We wo lid like to congratulate five Scarborough couples on their Golden Wedding Anniversaries: Mary and James Peter Chepswick of Bridlettowne Circle were wed 50 years on Jan. 1st, a celebration will be held for them on Jan. 29th: another cou- ple arple who choose New Year's Day to tie the knot 50 years ago is Lily and Lester Lovely of McKnight Dr.; Agnes and William Cook of Bonis Ave.. Agincourt celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 5th: Maria and Eugenio Bomba of Miramar Cres. will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Jan. 8th and Rocchina and Giovami Liww of Marchingtal Cucle were married on Jan. 11th, 1944. A celebration will be held for them on Jan. 15th. l9T7i BIRTHDAY A very Happy Birthday to Florence Wood of Haig Ave., Scarborough who is celebrating her 90th birthday on Jan. 7th. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2S83 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE. OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 522 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.m. to 5 p.m. CONiSTiTL'ENC I 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 29'1-6568. 9 ami. to 5 p.m CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The off -we 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.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTiTUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to I p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. to 1 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. m. to 1 p.m., Friday mor- nings by appointment only. Phone 281-2787. 9 am. - 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The offioe of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffcrest Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No tdephone calls Mon. & W ed. Federal Constituency Offices 9 am. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 2968899. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 206, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 to I 1 a.m. by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 a.m. - s p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of David Collenette, MP Don Valley East, located at 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 300, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 am. to 12 moon. For an appointment call 447.5544. Responsibilities At The Scene Of An Accident With the ever increasing volume of traffic in Scar- borough the number of ac- cidents increase, as well as Ow situations arising out of motor vehicle collisions. Some accidents, minor in nature, can be resolved between the drivers or owners of the vehicles without involving the police r the insurance com- panies. Hies. However, there can be err reaching consequences co f depending on the action taken by the driverinvoly- ed in an accident. I am referring to the motor vehicle collision known as a "hit and run", that is to say where the driver of a motor vehicle fails to remain at, or im- mediately return to the scene of an accident as re- grrired by law. The investigative office of the East Traffic Unit in the City of Scarborough in- vestigated approximately 4,300 such accidents in 1991. Even a minor accident, such as in the parking lot of a plaza, where the door of a parked vehicle is dented, requires that the driver of the vehicle responsible must do certain things that the law requires him or her to do. In brief, the driver must stop his or her vehicle, give his or her name and ad- dress and offer assistance to anyone sustaining loss or injury. Failure to do this has the same consequences as other driving offences such as impaired driving, resulting in a criminal driving record, a suspen- sion of his or her driver's a substantial fine, , and in some instances a term onc f incarceration. An accident is just that, an accident, it is the wrong or misguided decisions made afterwards that result in a cost to us all in time and resources that could be put to better use. If you are involved in a situation similar in nature, locate and speak with the owner or driver of that vehicle and if that person can not be located, call the police and let us help you. Minor accidents are treated as just that, and if the involved parties can resolve it between themselves, that's fine, the officer can go on to more serious matters. With a driver's licence come the responsibilities associated with it, that of being a careful and caring driver in our community. Remember, driving a motor vehicle is a privilege not a right. A %-er,. ,1 Butum �..,: „rt,•..,. •,%est MPP..\r:n ;. his Workers CumpurL:atio c Huard cheque ;c•t[ c•menls Butson praised Swarbnck's office for the help he received with his WCB claim while recuperating from work-related injuries. Education Meeting The Scarborough Elguindi, a pharmacist. Chapter of the Crohn's and will discuss drug therapy of Colitis Foundation of Crohn's and Colitis. The Canada is holding an educ- event is sponsored by the tion meeting on Tues. Jan. West Hill Pharmacy, 4410 18 at 7:30 p.m. at David and Kingston Rd. Mary Thomson Collegiate, tA11i:C ,r� located at 2740 Lawrence For more information Ave. E., Scarborough. contact Lisa Logan at Guest speaker Sahar 431-1016. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) WED. JANUARY 12 12 noon - 7 p.m. MAYOR'S BLOOD IX)NOR CLINIC rhe annual North York Mayor's Red Cross blooxl donor clinic will beheld at North York Cii y Centre Ntall, 5100 Yonge S . Plan ,o a ­end , his clinic and help make i' -he be%- clinic ye,. All donors are wclu gine. 7:30 - 9 p.m. MENOPAUSF: Chris Seto, North York Public Health Nurse, will discuss Menopause a! the North York Ciry Hall, 5100 Yonge S-., Lower Level - C'ommii:ee Room. This session she will discuss "Unders-an- dint: W I- Menopause is and Physical Changes ao Menopause"'Ad- is Ad- is tiLe hu- regi ixi on is reques-ed by calling 391'-77 110. 7:30 P.M. ti1NGLES MEET The Willowdale Chap-cr of Separa•cd. Divorced and Widowed Ca1hoolics meets the second Wednesday .,f each nuarh w S. Gabriel's Centre, 672 Sheppard Ase. F.., W'illowdale. The fee for mm -members is S4. Foor derails call 4474595. Wed. January 5, 1994 THE NEWS 'POST Page 5 i" -",`3i rHE iR ORFc, t a 7r• . r r: 1. •:ti:: E: l r.• X • r • r r :r X r.• r :1• r rr: :•f:' r 'v XJ1•Xr• ,.r. .ry' • r- .hti•. ,r r r%. L'Amoreaux Community 2000 McNicholl Ave., Recrea- VP Public Relations and Secretrary of the Child Abuse tion Centre honoln's IOF prevention of child abuse fund Fund for Canada, Karen Tonim, VP Fraternal Activities, L'Amoreaux seniors together with Court Trillium 333 rais- Sandra the Clown (Court Futura), Yi-Wi Wightman and ed $625. for the month of October. Garth Carter, District Office 1706, Audrey Gerow and Ber- Above, from left to right are: Yasmin Carter and Linda nice Handyside, High Court, IOF Foresters. Leroux from Seniors' Centre; T.J. Clown Court Trillium, Front Row - the children from the adjacent public and Erma and Ray Bourque Court Trillium. Rosemary Jones separate schools. (Photo by Ray Bourque) Prize Winner Scarborough resident Ronald Francis, NBA, Bertha Powell received CGA. recently received the an unexpected Christmas tants Association of On - Life l�lernbersl►ip present when she rxR!'{� Come and visit our OPEN KITCHEN discovered she was a se- tA11i:C ,r� You can choose from a large selection Gond prize winner in the 0 l "; of FRESH Fish, Lamb Baby Goat, Dec. 25th Lotto 6:49 draw.;t ' •r Vegetables, 1lomebaked Bread, and The 56 year old Scar- cial level. Ron is one of much, much more! borough resident won $264.158.40.r.Sc'aroocl p '� t Mouthwatering Prime Rib, Souvlaki, Ms. Powell, who works �( i' for Corswell Printing Com- Before the rnt rate is set, the Scarborough Board of Education is encouraging 35 Danforth Rd. 702 Pape Ave. pany, has one son. She has r_ �/ at Warden above Danforth A%,c-. no immediate plans for her v j1 694-1194 463-0334 windfall. munications, membership Scarborough Board of Education Scarborough 116 F�l Date Time Location Wards Trustee(s) :/1 1 11 1 •' 1 Man Jan. 10 40 Fairfax Crescent Barb Fava man. And in 1990 91, he Gets Award was elected chairman of Monday, 7:00 p.m. L.B. Pearson C.I. 14 Jim Mackay Scarborough resident Ronald Francis, NBA, CGA. recently received the Certified General Accoun- tants Association of On - Life l�lernbersl►ip rm Public Infoation Sessions Award. Award- ars CGA Ontario grants life Membership to members THE SCARBOROUGH BOARD who have provided extraor- dinary service to the OF EDUCATION'S 1994 BUDGET association at the provin- cial level. Ron is one of On January 25, 1994, the Scarborough Board of Education and all Metro public three members to receive school boards will meet to set the preliminary target mill rate for the 1994 the award this year. budget. Ron has shown strong leadership, service and Before the rnt rate is set, the Scarborough Board of Education is encouraging dedication to the associa- all public school supporters to attend an information session and provide input tion. In 1984, he joined the into the process. The dates, locations and times of these public meetings are Toronto Chapter board of listed below. directors, and served as chairman of the com- Schedule of Public Budget Meetings, munications, membership Scarborough Board of Education resource, and education committees lion also serv- Date Time Location Wards Trustee(s) ed terms as secretary- ed Monday, 7:00 p.m- WA Porter C.1- 1 & 2 Pat Collie treasurer and vice chair- Jan. 10 40 Fairfax Crescent Barb Fava man. And in 1990 91, he was elected chairman of Monday, 7:00 p.m. L.B. Pearson C.I. 14 Jim Mackay the Toronto Chapter. Jan. 10 150 Tapscott Drive At the provincial level, Mommy, 7:00 p.m. David & Mary 5, 6 & Gail Brewer Ron served as a member of Jan. 10 Thomson C.I. 8 Bill Davis the education, employment 2740 Lawrence Ave E. Dianne Williams sectors, and member ser- vices committees. In 1993, Monday, 7:00 p.m. Joseph Brant Sr. 7&9 David Horrox he was elected for a three Jan. 10 270 Manse Road Joe Trentadue year term to the Associa- Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Winston Churchill C.I. 3 & 4 Bruce Evans tion's Board of Governors. Jan. 13 2239 Lawrence Ave. E. Helena Nielsen In recognition of his ser vice to the Toronto Thurs., 7:00 p.m. L'Amoreaux C.I. 10&11 Kenn Johnson Chapter, Ron was awarded Jan. 13 2501 Bridletowne Circle Stanley Ting the Chapter Distinguished Award in 1968. And in 1991, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Campbell C.I. 12 & 13 Sheila Churchmuch Ron received the Ontario Jan,18 1550 Sandhurst Circle Peter Lam Distinguished Service Business Community Meeting Award for his dedication and service to the Associa- Sat., 9:00 a.m- 140 Borough Drive Full Board tion at the provincial level. Jan.15 Rooms 3 & 4 Beside his involvement Public Meeting with CGA Ontario, Ron has served as a member of the Sat., 9:00 a -m. 140 Borough Drive Full Board board of trustees of the Jan. 22 Rooms 3 & 4 Toronto and District School System, the board of Those who wish to appear as a delegation before the full board on January 15th, trustees of Kingsway Col- please contact the Director's Office at 396-7674 before January 10th to register. lege in Oshawa and the Those who wish to appear before the Board on January 22nd should contact the Junior Board of Trade of Director's Office by January 17th. Metropolitan Toronto. He is a member of the board of For more information about the public meetings, or to determine which ward you trustees for North fork live in, please contact the Communications Office at 396-7541. Branson Hospital. Ron is a professor at the D.F. Horrox, Chairman of the Board School of Accounting at E.G. Campbell, Director of Education Seneca College Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. January 