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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1995_04_05This Space Could Be Yours For $121 PER WEEK Blaisdale Montessori School Est. 1969 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. & up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905) 509-5005 BALL HOCKEY Teams & individuals wanted for Summer Season OBHA LEAGUE Metro East SHL (416) 286-0808 Identify Library Photos During the months of April. May and June the Pickering Central Library will be asking the public to come forward and help identify some of its historical photographs. These are unidentified photographs that have been donated to its local history collection over the years' They date from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. If you think you could help put some names and places to the pictures. drop by the library during opening haus. The display cabinet on the mond fluor will be stocked with different photographs during these three months. For more informations all &31-R%5 extension 243 Discount Copy Cards Available In order to streamline photocopying and public computer use at the Cen- tral Library, the library now offers discount copy cards for sale. These cards may be purchased for $2 each l with $1 worth of credit included) and will aWw the public to do multi- ple copying and printing at greater convenience. The cards may be pur- chased from a vending machine and then "charg- ed" with a credit amount ranging from $2 to $10. The greater the amount, the greater the discount, so that with the purchase of $10 worth of credit, the pur- chaser receives a 30% sav- ing per copy. The photocopy machines will offer both a coin -up function and a copy card method of payment. This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second aass Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mall MASSAGE MASSAGE Relaxation Full body $45.00 431-1367 320 Painted Post Drive 2nd.Floor, Suite C OPEN 7 DAYS ol. 30 No. 10 Pickering, Ontario Wed. April 5. 1995 PICKERING O St Serving the Community for 28 Years! Bola Cost For Landfoill Sfte a e Pickering Council at its special meeting on Mon. Soccer Players Learning The Right Way To Play In a room at the Pickering Recreation Complex a group of young people were learning what not to do when playing soccer. Bettv Brody had his TV set with a video cassette showing his audience what is wrong for a player and a goalie in various plays in the game A -Youth Referee Handbook" was presented to each player to read. It had information on youth referees and basic laws for youth games. Basically the video was about how to perform as a referee in soccer . and there are many things to know about what can and what can't be done in the game. (Photo • Bob Watson). Rehabilitation Plan For Second Marsh In Oshawa The Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authori- ty on behalf of the City of Oshawa and in conjunction with Environment Canada. the Friends of Second Marsh and other partners are undertaking Ltie first phase of the rehabibation pian for the Second Marsh in Oshawa. This work will involve the opening of the western outlet, the natural operung from the marsh into Lake Ontario. The existing open- ing of the marsh will be fill- ed in after the new opening is established. Also, four habitat islands will be constructed in the marsh to direct the flow of Farewell Creek to the new opening. R M. Construc- tion of Acton is expected to commence work on the pro- ject within a week's time. The western outlet was closed in 1974 when there were plans to turn the marsh into a harbour. This has long been considered a major cause of the degradation of marsh habitat as flow patterns within the marsh changed and sediment continued to build up within the match. The re-establishment of the western outlet is ex- pected to flush some of the accumulated silt into Lake Ontario and lessen the con- tinual build up of materials Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel '1057 Brock Road (just south of 401), Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-5589 in the marsh. The project will be carried out in a manner that is considerate of the sensitive nature of the area. At first, ailv a small trench will be excavat ed to establish the new open- ing. The outlet will be allowed to establish its own preferred cross section and profile before additional grading occurs. The ex- isting opening will be filled with materials excavated from creating the new opening. The opening of the western outlet is a critical part of the rehabilitation pian for the Second Marsh. This work in conjunction with future projects will serve to gradually improve and diversify habitat condi- twns in the marsh. The pro- ject has been reviewed and approved under the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Pro- cess. Discussion For Teens Topic For Parents The Family Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offering a 9 session discussion group for parents of teens. If lkyou are bewildered by the actions of teenagers, you're not alone. For both parents and teems, going through the teen years can be like passing through a war zone. Among the areas covered will be how to see the world through the eyes of your teen, how to deal with your own unresolved "teen issues", the art of non- punitive parenting, how to nurture your teen's need for independence, how to master the art of follow- through and break the cy- cle of broken promises, punishment, and revenge, how to communicate so that both parents and teenagers feel understood. This will help teens develop courage, confidence, responsibility, cooperation, self respect and trust. The group will be offered at the Dennis O'Connor Catholic High School, 8o Mandrake St.,Ajax, star- ting Tues. Apr. 18, at 6:45 to 8: 45 p. m. The fee will be $St per couple. The text book fee is $20. If you would like to be part of this group, call The Family Education Resource Centre of Kinark at 905-433-0386 ext. 316. Power Of Attorney At Library For Information In response to public re- quests the Pickering Cen- tral Library will again be offering an information night to outline the new "Power of Attorney" legislation. A lawyer from the Durham Community Legal Clinic will discuss both "Powers of Attorney" for personal care and "Conti - This space could be yours for just $22.00 per week nuing Powers of Attorney" for property and the legislation affecting these documents. A question and answer period will follow. Some handouts will be available, including the Power of At- torney kits. To register for this free program, call 831-6265 ex- tension 243. This Space Could Be Yours For sii M.EEK March 20 approved of pay- ing 10 consultants for their assistance in opposing the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EEII as the preferred site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search. The total cost for the 10 consultants was over $93,000. The town's preparation for the commetix-ement of legal action to close the Brock West Landfill Site will cost about $12.000 for four consultants. Both these consultants' costs were passed by coun- it PICKERING Cound Notes Moire Instalments'! I�uncillor Bremner has :. i sed that a notice of mo - n kill be caning forward increase tax in- -tallments from four to --e% en. Fairport If toad The Town Manager has advised council that the Fairport Road Construc- tion Project will commence the week of March Z7th. New Town Solicitor Councillor PistnUo has requested a presentation be given by the Town Manager Solicitor on how the selection for a new Town Solicitor will be car- ried out. The Pickering Story Dr.William McKay, former Minister of Dunbar - ton United Church, wrote "The Pickering Story" in 1961 for the 150th anniver- sary of the Township of Pickering. Long out of print and difficult to obtain, it is still the most useful source of historical infor- mation about Pickering. The Pickering Public Library is pleased to be able to offer for sale reprinted copies of this book. The cost is $25 each and advance orders will be taken. Dr. McKay has kindly donated the royalties for this volume to the Picker- ing Public Library and he will be available to sign purchased copies on Apr.25th. from 7.30 to 9 p.m. This printing has been made possible by a generous donation from the Wyse family of Hawaii. All proceeds will go to the Pickering Public library. Copies are limited so call to reserve your copy for the Apr. 25th. at 831-6265 exten- cinn 243. This Space Could Be Yours For z11MWE. Page 2 THE NEWS 1111ltiT Wed. April 5, 1995 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Let's Have A Province by Bob Watson The draft bill of dissolution of our Metro government pass- ed by the City of Toronto council is a ridiculous approach to improving our government of Metro Toronto. The biggest problem is the City of Toronto's feeling against the move by the rest of Metro to have equalized market value assessment so that taxes by Toronto tax- payers are equal to the rest of Metro instead of the tax load resting on the rest of Metro's properties. If there is a need of a change in our local government we believe it would be a great idea to unite all of the Greater Toronto area - Metro Toronto plus the four other regional areas surrounding Metro - into one government called a "province". With 3 milion people the Province of Fork would have more population than most other provinces. And we would eliminate 5 regional governments for just one provincial. Letters To The Editor MPs Pensions Sir Madam: Despite the token changes to MPs' pensions announced by the federal government. 'i1Ps' pensions will still have unlimited protection against inflation and will grow in value at a rate that's twice the legal maximum in the private sector. %lien the government is talking about raising the age for recet%ing CPP pensions from 65 to 67, Liberal MPs have decided to give themselves pensions at age 55. Even worse. MPs who have already qualified for pensions will still be allowed to quit their jobs and receive super huge pension pay outs regardless of their age. To give you an idea of just how cowardly the announced changes are, if Sheila Capps retires in three years, she will stand to collect $2.7 million unt it age 75. Under the old plan. she would have collected $3.3 million. There's no need to hold any tag days for Sheila. The MPs' pension plan is still gold-plated. will still cost the taxpayers trillions and is still an outrage. That this MP pension fraud comes from a government which piously pr -aches about fairness and about the need for sacrifice makes this insulting reform plan even worse. The hypocrisy- is mind boggling. When are our elected representatives going to lead by ex- ample? Sincerer David Somerville. President. The %ational Citizens' Coalition Unnecessary Costs Dear Sir It was recently brought to the voters' attention that Scarhornugh Centre M.P.P . Steve Owens. was using the government E-mail to raise funds for his NDP riding association and campaign. (livens' staff were sending electronic mail messages to other Queen's Park offices, offering to deliver roses and poems on Valentine's Day for s5. The proceeds of these sales would go to the Scarborough Centre NDP riding association to be used in this year's provincial election. Canvassing for campaign funds out of a government office is a blatant misuse of taxpayer's funds. Government offices, staff, and equipment are not to be used for political activities. Even Owens' own aide admitted that they were not supposed to be doing that sort of thing. A recent newsletter put out from Owens' office talks of how the NDP government is controlling spending and waste, and reducing the deficit. Indeed, they must be doing this well if their staff have the time to raise campaign funds out of the office instead of dealing with taxpayers' concerns. Ontarians must demand that government begin to make responsible choices on spending. Steve Owens' misuse of taxpayers' funds is an example of how much fat there is to cut in government. Dan Newman Progressive Conservative Candidate in Scarborough Centre K�RI 1 NC• news o s t Published every Wer: leaday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office & Address: 150 Milner pre. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher i General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager- Irene Watson ADVERTISING - hene Watson, Bertha Kronent+wrg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss, Diane Matheson, Bill Walt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - Ins a copy- OAVIO SOMERVILLE Liberal Hypocrisy On MP Pensions When it comes to M P pension vociferous defenders of the pen - reform, Prime Minister Jean sion trough, were to retire in Ch roben, Deputy Prime Minister three years she would receive Sheila Copps and Finance Min- an estimated $2.7 million in pen- ister Paul Martin are all hypo- Sion payments. Before these crites. reforms, she would have re - That's a tough word but it fits. ceived an estimated f3.3 mil - The Liberals, after all, recently fon. insulted every Canadian tax- In short, the MP pension plan payer when they introduced their Is still gold-plated, irs still super - long awaited proposals to re- Crich and irs still obscene, form the gold-plated MP pan- Also obsoene is the mind bog- sion plan. filing hypocrisy in all of this. Canadians want real reform. How can Prime Minister In a recent national poll, 88% Chretionpossibydelendthe MP said it" wanted MP pensions pension plan, after tw piously broughtintofinewilhwharsaval- promised Canadians that he able in the private sector. What would do everything he could to the Liberals offered, however. tlestore respect for poiticians7 was a cynical sham that Then there's Finance Mints - amounted tolittle more than win- ler Paul Manin. In his recant dow dressing. budget speech he had the nerve The Liberal government's re- to talc about -fairness'. Whars form package does nothing so fair about asking Canadians about the MP pension plan's to fund his big to pension -7 ununited protection against in- Besides being hypocritical. 8ation and A would permit MP the Liberal policy on MP par pensions to grow in value at a Stora is also politically short - ate that's twice as last as pri- sighNd. Simply put, Canadians vate sector pension plans. are going to be outraged with a What's more. under the Lb- government thatessentnNysays oral plan. MP pensions will be *do as I say and not as I do' payable at age 55. even though In fact. this mom could be W the government proposes to the Liberals what the GST was raise the age at which Candi- for Use Conservatives. Canadi- ans can revive CPP pensions aria are treerg that CAreton. from 6510 67 Marten and Copps are no better Even worse, M many sin" than the Mulroney Tories. Like MPs who already qualified for she Mulroney Torres. they will be pensions will stiff be allowed to swept from power unless they coffer.'