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Home My WebLink AboutPP1995_01_11i e Computers o Software a Calculators • Video games Menthe► of one of Canada's largest chain of computer stores PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 Kingston Road (905) 420.9707 Blaisdale Montessori SChool Est. 1969 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. 3 up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905) 509-5005 • At Pays "To Advertise 40t per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1615 $15 per yr. by mail MASSAGE MASSAGE MASSAGE 431-1367 320 Painted Post Drive 2nd.Floor, Suite C OPEN 7 DAYS ----------- _ - ------------- N ol. 30 %0. 1 Pickering, Ontario Wed. January It, 1995 PICKERING AR O Ar, -44i, ,�•�- .91A �— 9 J ( Inr .r, rruv i'rrkerinp to swimming in the large size pool. Above is a scant• ..,-• Recrva' raid w,ntr% weather February showing a couple of women helping the youngster. outs idt- --rte t . c .•n PA .mall pool or graduate enjoy the warm water. (Phtoto- Bob Watson � Salving the Community for 28 Years! Board & CUPE Reach Agreement On Nov. 21, the Durham Board of Education and C.U.P.E. Local 218 - Educational Assistants reached a tentative agree- ment with the assistance of a Conciliation Officer. The tentative agreement was subsequently ratified November 29 by members of the bargaining unit and December 12 by the board. The renewal agreement has a 31 months term, bear- ing an expiry date of Mar. ;1. 1996, and calls for no age rate increases or 'WrIefit improvements for :he group for the duration .f the agreement. A number of concerns were successfully address- ed by the parties, in- cluding: rnntractual language necessitated by Bill 40, Amendments to the Labour Relations Act; clarification of the seniori- ty clause; streamlining of the grievance and arbitra- tion procuedures; and wor- ding which deals with medical procedures, com- municable diseases, and protective eauipment /clothing. The agreement covers approximately 400 full- time and part-time Educa- tional Assistants and will result in no increased cost to the board. Holds Auction For Head Injuries Nichole Price, a Picker- ing lhgh School student and survivor of a brain in- jury, succeeded in raising more than Um through a silent auction held at a re- cent financial planning seminar. The funds raised have been given to the Head Injury Association of Durham Region to assist them in their continuing ef- forts on behalf of people of the Region who live with the effects of brain injury. Miss Price. who organiz- ed the auction as a project for her Peer Leadership cause at Pickering High, solicited auction items from investment com- panies and financial in- stitutions. The items were Silently auctioned at a financial planning seminar held at the Annandale Golf and Country Club on Oct. 19. In thanking Miss Price, Frank Murphy, Executive Director of the Head Injury Association praised her for her initiative and hard worst. Catholic School Board & Public School Board Review Cooperative Activities Trustees of the Durham Board of Education and the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board met Dec. 13, to review the many activities and projects on which they have been working co- operatively. The aim of the Joint Services Committee is to maximize oppor- tunities for both boards to work together to provide quality education for their students while realizing important savings for their ratepayers. Activities currently under way include: 1. Adult and Continuing Education - Using Transi- tion Assistance funding awarded in 1992 by the Ministry of Education and Training. the boards have worked in conjunction with Durham College to enhance and strengthen adult and continuing education opportunities in Durham. Two kiosk opera- tions, one in Oshawa and the other in Pickering, have been opened to pro- vide information about and access to appropriate educational programs. 2. Computer Services - The public and separate boards have been sharing computer services since 1904, using the same finan- cial system. On-line stu- dent administrations systems were introduced on a shared basis in 1967 to support secondary Schools. As of 1994, an on-line elementary student ad- ministration system. elec- tronic mail, a teacher per- sonnel system and a school bookkeeping system have been added, saving money for both boards. 3. Transportation System - The computerized transportation system en- titled Busstops, already in place at the Durham Board of Education, was purchas- ed early in 1994by the Durham R-R.C.S.S. Board. The boards now are work- ing on merging transporta- tion data to create a parallel view of the transportation provided in each municipality so that potential cost savings may be determined. It is an- ticipated that this system should reach full utilization by September 1996. 4. Educational Develop- ment Charges - Both boards have worked together to establish and implement Educational Development Charge By - Laws. They have co- operatively developed sub- missions for the Ministry of Education and Training, undertaken studies and worked through the public Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Road (lust south of 401X Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-5589 process legislated by the and the home. by providing Development (barges Act. parent education and sup- This has saved time and port groups and by building money for both public and school-based Learns to Wien - separate ratepayers tify and address local throughout the region. issues. To date, the pro - 5. Partnership with gram has sees/ the im- General Motors - In late plementation of 2 major in - 1992, the General Motors of itiatives: a Parenting in Canada Durham Region the 90S Program and a Training Council met with Parent -Teacher -Student the 2 local boards. the 2 Forum to identify issues neighbouring boards to the relating to home and school east and Durham College partnerships. to review the council's 7. Library and Courier training plan. Out of this Service - Joint media meeting came a plan for library and courier ser - staff exchanges among the vices have been shared by parties, co-operative the boards since 1969. The education placement op- nxxha library service pro- portunities for students, vides and distributes a promotion of G.M.'s World variety of resources, such in Motion Science and as videos, films and books, Technology kits, the to employees and students development of the in both the public and E.D.G.E. (Adult Education separate boards. The for G.M. Employees) pro- Courier provides a daily ject, and the addition of delivery service to all science videos to the media schools and offices. All centre for both boards. costs are shared annually 6. Home; School Parnter- on a ratio based on the ship Program - The number of full time Home; School Partnership teaching staff employed Program, recipient of each year by each board. Transition Assistance fun- 8. York University/ ding in 1992, was put in D.B.E.; D.R.R.C.S.S.B. place by the 2 boards to - The professional develop - help parents improve their ment co-operative links children's development theory and classroom prac- and school experience. tice through a combined This is accomplished by staffing model of board of improving communica- education and York tions between the school University personnel. .......................... :• :........................A..:.v,:........................... This space could be yours for just $22.00 per week Teaching staff from both boards benefit from the joint professional develop- ment opportunities offered through this program. 9. Purchasing - Purchas- ing for some items for the public and separate boards is carried out jointly. Fuel oil has been tendered joint- ly and with the municipalities for 24 years. Lamps have been tendered jointly for 15 years. The boards are exploring ex- pansion of this service to include other goods and services. 10. Safe Schools - The Durham Safe Schools Com- mittee is a partnership bet- ween the Durham Region Police Services and the 4 boards of education serv- ing students in Durham Region. Its mission is to reduce the number of violent incidents among youth and assist staff and students in creating and maintaining safe and secure school en- vironments. To date, the committee has developed a protocol for PoliceInvolve- ment in Schools, has im- plemented an Adopt a School / Adopt an Officer Program and has hosted parent and educator infor- mation sessions. The Violence Free School Steering Committee was formed in September 1994 to review and make recom- mendations regarding the Violence Free Policy Docu- ment from the Ministry of Education and Training, and to develop a Violence Free Policy and Pro- cedwes Binder for each school across the region. The first meeting of the Joint Services Committee was hailed a success by trustees from both boards. "We are pleased to for- malize our current partner- ship," noted Durham Board Chairperson Patty Bowman. -We will con- tinue to work on initiatives which will provide mutual benefit to the ratepayers and students of our com- munity." Durham R. R. C.S.S. Board Chairperson Tom Oldman agrees, "It is out intent to conserve all expenditures to provide the most cost- effective Catholic educa- tion for our students. We have had a long history of working collaboratively, while respecting each other's philosophies." Trustees are encouraged with the level of co- operation achieved so far and look forward to explor- ing and implementing fur- ther joint services in the future. DENTAL OFFICE Dr.K. Fenwick Dr.R.Hoffman Dr.S.Sekhon Dr.J. Wasserman Denture Therapist - Hairy Ortanidis MORNINGSIDE MALL SUITE 348 Evening a Saturday appointments available 282.1175 2 THE NEWSIPOST Wed. January 11. 1995 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Let's Make 1995 Great! by Bob Watson Well. New year's Day is gone and many citizens will have made some resolutions about this new year. We hope that those resolutions contained ways to improve our economy. The answers for most of our problems could be made by the federal government - and maybe it will actually make the right moves. Our beautiful nation is getting heavier in debt each year - each month - each day and it is time to cut out unnecessary expenditures by government before we lose our financial status in the world. The number one stupidity is the C.S.T. which cots millions to administer at Ottawa and more millions for private enterprises to make out the quarterly forms and remit a cheque. To get the same revenue with millions of dollars of less cost, the tax should be switched to income tax - the fairest tax! Just 4.7% increase would bring in the same tax dollars but cost nothing more to collect as income tax is already calculated. Then all groups who have been given grants by both Liberal and Conservative governments should be cut off from the flow of our tax dollars to aid their little activities. No more money should be dished out to countries around the world by Canadian taxpayers. Most of these dollars get into the hands of dictators, tribal chiefs and very little really helps the poor people on the verge of death. If we can't find a vhay to help individuals who really need help. then don't do it. Let's get our Canada in shape before we hand out our dollars Look After Your Dog The Editor It is such a pity that there are certain folk who don't seem to realize how inexcusable it is for them to allow their dogs to defecate without removing the fern. Either they dont care that this type of pollution poses a hazard to others, or that it is unsightly. Sometimes, but ad- mittedly not now in the very cold weather. there are folk who allow their pets to amble freely. these animals know no boundaries. and pollute lawns at will. I refer particularly to the areas of the Bluffs south of Kingston Road bordered by Cathedral Bluffs Road and Brimley Road. So please don't go out without a bag to stoop and scoop. Bertha Kronenberg Take Charge Of Your Career We hear that the recession is over but wonder why all those new job opportunities have failed to materialize. The truth is, the recession has cut deeply into the fibre of Cana- dian business and industry and almost every employee has suffered some scaring and bruising. if not something even more traumatic. The recession has shown all of us the danger of becoming complacent and adopting the ostrich stance. Back in the good old days I which really weren't so long ago). the primary emphasis was on job security and recruiting policies focused on lifetime employment. Com- panies sought the brightest and best from the annual university crop. These bright-eyed aspiring graduates knew that with loyalty, dedication and hard work. they would be rewarded with a steady climb up the corporate ladder and a secure future with a worry -free retirement. Well. the recession happened and a whole new lexicon of corporate buzz words appeared. "Re-engineering" and -right-sizing" were coined to take the sting out of lay-off and job loss and make it all sound less hurtful, less threatening, even acceptable and palatable. But the new buzz worths didn't make it less threatening for the employees who lived in fear of losing their job - there were certainly no acceptable or palatable words for people who found themselves permanently unemployed. During the recession, very few companies grew. In fact, most com- panies began a serious fight for survival which nearly always included major staff cut-backs. Insolvency and bankruptcy became commonplace. Employees who once looked to their employers for job security were now facing the new reality - of being unemployed and pounding the pavement and eating reim- tion. Even the employee who joined a company straight out of high school and who put in 10 or 20 years, was not safe 1 K � ItVC• newspos f Pobllshed every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Umlted, fast. 1950 Office i Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher i General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss, Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 40i a copy. The Debt Wall by Sam J. Apelbaum Federal Finance Minister, Paul Martin, has recently floated numerous trial balloons to judge public reaction concerning possible measures to be taken by the Liberal government in its budget expected in February, 1995. Spen- ding cuts and tax increases are in the works. We are told the budget deficit will be eliminated in several years time. We have been promised that before but it has never happened. What has happened is that the combined debts of the federal and provincial governments in Canada have in- creased substantially and are now closing in on one thou- sand billion dollars according to government accounting which understates the size of the debt. Realistically it is much more than that. Even if the unexpected happens and governments in Canada stop spending more than they receive in taxes, we will still be left with an enormous accumulated debt which will have to be paid out of future taxes. The problem is now of such magnitude that it is safe to assume that unless there is a dramatic reversal of thinking by the Canadian popula- tion and government powers and activities are severely restricted in quick order, the combined federal and provin- cial debt will never be repaid. The recent exercises which both the federal and provin- cial governments have been undertaking regarding their respective deficits are intended to maintain sufficient con- fidence in the ability of our governments to repay their debts so that they con continue borrowing more money and not have to make any uncomfortable fundamental changes. Even the very modest expenditure reductions which have been bandied about by Paul Martin are being met with resistance. Yet, the only way to actually reduce the level of national and provincial indebtedess is through massive spending cuts, as taxation is now probably about as high as it can go. For the moment, this is unlikely to happen as there seems to be no will on the part of the Canadian people to swallow the strong but necessary medicine which will undoubtedly cause a great deal of short term pain while there is adjust- ment to the new state of affairs. It seems that some serious financial calamity must occur before it will no longer be an option to continue on the cur- rent course of preserving things more or less as they are with some minor tinkering. That time appears to be close at hand. �ti:7+?4Cr+00b�:':it+��+Y{iu�i-w:•_?{�rai3.'Q�wi�'.�-Y�iC''.