5, 1994 Have the changing times affected your pension plan? By Elaine Buffet, CA (MC) — The economy and the workplace have undergone signifi- cant upheaval over the past few years with the recession, restruc- turing and a new emphasis on the global economy. Chances are that your pension plan has undergone changes as well. Don't make the mistake of ignoring these changes since they could affect how well off you will be when you retire. As any chartered accountant will tell you, your pension plan is one of the most important cornerstones of your retirement planning. Most pension plan members will derive the bulk of their retirement income from their plan. It will pay to un- derstand any changes made to your plan and to take advantage of any new opportunities. A number of employer-sponsored plans have been changing as a re- sult of the significant costs associ- ated with funding the plans. Should you find yourself in a situation where the plan is being altered by your employer, you should ensure that you are aware of the long-term implications arising from the revi- sion. Your eventual retirement in- come could be affected positively or negatively by this change. Other plans have introduced op- tions to the plan that you might be able to take advantage of. For ex- ampk• your plan may allow you to make extra contributions. In some cases your employer may match the contributions. If you don't belong to a pension plan. the onus is on you to save for your own retirement. Many com- mentators say that the Canada Pen- sion Pian and Old Age Sec unity are in jeopardy and Canadians should count on receiving much less from these plans when they eventually reixc_ Therefore, you should ljc taking advantage of saving by means of registered retirement sav- ings plans (RRSPs). Contributions to RRSPs are tax deductible and the amounts in your RRSP are taxable only when you receive them. A maximum of up to SI 2.500 can be contributed in 1993, although your actual limit may be less depending on the size of your income and how much you con- tribute to other types of pension pis, If you have not been contributing to an RRSP. you may be able to make sizeable contributions this year. A seven-year carry forward for unused contribution room was introduced in 1991 and subsequent periodos. Review your 1992 Notice of Assessment to see how much you are eligible to contribute to an STOP GAR P,9 Y3 -.565 yy 6 THERE A TAX DEDUCTION IN YOUR DRIVEWAY? RRSP. Your assessment should have been received in the spring or early summer. As the public debt and the pres- sure on governments to reduce spending mount, the public purse will be less able to afford to guar- antee retirement benefits for every Canadian. The onus is on you to accumulate sufficient savings to EHFRFUA(;E Hu:Hl.t ons see you through your retirement Moneycare is general financial years. Unfortunately, the closer you advice by Canada's chartered art' to retiring, the harder you will accountants. Elaine Buffet is a have to work at saving a sufficient senior tax manager with KPMG amount. Peat Marwick Thorne. "Get a horse" The rise of those "internally combusting engines" B% Marsha Boulton RUSTICO. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1866 — How did a parish priest cause a sensation at the Saint lean Baptiste Day picnic in this small community" What was supposed to he a typ- ical celebration became an historic e%ent, when Father George Bela - court surprised his Island parish- ioners b) arriving in a scram -pro- pelled vehicle, which is believed to have been the first of its kind in British North .America. The vehicle F=ather Belacourt imported from New Jersey was a great crowd pleaser. The Char- lortetown E-.uminer reported: -With wonder and delight it was observed steaming away... at a fast speed." The witnessing of the dawn of a new era of transportatioxl ended when the priest lost control of the newfangled contraption and veered into a field. The following year, Henry Seth Tavkr of Stanstead. Quebec built Canada's first steam carriage and the Ioral newspaper was quick to prowlotlrwe it "the no:atest thing of its kind yet invented." The first electric automobile in Canada appeared on the streets of Toronto in December, 1893. A local company built the battery - powered vehicle for lawyer Frederick Fether- sionhaugh. who proudly demon- strated its ability to travel to speeds of up to 24 km/h. Motoring 'began to acquire an aura of glamour characterized by .peed. A three -wheel car from France driven by a Quebec dentist reached the "dizzying" speed of 29 km/h in an 180 demonstration along Chemin Sainte-Fo). In the same )ear. George Forte Foss, a hicvcle repairman from Sher- brm)kc, constructed Canada's first gasoline driven car for his per- sona) use. He drove it summer and winter fir five years, and got more than 80 kni to the gallon. Hamilton's Colonel John Moodie Jr. acquired the first "mass market" gasoline -engine car in April, 1898. It looked for all the world like a horse-drawn buggy. with the engine in the rear. Moodie's "Winton" was such a novelty that he installed %pikes around the ends to deter unwanted passengers. Despite the outrageous price tag of Sl.(KX), Col. Moodie con- tended that his car was cheaper to own than a pair a of goxxl horses. In fact. his "horseless carriage" stayed in use for 15 years. At the turn of the century. dozens of small machine shops had blossomed into car makers, but many people will thought cars were a noisy and unreliable fad. 1R10JICT Watch for the Heritage Minutes on your local tele% ision station. For more isrormati a shoot t►r HrritaRr rrejrct call 1-800-.567.1867 "Infernally combusting engines" became the constant hurt of jokes and the roadside taunt of the day was "get a horse." In schools, a favourite topic of debate was "Resolved: That the Motor -Car is Useless. Dangerous and Ought to he Abolished." Prince Edward Island, in par- ticular, did not take kindly to automobiles. In 1908. the legisla- ture voted to ban all autos in response to citizens concerns about wear and tear to the road- ways and the terrorization of live- stock and children. "We're going to keep them cars out if we have to take a pitchfork to them." wroxe one Island farmer. Canada's love affair with the horseless carriage could not he suppressed. Ford started manufac- turing cars in Canada in 1903 and Oshawa carriage maker Sam McLaughlin turned out the nation's first all -Canadian Buick in I'M8. By 1911. the T. Eaton Company was selling automobiles by mail order. The awoxrxibile became a indu.- trv. as well as a national passion. Growing p u on the Road to Avonlea Fifth Season premieres January 9, 1994 Five years after the ac- claimed series ROAD TO AVONLI A first premiered on CBC -TV to record-breaking audiences, the series populari- ty shows no signs of waning. Quite the contrary, it has won TV Guide's 'Most Popular Series' Award, voted by the Canadian public, for an un- precedented three vears in a ro►.•. It has sold to countries around the world bringing turn -of -the -century Canadian society to cultures as far flung as Scandinavia and South Africa. In September 1993 it was awarded another Emmy Award ( its third)... this time for Best Series in its category. ROAD TO AVONLEA's great strength is its universal appeal. Society longs to return to a time when the family unit was strong, life's pace slower, and one could count on a neighbour's help in times of suers. It is a show that parent% can watch with their children and one which children can grow up with. This year's viewers will see some changes to the series. The younger cast members, who began in the series as. pre- teens, are now teenagers facing curriculum decisions which will change their lives and determine whether to continue in acting. Over the years they have managed to balance their lives between the pressures of work, going to school and try- ing to live normal lives. Gema Zamprona (17), who plays Felicity King, the some- times prim and always opin- ionated eldest daughter, is in real life an accomplished dancer and scholarship winner; but she manages to squeeze in the time to occasionally teach in her parent.' dance school. Her days begin at 4:30 in the morning when she heads for the set, and consist, not only of acting, but of squeezing in her academics under the super- vision of an ort -act tutor. -But when 1 come home from the studio Friday nights," she says. "I'm a normal teenager. My parents know they can expect to see me for five minutes before I'm out the dotr to my friendls." Just like the character she plays. Gema would like to enrol in university. But the similarities end there. Gema is the fust to admit that Felicity can he bossy and snobby towards people, but argues also the character has a softer, gentler side, which she has enjoyed developing. This year Felicity has finished school, and is preparing to go away to teacher's college. A sudden family crisis, however, changes her plans and prompts her to make a different - and completely unconventional - career choice. When asked about her own career choices, it is clear that Gema has thought a great deal about it. "The career of my dreams would be to become a psychiatrist," she says. "But I also want to continue acting - and probably will," she laughs. "Although maybe I'll think differently about it when I'm faced with having to care my own living and not living at home anymore. AVONLEA ha -s given me a lex. I used to be very shy. AVON'LEA has real- ly opened me up and helped me to overcome that sh)Tnec.." Zachary Bennett, who plays Felix King, comes from a showbiz family. His mother Mary. sister Marion, brother Gareth and baby sister Sophie all act, or have acted. At 15 years old, Zachary has no doubts about his career choice. "I positively, definitely know that this is what 1 want to do. 1 love it. And it's a won- derful thing to be able w actu- ally work in what you love to do." Like his mischievous character. Zachary always has a bit of an impish gleam in his eye. He has no particular acad- emic aspiration.. and describes himself as an average student but is definitely interested in pursuing his career as an actor. Over the past year he has shot up like a weed, and is easily the tallest of the originally cast children. With the new height, his character in the series has W Actors ZacharN Bennett (Erlix King,, Gema %amprogna (Felicity King;( and Sarah T)lle. (Sara Stanley) with fellow cast -member flag; Ruffman (()!ilia King; Dale) in Season 5 of ROAD TO AVONI.EA. also obtained new maturity. "I get a job," he explains, briefly. "1 discover what I want to do with my life, and it is rxx what my parents - especially my father - want me to do. It's a departure from tradition." The character of Felix takes on increasing prominence in the series. Sarah Polley. who has been acting since she was three, achieved international wcogni- tion for her role in Terry Gilliam's The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. As Sara Stanley. the pax little rich girl who comes to Avonlea at the beginning of the series, she has always been one of the pivotal characters. Sarah, now 15, attends a per- forming school for the arts and has made her education a prior- ity. "School is the most impor- tan( thing to me." she says. "1 don't want it) miss too much. 1 plan to go to Oxford University and take a Masters degree in English Literature and a PhD in Politics." She laughs. "And then run for government. At least establish a political party." Other career ambitions include becoming a published poet. "I'll always love acting," she says. "But I don't see it being the major focus in my life when I grow up." The seriousness with which Sarah, the actress, views her schooling is partially reflected in a new maturity which Sara the character, shows