[ super rich pension ben- fundamentally, change their efrts Immediately upon retire- ways. mens, regardless of age (avid Sanw Or is Aeodo of If Deputy Prins Minister The Alawom idfwdm' Caawon) Sheila Copps. one of the most Political Plan To The Editor: To make our political system work %%v need two things. men and wrxnen of character and principle with accoun- tability. With the form we have unfortunately seen a drop in standard at all levels of government these past few years. With the latter. we as citizens can control by demanding changes in the length of service and mandate. In this day of computers, television and instant com- munication there is no need for federal or provirnial governments having a term of office today the same as it was at the beginning of this century. My proposal for mandates would be four years for Federal, three years for Provincial and two years for Municipal. The latter used to be this way until 1988. No person would be allowed to hold office at anv level longer than three terms and would be answerable to their constituents not party leader or bosses. If proved incapable or committing rrus-deeds they could be recalled and replac- ed by the local riding party members or a majority of voting citizens in a ward. On the monetary side, the level of remuneration would be set by an independent impartial body before each election and would not change through the mandate. A permanent voters' list would be implemented. These terms and rules for government offices work well in many democratic countries around the world. Why not in Canada? Frank Knight 4 Brookridge Dr.. Scarborough.Ont. M1P 3.M1 759`tl W Sun Life Reports Net Income Of $304.5 Million Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada reported strong earnings for 1994 with net income more than doubling to $304.5 million, John D. McNeil, Chairman and Chief Ex- ecutive Officer, announced Feb. 8th. Federal Budget Contains No Income Tax Increases "For the second year in a row, the federal budget does not contain any increases in personal income taxes", said Dan McTeague , M.P.,Ontario Riding. -Significant cuts have been made in federal spending, a total of $4.1 billion dollars for 1995. The federal public ser- vice will be downsized by 45,000 jobs over three years. Measures are also included to increase taxes on large cor- porations. including the chartered banks", added McTeague. "The government has heard the anti -tax message of the people and has acted accordinly to meet its deficit reduc- tion target as set out in the Red Book", said McTeague. "I commend the Minister for not taxing health an dental plan benefits and RRSP's. I have received hundreds of let- ters and phone calls from constitutents on these issues. While RRSP's have not been taxed, there has been a reduc- tion to the maximum RRSP contribution limit. This change will not affect the ability of most Canadians to save in RRSP's as it will only affect individuals who earn over $75.000", said McTeague. -Total savings from the budget will be $29 billion over three years with $25.3 billion coming from spending cuts. The budget ensures that the government will meet its deficit target goal of 3% GDLP by the end of 199[}97. While the government has cut spending, it has done so in a way which is consistent with promoting economic growth and job creation whkile protecting the most vulnerable in our society concluded McTeague. Commission Takes Over Maplex General Insurance The Ontario Insurance Commission (OIC), the provincial insurance regulator, has stepped in to protect thousands of auto and fire insurance policyholders and claimants across Canada by seizing the assets of Maplex General Insurance Company. a Burfington,Ont.-based insurer. 'Rte company failed to meet the terms of an interim order requiring it to inject $3 million in new capital by the close of business on Tues.Mar.7th- Maplexl failed to meet the deadline and was in breach of the order and the Ontario In- surance Acd, said Insurance Commissioner D. Blair Tully. At the conclusion of a hearing called to review the solven- cy of Maplex. the Commissioner ordered the Superinten- dent of Insurance to "take possession and control of Mapiex's assets... '"Ibis kind of action on our part is ran," said Commis- sioner Tully, "butt in the circuunstances it is both necessary and appropriate for us, as the regulator, to act swiftly to en- sure that the interests of policyholders and claimants not only in Ontario but in other provinces and the territories are spared the financial paints associated with dealing with an insolvent insurance company." Maplex policyholders who have insurance claims should continue to present their claims in the normal fashion to Maplex's offices. Policyholders and claimants are pro- tected by the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensa- tion Corporation tPACICCI to a limit of $200,000 per loss. Mapiex policyholders concerned about their coverage are advised to consult their insurance broker. Ontario's broker communityl, in turn, is being kept informed of developments by the OIC. After receiving the Commissioner's order, Ontario's Ac- ting Superintendent of Insurance. Grant Swanson. announc- ed the appointment of the firm of Deloitte & Touche as its agent for Maplex. Over the next few months. the agent will also assess the company's financial records and deal with a variety of other claims. including those of creditors. Here and There Stable Job Market Modestly favourable work force adjustments will continue at an even pace in the Toronto area this April, May and June, according to Manpower Temporary Services, the world's largest temporary help company. The Second Quarter 1995 Employment Outlook Survey an- nounced recently indicates that 11% of those interviewed affirm plans for personnel additions, while 8% project reductions. The remaining 81% foresee no change in staff- ing levels. Last quarter, 15% of the survey respondents said they would be hiring and 13% expected to scale down. Let's Have Equality In Provincial Grants To Education Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT neWEST HILL W19news news ' CHECK THE NORTH YORRK� ,�� EAST END 1 K RING I ONE YOU WANT I I1ADWL: I "AIM � AM A& S # Rsnewaf I Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: 1 Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3 1 Name Address _ _-- _- --- -- — Wed. April 5, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Page 3 Scarborough Student Travels Through The United Kingdom by Stephanie ('ampbell After studying the ar- chitecture of medieval castles, spending a day at Dieppe, and playing soccer with a local British soccer team, Scarborough Ont. native, Neil Boland, has more than just academic memories of his semester at Queen's University's new International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle in England. The 15th century Herstmonceux Castle was acquired a few years ago by Queen's Universary at Kingston, Ont.,through the generosity of Dr. Alfred and Mrs. Isabel Bader to be a centre for students from around the world to learn about Europe. Once the siste of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the castle has undergone extensive renovations to transform the much -used citadel into classrooms, common room.., a dining hall, a library, study rooms, lounges, offices and a pub. The surrounding campus includes Alfred and Isabel Bader Hall (the newly renovated residence). as well as a gift shop, a tea room, a tennis court. cricket pitch and playing fields. Trails throughout the grounds are suitable for hiking, running and walk- ing. The International Study Centre at Herstmonceux can house up to 2W students per semester and offers travel and international exposure for the more adventurous. Boland, a fourth year history student at Queen's opted for a change in scenery for a semester. After considering various exchange programs. Boland decided to go with what was being offered from his own school. "I knew I wanted to do an exchange program," said Boland, "and when 1 saw that this exchange was be- ing offered at a 15th cen- tury castle in England, it was that much more ap- pealing." "Initially I thought it would be difficult to get in because I wasn't sure about the achnission marks and requirements." said Boland, "but it wasn't that bad and 1 am happy I was accepted." "There was a package tpf. , !t� V r from Herstmonceux that organized all the travel plans, but 1 wanted to see if I could get a better deal. 1 also wanted to try to get a flight to Gatwick airport," said Boland. "Even though I was at the castle a day after, it was still incredible when 1 arrived. Because the castle is in a valley you don't actually see it until the last minute and the view will take your breath away. ' Boland was enrolled in the history program which meant travelling around England to the great land- mark -sl, architecture and historical sights In- evitably. this helped the learning process. "It made such a dif- ference to see what we were studying," said Boland. "It was only a 20 minutes drive to the site of the Battle of Hastings, and we were also close to other medieval landmarks and castles.., A trip to Dieppe was plan- ned for the history coursel. although all students at the centre were encouraged to take the trip because of the great historical impor- tance of the sight. "lt was very emotional when we visited the sight of the battle, or massacre, of the soldiers," said Boland. "The path we took on the ferry and once on the beach, was the actual path that the soldiers took. We also visited the Canadian War Memorial and cemetery which were in- credible to see." Aside from studying and travelling. Boland is very active in sports and took up a keen interest in the local Herstmonceux soccer, or football, club. Another memorable time for Boland was a five day trek to Ireland he and some other Herstmonceux students embarked upon. Boland new to Ireland and " spent the first few nights in the town of Dublin. "The Ireland trip was great. After visiting Dublin we set our sights on the more rural part of Ireland and even saw some of the western islands," said Boland. "I noticed a big dif- ference between Ireland and England. The architec- ture wasn't as grand and the people were very open. I would like to spend more time in Ireland, perhaps tracing my roots and see- ing more of the country." During his travels around the United Kingdom, Boland found a noticeable cultural difference from Metro Separate Schools Events April 10,24 & May 8 Tobacco Use Prevention Workshops with a presen- tation by a public health nurse at Canadian Martyrs Catholic School, 520 Plains Rd., East York. April 4 A Regional Science Fair of Scarborough Catholic Schools will be held at St.Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, 25 Havenview Rd.,Scarborough. April 4 A Junior Science Fair will be held at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School, 1477 Dufferin St.,Toronto. April 5 A Regional Science Fair for North York Catholic Schools will be held at St.Robert Catholic School, 819 Sheppard Ave.W.,North York. April 5.12 Children Feeding Children at the 7th Annual Canned Food Drive for the Daily Bread Food Bank will be held at St.Gerald Catholic School, 200 Old Sheppard Rd.,North York. April 6 A Regional Science Fair for Toronto Catholic Schools will be held at Holy Familv Catholic School, 141 Close Ave.,Toronto. April Its Music Night at Car- dinal Carter Academy for the Arts at 7.30 p.m. at 36 Greenfield Ave.,North York. April 6-1" Passion Play '95 will be held at Cardinal Leger Catholic School, 600 Mor- rish Rd.. Scarborough. Call 393-5419 to reserve seats. April 11 Holy Week Mass will be held at 10.30 a.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 72 Mansfield Ave.,Toronto. Ann Medina At Library On Tues. Apr.11 from 7.30 to 9 p.m. Ann Medina will discuss "There is no Yellow Brick Road" at Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. Ann Medina, former CBC reporter, executive pro- ducer and Beirut Bureau Chief, has reported from Bhopal, the Mideast, Ugan- da, Nicaragua, the Sahara and more. Now the chairman of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, and building a new career as an independent pro- ducer, she'll discuss how her life in journalism demonstrates that there is no "Yellow Brick Road" to success. For more information call 395-5512. ONE PARENT FAMILIES Being a single parent can be very "hard" but the One Parent Families Associa- tion has social, education, family and adult pro- grams. Call 226-0062 for more in- formation. that of North America. "I found it quite refreshing to see less American influence," said Boland. "It is too bad that Canada wasn't more in- dependent of all things American. " For now Boland is finishing his degree at Queen's and is looking ahead to the next trip back to England and Ireland for his own personal explora- tion. Focus on Current Educational Issues A one -evening seminar for anyone interested in education will be held Wednesday, April 19, 1995 Education Centre, 140 Borough Drive 6:15 p.m. - Registration 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. - Marketplace This is on opportunity to see displays, pick up additional information and speak to representatives from the many subiect areas. 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Plenary Session: "An Update on the Royal Commission" 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Marketplace 8-:00 - 9:15 p.m. - Sessions Participants can choose one of the five sessions listed below: [One of the three following interactive, dialogue sessions, repeated rrom the October 'f Y�-AL R,�ar�etpl7,ce • Mathematics, Science and Technology • Literacy Across the Curriculum • Thinking Skills and Problem -Solving or • Participate in a question and answer Policy Consultation on Violence -Free Schools or • (Monthly rtrteeting of the Special Education Advisory Committee T f // _ '?C�tSter ry for m!-.f.� !' r ,/^7(]!i ,,n contoct the Program Department at 396-6989 if you would like to submit a f r;Pf r, C,orrmittee, please concoct Donna Pegg at (416) 396-5411 " r 6imal '--wiied by the Program Depomr ent. Studeru and Comminsty Services " ti r,+, fixed of Educamon Scarbor Board of 4NS"121111111111111 EV' CIW OF SCARBOROUGH SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCARBOROUGH BOARD OF HEALTH WITH RESPECT TO THE DRAFTING OF A NEW SCARBOROUGH SMOKING BY-LAW Thursday, April 20,1995 7:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to attend a Special Meeting of the Board of Health on Thursday. April 20, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall, Scarborough Civic Centre. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain community input into the drafting of a new Scarborough smoking by-law. Recently, the Board of Health approved in principle the concept of a by-law prohibiting smoking in the City of Scarborough in all enclosed public places and work places. City interpreters will be available at the meeting to ensure that all individuals from the diverse cultural community of Scarborough have an equal opportunity to participate. Copies of two staff reports on this matter are available from the office of the Secretary of the Board of Health, attention Mrs. Pat Duggan, telephone (416) 396-7159. City Clerk's Department, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, Ontario M1P4N7 If an interpreter is required, please contact: Mrs. Carol Mee Program Manager, Tobacco Use and Substance Abuse Prevention Program Scarborough Health Department Telephone: (416) 396-7452 Drew Westwater Secretary, Board of Health Page 4 THE NEWS POST Wed. April 5, 1995 DIARY MuN,�y �p M ��4�:01MA 1 1M 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. FIRST AID'CPR COURSES First Aid CPR training coarses are offered ongoing daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red (Foss, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday t Friday, for more details and to register. • 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro VOront 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 684.1138. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en' after- noon of social dancing evveerryy Wednesday at el=reaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:31 - 4 p.m. B.P. h FOOT CARE A footcare and blood pressure clinic for seniors is offered every Wednesday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley Court, Scarborough. This is a free service. To book an appointment call 6941138. 12:31 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn - ;r of ping pong every Monday from 12:45 t 2:45 p.m. and �YVednesdav from 12:30 to 2:30 pp �n. at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 - 3 p.m. NEARLY 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 algesi and small houseware items ( electrical appliances, ffss pans, etc.). Thrifty prices' The shop is also open the second Saturday of every month from 9:36 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1 p m. S('HOOL LAUNCHING OdS'CF FEESO invites you to the launches of The Full Service School in the St. Lawrence Room, Colony Hotel, 89 Chestnut St., Toronto. 1 - 3pp.m. TODAV'S HEADLINES A eitscussion group for seniors dealing with the issues and ideas behind newspaper stories is held every Wednesday at Dawes Road Library, 416 Dawes Rd., East York. Por details call 752-0101. 1 - 3 P.M.�BINGO Bidtdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afterrioon of bi o every Wednesday at Bir-kdale Community Centre. 1299)n1esmere Rd.. Scar- borough. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. ALZHEIMM SUPPORT GROUP The Uxbridge Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Durham � on meets the last Tuesday of every month at Trinity United Church. 230 First 5t., Uxbridge. All caregivers are welcome. Refreshments will be served. 6 O :3� p.m. DRUG EDUCATION WORKSHP Friends or family txi drrugs' Find out about drugs and what can be done at Narcoton. Come to the free drug education workshops Wednesdays at 842 Pape Ave. For more information call 465-5096 7:15 - 16:30 p.m. BiNGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of Bingo every Wednesday at 2100 Ellesmere Rd. 8 p.m. EASTER STORY "The Easter Story. The Passion of Jesus Christ: A 'Musical Drama" Ail] be held at The Church of St.Bede. 79 Westbourne Ave..i south of St.Clair, west of Pharmacy) Scarborough. Tickets are $10 adults, children under 12 - $5. Call 757-8241 to order tickets. It will also be on Thurs. Apr. 6, Fri.Apr.7. and Sat.Apr.8. THURS-APRIL 6 9.15 a.m. - 10.45 a.m. COFFEE HOUR Ladies' Coffee Hour will be held at Bndlewood Presbytenan Church. 2501 Warden Ave. t just south of Finch 1. Jessie Beck Aill speak on Pregnancy Care Centre and Rance Francis will demonstrate "Showers of Blessing" t stencilling). Free babysitting and library. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30y m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held every Thursda} at Royal Bank Plaza, Merchants Mall Level, 200 Bay St., Toronto. All donors are welcome. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone I6 4040. 1 - 3 p.m. CRAFTS WORKSHOP A crafts workshop is held every Thursday at L'Amoreaux Commurnty Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave., Scarborough. For details call 396-4513. 1 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited toplay Bridge every Thursday at Port Union Recreation I entre 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. 396-4034. I - 3 p.m. CRIBBAGE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited to play crib- bage nbage every Thursday at Port Union Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E.. 396-4034. 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS TOAST.NIASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This pproggram is for men and women over 18 vears of age. For fiuther information call Diane at 447-9533. 1:15 p.m. BINGO The Lions Club of Agincourt holds a bingo every Thurs- day night at Agincourt Community Centre. 31 Glenwatford Dr.. Agincourt. featuring a nightly Jackpot. Come out and enjoy this friendly bingo. All profits go to charity in the Agincourt area. 7.30 p.m. ViDEO SEMINAR The final Quality Video Seminar of the season, hosted by the Bureau for Excellence in Durham Region will take place in the Lecture Theatre (Room C113) at Durham Col- lege. Oshawa Campus. For information call the BEDR of- fice at 721-2000 ext.4004. 8 p.m. CRIMES OF TIIE HEART ScarboroughPlayers present "Crimes of the Heart" at the Scarborouh Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. Call 396-4049 for tickets. FRI,APRIL 7 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Armanent 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 5.5 are invited to enjoy snooker and bumppeerrpp0000l everryy Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2DW-MeNicholl Ave. Phone 396-4513. 10 a.m. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon social ballroom every Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNicholl Ave. Phone 396-4513. 10 - 11:30 a.m. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP A women's book discussion group is held every Fridal at Leaside Public Library, 165 McRae Dr. East York. 'This group is open to al I women and new membi rs are welcome. 12:36 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD Al l seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Corn- munity Centre 2000 Nicholl Ave. Friona 396-4513. 7-9 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE The ladies of Zion Wexford United Church, 2102 Lawrence Ave. E. are holding their annual Spring Ruunmage Sale. It will be on Sat.Apr.8th. as well from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. SAT.APRIL 8 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. PUBLIC WORKSHOP The Canadian Small Business Institute is holding a public workshop on "How t o Start Your Business" at the Quality Linn, 22 Metropolitan Rd. Cost is $49, seniors are free. Register at the door or in advance call 416-512-2009. 9.30 a.m. - 12.31 p.m. FLEA MARKET The St.Paul's L'Amoreaux Seniors' Centre is holdinngg a flea market in the recreation room at 3333 Finch Ave.E., south-west corner of Warden and Finch Aves., Scar- borough. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. For more information call Patti Crain at 493-3333. 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 From Library30 Covington Rd., North York. New writers are welcome to pitrni and br- ing their work in progress. For details call 395-5440. R�p m. CONCERT The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra presents "Love. Lunt and Larsen} : Just Another Night at the Opera" at Birchmount C.I., 3663 Danforth Ave.,Scar- borough. Tickets are $15 $12.50 adultsl, $12.50 $lo seniors and $5 for students. To order tickets call 419-8527. RECENT PAINTINGS Recent paintings by Ruth Panty are on display at the Agin- court Library. 150 gortis Ave. until Apr.24. For information call 396-8913. KEEPSAKE BOXES Keepsake Boxes , jewellery and T-shirts by Annie Keenan will be on display at the Malvern Library, 30 SeweUs Rd. until Apr.21. Call 396-8969 for information. SUN.APRIL 9 10.39 a.m. PRIOR C'ONVIC'TIONS Ellen Campbell of the Canadian Unitarian Council will speak on --How- do we respond when there are serious challenges to those prior convictions." Its at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Cres.,( Kennedy & 401). 2 p.m SUNDAY C'ONC'ERT Earl Wong & Sunbeat (Caribbean) Aill be the performers at the Scarborough Civic Centre's Sunday concert. Admis- sion is free. 3 p.m. CONCERT The Scarborough Campus Chorus springs into the season with a concert called "Songs of Spring" at the Meeting Place, Scarborough Campus, University of Toronto, 1265 Military Trail. Scarborough. Call 287-7090 or 461-7812 for details. MON-APRIL 10 8 - 9:30 a.m. TAI CHI Everyone over the age of 55 is invited to en' y Tai Chi every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre. 2000 Mcoll Ave., Scarborough. For more details call 396-4513. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mondays through Thursdays to offer information and referal services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hers to find information, to register for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling VOW 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the agge of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 - 3 p.m. EUCHRE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited t ay euchre every Monday at Port Union Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E., 396-4034. Im. HEALTH CARE e Women's Canadian Club is holding a meeting at the Forest Hill Room, Hotel Plaza II, 90 Bloor St.E.,Toronto. Speaker is Peter Simpson speaking on "Meeting Health Care Needs: A Volunteer's Perspective". 2 - 3 in. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nutrition counsellinrWg services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an ap- rintment call 225-2112. 8:30 p.m. LINE: DANCING Line Dancing is held ever} Monday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr., Scarborough. Men and ladies are welcome. The cost is $1 each night. 7-10 p.m. CHiLD EMERGENCY WORKSHOP North York General Hospital offers a e.:wme to help you save the life of a child at "Child Emergency Worksho The class is in the hospital, 4001 Leslie St.,at Sheppard. CSI is $26.75. Call 756-6,`337 to register. 7.45 p.m. GARDEN iNSE("rS The Scarborough Horticultural Society is holding its April meetin at Cedarbrae Library 545 Markham Rd Scar- boro . A representative of Pant Products Co.Ltd. will discuss use of beneficial insects to control garden pests. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments. For information call S. Winter at 438-4439. MON.APRIL 10 8 p.m. GARDEM CLUB The Agincourt Garden Club welcomes everyone to its mon- thly meeting at Knox United Christian Centre, north-east corner of Midland and Sheppard Avenues, Agincourt. The topic will be "Miniature Roses" presented by Cecil Lamrock. 8m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Eugenie Shehinan, 759-3340 or Joyce Greggains, 284-2395 for more details. TUES.APRIL 11 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red (Foss Toronto Blood Centre, 67 College St. is open every Tuesday d all blood donors are welcome. 12 36 - 2:3X p.m. BAD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en * an after noon of badminton every Tuesday Thursday a2Friday ai L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 1066 McNieholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every'1%esdayy at n Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchm6unt Rd. Phone &D40. 1 - 3p.m. BINGO AlI seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bingo every Tuesda at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2006 McNic oll Rd. Phone 39G•4513. 1- 2:30 p.m. NEARLY NEW SHOP A New To You Shop featuring low prices on ggood� used clothing and household articles is open every T5lesda at IIondale Heights United Church, 115lonview Rd. north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building. 7 d_p.m. RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY The peps of Social Work Family Program, Clarke In- stitute of Psychiatry is holding a forum at the Aldwyn B. Stokes Auditorium Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 250 Col- lege St.,Toront. Reserve early as seating is limited. Call Betty Iamb at 979-2221 ext.2576. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays 5t1'IH WEDDING .ANNIVERSARIES Four Scarborough couples are celebrating their 5oth wed- ding anniversaries. On Apr.lst Pelagia and Daniel Santos of 84 Eagleview Cres.are celebrating their big day. Evelyn and Petler Law of 495 Midland Ave. are celebrating their 50th on Apr.8th., but the actual date is Apr.6th. Peggy and George Graham of 72 Seminole Aveand Ann and Stefan Willie of 2 Row•allen Dr.. are celebrating their 50th anniver- saries on Apr.7th. 4t17i1 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Congratulatiaos to Mary and Bernie Falle of 40 Bridport Cres.,Scarborough, who are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary an Apr.91h. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for intc6usion in this coltrrnm Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Co!%s-nin`F_NC'l ()FFIC.'E OrEN The officx of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day oo-day to Fridav from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 am. to 5 p.m. 00NSTiWE.NCY OFFICE. OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointment. phone 297-6568. 9 am. a► S p.m. C'ONSTiWEINCI O`FICE: OPEN The ottice of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, to catcd at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a -m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 n.x,)n. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9 a.m. to 5 pm. CoNs-nwE:NCv OtTiC'E OPEN i"he office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p. m.. Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. to 1 p m. CONSTiTU'ENCY 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 Cliffcrest Plaza, 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 am. - 5 p.m. CONSTiTUENC'Y OFFICE OPEN The office of John Cannis, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 1450 Midland Ave., Suite 211, Scarborough is open Monday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Call 752-2358. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WNSTITUENCY 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. CONSTiTUE:NCY 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. C ONSTITUFNCY 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 l l a.m. by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITI+NCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of David Collenette, MP Don Valley East, located at 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 300, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For an appointment call 447-5544. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CONSTTTTIENC'Y 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. Community Diary (Continued from Page 5) TUES.APRIL 11 7-10 p.m. PUBLIC WORKSHOP The Canadian Small Business Institute is holding a public workshop on "How To Start Your Import; Export -Mail Order Business" at the Quality Inn, 22 Metropolitan Rd. Cost is $25. Seniors are free. Register at the door or in ad- vance call 416-512-2009. 7 e.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 Will. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Chub meets on alternate Tuesdays at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living with Cancer, the import group for the Notch York East Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yonge St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on altletnate Tues- day evenings. Through informal discussions patients familes and7nends can learn how to cope. For details call 266.0646. WED.APRIL 12 2 - 3:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro Districf of the Candian Cancer Society meets at 20 Holly St., Suite 10i, Toronto on alternate Wi4ltii days to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, su�ort services and practical guidance. The public is invited Zo conte, talk and iI sten. For details call 485-0222. 7. COMMUNITY MEETING 1p m4th meeting of Community Consultative Meeting will be held at the Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I.L, 200 Poplar Rd..West Hill. In attendance will be police, the mayor, local M. Ps and Block Parents. 7.36 p.m.PUBLIC FORUM Metro Toronto Health Deets. are presenting ..Making Healthier Babies-. a free public forum at the St.Lawrence Centre Forum. 27 Front St. E. Toronto. For information call the East York Health Unit at 461-8136. 7.30 p.m. ORIENTATION MEE;'77NG A %oltunteer Orientation meeting rill be hedl at the Scar- borough Ants Council office, 1859 Kingston Rd. for people wishing to help out with the arts council fund raising art auction in May. Information Rights Week Apr.3-10 By Libraries Libraries in North York will be centres for displays. information and finding aids as the Canadian Library Association declares Apr.3-10 as Infor- mation Rights Week across Canada. "'Rte Citizen's Charter of Information Rights declares that all citizens should have a right to such thiings as literacy and af- fordable access to informa- tion in all formats, in- cluding the burgeoning electronic formats,.. says Josephine Bryant, Chief Executive Officer of the North York Public Library. • Libraries are at the fore - point in supporting this Charter. At North York and most other Metro public library systems, visitors have access not only to books, compact discs and tapes. but to current newspapers, journals and such electronic resources as the Toronto Free -Net and the Electronic Bill of Rights Registry. And it's all free." the Chief Ex- ecutive Officer added. The Canadian Library Association hopes that In- formation Rights Week will draw attention to a number of information concerns. particularly those around the planning of Canada's 'electronic future'. Such questions as who will own electronic networks, how much they will cost the public and who will be able Wed. April 5, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 Lions Clubs Salute Recreation Department's 40th Year On Sat.March 25th all of the 10 Lions Clubs of Scarborough saluted The City of Scarborough Recreation. Parks and Culture Dept. on the occasion of its 40th. anniversary in a party at the Agincourt Community Centre. Lions Club members praised the cooperation of the department in club activities over the past 40 years and to use them. are of prime concern as government decision -makers address sd* onslaught of online in- formation that has become available in recent years. A prime association objec- tive is that the public is allowed input into the decision -malting process. Under directives provided by the Canadian Library Association, libraries across Canada will be par- ticipating in Information Rights Week activities in an effort to raise public awareness about these significant information and communications issues. The Cottage Life Top 10 Reasons to Improve Your Cottage Reason number 10 -Your friends and being dinner for thousands of mosqui- relatives-who are welcome at your toes as you make your nightly pil- cottage any time -are sleeping in tents, grimage to the outhouse. cars and three to a bed. Reason number 9 -Your dock floated away with the last spring thaw. Reason number 8 -Your friends and relatives -who are welcome at your cottage any time -like to party 'til dawn, when you want to get to bed at 10. Reason number 7 -Your friends and relatives -like to go to bed at 10, when you like to party 'til dawn. Reason number 6 -Cabin fever is diagnosed as terminal, every time it rains. Reason number 5 -Your deck is sag- ging from the weight of all 23 guests, who arrive each weekend between May and September. Reason number 4 -Your friends and relatives -who are welcome at your cottage any time -cook kippers and sauerkraut for breakfast every Sunday, to show their appreciation. Reason number 3 -You're tired of Reason number 2 -Cooking and cleaning at home is replaced by cook- ing and cleaning at the cottage -for friends and relatives who are, of course, welcome any time. And the number one reason Is - You're fantasizing about renting a lit- tle cabin further north, where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of cottage life. If your cottage is bursting at the door frames, maybe it's time to expand. A good place to start is this year's Cottage Life Show to be held from March 31st to April 2nd at the International Centre in Toronto. You'll find a wide range of exhibitors -from experts on cottage renovation, to those who can advise you on your next cottage purchase -each with ideas that you can put to use. Features will include the Cottage Kitchen and the Cottage Bookstore, and a series of seminars on subjects that range from How to Buy Your First Cottage, to Keeping the Cottage in the Family and Away from Revenue Canada. For information call (416) 360-6880. Recreation. Parks and Culture dept C—r loner Brice Fleury. told the audience about the 40 year,; of activity by the department. Above. Mayor Frank Faubert. Commissioner Bruce Fleury and Agincourt Lions Club President Bill Smith celebrate the 40 40th Anniversary. (Photo - Bob Watson). YOU ARE INVITED to attend a FREE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER SEMINAR sponsored by ROYAL BANK OF CANADA on THURSDAY, APRIL 6,1995 Q P.M. - 9 P.M.) at Calvary Church (746 Pape Ave. - north of Danforth) GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE: BANK MANAGER, CMHC, HOME INSPECTOR LAWYER AND REALTOR Visit your local Royal Bank office for ticket reservations. ip ROYAL [SANK Refreshments served No charge Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. April 5, 1995 Girl Guides 85th Anniversary Made Picture Perfect By Kodak More than 5,333 Girl Guides of Canada units across the country have snapped up an offer from Kodak Canada for a free educa- tional activity kit. The Kodak "Picture Perfect" kit, the result of a two year working partner- ship between the Girl Guides of Canada and Kodak Canada, includes a Kodak Fun Saver 35 camera with flash, pro- gram and project ideas, recycling information, picture -taking tips, a poster and photofinishing envelopes, which, when returned to Shoppers Drug Mart stores with film for processing provide a 50 cents per envelope dona- tion from Kodak Canada to the Girl Guides of Canada. Celebrating 85 years of Guiding, the Girl Guides membership exceeds 250.000 including 50.000 volunteer women leaders. The 2nd. Mural Village of Highland Creek For information call Bill Dempsey 282.2230 Low inflation payingoff Canada's low inflation tate policy has begun to pay big dividends — and shouki produce funkier gains in the vear ahead- Much, headMuch, however. will depend on how well we stay on trade- says Bank of Canada GovemorGoedon nuessent. in his first annual report. These dividends mclude more jobs. a rising level of exports, a cost-conscious. more competitive industrial sector next eventually. lower interest rates. "I want to underline just how important these suc- cesses are.- said Tttiessen - "At times it has seemed to me that we in Canada have lost sight of what it takes to have a growing economy that generates increased incomes and em- ploy "There is no magic formula —just businesses and their empktyees that are highly sensi- tive to theircuastomers, constantly look- ing for improved ways of producing and marketing their products and wil- ing to make changes when needed... Without the productivity improve - mem that comes from this kind of activity, he warned, there can be no sustained gains in incomes. That's the Lesson of the 1970s. and 1980s when productivity gains slowed down and almost disappeared. At the same time, he added many Canadians are concerted about the sharp increases in mtereest rates and the decline m the value of the Canadian dollar —to posted by the According to Chief Com- missioner Marsha Ross, "Since 1910, the philosophy of the Guiding program has been to give girls oppor- tunities for leadership and service to their com- munities, for life skill development, and for fun and friendship. The Kodak "Picture Perfect" kit presents the girls with the opportunity to develop per- sonal skills and interests. It enhances the role of infor- mal education and badge work in Guiding and helps Girl Guides to support and enrich a girl's resourcefulness and in- dependence. Girl Guide principles and values have remained con- stant since our founding 85 years ago, but our program activities have changed to reflect today's girl." "Crimes Of The Heart" At Scarborough Village Theatre by Frank Knight The scene is Mississippi in the mid 70's. The setting is Granddaddy's old house while he lies close to death in the local hospital. Coming together to await the news are the three Magrath sisters, Lenny (Linda Lee Barrett). the oldest sister unmarried at 30 with little prospects of change: Meg (Judith Thompson),the middle sister who fled the small town in hopes of hitting it big as a singer on the West Coast; and Babe ( Nikki Francies) the youngest, married and out on bail after shooting her husband. This then is the basic plot of "Crimes of the Heart", the current production of the Scarborough Players. Interwoven by the author, Bank of Canada Governor Gard, c l hiessen. in the world and, just as importa :;.. ,eater these rates will stifle econorruc expanstur: "Contrary to widely held beliefs." Thiessen added. "the Bank of Canada cannot set interest ratter at any arbitrary level it pleases. The Bank of Canada wilf be introducing a new semi-annual report on monetary policy this spring - The report Rill measure the Bank's performance and examine how cur- rent economic circum- stances and monetary conditions are likely to affect future inflation. � i� economy in 1994. TIWN.'re wondering why interest rates should be rising when Canada has one of the lowest inflation rates "Interest rates are determined prima- rily by the views of savers, investors and borrowers — domestic and foreign — as to what constitutes a fair return in finan- cial markets." Thiessen also noted that interest races rose in Canada this past year because of ..heightened concerns about the i Tg&ca- nons of budgetary deficits and the rising level of our public debt". That's why, he added it is crucial that there be "a credible commitmi= by gov- emmentts to get budgets on a sustains" track". The Bank of Canada's most signifi- cant achievantentt in 1994. said lrh essent, was keeping the lid on inflation for the third straight year — "a prop using sign for the economic future of Canada-'. BANK OF CANADA DOES MORE THAN INFLUENCE INTEREST RATES Bank of Canada head office in Ottawa. That's what usually grabs the headlines. But, as its new annual report shows, the Bank is also responsible for: :.I Maintaining the value of our money by keeping inflation under control. ..I Meeting the needs of Canadians for bank notes. This in- cludes designing, printing and distributing all notes in circulation and protecting them from counterfeiting. J Contributing to the safety and soundness of the country's financial system. Managing the public debt and providing services to holders of Canada Savings Bonds and other federal government securities. Business For Sale The newspaper business owned by Watson Publishing Company Limited and started by Bob and Irene Watson some 45 years ago is up for sale! The Watsons would like some couple, group or individual to take over this great enterprise and keep local community news about every local group published for the interest of the public. Would you like to own 6 community newspapers? How about - • Scarborough News • Agincourt News • West Hill News • North York News • East York News • Pickering Post For more information call (416) 291.2583. Beth Hanley, is the past lives of these three sisters who had endured a legacy of abandonment, betrayal, violence and family suicide. Though these troubles are grave they are somehow made hilarious with interference by their cousin next door Chick Boyle ( Laura Gibbs) and an awkward young lawyer Barnette Lloyd ( Paul Barker). A former love interest bet- ween the two eldest sisters Doc Porter ( Richard Car- michael ) rounds out the story which in the end the characters escape the past to look towards a different future. It is an interesting play which requires strong ac- ting skills and characterization. We must believe in these people otherwise it becomes just a lot of dialogue. We did get characterization from Judith Thompson who has a strong stage presence and a good distinct acting voice. It was a good perfor- mance. Ably supporting her was Nikki Franciels, who relatively inexperienced in theatre shows signs of much promise as an actor. Laura Gibbs portrayal as the cousin was a refreshing change of pace from her previous roles showing that she has the talent to develop in future parts. It was an excellent set that was looking for a pro- scenium stage. It certainly wasn't one that was re- quired for the Village Theatre arena stage. The sheer size distracted us from the actors whkile a good third of the playing area was never used. This then led to a tendency for the blocking to be done proscenium style. When ac- tors have to make their en- trances through the au- dience it shows a lack of understanding of arena staging by a director. The show runs Apr.6 to 8 and 13 to IS at 8 p.m. at Scarborough Village Theatre. 