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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1994_01_12$1500 monthly stuffing envelopes at home. Start Immediately. Send stamped self-addressed envelope to: NEWFIELD ENTERPRISES 800 STEELES AVE.W. Suite B1Oil 14.Thomhlll,Ont. L4J 71-2 Blaisdale Moni?ssori School Est.1969 Our 25th yr. in Scarborough! For children 18 mills. b up 885 Scarborough Goff Club Rd. 115 Orton Park Rd. 509.5005 2 - Hour "Make & Take" workshops for exciting new crafts plus our extended regular craft courses. NAUTILUS ARTS & CRAFTS 6075 Kingston Road Fun&v Plaza Nfghlond CmO Call 284-1171 Coping With Separation Or Divorce Parents who are in the process of separation or divorce often find thew are emotionally stretched and need help for themselves and their children in coping with the difficulties which may arise. This eight session study group for parents with children up to twelve years will aim to help parents help themselves and their children cope with separa- tion or divorce. Children's common post -separation or post -divorce problems will be discussed and parenting strategies will be sug- gested to help children deal with separation. The group will meet %% ed. Jan. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Secondary School, 1918 Whites Rd.. Fickenng. The cost will be $48 per per- son plan a book fee of $6.50. Pre -registration is re- quired. To register for this w•orkshopp call The Famih Education Resource Cen- tre at 6866459 or 579-W21. This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK It Pays To Advertise This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK A Gem Stone Tumbler Makes a Great Gift. NAUTILUS ARTS & CRAFTS W?5 Kingston Rd., Hwry. Y FwndrV Plaza, �t %Mand Croak 11 Call 284.1171 bbl. 29 No. 2 40C per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail s-FrA VER Seim A Service Philips •7Bnwn Reminn 1331 Warden Ave S -b-0 May Q��751-1742, Pickering, Ontario Med, Januan 12, 1994 PICKERING Aim O Gt0a rri 't7 r—• J, r v --WE AF gnaw-. Development Award To Tridel Tridel's proposed Casita project was recognized for its innovative urban residential design at the 1993 Economic Development Awards ceremony on Oct. 14th. Above Tony Moro, senior vice-president of development for Tridel, accepted the award from '.Mayor Wavne Arthurs. The Tridel project consists of 180 Casita units I stacked townhotises and garden apartment residences I to be located on the Esplanade North, east of Glenanna Rd. and across from the municipal complex. It is anticipated that this development will bring an urban street edge to the Esplanade North, will enhance the choice of housing styles within the town centre area and be a catalyst for a developing "downtown- for Pickering. (Photo - Bob Watson) Durham Bd.Of Education Notes Board and C.U.P.E- Local 218 Reach Agreement The agreement reached by the Durham Board of Education and C.U.P.E. Local 218 was ratified Dec. 11 by the union and Dec. 13 by the Durham Board of Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West NIII) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (just south of 401). Pickering Family o;,tined and operated. (410) 686-'"38Q Education. The new 3 year Collective Agreement covers the period Apr. 1, 1993 to Mar. 31, 1996. As a result of Social Contract legislation, the range of matters open to discussion in local collective bargain - This Space I Could Be Yours For X11� PER WEEK ing was reduced significantly. The agree- ment contains no wage in- creases or benefit im- provements, but it does in- clude a number of wording changes to the language of the agreement. There is no Orli Serving the Community for 28 Years! Pennies For Alzheimer Once again this year the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region will be teaming up with the employees of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce in Durham Region branches to receive public donations of pennies. The month long event called Pennies for Your Thoughts was a very suc- cessful program last year, raising over $1,300 in sup- port of community services to families caring for so- meone with Alzheimer Disease. Each Durham CIBC branch during January will have special containers set up to receive pennies dur- ing regular blanking hours. Information about Alzheimer Disease and the Durham Society will also be available at the banks. The driving force behind the Durham Pennies Cam- paign is Diann Dunn. Diann is a resident of Port Perry and an employee of the Port Perry CIBC branch. She is also an experienced family caregiver who understands the impor- tance of disease awareness and community support services. Two years ago Diann heard about the Metro Alzheimer Society's A Pen- ny for your Thoughts pro- gram operated in conjunc- tion with Toronto CIBC branches and decided to get involved in her own branch. For further information about the CIBC branch in your community. call the office at 5762567. Pickering Council Notes About Smoking Gord Potts of 844 Vicki Dr. spoke to council about the smoking by-law. He pointed out that the federal government says he can smoke but Pickering tells him that he can't smoke. And he added that there were no scientific facts to substantiate the claims of cancer. lung disease, heart disease or fetal disease. He felt that the local by-law w•as unfair to citizens and may well be illegal. And he added that air pollution is not caused by cigarette smoke but by factory emis- sions, vehicular exhausts, etc. Separate School Victor Rudik addressed council about the proposed development of a separate school at Strouds Lane and Rosebank Rd. He said that increased cost to the board for the 3 years of the agree- ment. Learning Consortium Report Received Trustees received a report on the activities in 1993 of the Learning Con- sortium, a partnership formed in 1968 between 4 area boards of education, the Faculty of Education of the University of Toronto and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. The mandate of the consor- tium is the initiation and implementation of teacher development programs, the evaluation and produc- tion of new knowledge about teacher education and the dissemination of what has been learned. Director Pauline Laing commended the consor- tium on the wide range of activities it has undertaken this past year, particularly in Durham. he was pleased to hear of the resolution before coun- cil but concerned whether Bramalea and the school board are in agreement. Altona Forest Randy Vaine, t945 Glen- dale Dr. urged council to do its part to save the Altona Forest and to support Councillor Van Kempen's request for $800,000 over the next four years in the reserve fund. He also ad- vised the council that this is a project of the MTRCA and the town should ap- prove the request for funds and then let the MTRCA purchase the properties it feels are necessary. Craig Mather of MTRCA, requested council to ap- prove an amount of SM,000 and remove the conditions concerning the properties to be purchased. He said that the MTRCA would seek council's approval before purchasing proper- ties - Julie Albanese, 1803 Altona Rd., questioned where council would stand at the OMB hearing if an agreement has not been made with MTRCA. Council approved the deal with the MTRCA. Bushmill Street Bylaw Council has passed a bylaw to prohibit stopping on the south side of Bushmill St. between Bridge Gate Cres. and Wheatsheaf Lane. Hospital Bed Council has approved of a grant of $4,000 for Ajax/Pickering Hospital Buy -A -Bed Campaign to buy a hospital bed. Council has authorized Claremont Co-operative Nursery School Inc. to use Claremont Community Centre from Sept. 7th 1993 to June 24, 1994. DENTAL OFFICE DrX Fenwick Dr.R.Hoffman Dr.S-Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman 17 Denture Therapist - Harry Orfanidis MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening b Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Page 2 THE NEWS POST Wed. January 12, 1991 opinion a page for expression for you and us Bob's Notes by Bob Watson North York Council Believes In Real Equality With the current anti -white male rule established by our Ontario government, finally a local government is attempting to allow "white males" to be equal to everyone else. North York Council has made a resolution and has sent copies of it to other municipalities. The resolution was as follows: Whereas the City of North York believes in the principle of equal access in employment opportunities for all of society: And whereas the City of North York believes that positive steps are required to remove artificial barriers that prevent all members of society from fulfilling their potential: And whereas the Cit• of North York believes that this will result in the optimization of human resources throughout society and that all of its citizens support this tenet: And whereas the City of North York abhors the divisive effects of reverse discrimination and adamantly opposes the adoption of any policy that excludes from emplo}•anent am• segment of society. by any government, agency or business: And whereas the City of North York further opposes "limited eligibility competition" undertaken in the name of employment equity, when the patent unfairness of these competitions will make supporting employment equity unpalatable to the public: And whereas the citizens of North Vont expect the City of North York to provide leadership to our greater community in the espousal of policies and practices which value the contribution of each and every member of society: Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of North York reaffirm its support of equality of employment opportunity as provided under the Human Rights Code. which policy was adopted by Council on Noy ember 1. 1987: And be it further resolved that it is the intent of the City of North York's Employment Equity practice to provide positive and equal access to all members of society and that no policy. procedure or practice will be allowed which would exclude any segment of society from access to employment opport unit le". And he it further resolved that the City Clerk he directed. upon adoption of this motion, to forward a copy of same to the Premier of Ontario. the Leader of the Opposition. the Chair. Manaeement Board of Cabinet. Province of Ontario. and all North York M P P 's so that their governments may be apprised of the views of the Cite of North York as expressed by this motion: And he it further resolved that a copy of this motion be distributed to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to each municipality in t ntano with a population of over 50.ottn i!,.re with a request for endorceme-�t Families Need Housing As the new federal government continues its examination of social program budgets, thousands of children and families sit on waiting lists for subsidized housing and survive on social assistance incomes In a study recently completed by the Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto and the University of Toronto. researchers have found that almost one in five families with children in the care of the CAS are living in fear of eviction. on the streets or in shelters When families like these are dealing with inadequate housing situations, children are often in imminent risk of abuse. neglect or abandonment. "When the lack of adequate housing begins to affect the most vulnerable in society - our children - everyone in our community and government must take the issue senousiv." says Bruce Rivers. executive director of the Children's Aid Soviet . The study. "Housing as a Factor in Child Admissions to Temporary Carealso found that a shortage of housing for low-income families poses a significant obstacle to the return home of children who are in CAS care. Ann Fitzpatrick. housing advocate for the Children's Aid Society. relates that the delays were on average two months while the family searched for housing that was safe, appropriate and affordable. Some delays were up to four months. Dr David Hulchanski, profesor in the Faculty of Social i�r,: RIN, newso s f Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office 3 Address: 150 Milner Ave Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291-2583 Publisher 3 General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager - Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss, Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - 315 per year - 404 a copy. Letter to the Editor: Medical Answers Thomas Walkom's Column of Dec. 7, 1993 (New Medicine Cuts are Poor Medicine for Health Care lits) made some valid points about preventing disease and looking at preventative medicine, but is completely off the mark about doctors wanting to delist the "Annual Check-up" in order to make more money, or the idea that doctors in favour of a two-tiered medical s4stem! These are certainly not the objectives of the Family Physicians of Ontario. The Ontario College of Family Physicians represents over 5,000 Family Physicians in the Province of Ontario. We have long been interested in preventative medicine. This is a very important part of our training programs across Ontario. Family Physicians strongly believe that there has to be, within the provincial medicare system. regular preventative medicine assessments where disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and appropriate screening procedures are done. Having the Family Physician doing all these preventative procedures at the appropriate time is better health/wellness care and more cost effective than splitting people and their body parts into various speciality screening clinics with all the infrastructure these clinics need for support. Family Physicians do not believe in a two-tiered healthcare system, but rather a health/wellness care system which is available to all the citizens of Ontario regardless of their financial status. In the long run, to save money in the health care system, The Ontario College of Family Physicians feels that a periodic health assessment must remain in the OHIP Schedule of Benefits. The Ontario College of Family Physicians also feels that "delisting " is a short sighted. kneejerk reaction to a very serious problem. The solution lies in reforming the current system and the way it is managed, not merely tinkering with it here and there. The Ontario College of Family Physicians is willing to work with the Government, and all stakeholders to ensure accessible care for all the citizens of Ontario. Famih• Physicians want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Yours truly. G. Rick Mann, MD. CCFP President The Ontario College of Family Physicians 14 THE B EST OFTIMES Beautiful Teeth for Life Gum disease is one of the most scrious dental problcrtm. Tlrwgh it can affect people of all ages, gum disease is most common among those over 40. Pcrkxkmtal disease is an in- fection that deuroys the gum tissuc surrounding your teeth and jawbonc. Swollen gums, tenderness in the mouth, bad breath and sometimes bleeding after hmshing can be symptoms of gum disease. Teaming up with your dentist and adopting sound dental scif- care practkxs and hygiene can ensure that your pearly whites will gleam forever. To help prevent gum discasc, start to form good dental hy- gicnc habits. Brush and floss daily. Eat plenty of fruits, vcgetablcs and vitamin -rich foods. Avoid sugary and starchy foods (they attract plaque), don't smoke and get plenty of rest and excrcL%C. Visit your dentist or perio- dontist rcgularly. Become part of the hcalthy-teeth-and-guars tram: you, your dentist and your dental hygienist or perio- dontist. This column is provided by the Investors Group Inc. in col- laboration with the Canadian Fitncss and I�fcstyle Research Institute. Work, University of Toronto, places the study in the context of other housing issues in Toronto. "Most CAS clients must rely on the private rental market, yet there are very few unsubsidized rental units being built for families," says Dr. Hulchanski "Meanwhile, the federal government has virtually ceased financing new social housing projects." The Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto is committed to supporting children in their own families whenever possible, while ensuring the protection of children at risk of abuse or neglect. A testament to this commitment is the fact that annually the CAS works with more than 19.000 children: 17,000 of them with their parents at home. Providing support in finding and keeping affordable housing becomes part of the social worker's role in preventing admissions in mann cases. The CASMT has a long history of advocating for legislative and program solutions to the housing problems faced by the families with whom we work. According to Mr. Rivers, "Housing remains a root cause of in the admission of children into care. The emotional and economic costs are great. The Children's Aid Society will continue to promote housing solutions at the local, provincial and even national level which are aimed at preventing needless family breakdown " $1.9 Billion For Training &Skills For UI Clients Human Resources Development Minister Lloyd Axwor- thy has announced the 1994 Unemployment Insurance Developmental Uses Plan of $1.9 billion. This plan covers federal programs which help hundreds of thousands of Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants acquire new skills and upgrade old ones so they can get back to work. The 1994 level of $1.9 billion represents an increase of ap- proximately