onscreen. "She's matured," says Sarah. "We've both matured. Sara (Stanley) has become more logical, and calmer. She's still a hit of a free spirit, but no as much as 1 am in real life - I'm a little wilder." Growing up on set can be dif- ficult for any actor, but Sarah believes that if she has lost out on any childhood experience, she has gained in other ways. David Whittamore In Leadership Program "Responsibility and ac- countability". According to Murray Stewart, Chairman of the Agricultural Leader- ship Trust, "These are essential for leadership in rural Ontario today." Stewart, in his address to the fifth class of the Ad- vanced Agricultural Leadership Program, stressed the need for leaders who are willing to accept the challenge. David Whittamore, Markham (above) was one Lester B. Pearson CI News OU T S T AND I NG aminations in Ontario. STUDENTS The Royal Conservatory To begin the new year of Music Certificates of here are a few profiles of Achievement - Kirby has some of Pearson's outstan- certificates for Grades 4, 5, ding students. and 6 Classical Guitar and Grade 12 rudiments. i{rrLar Kirby has many interests Kiy rby s in -school extra- ,and hobbies. He is current - curricular activities have ly studying Grade 7 been very extensive. He classicalguitar at the has distinguished himself Royal Conservatory of in the MECCA Business ;Music and he has been Club, a club in which playing the guitar for at students role-play real life least ten years. His other business situations. He has interest include tennis, ski - been a member in Grades ing. investigating com- 11, 12 and OAC. During this puter software and travel. time he has garnered many He is a member of the awards: second place at AlcLe-vin Park Tennis Club. the Scarborough Regional Kirby Lai is a truly Competition ('91). first outstanding representative place at the Scarborough of young people today at Regional Competitions Pearson C.I. ('92). He also helped to Afsara Dossani organize the '91 and '9C3 Afsara Dossani has ac - Regional Competitions. complished the difficult In Grades 12 and OAC, he task of balancing superior was a member of the academic performance Prefect Committee. As a with extra -curricular ac - "teacher's assistant" he tivities. Her academic participated actively in achievements resulted in Parents' Night ('93), Com- '93. her receiving the Board of mencement TTC Photo Governor's Honours Award Day, Yearbook Photo Day, each year from Grade 9 to Grade 9 Orientation Day, Grade 12 and the Business sale of Christmas cards. Departmental Award for and rare. the highest standing in In his OAC year, he was OAC Business Administra- Prefect Treasurer for the tion. '93'94 Prefect Committee. Her commitment to the In the same year he was an Pearson community is evi- active member of the dent in her involvement in School Grad Committee, a MECCA and the Prefect cornmittee which organizes Committee and acting as the Prom. the yearbook the SAC, OAC rep. She has and conducts sales ac- also twice won first posi- ti%ities. tion in the DECA provincial In Grades 11 and 12 Kirby competition in two dif- was very involved with the ferent categories. Both Reach For The Top team, a times she displayed en - knowledge -challenge club trepreneurW skills and He was a member of the business sense. These Tennis Team in Grades 10, capabilities support her I1, 12 and OAC and reached decision to enrol in the best the third round of the Scar- business program when borough Doubles Tennis she attends university in Competition ('93). September 1994. In Grade 11 he was on the Afsara has always cvcling team and he par- cheefully shared her ticipated in the Senior knowledge and time with Band in Grades 9, 10 and 11. other students and all those In his OAC year he assisted who have benefited from with the Grade 9 Onenta- her generosity are sure she tion Day and volunteered to will become an outstanding speak to a Grade 9 class student at university, just about activities at Pearson as she was at Lester B. C.1. Pearson C.I. Kirby has been very in- Wasim Nlobiu"n volved in out-of-school ac- Wasim Mohiuddin has tivities. In 1992-93 he work- been an honours student for ed as a youth volunteer at the past four years and in Providence Centre, a Grade it he also won the hospital for the aged. Ancient History Award. During his years as His involvement with the Lester B. Pearson C. L. Kir- curling team for four years by has won many awards: no doubt contributed to that The Pearson (SAC) Honour team's record in the past Award, Grades 9 and 10: year of four wins, two The Pearson ( SAC) losses and one tie. Scholar Award, Grades 11 Wasim continues to do and 12; The Advocacy well in his final year at Award for Excellence in Pearson and hopes to enter Grade 12 Law and Grade the University of Toronto 11; The Senior Advanced next year. History Award in Grade 12; Maya Lakhani The Grade 12 Computer Maya Lakhani has in - Science Award: dicated her commitment to The Scarborough the school by her involve- Kiwanis Club Academic ment as President of the Achievement Contest 1993 - Prefect Committee. In ad - Kirby was one of four dition she is also a member students from Pearson of the Board of Governors. selected to write in this In spite of her involvement contest; The Scarborough in these active committees, Business Studies Competi- her marks are well above tion, 1992 - Kirby was average. selected as a competitor at Maya Lakhani is also this Business Studies Com- committed to her family: petition.; The Royal Con- her two best friends are her servatory of Music Silver sisters and she is always Medal, 1992 - Kirby receiv- ready to help out in her ed the second highest grade parents' store when she in the grade 5 guitar ex- can. of :30 men and women. selected from across On- tario to take part in the Ad- vanced Agricultural Leadership Program, who met in Guelph, Sept. 27 to 29 to begin their leadership training. They represent a broad spectrum of agricultural backgrounds - farming, agribusiness. farm finance and educa- tion. Over the next 18 months these individuals, who hold various leadership posi- tions in their communities, will learn the skills refer- red to by Mr. Stewart and examine issues of concern to agriculture and Cana- dian society. They will be involved in seminars in several locations throughout Ontario, and participate in both a North American and interna- tional study tour, observing a wide variety of issues and leadership styles. The purpose of the Ad- vanced Agricultural Leadership program is to develop leaders who will work to maintain the strength of Ontario's agri- food industry. The pro- gram is administered by the Agricultural Leader- ship Trust - a partnership of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. University of Guelph. On- tario Federation of Agriculature• and Founda- tion for Rural Living. Fun- ding is provided by the Trust. rural and agricultural organizations. and participant tuition fees. Volunteer'94 A World Of Experience The Scarborough Cam- pus of the University of Toronto is holding Volunteer '94 - offering a world of experience, on Thurs. Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Campus Meeting Place. Nineteen different organizations from the Scarborough community will be represented. This exciting event was organiz- ed to let students know about the many volunteer opportunities in Scar- borough - Many of today's potential employers regard volunteer experience as equally valuable as part- time work. Apart from gaining necessary ex- perience, volunteerism is also a thoroughly rewar- ding opportunity to help others and make excellent contacts in the community. Participants in this year's event include the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion of Ontario, Kidney Foundation of Canada, the :Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Scar- borough Distress Centre. By no means will this event restrict volunteer op- portunities only to students. Representatives from each organization will also be encouraging all members of the Campus community including faculty and staff to con- sider volunteerism. Com- munity members, too, are more than welcome to at- tend to explore new volunteer opportunities. The Scarborough Campus of U of T is located at 1265 Volunteers Needed Classroom and library volunteers are needed in several Scarborough schools to listen to children read, help with story writing or to help children with special needs. This is an excellent op- portunity for retirees or university students in- terested in education. If you like young children and have two or three hours available, call the Scarborough Volunteer Centre at 264-2308. Military Trail at Ellesmere Rd. For further information. call Christine Johnston at 287-7080. Wed. January i, 1994 THE NEWS POST Page 7 Scarborough R.E. Cavanagh, Chamnm Public Utilities DA.Beam Vice Chairman J. Trimmer. Mayor and 00 Commission Commissioner 1994 ELECTRIC INCREASE ZERO Monthly rates quoted are in dollars per kilowatt (kW) and cents, per kilowatt tour (kW.h) effective January ' ' i� RESIDENTIAL SERVICE COMMERCIAL i INDUSTRIAL SERVICE First 250 kW h per month .010.201 Billing demand per kW _.. __ 4M.22 All additional kW h ................07 251 1st 100 kW h per kW of demand _.08.271 Minimum bin S625 Next 100 kW h per kW of demand ...07209 All additional kWh ........................_..5 920 ...... SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE Minimum bill_. . .. J36 25 ......... . First 250 kW h per month .010.201 Customer -owned transformer allowance All additional kW h _ ...............08 26t per kW of bdbM demand _..... ........... -Me Minimum bin $6.25 FIAT RATE WATER HEATING - Ellerin eg. 1000/31000 wan e*meM ....530 86 ELECTRIC WATER HEATER RENTAL CHARGES - PER MONTH 30 and 40 gallon water heaters ._4445 SOW 60 gallon water heaters .....55.10 The Fedsal Goods and Sovem Tax will be ,liar tl on all detre energy doges and rebate. 1994 WATER INCREASE 1.47% Eftert-m Januar•; ' 1994 APPLICABLE TO ALL UTILITY WATER CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SCARBOROUGH First 22.730.5 cubic metres per morph 75.501 per cubic metre Adddnorpl cubic metres per month 68.311 per cube metre Minimum bolt S9 29 OR First 5.000.000 gallons per month $3.4326 per thousand gallons AddRroral gallons per month 53.1118 Der thousand gallortS Minimum bill $9 29 Bills arc computed on a daily consumption basis Rates are quoted per i nonth Gne mon" epua*s30 417 days ACCOUNTS PAID AFTER THE DUE DATE ARE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF 5'. FOR LATE PAYIAHR 15n MlrYso Raw. fewbinljl. Omen 010 301 Eirrra CIM- M -11M CITY OF SCARBOROUCH CENTENNIAL CREEK SUBWATERSHED STUDY PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE The City of Scarborough has initiated an ecosystem based study for the Centennial Creek subwatershed. This study is following the planning guidelines issued by the province and the Class EA for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects. The study is being carried out by a team of consultants led by MacViro Consultants Inc. Phase 1 of this study is near completion. Information is now available for review including an inventory of resources and present conditions. opportunities for environmental protection and regeneration considering existing development proposals and land management practices. Draft goals and objectives for the subwatershed are also available for discussion. A Steering Committee is guiding this study made up of representatives from provincial Ministries. the Conservation Authority. the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and Metro Toronto directed by the City of Scarborough. A Public Advisory Committee has also been established to advise the study team, comprising representatives from local citizens. community groups and the development industry. Two members of the Public Advisory Committee attend Steering Committee meetings. An Open House will be held to inform interested citizens on work completed to date and to receive comments. Open House Location: Royal Canadian Legion Community Hall 45 Lawson Road West Hill Date: Thursday January 13. 