�'."vC from the cost cutting hatchet. Executives who jumped from the corporate ivory towers with golden parachutes also ex- perienced turbulent dowtdraughts and rough landings on the unemployment sidewalks. On the bright side, many of the golden parachute troop made excellent franchisee candidates. They had ready cash to invest. had good business experience and were too young for retirement- By and large, franchisors who were hurting at the start of the recession have experienced good growth by successfully targeting this segment of the newly Burt, what happened to the people who blitzed the employ- ment market with their resumes in the hope of being short- listed for that all important interview - for that all impor- tant job for which at least five hundred other people had ap- plied' What about those who are currently sitting in secure jobs - really, how secure is your job and do you feel a sense of fulfilment that goes beyond the regular paycheque'. It is our belief that, in this economy, we are all self-employed and so it makes good sense to take charge of your career. If you are employed now, realize you have a responsibih- ty to yourself to be aware of what is happening in the job market. Keep knowledge and skills current as this helps to make you a valued member of your employer's staff. Make sure you evaluate where you are and where you want to be. Investigate, select, pian, and then take the necessary action to achieve your goal. By doing this, you are taking respon- sibility for yourself and your career path, and you are creating your own options! For those who are unemployed and searching the jot. market - you also have options. But perhaps you need a lit- tle help in determining just what your options are. To do this effectively, you need to "take stock" of your personal attributes, knowledge, skill set and talents. Understand what factors contributed to your loss of employment. Perhaps the business industry you were in is one of those which has suffered permanent job loss and you need to con- sider a whole new career path. Research the market to discover the job fields of the 90s, and beyond. Gather as much information as possible so that you can attempt to match it with your personal assessment. You will be constantly evaluating and making decisions as you develop and implement your career plan. Pay attention to detail and work hard to acquire and refine those all im- portant personal selling skills. During the last while, many people with entrepreneurial traits and a commitment to making self-employment work for them, have chosen to start their own businesses. Fin- ding a market niche which fits nicely with the personal DAVID SOMERVILLE Challenging Year Ahead The extended honeymoon whom provincial and federal that Prime Minister Jean governments owe about $313 Chretfen and his Liberal govern- billion dollars. That represents ment have been eryoying for the 44 percent of all the goods and past year will likely end abruptly services tial Canada produces. in 1995. The more nervous lenders be - That's because next year Mr. come. the higher interest rates Chretisn will actually have to 410_ mite deoitione. Higher rates. of course. mean Since he came b power. the slower economic growth and Prune Minister has been content fewer jobs. The carrying cost of lo put off do lough decisions the lederal government's debt - and b fait instead of act. now about W billion per year - In 1905 the ems for talk will would also rise. Such develop. be over. He will be challenged nests would certainly knock a Be never before to do something low points off Chretien's poll about the soaring national debt numbers. which threatens to cripple He'd lose even more public Canada'seoorony. Simpyput. support it he opts to raise taxes he can no longer stall on this next year, an opion he has never crucial issue. It's put up or shut ruled out. Canadians are in no up one. .rood lar new taxes and any Now, if CMeb" acts reso- politician would add lo that kMely and decisively by boldly burden only at his political pent. cutting government spending An especially unpopular and privatizing government now would be it the Liberals services. irs likely he will retain decide lo tax RRSPs. which mil - his popularity. ions of Canadians who don's However, given the govern- have pension plans use to sa rs rhetoric of lase, it seems provide for their retirement more likely that any Liberal Such a tax grab on RRSPs spends cuts wil be ltte more would be even more resented if than tokenism. After all. Finance Ctrelien does not rebnn the Mn sus Paul Martin says he will goidvW*d pensions ctr►enty, be connMnt with a 510 bison enjoyed by MPs. Taxpayers will spending cut over Me next l wo rightly accuse the govemrnent years That amounts to only of saywg'yw lighten your bell. about 4 percent of programme but we won't tighbn ours.* OF - A g over that period. No question about it. 1995 Such a laddustre attack on Could be a very tough year for the deficit would likely give inter- Jean Ctroden. naiional investors the jitters. Pavd SannMb is Aeeidw of Thew are the same people to The wip/r cinema- CO laort) �'.•..:.-�. '�►�.1�t�I�':� f .�{i '.':`:'i�: }:-:Y:-:f.'1�i r':-:-1.Yfir1%r:{'.-� assessment must be coupled with in-depth planning and careful iriVementation. The time spent in research, along with the ability to persevere, be flexible and act on oppor- tunities, is paramount. There are also several government funded options. The Federal Government's Self Employment Assistance Pro- gram provides a hands-on approach to starting and running your own business. Information is provided on a wide range of business-related topics, including market research, business plan preparation, financial management, pro- duct service design, marketing and sales. Jobs Ontario, sponsored by the Ontario Governrnent and similar to the S.E.A. program, provides financial assistance to entrepreneurs whose Unemployment in- surance benefits have expired. The merit of these two close- ly supervised programs is evidenced by the number of suc- cessful new businesses and the positive contribution which they are making to their local communities. Whatever career path you choose, there will always be positive and negative stresses. Learn to recognize stress and how it influences your daily life. No two people perceive stress in quite the same way. How a person perceives stress and what measure of control, if any, the person has over it, determines whether the individual considers the stress negative, or positive, ie, a challenge, full of adventure and an opportunity for personal growth. We all need to work at acquiring and maintaining the techniques to help manage life's negative stresses. With ef- fective stress management, taking charge of your career - even when it includes unemployment and career path change - will proceed more smoothly, even happily! To know more about how to "Take Charge of Your Career", join Lucy Proteau of Leap Services and Penny Johnson of Penson Associates at the Progress Campus of Centennial College on Sat. Jan. 7. Former corporate ex- ecutives, both now head their own companies, have joined forces to produce this truly life -enriching and career - focused seminar. The cost for the day -long event is $187.25 ($175.00+ $12.25 GST). Registration forms may be obtained by calling Leap Services at (416) 321-5343, or Penson Associates (416) 286-6636. Join them for a day of ideas, discovery and per- sonal reward. Register now as opportunities are limited! i Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL ne ws news news CHECK THE NORTM YORK EAST CND [�� RING ONE YOU WANT n��I �� Renewal New I Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Millner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.MIS 31FI3, Name — _ 1 Address, _ Should Take Caution Over People Posing Unfortunately the recent Scarborough but customers before letting that person companies using similar or robbery, of an elderly should always ask for an into your residence. Do not misleading names. Most couple, who were individual's identification. make any utility payment importantly, do not sign any confronted by two intruders posing as Scarborough PUC employees, is a reminder that utility customers should take caution. This has not been a frequent crime in the City of All Scarborough personnel, until verifying their authorized service identification. If you are contractors and summer still unsure, do not hesitate students carry an official to call 412-4539 to confirm identification card. the stranger's identity. Do not mistake Examine the card carefully Scarborough PUC with -- 7:17. From Aug. 7 to 14. Gord Hunter of the Forestry Department represented S.P.U.S. (along with Ti other representatives from the continent I when he pedalled his way from Stowe. Vermont to Halifax. Nova Scotia. to raise money for the International Society of Arboriculture (I.S A ). Each rider has a goal of raising a minimum of $3.000 through pkdgetcontrihWkm. The I.S.A. Research Trust was established in 1975 to provide money to fund important research. The mission of the research trust is to "identifv significant environmental. biological. social. and economic needs related to tree genetics, management, and care: and provide funding for innovative basic applied research and education projects." It's How You Play The Game "It's Har You Play The Game" is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to get acquainted with old favourites like class. checkers, crokinole. dominoes, backgammon and Scrabble. Participants will learn how to play new tom, inchuling abalone, pyraos and quarto, and games from around the world such as mancala. go and mah-jongg. Featuring games for all ages, this fun -filled event checker champion Fred Kendall, age 78, and 10 year aid chess whiz kid Stephen Gii lert are offering to ley 15 or more members of the public at a time. Two top c1 1 speed players - current Toronto clues champion Goran Milicevic and Canada's second -ranked junior chess playa - Eduardo Teodoro. will fascinate onlookers. The St. Jacobs Club will dennonstrate one ofCanada's oldest games. croikinole, which has its origins in south-central Ontario's Mennonite community. Participants who've created their ahm games can present their questions about game invention, production and marketing to a panel of professionals from the games industry. There will also be game work -shops. . displays and items for sale. aims revive `nd Wed. January 11, 19% THE NEWS/MST Page 3 n of board and popularity North York Symphony table games as a family Employees contracts if in doubt. The Scarborough does not solicit actiThe "sesta es Wince at Pays Tribute To Gizella y the York Quay Centre, 235 Queer Quay West, on Jan. noon to 5 p rn. �Addmifu�in This season principal incl 1 to become principal dancer is free. dancer Gizelle witiowsky in 1965. Her repertoire in - The afternoon will be celebrates 20 years with dudes both classical and bursting with excitement. the National Ballet of contemporary works: she Three -time Canadian Canada. On Thurs. Jan. has created roles in new 12th, the North York Sym- ballets by James Kudelka, why pays her tribute in a Constantin Patsalas and Home concert at The Recital Glen Tetley. Invitations to Hall. The Music of the dance have come from Ita- Furnishings Dance features Gizella Witkowsky performing a ly, Germany. Hungary, and Bermuda: in June she number especially toured Europe with the Market choreographed for this ' castor, to Purcells N The The Jan. 12th concert is Chaconne in G Minor. This sponsored by Fleck promises to be a very Manufacturing. Single The upcoming edition of special evening for ballet tickets ($28 and $24, Canada's Home lovers. seniors: students $23 and Furnishings Market will be Maestro Kerry Stratton $20) are available through held from Jan. 15 through and Witkowsky have been TicketMaster, 872-2222 or 17, at the International partnered before. For two from the Box Office of the Centre in Toronto, near summersshe has been a Ford Centre for the Perfor- Lester B. Pearson featured performer at the ming Arts, 5040 Yonge St. International Airport. The Huntsville Festival of the hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arts, where the NYS fortes Stimulating each day. the nucleus of the Festival The show gives retailers a orchestra, and Stratton is Discussions golden opportunity to see all Music Director. srts of new products under Also featured are one roof. Nearly 300 Schubert's Overture to and Programs for parents of manufacturers from ballet music from children I to 4 years old will Canada and abroad are Rosamunde, Dances from be held Jan. 16th to Mar. expected to exhibit a bevy Spartacus by Khat- 6th. 7 to 9 p.m., at the of offerings in the home chaturian, and Chopin's Seventh Day Adventist furnishings, bedding, Les Sylphides. Church, 535 Finch Ave. W., lighting and decorative ' Two decades ago, after North York. accessories categories - training at the Ballet Join other parents for everything to deck store School, Toronto -born stimulating discussions led aisles in style and satisfy Witkowsky joined the Na- by a Public Health Nurse. the most demanding tional Ballet of Canada. To register for this free consumers. ...... v e -. o. -She race through the ranks program call 395-7600.. ... ti , ... . Come dine with the gods Come and visit our OPEN KITCHEN You can choose from a large selection of FRESH Fish, Lamb, Baby Goat, Vegetables, Homebaked Bread, and much, much more! ' Talthwatering Prime Rib, Souvlaki, Seafood INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION ONTARIO 45emw Greetings and to all "Happy Holidays" Banquet Facilities & Cateringl { 702 Pape Ave. above Danforth Ave. 463-0334 `touthwataing Prime Rib, Souviaki, Seafood ... 35 Danforth Rd. at warden 694-1194 SPURGE NEAR WSUR&OKM BROKM LBGTM 439-6722 ALL 'TYPES OF INSURANCE o Aub • Casualty • Are • Liability • Life • Bonds • F`l0rne(XWrWM • Cargo • Tenants Package • Mon qxy • Boat • ,Jewellery e PERSONAL • CONCIAL a aVDt)STRIAL CITY OF SCARBOROUG H Scarborough Animal Centre DOG �F LICENCES bringing friends together Your dog can't learn phone numbers or pull out an identification card. If it's lost, a dog licence is the most effective way to get it back home. Scarborough by-laws require that all dogs living in the city be licenced. Licence fees ;or 1995 are now due. Male or Female $22.00 Neutered Male with certificate $12.00 Spayed Female with certificate $12.00 Licences available from Scarborough Animal Centre 821 Progress Avenue or Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive REMEMBER. Senior Citizens can get their dog's licence for free. Telephone 396 -PETS for more information Make sure your dog has a collar with a current licence on it. It's your dog's free ride home. Wed. January 11, 19% THE NEWS/MST Page 3 As PUC Employees contracts if in doubt. The Scarborough does not solicit customers by phone. Don't PUC deal with anyone unless its they have identification. Come dine with the gods Come and visit our OPEN KITCHEN You can choose from a large selection of FRESH Fish, Lamb, Baby Goat, Vegetables, Homebaked Bread, and much, much more! ' Talthwatering Prime Rib, Souvlaki, Seafood INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION ONTARIO 45emw Greetings and to all "Happy Holidays" Banquet Facilities & Cateringl { 702 Pape Ave. above Danforth Ave. 463-0334 `touthwataing Prime Rib, Souviaki, Seafood ... 35 Danforth Rd. at warden 694-1194 SPURGE NEAR WSUR&OKM BROKM LBGTM 439-6722 ALL 'TYPES OF INSURANCE o Aub • Casualty • Are • Liability • Life • Bonds • F`l0rne(XWrWM • Cargo • Tenants Package • Mon qxy • Boat • ,Jewellery e PERSONAL • CONCIAL a aVDt)STRIAL CITY OF SCARBOROUG H Scarborough Animal Centre DOG �F LICENCES bringing friends together Your dog can't learn phone numbers or pull out an identification card. If it's lost, a dog licence is the most effective way to get it back home. Scarborough by-laws require that all dogs living in the city be licenced. Licence fees ;or 1995 are now due. Male or Female $22.00 Neutered Male with certificate $12.00 Spayed Female with certificate $12.00 Licences available from Scarborough Animal Centre 821 Progress Avenue or Scarborough Civic Centre 150 Borough Drive REMEMBER. Senior Citizens can get their dog's licence for free. Telephone 396 -PETS for more information Make sure your dog has a collar with a current licence on it. It's your dog's free ride home. Page 4 THE NEWS; POST Wed. January 11, 19% G0MMUN`j4 DIARY 'AWED. JAN. 11 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. FIRST AID/CPR COURSES First Aid,CPR training courses are offered ongoing 'laytime, evenings and weekends at Scarboro�h Red Cross, 1095 Bellamv Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to F� iday, 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 °foronto seven days a week. For information and registration call 967-4244. 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 Warden -Woods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley Court. Scarborough. For details call Bonnie at 694-1138. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en �oyy an after- noon of social dancingevery Wednesday at 1' Amoreauix Community Centre, 2(McNiicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:30 - 4 p.m. B.P. & FOOT CARE A footcare and blood pressure clinic for seniors is offered every Wednesday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley Courf. Scarborough. This is a free service. To book an appointment call 694-1138. 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over thea a of 55 are invited to enjoy a mom- snngg of ping pong even• Monday from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and Wednesdav from 12:0 to 2:30 p.m. at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre. 2000 McNichol! Rd. Phone 396-1513. 1-3-m - 3p.m. NE.ARLV NEW SHOP A Nearly New• Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave. Agin- court for the sale of good clean used clothing for alb ales and small housew•are items electrical appliances, pots & C etc.). Thrifty prices' The sh1 is also open the second Saturday of ever•, month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. I - 3p. m. BINGO Biritdale senior citizen invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bin every Wednesday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd.. Scar- borough. Cp m. BUSINE S & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN MEET Forth Toronto Business and Professional Women's Club, holds its monthly dinner meeting at 3300 Yorige St.. Suite 204. Muriel Ahluwalia will discuss "Creating and Preser v- irnr�g Wealth". For reservations call Muriel at ( 905) 712-4442. 