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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1995_04_12This Space Could Be Y ours For $12 PER WEEK Glaisdale Montessori School Est. 1969 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. b up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905) 509-5005 (BALL HOCKEY Teams b individuals wanted for Summer Season OBHA LEAGUE Metro East BHL (4161286-0808 CLOCA Wins Parks Award The Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authori- ty has announced that it is one of only 13 recipients in Ontario of a plaque of ap- preciation for its participa- tion in "Community Parks Week 199.4". The Ontario Parks Association and Active Liv- ing Go For Green organiz- ed the very first "Com- munity Parks Week - Celebrating our Greenspaces" the week of Oct. 1 to 7, 1994 to en- courage "Community par- ticipation in outdoor ac- tivities that respect and protect the environment". On Oct. 1st 1994, the authority held a pancake breakfast at Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Area to celebrate the of- ficial opening of a portion of the Waterfront Trail. The event was a joint ven- ture of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the Municipality of Clanngton. the Region of Durham with the assistance of the Op- tirmsts Club of Bow-man- yille. On Oct. 1st 1993, the authority also participated in '-Hike Ontario Day". with all of the Authority's Conservation Areas hiking trails open and free to the public. Need Concert Volunteers Pickering Philharmonic Orchestra. a registered, non-profit, volunteer com- munity orchestra two years young, needs concert volunteers and musicians. If you would like to help out at concerts, attend per- formances or play in the or- chestra. call 965-847474 for further information. This Space Could Be Yours For $1100 PER WEEK This Space Could Be Yours For 1$12 PER WEEK f 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail MASSAGE MASSAGE Relaxation Full body 545.00 431-1367 320 Painted Post Drive 2nd.Floor, Suite C OPEN 7 DAYS 1ot.30 No. 11 PickerinL, Ontario Wed. April 12, 1995 PICKERING J20sp Historical Photographs At Central Library Pickering Central Library has hundreds of unidentified photographs from the early 19th centum to the mid -20th century and needs citizens to help put some names or places to the photos. The display cabinet is on the second floor and will be stocked with different pictures during April, May and June. Dr. William McKay, former Minister of Dunbarton United Church, wrote "The Pickering Story" in 1961 for the 150th anniversary of the Township of Pickering. The author will be in the Central library on Tues. Apr. 25th from 7.30 to 9 p.m. Above, Judith Goulin, from the library's local history room, shows what the cabinet with the unidentified photos looks like. (Photos -Bob Watsotl) 3rd. Annual Spring Conference The Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham has announced that the 3rd. annual Spring Conference . "Maximize Your People Power - Tools to motivate staff via understanding, humour and creative interventions" will be held at the Holiday Inn. Oshawa on Wed. Apr. 19. This vear's conference will provide information and skills that can be taken back to companies and us- ed. It is intended not only for the full-time Human Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Read (lust south of 401, Pickering Family owned and operated. (416) 686-7989 Resource Manager, but for those in companies who supervise people, decide on benefits, administer divi- sions and create oppor- tunities as well. The keynote speaker, Dr. Brian Little, will not only entertain you and leave you laughing, he will challenge you and make you think. The workshops are designed to provide in- foramtion on specific topics and allow an interac- tive exchange. The training session will address the issue of Workplace Diversi- ty and how to develop human resource strategies to meet the rapidly chang- ing work force. You will laugh through lunchl, meet local human resource suppliersl, ex- change ideas with local practitioners and leave fet- ing refreshed and challeng- ed. For further information or to register call Rebecca Lauzon ( 905) 721-9564. . ............................. .................... . This space could be Yours for just $22.00 per week Serving the Community for 28 Years! Review Kindergarten Programs The board endorsed the planning schedule for all day Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten as outlined in the Mar.20 report to the Standing Com- mittee. The plan involves development and im- plementation of a survey for parents and staff and various other methods of gathering information for the purpose of reviewing the program and its delivery in Durham Board schools. In addition. the board ap- proved a motion to form an Ad Hoc Committee made up of a number of trustees to liaise with the Early Years implementation and return to the Standing Committee with a clear statement of mandate. Durham Board Of Education Notes O.S.S.T.F. To Host Com- puter Technology Workshops Allison Rabb, G. L. Roberts C. V.I. teacher and chairman of the Profes- sional Development Com- mittee for O.S.S.T.F. District 17, invited trustees to register for or plan to visit the series of 14 workshops on technology to be presented by the organization on the evening of Apr.25. The foxus of the workshops is teachers help- ing teachers. Topics for the evening range from a Tour of Technology at Pine Ridge S.S. and Poetry Bvtes at Anderson C. V. I. to Microsoft Office at Sinclair S.S. AND Information Retrieval at O'Neill C. V.I. The board thanked Allison for this excellent oppor- tunity for teachers to learn from each other and for her organization's kind invita- tion to participate. Architectural Firm To Be Retained The architectural firm of Sawadski Armin Stevens will be retained to design and oversee construction of the Junior Kindergarten addition and alterations project at Kathleen Rowe Memorial P.S.,Whitby, subject to the negotiation of an agrement and fee. This project is part of the second phase of the Junior Kindergarten renovation plan. Policy Approved The board approved up- dated Policy No.6320 and its accompany Regulations regarding Continuing Education: Adult Alter- native Programs. The former policy had not been reviewed since 1973. The revisions demonstrate the board's commitment to lifelong learning. Born to Read Day to be Celebrated Born to Read Dav has been designated as Mon.Apr.24. Complimen- tarycopies of the book en- titled "Born To Read", written by internationally known speaker, author and illustrator Ben Wicks will be sent to all ekmxmtary schools in Canada for students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 to take home to their parents. The book tells parents how to take an active role in sharing with their children the wonder- ful world of books and words. Conte ratulatiom IF'xtended It was announced to the board that Port Perry H.S. teacher Lois Taylor has been recognized as Teacher of the Year for the subject of Cosmetology for the Province of Ontario. Congratulations were ex- tended to Lois for the honour which she had received. Nominations S.,ught The Ontario Public School Teachers' Federation, Durham District, will hold its 19th annual Educators' Breakfast on Fri.Apr.21 to kick off Education Week in Durham. Nominations for the awards of Teacher, Stu- dent, Educational Assis- tant and Bus Driver of the Year are being sought. Nomination forms are available from O.P.S.T.F. and should be returned no later than Apr.7th. Canada Has Best Housing Canada ransk as one of the best housed nations in the world, said the Hon. David C. Dingwall, in his proclamation of April as New Homes Month. As Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Mr. Dingwall added that the housing Industry plays a major role in contributing to our national prosperity. "Because of all the supporting services and industries which developed over the years, along with the housing industry, we as Canadians must recognize the role they played in making Canada one of the best places in the world to live, he said. This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEED This Space Could Be Yours For 11 PER WEEK Page 2 THE NEWS/POST Wed. April 12, 1995 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Working Together by Bob Watson The official launching of the Rouge Park, North America's largsest park in an urban area on Apr.5th was very in- teresting. The coordination of three levels of our govern- ments seems to be working very well. A similar three way cooperation took place recently in the south of Scarborough over a swimming; pool and fora' other projects. Our only worry about this 3 way coordination is the huge expenditure of tax dollars at a time when our government deficits at the two higher levels of government are rising. There is a move afoot to abolish our local governments in Metro Toronto and just have one large Metro government looking after local affairs. Frankly, we prefer the present size local governments which are a lot closer to the public than the government at Metro. However, perhaps %%v need to take a look at how the chores of handling local affairs are allocated to Metro or the local municipality and changes made to become more efficient. Generally our local govern- ments work quite well, but there are always ways to cut casts and efficientize the actions. We still believe that the four regions around Metro and Metro should be merged into one government which should be a province. After all with 3 million people this area (call- ed the GTA) is quite large enough for a provincial status. DAviC >OWERVILLE Big unions are a powerful pMIi- r and economic bice in Canada Whars less wag ki own. how- ever. is that their power largely stens from prounion labour laws which can fairly be d► scrtDe I as oppressive. coarcive and undemocratic. Bad Ifbau laws not only vio- late the fundamental beadornc of Camden workers but dam a"fheecoriony. There ismuch work to be done in reit am these laws. Hsra are sour places where government should wart. 1. All unionized workers should have M rght to vole on anemployeesgnaloornact oder Through a secret mail ballot vaff dated by an indepenndent Chad party 2. All unionized workers shall, have the right to elect Linen officials ttwough a secret mail ballot validated by an independent third party. Secret mail ballots such as these would prevent any coer- cion or manipulation in the elec- tion of urnan olfi * ' a vows on 3. Union closed shops — wfich require that workers not only pay dues but join the union as a member — should be abol- ished. Now, it a union with a closed shop agreement cancels a workers' membership. heloses his job. Abolishing the dosed shop would remove fee threat of job loss for workers who openly Labour Laws Need Reform oppose union basses. a. Duringasir". Ow number Of picketers now the antiartcas locomnparies should be study Brite,. This would prevent a union from effect." blochad- ng a business and prevenerg ester workers or goods bum entering or leaving. Blockading businesses or harassing customers and em- ployaes should not be tolerated. There are signs that major changes are in the air for Cana- da's labour laws M mid-March. 32 Alberta MLAs succeeded in passing a motion to e,carrnine Ow economic benefits of right o work legislation in Alberta. It Alberta were to adopt right o work laws. d would become a magnet for job -creating invest- ment hum other provinces As well. because of the free trade agreerten1. Alberta would attract international investment from those seeking access to the Nath American market In 21 states in the U.S.. work - am can't be forced to join unions or pay union dues. Between 1988 and 1993,77% of all new, high -paying manufacturing jobs n the U.S were created in these right to work states, even though these stales have less than 35% of the U.S. population. K Albert were to lead the way in labour law reform in Canada, other provinces would soon come under pressure to follow suit. (David Sarrrenige is President of The National darer,'•Coatton.) { K� IPlC- newso s f Poblltuted every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Umited, Est. 1950 OffIce 3 Address: I So Milner ore. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher i General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager- Irene Watson ADVERTISING Irene Watson, Bertha KronenMag, EDITORIAL - Audrey purities, Diane Matheson, BIN Waft SUBSCRIPTIONS tt5peryear-IfIfL�FPPy-, ;.