1994 Time: 6:30 to 9:00 pm All guests will be invited to register at the door and to provide written comments on Phase 1 results. For further information contact: Mr. Kevin Wilson Mr. Paul Rennick Project Manager Director. Environmental Planning Works and Environment & Management Department MacViro Consultants Inc. City of Scarborough Markham Telephone: 396-4946 Telephone: 475-7270 I"jtir r1r`j Page R THE NEWS POST Wed. January 5,19M an be CLASSIFIED ADS Classified up1o5adsp.mCMOMeysepted call 291-2583 ARTICLES ANTIQUES ART & MOVING & FOR SALE HELP WANTEDI HELP WANTED ANIMAL TRAPS COLLECTIBLES CARTAGE DIARY - Perpetual desk diar- ies at Just $4.00 plus tax {total $4.32) colourfully spiral bound. You enter your own dates - three days per page. Ideal for gifts. Keep track of social or business engage- ments. Send to Watson Publishing Co. Ltd. Box 111, Agincourt, MiS 3114 or drop In to 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35. Scarborough. 291-2563. OBITUARY NOTICE COUPLAND. Harry, 40 yrs. employee of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Past away suddenly while on vacation on Wed. Dec.29th.. 1993. Harry, b eloved husband of Jeannette. loving father of Glen. Pamela (Mrs Ted Tomalin). Will be sadly missed by family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Ogden Funeral Home. 4164 Sheppard Ave East. Agincourt least of Kennedy Road) on Sat.Jan.Sth..1994 at 1 p.m. Memorial service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Trillium Scxboro-Pickering Cable TV WED. JANUARY 5, 1"4 PAM 10 is Scarborough Council P. M. 12 w Marvellous Microwave 1 00 ltoinQ table fiepeat 2 6o ScarbarougA Couuctl 6 40 Fans ilii aQapAy 6 30 Rochelle Ltmui 0o Scarborough Council THI'RS. JANL'AR V 6 I.M. 3 00 Self Dft*nc*-Ch nese 4 30Upen LiHarris ne with Mike Hars 5 310 tiple Scleraea The Kiruder ser 6 OD Horizon- Alternatives in Christian Minutr, 6 3D Cil Gardemiog-Fitat - 1010 Green T' environmental 9 6o lenpaet- at l0 W Beaches Festival to 3o Ed's Night Party FRi. JANIUARY7. P.M. 3 00 Jonk p ce600 Ministries 6 3o Home Fizsn's-Building A Deck , 00 OaTV-live a oo Crime Prevention Symposium 9 OD Pt�py Mamters Matter 9 30 scarporough s Wildlife l0 oo How to get a Job 10:310 Page 10 SAT. JANUARY 8 12 00 A,Tamis Creek Show 1 oe The LemonAid Show 2 an Horizon -Alpha k Omega Mis Sion 2 30 Word 3:00 Toronto's High Five 330 E�.,o Challenge C 6:so Aerobes. Alive & itiell 6:311 IL m= hiq• ire 7:011) L'nderwatex an a o0 Macedonian Nation 8: 30 Boxing at the Cassino 1000 Yash Focus -Repeat SUN. JANUARY 9 12:40 Tai (1i 12:36 Kauai Araagam 1:40 commaaity .Ma6aaiee 1:36Bsildiag Ficial Secarkv 2:40 Thr LtNmmaaaSbow 3:40 Cestemmial Game of the week i:40 Science at Homy 6:30 Hai Horiaon 7:40 Jr. A Hockey Pacathns vs Raiders 10:40 Rochette Litmus 10:30 Mad Ahold Golf MON. JANUARY 10 A.M. 10:00 Scarborough Council -Repeat P.M. 12 30 Focus on Photography 1:00 RoulnidTable-Repeat 2:00 Scarborottelt Council 6:00 Horizon- lives in Christian Ministry 6:30 Rochelle Litman 7.00 Scarborough Couuicul TUES. JANUARY 11 P.M. 3:00 TnUnan Presents - 6: on resents6:on Horizon -Sufism 6 30 Buuldi��gg Funancal Security 7:00 Routud cable -Live a:00 Multi a Sclerosis The 'nder Side 6:30 Scarbwoulgh Gazette-Chmese 990 Communty 10:00 Where Do Our . 'ldreo G, For Help 10:30 Healthy Workplaces CRUISE SHIP JOBS EARN 530015900 weekly Year round position Hiring menlwomen. Free room/board. Will train. Cali 1-504.641-7778 Ext.C331. 24 hours Coffee More Healthful Than Thought In its role as a morning wake up call or as a casual, lingering closer to a fine meal. coffee more than anv other beverage, has a special place in people's dining habits. But North Americans' diets are under constant scrutinv and cof- fee and caffeine are often singled out as the bad guys. Until now, most scientific evidence showed that cof- fee had a negative effect on the body. This is not necessarily true. Accor- ding to recent new medical and scientific studies of the effects of coffee and caf- feine on the human bod%. the two can no longer be singled out as contributors to heart and circulatory diseases, high blood pressure. various cancels, miscarriages. diabetes, liver and galibladder Il- lnesses or stomach ulcers. Professor Siegfried Heyden, an American epidermiologist. wtw spoke at the international coffee meeting of the Association Scientifique Internationale Du Cafe 1ASIC, in Mont- pellier. France in June, said coffee has a beneficial effect on the body. Opening Home Furnishings Market The dates for the 1994 edi- tion of Canada's Home Fur- nishings Market (previous- ly known as the Toronto Furniture Market) are Sun. Jan. 16, Mon. Jan. 17 and 'hies. Jan 18, and the site is the International Centre at 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga. The doors are wide open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with all three days of the show reserved exclusively for in- dustry professionals. On display will be a wide array of home furnishings, light fixtures, decorative ac- cessories, and bedding. Canada's Home Fur- rushings Market will bring together a grand total of nearly 350 manufacturers from Canada and abroad. This year, for the first time, organizers are pleas- ed to welcome some 40 manufacturers from the Canadian Juvenile Pro- ducts Association, who will be displaying furniture and accessories for infants and small children. In addition, some 60 manufacturers who main- tain permanent year-round showrooms in the Interna- tional Centre wil be unveil- ing their latest collections at Canada's Home Fur- nishing!: %farket. $200 - $500 Weekly ASSEMBLE products at home. Easy! No selling. You're paid direct. Fully guaranteed. No experience necessary. Call 1-504-641- 7778. ext.331. 24 hours. the bronchial tubes of young asthma sufferers is one example. Coffee has also been found to be an ef- fective therapy for allergic dermatitis and the blood pressures of elderly in- dividuals decreased with caffeine intake, especially after breakfast, according to Heyden. Heyden also reported that studies show that cof- fee is a viable pain medica- tion and it has been WE CARRY a complete line of rental humane traps now. Call Robb the Trapper. 698- 5096. Chimney caps avail- able. Pager 375-7955. credited for painless stages enjoyed by patients with chronic angina. Coffee has also been found to be a good source of kalium. a substance that is essential for proper stimulation of nerves and muscles in the human body, and finally• thermogenes found in cof- fee increase the body's metabolism, which is good news for dieters. Now. coffee drinkers have good reason to re- joice. 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JANUARY S. 1"4 P.M. 12 60 Gloria Steuuem L4vture 2 g0 Avranrus Greek Show 3 00 Hat Honz6o 3 30 South Ascan Focus 4 00 Memories of Iran i 30 Author' Author' Babod & Mulranry 5 40 Putung Teibno&oa to work for Caanadurs-Bill Gates 6 uo Lyn McLeod', (Mtarw 6 30 Camiadtan Spectrin oo MCA Metro Matters -George Ashr k metro councillors a w90 -People & Puib m Alternative Film Produrtan a 30 The Labor Show Y w Margam Cambell Dinner To support women m politrcs to ae Canadian Women Entrepren- eur of the Year Awau di Profiles k Panel Ductssion I1 ao Bob Cormier show II 30 Ed's Nigbt Party 12 OD Beaches Jas Festival 93 12 30 Tnumph of clic Sent Guitar,.t Dave Sinclair THUR.S. JANU'AR s' 6 P.M. 12 o0 The Lemon" Sio% 1 00 Empire (tub-JoM Savage Premier lo lova Scotu 3D Abbotsford Air Show oo Youth k Justice Forum 3 on JDF Fashm. Show 4 OD Highway l0 -gait Fwlding Accouatic Workshop Guiuxt:Darcy W'a 4:3o Your Money 5 ou MPP Maminoliti NY 5 15 MPP Turnbull NY MPP Churlev T EY 5:30 MPP Reports 5'45 MPP Diane Poole 6:00 Horuum-Alternativesin Chrstian Ministry 6:30 Adopt A Pet :010 The Cotnrv-tron: substance Use & HIY 9:00 Talk Sex EYE �eeUy Update 10:00 MCA :Beadles Jazz Festival Warren Hill. Jon Lucien Miki Howard 10:30 Ed's Night Party 11:00 Em a Club 11:30 Highway 10 -Rick Fielding Acoustic Workshop Da 12:00 City=ng 12-30 Bob cornier Sh. F RI. JANUARY 7 P.M. 12:00 Field of Greens 1:00 Good Afternoon TV 2:00 Author I Author! 2:30 Chair -erase 3:00 The "No Stepping on Worms" Show 3:30 Checkers The Clown 4:60 women On The Move 5:00 MPP Reports 5:15 MPP Marchese T EY 5:45 MPP Johnson NY EY MPP Tim Mtrohv 6:00 Horizon: World hverance Ministries 6:310ors its Event Of eek -Esso Challenge Cup All -Stars 9:00 MCA: ppumppy Manners Matter Training Your Puppy 9:30 MCA: Scarborough's Wildlife 10:00 MCA:liow to Get a Job Ti & Strategies with Bill Gilson 10:30 Page 10 Local media reps dsciss current isstaes 11:00 Beaches Jazz Festival Warren Hill, Jon Lucien Miki Howard & an a piece hand • EYE Weekly Update 11 30 Ed's Nifit Party 12:00 A M O .SAT. JANUARY 8 A.M. 11:00 SocX40gv 323 Won LemnonAid 10:00 Hooked On Fishift 1030 Canadian Mummr GC.ompetnwn 11 m The Labour show 11 30 City Gardemos r.M. 12 40 Good Afternoon TV 1m Adopt -A Pet 1 30 Heartbeat 90 Horizon Alpha & ometa M tssmiin 2 3u MCA word -Youth TV 3 w MCA Toronto Hint Five Youth Athletics 3 3D MCA Fsso Challenge cup All star: 6 un Canadian Chas Edward J W'aitzer. Chairman ort Securities Cormnission 6 310 Theatreorts-Improv C..dy sbow an Highwiy 10 -Rick Fw4dkng Acoustic Workshop -Guest Joe Hall 310 Hooked tin Gutter For Begs- With Teacher Dan Rau a 00 Thunder on the Grand '90 Powerboat Races from Dunville Boat Club 9.40 Canadian Women Entrepren- eur of the Year Awarrb 10:00 ArCouture-Fashwo Ittdttsstry Fundraiser For Aide Committee of Toronto 1 0 30 Abbotsford Ar Show 1100 Ed's Night Pauly 11 30 Steel Cit Lurie Corptdl Sretc�ies 12 W \'euth i Juan-* Forum SUN. JANUARY 9 A.M. 5 30 PoliSci 215 9: oo Women on the Move 10:00 Memories of Iran 10 3D South Asian Focus 11:00 Hai Horuaon 11:30 %ewcon TV P.M. 12:00 Avramus Greek Show 1:00 Commidad en Accton 130 Hooked on Fishing 2:00 RorW� Evert 4 30 oCanadian spectrum 5:eo Good Afternoon IN 6:00 Empire Club-Hon.Jobn Savage,Premier of Nova scotu 6:30 The Labour Show 7:60 Healthy Livinpi-Dr.Mary Goldlhawk 'Chmropractori 7:30 Hooked on Fishing a:OD The Ise 411d show 9:00 Job Search 10:00 Reel to Real -Movie Reviews 10:30 Canadian Music Competitions Bach Program 11:00 Independent Visions -The W Indepen Film Makersdcmt Camden 12:00 Platform -Motivational Speakers with Host Cliff MON. JANUARY 10 P.M. 12:00 Canadian Women En of the Year 11wa d. 1:00 Canadian Club -Richard Barton Pres. Xerox Canada 1:31) Author!Author! William Thm oas 4 David Everett 2:00 Comunidad en Accion 2:30 Newcon TV 3:00 Adopt -A -Pel 3:30 Canadian Music Competition Nadine Thiru-Chelvam Sherry Garmher 4:00 Thunder ontele Grand 5:00 MPP Caplan NY 5:15 MPP Lankin T EY 5:30 MPP Peruara NY EY 5:45 MPP Malkowski T E 6:00 Horizon Alternatives in Christian Ministry 6:30 Your Money -Financial News & Information with Steve Pearl 7:00 Heartbeat Women's Issues 7:30 Beaches Jazz Fesvival Pharmacy Assistant Course Scarborough's Centen- nial College has launched an innovative program to train technicians to wort alongside pharmacists preparing prescription drugs. The Pharmacy Assistant program is one year in length and offers seven weeks of practical experience in a pharmacy setting. The new program is a response to the 1990 Lowy Inquiry into the phar- maceutical profession in Ontario. The report recom- rnerlded the creation of a pharmacy assistant func- tion to perform "technical. product -oriented tasks", freeing the pharmacist to concentrate on patient - oriented drug therapy monitoring and advice. Centennial's program focuses on understanding the use of medications in disease control. pharmacy legislation, drug prepara- tion, computer skills, pur- chasing and inventory con- trol, among other subjects. Four weeps of field place- ment in an institutional set- ting and three additional weeks in a retail pharmacy round out the curriculum. The pharmaceutical in- dustry has shown strong support for the new pro- gram. All of the hospital pharamcies and 65 per cent 8:00 Ursaki Awards-Recipent NY Major Mel Lastman 9:00 North ork City Views Councillor Don Yuan NY Wef ington County Cuisine 9:30 Vancouver Focus 10:00 senpo SWu�uhara Tribute Dinner WWIi Humanitarian 11:00 Canadian Club 11:30 Stormy Monday with Dannyy Marks 12:00 A.M.O.K. TUES. JANUARY 11 P.M. 12:00 Tau Chi 12'30 Ro6ers Sports Event 300 Heartbeat 3:30 Highway lir 4:00 The IxmonAid Show 5:00 MPP Reports 5:15 MPP Akande T EY MPP Kwinter NY 5:30 MPP Reports 5:45 MPP Cordiao NY 6:00 Horizon: Sufism 6:30 Hord Youth TV 7:00 The Funny Pages 7:30 Canadian Music Comppeettitiu 3:00 The Connection Sunhsfance Use and HiV 10:00 MCA: Where Do The Children Go For Help' Parenthood Adustments 10:30 MCA HealthyAorkplaces Sol utions. Toward A Healthy Workplace 11:00 Talkinngg Sea 12:00 Hord Pouch TV 12:30 Stormy Monday of r:the - drug stores • con- tacted by Centennial have agreed to provide work Placement for its students. The Pharmacy Assistant Program is scheduled to begin in September. 