3600 Kingston Rd. Box office 3915-4049. FOODLAND ONTARIO In 2 TIC S SPINACH SALAD EXQUISITE Make the most of spinach. one of the most nutritious of Ontario's vegetables, and prepare this classic salad incorporating mushrooms, bacon and a warm vinegar dressing. Half pkg (2134 g) Ontario Spinach 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced fresh Ontario Mushrooms 6 slices side bacon 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated Parmesan cheese Dressing: 1/4 cup (50 mL) cider vinegar 2 tbsp (25 mL) water 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice Wash and dry spinach. Break off thick stems and tear into bite -size pieces, place in salad bowl. Add mushrooms. Cook bacon until crisp: drain and chop. Add to salad bowl. Dressing: In small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar and lemon juice; simmer over medium heat 3 to 5 min. to dissolve sugar. Pour over spinach; toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese; toss again. Serves 4. Want To Read About The Past? Watson Publishing Company Limited, publishers of the • Scarborough News • Agincourt News • West HILL News • North York News • East End News and • Pickering Post has put together packages of the many years of these local community newspapers. If you are interested in purchasing a newspaper's whole year of issues for just $5 call 291.2583. You may have a story about someone in your family you would like to keep or you may be an historical person who wants to keep tabs on the past. Its all there in the oldest local community newspapers. Wed. April 5,19% THE NF:WSiPOST Page 7 Lieutenant -Governor Purchases Robinson Papers To Donate To Ontario Archives private donation by On- tario Lieutenant -Governor H.N.R. Jackman has en- sured that an important collection of historical documents will remain in the province and be ac- cessible to the public through the Archives of On- tario, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation Anne Swarbrick has an- nounced. Consisting of the private papers of John Beverley Robinson, Chief Justice of Upper Canada and Canada West from 1829-1862, the collection was purchased in auction March 16 by Mr. Jackman with funds from Metro Separate School Board News Summer School For Multi- ple Handicapped Developmentally Disabled Students The Metropolitan Separate School Board will once again offer a summer school program for multli- ple handicapped and developmentally disabled students. The program, which has been operating over the past ten years, is organized on a model similar to the regular day program with support staff, special education teachers, special equipment and transporta- tion. In 1994 approximately 87 students benefited from the program. Entrepreneurship Project MSSB will participate in a project with the York Com- munity Services Agency to create an enterprise learn- ing centre at Archbishop Romero Catholic Secon- dary School. The program is designed for "at -risk" students. Ap- proximately 20 full-time students will take part in the program which com- bines academic credits with entrepreneurial op- portunities. Funds for the one year project will be provided by York Community Services. Admissions Policy tion - Metro Pupils The board approved the following changes to its Ad- missions policy. Pupils who do not reside in Metro Toronto will be ad- mitted to MSSB schools provided: the pupil who is applying for junior kindergarten to grade 8 admission must be Roman Catholic. or the pupil is applying for Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts or St. Michael's Choir School according to SA01 Reg. 6 & 7, and the tuition fee is paid in ad- vance. and space is available in the school, and FOODLAND ONTARIO STEAMED ONTARIO ASPARAGUS WITH TWO CLASSIC SAUCES Add more variety to a favorite springtime vegetable with one of these two classic sauces. These sauces are a wonderful combination of a lot Less fat and a lot less bother. 2 Ib (1 kg) Ontario Asparagus. steamed Aioli Sauce: 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Red Pepper Sauce: 1/3 cup (75 mL) roasted red pepper, bottled 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil 1/2 cup (125 mL) light sour cream Salt and pepper Aioli Sauce: In small bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise. and salt and pepper to taste until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Makes 1/2 cup (125 mL). Red Pepper Sauce: In food processor or blender, combine red pepper, garlic, basil, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Makes 1/2 cup (125 mL). Serve either sauce with asparagus. Serves 4 to 6. Preparation Time: 5 min. to steam asparagus and 5 min for each sauce the non-residents are separate school supporters in the jurisdiction in which they reside. J995 Budget Consultation The Metropolitan Separate School Board in- vites all Catholic ratepayers and parents to a series of community con- sultations surrounding the development of the current and future budgets. Meetings will be held in 19 different locations throughout Metro Toronto. For dates and locations of the meetings, contact the Public Affairs Dept. at 222-8282, ext. 5314. Community Consultation: Dept. of National Defence Site The board will establish a Community Liaison Com- mittee to assist MSSB in the development of a secon- dary school facility at the Dept. of National Defence Canadian Forces Staff School site located off Avenue Dud. The recommenda- tions reports of the Liaison Committee will be con- sidered by MSSB as per its policies and by-laws. The board also directed that traffic and parking im- pact studies be undertaken with respect to MSSB's use of the site. The board will appoint ccxL%Wtant_s to assL,r to this stage of the development of the site. Consideration will be given to the firm of Mof- fat and Duncan. Winter Break All Metropolitan Separate School Board schools will be closed for winter break from Mar. 13th. to 24th. Classes will resume on Mon. Mar.27th. This two- week extended winter break has been established to comply with the provin- cial social contract legWa- tion which was introduced in 1993. For more information contact the Public Affairs Dept.at 22:'-828'2 ext. 5314. his private foundation, for the sum of $120.000. It will be donated to the Archives of Ontario, which already has extensive holdings related to this notable historical figure. "John Beverley Robinson's life spanned some of the most turbulent limes in Ontario's political and social development, in- cluding the Warof 1812 and the Rebellion of 1837," said Minister Swarbrick. "His papers are an indispen- sable record of our coun- try's past and an important heritage resource for On- tarians, now and for generations to come. "Earlier this year, Mr. Jackman established the Li eutena nt-Governor's Awards for the Arts. This additional gift to the pro- vince indicates the extent and depth of his commit- ment to culture. Mr. Jackman has done a great service to Ontario by pur- chasing this collection and donating it to the Archives. - ,*The private sector of On- tano must be prepared to step in and take the in- itiative in supporting and promoting the cultural identity of this province and its people," said Lieutenant -Governor Jackman. "I am delighted that I was able to assist the Archives with securing this valuable collection, and 1 hope that other benefactors will come forward on future occasions to ensure the continued preservation of our heritage." The Robinson Family Papers include diaries of Robinson, and cor- respondence with his wife, Rev.John Strachan, Florence ;Nightingale, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Francis Bond Head, among others. There are also com- missions, most on vellum, appointing Robinson to of- ficial government and military positions. F K2 Candy Discount Outlet 1872 Kennedy Rd. N.W.corner of Kennedy/Ellesmere Scarborough 298-8375 Come in for a wide variety of chocolates at discount prices. BEAVER CARPET "Leave it to Beaver- . 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To :7stt or to TXII�fe'r call your It al vinxri n, w. 101 P6tosc=- in Boob IbDi ° P" En CAMN E C 0 If i • E 0 Environmental Commissioners Earth Week Open House April 18-21,1995 ® Celebrate Earth Week 'i during Open House week at the Environmental Commissioner%, Office TECO). Come visit our in-house public Resource Centre, meet Ontario's first Environmental Commissioner, discover your new environmental rights and join us for refreshments. Kick -Off To ECU Earth Week Open House 1 - 6 p.m., April 18 ECO Earth Week Open Nouse 1 - 5 p.m., April 19 - 11 107i Bay St.. Suite 60i tbetAeen Wellesle% & Bloor) Toronto MiS 'BI ® Phone: (416) 315.3377 - Tull free: 1-800-701-6454 • Fax: 14161 .115-3370 The ECO, an independent agency of the Ontario Legislature. promotes the Environmental Bill of Rights by facilitating public participation and reviewing governmental accountability for environmental decision-making 8 THE NEVI'S POST Wed. 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This space could be yours for $20 9n it up at CrunuAn Glazed Ham wX add p , to Yextr Ezwo- dinner. Some lurm with jiw-a,-season asparagus, carrot.% or Your favorite pout). I h Id What are the Warning Signs of Stroke? Answer the following questions and test your knowledge. 1 Sudden weakness or numbness and or tingling of the face, arm or leg. These may he brief. 2 Sudden trouble speaking or understanding speech 3 Sudden loss of vision, particularly in one eve, or ❑ ) ES El double vision. 4 Sudden severe, unusual headache. OYES ❑ N( All of the above answers are the warning signs of a stroke. If you or anyone you know experiencc am• of these problems, go directly to the Emergency I)rpartment at the nearest hospital. Your quick action could help avoid a stroke. I� Improving your odds against Canada's #1 Killer. --) !_ W Easter s arrtva era s the long-awaited promise of Spring. It's an occasion when families take time out of their busy lifestyles to gather together and cele- brate. For children, it's a par- ticularly exciting time, as they enjoy the rituals of painting and hunting for brightly colored Easter eggs. One of the traditions as- sociated with Easter is the eagerly awaited Easter din- ner and its featured attrac- tion — a delicious and simple -to -prepare ham. In fact, ham has been a part of Easter festivities for decades. Cured, and sometimes smoked, ham is the hind leg of pork. "Fully- or partially - cooked. ham's versatility means it can he served straight from the package or heated and dressed," says Anita Ivanauskas. Home Economist at Maple Leaf Meats. leftovers are never wasted and can he used in Miranda Landscaping • Spring Cleanup and Fertilization • Lawn care & pruning • Competition Prices! Call (416)391-8749 Easter FREE ESTIMATES 267-8849 sandwiches, salad or any placer/ it 1:n recipe calling for ham. 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Bake ham at 325' for 25-30 In a large bowl, beat to - minutes per pound. grther eggs, milk, dijon D During last 10 minutes of mustard, salt and pepper.Gently conking time, cut slashes stir in onion mixture, across top of ham. Increase cheese and ham. Pour into a oven temperature to 425' greased glass pie plate or a and brush Crimson Glaze 12 -inch (29 cm) ovenproof unto ham every 3 minutes. dish. Arrange asparagus onto Just before serving, cut egg mixture in a -wheel- cherries in half and add to spoke" fashion. Bake at 350' sauce remaining in sauce- for 40-45 minutes (until pan. Heat through and serve brown). Let stand 10 minutes with ham. Garnish ham with before serving. cherries and fresh herbs. Serve with salad and french Makes 10 to 12 servings. bread. Makes 4 to 6 servings. *Red wine can he re- Recon courwyojkfa#rLeaf.Vfeam -r a'7 Yom+ This delicum-, Jrittata i.� perfect when serving brunch to your guests and pun your leftover ham u, good use. Scarborough Swimmers Look Forward To New Pool by Muriel Warden It was a fine hour for Scar- borough politicians ;representing our three levels of government! At the sparkling new com- munity centre at the corner of Birchmount and Kingston Rds. in the old Scarborough area of Bir- chcliff, a jubilant Mayor Frank Faubert, along with a few representative coun- cillors, applauded the Minister of Culture and Recreation, Anne Swar- brick, as she officially an- nounced the Five In- frastructure Projectgs planned by the City of Scar- borough with the financial support of the federal and provincial governments. 1~aubert proudly recalled his committee work in the early 1980s where the con- cept of tri -level govern- ment co-operatively finan- cing capital projectgs in cities and municipalities all across Canada, was con- ceived. It is finally happen- ing a decade later. Anne Swarbrick spoke on behalf of the provincial government and was especially pleased to an - 5th Annual Toronto Motorcycle Auction One of the most sought after and collectible motor- cycles], a 1952 Vincent Rapide, has been registered to go up for sale by auction at the 5th An- nual Toronto Motorcycle Auction, Sun. Apr. 9th.,at the Toronto International Centre. The Toronto Motorcyle Auction features many fine, collectible motor- cycles, as well as current used bikes, touring bikes, and motorcycle memorabilia. Many motor- cycles will be sold with no reserve. Collectors, bargain hunters, and entry level motorcyclists should be sure to sign up for a bid card. Everyone is welcome to watch the action. Public viewing of the bikes is Sat.Apr.81. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun.Apr.9. 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Buyer bid card registra- tion is Sun.Apr.9, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Auction starts at 12 noon on Sun.Apr.9, with auc- tioneer. Frank Stapleton. Celebrate With Easter Plants The Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave.E.,North York, can help with your holiday plans for Easter. Brighten your home for spring with breathtaking Hydrangea, exquisite Azaleas] and elegant Easter Lilies. These plants will be available at the centre's Easter Plant Sale on Sat.Apr.8 and Sun. Apr.9 from noon to 4 p.m. The Hydrangea have five or more blooms and come in pink, blue or white. Easter Lilies can provide a sophisticated touch to your home. Azaleas are a beautiful gift to give or to receive. All of these plants forecast Spring and last much longer than the tradi- tional Easter chocolate. The plants will be attrac- .Multiple sclerosis usually strikes people aged 20 to 40, in the prime of their lives. Multiple S'derosis SOCIETY OF CANADA 1-800-268-7582 Lively wrapped and come complete with easy care in- structions. The Civic Garden Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of gardening. horticulture and the floral arts. One of the methods the centre uses to raise funds is the sale of top quality plants. Not only is the public assured of quality, but the plants are properly wrap- ped to protect them from the harsh weather. During plant sales, the Civic Garden Centre's volunteers are on duty to assist and the hor- ticulturists and Master Gardeners are present to offer advice on plant care. For further information call 3 - 2255 BIGagSU4U. ffooIT,arcl CROSS MOVERS Offices, houses i apts. Piano moving Good rates Packing service mover Wes all Ont. s Scarb. 