•: The Rouge Park 1395 Depression Takes A Toll On Canadian Workplaces Depression is taking a financial toll on the economy, ac- cording to a recent study by the Canadian Mental Health Association. The CMHA estimates that some 670,000 Cana- dians —five percent of the work force— are experiencing depression that could result in insurance disability claims. Charlie Black, vice president of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, says that employers are feel- ing the full force of the cost of depression. "Based on data from five leading Canadian insurance companies, we can estimate that depression -related, long-term disability claims cost employers more than $300 million in 1994... "These numbers clearly illustrate the significant impact of depression on our work force but, if the depression had been detected earlier, most of these costs couild have been avoidedl," says Sharon Barnes, national president of the CMHA. "In reality, the impact goes beyond the financial cost of employee absenteeism and reduced productivity, to a lower quality of work life for thsoe with depression as well as their co-workers. " Barnes adds that the work place is hard hit by unrecogniz- ed depression because people between the ages of 25 and 54, who make up 70 percent of the work force, are most com- monly affected by this illness. More than 50 percent of calls to the CMHA's 1-800 information line last year were from people in that age group. In the U.S., a report on the economic burden of depression published in the "Journal of Clinical Psychiatry" estimated that excess absenteeism and reduced employee productivi- ty during episodes of depression cost $11.7 billion and $12.1 billion respectively in 1990. Steve Mantle, Managing Director for the Bank of Montreal Investment Counsel L.td and the 1995 Chairman of the Na- tional Mental Health Fund, says that employers can reduce the impact of depression in the workplace by being proac- tive. "We've seen the financial and emotional costs of depression substantially reduced, or even avoided, when employers play a role in enabling access to information and education programs for their employees." Barnes agrees that something can and should be done about addressing the problem of depression in the work place. "While the information clearly identifies depression as a serious issue in the Canadian work force, we believe that it's a problem that can be reduced with increased awareness and education." She adds that depression can be successfully treated in 80 per cent of cases. Anyone interested iln the work place presentation on depression can contact their local CMHA branch. For a free brochure on depression or the location of the nearest branch call 1-800-268-0999. Let's Have Equality In Provincial Grants To Education Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! 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LAKE ONTARIO Depression Takes A Toll On Canadian Workplaces Depression is taking a financial toll on the economy, ac- cording to a recent study by the Canadian Mental Health Association. The CMHA estimates that some 670,000 Cana- dians —five percent of the work force— are experiencing depression that could result in insurance disability claims. Charlie Black, vice president of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, says that employers are feel- ing the full force of the cost of depression. "Based on data from five leading Canadian insurance companies, we can estimate that depression -related, long-term disability claims cost employers more than $300 million in 1994... "These numbers clearly illustrate the significant impact of depression on our work force but, if the depression had been detected earlier, most of these costs couild have been avoidedl," says Sharon Barnes, national president of the CMHA. "In reality, the impact goes beyond the financial cost of employee absenteeism and reduced productivity, to a lower quality of work life for thsoe with depression as well as their co-workers. " Barnes adds that the work place is hard hit by unrecogniz- ed depression because people between the ages of 25 and 54, who make up 70 percent of the work force, are most com- monly affected by this illness. More than 50 percent of calls to the CMHA's 1-800 information line last year were from people in that age group. In the U.S., a report on the economic burden of depression published in the "Journal of Clinical Psychiatry" estimated that excess absenteeism and reduced employee productivi- ty during episodes of depression cost $11.7 billion and $12.1 billion respectively in 1990. Steve Mantle, Managing Director for the Bank of Montreal Investment Counsel L.td and the 1995 Chairman of the Na- tional Mental Health Fund, says that employers can reduce the impact of depression in the workplace by being proac- tive. "We've seen the financial and emotional costs of depression substantially reduced, or even avoided, when employers play a role in enabling access to information and education programs for their employees." Barnes agrees that something can and should be done about addressing the problem of depression in the work place. "While the information clearly identifies depression as a serious issue in the Canadian work force, we believe that it's a problem that can be reduced with increased awareness and education." She adds that depression can be successfully treated in 80 per cent of cases. Anyone interested iln the work place presentation on depression can contact their local CMHA branch. For a free brochure on depression or the location of the nearest branch call 1-800-268-0999. 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 WEST HILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST ENDFNG I K RIO ONE YOU WANT flows nervciilI [P Renewal New Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 MilnerAve., Unit 35 Scarborough, ont.M1S3R3 Name __ _ Address-— �w��s�w�wr•ra �� er• r• as��r�s,��e_��taes���aeeesl� Thanks For Arthritis Aquatic Program The Arthritis Societv, Rest Hill Chapter held "Recognition Day" at Centenary Health Centre on Mar. 14th. A plaq w was presented to the health centre inappreciation for the sup- port the centre has given to the Arthritis Society's aquatic program which has been in operation for almost five years. In Therapeutic water temperatures of approximately 97 degrees trained volunteers in- struct classes in gentle, strengthening and conditioning exercises designed to increase the mobility of those living with arthritis. For information on this aquatic program call 967-1414. Above (back row from left) Christine Campbell. Shirley O'Donnell and Bea Andersen. Front row ( from left) is Erika Dovey. who is presenting the plaque to Gdda Pymar and at right is Jennifer Porter. (Photo by Bob Watson). Leaders Talk About Building Partnerships Over 700 representatives from business. education and the community attend- ed "Real Partnerships: Real Results," at The Learning Partnership's se- cond annual conference on Sat. Apr. 1. The focus of the con- ference was to provide a forum for participants to exchange ideas, identify partnership opportunities and work together to en- sure the success of today's students. Participants were teamed with potential partners to work through the day's events. "Entities must partner within and across sectors to respond to the explosion of knowledge driving fun- damental change in today's information society," ex- plained Bill Etherington, Chairman of IBM Canada Ltd. and keynote speaker before the conference. "Business, education and community leaders are connecting and working together to provide students with motivating experiences. "Take Our Kids To Work and Real Partnerships: Real Results" are just two ex- amples of what we can ac- complish together to help our youth feel more confi- dent about their futurel," said Gordon Cressy. Presi- dent of The Learning Part- nership. Sponsored by Bank of Montreal, the one day con- ference was held at the Sheraton -Parkway - Toronto North Hotel in Richmond Hill. A number of workshops dealing with key challenges including student readiness. literacy. science and technology, and retention, were led by corporate and education members of The Learning Partnership. Round table presentations also highlighted for par- ticipants current partner- ships already in place in the Greater Toronto Area and explored the issues, challenges and successes faced. Programs For South Asian Women A pilot project, funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation, will help integrate recently -arrived women from South Asian countries into Canadian society through recreational and social programs in North York. Downsview MPP Anthony Perruzza has announced that the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women in North York will receive a $57,105 Participation Development grant under the province's Community Recreation Development Program. Two full-time and two part- time jobs will be created by this pilot project. Mr. Per- ruzza made the announce- ment on behalf of Culture, Tourism and Recreation Minister Anne Swarbrick. "Many of these women suffer from culture shock, racism, poverty and isola- tion," Mr. Perruzza said. "These recreational and social programs have been designed for South Asian women 15 years of age and older to assist in improving individual health, general weli-being and self- reliance as they integrate into Canadian society... "Allowing new arrivals to have a network of recrea- tion and leisure activities is one way to ease the transi- tion period in a new coun- try and provide them with the necessary support to enjoy a better quality of life," Minister Swarbrick said. "This also supports the major goal of the Com- munity Recreation Development Program, providing equal access to recreation for all On- tarians." United Way Receives Race Relations Award United Way of Greater Toronto is privileged and honoured to be the beneficiary of an Award of Excellence in Race Rela- tions, given by the Human Rights and Race Relations Centre. The award was presented on Mar.21st by Hal Jackman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and was accepted by Susan Pigott, Acting President of United Way. "Building a more in- clusive United Way is one of our core goals," states Pigott. "We're very pleas- ed to receive recognition for this important work and plan to continue our anti - racist mandate." United Way is in a unique position to raise communi- ty awareness by requiring member agencies to meet new standards of ac- cessibility for all people. In addition, its membership has expanded in response to emerging community needs to include 38 new ethno-specific agencies in the last 10 years. These and other in- itiatives are vital to United Way's ongoing efforts to connect all segments of the community in a common cause of caring. United Way of Greater Toronto funds 250 local community groups, and health and social services in Metro. One in three peo- ple will benefit from a United Way service or pro- Rram thins year. Wed. April 12, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Page 3 Learn To Save A Life North York General Hospital offers the "Citizen CPR Workshop," recom- mended for all adults, especially those living with men over 50. This course teaches CPR and other lifesaving skills on Wed.Apr.19, 6:30 to 10:30 p. M. Classes are offered at the hospital, 4001 Leslie St. at Sheppard, by Link to Life, and costs under $30. Call 756-6307 to register. 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.mr - Registration 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. - Marketplace This is an opportunity to see displays, pick up additional information and speak to representatives from the many subject areas. 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Plenary Session: -An Update on the Royal Commission" 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Mm icetE>tloce 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 I rom the October ? 994 Marketplace » 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 Cr • Monthly melting of the Special Education Advisory ComnwMee so •,-aistar or for -roto ^f^r^ •'firpleaseeconwthePrograrn Department at 396-6989 if you would like to submit a �,'4 n•, C,ornnitMee, please contort Donna Pegg at (416) 396-5411 for details = Pse by the Program Deportment, Scarborough no Stxderw and Corrmurny Services/ Board d be + Gn tinh ward of Educohon ,;:!/ Educstioa r --Mr.rhny "^r ' .���r•yr 01Y OF SCARBOROUGH SCARBOROUGH'S BICENTENNIAL A Message from Mayor Frank Faubert Citizens of Scarborough: 1996 promises to be Scarborough's most exciting year ever. The City will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 1996 and we want you to help us celebrate. To commemorate this historic occasion, Scarborough Council through its Bicentennial Celebrations Committee chaired by Councillor Ron Watson (396-7686), is planning "Bicentennial Celebrations" throughout the year. Plans have already been proposed for City-wide celebrations. On behalf of City council. I would like to personally invite everyone - organization members, friends and family - to join in the celebration of 200 years of proud history. The Bicentennial Celebrations are a great way for your organization to get involved, to show case our City and to develop a sense of community pride. That's where we would like your help. The Bicentennial Committee is holding a community meeting to present ideas on potential events and celebrations and discuss how you and your organization can participate. LOCATION: MEETING HALL SCARBOROUGH CIVIC CENTRE 150 Borough Drive DATE: Tuesday, April 18, 1995 TIME: 7:00 p.m. For further information, please contact the Bicentennial Coordinator, Paul McNabney at 396-7810. Let's Celebrate 1996 together! Frank Faubert, MAYOR I Page 4 THE NEWS 'POST Wed. April 12, 1996 DIARYGp M Wed.April 12 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. FIRST AID/CPR COURSES First Aid/CPR training courses are offered on daytime, evenings and Weekends at Scarboroul Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to day, for more details and to��r 9 a.m. - 16 p�m. ST. JOE�iAMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers fust aid, health care and CPR courses -at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For infonnation 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 t Warden and info muntty gt+alps every Wednesday at Warden nods Gbtnnitrii (,saris, 7"4Fr Valley Cou M Scarboivugh. For details call Bonnie at 694-1138. 