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PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 Kingston Road
(905) 420.9707
Blaisdale Montessori
School Est. 1969
Our 25th. Year
For children 18 mths. 8i up
415 Toynevale Rd.
Pickering
(905) 509-5005
Winter
Wonder At
Enniskillen
Enjoy winter at its best with
a trip to the Enniskillen
Conservation Area located
just 20 minutes east of
Oshawa. Enniskillen offers
visitors a wide range of
winter activities from
skating to music. hockey
pond. cross country skiing
and tobogganing.
Everything for the young
and young at heart.
Recreation Centre
The recreation centre is
complete with a kitchen.
flush toilets and is heated'
During the winter weekends
the Authoritv staff will be
selling refreshments from
the kitchen. The centre
makes an excellent place to
get warm and may be
reserved for your special
event by contacting the
Authority office.
Redesigned Toboggan Hill
Just up the way. thrill
seekers will find new and
improved toboggan hills.
The main hill has been
redesigned to reduce
possible traffic conflicts
and a beginner hill was
created to introduce new
people to this exciting
sport. Both hills are located
in Area 2.
Events
The Authoritv events
have also been expanded in
this Area to include skating
parties, sleigh rides and
much much more. For
further information on
these events contact the
Authority office at ( 905 ) 579 -
All or pickup one of the
Authority newsletters in
any of the conservation
areas.
Gate Fee
Enniskillen Conservation
Area will be open for winter
activities from Dec. 1 to
Mar. 15. During this time a
gate fee will be in place of
.50 person or $2 vehicle.
Directions
To get to Enniskillen
Conservation Area exit
Waveriv St. in Bowmanville
from the 401. Travel north
on Reg. Rd. 57 for 20
minutes to the 7th
Concession Rd., turn left to
Holt Rd., turn right and
then left into the Area
entrance
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Ned. November 30, 1994
PICKERING
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Christmas
This Year
Are you looking for a
special way to celebrate
K.G. Old Severin Hold Packed Mardi Gras Ball
K. G. Old Severin. the German -Canadian Club of Picker- Five other Mardi Gras dubs brought their seni,,r and
ing held a Mardi Gras event at the East Shore Community *mcr ga+des to the event. Above. is the K. G. Old 5evenn
Centre on Liverpool Road last Sat. %ov. 26th. and the place
was packed with revellers who enjoyed the great music Junior Garde performing for the audience. (photo - Bob
from the Mississauga Express. Watson)
Durham Board Of Education Notes
Transfers Annomoced
Joan Patterson, Vice
Principal of E.A. Fairman
P.S. will be transferred to
the Aldon Learning Centre,
effective Jan. 1, 1995.
Christine Ward, Vitt
Principal of Sunderland
P.S. will be transferred to
the new John Dryden P.S.
effective Sept. 1, 19%.
Students Honoured for
Achievements
Pickering H.S. student
Eddie Maste and Anderson
C.V.I. student Alex Kish
were introduced to trustees
by David Gould, Project
Facilitator Technology.
The students competed and
were successful at the
Durham Skills Challenge,
the Ontario Skills
Challenge and the Cana-
dian Skills Challenge. This
entitled them to compete at
the North American Skills
Challenge held last spring
in Kansas City, where Ed-
die won a gold medal in
electronics and Alex won a
gold medal in sheet metal
work.
Both were congratulated
by trustees and by their
teachers, Hugh Amos and
Rob Harkes, for their hard
work and achievements.
The young men may have
the opportunity to compete
at the upcoming Interna-
tional Skills Challenge in
Paris. France.
Ronald Martino and Son
Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill)
Brock Road Chapel
1057 Brock Road (just south of 401) Pickering
Family owned and operated. (416) 686--589
Capital Forecast Approved
The 1995 Capital Expen-
diture Multi Year
Forecast, as submitted to
the Ministry of Education
and Training. was approv-
ed by the board. The
forecast details the board's
requests for approval of
capital projects for the
years 1996 to 2000. The
value of projects requested
for the first year of the
forecast is almost $40
million.
Sketch Plans Approved
Sketch plans for the
General Purpose Room ad-
dition and alterations to
Scott Central P.S. were ap-
proved by trustees.
Parent Handbook to be
Reviewed
Trustees directed staff to
review the recently -
devised Parent Handbook
to include a clear definition
of the role of parents and
community groups. The
Handbook will be
presented by February, to
the board for discussion
and endorsement so that
the new provisions will be
in effect for the 1995-96
school year.
Board and Children's Aid
Society Reach Agreement
The Durham Board and
the Children's Aid Society
of Durham Region have
reached an agreement in
principle for leasing of the
board's former ad-
ministrative facility at 555
Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa.
It is expected that details
will be cm&wrned sbortly
and that the Children's Aid
Society would pian to move
into the facility early in the
new year.
Joint Project Announced
The Durham Board of
Education, the Durham
Region Roman Catholic
Separate School Board and
the Oshawa Historical
Society will work together
in the development of a
joint curriculum document
an Oshawa's history for use
in local schools.
The document will
showcase historical events
in the city and people who
have made significant con-
tributions to education over
the years. In honour of the
project, the Historical
Society has presented each
board with a lifetime
memberhsip and will pro-
vide a certificate at the
elementary level and a
small cash award at the
secondary level for ex-
cellence in the subject of
history.
Youth Programs At C LO CA
CLOCA has announced
the commencement of three
youth employment
programs. These programs
focus on senior and disabled
outreach activities, forest
inventory and education.
The three programs
combined provide 56 total
work weeks values at
$23,899.07.
These programs are
designed to increase the
community awareness,
accessibility, and education
for our environment. The
programs also provide
valuable knowledge and
much needed work
experience for the youth
involved. In total, seven
Soft daily wear contact lenses
2 PAIRS $98.00
Extended wear contact lenses
2 PAIRS $148.00
r u MORNINGSIDE MALL
416-281-98M
employment opportunities
have been created by
CLOCA In cooperation with
Environmental Youth
Corps (EYC) and Challenge
programs.
One provincially
sponsored EYC program
funded by the Ministry of
Environment and Energy
has provided the
opportunity for two youths
to operate an outreach
program to serimrs and
disabled groups. The
presentation being
conducted will focus on uses
and accessibility of the
Conservation Areas,
upcoming public events and
education of our
your Christmas season this
year?
Why not try the stage at
Town Hall 1873 where the
Millar Lights will present
three shows filled with
music, laughter and
warmth of Christmas.
The Millar lights is the
well known Scugog
children's musical theatre
group, 33 youngsters who
have brought so much joy
to the stage over the last
several years with their
-songs. music and acting.
This year, the Christmas
�tiow will Include two llght-
,a rt ed musical fables.
:`u, Reluctant Dragon is
:,.)ut St. George and the
)ragon and takes place
.,rw)ut Christmas time.
The second is Brother's
Heinrich's Christmas, a
fable built around the
legend that a lovely carol -
in dulci jubilo was first
sung by angels who ap-
peared as if by miracle to
the medieval monk
Heinrich Suso on
Christmas Eve.
Millar Light founders Dr.
Tom and Catherine Millar,
along with special guests
Julie Renwick and Grant
Coward will lend their
voices to this special show.
The two fables will be
narrated by Dr. John
Stewart who has perform-
ed in many productions by
the Borelian drama group
and the Scugog Choral
Society.
The Millar Lights Merry
Christmas Show will be
performed on Fri. Dec. 9th
at 8 p.m. at Town Hall 1873`
Sirncoe St. Port Perry.
On Dec. 10, there will be
a matinee at 2 p.m. and an
evening performance at 8
p.m.
Tickets are $8 for the
evening shows and $6 for
the matinee. They are
available at Irwin Smith
Music, directly across the
street from Town Hall 1873,
or by calling 1905) 985-2635.
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environment.
The second provincially
sponsored EYC program,
funded by the Ministry of
Natural Resources, has
provided the opportunity for
two youths to update the
Authority's forest
inventory.
The third employment
opportunity is a Federal
Challenge "Best Matches"
program, and has enabled
DENTAL OFFICE,
Dr.K. Fenwick Dr.R.Hoftman
Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman
Denture Therapist - Harry Orfanidis
MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348
Evening b Saturday appointments available 282.1175
Page THF: NEWS POST Wed. November 30, 1941
�Opi n ion
a page for expression
for you and us
Rough Times
by Bob Watson
Well, our 55 Canadian soldiers are unable to leave an area
in Yugoslavia because the local army has them in a state of
"capture". These soldiers have suddenly become a
bargaining role in this long drawn out civil war. We believe
Canada should remove all of our troops from this ridiculous
situation. And if they won't let our 55 soldiers go free, let's
use the excellent World War II system called
"Commandos".
Our mind turned to the Grey Cup football playoff in Van-
couver last weekend. Our western citizens backed their
team 100% and defeated the Baltimore team - to keep the
cup here in Canadian hands. The expansion of the Canadian
Football League into American cities would seem to sug-
gest that the league could become the North American
Football League with most players from the U.S.A.
We understand that Toronto's keen football fans were
watching American football last weekend - not our Cana-
dian Grey Cup game.
Trough Day
Dear Sir:
November 21st was Trough Day.
On that day 52 MPs, elected just six years ago. qualified for
gold-plated pensions worth r5.3 million.
Of course. they are not really pensions. Getting an MP's
pensinn is like winning a cash -for -life lottery. After all. what
pension pays out after only six years regardless of age" What
pension has unlimited protection against inflation' And what
pension can legally accumulate 2 1 2 times faster than
allowed in the private sector"
The rest of us can only dream about a pension so lavish'
Over the years. Canadian taxpayers will have to fork out
millions of dollars to fund the pensions of these 52 MPs. but
that's not the worst part
What's worse. i< that Prime :Minister Jean Chretien even
allowed Trough Day to happen He could have easily
reformed the pension plan before Nov 21. but he chrlse not to
and that speaks vohimes about his credibility.
How can Canadians trust Chretien to reform Canada's
finances when he won't even reform %IPs' pensions' How
can w•e Canadians he expected to tighten our belts when our
leaders won't tighten theirs'
What Canada nett` are leaders who are willing to do
what's hest for their country What we have. unfortunately.
are leaders who seem willing only to do what's hest for
themselves
That's a disgrace and our wonderful country deserve%
tetter
Sincerely
David tiomervllle
President
The National Citizens' Coalition
Re -invest Federal Gas Tax
Dollars In Ontario Roads
Ontario has sent the federal government a commitment of
funds for its portion of the National Highway System. and
CAA Toronto is asking members to write to their Members of
Parliament about federal funding. The federal government
has promised to respond by Dec 15. 1994. and CAA members
can have a strong voice in government if they participate in
this campaign.
As part of the 3.7 million member Canadian Automobile
Association. CAA Toronto has supported and needed repairs
and upgrading to the system for over a decade.
According to Pat Curran of CAA Toronto. "The federal
Liberals were elected on the promises of job creation by
building roads. of restoring integrity to government, of
expanding international competitiveness and of building
Canadian unity. Funding the needed repairs and upgrades to
the National Highway System will help fulfil all four Red
Book promises at once."
CAA Toronto is a not-for-profit automobile club serving
620.000 members. and is affiliated with the Canadian
Automobile Association and the American Automobile
Association.
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Ed Foxton won Ist.prize in the Best Vegetable Collection
as well as Queen of the Show award at the Agincort Garden
Club's garden show on Sept -11th. (Photo - Bob Watson).
Why You Need A New
Power Of Attorney
by Reginald A. Hummel Q.C.
Did you knowthat m 1992 the Ontario Government
passed new legislation which changes the law in relation to
Powers of Attornev' The Substitute Decisions Act and The
Consent to Treatment Act were passed by the Ontario
Government and, are to be proclaimed into Law early in
19%. The combined effect of this new legislation makes it
imperative that eve%ww sign a specific Power of Attorney
for two separate purposes.
One purpose is to give legal authority for a per -Axl you
appoint to deal generally with your estate, and specifically to
W4 after vour bills and all money matters which you have
by way of paying your bills and debts, doing your bunking for
you. and filing your income tax returns,and dealing
generally with your estate, if you become incapacitated.
The second Power of Attorney is for personal care, and
that has to do with man* decisions as to medical treatment if
you are in some way incapacitated, and unable to give a
consent to medical treatment, and to specific medical
procedures. The new law states that you may give to vour
attorney the right for them to make decisions for you in
relation to such things as having operations, having medical
treatment, and not being put on life support systems where
that would be contrary to your wishes. The new legislation
will take the place of the former "Living Will" which was in
fact a direction and authorization to your doctor stating
when, and under what circumstances you wanted medical
treatment withheld.
The new Law not only gives you the right and the
opportunity to have someone look after your business
interests, and make decisions for medical care, but also
states that if you fail to exercise your right by completing the
Powers of Attornev in the new forms, an Ontario
Government official called The Public Guardian Trustee will
make those decisions for vou. This basically means that
husbands and wives will no longer be able to make decisions
for each other, nor will their children, or immediate family,
be able to make decisions for their parents, but an Ontario
government official will make all of those decisions, and
manage an incapacitated person's property whenever
thev are unable to manage their affairs themselves.
Accordingly it is recommended that everyone take
advantage of the opportunity to give these Powers of
Attorney to their husband or wife, or to their children, to
prevent the government from acting in ways in which they
would not wish the government to act.
The new Acts are to be proclaimed early in 1995, and
accordingly everyone should have a Power of Attorney
prepared now for them. It is strongly recommended that
these Powers of Attorney be prepared by a lawyer who is
familiar with the new law, and who has carefully prepared
the new forms required.
Queen's Park Report
Anne Swarbrick, M.P.P.
Scarborough West
Giving Youth A Hand -up
Scarborough youth aged 15 to 24 1 up to 29 if disabled) now
have an agency devoted to helping them discover what
they'll need to succeed in the competitive job market.
I'm happy to say that the new Scarborough Intake and
Assessment Centre is located in my riding of Scarborough
West at 2202 Eglinton Ave. E. tat Birchmount). Run by
Centennial College and Operation Springboard, the Centre
offers unemployed youth testing and skills assessment, as
well as a job preparation workshop and counselling. At the
end of the assessment. youth may be referred to a Futures
paid work placement position. further education, or more
employment counselling.
The centre is sponsored by the Ontario Training and
Adjustment Board (OTAB). OTAB was set up by our
government to make sure that Ontario has the highly -skilled
labour force necessary to compete in our changing world of
new technology and new challenges.
OTAB directs, advises and funds training and adjustment
programs and services in 6 key areas: entering the
workplace and on-the-job training: workplace training,
consulting and incentives: upgrading and literacy:
employment counselling: re-entering the workforce: new
initiatives, including sectoral training agreements that help
specific industries train workers, and Skills OK which
promotes a positive view of skilled trades to young people.
The new Scarborough Intake and Assessment Centre is
just one of the fruits of the hard work of OTAB. To register,
applicants may call 2115-6012.
Anne Sw•arbrick's Office Contact: Vera Kizoff 698-35.34.