6l p.m. DRUG EDUCATION WORKSHOP Friends or family on drugs" Find out about drugs and what can be done at Narconon. Come to the free drug education viorkstwps Wednesdays at 842 Pape Ave. For more information call 465-51196. 7:15 -40:31 p.1. S, na The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of Bingo every Wednesday at 2100 Ellesmere Rd. THURS. JAN. 12 11:78 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held every Thursday at Royal Band' Plaza. Merchants Mall Level. 200 Bay St.. Toronto. All donors are welcome. 12 mom NOON HOUR CONCERT The BassoataUcs, led by Bill Douglas. will perform in a concert of music for bassoon at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre. 250 Front St. W. Admission is free. 12:45 p.m_ EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of euchre at St Leacock Seniors Cenfre, 25M Bir- cmount Rd. Phone116-40W.h-40W. 1- 3 p.m. CRAFTS WORKSHOP A crafts workshop is held every Thursdayat L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave., Sarborough. For details call 396-4513. 1 Wim_ CREATIVE PLAY p held Trus for mothers and -is at Bridlewood Brethern In Christ Church, 480 Huntingw•ood Dr. at Warden_ Call Agincourt Community Services Association at 321-0912 for information or regisfration. 1:30 - 8:30 p.m. MAYOR'S BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Everyone is urged to attend the Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic at the Scarborough Town Centre. All donors are welcorne. i - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS TOASTNLASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over 18 years of age. For f her information call Diane at 447-9533. 7:15 p.m. BINGO The Lion Club of Agincourt holds a bingo every Thurs- day night at Agincourt Community Centre, 31 Glenwatford Dr., Aa2incourt, featuring a nightly jackpot. Come out and enjoy flits friendly bingo. All profits go to charity in the Agincourt area. 4:30 p.m LE.ASIDE GARDEN SOCIETV Leaside Garden Societ • meets the second Thursday of each month at Leaside Library, 165 McCrae Dr. Well known gardener Marion Jarvie will talk about "Jewels of the Spr- ing . Visitors and new members are welcome. 8 - 10 p.m. PUBLIC SEMINAR The Toronto Regional Council of the Canadian Shareowners Association is holding a seminar at North York Memorial Community Hall, 51-20 Yonge St. The topic will be ••Balance Sheet vs Intrinsic Value' . RSVP to Alex Armstrong. 484-9135. FRI. JAN. 13 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC 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 en'oy snooker and bumperpool every Friday at L'Amoreaux ommunity Centre, 2DW McNicholl Ave. Phone 396-4513. 10 a.m. - 12 moon SOCIAL BALLR(N)Nt 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 McNicholl Ave. Phone 3964513. 12.30 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNicholl 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 Bay'I St. ). Everyone is welcome. 2 - 3 p.m. TAROT & ASTROLOGY An informative and fun lecture on the historryy myths and applications of tarot and astrology will be held at Centen- nial Community Branch Library, 578 Finch Ave. W. (all 395-5490 to pre -register. .. _ . _ .... . FRI. JAN. 13 TUES. JAN. 17 E 2 - 3 p.m. SOBS ONTARIO TRAINING Employers could be eligible to receive money to train new ern pplo�yyees. Find out at this information meeting at 145 Front Sf. E., Suite 302, Call 601 5054 to reserve a seal. 7:45 p.m. PHYSICALLY DISABLED MEET The Conquerors, A Christianggroupof physically disabled persons will meet at Agincourt Baptist Church, 37 Glenwat- ford Dr. Special music and devotions by Dr. and Mrs. Vic- tor Lujetie. Visitors are welcome. SAT. JAN. 14 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. WRITERS MEET Members of the Forest Hill Writers' Circle meet every Saturday to discuss their writing in an informal and con- structive manner at Barbara Frum Library 20 Covington Rd., North York. New writers are welcome to in and br- ing their work in progress. For details call 395-440. SUN. JAN. 15 10:30 a.m. CLOSING THE GAP Dr. Strobel Stewart of the University of California will speak on "Chaos Theory and Unitarian Principles: Closing the Gap Between Science and Spirituality" at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Cres, (Kennedy & Hwy. 401) . 12 moat - 6 p.m CHESS CLUB Apg�incourt Chess Club meets the first three Sundays of each month at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. 2m. SCARBOROUGH SUPPORT GROUP Scarborough Su rt Group for the Widowed meets the third Sunday of each month at Church of St. Nicholas, 1512 Kingston Rd. one block east of Warden Ave. The meeting is open to widowed men and women. For details call Margaret Smith at 6914)149. 2-4 .m. AFTERNOON CONCERT "Tw•o For the Show- willprovide the entertainment at the' ftemoon concert at Scarborough Civic Centre, Central Soace. Admission is free and Pvom•nnv is welcome. 7 p.m. OLD FASHIONED HYMNSING it you have a tavounte old hymn you would like to hear, or if you would like to learn some new hymns to a guitar ac- contpa 'merit, come to the old fashio'n'ed hymning at q�in- caai Baptist Church, 37 Glen Watford Dr.. Agincourt. For details call 2991-0191. 8 p.m. CHAMBER CONCERT The Amadeus Ensemblents an evening of chamber music feature ,ri� works of 1B�ethoven and Bottesini at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre. 250 Front St. W., Toronto. Admission is $25, seniors and students, $20. MON. JAN. 16 8 - 9:30 a.m. TAI CHI Everyone over the age of 55 is invited to en' Tai Chi every I16onday at L'Amoreaux Communit (erntreI 2000 M Boll Ave., ScarboroughFor more details call 396-4513. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN",q CENTRE The North York Women's Centre. 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mondays through Thinsodays to offer information and referal services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to rind information. to register for a program, or to talk over somethinngg that is troublin you. 11.30 am. - 3:70 p.m. BL(I+OD DONOR CLINI(' A Red Coes permanent blood donor clinic is held at Manulife, 55 Moor St. W., 2nd Floor, Toronto. All donors are wek-Imm. 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 Birehmount Rd. Phone 396-4P10. 2 - 3 pp.�m�. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nutrition counellirrtigg services are available to seniors free of charge every !!Monday at the Wellness Centre located to the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an ap- rintmerut call 225.2112_ 45 p.m. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEET Scarborough Horticultural Society meets the third Mon- day of each month at Cedarbrae library, 545 Markham Rd. Tonight Frank Kershaw will present ideas to compliment Your winter browsing through seed and plant catalogues. Everyone is welcome. light refr•eslunents will be served at the end of the meeting 8 m. RECOVERY INC'_ Inc., a community mental healthorg,anination, meets y at St. Stephens Presbyterian V= 3817 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. For information call 276-2237. 8 .m. WRITERS MEET Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Eugenie Shehirian, 759 -SM or Joyce Greggain, 284-2395 for more details. TUES. JAN. 17 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red Cross Toronto Blood Centre, 67 College St. is open every Tuesday and all blood donors are welcome. 12 e - 2:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of badminton every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, MW McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All semorsover the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 3W4040. 1 - 3.m. BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bingo ever}} Tuesda at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2006 McNicholl Rd. Phone 3964513. 1 - 2:30 p.m. NEARLY NEW SHOP A New To You Shop featuring low prices on good used clothing and household articles is open every TSiesday at londale Heights United Church, 1157onview Rd. north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building. 7 p.m. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Branch No. 258 holds a Bingo every Tuesday, at the Legion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, West Hill. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 1l p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets on alternate Tuesdays at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. 7 - 9 p.m. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATiO,N The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1.400 Bayly St., Pickering. This non- woftt organization is dedicated to helping those suffer- ing from anxiety disorders and phobias and offers informa- tion, educational materials, guest speakers and support -groups. For details call 831-3877 1:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the North York East Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yonge St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on alternate Tues- day evenings. Through informal discussions patients families andfriends can learn how to cope. For details call 266-0646. 7:30 p.m, PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Parents Without Partners holds orientation even the first and third Tuesday of each month at David and Mary Thomson C.L. 2470 Lawrence Ave. E., (east of Midland Ave. north side), Scarborough. For information about join- ing call 416 293-8274. 7:30 p.m. DIABETES ASSOCIATION MEETS The Scarborough Chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association meets at Scarborough Villa a Centre, corner of McCowan Rd. & Kingston Rd. Wo11 Grobin will talk on "Problems of the Diabetic with Aging . The building is handicapped friendly. Refreshments will be served. WED. JAN. 18 F6 a.m. SING 'N PLAY 'N LEARN This pp ram for mothers and preschool children will be held at htohn s United Church, 2 Norbert Rd. CaLL Agin- court Community Services Association at 321-6912 for more information and registration. i liThe . ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Oshawa Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region meets the third Wednesday of each month at trshawa Shopping Centre, Executive Centre, 419 king St. W.. No. 205. 2 - 3:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Canadian Cancer Society meets at 20 Holly St., Suite 101, Toronto on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical gwdance. The public is invited to come, talk or listen. For details call 485-0222. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays 411TH WEDDING .A.NNIVERSARV Congratulation to Elizabeth and John Hopley of Melchior Dr.. Scarborough who celebrated their 40th Wed- ding edding Anniversary on Tues. Jan. 3rd, 25TH WEDDING ,A.NNIVERSARV Luisa and Marc Cusi of Corporate Dr.. Scarborough celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary on Sat. Jan. 7th. Best wishes to them and may they enjoy many more anniversaries. BIRTHDAYS Two Scarborough ladies celebrated birthdays on Tues. Jan. 3rd. Muriel Mercer of The Wexford, Lawrance Ave. E. celebrated her 85th birthday and Sirounenig Vartanian of Wayne Ave. celebrated her 65th birthday. A very happy bir- thday to both these lsdio_ Got an arxliwraary or birthday to calebrats? Call 291-2583 for indusion in this cohlrnn- Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a m. to 5 p.m, CONSTiTUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finch Ave. E_, Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a m. b 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast cotter of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments phone 297-6568. 9 a_"L to 5 p.m_ 0ONITITUFNn' OFFICE OPEN The otfice of David Warner, MPP Sarborouglii-Ellesme m located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Place, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 am- to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 nix -m. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9 a m- to 5 p m, CO%SlnlVE %C'Y OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays i to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 am. to I p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 a.m. 10 1 p.m, CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingston Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a_m. to 1 p.m., Friday mor- nings by appointment only. Phone 281-2787. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffaest Plana, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m_ to 4:30 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment only. Phone 261-9525, Federal Constituency Offices 9 JL m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITI'E;NCI' (WFICE OPEN The office of John Cannis, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 1450 Midland Ave., Suite 211, Scarborou h 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. OONST1 I`UE:NCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 4800 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 119, Scarborough, is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 298-4224. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTIT11ENCY OFFICE: OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 206, is open weekdays from 9 a_m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m, by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITl1ENCY OFF1CT OPEN The constituency office of David Collenette, MP Don Valley East, located at 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 300, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 am. to 12 noon. For an appointment call 447-5544. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Doug Peters, MP Scarborough East, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call 287-0037. _ �. !• i . . Community Diary )Continued from Page 4) WED. JAN. 18 7pm. FRANCHISE SEMINAR Uniglobe Travel offers a free Franchise Seminar on "Staasrtting Your Own Travel Agency". Registraiton is re- VuIred by calling (905) 671-4066. :30 p.m. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION MEETS The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is uppo up meeting at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa. It vial) fea urea brief presentation Barbara Claiman of Community Solutions. Bring your amily and friends. If you need assistance with transportation call the office at 1-906.7234732. 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. LINE DANCE D. A. Morrison Junior High Sch000l, 271 Gledhill Ave. East York is holding a fundraising Line Dance (traditional) dr country). Admission is $6 and all funds go to band and dance stWentsyopuerrff rpms in Japan in 1995. Come out and support these SUPEII&M IPTG 1Vand Have a fun evening. The Esprit Orchestra featuring the String Section, will perform at the Glenn Gould Studio, Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St. W., Toronto. Admission is $26, seniors and students $12.50. Parent/Child Program A new Parent and Child Program called "Sing 'N Play ,N Learn" opens on Wed Jan. 18th. St. John's United Church and Agincourt Community Services Association are working together to offer for�Parents�r program and Children which will incor- porate songs, finger plays, crafts and snacks. "Sing 'N Play 'N Learn" begins on Jan. 18th, 10 until 11:30 a.m. at St. John's United Church, 2 Nobert Road, south of Sheppard and east of Victoria Park Ave. For more information, or to register for this program and others, call 321-®12. Wed. January 11, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Page S Community &Small Business 1st.A# National Bank At a time when major financial institutions are coming under criticism for small business lending and service, one financial institution is putting relationship • building and the community first. National Bank of Canada's Ontario region has announced the creation of a new Regional Advisory Committee for Ontario which includes representatives from Toronto, Mississauga, North York, London, Nepean and Unionville. The new committee will advise the bank on specific community needs and recommend ways it can Ind8 recent study on banking and small business undertaken by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), National Bank scored the highest marks for improvement of its small business services and practices. As partners. the Committee and the Bank will keep abreast of major economic, social, cultural and recreational events where the community may need help. The committee will act as a liaison between community groups, such as seniors and youths, to gather suggestions and recommendations on significant issues like job creation, pension planning, crime and safety, and education, and help the Bank improve its range of products and services to the public. "We know that one size doesn't fit all'. What works in Mississauga may not make sense in London or Pembroke. And we also want to be a resource for the community. That may mean helping out as treasurer on a community board or assisting in preparing a business plan for a non-profit group," says Mr. Brooks. Members of the Ontario Regional Advisory Committee include: Stan Newman, Toronto, President of Color Your World Corporation, a leading paint and wallpaper company; Charles Coppa, North York, President of Highland Farms Inc., a grocery and supermarket business; Murray Cummings, London, President of TSC Stores Japanese Delegation Visits Bick's Scarborough Plant Twenty members of a The group toured Bick's Soga, President of leading Japanese pickle to discless pickle process- Fusoumoriguchi Foods manufacturing association ing with their Canadian Corp. Japanese pickle pro - visited Bick's Scarborough counterparts and to in- cessors are not generally plant to see how Canadian vestigate supply familiar with Canadian pickles are produced and capabilities in Canada. The pickle products, however. explore potential business consumption of pickles in and were anxious to learn opportunities ... try - The visilw-. a.. ,cnior executives of pickle and processed vegetable wholesalers, manufac- turers and equipment sup- pliers from Aichi Prefec- ture in Japan and members of the Aichi Tsukemono Association, are customers of Mitsui, the world's largest international trading company who organized the visit. are Japanese pickles called "tsukenhono are made with salt and vinegar but are quite different in taste from North American pickles. "Japanese people enjoy pickles with rice which is consumed at every meal. Therefore, pickles are eaten three times a day in Japan," said trade delegation leader Yonezou Ito.... d Foods, tielcomed the visitors to Bick's where they had an opportunity to sample an assortment of Bick's pickles, relish and salsa products. "This visit," he said "could be the beginning of a mutually beneficial association bet- ween pickle consumers from both countries." Bick's, Canada's leading A Party Not To Be Missed! Scarborough Players continues its 35th Anniversary Season' with Neil Simon's hilarious comedy `Rumors' running from Jan. 5-21, 1995 at the Scarborough Village Theatre. You are invited to the 10th Wedding Anniversary party for a deputy mayor of New York City and his wife. The celebration never begins as the hast has shot himself in the head ( just a flesh wound!) and his wife is nowhere to be found. His lawyer decides on a cover- up which becomes harder to maintain as the evening progresses and other guests arrive. Doors slam and we are off on a roller -coaster ride of hilarity. Performances start at 8 p.m. and run from Jan. 5-7, 12-14, & 19-21, 1995_ at the Scarborough Village Theatre - 36M Kingston Road (at Markham Road), Scarborough. Single tickets are $12 with students and seniors paying only s8 on Thursdays. Tickets are available through the Box Office at (416) 396-9049. Special rates are available for groups of 80 or more. Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Scarborough Players is a non profit, community theatre group which has been bringing valued entertainment to our audiences since 1959. Its administrative staff, production crews and actors are all volunteers. Lola Are you looking for a Good Tinge? Call 1-9761395 $10 pickle producer with market shares of over 50%. is the condiments division of Robin Hood Multifoods. Bick's produces premium condiment products, primarily cucumber based pickles and relishes. but also salsa, peppers, beets, olives, sauerkraut, onions, seafood sauce and horseraditsh. In addition to its flagship Bick's brands. other popular consumer brands pinduced by the division include Rose, Woodman's, Gattuso, Habi- tant and McLaren. Above, Don Twiner, president Robin hood Con- sumer Foods, exchanges business cards with members of a Japanese pickle manufacturers group, the Aichi Tsukemono Association, during their decent visit to Bick's Scarborough plant. Rick's is the condiments livision of Robin Hood %l u l ti foods and is the : na rket leader in Canada. Ltd., farm supply and hardware retail stores; John Morris, Mississauga, Chairman and Managing Partner of lithographers McLaren, Morris and Todd Limited; Marlene Oilgisser, Unionville, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited and Claude Theberge, Nepean, Chief Executive Officer of C.M.L. Industries Ltd., a manufacturer and supplier of specialty envelopes and other paper products. Scarborough R H. Armstrong.r PUbIIC Utilities Vice Chairnan F. Faubert. Mayor and A& Commission Caemissgner 1995 ELECTRIC INCREASE ZERO Monthy rales "abd arc xw dolia, W laaeraet (frW) arM cents per k*yAvft how (kW.h) efbctNe.Jartuuy 1. 1995 IiSaI 91T11LL SERM COMMERCNL i MOUSi11M . ttilYlCE First 250 kw.h per monlh........010.20t BAN demand per kW ...... ......OS2.22 AN additional kW. h........_......__.0725t 1st 100 kW.h per kW of demand .....06279 Mininxim Dill_ .. _. 56.25 Next 100 kW.h per kW of demard....07.20t Ni admional kW h _. _ _ ....... _.. _ _....._5.92t SMALL COMMERCIAL SENNCE Mrrxmum bAN -_ __ _ ...... _ .......56 25 First 250 kW.h per nail .......010.20t Cuseorrwr-owned transformer allOwrawat AN aaaibonal kW.R.... ....... - ...... 08.269 per kW of b&V daim ........ _.... 501 morwTHwm NO I I 56.25 FLAT RArE WATER HEATMG - EmMh fp. 1000r3000 waa elo wnt .....$30.85 ELECTRE WATER HEATER RENTAL CHARGES - PE1 MONTH 30 and 40 pallon wabr heelers . .34 45 50 and 60 gaaon wager 1 WN ....36.10 The FebW Goedx and Sawn Tax we be cDa I anal etectc wwW tkergw ad range. 1995 WATER INCREASE 1.434% Efterve January 1 1995 APPLICABLE TO ALL UTILITY WATER CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE Ml11111CIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CRY OF SCARBOROUGH Fret 22.730.5 cuW rtwu per main 7556t per OAC mei Adeieonal mo c meas per ma,dt 69.321 W cubc who M., rr 1f It 42 OR First 5.000.000 90= per moalt $3.4618 per tltoasartd "lions AOdd otW pakm par MOaut 53.1564 per thatsa it pallors Mannon Di $9.42 Diels am c wnpukd on a Cady conva*Aon Dams. RaMs are WAW W monde. One morM eoaak 30.417 days. ACCOUWTS PAID AFTER THE 011E DATE ARE S ECT TO All ADDITIONAL CLAM OF 5% FOR LATE PAYMBIT Isla Mrrafam Mit. Swurms h, am— Ann 3W Em"d- car 2l2.1IN TORONTO KAITEUR LIONS CLUB RAFFLE Date of Draw - December 24.1994 Winning Tickets prizes Ticket No. Name 8M - Set of golf clubs i bag 07,631 M. King 7th • siclicl. 1180.9 T. Stewart 6M - Fax machine 15757 A. Carreon 5th - Microwave oven 12461 J. Belanger 4th - VCR 09043 V. Valladares 3rd - Obus form chair 03348 S. Gonsalves 2nd - Computer 12800 N. Daloet 1st - 31" Color TV 16813 T. Poma The Toronto Kaiteur Lions Club would like to congratulate all the winners: and to sincerely thank all who bought tickets. CYTYOFSCARBOROUGH Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic Scarborough Town Centre Centre Court THURSDAY JANUARY 12th.,1995 1:30 P.M. - 8 P.M. GIVE BLOOD. HELP US MAKE OUR GOAL THIS WINTER. The canadran Red Cross Soaety Page 6 THE NEWS 'POST Wed. January 11, 19M Imperial Order Daughters Of The Empire The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) has been in opera- tion for 94 years. It was of- ficially founded in 1913 as the IODE Preventorium, a large home for children ex- posed to tuberculosis. In 1957, the name of the home was changed to "Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Children's Hospital", when the IODE and North York General Hospital (NYGH) united under one facility, dedicated to the care of children. Since 1941, the IODE Children's Hospital has gone through many changes. In the beginning, the IODE's activities cen- tred around providing ser- vices and funds to support Canadian personnel both here and overseas. But as different needs prevailed, the IODE changed from a children's convalescent hospital, to a junior sanitorium and, ultimate- ly, to the ]ODE Children's Centre at NYGH in 1968. In March 15, 1968 North York General Hospital was offically opened to the public. In May of the same year, the first patient was admitted to the pediatric wing known as the IODE Children's Centre. The original property .located on Sheldrake Blvd., which housed the Preven- torium, is held in trust by the IODE. Over $100.000 is donated annually to NYGH with a portion of these funds from the property's income. The money is used by the hospital for pediatric programs, the purchase of equipment, and other projects that benefit pediatric patients. The LODE Children's Hospital is a separate cor- poration from NYGH. Its Board of Management is responsible for delegating funds raised by IODE chapters in the Toronto area, as well as endowment funds and capital assets in- cluding investments. The interest from the in- vestments is used to pur- chase equipment and finance projects that directly benefit children. Dr. Jonathan Tolkin, Chief of Pediatrics at NYGH, and his staff con- tinue to focus on the future needs of Pediatric health care and wellness in the community of North York. EDC Finances Scarborough Exporter For Sales To Columbia Hydro Project The Foundation Com- pany Inc. is providing con- struction goods and ser- vices to a hydroelectric project in Colombia with financing of up to US$18.2 million from EDC. The transaction - ex- pected to create or sustain nearly 900 person-years of employment in Canada - is being financed by a loan to Empresa Multipropositode Urra S.A. , a government agency created especially for this project. The buyer is Skanska-Conciviles, a joint venture comprised of Skanska AB from Sweden and Corstrucciones Civdes S.A. from Colombia who have the civil work con- tract for the project. "EDC's increased finan- cing activities in Colombia should encourage Cana- dian companies to consider more closely export oppor- tunities in that market." said International Trade Minister Roy Maclaren. "Canadian capability. especially in construction goods and services can ef- fectively meet the re- quirements of developed and developing countries alike as they upgrade their economic infrastructures. " The US$650 million pro- ject is the Urra 340 INM hydroelectric project on the Sinu River near Tier- ralta in northeast Colom- bia. The Foundation Com- apny Inc. is providing con- struction equipment and materials, personnel and procurement services. The Foundation Com- pany INC., of Scarborough, Ont. is a whollyowrned sub- sidiary of Banister Founda- tion Inc. It is a major Cana - Improve Your Singing And Enjoy It More! Mondays. Jan. 9 to Feb. 27, 1995, singers and choristers will have the op- portunity pportunity to participate in a Voice Technique course sponsored by CAMMAC which will give them exer- cises to improve their vocal abilties and increase their enjoyment of singing. The course will take place at Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bl or St. W. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Singers will learn how the voice works by using simple and practical exer- cises that develop singing skills. During the eight weeks, singers will work with the building blocks of technique that will help ex- pand their vocal range. Originally from Alberta, workshop leader, soprano Peggy Evans received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance from the University of Alberta. Ms. Evans has studied with Patricia Kern, Lois Mar- shall and Mary Morrison. Ms. Evans has performed with the Tafelmusik Or- chestra, Toronto Chamber Society and New Music Concerts. Operatic Engagements include Opera Atelier, Summer Opera Lab, Banff Summer Opera, Mississauga Opera and the Canadina Opera Company. The voice training course fee is $150 for non- members. For further in- formation about the course call 484{6". than construction company founded in 1910, specializ- ing in civil construction. EDC ( Export Develop- ment Corporation) is a customer -driven financial services corporation dedicated to helping Cana- dian business succeed in the global marketplace. EDC facilitates export trade and foreign invest- ment by providing risk management services, in- cluding insurance. financ- ing and guarantees, to Canadian companies and their global customers. Cantonese Stories Children 3 to 5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs and surprises in Cantonese Fridays, Jan. 20 to Feb. 24. from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Hillcrest Community Branch Library, 59D1 Leslie St. Children must be at least three years at the start of the fust class. Call 395-5830 to pre - register. Graham Strachan left Pre -,idem and Chief Executive Officer of Ailelix N:,)trhar maceuticals Inc. of .%lrssissauga and %elson Sims (right), President of Eli Lill\ (•anad:r Inc. of Scarborough seal a $15 million basic research deal that will investigate diseases of the central nervous system. Escape January Blues At Civic Centre Escape the January blues with Patrick Lima, one of Canada's finest garden writers and Daniel Hinkley, horticultural lec- Feeling Housebound? Are you feeling house bound' Are your children eager to be out' Corse and join in the fun and educa- tion at the Parent and Preschooler Programs of- fered by the North York Board of Education, where you and your child will meet other parents and caregivers and their young children. It is a setting where you will enjoy informal discus- sions, puzzles. toys, art and crafts, physical activities and music circles. Learn more about Child Develop ment and Child Manage- ment skills. For registration and other information call Mallow Education Resource Centre at 395-5042. turer and author from Washington on Sun. Jan. 15, 1:30 - 4:30 at the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. Plants for both sun and shade will be included in this wide ranging afternoon where the focus is everyone's favounte topic - gardening. Patrick Lima devebped his gardening expertise from education in the field - the school of experience. From experimenting with growing vegetables organically, he rapidly ex- panded his interest into many different areas of gardening including peren- nials, herbs, roses, shrubs and fruits. In 1985, his garden. Larkwhistle, was awarded a prize by Harrowsmith magazine and was opened for public viewing in 1987. Since this time Patrick has written many gardening books for Harrowrsmith. He will speak on Jan. 15 on the art of combining plants to incite pleasing combinations throughout the season.His talk will be Uhistrated by magnificent slides of Larkwhistle. Daniel Hinkley teaches horticulture at Edmunds Community Codege north of Seattle. He commutes by ferry to his seven acre garden and nursery called Heronswood across the Pagent Sound on the north end of the Kitsap Peninsula. Daniel has recently published his first book. "Winter Ornamentals", and speaks an variate gardening topics throughout the United States. In addition, he has an amazing talent for puttirrg plants together in astonishing and unusual combinations for both sun and shade. His slided illustrated talk will be highlighted by many examples from his owm garden. Admission is $35 and parking is free. To register for this program. call 397- 1340 for an afternoon that promises to provide sheer inspiration, solid new ideas and raise your own garden to new heights of creativity. Fathers should try to be great — not perfect i Ever since the beginning of man- kind. we have been striving for perfec- tion. Our natural desire to be the best has propelled us to greatness. It has sent us into space and it has enaoled us to put nature and technology to work for us. we have always believed that "s per- son's reach should exceed their grasp", and that "nothing but the best is good enough". For the periec-tionist, however, this tendency to strive for excellence can become a painful source of endless stress, especially when it comes to the important area of parenting. All of us admire people who work hard to improve. But it is important to recognize the distinction between try- ing to be "better" and trying to be "perfect". With very few exceptions, we would all like to be the perfect par- ent — never making a mistake, always acting in the best interests of our children, and holding the love, admiration, and respect of the entire family. Most people recognize that perfec- tion is not achievable. But marry of us strive for it nevertheless — and frus- tration often results. As the gap widens between our ideal image of By Dr. Richard Earle whom we want to be and the reality of how we see .ourselves really perfor- ming, we experience more and more stress and frustration. Dads in particular are at risk of fall- ing into this trap. Today's fathers have new expectations that put increased demands on them. Not only are Dads expected to be income -earners and excel at their fobs, but they are now expected to participate in child- rearing and house -keeping activities, especially in families where both par- ents are working. The end result of all of this expecta- tion is increased stress. And although on a purely rational level they know perfection is impossible, Dads begin to think that they can only really suc- ceed if they become perfect in every WHY. Of course, that is not true. So here ate a few tips to help fathers be ' Vnm Dads", not "Perfect 1. Give yourself credit for the "good Dad" things you already do. Take some time to think about the valu- able contribution you make to your family, and pat yourself on the back! 2. Plan to keep on doing those things. Now that you've recognized them and feel good about them, keep it up! 3. Be honest with yourself. Try to decide which of the important "Dad things" that you should do (but rarely get the chance), are really worth pursuing. Should you reach for them, or should some be dropped? Even if you never, ever play football with your son, he'll probably tum out okay anyway. 4. Ask your son or daughter what he -or she most enjoys doing with you and whether he or she would like to do something mote often? You may be surprised to fund you're doing better than you think. Or you may realize that sometimes just a little extra effort can make a big difference. 5. Get some feedback from your spouse, and perhaps from a close friend, about what they think are the realistic ingredients of a "Great Dad". 