12:30 - 3:36 p.m. SOCIAL DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enJopp an after- noon of social dancing every Wednesday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre. 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:36 - 4 p.m. B.P. & FOOT CARE A footcare and blood pure clinic for seniors is offered every Wednesday at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Mr Valley Court, ScarboroughThis is a free service. To book an appointment call 69CII38. 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn - ;V of ping pong every Mondaayy from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and meedreety yy fromi2000 30 tMcNo li R. m. at L'hone moreaux Com- e - 3 P.M. NEARLY NEW SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave. Agin- cotrt for the sale of good dean used clothing forAages and small bouseware items ( electrical appliances, pots � parts etc. ). Thrifty prices! Theme is also open the second Saturday of every faith from 9:36 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. I - 3 p.m. TODAY'S HEADLINES A discussion group for seniors dealing with the issues and ideas behind newspaper stories is held every Wednesday at Dawes Road Library, 416 Dawes Rd Yorks. For details call 752-0101. 1 �3� pp� n.�� BINGO Birtdale senior citizens invite everyone Myears of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of every Wednesday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 )•]ksrle:+e Rd. Scar- bnrough. 6:30 p.m. DRUG EDUCATION W WJLSIIOP Fnends.er family on chugs' Fbid out aboutdrags and what can be done. at Jwtcomn Come W the free drug education workshops Wednesdays at 842 Pape Ave. For more information call 465-5096. 7:15 - 10:39 p.m. WNGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Gaines sponsors an evening of Bingo every Wedn sday at 2100 Ellesmere Rd Thurs.April 13 11:30 a-=. - 3:36 SLOW ISL.OW DONOR CLINIC A permanent !fid Cross blood d000i clinic is held Thuf-sda at Royal Bank Plaza, ]tall Lever 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 Step MLeacock Seniors Cert re, 2320 Bir cbmounR Rd. Phone 3I 1 - 3 p.m. CRAFTS WORKSHOP A crafts wocitslcop is bead every Thursday at L'Amoreaux. Community Centre. 2000 McNrooll Ave., Scarborough. For details call 396-4513. 1 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Senw Citizen Membership Card, are invited to( every Thursday at Port Union Recreation Lawrence Ave. E. 3964034. 1 - 3 p.m. CRIBBAGE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scar'bornt Senior Citizen Membership Card, are umteed to play exp bage every 'Ibursciay at Port Union Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E.. 396 40C34. 7 - 9 p.m_ GAVEL GLASS TOASTMASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over 18 years of age. For father 'information call Diane at 447-9633. 7:15 p.m. tuNGO The IJons Club of Agincourt holds a bingo every Thurs- day night at Agincourt Community Centre, 31 Glenwatford pYAgincouat, featuring a nightTY js ckpot. Corse out and en this friendly bingo. Ail ji4it: go to charity in the Agincourt area. 7.30 p.m. GROWING ROSES "Roses -From Planting to Wintering" will be the topic by Cee Lamrock, a specialist in miniature roses and expert in all phasesMcCrae growing roses, will speak at Leaside Library, 165 Dr the Leaside Garden Society neeW*- Visitors and new members welcome. 8 p.m. CRIMES OF THE HEART Scarbo Pla ers Snt -Crimes of the Heart" at the Scarboro Village tre. 3600 Kingston Rd. Also Apr.14 Apr. 15. Cal4049 for tickets. Fri.April 14 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held every Friday at 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd floor, Toronto. All donors are welcome. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. SNOOKER & BUMPERPOOL Allbsuenniioerrspover the age of 55 are invited to en" y snooker Centre, MW-McNicAnd holl uiAver. Plwney at '396-4513 rix Commuaiity 10 a.m. - 12 noon SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon social ballroom eve rryy Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNidwll Ave. Phone 396-4513. 30 - 11:30 a.m. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP A women's book discussion group is held every _Friday at Leaside Public Library, 165 McRae 17r. East York. This group is open to all worsen and new members are welcome. 12:36 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of shuffleboard every Friday at ,.Ai�u� Com. Nm i Ave: PhIline 396 4513. • "' �+-• Sat.April 15 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. WRITERS MEET Members of the Forest Hill Writers' Circle meet every Saturday todiscitis their writing in an informal and con- tive rrlaer at Barbara Frum Library 2D Cavite Rd., North Yb?. New writers are welcome �o �'o" ard�- U19 their work in progress. For details call 395-76M. RECENT PAINTINGS Recent paintings by Ruth Parry are on display at the Agin- court Library, 150 Bonis Ave. until Apr.24. For information call 396-8943. KEEPSAKE BOXES Keepsake Boxes-, jewellery and T-shirts by Annie Keenan will be on display at the Malvern library, 30 Sewells Rd. until Apr.21. Call 396.8969 for information. Sun.April 16 10.30 a.m. DEATH & REBIRTH What does the Christian celebration (Easter) mean to Unitarians? will be discussed at Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Cres. (Kennedy 1 1). Children's Imran at the same time. p m. SUNDAY CONCERT Billy Meek Variety Show will be the concert at Scar- borough Civic Centre's Sunday concert. Admission is free. Mon.April 17 8 - 9:30 a.m. TAI CHI Evv�ya t 1L'Aniorage oeatatmCo muniinvited t once y;TIai Chi e McINreoll Ave., Scarborough. For more deM call 3"13. U a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mondays T�h 'Ib rsdays to offer information and referal services% women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to fid information, torelp ster for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 12.30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All semtors over the age o(55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bridge every Monday at Step Leacock Seniors Centre, 2521 Birchrnou nt Rd. Phone 1 - 3 p.m. EUCHRE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membershipp �Card, are invited to y euchre every Monday at Port Upon Recreation Centre. 5450 Lawrence Ave. E.. 3964034. 2 - 3 p.m. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nutritionservices are available to stuuiars free of chaq eve y y at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Be lte Centre,1003 Stales Ave. W. For an ap- pointment call 225.2112. 7 - 8:30 m. LINE DANCING Aughccann�,i 77tield every Mocda at St. o. Men and lades are welcome. isDr�,� nuft s ata. WRITERS MEET es - Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Eugenie Slielrinan, 7WMW or Joyce Greggains, 284-2396 for morn details. Tues.April 18 10 a.m.- 12 trop ESTATE PLANNING "Estate Planning Issues" with Retirement Specialists. Eric Sharp and Paul Botrbamiere at Taylor Place, 1 Overland Dr.,North York. Call 497-7244 att.22 to reserve votr space. All to community are invited to attend - 11: 30 ttend.11:30 - 3:31m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red Toronto Blood Centre, 67 College St. is open every Tuesday and all blood donors are welcome. 12 30 - 2:30 p.m. BADMINTON All seniors over the age of 55 are invited toen" an after- noon of badminton every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at L'Amomau x Commuruty Centre, MW McNichol] Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12:45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the Me of 5dancing every 55satre Stephen entred to en" Y social Cene,e, 252 rchmomit Rd. Phone639 W. 5eriias 1-3 p.m. or 7-1.30 p.m. FLOWERS FOREVER Flowers Forever, custom craft classes with Karen Fisher at Bircheliff United Church ( just behind the Taylor Library at Warden Ave -and Kingston Rd.). Cost 170 includes all materials. Minimum of 6 people. Call 691-1388 to register. 1 - 3 m BINGO ion oefpfj�iuQ over the age of SyS vi t et oy an after Centre, 20W 9k"Ni Rd&Prions 39G•4513 u miitni I - 2:30 p.m. NEARLY NEW SHOP A New To You featuring loowpeprices son_ry ood ujesdased clothing and Ion Heights United Chuartirch, IIS1 iview Rd north of mar of of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at 7 m. RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY The Dept of Social Work Familyy Program, Clarke In- stitute of Psychiatry is hold" a forum at the Aldwyn B. Stokes Auditorium, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 250 Col- lege St.,Toronto. Reserve early as seating is limited. Call Betty Lamb at 9797121 ext.2576. I.7 m. MANIC DEPRESSION A forum on Manic Depression will be held in the Aldwyn B. Stokes Auditorium, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 250 Col- lege St.Toronto. All are welcome but seating may be limited. For information call 979.611;12 or 9796816. 7 11C. BINGO Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Branch No. 258 holds a Bingo every llTu day,"at the Legion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, West iii Everyone is Welcome. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets on alternate Tuesdays at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McMcoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 4.93.0019. 7.30 p.m. CARD PARTY A card party will be held at The Church of St.George Anglican Caurch at 3765 St.Clair Ave.E. at Brimley Rd. Ad- nussion is $3 per person, which includes refreshments and prizes. 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living with Cancer, the support group for the North York East Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yonge St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on altlernate Tues- day eveninRS. Through informal discussions patients familes and-fnends can learn how to cope. For details call 260848. . Wed.Apri119 2 - 3:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support groulp for Central Metro District of the Candian Cancer Society meets at 20 Holly St.; Suite 101, Toronto on alternate Wednesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services andpractical guidance. The lac is invited to come, talk and listen. For details call 7 p.m. COMMUNITY MEETING The 4th meets ig 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. 7.30 p m.PUBLIC FORUM Metro Toronto Health Depts. are presenting "Malting Healthier Babies" a free public forum at the St Lawrence Centre Forum, 270Yont St.E. Toronto. For information call the East York Health Unit at 461-8136. 7.30 p.m. ORIENTATION MEETING A Volunteer Orientation meeting will be hedl at the Scar- borough Arts Council office, l,80 Kingston Rd. for people wishing to help out with the arts council fund raising art auction in May. Free Workshop For Small Business Managers & Owners Troubled Employees - Are Madison Centre, 4950 They Costing You Money? Yonge St. Coffee is provid- Find out how to recognize ed. and deal with employees whose personal problems Presented by The may be affecting your bot- Madison Centre and The tom line on Thurs.pr.20, 9 - Health Connection for 9.45 a.m. in the Miami Small Business. For infor- Cabaret and Restaurant, mation call (416) 225-5008 Concourse Lel vel of the or ( 416) 395-7758. AnniversariestlBirthda ys WTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to three Scarborough couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this week. On Apr.l4th Catherine and Rawle Knight of 47 Asperdale Dr. and Eve and Arthur Haak of 107 Roebuck Dr. are both celebrating their 50th. On Apr. 15th Betty and Peter Parker of 3 7ambn Walk celebrate their 50th anniversary. 80TH BIRTHDAY Two Scarborough residents are celebrating their 80th bir- thday this week. On Apr. 13th Dorothy Gertrude Hopkinson of Cana Place, 3333 Finch Ave.E. celebrates her 80th and on Apr.18th. its the 80th birthday for Elizabeth Crouch of 11 Biscayne Blvd. Happy birthday to both ladies. 