six per cent, or $100 million, over the projected expenditure level for this year. "My government is committed to training and skills development which enable unemployed Canadians to re- enter the workforce." said Minister Axworthy. "We cannot afford to waste Canada's human resources. By providing active support for job creation, training and skills develop- ment, we are helping them to become re-employed and con- tributors to the economy." The 1994 plan is an important part of the federal govern- ment's commitment to developing labour market programs that meet the demands of the 1990s and beyond. It will pro- vide assistance to about 398,000 UI clients in a variety of ways: Income Support and training programs and courses which help them acquire new skills or upgrade existing ones : Self-Emnployment Assistance to help them start their own businesses: Job Creation which helps unemployed workers maintain and enhance their skills through projects which offer on- the-job experience: Work sharing which helps avoid company lay-offs during periods of temporary economic downturns: and Mobility Assistance which offers relocation help to search for work or secure permanent employment. The government's derision to allocate $1.9 billion is con- sistent with actual developmental uses expenditures over the two previous years and with the projected level of ex- penditures for 1943. The funding levels are arrived at through a series of discussions with the Canadian Labour Force Developmerx Board i CL.FDB ). a private sector advisory body made up of representatives from business, labour, the education train- ing sector and social action groups. The CL.FDB recom- mended a budget of $2.2 billion for 1994. However, in light of the fact that there was an under - utilization of some $400 million in the 1993 budget, the government believes the $1.9 billion level to be a reasonable allocation. The federal government understands the importance of these funds to each of the provinces and territories as well as to the training institutions who help train and retrain unemployed Canadians. For that reason, they will be in- volved in an open and consultative process to develop op- tions for re -tooling our social programs to matte there more appilicable to the '9us. "We look forward to consulting the board, as well as pro- vinces. territories and other stakeholders on a number of issues in the review of Canada's social programs," said Minister Axworthy. '"Ile government will count on their expertise to help us transform federal government assistance programs to become incentive -driven launching pads to help Canadians reach their potential... Developmental Uses programs are just part of a major strategy for helping unemployed Canadians get back into the tabour market. A further $1.3 billion will be spent to help approximately 400,000 unemployed Canadians who are not eligible for Ul benefits. These fronds come from the Con- solidated Revenue Fund. Signs Of Recovery The commieraW real estate marketplace in Metro Toron- to is slowly changing focus and reflecting signs of ecommic recovery, reports Christopher Fiidabock• Senior Vice Presi- dent of J.J.Barnicke limited Oncor International. We're definitely seeing signs of recovery. Occupancy of office building space in the Metro area has increased by 1.7 million sq. ft. since the start of 1993, with vacancy dropping to 23.1%," said Mr. Ridabock from his Toronto brockerage office that specializes in commercial real estate, sales and leasing. Record low interest rates and growth in the de- mand for higher quality office and industrial space are con- tributing factors to this positive turnaround. "The largest gains were in the North Yonge corridor, Mississauga, the 404 corridor, Scarborough and the Airport marketplaces. The total volume of competitive lease tran- sactions for office space over 5,000 square feet was approx- imately 4.2 million square feet. Availability of office space has decreased 1.5% and is expected to continue decreasing. However, corporate downsizing will no doubt continue through 1994, with companies such as IBM and Ontario Hydro dramatically adding excess office space into the marketplace, which will postpone the construction of any new buildings." t Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOUAT WEST HILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH�� YORK w� �� I K Rirp O Renewal ONE YOU WANT New Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, OnLM1S3R3 Name _- — Address— --- -- — — — -- --- — Wed. January 12. 1994 THE NEWS- POST Page 3 United Nations Assembly Proclaims 1994 Year Of The Family The United Nations General Assembly has pro- claimed 1994 the Interna- tional Year of the Family because issues surrounding families are of interna- tional concern and require special consideration and focus. When Canada decided to participate in this interna- tional celebration it established the Canada Committee for the Interna- tional Year of the Family 1994 to act as a coor- dinating body and catalyst for national activities. It is a non-profit organization, governed by a voluntary Board of Directors which reflects Canada's national diversity. The committee is in- viting you to become a partner in promoting this special year. The mission is to sensitize and mobilize Canadians for reflection, dialogue and action on the importance of the role that families play in our socie- ty. The goal is to create partnerships to help stimulate and encourage Parenting Education Centre Holding Open House The Parenting Education Centre of Ontario, 500 Shep- pard Ave. E. Suite 206, will hold its first Open House on Jan. 15, 1994, (10 a.m. - 12 noon) free of charge. Beginning at 10:15 a.m. speakers will address ways to increase harmony, and eliminate violence within the family through the use of effective parenting skills. The Parenting Education Centre is unique in its ap- proach to parent education in that - parenting is regarded as a vital and im- portant job which requires training and support. lite centre was established by background are given the Stanley Shapiro, M.A. to opportunity to meet with teach family members to others who have children of enjoy each other and grow similar ages. together. Parents and Special attention is given caregivers from every to developing strategies p Lester B. Pearson Cl News ......................... ................................ . Open Information Session An open information ses- sion for parents and students will be held at Lester B. Pearson auditorium on Thus. Jan. 13th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. G de 8 tuxiertts rid Metro Toronto Council Council nNrnbers' offices - Station 1020. 2nd.floor Metro Hatt. 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. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 211. Call 392-4050. Scarborough City Centre BRIAN HARRISON office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 215 Cal! 392-4017 After hours 261.6941. Scarborough Highland Creek KEN MORRISH ortice open 8.30 a -m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 223 Call 392-4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri. Suite 233. Call 392.4047. Scarborough Malvenr RAYMOND CHO office open 8.30 a.m. - 41.30 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 392-4020. North York Humber MARIO GENTILE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 221. Call 392-4066. North York Centre South BEV.SALMON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 224. Evenings by appointment. Call 392-4012. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 212. Call 392-4029. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 217. Call 392-4038. Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 232. Call 392-4061. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 220. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 216. Call 392-4031. MAYOR MICHAEL PRUE - otfice 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 evening is to give parents and students the opportuni- ty to preview the program and facilities available for Grade 9 at L. B. Pearson C.I. and other secondary schools. Selecting an appropriate high school experience is a critically important deci- sion for today's young per- son. erson. All secondary- schools in Ontario implemented the new Transition Years pro- gram in September 1993. Lester B. Pearson has been an Ontario Pilot School since 1991 and therefore of- fers considerable ex- perience in the delivery of Grade 9 programming. The principals and vice principals will be available to discuss the important issues and changes in education. Department Heads will be available to discuss the new cur- riculum. A tour of the facilities will also be available. Project Humanity t'pdate by Karen N"vitz and .lane Irwin Project Humanity organized the United Way Campaign again this year. A Holiday Bazaar was held on Nov. 25th. Many homeforms participated by sponsoring a variety of booths and activities. In- cluded were bake sales, savory- foods. raffles, the selling of flower and candy grams, a video arcade and athletic competitions. The event was attended by hundreds of Pearson students whose en- thusiastic involvement helped raise a total of over $1500. Included in this sum was money- raised by a staff book exchange and a dress down day. In October, Project Humanity also organized a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Hundreds of pounds of food were donated. Home form 2D contributed the most food. Sports Hockey Pearson's hockey team lost a hard fought contest to Compbell C.I. on Jan. 4th by a score of 4-3. Goal scorers for Pearson were Bradley Sharp and Adam Blakely with two each. Basketball In Junior basketball ac- tion the Bengals ended the year on a very positive note by defeating Midland C.I. 80-57. Top scorers were Michael Dixon with 24 points and Sean Hercules with 16. This was a good team effort and hopefully this success will continue into the new year. Brag That You Are Canadian and problem solving. Training for the prevention of problems rather than correcting them after they have occurred is the basis of this program. Leaders will be on hand to answer any questions. Winter classes begin the week of Jan. 24, 1994 and run for eight weeks. Each course meets for two hours a week in a comfortable, in- formal group setting where parents are encouraged to participate and support each other. Group leaders bring a wealth of knowledge from their diverse backgrounds in areas such as psychology and education. Courses cost $120 per per- son or $180 per couple. Prices are further dis- counted when parents or caregivers register for more than one course. Parents may qualify for financial subsidies. Topics include: Discipline, Communica- tion, Self -Esteem, En- couragement, Family Meetings, Siblings Without Rivalry. Parenting Without Punishment and Self Ac- tualization. Call Corey Finkelstein at Tel. (416) 512-8135. the participation of both public and private sectors in creating meaningful pro- grams and activities in order to reach all Cana- dians. The importance of the function families perform as a financial, nurturing, protecting, educating and cultural unit and how crucial that is in the development of individual members within families and their contribution to Canadian society will be emphasized. The Canada Committee feels that in order to main- tain a compassionate, tolerant and productive na- tion we must support our families. Share with the committee in this special year and encourage Cana- dians to participate in rais- ing awareness on how to strengthen and support our families. For more information call 325-5159. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic Scarborough Town Centre Centre Court THURSDAY JANUARY 13th.,1994 1:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. GIVE BLOOD. HELP US MAKE OUR GOAL Q O rrla WnNrER. Clip OF SCAReBOROuGH • 0tiTARK) 0TYOF SCARBOROUCH CITY OF SCARBOROUGH 1994 INTERIM TAX LEVY Payment of Tax Bills according to By -Law of Council are payable as follows: Business - All Wards Mailing Date - January 6th 1st Instalment February 7th Realty - All Wards Mailing Date By - January 6th 1st Instalment - February 7th 2nd Instalment - March 7th 3rd Instalment - April 7th Ratepayers who have not received Tax Bills should make immediate inquiry to the Tax Office (or by telephoning 396- 7261 REALTY TAXES or 396-7666 BUSINESS TAXES). Taxes may be paid at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; or at any Branch of a Chartered Bank, if acceptable to them, AMCU Credit Union Inc.. SECUL Credit Union Ltd., and Scarborough Public Utilities Commission (ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE ONLY). B. Surphlis Tax Collector ra s a their parents will be hosted 1 by staff and administration f, of Lester B. Pearson, Dr. : y Marion Hilliard P.S., Mary :- R Shadd P.S. and Lucy Mon- I tgomery P.S. p This preview of high t school education will be 10'tut0""n"'n presented jointly by • • • danentary and secondary staff. The purpose of the Metro Toronto Council Council nNrnbers' offices - Station 1020. 2nd.floor Metro Hatt. 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. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 211. Call 392-4050. Scarborough City Centre BRIAN HARRISON office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 215 Cal! 392-4017 After hours 261.6941. Scarborough Highland Creek KEN MORRISH ortice open 8.30 a -m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 223 Call 392-4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri. Suite 233. Call 392.4047. Scarborough Malvenr RAYMOND CHO office open 8.30 a.m. - 41.30 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 392-4020. North York Humber MARIO GENTILE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 221. Call 392-4066. North York Centre South BEV.SALMON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 224. Evenings by appointment. Call 392-4012. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 212. Call 392-4029. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 217. Call 392-4038. Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 232. Call 392-4061. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 220. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 216. Call 392-4031. MAYOR MICHAEL PRUE - otfice 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 evening is to give parents and students the opportuni- ty to preview the program and facilities available for Grade 9 at L. B. Pearson C.I. and other secondary schools. Selecting an appropriate high school experience is a critically important deci- sion for today's young per- son. erson. All secondary- schools in Ontario implemented the new Transition Years pro- gram in September 1993. Lester B. Pearson has been an Ontario Pilot School since 1991 and therefore of- fers considerable ex- perience in the delivery of Grade 9 programming. The principals and vice principals will be available to discuss the important issues and changes in education. Department Heads will be available to discuss the new cur- riculum. A tour of the facilities will also be available. Project Humanity t'pdate by Karen N"vitz and .lane Irwin Project Humanity organized the United Way Campaign again this year. A Holiday Bazaar was held on Nov. 25th. Many homeforms participated by sponsoring a variety of booths and activities. In- cluded were bake sales, savory- foods. raffles, the selling of flower and candy grams, a video arcade and athletic competitions. The event was attended by hundreds of Pearson students whose en- thusiastic involvement helped raise a total of over $1500. Included in this sum was money- raised by a staff book exchange and a dress down day. In October, Project Humanity also organized a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Hundreds of pounds of food were donated. Home form 2D contributed the most food. Sports Hockey Pearson's hockey team lost a hard fought contest to Compbell C.I. on Jan. 4th by a score of 4-3. Goal scorers for Pearson were Bradley Sharp and Adam Blakely with two each. Basketball In Junior basketball ac- tion the Bengals ended the year on a very positive note by defeating Midland C.I. 80-57. Top scorers were Michael Dixon with 24 points and Sean Hercules with 16. This was a good team effort and hopefully this success will continue into the new year. Brag That You Are Canadian and problem solving. Training for the prevention of problems rather than correcting them after they have occurred is the basis of this program. Leaders will be on hand to answer any questions. Winter classes begin the week of Jan. 24, 1994 and run for eight weeks. Each course meets for two hours a week in a comfortable, in- formal group setting where parents are encouraged to participate and support each other. Group leaders bring a wealth of knowledge from their diverse backgrounds in areas such as psychology and education. Courses cost $120 per per- son or $180 per couple. Prices are further dis- counted when parents or caregivers register for more than one course. Parents may qualify for financial subsidies. Topics include: Discipline, Communica- tion, Self -Esteem, En- couragement, Family Meetings, Siblings Without Rivalry. Parenting Without Punishment and Self Ac- tualization. Call Corey Finkelstein at Tel. (416) 512-8135. the participation of both public and private sectors in creating meaningful pro- grams and activities in order to reach all Cana- dians. The importance of the function families perform as a financial, nurturing, protecting, educating and cultural unit and how crucial that is in the development of individual members within families and their contribution to Canadian society will be emphasized. The Canada Committee feels that in order to main- tain a compassionate, tolerant and productive na- tion we must support our families. Share with the committee in this special year and encourage Cana- dians to participate in rais- ing awareness on how to strengthen and support our families. For more information call 325-5159. CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic Scarborough Town Centre Centre Court THURSDAY JANUARY 13th.,1994 1:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. GIVE BLOOD. HELP US MAKE OUR GOAL Q O rrla WnNrER. Clip OF SCAReBOROuGH • 0tiTARK) 0TYOF SCARBOROUCH CITY OF SCARBOROUGH 1994 INTERIM TAX LEVY Payment of Tax Bills according to By -Law of Council are payable as follows: Business - All Wards Mailing Date - January 6th 1st Instalment February 7th Realty - All Wards Mailing Date By - January 6th 1st Instalment - February 7th 2nd Instalment - March 7th 3rd Instalment - April 7th Ratepayers who have not received Tax Bills should make immediate inquiry to the Tax Office (or by telephoning 396- 7261 REALTY TAXES or 396-7666 BUSINESS TAXES). Taxes may be paid at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; or at any Branch of a Chartered Bank, if acceptable to them, AMCU Credit Union Inc.. SECUL Credit Union Ltd., and Scarborough Public Utilities Commission (ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE ONLY). B. Surphlis Tax Collector Page 4 THE NEVI'S POST Wed. Januar' 12, 1994 DIARYCp M WED. JANUAR Y 12 3:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FIRST AID CPR COURSE'S First Aid/CPR training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Mondav to Friday. For more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid, healthcare and CPR courses at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For informa- tion and registration call 967-4244. 