News From Ottawa
from Dan McTeague
MP Ontario Riding
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McTeague Hopes To See
Reforms Made To MP Pensions
Dan McTeague. MP Ontario Riding, hopes the upcoming
reforms to Members of Parliament penswris, as announced
by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons, will ad-
dress some of the long-standing concerns Canadians have
about the current pension pian.
"During the 1993 election, I campaigned on the need to
reform the Members of Parliament pension pian. In April, I
introduced a Private Members' Bill to address the excesses
which are contained in the current pian. The Bill sought to
prohibit former Members of Parliament from collecting
pensions while employed by the Government of Canada,
thereby eliminating the so-called practice of double dipp-
ing." said McTeague.
"In addition, the Bill would prevent former members
from receiving a pension until they were 6o years of age and
had served at least three consecutive terms with a
minimum of ten years consecutive service. Currently,
members with six years of service are immediately eligible
for a pension, regardless of their age, upon ceasing to be a
member. The Bill also prevents beneficiaries of deceased
MP's from obtaining any pension benefits until the deceas-
ed member would have reached age sixty," McTeague add-
ed
..I commend the Prime Minister for informing Canadians
that the President of the Treasury Board will present
legislation to reform MP pensions within the next two mon-
ths. The Prime Minister also said the reforms will include
measures to end the practice of double dipping and
establish a specific age former members would have to
reach before being eligible to receive a pension," said
McTeague.
"It is high time MP pensions were brought in line with
plans which exist in the private sector. Canadians want to
see true pension reform. In addition, reforming MP pen-
sions will help restore public confidence in parliament and
parliamentariarts," concluded McTeague.
The first Europeans known to reach Canada were
Vikings led by Leif Ericson about 1,000 A.D.
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Wed. November 30,19% THE NEWS/POST Page 3
New Watershed Council To Guide Regeneration Of Don Watershed
A new group of citizens
and politicians will
spearhead regeneration of
the Don watershed. In-
terested citizens from the
entire watershed - from the
Don River's headwaters in
York Region to its mouth in
downtown Toronto, in-
cluding German Mills
Creek and Taylor/Massey
Creek - are invited to apply
for membership on the Don
Watershed Regeneration
Council, The Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Con -
Information On Radiation
;At Our Nuclear Stations
The Atomic Energy Con-
trol Board (AECB),
Canada's nuclear
regulator, has published
the fust issues of a new in-
formation bulletin to ad-
vise the public of the radia-
tion exposure from the
Pickering and Darlington
nuclear generating sta-
tions. Called the "Radia-
tion Monitor", the bulletin
will be produced every
three months for each of
the two stations and
published in local media in
the Durham region.
Each edition of the
"Radiation Monitor" con-
tains a graphic presenta-
tion of the radiation doses
to the public due to the
emissions from the station.
as compared to the doses
from other sources.
For the three month
period from July 1 to Sept.
30, 1994, the radiation doses
due to the operation of the
Pickering and Darlington
Kell,, Anne o!
Pine Grine Di vision of :he
Girl Guides was awarded
the Canada Cord at a re-
cent ceremony in the Scar-
borough Civic Centre.
(Photo - Bob Watson)
nuclear stations were 4.5
microsieverts and 1.0
microsieverts, respective-
ly. The values are also
given for the preceding
three months and for the
total since the beginning of
the year.
For comparison, the
doses received from other
sources are also indicated
in the bulletins. These in-
clude the average annual
dose of 3000 microsieverts
from the natural
background radiation in
Canada, and the dose of 70
microsieverts received
during a typical chest
X-ray. For further com-
parison, the graphic also
shows the new legal limit of
1000 microsieverts per year
that the Control Board
plans to impose for public
doses from nuclear opera-
tions. ( The current legal
limit is 5000
microsieverts.)
The radiation doses due
to the operation of the sta-
bons were calculated using
actual data from the
analysis of air, water,
milk, fish and vegetation in
the local area. as well as
date from the actual
measured emissions from
the stations.
It should be noted that
the doses indicated are for
the most exposed persons
living near the stations.
These doses would typical-
ly apply to persons living
just outside the station
boundary who are at their
residence 24 hours a day,
and who eat and drink local
produce and water. Most
persons in the Pickering
and Darlington areas
would actually have receiv-
ed much less than the doses
indicated because they
have different eating
habits or live farther away
from the stations. Radia-
tion doses decrease
significantly as the
distance from the stations
increase.
The Monitors will be pro-
duced on a quarterly basis
by the Atomic Energy Con-
trol Board, and will be
pub''-ished in local
newspapers in the vicinity
of the two stations. Copes
may also be obtained
directly from the Control
Board by calling
14800.668-5284.
Scarborough Jubilations
On Sun. Dec. 4th.
It's another opening,
another show for the
Scarborough Showstoppers
as they present the
Scarborough Jubilations '94
celebration of talent at 2
p.m. Dec. 4th, Stephen
Leacock Collegiate, 2450
Birchmount Road ( beside
Stephen Leacock Seniors'
Centre).
This unique variety show,
for seniors - by seniors,
stars the popular
Scarborough Showstoppers
along with featured
performers by guest artists
from Scarborough and area
including Kaye Weingarten,
Markham's Kick Up a Fuss
Cloggers, uureen
Carpenter, the Westminster
Chimes ... and more.
Popular radio
personality, the Voice of the
Pioneer, Bill McNeil will
host this entertaining
afternoon complete with
exciting door prizes.
Singers, dancers,
musicians, and comedians,
along with the many behind
the scenes organizers
prepare for months for the
production of this annual
event highlighting seniors'
talent, energy and
performance skill.
Tickets are $7. For
information call 416.284-
2293.
servation Authority
(MTRCA) has announced.
The aim of the council is
to guide the Toronto area's
most urbanized watershed
into the 21st century with
cleaner water, better and
more connected wildlife
habitats and improved ac-
cess for the public. The
council will develop
specific regneneration pro-
jects, work to raise public
awareness and enjoyment
of the Don's valley and
stream corridors and
direct people to things they
can do to protect and heal
the Don.
Council members will
work with local schools and
communities to name all
the Don's tributaries. They
will promote connected
watershed trails, seek
funds for regeneration
work and protect the Don's
interests in large projects
that cross municipal boun-
daries such as the con-
struction of Highway 407.
Every three years, the
council will publish a "Don
Report Card" to track im-
provements in water quali-
ty, habitats and communi-
ty involvement. The Don
Watershed Regeneration
Council concept grew out of
the earlier Don Watershed
Task Force and its
regeneration plan, "Forty
Steps to a New Don".
The mandate of the Task
Force, also supported by
MTRCA, was to develop a
vision for a healthy Don
Watershed, principles and
strategies for regeneration
and detailed restoration
plans for the Don's seven
subwatersheds.
With its work complete
last May, the Task Force
disbanded after 19 months,
but its report is not sitting
on the shelf. Already,
specific projects it recom-
mended are underway,
such as creating an urban
nature preserve at G. Ross
Lord Dam and modifying
existing stormwater deten-
tion ponds at Harding Park
on German Mills Creek to
improve water quality.
"Forty Steps to a New
Don" recommended form-
ing a council to carry on the
Task Force's work by im-
plementing the report and
leading regeneration ac-
tivities throughout the
watershed.
Similar to the Task
Force, the new Council will
have 26 members - 10 politi-
cians from the municipal
and regional councils in the
watershed, 10 citizens who
Iive in the watershed and
six others from specific
community groups or
government agencies.
The citizen represen-
tatives will be chosen by an
MTRCA committee. Can-
didates should have a
demonstrated interest in
the Don watershed or in
community work and the
time to attend evening
meetings and work ses-
sions. Professional exper-
tise that could aid the coun-
cil's work is an added
asset. Council membership
is voluntary, although
travel expenses will be
reimbursed.
For more information at-
tend the Don Watershed
Regeneration Council In-
formation Meeting on Dec.
1, 7 - 8:30 p.m., in the Coun-
cillors' Lounge at the City
of North York Civic Centre,
5100 Yonge St-: or contact
Adele Freeman at MTRCA,
661-6600 ext. 238.
CRY OF'SCARBOROUGH
Environmental Assessment
Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization
Highland Creek within Cedarbrook Park
PliBLIC COMMENT INVITED
The City of Scarborough is undertaking an erosion control and slope stabilization project for a portion of
Highland Crede. Tile study area, dhtstrated below, encompasses approximately 600 metres of Highland
Creek within Cedarbrook Park and iacludcs four specific arras of concern as depicted in the illustration
The City's objectives in undertaking this project include minimizing the kns of private and public lands
resulting from the erosion of the banks of the creek, the reduction of mauncnance costs, the allevmton of
flooding concerns and the protection of structures and facilities within Cedarbrook Park.
LIMIT OF STUDY
EASTv,� 1. 2. 3 and14 reWtsant AREAS OF CONCERN
Ig_*O�U'L-EVAOIIDN�:
oEDARM00 COMMUNITY CENTRE
L)AUT Oi STUDY AREA
The prosect is being planned under Schedule A of the Class Envumncntal Assessment for \municipal
Water and Wastewater Projects. A Public Nfeet'mg
will provide an opportunity for the public and propem
owners to review and evaluate alternatives, select the preferred alternative and discuss the project vith the
consultant and City staff. The Public Meeting has bean scheduled as follows.
PL;BLIC MEETING
Monday, December 5, 1994
7.30 - 9:30 pm
with a presentation at 7:45 pm
Cedarbrook Community Centre, Crqft Room
91 East Park Boulevard, Scarborough
Public input and comment are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Subject
to comments received and the issuing of rccessary approvals, the City of Scarborough intends to proceed
with the planning, design and implementation of this project. In the interim, and m addition to this meeting,
interested partics desiring further information or wishing to provide- further input or comms nts, arc invited
to contact Mr. Robert Quinn at the City of Scarborough or Mr. Mark Schollen at Todhunter, Schollen dlc
Associates.
Mr Mark Schoden
Todbunte,r, Schollar A Axwelates
104 Richmond treed East
Toronto, lhrtario
MSC It'r
Telephone (416) 364-9995
Facsimile (416) 364--9336
This notice Lamed /November 12, 1994.
Mr. RT. (Bob) Quinn, AEng.
Director, Environmental Services
Works & Environment Department
City of Scarborough
300 Consilium Place, Suite 1000
Scarborough, Ontario MIH 3G2
Telephone (416) 396-7113
Facsimile (416) 396-4156
Page I THE NEWS POST Wed. November :10, 1994
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DIARY)
WED. NOV. 30
8:30 a.m. - 4pp m. FIRST AID CPR COURSES
First Aid'eRk training courses are offered ongoing
daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Rei
Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday toPriday,
for more details and to register.
9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES
St. John Ambulance offers first aid health care and CPR
courses at three locations in Metro Yt ronto seven days a
week. For information and registration call 967-4244.
9:45 a.m. ST. ANDREWS DAY CELEBRATION
Evervone is invited to the St. Andrew's Day celebration
presenfed by the City of Scarborough in the Rotunda at the
'Scarborough Civic Centre. It will include flag raising
ceremonv. Scottish food served in the cafeteria. dancing
and Scottish music, and much more.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.HEALTH COUNSELLING
Seniors coping with diabetes or high blood pressure can
attend free counselling and information groups every
Wednesday at WardenWoods Community Centre, 74 Fir
Valley Court, Scarborough. For details call Bonnie at
694-1138.
12 noon & 2:30 p.m. CLASSIC FILMS
The Ontario Science Centre and Cinematheque Ontario
present classic films Wednesday afternoons at noon for
semors only and 2:30 p.m. for general audiences. Today's
film is "Waterloo Bridge" (1953). Free with admission to
the centre.
12 noon DINERS' CLUB LUNCHEON
This luncheon is open to seniors and disabled living in
East York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as
bingo, movies, speakers. fashion or music shows and much
more. All for only $4.30! Transportation will be provided if
required. This week's luncheon will be held at Community
Care Senior Centre. For details call East York Meals on
Wheels. 424-3322.
12 noon - 4 p.m. Mi!N1 BAZAAR
The annual Warden Woods Communitv Centre mini
bazaar is being held at the centre. 74 Fir Valley Court at
Warden. Items will include silk scarves, knitted goods
hand painted ceramics. crafts, books. CDs. video tapes a;td
bargains galore. Hot cider and cookies will be available for
$l.
12:39 - 4 p.m. B.P. & FOOT CARE
A footcare and blood pressure clinic for seniors is offered
eyer•v Wednesdav at Warden Woods Community Centre. 74
Fir Valley Court. Scarborough. This is a free service. To
book an appointment call 694-1138.
12:30 p.m. PiNG POND
All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn-
tr% of ping gong every Monday from 12:45 to 2:4.5 p.m. and
Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:3b pp m. at L'Atnoreau x Com-
munity Ceirtre. 211(1) NlcNicholl Rd Phone 39&4513.
12:31 - 3:30 p.m. SC►CIAL DANCING
All seniors over the age of 55 are united to enjoy an after-
noon of social dancing every Wedlnesdav at L'Arnoreau x
Community Centre. 2Wo Nlc•�icholl Rd. Phone 396-4513.
1 - 3 p in. i;FARLv NFW SHOP
A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox
United Chinch Christian Centre. M75 Midland Ave. Agin-
court for the sale of good clean used clothing for Ali s.
and small houseware itemstoelectncal aWiances. pti� &
Paris. etc. ) . Thrifty prices' The shop is also open the second
Saturday of even• month from 9:38 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1 - 3p m. BINGO
Birttdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age
and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo -every Wednesdav at
Birkdale Community Centre. 1299 FJlesmere Rd., Scar-
borough.
6:30p.m. DRUG EDUCATION WORKSH(►P
Friends or familyon drugs? Find out about drugs and
what can be done at Narconon. Come to the free and
education workshops Wedrw--ALvs at 842 Pape Ave. For
more information call 465-096
- 19 P.M. PUBLIC WORKSHOP
The Canadian Small Business Institute offers a public
workshop on "How• to Start Your 0%%m Import Expurt - Mail
Order Business" at the Holiday Inn Toronto East. 22
Metropolitan Rd. The cost is S25, seniors are free. Register
at the door or in advance by calling 1 416 t 512-2009.
?:15 - 19:31 p.m. BINGO
The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an
evening of Bingo every Wednesday at 2100 Ellesmere Rd.
THURS. DEC.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. PD DAV' PR(x;RA.NI
A school age Professional Development Day program for
grades 1-6 students will be held at Berner Trail Community
Centre, 120 Berner Trail. 2nd floor. The fee is $5 per student
(cash only). Register bvpboning 281-1376.
9:15 - 19:45 a.m. LADIES COFFEE HOUR
All ladies in the commu mtv are invited to Ladies Coffee
Hour at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, 2501 Warden
Ave. (just south of Finch). Wilma Jonkheer will speak on
"A Mother's Praver" and Carol O'Neil will demonstrate
"Prime Fashions Free babvstiti and library,.
11.39 a.m. - 3:30p•m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
A permanent Iced Cross blood donor clinic is held even•
Thursdav at Roval Bank Plaza. Merchants Mall Level, 266
Bay St.. roront& All donors are welcome.