416-2865513 Toronto 416.423-0239 BE i SCOUTS CANADA PREPARING IABOUT Wed. April 5, 19%. T11E NEWS Pt1ST Page 9 Community Sports Notes pounce the new leisure pool project to adjoin the ex- isting community centre and other sport facilities on this old Birchcliff com- munity corner. "Keeping our citizens ac- tive in the community pro- motes good health and self- esteem," said Swarbrick. "Our money is best spent on healthy, happy leisure activity bringing ykoung families, teens and seniors together enjoying life." Derek Leel, M.P. for Scarborough -Rouge River and Tom Wappel, M.P.for Scarborough West, spoke for the federal govern- ment. Quoting the Liberals' Red Book, Wappel noted that the five projectgs were part of the "Jobs, Jobs," and the "Tri -level govern- ment cooperation" pro- mises. Personally. I am most in- terested i n the new pool project because dit is to become the home base pool for Scarborough Swim Club. Within the curved, leisure design of the main pool will be six defined 25 metres training lanes which club swimmers will use at specified times. Lane ropes. starting blocks, display cases and an exercise weight room have been included in the plans for club use. The swim club has trained at Birchmount Pool for many years, appreciating the benefits of its extra length l33 1 3 metres) and ex- traordinary large deck space - Commissioner Bruce Fleury promised a "Good- bye 1party" for the 40 years old cement pool and we ' dhUiitely want to be there to celebrate the old and look forward to the new. I questioned the value of such an expensive leisure style pool construction and I was given some very direct answers by Scar- borough Aquatics Director Paul McGee. "Recreational swimming attendance is dropping at the "swimming only" pool facilities. This all inclusive leisure concept with sauna, whirlpool, made -in tots pool, youngsters learn -to - swim warm water pool, lanes for training and fitness swimmers and fun devices such as slides, showers, climbingd and ride -em monster animals that float, provides enter- tainment for all family members under one roof. Itg will be a bright, happy. healthy place for the com- munity to meet" said McGee. My concern is for the elite athlete. An athlete is anyone who participates in a sport activity at school, the local park. gym or city run recreation program. An elite athlete goes one step further, joins a club where coaches are cer- tified and professional. Elite athletes work hard, set goals and achieve" They know who they are and they aim high! Their weapons are bathing suits, basketballs, soccer boots, a racquet, a hat or a paddle. They get very little notice and not much is written about them. The "cream" of the elite athletes rise to the top in their club, their province or country. There is recogni- tion, financial support. travel and educational op- portunities at this high level but only very few make the NHL, the :VEAL. the :National Team or the Olympics. The new leisure pool is ac- cessible to the very young, to families, seniors and the diabled, says the recent press release. No mention of the elite athletes], but they will be there too' Scarborough Swim Club will train competitive swimmers as it always has, at the new Birchmount POW. uMMER THE SALVATION ARMY Maxwell Meighen Centre Is a hostel and rehab. facility for men "HELP US HELP OTHERS" (416)489-0094 PROGRAMSI SCARBOROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION SCHOOL Since 1978, the Scarborough Outdoor Education Schoc. has been offering quality outdoor and environmental education programs to students from Grade 6 to OAC. Located in a wilde r+ess setting 45 minutes north of Huntsnlle, the property lends itself to hiking, camping, swimming and canoeing. For more intensive canoeing expenences, some students will be trekking into nearby Algonquin Park - The The focus of the programs is to allow students to experience the natural environment through safe and enjoyable activities that encourage a connection to the outdoor environment There are five different programs to choose from, including Exploring the Outdoors, Outdoor Leadership and Wilderness Tripping. All sessions take place in July, and are from five to nine days in duration. Costs range from $160 to $280, and include all meals, accommodation and transportation to and from the school. For more information, please call Paul Goldring at (416) 396-3319 SPECIALIZING IN OUTDOOR Scarborough ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION / Board of ,;::/ Education 4#.snny rho OWA-90 Page 10 THE NEWS POST Wed. April 5, 1995 B%ll Watt's Worlds Theatre News The announcement of Diahann Carroll to take the lead in the upcoming Li - vent Production of Sunset Boulevard at the Ford Cen- tre caught Your Column by surprise. Our buzz was that Stockard Channing was a lock for the role. Yes, we had seen the gorgeous Mrs. Damone at the Four Seasons recently but then, one sees so many glamorous performers there that one scarce stops sipping the afternoon Dar- jeeling upon sighting them. Anyway, our feeling -not that it really matters (which was the sub -title of one of our earlier literary efforts) - is that she is musically the best of those who have played the role to date. Somewhere in our vinyl vault is a recording of her singing Three )maybe it's Two) Ladies in the Shade of a Banana Tree with Pearl Bailey from the original Columbia cast album of House of Flowers. That's the show that she pretty much stole from Geoffrev Holder. Even in such heavy company, her voice was vital and fresh. That freshness has now been polished to sophistica- tion and the result is a voice that not only thrills but enraptures. Sunset Boulevard is scheduled to begin previews on Oct.5th. and open officially on the 15th. We're counting the days already. Beautv and The Beast previews on July 25th and opens on Aug.Bth. at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Full casting was announc- ed at a resent breakfast media conference. The two leads are drawn from Broadway. Kerry Butler was in the original American company of Blood Brothers and Chuck Wagner has been understudy for The Beast since the show's beginning. The balance of the cast is Canadian and was chosen after auditions across Canada. Here are just a few of some of the more familiar names from the 39 member cast. Jo -Anne Kirwan Clark and Terry Doyle will move over from Crazy For You and the fragrant beauty Melissa Thomson will ap- pear, fresh from her per- formance in Miss Saigon. Popular Judy Marshak will appear as Mrs. Potts, the teapot and reliable Paul Brown will play Cogsworth, the grand- father clock. The last nam- ed part was, and perhaps still is played, in the Broad- way company by another Canadian, Heath Lamberts. The Royal Alex will be presenting An Evening with Sir Peter Ustinov from Apr.30th. to May 2nd. and from May 7th to May 9th. There are few better ac- tors than Sir Peter and pro- bably no better raconteurs. Get your tickets early for an enchanting evening. If you're lucky, you might hear him tell the blackly hilarious story of the ex RAF pilot landing a com- mercial aircraft in Karchi. As predicted here, the nm of Poor Super Man at Cana- dian Stage Berkeley Street has been extended yet again. this time till June 17th. Proof again that nothing succeeds like ex- cess. In Print For most of humanity there is faith in life after death. Faith is necessary because there is no proof. Of latter years. however. there have been numerous books that purport to offer proof of unending ex- istence. Most of them deal with the so called near - death experiences of peo- ple who have been declared clinically dead - i.e. no heart beat - but brought back to life - i.e. a restored heart beat. Parting Visiom by Melvin :Norse, M.D., Villard Books) deals not only with the near -death phenomenon but, as well, pre -death, psychic and other spiritual ex- periences. The doctor does not -dares not -offer them as proof of inmumiality but he suggests quite compelling- ly that they command re- examination of the nature Of life. Does life consist only of prescience and the ex- istence of five senses? Does the cessation of those senses constitute death or the beginning of a new and fuller existence? No answers are given here but the para -normal ex- periences that are re- counted and commented upon give considerable Around and About Your Dining & Entertainment Guide pause for thought and even- tually, comfort. Doctor Morse quotes Seneca with "Men do not care how nobly they live but only how long although it is within the reach of every man to live nobly but within no man's power to livelong". Depending upon what constitutes life, it ap- pears Seneca was wrong. A History of Warfare is a too modest title for a masterful book by John Keegan ( Vintage Books) . Granted, it's a history but, more than that, it's a scholarly though never dry discourse on the Why of Wars rather than the How. Where and When with which one is already familiar through the writings of other historians. Unquestionably. Mr. Keegan knows history but his book is better to be regarded as an offshoot of his duties as senior lecturer in military history at San- dhurst where, as in all such institutions, war is con- sidered a condition of the animal kingdom. But. why are wars con- ducted asks the author? Are they indeed. "the con- tinuation of policy" as held by Carl von Clausewitz. Are they anthropologically, culturally. nationally or financially inevitable' The answers are not here but in the questions, the author raises hope that some day, wars will disap- pear. The book is well recom- mended. As well, readers should be aware that Mr. Keegan is scheduled to lecture on The Battle of History at the University of Toronto this month as part of a series of lectures in rnernory of the late Bar- bara Frum. The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner (Alfred A. Knopf) is probably best described by its sub -title, A Story of Evolution In Our Time. The key words are Evolu- tion In Our Time. Ever since Charles Darwin hesitantly put forward his theory of evolution after observing the variety of HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS beaks kon finches in the ar- chipelago, those who ac- cept itl, do so believing it to be a slow, ponderous pro- cess ... at least by the reckoning of human time. However, thanks primari- ly to Princeton University scientists Peter and Rosemary Grant and others like them; and thanks as well to more precise methods of measurement and the isolation of DNA, it now is being accepted that evolu- tion is so remarkably swift as to amaze the layperson. Mr. and Mrs. Grant have spent over a quarter of a century in the Galapagos observing, measuring and quantifying the native fin- ches with especial atten- tion to the sizes and con- figurations of their beaks as they adapt -within single generations -to the exigen- cies of food supply. The evidence they have col- lected points unerringly to the conclusion that evolu- tion is swift. What does this mean to humankind? Well. it means that it might survive but that it more likely will not unlelss or until it learns how to speed up its own evolutionary process. The Beak of the Finch is a fascinating, sometimes frightening work but well worth attention. In ('oncert The Orpheus Choir will perform this Friday even- ing in St.James Cathedral beginning at 8 p.m. It will sing Bruckner's Mass in E nd Palestrina's Missa de Beata Virgin. The latter is close to Your Column's heart and has been ever since we first sang it with a collegiate glee club. Potables Our sprit of choice is Scotch. We like its robust taste and intrinsic warmth that generates group con- viviality. We are, however, also fond of Tennessee Whiskey. That's a distinct product classification that separates it from and takes it beyond bourbon. The best is Jack Daniel's. Now, Jack Daniel's doesn't need our encomium but we wish to Anahareo and Grey Owl By James Marsh Anahareo remembered the first time she met the man who called himself Grey Owl. It was at Camp Wabikan on LakeTem- agami in northern Ontario. Like everyone who met Grey Owl, Anahareo was impressed by the mystery that surrounded this tall man in deerskin clothes. They fell in love and Grey Owl asked her to share his life in the wilderness, where he made his living by trap- ping. At night. Anahareo told Grey Owl about her family's wander- ings. She was Iroquois and her parents had moved to northern Ontario from their home reserve at Oka, near Montreal. Grey Owl told Anahareo that be was born in Mexico, where his Scottish father worked as a guide. His mother, he said, was Apache. But he did not tell Anahareo the truth about who he really was. Anahareo was horrified at the sufferings of the animals caught in Grey Owl's traps. When she I.