10 am. NUTRITION DISCUSSION GROUP Back by popular demand is the Nutrition Discussion Group with Hannah Krasman in the Cultural Room at the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. U. Admission is free but registration is requested by calling 225-2112. 10.30 a m. - 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited t0 enjoy a morning of ping pong every Wednesday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 11 am - 12 soon HEALTH & WELLNESS Luz Bonnin, Public Health Nurse, will discuss "Communicaiion" at the North York Senior Centre, 21 Hendon Ave. (subway & wheelchair accessible). Admission is free but registration is re- quested by calling Anita at -33-4111. 12 noon - 7 p.m. MAYOR'S BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The annual North York Mayor's Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Non h York Cin• Centre Mall, 5100 Yonge St. Plan to attend this clinic and help make it the best clinic yet. All donors are Welcome. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL. DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy an af!ernoun of social dancing every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Communiiv Car ire. 20(10 Mc%icholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE. All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of social dancing every Wednesday at I'Amorcaux Cornmunity Cen- tre, 30 McNicholl Rd. Phone 11)(+4513. 1 - 3 p.m. NEARI It NF% SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every %ednesdav at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave., Aginco tim for the sale of good clean used clothing for all ages, and small houseware items (clec,rical appliance,, pots & pans, etc.). Thrift-, prices! i-3pmBINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over ! o enjoy aro afternoxon of bingo even Wednesday at Birkdalc Coxn- munr% Cen!rc, !.299 f-Jic rncre Rd. Scarb,•r..�ueli. 1 - 3 p.m. IMM) SSION GROUP FOR SE:NI(Mts A discussion group for seniors dealing with :he issues and ideas behind row,papa stories is held even %%cdrwsdav at Dawcs Road Lib'ar,, 316 taws, Rd.. Fa, 1 ,:k For do e:i, :all -52-0101. 1:30 p.m. HIGHLAND (IU:F-k %OMEN'S 1NSTiR'TE: Highland Creek Women's Institute will enter in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, corner of Morrish Rd. and Old Kingston Rd . Highland Creek. %31111 p.m F.AMIIA 11 -IFF GROUP A ,upper group meets weekh in your community for parents wh,sc kids arc m trouble with drugs, alcohol, running away, crimes, paten, abuse, and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group nim,, every Nkcdnc day For nwrr information call 223-7444. 7:30 p.m. PARENTS IN CIUSIS The Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario is a con. mum% based self help group that meet, weekly to asst,- 'roubled parent, deal wt,h 10 !u 30 year odd family member,. If you have a ,.at �,r daugh!cr in rouble with drugs, alcohol, he law, school. or o,her hchavioral problem,, all 223-7444 for more information or ret-cr.-al o he to a: diaper 7:30 - 9 pm- ME"llOPAI SE Chit, SCo, North York Public Health Nursc, will dr,cus, Menopause at the North York CvN Hall, 5100 lunger S .. Lower Lcvcl - Cornmwec Room. This ,oc%swn ,hc will di,cu„ "Undervart- ding %% flat Menopau,c is and Ph%,ocal Changes a, Menopause". Ad- is trcr but, ttN!, ra-ion is roque, ed hs calling 395-"90. 7:30 p.m SINGLEti MELT The A ill,,wdalc Chapter of Scpara' cd. [a, ,r:cd and til id.,wcd Ca•h,,h,:, mor, 'ie second We'dnc-,day .,t ca,:h monh r S'. 6ahriel', ( cit rc. 6'2 Sheppard A% c. E., a tlL,wdalc. The ter t„r, nuc-mcrnher, is S4. For dc -ail, :all 43'4595. THURS. JANUARY 13 10 a,m. SHt FFLFBOARD All ,cons, „ver he age of 55 are in%ved ,, enjoy a morning of ,huttIcboard ncry Thursday a' S,cphen I taco k Senior, ( cii re. 2520 Btr:hnuluiv Rd. Photic 3964(14(1. 11:30 am. - 7 p.m. BLOOD DONOR C1.INIC Ali donor, arc i'• 'cd a lend he Manuhfc Perinaurt Red Cron, bl.o,.d donor :Ifni. I„easel a. 55 Blto,r St. H., 2nd t1x,r. T,r,n ,, 12:45 p.m. ELCHRE All senior, oyer : he agc ,t ss are inured cr.loy au at ernoon 1 euchre at Stephen Ica:,,ck Senior, Ceivre, 2520 Bir:hmouw Rd. Phone 3964030. 6:30 p.m. IAAC St-MINi1R The Inferuus Awarene„ As o,cta!ton of Canada prc%en s a seminar )it "Gct.utg Ssarcyf on Adop,ton". For detail, all 691-3611. 7 p.m. LEGAL COUNSELLING Agincourt Communis Scryices As,o,ciaiion, 4139 Sheppard Ase. E. offers free legal counselling even Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appoin'men 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLANS T0.ASTM.4STERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in she Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over IS year, :,f age. For fur, her informa-wn :all Diane at 43'-9533. 7:30 p.m. LE.ASIDE GARDEN SOCIETY Leaside Garden Society meets the second Thursday of each month at Leaside Library (downstairs), 165 McRae Dr. Visitors and new members are welcome. FRI. JANUARY 14 9 a.m. - 1 p.m- BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cons clinic will be held at the Toronto Blood Centre, 67 College St., Toronto. Ali L},nors are welcome. 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon social ballroom every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited io enjoy an afternoon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone 3964513. 1 - 4 P.m. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday of-er- noxn bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax (sow It of Bayly St.). Everyone is welcome. SAT. JANUARY 15 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. WRITE:R1 MEET The members of Forest Hill Wn ers' Circle meet to discuss their writing in a critical and constructive manner every Sa,urday at he Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Rd., Norh York. New members are encouraged to drop in. For more details call 395-5440. SUN. JA NUA R Y 16 10:30 a.m. C'ONNEC'TING %TTH TRANSVI.I'.ANIAN UNITARIANS Rev. Gretchen Thomas will share her experiences in Transylvania, with a slide presentation at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 An -ern (`re',:enl (Kennedy Rd. & Hwv. 401). 2 p.m. SCARBOROUGH SUPPORT GROUP Scarborough Support Group for the Widowed meets the third Sunday of each month at Church of St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rd., one block east of Warden Ayc. The meeting is open to widowed risen and women. For details call Margaret Smith at 691-0449. 7 p.m. INTERNATIONAL LECTURE SERIFS Director of ihe'Centro Per L'Arte Comemporanea Luigi Pecci, Pratt), Italy, and former editor of Anforum magazine, ida Panicelli describes the mandate and programs of her instimt ion and the status of con emprary an in Italy in the Studio Theatre, York Quay Cen- ire. Admission is S8, students S5. For tickets call Harbourfrow box office a, 973-4000. 7 - 11 p.m. DANCE Sart your new year dancing to the sensational music of Doug Aldridge and his Sentimental Swing live band at the Legion Hall, 70 Salome Dr., Scarborough. Call 755-1205 for directions and more details. MON. JANUAR Y 17 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. HEAi-TH & WELLNESS Luz Bonnin, Public Health Nurse, will discuss "Memorv" at Nor. h York Senior Centre, 21 Hendon Ave. (subway & wheelchair accessible). These sessions are free but registration is requested by calling Anita at 733-4111. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caritxou Rd. is open Mon- days-hrough Thursdays !o offer information and referral services io women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to find infor- ma,ion, -o register for a program, or to talk over something that is -mulling you. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE: All seniors over i he age of 55 are invited it, enjoy an afternoon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- :hmoun, Rd. Phone 39f 4(W. 2 - 3 p.m. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nu-mion counselling service are available to seniors free of charee every Monday a, he Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Bvel Cen,rc, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appooinimeet all 225-2112. 4-5 pmSot P kll('HE% Hearty h.+me-made soup is saved to the needy every Monday to the soup kitchen at St. Rode of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Avc. I.. I. -Wer Ic%cl. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets weekly on Mondays. Thursdays and Fridays in the afeeria at Agincourt Codkgiate, 2621 Midland Avc., urns t lock nor -!i �I Shcrpard. For details call 493-0019- 7:30 p.m. FAMII.I NICHT Scarborough Public Library story teller Ken Seddering,on will he en, er,aming "young- and the "young at hear." at -he Family Nigh,. wi, h -he Canadian Federation of Uniyerw y Women ai Bendale Library, 1515 Danfor, h Rd. south of Lawrence. Everyone is wel: ,me. p.m. %"RITFJts MEET Scarborough Ar , Council Wri-crs' Group mets at the Jack Godad Centre (eras- sods• of Kennedy- nosh of Eghmon, with of l awren.r) ( all I uvcnic Shchirtan, 759-6oA3. 3 p.m. RECO/ ERl IN('. Recovry Inc., a community mental health organization, mets weekly a, S'. Strrphen's Presbyoerian Church, 391- Lawrence Ave. F., Sosrborough. For information all 2762237. TUES. JANUARY 18 9:30 - Mi:30 a.m. HEA 1,1"H MAFTFRS Sara Farrell, Norit York Public Hcal! h Nursc, in%r es everyone o pan her for a Ir,c % hour long discussion on impo+ran, curren, health ma cr, on Tuc,dass a, Edd hale Community Cenrc, 7 Edithvale [h. T!ic „pits .day is "Fa' uo4 For Wellness". For marc de. ails call '494 _NX) 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. ME%OPAt St. I ur B.,nnm, Nor h lark Public Hml, h Nurse, will discuss "Mei •pauw - end and Bcginning" a- N„r, h York womcn', Ceti - :c, '_til ( anb„u Rd. ,it Tuesday for tour wccks and cscryonc is in - rd. rhe opo: tdav will be"A t udcs& My,hs. Phcsical Change% a %lenopau,c". Adrni„w : i, tree. 11 am. - 12 amen SEMINAR FOR SE.NIORS Fldcrtis,d Canada will he he special guts,, a, hts seminar a, Tal, or Place, Scntor Adul- Ccmre. 1 (hcrland Dr., Don tnill,. 1-ccry„tic is welcome. To rescrsc a place or for irh,rc informwion rtwr.c 44---244- 12:30 - 2:30 p.m_ BADMINTON till ,cnwrn ,%cr he age of 55 are ui%ved „cnit,y an atcrnta,n of h,,u1m:::.-r suers rucsday. Thursday and Friday a' l'Amorcaux ( .•iwnunt % Ccs rc, '-(11X) Rd. Plwnc 3964517. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SIK'IAL. & IJNE DANCING All +cnwr, „ver he age of 55 are inured to enjoy social and lux daa:iit! c%cry Tuesday a S cphen Lcac„ck Senors Curves 2520 Bir- hmrn,un Rd, Phone 796.40-11). 1 - 3 p."L BINGO till ,cnwr, ,%ei he age of 55 are incl cd oenlov an of-ernoon of hole, � es cit Tucsda, a' t ' Amorcaux Communis y Ccm re, 2000 �1c\telt iii Rd. P`. ,ne 3964513. 1 - 2--30 p.m. NE% TO lOt SHOP A Ncw To },w Shop, fca. urtng tow prices on good used clothing, hou,chold articles, glasses, dishes, books and jewellery will be open c%cn Tuesday a, londalc Heigh:, United Church, 115 lomiew Rd., nor it of Eghnon, wens of Kennedy Rd. Parking and enrance as rear i building. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m LINING %7TH CHILDREN Public health nurses invite parews (mothers and fathers) of children 0-12 moths to join the parenting sessions every Tuesday at Oriole Community Centre, 2975 Don Mills Rd. (at Sheppard), N,•r h York. All sessions are free. To reeisscr :all 395-7600. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. LEGAL .ADti ICE CLINIC Free legal advice will be given by a qualified lawyer every Tuesday evening as West Hill Community Services, 156A Galloway Rd., Wes: Hill. To make an appointment ca11284-5931 between 8:30a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 7 - 9.30 p.m. HOW TO SUCCEED IN YOUR HOME BUSINESS Larry Eas!o, author of How to Succeed in Your Home Business, discusses tent repreneurial a! t itudes, elements of a business plan, and the do's and don'ts of running a business from your home, at Cen- ral Libras, 5120 Yonge S:. Call 395-5613 !o register. 7 - 9 p.m. FREE: FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Founda, ion meets the first and t hird Tuesday of each monih at 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. This non -profs! organiza�ion is dedica!ed to helping !hose suffering from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational ma erials, gutst speakers and support groups. For details call 831-3N^7. 7.30 - 9 p.m. Mt:NOPAUSE: Lorrain Ru- liven, Public Heap h Nurse, leads i he Gee session on Menopause a, St. George's Anglican Church, 5350 Yonge St., North York. The ,opic it be discussed -his week is "Physical Changes at .Met ,pause and Coping Strategies". The session is free. For drails :a" Sys -7780. 7:.40 p.m. LIFE. AS A DIABETIC I -he Scarborough Chapter of he Canadian Diabe is Assoov-iaiion will mcc a- 'he Scarborouigh Civic Cern re, ream 1. Dorwea Lan- dau, Dirician a- Scarborough Cewenary Hospi•al, will speak on "Life as a Diabetic in , he Medium Faso Lane". Refreshments will be saved and all are welcome. For Dore informa,ion call the supert line a, 501-8292. WED. JANUARY 19 11 a.m. - 12 noon HEALTH & WELLNESS Loi &onnin, Public Health Nurse, will discuss "Memory" at the Noah York Senior Centre, 21 Hendren Acc. (subway & wheelchair accessible). Admission is free but registration is requested by calling Ani a a- 733-4111. 2 - 3:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of ,he Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 30 Holly St., Suite 101, Torono, on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nwri-ion, relaxation support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to come, talk or isien. For details call 485-0222. 7 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL HOMES Join Marjorie Lamb and others for a question and answer session on emironmemal living, at the Urban Environment Centre, 16 Howland Rd., in Riverdale. Admission is free. Topics will include air quality, renovations, new windows and more. For more details call 461-9654. 7:30 - 9 p.m. MENOPAUSE Chris Seto, North York Public Health Nurse, will discuss Menopause at the North York City Hall, 5100 Yonge St., Lower Level - Committee Room. This session she will discuss "Coping With Physical Changes". Admission is free but registration is re- quested by calling 395- 1880. 7:30 p.m. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is holding a sup- port group meeting at 459 &end St. E., Oshawa (parking in rear). Bring family and friends, everyone is welcome For assistance with transpor.ation call 723-2732. f p.m. SINGLES MEET The North York One Parer Families Association is holding its nlon, lily meeting for single parents at St. Gabriel's Recreation Cen- tre. 672 Sheppard Ave. E. (two blocks east of Bayview Ave.). Ad- mission is free and refreshments will be served. Show Boat To Be Staged At Broadway Theatre Garth H. Drabinsky has will begin in late announced that live Enter- September with the official tainment of Canada Inc. opening fright set for Sun. (Uvent) will mirth a se- Oct. 2, 1994. cond company of its epic Livent's new production new production of Jerome of "Show Boat". which Kern and Oscar Hammers- received its world thein Il's landmark musical premiere in Toronto on "Show Boat". directed by Sun. Oct. 17, 1993, is play - Harold Prince, to open at ing to capacity audiences Broadway's Gershwin at the new 446 million Theatre this autumn, less North York Performing than a year after its Toron- Arts Centre and will Ion- to world premiere. tine to be performed there Preview performances in an open-ended run. Anniversaries/Birthdays ..................................... ........ ............. 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Two Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wed- ding Anniversaries this week. Congratulations to May and Albert Lewis of Lauralynn Cres.. Agincourt whose special day is Fri. Jan. 14th, and to Nita and Kenneth Ribble of Ter- raview Blvd. w'ho will celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss on Tues. Jan. 18th. May you both enjoy many more happy years together Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column - Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a - m- to 5 p.m. CONST171-Elul ( vit-T, (w EN The office of the Hon. Rhin Curling, :NPP Scarborough North, located ar 52NC Finch .Avc. F., Unit 114, Scarborough is openMort- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-.;(W. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTIil'ENCI OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, loo:ated at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, i, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointment, phone 29'-6568. 9 a -m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCi OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointment, phone 438-1242. 9 am to 5 p.m. CONSTI it ENCl OFF1(V. 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 698-0%7. 9 a.m. to I p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE. OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, l ocaled at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a. m_ to I p.m., Friday mor- nings by appointment onh. Phone 281-2787. 9 am- - 4:30 p.m. CONStIWENC'k OFFiCE OPEN The office of Steve Owens, :NPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Clifferest Plaza, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 261-9525. No telephone calls Mon. & Wed. Federal Constituency Offices 9 am. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom W'appel, 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. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 4800 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 119, Scarborough, is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 298-4224. 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 I1 a.m. by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of David Collencite, 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 a.m. to 12 noon. For an appointment call 447-5544. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Doug Peters, MP Scarborough East, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. i o 4 p. M. and Sal urday by appointment only. Call 287-0037. Agincourt Community Services .Association -.- CSA wrishes to thank Country Style Donuts. 1519 Birchmount Rd. Thank You and patrons, and I.O.F. Foresters for their generous dona- tion of toys to support its Christmas Partners Program. Above, from left to right, are Ray Bourque -I.O.F. Foresters), Christiana Carter (I.O.F. Headquarters). Jane For The Toys Robson (Executive Director, ACSA) and Garth Carter (I.O.F. District Office 1706). Malvern Family Resource Centre Malvern Family Resource Centre continues to offer excellent programs for all members of the com- munity. The new Teen Mothers' Program is a support group that offers young morns (up to 21 years) in- home and group support, information on community services and how to access them, creative parenting techniques, and oppor- tu rutes to plan and set future goals. Call 961.8100 for more details. The Parent ; Child Drop - In provides a setting, with early education instruction for any parent caregiver who would like to enjoy some creative play with their children. The Multicultural Women's Support Group is a life -skills support group for women of different ethnic cultures who reside in Malvern. It also gives them a chance to practice English. Seniors Social and Recreation Group allows seniors to participate in crafts and cooking and the sale of these works for their own fundraising. They also plan social trips and lec- tures, have game days and sing-alongs. The Childcare Registry Workshops is a series for parents and childcare pro- viders to inform and assist them in providing quality childcare for children of all 111e Neighbours program emphasizes crafts, cooking and homemaking skills. Parent Relief is to assist families in the Malvern area who require tem- porary child care. Creating Together is a six week session for parents; caregivers and their 3-5 year olds to have some special one to one time with crafts, music, puppetry, and drama. Positive Parenting is a six week course focusing on effective parenting skills for children 0-6 years. Some of the topics discuss- ed include temper tan- trums, hyperactivity, sibl- ing rivalry, etc. The new Multicultural youth Program is for teens 15-18 years. Group members will be engaged in in-depth group discus- sions on issues of interest to youth, community involve- ment, gym and other recreational activities. The Multicultural Youth Program for teens 12-14 will focus on building self- esteem. life -skills. leader- ship skills, stress preven- tion and other youth mp- port services. There will be community involvement through youth volunteering in special events. The pro- gram will provuae a balance of group discus- sions and recreational ac- tivities. For dates, times, loca- tions and other details call the centre at 281-1376. Many of the programs offer free childcare. Scarborough Man Visits Personal Relief Project For more than two years now Brian Fraser has quietly participated in his own vision of foreign aid. Through child sponsorship he has contributed to the well-being of a village in El Salvador. Recently Brian visited the project and learned first-hand about the hope and the hardships that typify developing countries. The idea of Brian visiting the community he has sup- ported is gratifying for World Vision. the aid agen- cy that helped arrange the visit. President Don Scott says, ..We are excited to show sponsors that their support provides com- munities with the tools they need to help themselves. They don't want welfare. They just want a chance to do the job themselves. This is a valuable lesson for visitors to learn. ..The ti^:si.., ..,.,., „C,1, sponsors understand now Child Sponsorship works," says Scott. "It doesn't just help one child, we have found the best way to help a child is to help their com- munity become self- reliant. When we improve water quality or agricultural methods, the child. family and village all benefit. ' Each year dozens of peo- ple like Brian Fraser leave the beaten tourist path to visit their World Vision sponsored child. Sponsors cover all costs for the vist and arrangements must be made with World Vision well in advance of the trip. But for those willing to take the effort it is always well worth it. As Don Scott says, "We want people like Brian to bring back valuable ex- periences, not just tourist trinkets. " Orange Lodge Meets Jan.19 For the first time in its 134 year history the annual meeting of the Loyal Orange County Lodge of Metropolitan Toronto will take place at the new Metropolitan Orange Cen- tre, 417 Kennedy Rd., Scar- borough, on Sat. Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. Delegates from 15 Metro lodges will elect a new County Master, the 60th since 1860 ( when Toronto Orangemen fist elected F. H. Medcalf, sometime Mayor of Toronto, to the post in the newly formed County Lodge). The public installation ceremony will take place at 417 Kennedy Rd. on Sat. Feb. 26th at 11 a.m., with Most Worshipful Brother Dominic DiStasi, Grand Master Grand Orange Lodge of Canada, presiding. Help Us Help Kids At Telethon Help Us Help Kids I Make a Pledge! Watch the Variety Telethon beginning Feb. 5 & 6 starting at 9 p.m. on the Global Television Network. Gold Heart Day is Feb. 14th. Show you care - wear a Gold Heart Day (TM) pin and you help Variety's Kids! Contact Kevin Bailev Variety -The Children's Charity 367-2528 for more information on this great fund-raiser! Wed. January 12, 1994 THE NEWS IPOST Page 5 Emergency Fund For Injured Pup On Nov. 30, 1993 a three- month -old, female puppy was turned into North York Animal Control. The in- jured, young Jack Russell Terrier cross was discovered by four children who had witnessed a man kicking the small canine. The Ontario SPCA was Anniversary Celebration The Art Gallery of On- tario throws open its doors and invites the public to come and celebrate the first anniversary of its reopening on Sun. Jan. 23rd from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A wide range of family programs will fill the day including Sunday Studio. "Off the Wall!" in the Dr. Mariano Elia Hands On Centre, a Mexican melodrama, a classical concert and tours of the ex- hibition "Positionings and Seven Florentine Heads". A cake -cutting ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Ad- mission is free and food donations for the Daily Bread Food Bank will be accepted. contacted for assistance. Inspector Greg Brennick transported the injured puppy to the society's Marion Vernon Memorial Veterinary Clinic in Bar- rie. Ontario SPCA veterinarian, Dr. Bob Prendergast, examined the female dog. The young dog, who has been named Spencer, was diagnosed with two broken hind legs. One of the legs was broken just above the knee. This injury required surgery in which scar tissue was removed and a pin was inserted. The presence of the scar tissue indicated that the leg had been broken for some time. The other hind leg had also been fractured but is healing without the need for treatment. According to Dr. Prendergast, this in- jury was several weeks old. Although Spencer has been through quite an ordeal, things are beginn- ing to look up for the very friendly and outgoing pup- py. Dr. Prendergast is pleased with Spencer's pro- gress to date and states that. "because of her young age. Spencer is healing ATorel • very well." Aiding in Spencer's quick recovery is Karen Eckhardt, an animal health technician at the veterinary clinic. Mrs. Eckhardt and her children have looked after Spencer in their home. Because of the excellent care that Spencer has received, she will be available for adop- tion in a week or so. While this incident is tur- ning out well for Spencer, other animals are not as fortunate. Situations in- volving injured animals are both common and ex- pensive. Spencer's treat- ment alone will cost more than 1500. To help care for injured animals in Ontario who require a helping hand, the Ontario SPCA is establishing the PAIN (Protecting Animals In Need) Emergency Fund. This important fund will only be successful with generous contributions from the public. If you would like to help animals like Spencer, con- tact the headquarters of the Ontario SPCA at 16649 Yonge St.. Newmarket. Ont. L3Y 4V8 or plane (905, 898-7122. 9 re Did you know ... • that over 800,000 people live within the Don River watershed, stretching from the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario? • that those little creeks, streams, and ravines that wind through our backyards and nekytxxxhoods are part of the Don River? • that The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Don Watershed Task Force will be sponsoring a second series of workshops in your commu- nity and that residents are invited to participate in regen- eration opportunities and proposals? Find out how you can help! Join us at one of the following workshop,. AJ workshops run from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Lower Don East Sub -watershed Monday, January 17 North York Civic Centre 5100 Yonge Street. North York Lower Don West Sub -watershed Wednesday, January 19 Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road, Don Mills Tayior/Massey Creek Sub -watershed Thursday, January 20 Victoria Park Public School 145 Tiago Avenue, Toronto For more information call 4L (416) 661-6600, ext. 325. Orthe metropolitan tororhto and region conservation authority IIU,r 1A1 ���htcks �vv�s 1l1 Come and visit our OPEN KITCHEN You can choose from a large selection of FRESH Fish, Lamb Baby Goat, Vegetables, Homebaked Bread, and much, much more! Plouthwatering Prime Rib, SOLIVIaki, Seafood 35 Danforth Rd. 702 Pape Ave. at Warden above Danforth Ave. 694-1194 4163-03341 Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. January 12, 1994 Myths about Car Theft by At. H. Parnu Automobile theft is often thought of as a minor crime but in reality it's a serious problem in our society. Let's dispel some of the more common meths around this growing problem. Myth #fl: Only sports cars or diluxe models are stolen. Who would want a two or three-year-old ordinary car:' Authorities report that the most popular makes are the most likely stolen and the least likely_ to he recovered . Ordi- nary sedans are the backbone of the lucrative stolen used parts market and therefore are the Last frequently recovered. Myth #►2: Car theft is not re- nally a big issue and everything is usually covered under in- surance anvwa%. in Canada. thieves steal a ve- hicle every 5 1 4 minutes and a vehicle is broken into every thirty seconds. '-Auto theft is a crime that everyone pays for. especially insureds when their premiums are due." says Deb- orah Blewett. an auto insurance expert with The Co-operatom Car theft costs Canadian con- sumers about S37S million a year in insurance premiums for unrcanrred vehicles. damage to vehicles that arc stolen and later recovered. and items stolen from vchicks. Myth +t3: Canada has a much l"er auto theft rate than the United States. When it comes to theft of insured cars. the Canadian rate cxccca% the American rate h% more than two to one' There is no doubt that organized crime nng% arc in%odved in the auto theft market, which presents %era low risks for thieves and gencratc% spectacular profits. !Myth #4: Cars are mosth stolen for joyrides and are usually found intact very quickly. Statistics show that 6&7't of the time authorities find the stolen vehicle within 2-10 days. The state of the recovered car depends on what the thieves used them for they are rarely abandoned intact. In 1991 nearly 375(X) vehicles were stolen and not recovered. While automobile theft is an urban phenomena. what happens to your car depends on where you live in Canada. For example. a car stolen in Quebec is quite likely to end up in pieces in a ..chop shop". The vehicles are dismantled and the pans sold. often for much more than the whole car may ha%e been worth. A car stolen in Alberta would more likely he taken on a joy ride and recovered. !Myth 05: 1 don't park in dark Site%" or unsupervised park- ing lots so I'm not at risk for haying my car stolen. Your place of residence ranks as the number one spot where thieves are most likely to strike. followed by shopping center parking lots. Most people are not as sympathetic to automo- hik theft victims as the% are to victims of burglary. Because they are viewed as non-violent crimes. autornobik thefts hardly cause a ripple. Usually the victim is not injured and if they are insured. they will be reimbursed and everything will soon be back to normal. But the reality includes the emotional upset of victims and the loss of im"pla"cable persoml belong- ings. Tips For Preventing Theft Sc. cral automobile manufac- turcrs have introduced features designed to reduce the inci- dence of vehicle theft (e.g. alarms and ultra -sonic devices. the etching of parts and acces- sories. fuel cut-off systems. etc.). Ask your local police and motorists' associations for ad- vice on which vehicles are the most difficult for thieves to steal. Here are some tips on how to discourage car thieves: • Don't leave your car un- locked or with the key in the ignition. Always pocket the keys. • Keep your house keys sepa- rate from your car keys. • Park your car in a busy, well - lit area. • Do not leave valuable items or packages in sight in your • Keep your vehicle registra- tion in your wallet or purse. • Etch or mark some of the more expensive parts on your car in an inconspicuousplace with an engraving tool, using your car's Vehicle Identifica- tion Number (ViN). On metal parts. cover the number with rust -inhibitor. • Install safety door lock but - toms. • Always keep your car trunk locked. • Keep your windows closed when your car is unattended. • Lock your gay tank cap. "W hik your insurance com- pany doesn't ask for a picture of %our car, take one vour%clf and keep it in a safe place: it will make the job easier for poise if your car is stolen." says Deborah Bimett of Tbc Ccroperitons. The Co-operators also has a useful brochure on tips for pre- venting auto theft which can be obtained by writing to: The Co-operators Auto Theft Brochure Orta. 5E Guelph. Ontario IN1H 6PS gth.Annual Fishing/Sportsmen's Show Me 9th annual Ontario Fishing and Sportsmen's Show has interactive features that will get peo- ple of all ages hooked on the outdoors. The show nuts from Jan. _': - 3o, at the Metro East Trade Cen- tre in Pickering. Clubs who sell tickets to the show can keep L from the $7 adult admission puce for their organiza- tions Call Hilary Stanley at 4161 695-0311. Used Gear and Canoe Swap - A chance to buy and sell used tents. canoes and camping gear in good con- dition and retailers' end -of - season merchandise. The swap is co-ordinated by Project C.A.N.O.E . a charitable non-profit group that takes inner-city youth on canoe trips to build self- esteem and teamwork. Call Cameron Wong at 1 416 712-2203 for information on receiving hours. etc. Youth Casting Challenge - Open to youth 15 and under, this challenge has casters trying to hit targets in the pond. The caster with the highest total tin a limited number of castsi over the four-day show, is declared the winner and his her photograph will be published in Outdoor Canada magazine. No ex- perience or equipment necessary. Register early at the show. Kids Trout Pond - Kids can try to catch the big one in this pond, stocked with between 500 and 700 trout. Charge is $2.75 per person. Callin' Classic - Entrants are judged on moose. deer. goose, turkey and duck calls. Winners from regional shows proceed to the finals at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show, Mar. 11 - _rti. To register, contact oven Scott at ;9051 �r-911t3t3 Archery. Championships - The 19% Ontario open In- door Target Tournament Jan N i and 1994 Open In- door 3-D Tournament Jan. 3u, are both open to men and women 16 years of age and older. Pre -registration is advised and there is an entry fee, wtuch includes show admission. Call Dar- rell Komick at 416 c69Er-Qi11 for further in- formation. Campaign For Equality On Fri. Nov. 26th the nei t Mc•olot y Unit %kas officially opened at Scarborough General Hospital. The facilities \kill improve care for patients at the hospital. Above, at the opening were :from left Ronald Bodrug. President. 