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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1994_04_06This Space Could Be Yours For 12 per week Blaisdale Montessori School Est.1969 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. & up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905) 509-5005 Celebrate Durham '94 April 6 to May 2! James Mathias' photography will be on display at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa ( 905 ) 576-3000. April 7 to 29 Annual Spring Walleve Spawning Rim will be held at Gamebridge Communitv, Brock. (905 4267541. Fri. Apr. 14 There will be a Figure Skating Carnival at Scugog Aretta. Port Perry, (9%) gR54.'f 2. Sat. Apr. 9 Heart Beat of the 50's and 60's dance at Local 222 CAW Hall , Oshawa. The dance draws to benefit the Heart k Stroke Foundation, (905 5;9-3091. Sat- Apr. 9 "A Tribute To Elis" will be performed at the Oshawa Little Theatre, Oshawa. It will be as unforgettable as " iire King" himself. ( 905 , 433- 21110. .+�pril X73 :Maple Syrup Days will he held at Ganaraska Forest Centre. Cambellcroft. (905, 797-_2121 April to Bnwmanville !Museum Open Hoose will be held at the Bm-manville Museum. Bowmanville. 905 fM- 7 34 Waterfowl Viewing Day will be held at Oshawa Second Marsh- Oshawa. 9051644-3506 Sun. Apr. 10 Barclay Mines Motocross. Pickering. Sea -son Opener for the Canadian Motorcycle Assoc. Ontario event schedule. 1905, 852-6507. Sun. Apr. 10 is 17 Waterfowl Viewing Day. Oshawa Second Marsh, Oshawa. Expert naturalists on duty to help assist public in identification of waterfowl. 644-3506. Sun. Apr- 10 - r7 Art Rental At The Mill. Visual Arts Centre. Bowmanville. (905, 623- 5831. April -December (Sundays only Pickering Antique & Collectible Market at the Metro East Trade Centre. Pickering. (905) 427-4423. Mon. Apr. I1 Information Night at Cannington Baptist Church, Brock. 1-800.263-8023. It Pays To Advertise �/rf#o, �/77000' %bl. 41 No. 13 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Torunlo, Ontario This Space Could Be Yours For 112 PER WEEK Wed. April 6, 1994 PICKERING J20sp LLOYD'S L.4:'N`DSC4P11V6 I TU. Landscaping Part Of Backyard Sale Serving the Community for 28 Years! Durham Skills Challenge The 6th Annual Durham held on Apr. Skills Challenge is being the Vir 1;7, - The Rackvar d Sale at the Mete» East Trade Centre last weekend saw a great many visitors looking over the landscaping, pools and other items for the backyard. Above. one of the booths was by Llovd's Landscaping Ltd. with one, office in Scarborough. The company is a landscaping specialist as well as contractors and designers. (Photn - Bob Watson � Cope With Separation Helping Yourself & Your Child Parents who are in the process of separation or divorce often find thev are emotionally- stretched and need help for themselves and their children in coping with the difficulties which may arise An eight session study group for parents with children up to 12 years will aim to help parents help themselves and their Durham Bd. of Education Notes Official Opening Planned At the Property and Planning Committee meeting of Feb. 16. 1994. the Education Centre Com- munications Team presented its report on the proposed activities to celebrate the official open- ing of the new Education Centre. The opening will be held Sun. Nov. 20, 1994 and will feature an official ceremony at 1 p.m. and an Open House later in the afternoon. The opening will be carried out at minimum cost to the Durham Board of Education. Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (just south of 401) Pickering Family owned and operated. (410) 686-^589 children cope with separation or divorce. Children's common post- separation or post -divorce problems will be discussed and parenting strategies will be suggested to help children deal with separation. The group will meet Thurs. Apr. 7, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Durham Centre Constituency office, 1121 Dundas St. Whitby. The cost will be $48 per person plus a book fee of $7. Pre- registration is required. To register for this study group call The Family Education Resource Centre at 579-2021 or 6866459. Landlord And Tenant Forum At Library On Wed. Apr. 13 at 7 p.m. there will be a public meeting to discuss landlord and tenant issues in- cluding: Rent Control, The Landlord and Tenant Act and Organizing Tenants' Associations. Guest speakers are Jan McKelvie of the Durham Tennis Registration Glendale Tennis Club will be holding registration on Thurs. Apr. 7th from 7 - 9 p.m., Sat. Apr. 9th from 10 a.m. till noon at Vaughan Willard Public School. This is the time to talk to the pro, book lessons and ask questions about any of the eight leagues and tournaments run by the club. This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEEK Legal Clinic, Gail Stapleton of Rent Control Services and Ken Hales of the Federation of Metro Tenants' Association. This event is co- sponsored by the Social Development Council of Ajax -Pickering and the Pickering Public library. To register for this free program call 831-7809. Living With Teens Being a parent of teenagers is not an easy task - especially nowadays' Today's con- cerned and sometimes bewildered parents have an increasing interest in finding effective ways of relating to their teens. Improving relationships between parents and teenagers will be the focus of a 9 session parent study group starting Tues. Apr. 19, at Pickering High School, 180 Church St., from 7-9 p.m. Living With Teens offers a realistic and sensible ap- proach to improving family relationships. Through reading, activities and discussions parents learn effective ways of com- municating with teens. and they are able to share their concerns with other parents. living With Teens en- courages mutual respect between parents and teenagers and leads to in- creased co-operation and a more responsible, self- reliant attitude. The cost of this study group is $54.00 per person plus a text book fee of $8.50. For information about this or any other study groups offered by the Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House in their spr- ing program call 686-6459 or 579-2021. Pre-registrtion is required. 14 and 15, with Awards Ceremony tak- ing place at Pine Ridge Secondary School, Picker- ing on Apr. 19th at 7 p.m. The Skills Challenge has become an annual event since its inception in 1989. It highlights the technical talents of students in our community and provides an arena ibr young people to showcase their achievements in over 17 categories of competition. ranging from communica- tions technology to welding. Gold medallists from this stage of competition can advance to the Provincial Skills Competition being held May 16 and 17 in Hamilton at the Copps Col- iseum. If successful, thev are eligible to go on to the Canadian Skills Cornpeti- tion held at the same venue on May 18. 19 and 20. The final step in the process is competing at the l'.S. Skills Olympics. The Durham Skills Challenge wouldn't be possible without the time and effort of the many volunteers from business. industry and education. This involvement confirms that local business is just as concerned about the future of our skilled trades as our educators. Dona- tions of their time and ex- pertise have made this re event morewarding for participants. Community participation is definitely welcome. Plan to drop by one or more of the contest sites to observe and encourage the students during the category testing and Judging. Young people are certainly our greatest resource and the wealth of skill and determination which will be demonstrated by all the competitors in- dicates that they all deserve credit for the in- vestment they are making in their futrure and in ours. Volunteers are always welcome. For further information, call Tom Hitchinss, Durham Board of Education, at (905) 666-3821, ext. 502. Parents As Partners The Durham Board of Education believes in en- couraging a positive, mutual and supportive relationship between the home and school. A conference for parents and community members has been organized by the Durham Board of Educa- tion on Sat. Apr. 9th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ajax High School. Registration forms are available in March at your local public school. DENTAL OFFICE Dr.K. Fenwick Dr.R.Hoffman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Harry Ortanidis P MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 ,/ Evening & Saturday appointments available 282.1175 Pa -14. 2 TIIF: \11-:11ti POST Wed. 1pril 6. 19111 Opinion a page for expression for you and us What Support? by Koh Watson We are hearing much about financial support from the federal government for the publishing industry. However. the government's definition of "publishing" seems to in- clude only '-book publishing" and there are no funds available for "community newspaper publishing". As all levels of government are working with ineffective ways of correcting our recessionary economies, assistance to the small business community is, at best, ver low key and more assistance is going to those who have a way of %inning this game. But the whole of our glorious country would benefit if financial assistance is placed with the small business com- munity in general. The most jobs can be created in the small business community and the success of small business is the key to pmspenty for all Canadians. Instead of verbal dialogue. more positive, direct dealings with the business community would he the right answer. Bill 79 Hon. Minister. Your letter in the News Post 'Mar. 23 94 is simply a repeat of what has gone before. Bill 79, deprives every white. male. English-speaking Canadian. of his right to justice tinder the law. It is discriminatory. it is racist, it is divisive, and flies in the face of all democratic principles. Equality means equality under the law. We are not equal' Some are rich, some poor, some strong. some weak. some hale and hearty, some in poor health. some disabled, some literate some not. Employment equity means The Rate For The Job. no matter who does it. Tine same rate. the same benefits. An employer then would gain nothing by hiring any particular section of the workforce. The government must establish a Wage Retativity Scale. All the jobs in the market must carry an hourly rate and benefits and must be paid to whomever does the job. That I_-, Employment Equity' Training and education must be prodded where necessary All our new Canadians must be encouraged in even way to become fluent in English so they can be assimilated into the main stream of Canadian life. Our short lived P.M lum Campbell and her biased pro- mise to make half her cabinet women %to reflect the reality of things . now we all know the reality is that women voters do not vote for women NI P 's Finally. to call Bill 79 pro- gressive shows a cynical disregard for the meaning of the word As a Minister 1 look for a reply from yourself. I am. Your-, sincerely. .1 McMillan _' Treewaod tit . Apt :310 Sk a rhorough Here and There Ne,A Housing - An Affordable Option More first-time buyers are finding new housing an affor- dable option. according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's C\IHC - Canadian Housing Markets report A new CNIHC affordability indicator show; that in 25 or •26 mayor urban areas. newly built single and semi-detached homes were more affordable in 19K3 than in 1989. -Most first-time buverl, think new housing is out of their price range Times have changed and that's rust necessarily the case anymore." explained lurk Duerden. Market Analyst with CMI -IC's Market Analysis Centre "The nse in new horse affordabiht is primanh due to the big drop in mortgage rates in the last four years, and also reflects the industn's efforts to build smaller, moreaf- fordable house,.- said Nir Duerden. Housing Resales Advance in February Resale housing activity in Canada's 25 major markets ad- vanced in February. Preliminan• figures released by The Canadian Real Estate Association i CREA i show 17,344 homes traded hands through the MLS in February com- pared with 15,17:3 units a year ago, representing an increase of 14.3 per cent. "The expected end of The Home Buyer's Plan brought previously undecided buyers off the sidelines and boosted sales," said CREA President Pat Verge. "We are of course delighted that the Liberal government extended the plan for first-time buyers," she added. F.'_k'RIrO news Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Compaoy Limited, Est. 1950 Office b Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. M1S 3R3. Telephone 291-2583 Publisher & General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager- Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss. Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - i09 a copy. A Toast To England From Cornish cliffs to Norfolk broads, past sweeping Sussex downs: Through cities, sleepy villages and bustling market towns: To Yorkshire dales and Derby peaks, the Lakes, the Pen- nine Hills. Past collieries and potteries and busy woollen mills. Ofd customs and traditions, upheld throughout the land: The sports, the arts, the pageantry, occasions small and grand. From Wimbledon to Wembley. and Ascot with the Queen. To summer fetes and Morris dancers on the village green. To stately homes and palaces, cathedrals in their glory. And ancient castle ruins, with many a battle stony. The forests and the national parks, where we may roam at leisure. All making up a heritage each one of us should treasure. From modern city tower block to ageing village forge Join in this toast and raise your glass... to England and St. George' Letter To The Editor Employment Equity Act Our provincial NDP government will soon embark on an expensive advertising campaign to convince the public that the new Employment Equity Act is both fair and just. Instead of blindly accepting government rhetoric, 1 hope the public will take the time to read the Employment Equu- tv Act and to review information available from groups that oppose such legislation. They will quickly realize that the true purpose of the Employment Equity Act is to introduce blatant discrimination against white males. To understand the motives behind the Employment Equi- ty Act one must examine the make up of the group that ac- tually put the Act together. According to statistics acquired through the Freedom of Information Act, the Ontario Government's Office of Employment Equity is itself guilty of systemic discrimination. A review of their employees shows 9u.5% female. 52.9% visible minorities and 5.6% abonginals. Not one able bodied %hite male was employed by the Office of Employment Equity. Essentially the Office of Employment Equity created an Employment Equity Act that reflects their own discnminaton hiring practices. That is, to eliminate white males from the private and public sectors of the Ontario workforce. The Employment Equity Act was passed by the NDP ma- jonty despite government statistics and credible studies that prove women and visible minorities are in fact not operating at a disadvantage in the Ontario workforce. The next provincial election will provide an opportunity to put an end to government sanctioned hiring discrimina- tion. Only those political parties that are committed to the repeal of the Employment Equity Act deserve the support of the decent citizens of this province. A. R. Walker Employment Excellence Sault Ste. Mane The Peacekeepers' Forecast In addition to the challenges of the mission, Canada's peacekeepers have to contend with the weather in Bosnia and Croatia. The peacekee•)ers' weather forecasts for the region are actually "grown" right here at home. Environ- ment Canada has meteorologists at CFB Trenton who pro- vide weather predicitions for our peacekeepers seven days a week. Those in charge count on these forecasts to help make decisions involving aircraft, troop movements, humanitarian convoy routing and ships at sea. In fact, En- vironment Canada meteorologists have played such a role supporting Canada's military for over 50 years ... since Queen's Park Report Anne Swarbrick, M.P.P. Scarborough West Public Input Sought On Anti -Violence Policies Last year I and the staff of Clairlea Public School organized a community meeting to talk about school violence. The comments from participants were forwarded to Education Minister Dave Cooke for consideration in developing policies for violence -free schools. Minister Cooke released his three draft policies for violence -free schools at a public summit on Mar. 5 of this year. The policies contain recommendations for school boards to follow when reporting and recording violent in- cidents to the police and the ministry: developing a violence -prevention policy: and setting up a program for expelled students. The Mar. 5 community summit was the first in a series of summits being held across Ontario to iet people comment on the ministry's draft policies and help find solutions to violence in schools. After the local summits, which take place in April, the policy documents will be finalized for distribution to school boards in June and to begin im- plementation by September 1994. The theme of partnerships, and participation by everyone - students, parents, educators and community organiza- tions - has repeatedly come up at every meeting on dealing with school violence. The Ministry wants your comments. To obtain a copy of the draft policies and to get more information on where the forthcoming public summits will be, call 1 -NO -463-757'0. You may also send your comments to: The Hon. Dave Cooke, Minister of Education and Training. 