1994. For more information. con- tact Centennial's School of Health Sciences at (416) 69")9ri . Mobile Crisis Program Resulting from the putt efforts of consumers, fami- ly members, service pro- viders, local planners and the Mental Health Coor- dinating Group of Scar- borough, a new Mobile Crisis Program has opened in Scarborough. It will assist Scarborough residents ages 16-65 with major mental health disorders who are ex- periencing a psychiatric or psycho social crisis. It will also be available for family members of the psychiatrically ill, who themselves may be in crisis. The service consists of a 24 hour telephone crisis help line and a 16 hour mobile crisis intervention team. The team will res- pond, to the site, during the evening and night hours. Services are offered 7 days per week. "The program's Objec- tive is to provide rapid assessment, supportive crisis counseling and to in- troduce appropriate in- terventions. The program will also encourage connec- tions and admissions to other services within the community such as case management, housing. hospitals, and other formal and informal supports," says Sandy White, the Pro- gram's Manager. JC Ski Jump Starts Season JC Ski is a non-profit recreational ski club that has served the Japanese/ Canadian com- munity for 15 years. The club invites skiers of all ages and levels to go to various Ontario and New York ski resorts by bus on Saturdays from January to March. This year there will be 10 trips. Free ski assistance is available to members at the beginner and intermediate levels. There are two convenient east and west end bus pickup points in Metro. Leave driving and traffic worries behind and you can ride our bus in comfort. Complementing the ski trips, there is a wide varie- ty of social activities for everyone. The activities range from Family Ski Day to social dinners and the activities continue into the summer. JC Ski is a great place to make new friends all year round. Come out and meet tis. Everyone is welcome. Br- ing your family and friends and have fun. If you would like to join JC Ski, the membership fee is 648. There are discounts for families/ couples, children, students and seniors. There is a special 2-for-1 member- ship offer. With this offer two people joining JC Ski for the first time can both join for the price of one membership. This offer is valid until Jan. 15, 1994. For more information on JC Ski, phone the JC Ski Snowphone at (416) 510-2152. YMCA Honours 3 Volunteers Three exceptional volunteers were honoured at the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Volunteer Recognition Event, held Oct. 19th at Metro -Central YMCA. Since the YMCA has more than 8,500 volunteers who collectively gave more than 116,000 hours at service to the Association, choosing only three to honour was especially difficult. Honoured for their outstanding cootribtntion to the association were Todd Hewitt, John Keyser and Jocelyn Peeling. They were presented with the 1993 Royal Copenhagen Presentation Mug which has a pewter disc in the base specially inscribed for each recipient. Above from left: Helen Sinclair. chair- man of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, Jocelyn Peeling, volunteer with the YMCA Learning Oppor- tunities Program and Richard R. Bailey, presi- dent of the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Jocelyn Peeling, a resi- dent of York Region, has been a volunteer with the YMCA Learning Oppor- tunities Program for over three years. Most of this time, Jocelyn worked two nights each week as a tutor. In this capacity she helps a learner - whom we shall call Tina, ( although that is not her real name) - to improve her reading and writing skills. Jocelyn's wort goes far beyond literacy tutoring. Annual Men's Basketball The 15th Annual Colt Classic Men's Basketball Tournament is being held on Fri. Jan. 7, Sat. Jan. 8, and Sun. Jan. 9, at Centen- nial College Progress Cam- pus DEL Gym ( Markham Rd. and 401). This year, teams from Ontario, Quebec and Alber- ta will be shooting to win the 1994 Colt Championship title. Two time reigning champions Humber Col- lege Hawks will try to de- fend their title and go for a third victory. Quebec's Champlain (Lennoxville), John Abbott ( Ste. Anne De Bellevue) and Maisonneuve (Mon- treal) will try to stop them, along with Calgary's Mount Royal and Ontario's Seneca ( North York) , Sheridan (Oakville) and Centennial (Scarborough). Competition this year proves to be fast and in- tense. Admission is 63 for a day pass or 65 for a tourna- ment pass. The Colt Classic is sponsored by Coca-Cola and Brooks Shoes. St.John Ambulance Courses The following courses will take place at 210 Milner Ave. in Scar- borough. Heartsaver (CPR) This will be held 9 a.m. to I p.m. on Thurs. Jan. 6. The cost is 634. Standard First Aid Basic Rescuer ( B.C. L,S. ) CPR This course will be held 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. Fri. Jan. 7th to Sun. Jan. 9th. The cost is 696. Standard First Aid With Heartsaver Compo- nent This course will run from Mon. Jan. 10 to Tues Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost will be $76. Basic Rescuer (B.C.L.S.) CPR This course rums from Mon. Jan. 10 to Thurs. Jan. 13 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. with a fee of 661. Shu and Tina often take otit i ngs and field trips, which are fun as well as educational. The bond bet- ween the two is one of friendship, despite the in- tense learning taking place. Testing / Wed. January 5, 1994 THE NEWS! POST Page 9 Community Sports Notes First Steps To Trans Canada Trail A proposed Trans Canada Snowmobile Trail will be one step closer to completion after 40 prominent Canadian Williams In Indoor Games Freddie Williams of Brampton has confirmed he will run in the Hamilton Spectator Irxloor Games on Jan. 14th, 1994 at Copps Coliseum. The middle distance star became the first Canadian male to qualify for an Olympic or World Outdoor Championship 800 m final since 1964 Olympic silver medalist Bill Crothers, when he ran to a sixth place nish in the Stuttgart 'Norld Championships last -ammer. in doing so, '.ti : i i lams established a anadian record of 1:45.13, breaking Crothers ~.­.var old mark. at the 19903 World Indoor .,ampionships, held in : runto's SkvDome in March, the South African- . )m Williams finished frith the 800 m Caval. In order to aceonnrrrodate 'A i l l i ams, the event organizers have added the low m to the evening pro- gram. Williams ran the 500 m last year. Tickets for the indoor games are now on sale at all TicketMaster outlets, at Capps Cdisetan box office or by calling ( 416) Si 2-5000. They are priced at 614 for adults, and 65 for children under 12. 396-4743 r snowmobilers make the 1500 km. trek from Barrie, Ont. to Fredericton, New Brunswick. Dubbed "Rendezvous '94" and organized by the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO), the ride has attracted high profile riders from each provincial snowmobiling association as well as government and media participants. "Rendezvous '94 will ride exclusively on an existing network of connecting snowmobile trails in Eastern Canada," states CCSO President Harold McAdam, "and highlight the inter -provincial cooperation necessary to build on Canada's $1.4 billion srowmobiling economy. Our eventual goal is to On Canada from coast to coast with a srow highway in the grand tradition of our forefathers who built the first trans Canada railway." As hast for Rendezvous '94's launch from Barrie area on Sat. Jan. 22nd, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Chubs (OFSC) is organizing a media reception and coordinating local guides and grooming operations across the TOP ITrans Ontario Provincial) E Trail that bisects central eastern Ontario and links to Quebec trails near Arnprior. A special stop in the nation's capital is scheduled on Jan. 24th to focus federal attention on Canadian snownobiling. Thereafter. Rendezvous will continue on Quebec and New Brunswick trails, finishing up an Jan 29th in Fredericton. The OFSC's TOP Trail Map details the extensive network of snowmobile trails being developed under SNO-TRAC and is the federation's equivalent of a provincial road map. A hundred thousand copies have been distributed throughout Ontario by the OFSC to encourage snowmobile tourism and to call attention to this incredible winter resource. The joint trail permit, commemoratively called "Rendezvous", is a first in international srowmobil- ing. Designed by award winning Toronto graphic company LithArt Associates, the joint permit allows snowmobilers from either province hassle -free access to 60,000 kms. of the world's longest and best snowmobile trails for one low price. Both the joint permit and Rendezvous '94 have their antecedent in a "Rendezvous '91" ride through Ontario and Quebec that has obviously paid large dividends for snowmobiling over the intervening years by forging a closer working relationship between the OFSC and the Federation des Clubs de Motoneigistes du Quebec (FCMQ j. The OFSC is inviting local snowmobile clubs along the Pi oposed rotde to join Rendezvous '94 as it passes through their area as a reminder that the economic success of Ontario snowmobling depends our grassroots support and thousands of community volunteers. SCARBOROUGH r Page 10 THE NEWS'POST Wed. January 5, 1994 Bill Watt's Worlds ON STAGE: Tonight's the night! Crazy For You, opens of- ficially early this eve at the Royal Alexandra where it should most certainly en- joy a long run. Full review follows soonest. What a fine beginning for a new year of theatre going! A fine ending for the old year was the Toronto Operetta Theatre's presen- tation at the Bluma Appel of Orpheus In The Under- world. The melodies from it are well known but North Americans rarely have the opportunity to see a theatre performance of this belov- ed Offenbach work. Con- siderably more than a tot of gratitude is in order for the T.O.T. for presenting it, albeit in a less than conven- tional manner. For reasons best known to itself. T.O.T. has elected to present the work in a set- ting that owes more to a Fosse and Brecht than to Offenbach. And, the libret- to has been almost relentlessly updated. Mount Olympus has become Club Olympus. a lazy beach setting. Hades looks rather like a Berlin cabaret