12 noon - 4 p.m. CRAFT SALE
Sir William Osler High School, 1050 Huntingwood Dr.,
Agincourt is holding a Christmas ceramics and crafts sale
at the school in Room 312. Everyone is invited to come and
support the school's fundraising event.
12:45 p.m. EUCHRE
All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after-
noon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Cen&re, 2520 Bir-
chmount Rd. Phone 396.4040.
1 - 3 p.m. CRAFTS WORKSHOP
A crafts workshop is held every Thursda} at L'Amoreaux
Communitv Centre. 2000 McNicoll Ave., Scarborough. For
details call 396-4513.
7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS TOASTMASTERS
Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the
Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is [or men
and women over 18 vears of age. For further information
call Diane at 447-9533.
7:15 p.m. BINGO
The Lions Club of Agincourt holds a bingo every Thurs-
day night at Agincourt Communit • Centre. 31 Glenwatford
Dr:, Agincourt, featuring a nightly jackpot. Come out and
enjoy this friendly bingo. All profi go to charity in the
Agincourt area.
7:30 p.m. VIDEO PRESENTATION
A tree video presentation on Dianetic> will show you how
to unlock your full potential. Call 690-:3890 to reserve your
Seat.
7:30 - 9 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER
Living With Cancer. the support group for Agincourt and
Scarborough Units of the Canadian Cancer Societyy meets
the first and third Thursdav of each month at Bendale
Acres. 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is invited to come,
talk or listen.
THURS. DEC. I
8m. THE MITZVAH TECHNIQUE
Evervone 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 Medica
Centre, 3420 Finch Ave. E. (al Warden), Suite 410. To pre -
register call 495-7729.
FRI. DEC. 2
9 a.m. - t p.m. BLOOD DONOR C'LiNIC
A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held every
Friday at 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd floor, Toronto. All donors are
-welcome.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. SNOOKER & BUMPERPOOL
All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy snooker
and bumppeerrpp0000l ever Frida} at L'Amoreaux Community
Centre, 2000 McNicholl Ave. Phone 396-4513.
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. BAZAAR
The Mental Health Services Day Treatment Centre of
Scarborough General Hospital is having its annual
Christmas Bazaar in the hospital auditorium. -It will feature
acts and crafts, baked goods, white elephant items, knit-
ting, handmade ceramics, plants and books as well as raf-
fles and palm reading.Everyone is welcome.
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 McNll Ave. 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. 20110 McNieboll Ave. Phone 3964513.
1 - 4 p.m. BiNGO
The Literacy Council of Durham Region sponsors Friday
afternoon bingo games at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch
Ave.. Ajax (south of Bayle St.). Everyone 1s welcome.
7:30 p.m. A GALA CONCERT
A gala concert and presentation of scholarships the con-
cluding event of Contemporary Showcase 94, will be held at
Hu mbercrest United Church, 16 Babv Point Rd., Toronto.
For concert tickets phone (416)963-507.
7:30 p.m. SINGLES MEET
Heron Park Christian Singles meet the first Friday of
each month at Heron Park Baptist Church. 4260 Lawrence
Ave. E., West Hill. For details call 427-2917.
SAT. DEC. 3
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. CHRISTNU S BAZAAR
The seniors at Mid Scarborough Community Centre are
hosting their annual Chrstmas bazaar featureng knitting.
crafts and much more. The centre is located at 21467 Eglin-
ton Ave. E. For more details call 396-4(Wi.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PUBIAC WORKSHOP
The Canadian Small Business institute offers a public
workshop on "All Day 8 -Hour Start Your Own Business** at
the Holidav Inn Toronto East, 22 Metropolitan Rd. The cost
is $49 seniors are free. Register at the door or in advance
by railing (416)512-2(M.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. %EARIA* NEW BOUTIQUE:
A Nearly New Boutique featuring good used clothing and
accessories will be open even- Saturday at St. Crispin's
Anglican Church, 77 CYaig1ee Dr.. Scarborough. For more
details call 96'7-7932 on Saturdays
19 a.m. - 3 p.m. CHRISTNULS F 17_4,AR
Lodge.
bazaaf crafts home baking.
holding
draw. Christmas cake (Civitan) and much more. Everyone
is invited.
A ViSIT WITII SANTA
Join Santa and let him know, your Christmas wish at Scar-
borough Historical Museum today and tomorrow. Admis-
sion to the museum is $2 for adulfs and $1 for children and
seniors. For more details call 431-3441.
1:36 - 3:15 p.m. CHRISTMAS TEA
Enjoy an "Old Fashioned Christmas Tea" at St. Paul's
1'Amoreaux Seniors Centre, 3333 Finch Ave E-, corner of
Warden Ave. tacross from Bridlewood Mall). Parking is
available.
3:30 - 4:39p m. LATiN AMERICAN FOLKLORE
Explore tide rich culture and heritage of Latin America
with music and the "Aymara" musicafband at York Woods
Regional Branch Library. 1785 Finch Ave. W. Admission is
free.
7:31 p.m. A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
The Bach Children's Chorus invites audiences to a
Christmas Celebration at the Recital Hall of the :North York
Performing Arts Centre. The 3 groups of Bach Children's
Chorus, which consists of 150 childiren, will sing traditional
and new Christmas music, and Hanukah music. For ticket
information and reservations call 872.22'2'.
SUN. DEC. •t
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. BOOK ARTS FAIR
The loth annual Ontario College of Art Book Arts fair
will take place at 100 McCaul St. It will feature exhibitions
of hand printed books and broadsheets, fine binding and
other book arts, and demonstrations of printing, typeset-
ting, bookbinding and paper making. Admission is by dona-
tion withall proceeds going to student awards in Printmak-
ing and =Arts.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT SALE
Scarborough Central Mins are holding a Christmasgift
and craft sae at Birchmount CommunityCentre located on
Birchmount Rd. between Kingston Rd & Danforth Ave.
The sale will include candles, Christmas ornaments, dried
flowers, fine art, folk art, knitting,quilting and wood crafts.
10:30 a.m. INDIAN LAND CLAIMS
Prof. Frank Duerden will address the question of Indian
Land Claims at Don Heights Unitarian Ciingregation, Four
Antrim Cres., Scarborough ( Kennedy Rd. & Hwy. 401
area) .
12 noon - 6 p.m. CHESS CLUB
Agincourt Chess Club meets the first )bice Sundays of
each month at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000
McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019.
12 noon UW AUCTION
The United Way of Ajax Pickering is holding its annual
United Way Auction in the HMS Room of the Ajax Com-
munity Centre, 95 Bayly St.W., Suite 407 Ajax. Preview
starts at noon and auction begins at 1 p.m. )" or more details
call ( 905) 686-0606.
1 - 4 p.m. COOK BOOK CAPER
Everyone interested in books on food, cooking and
recipes will find a shopper's delight, for adding to your own
library and pinking up that perfect Christmas gift, at the
Cook Book Caper at The Ontario Historical Society, 34
Parkview Ave., Willowdale, (2 blocks north of North York
Centre subway station, east of Yonge St.). Enjoy afternoon
tea for $2.
1:30 - 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Kiwanis Club of East York invites all East York
seniors to get in the Christmas spirit by attending their an-
nual Golden Age Christmas Party at Cosburn Middle
School, 420 Cosburn Ave. (enter by Durant Ave.) . There will
be entertainment followed by light refreshments.
SUN. DEC.
2 - 4 p.m. St Nl►AI CONC1,11T SERIES
The Debt Sander Walker Band will entertain with con-
temporary music at the regular Sunday, afternoon concert
at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Admission is free and
everyone is welcome.
2 m. JUBILATIONS 91
Bill McNeil, popular radiorsonality will be Master of
Ceremonies at the Scarborough Jubilations event presented
b�y Scarborough Showstoppers, at Stephen Leacock
Ceollegiate, 2450 Birchmount Rd. Tickets are $7, including
door prizes, and are available by calling 416-284-2293.
3 p.m. MUSK FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
The Encore Symphonic Concert Band presents Music for
the Festive Season at The Church of St. Jude ( Wexford), to
Howarth Ave. (Lawrence & Victoria Park Ave.). Tickets
are $5. Children 14 and under are free if accompanied by an
adult. For tickets phone 757-9056 or 496-1062.
7:30 p.m. MUSIC AT ST. GEORGE'S
Music at St. Geroge's presents its first concert of the
season at St. George's United Church, Lytton Blvd. at
Duplex Ave., Toronto. The pproggrraam ea ures Handel's
Messiah and Bach's Cantata 61. The church is wheelchair
accessible. Admission is free; an offering will be taken.
MON. DEC. 5
8 - 9:30 a.m. TAI CHi
Everyone over the age of 55 is invited to enjoy Tai Chi
every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000
McNicoll Ave., Scarborough. For more details call 3964513.
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Anniversarie&I-Birthdays
60TH WEDDING AINNNIVERSARY
Celebrating six decades of marriage are Marie and Bruce
Pillsworth of Brimley Rd., Scarborough. They were wed on
Dec. 5th, 1934 and we would like to congratulate them on
this very special achievement.
59TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Two Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wed-
ding Anniversaries this week. Mary and John Bodnarchuk
of Fintona Ave. will be wed 50 years on Fri. Dec. 2nd. A
celebration was held for them on Nov. 26th. Lorna and
Howard Webb of Marilake Dr., Agincourt also celebrate
their 50th wedding amiversary on Fri. Dec. 2nd. Our corn
gratuilatioas go out to both these couples.
I99TH BIRTHDAY
Mabel Harrison of True Davidson Acres, Toronto will
celebrate her 100th birthday on Wed- Dec. 14th. A party is
being held for her on Dec. 14th from 2 to 3 p.m. at True
Davidson Acres. A very happy birthday Mabel!
NMI BIRTHDAYS
Scarborough has two new Wyear olds. Mary Brown of
Thatcher Ave. celebrated her cloth birthday on Nov. 28th
and Gwen Brown of Bellechasse St. will celebrate her 80th
birthday on Fri. Dec. 2nd. Happy birthdav to both these
ladies
Got an atnniversary or birthday to celebrate?
Call 291-2W for inclusion in this column,
Provincial Constituency Offices
EMS
9 a.m to 5 p.m. UMSTITt:ENCY OFFICE OrEN
The office of the Hon. Akin Curling, MPP Scarborough North,
located at 5200 Finch .Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough i, open Moo. -
day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5000.
9 am. to 5 p.m. ur3%%n n u%(,N (1F?'iCT (IrEN
The office of (ferry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt,
located at 4002 Sheppard Acc. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of
Sheppard and Kennedy• is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5
P.m . For appointment, phone 297-6568.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CO%STITt'FVCA (IFFiC'E OPEN
The ottice of David Warner. MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere,
located at 695 !Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is
open Mondas to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9
a.m. to 12 noon. For appointment. phone 438-1242.
9 am. to 5 p.m. CONST111 UNCY (WFICF: OPEN
The office of .Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located
at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 am.
to I p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967_
9 a.m. to i pm. co.%s17Tv %C,% twFICE OPEN
The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East,
located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave.
E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday mor-
nings by appointment only. Phone 281-2787.
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN
The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at
3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffc7est Plaza, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Mondays and
Wednesdays by 3ptointment onh. Phone 261-9525,
Federal Constituency Offices
v a.m. - 5 p.m. C'O%, S_ni1:ENC'Y OFFICE (WEN
The office of John Cannis, MP Scarborough Centre, located at
1450 Midland Avc., 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. CO%ST1T1lF:NCY OF'F'ICE (YEN
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. CONSTiTUENC'Y OFFICE OPEN
The constituency office of Derek I -cc, MP Scarborough Rouge
River, located at 4800 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 119, Scarborough, is
open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone
298-4224.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN
The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough -
Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 206, is open
weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 to I 1 a.m, by appoint-
ment only, pall 321-5454.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITI ENCY OFFICE (WEN
The constituency office of David Collenerte, MP Don Valley
East, located at 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 300, is open Monday
to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12
noon. For an appointment call 447-5543.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. C O%STITi. ENC'Y (IFFICF. (WEN
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 4 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call
287-0037.
Community Diary
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MON. DEC. 5
10 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE
The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open
Mondays through Thursdays to offer information and
referal services 10 women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during
these hours to find information, to register for a program,
or to talk over something that is troublinnEg yyou.
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
A Red Cross permanent blood donor clinic is held at
Manulife, 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor, Toronto. All donors are
welcome.
12:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
The Women's Canadian Club of Toronto is holding a
Christmas Luncheon at the Royal York Hotel, Canadian
Room. It will feature the Smile Theatre Company's "Ring
Them Bells" by Tom Kneebone. For inquiries call the club
office at 593-1119.
12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE
All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after-
noon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors
Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3964040.
2 - 3 p.m. NUTRITION COLINSELLING
Nutrition counselling services arc available to seniors free of
charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard
Betel Centre, 1003 Stecles Ave. W. For an appointment L2I1
225-2112.
7 m. INFORMATION NIGHT
llW 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 395-1500.
8 pm. RECOVERY INC.
Recovery Inc., a community mental healthorganization.
meets weekly at St. Stephen s Presbyterian Church, 3817
Laurence Ave. E.. Scarborough. For information call
276-2237.
8 p.m. JONC'ERT
Ja.42 CONCERT
Washington and Friends will be featured at the
Sounds of Toronto Jazz Concert Series at the Ontario
Sceince Centre. Admission is $4 per person at the door.
TUES. NOV. 6
11:38 - 3.38m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
The Red Toronto Blood Centre. 67 College St. is
open
every Tuesday and all blood donors are welcome.
1. noon DINERS' CLUB LUNCHEON
This luncheon is open to seniors and disabled living in
East York. Lunch is followed by entertainment such as
bingo, movies, speakers, fashion or music shows and much
more. Allfor only $4.30: Transportation will be provided if
required. This week's luncheon will be held at York Ban
quet Hall. For details call East York Meals on Wheels,
4'24-3322.
12:38 - 2:38 p.m. BADMINTON
All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en' an after-
noon of badminton every Tuesday. Thursday and Fridav at
L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone
391(-4513.
12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING
All seniors over the ale of 55 are invited to enjoy social
and line dancing every Tuesdayy at Stephen Leacock Seniors
Centre. 2520 Birchmotnt Rd. Phones S64DW.
1 - 3= BINGO
Al1 seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after-
noon of binge( every Tuesday at L'Amoreaux Community
Centre. 2000 Mctiicito11 Rd. Phone 396.4513.
1 - 2:38 p.m. NEARL s' NEW SHIP
A New To You Shop featuring low prices on used
clothing and household articles is open every y o f
londale Heights United Church, 1151omfew Rd north
Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd_ Parking and entrance at
rear of building.
6:38 - 9:38 p.m. LEG.U..ADVICE (1JNIC
Free legal advice will be given b&a qualified lawyer
every Tuesday evening at West trill mmuimty Services
156A Galloway Rd., West Hill. To matte an appointment calf
294-5931 between 8: 30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
7 ppm_ BINGO
'life Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland
Creek Branch No. 258 holds a Bim every Tuesday. at the
Ston Hall, 45 Lawson Road, West Hill. Everyone is
welcome.