72nd Floor, Mowat Block, 9W Bay St., Toronto, Ont. bCA 1L2. News From Ottawa from Dan McTeague MP Ontario Riding .............. .......... ----: Questions Support Of Canadian Publishing Industry Dan McTeague. M.P., Ontario Riding, questioned the Hon. Michel Dupuy. Minister of Canadian Hentalge, in the House of Commons on Mar. 25th on the arnou Tit of support the government is providing to Canada's publishing in- dustry. "Given the recently proposed sale of Ginn Publishing to a U.S. company and as there are a number of publishing firer- located both in Ontario Riding and throughout Canada which provide valuable jobs to many Canadians, 1 wanted assurances from the :Minister that support is being provided to ensure there will always be a viable Canadian publishing industry.- said McTeague. "In his response to me, the Minister indicated the govern- ment is providing a considerable amount of fronds to assist the publishing sector in Canada. I will continue to express my personal support for this industry both in my riding and thi tughout our country," concluded McTeague. The following is a transcript of the question asked by Dan McTeague and the reply given by Minister Dupuy: Dan McTeague I Ontario i : Mr. Speaker, the Canadian publishing industry represents a $2.2 billion industry which directly employs over 12,000 Canadians. Many of these in- dividuals are in my riding. However, this is one industry that has been battered by recession, by globalization and by foreign competition. Will the minister tell this Horne what his department and this government is doing to support this very vital Canadian publishing industry in Canada and in all our Tidings? Non. Michel Dupuy (Minister of Canadian Heritage i : I share the concern of my colleague about that industry. It is indeed a vital industry. It is one which we should support and we are doing so. I have an indication of the amounts that we are putting behind that industry. Under the Publications Distribution Assistance program for the com- ing fiscal year, we are providing over $20 million in support to the Canadian book publishing industry. We are providing also in the coming fiscal year $24 million from the Book Publishing Industry Development program. And the postal subsidy for the next two years will be over $77 million, for a total of $122 million. That is the support which we give to that industry. World War 11. ------------------------------------------ Give A Gift That Lasts A11 Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH vORK EAST 0ND I K RINi ' news[news] O s New was ONE YOU WANT Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 MllnerAve., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R2 Name Address - - -- — - -- - ---- — Wed. April 6, 1994 THE: NEWS F4)ST Page :t Scarborough Council Upset At Request To Provide OMB Facilities by Earl Johnston Scarborough Council is upset with a request that the city provide facilities for the holding of Ontario Municipal Board hearings. "This is outrageous•" Councillor Frank Fauber( said. "I1 is clearly a provincial cost being dumped on a municipalitv." A report to council says the Ontario Municipal Board Act requires municipalities to provide suitable space for O.M.B. hearings. Faubert said the request for space "just falls within the overall strategy" of the province, in reducing its costs by passing them on to the municipalities. Councillor Ron Moeser said the city is in a dilemma. If it doesn't provide space. the O.M.B. will hold its hearings Meet To Design The University Space Network (USN) On Apr. 15, at the Rogers Communications Centre at Ryerson Polytechnic University, some of the leading figures in Canadian space studies will gather to design a model global vir- tual university system - the University Space Network (USN). With technological ac- companiment appropriate to the founding of a vi- sionary organization, the one -day USN Founders' Conference will utilize much of the technology it intends to implement. This working conference will design the operations and functions of the University Space Network, a model virtual, electronic universi- ly system, designed to be international in scope. The conference will design the network using a framework outlined by leading academics, scien- tists, engineers, educators and financial planners in- volved in the genesis of USN. "Welcome to the Future". a multi -media production will present to conference participants the vision and future reality of USN. An opening plenary session will introduce the chairs of the conference working panels and the issues each panel uill ad- dress during the day. With conference facilitators, each panel will work on specific areas of network design and implementa- tion. And using state-of-the- Kortright's Wildlife Week Festival The theme of this year's National Wildlife Week is the importance of biodiver- sity. Kortright's "Wildlife Week Festival" on the weekend of Apr. 9 -lo focuses on one aspect of biodiversity - birds and bird conservation. The presentations on the Integrated Monitoring in- itiative. coordinated through the Canadian W'ilflife Service, will be of particular interest to ex- perienced birdwatchers. Presentations on the Forest Bird Monitoring Program. MAPS : Morutor- ing Avian Productivitv i and other volunteer -based projects uill be made on Stuff Apr. 10. Throughout the weekend. the Canadian Society for Endangered Birds will highlight its 5 -year Eskimo Curlew Recovery project ,The Eskimo Curlew is perhaps the most en - Scarborough Arts Events Wed. April 6th The Capital Arts Theatre Children's Choir from Potters Bar. England will perform at the Scarborough Civic Centre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. 1416, 396--,212. 1Nw%. April 7th The Scarborough Bluffs Camera Club's photo abstracts will be shown at 8 p.m. at Albert Campbell District Ubrarv. (4161 39tr sm The Scarborough Quilters Guild will meet at Cedarbrook Craft Centre at 7:30 p.m. -same on all Thursdays. New members are wek�ome. Call Dorothy IngledeA,. 431-1913. Sun. April loth Annual Spring Concert with the Scarborough Campus Chorus and Band will be held at the Scarborough Campus at 3 p.m. 1416) 2tr7.7M. Eric James Trio will present a free concert "Music in Springtime" at the Scarborough Civic Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. 1416, 396 212. Leather Jewellry with Debbie Raftopoulos from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20 with all materials supplied at the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre. 1416, 3964626. %ion. April 11th Keith Daly will hold an exhibition to April 18th with the opening reception on Tues. Apr. 12th from 7 to to p m. at the Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery. 1416, 396- 402f'i Tues. April 12th Bee :Might for the Rouge Valley Quilters Guild at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. 5400 Laurence E. at 8 p.m. New members welcome. Sheila Wilgar 1416, 488-71Ci8. Wins Anti -Racism Award Deka Ali, a grade 13 stu- dent at Le College francais a Jarvis in Toronto, is one of two recipients of the 1994 Lincoln M. Alexander Award which was presentd to her personally by the former Lieutenant Gover- nor during a special ceremony at Queen's Park on Mon. Mar. 21. The Lincoln M. Alex- ander Award honours young people who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in eliminating racism and bringing about a more accepting environ- ment for diverse racial groups. "Getting this prize today is like receiving a huge en- couragement to continue, at my own level, to par- ticipate fully in a more multicultural Canada. There is still lots left to .achieve," declared Ms. Ali after the ceremony. Deka Ali is president and founding member of Association des eleves d'origine africaine, the first organization for students of African origin in the secondary schools of The Metropolitan Toronto French Language School Council (CEFCUT). Deka takes part in inter - board anti -racist education sessions and has represented public fran- cophone secondary school students at the 5e Con- ference canadienne sur I'education interculturelle et multiculturelle. She also sits on the executive com- mittee of the Groupe jeunesse, a group of students who promote anti - racist actions. A prize of $45W, along with a framed scroll, was presented to each of the two recipients on the day proclaimed International Dav for the Elimination of 'Racial ukh-ttltittilfw. ' ' ' dangered breeding bird in Canada,. The Ontario Eastern Bluebird Society will also be on hand to pro- vide information on star- ting your own Eastern bluebird nesting box trail. Highlights of re- introduction programs will be presented throughout the festival. Over the past feu vears in Ontario, re - introductions have includ- ed the bald eagle. peregrine falcon. turkey. trumpeter swan. barn owl, and bobwhite. Guided birdwatching walks, bird banding demonstrations and nest box building workshops and demonstrations by wildlife artists will round out the festival. The Kortright Centre for Conservation is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ad- mission is $4.25 for adults and $2.50 for children. seniors and students with valid LD. Children four or under with farrul_v are ad- trutted free. Follow the signs: take Hwy. 4W to ,% a jor Slacken- zie Dr. , at Canada's Wonderland,, go west 3 km to Pine Vallev Dr., then south 1 km. For more information call i 906, 83.2-=>)89. art computer communica- tions technologies, the on- going deliberations and conclusions of the panels will be translated in real- time into working documents for a final con- clusive plenary session. which will combine the results of the conference work with a media con- ference and then to a final interactive audience -wide plenary session. outside Scarborough and it will not be convenient for residents to attend, he said. The City of Toronto doesn't have to bear the cost of hearings because the O.M.B. chose to locate their offices there. Councillor Bas Balkissoon said. "This is really a threat." The province is hoping "we're scared enough to lie down and take it." he said. Councillor Doug Mahood said the city may save on staff costs if hearings are held in Scarborough. An Administrative and Finance Committee report says inquiries were sent to the federal and provincial governments to see if they have space in Scarborough to accommodate the O M B A response will not be available for several months. "as the request requires internal circulation" by the government bodies, the report says. Roland Mavr, Scarborough Director of Real Estate Services, said in an interview the city isn't waiting for federal - provincial replies because it would like aq O.M.B. hearing scheduled for May to be held in Scarborough. "Our experience has been that they haven't anything anyway." he said. Council directed staff to investigate the rental of space for the hearings. with an "option" to ask the O.M.B. to pay the cost themselves. 4& #the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SYLVAN AVENUE SHORELINE REGENERATION PROJECT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) is proposing to undertake erosion control remedial work along the Sylvan Avenue shoreline of the Scarborough Bluffs. The MTRCA is undertaking the work to provide shoreline protection to assist in long term slope stabilization. The proposed works will incorporate fish and wildlife habitat improvements and waterfront trail opportunutiees. The project is being planned under the Conservation Authonbes Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects. Input and comment from the public are invited for incorporation into the planting and design of this propct- A public meeting has been scheduled as follows: DATE: Thursday April 7,1994 OPEN HOUSE SESSION: 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. FOFV AL PRESENTATION: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m LOCATION: ELIZABETH SWOE PUBLIC SCHOOL 166 Sylvan Averii^ Scwbwm* F.J. Reinders and Associates, who are assisting the MTRCA with this project, will be presenting the various alternatives that have been reviewed and assessed to date. The objective of this meeting will be to present the preferred altemative. To obtain further information. please contact: Nigel Cowey at 661-6600 ext. 244. MTRCA• 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview. Ontario M3N 1 S4 LEARNING FOR LIVING: CURRICULUM PRIORITIES IN SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS A one -evening seminar for anyone interested in education. Presented by the Program Department, Scarborough Board of Education. Tuesday, April 19, 1994 Education Centre, 140 Borough Drive 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Participants can choose two of the three following sessions: * Mathematics * Whole Language/Literacy * Thinking Skills For more information or to register contact Joan Taylor at 396-6989 D.F. Horrox, Chairman of the Board E.G. Campbell, Director of Education Pa -_,t- 1 THE NEWS POST Wed. %pril 6, 1991 �oMM��'jv DIARY__) 8::10 a.m. - 4m. FiRST :UD CPR COURSES First Aid UPR training courses are offered ongoing daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday, for more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN ANIBULANC'E COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro ''oronto seven days a week. For information and registration call 967-4244. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 1 - 3 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Ontario Sports Centre 1220 Sheppard Ave. E., W'illowdale. All donors are welcome. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PiNG PONG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn- ing of ping pong every Wednesday and day at L' oreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CHILDREN'S CHOIR Capital Arts Theatre Children's Choir, a touring choir from Potters Bar, England. will perform at the Scar- borough Civic Centre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en��•oo}} an after- noon of social dancing even Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre. 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4.513. 1 p.m. CRfBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en�'ovan after noon of social dancinngg every Wednesday at L .arrioreaux Community Centre.:'tlil ;McNichol! Rd. Pfione 396-4513. 1 - 3p m. NEARLY NEW' SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesda} at Knox United Chinch Christian Centre, 2515 Midland r[ve. Agin- court for the sale of good clean used clothing for ail ages and small housew•are items (electrical appliances, pots & pans. etc.). Thrifty prices' 1 - 2 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 -years of age and over to enjov an afternoon of bingo ever- Wednesday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. Scar- f 3 p m. DISCUSSION GROUP FOR SENIOILS A discussion group for seniors dealing with the issues and ideas behind newspaper stories is held every Wednesday at Dawes Road Library, 416 Dawes Rd., East York. l~or details call 7"j2-olol. - 9 p -m. EARI-1' PRENATAL Cl -ASSES The Scarborough Health Department ispr esentI Early Prenatal Classes for expectant parents less than 24 week's pregnant. re�r�t Classes will be held at the Scarborough Civic Gmi , Room M41. For details and to register call the health department at 396-7471 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. MENOPAUSIE Public Health Nurse phis Seto will present a series of lectures on Menopause at North York 0tv Hall. 5100 Yorige St., Lower level lnmittee Room 2- The topic for today s lecture is "Uriderstarickng What Menopause Is". 'Ib register call 395-77W. x"00. 7:79 p.m. FAN111.1' LIFE GROt'P A support group meets weekly in your cornrriunity for parents whose kids are in trouble -with drugs. alcohol, runn- iri, away. crimes, parent abuse, and dr»p - out of school. The Sca bor' ith Qroup rrwets every W'ei5[u y. For more information call ''►3 u�t ::30 p.m. PARENTS LN CRISIS The Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario is a community based self he group that meets weekly to assist trot -bled parents deal with 10 to 30 year old family members. If you have a son or da ter in trouble with drugs, alcohol. the law, school, or other behavioral pro- blems, call - 3-7444 for more information or referral to the local chapter. 7:39 p.mPARENTS-Ft-IG Parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays, North Toronto Chapter meet the first Wednesday of each month at Glenview Presbvtenan Church. 