6. Do some reading on suits and how to manage it more effectively. I have found that the IOF Foresters is an excellent source of informa- tion on family -related topics. Par- ents can call 1-800-268-6267 to obtain free booklets on parenting and family stress. Finally, just the fact that your are tak- ing the time to read this column prob- ably means you really are a "Great Dad" already. That's not an easy title to earn, and you should congratulate yourself on caring so much about your relationship with your family. (Dr. Earle is President of the Cana- dian Instate of Stress and Consulruirt to the 10F Foresters Fwnily Stress Pmmgmnr. ) Tax/Personal Finance From Ernst & Young Tax Advantage of Entrepreneurialism Moonlighting with your own business may be a way to make extra money. It may also open up new tax planning opportunities. For example, if you're a fitness buff and con- tract to teach aerobics, you may be able to deduct the cost of your gym equipment. If you're a travel buff, you may be able to finance part of the costs of your trip by operating an import-export business and selling some of the artifacts you purchased on your trip. Any such tax planning opportunity would require a reasonable expectation of profit from the business. The Nuts and Bolts of Pension Plans What are the vehicles for pension plan money (i.e. LIFs, LIRAs, LRIFs)? How do you decide whether to opt in or out of your company pension plan? What is a pension adjust- ment and how does it affect your RRSP contribution? What do you do with pension funds when you get a new job? Using Insurance and Bank Loans to provide Retirement In- come Some people are using banks and insurance companies to provide retirement, using your life insurance policy as col- lateral. There are usually tax ramifications to cashing a life insurance policy, but by taking out a bank loan instead, you can generally get the money tax free. The theory is that upon your death, the life insurance funds would go to pay off the bank loan and accumulated interest. There are real risks associated with this technique, namely, the bank may call back the loan before you pass away. Also, you're gambling that your insurance company will grow and pro- sper. Other investment alternatives may offer greater rates of return. This is still a new and rarely used retire- ment funding technique. Sheltering Funds By Transferring Assets To A Holding Company If your investment portfolio is large, there may be advan- tages to earning your investment income through a cor- poration. Your existing portfolio can be transferred to a holding company on a tax-deferred basis. In most cir- cumstances. there is a tax deferral on the income earned and retained within the corporation. This is due to lower tax rates applied to particular types of investment income earned in a corporation, as compared to the rate applicable to this income earned directly by an individual. This pro- vides the corporation with more after-tax income available for reinvestment. Check with a tax advisor for details. Tax Advantages of Incorporation For Entrepreneurs Many entrepreneurs and consultants wonder about the financial benefits of incorporation. Incorporation typically allows a person to take advantage of lower corporate tax rates. When should you incorporate? The general rile of thumb is - if you have to withdraw for personal use all the after-tax money your company makes, then you may not want to incorporate. If you can live on less than your com- pany's after-tax profits, then it might be a good idea. Many other factors may affect your decision and you should discuss your situation with a tax advisor. Registered Education Savings Plans Saving for education is becoming an important issue for people. As colleges and universities continue to hike tuition fees, many people can no longer afford the high costs of learning. RESPs may be an option to save for your child's. spouses, or your own education. however, there are pros and cons to RESPs, depending on your own circumstances. The money can only be used to fund post -secondary educa- tion, so the beneficiary must attend a post -secondary in- stitution, or the income earned in the plan will be lost. RESP payments are not tax deductible, however. contnbu- tion earns income tax-free in the plan. Tax must be payed by the beneficiary when the RESPs is withdrawn, but since the beneficiary will be a student, their marginal tax rate will likely be relatively low. World Wildlife Urging Canadians To Help Funds World Wildlife is again urging Canadians to give gifts of tropical rainforest this holiday season. For $25, individuals can pur- chase a WWF "Guardian of the Rainforest" certificate and, thereby, help protect an acre of Latin American tropical forest. Funds raised through the "Guardian of the Rain- forest" Program support the more than 200 WWF conservation projects cur- rently underway in Latin America. These include: the expansion of the Monteverde Nature Reserve to protect Costa Rica's most important tropical forest; the development of sustainable agricultural practices around the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve; and the establishment of the world's first jaguar reserve in Belize. "The Guardian of the Rainforest" Program is the perfect opportunity for Canadians to show they care about the world's dwindling tropical forest by purchasing an original holiday gift for friends and family." said Steven Price, Vice President of Interna- tional Programs for WWF Canada, "It's the kind of gift that really does keep on giving, long into the new year. .. Members of the public can order their Guardian of the Rainforest certificates by calling the World Wildlife Fund at 1 -800 -26 -PANDA. World Wildlife Fund Canada is part of the inter- national WWF network which now comprises more than six million members worldwide. WWF is dedicated to saving the diversity of life on earth, for its own sake and for the long-term benefit of humans. The organization is currently implementing its unique, action -oriented conservation programs in more than 90 countries. It Pays To Advertise Wed. January 11, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Page 7 Children Present Christmas Card To Prime Minister Children presented a 40"x16o" Christmas card to the Prime Minister through Maurizio Bevilacqua. M.P.. North York. Parliamentary Secretary to the Hon. Lloyd Axworthy. Minister of Human Resources Development. This card was created by over 350 children of diverse ethnic backgrounds, including members of the Boys and Girls Clubs in Metro Toronto, the big Sisters Association of Toronto. Big Brothers of :Metro Toronto and the York Region and the general public. Above, are also winners of the Miss Eatry Contest and the C.E.O. of North America Studies. As well, the North America Studio presented a donation to the St.John's Ambulance of !Metropolitan Toronto. This fund is collected from people who attended the Christmas Family Fair 1991. (Photo - David Wong) Ortho -McNeil Honoured For Employee Equity Efforts Don Mills. Ont. phar- maceutical manufacturer Ortho -McNeil Inc. has been honoured three times in the past month for its in- novative efforts in creating and maintaining superior employee equity stan- dards. It has been cited by the federal and Ontario governments, and has earned one of the first Elan awards presented by the Pharmaceutical Manufac- turers Association of Canada i PMAC ► for what each body has termed an innovative and fruitful con- tribution to employer' employee rela- tions. The federal award, which was presented earlier this month to Ortho - McNeil president Percy Skuy by The Hon. Ethel Blondin-Andrews represen- ting the Secretary of State's Training and Youth Secretariat, was one of three special Merit Awards presented to recognize companies that achieve higher -than -standard levels in eliminating employment equity bar- riers. The other two cita- tions went to Ontario's York University and the Federal Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The eight year old Merit Awards are presented an- nually to a carefully culled selection of audited com- panies on the basis of how proficient they are at assuring equal oppor- tunities to both employees and those who wish to work for them. The focus of the legislation upon which.the awards are based is on women, visible minorities, disabled persons and aboriginal people. "Employment equity is a Y ::{? :}a:•{•:.: %w +moi } its::=5::=r' Women For Phone -lines The North York Women's Centre needs women to of- fer information, support and referral on the phone - lines. Training is offered. This position is available Mon. -Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the Volunteer Cen- tre - North York at 631-6117. Iong standing principle at Ortho -McNeil." says Skuy, "and one that's grown out of the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Credo, which assures that everyone associated with the com- pany in any way will be treated with dignity and respect. and that oppor- tunity within the organiza- tion will always be most closely aligned with merit. We have always believed in developing our staff, because the greatest rewards corse from those whom you take the time to mirture. For us, it's been a very commonsense business decision that's produced both remarkable people and rewards." The provincial honours to Ortho -McNeil came from jobsOntario, a cooperative effort between government and the private sector that was created to provide employment and skills development opportunities for less advantaged members of the communi- ty. The Ontario honors were accepted on behalf of the company by Vice President of Human Resources Louella Eastman. who said "We know the training job- sOntano participants are receiving at the company will equip them with job skills of value, regardless of whether they stay with us, or move elsewhere in the workplace during their career." The Elan awards are a first time PMAC initiative that recognizes efforts made by association member companies to fur- ther understand women's health, education and employment issues. Spon- sored by the PMAC Ad- visory Committee on Women in the Phar- maceutical Industry, and presented by the Hon. Diane Marceau, Minister of Health Canada. the Elan honours went to Ortho - McNeil for its policies and programs; in employment practices, family leave, training and development. compensation, and health and wellness. The award noted Ortho-Mctieil's will- ingness to ..demonstrate its commitment to helping employees meet the challenges of balancing work and family... One of the innovations in- troduced by Ortho -McNeil is a policy assuring that all women who are on matern- by leave receive written notice of any new job op- portunities within the organization, so they have an equal opportunity to ap- ply for any post for which thev're suited. THE PLANNING ACTP TOWN OF PICKERING Take notice that an application to amend the Zoning Order. filed as Ontario Regulation 10272. has been received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The application is: Applicant: Don Bennet File No: 18-ZO-029-9401 Proposal: To permit a detached dwelling on the land described as being Part of Lot 3, Concession 7, in the Town of Pickering. All submissions in support of, or in opposition to, the application(s) described above, and received by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, 14th Floor. 777 Bay Street. Toronto. Ontario. 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JANUARY 15 adkft a Job ;'�•:'•�[:iS►iii]Mvi.v+}.iw�t��w.��i►•{t:??:.:•:1f.-:: �a'i�iil�it:{: North York Public Library Young Voices Want You Teens are invited to sub- mit creative work: poems, short stories, cartoons, puzzles, Song lyrics, music scores, line drawings, book or music reviews and cover designs. The best work will be in- cluded in Young Voices, North York Public Library's magazine for young adults by young adults. Those whose work is in- cluded in the magazine will be invited to the annual Young Voices celebration. Pick up a list of contest rules at any branch. The deadline is February 15, 1995. For more information call the Hub at 395-5674. Feminist Book DlscuSSron Liroup The North York Chapter of the Older Women's Net- work invites women 55 and over to meK one Sunday each month, beginning Jan 8th, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., to share views and ideas about selected books, at Barbara Frum library, 2D Covington Rd. The focus is on feminist issues of interest to older women. 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CBC P.M. 12:00 Investiture of the Order of Canada 1:30 Mox W. yjlloe Voice of Modern in 2:00 Horizon:TBA 2:30 MCA.TorooW High Five Host Aaron Weiss 3:00 MCA: Word -Youth Magazine Hoot Heather Vale 3:30 MCA: Brown's Open Badminton Cham"How to Succeed in Your wWv fenmtb, a s4 Home BILSIneSS" discusses 6:0001 Ontario- er Bob Rae Job Hunters Workshop ' 6:30 floated On Guitar -Step attitudes In entrepreneur Step Wouiahop for An employment ship, elements ers of a 7:00 Hi way 10 -'?A � ' cousellor conducts two business plan and the dos oupprated Irish Traditional evenings of training atld don'ts of running a 1:30 worth= 4 Music -Danny Marts ng in job - P.M. 12:00 Avramis Creek Show 1:00 Canamdad En Accim 1:30 Hooked an Flakier; 2:00 St.Lawrewe Centre Farm Death 4 M.W 'Ursa Grieving.09 Mttti car1 3:06 St.Lawruece Centre Farten The Fear Day Work week 4:00 Author' AatlM" Dia w Francis Umderpoumd Ks m:Tbe Seaat Canada adatomy 4 the Future eI 4:30 Canadian Spectrum 5:00 ��"Pt;mary t:a Shot[ -Youth farms 6:30 The Labor Show 7:00 Healthy Li Dr MaryAm Galdsawk u n 7:70 Schooka 4 Z No.2 Altamire 8:60 AL mm a -Aid Stbo r-Autesative 0.0 Watereekair My way,leck Read 9:78 Ed s Night 10:M �ws W.ns• a Bsm/ Berlet looks at various aspects d 0 anyau m a bend 11:00 Canadian Women Es- bein d the Yer Award4ar women In the business work! 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P.M. 12:00 Toronto A1y& Five thletic Magazine 12:30 ggeWeek�N Event of 3:00 word 4 Music 3:30 Hishwav 10-Pstrick Street 4:00 The remonAid Show 5:00 MP Art F40dm NY MP Marta -Kum T/EY 5:15 MPP Zanana Akande MPP Monte Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfrey. 5:45 MPP Cordtano MP Bill Graham T/EY 6:00 Horizon: Historic Adventism 6:30 Toronto High Five Host Aaron Weiss 7:00 Ontario Registered Music Teachers Assoc Student Recital 8:00 What's Culture, What's Art? 9:00 Home owners' Workshop Fhing Fu A'vi 10:00 MCA:Canada's Aeration 11:00 Beae is Jazz Featival '94 The Sutbduds 11:30 khghway 10 -See 3:30 p.m. f _r=; ti: ::;ifr• �s :S s• f � hunting skills, including g home business, on Wed. Jsa. 18 from 7 to 9:30 m. p 8.00 Vancouver Now: Ales 4 lager A uodedTo'ontian ld'er,,& a Vancouver Brewery =PERSONAL TUES. JANUARY 17 self -appraisal, networking, telephone skills and writing at Central library, 5120 8:30T o l eto wohoear�� P.m. cover letters, Wednesdays, Yonge St. Copies of Mr. Easto's 9:30 An Even' to Remember 11:ooEmpireCruaPremierBob Rae 22 Years old Brazilian beautyAdventism 00 Horon-Historic 6:30 energy Tips for the Jan. 25th and Feb. 1st, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bar- new booklet "How to Start SUN. JANUARY 15 wants to talk to an open- minded classy man of good g Homeowner 7:41D Roundtable -Live beta From Library, y, 20 Your Home Business" Will be available for purchase A.M. 9:M Give a Little Get A Lot taste. Call Magaretta 1.416- 8:00 Focal on Photography 8:311 Scarborowh Gazetie-Chinese Covington Rd. Call for $10. Students 4 Vdtuteer Work to:ao Shahre Ma per 976-3010. $10 r call. 9:M Community �� ne 10:00 Canada's Aviation History 395-5440 to pre- Call 395-5613 to re- p 10'30 Kadialarapgam H'Nc "ster. register. i1 :MIO rc�1eATv P.M. 12:00 Avramis Creek Show 1:00 Canamdad En Accim 1:30 Hooked an Flakier; 2:00 St.Lawrewe Centre Farm Death 4 M.W 'Ursa Grieving.09 Mttti car1 3:06 St.Lawruece Centre Farten The Fear Day Work week 4:00 Author' AatlM" Dia w Francis Umderpoumd Ks m:Tbe Seaat Canada adatomy 4 the Future eI 4:30 Canadian Spectrum 5:00 ��"Pt;mary t:a Shot[ -Youth farms 6:30 The Labor Show 7:00 Healthy Li Dr MaryAm Galdsawk u n 7:70 Schooka 4 Z No.2 Altamire 8:60 AL mm a -Aid Stbo r-Autesative 0.0 Watereekair My way,leck Read 9:78 Ed s Night 10:M �ws W.ns• a Bsm/ Berlet looks at various aspects d 0 anyau m a bend 11:00 Canadian Women Es- bein d the Yer Award4ar women In the business work! MON. JANUARY 16 A.M. 9:00 TWmw ay 9:30 T Healthy NY E Y 10:00 Blue pttese Newfoundland Regiment P.M. 12:66 Lys Mclrad-For the Retard Lyn Mclaod's Ontario 12:30 FareiOu E i The 1:66 Cans3asgri Annual o Pare 2:60 Toronto Council Comumidad En Accies NY! EY 2:30 NewCoa TV 3:00 Shahre Ma 3:3D Beaches Jazz Festival '94 4:60 Home OwnersWorkshop 5:60 E7tF nor `MCap1NY Furniture MP Barry Campbell T EY 5:15 MPP Frances Laskin T I EY 5:361 P .I�GaryNros 5:45 PPS lT"tral rgOOunMalhow�Id TIEY 6:00 Horizon: 6:30 Sbot-Youth Issas 7:00 Golden Duffadds-Fashion 730 East York Council EY 1:00 Toronto Council T at theC 9:00 York University -Getting Down to Busimss NY 9:30 Red to Real NY 11:00 Canadian Club TUES. JANUARY 17 A.M. 5:410 Canadian Club see Mon 1 p.m. 10:00Tai Cb 10:30 Schools 4 Sulks Show 11:00 Canadian spttctrum 11:30 Blob Rae P.M. P.M. 12:00 Toronto A1y& Five thletic Magazine 12:30 ggeWeek�N Event of 3:00 word 4 Music 3:30 Hishwav 10-Pstrick Street 4:00 The remonAid Show 5:00 MP Art F40dm NY MP Marta -Kum T/EY 5:15 MPP Zanana Akande MPP Monte Kwinter NY 5:30 MP John Godfrey. 