11a} Leonard, Chairman of the Board of Governors: and .Jack Goodwin. Chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors. (Photo - Bob Watson i Ballet British Columbia Coming For its much -anticipated 10th Anniversary CiBC Dance Season engagement, from Jan. 26 to 30. Ballet British Columbia performs four complex and challeng- ing works. including three Toronto premieres. With choreographies by John Allevne, Christopher House. James Kudelka and Serge Bennathan. the pro- gram showcases the ver- satility and agility of a Driver Refresher Course Taylor Place is offering a -55 Alive" driver refresher course for older adults beginning on Jan. 13th, 1994, for four consecutive Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 moon. The fee is $30 for members and volunteers and S35 for non-members. The course runs in conjunc- tion with the Canada Safety Council. To register call Naomi; Hayden at 510-1100. HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS company transformed by new artistic leadership from John Alleyne. Highlight of this evening of diverse contemporary dance. is "The Archeology of Karl -A Romantic Adven- ture", by John Alleyme's newest creation. This 44 minute ballet explores the life and music of Beethoven, whose late str- ing quartets provide the basis for Timothy Sullivan's score. The 18 dancers in the company have embarked on an "ar- cheological dig" into Beethoven's background and the result is a pas- sionate. classical work with modern accents. A duet choreographed by Serge Bennathan. and two Toronto premieres by Christopher House and James Kudelka, rotund out the program. "The Fall.. by Serge Bennathan is a haunting work replete with intricate choreography and religious reverence. "£yensong" by Christopher Hoose, set to the contemplative elec- tronic composition "White :Han Sleepe" by Kevin Volans, is an emotionally complex and fluid 5 -section dance for 10. James Kudelka's "Making Ballet" is a humorous sight gag that juxtaposes the contrasting worlds of tradi- tional ballet and the every- day. Since its inception in 1986, Ballet British Colum- bia has become one of Canada's most respected dance companies. Bolo, in- novative and sophisticated, the company has developed a signature performance style reflected in its adven- turous and varied reper- toire. The troupe of 18 classically trained dancers has garnered rave reviews from international au- diences for its daring and mesmerizing interpreta- tions of contemporary dance. Meg Stuart Company perforins at Harbaufront Centre's du Maurier Theatre Centre, Jan. 20 to 22 at 8 p.m. Ballet British Columbia performs at Har- bourfront Centre's Premiere Dance Theatre. Wed. Jan. 16 to Sat. Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. and Sun. Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. Single tickets range from $18 to $ao and are available from the Har- bourfront Centre Box Of- fice at 9G3 -40W. Human engineering in an unseen world It's a matter of ability over disability B- Marsha Boulton HEMMEL HILL, BELGIUM, 1915 — How did a young soldier turn the tragic consequences of a sniper's bullet into a triumph of ability over disability'' There was no moon in the autumn sky Diver Hemmel Hill in Belgium as Lieutenant Edwin Albert Baker reconnoitred the cratered landscape, laying a com- munication litre between Canadian units on the frontlines and their headquarters. Baker was 22, a farm boy from Kingston, Ontario who had earned his electrical engineer- ing degree at Queen's University. He was inspecting a caved -in trench when the sharp crack of gun fire filled the air. One bullet from a German sniper creased the bridge of Eddie Baker's nose, destroying both of his eyes. He was the first Canadian officer to lose his sight in World War I. "Now don't worry about me." Baker wrote to his parents, while he recovered and underwent ther- apy in London. At St. Dunstan's rehabilitation hostel, he adopted the philosophy of the institution's thunder, Arthur Pearson: "Nothing showld be dome for a blind man, if he can possibly do it for himself. Baker studied Braille, typing and business administration before returning to Canada." Through "Black lack" Robin- son, editor of the Toronto Telegram, he received an intro- duction to Ontario Hydro chairman Sir Adam Beck. Both men were impressed with the ernest young man. Baker married Robinson's daughter. At Ontario Hydro, he worked his way from the typing pool to a trouble- shooting, data collection position. Baker became involved in working for the blind community when he discovered that Canada's only Braille library in Toronto was slated to close due to lack of funds. With the help of five friends and the assistance of the Toronto Women's Musical Club, the library was saved and moved to new headquarters. Informal meetings at the library led to discussions about the need for a national organization for the blind. Such a group would extend itself into the community to help with the A C T care, training and employment of the blind, as well as working to prevent blindness. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind received its charter in 1918. Baker was its first vice- president, and five of the seven founding members were blind. At first, the CNIB consisted of two small shops where men and women made brooms and sewed. Then, with government backing, Baker established the CNIB's Watch for the Heritage Minutes on your local television station. For more information shout the Heritage Project call 1-MI-567-IM7 Pearson Hall Training Centre where war -blind veterans were taught how to walk and function in an unseen world. Baker went on to design train- ing programs to help other blind Canadians. As head of the CNIB, he arranged for a range of ser- vices from vocational schools to seeing eye dogs, as well as resi- dences for the aged and public treatment clinics. Braille services were established, "eye banks" created and research launched. In areas of education reform and pensions, Baker was a leader. Baker received many honours. including the Croix de Guerre, the Order of the British Empire and elevation to the rank of Colonel. For 13 years he served as president of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind, co-ordinating the activities of 47 nations. "By a trick of fate, I found myself transferred from my pro- posed career as an electrical engineer to one which might be termed human engineering," Baker once noted. Canadian Youth Service Corps The federal government is acting on its pledge to implement the Canadian Youth Service Corps (CYSC), outlined in "Creating Opportunity:The Liberal Plan for Canada", with the annoucement that the Hon. Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Secretary of State for Training and Youth, will chair round table discus- sions on the creation of the CYSC in key locations across the country. In making the annouce- ment, Ethel Blondin- Andrew said, "the Govern- ment is fulfilling its com- mitment to give young peo- ple in Canada a renewed sense of hope and ac- complishment. The Cana- dian Youth Service Corps will give unemployed youth a chance to develop their skills and gain work ex- perience while contributing to their community." Free Bowling Lessons Scarborough Bowlerama bowling centres are offer- ing three free bowling lessons for people 60+ in the New Year. Lessons start the week of Jan. 17 and will be held once a week. Instruction will be available for all skill levels. With the bowling lessons. Bowlerama is offering free coffee, and free use of bowling shoes. The classes will have a maximum registration of 20. Registra- tion starts immediately at Bowlerama Cedarbrae, 3497 Lawrence Ave. East. Bowlerama Kennedy, 23W Lawrence Ave. E. and Bowlerama Parkway, 67 Interactive S ports Show This Thurs. Jan. 13th through Sun. Jan. 16th. the Metro Toronto Convention Centre comes alive with a unique sports event - Sport- sFan Experience - Canada's first "sports theme park". Visitors can participate in 55 different sports events spanning nine zones: baseball, hockey, basket- ball, soccer, tennis. beach volleyball, football, golf and track and field. Each event evaluates the player's skills in various sports - measuring ac- curacy, speed, distance and form. Facts will have the opportunity to compare their skills with those of their friends, Toronto's best athletes and the pros. No other event in Borth America includes 75,000 sq. ft. of sports flooring, an in- door beach volleyball court with more than 80 tons of sand. 4500 hockey pucks. 1,000 golf balls, 500 tennis balls. 250 basketballs and 150 baseballs! Other exciting special features include the Athlete Autograph Zone, featuring: Mike Bossy, Rob Butler, Reggie Cleveland, John Cullen. Kent Manderville. Paul Quatrill, Larry Walker, Er- nie Whitt, Nigel Wilson and Peter Zezel. There is also the Sports Card & Memorabilia Zone and the Kids Sports Zone, for fans age 7 to 11. F= oto how A Simple dug Gan Save A Lite sLUMAmbub.ma CBS! liiilwg Cater. %7-42" A llOftuwq MWMbw On." Ellesmere Road. For more information, call Hugh Hendry at Bowlerama Cedarbrae: 431-0491, Jim Gruno at Bowlerama Kennedy: 759-6181 or Mike Barry at Bowlerama Parkway: 447-1761. The sessions will bring together young people, the private sector and com- munity groups for their feedback on the design of the CYSC. The Secretary of State will also be contac- ting her provincial counter- parts to elicit their views on the initiative. Based on these discussions, the federal governmentplans to have "lead site" CYSC projects in place early in 1994. "The Canadian Youth Service Corps is not design- ed to solve youth unemployment single- handedly," stressed the Secretary of State. "It will take direct aim at breaking the cycle of dependency on unemployment insurance and welfare experienced by so many of our young people in order to restore their sense of self-worth and dignity.,. Wed. January 12, 1994 THE NEWS, POST Page 7 Area Manager. Canada Emplo,.rner.t Centre. Sondra Sullivan left, congratulates Academy of Learning graduate Marcia Newton right who was one of eighteen Scar- borough residents who graduated from a special program run by Academy of Learning and sponsored by Canadian Job Strategy. Micro- ►mays for Ontario Winter Produce Atte Wash and peel carrots. Slice into Medium 5 cup1125 ml s %' (0.5 cm) thick round slices. Place minutes in microwave dish, sprinkle with water, covet. •B1i�Bli_ Chop onion. Place in microwave Medium 1 medium size dish. Stir in I tablespoon (15 ml) of melted butter or margarine. Cook uncovered. -27 d - P'atsejps Peel parsnips. Slice into %" (0.5 cm) / cup/125 ml thick round slices. Place in microwave dish, sprinkle with water, cover. Potato Wash and dry potato. Pierce in 1 medium size several places with a fork. Place in microwave dish, uncovered. High 3 minutes 3-4 minutes High 4-6 Minutes Rutabaga ;'; ;x:• Place rutabaga on top of several liigll 4-$ cup/125 mlpieces of paper towel to absorb the nunrtes FRUITS PREPARATION POWER COOKING SERVING SUGGESTIONS Chop into Y:' (1.25 cm) cubes. Place LEVEL TIME in microwave dish, sprinkle with water, cover . LWInter S sM Core apple. Peel top 1 Y' (4cm). -1 Medium 4 Sprinkle with cinnamon. Puree for 1 medium size Rub sides with lemon. Pierce in minutes applesauce. Top with maple syrup, several places. Place in small vaniia ice cream or frozen yogurt. microwave Assh, corer loosely. Serve lot or cold. �—f Medium 4-6 Spaicaltle with cinnamon. Top with 1 medium size Peel pear and remove core. Rub minutes heart cream, blueberry sauce, vanilla sides with lemon. Place both halves, ice cream or frozen yogurt. Serve cut side up in microwave dish, with a raspberry sauce. cover loosely. VEGETABLES Scrub well and remove stem. Pierce High 4-6 Combine with sugar, vinegar, butter I medium size skin. Place in a microwave dish, minutes or margarine. Season with salt, pep - cover. Once the beet is cooked, cool per, nutmeg, allspice or dill. Mix with slightly and remove skin. fresh orange sections or diced apples. Csitjaf Shred cabbage. place in microwave Medium 2-3 Season with salt and pepper or winter cup/125 ml dish, sprinkle with water, cover. minutes fresh herbs. Serve with corned beet. Dijon mustard, baked ham, cooked carrots or potatoes. Atte Wash and peel carrots. Slice into Medium 5 cup1125 ml s %' (0.5 cm) thick round slices. Place minutes in microwave dish, sprinkle with water, covet. •B1i�Bli_ Chop onion. Place in microwave Medium 1 medium size dish. Stir in I tablespoon (15 ml) of melted butter or margarine. Cook uncovered. -27 d - P'atsejps Peel parsnips. Slice into %" (0.5 cm) / cup/125 ml thick round slices. Place in microwave dish, sprinkle with water, cover. Potato Wash and dry potato. Pierce in 1 medium size several places with a fork. Place in microwave dish, uncovered. High 3 minutes 3-4 minutes High 4-6 Minutes Rutabaga ;'; ;x:• Place rutabaga on top of several liigll 4-$ cup/125 mlpieces of paper towel to absorb the nunrtes wax. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes. Cool slightly and remove skin. Chop into Y:' (1.25 cm) cubes. Place in microwave dish, sprinkle with water, cover . LWInter S sM Cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds High 1.5-2 cup/125 ml and fibers. Peel and chop into '12" - :�=`" minutes (1.25 cm) cubes. Place in microwave dish, sprinkle with water, cover. Top with fresh dill. Combive wri'th brown sugar, cinnamon a" bvtter. A great addition to casseroles, stews and soups. Cooabiwe with sov sauce, ginger, cooked carrots or broccoli. Serve on top of steak, pizza or hamburgers. Add to your favourite spaghetti sauce. Serve with Hollandaise sauce or a white sauce. Add to soups, stews or pot roasts. Top with fresh chives, yogurt, broccoli, melted cheese, ketchup, butter or margarine. Serve with hamburgers, fish, steak or chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a white sauce or cheese sauce. Combine with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette. Add to soups, stews or casseroles. Top with brown sugar, maple syrup, butter or margarine. Season with ginger, nutmeg, basil or cloves. Serve with baked ham, chicken, turkey or use the pulp in pies and desserts. Mote: Microwave recipes tested in a 700-w4tt oven; if your oven differs, cooking times may vary. Use whichever word or number gives you the same percentages as in the recipe (High is always 100%). 8 THE NEWS'POST Wed. January 12, 1994 Classified ads can be accepted CLASSIFIED ADS up to 5 p.m. Mondays call 291=2583 ARTICLES ANTIQUES ART & MOVING & FOR SALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED ANIMAL TRAPS COLLECTIBLES CARTAGE •■e_ t"ANADIAN Tiro money DIARY Perpetual desk diar- ies at just $4.00 plus tax (total $4.32) colourfully spiral Hound. You enter your own dates - thi days par page. Ideal for gifts. Keep track of social or Business engage- ments. Send to Watson Publis IN Co. Ltd. Box 111, Agincourt, MIS 384 or drop In to 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35, Scarborough, 291-2583. ................. .... . Trillium Sawboro-ftluiritT Cable TV WED. JANUARY 12. 1994 A.M. to as Metro Cocil P..run . 12:30 Metrowidr Caemu raty am 1 as Lyn ).rod 2: so Metro Council 6 3D Mad About Golf 7 ao Couocd Tachy -Lux THL'RS. JA.NUARV 13 P.M. s33 00 gpgaj 30 6 W Horuoa-Interfaith Council sproal 6 30 City Garderting Green Hass Do Green TV Emnronniental 9 s0 Youth Focus- t 10 W Beaches Jou estmI 10 30 Ed's Night Party FRU. JANUARY 14 P.M. 3 00 Jr A Hockey- t Panthers vs s aD Hurtzst Hinadusm 63D Ham- Finn's Bualdgt A Fare - w Trillium Presents 9 S Youth Facts Young Offenders 10 ou How to get a Job 10 311 Page to SAT. JANUARY 15 12 00 Avracrus Greet Show 1: Do The Lemonkti Show 2 00 Horuao-Sufism 2 3D Undercurrents 3 31) Rhyttmis tn a Rainforest S 00 Foot on for Future 6 00 Aerobics Alive k Well 6 30 Cansmunity a Lndrnsater an i► ea Macedooun Nation a 3D Trading Post -Repeat 10 00 Youth Focus -Repeat SUN. JA.