1 Glenview 4 blocks south of Lawrence Aye off Yonge,. Everyone is welcome. For details call 32:.) 41150ti 7:39 p.m. COIN (LC'B %IF:F:T ScarboroughCoin Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 F-istpark Blvd. Scarborough. 7:39 p.m. M.IKING S('HOOI -%; S.U*F Earlscourt Child and Family Centre presents "Fighting. Bullying, and Violence: Making Elementary Schools Safe at Sf. Lawrence Centre, 'r Front St. E. Pay what you can. For more details call 366-1656. THURS. APRIL 7 19 a.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn- ing of shuffleboard every Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd Phone 4040. 12 now - 5 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Lawrence Square, 700 Lawrence Ave. W., North York. All donors are welcome. 12 noon DI\ERS' CLUB LUNCHEON This luncheon is open to seniors and disabled living in East York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as bingo, movies,s akers, fashion or music shows and much more. Transportation will be provided if r.Veqittred. This week's luncheon will be held at St. Clair O'C:onnor Com- munity Centre. For details call East York Meals On wheels at 424-3322. 12:45 p.m. El'C'HRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en' van after- noon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 1520 Bir chmount Rd. Phone .396-4(Ao. 7 p.m. LEGAL COUNSELLING Agincourt Community Services Association, 4139 Shep- pard Ave. E. offers free legal counsellin every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appppoointmenf. 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS )OA.STNIASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over 18 years of age. For further information call Inane at 447-9-5*1. 7 - 8: 311 p.m. FREE SEMINAR "Feeling Your Best Dun ng Cancer Therapis the topic of a free seminar on how to mana a the effects of your cancer therapy at Centenary Health ,entre, Bruce Johnson Conference Room, 2(367 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough. To register call 28.1-81:31 ext. 4670. ::30 p.m. T)OASTNIASTERN OF' CEDARBRAE If you want to learn more effective public speaking and presentation skills visit Toast masters of Cedarbrae on the first second and fast Thursday of each month at Cedar- broo�C ('ommunity Centre, 91 Eastpark Rd. or phone Ian Paterson, 264-V14 or Nadine Kotes, 9U5 68:3-:3217. THURS. APRIL 7 7:30 - 9 p.m. LIVING 117TH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Agincourt and Scarborough Units of the Canadian Cancer Society meets the first and third Thursday of each month at Iiendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The puiblic is invited to come, talk or listen. 7:30 p.m. FRIENDS OF S(111ZOPHRENiC'S MEET The Scarborough Chapter, Ontario Friends of Schizophrenics meets at CEP & SCEP Hall, 975 Kennedy Rd. south of Lawrence Ave. Judge Lauren E. Marshall, Provincial Judge Criminal Division, will speak on "The Family and the Court System". Everyone is welcome. For more information call 261-5277. 2 - 4 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. and 10 a.m. - 12 noon, Fri. 8 p.m. THE MiTZVAH TECHNIQUE Everyone is invited to a free lecture and demonstration on the Mitzvah Technique, a major preventive health care discipline which relieves neck pain back pain and tension and prevents spinal and postural difficulties, at the Medical Centre, 3420 Finch Ave. E. tat Warden) Suite 410. To pre - register call 495-7729. ,FRL APRIL 8 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon social ballroom every Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNictioll Rd:Phone 396-4513. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNic'holl Rd: Phone 396-4513. 1m. 4 p,m. BINGO The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Fridav afternoon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Ave., Ajax south of Bayly St.). Evervone is welcome. 1:30- 8 m. BL(V)D D(WoR mi N W A lied Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave. E., North York. All donors are welcome. 2 - 1 p.m. TRAVF:I. SLIDE SHOW Madeira Lisbon will be the city visited at this Friday afternoon t=ree travel slide show- at Centennial Library, 5'f8 Finch Ave, W'., North York. Call 395-5490 to register. 7:30 p.m. CARD PARTY Everyone is invited to the Card Party at Holy Spirit Church. 3556 Sheppard Ave. E. Make up a table aid come. Admission is f'; There will be door prizes and refreshments. 7:30 p.m. al'C `nON The 1994 "Gifts, Talents and Services Auction" will be held at St. Dunstan of Canterbur- Anglican Church 56 Lawson Rd., West Hill. It promises to be an everting of tun. prizes and bargains. There will be a wide variety of pro- ducts and services up for bids. Admission is $5 1 incudes refs shrrients 1. There will be a draw for &w prizes. For details call 20-1844. SAT. APRIL 9 9 a.m. - 12 noon GARAGE A spring gasale and bake table will be held at St. John's United C�hta . 2 Hobert Rd., Scarboro� off tic toria Park, south of Sheppard Ave. E.1, lE:rery l is welcome 9 a.m. SPRING GARDEN S.V.F. The Civic Garden (;entre..; � Lawrence Ave. E.. Ed- wards Gardens, presents its anm&al spring garden sale of cheerful pansies at $1.49 a box of four plants. Take advan- tage of this inexpensive way of assuring the immediate ar- rival of spring. I9 a.m. - 2 p.m. NF ABLY NF % BOUTIQUE A `early New Boutique featuring good used clothing m open every Saturday at St. Crispin s Anglican Church. Craiglee 13r.. Scarb6n)ugh 19 a.m. - 12 noon CtHNA SALE Cliffe,rest United Church, 1 McCowan Rd., Scarborough is holding its 5th annual China Sale. It will feature dips and saucers. glassware, novelty tables, wicker basket_, and a bake table. Evervtx is w•e]aorne. 11 a m- - 2 p.m. AICITF:RS MEET The members of Forest Hill Writers' Circle meet to discuss their writiii� in a critical and constructive manner even Saturdav at the Barbara Froin Library, 20 Covington -.North Yolk. New members are encouraged to drop in. For more details gall 395-iw. I I a.m. - 2 p.m. Rl'NI\1:1GF: S.►1J~: There will be lots of bargains in good used clothing, kit- chenware. ruses shoes, white elephant table, and fur- niture at t ih s rtunmagge sale at Dentonia Park United Church. l(r, Dawes Rd. Muffins and ctioffee will be available. 11 a.m. - 3 p' m. USED (1.(1THING SALk, The annual "Good Used C'lothin Sale" will once again be held at True Davidson Acres, 200 Dawes Rd. Don't miss all the bagains at this popular event. SUN. APRIL 10 19:30 a.m. REFRIGERATOR BAIX;E Unitarian Chaplain Wayne Walder will deal with the balance between the life we control and the way life con- trols us, at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Crescent, Scarborough. Children's program will be held at the same time. 1:30 -5 p.m. HOLY C HO S SCHOOL 50111 ANNIVERSARY Former staff and students of Holy Cross School are in- vited to the school's 50th Anniversary celebration. Mass will begin at Holy Cross Church at 1:30 p.m. followed by 'House at the school. 2%A Donlands Ave. Memorabilia and photos would he a reciated, call 393-5142. 4 d - p.m. MUSIC FOR. VIOL' Enc James and Phyllis O'Reilly present "Music For You" at the regular Sunday afternoon concert at the Scar- borough Civic Centre. Adinission is free and everyone is welcome - 11 p.m. SUNDAY SERENADE: The Sunday Serenade Concert at The Meeting Place, Scarborough Campus. University of Toronto, 126.5 Military Trail, West Hill will feature the Scarborough Campus Chorus and Band in its annual spring concert. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. MON. APRIL 11 9::31► a.m. -3 p.m. BLOOD 1)(11OR CLINIC A Red Cross blood donor clinic will be held at Earl Haig Secondary School, 101) Princess Ave., North York. All donors are welcome. 9:311 - 141:311 a.m. HEALTH & WELLNESS PRO(;RANI A Health & Wellness Program presented by Luz Bonnin, Public Health Nurse, will be held at North York Senior Cen- tre, 21 Hendon Ave. The typic for todais "Care For The Caregiver". To register call :hila at 7%-4111. 9::30 a.m. XE%% BOOKS SALE Communitv Information Fairview is holding a "New" books sale ftindraising event at Don Mills Shopping Centre, Don Mills & Lawrence Ave., through until Apr. 17th. • MON. APRIL I/ 10 a.m. -3 .m WOMEN'S CENTRE rt The Noh York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is oppeen Mondays through Thursdays to offer information and refer- ral services to women. Phone 781-4479 or drop in during these hours to find information, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 12::G► -3 p.m. BRIDGE: All seniors over the age of 5.5 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520Birchrrount Rd.'Phone 396-4040. 4 -5 p.m SOUP KITCHEN Hearty home-made soup is served to the needy every Monday in the soup kitchen at St. Rose of Lima Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave. E., lower level. 7 - 9p m. PRENATAL C LASSES FOR TEENS & YOUNG WO, FN The Scarborough Health Department is presenting Prenatal Classes for Teens and Young Women at the Scar- borough Civic Centre, Room M41. For details and to register call the health department at 3%-7471. 'i m. INFORMATION NiGHT The Catholic Children's Aid Society is holding an Infor- mation Night for those interested in fostering. For more in- formation, phone Foster Care Development at 226-1010. 7:30 p.m. SPEAKER'S NiGHT Claire Ziedel, Betacom Bridges, will speak on the toppic "Computer Software" at Cedarcroft Place, 649 king St. Oshawa. K p.m. PERENNiALS (:athv Cox, Master Gardener & Rose and Perennial Manager at Pine Ridge Nurseries, will give a talk on "Perennials at the regular monthly meeting of Agincourt Garden Club at Knox United Christian Centre, Midland & Sheppard Aves. Everyone is welcome. hm. RECOVERY 1\C'. Recovery Inc., a community mental health organization, meets weekly at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, 3817 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. For information call Yifr2237. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays 'Z:• .............. 54TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARI' Two Scarborough residents are celebrating Golden Wed- ding Anniversaries on Sun. April lath. Heartiest con- gratulations to Eileen and John Foote of Carlon Dr. and Audrev and Dennis Wood of Dearham Wood. 4WM %F.DDING .►.NNIVF. SARV Congratulations to Sheila and Ian Cummings of Bridletowne Circle. Scarborough on the occasion of the 4oth wedding atmi%visary on Stn. Apr. loth. SMI BiRTHDAI' A very happy birthday to Ora Cliff of Leisure World Nurs- ing Home, Midland Ave., Scarborough who will celebrate her 9txh birthday on Tues. Apr. 12th. A pary was Meld for Ora on Sun. Apr. &d. 7911`11 BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Soon elk Chong of Gemshaw• Cres., Scarborough who is celebrating her 70th birthday on Thurs. Apr. 7th. Got an aninWersary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-25153 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices + am. to 5 P.M. ('O`,%" -n ENCI (IFFI('F. OPEN The office of the Hon. Nhin Curting, MPP Scarh%,rwgh %orth, loc'alcd ;it 520) Finch Arc. F. L nit 114. Scartx,rough rs open Mon- da� to Frxla) from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Phone 29'-5(ittl. 9 a,wi_ to 5 P.M ('11N!c nTl'vNCI OFFICI: (Wt :N the ofltcc ret 6err% Phillip+, MPP S,-arhor,xigh-Agincourt, 1„ra'cd at 4002 Sheppard :1,c. F., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and kentic-d%. t. open Monda) to Frida% from 9 a.m. eo 5 p.m. For appointment. phone 29--6568. + a.tw, 140,.; p.m, ('(INS I11 EN(.l The olt,cc of Da%id warner, %IPP ticartxirough+lIc%rrwc, 1„ca cd ai 645 %lart,ham Rd.. Unit 34, in Cellar Heights P►aza, is open %loiidai. io ihur da, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m ',` 12 n,%m, For aprN,inimon, phone 438-1242. 9 a.m. to 5 P.m. (,O%,%rl Il'F:N(l (11F1(E OPEN the otti:e of :Bine Swarbri A, \IPP Scartx)rough west, loiwed ae 15'6 hntgston Rd. is open Mondays, Ttw%dacs and Thur%days fr.Kn 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., walncsda)s I lo 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. or h5 aptxnninecni. Phone 69S -OWN,'. + a.m. to 1 P.NL CONS11i1 ENCI (IFFiCF (IPF:\ The office of Dr. &,b Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, lcx:ated at 441)3 hingaon Rd.. Lnii 6A, iusl west tit Lawrence Ave. F., n open Monday to Thursday from 9a.m. to 1 p.m.. Friday rnor nines h) ap(x,imme:nt onto. Phone 281-2'8'. 9 a.m. - 4:311 P.m_ CONSn rt EM l'F: (WEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3(137 kingseon Rd., in Cliffcresi Plaza, is open Monday to Frida) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 2.61-9525. No telephone calls Mon. c d Federal Constituency Offices 9 a,a to 5 P.M. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The off" of John Cannis, M.P. Scarborough Centre, located at 1450 Midland Ave., Suite 211, Scarborough is open Monday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment Only. Call 752-2358. 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9.30 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.nL 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 11 a.m. by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 am. - 5 p.m. C'ONSTiTUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of David Collenettc, MP Don Valley East, located at 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 300, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m, to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 am. to 12 nom. 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. to p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call 287-0037. Wed. April 6, 1994 THE: NEWS POST Page 3 Algonquin Space Campus Hosts Open House At Planetarium On Apr. 12 at 6 p.m. the (ASC), Canada's first Algonquin Space Campus residential space science Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) TUES. APRIL 12 9:311 - 11::311 a.m LiViNG %%ITN CHILDREN Public health nurses invite mothers and fathers of children 1-4 years to join the parenting sessions every Tues- day at Barbara Frum Recreation Centre. 20 Covingfon Rd. (lower Level 1, Bathurst & Lawrence, North York. All ses- sions are free. To register call :N5-7600. 9::31► - 10::30 a.m. HEALTH MLaTTERS Adults and older adults are invited tojoin weekly discus- sions led by a North York Public Health Nurse on a wide ranof health issues, at Edithvale Communitv Centre. 7 Edithgge vale Dr., North York. Today's topic is 'Caring for Your Feet Back". Evervone is welcome. 12 noon -3 p.m. STARTING VOUR OWN BUSINESS Canadian Small Business Institute is offering a three hour public workshop on "How To Start Your Own Business" at Holiday Inn Toronto East. 22 Metropolitan Rd. The cost is $25 and no reservations are necessary. To pre - register call (905 � 47tf-1um. 12::91- 2::30 p.m. BADMINTON N All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of badminton every Tuesday. Thursdav andFridav at L'.-lmoreaux Community Centre. 201111 MlcNieholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:15 -:3 p.m. SIK"iAL & LINE: DANCINC All seniors over the ale of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre. 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396440. 1 -:!::w P.M. NEW TO VOU SIIOP A New To You Shop, featuring, alow prices on good used clothing, household articles. gglsses, dishes, books and Iew•ellery will be o n every 'lliesdav at londale Heights 'nited Church, 115lenview• Rd.. north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building. - 3 .m. Bl%(:/) Ali seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon ofbingo every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre. 20u6 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4.513 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. IJ;(:.11.:1DM'1('E (11.INIC Free legal advice will be given by a qualified lawyer every Tuesday evening at West Hill Community Services, 156A Galloway Rd.. West Hill. To make an appointment call 284-5931 between 8: 30 a.m. and 4::30 p.m. 7 P.M. BINGO The Ladies' Auxiliary to Roval Canadian (mon Highland Creek Branch No. 258 holds a Bingo every Tues- day. at the Legion Hall. 45 Lawson Road. Weit Hill. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 9:30 p.m. MENOPAUSE A public forum. "Menopause: Cballerige, and Q►oices"- will be held at Leaside Gardem. 1073 illwood Rd.. East York. Admission is free and a donation of food for a local food bank is welcome. For details call 361-8136. 1 - 9 p.m. 1,%TF PRENAT.U. (lam\-SSES The Scarborough Health Department is sponsoring "Late Prenatal Classes at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Room MI41. For details and to register call the health department at 3W7471. 15 - 10:30 P.M. 1311M' 1 The huhanapoku Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an everurngg of Bingo every Tuesday at ''742 Eglinton Ave. E. at Danforfh Rd. over Liiblaws ::15 - 9:30p m. BOAT PROSEMINAR fork East District. Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, is holding hour evening class-% at Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus. Jack Dennett Building. Warden Ave. & Ashtonbee. one block north of Linton Ave. E. For registration details call 497-31 30. -48:;5 or 4:3'_'-6949. ::30 p.m. IJM'ING NITII CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the North York East Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 61J75 Yorige St., north of Finch Ave.. 4th floor, oil alternate Tues- dav evenings. Through informal discussions patients. families and fnends- can learn how to cope. For details call •266-0616. ::30 p.m. EUCtIRE; P:f,RT#* Everyone is invited to enioy the euchre party at St. Cnspiri s Anglican C'hurch.., Crai lee Dr., Scarfx)rough. Tickets are $2.50 at the door. There are prizes and refreshments. For more details call the church at 267-79&L 7::30 p.m. V S SUPPORT GROUP The ALS Society support group meets for patients with Lou Gehng s Disease meets the seconddav" of every month at Oriole York Malls United Church, 2611$ Bayview• Ave., Willowdale. For details call 3624447. 8p m. GARDEN %LITTER , orth Toronto Horticultural Society meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Civic Garden Centre, Lawrerice Ave. E., at Leslie, North York. This month's meeting will feature a round table discussion on "Garden Matters-. All meetings are open to the public, free and new members are welcome. LVED. APRIL 13 11 a.m. - 12 noon HEALTH & %%ELLNESS A free Health & Wellness Program, resented by Luz Bonin, Pubic Health Nurse, is held - �orth York Senior Centre. 21 Hendon Ave. The topic for today's session is "Care For The Caregiver". To register call Anita at 7:3:3-4111. Wheelchair accessible 12 noon - 3 p.m. i %IPORT EXPORT & Mail. ORDER Canadian Small Business Institute is presentin a three hour public workshop on "Import Export & Mail (.qrder" at Holidav Inn Toronto East, '' Metropolitan Rd. The cost is $27). To pre -register call 1905, 470-1126. 2 -3:30 p.m. LIVING K'ITit CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 20 Holly St.. Suite 101• Toronto on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practicalguidance. The public is inviter] to come, talk or listen. For details call 4135-0222. 7:30 - 9::30 .m. MENOPAUSE: Public Health Nurse Chris Seto is presentinga series of lectures on Menopause at North York City Halilm Yonge St.. Lower Level, Committee Room 2. The topic for today s lecture is "Coping With Physical Changes". To registercall 395- x780. 7:30 p.m. SINGLES MIE:ET The ltiillowdale Chapter of Separated. Divorced and Widowed Catholics meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. Gabriel's Centre, 672 Sheppard Ave. E.. Willowdale. The fee for non-members is $4. For details call summer camp, will hold an Open House for the public at the McLaughlin Planetarium at Avenue Rd. and Bloor St. in downtown Toronto. The event will be held from 6 - 9:30 p.m. and may include an address by a Canadian astronaut on astronaut training and space sciences. The evening is designed to familiarize parents, teens and educators with the wilderness facilities and space sciences learn- ing available at the Algon- quin Space Campus sum- mer camp, located in Algonquin Park. Space Campus is located at the Algonquin Space Complex, managed by The Institute for Space and Terrestrial Science, an Ontario Centre of Excellence. The evening will also feature a Planetarium Star Show - 'Stories, Stars and Other Worlds'. And the event will provide a gather- ing place for ASC alumni - students who have attend- ed ASC in previous seasons. High school students and their parents can meet and talk with the ASC alumni - teens who have experienced the space sciences summer camp. A balloons -bursting ceremony was held to open the Easter Gan. Vice-chairman Mt.F.C.C.: John Gan.ha:r:.,: family fun fair weekend ( Apr. 2-41 at North America M F C.C.: Dr Ken Ng. chairman M.F C C . Frank 5carpi•ti. ,Canada) Studio. 160 Bullock Dr. Markham. It was organized Mavor of Markham. Stanley Haidas, Senator. Lkm Cousens. by Real Goal Products Corporation and Markham Federation of Chinem-Canadians. %i.P.P : Kitty Tan. Jihanne Yiu and Karen Lee. all from the From left to right, Alex Chui. Councillor. Markham: John Real Gi al Products Corporation. 1 Photo - David Wong � Perennial Gardening Program At Civic Garden Centre Learn more about peren- nial gardening at a special program being offered by the Civic Garden Centre, i Lawrence Ave. E. located in Edwards Gardens i on Sun. Apr 10, to a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will start with a dialogue between two very experienced gardeners. :Marion :Moore and Bill Roff. Marion is a Toronto landscape designer who specializes in perennial gardening. Bill Roff is a garden designer from the Kingston area wbo concen- trates on small gardens. Thev will discuss how to find the right place for perennials in the garden. Using slides, they will look at two existing gardens from the point of view• of design and will note the ex- isting features and conch - tions including shade. They will then choose plants that will flourish in these eir- curnstances and describe what new perennial plants are available for the '94 gardening season. At noon, everyone will board a bus and head to Humber Nurseries where three experts will in- troduce you to over 2300 dif- ferent perennials as well as a large collection of or- namental grasses. hostas and roses. After this plant discovery mission• you will know what plants are available in the industry and which plants will fit in- to your plans for the '93 gardening season. The registration fee of S47 includes all transporta- tion costs and cold drinks en route Please bring } our Crisis In Health Care For Elderly Rita Deverell of Vision TV will serve as moderator for a panel discussion en- titled "Home Alone" Who is taking care of our elder - Iv` on Wed. Apr. 13th in downtown Toronto. Older Women's Network t OWN 1 and the Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' "Music For You" At Concert "Music for You", a con- cert featuring music from the movies and theatre, will take place at the Scar- borough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr., on Sun. Apr. 10 at 2 p.m. The concert features entertainers Eric James and Phyllis O'Reilly who have toured the world play- ing in concert halls, theatres and luxury cruise lines. In addition to his work on radio, television and the stage, James was music associate to the late Charlie Chaplin. O'Reilly, an accomplshed singer, was invited by Queen Elizabeth 11 to sing at Buckingham Palace. Special guest Cathy Mur- phy will also perform at the concert. Taxation & Small Business The City of Scarborough is hosting a seminar entitled "Taxation and the Small Business" on Mon. Apr. 11 at 6:45 p.m. at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr. The seminars will feature experts from Revenue Canada and the Provincial Ministry of Finance who will clarify your rights and tax requirements as a sole proprietorship or partnership. Cost of the seminar is $2o per person. To register. contact the Scarborough Small Business Centre at 396-7169. The seminar is sponsored by the Scarborough Economic Development Department and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. Organizations 1OCSCO have joined forces to host a free public forum where health-care users and health care providers will respond to one another and to audience questions about guaranteeing that necessary levels of after- care are in place before seniors are discharged from acute-care hospitals. The Minister of Health. the Hon. Ruth Grier, has been invited to participate in the health-care pro- viders' panel. along with Dr. Michael Gordon, medical director of Baycrest and a represen- tative of the Home Care Association. The audience will be invited to address questions and comments to the members of both panels. The forum will be held on Wed. Apr. 13th at 7 p.m. at Trinity -St. Paul's Church, 427 Bloor St. W. one block west of Spadina. Admission is free and the hall is wheelchair accessible. For more information about the meeting, members of the public can contact OCS('U at 6:31-0969 or OWN at 924-4188. , . 1 .. own lunch. To register for this program call 397-1340. Visa and Mastercard are accepted Need Extra Income? 61500 montMy Stuffing envelopes at home - start today. Send stamped self-addres- sed envelope to A.L-V. Enterprises. 5150 Yonge St. PO Boni 45055, North York. Ont. M2N 6L0, Workshops For Mental Illness Mental illness causes a great deal of family stress. To help families cope with the everyday problems associated with psychiatric disabilities, the Metro Toronto Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is offering free coping skills workshops. In the workshops, families learn to cope with their own stress, and develop skills in areas such as problem soling, com- munications. setting limits, and using community resources. "Being able to speak freely about our problems, and realizing we aren't the only ones, was very helpful to us," said a family member who registered in a series of workshops last year. The Coping Skills workshops are held one evening a week from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for eight con- secutive weeks in North York ( begins Apr. 11), and Scarborough begins Apr. 14i. To register for the Fami- ly Coping Skills Workshops. call i416t 789-7957. Page 6 THF: NEWS 131riT Wed. April 6, 1994 James Chester Buck: An Old Riverdalian Shows His Loyalty by Bert de Fries Early last fall the staff and students of Riverdale Collegiate received word that they had been be- queathed a substantial sum of money in trust by a Riverdale graduate named James Chester Buck. %bo was he? No one remembered anything about him, for good reason, as it turned out, for Mr. Buck graduated from Riverdale in 1933. There was lots of speculation about what sort of man would be moved to make such a generous be- quest to his old school. The academic records from the '30s. were rather scanty. but it was discovered that Mr. Buck had been a good but not brilliant student. achieving what in those da}s was called "Third Class Honours". All the Riverdale amateur sleuths and psychologists now surmis- ed that he must have been very active in sports and other extra -curricular ac- tivities, and that his generosity must have beer inspired by his fond memories of sporti�.g com- petition, fun and social life. Prettv obviaw. wasn't it' Obvious. maybe, but wrong. The truth was far more impressive and mill ing. The true story of Mr. Buck was learned from his widow•, Mrs. Cannie Buck. who dropped by Riverdale in the first week of January to visit the school's new building and have lunch with Principal Fran Paykovic. He was born in Winnipeg. an only child. When he was only four. his father died, and he and his mother moved to Toronto. There they lived on Hiawatha Ave . and young Chester attended local elementary schools, even- tually enrolling in River- dale Collegiate. However. he and his mother were vir- tually penniless. and he was obliged to take on after school gobs to help make ends meet. For this reason. he never had the opportuni- tv to participate in sports or anv other extra cur- ricular activities. He maintained two huge newspaper routes. one for the Toronto Telegram and the other for the Toronto Star A newspaper article from the Star in August of 1935 refers in a joking way to Chester '-Gump'' Buck's incredibly worn and patched -up newspaper delivers- bag. It's an article meant to be funny. but between the lines can be seen the per- sistence of the young man. delivering 'lou newspapers every single day for seven rears. not to mention his habit of shrewd thrift that was one of the keys to his later business success. With a smile, Mrs. Buck told us that Chester's behaviour at school was always good because he literally couldn't afford a detention. These jobs• both before and after school. meant financial support for Chester and his mother. but they also meant that he was never able to achieve the academic results of which he was capable. In spite of the weight of responsibilities on him. Chester did enjoy school. and had pleasant memories of his studies in Mathematics. English, History. Geography and Latin. His ambition had always been to become a chartered accountant but. :f: not haying the resources to undertake those studies, he had to look for work upon graduation from River- dale, a difficult task in the middle of the Great Depression. He took courses in Business at night school while working during the day. He rode his bicycle everywhere he went: one day in 19134 he was nding the bike up Yonge St. when he saw a billboard with the words- "Future Location of -New Canadian Tire Store". His decision to apply for a job with this young com- pany just starting out in the teeth of the Depression was the most important one of his working life He stayed with Canadian Tire for the next 45 years, finall% retir- ing in 19,? with the title of Senior Customs Consul- tant In this capacity he was in charge of seeing to it that all the scores of Canadian Tire stores across Canada were supplied with mer- chandise from sources all over the world. Throughout this long career Mr. Buck established himself as an able administrator, but he also became a wealthy man, partly through Cana- dian Tire's profit-sharing plans. and partly through shrewd and far-sighted in- vestments of his own. Workshop On New Play The Medina Theatre Ensemble is conducting a workshop of a new Cana- dian play, "There Comes A Time" by Fran Biderman and Roselle Stone. Directed by noted actor and director of radio. stage, TA'. and film, Sean Mulcahy. Character roles are for ages 30 plus to 70 plus. The workshop will take place on Sun. Apr. 24 from 1: 30 to 5 p.m. at the Bloor 'Y' Branch, 750 Spadina Ave. Paid registration is need- ed by Apr. 18. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non members. Spaces are limited. Ahove. is X loft I James Chester Buck working as a ne,.%s- paper dehven hov when he was a ver• voung man. At neht is Mr Buck a few vears before his death in I!t'92 No matter how, wealthy and successful he became. Chester Buck never forgot hover he had started out. He always had a ready helping hand for those who worked hard and struggled, but needed a boost. It is this desire to help those whose efforts show them to deserve help that caused him to remember River- dale in his will. Another reason was his intense lovalty to those in- stitutions and ideals that he felt had served him well. He was a lifelong member of the United Church. where he met many of his friends and also the second Mrs. Buck. %%Iwn Chester Buck was a young man, he met and became engaged to the women who would be his first wife, but true to his steadfast and prudent nature, he did not actually get married until his mother's mortgage was completely paid off. The couple had one child• a daughter• but unfortunate- ly after mum %ear> the marriage failed. Mr. Buck remained unmarried until meeting his second wife in 1978. She also had had a tailed marriage and one child. They had lived in the same neighbourhood for many }ears, but had only met because then attended the same church. She too, had had a long and successful career, ser- ving as a muse in the ti ic- toian Order of %urses for 28 years. This marriage was a grand success, and Lasted for 13 years until Mr. Buck's death in 199°. Mr. and Mrs. Buck treated each other's children and their five grandchildren as their own, and so in the last years of his life Mr. Buck was finally a part of the complete, happy and com- fortable family that had been denied him since the death of his father. Mr. Buck attended Riverdale's 7 -5th Anniver- sary celebrations some years ago, and it was perhaps at that time that he decided to give concrete expression to his deep love unci i;ratitude towards his I lw C_tNADA UF'E climb t.wCanadian %ildemea, at the CN 'Gower -unday, April 24.7-12 noon To obtain a pledge form -�j t ti pleaw •all: ow 1-f0l1)-2()-P.41I)4 d • wwi CANADA LIFE _ k 6i there is no shortage of can- didates. Like James Chester Buck, many of our students have known poverty and loss, often in faraway coun- tries, and just as many have to keep after-school jobs or give up school ac- tivities in order to help sup- port their families; still others may have their dreams of continuing their education after graduating from Riverdale threatened by the same lack of resources that kept Mr. Buck from achieving his ambition. It is a comfort and an in- spiration to know that one of our own. a man of per- sistence, diligence, integri- ty, loyalty and generosity, has chosen to lend a help- ing hand across the genera- tions to his classmates of the 1990's. He truly was. in the old-fashioned phrase his friends and associates used to apply to him, "all wool and a yard wide". lold.school.Certainl ifhe�- �« ` wanted to help those who have struggled hard and • • deserve a helping hand Metro Toronto Council Council members' offices - Station 1020, 2nd.ffoor Metro Halt. 55 John St.. Toronto MSV 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 Call 392-4017 After hours 261-6941 Scarborough Highland Creek KEN MORRISH office open 8.30 a.m - 4.30 p.m Mon. to Fri Suite 223 Call 392-4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8.30 a m. - 4 30 p.m Mon to Fn Swte 233 Call 392-4047 Scarborough Malvern RAYMOND CHO office open 8 30 a m - 4 30 p.m Mon to Fn Suite 229 Call 392-4076 Scarborough MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p - Mon to Fn. 