5:45 MPP Cordtano MP Bill Graham T/EY 6:00 Horizon: Historic Adventism 6:30 Toronto High Five Host Aaron Weiss 7:00 Ontario Registered Music Teachers Assoc Student Recital 8:00 What's Culture, What's Art? 9:00 Home owners' Workshop Fhing Fu A'vi 10:00 MCA:Canada's Aeration 11:00 Beae is Jazz Featival '94 The Sutbduds 11:30 khghway 10 -See 3:30 p.m. Durham School Bd. Notes Protocol to be Established The Durham Board of Education and the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board will establish a provisional pro- tocol for the Joint Servies Committee, as presented at the Standing Committee meeting of Nov. 21. The committee has been -established to investigate services which could be shared or operated jointly by the two boards in order to maximize economies. Library Board Recommen- dations Made. The board will recom- mend to the appropriate municipal councils that the following people be ap- pointed as the Durham Board's representatives to their local library boards for the conting three year term: Jacqueline Smart and Bill Boyes as represen- tatives to the Pickering Library Board: Reg Gut - sole and Donald Malcolm as representatives to the Oshawa Library Board: Bruce Boyle as represen- tative to the Ajax library Board: Yvonne Chrornobay and Margaret Barrie as representatives to the Whitby Library Board: Pat Kerford and Nancy St. John as representatives to the Uxbridge Library Board: Cathryn Hall as representative to the Scugog Library Board. CAT.2 Test Results Received The Durham Board of Education has received results of the Canadin Achievement Test Second Edition (CAT /2) which was administered in September to students in grades 3, 5 and 7 to determine literacy skills in the areas of reading, spelling, language expression and study skills. The testing took place in partnership with the Halton, Lakehead and North York Boards of Education. Durham students were compared to national and regional norms for each of the test categories. Results show that Durham Board students performed above the national average for student achievement for reading, spelling and language expression at all three grade levels. These results are similar to the above average perfo`t- mance by Durham students in the provincial grade 9 reading and writing test. Individual test results will be released during December and January to parents. Following the administra- tion of a second CAT 2 test, a public report will be issued in the spring by the consortium boards. Trustee Appointed as O.P.S.B.A. Director Pickering trustee Ruth Ann Schedlich was ap- pointed by the board as its representative on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Public School Boards' Assocation. Trustees Bid Farewll Trustees not returning to the board for the next three year term thanked their fellow trustees for the op- portunity to work with them as a team to make decisions in the best in- terests of the students and staff of the Durham Board. Returning trustees praised their retiring colleagues for their level of dedication to the system and wished them success in every future endeavour. Lisa Is Safety Walker When The war Amps Playsafe Drivesafe float appeared on Oct. 10th in Kitchener's Oktoberfest Parade, it was joined by 7 members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. One of these Champs, Lisa Butler, is a resident of Scarborough. Above Lisa is in centre. Lisa, 15, was born miss- ing part of both arms. An enthusiastic Champ, she is a Junior Counsellor to the younger Champs when she attends Champ Seminars and parades. She was a "Safety Walker". walking aktnside the float, while the other Champs were "Safe- ty Ambassadors". They rode the parade float, wat- ching for danger and help- ing to spread the safety message slang the way - Part of the War Amps Playsafe Drivesafe Pro- gram, these floats appear across Canada spreading the Associations unique safety message and en- couraging young children to play safely and adults to drive safely. Some of the Champs riding the floats have last limbs in accidents and know the importance of safety at all times. The War Amps has found its floats to be popular and effective with young children along the parade route. The biggest cheers go to the Champs, as they are truly the best at bring- ing the numage home. The War Amps many programs, including Champ, Playsafe, and Drivesafe. are forded sole- ly through public support of The War Amps Key Tag and Address I - Service. Address labels are now be- ing mailed out in the Scar- borough area. Wed. January 11, 19% THE NEWS/POST Page 9 Community Sports dotes NINE Fitness In 1995 Register now for fitness classes which began the week of Jan. 2. Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department offers a huge variety of active adult programs to improve your health and sense of well-being. Choose from fitness workouts, swimnastics, steps, country fit, toning, tai chi, Yoga, Self Defence, Power walking New Chairman For Don Valley Brickworks Campaign The Conservation Foun- dation of Greater Toronto has announced the appoint- ment of Allan L. Beattie, Vice Chairman of Eaton's of Canada Limited, as the Chairman of the Don Valley Brickworks Cam - pa i gn Committee. Mr. Beattie has resided in Rosedale for over 30 years. He has spent most of his career practising law with Osler. Hoskin & Har- court as the Chairman and Managing Partner of that firm. In 1986 he resigned to take up his present position as Vice Chairman of Eaton's of Canada Limited. He is also Chairman of th Board of Baton Broad- casting Inc. and is active as a volunteer in his church and with other community. initiatives. Retirees For Mestaris6 Retirees are needed for a mentoring program with students age 10-15 who have special academic. social and emotional needs. A commitment of one hour per week for the school year could help provide a young person the support and motivation they need to realize their potential. Training begins in January. Call the Volunteer Centre - North York at 631-6117. HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Hospital for Sick Children from 1988 to 1993 and was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1961 and to the Order of Canada in 1993. The Conservation Foun- dation is raising $600,000 from the private sector and the general public to start to rehabilitate and regenerate, for public use. the Don Valley Brickworks site in the lower Don River Valley. The Province of On- tario (jobsOntario) and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto have each committed $2.25 million to the project. For more information about the campaign. con- tact The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. 5 Shoreham Dr.. Dow-mview, Ont. M3N 1S4, (416) 661-66M ext. Z.6; fax: 416t66I.6898. and more. There are classes to suit men and women of all ages and of every fitness level. You can even bring the kids to Friday Family Fitness. Can't choose? Join Taster's Choice and sample one of ten different classes - a great introduction to fitness. For further information, call Fitness Services at 396- 7411. AM SERVICE !Bnflg m s ad to, ou, w rw is �p S18.95111. i I Ir cY,ees up w 5 hires or t wim I Castrol a. F*wa l uD ouft 1 I � I 211n! 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Things weren't much easier for a young woman sixty years later. Even Elinor Black's family opposed her plan to study medi- cine. Her older brother coldly instructed her that "women were nothing but a nuisance in medical schools." Her parents were equal- ly unsupportive. Luckily, Elinor garnered sup- port elsewhere. Gertrude Ruth- erford, an United Church activist, became a close friend and a cru- cial role model. Elinor also had the backing of Arthur and Florence Stoughton whose generosity of spirit more than made up for their occasional eccentricities. Childless them- selves, they were thrilled to help Elinor emotionally and financially. With this network in place, Elinor easily hurdled any difficul- ties that came from being one of only three women at the medical school. EI' rnor com- pleted her stud- ies at the Uni- versity of Man- itoba in 1930. i riA After a year of post -graduate work in London she returned to Winnipeg to establish her prac- tice. Day after day Elinor waited in her empty office. People were too poor to afford a doctor. Those who did come rarely had the money to pay. For five years, the Stoughtons generously and gracefully helped her pay her hills. Her parents also assisted but with less enthusiasm. Impatiently her father wrote: "Had you become a stenograph- er ... you would have had a living wage out of it at least." In 1936, her father's investment in a gold mine paid off and he dis- tributed the profits to his children. Elinor returned to England where she qualified as a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecol- ogists - the first Canadian wom- even more hectic. Elinor im- pressed everyone with her hard work, particularly when Winnipeg suffered a devastating flood in 1950. The flood necessitated a move into the brand-new maternity pavilion. Everything that could have gone wrong did. The incuba- tor plugs didn't fit, people con- fused the garbage and linen chutes, and babies were being delivered at a rapid -fine pace. Worse yet, the head of the department. Fred McGuiness, was sick at home. Elinor took charge, organized the move, sorted out the many difficulties, and saved an to do so. the day. When Elinor returned to Win- Soon thereafter she was nipeg, there was no more waiting around. She lectured at the University of Manitoba, worked at the Winnipeg General, taught first aid and tended to her own practice. When the war ended and the baby boom began things grew lbe Heritage Project is proud to be associated with the International Year of the Family. For more information about the Heritage Project please call 1-800-867-1867. appointed to head the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - the first woman to ever head a department of medicine at a Canadian University. By any standard Elinor Black had a remarkably successful career. Given the prejudices she faced on account of her gender, her accomplishments were extra- ordinary. Page 10 THE NEWS/POST Wed. January It. 1995 Bill Watt's Worlds ON STAGE: A good play should be entertaining or enlighten- ing; ideally both but surely one or the other. "The Monument", now in its world premiere at the Canadian Stage Theatre on Berkeley St. is neither. In it, a soldier, who is a confessed and convicted rapist and killer of twenty- three women, is saved from death by being given to the mother of one of his victims. Yes, it's highly im- probable but veritL& of logic isn't necessary for what follows. She brutalizes him and finally forces him to dig up their rotting corpses. Then, ilhe offers him his freedom. 'Throughout, there is a crisp continuing dialogue about war. The soldier is unrepentant, maintaining that he was only following orders. The woman is equally insistent that he had a moral choice. The playwright, Colleen Wagner, completely misses the point that there are no morals in war ...a fact known painfully to those who have experienc- ed it first hand. She does make the point that war brutalizes both victims and perpetrators but that's hardly revelator• either Stress Management and relaxation, ther- apy groups and work- shops for individuals who are interested in learning how to modify panic and anxiety disorders and phobias in a support- ive and caring atmos- phere. Sterling Mon-Jan2nd.to to May 29195. Sliding lee scale available. Can D. Chanel LwVnwm (416)4633960 ext -2 or (416)490-1853 ext -4081 So, an audience ex- periences approximately eighty minutes of uninter- rupted sophomoric dialec- tic spiced with obscenities and served upon the decomposition of the grave. Sophisticated au- diences are rat enlighten- ed. Are they entertained? Not really. The two per- formers, Rosemary Dunsmore and Tom Barnett, give their respec- tive excellent and compe- tent bests to what they're called upon to do and one admires them for it. In the end, however, one breathes .a sigh of relief and escapes - almost literally - out of the theatre wondering if Miss Wagner recalls Proverbs 12:10. If so, there is hope for her next play. ON SCREEN: Cinesphere at O ntrario Place has begun its annual Winter Film Festival. Bet- ween now and Apr. 2nd, 22 films are scheduled for showing. Of interest is the fact that Top Gun is once again included. Time was when Apocalypse Now was the continuing favourite but it seems to have been displaced by the Tom Cruise starrer. Among the other films to be shown as the Indiana Jones trilogy, Jurassic Park, ( look for it to became the next continuing fave) Speed, Forrest Gump, Stargate. The River Wild and The Flu tstones. All in all it's a most im- pressive line up of attrac- tions and well recommend- ed. Prices are reasonable. Adult admission is $6.75; children (3 to 5 ) and seniors i 65 plus) only $3.50. IN PRINT: There's no question that a film screened at Cinesphere is an im- pressive experience. It is a question, though, whether or not motion pictures themselves are now at or past their peak of creative impact. Many hold that FAIRVIENTi' LIBRARY THEATRE 35 Farwew Mall Dnve. Sheppard Ave E at Don Mills Road presents PYGMALION by George Bernard Show directed by L. Garth Allen Jan. 5 to Jan. 21 Thurs. to Sat. Wed. Jan. 18 — 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $15 Senior/Student $12 3 SHOW SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE Next 2 shows — THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. Adult $36; Seniors/Students $29 FOR RESER RESERVATIONS a 299-5557,1 PM ANNOUN 17 tSuper Saving O ENING DAY SALE at 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH �Zs" 74e 94-v! 1399 Kennedy _ arborough, i shnr.• Phone: n� 751-8050 s iro�e CEUM u.«. Around and About Your Dining & Entertainment Guide silent motion pictures were and remain the acme of cinematic art; that they were not improved by full colour and/or sound. They are the fortunate ones who've seen them screened as originally film- ed; that is to say, at the correct speed and with col- our tints. The reason that most people think of the Silents as jumpy is that they've seen them pro- jected at speeds slower than the filming speeds. To both groups we recom- mend Seductive Cinema - The Art of Silent Film by James Card (Knopf). This is a gorgeous book written with loving scholar- ship ( though he says other- wise) by a man who knows motion pictures. (Among other accomplishments, he's the founder of the Mon- treal Film Festival). In it, he writes about the men and women who wrote. directed, photographed and starred in the great silent films. There are D. W. Griffith who, according to Mr. Card, didn't invent the close up shot, King Vidor, Josef volt Sternberg and Cecil B. DeMille among the writer directors. Among the actors there are Erich von Stroheim ( also one of the most controversial directors) Pola Negri. Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Chaplin of course and the immortal John Barrymore. And, Mr. Card reminds us all that cinerna art was not the exclusive province of America. The best of the early works came from Germany, Sweden and France. Luscious frosting on the cake is provided by an abundance of photographs. Page 91, for example, has two stills of Pola Negri. One is from 1919 and shows her with Emil Jannings in Madame DuBarry. The other displays her as a sultry Carmen in ISM op- posite the now largely forgotten Harry Liedtke. Both films were directed by Ernst Lubitsch. We can almost hear some readers salivating. Seductive CSnerna is ob- viously a pleasure for film buffs but we make bold enough to suggest that even those who are not, might well join the fraternity after reading it. SCREEN CREDITS: Owen Gleiberman, a movie reviewer for Enter- tainment Weekly, has prepared his choice of 1994's ten best. Two of them Stage Centre Productions presents "Pygmalion" by George Bernard Shaw, Thursday. Friday. Saturday and '1'ednesday to Jan. 21 at s p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at Fairview Library Tbeativ. 35 Fairview Mall Dr., Sheppard Ave. E. at Don Mills Rd. Directed and designed by L. Garth Allen, "Pygmalion" is set in Edwardian London. The play charts the well-krlowrn story of phonetics expert Henry Higgins, who wagers that he can transform the flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, born a Cockney with that unmistakable accent, into a lady of lovely voice, and then, pass her off in high society. This is one of Shaw's finest plays and a continuing source of theatre audience delight. For tickets and reservations call 299-5557. Single tickets are $15, 3 show subscriptions $36; senior students $12, 3 show subscriptions $29. Group rates are availabe. ..Pygmalion" is the third production of the 1994-95 season. Why not buy a three show subscription and guarantee your seats for the "Ibe Trip to Bountiful" and '•A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum". Above, Judy Gas plays Eliza Doolittle and Brian Kipping plays Henry Higgins. se: l-xee* a.-.-. -.