%U.4LRs' 16 12: Do Tai Chi u 301Callai 100 ConYnttnA tymazwe 1 30 Buiiding FStlarnctal Security 2:001 he LennonAid Show 3: so Centennial Game of the week 20 Science at Home 0 Hai Horizon 7:00 Jr A Httckev Raiders vs tYellington 10:00 Rochelle Ltman 10:30 Mad About Golf MON. JANUARY 17 A.M. io 00 Scarborough Council -Repeat P.M. 12:30 Focus on Photography I:so RoundTable-Repeal 2:00 Scarborouth Council 6:00 liorizoo-Inlerfaith Council Special 6:30 Rochelle Litman 7:00 Scarborough Council TEES. JANUARY is P.M. 3:00 Trillium Presents 6:00 Horizon -Hinduism 6:30 Builthng Financial Security 7:00 Raurtdrable-Live 6:00 Multiple Sclerosis: The Kinder Side S: 30 Scarborough Gazette -Chinese 9:30 Commwuty azine 10:00 Where Do Our idren Go Fo Help 10:30 Artisans �/rfeo, 'qwpoow"� •/Ai11t1Jrl�� 5 CRUISE SHIP JOBS EARN $3001$900 weekly Year round position Hiring menlwomen. Free roomlboard. Will train. Call 1.504-641.7778 Ext.C331. 24 hours WEDDING ACCESSORIES WEDDING flowers all silk. Bouquets. corsages etc Also custom made veils and head pieces. Reasonable. 439-5443. New Music Conservatory Opens The Toronto Associated Conservatory of Music (TACM), Scarborough branch, has announced the opening of its new premises at 2130 Lawrence Ave. E.. No. 306, in Scarborough. The music school is over Mix) square feet in area and has six brand new famous European grand pianos and 4 professional upright pianos as teaching in- struments. All of the teachers at the TACNI are former faculty members of the Ro%al Cor►- servatorv_ of Music and some of the teachers have been with the Royal Con- servator of Music for over twenty years. !Many of the teachersstill retain their status as senior examiners at the Royal Conservatory of '.Music and all of the teachers at the TACM are fully qualified. having Associatship. Licentiate. Fellowship, and Bachelor of '.Music degrees. As well as teaching duties, the teachers are In- volved in such musical ac- tivities as examining for The Royal Conservatory of Music tall levels), aildi- tioning for the Ontario Registered !Music Teachers Association• adjudicating nationally and interna- tionally, performing classical and jazz music. composing music, and per- forming contemporary church music. The TACM is the new of- ficial Royal Conservatory of Music examination cen- tre for the City of Scar- borough, replacing the old Scarborough Royal Conser- vatory of Music examina- tion centre. The TACM offers com- prehensive musical educa- tion in classical piano per- formance, intensive theory training, fundamentals of solo jazz piano, classical and private instruction in rudiments, harmony, counterpoint• analysis, and history of music. If you or your children are interested in senous and professional piano lessons. call The TACM at 288-1840 (after the academic year begins) or 922-4390 (before the academic year begins) . Pay Attention To Politics CLW -now vrut:nly vvr I.AririT a complete one collector will pay unto ASSEMBLE products at of rental humane traps now. home. Easy! No selling. Call Robb the Trapper. 698- $W.00 for some issues 20 . You're paid direct. Fully r • Chimney caps avail - Years old. Call Gary guaranteed. No experience able. Pager 375-7955. 299-7041. necessary. Call 1-504.641• ----- 7778. ext.331.24 hours. PAINTER wanted. Moti- vated, dependable. Must have own transportation. Experience is essential -Call Mario evenings 479.1960. 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JANUARV t2. 1994 A.M. 9 3D Metro Council P.M. 12 39 Mp�CoA�atl Mettroundir Community t so MCA-1.art Mclaed s oarn 1 30 Author Author' w'illnams & Everett 2 on Metro Council Reaums 7 so MCA'Coun it Today Terry Davies & Metro Couarilhan 7 30 MCA aMettroowide Community a so MPRH CauwctI Resines I so Rob Cormier Show 1I 30 Ed's Nutt Party 12 ao Beaches Jazz Festival '93 12 30 Hurlunrs-Aedes Music THL'R5. JANUARY 13 P.M. 12 GD Borth York City Views T El 1 uo Emma" pt Qre Deslard et yr & CEO Gx bootmattaarr tic 1 30 ArCoubarr 2 Do Youth & Justice Forum 3 0o Women an the Move 4 so nest:: tJoe Hall 4 30 Your Money S.00 30" Mammditi NY S IS MPP Turnbull NY• MPP C7nriev T EY 5 30 MPP Rets 5'45 MPP DtanrporPoole 6 Go Horizon: Interfaith Cotnc.1 Special 6:30 Adopt A Pet . 0o Lyn McLeod -Live a so 1: oktrig Without BoudartesGlabal Fashion Marketing Festival 9 0o Talkwg_Sexch EYE -W' es JCpdate 10:00 MCA. A J.Croce & his band 10.30 Ed's Might Party 111 oD Empire Club-Pierre DWdins taIsPF0 11:30 Highway 1Q Rick Fieidng Joe attar Workshop 12:00 Cityy 12:30 BOb Cormier w FRI. JANUARY 14 P.M. 12:00 Women of Sent 1:00 Good Afternoon Tv 2:00 Author ' Author ' -Brian McFarlane t Hockey , 2:30 Chuirercise 3:00 The "No Stepping On Worms" Saw 3:30 Checkers The Clown 4:00 Thunder on the Grand 5:00 MPP Reports 5:15 MPP Marchese T EY 5:45 MPP Johnson NY EY MPP Tim Murphy 6:00 Horizon: Hinduism 6:30 x E Scout Classic Basketball 9:00 MCA: Youth Focus -Concerns & Issues of Youth 10:00 MCA: How to Get a Job W& Strategies with B 1 Gibson 10:30 Page t0 Media reps discuss current issues 11-00 Beaches Jazz Festival A.J.Croce with Band ••E1'E Weekly Update )1:30 Ed's Night Party 12:00AM0KK SAT. JANUARY 15 A.M. a:00 kicio 323 9:00 Lem d 10:00 Hooked On Fishing 10:30 Canadian Music C.ompetilion 21:90 The Labour Show 11:311 City Gardening P.M. 12:uo Good Afternoon TV 1:90 Adopl-A-Pet 1:30 Heartbeat 100V 2 3D MCA: Undercurrents Richwd Stye talks with Has �itdt about politics i u'e 3:30 MCA Rhyatthms in aRaur forst Rock Concert to nix money far a rainforest S:auu MCA Fent on the Future Sketches of the future with Prof David Foot 6 00 Canadian Ch&Richard Batton.Pres xeroa Canada 6 30 Sports -Improv e Cornedy Show 7 Go Hidtray Game k F' Aeastr W� Fred Ro0wrison 7 3D Hooked Oa Gutar Far Bepsuers with Teacheran 0. Ran 8 s Fusion- Allernative Misr a.30 ArCouttre-Fashion Indstry AIDS Fundraiser 9:00 W��rkkrl�� Wttha Boundaries Globait ashcan Marketing From Toronto Perspective is is Lvn McLead-Live I Iso !rd's Nath[ Party, 11 30 Steel Ci1y Comedy sYetL' chs 12: so Youth & Justice Forvan SUN. JANUARY 16 L.M. 930 PohSci 215 9 60 Women on the love lo: oD Memones of Iran 10 30 South Awn Focus I1W Hai Horizon I 1 31) %ewco n TV P.M. 12:00 Avramis Greek Show I : oo Commidad en Accim 1 31) Booked on Fishing 2 00 Ro¢ers Sports Event at Week 4:30 Canadian Spectrum 5 00 Good Afternoon R' 6 00 Empire Club -Vice Admiral Hennessey 6:3o RThe-Labour 7 00 Healthy U Dr.3 Gddhaw.k C irnpractor) 30 Booked on Fislrttg a:00 The L.emonAid Show 9:00 Job Search 10:00 Reel to Real -Movie Reviews 10:30 Canadian Music CompetUians Nadine TMrtt Cinelvan slierry G�rrie� 11:00 1idem Visions -Tee wt orkefrdependent Canadian Film Makers 12:00 Women on the Move -women [oak it�g crontnbutiots _:=. profession or community MON. JANUARY 17 A.M. 9:30 Toronto Council P.M. 12:00 Lyn McLeod's Ontario 12:30 Author: Author'-Bnan McFarlanei Hockey r 1: W Canadian ClubFanan W Past Annual Forecast 2:00 Comunidad en Action 2:30 Newcon TV 3:00 Chairercise 3:30 Canadian Music Competition Cincy Cheng. Jennie Jung 4:00 working without Bouidan 5:00 MPP Caplan NY 5:15 MPP Lankin T EY S:30 MPP Peruzza NY EY 5:45 MPP Malkowski T E 6:00 Horizon: Interfaith Council Special 6:30 Your Money Financial News & Information with Steve Pearl 7:00 Heartbeat -Women's issues 7:30 East York Council EY Beaches Jazz Festival A J. Croce 9:00 Straight Talk -Nath York Mayor Mel Lastman 9:00 North York Cdyy Views mr Cac.h.Don Ytull NY 10:0(; Leading Edge es ABSOLUTE 4 1 A T H R 0 0 N S FREE i EIME10 ESTIMATE Rawvahm - Inookfim Do l - Sam ► Ril6d 611111 lilt ihialt6er) Tfdep M: (MI6) 602- (EMO %ie61 Agincourt Community Services Assoc. & Information Scarborough What are the chokes women need to make now to be healthy in the years to come? The Osteoporoses Society of Canada brings two experts in the field of menopause and osteoporosis to Toronto. Dr. Jenlvnn Prior and Janine O'Leary Cobb will provide information on these two specific areas about which many women have questions and con- cerns. Dr. Prior has done exten- sive studies on both osteoporosis and menopause and the link between the two. Janine O'Leary Cobb is the founder and publisher of A Friend Indeed, a widely distributed monthly newsletter which provides information and support to women approaching or ex- periencing menopuase. This public forum will take place on Thurs. Feb. 10th from 7 to 9 p.m. at Con- vocation Hall. Tickets are I1:oo Canadian Club -Financial Post Financial Forecast 11:30 Stormy Monday 12:00 A M.O.K. TUES. JANUARY Ix P.M. 12:00 Tai Chi 1230 Rogers Sports Event 3 00 ( hatrercise 3:30 Highway 10 4:00 The LemonAid Show 5:00 MPP Reports 5:15 MPP Akande T EY MPP Kwinter NY 5:30 MPP Reports 5:45 MPP Cordiano NY 6:00 Honzon: Hinduism 6:30 Toronto's High Five Youth Athletics 7:00 The Funny Pages 7:30 Canadian Music Competitions 6:00 Glarta Steinem lecture 10:00 MCA: Where Do The Children Go For Help' When School or Famrav 10:30 MCA Artisans -Elizabeth Rrncm Drmnristratr 11:00 Talking Sex 12:00 Toronto's Hi Five 12-30 Stormy y $10 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster outlets. The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Scarborough Chapter, needs volunteer area coor- dinators and canvassers for the February fundrais- ing drive. Three hours of your time can fight Canada's number one killer. Volunteers may call the Heart & Stroke Foundation at 21);-7333. Special Volunteers Needed Special volunteers are needed to work with preschoolers with various disabilities in a program designed to develop in- dependence, social and creative skills. Some lifting is involved. If you enjoy young children and have one mor- ning or afternoon to share, call the Scarborough Volunteer Centre at 264-2308. Volunteers Needed Lottery volunteers are needed for hospital fun- draising, for the morning, afternoon or evening shifts of two hours. Volunteers must have good communications skills and be able to handle cash. For more details call the Scarborough Volunteer Centre at 264-2308. Sanctioned Races Protect Dogs The 10th anniversary edi- tion of the Minden Techni- cal Challenge, will be held on Jan. 22 and 23. Every year, the Minden Techni-cal Challenge draws thousands of spec- tators to watch the world's best sled -dog teams and drivers compete for big bucks and medal points. This annual event is one of the most exciting on the winter sports calendar. But in the midst of all the excitement, some spec- tators may pause and ask themselves whether sled - dog racing is managed to e,4n,,s,,u,�re the welfare of the dog Over the past 25 years, the International Sled Dog Racing Association (ISDRA) has developed rules under which sled -dog races are conducted. Only races that abide by these riles, which are designed to protect the dogs from ac- cidents on the trail, are sanctioned by ISDRA. In addition, every event is evaluated each year to assess the degree to which it meets ISDRA's stan- dards. From the beginning, the Minden Techni-cal Challenge has received sanctioning and been judg- ed "excellent". Spectators may also be confused about "animal rights" versus "animal welfare". Those who believe in "animal rights" feel that all human ac- tivities that use animals in any way - whether for food or clothing or sports or zoos or circuses - exploit and abuse the animals. Some even believe having pets is wrong. Most people, however, are more concerned about animal welfare: they want to know that the ammals are well cared for, properly fed and housed, and treated humanely. ISDRA has taken a stand on animal welfare that recognizes sl- ed dogs as "athletes of singular ability, born with an instinctive love of runn- ing" and believes that "sl- ed dogs deserve the highest quality of care and treat- ment." The special loyalty that dogs offer to human beings has one of its highest ex- pressions in the team work between a musher and his or her animals. The most successful drivers are renowned for their strong relationship with their dogs - a relationship that flows directly out of the care and concern they show their dogs every day. The Minden Techni-cal Challenge is the world's largest limited -class sled - dog race. It has earned this acclaim through the size of its purse - $Z,000 provided by race sponsor Martin Pet Foods of Elmira, Ont. - and the number of mushers, in- cluding many ISDRA rnedal winners, who par- ticipate every year. The Haliburton lbghlands is well known as a summer -time recrea- tional playground. The Minden Techni-cal Challenge is one of several events that show off its beauties in winter. The ex- tensive tourist facilities of the Haliburton Highlands are ready to welcome all those who visit the area for this exciting weekend. Minden is on Hwy. 35 about 200 kms north of Toronto in the heart of cot- tage country. For informa- tion and accommodation, call the Chamber of Com- merce at 15001 461-7611. Is Your New Year's Resolution To Get Fit? Scarborough has a huge variety of fitness classes - eine to stat anyone's taste! As well as many aerobics edasses, there are classes for couch potatoes, those in their mitt -life years, new country music fans, funky music fans, overweight Wiles, pregnant ladies, water lovers, volleyball players and families. You can also learn tai chi, yoga, and self-defence for women. Can't make up your mind? Enrol in Taster's Choice and sample one of 10 eifferent classes. Call 396-7411 now for fur- ther information. Fine-tune your investments to find proper risk balance By Stan Tepper, CA (MC) — You can't invest without incurring risk. But as any char- tered accountant will tell you, the more you understand risk, the more E you can minimize iL Most people consider only one dimension of risk when investing — preserving their capital. If they invest S 1.000, they want to erasure they get that S 1,000 back at some point. They may be willing to ac- cept a relatively low earnings rue on their funds to preserve that capi- tal, so they invest in "low risk" GICs (guaranteed investment cer- tificates), Canada Savings Bonds and short term deposits or treasury bills. But there are other types of risk that investors should consider, es- pecially when saving for retire- ment. While many Canadians hope to retire before age 65, the fact that we now live longer than past gen- erations means that our retirement savings may have to last 25 to 30 years, or even lunger. Thus, one of the biggest risks today is not whether you will lose your capital but whether you will outlive it. In this context, your investing equation becomes one of deter- mining how much is "enough" to support your future needs. Can you preserve your capital by investing in guaranteed securities and still have enough? Or do you have to put some of your capital at risk in order to earn more and thereby reduce the risk of outliving your savings? It is very difficult to make reliable projections 20 or 30 or more years into the future. So it follows that it is difficult to make investment decisions based on such projec- tions. The way to start is to look at your current investing program, whether ureide or outside an RRSP. And the first thing to consider is how much risk to capital you an toler- ate. Generally, over the long term, the more risk to capital you take the more you will earn on your investments. This means invest- iag some of your capital in most mutual funds, stocks. longer-term bonds, real estate or even com- modities, rather than in guaran- teed securities. You won'tdiscover yourrisk com- fort level over night- But gauging how well you sleep at night is a time-honoured method of deter- mining yourtolerarnce to risk. How much of your total capital must you have invested in guaranteed securities to ensure a good night's sleep? Once you have decided this, you should consider invest- ing the rest less conservatively. Of course, you wil I have to find a risk comfort level you can tolerate with these other investments, too. It may take a year or two to fine- tune your investments and find the proper risk balance, but once you do, you can estimate the total earn- ings rate of your portfolioand make your projections. Only then will you be able to determine if your retirement objectives and your in- vestment program match up. Moneycare is general financial advice by Canada's chartered accountants. Stan Tepner is a financial adviser with Midland Walwyn Capital inc. Wed. January 12, 1994 THE NEWS POST Page 9 Community Sports Notes Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball Assoc. OFFICIAL STANDING DECEMBER 10 White Rose Craft 2 "•A" DIVISION 2 TEAMS PTS Jane's Family Foods 4 La 4 8 Hetlewe Sea So Landford 2 'White Rose Craft w ScarborargtrSolara 35 R�i1�>r�rt�H 20 B" DIVISION Executive HCragairstyling I 'White Rose landfo d 51 Jane's Family Foods irl iiegal Medi 44 Vh Hoult 12 Hel eawen EP Electronics 15 Note: Week 9 diene vas an error in the B score sheets on the games bet ween White Solars. This h reflected in the WINS LOSSES DIVISION A FIRSTMATCH TEAM t.andford Janes Family Executive Hai ,Barb Sol tan Hose and Scarborou0 DIVISION B as been fixed and a �� ATCH starlings above. DECEMBER N Jane's Family Foods Executive Hairstyling GM1 GM2 SzarboroughSolars 0 0 iRieou�lat�Hollowell Foods 2 2 M Medi -Spa rstyling 2 o White r�i,�aa, Medi -Spa EPElectronics White Rose Craft SECOND MATCH White Rose Craft Rental Me6%18 ectranirs Executive Hairstyling Jarx's Family Foods mar -ate Solars 2 2 1 2 2 2 - - SECOND MATCH 2 0 White Rose Craft 2 0 2 2 0 0Meet Medi -Spa 0 0 2 .. Exectstive Hairstyling 0 2 2 Jane's amiily Foods o 0 0 Sea So Landford 2 National Ski Week Jan.22 - 30 Skiing - downhill, cross country or on snowboards, will