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 Fn 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 Fn Suite 221. Cali 392-4066. North York Centre South BEV.SALMON - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 224 Evenings by appointment. Call 392.4012. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 212 Call 392-4029. Seneca Heights JOAN KING - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 217 Call 392-4038. Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 232 Call 392.4061. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Suite 220. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 216 Call 392-4031 MAYOR MICHAEL PRUE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 P.M. Mon. to Fri. Suite 226. Call 4035. City of Toronto Don River ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon to Fri. Suite 207. Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mon. to Fri Suite 225. Call 392-4082 Toronto MAYOR JUNE ROWLANDS office open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 n m Mn� to F•i Snits 218 Call 392 40A1 IN Wed. April 6, 1994 THE NEWS POST Page 7 It's The Life Of David Peterson, Former Premier Of Ontario Submitted by Kevin B. Flowering "What is a Liberal? Liberalism is by far the finest political philosophy the world has yet evolved. It is all about freedom and justice. Liberals believe that the weak and vulnerable in society shouldn't be trampled underfoot." - David R. Peterson in Boston in March 1989. From the Office of the Ontario Premier to Actor to Teacher to Lawyer to Sports Entrepreneur and whatever may come in the future, David Peterson has been a busy fellow. It teems that there's never a dull moment in his life. As summer rolled out, in September 1990 Mr. Peter- son's five year premiership came to a crushing end. The hoped for cakewalk in one of the most affluent jurisdictions in the world in the 35th general election didn't materialize. "When the people of On- tario go to bed at night, they want to feel comfor- table. They want to know the premier is not going to set the world on fire or do anmything spectacular," said Clare Westcott, an ex- ecutive assistant to Bill Davis for 23 years, follow- ing this election. "Ontarians want their premiers to deliver sound progressive policy. The people believed Mr. Peter- son and his party would not do that in the future whereupon they were removed from high office... Following electoral defeat, lir. Peterson turn- ed to acting and might have won praise from his blonde - haired actress wife. named Shelley. In November 1990• he played the role of a high school janitor in a sit-com for the Toronto based YTV network. This short-lived role playing was watched by many Canadians. It even drew attention from Llovd Robinson during a CTV :tia- tional newscast. Turning to teaching, Mr. Peterson became an ad- junct lecturer of law at York University. A female student from Hamilton, who requested not to be identified, said "He marks with the best of them! " By the law firm of Cassels. Brock and Blackwell, Mr. Peterson was hired. This is a na- tional affiliation with of- fices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. There is also an office in Mexico and speculation has it one will soon open in Halifax. Becoming the senior law partner of this firm, he specializes in international trade, corporate - commercial and constitu- tional law. In the fall of 1992, Mr. Peterson was summoned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 to the Privy Council. This achievement saw CBC News Chief Cor- respondent Peter Mansbridge mention it dur- ing a visit of Queen Elizabeth 11 to Canada dur- ing that year. Six months ago, it was announced that Toronto was chosen to become the National Baseball Associa- tion (NBA) that will begin in the 1995-96 season. This announcement saw "The Toronto Star" headline it "The NBA Takes Toronto." It was captioned by "The Evening Telegram" in St. John's as "Peterson Bid Is A Winner". The business consortium responsible for this franchise coming to Toronto saw Mr. Peterson play a significant role in it. "Torontonians should be excited over this," said fortmer NBA superstar Magic Johnston on the day this franchise was an- nounced. "Mr. Peterson played a significant role in Toronto securing an NBA franchise." Always keen about see- ing Quebec become part of our nation, Mr. Peterson during the federal election spoke eloquently on the future of Canada. He ad- vocated that Canada should remain united and Quebec be part of our na- tion. "One is looking at the guy who gave blood for Quebec to be brought into Canada," he told reporters during a campaign ap- pearance in Montreal. "I wouldn't hesitate working for tits cause if called upon in the future." While the 50 -year old Mr. Peterson has succeeded over the past few years, an embarrassment has arisen that could test his resolve. Patti StarT, the woman he appointed Chairman of On- tario Place but later became the centre of scan- dal as a result of alleged fundraising practices that helped defeat this grits. has produced a set -the -record straight book. This book is entitled "Tempting Fate: A Cautionary Tale of Power and Politics". It is selling well throughout Canada. In this tell -all book, Mrs. Starr portrays Mr. Peter- son as a smoking and foul- mouthed man who she once wanted to smack in the mouth. Reading to the publica- tion of this book. Mr. Peter- son is on record as saying it is full of fabrications. Mrs. Starr in recent media ap- pearances promises to tell every detail of those w•h wronged her including the former Liberal premier. A poignant passage in the book is a description of a visit of Prince Andrew and Princss Fergie to Ontario Place. In front of the Prince and the Princess. then Premier Peterson made a joke that tormented Mrs. Starr. "I was trying to concen- trate on the rules of pro- tocol. but he kept trying to muddle me up, graphical- ly writes Mrs. Starr. "When I shook their hands first and curtsied second, he velled "Off with her head!" Everyone laughed, Prince Andrew the loudest." "Kevin I have not pur- chased it or read this book," Mr. Peterson related in a telephone con- versation from his Toronto law office. "What Premier Clvde K. Wells said about the recent biography on himself is fitting words for me too. Knowing what I know about it, I wouldn't buy the book. This book is rat worth it." Throughout his polical career, analysts suggested he could become a future prime minister. There was speculation Mr. Peterson would run in the previous federal election. It is highly unlikely Mr. Peterson will become Prime Minister of Canada. Being 50 years old and by the time the Federal Liberal Party shows a vacancy in the leadership position, his age will be a strike against him ever achieving the office of prime minister. "Mr. Peterson seems to me to be a genuine in- dividual," remarked former Newfoundland Premier, A. Brian Peckford now residing in British Columbia, in July 1989. "When I was premier, he was interested in the troubled east coast fisheries issue and gave my Brooks Spring Run-off United Way calls on all runners to put a little spr- ing in their step! Help United Way celebrate healthy lifestyles with Olympic medallist Silken Laumann and Canada's best-selling cookbook author Anne Lindsay, in The Brooks Spring Run -Off 8K, at High Park Sat. Apr. 9th. The run is the first in the "Runners Choice Runn- ing Series '94", incor- porating the Ontario Masters 8K Championship. Pledges collected by run- ners will benefit United Way of Greater Toronto, which funds more than 250 social services and com- munity groups across Metro. Laumann will kickoff the race at 10 a.m. at the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park, with help from Anne Lindsay. The course is 8 kms of loops over the scenic and traffic -free roads of High Park. ending on Colbourn Lodge Dr.. jmmiediately south of Bioor St. Runners will also have a chance to purchase copies of "Anne Lindsay's Light Kitchen". full of delicious, nutritious and energy boosting recipes, and have them signed by the author from 8 to 10 a.m. The Brooks Spring Run - Off 8K is fun for everyone who wants to get fit and feel good this spring. New to the series is a $100 Run- ners' Choice gift certificate to the 898th man and 324th woman to cross the finish lin. Awards wifl also be given to outstanding run- ners in age and sex categories, and all par- ticipants are eligible for fabulous draw prizes. Pict up your pledge form at Runners' Choice on the lower level of the College Park Mall or from United Way of Greater Toronto at 26 Wellington St. E., lith floor. The adult entry fee is $20 for those who pre - register, and $25 on race - day. For juniors age 10 and under, the fee is ;10 with pre -registration, and $15 on race -day. United Way receives a portion of each adult entry fee. Runners can register by mail or can visit the Runners' Choice store. For additional race informa- tion, call the Runners' Choice Series Hotline at (416, 340-8960. Vignettes At Norman Bethune Dr. Norman Bethune C.I. is presenting "Vignettes", a showcase of student talent in French. Spanish and music on Thurs. Apr. 14th from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of song, dance, skits, and desserts in the friendly ambiance of Cafe -Cabaret "Debon- naire". Tickets cost $3 before Apr. 8 and $4 after Apr. 8. native province support. He was also interested in hvdro power development of the lower Churchill Falls in Labrador." Known for liking to wear a red tie, Mr. Peterson follows the Ontario pattern that grey, bland, small -c lawyers who never say much but espouse the cen- tral Canadian values of strong family and hard work are successful. Mr. Peterson has been in the public eye for the past ten years and history says he has a couple of decades to go. (Kevin Bowering has. followed Mr. Peterson's career. He is currently residing in the small eastern Newfoundland community to Carman- ville). Sea rbornugh West MPP and Nl r7,, t.-- .I•- i Recreation. Anne Swarbr'ick. makes a point at Ontario hudvw pu I'uhi is , % iews on taxes. services and .job creation will go to Finance N1ir, l•- I', :..,uchrvn for consideration. Metro Separate School News Thurs. April 7 Intermediate WSH will be held at St. Maria Gown Catholic School. 21 Kenmark Blvd. Scarborough. Fri. April a !North York Science Fair is being held at St. Jude Catholic School, 3151 Weston Rd. North York. S at. A Sun. April 9 is le '.Metro Separate Schools Swim Meet will be held board -wide with boys and girls preliminaries on Apr. 9th and finals on Apr. loth at Rosedale Heights School, 711 Bloor St. E. Toronto. Sun. April le Holv Cross Catholic School. 299A Danlands Ave. is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with mass at the church at 1:30 p.m. and open house at the school at 2-10 p.m. San. April 10 A spring concert by St. Michael's Choir School will be held at 8 p.m. at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts at 36 Greenfield Ave. North York. Tues. April 12 A Poetry Cafe is being held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School. 333 Firgrove Cres., North York United Way Hosts Open House United Way of Greater Toronto will lost an open house for professionals in- terested In volunteering with its Consulting. Train- ing and Information Ser- vices (MS) on Thurs_ Apr. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 26 Wellington St. E., 11th floor. Community -oriented men and women with ex- pertise in strategic plann- ing, board roles and responsibilities• human resources, anti -racism, organizational develop- ment and program evalua- tion are encouraged to at- tend. Refreshments will be served. To register, or for more information, call Nancy Caughy at 5-3001. ext. •r18 Tws. April 12 Job Shadowing Day is being heli at Blessed Trinity Catholic School. 32M Ra_vview• Ave., North York. Lola Ale you looking tars Tine?Jul can 1-9761395 510 ' EXPIRES 30 APC ..� F.w.=araRi•.•__ Spring Has Sprung Special! A half sandwich of your ' choice with a bowl of ' homemade soup. ONLY $3.69 ' And get a Free Bowl of Frozen Yogurt ' SCARBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE f FAIRVIEW MALL Scarborough Village P.S. Alternative Elementary Education Scarborough Village P.S. is an alternative elementary program that is open to junior kindergarten to Grade 8 students from across Scarborough. space permitting. As part of the program. students work in multi -aged classes. interacting with other students at a variety of ages and stages. Opportunities are provided for informal learning and individualized instruction so that each child is encouraged to learn at a pace appropriate to his or her capability. 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APRIL 12 P.M. 12:00 Tai Chi 12:30 Rogers Sports Event 3:00 0wirercise 3:30 Highway 10 -Mariposa '93 N6chael Fattbert,l ighl Little Island 4:00 The LemonAid Show 5:00MP ArtFEgg�eton NY NIP MarialLtiruu T EY 5:15 MPP Akande T EY MPP Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfrey 5:45 MPP Cord . NY MP Bill Graham T EY 6:00 Horizon: Unitarian 6:30 Toronto Higghh Five - Youth Ore . Magazine 7:00 Ask Us 8:00 Reaction -De -streaming & Standardized Testing 9:00 Sea of Dreams -Victoria to Matti Yacht Race 10:00 MCA: Golden Bangladesl Modern i Traditional Entertainment 11:00 Talking Sex 12:00 Toronto High Five -Sew 6 30 P.M. 12:30 Funny Pages Masters World Championships Road Races by Ion Farquharson On July 30th and 31st Scarborough will play host to the Road Racing World Championships for Masters, men 40 and over and women 35 and over on race date. There will be three events: A 10 km run starting and finishing at Scarborough Civic Centre on 30th; a 25 km run star- ting and finishing at Malvern Recreation Cen- tre, July 31st and a 20 km race walk which will be held on the campus of Scar- borough College also on 31st July. All of the expected 2,000 participants will compete together but results will be determined in 5 year age classes for both men and women. These age classes extend upwards to 95+. In addition to awards for the first three in each age class there will also be interna- tional team competition throughout all age brackets. With just four months to go, preparations for this exciting event are moving forward with increased im- petus. The Canadian Masters Athletic Associa- tion in cooperation with the Recreation Department of the City of Scarborough is the organizing body. While the bulk of the en- tries has yet to be received there is strong interna- tional interest evidenced by information requests and accommodation book- ings from around the world. From Europe, 15 countries have already stated that they will be well represented - Britain ( with 200 entries), Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Nor- way. Hofand, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania and Finland will all have teams. The Asians, following the great success of the Xth WAVA Track and Field championships in Japan last October are very keen. Japan expects to have 200 Master runners on hand, India 45 as well as com- petitors from Hong Kong. Pakistan and Taiwan. To date the only assured African representation will be from South Africa whose team at the Japanese championships was sur- prisingly strong. We have yet to hear from Oceania and South America. Notwithstanding these numbers most of the en- trants will come from North America. Both USA and Canadian Masters have always competed strongly at international level and we are counting on a large number of local runners. It is yet early to know ex- actly who the top com- petitors will be but Britain's Dave Moorecroft now 40, former World 5,000 metre record holder (open class) will surely be one of the front dinners. Belgium's Omer Van Noten (46) winner of the 5,000 in, 10,000 in, cross country and marathon in the M45 class in Japan has signed up. His top competi- tion in this class is likely to be the gold medallist at the 1972 Olympics, Frank Shorter. Other notables with preparations made are Stephen James from Durham. England. winner at 5,000 and 10,000 in in Japan in the M.