1 - Il p.m. CHESS CLUB
Agincourt Chess Club meets on alternate Tuesdays at
L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 NkNicotl Ave. at
Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019.
7m. WINTER CONCERT
Over 150 stridents will participate in the annual winter
concert at Sir Ernest MacMillan Sr. Public School, 149
Huntsmill Blvd., Scarborough. Students will perform in
bands, choir, recorder groups and solos. Admission is a
donation of food. For more details call 396-6"075.
7 - 9 p.m FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION
The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third
Tuesday of each month at 1400 Ba ly St., Pickering. This
non -
.profit organization is dedicated to helping those suffer-
ing from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers informa-
tion, educational materials, guest speakers and support
�ups. For details call 831-387'7
39 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER
Living With Cancer, the support group for the North York
East Units of the Canadian l'anc'er Society, meets at 6075
Yonge St., north of Finch Ave.,, 4th floor, on alternate Tues-
day evenings. Through informal discussionstients
families andfriends can learn how to cope. For details call
266-0646.
WED. DEC. 7
F6 - 3:30 p.m LIVING WITH CANCER
Laving 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, supppoort services
and practical guidance. The public is invited 3o come, talk
or listen. For details call 485-0222.
6:30p.m. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN.11
MEET
North Toronto Business and Professional Women's Club
holds its monthly dinner meeting at 3300 Yonge St.. Suite
204. The guest speaker is from the Homeward Shelter. For
reservatiaons call Muriel Ahluwalia (905( 712-4442.
7:30 p.m. PARENTS -FLAG
Parents families and friends of lesbians and gays, North
Toronto aapter meet the first Wednesday of each month at
Glenview Presbyterian Church 1 Glenview (4 blocks south
of Lawrence Ave.. off Yonge §t.). Everyone is welcome.
For details call 322-0600.
8m. SCARBOROUGH COIN CLUB
The Scarborough Coin Club meets the first Wednesday of
the month at Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark
Blvd., Scarborough. New members are welcome.
Wed. November 30, 1994 THE NEWS/ POST Pale 5
Ghosts Of Christmas Past Festival At Spadina
The Toronto Historical
Board will introduce an ex-
citing new Christmas pro-
gram on Sun. Dec. 4th
which will continue
throughout the holiday
season. (Sundays, Dec. 4,
11 & 18 and daily from Dec.
19 - 30 closed Dec. 24, 25, 26
& 31).
The myths, magic and
mystery surrounding many
winter solstice and
Christmas traditions will
be explored in the beautiful
surroundings of Spadina,
the 1866 Austin family
estate, which will be
magnificently decked out
for the season.
Children will be busy
making Mummer's masks
and parading around the
outdoor bonfire in an an-
cient Mummer's parade;
families will be stirring
Christmas pudding in the
historic kitchen assisted by
costumed staff and period
carollers will stroll the
grounds to evoke the at-
A Streetcar Named Desire
At York University
Veteran actor Janet -
Laine Green made her
directing debut in Theatre
at York's production of
Tennessee Williams' "A
Streetcar Named Desire".
opening Tues. Nov. 29th at
York University.
Green directs the
Department of Theatre's
Graduate Acting Ensemble
in Williams' sizzling
drama. set in New Orleans
during the Mardi Gras car-
nival. Live African percus-
sion drives the sensual
heartbeat of the play.
,'There are no social
limitations on behaviour
during the carnival,.. says
Green. "and there won't be
any on stage either."
As well as directing.
Gruen also stars as the pas-
sionate and vulnerable
Blanche Dubois. a woman
Town Hall
Meeting
Five Members Of
Parliament will be in
attendance at a Town Hall
Meeting on Wed. Nov. 30th
from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the
council chambers at the
Scarborough Civic Centre.
The public meeting will
be discussing about the
Social Securities Reform
paper.
To obtain a copy of the
Social Security Review call
14100-73s-3551 or pick tip a
copy at John Canmis' office
at 1450 Midland Ave., Suite
211. North west corner of
Midland Ave. and
Lawrence Ave. E.
Annual Jtuied Arthur Award
Members of the Art Guild
of Scarborough will be
presenting their annual
pried ..Arthur" show dur-
ing the month of January
1995 in the Rotunda of the
Scarborough Civic Centre,
150 Borough Dr.
Everyone is invited to
drop in at any time bet-
ween 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. dai-
ly.
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on the run from her past
and from her future.
Janet -Laine Green has
worked extensively on
stage and in film and
television in Canada and
the U.S. A five -time Genie
and Gemini Award
nominee and winner of the
1990 TV Week Award for
Best Actress, she recently
appeared in CBC TV's
"Road to Avonlea" and an
episode of "Destiny Ridge"
for Global. and performs
the lead role in the just -
released feature film "The
Circle Game".
Theatre at York's pro-
duction of "A Streetcar
Named Desire" runs to
Dec. 3rd at 7:30 p.m_ with
matinees Nov. 30 and Dec.
2 at I p. in. in the Joseph G.
Green Studio Theatre, Cen-
tre for Film and Theatre at
York University, 4700
Keele St. at Steeles Ave.
Admission is $10.
students and seniors r,
group rate is $5. Call the
box office at 736.5157
mosphere of a Victorian
Cliri-1-ias festival.
For further information
call (416) 392-6827 ext. 225.
AMCU
Notice of Annual Meeting
41st
ANNUAL
MEETING
AMCU CREDIT UNION INC.
The Board of Directors of AMCU Credit Union Inc. has
called the 41st. Annual Meeting of the Credit Union to be
held at 7.30 p.m.. Tuesday December 13, 1994 at the
SCARBOROUGH CITY CENTRE
Council Chambers
150 Borough Drive
Scarborough, Ontario
The order of business at the Annual Meeting
shall be as follows:
1. Adoption of the minutes of the last meeting.
2. Report of the President
3. Report of the Chief Executive Officer
4. Report of the Credit Manager
5. Auditor's Report
ti. Amendment of by-laws
Section 2.01 A 2.07 • shares
7. Resolution . Re: Director's Remuneration
a. New Business
9. Appointment of Auditors
10. Election of Directors
11. Adiourrment
Dated at Scarborough this 25th day of October. 1994.
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WED. NOVEMBER 30,
1994
P.M.
3:00 Trillium Presents
6:00 T.B A.
6:30 Matt About Golf
7:00 Metro Matters Live
6:00 youth Focus -Repeat
9:00 Arthritis Show,
10:00 Trillium Special
THURS. DECEMBER 1
P.M.
3:00 Tradinrgg Post
4:30 BoctieBe Litman Show
11:00 Science at Home
3:30 Multiple Sclerosis: The
Kinder Side
6:00 Horizon -Interfaith
6:30 City Gardertirg
Water Garden Plants
7:00 Green TV -Environmental
9:00 Youth Focus
10:00 Words k Music
10:30 Moxy.
FRI. DECEMBER 2
P.M.
3:00 Jr A. Hockey -Repeat
6:00 Horizon -World Deliverance
%rtisbws
6:30 Home Fixin's-Insulatiam
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7:00 on Tv Live
6:10 T B A.
9:60 The Garden Doctors -Repeat
10:111 Financial Fitness
10:30 Project Discovery
SAT. DECEMBER 3
P.M.
22:00 Cook It Up
Guest Chef
22:30 Going St ran
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1:00 The Lemon Aid Show
2:00 Horizon -Interfaith
2:30 Toronto's High Five
3:011 ward
3:30 McCormick Cup Final
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6:00 Alive k Well: Aerobics
6:30 Community Magazine
7:00 The Garden Ma rs-R
8:00 Macedonian Nation
8:30 Trading Post -Repeat
10:00 Youth Focus -Repeat
SUN. DECEMBER 4
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12:00 Tai Chi
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1:00 Community Magazine
1:30 Lighthearted Living
2:00 Avramis Greek Show
9:00 Trillitan Sports
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APPLE RASPBERRY TORTE
Crisp Ontario McIntosh apples combine with
raspberry jam and rich pastry for a delicious treat.
perfect for entertaining.
Pastry:
1 13 cups (325 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 mL)
granulated sugar
1 2 tsp (2 mL)
cinnamon
1 4 tsp (1 mL)
salt
1 4 cup (50 mL)
each chilled butter and
shortening
3 tbsp (50 mL)
cold water
Filling:
12cup (125mL)
2 tbsp (25 mL)
1 2 tsp (2 mL)
8
1 4 cup (50 mL)
1 tbsp (15 mL)
1 tbsp (15 mL)
granulated sugar
cornstarch
cinnamon
Ontario McIntosh Apples,
peeled. cored and sliced
in wedges
seedless raspberry jam
honey
seedless raspberry jam
Icing sugar
Pastry: In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar.
cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter and shortening
with pastry blender or two knives until mixture re-
sembles coarse oatmeal. Add water and toss with
fork to blend. Press into ball; flatten into disc. Wrap
and chill about 30 min.
Filling: Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine
sugar. cornstarch and cinnamon. Add apples and
toss to coat.
On lightly floured board, roll out chilled dough
to 12 in. (30 cm) circle. Fit into 9 in. (23 cm) round
pie plate; trim, leaving 2 in. (5 cm) overhang.
Spread 1/4 cup (50 mL) jam over base. Spread
apples over evenly. Fold overhang over apples;
ruffle edge. Bake at 425 `F (220 C) 10 min. Lower
temperature to 350-F (180'C) and continue bak-
ing 35 to 40 min. or until apples are tender and
crust is golden. Cool 20 min.
In small saucepan, melt honey and remaining
jam. Brush carefully over apple surface. Sift icing
sugar over crust before serving. Serves 8.
Preparation Time: 40 min.
Baking Time: 45 min.
tl•
Yes Canada, There is a Santa Claus!
Ho Ho Ho. Look who's
coming for Christmas -
again! As part of the B.S.C.
degree (Bachelor of Santa
Claus) at the Santa Claus
school in Albion, New York,
he is officially described as
approximately six feet tall.
weighs between 200 and
250 pounds, has twinkling
blue eves and a full, rosy
face. He answers to a num-
ber of names including
Father Christmas, Pere
Noel. Christkenklein, Kris
Kringle, St. Nicholas or
Sinter Klaus, and is instantly
recognizable to people the
world over. It is Santa, the
holiday seasons 'merriest'
and most popular character,
and he is coming soon to
boines all across Canada!
Why is he so popular? Be-
cause belief in Santa Claus
fills a special need for magic
and fantasy in everyone. In
fact, while Christmas is his-
torically considered a Chris-
tian holiday. the introduc-
tion of 'Saint Nicholas' or
`Santa Claus' to North
America more than 350
years ago helped to create
holidav traditions that could
be celebrated universally_.
Based on his origins as a
charitable gift -giver and
benefactor of all children,
increasingly, Santa has be-
come a reminder of the im-
portarlcc of maintaining the
elements of charity and
kindness during Christmas,
the traditional season of
giving. Canadians view
Santa as the ambassador of
goodwill and the benefactor
of children everywhere and,
as such, his popularity
grows with each Yuletide
season.
According to Regal
Greetings & Gifts, Canada's
largest and nu -,%t miccc%%ful
catalogue markets r. this vcar
more than ever. Santa 1% in
hcavv demand. In fact,
while the presence of Santa
Claus at Christmas is cx-
pcctcd, each vcar he be-
comes more prominent in
and around the home. Few
aspects of holiday decorat-
ing or celebrations do not in-
clude some element of the
jolly old soul or the tradi-
tions with which he is as-
sociated. His contribution to
the custom of gift -giving on
Christmas dav, the tilling of
Christmas stockings and his
greatly anticipated Christ-
mas Eve visits on his magic
sleigh drawn by nine rein-
deer, are all aspects of
Santa's enduring legend.
This year, for the 66th
year in a row, Santa Claus is
featured throughout Regal
Greetings & Gifts' Fall -
Christmas catalogue. The
catalogue contains a unique
assortment of Santa Claus
decorations. gifts and novel-
ties including antique Santa
ornaments with a Father
Christmas motif, a musical
Santa doorknob cover that
plays "Jingle Bells" and
"Santa Claus is Coming to
Town" when his nose is
pressed, an illuminated
Santa lawn display, and.
even a Santa shower curtain
and soap dispenser, all
aimed at bringing Santa's
mem' mood in and around
the home this Christmas!
In an official tribute to the
jolly ambassador of the
Yuletide season, Regal
Greetings & Gifts has com-
piled the following facts and
background about Santa
Claus and the history behind
his most celebrated tradi-
hon%:
Where did Santa come
from? Santa's origins began
in Palms. Turkc%. based on
the story of Nicholas of
Myra. Nicholas of Myra was
a saint who became famous
in Europe as a worker of
miracles and hencfactm of
both children and the poor.
N icholas was so popular that
he bc"mc the patron saint
of maidem. sailors, bakers,
travellers, bankers, and —
most importantly — of bons
and girls around the works.
His popularity rapidly grew,
based on his renowned
charitable work for children
and celebrations in the name
of St. Nicholas became
widespread. A-% such, each
December, on St. Nicholas'
Feast day, it became tradi-
tional for somebody to dress
up as St. Nichola.% and give
children small presents of
gingerbread or toys.
How old is Santa? His-
tory tells us that Saint Ni-
cholas, now known as Saint
Nick or Santa Claus. was
horn in Patras. Turkey
around A.D. 2110. That
would mean that this year,
Santa is 1714!
What is the history be-
hind his gift -giving? On the
eve of St. Nicholas' Feast, it
became traditional for child-
ren to leave out hay, straw
and carrots based on the
legend that they would re-
ceive a night-time visit from
St. Nick and his horse. In re-
turn, St. Nicholas would
leave each child a gift, a re-
minder of his lifetime of
giving special gifts to those
in need. Early examples of
presents that St. Nick would
leave included money.
cakes, apples, nuts, dolls,
and small toys. Stockings
became popular receptacles
for the small and simple pre-
sents that St. '.Mick would
bring and today, stockings
are still used to hold the
many treats that Santa
delivers!
What are the origins of
the name Santa Claus?
The name Santa Claus
comes from the Dutch trans-
lations of St. Nicholas.
Klaas' is the Dutch short -
form for Nicholas and
'Sinter Klaas'translated into
English is 'Saint Claus', the
name that has evolved in
North America into 'Santa
Claus-.
How a he known around
the world? Belief in Santa
Claus is world-wide. While
his name and legend may
vary somewhat by culture.
his reputation as a charitable
gift -giver and benefactor of
all children remains the
same. For example, he is
known as St. Nicholas in
Holland, Father Christmas
in England. Wcihnachts-
mann in Germany, Pcrc
Noel in France, and in Rus-
sia it is heltevcd that the
original idea of 'Santa' came
in the form of Kol add, a
white -robed girl whu arrivcd
at homes each Christmas on
a sleigh!
When did the legend and
traditions of Santa arrive
in North America? Dutch
explorers brought the tradi-
tion of Saint Nicholas or
Sinter Klaas to America
with them in 1642. In fact,
they dedicated their first
church in Manhattan to
Sinter Klaas (Saint Ni-
cholas). Over the next three
centuries, the concept of
Santa Claus and his customs
in North America
developed, based on the
original Dutch traditions.