-:::: %*-,,%: fi *%- opening is Mon. May 79th. The Merry Wives of Windsor featuring William Hutt who, in celebration of his 75th birthday and 32nd season at Stratford, will play Falstaff. The Boy Friend. This is the musical that introduced Julie Andrews in her first starring role. Macbeth. Seana McKen- na returns to Stratford after a six year absence to play Lady Macbeth in "The Scottish Play". The second musical is Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers. (knee again, Stratford audiences will have the opportunity to ex- perience Douglas Chamberlain in drag as the Duchess of Plaza -Toro. Your Column has always loved that title and during the Mulroney years felt that it should have been conferred on the P.M.'s wife, Mila. The Country Wife. One risks scatology in pointing out that one of the CO- sponsors o-sponsors of this brilliant Wycherley play is the Union Gas Limited. After all, some of the characters (Continued on Page 12) are Canadian productions. beautiful adagio of P hryg- In seventh place is The gia and Spartacus, fondly Boys of St. Vincent and in recalled as the hauntingly ninth, Thirty -Two Short beautiful theme of The Films About Glenn Gould. Onedin line. He has mentioned the It promises to be a thrill - fine performance of Henry ing evening. Ticket sales Czerny in the former but in- have, of cause, been brisk explicably has not mention- but we understand there ed that of Colon Feore in the might be some tickets still latter. Mr. Feore has long available. been a favourite of Strat- Get them if you can! ford audiences but is evidently unknown to Mr. IN CABARET: Glieberman and therefore The Limelight Dinner unworthy of mention ...or Theatre is alive and well. the courtesy of research This weekend, Dave Broad - foot completes the current IN CONCERT: run of his Comedy Crusade. Principal Dancer Gizella Next weekend, the popular Witkowksy is celebrating Legends take over with more than twenty years their spot on impersona- with the National Ballet. In tions of Elvis Presley, Tina honour of the achievement Turner, Neil Diamond, Roy L"* North York Symphony Orbison and others. is paying her a special As the song says, why sit tribute in a concert at the alone in your room every Ford Recital Hall tomor- night? Come to the row evening. cabaret. Miss Witkowsky will per- AT STRATFORD: form a number especially Just hours after we sub - choreographed for the oc- mitted our copy for the last casion to the music of column of 1994, we received Purcell's Chaconne in G the release from Stratford Minor. Also to be perform- advising of this year's at - ed by the orchestra are tractions at the festival. Schubert's Rosamunde, Here they are in order of Chopin's Les Syphides and presentation and with brief a dance from Aram Khat- comments. Previews begin chaturian's Spartacus; the on May 8th and the grand se: l-xee* a.-.-. -.-:::: %*-,,%: fi *%- opening is Mon. May 79th. The Merry Wives of Windsor featuring William Hutt who, in celebration of his 75th birthday and 32nd season at Stratford, will play Falstaff. The Boy Friend. This is the musical that introduced Julie Andrews in her first starring role. Macbeth. Seana McKen- na returns to Stratford after a six year absence to play Lady Macbeth in "The Scottish Play". The second musical is Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers. (knee again, Stratford audiences will have the opportunity to ex- perience Douglas Chamberlain in drag as the Duchess of Plaza -Toro. Your Column has always loved that title and during the Mulroney years felt that it should have been conferred on the P.M.'s wife, Mila. The Country Wife. One risks scatology in pointing out that one of the CO- sponsors o-sponsors of this brilliant Wycherley play is the Union Gas Limited. After all, some of the characters (Continued on Page 12) +: travel -i Hostels Offer Budget Ski Areas Accommodation When it comes to an American ski vacation, on- ly the peaks need be high. Thanks to a network of hostels that have sprung up along the U.S. snowbelt, Canadian travellers can stay at modestly priced ac- commodations near some of the world's best ski rums. Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels (HI -AYH) operate 30 hostels close to top ski areas across America. These establishments charge a fee of only $15-25 U.S. per person per night for hostel members. Many of the HI -AYH properties are in states that border Canada including Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. The Hi -AYH hostels pro- vide affordable dormitory - style accommodations for travellers. Ski hostels are not just for students: to- day's hostels welcome visitors of all ages. Separate rooms are provid- ed for males and females, although many of the hostels have couple and family rooms available. Most of the establishments have fully - equipped kitchens. dining areas and common rooms for relaxing and socialiiz- ing. Visitors can save money by cooking their own meals while dining with travellers from around the world. Some hostels even have resort - type amenities such as hot tubs, saunas and fireplaces. All of the ski -hostels are located close to well known ski hills. In many cases the hostels have established special rates with the near- by operations which means guests get a price break on both accommodation and at the chairlift. For example in Idaho, hostellers who stay at HI - Kellogg receive two dis- counts and special priced ski packages at nearby Silver Mountain. In Col- orado, skiers who are registered guests of the Grand Junction hostel are given discounts on ski packages and ground transporation at the Powderhorn and Aspen ski areas. All of the hostels are geared towards getting people onto skis, whether it be downhill or cross coun- try Hostelling International - Aerican Youth Hostels is a Wyear old, not-for-profit corporation and a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation. With Wed. January 11, 199.5 THE NEWS/POST Page 11 "When I scratched the ticket I thought I had won $5,000• then my supervisor no! iced it was really $10,000." Vivian Koutsoulias told Ontario Lottery Corporation staff after winning $10,000 playing "Instant Bingo". Koutsoulias was on her lunch break when she discovered the win. Koutsoulias, 42, is a department manager at Steve and Brian No Frills in Malvern Town Centre. The Scarborough resident is married with three children. She and her husband. Achilles, plan to put the winnings toward their mortgage. The winning ticket was purchased at Malvern Lottery Kiosk. Prior to this her largest lottery win was a $100 Instant Bingo prize. Walkin links all ages to the real Britaing gFor many the studying of trav- el brochures and deciding on destinations and itinerary is half the fun of the annual vacation and can add spice to long snow bound winter evenings. Few planning ses- swns are more enjoyable than framing the "walking holi- day", whatever your age group, and perhaps no country offers more scope for forward thinking than Britain with its immense variety of terrain and landscapes and its almost lim- itless supply of folklore and history.There is a vast network of public footpaths, bridleways and ancient trackways which run through farmlands, over hills dales and mountains and often pass close to a country pub or village inn where the walker can rest and be refreshed as scores of genera- tions have done before. Temperate climate With its temperate climate many parts of the country offer year-round walking opportunities, and the chance to see Britain change with the seasons, the bright skies and blossom -laden branches of spring, summer's still flower- scented air, fall's rich tones and purple heather, or the crispness of a winter morning . Many walking trails will take you through AONBs (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and National Parks; places which receive special attention because of their nat- ural beauty. The choice of routes is limitless, and with the aid of numerous maps and charts available at no cost from the British Travel Authority you can ponderover the wonders of Dartmoor with its desolate beauty and mysterious stone circles and the remains of settlements dat- ing back as far as 2500 $C, and the adoining warmth of of the rolling Devon countryside with its ims. thatched cottages and, an the its own "Riviera', palm trees.if you are a water lover, and few walks in Britain are far from the sea• you can take the 90 km Weavers Way through the heart of the Norfolk Broads, where open expanses of water are linked by rivers and your route uses footpaths and disuesed railway lines past tranquil fields and braods dotted with sailing boats. For the long distance walker there is the 304 km Coast to Coast walk from Robin Hood's Bay in Northumberland to St Bees in Cumbria where the scenery alternates dramatically between mountain, moorland, hill and dale. Scotland's network of thou- kinsands of kilometres of pathsand tracks offer breathtaking be views of deep glens, shim- hil mering lochs and Britain'shighest mountains. The tradi- revtion of free access to all open all mountain and moorland in foScotland allows for great free- bo dom. but walkers and climbers Ri need to be properly equipped W as the mountains, in spite of Hi their relatively low heights are W subject to rapid weather M changes. 8In Wales, a land of song, thlegends and castles you canexplore rugged mountain ev scenery in the north, or follow the stuntning south-west coast in eg�on Metro Region Conserva- tion offers cross-country skiing, ice skating and at Travel Wi se tOb°Are`ts'g se o Toronto. Areas close to Toronto. with A.Ibien Hills Cowsen a- Fabienne Barbas "` tion 'tea on Highway 50.8 km north of Bolton. has 26 and tr km of track set cross couat- Dafydd Llewellyn j try ski crate Suited to beginner intermediate and Britian offers walking tours for peep e - .: ages e where some of the oldest rock formations in Britain may found and, in the Preseli Is. look out for the blue ones of which Stonehenge is ode. Perhaps most famous of is Offa's Dyke path which fol the English -Welsh rder from Chepstow on the ver Severnm through the ye Valley and Shropshire Its ending on the North ales Coast at Prestatyn. uch of the route follows the 8th century earthwork built by e Mercian King Offa, but there are deviations to take in en more varied scenery. Accommodation for walk - tours covers a wide range including !,,w cost Youth Hostels (open to all ages), inns and Bed and Breakfast farms and houses. You may plan your own trip, or take advantage of pre -planned walks by a host of operators. Your luggage can be shipped to the next stop, or if you are making your own plans, you can, in many part-. of the coun- try, take advantage of the "Slow Coach" service which will drop you at one point and pick you up there, or further on, several days later. There's lots to plan for, and you can get free maps and plans galore from the British Travel Authority (416) 961.2715. expert level skiers. Ski ren- tals are available in the heated chalet. Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, open weekends only, is just 2 km north of Albion Hills on Highway 50 and offers in- termediate and expert - level trails. Bruce's Niu Conserva- tion Area, on Stouffville Road, 3 km east of Highway 404, is open weekends only and offers beginner and intermediate - level trails. Ice skating and tobogganing are also available. Heart lake Conservation Area, on Heart Lake Road, 2 km north of Highway 7 from Highway 410 in Brampton, offers great tobogganing and ice skating. A nature trail suitable for cross-country skiing is also available. Heart Lake is open weekends only. Trail fees for cross- country skiing are $7 for adults. Si for children and $7 for families. general ad- mission fees at Heart Lake are $2.50 for adults, $1.25 for children 5-14 and $1.75 for seniors. Children four or under get in free with their families. All locations are open as winter condi- ROM Open 7 Days A Week Beginning Mon. Dec. 5, the Royal Ontario Museum FROM) will be open seven days a week all year round, offering visitors more chances than ever to check out the galleries, exhibits, sights and services at Canada's largest Museum. Previously, the ROM had been closed Mondays dur- ing the winter months. "With the recent opening of the Museum's two new restaurants - Jamie Ken- nedy at the Museum and Druxy's - an increasing number of people are com- ing to the Museum building on Mondays," explains ROM Director Dr. John McNeill, "and since our newly renovated shops are also open seven days a week, it makes sense to of- fer visitors access to the rest of the ROM as well." The Museum's new hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday un- til 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 P.M. It Pays To Advertise -1:...... ti :...........:::`...- tions allow. Cross-country ski trail maps are available free for the asking. For more information about winter activities, in- cluding operating hours and into -date trail condi- tions, call Metro Region Conservation at ( 416) 661-66()0, galaxy holidays • Corporate 'revel • Vacation Trawl • VIA RAIL went +�w 266-4411 R.a.No rases 2342 Kingston Rd... or M,a.,,m Sontrin Investments Inc. Mortgage, busines's i personal bans Very cheap rate (416) 265-1942 (416) 785-6343 Mr. Ousim Khan 24 HOURS SERVICE r DAYS • WORD PROCESSING • DATA ENTRY • PMOTOCOPYINGIFAX • LEARN: DOS. WINDOWS, WORDPERFECT.LOTUS, DGASE' ACCOUNTING • PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS, RESCUE Call 416.757.5562 Joan Are you lonely? Call w 1-976-4820 s10 HAIR CANADA SALON 3254 Lawrence Ave. E. Special - Get 2 for 1 price Tues - Fri SAVE SSS 438.9068 grariam i travel GRAMAM N ONLOCK 370 Old Kingston Rd. wrd Ila - Nw6w rnM 281.5300 5,000 hostels in the United ternational - American For more information, States, Canada and 68 other Youth Hostels, 733 15th the public may contact countries, it is the largest Street, Suite 840, Travel USA, at network of accommoda- Washington, D.C. 20005; 1-900-451-4050 r English tions in the world. tel: 1202) 783-6161. callers) and 1-9W-451-5350 The aim of the federation "For those on a budget, ( French callers ). There is is to promote international hostel stays offer the com- a charge of $2 per minute understanding of the world bination of inexpensive for the phone service. and respect for other alternative lodging and ex - cultures and the environ- periencing skiing at its Winter Fun merit. best," said William Tappe. For more information on ski area hostels and other Regional Director of Canada for the United In Metro HI -AYH locations in the States Travel and Tourism USA contact: Hostelling In- Administration (USTTA). D • Walkin links all ages to the real Britaing gFor many the studying of trav- el brochures and deciding on destinations and itinerary is half the fun of the annual vacation and can add spice to long snow bound winter evenings. Few planning ses- swns are more enjoyable than framing the "walking holi- day", whatever your age group, and perhaps no country offers more scope for forward thinking than Britain with its immense variety of terrain and landscapes and its almost lim- itless supply of folklore and history.There is a vast network of public footpaths, bridleways and ancient trackways which run through farmlands, over hills dales and mountains and often pass close to a country pub or village inn where the walker can rest and be refreshed as scores of genera- tions have done before. Temperate climate With its temperate climate many parts of the country offer year-round walking opportunities, and the chance to see Britain change with the seasons, the bright skies and blossom -laden branches of spring, summer's still flower- scented air, fall's rich tones and purple heather, or the crispness of a winter morning . Many walking trails will take you through AONBs (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and National Parks; places which receive special attention because of their nat- ural beauty. The choice of routes is limitless, and with the aid of numerous maps and charts available at no cost from the British Travel Authority you can ponderover the wonders of Dartmoor with its desolate beauty and mysterious stone circles and the remains of settlements dat- ing back as far as 2500 $C, and the adoining warmth of of the rolling Devon countryside with its ims. thatched cottages and, an the its own "Riviera', palm trees.if you are a water lover, and few walks in Britain are far from the sea• you can take the 90 km Weavers Way through the heart of the Norfolk Broads, where open expanses of water are linked by rivers and your route uses footpaths and disuesed railway lines past tranquil fields and braods dotted with sailing boats. For the long distance walker there is the 304 km Coast to Coast walk from Robin Hood's Bay in Northumberland to St Bees in Cumbria where the scenery alternates dramatically between mountain, moorland, hill and dale. Scotland's network of thou- kinsands of kilometres of pathsand tracks offer breathtaking be views of deep glens, shim- hil mering lochs and Britain'shighest mountains. The tradi- revtion of free access to all open all mountain and moorland in foScotland allows for great free- bo dom. but walkers and climbers Ri need to be properly equipped W as the mountains, in spite of Hi their relatively low heights are W subject to rapid weather M changes. 