% class; fast paced (4.15 miler) 42 year old Welshman Ron Bell and tib year old Arthur Walsham, long a force in British athletics and win- ner of the marathon at the first World Masters Cham- pionships in Toronto 1975. Arthur will have to face American Ed Stabler who has run some very fast times in this division lately. Some of the walkers pro- duce times that a runner would be proud of. Three Mimes Olympian Bob Dob- son from Britain, now 50, walks 20 km in 1-3/4 hrs., and Italy is sending 70 year old Carlo Bomba who is not much slower. How well will Canadians fare against all this talent? Brian Stride from Fergus, Ontario is 43 and is capable of running 10 km in less than 30 minutes. Watch for him near the front. Mollie Turner will be on home ground in Scar- borough and holds several W55 world records. Recent- ly turning 60 she celebrated by setting the World Indoor 3,000 metre record in 12 mins. 06 seconds. Janet Takahashi, 37, from London, Ontario took a gold and silver in Japan last year. She may be join- ed in the W35 class by cur- rent Canadian open class international Nancy Tinam (Rooks) from Vancouver. Race walker June -Marie Provost from London, Ont. swept all opposition aside in the W60 class last year in Japan and 64 year old Ed Whitlock from Milton, last year's Ontario athlete of the year will be a force to be reckoned with too. We'll win some medals. The essence of Masters competition, however, is that it is for everyone. This will be an opportunity for the average "jogger" to come out and do his or her best in the company of the 11gr eats„ Age is the only necessary qualification. This event will not likely corn back to Canada for another 25 years. Don't miss it now. Entry booklets or other information may be obtain- ed from: CMAA, Sport On- tario, 1220 Sheppard Ave. E., Willowdale, Ontario M2K 2X 1 or telephone (416 ) 495-4059. Fax ( 416) 4954310. Community Tennis Clubs The volunteers who organize the tennis clubs in North York City parks are all set to provide their members another summer of family fun and enjoy- ment. "Tennis at a cornmunity club has to be the best bargain available for cheap recreation all sum- mer long," says George Fowler, the Executive Director of the North York Tennis Association. "The low cost and the fact wAist clubs are looking for new members gives thousands of people the donee to enjoy the great facilities we have in North York.— Fowler continued. To join just show up at a dub on the first fine even- ing in May and pick up an application, or phone the ` TA Hot Line at 4964YM. kDArDFOODLAND ONTARIO ix- CL�Lssl IS BAKED SALMON TROUT WITH PIQUANT CUCUMBER SAUCE Shredded, locally grown Greenhouse Cucum- ber, lemon juice and dill team up in this easy piquant sauce for baked fish. Make the sauce while the fish is baking, add a steamed vegetable and you can have the whole meal on the table in less than half an hour! _ 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 1 cup (250 mL) shredded peeled Ontario 1� ore Greenhouse Cucumber, : u squeezed dry 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped onion 2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried dill 1 cup (250 mL) milk 3 tbsp (50 mL) lemon juice 2 Salt and pepper 1 1/2 Ib (750 g) Ontario Salmon Trout 1) 0 fillets or salmon fillet, cut �� into 6 pieces In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute cucumber and onion until tender. Blend in flour and dill and cook, stirring constantly. 1 min. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste; keep warm. Meanwhile, place each serving of fish in centre of piece of foil; fold edges to seal. Place packages on baking sheet. Bake in 475 F (24WC) oven 10 min. or until fish flakes with fork. Drain fish and serve with cucumber sauce. Serves 6. Preparation Time: 10 min. Baking Time: 10 min. Cooking Time (sauce): 5 min. Wed..►pril 6, 19r►t THE NEWS POST Page 9 Community Sports Notes That's Racingb Sao Paulo, Brazil - The 1994 FIA Formula One season began at the challenging Interlagos cir- cuit on March 27, with the operative word describing this year being 'change'. Over the off-season of- ficials decided that the high-tech driver's aids us- ed in the past would be ban- ned. Subsequently, now gone are active - suspensions, traction - control and anti-lock brakes. All telemetric gadgetry to make ad- justments to the cars from the pits during a race are also forbidden. Also new, refuelling stops are permitted which adds danger to the pro- ceedings but allows teams to use some strategy. (The less fuel used to start a race, the faster the cars can be driven). The drivers still retain radio com- munication with their pits. but now they have to drive their machines unassisted. the way motorsports was always meant to be. Brazilian Avrton Senna. three -time Formula One World Champion, was the obvious crowd favouriteappearing before his home- town fans, and indeed he was the fastest qualifier as well as being fastest in allnssessioprior to the 71-lap,m307.075 krace. This year Senna has join- ed the Williams Renault team and, as the acknowledged quickest driver (now that Fren- chman Alain Prost is sit- in* tot this year, in pro- bably the quickest car, hehas practically been hand- ed the championship in ad- vance by some. But, surprisingly. Ger- many's Michael Schumacher's Benetton Ford was only a mere .32$ of a second slower than Senna in qualifying, and the V-12 Ferrari of veteran Jean Alesi only slightly slower than him, one se- cond back. The refuelling rule changes favour Ferrari's power and may help them recover from their disastrous seasons of the recent past. Senna's team- mate. Great Britain's Damon Hill felt under the weather most of the weekend, but qualified fourth in his companion Williams car. At the start, under threatening but dry skies, Senna charged to the front and was hotly pursued by Schumacher until both had topitforfuel and a tire - change on lap 21. Schumacher was first out. taking a lead he was never to give up. Pit -stops will play a supreme role in all of this year's Grands Prix. and Benetton has a master - strategist in Tom Walkin- shaw as their not -so -secret weapon. At half race-distance,diseveral cars had retired in - clung Gerhard Berger's Ferrari with engine woes: uncharacteristically.Berger tad only qualified a lowly 17th. But then Ireland's Eddie Irvine was involved in a mtxsstrouscrash 'tach took out both himself and rookie Jos Verstappen's Benetton Ford. Martin Brundle's Peugeot McLaren and the l' Wer Renault of Eric Ber- nard. There were no in- juries. but Brundle took a hard jolt on the helmet from Verstappen's wheel.That left only 13 cars runn- y Jerry Hudson ing of the 26 which started. Senna appeared to be catching Schumacher at three-quarters race distance - the gap between the two was down to 6 seconds - but in a rare er- ror, he lost control of his Williams on a left-hand bend and spun to a stand- still. Under Forumla One rules, drivers cannot ac- cept assistance to re -start, and so Senna was finished for the day. From that point on it was an easy win for Schumacher, with Damon Hill coming in second and France's Alesi third, both of them one lap behind. Rounding out the top six finishers were the Jordan Hart of Brazil's Rubens Barrichello, Japan's Ukyo Katayama driving a Tyr- rell Yamaha and Austria's Karl Wendlinger earning one point for Sauber Mercedes. It was refreshing to see drivers smoking their tires under braking with the absence of traction -control. Now it's all up to the drivers, not just to technology. and Formula One seems pointed in the right direction to regain the excitement and show of skills which made it famous in the first place. The teams next travel to Aida. Japan for the Pacific Grand Prix on Apr. 17, a circuit none of the com- petitors have driven as yet. However, Vkyo Katayama is the only Japanese driver this season, and the Yamaha people must have high tropes after his strong showing in Brazil. This year Canada hosts the sixth round of the Formula One World Championship on June 12 at Montreal. Scarborough Ladies' Volleyball Assoc. a DIN 1%10% Ti -%..w 11,11N, Jane's Family Fodds 96 l wWord % Houit Helkwed YD whole Rune Craft 69 ExecutivoHairstybript is 101a1'S 37 PQc. u Hetal Mem spa is -a- DIVISJO% _ Executive Hairstvluig 1011 white Rene [raft 106 1� ore tC Carded Referees Clinic The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department in conjunction with the Scarborough Soccer Association and the Ontario Soccer Association will be hosting a Youth Recreational Soccer Referees Clinic on Sat. Apr. 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bendale B.T.I.• 1555 Midland Ave. The Youth Recreational Clinic will provide the opportunity for referees to officiate at the tinder 14 years of age Youth Recreational Level. Each participant will receive a copy of the Youth Referee Handbook and he registered on the Official List of Referees for the current year Participants must be at least 13 years of age. The cost is Sao non Scarborough residents must add $5 surcharge. To register, make your cheque payable to the City of Scarborough. enclosed with your complete name. address, telephone number(s) and league affiliation to: The City of Scarborough. Recreation. Parks and Culture Dept.. Sports Services, 150 Borough Dr. Scarborough. (int 'til P 4%-, June s E anvdl Foo& Fugal ]ted) JpQ�a 1�artLrxtiutjh Sidor, sl Hoult Helleurl! 45 EY E l t-trunu, 30 N7\8 1-MVWN %UkHt'H:t u u Scarborough Solars _ E1R�-T M.\TCFi TEAM GM1 (Ac t.arxtf.wd n 2 Exrcut:veHaint%ling : u Jane , F:imih F'rixtt _ u Jcar tx)fli:itti lria[t o whi to R.>,+e t'raf t � u al Sled, spa o EJectrtxvcs u u Hnult Hellewell 2 %FA OND MATCH Regal Meda -Spa E.xrt-%At%e Hiimt)lirit 1) 0 Mxdt HrHrwell �� Jcarbonwiti t1 lotars 0 E3' FJectr xuc� 0 2 l.andf ord Regal Med Spa 1) o Jane'. Famu It Foods 2 u 'Mute Rose Craft a 2 DIy1.G0% ft FIRST MATCH l.andford o u Executive Ha"- Ging Jane's Family F&xts u u Scarborough Solars _ white Hese Craft Renal Meda -Spa u n lectrooics 1 2 Huult Helleuell 1 0 SE( O%D MATCH Executive Hairstyling 1 2 Huult Hellewell 1 0 Scarborough Solars 2 2 ecuotttcs 0 2 Regal Meda -Spa o 0 Jane'sFamrlyFtwds 0 0 ''h I., - raft 2 2 The risk increase: with age. The .)ntario Breast Screening Program rovides breast examination and a :n..immtVam at no cost to women who i0 years or over. Make your appointment today r he centre nearest you call: 1-800-668-9304 (� The On1w o treau klw" Program n o program of 16 OnWe Um Tran-- tri lloopol FewA" N -+ a Page to TIIV NFWS POST Wed. April lis 1994 Bill Watt's Worlds PRELUDE: Music is very much with us this time 'round and the usual enjoinder is issued that the order of ap- pearance of the review items is not necessarily to be construed as being in order of merit. AT THE OPERA: The Butterfly story is an eternal one based upon a fact: originally a written story• then a play, an opera and eventually. Miss Saigon. Of all the many versions of it, however, the most beloved is and, we believe, always will be Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly. The Canadian Opera Company is presenting it at The O'Keefe in tandem with La Traviata until Apr. 23rd. This is the Brian Mac- donald production first per- formed by the company in 1990. There is no such thing as a definitive presentation of Butterfly but this pro- duction comes as close as any can. The emphasis is greater on the differences in the two cultures and on the inability of the two prin- cipals to grasp it. And. the final scene is less bloody than in many productions. Less blood but light years more effec- tive. In the opening night audience, one heard as always gentle weeping but also. racking sobs. Barbara Daniels is a delightful Butterfly and her performance is especially noteworthy because she's a big woman but still manages to convey the delicacy of her character. Her voice is sweet and pure and she is in complete com- mand of it, enabling her to w•nng maximum emotion out of each sang and aria. It's always difficult to write about Pinkerton because the character is almost without anv redeeming qualities. At best. Pinkerton is a twit. At worst he's an unthinking lout. One supposes the highest compliment one can pay to Arthur Davies in the role is that he makes Pinkerton properly hateful. One wonders what Butterf- ly could ever have found at- tractive about him except for his fine tenor voice. Gabrielle Prata con- tinues to impress, this time as the faithful maid of But- terfly. Of course, wv must confess that we love a mezzo-soprano voice and Miss Prata's is superb. Gladys Swarthout lives. Baritone Mark Pedrotti is an admirable Sharpless, a man of decent principles trying to prevent the ultimate tragedy that is Butterfly and Pinkerton. in truth, there are no weak characterizations in this production. The orchestra was con- ducted by Samuel Wong with controlled sweep and grandeur. If at times, it seemed to overpower the singers, it was probably because of the sophisticated O'Keefe sound system and possible first night unfamiliarity with it. One expects that the problem is now cor- rected. Madama Butterfly runs until Apr. 24th and is an ex- perience not to be denied. ON STAGE ONE: Burtterfh meets The Lit - tie Mermaid in Once On This Island, the musical presently premiering at the St. Lawrence Centre. To the book and lyrics of Lv nn Ahrens and the music of Stephen Flaherty, it's the familiar story of a young woman falling in love with a man above her station and being rejected after she has been used by him. The twist here is that the work is set on a Caribbean island and the man is not of the same racial strain. Truth to tell, the familiari- ty of the plot line isn't bothersome in as much as it serves only as a frame for spirited singing and dancing. The show is only 90 minutes long and runs without an intermission. Any longer and an au- dience might well be ex- hausted, to say nothing of the performers. Mabel Robinson's choreography is probably best described as splendid- ly savage. It's more than toe tapping. it's gut wren- chingly visceral. So. too. B-, Marsha Boulton FINK ISLAND. NEWFOUND- LAND. 1534 -- What flightless bird which was abundant in the 16(10% became extinct in 18.34:' Like the Mauritius Island dodo before it. the fate of the great auk of Eastern Canada was sealed by the intrusion of man. The great auk was the only flightless variety of its species, which includes guillemots, murres and puffins. It was a curious - looking sort of sea bird that walked upright much like a pen- guin. While the 75 -centimetre bird may have trundled awkward- ly on shore. in the water auks could "fly," propelling themselves rapidly with their rudimentary wings and steering with their powerful webbed feet to catch the small fish and crustaceans that formed their diet. Ranging from Greenland to Eastern Canada and south to Florida, the great auks came ashore only during the breeding :reason. After reaching maturity at four or five years of age. the s,**Ktmak,.Aquld lay- hCr,"Al'VdW& Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide are the songs of Ahrens and Flahertv. Even the best written of shows, though, must have a ,good cast to make it work and the cast here is ex- cellent. Cee Cee Harshaw• is the young girl. She can break one's heart over unrequited love and stir the pulse with her dancing, especially in the ballroom scene. Troy Adams as the man of her love sings in a sweet voice and moves with the rhythnin of Rober- to Alomar to whom he bears more than passing resemblance. Arlene Duncan and Salome Bey sing well as always but the bravura performance of the evening is given by Nathaniel Sanders as the god of Death. It's simply riveting in its intensity and techni- que- Once On This island is a fine piece of theatre - not- withstanding its less than subliminal anti racist message - and one not to be missed. CURTAIN CALL: Wasn't Salome Bev one of those opposed to the cur- rent production of Show Bast because in its original version. it used the word niggers' Why then would she appear in a production that uses the even more in- sulting term, mulatto' It couldn't be a case of selec- tive outrage could it' ON STAGE: TWO - Though billed as a new production. Crazy For You derives from the 1930s Ger- shwin musical Girl Crary. Its songs are between fifty and sixty years old. And. you know what' It doesn't matter at all. Thev are still as fresh as ever especially when sting wonderfully to the new orchestrations of Paul Gemignani and danc- ed equally so to the lively choreography of Susan (Continued on Page 12) HERITAGE: Hl(;HLI(;HTS L -R Car,:... i' ­i1% Baker" and Jim Walton as "Eirihhs i?:: Premiere pu" :. r w neve Gemhwin musical comedy Crai% F . at The Ve%andr, I'heatre. 