be celebrated in him- dreds of communities across Canada during Na- tional Ski Week, Jan. 22 - 30. Ski areas, ski chubs, ski shops, schools and com- munity groups have plann- ed special events that are guaranteed to chase away the winter blahs. Ski-a- thons, torchlight parades, costurne ski parties and treasure hunts are just some of the wild and crazy things that happen on scow during National Ski Week. But National Ski Week is more than a great excuse for a coast to coast ski par- ty. It is an ideal opportuni- ty for the ski industry to en- courage riot -skiers and in- frequent skiers to join them on the slopes and cross country trails. Discounts, demonstrations, clinics, special for ladies. seniors and kids. and lucky draws are just a few of the incen- tives offered to entice Canadians of every age and ability into the great white outdoors. Eighty ski areas across Canada are offering a Discover Skiing "Learn To Ski" package for $29.95. The package includes a ane -fay beginner ski pass, a one -hots' grasp ski lesson and equipment rental. The 6.300 members of the Canadian Ski Patrol System will be celebrating National Ski Patrol Day on Sat. Jan. 29th, with safety awareness programs and activities at ski areas. For information on the National Ski Week events in your commuriity, con- tact your local ski area l s 1. Sports Fan Experience Jan. 13-16 All year 'round Toronto is a city of sports fans. In less than two weeks, their appetite for action will be satisfied at Canada's first multi -sport participator~ show "SportsFan Experience". Never before have Toronto area sports fans had an opportunity to measure their abilities in such a variety of interactive events, meet so marry professional athletes and shop for such a wide setectinn of tpoer. prtxt x s "SportsFan Experience" is a "sports theme part"' where visitors can participate in 55 interactive events, each created to evaluate the player's skills in various snorts - speed. distance and form There are nine thematic spouts arms: baseball. hockey. basketball. soccer. tennis. beach volhevball. football, golf and track and field. Creating .'SportsFan Experience- is a tneioical challenge. For the beach volleyball area alone, more than aro teas of sand are being; delivered to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The many participatory activities will give fans the opportunity to compare their skills with those of the pros. Visitors will have the opportunity to win a variety of exciting prizes. inchKWW a 1994 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The show will be on from Thurs. Jan. 13th to Stn. Jan. 16th at the Metro Toronto Crinventinn Centre Respect for Rules, Officials, Opponents Your influence as a coach extends they are wrong. If you must address an beyond the hockey arena. By instilling official. this should be done in a professional respect in your players for rules, officials and manner after the game, away from your opponents, you will help them develop as players. athletes, and more importantly, as people. Think about invitingan official to one of Rules are necessary for fair and fun competition. You must teach your players the importance of rules and abide by the rules yourself. Make it clear that you expect your players to obey the rules at all times. For example, you must emphasize that players should never hit an opponent from behind or engage in illegal stickwork. Following the rules also means developing respect for the officials who enforce them. Officials are trained individuals who make the game more fair and fun for all. You must start by respecting and accepting officials' calls, even if you think your practices to discuss the rules, or have your players officiate during practices. This will emphasize that officials are human and make mistakes just like everyone else. Your players must understand that opponents also demand respect and without them, there would be no game. Players should never injure or ridicule an opponent, and should recognize good performances b y opponents, extending good sportsmanship at all times. Players learn best by example. The example you set not only affects their long- term participation in hockey, but also their development as individuals. Page 10 THE NEWS IPOST Wed. January 12, 1994 Bill Watt's Worlds ON STAGE: The problem with superlatives is that their over -use can result in a review becoming a puff. If what follows is so perceived then, so be it. "Crazy For You", the musical show now opened at the Roval Alexandra is, simply stated, now the best show in Toronto. It has everything. ,comedy, Gershwin music, singing• dancing and spectacle. It's the kind of show that lingers fondly in one's memorv, even after repeated viewings. And. yes, The Column recommends same. there's simply too much to be taken in at a single attendance. As most must be aware by now. "Crary For You" is the story of Bobby Child• a wealthy New Yorker who cares more for dancing and show business than for high finance. He travels to virtual ghost town Deadrock. Nevada to close the old Gaiety Theatre which has fallen upon hard times. He falls in love with Polly. the daughter of its owner and saves the theatre by producing a spectacular show. 4be star of this current production is Jim Walton as Bobby For him it's quite proper to trot out the old epithet of triple treat. What a performer this man is' He's a fine comedian, a true Broadway type singer and a dancer par excellence. He waltzes like a Fred Astaire or a Tony DeMarco: he taps lite a Bobbv Van or Johnny Coy. He's. he's just ineredihic talented Camilla Scott is Polly. We always knew she could sing but hadn't realized how well she dances. Watch her particularly, in the Stiff Upper Lip number. The cast is a huge one and space won't permit deserved mention of the members. Among the featured players David Mucci is a comic Lank who loves Polly but falls for the wiles of Kay McClelland tin a one time performance) as the sexy Irene who initially wanted Bobby. Victor Young scores as Bela Zangler, the impressario so obviously modelled after Flo Ziegfeld and Deann Degruijter as his assistant cracks wise and dances sensationally, as do all the dancers. to the choreography of Susan Stroman. Barbara Hamilton, is another audience favourite in her role as Bobby's crusty mother. . The orchestra is under the firm but bring direction of Melody Shane and she draws maximum measure of enjoyment out of the excellent orchestrations of such songs as I Can't Be Bothered Now, Shall We Dance'. Slap That Bass. Embraceable You. But Not For Me and, of course. 1 Got Rhythmn among a score of others from the Brothers Gershwin. Crazy For You is the Broadway musical at its best (the grand finale is straight out of Ziegfeld or C. B . Cochrane) and this production in conjunction with David and Ed Mirvish (Ines it proud Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide CURTAIN CALL: One of the understudies for Jim Walton is Larry Mannell. probably the best of our local dancers. He and Camilla Scott have performed together before. It was at the Limelight Dinner Theatre when she plaved the lead role in Evita and he was Juan P6ron. We take nothing away from Mr. Walton when we suggest that it'd be pleasant to see them performing together again. AFTERGLOW: When the performance ended on opening night, the audience was treated to a spectacular display of fireworks outside the theatre accompanied by music from the score. Then. invited guests made their wav to the old Westinghotse building for a three storey party of dining. dancing and schmoozing. Uniformed waiters kept the wine flowing for those who didn't wish to go to one of the many open bars. The white was Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay and the red was Beau)olats Chauvenet. The bountiful buffets offered, among other delights. Emince of Chicken Breast in a Champagne Truffle and Wild Mushroom Sauce as well as Fresh Scallops and Shrimps in a Tomato Sauce with a Julienne of Leek. Carrot, «•ry and Green Pepper. sweets were positively ,, ullan and finished off ­ iMy with Naughty Babies. - .k eet ly tart sorbet in K•olate rings. Ungawah' :-I:e Lieutenant Governor's i rt y didn't dance but ))most everyone else on the •hree floors essaved their rhythmic footwork. And, it ,gas so pleasant to see the ..ast members enjoying 'hemselves after a hard :: i ght's work. Karen Holness, one of the Follies dancing girls was seated at -ur table and was quite ,•inning. As we were leaving the f�arty, we made our devoirs •n Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mirvish. Your correspondent remarked that given the t-xpected long runs of Miss -.aigon at the Princess of Wales and Crazy For You at ne Royal Alexandra, it :.) r ght be a bit of a stretch r-efore we saw either of ,nem again. Mr. Mirvish _nnned and said, "Maybe I! build another theatre". What a man! And, what a _ ., ,rious evening! I HE HIC.SCENE: he party, we stated our r;tmn to declare Crazy r You the best show in r,rnto We were then eked if we would dare to the top five. Well, why 1A'hat follows though, thin t necessarily be -trued to mean the best • hw rest but rather, those h we have most If)%ed .r, dt-,cending order from 1. rnp. they are Crazy For u Show Boat, Forever 1 •,.zed. Phantom (W The I gwra and Miss Saigon. IL -Rt Camilla tic -or as "Polly Baker" and .t:r; ',% "Bobby Child" in the Canadian Premiere pr(xtucr:"r. new Gershwin musical comedy Crazy For You. now p;.r at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. 260 King St. W. Tickets - 416 r 972-1212. Tenhaaf The Glendon Gallery is presenting the two -person installation of photo - transparencies and draw- ings by Blair Robins and Nell Tenhaaf from Jan. 14, to Feb. 13. It is opening on Fri. Jan. 14, from 7 - 9 p.m. with a lecture and guided tour by Blair Robins on Jan. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. Gallery hours are Mon- day - Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p. m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Nell Tenhaaf, a Montreal based artist, and Blair Robins from Toronto will be exhibiting an installa- tion of light boxes, draw- ings, and photo - Crary For You and Miss Saigon are playing at the Roval Alexandra and the Princess of Wales respectively. Show Boat is at the North York Performing Arts Centre and Phantom is now in its fourth year at The Pantages. Forever Plaid is at the New Yorker. Based on five points for the top show diminishing to one for the fifth ranked, the Mirvishes and Livent are tied with six points each. Wagner, Latimer and Follows Productions are smack dab in the middle with three. Good stuff for our local productions and fine entertainment for Glendon transparencies. Tenhaaf's work addresses the subtext of scientific representation and the relationship amidst varying kinds of knowledge about the human body through computer process- ing. Robins' work depicts constellations of dust and other discarded matter, suspended in an indeter- minate grey space record- ed in its close details. Both artists deal with minute visible particles. Tenhaaf with the molecular visualization taken from biotechnological research and Robins with minuscule dust particles consisting of infinite solitary fragments. have FAST EXIT: This has been a shorter column than usual but given the overpowering presence of Crazv For You, it has seemed appropriate. Mention of Forever Plaid, however, has recalled the following story. Some years ago, one of the big manufacturers of plaids and tartans in Edinburgh received word that its travelling salesman had expired in a Liverpool hotel. The manager in Edinburgh wired -collect; "Return samples by freight and search his pants for orders" travel Commemorative Ceremonies In Normandy June 1994 World - famous newscaster Walter Cronkite will be aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 next spr- ing for the ship's D -Day 50th anniversary voyage. Ray Lunn, President of Intra Travel - Oshawa, co - organizers of the trip, an- nounced that Cronkite will hold daily seminars and will dine each evening in a different restaurant aboard ship. "That way, everyone taking the trip will be able to say they had dinner with Walter Cronkite," said Lunn. "They'll also be able to dance to The Glenn Miller Orchestra and hear the song stylings of Vera Lynn and the one-liners of Bob Hope." Lunn said the QE2 would serve as a Floating hotel while in Normandy for various D -Day ceremonies before returning to Southampton for British Airways flights back to Canada. Intra Travel - Oshawa's exclusive group status allows the agency to offer passage on the QE2 at up to ;1500 below brochure price. Lunn said a few cabins are still available, starting at $4,599 Canadian ) per per- son, double). Bookings can be made by calling toll- free: 1 -800 -268 -D -Day (:1329). Celebrate Winterfest Snow In Sunny Arizona Eleven action packed days of snow festivities await in Flagstaff, Arizona as the city celebrates their annual Winterfest. Scheduled for Feb. 11-21, 1994. Winterfest celebrates northern Arizona's winter season of dazzling sunshine and sparkling snow with more than 90 outdoor and indoor events that will ap- peal to families, couples, singles and seniors. And the celebration this year is extra special -Flagstaff is loo years old. A favourite destination of winter sports lovers, tuck- ed beneath the majestic San Francisco Mountains, Flagstaff creates the pic- ture perfect setting for the annual snow festival. Average temperatures for February range from a low of -10C to a high of 10C, and though there may not be much snow in town the ac- cumulation in the moun- tains is enough to support a ski season from mid- December to mid-March. The 1994 Winterfest calendar of events is brim- ming with activities to satisfy all ages, and many of the events are repeated during the eleven day festival, solving the pro- blem of how to sample everything. Flagstaff Winterfest will kick off the city's centen- nial celebration with a festive "Opening Ceremony" and parade through historic downtown Flagstaff. "Timber Tales" of Flagstaff's pioneer days, a "Centennial Barn Dance., and ..Centennial Flagstaff Historic Walk" will recreate Flagstaff's frontier life of more than loo years ago. A country swing contest, "Boots and Bubbles" fashion show, and champagne tasting will be held at the Museum Club on Historic Route 66. Festival attendees will have plenty of opportunity to get outside and enjoy dozens of nose -nipping ac- tivities in the snow. Kids of all ages will love watching championship sled -dog races, dog weight pulls and skijoring, an event where participants on skis are pulled across the snow by a vehicle. At other festival favourites, children can pet and play games with friendly, wooly lamas, en- joy family ice skating, figure skating and ice hockey events, snow sculptures and lively snow games. Downhill, tekmark and crow -country skiers can compete in a variety of races. Crass -country skiers and snowshoers can take lessons, participate in family events and "Eat. Drink and Ski Merry" in peaceful aspen groves. Softball enthusiasts witl en- joy a winter warm-up at the "Snow Softball Tourna- Also featured will be numerous concerts and entertainment, including ..Winter Tales", with char- ming stories and songs from around the world, Im- provisational Jazz, an organ recital and several readings by local authors. The "HeartAo-Heart Din- ner" and "Assistance League's Snowball Slide.. offer two delightful events that benefit local charities. At the "Pepsi Winter - faire Arts & Crafts Show", artisans will sell their unusual, hand -made wares in a colourful atmosphere that features live music and savoury southwestern food. The Museum of Nor- thern Arizona, Coconino Centre for the Arts and Art - Trek Gallery will all feature special exhibits. World-famous Lowell Observatory, also celebrating its centennial, will hold two "Centennial Winter Star Gazes" using their historic Clark Telescope. Six winter workshops, featuring popular topics and speakers, are offered free to the public. "Festival -goers should plan on spending at least a week in Flagstaff to par- ticipate in Winterfest and explore scenic northern Arizona," said William Tappe, Director Canada for the United States Travel & Tourism Ad- ministration (USTTA). "Visit the Grand Canyon, Sedona's spectacular red rocks, fascinating ancient and contemporary Indian cultures and old west historic sites - there are plenty of sights and ac- tivities to keep the whole family entertained." For free Flagstaff Winterfest, visitor attrac- tion and lodging informa- tion, contact the Flagstaff Visitors Centre at 101 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ Wed. January 12, 1994 THE NEWS'POST Page 11 Beautiful Buzzards Call Sea World Home To many, they're so ugly they're cute. The Cinereous vultures. The largest of the old world birds of prey. Although sinister -looking, these buzzards are an im- portant link in nature's food chain. Like an en- vironmental vacuum cleaner, they remove the remains of animals from woods and roadsides. Of all species of vultures, the Cinereous vulture is considered one of the most jeopardized, with only 44 estimated in zoological parks and aquariums in the United States and about 800 left worldwide. Currently listed as "threatened". they are likely to be placed on the "endangered" list in the near future. The American Associa- tion of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA ) is hoping to boost reproduc- tion of the Cinereous