How has Santa's role
evolved since then? In the
19th century. Thomas Nast
created a series of now -
famous illustrations, depict-
ing a North -American ver-
sion of Santa Claus and his
activities, for Harper's Il-
lustrated Weekly. Nast's im-
agination pictured Santa as a
lovable old man with white
hair and whiskers, red coat
and cap, not only making
toys and filling stockings,
but also watching over
children and making Christ-
mas visits in his magic
sleigh drawn by reindeer.
Nast's illustrations provided
'.North America with the
Santa we now know and
love today. The only addi-
tion to Nast's story of Santa
was the 1939 introduction of
Rudolph the red -nosed rein-
deer who helps to guide
Santa and his sleigh through
the foggy Christmas Eve
nights!
What is his role today?
Today, our Santa Claus -is
the modern patron of the
Christmas season. Santa has
a variety of tasks including
making toys, checking up on
boys and girls, and, every
December 24th, on the eve
of Christmas day, flying
through the sky in a magic
sleigh, decorating trees,
filling Chriimmas stockings
and bringing happiness to
both children and adults, all
over the world.
For a variety of gifts,
novelties and decorating
ideas this Christmas, contact
your local Rcgal rcprescnta-
live, check the phone book
for a Regal Service Centre
near vow or call toll free l-
S(M-565-3130, (in Toronto,
416-425-6501)).
As antibiotics become stronger, bacteria become smarter
Likc even winter before
it, the w inter of 1994 pro-
mises to bring forth a caco -
phon} of coughs, wheezes,
sneezes and sniffles.
This vcar. however, think
twice before hauling your
sore throat — or %our child's
cold — to the doctor's office
for a quick -fix of preso-rip-
tion drugs. Not onl are anti-
biotics powerless in treating
the majority of winter ills.
but using this drug unneces-
sarily will interfere with its
ability to work when you re-
allv do need it.
The possibility of a post-
antibiotic age in which bac-
teria are immune to known
antibiotics was first enter-
tained in the sixties when
disease -causing bacteria
started resisting the effects
of the 'miracle drug' penicil-
lin. Since then. bacteria's
evolutionary defenses have
succeeded in keeping pace
with the medical commu-
nity's ability to produce
newer. more powerful anti-
biotics.
Researchers say that this
is due to the fact that, as
drugs become stronger and
more plentiful, bacteria be-
come smarter and more
communicative. Although
the existing pharmaceutical
arsenal is currently com-
prised of about I(M) antibiot-
ics, certain strains of bac-
teria have figured out how to
resist as man% as 99 of them
— and are teaching their
offspring to do the same.
The biggest culprit in the
increase of bacterial re-
sistance is the overuse and
misuse of antibiotics. It is
estimated that Canadians
spend 530.3 million dollars
annually on antibiotics to
treat their sore throats and
colds — even though all
common colds and gw(' of
sore throats are viral and do
not respond to antibiotics.
Experts agree that the best
way for a person to avoid
becoming 'immune' to anti-
biotics is to use then spar-
ingly. Viral infections will
run their course within a
week to ten days, and there
are many other miracles of
modem medicine that will
help relieve the pain of a
sgrc Throat or discomfort of
a cold without supporting
the bacteria's war on antibi-
otics.
In the case of a bacterial
infection, when an antibiotic
is indeed required, the drug
should be used responsibly.
Taking it until the prescrip-
tion is finished will ensure
that stubborn bacteria are
eliminated rather than made
even more resilient. Also,
antibiotics should never be
saved or stored up to be
taken later or given to some-
one else as a prevention for
when they start feeling
under the weather.
Studies have indicated
that even time a person
takes an antibiotic that is not
clear) needed, he or she is
contributing to the great
pool of resistance. Underly-
ing this fact is the fear that
this practice will diminish,
not only the individual's
chances, but the entire popu-
lation's chances of having
an effective antibiotic in re-
serve to combat a serious
bacterial infection when it
occurs.
It is clear that with no
quick solution around the
comer, public education is
the key to slowing bacterial
resistance. A patient educa-
tion program, supported by
an educational grant from
3M Pharmaceuticals,
makers of TantumTM Oral
Rinse, is currently underway
in a number of walk-in
medical clinics in Calgary
and Edmonton. Visiting
nurses are educating people
about the differences be-
tween a viral and bacterial
infection, the proper uses of
antibiotics and good ques-
tions patients should ask
their doctors.
When you get a pain-
ful sore throat or cold,
here are some helpful
points to remember-
*
emember• Antibiotics are used to
treat bacterial infec-
t ions.
• C:old% and many sore
throats are caused by
viral infections.
Many sore throats
and colds get better on
their own. If in doubt,
ask your famiiv doctor.
When you visit vour
family doctor, here are
some questions to ask:
• What are the common
signs or symptoms of
a viral infection?
• When can 1 expect to
feel better?
• If I don't feel better, or
if new symptoms
develop, what should I
do''
• What medicine is
available to relieve
my sore throat pain
and discomfort?
Responsible use of an-
tibiotics is up to you
and your doctor.
Not every illness re-
quires an antibiotic.
Questions? consult
your family doctor.
Highland Creek Women's Institute
by Evelyn Dempsey
The Highland Creek
Women's Institute held its
November meeting at St.
Joseph's Roman Catholic
Church in Highland Creek.
Members and friends
gathered at 12:30 p.m. for
an International Luncheon
preceding the rheeting.
After singing the institute
grace many ethnic dishes
were enjoyed.
At thecon�(nsion of the
meal the guest speaker,
Sharon Pinkney, gave a
very interesting and
beautiful slide presentation
of several countries of South
America.
She explained that
Bogota is the cocaine
capital of the world: that
salt mining is carried on in
the Andes Mountains and
that potatoes are the major
commodity of Colombia.
Mrs. Pat Barrott thanked
the speaker for the beautiful
slide presentation and
educational talk. Many
artifacts were on display.
Several members due to
illness were unable to
attend in November. Mrs.
Betty Sharp was
hospitalized and we are
pleased to report she is now
convalescing at the home of
her daughter.
Birthday greetings were
extended to Mrs. Mae
Moore. On Nov. to five of
aur members and one guest
attended Women's Institute
Day at the Royal Winter
Fair. This inckded a
luncheon with the Minister
of Agriculture and Food.
The Hon. Elmer Buchanan.
as guest speaker. a tour of
the exhibits and the horse
show at night.
During October a
pleasant community
luncheon was held at St.
Du nstan's Anglian Church
with 30 people attending
from West Hill Community
Services. Three vohmteer
helpers attended from the
services and their help was
greatly appreciated. The
next luncheon is Dec. 6 at
12:30 p.m.
In the latter part of
October a
Thanksgiving' Hallowe'en
luncheon was held at Grace
Presbyterian Church.
Thanks to the minister and
congregation for the use of
the facility allowing us to
raise money for
remembrances for the
lonely and shut-ins at
Christmas.
The Women's Institute
Christmas gathering will be
Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the
Transcontinental Restaur-
ant at Markham and
Ellesmere.
The members of the
Institute extend warm
Christmas Greetings for a
happy and joyous
Christmas season. Thanks
to St. Dunstan Anglican
Church and St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church for
the use of their facilities.
Central Ontario Area
Women's Institutes
Convention
Several Highland Creek
Women's Institute
members attended the Area
Convention held at the
Howard Johnson Hotel in
October. President, Mrs.
Agnes Foster, welcomed
the 238 members who
attended.
The first morning reports
were heard from the
following conveners:
Resolution - no resolutions
had been submitted but
many letters had been
written by individuals and
branches to the ministries
on concerned items.
Tweedsmuir History -
districts were reminded
that books from disbanded
branches must be placed in
a permanent place (eg.
local archives or libraries).
Site also stressed that
histories when being looked
at and studied, each person
should be wearing cotton
gloves.
Public Relations - 41 new
members have joined the
area in the past year,
many volunteer hours by
members have been given
to groups and projects e.g.
4-H - 750 hrs; Leaderhsip
Courses - 1001 hrs;
Agriculture Projects - 1851
hrs; Local fairs - 2992 hrs;
Health/Nursing Homes -
13,693 hrs;
Education/Schools - 2384
hrs; History/ Museum - 2766
hes and others -13,113 hrs. A
good number of hours for
community involvement.
The convener ended her
report with the following
statement "Let us be proud
of our organization and
whatever we volunteer to do
- do so under the name of
the Women's Institute."
Program Coordinator
summarized the reports of
the following conveners:
Canadian Industries.
Education and Cultural
Activities, Family and
Consumer Affairs, and
International Affairs.
The guest speaker at the
noon luncheon was Ms. P.J.
Wade, a catalyst and
journalist, who gave a very
interesting talk about
change as the strong
constant theme in life and
that Women's Institute
members facing unknown
circumstances year by year
are Masters of Change.
The afternoon sessions
were devoted to workshops -
"Looking Your Best" "The
Way To Health", "Safety"
and Women's Institute on,
procedure of meetings.
The evening session was a
fun time with a program of
line dancing and then
participation, musical
items with a trio and
quartet, and two skits by
branch members.
Saturday morning was
the election of officers with
100 voting delegates.
The Federated Women's
Institute President of
Ontario, Mrs. Donna
Russell, who was in
attendance at the
convention brought
greetings, installed the
executive members and
gave information regarding
the Institute headquarters
building at Guelph.
The 1995 Convention is
Oct. 13 and 14 at the Howard
Johnson Hotel. Progress
Ave. ( Markham & 401) .
Newly Elected Jean -Marc
Joins Incumbent At CEFCUT
Newly elected Jean -
Marc Couffn joins incum-
bent Mohammed Brihmi as
school trustee at The
Metropolitan Toronto
French -Language School
Council (CEFCUT) for
Scarborough and East
York.
Both trustees were
elected during the
municipal elections held
November 14, 1994.
In Scarborough, Laure-
Riese Elementary School
welcomes French-speaking
children from junior
Sounds Of
Christmas
Concerts
Once again, Scar-
borough's longest perform-
ing group is hoping to help
make your holiday season
a festive one!
Sit back on plush velvet
seats and spend an en-
joyable, relaxing afternoon
or evening with the Scar-
borough Choral Society
singers and full orchestra
as they present their
"Sounds of Christmas"
Concert at Markham
Theatre for Performing
Arts.
Seasonal favourites and
guest artists will help to
give your Christmas that
special festive feeling.
Please mark Sat. Dec. 17 at
5 p. m. and 8:15 p. in. and
Sun. Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. on
your calendar.
Tickets are on sale now
and all seating is reserved.
Prices are $15 for adults
and $13 for students and
seniors which includes a
Markham Theatre handl-
ing charge. Call Sylvia at
293-3981 for ticket ordering
and information, or send a
stamped self addressed
envelope to: Mrs. S. Mac-
Millan, 44 Glen Watford
Dr., Scarborough MIS 2C3.
kindergarten to grade 6. It
is located at 1375 Morn-
ingside Ave.
In East York, Ecole
alternative-Maison
Montessori de Toronto,
located at 26 Overlea 131 vd..
welcomes French-speaking
children from junior
kindergarten to grade 3.
Laure-Riese Elementary
School and Ecole
alternative -Matson
Montessoni de Toronto are
two of CEFCUT's five
elementary and
dary schools throughout
Metro Toronto.
The Metropolitan Toron-
to French -Language School
Council (CEFCUT) is a
public school board offer-
ing complete French
language public education
to francophone families in
the Metro Toronto,
Dunham, Peel and York
regions.
Wed. November 30, 1994 THE NEWSIPOST Page 7
Ontario Auto Insurance Up 1 %
Ontario's private
passenger automobile in-
surance rates rose about
one per cent in the third
quarter of 1994 over the
previous quarter to stand
10.3 per cent higher than in
the same quarter a year
earlier. The most recent
figures available from
Statistics Canada for the
Canada -wide auto in-
surance index show an
average year -over -year in-
crease of 13.2 per cent at
the second quarter. On-
tario's rates have general-
ly risen more slowly than
No Strings
Saxophone
Quartet
Get warmed up with the
sounds of the world's hot-
test musical instrument,
the saxophone. Hear all
four saxes at once - the
soprano. alto. tenor and
baritone - at the Scar-
borough Historical
Museum on Sun. Dec. 4, in
concert from 1 to 3 p.m.
The afternoon program
will include rag time tunes,
baroque Christmas pieces.
and 1890's favourites, in a
beau WW 19th century set-
ting. Admission is $2 for
adults and $1 for children
and seniors. This fee also
includes refreshments and
entrance to the historical
buildings decorated for
Victorian Christmas.
The Scarborough
Historical Museum is
located at 1007 Brimiey
Rd.. in Thomson Memorial
Park (just north of
Lawrence Ave. E.)
Volunteers
Needed
Retirees who enjoy
young people are needed
one hour per week as
volunteer mentos to Scar-
borough students (10.15)
who need encouragement
and support to overcome
social, emotional. cultural
or academic problems.
Help a student feel good
about themselves and their
academic future.
Training begins in
January. Call the Scar-
borough Volunteer Centre
at 264-2300 for details.
Canada -wide rates since
1989.
This data is reflected in
the Ontario Insurance
Commission's (OIC) On-
tario Automobile In-
surance Index and is shown
in relation to Statistics
Canada's Consumer Price
Index (CPI) and Canada -
wide Auto Insurance Index.
"The figures indicate
that Ontario auto insurance
premiums generally in the
last seven years have not
risen as much as Canada -
wide rates," said Blair Tul-
ly, Ontario Insurance Com-
missioner.
About one half of the
year -over -year increase is
attributed to increasing
claims frequency and
mounting claims costs ex-
perienced by auto in-
surance comanies over the
past year, and about half to
the enhanced accident
benefits provided with the
implementation of Bill 164
on Jan. 1, 1994.
Also included in the
quarterly automobile rate
information package is a
list of all private passenger
rate changes approved in
July, August and
September by the Commis-
sion. The changes result
from rate filings submitted
to the OIC by auto in-
surance companies for use
in Ontario.
The information included
in the rate filing schedule
covers average rate ad-
Justments by company and
effective dates for both
renewals and new
business. Also included are
percentages representing
each company's market
share of Ontario's private
passenger auto insurance
business.
Each rate filing is ex-
amined for actuarial
soundness, ensuring that
the insurance company's
projected rates are based
on solid and verifiable in-
formation. Special atten-
tion is given to balancing
rates with the company's
long-term ability to meet
claims costs.
An average rate adjust-
ment is provided in the rate
filing schedule. It is an
overall figure based on
each company's Ontario
private passenger
premium volume. In-
dividual customers may
see decreases, larger or
smaller increases than the
company average or no in-
creases at all in their
premiums.
Since drivers are often
unsure of the factors affec-
ting the cost of their
policies, the OIC's rate in-
formation package in-
cludes backgrounders to
help clarify questions
regarding risk factors.