260 Kjrng St. W. Tickets 1416, rr_ {" ,. ♦L 't , rl Cowper, "Crazy For You" Repeats tn'� E:art Johnston ..Crazv For You" is not so crazy. After playing its 100th performance. this dazzling dancing. sensational singing, fabulous fun musical hit has been extended for another eight weeks at the Royal Alexander Theatre. If smiling faces make you feel good, you'll like this show where everyone from the leads to the bevy of chorus girls seem to be smiling most of the time. In retrospect, they couldn't Gentle birds no longer The extinction of Canada's dodo egg on hare ruck. Both parents took re%po►nslhility for its Incubation. Jacques Cartier noted the birds on his first %oyage to the New World in 153-1 when his crew stocked up on them at Funk island, New- foundland. With an estimated ( i 100.000 pairs. ; OAb- the island was home to the s '� world's largest ¢ great auk colony. Some of these birds are a large as geese, being black and white with a beak like a crow." Cartier wrote in his diary. '"These birds are marvellously fat. We call them Apponatz (spear -bills). and in less than half an hour our longboats were log -loaded with them. Each of our ships salted four or five casks, not to mention those we ate fresh." The great auk proved to be a Watch for the He on your local tell - 4or more information about the Her stead% and easily harvested staple for early explorers. Their feathers were sold. They were boiled to make oil, used as bail for fishing lines and their eggs were a delicacy. By the 1700s the number of great auks was seriously deplet- ed as thousands 00 W, of the helpless creatures were slaughtered by Hudson's Bay fur traders. who either clubbed them to death or simply marched them up planks onto their ships. Fishermen in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as whalers from across the North Atlantic joined in the slaughter. In 1795. one observer wrote: "it has been customary for several crews of men to live all summer on the island for the purpose of ritage Minutes .vision station. italte Project call I -MW -567.11107. have been smiling all the time. because the courtship of Polly Baker (Camilla Scott) faltered almost from the beginning. But Bobby Child (Jim Walton) never gave tip the pursuit and you just knew that somehow everything was going to work out. If a happy ending was inevitable• the means to the end was not predictable. An original starry line added to music from the past kept the audience guessing. This show is billed as a killing birds for the sake of their feathers. If a stop is not put to that practice, the whole breed will be diminished to aim" nothing." By 1800. that prophecy had come true and only a few scattered birds remained throughout their North Atlantic range. Such rarity placed them in great demand in Europe, where museums began clamouring for specimen,. One early morning in June, 18.3.1. driven by museum reward of about $30, two hunters went ashore on an island near Iceland and killed the last two great auks on earth. They ran but uttered no cry and offered no fight, for they were gentle birds. Since 1600, when records became reasonably reliable, at least 150 forms of bird have ceased to exist in this country. Today extensive efforts are being made to protect endangered species which face new, threats such as habitat destruction and environmental pollution, What is too late for the great auk, may prosper other species• including all Canadians. new Gershwin musical comedy, even though George and Ira Gershwin collaborated as a song - writing tam over half a century ago. But if the music was ever dated. it comes alive again in this zesty production. Rich young Bobby begrudgingly heads off to Nevada on the directions of his overbearing mother (Barbara Hamilton(. His job is to foreclose on an old theatre that Polly wants to revive. The two hit it off instantly, but Polly is unforgiving when she discovers the purpose of Bobby's trip. Bobby actually loves show business, but to get another shot at Polly and help save the theatre, he has to disguise himself as a famous Broadway producer. He is too successful. Polly falls in love with the producer and Bobbv is afraid to reveal his true identity. The producer himself arrives in town while Bobby is still sporting his disguise, and then confusion reigns supreme. Camilla Scott grew up in Etobicoke, and the show marks her return to this area after a turn on Broadway and two years in the soap "Days Of Our Lives". Jim Walton, who was raised in Marion, Indiana, has a record of successes on and off Broadway, and has toured North America and Europe in 42nd Street. In 1948, Barbara Hamilton made her professional debut on the stage of the Royal Alexander Theatre. "Crazy For You" marks the 14th time that she has appeared at this theatre. "Without exception, from teenagers to grandparents, everyone loves this show," says co-producer Ed Mirvish, calling it "a great time out for the whole family". Men traveLl! 21 Non -Stop Toronto To Paris & Vancouver To Paris There will be 19 non stop scheduled flights per week during peak season summer'94 bound for Paris from Toronto aboard Air Canada, Air France and Canadian Airlines Int'I. Twice per week. Air Canada will be offering Vancouver -Paris non stop. Toronto -Lyon direct stopping briefly at Montreal and two additional Toronto - Paris flights direct via Montreal. Charter service includes eight flights per week Toronto -Paris with Air Transat. Canada 3000 and Roval Airlines, most of which will pass through either Montreal or Quebec City. For those passengers residing in Vancouver and Calgary. Air Transat has coordinated its flights from these cities to correspond with their Toronto -Paris departures four and three times per week respectively. Paris Antigre Fair To Be Held In The farrorsO Du louvre The Paris "Biennale des Antiquaires" attracts some 1,300M art and antique collectors from all around the world and is normallv held every two years under the majestic arched roof of the Grank Palais. Built between ]847 and 1900 by Delagne. Louvet and Thomas the Grand Palais is of classic "Art Nouvezu" stvie and is presently closed for renovations. The 17th Biennale des Antiquaires will be taking place this year from Nov 10.24, and for this one time oniv, in the new and spectacular setting of the Carrousel du Louvre. Recently completed. the Carrousel is part of the exceptional renovati«ts and expansions being done at the Louvre. An enormous selection of items will be on sale. covering a floor space of 7.500 sq. metres and being sold by some 101 antique dealers. Works include antique paintings, furniture. carpets and tapistry. objects d'art. scuptures, primitive and oriental art. rare books. and exquisite jewels. To set the proper ambiance for the Biennale, a decor adapted to the esthetics and rare beauty of the antiques is being commissioned. The Biennale will be open every day Nov. 10-24 from 12 noon until 9 p.m. admission is 70FF S16 Metro: Palais Royal Louvre, entrance at 99 rue de Rivoli. Vacancies in Norman k"Itateaux & Manoirs The association of fifty plus characteristic and charming Normandy inns and restaurants called the "Chateaux & Manoirs en Normandie" is pleased to say that there are still vacancies in their properties before and after the week of June 3-10. With the 50th anniversary of D - Day, the region has been overwhelmed with requests for accommodation. but mainly for the week of the celebrations. The association prides itself on the charm and character of its member inns and restaurants. The architecture of some of the .,,, properties include a 13th and 15th century manor home, half-timbered houses. Anglo-Norman mansions with turrets and timbering, cottages with thatched roofs, and are often furnished with period furniture. The association has inns ranging from two to four star settings. The two -star hotel "La Ranconnniere" is situated in the rustic setting of a former manor house in the countryside of Crepon. close to Baveux and the D -Day beaches. Rooms IW38OFF S45496 Cdn. For reservations: (011 33) T: 31 22 2173. F: 31 22 98 39. On the other hand, the luxurious timbered four star "Hostellerie de Tourgeville" is in a peaceful setting just three miles from Deauville, host city of an annual American Film Festival. and an inspiration to the hostellerie. All of the 25 guest rooms are named after famous actors. as is the projection room. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis, golf neartn% biking and more. Rooms: 980-210)FF $215- $465 Cdn including taxes. Reservations: T: 31886340, F: 31911 Z7 16 Vacation Planning Made Easy Looking for that quaint inn on Martha's Vineyard? Who offers %bale watching cruises" How far is it from Boston to the Berkshires? When do the Boston Pops play' All these questions and many more can be answered in the just releas- ed 1994 "Massachusetts Getaway Guide" produced by the !Massachusetts Of- fice of Travel and Tourism MOTT1. An essential travel tool for the travelling public and travel agents, the four - season, 96 -page "Massachusetts Getaway Guide" details all the infor- mation needed to plan a holiday in the Bay State. Stunning photographs of the state's many attrac- tions and scenic landscapes accompany each section of the magazine. Useful maps of the state and cities like Boston and Springfield il- lustrate how easy it is to get around the state. "The "Getaway Guide.. offers quick tips and in- sights into everything from accommodation listings and scenic wonders to festivals and exhibits throughout Massachusetts," said Ab- bie R. Goodman, executive director of MOTT. A handy calendar of events assists in planning a vacation around the many fairs• sports events. and FAC Firearms Acquisition Certificate Westand Instructional Courts, Testing inekrded Cartifled Instructors For more information Contact ACCESSIBLE FIREARMS 416.264-0287 Wed. April 6, 1991 771E NEWS POST Page II altz Into Spring With A Tennessee Visit Tennesee and it diatelv evokes im- ages of the Tennessee Waltz, The Grand Ole (pry, Graceland, the Chat- tanooga Choo-Choo and the majestic Great Smoky Mountains. But a little known fact about Ten- nessee is that it plays host to many fun and unique family oriented events, in- cluding the World's Biggest Fish Fry and the Teapot Festival. Here is a small sample of events taking place this spring that visitors to Ten- nessee won't want to miss! "Bring on the Mules!" - from Apr. 7 - 10, Columbia celebrates its heritage and the important contribution the mule made to this city. Activities include mule sales, mule pullings, Mule Day Parade, mule shows, and arts and craft exhibits. For more information, call the Mule Day office at ( 615) 381-9557. "World's Biggest Fish Fry" - Paris is the place to be for fish lovers - more than 10,000 pounds of cat- fish will be served. Parades, arts and craft shows, auto shows and a sanctioned rodeo highlight the week of Apr. 25 - 30. Contact the Paris Chamber of Commerce for further information at (901) 642-3431. "Teapot Lovers Unite!" - Strange but true, Trenton hosts the Trenton Teapot Festival from May 8th to 14th. The Trenton City Hall houses the world's largest collection of unique teapots, and the celebra- tion in honur of this collec- tion includes a street dance, sports activities, arts and crafts, a parade and fireworks. For more information, contact the Greater Gibson County Area Chamber of Com- merce at ( 9011 85.5-0973. "Calling All Jazz Lovers" - The 5th annual Bessie Smith Traditional Jazz Festival will be held at the Chattanooga Choo- Choo Station House. Chat- tanooga, from Apr. 19th - May 1st. An outstanding line-up of nationally ac- claimed jazz bands will perform. Contact Mike Griffin at (615) 266-0944. for more info. "Memphis in May Inter- national Festival" - This month-long cultural celebration honours a dif- ferent country each year. This year's honoured coun- try is the Ivory Coast of Africa, and the festival will be celebrated each weekend from Mav 7th - 30th. Over 125 events are scheduled• including a Children's International Festival, Beale Street Musical Festival and the Sunset Symphony on the River. Visitors won't want to miss the World Champion- ship Barbeque Cooking Contest held May 19th - 21st. Further information is available from Deannie Parker at (901 ) :12.5-4611. "A Country Music Fan's Fantasy" - Everyone has favourite country music stars, and for visitors at- tending the International Country Music Fan Fair in Nashville June 6th - 12th, meeting them is almost guaranteed. Fans have the opportunity to mix and mingle with their favourite stars in a week-long festival with live shows, ex- hibits, autograph and photo sessions, special concerts. and celebrity games. Con- tact the Fan Fair Office at 16151 M9-7503 for more in- formation on this exciting event. "Opryland Keeps Get- ting Better" - Opryland USA is presenting even more live music starting May 6th through to Oct 6th. "Nashville On Stage" will showcase 150 con- secutive nights of concerts with top entertainers like Alabama. George Jones, the Oak Ridge Boys, Tam- my Wynette and Tanya Tucker. Three artists per Country Music Comes To Los Angeles Couritry music fans have long flocked to Nashville to see their favourite per- formers, and now they will have a chance to see some of country's top names on the West Coast. Fanfest '94 is scheduled for May 4-7 at Fairplex, the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. More than www people per day are expected to at- tend Fanfest '94 for live performances and a chance to obtain autographs from present and future stars of country music. The event follows the Academy of Country Music Awards being held May 3 at the Universal Am- phitheatre: thus many of country's top stars will be in Los Angeles to attend Fanfest '9t At this time, ap- pearances have been con- firmed by Trisha Year- wood, Dwight Yoakam, Bil- ly Dean, Dan Seals. Doug 5000 Welcome Jays Home On Sat. Apr. 9th at 1:15 p.m. Toronto's Skydome will have its roof shaken to the cheering of 5,000 children and their escorts, as they are treated to a ma- jor league ball game featuring the "Back to Back" World Series Cham- pions the Toronto Blue Jays. Since 1983, the Blue Jays Baseball Club, Vanety-The Children's Charity i On- tario) and the Ministry of Community and Social Ser- vices have teamed up an- nually to make Variety Kids Blue Jay Day a realr ty. Kids Day co-ordinators festivals that take place throughout Massachusetts. The guide lists more than 1,000 places to stay: luxury hotels, bed and breakfasts, cozy inns, even state parks where you can camp under the stars. To obtain a free copy of the "Massachusetts Getawayt Guide" travellers in Eastern Canada can call toll-free 1 -800 -4.14 -MASS, extension W. from the ministry offices throughout the province have been working tireless- ly with local children's agencies to choose children who'd benefit most from this dream -come -true. These children are those who would likely never have the opportunity to at- tend a major league game. The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club - set to con- front the Seattle Mariners that day have donated the seats. Variety -The Children's Charity will cover transportation costs from designated points in Ontario to the Skvdome and McDonald's Restaurants will donate hot dogs and cokes. The Variety pillage Band and Colour Guard will per- form a pre -game show and Variety Poster Children Alex Pinkerton (7 years old) and Amv Mead ( 9 years old) wifl throw out the first pitch. The reward for all the ef- fort and organization of this event is seeing the smiles and excitement on 5.001 happy faces. " MONEY BACK MORTGAGE INSURANCE Whether you have a house, or are looking for one F'nd out the facts about protecting your biggest investment. Call the Mortgage Specialist at 804-3416 Stone. Boy Howdy. Mark Chestnutt, Confederate Railroad, Faith Hill, Tracy Lawrence, Sawyer Brown. Ralph Stanley. and Doug Supernaw•. Organizers note that additional artists will be announced on a continu- ing basis. Approximately 490 display spaces and booths will be occupied by artists. fan clubs. record com- panies and vendors. Daily performances by the enter- tainers will be held at both the grandstand area. which has a capacity of approx- imately 10,0W and the 3,5(10 capacity gazebo stage area. Fanfest '94 will also include a midway. celebri- ty rodeo, and a "Super Faces Show.. is scheduled for the final night of the event. "This is an idea whose time is overdue." says Bob Alexander, President of Fanfest Inc. **We started talking about having an event of this type over two years ago, but it was not until we were able to in- volve the Academy of Country Music that the seeds started to bloom." The Academv is sanction- ing Fanfest '94. Fanfest '94 will benefit a number of worthy causes. including the earthquake relief effort in Los Angeles and the Academy of Coun- try Music, a non-profit organization. For more information about Fanfest '94 call 13101 247-0741, fax 13101 'r15-1314.or write Fanfest '94. 8899 Beverlv Blvd., Suite 5M,413 Los Angeles, CA 900. For more information• the public may contact Travel USA, the consumer information service of USTI'A, in the Toronto area at (905, 890-5662. night will perform at three separate theatres within the Opryland Resort. And the new water taxi service beginning in June will be a perfect way to travel to see vour favourite performer. The service will operate on the Cumberland River from downtown Nashville to Opryland. The nine -mile trip will take less than 30 minutes and will cost just $4.:3:3 US for adults and $.3.:12 US for children under eleven. For more in- formation, call Opryland at ( 615) 889-6611. "Civil War Re - Enactment" - From June 11-12, a fascinating re- enactment of the Civil War is held on the actual bat- tlefield where the Con- federate and Union troops did battle in 1862. Living history demonstrations and authentic Union and Con- federate camps are open to the public at the site. located at Parkers Crossroads. Contact Steve McDaniel at 1901 968 :883 for further information. To obtain a free copy of the Tennessee Travel Guide call toll-free at 1800 547-1800. For further infor- mation contact the Ten- nessee Department of Tourism at P.O. Box M170. Nashville, Tennessee 37202-3170, telephone 16151 741-21 rA Professional Tax Services e Accountant C. . *, ...