75TH BIRTHDAY Grace San Juan of 17 Brimley Rd.,Scarborough will be celebrating her 78th birthday on Easter Sunday Apr.16th with family and friends. Happy birthday Grace. Got an annrvemry or birthday to cNsbmw? Call 291-25x3 for hrclusion in this column Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.m- to 5 p.m- CONSTITI ENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling. MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finch Ave. E.. Unit 114. Scarborough is open Mon- day oo-day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a.m. Io 5 pm. CONSTITL'ENICY 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 appointments phone 297-6568. 9 a.wL to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warne, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plan, is opa, Monday to Thursday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 rwoan. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9 am. to 5 pm- CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 am. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. to 1 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Franlcford. 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 I 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 a.m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY 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. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9:30 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 48M Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 119, Scarborough, is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 298-4224. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 206, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 to 11 a.m. by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 am. - 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY 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. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Doug Peters, MP Scarborough East, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to,4 p.m. and Saturday by appointrrttnt only. Call 287-0037. 4 S. Wed. April 12, 1995 THE NEWS/ POST Page S Scarborough B,.Takes Balanced Approach To Cut $14.7 Million Scarborough Board of Education trustees and staff have carefully plann- ed the budget cuts to en- sure that there will be little impact on the classroom. The budget cuts, which total $14.7 million, were tabled at the Mon.Apr.3 Budget Committee meeting, after considering input from the community and staff. "We've balanced our fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers and the needs of the children, and in doing so there will be no layoffs of permanent staff and no hard hits on the classroom," said Board Chairman Dianne Williams. "These cuts were difficult to make, but we did them through frugal planning and a strong com- mitment to make sure every dollar counts. That is why the Scarborough :Board continues to have the lowest per pupil cost in all of Metro". Highlights of the recom- mended budget cuts in- clude: 5% reduction cen- tral office departmental budgets; $2.5 million reduction in permanent im- provements; 5% reduction in school budgets; reduc- tion in the conferences and school excursions accounts including outdoor educa- tion; no purchase of office furniture and no other equipment will be purchas- ed in central offices unless an emergency;; further downsizing of central office support staff through attri- tion in Student and Com- munity Services Dept. - 5.5 full-time equivalent posi- tions; elimination of On- tario Public School Board Association fees, which represents a savings of $125,000: reductions in budgets of Information Ser- vices, Communications Dept. and in legal fees; cancellation of the Grade 3 Swim Program; reduction of the Continuing Educa- tion programs; downsizing 8 week Music Festival; downsizing Art and Music Camps to one 7 -day ex - Anne Swarbrick Renominated A standing room only crowd of over 3W people packed Providence Centre's auditorium Apr.4 as Scarborough West MPP Anne Swarbrick handily won renomination as the riding's NDP candidate for the upcoming provincial election. Tributes to Anne's hard work. understanding. and successful advocacy flow- ed from representatives of several local community groups - West Scarborough Seniors, Warden Woods. South Asian Family Sup- port Services, Scarborough Bob Rae received a standing ovation at ;:I:lr >.k rbrick's Scarborough West NDP meeting on fpr 4th Fr -or-: left to right: Anne Swarbrick, Scarborough Kest NIPP. President David Harris, Premier Rae and member Dan Danielson. TACL and Chinese- evening's keynote speak radian Assoc. of Scar- praised Swarbrick for c borough. Marie Smith, a volunteer at StAude's Church in the north end of the riding, recalled meeting Anne Swarbrick at a community event when the MPP was still recovering from a mastectomy and treatments to fight breast cancer in her fust year of office. ..Anne has supported the community many times since," she pointed out. "What we need in politics is people like Anne, of good character and high energy, commitment and integritv." Premier Bob Rae, the er. rying on a "Great tradition of NDP leadership in Scar- borough West, after Richard Johnston and Stephen Lewis." He went on to cite her work to curb wife assault and improve female work- ing conditions while Minister for Women's ar- Now Minister for Culture, Tourism and Recreation, the lucrative Barnes Art Exhibit and expansion of the Metro Convention Cen- tre are just two of the many projects overseen by Swar- brick to create thousands of jobs and add new revenue to the economy. Baycrest Centre Receives Award A North American organization of non-profit Jewish homes and housing for the aged recently honoured Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care for its Holocaust programming. Baycrest was presented with a plaque for the Jewish Programming Award at the 35th annual conference of the North American Association of Jewish Homes and Housing for the Agled (NAJHHA) held in Miami Beach, Florida in February. The award was establish- ed by NAJHHA to recognize homes for the ag- ed and housing facilities that have developed specific programs to enhance the spiritual well- being of clients. Baycrest received the award for the wide and diversified range of Holocaust programs in- itiated by its Holocaust Survivor Outreach Com- mittee. Included among the programs .are a monthly support group for Holocaust survivors, an- nual Yom Hashoa ceremonies, and educa- tional programs in three languages for clients and staff during Holocaust Education Week. Currently in the planning stages is a Holocaust ex- hibit scheduled to open at Bayerest's Kanner Heritage Museum in 1996. It will focus on the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of people who ex- perienced it and survived. Funded by a grant from the German War Claims Board, the exhibit is an op- portunity for Holocaust survivors to share their ex- periences and to com- memorate this tragic event in history. "At Baycrest more than half of the clients are Holocaust survivors," ex- plains Paula David, a member of the committee and the senior social worker at the Baycrest Terrace apartment com- plex. "That experience has affected how they have picked up the pieces of their lives since the Holocaust, and how they are dealing with whatever challlenge of aging has brought them to Baycrest. The variety of programs we offer at Baycrest are in response to the unique ex- periences and needs of our clients. We are committed to being there for them with our knowledge, strength and compassion." Special Holocaust pro- gramming is just one of the ways Baycrest is expan- ding its services to meet the changing needs of older adults. A $60 million fund- raising campaign has been launched to build a new facility housing the Jewish Home for the Aged and Centre for Cognitive Disorders. Plans also in- clude the expansion of rehabilitation services for older adults, community outreach and respite pro- grams, researFh and education activities. perience for each student; 4 teachers Specially Assigned will be returned to the schools; reduction of SAYES grant; reduction of budget for TTC tickets; reduction of allocations for SMILE, GRACE programs and Child Abuse Preven- tion programs; reduction of 11 Educational Assistants by removing them from the Gifted and French Immersion pro- grams - Elementary; reduction of temporary support staff (i.e. 2 in Finance Dept.) ; reduction -of 1 temporary Research Assistant in Director's Of- fice; reduction of 2 Audio - Visual Technicians and 2 Temporary Assistants in the Program Dept. through attrition; downsizing of plant dept. architectural staff through attrition; reduction in budget of Per- sonnel Dept. - i.e. staff development; reduction in the Occasional Teachers budget by $700,000; freeze on contingency funds in the Planning and Operations Dept.; reduction in supply clerical account; reduction in Program Dept, resource accounts and savings from sabbatical account. The board also proposed ,areas where revenue could be generated. These areas include increasing fees for continuing education, charging for child care space and in provincial in- frastructure fund alloca- tions. "Any discretionary money we had is gone. We are now seeking new avenues and partnerships to help us continue to meet the challenge of providing an excellent education for all Scarborough students," said Education Director Earl Campbell. Last year, the Scar- borough Board of Educa- tion conducted a system- wide reorganization that resulted in significant downsizing of the board's administration, including a 2096 reduction of senior ad- ministratorsl, staff reduc- tions through attrition, and resource sharing with other boards. This downsiz- ing process has continued in the 1995 budget. RE: OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES TO ENABLE THE CITY TO USE TEMPORARY USE BY-LAWS CITY-WIDE VV94042 Scarborough Council will be holding a public meeting to consider a proposed Amendment to its Official Plan. The Amendment would in- troduce Temporary Use By-law policies into the Official Plan, which will alowCouncil to adopt Temporary Use By-lawswhere the use may not otherwise conform with the Official Plan. The Official Plan policies would outline situations under which a temporary use by-law would be authorized. The application of these by-laws will enable Council to respond to changing market conditions and the evolving nature of land use in specific areas, while retaining control over the future use of a property A report outlining what Temporary Use By-law Policies are, the process for adopting a Temporary Use By-law and the proposed draft amendment may be obtained at the Planning and Buildings Information Counter, 3rd Floor, Civic Centre. Further information on the proposed Amendment may be obtained by contacting Ms. Kerri Voumvakis, Principal Planner, at 396-7033. The PUBLIC MEETING schedule is as follows: Planning Committee Council Date: Thursday, May 111, 1995 Tuesday, May 23'°,1995 Time: 9:30 pm. 7:3D pm. Place: Meeting Hal, Civic Centre Meeting Hall, Civic Centre 15D Borough Drive 150 Borough Drive Scarborough,Orrtario Scarborough,Ontario You are invited to make representations at these meetings regarding the proposals. If you wish to make a written submission, you may do so by writing to the City Clerk at the address noted below. If a person or public body that requests a referral of a proposed decision in respect of the proposed official plan amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed official plan is adopted then, (i) the Minister of Municipal Affairs, as the approval authority, may refuse the request to refer all or part of its proposed decision to the Ontario Municipal Board, and (ii) the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the referral of the proposed decision. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request to the City Clerk, at 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, Ontario, M1 P 4N7. This is the second notice regarding Council's consideration of these policies. Re -notice of the proposed amendment is required in order to comply with new notice requirements resulting from recent amendments to the Planning Act (Bill 163). Any submissions previously submitted to the Clerk's Department in respect to this matter will be brought forward for Council's information at the time of the public meeting. Dated at the City of Scarborough this 121 day of April, 1995. W.D.Westwater City Clerk ,.,I n Page 6 THE NEWS/ POST Wed. April 12, 1995 Rouge Park Launched - The Largest Park In Urban Area In N.America The Rouge Park, North them in their efforts to pro- ty, and where a wild America's largest park in tect the Rouge Valley ecosystem of woodlands, an urban area, was official- ecosystem. wetlands, birds, plants and ly launched by the park "The Rouge Park is a new animals can thrive an hour partners last week, who type of park -- a place from downtown Toronto," urged the public to join where nature takes priori- said Premier Bob Rae at the official park launch at The Village of Highland Creek.Ontario the Zoological Society Building in the THE MURAL MECCA OF THE EAST Metropolitan Toronto Zoo. "The Rouge Park is also The second Mural Committee an innovative partnership. For information call Bill Dempsey 282-2230 For the first time in On- tario, governments, agen- cies, groups, the local com- munity and volunteers have come together to pro- tect and rehabilitate a valuable natural resource," Premier Rae added. When complete, the Rouge Park will cover 4,700 hectares (11,600 acres), and extend from the head- waters of the Rouge in the Oak Ridges Moraine. south to Lake Ontario. The park partners include the federal and provincial governments, the Community Involvement Conference The ticarborough Board of Education is planning conference to explore and highlight ways in which the schools and community can work together to support the education of all students. This conference will be held in the spring of 1996. We would like input and consultation on the topics to be addressed at the conference. Please consider joining us on Tuesday. April 25 to help us begin our plans and discuss ways to be involved. Conference Phoning Session Tuesday, April 25, 1995 ::O/l-9 ax► p.m. W'inuton Churchi0 C.I. 2239 Lawmnee Avenue East Parents, community members, members of business and industry and Board staff are encouraged to attend this planning, session. To assist us in preparing for this meeting, please call the Corlununications Office at 396-7541 to indicate that you will be attending this planning session. Those who cannot speak English are also welcorne to attend. Please have a friend who speaks English, or call 396-7.541 and we will arrange to have a translator pre --rut mi April "?>th. S eboroug Board of Eiuc�tion CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Works & Environment Department EASTER Garbage & Blue Box Collections scheduled for Friday, April 14,1995 will take place on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,1995 Garbage & Blue Box Collections scheduled for Monday April 17, 1995 will take place on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19,1995 There will be no YARD WASTE COLLECTION on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, MONDAY, APRIL 17 and WEDNESDAY. APRIL 19. Please check your collection calendar for details 1 Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA), the City of Scarborough, the Town of Markham and Save The Rouge Valley System Inc.(SRVS). The Rouge Valley water- shed and the Rouge Park are significant on both a provincial and national level. The park protects important natural and cultural heritage features, and will provide outstan- ding recreational value for millions of urban residents. Ron Christie, former assistant deputy minister with the Ontario Ministry of :Natural Resources, will serve as first chairman of the council. In addition, Gord Weedon has been hired as the park's general manager. Mr. Weeden is former superintendent of Sibbald Point and Forks of the Credit provincial parks. "The formal establish- ment of the council is the achievement of many years of hard work by volunteers, naturalists and hikers, and great co- operation by all levels of government," said Lois Haney, vice-chairman of the MTRCA. "We look for- ward to working, as a part- ner, on the Rouge Watersh- ed and Park Council, to achieve the goals of conser- vation, restoration and public use." Baycrest Helps People With Arthritis After graduating from the outpatient Arthritis Educa- tion and Exercise Program at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Raye Ackerman, 78, went bowl- ing - something she hadn't been able to do in three years due to crippling osteoarthritis. Prior to coming to Baycrest. Ackerman knew next to nothing about ar- thritis or managing the pain in her shoulders and knees that impeded what had always been a very ac- tive life. Throbbing pain was a contant in her life and it made even walking an ordeal. Climbing stairs was "excruciatingly" dif- ficult, but living in a three level split hawse made it a necessity. Now. having completed the 10 -weeps cause. she has a new lease on life. "I have the information I need." she said. "and I haven't had any pain since I started the program. I can walk perfectly. I'm able to go up and down the stairsl. I can go out and I have even gorse 10 pin bowl- ing.- "Thanks owl- ing "..Thanks to the course. I feel great. And if I do get pain 1 know what to expect and how to deal with it." The unique program com- bines arthritis education with exercise - some land- based exercise since most- ly exercise in Baycrest's warm -water, hydrotherapy pool. Psysiotheralpist Anne Levin, who designed the program, said "the pro- gram is geared towards giving people control over their disease." During the 10 weeks run, participants meet for two hours twice a week. They learn techniques for managing pain, conserving energy and protecting joints. They also receive in- formation on such things as medication, mobility aids, sleeping, nutrition, and community resources. All education sessions are taught by a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist. The exercise component teaches individuals how to relax and reduce stiffness, and how to improve muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. "Exercise is very important." said Levin. "Many elderly peo- ple with arthritis think that the best thing they can do is stop moving and just rest, but in reality it is the worst thing they can do. They need to find a good balance between rest and activity, so they don't over stress their joints but also don't let them get stiff. Some of the people who participate in the program are very debilitated and can't walk, but they can ex- ercise in water. Levlin ex- plained that in water up the waists, you are only suppor- ting 50 er cent of your body weight, and in water tip to the shoulders, only 10 per- cent. Thus it is easy to move and exercise joints without the strain of sup- porting your full body weight. The program is open to adults with ar- thritis of any severity. Swimming ability is not re- quired. All pool sessions are taught by physiotherapists with the assistance of several volunteers. There is a fee for the program and finan- cial assistance may be available. Baycrest also of- fers a supervised pool exer- cise program for graduates of the program. Openings for sessions are available. For more infor- mation call (416) 785-2500 ext. 2693. Women Who Care Award On Apr.20th. the first "Women Who Care" award will be presented to honour a woman resident in the Great Metropolitan Toron- to area who has made an exceptional contribution to her community. The award is a joint in- itiative of Christian Children's Fund of Canada ( CCFC) and Wornen For P.A.C.E. ( Canada) - pro- ject for advancement for childhood education (P.A.C.E.) - a group of Canadian -Jamaican women. The winner will be selected from nominations received from associa- tions. NGOs, church groups and other service groups. The judges who %%ill make the selection are: Judge Pamela Appelt of the Citizenship Court. Rev.Joan Waters-Garnerl, Rector of St.Andrew's Anglican Church and Clara Will, Executive Director of Adventure Place, a child and family assessment and treatment centre in North York. The inaugural award ceremony will take place at the Inn on the Park Hotell, starting at 6.30 p.m. with a reception followed by din- ner. Ticets are $50 each and are available from CCFC - 416-495 -1174 or Worsen For P.A.C.E. (Canada) 416-360-1076. Proceeds from this first annual event will benefit P.A.C.E. early childhood education projects in Jamaica and a CCFC pro- ject - Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation. St. Elizabeth Health Care Saint Elizabeth Visiting Nurses' Association of On- tario has announced that as sof Apr.1 its name will be changing to "Saint Elizabeth Health Care.. The organization originated in 1906 and con- sists of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides and Home Support Workers who can provide service in the environment of choice up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. While nursing services continue to be provided through its Visiting Nurs- ing and Shift Nursing, the following new services are available: Mental Health, Mater- nal Infant,Child Care, In- fusion Therapy, Chemotherapy, Supportive Housing, Education and Training and Consultation. 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 o West Hill News o North York News • East York News • Pickering Post For more information call (416) 291.2583. lnin m AK Mr 14..101 u■mm o � 5 tstwlolf ; munity and volunteers have come together to pro- tect and rehabilitate a valuable natural resource," Premier Rae added. When complete, the Rouge Park will cover 4,700 hectares (11,600 acres), and extend from the head- waters of the Rouge in the Oak Ridges Moraine. south to Lake Ontario. The park partners include the federal and provincial governments, the Community Involvement Conference The ticarborough Board of Education is planning conference to explore and highlight ways in which the schools and community can work together to support the education of all students. This conference will be held in the spring of 1996. We would like input and consultation on the topics to be addressed at the conference. Please consider joining us on Tuesday. April 25 to help us begin our plans and discuss ways to be involved. Conference Phoning Session Tuesday, April 25, 1995 ::O/l-9 ax► p.m. W'inuton Churchi0 C.I. 2239 Lawmnee Avenue East Parents, community members, members of business and industry and Board staff are encouraged to attend this planning, session. To assist us in preparing for this meeting, please call the Corlununications Office at 396-7541 to indicate that you will be attending this planning session. Those who cannot speak English are also welcorne to attend. Please have a friend who speaks English, or call 396-7.541 and we will arrange to have a translator pre --rut mi April "?>th. S eboroug Board of Eiuc�tion CITY OF SCARBOROUGH Works & Environment Department EASTER Garbage & Blue Box Collections scheduled for Friday, April 14,1995 will take place on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,1995 Garbage & Blue Box Collections scheduled for Monday April 17, 1995 will take place on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19,1995 There will be no YARD WASTE COLLECTION on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, MONDAY, APRIL 17 and WEDNESDAY. APRIL 19. Please check your collection calendar for details 1 Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA), the City of Scarborough, the Town of Markham and Save The Rouge Valley System Inc.(SRVS). The Rouge Valley water- shed and the Rouge Park are significant on both a provincial and national level. The park protects important natural and cultural heritage features, and will provide outstan- ding recreational value for millions of urban residents. Ron Christie, former assistant deputy minister with the Ontario Ministry of :Natural Resources, will serve as first chairman of the council. In addition, Gord Weedon has been hired as the park's general manager. Mr. Weeden is former superintendent of Sibbald Point and Forks of the Credit provincial parks. "The formal establish- ment of the council is the achievement of many years of hard work by volunteers, naturalists and hikers, and great co- operation by all levels of government," said Lois Haney, vice-chairman of the MTRCA. "We look for- ward to working, as a part- ner, on the Rouge Watersh- ed and Park Council, to achieve the goals of conser- vation, restoration and public use." Baycrest Helps People With Arthritis After graduating from the outpatient Arthritis Educa- tion and Exercise Program at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Raye Ackerman, 78, went bowl- ing - something she hadn't been able to do in three years due to crippling osteoarthritis. Prior to coming to Baycrest. Ackerman knew next to nothing about ar- thritis or managing the pain in her shoulders and knees that impeded what had always been a very ac- tive life. Throbbing pain was a contant in her life and it made even walking an ordeal. Climbing stairs was "excruciatingly" dif- ficult, but living in a three level split hawse made it a necessity. Now. having completed the 10 -weeps cause. she has a new lease on life. "I have the information I need." she said. "and I haven't had any pain since I started the program. I can walk perfectly. I'm able to go up and down the stairsl. I can go out and I have even gorse 10 pin bowl- ing.