8In Wales, a land of song, thlegends and castles you canexplore rugged mountain ev scenery in the north, or follow the stuntning south-west coast in eg�on Metro Region Conserva- tion offers cross-country skiing, ice skating and at Travel Wi se tOb°Are`ts'g se o Toronto. Areas close to Toronto. with A.Ibien Hills Cowsen a- Fabienne Barbas "` tion 'tea on Highway 50.8 km north of Bolton. has 26 and tr km of track set cross couat- Dafydd Llewellyn j try ski crate Suited to beginner intermediate and Britian offers walking tours for peep e - .: ages e where some of the oldest rock formations in Britain may found and, in the Preseli Is. look out for the blue ones of which Stonehenge is ode. Perhaps most famous of is Offa's Dyke path which fol the English -Welsh rder from Chepstow on the ver Severnm through the ye Valley and Shropshire Its ending on the North ales Coast at Prestatyn. uch of the route follows the 8th century earthwork built by e Mercian King Offa, but there are deviations to take in en more varied scenery. Accommodation for walk - tours covers a wide range including !,,w cost Youth Hostels (open to all ages), inns and Bed and Breakfast farms and houses. You may plan your own trip, or take advantage of pre -planned walks by a host of operators. Your luggage can be shipped to the next stop, or if you are making your own plans, you can, in many part-. of the coun- try, take advantage of the "Slow Coach" service which will drop you at one point and pick you up there, or further on, several days later. There's lots to plan for, and you can get free maps and plans galore from the British Travel Authority (416) 961.2715. expert level skiers. Ski ren- tals are available in the heated chalet. Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, open weekends only, is just 2 km north of Albion Hills on Highway 50 and offers in- termediate and expert - level trails. Bruce's Niu Conserva- tion Area, on Stouffville Road, 3 km east of Highway 404, is open weekends only and offers beginner and intermediate - level trails. Ice skating and tobogganing are also available. Heart lake Conservation Area, on Heart Lake Road, 2 km north of Highway 7 from Highway 410 in Brampton, offers great tobogganing and ice skating. A nature trail suitable for cross-country skiing is also available. Heart Lake is open weekends only. Trail fees for cross- country skiing are $7 for adults. Si for children and $7 for families. general ad- mission fees at Heart Lake are $2.50 for adults, $1.25 for children 5-14 and $1.75 for seniors. Children four or under get in free with their families. All locations are open as winter condi- ROM Open 7 Days A Week Beginning Mon. Dec. 5, the Royal Ontario Museum FROM) will be open seven days a week all year round, offering visitors more chances than ever to check out the galleries, exhibits, sights and services at Canada's largest Museum. Previously, the ROM had been closed Mondays dur- ing the winter months. "With the recent opening of the Museum's two new restaurants - Jamie Ken- nedy at the Museum and Druxy's - an increasing number of people are com- ing to the Museum building on Mondays," explains ROM Director Dr. John McNeill, "and since our newly renovated shops are also open seven days a week, it makes sense to of- fer visitors access to the rest of the ROM as well." The Museum's new hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday un- til 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 P.M. It Pays To Advertise -1:...... ti :...........:::`...- tions allow. Cross-country ski trail maps are available free for the asking. For more information about winter activities, in- cluding operating hours and into -date trail condi- tions, call Metro Region Conservation at ( 416) 661-66()0, galaxy holidays • Corporate 'revel • Vacation Trawl • VIA RAIL went +�w 266-4411 R.a.No rases 2342 Kingston Rd... or M,a.,,m Sontrin Investments Inc. Mortgage, busines's i personal bans Very cheap rate (416) 265-1942 (416) 785-6343 Mr. Ousim Khan 24 HOURS SERVICE r DAYS • WORD PROCESSING • DATA ENTRY • PMOTOCOPYINGIFAX • LEARN: DOS. WINDOWS, WORDPERFECT.LOTUS, DGASE' ACCOUNTING • PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS, RESCUE Call 416.757.5562 Joan Are you lonely? Call w 1-976-4820 s10 HAIR CANADA SALON 3254 Lawrence Ave. E. Special - Get 2 for 1 price Tues - Fri SAVE SSS 438.9068 grariam i travel GRAMAM N ONLOCK 370 Old Kingston Rd. wrd Ila - Nw6w rnM 281.5300 Page 12 THE NEWS/POST Wed. January 11, 19% Sir Robert L. Borden Oriole nic Business & Technical Institute News ..... :.,�..:...:.: Annual 'f�:•1....::91:��.::ivs$:r_:r::::....:•':.r�.S....:.v:.::J.�:•:'v.+iCG::..i...,:.:. v:�:psir:��r.�..:-0wir'.►.i�ti>a'r'.+C On Tues. Jan. 3, staff and students returned to Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. It felt strange to be back again, but that feeling of strangeness dissipated quickly as classes and co - curricular activities started up again. At lunch time the hallways were fill- ed with activity as friends happily greeted each other after the holidays. After a week it was like old times 'and good times. Cooperative Education students at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.1. are going out into the community to learn on the job in February and there are still students who require placements. If you have a business in Scarborough and would enjoy training a student for a semester, please contact Diane Wilson at 416-396-6810. Cooperative Education is invaluable on-the-job ex- perience and helps students understand the connections between the practical and academic components of curriculum. As Brett Lovejoy. Acting Director of the American Vocational Association said. "As a student I always. asked.• Why. am• I• d1LL WATT'S WORLD #Continued f.oen Page 10) in it are Squeamish. Fidget and Sparkish. Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night returns with William Hutt in the central role of James Tyrone, a character modelled after the playw•rigbt's father. This season's Young Company production will be The Comedy of Errors. The Stillborn Lover by Timothy Findlay stars William Hutt and Martha Henry. The play was writ- ten for them and was first staged at London's Grand Theatre in 1993. It was in- spired by an actual and shameful event in the history of Canadian diplomacy: the Herbert Norman. John Watkins case. The final production to open is Amadeus starring Brian Bedford as Salien. Mr. Bedford will be coming to Stratford direct from :New York where he will have been starring in a reprise of this last year's Stratford triumph in The School for Husbands and The Imaginary Cuckold. The Amadeus playwright. Peter Shaffer, will be tak- ing part in the Celebrated Writers Series on Aug. 6th at the Avon Theatre. There it is then: a line up of attractions guaranteed to produce another suc- cessful season at Stratford. And. those are just the plays. We've not yet begun to tease with details of other delights. Summer in Stratford; it's surely hard to beat. FAST EXIT: When attending the Canadian Stage Theatre on Berkeley, Your Column usually has dinner at On The Rocks. It's a quiet little spot on Front. St., at Sher - bourne that features Chinese cuisine. The Chicken and Cashews dish is quite delectable. Imagine our surpirse the other evening when we were served a chocolate flavoured fortune cookie to end the meal. A chocolate flavoured fortune cookie; what will they think of next? learning this? It wasn't un- til I took carpentry and had to cut the rafters for a house that I knew what the Pythagorean theorem was for. " Students at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. are gearing up for the Semester 1 Final Exams which will take place from Jan. 25 - 30. The students have already selected the courses they will be enrolled in next semester. Each semester, 16 students are chosen by the Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. staff to receive the honour of being "Student of the Semester". This award celebrates those students who are putting 100% int ef- fort into their work. The winners for this semester are: Grant Boyde. Karia Bunruca. Rob Croxall. Stephanie Demp- sey. Erica Knights. Alvis Lakhan, Crystal Lizotte. Shane Lizotte. Shelley Mar- tin. Colin Reid. Andrew Scott, fNalini Singh. Roumelia Singh. Clifton Smalling. Jo -Ann Tennant and Earle Williams. In looking back over 19903-94, there were many Sir Robert L. Borden highlights. Five students from Sim Robert L. Borden were recognized for their exceptional involvement and service within the school and the community bti the Annual Excellence in Education Awards ceremonies held at the Scarborough Civic Centre. The five students at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. to receive the award for 1993-94 were Melissa Turner for "Outstanding Participation in and Con- tribution to School Life"; Karen Black for "Unique Distinguished Effort"; Anetta Robbins for "Ex- ceptional Community Ser- vices"; Anthony Roach for "Outstanding Effort" and Robert Croxall for "Unique Citizenship' The team representing Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. that entered the City -Wide Skills Challenge competi- tion, which allows students to demonstrate their prac- tical skills, did the school proud. Once again Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. students returned trium- phant with the Gold Medal. These grade 9 gold medalists of the Design and Technology team were: Danny Meyers, Matthew Landles, John Winters and Mitchell Grosbeck, who beat out senior teams from other schools. On Jan. 9 senior female students at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. will have a meeting to discuss relevant issues with Ms. J. Stimac and Ms. R. Jones. Grade 8 Parents Night is being held on Jan. 12 and staff and students are look- ing forward to welcoming parents to Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. Congratulations are due to the Junior Boys Basket- ball team for their win against Midland on Jan. 4. The final score was Borden 40, Midland 35. Outstanding defensive rebounds by Jason An- drews led Borden's strong defence. While at the offen- sive end David Charles scored 12 points with the help of the backboard, and Jason Knights scored 8 points without using the backboard. Once again congratulations to all players on an excellent ef- fort. Theater Bilder 4 Decades Of German Theatre Metro Reference Library, in conjunction with the Goethe -Institut, is presenting an exhibition of photographs highlighting 40 years of German theatre before reunification. Theater Bilder opened '.Nov. 19 and runs through to Jan. 29. Between 1950 and 1990, some 80,000 productions were staged at over 80 theatres in the Federal Republic of Germany 1 West ). Throughout these years, playwrights and directors drew on the idealism of the student movement, a climate of in- tense political awareness, and the influence of 'foreign' theatre to create a dynamic theatrical world with something for everyone. The photographs in this exhibit capture these compelling moments of theatrical expression. Many of the prominent figures in the German arts community are featured in this exhibition including, dramatists Bertolt Brecht and Peter Weiss, set designer Wilfried Minks, authors Martin Sperr and Rainer . Werner Fassbinder, stage direc- tors Peter Tadek and Peter Stein, directors Claus Peymann, Jurgen Gosch, Einar Schleef and Manfred Karge, as well as two of the most successful women in German theatre, Pina Bausch and Andrea Breth. It is on display in the Ex- hibits Gallery at the Metro Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. (at Bloor) . Ad- mission is free and the gallery is wheelchair ac- cessible. Resale House Prices Rise Above Inflation Rate Resale home prices rose faster than inflation in 23 of the 27 major Canadian urban centres between 1971 and 1994, ac- cording to figures released recently by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ( CMHC) . "In Vancouver, for example, average house prices rose more than inflation by a spectacular 175 per cent over the last 23 years." said Bruno Duhamel. Market Analyst for Local Markets in CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. Ontario Manufacturers Up By 4% In Ontario there are 20,268 active manufacturing firms, up 811 firms from 1993's figure of 19,457 according to the new release of Scott's Ontario Manufacturers Directory. This is a year over year increase of 4.2%. There are 2011 new companies and 1209 manufacturers have gone out of business since 19M. As might be expected, the growth comes from firms with 10 or fewer employees (up 14%), while the ranks of com- panies with 11 to 50 employees has dropped )down 1.4%) and manufacturers with 51 or more employees staying steady. !Meeting The Oriole Community Services Association is an independet, non-profit organization which serves the Oriole community by encouraging and develop- ing services and programs which respond ap- propriately to community needs. Once again, the OCSA is embarking upon a :membership drive for peo- -ple who live and : or work in North York, to be part of the decision making body of the organization. This membership drive wil culminate in the annual general meeting on Wed. Jan. 18 at 6 p. m. The meeting will be held at Oriole Community Resource Centre. Anyone interested to learn more about the work of OCSA and its contnbu- tions to the Oriole com- munity call ( 416) 496-9562. Wins 2nd.Prize Arthur Low of Willowdale won 2nd prize in the Lotto 6 49 on Dec. 31st and won $136,156.60. He subscribes to Lotto Ad- vance. Lester B. Pearson Cl News The following was writ- ten for the celebration of Education Week at Pear- son. It won first prize in the junior division. The Meaning of Citizenship by Nicole Clarke To me the meaning of citizenship occurs when a person belongs to a country and devotes himself fully to the country. When a person goes to a country and fully commits himself to that particular country I think is one part of being a citizen. Citizenship is not only commiting yourself to a country; it's much more than that. A person could easily say. "Hey, I reside in Canada so I'm a citizen of Canada because of that." Sure, maybe part of being a citizen is actually being in the country in the first place, but that's not all. When you're a citizen of a country or nation, you ac- tually owe allegiance to its government. Owing I" kyA FE FOODLAND ONTARIO ki ;'v NOV CLA ASSICS MAPLE CHEESECAKE The addition of Ontario maple syrup makes tra- ditional cheesecake taste more delicious than ever. 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted 2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup 1 1/4 cups (300 mL)graham wafer crumbs 1 pkg (375 g) cream cheese,softened 3/4 cup (175 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup 3 eggs 2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp (15 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup Lightly grease in a 9 in. (23cm) springform pan; set aside. Combine melted butter and 2 tbsp (25 mL) maple syrup; stir in graham crumbs. Press firmly into bottom of springform pan. Bake at 350°F (1130°C) 5 min. Beat cheese until creamy; gradually beat in 3/4 cup (175 mL) maple syrup. Blend in eggs, then flour. Pour into pan. Bake at 350'F (180°C) about 35 min., or until set. Cool, then chill at least 4 hrs. Drizzle top of cheesecake with remaining maple syrup. Serves 10 to 12. Preparation Time: 20 min. Baking Time: 40 min. Chilling Time: 4 hr. allegiance to the govern- ment means showing loyal- ty. Respecting the govern- ment and wanting to sug- gest ideas to help improve your country is also a part of being a citizen. Some people may ask, "Does being a citizen mean having freedom? Rights? Responsibilities?" I per- sonally think it's all of the above. Being a citizen you have many rights and freedoms, but there are plenty of responsibilities. You as a citizen should try to be as involved with the country as much as possi- ble. Some people just reside in a country such as Canada for instance, and they think they live in the country and they have their Canadian Citizenship, so there's nothing else to it. But there are respon- sibilities that you have as a citizen, one of which is voting. Citizens of Canada are supposed to vote when they are of legal voting age which I do believe is 18. Also citizens of a country should use their freedom of speech to express views and ideas which concern them and the country. Being a citizen also means when being called upon to be a juror you do so. In commmities, adults can be school board members and work in any political party. The list goes on and on. A while ago I used to think that in order to be a citizen of a country, you had to forget all other cultures, religions and languages and participate in the culture of the coti n - try. Was I ever wra)g' Be- ing a citizen doesn't mean you have to do that. You can carry on with your own culture, practise your religion and speak your own language and still be a citizen. In Canada it is very multicultural and people are citizens. In order to become a citizen of a country you have to want to be one. Although when you are born in a country you are automatically a citizen. Some people immigrate from other countries and become citizens of another country by choice. For ex- ample, if a person was born in Jamaica but wanted to move to America and per- manently reside there, he could become an American Citizen. All it takes are a few formalities and you easily become a citizen. I, from birth, have been a Canadian Citizen and I am extremely proud of it. A few people 1 know from other countries such as the United States and Jamaica have asked me what it feels like to be a citizen of Canada because they wish they were. I personally feel great that I am a Canadian Citizen. It makes me feel as if I belong in the country and because of all the responsibilities I have and will have when I get older. I also feel like an impor- tant part of Canada. Right now, I try as hard as pssoi- ble to do many of the things that would make me a good, young Canadian Citizen. One example is I fill out and give my honest opinions and suggestions in questionnaires and surveys about the country or the ci- ty in which 1live, Scar- borough. I am really glad that I am a citizen of Canada and I don't think I am ever go- ing to change my citizen- ship in the future.