of the thirties. Topical jokes and references abound in- cluding a few about local politicians. It could all be more than a tad offputting save for two things: the wonder music and the almost inspired perfor- mances that rescue good humour from descending into mere tomfoolery. As Eurydice, Sally Dib- blee sings beautifully and clowns nicely in a fine recovery role from the awful offal inflicted on her in the recent Noeferatu. As Orpheus, Torin Chiles is suitably twittish while eschewing outright doltishness. Sings well. too. Grant Cowan recalls the late Bert Lahr as he plays Styx, the valet to Pluto and Ramona Carmelly ( Or- pheus' mother) might well be a latter day Tessie O'Shea. Top comic honours, if anyone's counting, however. must surely be accorded to Juan Chioran as Jupiter and Henry In- gram as Pluto. The former has the requisite saturnine countenance trio one ever refers to a jupertme) that wonderfully contrasts with his clowning. Those who remember Billy DeWolfe can picture him in the role, except that Billy couldn't possibly sing as well as Don Chioran. Henry Ingram continues to impress with his versatili- ty. We've now had the pleasure of seeing him in a variety of roles and en- joyed his portrayals in them all but believe that Pluto is his hilarious best to date. All the cast members seem to catch fire from the aforementioned and enter into the spirit of fun. So too, do director Guillermo Silva -Marin and Mark Dubois with his clearly af- fectionate conducting of possibly too enthusiastic musicians. A wonderful show and too bad if you missed it. ON RECORD: In the advanced sunset of his career, the late Bing Crosby recorded an album of popular songs with the Count Basie Orchestra. It didn't work. The man with the voice to which every other man once aspired was tired and though the rhythmic sense was still in- tact and the phrasing, im- peccable, his voice quite simply no longer had what its owner needed for what he was trying to do. The cuts are rarely pressed now, not even for retrospectives. Better by far to remember the voice that was rather than the one it became. Now. at an even more ad- vanced age than was Der Bingle in his last kick at the can. Flank Sinatra has recorded Duets on the Capitol label. it's been around for some weeks but we've only recently got around to hearing it. As you must know by now, Old Blue Eyes joins 13 of todav's artists in re- recoi ngs of his hits. It's not bad; in fact, it's bloody good! Oh, Frankie's voice is now indisputably gone but his pizzazz ( that's pizzazz. not pizzas ) re- mains as well as his phras- ing and superb timing. Some might suggest that it's over produced but they're those who've forgotten if indeed they ever knew•, the scrump- tious musical ar- rangements and orchestra- tions of the fifties. Some of the original Nielson Riddle ones are here but, for the most part the ar- rangements are by Don Costa. the last of the giants and by Patrick Williams who also conducts. Of considerable interest is the way in which Mr. Sinatra makes each artist rise above his or her own talents. Bono of U2 is a ridiculous performer who most surely doesn't deserve his popularity yet. when singing with Frank. I've Got You Under My Skin. he scuds almost believable. Ditto for Luther Vandross with The Lady Is A Tramp. Best cuts? That's arguable but for The Col- umn they are You Make Me Feel So Young with Charles Aznavour and Summer Wind with Julio Iglesias. All 13 cuts are enjoyable and the album should, and hopefully will, be a fine climax to an extraordinary recording career. IN PRINT: Men who wear caps while eating and women who ap- pear in public in kerchief covered curlers will wonder howinell "a human being makes love to a creature possessing eight arms, six legs, two penises and one vagina." Con- glomerns by Jesse Brower LAIRNTEW LIBRARY THEATRE ..- `a"✓,ew Mal'.fir,:e Slcoaa,'. Ave F a' Cn- %­- R -ad OF MICE AND MEN by JOHN STEINBECK Directed by L. GARTH ALLEN JAN. 6 TO JAN. 22 Thurs.to Sat.Wed.Dec.19. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Smg)eTscketsS15 - SenKrs1S-_,ne­512 FOR NFORMA±'" 6 P.ESERVAPORS 299-5557 , Around and About Your Dining & Entertainment Guide ( Random House New York) is not for them. Those who enjoy the pro- fitable novels of Stephen King and Anne Rice might enjoy Conglomeros but for all the wrong reasons. Conglomeros is only for those discerning readers who enjoy and are properly distressed by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein or Shaw's Pygmalion. Briefly, Conglomeros is a creature living in the dense forest of Roumania; a perfect and beautiful beast consisting of two female bodies, one male body, one head and a touchingly- inno- cent attitude toward life. A world weary snob finds her him it, falls in love with her et al and brings her, ah what the hell, to New York where he intends to mould the creature into the best that civilization can offer. Instead, the creature becomes Connie, a freakish looking women in a wheelchair who takes Greenwich Village by storm accompanied by a sleazy and second rate critic of rock music. There's humour here but it's black humour and unsettling as such. There's merit m Conglomeros as a commentary on contem- porary artistic mores ex- cept that it's been done before. Interestingly enough. The Column was reading the book in a club lounge aftsr the performance of an av%nt garde opera. Overhearing some of the conversations of those who had attended said opera, it was obvious some shared our thought that the work had been a specious piece of no value. Others felt it was soul stirring. The former will enjoy Con- glomeros. ht's doubtful if the latter would even ap. preciate it. ON T.V.: Congratulations to Global Television celebrating its twentieth anniversary tomorrow. When it was founded, gain- sayers predicted it wouldn't be successful and indeed, during the early months it appeared they might have been correct. However, it survived, then thrived to the point where today ht's one of the more profitable organiza- tions of its kind while still offering quality program- ming. Well done. FAST EXIT: It is currently a time of purported political and social correctitude. One suggests then that there might soon be much com- ment upon the title of Crazy For You mentioned earlier. Spokespersons for those who are mentally disad- vantaged might take um- brage at the word Crazy. So, change the title to in- fatuated By You. Wait a minute though. the weight handicapped could object to the inclusion of fat. Alright then, re -title to Enamoured Of You. Nope, can't do that either. Brigit Bardot and the rest of her animal loving friends might object to a perceived suggestion of bestiality over the sound alike of ewe. That's to say nothing of conservationists who are trying to protect yew trees. What to do then? The on- ly safe title that comes to "Of Mice And Men" At Fairview Stage Centre Production is presenting "Of Mice And Men" by Jahn Steinbeck Jan. 6 to Jan. 22, Thurs., Fri.. Sat. and Wed. Jan. 19 at a p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at Fairview L.ibrary Theatre, 35 Fairview Mail Dr. ( Sheppard Ave. E. at Don Mills Rd. "Of Mice and Men" is a tremendously moving study of the characters of two roving( farmhands. one of whom - --with the strength of a gorilla and the mind of an untutored child" - unwittingly murders a woman. His friend and mentor takes action to prevent his being apprehended by the law. Jahn Steinbeck. a Nobel prize winner. was his own dramatist for his original short novel. "Of Mice And Men". which has known the success of television productions and two movie versions, is one of the truly outstanding drama of the American theatre. For tickets, and reservations call 2935557. Single tickets are $15. seniors students $12. Group rates are available. "Enter Laughing" At Village Theatre Scarborough Players proudly announces its opening show of the 1994 season, ..Enter laughing", at the newly renovated Scarborough Village Theatre from Jan. 8 to 15. Written by Joseph Stein and adapted from the novel by Carl Reiner, -Enter Laughing" is the hilarious story of a stage struck youth in the 1930's. He yearns to be an actor but there are many obstacles in his way, starting with his disapproving parents, a fraudulent theatre school and his own questionable talent. Tickets are available through the box office at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. at Markham Rd., or by phoning (416) 396-4049. Single tickets are ;lo, however, seniors and students pay only $8 on Thursdays. Special rates are available for groups of 20 or more. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. The show runs Jan. 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 at 8 p.m. and matinee performances are being offered on Jan. 9 and 15 at2p.m. Canada's Favourite Gardener At Centre Regina based horticulturist, writer and media personality, Ken Beattie, is well known to audiences across Canada and the United States and will be speaking at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto on Tues. Jan. 25.7:30 p.m. The audience will enjoy a slide tour of some of Great Britain's most popular gardens in early Spring including Hideote, Edinburgh Botanic Garden, mind is Enamoured Of Se- cond Person Singular And Plural. Don't know how it'll look on marquees but so be it. Sissinghurst and Kew. Of particular interest will be a look at the 14th World Orchid Congress in Glasgow, Scotland. Ken appears weekly on the national CBC television show "What On Earth", as well as hosting his own weekly cable show. He is a regular guest on David Tarrant's Canadian Garden program out of Vancouver and a frequent visitor to talk shows such as CBC's Morningside and Quirks and Quarks". Beattie's presentation will be of interest to all who garden. novice and expert alike. Ken will share his keen interest in orchids, gardens in general, people and travel - a pleasant escape from one of winter's cruelest months. Admission is $4 and parking is free. The Civic Garden Centre is easily accessible by TTC. ....................... Seniors need help, especially during the winter, getting to doctors appointments. If you have a car and are available during the day you could be of tremendous help. Make your spare hours count, call the Scarborough Volunteer Centre at 264-2308. travel Saddle Up & Come On Down To Houston, Texas Every year cowboys and wannabe cowboys venture down to Texas for the Houston livestock Show and Rodeo, one of the largest rodeos in the world. Even the astronauts at Houston's NASA/ Johnson Space Centre slip out of their space suits and put on their cowboy boots, jeans, and hats and join everyone in the rodeo extravaganza. The Bayou City's rollick- ing good time starts Feb. 19 and continues to Mar. 6, 1994. Cook -offs, "go Western" days, trail rides and rodeo -themed parties take place throughout Houston for 17 fun -filled days. The Rodeo parade of- ficially kicks off the event when approximately 6,000 trail riders mosey into town. They are accom- panied by over 4.500 run - Hers for the 10k Rodeo Run which starts from downtown and finishes at the Astrodome, home of NFL's Houston Oilers and baseball's Houston Astros. Whet your appetite on Feb. 17 and 18 as local barbecue chefs compete in the "the Best All Around Bar -B -Crew". It takes place outside the Astrodome so after you fuush eating the tantalizing BBQ dishes, go on a tour of one of the most interstitug indoor sports facilities in the world. The Astrodome is also home to the rodeo competi- tions. Professional cowboys will dazzle visitors with their amazing skills in steer wrestling, bareback bronco riding, calf roping and barrel rac- ing. The good times continue at night with concerts by performers like Willie - Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Garth Brooks, and Houston's own Clint Black. For tickets and informa- tion call the Houston livestock Show and Rodeo at (713) 791-9000. It's not only cowboys who like to have a good time. Visitors don't want to miss Mardi Gras on Galveston Island, just a short 45 minute drive southeast of Houston. The traditional festival of feasting and merrymaking has been publicly observed here since 1867. The city wide celebration runs Feb. 4-15, 1994 with seven colourful parades and processions, 20 masked balls, a dozen art exhibitions, mask - making workshops and costume contests. This year's Mardi Gras salutes the classic epics and mythology of ancient Greece. On Feb. 12th a special Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade: "A Greek Odyssey" will be held with giant floats depic- ting heroic characters from Homer's Odyssey, as well as 20 marching bands and many other costumed characters. The sounds of Greek bouzouki music, rock n' roll, Zydeco and World Beat will be heard Feb. 5 and 12th on the lavishly decorated streets in the historic Strand District of Galveston Island. For further infor- mation on the Mardi Gras call the Galveston Island convention and visitors Bureau at ( 409) 763-4311. The cultural spirit flourishes at the Houston International Festival, one of the largest festivals in the United States, taking Wed. January 5. 