- "Thanks owl- ing "..Thanks to the course. I feel great. And if I do get pain 1 know what to expect and how to deal with it." The unique program com- bines arthritis education with exercise - some land- based exercise since most- ly exercise in Baycrest's warm -water, hydrotherapy pool. Psysiotheralpist Anne Levin, who designed the program, said "the pro- gram is geared towards giving people control over their disease." During the 10 weeks run, participants meet for two hours twice a week. They learn techniques for managing pain, conserving energy and protecting joints. They also receive in- formation on such things as medication, mobility aids, sleeping, nutrition, and community resources. All education sessions are taught by a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist. The exercise component teaches individuals how to relax and reduce stiffness, and how to improve muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. "Exercise is very important." said Levin. "Many elderly peo- ple with arthritis think that the best thing they can do is stop moving and just rest, but in reality it is the worst thing they can do. They need to find a good balance between rest and activity, so they don't over stress their joints but also don't let them get stiff. Some of the people who participate in the program are very debilitated and can't walk, but they can ex- ercise in water. Levlin ex- plained that in water up the waists, you are only suppor- ting 50 er cent of your body weight, and in water tip to the shoulders, only 10 per- cent. Thus it is easy to move and exercise joints without the strain of sup- porting your full body weight. The program is open to adults with ar- thritis of any severity. Swimming ability is not re- quired. All pool sessions are taught by physiotherapists with the assistance of several volunteers. There is a fee for the program and finan- cial assistance may be available. Baycrest also of- fers a supervised pool exer- cise program for graduates of the program. Openings for sessions are available. For more infor- mation call (416) 785-2500 ext. 2693. Women Who Care Award On Apr.20th. the first "Women Who Care" award will be presented to honour a woman resident in the Great Metropolitan Toron- to area who has made an exceptional contribution to her community. The award is a joint in- itiative of Christian Children's Fund of Canada ( CCFC) and Wornen For P.A.C.E. ( Canada) - pro- ject for advancement for childhood education (P.A.C.E.) - a group of Canadian -Jamaican women. The winner will be selected from nominations received from associa- tions. NGOs, church groups and other service groups. The judges who %%ill make the selection are: Judge Pamela Appelt of the Citizenship Court. Rev.Joan Waters-Garnerl, Rector of St.Andrew's Anglican Church and Clara Will, Executive Director of Adventure Place, a child and family assessment and treatment centre in North York. The inaugural award ceremony will take place at the Inn on the Park Hotell, starting at 6.30 p.m. with a reception followed by din- ner. Ticets are $50 each and are available from CCFC - 416-495 -1174 or Worsen For P.A.C.E. (Canada) 416-360-1076. Proceeds from this first annual event will benefit P.A.C.E. early childhood education projects in Jamaica and a CCFC pro- ject - Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation. St. Elizabeth Health Care Saint Elizabeth Visiting Nurses' Association of On- tario has announced that as sof Apr.1 its name will be changing to "Saint Elizabeth Health Care.. The organization originated in 1906 and con- sists of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides and Home Support Workers who can provide service in the environment of choice up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. While nursing services continue to be provided through its Visiting Nurs- ing and Shift Nursing, the following new services are available: Mental Health, Mater- nal Infant,Child Care, In- fusion Therapy, Chemotherapy, Supportive Housing, Education and Training and Consultation. 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 o West Hill News o North York News • East York News • Pickering Post For more information call (416) 291.2583. Wed. April 12, IM THE NEWS/POST Page 7 Scarborough Board Does Its Own Review Of Reading And Writing by Scarborough educators, with six being the highest. This scale is based on the Ministry of Education and Training's "The Common Curriculum Outcomes and Language Standards," and parallels the scale set by the Ministry for the Grade 9 and 12 Provincial Reviews. The results show that in Grade 3, 80 per cent of students were reading at level 3 or higher. In writing, 71 per cent of the students performed at or above lelvel 3. 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Plan for Action," which The achievement of outliens specific strategies students in reading and that will be used to improve writing were scored on a literacy in Scarborough six -level scale developed by Scarborough educators, with six being the highest. This scale is based on the Ministry of Education and Training's "The Common Curriculum Outcomes and Language Standards," and parallels the scale set by the Ministry for the Grade 9 and 12 Provincial Reviews. The results show that in Grade 3, 80 per cent of students were reading at level 3 or higher. In writing, 71 per cent of the students performed at or above lelvel 3. In Grade 6, 89 percent of the students Audi Safe Driving Experience Volkswagen Canada is ques and attitude towards Place, Toronto. More lec- sponsonng a program call- safety. tures may be offered at ed "Audi Safe Driving Ex- This problem began on later dates. ( Photo - Kin perience". It is a renes of Apr.eth. and 9th. at Ontario Wong) advanced training on safe driving. Hungarian Seniors Writing Group This program is specially "These reviews are a good and the extension of the designed for motorists who A Hungarian Seniors writers who discuss and recently migrated to Writing Group meets critique their work. The Canada and are not used to Wednesdays, to May 31st, discussion is conducted in the slippery road condi- from 2 to 4 p.m. at Barbara Hungarian. New members tions. 1'rum library, 20 Cov- are welcome. Through this program, ington Rd. To pre -register or for motorists would likely im- Members include both more information call prove their driving techni- professional and amateur 396-5440• qfe 6havid Quncan Wore Elegant Dining in an Atmosphere of Timeless Splendour. were reading at level 3 or using writing conventions Apr.3rd. are the board - higher, and 83 percent were at or above level 3, and in wide results. The school - writing at level 3 or higher. Grade 6, 85 percent were at by -school results will be Levels 3, 4 and 5 were iden- level 3 or higher. released at the Education li ied as the performance Committee meeting on levels expected of all The action plan document May 8th contains a number of students. specific strategies to im- Every Grade 3 and 6 stu- prove literacy in Scar - dent, including English as borough schools. These in - a Second Language and clude more opportunities Special Education for personal reading, students, participated in recruiting more literacy the review, which was con- volunteers, more com- ducted in April 1994. munication with parents, "These reviews are a good and the extension of the way to let our public know highly successful Reading how we're doing," says Recovery program. Board Chairman Dianne The results released on Williams. "The results are very encouraging, and Candy Discount Outlet 1872 Kennedy Rd. 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Enumeration pay will be up to $300 or more. lists should be of in- dividuals with people skills who are physically able to go door to door. Organiza- 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 Elbe brief. YES ❑ NO 2 Sudden trouble speaking or understanding; speech. ❑ YES ❑ No 3 Sudden loss of vision, particularly in one eye, or OYES ONO double vision. 4 Sudden severe, unusual headache. OYES ❑ NO All of the above answers are the warning signs of a stroke. If you or anyone you know experience any of these problems. go directly to the Emergency I)epartment at the nearest hospital. Your quick action could help avoid a stroke. IT Improving your odds against Canada's #1 Killer. -� Swarbnc ween now and the date on which the election is called. Women's Health At Midlife Women's Health at Midlife, a series of 6 ses- sionsis going to be held Wed. 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This recipe is a showy finish for any party. 4 cups (1 L) sliced Ontario Strawberries 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar 4 cups (1 L) lemon sherbet 1 9 -in (23 cm) baked pastry shell 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cream of tartar 1/4 cup (50 mL) icing sugar In bowl, mash strawberries with sugar; remove 2 cups (500 mL) and set aside. Spoon 2 cups (500 mL) lemon sherbet into baked pastry shell. Top with reserved 2 cups (500 mL) strawberry mixture. Spoon remaining lemon sherbet over top. Cover with foil and freeze until firm, about 4 hr. (This can be done several days in advance.) Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Beat in icing sugar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time until stiff peaks form. Spoon evenly over lemon sherbet being careful to coat entire surface. Bake in 475°F (240-C) oven for about 5 min. just until meringue becomes lightly browned. Serve at once with spoonful of remaining strawberries as sauce. Serves 6. Preparation Time: 15 min. 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They started the 307 plus kilometres event under ap- peal to the ruling, and it soon became evident that not much had changed from the previous year; Benetton and Williams in the persons of Schumacher and Damon Hill, respec- tively, were the class of the field on the bumpy and twisty 4.325k circuit. The McLaren -Mercedes of Mark Blundell and Mika Hakkinen were outclassed by the big guns, and the Ferrari's of Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi could only fight among New Plan To Win Cockroaches War Education, landlord - tenant partnerships and persistence may be better artillery than chemical warfare in the battle to rid apartments, businesses and restaurants of cockroaches. That's the premise of a new policy adopted by the North York Board of Health in an effort to help residents and businesses find an effective, long terra and environmentally friendly solution to pest control. "Public and scientific con- cern about the widespread use of chemical pesticides in the community is in- creasing." said Dr. Bar- bera Yaffel, North York's Medical Officer of Health. "These traditional methods of pest control have often been ineffective as we've seen in the number of recurring com- plaints, many involving the same buildings." The North York Public Health Dept. will use In- tegrated Pest Management or IPM, advocacy and research in their new multi -pronged approach. IPM stresses prevention, cooperation between landlords and tenants. non - chemical monitoring, seal- ing and caulking and main- taining good sanitation or Under the new policy, tenants have the right to know what pesticides are Feeling Housebound? Are you feeling house bound? Are kyour children eager to be out? Come and join in the fun and educa- tion at the Parent and Preschooler Programs of- fered by the North York Board of Education, where you and your chili will meet other parents and care -givers and their young children. It is a setting where you will enjoy informal discus- sions, puzzles, toys. art and crafts, physical activities and music circles. Learn more about Child Development and Child Management skills. Spring session begins the week of Apr -18th. For registration and other information call Mallow Education Resource Cen- tre, 395-5942. Student Art Exhibition The 5th annual "Our Bright Future" student art exhibition and competition is scheduled to take place from Apr. 11 to 28 at the Consilium. Art students from various high schools in Scarborough have been asked to create a work of art that reflects a positive attitude towards Mother Earth in commemoration of Earth Day 1995. Four students will be awarded with cash prizes in the amounts of $250, $200. $150 and $100 by the scow's sponsors - Transamerica Life, BFI Industries, Com- mercial Union Life and CUC Broadcasting at a brief awards presentation on Thurs. Apr.20 at 11.15 a.m. at the Consilium. Hop Up To Kortright On Sun. Apr. 16 take part in the Easter Rabbit Scavenger Hunt at the Kor- tright Centgre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Look for clues about the Cottontail Rabbit along the Bunny Trailfor a chance to win prizes. You may even see a real bunny! The Kortright Centre for Conservation is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take Hwy 400 to Major Macken- zie Dr. (at Paramount Canada's Wonderland), go west 3 kns io Pine valley Dr., then south 1 km. Regular admission is $4.25 adults and $2.50 children, seniors and students ( with valid I.D. ). Children four or under with family are admitted free. Spring Seniors Programs The North York Seniors' Centre at 21 Hendon Ave.