"By publishing the
general rate index data and
more specific information
on what is happening to On-
tario rates by individual
companies, consumers can
keep an eye on the
marketplace and assess
where their company and
policy rates fit into the
overall picture." said Mr.
Tully. "If consumers are
unclear about what prices
they are paying for specific
coverages. they should
check with their agent or
broker first and shop
around to see bow their
policy price compares in
the market place-
Volunteers
lace"
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Every Day
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TTC tickets and stamps
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FREE DELIVERY
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Phone 416-297-6677
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'The Mayor and 117embers of Council
and The CL hainnan and ''Members of the public Utilities Commissiotl
for the City of Scarborough
request the pleasure of your contpanty
at the
Inau ural
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Wednesday, December 7th. I QQ4 ::30 p.m.
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150 Borough "Drive
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The Royal Life Saving Society requires a full time
secretary to maintain a data base and service customers
for our water rescue awards program.
Applications with excellent command of English and
proven data entry and customer relations skills may send
resurn6s to:
Wendy Mahony, 43 Coldwater Road,
North York, Ontario M3B 1Y8
,or FAX 416-4474MM
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washers, dryers. air
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service. Call 698.5096.
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job -training & placement.
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Concert Sat.
Dec. 1Oth.
Guest conductor Lee
for adults, 512.50 and $10
Willingham and the
for semors and $5 for
Bell'Arte Singers join the
students and are available
Scarborough Philharmonic
at the door, or by calling
in presenting the holiday
the orchestra office at
tradition, Handel's
416-439-8527.
Messiah. Soloists are
Laura Schatz, soprano;
Singing
Margaret Terry, messo-
soprano; Steven McClare,
tenor and David S. Ber-
tram, bass -baritone.
Out
The concert takes place
Sat. Dec. 10th at 8 p.m. at
Birchmount Park Coll-
Ohor
legiate Auditorium, 3663
Danforth Ave.
Tickets are $15 and $12.50
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Nursery Stock
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Parent Friends &
Families of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG Y presents
"The Singing Out Chorus"
in a fundraising ex-
travaganza on Fri. Dec.
16th at Metropolitan Com-
munity Church, 115 Simp-
son Ave. ( Gerrard & Broad-
view) , Toronto.
Special guests will be
Nathan Nestoldy, Maya
Toman and Judy Noswor-
thy.
Advance tickets are $5
per person. For informa-
tion call ( 416 ) 322 -(*W.
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11:00 The Labour Show
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1:60 Canadians Expportem
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2:60 Horizon: Interfaith
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6:30 Toronto High Five -Youth
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7:00 Metro Chairman's Debate
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10:00 MCA: Hartn yC Aviation
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l l :30 Highway 10 See 3:30 p.m.
Scarborough residents Kevin Kim and Everton Sinton each won f10•(X)() playing Instant
Bingo.
Kim, 26, received the ticket as a gift. "My cousin was away fishing and thought it might be
kicky to buy me a ticket in a different town." he told staff at the Ontario Lottery Corporation.
The winning ticket was purchased at Lakeside Supermarket in Bewdley. He' may use the
traney to go back to school.
Sinton. 57, is a restoration mechanic for 1laresco Restoration. He plan n::*ik the money.
He bought his ticket at Jug City on Dearham Wood. Prior to this, his larvest lottery win was
$50.
Wed. November 30. 1994 THE NEWS/POST Page 9
Community Sports Notes
12th.Annual Sports Celebrities Festival
With the 12th annual
Sports Celebrities Festival
just weeks away,
organizers are focusing
more than ever on telling
the story of 22,000 athletes,
6,000 volunteer coaches and
250 Festival volunteers who
make Canadian Special
Olympics what it is today.
The theme for the three -
event Dec. 1 gala is "Tell a
Friend" - something the
Festival has done very well
since its inception in 1963.
Among those on hand to
spread the word at the an-
nual 1,500 -guest breakfast
will be some 5o sporting
heroes past and present, in-
cluding basketball great
Isiah Thomas, 1994 World
champion rowing team
Wendy Wiiebe and Colleen
Miller, 1993 World Cham-
pion figure skaters Isabelle
Brasseur and Lloyd Eisler,
1994 Commonwealth
Games 3000 metre cham-
pion Angela Chalmers and
1992 Olympic gold medalist
Sylvie Fredrette.
..Our mission from the
outset has been to raise not
only funds but also
awareness of what Special
Olympics means to
everyone involved,.. says
Lea Parrell, Executive
Director of the Sports
Celebrities Festival, which
acts as the national fun-
draising arm for Special
Olympics in Canada.
"By both contributing
and telling others about
their experience, everyone
involved in the Festival can
help ensure Special Olym-
p�cnu
s contigs to grow and
be more accessible to peo-
ple who have a mental han-
_dicap.,
Following the breakfast
at the Westin Harbour Cas-
tle Conference Centre,
local schools and the
general public are en-
couraged to cheer on the
celebrities, the Special
Olympians and Toronto
media as they participate
in the annual Celebrity
Skate at Toronto's Har-
bourfront Centre. The
Skate will feature a perfor-
mance by the Black Ice
Precision Skating Team.
A major foga of the
evening's Sports
Celebrities Auction will be
a pledge line to which
viewers of The Sports Net-
work ( TSN) telecast can
call beginning at 8 p.m
Supporters looking to
make a donation in ad-
vance of the Festival will
also be able to call one of a
pair of pledge lines
(1-900-595-2525 for $25
pledge; 1-900-595.5050 for
$50 pledge) featuring the
voice of Toronto Argo
Michael Clemons.
Among other annual
Festival activities design-
ed to raise both funds and
profile for Special Olym-
pics are the Darryl Sit-
tler/Ernie Whitt Sports
Celebrities Festival Golf
Classic and Sports
Celebrities Festival events
in Frdericton, P.E.I.,
Halifax, Calgary, Winnipeg
and Regina.
The Sports Celebrities
Festival has raised more
than $Z5 million since its
inception, helping to bring
organized marts programs
to mentally handicapped
Canadians of all ages.
Canadian Special Olym-
pics is the national
organization responsible
for p*oviding sport, train-
ing and competition for in-
dividuals with a mental
handicap through their
year-round provincial
chapter programs.
Lois James Returns For 50th Anniversary
Lois James of Scar-
borough returned to Alma
College. Michigan on Sat.
Oct. 8 for !homecoming and
the 50th reunion of her
Class of 1944. She and 27
other class members were
inducted into Alam's Order
of the Golden Thistle, an
honor bestowed on Alma
alumni at their 50th reu-
nion.
As freshmen in 1940.
Class of 1944 members
Ski Club's
Here's One Sport That's Not On Strike Sessions
The 19% baseball season
went up the spout. Looks as
though the 1994x% hockey
season is in danger of going
the same way. AM if the
Raptors, Toronto's new
basketball franchise,
doesn't meet its sales
targets, there won't be any
slam-dunking in the
shadow of the CN Tower,
either.
But there is one profes-
sional sport that spectators
can always count on: sled -
dog racing.
All across North
America, mushers and
their canine cohorts are in
training for the up -coming
season. The dogs aren't
worried about salary caps
or a percentage of promo-
tional sales or pension con-
tributions.
They do respond to first-
class care, including top of
the line feeding programs,
proper housing, expert
medical attention and a
carefully planned and ex-
ecuted training regime.
They respond with en-
thusiasm by doing what
they've been bred to do: to
run.
To ensure the well-being
and safety of the dogs, the
Minden Technical
Challenge seeks sanction-
ing annually by the Inter-
natioanl Sled Dog Racing
Association. ISDRA en-
sures that the race and sur-
rounding organization
meet high standards
designed to ensure the safe-
ty of the dogs and create a
smooth running event. The
Minden Techni-cal
Challenge receives an "Ex-
cellent" rating every year.
The 11th running of the
Minden Techni-cal
Challenge will take place
on Jan. 21 and 22. The Main
Street start and fmish for
the race provides spec-
tators with a front row view
of all the excitement.
In addition, they can visit
the dog lot to look over the
animals and talk with the
mushers. "Catch The
Drift", a song written and
recorded by local musi-
cians, will once again be
the theme song for the en-
tire weerena.
The Haliburton
ffighlards is well4mown as
a summer time recrea-
tional playground. The
Minden Techni-cal
Challenge is one of several
events that show off its
beauties in winter. The ex-
tensive tourist facilities of
the Haliburton Highlands
are ready to welcome all
those who visit the area for
this exciting family
'weekend.
Minden is on Hwy. 35
about 200 krns north of
Toronto in the heart of cot-
tage country. For informa-
tion and accommodation,
call the Chamber of Com-
merce at (800)461-7677.
Seven Happy Ladies
Seven happy ladies Koczerginski, Willowdale;
shared the Nov. 23rd Lotto Efe Menodarnfos, Don
6149 second prize of Mills; Ekaterini Chronas,
$55,329.30. Scarborough; Bessie Eger -
The winners are: Flora ton, Toronto: and Mary
Vassos, Unionville (owner Underhill, Toronto.
of Flora Hair Design); This groap of ladies has
Dora Rubino, Scar- been playing the lottery
borough; Shelley together for 12 years.
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Get ready for winter at
the Scarborough Cross
Country Ski Club's second
"Dryland Session" on
Tues. Dec. 6th at 8 p.m. at
Cedarbrook Community
Centre, 91 Fast Park Blvd.
Thea on Sat. Dec. 10 at
1:30 p.m. the club's
"Grassland Session" will
be held at Cedarbrook Park
where basic ski techniques
will be taught. Everyone is
welcome.
For more information
call Helen at 282-1974.
entered college during a
turbulent time. President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
was organizing the United
States' position in World
War 11, as German forces
were capuenng Europe
and the U.S_ was being
pressured to join the Allies.
Any alumni who were
originally members of the
Class of 1944 were eligible
to become members of
Alma's Order of the Golden
Thistle. Members of the
Gass of 1944 were inducted
into Ain a's order at the
Homecoming dinner
GB ,
The original order,
founded by James 11 in
1687, is based in Thistle
Chapel, St. Giles'
Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Scotalnd. Established in
1964. Alma's Order of the
Golden Thistle
acknowledges the college's
Scottish heritage and
bonours alumni.
Lois James reaved her
degree in music and went
on to become a choir direc-
tor in Alberta. She and her
husband. Bob. now live in
Scarborough.
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,Bill Watt's Worlds
ON STAGE:
A Dixie Gospel, original-
ly titled Cottonpatch
Gospel, is a retelling of the
Gospel of Saint Matthew
with music and lyrics by
the late Harry Chapin. Set
down in present day
Georgia and in manner
remindful of Pump Boys
and Dinettes, a cast of five
talented actor!s-
inger; musicians become
good of boys telling the
beloved gospel of Jesus.
Is it a new concept? Not
really. The Bible has been
retold and dramatized in
many ways over the cen-
turies.
Is it irreverent? Not a
bit. The gospel comes
through literally loud and
clear with the joy of belief.
Is it entertaining? Oh
yes, most definitely. The
music of Harry Chapin is
infectious in melody and
his lyrics, refreshing while
never diminishing. or
detracting from, the
gospel. Clarence Jordan's
libretto is quite simply the
rendering of gospel in local
lay terms. ( Marc Connolly
arguably was the pioneer
of the theme with his Green
Pastures ) .
The performers quite
stagger one with their
talent. All perform multi-
ple roles and to describe
each and all would require
more space than is
available to this scribe. on -
Iv a few of their many
&lights can be remarked
here.
William Finley is a hand-
some, man seemingly of the
earth. His brief scene as
Jesus in Gethsemane is
wonderfully moving as he
appeals to his "Duddy.
Mr. ( that's how he's call-
edt Bennett is a wiry. in-
tense John the Baptist.
Stephanie Belding is a
fresh faced Mary. Mother
of Jesus. Conrad Kipping is
essence of confused loyalty
as Judas. James Paul is
seamless in all of his roles.
All five sing well and are
expert on their in-
struments. Mr. Bennett is
also music director.
The overall director is
Dennis Hassell and he does
a wondrous job under less
than optimum conditions.
A kudo as well to John Ked-
dy's effective lighting
design and the set dressing
of Katherine Laing.
( Where ever did she get
that old Lux box?)
A Dixie Gospel, produced
by Brookstone Performing
Arts, is scheduled to run
only until this Saturday
though it deserves to run
much longer. It's at
Elmore's Hall, 188 1 2
Lowther Ave., one block
north and two west of
Spadina Road. See it and be
refreshed.
ON SCREEN:
The Pagemaster (Twen-
tieth Century Fox) is a
charming live ac-
tion; animated feature film
to be enjoyed equally by
children (we'd say seven
and up) and their parents
albeit for different reasons.
In it, the seemingly ubi-
quitous Macaulay Culkin
portrays Richard Tyler, a
timid little boy who finds
himself inside a library
sheltering from a storm.
There. he meets the chief
Librarian. Mr. Dewey (sic).
In an unconscious dream,
animation takes over and
he becomes The
Pagemaster who tells the
lad to find the exit.
To find it though, he
needs the help of three
books who also seek the ex-
it. Why not? Books don't
belong in libraries: they
belong in homes. The three
animated books represent
horror, fantasy and adven-
ture.
So. the youngster and his
friends set out to find the
exit and home ... just like
Dorothy and her three
friends in The Wizard of
Oz. They encounter adven-
tures with Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde, fire breathing
dragons, Captain Ahab,
Long John Silver and other
figures of classic
literature. The ending.
needless to say. is a happy
one as Master Tyler
becomes manly.
The animation is ex-
cellent; almost too much
so. very young children
could be frightened by it.
The acting by the live ac-
tors is all that it needs to
be.
Adults in general and as
remarked earlier will en-
joy the film and its
message that books are the
bridge between mere ex-
istence and living. Ontario
adults will be quick to note
the physical resemblance
between the bespectacled
animated Tyler and
Premier Bob Rae, both
Around and About
Your Dining & Entertainment Guide
seeking an exit.
ON RECORD:
Nice to report that Circle
Of One by Julie Masse
reviewed here in mid-
October has "bulleted"
though we suggested it
might not. Released on Oct.
13th, it took only 27 days to
pass Gold. ( 50,000 units
sold) .
Good stuff Julie.
ON TV:
This weekend, Family
Channel is offering free
service. One of the viewing
highlights of the program-
ming will be on Sunday at 8
p.m. That's when viewers
can see the admirable
Bizet's Dream, one of six
titles in a series about
serious composers.
Watch especially for the
National Ballet's Yseult
I.endvai playing Bizet's
wife as well as Carmen in
the dream ballet sequence.
ON YOUR TOES:
Les Grands Ballets Cana -
diens perform at The
O'Keefe tomorrow and Fri-
day with a mixed program.
Les Grands is, or so it
seems to ter. one of the
more venturesome of ballet
companies. Discipline
prevails to be sure but em-
phasis seems to be on emo-
tion expressed in broad
terms rather than implied
by pure technique. Rather
much in the manner of Lee
Strassberg versus RADA.
It's always exciting.
however. and well deserv-
ing of custom.