1994 THE. NEWS POST Page 11 Adventure Tours For Travellers 50 And Over ElderTreks, the Cana- dian company offering adventure tours for travellers 50 and over, has recently released its new brochure for trips operating from February '94 to February '95. Eleven different tours are listed, ranging from Vietnam to the Galapagos Islands, where every tour is designed to take travellers off the beaten track, while maintaining reasonable levels of com- fort. "I like to think of our travellers as having young and curious minds that somehow happen to be in somewhat older bodies. That's why we provide a few more creature com- forts without sacrificing any of the great ex- periences for travellers 50 and up," says Tov Mason, president of Elder Treks. The trips emphasize lear- ning about a country through active programs, with an emphasis on in- teracting with local cultures. As a consequence you can find "Elder Trek- kers" having dinners in local homes in Indonesia, trekking into tri hal villages in North Thailand, or ex- ploring tribal longhouses in Borneo. An attractive feature of many ElderTreks tours are the "adventure options" in which tour participants can choose between rigorous physical activities and tribal homestays, or follow a more comfortable itinerary utilizing charm- ing guesthouses in remote areas. In addition, new pro- grams for the coming year feature diverse itineraries in Australia. Belize, and on the Caribbean Islands of St. Vincent, and Trinidad and Tobago. For more details, or to receive a copy of the new brochure, call or write to ElderTreks, at 597 Markham St., Toronto, Ont. M6G 21_7. Telephone (416 ) :188-5000. Gone with the wind Iceboaters set sail on the frozen lakes By Dianne Pinder-Mons For the 1•:MC Record News Many people talk about love at ftrxt sight. For Stan Seitz. and Pete Bunnett, it was love at first ri(k. The two Ompah residents are avid icebiatem, having hada love for the sport since they tuck their first sail. While a relatively new phe- nomenon in the Ottawa Valley, icclxxiting, or ice yachting as it is vxrictitnes referred to, continues to inaeasc in popularity through- out Canada and the northern United States. Stan, who is also a soft water sailor, says the main difference bet%%x,cn summer sailing and its cold -weather counterpart is the acceleration. Iceboats can reach speeds excewing 80 mph. They travel four time,. the speed of wind. Recently. Stan was able to accelerate up to 55 mph while sailing around (anti*) Lake. Another advantage of the sport. says Strut. is the case with which it can tx rn;L%wred. "It's very straight -forward," he said. "It tktesn't take a long time to earn. I used to teach sailing in the summer through a program with the YMCX I find it's a lot m%ier to teach sorncrrc sailing on ice or snow compared to water. An iceboat steers just like the kind of w•agcm we had as kids." ( lee of the big attracuotis of the sport is that. unlike summer sail- ing. you never get wet. Perhaps chars why. as Stan says. many people think winter sailing; is warmer. Pete is the novice of the two ice - boaters. having only become "hooked" on iceboating a few winters ago. "i was struck by the sense of immediate acceleration and accompanying quiet," he said. His counterpart, meanwhile. has been addicted to this form of .cl- ing for over 20 years. I le built his first boat during; his university • days in Chicago. "I was hooked when 1 saw them " he remembers. "I low sim- ple they lookLd but how fast they could go." The two men have turned their passion for the sport into a voca- tion. This happened while they were shopping for a new iccMcrt and visited a manufacturer in Hastings. Like the olid Remington com- mercial. we liked the product so much we bought the company," Stan says. In the warmth of their Vibration ftr the Nation wotiL4xip (the shop uses that name as Pete also builds drums and other musical instru- ments) the two men handcraft their product. This is a job that requires precision and plenty of lc The boats me fashioned from a cornbinaticrt of maAogany, bass- wood and ash with the most intensive part of the process. according to the two men. being the epoxy. The spore -age epoxy is bah used as a glue and a finish. "There's quite a bit of choreog- raphy invoh•cd." says Stan. "11 has the sense of an event itself... Stan Seitz sails across the frozen lake before intrepid reporter Dianne Pinder-Moss bundles up for her turn at the driver's wheel - or driver's rope. place from Apr. 20 - May 1, tractions: The Artists 1994. Over a million people Parade" featuring a wild enjoy the multicultural and wonderful fleet of "art - festival and this year's cars" and other creative feature country is Italy. mobile sculptures. For fur - Experience the sights, ther information call (713) sounds, and tastes of Italy 654-8BO8. with an eclectic mix of per- -Houston is known for its formances, works of art, NASA Johnson Space Cen- theatre productions, exotic tre but the city offers Cana - and local foods, musical dians much more with an entertainment, and colour- interesting mix of cultural ful open-air markets. activities," said William Performers and artists from around the globe par- Drive ticipate in this spectacular celebration. Don't miss one of the wackiest events of Carefull y the festival. "Roadside At The style of iceboat built at Canadian Winter Sailing Systems in Ompah is the DN. The DN is the standard in the iceboating industry, having been so named follcnving a design competition by the Detroit News in the '3(k. Betausc there aur so m:my vari- abk.-s in this type of work, it's dif- ficult for the tout builders to give an exact figure on how long it takes to complete a craft. Their finished products are shipped as far cast as Nova S -L -ea and as far west as Calgary. Through their work, titan and Sailing Systems weighs 135 pounds sail and all) they can he easily transptrtctid on top of a car. There is also very little setup time. "it'll take 15 minutes to put the boat together (at the waterfront) and five or 10 to take it arart." the winter s ulor says. Stan and Pete make it clear. however. that like most other sp,rts. you can't fully appreciate the appeal of iceboating until you've experienced it firsthand. When I'm doing 40-50 mph. I'm only a couple of incises from the ice but I'm in total contml " Pete act as ambassadors for ice - boating. TZac:ir hope is that more people will warm up to the sport and the enjoymemi it provides. Na only is it environmentally friendly - the only sound is the wind and the action of the blades - they point out maintenance is next to nil, so once the initial invest- ment is made, it's a fret: rite. A complete DN sells for under 54,001). For those who feel like building their own DN, Rte and Stan can supply plans and all the necessary hardware. Now optional steel edged ultra - light style airplane skis easily adapt to changing ice and snow conditions. Ideal foxbeginners. Iceboating is something the entire: family can do and the txiats are so lightweight (the model designed by Canadian Winter Tapp&. Regional Director for the United States Travel and Tourism Ad- ministration (USTTA). Houston is becoming a more popular destination for both business and leisure travellers as Air Canada and American Airlines now offer non stop service from Toronto as well as direct service from other parts of Canada. For further information on Houston contact the Great Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau at 801 Con- gress. Houston, Texas 77W2. Canadians can call Stan says. "KnowinL you're iust moving by the aid of the w inti and your uwn ability is really a pleawre." This reporter can attest this is an experience you won't soon forget. 1b'hile I only had a brief s:uL the wind chose: not to co-operate the day. there was a tremendous sense of exhilaration as I sat in the cockpit with one haul pulling the sail in tight and the odte r steering the boat. I may not have been blown away by the: wind but i cer- tainly was, by the boat. To find out mere about iceboat- ing, information and brochures are available from Stan and Rte at Canadian Winter Sailing System-,, R.R. #1, Ompah. Ont- ario K011 210 or call (613) 470- 2335 or (613) 479-2855. toll free at ( 800 ( 365--,5-45- For more information, the public may contact Travel USA, the consumer information service of USTTA, in the Toronto area at (905, 885662, and toll free across Canada at W '� 268-34K'. Page 12 THE NEVI'S POST Wed. January 5, 19M Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson Playground Fundraising The Lincoln Avenue (Pickering Village t "Parent Ad- visory Committee" has taken on a major project this year. It is planning to install an exciting new playground. This will benefit all youngsters at the school and in the neighbourhood. In school hot dog days are Fridays: Dec. 10. Jan 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 25. Apr. 22, May 20 and June 17th. Support students selling holiday ornaments and magnet fridge memos in the community during November. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Watch the barometer in front of the school to follow its progress. Target date for the playground is April 1994. St. Paul's Drop In St. Paul's United Church. 