«.s f.a.w 11111116• r„ fMe.w.rq • Est.N N.rrrurp Psnei.r. a RSP w,,,ml:atlew 209-1554 Onkar Nails by Connie • PorcNsin e Fibreglass • Special occasion Very natural looking 461E-0245 AOUAFIT SERVICES • Swim Lessons • RCIRLSS All levels • Water Fitness • All ages 14100.461.3488 1.905.668-1083 Joan Are you "�, , lonely? Call 1.97620 S10 This Space Could Be Yours For S 1 5 PER WEEK V_ s W Page 12 THE: NEWS POST Wed. April 6.19%. Here & There /n Pickering I� by Diane Matheson R_ WOMEN TRA%'EI.I.IN(; Af,ONE Hear Constable G. Smith. O.P.P.. speak on "Women 'T'ravelling Alone" at the Osteoporosis Support Group meeting on Wed. Apr. 6th at 1:30 p.m. in the Pickering Police Station. There is no charge for this meeting. Parking is free. Please use the rear entrance to the Police Station which is at Hw}•. 2 and Brock Rd. in Pickering. For more in- formation call L. Rowley, 428-9392. SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS CLUB - C1.UB 75:1 The Seniors' Club for older adults - 55 years plus - meets at its location at 910 Liverpool Rd. S. It costs $12 per year and offers many activities including bridge, darts, shuf- fleboard. table tennis. bingo. euchre and much more. Club 753 arranges special events and day trips. Call 420-5049 for more information on their activities. BEA ST%R & 11 THE SPIITIAGHT Two Theatre Arts programs offered by the Ajax Rec. Dept. will introduce children to the fun and spontaneity of acting. In "Be a Star". participants will gain self- confidence in this relaxed and imaginative atmosphere. Experience include self-expression, make believe, theatre games. skits and puppetry. This is for the 6 to 9 year olds. It will be held on Saturdays from Apr. 9 to June 11, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Community Centre. Fee is $40 for 10 weeks. "In the Spotlight" is for children 9 years and over. Acting skills will be discovered and developed. Participants will become involved in role playing. improvisation. voice awareness. narration, mime, puppetn and games. You will be encouraged to explore your imagination: Dates for this are Apr. 9 to June 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Lakeside Community Centre. Cost is $10 for 10 weeks. Call theAjax Rec. Dept at 427-8811 for more information. PICKE:RIN(; NATURALISTS The next Monthly meeting of the Pickering Naturalists will be held on Thurs. Apr. 7th at the Rouge Hills Public Library (Rougemou nt Dr.. south of H%•v. 2). Dr. Graham Crawshaw, Metro Zoo Vetinarian will give a speech and slide show about a research project he was involved with in Venezuela concerning the Lesser Anteater (Tamandua ) and other wildlife species he encountered there. The pro- gram will begin at 8 p.m_ Contact Dale Hoy at ( 905) 4Z7-1655 for more information. HERBS IN YOUR GARDE.% The Pickering Horticultural Society's April meeting will be to do with herbs. on Apr. 12th Karen Michaud from Country Lane Herbs and Dried Flowers in Puslinch will he the guest speaker. The Horticultural Society meets at St. Andrew's Presbvtenan Church. 35 Church Si. N. in Picker- ing Village at S p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and there is always a flower associated with the meeting. Refreshments will be served. For further information call Barbara Twiner at 839 ir611t1 EARLY SPRINT; W11-DF1.OWE:RS On Sat. Apr. 23 the Pickering Naturalists will be meeting rain or shine' ) for an outing to find. among other plants. skunk cabbages and coltsfoot. Meeting place is at the south- west corner of the Pickering GO station at 9: 30 a. m. Leader Doug Lockery recommends that waterporoof footwear be worn. Contact Dale Hoy at 1905 4I-1655 or Doug Lockery at 905 - 6>5-0789 for more information. .AJAX RE:C .ARTS & C'R.AE`r1 PROGRAMS Here are some new craft classes you might be interested in beginning in April: Vertical Swag: Try something new for spring and add this decorative wall swag to your home. This swag is done with dried flowers on a wire frame. Material costs approx- imately $22 extra. Register early as this workshop is sure to fill. Time is Apr. 5th and 12th from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and the fee is 521.40. Grapevine door or wall swag: This swag has a unique look with dried flowers and grapevine branches. Material costs approximately $14 extra. Time is apr. 19th from 7 to 9:3o p. m Fee is 521.40. Sensational Spring: Carole Duncan will show you some great ideas for your home. Learn about working artificial plants into your decor, spring table arrangements, scents and smells, drying your own flowers and spring door ar- rangements. You will leave with the knowledge to create your own crafts at home. This is a "show and tell' workshop, and no materials are required. This takes place on Apr. 23 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Fee is $10.70. Sunflower Wreath or Hydrangea Wreath: Gorgeous' That's the only way to describe this wreath. A unique blend of large sunflowers and dried leaves. A course not to be missed' Matrial costs approx. $50 extra. Time is Apr. 26 and May 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fee is $21.40. For any of the above classes. contact the Ajax Parks and Recreation. Department at 427-8811. OSIIAW'A & DISTRICT COIN C1,UB The Coin Club met on Mar. 13th at the Arts Resource Cen- tre, behind the Oshawa City Hall. The Annual "Coin -A - Rama" show is scheduled for May 18, at the Pickering Town Centre. Anyone interested in learning more about the Coin Club should contact Earl MacLean at (905) 728-1352. COUNTRY IJNE DANCING Learn to dance to the music that is sweeping the nation' Garth Brooks, Patty Loveless, Vince Gill and Billy Ray Cyrus. Come alone or with a partner and learn dances such as the Texas Freeze, the Fourteen Step, Achy Breaky, the Bus Stop. and much more. Don't miss out on the fun. The Ajax Parks and Rec is organizing this class on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting Apr. 6th to June 8th. Lester B. Pearson CI News French Public Speaking Contest On Mar. 23rd and 24th. the finals of the Scar- borough French Public Speaking Contest were held at Lester B. Pearson C.I. Each secondary school was invited to send two can- didates ( per division) to represent their school and to deliver their winning three to fire minute speech. On Wednesday, the winn- ing students in grades 11 to OAC from all participating Core French classes across Scarborough competed. On Thursday, the winning students from grades 9 to OAC Immersion and Ex- tended French categories competed. Both days were a great success and many prizes and trophies were awarded to the deserving students. The judges pan elementary school principal. two con- sultants from the board, a department head, four elementary immersion school teachers and a stu- dent from the Faculty of Education at U. of T.) felt that the choices were vey difficult to make as all of the candidates delivered very high calibre speeches. Although prizes were awarded to students in first, second and third places. only those students who ranked first will go on to represent Scarbroough at the Provincial Contest which will take place at O.I.S.E. on Apr. 30th. For more information about this contest contact Madame Benais. Assistant Head of Modern Languages at Pearson C.I. Several Pearson students competed in the Core French Contest and all of their speeches were ex- cellent. Congratulations to Lan Ma, Melanie Mooney, Sona Narsis and Clinton Wong who were chosen to represent Pearson at the Scarborough level. Extra congratulations to Sona who won third place in the city-wide competition with her speech on "Les Films"! The two day Scarborough -wide contest was organized and run by Madame Benais. "Felicita- tions" to all involved! Tutoring Program A pilot program called the "Malvern Community Tutoring Program" will begin on Tues. Apr. 5th at Lester B. Pearson. It is a ten week pilot project that would be available every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. The project would be staff- ed by qualified volunteers• most of whom are connmuni ty-based. The main objective of the program is to help those students who are eperienc- ing academic difficulties, and would benefit from ex- tra tutorial time. Par- ticipating students are ex- pected to be punctual, prepared, attend all ses- sions, and demonstrate positive attitudes and ap- propriate behaviours. For this plot project only a limited number of students can be accommodated. ........................... .................... Lucation is St. Andrew's Community Centre, and the fee is $64.20 for 10 weeks. For information on this and other Ajax Ree. programs call V -j-8811. SPRING POTTERY SIRIK& 1.11.17: The Ajax -Pickering Potters' Guild is holding its annual spring show and sale on Fri. Apr. '_t from 7 to 9 p.m.. Sat. fpr. 'te3.9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sun. Apr. 24.11:30 a. m. to 4pm. It is being held at The Turning Point Pottery Studio in the Pickering Recreation Complex. Valley Farm Rd. S., south of Hwy. 2 in Pickering. There will be door prizes. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. YMCA DURHAM There are several pre-school learning programs for children 18 months to 5 years listed in the YMCA brochure. Here is just a sampling. Check them over, perhaps you will find something for your child. Tumbling Tots is for 18 months to 21 2 year olds. Parent and tot gym classes begin with circle song warm up exer- cise. Physical challenges are introduced to develop basic motor skills using balls, games, climbing equipment, balance beam and parachute. Next session begins on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. from Apr. 5th to June 7th. Cost is = for 10 weeks. Junior Ki,ndercare is for 20 months to 2 1 2 year olds. Sharing, helping, laughing and enjoying are all part of the unique experience especially created for preschoolers who have never been without mom. Simple crafts with glue and paint, a collection of fun toys, lots of songs, books and social interaction will create this wonderful program. In order for your child to adjust to a first-time separation, parents will be asked to join us for coffee in the boardroom for the first three weeks of the program. This will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Fridays from Apr. 8th to June 10th. Cost is $55 for 10 weeks. Morning or afternoon adventure is for 21 2 to 5 year olds. A fun -filled time for your active pre-schooler. Expand your child's world with this nursery school program and gym- nastics class. Sessions include theme -related stories, crafts, songs, finger plays, puppets and more. Then on to gymnastics, including warm-ups to music, games, balance beam, mats and the climbing equipment. This program is for children who are ready to socialize in- dependently. It's held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. Apr. 5th to June 7th, or on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Apr. 6th to June 10th. Cost is $63 for 10 weeks. Children's Birthday Parties for 4 years and up. Join us for a two-hour program of games, songs, crafts and gym play designed by our birthday hostess. Activities will be geared to the age and interest of the child. Parents provide the food and drink and the YMCA will provide the fun in our pro- gram rooms. Parties held on Saturdays for two hours between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., $75 fee is based on 10 children. There is a $2 charge for each additional child up to a maximum of 16. For information on any of the above programs call the Y at 839-8011. The Y is located at Unit 15A, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. :::-X-e% .i Bill Watt's Worlds (Continued from Page 10) Stroman. The Column caught the 100th performance of the local company at the Royal Alex the other evening and. if anything, enjoyed it even more than at its premiere. The cast is tighter and the dancing more fluid. particularly between the two principals Jim Walton and Camilla Scott who now evoke pleasant memories of Marge and Gower Cham- pion. High praise, we know, but well considered ... and deserved. Mary Ellen Mahoney has now joined the company as the vamp Irene and her Naughty Baby with David Mucci as Lank gives the number a whole new dimension of sexuality and humour. Oh, there's much more one could say but we'd end up at the same conclusion; Crazy For You is the most enjoyable show currently running in Toronto. See it. IN CONCERT: On the late afternoon of Palm Sunday we found ourself at St. Aidan's Church in The Beach. The stained glass at the front of the church illustrated The Last Supper. No blasphemy is intended in writing that we most surely enjoyed a feast of sound. The occasion was a con- cert of classical duets featuring violinist Atis Bankas with members of the Canadian Chamber Academy. They were Sonia Jun on violin, Jacob Schiff and viola cellist Andras Weber and guitarists Alvin Tung and Marnie Ness. The program included works by LeClair, Haydn, Rossini. Paganini and, of course, W. A- Mozart. All were played with impec- cable phrasing and, this is most important, warmth. Chamber music too fre- quently seems more an ex- ercise in musical intellect than appreciation but rot so with this group. Each selection we heard was per- formed with obvious affec- tion and resultant warmth. Mr. Bankers played in most of the pieces and it might have been the mellow tone he elicits from his instrument that's responsible for the warmth of the ensemble. Its pitch approaches that of the viola but in the capable hands of Mr. Bankas it soars the heights into sweetness. Quite remarkable. The deplored and odious but sometimes necessity of time prevented us from hearing and enjoying the complete program. We had particularly looked for- ward to the rondo allegret- to of Paganinin's Terzetto for Violin, Cello and Guitar. It's a real barn burner or, in this case, a church burner. Holy Smoke! Levity aside, a Sunday afternoon concert with the Canadian Chamber Academy is a most plea- sant experience. Future ones are scheduled for the �/7--/ ,o Art Gallery and St. Aidan's. DANCING DIALS: A Tribute to Harry James and his orchestra is scheduled for Apr. 11th, 12th and 13th at Roy Thom- son Hall. Our belated thanks to Meegan and Don Hildebrand for the lusciously lively CD of Harry James' Greatest Hits which they've sent to us. Their two shows on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings are among the best things ever to have happened to AM Radio. We'll take it further and state that their station, CKTB St. Catharines and CHWO Oakville are the two best AM stations in our immediate listening area. We'll expound more in future columns. In the meantime, be ad- vised that CKTB is at 610 on the dial. CHWO is at 1250 and the Harry James Tribute is at Arty Hall. Happy listening ... and dancing. Oh, and Meegan, it was we who called one after- noon to advise that Doc Severinsen once played in the polka band, Wloopie John Wilfahrt and the Six Fat Dutchmen. He really did. ON RECORD: We were unable to attend the media launch of David Sereda's The Blue Guide Rocky Wednesday Records. After listening to it, one is left with the feel- ing that the gentleman is probably a fine entertainer in person but on a recor- ding. his entertainment quotient is minimal. Harsh truth to tell, listen- ing to the album is like join- ing Mr. Roberts and the rest of the crew on their continuing voyages bet- ween Tedium and Apathy. It's not that there's any dearth of talent here. Mr. Sereda is an excellent pianist and the lyrics to his songs hint at genius. Melodies, however, are uninspiring as is the sing- ing voice of Mr. Sereda. No mockery is intended in stating that The Blue Guide woud be most en- joyable as a program of readings accompanied by piano. As a musical offer- ing.. well, it just doesn't do it for us. Livent has released the world premiere cast reco- ding of Show Boat, the show that's packing them in at the North York Per- forming Arts Centre. Words quite fail us in at- tempting to describe the impact of it. Nothing can ever be as good as atten- ding a live performance of a musical but this recor- ding comes close. Technically it's quite superb in its fidelity. Ar- tistically, it evokes the pro- per emotions of all the per- formers. It's a handsome produc- tion in the tactile sense as well. Our compliments to Norman Zagier for his editorial and project super- vision and to Dennis Kucherawy for his copy and synopsis. Show Boat, the musical, is a monumental produc- tion and this album does it full credit. EAST EXIT: All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music. Walter Pater - 1839;1894.