IN CONCERT:
If you're lucky you might
still be able to obtain
tickets for Sharon. Lois and
Bram with All The Holiday.
Fun You Can Sing' at The
O'Keefe. The engagement
is from Dec. 8th to the 11th.
S. L her B. are probably se-
cond only to Raffi in
popularity with children
who always enjoy their per-
formances. This year's
"Winter Active Sing
Along" ( cute) is all that the
name implies. All
members of the audience
will receive a take home
souvenir song book
courtesy of City Parent
Magazine.
Ult's regrettable that
few farmlres now enjoy
singing together around the
piano in the parlour but
singing along with Sharon,
Lois and Bram is almot as
bonding.
IN VIEW:
Your Coltman hopes it's
wrong in attempting to be a
voice in the wilderness but
It harbours increasing
unease over the direction
that First' Night celebra-
tions seem to be taking in
Toronto.
For those who might be
unaware, First Nights
began in Boston in 1976 (the
U.S.A. Bi -Centennial) and
are now observed in over
100 North American cities.
Held on the last day of the
year. First Night activities
are intended to bring city
families together for
wholesome entertainment
in the downtown core.
This year, Toronto's
First Night festivities
begin at 1 p.m. There will
be over 400 performers in
over 25 locations - inside
and out - in the area bound-
ed by John. Front. King
and Sherbourne streets.
Single admission to all
events is only $7 pits GST.
That's the cost of a First
Night button that can be
purchased at selected
outlets.
As well as providing
economical family based
enteitairurne:it. First Night
offers employment and ex-
posure opportunities to
entertainers: revellers to
purchase food and gifts and
a wholesome city image.
So why does this cor-
respondent have reserva-
tions about it all? Well, for
one thing it's heavily fund-
ed by government and
we're uncomfortable with
anything that smacks of
biro& and circi.
For another, it's so
may. politically cor-
rect. This was obvious at
the media launch held in
Metro Hall. Refreshments
were of the health variety -
jWces, mineral waters,
whole grain bagels. cheese,
fruit, you get the idea. A
small observation but
still...
Then there was the
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Festival Of The Family
The Festival of the Fami-
ly, a unique, first -of -its
kind event is being held at
the Royal Ontario Museum
(ROM) on Sat. Dec. 3 from
10 a.m. till 6, and Sun. Dec.
4 from 11 a.m. until 6.
Conceived by the World
Inter -Faith Education
Association (WiF'EA) and
sponsored by Vision TV
and 20 faith communities,
this free to the public event
will offer something for
everyone interested in the
well-being of families.
In addition to the ROM's
own exhibits, there will be
musical variety shows,
theatrical presentations,
seminars, guest speakers,
story -tellers, wandering
minstrels, face painters
and many more surprises
to delight, educate and
entertain families at the
festival.
A full roster of
workshops and lectures
covering such topics as
balancing work and family,
problem -solving, the fami-
ly counsel meeting, health,
and contemporary family
political infighting as
Howard Moscow (oops,
Moscoe ), in his best John
Goodman imitation, took
swipes at Toronto, not-
withstanding that the event
being announced nced was First
Night Toronto.
The entertainment to be
offend is good but it's
multi -cultural. Govern-
ment seems determined to
push multi -culturalism
despite the fact that most
individual cultures don't
want it and certainly don't
need it.
Look. there's fun to be
had at First Night, Toronto
and it's not our intention to
gainsay. Yet, when and if
you're enjoying it, pause a
moment and ask yourself if
you're vaguely experienc-
ing a feeling of being
manipulated into a govern-
ment mindset not of your
bidding.
Glenn Gould: The Music of Solitude
By James Marsh
On April 10, 1964 the brilliant
Canadian pianist Glenn Gould
performed a concert in Los
Angeles, California. His appear-
ance on stage was spellbinding.
He swayed as if in a trance.
hummed along out of tune and
conducted an imaginary orchestra
with one hand. He played pieces
by Johann Sebastian Bach, with
"poetry and elegance" one critic
wrote. Indeed, Gould was
acknowledged as the supreme
master of Bach's music. At the
end, he hung his head, exhausted.
No-one present except Gould
himself knew that this was the
last time one of the greatest
pianists of the century would play
in public. He was only 32 years
old.
Gould began his concert career
in Toronto at the age of 14. After
bis debut in Washington,
Columbia Records signed him
immediately to a contract, the
first time they ever signed an
unknown musician. His recording
of a little-known piece by Bach,
the Goldberg Variations, became
one of the most famous record-
ings of all time.
Gould was
couldn't sleep and he dreaded air-
planes. Above all, he hated the
concert stage itself. He compared
a concert to a bullfight, with the
audience out for blood. "A per-
formance is not a contest" he
soon in demand ' ' 1 ' Rb FSI \ i, A I I J
all over the 14EIi MGF1
said, "but a love
affair." Ile
could not expe-
rience that love
world. He was P R O J E C T affair on stage.
invited to Mos-
cow -- the first Western pianist to
be so honoured in 50 years -- to
Berlin, Vienna and a hundred
other places. fie played with the
greatest orchestras and conduc-
tors. On hearing him play, a
Russian conductor was stunned.
"It cannot be" he said.
But Gould hated traveling. He
Gould quit
the concert stage altogether after
Los Angeles. For one of the cen-
tury's greatest musicians to sim-
ply quit the concert stage had
never happened before in the his-
tory of music. But Gould be-
lieved that concerts were a thing
of the past, that only through
recordings could he communicate
The Heritage Project is proud to be associated with
the Intemational Year of the Family.
For more information about the Heritage Project please call 1-900-567-1867
truly with his audience.
Gould dedicated the rest of his
life to recording, writing and
composing. His wit and intelli-
gence made him a star on radio
and television. But Gould retired
in his personal life too, into what
be called "a deep freeze", to ford
a solitude that would bring him a
deeper knowledge of himself and
of his music.
In 1981 Gould recorded Bach's
Goldberg Variations a second
time and announced that he
would retire from recording as
well. A few months later, at the
age of 50, he died.
Today Gould is as famous as
he was during his concert days,
perhaps more so. His many
recordings sell all over the world.
Films, articles and books analyse
his playing and his life and
debate his controversial decision
to give up the concert stage.
structures will be sup-
plemented with informa-
tion booths from over 30
social service agencies and
educational groups. Lots of
valuable "take -away"
material will be provided
from these booths, whose
staff will also be available
to answer questions.
John Covey is the
Festival's keynote
speaker. His talk will be
based on his recent book,
Seven Habits of Highly Ef-
fective Families, which he
co-authored with his
brother Stephen Covey.
John Covey is Director of
the Parent and Family
Program at the Covey
Leadership Centre in Utah.
Also appearing is Bruce
"Bearman" Smith, en-
trepreneur and former
Argonaut, and founder of
the Bear 61 Foundation, an
organization that provides
funding for scholarships
and skill -training pro-
grams for youth.
For more information
can 905-88"168.
IN PRINT:
The Outline of History is
generally considered to be
the best of all written
histories of the world. Yet,
its author, H. G. Wells
wasn't a historian; he was
a novelist.. Historians are
not good writers.
Many medical doctors -
Somerset Maugham, A. J.
Cronin and Frank
Slaughter to mention just a
few - are good writers ...
except when they write
about medicine_ With the
exceptions of Benjamin
Spode and Toronto's Art
Hister, Your Column
knows of no doctors who
can write about medicine
in vox pop. Perhaps, like
historians, they're too close
to the subject matter.
Diana Korte, the
authoress of Every
Woman's Body
(Fawcett'Columbirne) isn't
a doctor but she is a trained
researcher and a writer of
great fluidity. And being
woman, she writes in a
manner to which women
readers easily relate. We
can attest to that after
referring the book to a
female acquaintance who
should know.
Every Woman's Body is
not a "medical book" so
much as a book about
health and hygiene
directed to the special in-
terests of women. It's quite
modern, too, and graphic in
details about matters, that
less than a generation ago
were rarely discussed.
There is, for example, a
chapter on birth control
that includes, among
things, instructions on how
to apply a male condom.
Of notable interest is a
section about sexual
harassment. In it there is a
sentence that just about
sums it up. "What most
women call harassment,
many men call flattery".
That's well said but a
rather sad commentary on
the times in which we live.
Editorializing aside
Every Woman's Body is an
excellent book and that
rarity among instructional
works, one that can and
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Celebrate New Year's Eve
Massachusetts' Style
When the clock winds
down on 1994 multitudes of
Massachusetts residents
and visitors alike will be out
in the streets winding it up
for next year! The concept
of a family-oriented New
Year's Eve celebration
originated in Boston in 1976.
Because of its popularity,
many cities and towns in
Massachusetts have
adopted the idea, and stage
their own "First Night"
celebrations.
The largest
Massachusetts First Night
party will be held in Boston.
This is North America's
largest New Year's Eve
celebration with more than
one million people taking
part in this city-wide
festival. Boston's First
Night features more than
1.000 artists and performers
participating in 250
performances at more than
50 indoor and outdoor
venues throughout the city.
By offering a wide variety
of cultural events. Boston
First Night has something
for everyone. Because this
is a festival presented by a
non-profit organization,
First Night in Boston is very
affordable.
With the purchase of a $10
button, celebrants can
enjoy events ranging from
dance performances. ice
sculpture demonstrations.
to larger than life street
puppet shows. The
mammoth party begins at 1
p.m. on Dec. 31. with the
Children and Family
Festival.
One of the most popular
pre -midnight activities is a
street parade through the
city with performers ( some
On stilts, others on snow -
tired unicycles) and visitors
taking part.
Rain. snow or clear skies.
First Night participants can
take a break from the street
activities and catch some of
the many plays, dances and
musical events which take
place throughout the
evening. Performances are
held indoors at traditional
theaters and some not so
typical locations including
storefront windows.
At midnight the skies
above the port city burst
into an explosion of lights.
The First Night fireworks
display is held over the
Boston Harbor. Dancers,
singers, jugglers and
musicians mingle with the
Menge audience who gather
around Boston's Custom
House clock tower near the
harbour.
The night laser light show
can also be seen and
enjoyed from many of the
downtown hotels that offer
special First Night
Weekend packages.
'Frere are other
Massachusetts commun-
ities including Chatham,
Hyannis, Falmouth, Lowell,
Fitchburg, Leominster,
New Bedford,
Newburyport, Northamp-
ton, Pittsfield, Salem and
Worchester that host First
Night celebrations. Some of
the larger New Year's Eve
parties include the
following:
Lowell, 25 miles
northwest of Boston, has
geared its First Night
celebration towards
families. Prior to Dec. 31st,
giant blocks of ice will be
trucked into the city's
centre so that artists can
chip our frozen sculptures
as part of the street
festival.There are family
concerts planned as well as
a midnight fireworks
display.
New Bedford was once
the whaling capital of the
world. Now the community
(56 miles due south of
Boston) is home to a fishing
fleet of more than 200
vessels. An entertainment
parade winds through the
narrow cobblestone streets
past street vendors, art
floral displays and ice
sculptures. One of the
highlights of the New
Bedford First Night
Celebration is the indoor
music, dance and drama
performed in the Zeiterton
Theater, a 1923 restored
vaudeville house.
Northampton is a rural
community that is in a
region of Massachusetts
known as Pioneer Vallev. 94
miles west of Boston and
only a 10 mile drive north
from Springfield. This is the
home of Northampton
Curter for The Arts. On
First Night, theatre groups
and dance troupes from the
Center join in with local
potters, glass blowers and
weavers to bold an artistic
city-wide party. In all there
are 50 acts and
demonstrations taking
place in 11 different
locations.
Worcester. located 40
miles west of Boston. is
famous for its mumums
and art centers. The city's
love of history and the arts
sets the tone for its First
Night celebrations. From 4
p.m. until midnight, there
will be twenty sites in
downtown Worcester
featuring the city's best
visual and performance
artists. First Night is time
to ring in the new year and a
chance to participate in
Central Massachusetts'
largest arts festival for just
$6.00 in advance and $6.00
on December 31.
For further information
on First Night activities call
the following nr•:nbers
Boston (617) 542-1399, gape
Cod ( Hyannis lir Chatham)
(508) 362-3225, Falmouth
(508) 548-8500, Lowell (508)
970-5000. New Bedford (518)
9942166, Newburyport (518)
462-0680, Northampton ( 413 )
584-7327, Pitsfield (413) 443-
6501, Salem (508) 744-0004
and Worcester (508) 799-
4909.
Buy Lee's
Trees
The Salvation Army and
Lee's Trees is inviting
everyone to share their joy
at Christmas by coming to
Lee's Trees this year to bury
a Christmas Tree.
For each tree sold, Lee's
Trees will donate $5 to The
Salvation Army.
Lee's trees is located at
Hwy. 400 and Aurora Road
and will be open from Fri.
Nov. 25th until Sat. Dec.
24th weekdays from 4 - 8
p.m. and weekends from 12
- 8 P.M.
Dec. 3rd and loth will be
special days as local Town
Criers from Markham and
Richmond Hill will be there
to greet people and share
the joy of Christmas.
Wed. November 30. 1994 THE NEWS; POST Page 11
Traveller's Alert About Health From Blue Cross
You can anticipate a lot of
things that might occur
during your next out of
country trip, but as
everyone knows, accidents
can happen.
And, when that accident
involves emergency
hospital and medical
services, it can be costly if
you aren't prepared.
Smart travellers know
that. And that's why they
,always include travel
health insurance as part of
their regular preparations
for any trip outside Canada,
whether it's a short jaunt
across the border, a
business trip, or an annual
vacation.
It's especially important
now, following the
announced changes to
OHIP. After June 30 OHIP
will only pay a maximum of
$100 per day for out of
country emergency care.
That leaves the uninsured
traveller personally
responsible for the balance
of the total cost. which can
add up to $2.000 for a one
day stay in a U.S. hospital.
The prospect of being
handed an unexpected bill
will come as a shock to the
average Ontanan who is
used to receiving
comprehensive medical
coverage here at home.
But, that full coverage stops
when you leave Canada.
and even short stays in a
foreign hospital can quickly
add up to substantial
>-
If, for example, you
receive multiple fractures
from a car accident in
Florida and have to spend
nine days in hospital, the
total bill will be
approximately $40,000.
After OHIP contributes its
maximum of $900, you are
personally liable for more
than $39,000. If you don't
have supplementary travel
insurance, one accident can
result in years of financial
burden for you and your
family.
That's why Ontario Blue
Crass, a not for profit
organization, is urging
everyone to take out travel
health insurance before
leaving Canada. When you
look at what you're risking.
It's a small price to pay for
peace of mind.
There are two types of
travel health insurance now
available. An annual plan.
recently launched by
Ontario Blue Cross,
provides year long
protection regardless of
how many times you leave
the coRurtry. This is
particularly convenient for
those people who might
decide. on the spur of the
moment, to make a quick
trip across the border. The
annual plan can be
purchased for as little as
W. Family plans are also
available.