65 Kings Cr. in Ajax is running a pre-school parent child program on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Lots of activities are featured - toys, crafts, songs, painting, snacks and coffee and tea. Rates are reasonable. If you would like more information on register- ing your pre-schooler. call Susan at 428-9962. h1EAI,S 4)% KNEEL` Can you spare some time once a week to deliver meals for the Canadian Red Cross Society' Meals on Wheels is look- ing for volunteers for its program. Call 42(>-3383 if you are interested RINGE7TE REGISTRATION For over 30 years Canadian girls have been playing ringette. It's a tunique winter team game that was invented in 1963 in northern Ontario by the late Sam Jacks. Ringette is being played by more than 60.000 players in Canada.. . and is international too. currently being played in Finland. Sweden. Germain, Canada and the U.S. It is also a propos- ed spectator sport for the Winter Olympics. Ringette is not only for fun, it is for fitness participation• competition. socializing. learning and teaching. Ringette is for morn, dad and sister: the beginner, the expert, and everyone in between. Ringette is for all ages and recreation toad competitive programs involve players from aged five If you are interested in becoming a Coach or a Team Manager. call Doug Standol, Coaching Coordinator at 686-1431. For more information contact Sandi Norris at 428-7-3W. CHILDCARE The S- in Durham have several quality locations for licensed child care for nursery aged, school aged and junior Y on a full and part time basis. Professionally trained staff provide a fun and stimulating program of age appropriate activities located in your neighbourhood schools and chur- ches. In Pickenng 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 Pickenng, and Lincoln Avenue Public School in Ajax. For more information on how to enrol your child in one of the Y's programs call 686-1828. ALATE E: N This group supports young people aged 12 to 20 who have alcoholic fnends or relatives. If you would like to attend a meeting, they are held on Wednesdays at 30 p.m. at Hol Trinity Anglican Church. Kings Crescent in Ajax Call •lZ7-QM for more information. C %l.ORIE: (M NTERS Ike you need -,ome help and moral support in getting those extra pounds off" Nla%be the Canadian Calorie Counters will work for you The% hold week!. nivelings on Tuesda}s at ; :3l► p.m at the YMCA. 14:0) Ha%l� St near the C;(► sta- tion, in Pickering The cent is $1 :n_ each,.+eek with lectures and weigh -ins Call 420-0746 for more information AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Amnesty International is a worldwide human rights movement Group 90 � .Ajax -Pickering, meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at hekering Village United Church. Call Hary Sproul at 691-8(119 for more information. WELCOME NAGON If you are new to the area or have lust had a nem txib... call Dorothy at 839.12 6 for intnrmatwn abut the Ajax Pickenne area. 20th.Anniversary Of Durham Region The Opening Ceremonies for a year long festival of Cultural and Sporting Events celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Region of Durham will take place at 2 p.m. Jan. 9th at Eastdale Collegiate. 265 Harmony Road North, Oshawa. The exciting program planned for the Opening Ceremonies will officially kick-off 1994 - a year filled with over 360 events running throughout Durham Region. Everyone is invited to attend. The program includes activities for all ages and will include the "Let's Celebrate Durham" song being performed by a region -wide choir. Refreshments, a Celebrate Durham Cake. entertainment, municipal displays and much more will follow. Come out and discover what Durham has to offer. More information can be obtained from the Economic Development Department at 9(1.5-W-WXX) Scarborough Comes To Life At Half Way House by Wendy Lewis At the corner of Kingston Rd. and Midland Ave., painted on the outside wall of a cogvenience store, is a window into the past. It is John Hood's mural depic- ting the lovely old Half Wav House as it was in the 1850s, situated at these same crossroads, a popular stop- ping place halfway bet- ween the farming com- munity of Dunbarton and Toronto's Lawrence Market. Although the Half Way House no longer stands here. Scarborough residents are fortunate that it was not lost completely. Moved to Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1965, the Half Wav House is now ful- ly restored to its original condition. It was built by Andrew, 'Thompson in the 1840s, dur- ing the great inn -building period, before stage coach travel was replaced by the railroad. At that time, Scarborough Township had a population of only 3,821, but as W. H. Smith wrote in 1151: " its proximity to market gives it important advantages. The farms generally appear to be well cultivated, and the oc- cupants to be in comfor- table circumstances." Smith's records show that in 1850 Scarbor qoi Township produced loiZ27 pounds of oats, 90,606 bushels of wheat, 35.905 pounds of butter. 14.W7 pounds of wool, 12,M pounds of cheese and 9,00'2 pounds of maple sugar! Much of that produce had to be carted to market along the Kingston Road. Passing right in front of the Half Way House. Weary travellers stopped here to refresh themselves with a plate of stew and a pint of whisky. It cost each traveller about it for a bed, dinner. breakfast the next morning. and stabling for his hose. Hanging on the bar room wall was an Interesting list of regulations imposed by Scarborough Township Council in 1851. The in- nkeeper could not harbour any ''evil disposed person", nor "sell spirituous liquors to any child under 15 years of age" nor "to any person addicted to drinking to the injury of his or her family." There was, however, no fuss about bar closing hours back them. Legend has it that whisky and glasses were left out at night for latecomers to help themselves. Thev were ex- pected to leave their pay- ment behind, which they always did, in exactly the right amount. Upstairs at the inn were five bedrooms, but in the busy season, travellers would also sleep on straw ticks on the ballroom floor. No one could be turned away in cold weather, and sleeping quarters were tight, so it was not unusual to find yourself with one. two, or three strange bed - mates! The ballroom was also used for community events such as dances, con- certs, church socials, and political meetings. At different times throughout its history. the Half Way House served as a post office, an ice cream parlour, a hardware store. and a radio strop. By 1965• however, the building stood derelict and boarded up - a sad end to its long and col- ourful history. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authoritv, meanwhile, was searching for a 19th cen- tury inn to become part of Black Creek Pioneer Village. It was a perfect match. The Old Half Way House was purchased for only. $1000. and for another $12,000 was dismantled and moved to its new home wrier it was gradually restored, furnished and "brought to life" with costumed historical inter- preters. ` `Past Times, Play Times" Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village for old- fashioned fun - no batteries required' Spin a thaumatrope, "climb" Jacob's ladder, test your puzzle -solving skills and enjoy pastimes from another era. Board and card games were all the rage in the 1860s. Dominoes• checkers, whist, cribbage and piquet provided hours of enter- tainment on cold winter evenings. People of all ages enjoyed rhyming, singing and word games. Family gatherings often included readings, storytelling and recitations. Toys were just as popular with children in the 1860s as they are today: toy fire engines• toy soldiers, toy banks, dollhouses, puzzles and books. An elaborate !Noah's Ark with pairs of animals delighted children; and its biblical theme made it acceptable to play with any day, in- cluding Sunday. Some of the earliest dolls were not toys at all but fashion display models. By the mid -19th century, dolls were produced as playthings: and some even had swivel heads and clos- ing eyes. They were made in a variety of materials in- cluding wood, cloth, wax, china and bisque. One of the most famous makers of bisque dolls was the Juneau family. A fine Juneau is on display in the McNair Gallery. Black Creek Pioneer Village is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Past Times, Play Times" begins Dec. 26 and runs through to Dec. 31. The village is clos- ed from Jan. 1 to Mar. It. 1944, inclusive. reopening for the 1994 season on Mar. 12, 1994. For more informa- tion call 1416) 736-1733. Pickering Council N otes Brock West landfill Site A number of citizens spoke to council about the Brock West Landfill Site. Peter Pickfield, solicitor for PACT, said that Picker- ing has hosted a landfill site for the 20 years and have borne all the risks but the benefits have gone to Metro Toronto residents. He advised that Metro Toronto has ignored all the environmental re- quirements and has not complied with the laws. The site has been overbuilt and he urged council to take action in court. Dave Ryan, 1028 Rouge Valley Dr. told council that this landfill site is and has been a blight on the town and urges council to take Throughout November and December, the Half Way House at Black Creek is decorated for a 19th cen- tury Christmas, complete with a "Kissing Ball" - a glorious bundle of apples, ribbons and evergreen boughs that inspires those beneath it to share the Christmas spirit with kisses! Pay a visit to the Half Wav House, and you will feel like you walked right into John Hood's mural, and through a window into Scarborough's past. Black Creek Pioneer Village is located at Jane St. and Steeles Ave. in north-west Toronto. Admis- sion is $7 for adults, $3 for children, and $4.50 for seniors. Children four years and under are admit- ted free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (416) 736-1733. Glider Pilot Graduates Over the summer, Corporal !Mark Davies. 16, of 110 Black Hawk Squadron ( Agincourt ) Royal Canadian Air Cadets earned his glider pilot wings after a 6 week training pror gram this summer at the Central Region Gliding School at Mountaiiniew, a small Canadian Forces facility near Tren- ton. Ontario. Selected from amongst the more than 5,000 air cadets in Ontario, only 74 cadets attend this program annually. The selection process for this scholarship includes a written ex- amination held in January and a formal interview with at least two directors of the Air Cadet League of Canada and pilots from the air cadet regional gliding centres. Each of the 100 air cadet squadrons can nominate up to 6 candidates for the it positions. The competition is tough. The air cadet gliding program -started 26 years ago with t aircraft. Nowthere is 17 gliders and 8 tow planes and most of the instructors are former air cadets who have stayed with the program as adults. During the cadet training year from September to June, gliding continues at regional cen- tres where all air cadets have an opportunity to fly at least twice a year. Air cadet gliding is where many of Canada'a commercial and militan pilots first experienced the thrill of sitting behind the controls of an airplane. Need Volunteers The Canadian Cancer Society, Agincourt and West Hill Units are seeking volunteers to serve in the following committees: Health Promotions, Fund- raising, Patient Services, Volunteer Development, Communications, Medical Affairs and Reach to Recovery. No experience is requited but motivation to serve the community would be appreciated. Call ( 416) 293-742 (Agincourt) or (416) 261- 6942 (West Hill) for more action to close this site. Sharon Alton, 2379 Den - vale Dr. told council of her disappointment that Pickering Council, the Region and Jim Wiseman M.P. have once again allowed Metro to dump on Pickering. She questioned why a health study has not been carried out on the children of Pickering as to the affects the dump is hav- ing on their health. Dan Leonhardt, 2379 Denvale Dr. demanded council take action now to close the Brock West Land- fill Site. information. The Health Promotions Committee of Canadian Cancer Society ( Agincourt Unit). is seeking volunteers interested in attending a Sun -sense training session on ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer. The free half- day seminar will be held in Mississauga. Car-pooling is available. For more information. contact Tracev (905) 404- 1429 or Marion ( 755-1891) by Jan. 7. 1994. Jackie Hughes, 265 Richardson St. asked coun- cil to start the litigation process against Metro Toronto. David Steele, represen- ting PACT, wants a full en- vironment hearing if Metro Toronto moves landfill from the Brock North site to Brock West. He asked why Pickering was not in- formed that 24,000 gallons of leachate was pumped in- to Duffin Creek and why MTRCA did not post sign advising the public of the danger of swimming in this creek.