(YongeiFinch) in co- operation with the North York Board of Education, will be offering a variety of programs for a 12 weeks Spring session beginning the week of Apr. 18. Registration takes place 1/2 hour before the start of each class. Programs in- clude vegetarian cooking, dance (tap, line, cabaret), Tai Chi, Yoga, all levels of fitness, languages (French and Spanish), - music ap- preciation and needlecraft. For a complete listing of programs call Jenny or Heather at 733-4111. being used, training on IPM for pest control techni- cians will be promoted and North York will look into setting up a provincial chemical hypersensitivity registry. Similar registries exist in the United States. Officals from the provin- cial Environment Ministry have indicated that the North York initiative has the potential for setting a new standard for struc- tural pest control in On- tario. "The initial focus of the campaign will be residents of apartments, who repre- sent more than 50% of North Yom's population,". said Fred Ruf, the city's Environmental Health Director. "We hope to pro- mote a partnership bet- ween tenants and landlords that will pave the way for a long term solution to pest control. ' The health delpartinent is also advocating for a cor- porate policy for local government to adopt IPM as a new standard for pest control. A research proposal has also been subautted to the province to investigate the best ways to implement and promote Integrated Pest Management_ BIG OR SMALL. WE 00 IT ALL! CROSS MOVERS Otfkxm houses i apts. Piano —log PGood acck rates ng sow We —$41;;; �on�s Scarb. 416.2865513 Toronto 416423-0239 Wod. April. 1Z..1M TM NEWSIPOSX7 PaAe..J . ; Community Sports Notes a themselves. But strange developments ensued, as Hill's Williams broke a gear, causing him to spin off the track and retire. And on the same lap, the Benetton -Renault of Britain's Johnny Herbert suffered retire- ment, too. Because of pit -stop strategy, the Benetton of Schumacher and the Williams of Coulthard end- ed the race in that order, a full lap ahead of the rest of the field. Gerhard Berger's Ferrari plodded along one full lap behind. Both Schumacher and Coulthard had their fuel compared to their previously provided samples, and both were disqualified from the event some six hours later for us- ing illegal fuel. (It really doesn't take a rocket scien- tist much brain -power to deduce that two cars using identical Renault engines had to have some variance to get away from everyone else by a full lap). Those disqualifications promoted Gerhard Berger's Ferrari as the winner, McLaren - Mercedes driver Mika Hakkinen to second, and the other Ferrari of Jean Alesi to third. Mark Blundell, substituting for Nigel Mansell who embar- rassingly found he could no longer fit in a McLaren - Mercedes, came fourth, the Tyrrell -Yamaha of rookie Mika Salo was fifth, and last in the points was Aguri Suzuki in a Ugier-Mugen- Honda. Formula One has fre- quently been called a 'cir- cus', but this year it's ap- parently not the governing body of Formula One who are the 'clowns'. It may now be the teams, and perhaps the drivers themselves, who will be causing their own misfor- tunes. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (Hypertension) Female volunteers with high blood pressure are needed to participate in a clinical research study. REQUIREMENTS: • you must be over 18 years old • you must NOT have angina • you must be available to attend 8 to 10 visits over a period of 16 to 18 weeks The study medication is provided free of charge and your progress will be monitored by a Qualified specialist. For more information, please contact: 1-800-461-7546 Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Integrated AMAKH 114C. "Art in the Country" VISUAL ART CAMP June 14-24,1995 Art Camp is a special project of the visual Arts Program Department of The Scarborough Board of Education. It is available to students from grades 5 through to OAC. Drawing, painting, video art, computer art, set design, drama. pumalism. sculpture. photography (B&w). Imagine. jewenery, dance, pottery, printmak- ing — all of these topics are available as areas of concentration. Interested students and parents are invited to attend a slideAak presentation on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m at the Scarborough Civic Centre in Committee Rooms 3/4. For further information, please contact W. Stadnyk, Visual Arts, Program Department, Scarborough Board of Education at (416) 396-7510 or (416) 396-4947. Dram. K WOmme. ChMMM of the Board E.G. Campbea, Director of Eaucation E c 0 1 • VII&IC46- 1001� E 0 Environmental Commissioner's Earth Week Open House April 18-21,1995 ® Celebrate Earth Week 25 during Open House Week at the Environmental Commissioner's Office (ECO). 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 ECO Earth Week Open House 1 - 6 p.m., April 18 ECO Earth Week Open House 1 - 5 p.m., April 19 - 11 1(f 1075 Bay St.. Suite 605 ibetween Wellesle} & Bloom Toronto M5S ?Bl Phone: (416) 315-3377 • Toll free: 1-800-701-6454 • Fax: (416) 325-33170 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. �P� lb "+I'HE° NlE'VVB1 PbS�' i�Ved:' Aliril 12,11195 s B%ll Watt's Worlds On Stage Stephen Sondheim has been demmed, by McKen- zie Porter we believe, the most important popular music composer of the 20th century's second half. Clearly he has influenced Andrew Lloyd Webber in adapting off beat material into musicals. The dif- ference between the two is that the latter hedges his bets with spectacular pro- duction effects. Mr. Son- dheim seems driven to allow his music and lyrics to speak for themselves... Lloyd Webber without glitz as it were. That said, let it also be observed that they are not received by everyone with equal pleasure. Some find them to be too literate. even condescending. And. we don't necessarily mean the hoi polloi. Sophisticated theatre goers too, have ex- pressed dissatisfaction over them. preferring the sentimental over the cerebral. All of which brings us to the Canadian Stage Com- pany's production at the St.Lawrence Centre of Mr. Sondheim's "Into The Woods": Here is sentimen- tality and sophistication in almost equal measure. The sentiment lies in the book by James Lapine. If one wishes it to be so, it's an allegory similar to Pilgrim's Progress with fairy tale characters sear- ching and fmding: only to discover that one's reach should exceed grasp. 'Rte sophistication is in Sondheim's music and lyrics. The music isn't eminently hummable but is constriction is that of so- meone more than a mere tunesmith. The lyrics -ah, the lyrics'- are a cauldron of double and triple rhymes that cascade from the lips of the singers and submerge the audience in pleasurable appreciation. To perform such music re- quires not only love but skill. Both are in abun- dance in this production. W Kathy Michael McGlynn is poignant-yesl. we said poignant -as The Witch, especially in the sosngs "Stay With Me" and "Last Midnight". Mary Ann McDonald is sweet as the Baker's childless wife and sexily susceptible to a prince's seduction as in "Any Moment" and "Moments In The Woods." Avery Saltzman as the said Baker is in his always fine form but notably so in the song "No More". Damian Atkins is a mov- ingly dull witted Jack of beanstalk fame and Pauline Gillis is sweet toughness as Red Riding Hood. Loretta Bailey's Cinderella has vocal and emotional strength as does the manic sexuality of Kristin Gauthier as Rapunzel. Vocal and comic highlights of the evening belong, however, to Dan Chameroy and Steve Ross. The former is a lightning rod as the lascivious Wolf and an immoral handsome Prince to Cinderella. "I was born to be charming. not sincere." ( Brian Mulroney anyone? ) Mr. Ross is Rapunzel's Prince and equally without true nobility. Together they sing "Agony" a song in which each insists he is suffering more for love than the other. Hilarious' The set and lighting design is a triumph of engineering art and the or- chestra under the direction of Dort Horsburgh draws maximum splendour from the score. Director Bob Baker holds the entire production together with a skill that manifests not only that sill but an evidently deep and abiding love of his craft. He makes "Into The Woods" a masterpiece of theatre. Both the hot polloi and the elite will enjoy "Into The Woods". The only caveat Your Column offers is that it's not to be considered a Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide show for children. It's not unsuitablel; it's simply adult. on TV Theodore Seuss Geisel is better known as Dr. Seuss, the creator of beloved children's books such as "The Cat in the Hat", "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" and others. This Sunday, Family Channel premieres "In Search of Dr. Seuss", a fascinating study of a fascinating man. Did you know that during World War It he produced pro- paganda films for the U.S. Army that were dark, dramatic and deeply cau- tionary? Neither did we un- til receipt of the release on the show. The two hour special starts at 7.30 p.m. Travel Notes In Geneva, Switzerland, chocolate is eaten during the Festival de I'Escalade to commemorate an historic event. In days of yore (a phrase not heard too often these days) the dukes of Savoy sent soldiers to attack Geneva but the women of the besieged city poured pots of hot soup over the heads of the soldiers as they tried to scale the walls. Their courage and ingenuity is still celebrated today by distributing tiny soup pots made of chocolate and fill- ed with marzipan candy during the festival. Fast Exit Earlier in the column we mentioned the paintings of Goya. They are extremely difficult to copy so there are virtually no fake Goyas on the market. What that means, scatologically speaking. is that when you gotta Goya, you gotta Goya° OPEN NOON to 10:00 PM ROAST TURKEY $9.95 BAKED VIRGINIA HAM $9.95 ROAST LEG of LAMB $11.95 12:00 to 2:00 pm Also DINNER SPECIALS from $12.95 REGULAR MENU AVAILABLE EVERY SATURDAY DINNER THEATRE 00xi1xiw a Ac �iC�±Acu SPECIAL SHOW FRIDAY APR. 28th $5.00 oFF! Per person THEATRE GOURMET DINING CHOICES: Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Washington, Lobster -stuffed Atlantic Sole THE OLD SCOTT HOUSE FOR RESERVATIONS soy 1. OGERA vRocaess o =WMCE 520 PROGRESS AVE. SCARBOROUGH In Concert Iberia is very much with us at the moment in the arts as well as in the turbot trials and tribulations. On April 22nd and 23rd at the Jane Mallett Theatrel, Opera in Concert is presen- ting a double attraction of Goyescas and La Revoltosa. The first is by Enrique Granados and is based on Spanish Life as depicted in the paintings of Goya. The second is by Chapi and is considered a masterpiece of the short Zarzuela form,el genero chico. The cast of favourites will be led by Jos46 Hernandez and the dance sequences will be performed by Elena Com- adre and her Arte Flamen- co Spanish Dance Com- Pan Thurs.Apr27th the North York Symphony presents its season finale with a mostly Spanish pro- gram. Special guest will be guitarist Norbert Kraft who will play Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez one of the most popular of all guitar concerti. A19D on the program will be works by Chabner, Massenet and Ravel. They're French composers. of course, but their Espana, U Cid Ballet Suite and Bolero are respectively Spanish in essence. We're clicking our castanets -figuratively that malready. Oa fore Toe% It pleasures Your Column to give what ever en- couragement it can to ar- tists first making their ap- pearance on the entertain- ment scene. So we recommend the School of Toronto Dance Theatre's presentation of "A Spring Workshop" on Apr.26th.,28th., and 29th. It will be held at the Win- chester Street Theatre and will feature works by Patricia Beatty, David Earle, Christopher House, Tedd Robinson and Michael Trent. For reservations and, or other information call the school at 967-6897. And, don't say —Break a leg' Canadian wildlife rederation Sage Thrasher &KkVK W Conserving Wildlife for gou! The Canadian Wildlife Federation works hard to ensure a healthy future for Canada's wildlife. 