vulture through breeding programs at Sea World and 26 other North American zoos and parks. So far, there have been 23 suc- cessful hatchlings, all hand -reared. Recently, a pair of Cinereous vultures were in- troduced to Sea World of Florida's extensive avian collection. "These im- pressive vultures add variety to the bird popula- tion here at the park. They also exemplify our ongoing comnvtment to education and conservation," said Sherry Branch, curator of Outdoor Winter Activities Crass -country skiers can choose from a variety of trails in the Metro region Metro Region Conservation offers skiing at three conservation areas and Kortright, "Albion Hills Conservation Area" on Hwy. 50, 8 kms north of Bolton. offers track set beginner, intermediate. and expert -level trails with ski rentals and a heated chalet. "Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area", open weekends only, is 2 kms north of Albion Hills on Hwy. 50 and offers track set intermediate and expert - level trails. "Bruce's Mill Conservation Area", on Stouffville Road, 2 kms east of Hwy. 404. is open weekends oniv and offers track set beginner and intermediate -level trails and outdoor skating. A heated chalet and ski rentals are available. Albion Hills and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas are open, as conditions allow, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trail fees are adults $7, children $3 and families $17. Children four or under are admitted free of charge. In addition to regularly scheduled guided programs on a variety of environmental topics and special weekend programs, Kortright offers cross- WWI. or call, toll free, 1 -&'*-842-7293. This Space Could Be Yours For $15 PER WEEK birds at the Orlando -based marine life park. Originally from North Africa and Europe, the Cinereous vulture is scien- tifically known as Aegypius monachus. The pair at Sea World are approximately 22 years old, weigh B-10 Mos, and have a wing span of approximately two metres. Although both birds were hatched in the wild and parent raised, they have lived most of their lives in zoological facilities. Sea World's team of W_ This Cinereous vWture - one ,.: 'he jeopardized species of vultures - strikes quite an ommo as pose for the camera. Although smuaer looking. these uuzzards are an important link in nature's food chain. like an environmen- tal vacuum cleaner, they remove the remains of anunals from woods and roadsides. Currently listed as "threatened". they are likely to be placed on the "en- dangered" list with only 44 estimated in zoological paries and aquariums in the United States, and about 8W left worldwide. A pair of Cinereous cultures have been in- troduced to Sea World of Florida's avian collection in hopes of boosting the species' reproduction. Discuss School Budget Parents. ratepayers and other stakeholders in Catholic Education in Toronto are invited to par- ticipate in a symposium to discuss issues and provide input into the 1994 budget of the Metropolitan Separate School Board. Two Symposia will be held on Jan. 22, 1994 from 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Jean Vanier Secondary School, 959 Midland Ave. (Eglinton & Midland) in Scarborough and Bishop Marrocco Thomas Merton Secondary School. 1515 Bloor St. W. (Bloor St. East of Roncesyal les ) . To register, call the Metro Separate School Board Public Affairs Office at =-8�?, ext. 5314. 2 /v/r ' .400_00� !6U':?�.s.:}.�:iivl�ia.�viS%'�.�i}s-S.?S� SS:�J w3iA •A{� ut.� •_��ui:a+u�i u1•'' country skiing on ungroomed beginner and intermediate level trails. No rental or lessons are offered at Kortright. Kortright is on Pine Valley Dr. , 1 k m south of Major Mackenzie, 3 kms west of Hwy. 400 It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. General admission fees are adults $4.25 and children and seniors $2.50. Children four or under are admitted This Space Could Be Yours For $15 PER WEEK free of charge Toboganning and skating are available at the "Heart Lake Conservation Area" on Heart Lake Road, 6 kms north of Hw•v. 7 from Hwv. 410 in Brampton. Per person general admission fees at Heart Lake are adults $2.50, seniors $1.75 and children $1.25. Children four or under are admitted free of charge. Heart Lake is open weekends only from 10 a.m., as conditions allow. aviculturist have made a home for the vultures on an island near the park's front entrance. The area is representative of the birds' natural environment, pro- viding seclusion and privacy for these reclusive animals. In addition to providing a suitable habitat for the vultures, Sea World's aviculturists must also meet the birds' other needs. Carnivorous animals, their diet consists of rabbit and rat meat, as well as :Nebraska bird of prey diet. "We also ad- minister vitamins and minerals, and closely observe their eating habits to ensure proper nutrition," Dennis said. " For example• in their natural environment, they wouldn't necessarily eat every day. so we fast the birds one day each week. This fasting gives them a chance to clean out their system. - Man is the only natural enemy of the vulture, play- ing a major role in their rapid depopulation. En- croachment and habitat destruction are the primary reasons for their threatened status. however reduction of food supply, use of poisons, pollution, il- legal hunting and invasion of nest sites all have negative effects on the bird's population. The Cinereous vulture has been placed under the protection of the Species Survival Plan (SSP, This program, designed by the AAZPA, organizes a management group to closely monitor the status of the captive group. Sea World also assists in the captive management of three other SSP species, in- cluding the Palm cockatoo, Micronesian kingfisher and the Asian smaIlclawed ot- ter. Sea World of Florida is an Anheuser-Busch Theme Park. Come and discover Lake Havasu City on Arizona's west coast_ See the breath -taking view from the pool at your home away from home_ THE BLUE DANUBE INN. Located 1 112 miles hon the world famous London bridge. Featuring a pool, spa, laundry and barbecue. Queen beds, kitchenettes, apartments. BLUE DANUBE INN 2176 Birch Square LHC, Arizona 86403 Phone (602)855-5566(LM) (416) 261-6125 d graham's travel GRAHAM N ONIOCX 370 Old KingsM Rd. WW Hol fth"a cru ,281.5300 Page 12 THE NEWS POST Wed. January 12, 1994 -• Here & 'There In Pickering by Diane Matheson Playground Fundraising The Lincoln Avenue (Pickering Village) "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 Thursday- 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 von would like more information on register- ing your pre-schooler. call Susan at 428-996'?. diE.4Lti ON WHEELS Can you spare some time once a week to deliver meals for the Canadian Red Cross Society' Meals on Wheels is look- ing for volunteers for its program. Call 4.3383 if you are interested. HINGE= REGISTRATION For over 30 years Canadian girls have been playing ringette. It's a uinique 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, Germany, Canada and the U.S, It is also a propos- ed spectator sport for the Winter Olympics. Rulgette is not only for fun, it is for fitness participation, competition. socializing, learning and teachirng. Ringette is for mom, dad and sister: the beginner, the expert, and everyone in between. Ringette is for all ages and recreation and competitive program involve players from aged five to 65. If you are interested in becoming a Coach or a Team Manager, call Doug Stardom, Coaching Coordinator at 686-1431. For more information contact Sandi Norris at 428-7569. CHILDCAKE The Y in Durham have several quality locations for licensed child care for nursery aged, school aged and junior Y m 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 Pickering school age programs for 6 to 9 year olds are held in the following schools: Frenchman's Bay Public School, Sir John A. MacDonald Public School, Vaughan Willard Public School. Lincoln Avenue Public School all in Pickering, and Lincoln Avenue Public School in Ajax. For more information on how to enrol your child in one of the Y's programs call 6116-1828. M ATEE\ This group supports young people aged 12 to 2D who have alcoholic friends or relatives. If you would like to attend a meeting. they are held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. lvng*s Crescent in Ajax. Call C7-0338 for more information. ("A")RIE COUNTERS Do you need some help and moral support in getting those extra pounds off" Maybe the Canadian Calorie Counters will work for you. T'hev hold weekly meetings on 71iiesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Y..N( A. 1430 iiayly St. i near the GO sta- tion) in Pickering. The cost is $1.25 each week with lectures and weigh -ins. Call 4204)46 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 Pickering Village United Church. Call Mary Sproul at 6gi-8019 for more information. Clinics For Model Railroaders New Model Railroaders will have the opportunity to obtain a basic knowledge of the hobby's fundamentals at the Central Ontario.Divi- sion (COD) Beginners' Clinic being held on Sat. Feb. 26, at Room 1006, Sim- coe Building, Durham Col- lege, Simcoe St. N. at Con- lin Road, Oshawa, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $3.50 for youths 10 to 16 years. These clinics cover the five most basic areas of Model Railroading: i.e. Ben- chwork, Tracklaying, Wir- ing, Scenery, and Equip- ment & Motive Power. Each clinic will consist of a 30 minute presentation followed by a short ques- tion and answer period. Each clinic will be con- ducted by an experienced Model Railroader, who is highly skilled and knowledgeable in his respective area. A short general overview of the hobby will also be presented. The Central Ontario Divi- sion was formed to allow fellow modellers in the area to meet and exchange ideas. to provide regular programs and live clinics to aid modellers in improv- ing their modelling skills, and to help modellers gain more enjoyment from the hobby. The COD operates under the auspices of the Niagara Frontier Region of the NMRA Inc. Toronto Boat Show Jan. 8-16 While all the new marine equipment plays the most prominent role at the Toronto International Boat Show, it is the links with the past that often prove the most memorable. Every year since the early eighties. the volunteers at the Antique and Classic Boat Society have mounted a gleaming antique boat display comprised of finely crafted wood and shiny brass. And each year, visitor surveys indicate the popularity of this boating retrospective. The society will reprise this performance in 1994 by joining with the Antique Outboard Motor Club to present some of the history of Canada's recreational boating at the 50 Years of Outboarding display. Here. boats and boating products dating from 1904 to 1954 will provide visitors with insights into the evolution of today's runabouts and engines. Among the boats. sure - favourites are the 19 foot gentlemen's racer built by Greavette in 1909 and the 1950 Chris Craft racing runabout of the same size. The fifties are represented by an immaculate 1954 Peterborough Z&Oyr with a 15 hp. Evinrude engine and a 1%6 Artstorraft ski boat with a 35 hp. Johnson Javelin engine By cornparisn. the 1914 Mullins steel -hulled outboard with a 3 hp. Waterman engine is sure to get its share of attention. Tine oldest of the three canoes on display dates back to 1892 and was built by Colonel Rogers. the ................... ............ ... . Sir Robert L. Borden News Business & Technical Institute Message to Parents and Guardians: This is a very important time for your child's schooling as final exams begin on Jan. 25th. Please encourage your child to continue attending all classes and to keep up-to- date on all assignments. Final exams are being written Jan. 25th to 28th. On Jan. 31st, students are to return to school to receive their final Semester 1 exams and marks. and to make any changes to their timetables. Feb. 1st at 9 a.m., Semester 2 begins. Sports: Our senior girls' founder of the Peterborough Canoe Company, for his daughter's 15th birthday. A Make A New Year's Resolution Made a New Year's Resolution to clear out the old? Start with that drawer full of pennies you've been hoarding. Recycle them! During January, help yourself and others by tak- ing your pennies to your nearest branch of the CIBC — your "Memory Bank". You don't even have to count or roll then! They'll help the Alzheimer Society for Metropolitan Toronto to provide care, support and research to fight this dreadful disease. Recycle those pennies now! Help others who can no longer help themselves. For additional informa- tion contact Lepra Chase at the Alzheimer Society for Metropolitan Toronto at 416) 96641700. Warrant (hirer Cathy Mousteris, 17, of 876 Malvern Sqaudron k•arborough) Royal Canadian Air Cadets earn- ed her private pilot's licence as part of the air cadet flying scholarship program. Power flying scholarships are one of the most sought after awards in air cadets. For the 59 air cadets selected, the summer is an intensive combination of ground school and flying training at a flying school. This year, cadets were trained in groups of about 12 at Guelph, Peterborough, Pembroke, North Bay, and Cornwall. The cadets learn to fly in small two or four passenger air- craft with training instructors at the local flying schools. These schools have been selected for their training profi- ciency after having been rated by the Canadian Forces staff responsible for air cadet flying. The cadets live in dor- mitory facilities and are supported by air cadet officers who accompany them throughout the 6 weeks of training. volleyball team led by Stephanie Dempsey and Tammv Severin were defeated by a strong team from Bethune C.I. The team is improving with each game, however, and we expect better results in the future. Meanwhile the junior boys' basketball team, in a strong performance, outscored the Laurier Col- legiate Blue Devils 53 to 42. The top scorer for Borden was Dynsdale Coote with 24 points. Curtis Stewart led the team in rebounds and assists. Guards, Ernesto Gavle, Norman Lee and Derrick Brown showed their skils, especially in 12 foot basswood trapper circa 1900 built in the Peterborough area and a replica built in honour of the work of the Gordon company will also create interest in the craft that was originally designed by Canada's aboriginal peoples. The Toronto International Boat Show rums Sat. Jan. 8 through Sun. Jan. 16 at the Automotne Building and ball handling, while Rohan Wesley and Randv Thomspon also played well. The Senior Borden Falcons did not fair as well against a strong Laurier Senior team losing 72 to 48. Shawn Stewart and Sheldon Lyte led our senior team. Sheldon had an 18 point game. Coming Events: Examinations - Jan. 25-28; Exam return day - Jan. 31; First day of Semester 2 -Feb. 1; Grade 8 students visit - Jan. 24; Grade Parents Information Night - Feb. 2; Parents Liaison Meeting (all Borden parents welcome) Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Coliseum Buildings. Exhibition Place. The show is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekdays from 12 noon to 9:30p.M. Admission is $8 for adults. $6 for seniors and children (ages 5-15). A special family pass is available for 423. Continuous shuttle bus service operates between buildings free of charge. FOODLAND ONTARIO w O CLASSICS q 1 1 APPLE DUMPLINGS Crisp Ontario Mclntosr Apples are available throughout the Monter for use in all of your favorite desserts. Macs are used in these delicious and attractive Apple Dumplings, sure to become a popu- lar family treat. To reduce cooking time by half, bake dumplings without the syrup. 6 (1 1!4 lb 16259) - medium Ontario McIntosh Apples, peeled and cored Pastry: 2 1,2 cups (625 mQ art -purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 1 cup (250 mL) shortening 1 3 cup (75 mL) (approx.) cold water Filling: 3 tbsp (50 mL) packed brown sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter. softened 1 A tsp (2 mL) each: cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg Pinch ground doves 2 tbsp (25 mL) red currant jelly Syrup: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar 3 tbsp (50 mL) apple juice Light cream (optional) Pastry: In bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Using fork, toss cold water with flour mixture until dough can be pressed into a ball; flatten into rectangle. Wrap and dlie while preparing filling. Filling: In small bowl, combine brown sugar, but- ter, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and doves. Set aside. Syrup: In small saucepan, combine water, gran- ulated sugar and apple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves, about 5 min. Set aside. Roll pastry out to 18 x 12 in. (45 x 30 cm) rectangle. Cut to form six 6 in. (15 cm) squares. Place an apple in centre of each square. Stuff each apple with 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) filling mixture. Top each with 1 tsp (5 mL) red currant jelly. Bring up corners of pastry to centre of apple, sealing and crimping edges to completely enclose apple. You will have 4 seams forming a cross. Trans- fer dumplings to shallow 13 x 9 in. (34 x 22 cm) pan. Bake in 375°F (190`C) oven 30 min. Pour syrup evenly over dumplings. Return to oven; bake 20 min. longer or until pastry is golden, basting frequently. Serve hot or warm. Pass cream separately, 0 desired. Makes 6 dumplings. Preparation Time: 50 min. Cooking Time: Dumplings: 50 min. Syrup: 5 min. a