— d th Anahareo and the animals. His book, The Men of the Last Frontier, made him famous and he began his crusade to save the beaver from extinction. He ar e crying ;,, cxu FOUNIPACIO\ and Anahareo of two mother- HWWE moved to west - less beaver kit- ern Canada tens, she begged where they be - Grey Owl to spare their lives. Grey Owl agreed and he and Anahareo fed and cared for them. Anahareo's concern for the animals' suffering awakened a sympathy in Grey Owl that changed his life forever. Grey Owl quit trapping and began to write about his life with gan a program of conservation, one of the fust in Canada Kings, queens and prime ministers entertained Grey Owl, who spread his message of care for the wilderness and its crea- tures everywhere. In November 1936, with the winter ice forming on the lake, 'Tile: Heritage Project is proud to he associated with the International Year of the f=amily. For more information ahnut the Heritage Project Please call 1-900 567-1967 THE ABILITY TREE The Ability Tree The tic•artw irwi4h Ability Tree gets applause from I>)ug McEntee•r. a . )lunteer with Ontario March of rhme�, and Mayor Frank Faubert. share something that nice- ly illustrates the personal and caring nature of its preparation. For research purposes we wanted some information on Jack Daniel's and con- tacted the operation in Lyn- chburg. Tennessee. Within a fortnight we received a package of informative material and a delightful calendar. Tucked in with it was an apparently hand written note signed by Patricia Henry thanking us for our interest. Imagin, a personal note: Our thanks to you Miss Henry. Should we ever find ourself in Lynchburg we hope you'll be our guest for mid-day dinner at Miss Bobo's Boarding House. Fast Exit "Death must be distinguished from dying with which it is often con- fused." Sydney Smith (1771-1845). Anahareo loaded her canoe and she and Grey Owl said solemn good-byes. She had grown Cured of Grey Owl's absence and his solitary writing and set off to find new adventures. Grey Owl died only two years later of exhaus- tion. Anahareo was confused when the newspaper headlines all over the world revealed that Grey Owl was not an Indian at all, but an Englishman, named Archie Belaney. She wrote a beautiful book about her life with Grey Owl. In it she wrote "When final- ly I was convinced that Grey Owl was English, I had the awful feel- ing for all those years I had been married to a ghost." Yet together, Anahareo and Grey Owl changed the way we think about the wilderness and the creatures who live there. CM DG BUTM CANADIANTK)U OCIFU MADWINhIE socNCER� ANCER Canadian Wildlife federation loge Throsher Conserving wildlife for you! The Canadian Wildlife Federation works hard to ensure a healthy future for Canada's wikllife. CWF sponsors environmental research and works with governments to help develop sound legislation. Become a member of CWF, Canada's largest conservation organization, and you'll be helping wildlife in more ways than you can imagine. Call or write today. Canadian Wildlife Federation 2740 9ueeruview Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K28 1 A2 I X563 -WILD travel Wildlife Treasures With Quest Nature Tours Canada's wildlife treasures -- polar bears prowling the shores of Hud- son Bay, humpback whales and icebergs off New- foundland and the majestic grizzly bears of British Col- umbia's Khutzeymateen Valley. Nature at it's finest, not gift -wrapped tourism -- just three of the 20 stimulating and exciting tours being conducted across Canada this year by Quest Nature Tours, one of North America's foremost tour companies specializing in ecotourism and nature travel. This is not your usual weekend touristy fare where pre-packaged animal performers are herded onto a stage to go through their well - rehearsed routines. Quest takes small groups. usually less than a dozen persons, to explore the unspoiled wilderness regions of Canada. They go backstage, away from the glitter and glitz of civiliza- tion, off the beaten track to view and study what is really happening in the world of nature. (guest travellers get a first-hand opportunity to closely observe Canada's spectacular wildlife in such varied sites as Baffin Island, the forests of British Columbia, the rich prairie grasslands of Alberta, the unspoiled tun- dra of the Northwest Ter- ritories and the bird - watching magnificence of Grand Manan and Iles -de- la -Madeleine. Quest also conducts backpacking expeditions over the historic Chilkoot Pass of gold rush days, raf- ting adventures down the wild Tatshenshini River in the Yukon and cruises on the Arctic Ocean following the trail of Frobisher and Franklin in their valiant quests for the North-West Passage. All in search of wildlife and nature gems not available to the or- dinary tourist. For further information brochures and detailed itineraries of Quest's 1995 Canadian tours, contact Quest Nature Tours, :16 Finch Ave..West, North York. (list. M2N 2G9. Or phone t 416 i 7-11-3000. What's On In France Biking Through The E%ian- I.ake Geneva Hinterland Evian-les-Bains, situated on the shores of lac Leman jurat 46 km, from Geneva and surrounded by ma- jestic mountains. is renown for its mineral water and ideal setting in the Haute Savoie. The local tourist of- fice offers a number of in- teresting and exciting ac- tivities. }liking in the lake Geneva hinterland is one of them. Available for small groups and individuals, the packages range from 3 days 2 nights to 9 days 8 nights, and include two meals per day, accom- modation in a different two star hotel every night, a welcome gift, and informa- tion pack containing a hik- ing map, and luggage transfers. During July and August the hikes are unaccom- panied and cost from FF1o4o $285 pp dbll, while from April to early July and from September to mid-December they are ac- companied and cost from FF1100 $300 pp dbl. The "Shape Up and Relax in Evian" health program features treatments at the Evian Thermal Centre, 7 days full board in a :3 -star hotel, and costs from FF6700 $518:35 pp dbl. Con- tact the Evian Tourist Of- f ice for reservations and in- formation at: BP18, 74502 Evian -les -Bain Cedex. oft 3:3, T: 507504_6. F: So 5 til OR3 (7P Hotels 14W Number Connects Directly To The Paris llffice All CIP properties are traditional, though renovated, whilst being elegant and refined. Agents wanting to reserve hotels belonging to the CIP group, namely Demeure, C'idotel and Libertel Hotels, can do so using a 1-800 number which connects them directly to CIP's Paris of- fice. Prices range from $150 to $500 plus per room depen- ding on the product selected. Demeure is the top of the line with ex- quisite decorations and period furniture, while the Cidotel line is a nice three star product. The Libertel properties are aimed at the more budget conscious tourists who will not com- promise warm atmosphere and good taste. The CIP properties are well situated throughout Pans, all in excellent loca- tions. For further confir- mation call 1-800-361-94-1o. Did You Know... The 60 million or so foreign tourists who visit Wed. April 5, 1995 THE NEWS/ POST Page It 200 Events In Albuquerque In 17 Magnifico Days Albuquerque, New Mex- ico's multicultural arts community is bringing the visual, literarly, perform- ing and culinary arts together for the Magnifico! Albuquerque Festival of the Arts, May 5-21, 1995. Magnifico! is a non-stop cultural extravaganza that attracts visitors from across North America, with over 200 events being planned. The festival opens with five separate art shows in various locations throughout this historic ci- ty. The Art of Albuquerque Show will bring at least 150 artists and craftspeople to the State Fairgrounds for a daily sale and demonstra- tion of paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewellry and tex- tiles. Magnifico! Invites is a juried fine art show that will highlight the works of ten emerging New Mexico water colour artists. Arte Grande is a state-wide out- door invitational sculpture show that will also be held in Albuquerque's downtown fairgrounds. Western Art, new works created by the younger generation, and craft demonstration round out the announced visual arts program. Food is an integral part of the spring festival. The pace of the festival is hot, thanks to the May 6th. Magnifico! Chile Cook -off. Daring visitors can set their taste buds blazing with samples of the fiery entries. Anyone who sur- vives the chile cook -off sampling can try less spicy fare at either the Interna- tional Food Fest or the In- ternational Dessert Fest. The city is also hosting a modern lane festival, a literary fair and a number of symphony performances as part of Magnifico!. In an effort to make the 17 day festival affordable to everyone, there is a regular free lunch-time Brown Bag Series - daily entertainment showcasing a diverse range of talent, from native American and Hispanic dance to western music. Most of the festival events are free or have nominal admission prices. The Albuquerque Convention and Visitor's Bureau has published an extensive Magnifico! Calendar of Events. For a copy of the free brochure call ( 505 ) 768-3M. Historic Yuma Prison Offers "Get Into Jail" Cards The Yuma Territorial Prison is the only jail in Arizona where people line up and buy tickets to get in. However, on May 13, 1995 there will be no need for tourists to queue -- the historic jail will be handing out 'Get into Jail Free' passes throughout the day. The Yuma Terrorial Prison has not in- carcerated a gunslinger, cattle rustler or polygamist for more than 90 years.The 124 -year-old jail, once call- ed the "Hellhole of Arizona,'* now belongs to the Arizona State Parks Commission, which has restored and opened the facility to the public. Free admission day is just one of over a dozen special pro- grams planned for the spr- ing of 1995. The movies "Wyatt Earp" and "Tombstone" recently told millions about Arizona's fascinating Wild West history. Situated in southwestern Arizona. the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historical Park is another living reminder of this colourful past. From the middle of April until the end of June, the restored jail and museum will be presenting a variety of no -cost special events on almost a daily basis. In ad- dition to the Free Admis- sion Day, there will be an afternoon lecture series given by Arizona historians, video presenta- tions about Yuma's guru fighting past and special guided backroom tours that include a stop at the "Dark Cell". Back in the late 1880's, when the prison actually operated as a correctional institute, there was a con- finement room set aside for problem inmates. The Dark Cell was built like a giant bird cage out of strap iron metal and stood in the middle of another hard rock cell with only a small hole the size of a softball in the ceiling to provide light. The Dark Cell was used, but not very often. Despite the nickname that the Hollywood movies have given the jaill, when the doors first opened back in 1876 it was considered a model prison. The jail operated for 31 years with a total of 3,069 prisoners spending time behind its 18 foot high adobe walls. The prison held criminals from 21 countries, including stagecoach robbers. polygamists, murderers, rapists and prostitutes. After the jail closed in 191)9. the buildings were us- ed as a high school and later as a hostel for Depres- sion era hobos. '.Much of the original facilities are now gone: however. Arizona has restored the cells, main gate and guard tower. A new interpretative museum has been con- structed on the jail grounds. Yuma Territorial Prison is open seven days a York Region Tourism News April 8-9 Antique Car Mow This show is held at the Richmond Green Sports Centre at 1300 Elgin Mills Rd.E.,Richmond Hill. For times and admission call 737-1236. France every year generate one million tourism jobs, and maintain the need for the approx- imately two million tourism beds in hotels, apartments) and gites com- bined. .April 6-8 Markham Theatre George Fox, Country music star from Alberta will perform. To April 9 At Bruce's Mill Come out and enjoy brunch in the Sugar Shack between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Enjoy a taste of maple taf- fy or fresh maple syrup. then take a wagon ride. Located on Stouffville Rd. 3 kms. east of Hwy.404. For admission charges call (416) 661-6600. ' Every donor undergoes stringent screening Every unit of blood is tested using sensitive, reliable laboratory equipment and procedures nad s For more information contact The Canadian Red Cross ir your community or caH, blood 1-800-668-2866 supplyms Safer an The Canadian Red Cross Society 11V9 r. �afery... WS�tal week between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $.3 U.S. for adults. For more informa- tion call 1 .520) 783-4771. The Territorial Prison is a favourite stopping point for Canadian tourists. The penitentiary is near the ci- ty, of Yuma and a number of other popular tourist at- tractions including the Quartermaster Depot Historic Site. Fort Yuma and the Quechan Indian Museum. Some Arizona outdoor and scenic jewels are also located nearby with more than million acres of desert land set aside as limited -access preserves. The Cabeza Prieta, the im- perial, the Cibola and the Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are all within an easy drive of Yuma. In ad- dition, the Saihati Camel Farm offers a fascinating tour of the largest camel herd in North America. For tourist information and to receive a free copy of the Arizona Traveler guide call toll-free across Canada at (30D) 842-8257 or fax to (602 ) 542-4068. Thinking Sideways New ways of thinking, leading to more creative approaches to marketing challenges, will be the focus of the Industrial Marketing and Research Association of Canada. Toronto Chapter's Apr.11 meeting to he held at the Royal York Hotel. Kathy Brooks of MICA Management Resources will be the featured speaker at the meeting which starts at 6 p.m. and is open to non-members. Brooks' organization helps companies apply creative methodologies to new pro- duct development, new marketing strategiesl. fin- ding customer -focussed solutions to reengineenng issues and general problem solving. She has worked with financial institutions, phar- maceutical companies, packaged goods manufac- turers - even the media - helping them to apply creativity techniques to achieve success. This will be a hands-on, in- teractive meeting, -.with Brooks tackling marketing issues suggested in ad- vance by IMRAC members. She plans on us- ing these real-life problerru to demonstrate how lateral thinking can benefit business -to -business marketers. ton -members interested in attending should call Elizabeth or Bob Inglis at Technalysis Inc., 416-512-0516, to reserve a spot. The $35 admission 415 for students) includes GST, sandwiches, mun- chies and dunks. Wild Week At Kortright (kis Apr.9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kortright will present its National Wildlife Week Event, "wildlife - Yours to Recover." The highlight of the day's events is a series of informative presenta- tions conducted by three of Ontario's leading field biologists from the Na- tional Heritage Informa- tion Centre. At 11.30 a.m.. Zoologist Don Sutherland will speak on the "Status and Conser- vation of Ontario Bird Populations." At 12.30 p.m. Community Ecologist Wasyl Bakowskv will ex- plain the "Rare Plant Com- munities of Ontario." At 2 p.m. Botanist and Herpetologist Michael Oldham will present the "Status and Conservation of Ontario Reptiles and Amphibians. Tour the Naturalist's :Market Place of exhibits and experts from a variety of conservation organiza- tions. The Kortright Centre for Conservation is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take Hwti• 405 to :Major Macken- zie Drive tat Paramount Canada's Wondrland o, go west 3 kms to Pine Valley Dr.,then south 1 kn. Admission is $4.25 adults and 52.50 children, seniors and students with valid I.D.) Children four or under with family are ad- mitted free. For more information call Kortright at (905, 8&)-2:M. It s Spring Have Fun Page 12 THE NEWS POST Wed. April 5, 1995 Sir Robert L. Borden News Business & Technical Institute Mid -semester examina- tions are starting at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. on Apr.6. As Judy Bromley, in her principal's message says, "It's hard to believe that our school year is half over and that our students are well on their way to completing this year of high school. Our grade nilne enrolment has in- creased significantly, our student leadership in- itiatives have been suc- cessful and our athletic teams have been involved in both inter -school and city -Hide events. The new educational programs, both academic and technological. have been developing nicely and both staff and students are THE SALVATION ARMY DAY CARE IS NON PROFIT CHILD CARE "HELP US HELP OTHERS" (416)489-0094 Fma reporting increased suc- The Common Curriculum, Policies and Outcomes Grades 1 - 9 has arrived at Sir Robert L. Borden from the Ministry of Education and Training and this new document outlines the Grade 9 Transition Year and what students are ex- pected to know and to ac- complish. It has now been formally given to all school departments for im- plementation. The Ontario -wide Grade 9 Reading and Writing Test which is taking place at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. is now nearing completion, after almost a month. It is a very comprehensive test and upon completion will be submitted to the Ministry of Education and Training for marking and the results, when they ar- rive at the school, will be shared with students and parents guardians. Belated birthday wishes are due to Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. students, Shane Lizotte, Shane Rogersl, Allan Sankar, Dana Miller, John Kot- sarisl, Alvis Lakhan and Andre Lyte. The Grade 12 students in English will be going on a field trip to Young Peoples' Theatre to see a showing of MacBeth after studying the play at school. A track and field team is in the making and is open to all girls and boys in the school. The call is on for any student who can run, hurdle, throw or jump. Junior Bovs' basketball is now over, uniforms have been turned in and a pizza party celebrates the active participation this sport had at Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. Great season and congratulations. ............................ ET ' 0• - CIASSIC EASTER HAM RECIPES ARE FAMILY FAVOURITES I corse from a fairly large family, smaller than some but larger than most. Come holiday season. whether it be Christmas . Thanks- giving or Eastcr, we get together to enjoy one of my mom'% special feast.. But time-, change and so do families. Whether there are trn at the table lex two dreaming about the other eight. a family is a famih. Easter is just around the corner and Fvc always thought of this particular holiday as being some- what kinder and more gentle than the other,,. There are no pressures at Easter. onl% celebration of re- birth ... a perfect time for families to share a peaceful respite. Every Ester my mother would prepare her famous ham. decorated with succulent fruit and basted to per- fection with her secret sauce made with Bacardi White Rum. Niru see mom discovered the art of cooking with spirits and trusts Bacardi for excellent results time and time again. This week in honour of the sea- son, we'll be sharing some great Easter ham recipes that are just right no matter how big your family is. From a whole Marinated Baked Ham with an irresistible Cider Raisin Sauce (just like mom makes), to a delightful Fruited Ham. prepared by the slice and baked with pineapple and plump golden raisins. The secret ingre- dient in both recipes is genuine Bacardi White Rum. When you cook with Bacardi, the alcohol evaporates. leaving only the natural, sweetly inde- scribable flavour and seductive aroma that only a premium rum can impart. I've tried both recipes and believe me, they became instant classics in my book. Do Enjoy them with your family... and HAPPY EASTER! 'MARINATED BAKED HAM WITH BACARDI 1 fully cooked ham (5 to 7 Ibis / 2.2 to 3.5 kg)) Apple cider Bacardi dark rum Bacardi Cider raisin Sauce (see below) Clean and trim the ham of any excess fat. Place the ham in a deep with Lise O'Brien dish and pour equal persons of apple cider and Bacardi dark run over the ham. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Turn the ham occasionally. Remove the ham from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Preheat the oven to 25'F (IN)°C) and bake the ham approximately '_l) minutes per pound or until the internal temperature is 14()°F. Remove the ham from the oven and serve with Cider Raisin Sauce (see below). Serves 6 to S. Bacardi Cider Raisin Sauce 2 tbsp (25 mL) !utter 2 tbsp (25 mL) flour 3/4 cup (175 mL) apple cider 314 cup (175 mL) Bacardi white rum 3i4 cuo (175 mL) seedless raisins 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind tsp (5 mL) dry mustard Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and slowly stir in the flour. Continue to stir until the roux is smooth and bubbly. Mix the apple cider and Bacardi white rum a)gcther and sk►wly add the mix- ture, a little at a time, to the roux. Continue to stir until the sauce is smooth and consistent. Add the raisins, lemon rind and dry mustard. Serve warm over slices of marinated baked ham. BACARDI FRUITED HAM 2 slices of precooked ham, 1,2 to 1 -inch (1 cm - 2.5 cm) thick 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 1 cup (250 mL) crushed pineapple 1i2 cup (125 mL) golden raisins 1 cup (250 mL) Bacardi white rum Clean and trim the ham slices of anv excess fat. Melt the butter in an ovenproof casserole dish. Add the crushed pineapple and stir in the raisins. Add the Bacardi white rum and continue to stir. Place the ham slices in the sauce and cook for several minutes until the liquid is partially evaporated. Cover and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for 5 to 10 minutes. If needed add more butter to the sauce. Serves 2. Lexicon Trivia by Stefan Sierakowski Here's some trivia for those of you who like to im- press others with your vocabulary. First, the question: What is the longest word in the English language? In the Oxford English Dic- tionary, it's "floc- cilpaucinihililpilification". With 29 letters, it means "the action of estimating as worthless." The longest factitious word in the Oxford English Dictionary is "pneumo noul tra m i c rose o- ilicovolcanoconiosisis". Wi- th 45 letters, it means "a lung disease by the inhala- tion of very fine silica dust. ' Webster's Third Interna- tional Dictionary lists among its 450,000 entries, pneumonoul tramicrosco- p iesil icovolcanoconiosises". That's the plural of the above-mentioned disease. So for those who thought •'supercalifralgilisticex- pialidocious", was the longest, you're wrong, because it's not officially a word. Track & Field All students interested in trying out for the Pearson Track and Field team should go out to the prac- tices. Students should be prepared for workouts after school every weekdayl, both inside and outside, weather permit- ting. The first potential meet is on Sat.Apr.291, and if the school competes, the final entry form has to be in by Tues. Apr.18. Leadership Groups At Pearson Board of Governors The student Board of Governors, which represents the student ac- tivity groups in the school, draws its members from the other leadership groups. The objectives of the group include: strengthening the concept of all students as shareholders, via promo- tion and sales of VILP cards; assisting in training of student leaders in the school; facilitating com- munication among the leadership groups in the school; implementing a school -wide planning calendar to ensure co- ordinated student ac- tivities; identifying critical student issues at Pearson, and helping to develop resources for dealing effec- tively with these issues. Pearson SAC The Student Awareness Committee is made up of student leaders who are committed to making the student body more aware of social issues through assemblies and guest speakers. Pearson students will have the best informa- tion and opportunities to discuss and reflect on the issues. Pearson Athletic Council (PAC) Members of the Pearson Athletic Council are chosen by application each semester (in January for semester 2 and in May for the next semester 1). PAC members provide leader- ship in planning and hosting intramural ac- tivitiesi, athletic events and athletic award assemblies. The PAC pro- motes school sprit through athletics. Grad Committee This is a student -centred committee ( made up of ap- proximately 50 students) wfia+e mandate is to raise money through numerous fund-raising activities, and to subsidize any program involving graduates. The main activity of the group is to plan and promote the annual Prom. The commit- tee chooses an executive which provides leadership and direction. Laser Quest Games Beam Into Scarborough Laser Quest - one of th fastest-growing family entertainment concepts in North America, will open irts 13th Canadian arena in Scarborough at 19M Eglin- ton Ave.E. on Sat.Apr.8th. The first 50 people to come to Laser Quest Scar- borough on opening day (Apr.8) will play for free. Free previews for the public ( with invitations) will be held Sun.Apr.2 to Thurs. Apr.6. The Scarborough site is the 18th arena in North America, including five in the United States. Laser Quest Corporation, a Cana- dian company publicly treaded on the Alberta Stock Exchange, has the exclusive righrts to establish Laser Quest cen- tres around the world. "Laser Quest is a 21st cen- tury combination of tag and hide-and-seek," says Greg Thompson, President of Laser Quest Corpora- tion. "What makes the game so popular is that although we employ sophisticated technology, it is only used to enhance the entertainment value of peo- ple having fun interacting with each other. While our primary market is ages 12 to 25, the game has appeal for people from 7 to 77. It is one of the few games that children and parents can, and do, play together on an equal level. It's also a great stress -relieving team builder for corporations." This fantasy adventure transports the customer to another world through the use of audio visual effects and custom-buit themed scenery. Participants, equipped with the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, play the game in a specially designed multi-level labyrinth featuring ramps and catwalks, specialty lighting, swirling fog, space age music and sound effects. In the 8000 square foot Scarborough arena, up to 30 adventurers can simultaneously enter this world of sci-fi fun. The cost to play in Scar- borough is $7 for the 20 to 25 minute experience. All cen- tres have a thriving members program, where players can sign up for a year and lower the game price tgo $6. Keep Happy Keep Smiling! I Lester B. Pearson CI News Lexicon Trivia by Stefan Sierakowski Here's some trivia for those of you who like to im- press others with your vocabulary. First, the question: What is the longest word in the English language? In the Oxford English Dic- tionary, it's "floc- cilpaucinihililpilification". With 29 letters, it means "the action of estimating as worthless." The longest factitious word in the Oxford English Dictionary is "pneumo noul tra m i c rose o- ilicovolcanoconiosisis". Wi- th 45 letters, it means "a lung disease by the inhala- tion of very fine silica dust. ' Webster's Third Interna- tional Dictionary lists among its 450,000 entries, pneumonoul tramicrosco- p iesil icovolcanoconiosises". That's the plural of the above-mentioned disease. So for those who thought •'supercalifralgilisticex- pialidocious", was the longest, you're wrong, because it's not officially a word. Track & Field All students interested in trying out for the Pearson Track and Field team should go out to the prac- tices. Students should be prepared for workouts after school every weekdayl, both inside and outside, weather permit- ting. The first potential meet is on Sat.Apr.291, and if the school competes, the final entry form has to be in by Tues. Apr.18. Leadership Groups At Pearson Board of Governors The student Board of Governors, which represents the student ac- tivity groups in the school, draws its members from the other leadership groups. The objectives of the group include: strengthening the concept of all students as shareholders, via promo- tion and sales of VILP cards; assisting in training of student leaders in the school; facilitating com- munication among the leadership groups in the school; implementing a school -wide planning calendar to ensure co- ordinated student ac- tivities; identifying critical student issues at Pearson, and helping to develop resources for dealing effec- tively with these issues. Pearson SAC The Student Awareness Committee is made up of student leaders who are committed to making the student body more aware of social issues through assemblies and guest speakers. Pearson students will have the best informa- tion and opportunities to discuss and reflect on the issues. Pearson Athletic Council (PAC) Members of the Pearson Athletic Council are chosen by application each semester (in January for semester 2 and in May for the next semester 1). PAC members provide leader- ship in planning and hosting intramural ac- tivitiesi, athletic events and athletic award assemblies. The PAC pro- motes school sprit through athletics. Grad Committee This is a student -centred committee ( made up of ap- proximately 50 students) wfia+e mandate is to raise money through numerous fund-raising activities, and to subsidize any program involving graduates. The main activity of the group is to plan and promote the annual Prom. The commit- tee chooses an executive which provides leadership and direction. Laser Quest Games Beam Into Scarborough Laser Quest - one of th fastest-growing family entertainment concepts in North America, will open irts 13th Canadian arena in Scarborough at 19M Eglin- ton Ave.E. on Sat.Apr.8th. The first 50 people to come to Laser Quest Scar- borough on opening day (Apr.8) will play for free. Free previews for the public ( with invitations) will be held Sun.Apr.2 to Thurs. Apr.6. The Scarborough site is the 18th arena in North America, including five in the United States. Laser Quest Corporation, a Cana- dian company publicly treaded on the Alberta Stock Exchange, has the exclusive righrts to establish Laser Quest cen- tres around the world. "Laser Quest is a 21st cen- tury combination of tag and hide-and-seek," says Greg Thompson, President of Laser Quest Corpora- tion. "What makes the game so popular is that although we employ sophisticated technology, it is only used to enhance the entertainment value of peo- ple having fun interacting with each other. While our primary market is ages 12 to 25, the game has appeal for people from 7 to 77. It is one of the few games that children and parents can, and do, play together on an equal level. It's also a great stress -relieving team builder for corporations." This fantasy adventure transports the customer to another world through the use of audio visual effects and custom-buit themed scenery. Participants, equipped with the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, play the game in a specially designed multi-level labyrinth featuring ramps and catwalks, specialty lighting, swirling fog, space age music and sound effects. In the 8000 square foot Scarborough arena, up to 30 adventurers can simultaneously enter this world of sci-fi fun. The cost to play in Scar- borough is $7 for the 20 to 25 minute experience. All cen- tres have a thriving members program, where players can sign up for a year and lower the game price tgo $6. Keep Happy Keep Smiling! I