The second type provides
coverage for a specific
length of time a traveller
spends out of the country. It
is offered in a range of
options that allow you to
select a policy that best fits
your individual or family
requirements. For
example, a single person,
aged 55 or under, on a seven
day trip can purchase the
Ontario Blue Cross deluxe
package for $22; a family on
a 14 day vacation could
receive coverage under the
Blue Cross deluxe family
plan for $71.
Although rates are
expected to rise modestly as
private insurance plans are
adjusted to reflect
reductions in OHIP
coverage, this small
addition to your total travel
budget means you have one
less thing to worry about
when you're away from
home.
And. as the more than
140,000 Ontarians who
required emergency
treatment last vear while
travelling outside of Canada
discovered, that small
investment in travel
insurance is a big comfort
when the unexpected
happens.
The best policies go
beyond covering straight
hospital and doctor
expenses and offer
additional features that
provide extra service for
travellers and protection
against some related costs.
These features include:
medical alarm centre, air
ambulance services. bed-
side visits, and prescription
drugs.
One important feature
offered by Ontario Blue
Cross. which has been
providing health coverage
to C*Aariams for 50 years. is
Arizona RV Parks Attract Snowbirds
The RV and trailer parks
of Arizona are popular
stops for Canadians wan-
ting to mmkw ge batteries -
their own and those under
the hood of their recrea-
tional vehicles. With over
100 pants from Phoenix to
Flagstaff and Tucson to
Yuma to choose from, most
of the RV parks offer more
than just a place to hook up
for the winter season.
The Arizona
establishments go far
beyond just supplying elec-
tricity and a pad to park a
mobile home on. Many give
their Canadian guests an
opportunity to experience a
southwestern lifestyle first
hand. Wbetber it be a park
that schedules seniors'
scenic walking tours of
Superstition Mountains or
a state park that allows
RVers to live, albeit tem-
porarily, in the wide-open
countryside, wintering in
Moon is a much desired
vacation experience.
The red maple leaf flag
lies proudly at RV
establishments across the
state. These affordable
parks are popular with
Canadians for a number of
reasons. Short -sleeve shirt
weather, dry, clean desert
air, great golf and tennis
facilities, panoramic vistas
of spectacular scenery, and
fun and eclectic winter
social programs make this
a mecca for people travell-
ing in RVs or pulling
mobile homes.
Here is a sampling of
three different parks that
best illustrates the wide
range of RV services that
are available this winter.
Good Life RV Resort has
over 1,100 RV and trailer
spaces making it one of the
largest mobile parks in the
city of Mesa. near Phoenix.
The park provides ac-
tivities planned specifical-
ly for the winter visitor.
Guests can get involved
in a weekly hiking club
with treks to Superstition
Mountain, Roosevelt Lake
and into the desert coun-
tryside. Most hikes are led
by retired totr guides. are
10.15 miles in length, but
shorter hikes are available
for the tenderfoot
newcomers.
Good Life RV Resort also
publishes a Canadian
newsletter produced by
long-term frequent guests.
Keeping up-to-date on
Canadian television pro-
grams is easy as four Cana-
dian TV stations are
available via the resort's
cable satellite system.
RV guests interested in
starring in their own televi-
sion programs should pay a
visit to the Monte Vista
Village RV Park in Mesa.
Guests from Monte Vista
Village have formed a club
wbich utilizes video equip-
ment and an in-house
editing studio to produce
home-grown programs.
The slows are broadcast
on a closed-circuit TV net-
work. Home vides can be
made and sent back to
Canada to envious friends
and family in the frigid
north.
If the theatre, and not
television, is more your
scene Monte Vista also
boasts a full-fledged
amateur theatrical com-
pany with stage perfor-
mances throughout the
winter. Watch out Broad-
way!
For an RV park away
from the city, Patagonia
Lake State Park is tucked
away in the rolling hills of
southeast Arizona, just 12
miles from the
U.S.-Mexican border.
Situated on 265 acres
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around a lake, the park is
perfect for an RV nature
getaway. White-tailed
deer, javelin, bobcats.
and other animals are your
neighbours in the thickets
and woods located in the
p-
Birdwatchers will delight
in the variety of birds to
observe, while hikers can
walk the numerous trails
for hours on end. Anglers
can step right out of their
mobile home and fish for
crappie and bass in the
park's stocked lake.
Patagonia State Park is a
perfect place to use as a
base camp. Ghost towns.
nature preserves. national
parks, Indian reservations,
and wild west country, are
all within an easy drive.
The state park has 34 hook-
up sites and are rented out
on a first come. first serve
basis for a maximum of 15
days per vehicle.
As a further incentive to
attract Canadians, the
Mesa RV Park Association
has introduced a discount
coupon book on a variety of
merchandise from Mesa
retailers. The coupon book
is available at RV parks
throughout Mesa. For fur-
ther information contact
the Mesa Convention and
Visitors Bureau at 120
North Center St., Mesa,
Arizona 85201. or call toll-
free (800) 283-6372.
For tourist information
and to obtain a copy of the
Arizona Traveler guide,
contact the Arizona Office
of Tourism at 1100 West
Washington, Phoenix,
Arizona 85007, or toll-free
across Canada at (800)
842-8257.
that wherever possible all
costs are paid directly to
doctors and hospitals by the
plan. That eliminates any
out of pocket cost to you as
the consumer and
subsequent delays while
waiting for reimbursement.
As the cost of emergency
treatment in destinations
such as the U.S. continues to
climb by approximately 12
percent annually, obtaining
protection against medical
emergency is no longer a
luxury- it's an essential part
of any out of country travel
planning.
If you need further
information, contact
Ontario Blue Cross at (416)
4242868 inside the Toronto
calling area.
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Here &
There In
Pickering
by Diane Matheson �
Dl'RHAM DOWN SYNDROM ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS
PARTY
The annual Christmas Par ty will be held on Dec. 4th from
I to 5 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church at 91 Rip-
plesdale Dr.. Whitbv, Ontario. Adele Simmons will be
entertaining us with her puppets and music. A special guest
will be arriving to greet the children. Refreshments Ai 11 be
served. A plate of Christmas goodies would be appreciated.
Each family is asked to bring a donation for the food bank.
For more information call 19051 5790187.
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Lester B. Pearson Ct News
Pearson Playhouse
Grade 8 students from
Lucy Maude Montgomery
School enjoyed a presenta-
tion of John Bishop's "The
Musical Comedy Murders
of 1940", presented by
Pearson Playhouse on
Mon. Nov. 21st.
Scholarships
Queen's University is of-
fering Chancellors Scholar-
ships worth approximately
$24.000 over four years.
This scholarship is
available to students who
show creative and anginal
thinking, have superior
academic abilities and
have proven leadership
qualities.
DEG
On Thurs. Nov. 16 Pear-
son did veru well at Albert
Campbell's annual Deca
Competition. Second place
withers are David Nar-
rayan. Athan Ghand i and
Shane Gopaulsingh. The
six first place winners are
Sashan Guneratna, Sudip
Ray, Andrew Raymond
and Jesse Brar. Con-
gratulations to all the win-
tl.'W Fundraising
Pearson United Way
Week, Nov. 28 to Dec. 2nd,
kicked off with a fundrais-
ing Fashion, Variety Show.
Another fundraising event
is a book sale which will be
held throughout United
Way Week.
community College
Two important present-
tations are scheduled for
students planning to apply
to community college. On
Mon. Nov. 28th Centennial
College made a presenta-
tion to interested students.
Seneca College will be at
Pearson on Thurs. Dec. 1st
from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and will
make its presentation in
the library.
Safety '.Measures
Recently violent in-
cidents have occurred on or
near TTC property. The
police and TTC security
are considering a number
of responses and have an-
nounced two steps which
will be implemented im-
mediately: 11) There will
be an increase in the
number of uniformed
police at TTC facilities.
especially between 2 and 6
p.m.: (2) There is now a
zero tolerance policy in ef-
fect with regard to infrac-
tions of TTC regulations.
It is anticipated that
these measures will keep
the TTC system safe for all.
SPORTS
Basketball
Playing in their first
game of the year, an ex-
hibition game against
Senator O'Connor• the
senior boys basketball
team was nipped at the
wire and lost by a 67-66
score.
It was only an opening
exhibition game so
everyone played and over
all the team was very im-
pressive. They ran hard.
rebounded well and played
strong defence. Kingsley
Robinson scored 14 points
in half a game played and
Dwayne Perry added a
strong all around game.
Good effort team.
Hockey
The following players
will represent Pearson on
the boys' hockey team:
Richard Ansley. Clayton
Fearon- Randy Gallant,
Jeff Lorner. Gary Mayors.
Jim McNally. Chris Rut-
tkay. Brad Sharp. Jason
Edwards. Chris Findlay,
Kevin Jeffery. Dave Masri,
Jason Mcfarlane, Joe
Peckford and Joey Dee.
The managers are Tim
Cockburn, John Schade
and Paul Gisbon. The
coach is Mr. Sherman and
the GM is Mr. Blake.
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Religions Walked Together For Drug Awareness Week
The Ontario Multi -faith
Task Force on Substance
Abuse highlighted Drug
Awareness Week this year
with a first annual "Walk
of Remembrance" from
Queen's Park to Nathan
Phillips Square. The pur-
pose of the walk was to br-
ing attention to all those
who have suffered from the
painful effects of drug and
alcohol abuse.
"In the International
Year of the Family, this
multi -faith event
recognizes that when one
member of the human
family is in pain because of
substance abuse, all of us
are in pain." stated Rabbi
Sharon Sobel, planning
member of the OMFTFSA.
Families from various
faith groups who have been
directly affected by
substance abuse carried lit
hurricane lamps from the
walk start at Queen's Park
to Nathan Phillips Square.
One of the families
represented was that of
Gordon and Sandra
Hayward whose son Benji
drowned in Lake Ontario
disoriented from LSD after
a concert at Exhibition
Stadium several years ago.
This was the tragedy that
indirectly spurred the for-
mation of the OMFTFSA.
At march end a single
tall candle was lit sym-
bolizing hope and sc:idarit t
in the fight against the
scourge of drugs and
alcohol. A special com-
memorative song entitled
"There's a Way", created
by singer, songwriter and
member Helen O'Ryan and
adopted by OMFTFSA as
its offical drug awareness
song, was given its first
public peformance. The
Saint Joan of ARC School
Teen Singers entertained
with their own specially
created songs for this first
day of Drug Awareness
Week.
During the event George
Mammoliti, MPP for
York -dew, represented and
spoke on behalf of the
Premier of Ontario. Father
Massey Lombardi, Chair-
man of the OMFTFSA and
member of the
Metropolitan Toronto
Police Services Board in-
troduced Police Sergeant
Bob Crawford of the
Metropolitan Toronto
Police Native Unit. Also
speaking were the parents
of the late Benji Hayward
who conveyed the impor-
tante of having caring
groups like the Task Force
in our community.
The highlight of the event
came at the end when, for
the first time for the public,
Helen O'Ryan, member of
the OMFTFSA, sang
"There's a Way" and the
entire audience joined in
the chorus.
Among those were Scar-
borough resident Jeannette
Hay, Past National Direc-
tor of the Say No To Drugs,
Say Yes To Life campaign
of the Church of Scien-
tology and planning
member of the OMFTFSA.
The Anti-drug theme song
helped end off with a
positive note and a
message of hope for those
still suffering from the
painful effects of substance
abuse.
Snore No More - Laser Treatment Delivers Quiet
Snoring... it's only a pro-
blem if you're listening to it
every single night. Or if
your snoring is driving so -
mow else to distraction.
And it can.
In England, a couple ac-
tually sued their neighbour
for keeping them up at
night with her snaring. The
Noise Abatement Society
said that the woman's snor-
ing -a-As "louder than the
legal limit set for motor-
cycles.,.
Snoring primarily affects
people 35 or older, and
more men than women. In
the general population.
40% snore to some degree
and 25% have serious snor-
ing per•
..But with today's new
laser technology, snoring
can be completely cured or
significantly reduced in
90% of cases' " says Dr.
Steven R. Cohen, Chid of
the Department of
Otolaryngology (Ear. Nose
and Throat) at Centenary
Health Centre in Scar-
borough. Ont.
Outstanding achiw,r> 1n ('IB( - t niter( VLav campaign
joined CIBC chairman AI Flood and United Wav president
Anne Golden to announce CIB('s $2 9million donation to the
1944 campaign. Pictured above in the front row from left are:
Golden Flood. Meilie Poon, an employee from CIBC Dundas
and Spadina branch who alone raised almost $22.(00 in the
United W'av walk-a-thon: Gary McQuaid. chairman of the
CIBC's United Way Employees' campaign: Frances Seto.
To understand how snor-
ing occurs, Dr. Cohen ex-
plains "during sleep, the
muscles in the walls of the
throat relax, allowing the
walls to partially collapse.
The tongue falls backward.
The back end of the palate
and the uvula ( the small
piece of flesh at the back of
the palate) start to vibrate.
and that causes the snor-
' To relieve this problem
we can raw utilise the new
Laser Assisted Uvula -
Palatoplasty (L.AUP) pro-
cedure." continues Dr.
Coheir. "It is usually done
in the outpatient clinic with
a local anaesthetic. The
Laser is used to reconstruct
the back of the palate and
remove a portion of the
uvula, generally in one or
two sessions. In most
cases, regular activities
can resume almost im-
mediately. By the end of
the treatments. the snoring
is gone or reduced to very
minor levels...
"In my practice. I've
Helped
United Way
heard endless stories about
snoring and how it affects
an individual's life," adds
Dr. Cohen. 'Snorers and
their partners have tried
just about everything to
reduce the noise from snor-
ing. They've sewn tennis
balls to the snorer's py-
jamas, worn head caps and
chin straps to keep the
mouth tightly closed. and
tried electric shock devices
to make the snorer turn
over or wake up...
"I'm very pleased that
we now have a relatively
simple procedure that suc-
cessfully eliminates snor-
ing' " says Cohen.
Steve R. Cohen, M.D..
B.Sc., F.R.C.S. X) is Chief
of the Department of
Otolaryngology 1 Ear. Nose
and Throat Surgery) at
Centenary Health Centre in
Scarborough, Ont. He is
certified by the Royal Col-
lege of Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Cohen has been prac-
ticing Otolaryngology and
Head and Neck Surgery, in-
cluding laser treatment of
various conditions, for over
ten years.
Apartments Applications
St. Paul's L'Amoreaux
Seniors' Centre (SPLC) is
now accepting applications
for bachelor and one
bedroom apartments for
singles and couples 60
years of age and over.
SPLC offers recreation
programs, support ser-
vices. 24 hour security, hair
salon, laundry facilities,
convenience shop. parking
and transportation ser-
vices.
SPL,C is located at Finch
and Warden in Scar-
borough (across from
Bridlewood Mall). For
more information contact
Debbie Reil at 493-3333.
manager of Bavview• and Cummer branch, and Saria
Baccanelh. Yonge and Steoles branch, who with others
raised $48.(MM) through a step-a-thon: Joe Da Silva, CIBC
Securities Inc.. who collected s15.00() In pledges. Annette
Sherman. nine-vear employee special events chairperson.
Jck1n Richardson. chairman of CIBC Wood Gundv
Employees campaign.
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