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. e. Canadian Wildlife Federation 2740 9ueensview Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K28 I A2 1 -800 -563 -WILD "I'll Be Seeing You" "I'll Be Seeing h -You", an all -2nd. World War show, featuring Scarborough and East Toronto residents Charles Hayter, actor - singer and ex -soldier, and Edna Hillman, musician and dancer, will be presented on Tuesdays May 2nd and May 9th at the Watershed, 1596 Queen St.E.,just west of Coxwell Ave.,at E p. m. Call 266-7204. It will be presented as well at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse museum, 106 Trinity St.. one block east of Parliament and King St.E., at 2 p.m. Call 863-0010. Throughout last year. the 50th anniversary of "D„ Day. Charles and Edna performed their first all - 2nd World War show "We'll Meet Againk". "I'll Be Seeing You" is a sequel which is being per- formed this year, the 50th anniversary of the end of the 2nd Worid War. In addition to songs of the 1939-45 war period. the pro- gram will contain excerpts from Churchill's speeches, "Lord Haw -Haw's" radio broadcasts in English from Germany, the recitation "Ibe Day War Broke Out My Wife Said To Me", and Canadian news broadcasts and war -time radio com- memials. Tickets are $8 at the Watershed and $10 at The Schoolhouse. Choral Society Presents "The Music Man" Scarborough's longest performing group is proud to present its annual Spring Show. This year the society is staging Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" and after a three year absence, Dick Dean as Dramatic Director with Judy Scott resuming her role as Music Director. Along with the dramatic and musical quality that audiences have come to ex- pect from the Scarborough Choral Society is their reputation for breathtaking sets and backdrops. Direc- ting the group in the art department is David Adolphus in his 32nd year with the group. "The Music Man" is the society's 42nd stage pro- duction. With that many years of experience, you can be sure that this year's production will live up to the society's reputation for bringing professionalism to community theatre. ..The Music Man" is being presented from Thurs.Apr.20 through Sun.Apr.23 in the John Grabb Theatre located at Cedarbrae Collegiate in Scarborough. Thursday to Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are adult: $16 (all performances), seniors and students under 16: $14 (Thursday and Sunday on- ly). To order your tickets call Sylvia MacMillan at 416-293-3981. THE SALVATION ARMY HOMESTEAD Is a treatment centre for women with chemical dependence "HELP US HELP OTHERS" . r (416)489-0094 I bol Ile 10 smash Years Comedy Aft impresma De ts" Wn *Ba" w *Rawg *Sart' 6 Cher ►Y. Erde,tamerr *1 Fgrdw Vogl *Anne 8 Edith Robyn. un *,,orrny 6 Doy and WdUM 5 "ar more! The Wish Nwx mos THEATRE GOURMET DINING CHOICES: Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Washington, Lobster -stuffed Atlantic Sole THE OLD SCOTT HOUSE FOR RESERVATIONS soy 1. OGERA vRocaess o =WMCE 520 PROGRESS AVE. SCARBOROUGH In Concert Iberia is very much with us at the moment in the arts as well as in the turbot trials and tribulations. On April 22nd and 23rd at the Jane Mallett Theatrel, Opera in Concert is presen- ting a double attraction of Goyescas and La Revoltosa. The first is by Enrique Granados and is based on Spanish Life as depicted in the paintings of Goya. The second is by Chapi and is considered a masterpiece of the short Zarzuela form,el genero chico. The cast of favourites will be led by Jos46 Hernandez and the dance sequences will be performed by Elena Com- adre and her Arte Flamen- co Spanish Dance Com- Pan Thurs.Apr27th the North York Symphony presents its season finale with a mostly Spanish pro- gram. Special guest will be guitarist Norbert Kraft who will play Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez one of the most popular of all guitar concerti. A19D on the program will be works by Chabner, Massenet and Ravel. They're French composers. of course, but their Espana, U Cid Ballet Suite and Bolero are respectively Spanish in essence. We're clicking our castanets -figuratively that malready. Oa fore Toe% It pleasures Your Column to give what ever en- couragement it can to ar- tists first making their ap- pearance on the entertain- ment scene. So we recommend the School of Toronto Dance Theatre's presentation of "A Spring Workshop" on Apr.26th.,28th., and 29th. It will be held at the Win- chester Street Theatre and will feature works by Patricia Beatty, David Earle, Christopher House, Tedd Robinson and Michael Trent. For reservations and, or other information call the school at 967-6897. And, don't say —Break a leg' Canadian wildlife rederation Sage Thrasher &KkVK W Conserving Wildlife for gou! The Canadian Wildlife Federation works hard to ensure a healthy future for Canada's wildlife. 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. e. Canadian Wildlife Federation 2740 9ueensview Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K28 I A2 1 -800 -563 -WILD "I'll Be Seeing You" "I'll Be Seeing h -You", an all -2nd. World War show, featuring Scarborough and East Toronto residents Charles Hayter, actor - singer and ex -soldier, and Edna Hillman, musician and dancer, will be presented on Tuesdays May 2nd and May 9th at the Watershed, 1596 Queen St.E.,just west of Coxwell Ave.,at E p. m. Call 266-7204. It will be presented as well at Enoch Turner Schoolhouse museum, 106 Trinity St.. one block east of Parliament and King St.E., at 2 p.m. Call 863-0010. Throughout last year. the 50th anniversary of "D„ Day. Charles and Edna performed their first all - 2nd World War show "We'll Meet Againk". "I'll Be Seeing You" is a sequel which is being per- formed this year, the 50th anniversary of the end of the 2nd Worid War. In addition to songs of the 1939-45 war period. the pro- gram will contain excerpts from Churchill's speeches, "Lord Haw -Haw's" radio broadcasts in English from Germany, the recitation "Ibe Day War Broke Out My Wife Said To Me", and Canadian news broadcasts and war -time radio com- memials. Tickets are $8 at the Watershed and $10 at The Schoolhouse. Choral Society Presents "The Music Man" Scarborough's longest performing group is proud to present its annual Spring Show. This year the society is staging Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" and after a three year absence, Dick Dean as Dramatic Director with Judy Scott resuming her role as Music Director. Along with the dramatic and musical quality that audiences have come to ex- pect from the Scarborough Choral Society is their reputation for breathtaking sets and backdrops. Direc- ting the group in the art department is David Adolphus in his 32nd year with the group. "The Music Man" is the society's 42nd stage pro- duction. With that many years of experience, you can be sure that this year's production will live up to the society's reputation for bringing professionalism to community theatre. ..The Music Man" is being presented from Thurs.Apr.20 through Sun.Apr.23 in the John Grabb Theatre located at Cedarbrae Collegiate in Scarborough. Thursday to Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are adult: $16 (all performances), seniors and students under 16: $14 (Thursday and Sunday on- ly). To order your tickets call Sylvia MacMillan at 416-293-3981. THE SALVATION ARMY HOMESTEAD Is a treatment centre for women with chemical dependence "HELP US HELP OTHERS" . r (416)489-0094 I bol Ile travel Virginia Plays Host To Largest Floral Display When the spring of '95 begins to burst out all over, the biggest explosion will occur in Virginia. The state is ready to welcome 50,000 flower lovers during the 62nd Annual Historic Garden Week, Apr.22-29, for North America's largest outdoor floral presentation. Historic Garden Week visitors can enjoy tradi- tional and contemporary ,gardens free of charge at a variety of locations in vir- tually every part of Virginia. As the nation's oldest and largest event of its kind, the week attracts visitors by the bus load, br- inging together all those who share a common love of nature. Horticultural artists working in more than 250 homes, gardens and land- marks are preparing to make this year's annual rite of spring an unusually colourful event. This year most of the participants will be using wildlife species as part of the out- door presentations. Virginia is divided into six distinct areas. with each of the geographic districts planning a wide range of horticultural events for Historic Garden Week. In Northern Virginia, the farm of George Washington is owned by the American Horticultural Society. The property is in Alexandria, along the Potomac River, and is within sight of the city that bears the president's name. The meadow behind the restored house has been seeded with a vast selec- tion of wildflowers - in April the property will be carpeted in blues, yellows and reds. The Horticultural Society opens the doors and conducts a giant plant sale and flower show during HSstorice Garden Week. Tucked in between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is the city of Lexington. Here. the gardens at Mile Tree Hill were named for the huge oak that stands at the edge of the private estate ( the grounds are open to the public during the week). The tree isn't a mile high - in the past it was used as a road marker along an historic Lexington route. Have A Safe & Enjoyable Holiday The gardens are a wildflower lover's delight, with more than 100 varieties of plants peeking up around the natural limestone rock formations. Forest flowers by Horseback? Hikers and horseback riders can enjoy the Virginia Creeper Trail Apr. 22-29. This 34 mile trek in the Southwest Blue Ridge Highlands district is along an old railroad bed. In April the path is dotted with a wide range of plants. including bloodroot and Solomon's -seals. To get to the public trail, visitors can travel along the flower lined Mount Rogers Scenic Byway. It is a beautiful drive thanks to the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, who have planted over 200 acres of wildflowers along the road- side. The city of Lynchburg is nestled in the rolling hills of Central Virginia. Here visitors will find a number of Historic Garden Ween treasures, including the privately awned Hickman House. Open during Garden Week, this estate has a beautiful old wooded garden, criss-crossed with winding stone paths. The grounds sport both native and exotic trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Located on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, the shi pp- ing town of Newport News prepares in a big way for the April event. This Tidewater Hampton Roads community is home to the Virginia Living Museum. The institution stages a special native wild plant exhibit in its exten- sive gardens as part of Garden Week. Virginia's Eastern Shore district along the Atlantic Ocean is the location for one of the most popular garden stops on the tour. The Smith Garden, in downtown O nancock, is very popular because of the sheer variety of its garden displays. Each flowering group is separated by high hedges of seasonal flower- ing shrubs. In April. the gardens will feature col- ourful irises, primroses. lilacs and other flowering plants and shrubs. Virginia has published a 250 page book about the statewide Historice Garden Week. For a free copy of the publication, and to receive the Virginia Is For Lovers travel guide, call the Virginia Division of Tourism at (804) 786-4184. This is the pretty community of NeA (:ia Prince :rr•�n, and as gift shop ot:cr- ::, r.:rr,,: an Edward Island, the horse of the.New Glasp,rna ;.)lister Sup- -�Ouvenirs. St. Am's Lobster Suppers .tx•aty ! in near!}• pers. A private lobster pound assures that your meal will be St .•inn, just off Route 'r'4. A Bit (N The Canadian Shield In La Rochelk's 4treets The port of La Rochelle in the Poitou Charentes region was the predomi- nant harbour for the ar- rival of boats from New France, Acadia. Louisiana and other French ter- ritories back in the 17th.,and lath centuries. In fact], La Rochelle was Europe's storehouse of pelts, or "brown gold' yielding from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. The boats were loaded with rocks found nearby. The furs were then stacked upon this ballast protectl- ing them while inside the holds. Once safety arrived in La Rochelle, these rocks were no longer needed and were used to pave the city streets. The last remaining street containing 1pieces of Cana- dian rock is the tower part of rue de 1'Escale. La Rochelle is located on the coast 470 krns. sw of Pans and is served by the TGV Atlantique from the Mont- parnasse train station. Eiffel Tower To Receive A New Coat For the 17th time since its construction, the Eiffel Tower is about to receive a fresh coat of paint. The col- our, "brun Tour Eiffel", will remain the same and will be applied by 25 Alpine painters using 60 tonnes of liquid colour while cover- ing a surface area of over 200,000 square yards. The work is expected to take 14 months and will cost 20 million francs $5.5 Million. This procedure is done very seven years in What's On In France order to maintain and pro- tect the Eiffel Tower from rust and exposure. Flatotel International's Paris Hotels Please Everyone I-latotel's Paris proper- ties combine both the lux- ury of hotel rooms and the convenience of fully fur- nished apartment suites under one roof. The three star Hotel Tour Eiffel and Flatotel Parc des Exposi- tions are centrally located in the residential 15th district and boast hotel rooms and various sized suites. An excellent place to stay while travelling with one's familyl, on business, or just as an alternative way to stay in Paris - it offers the com- forts of home and of a great hotel. Flatotel International is pleased to offer a VILP Welcome to all Canadian guests. Price from 750 FF $195 per hotel room, and 1200 FF $315 for an apart- ment suite. For reserva- tions: (1 ) T: 45 75 62 20, F: 45 79 73 30, or through Holi- day House, Vacances Air Transat and Resinter. Paris Welcomes The Nlaillol Museum Dina Vierny Foundation Already anticipated for a couple of years, the Musee Maillol-Fondation Dina Vierny was inaugurated last month in Paris in the presence of President Mit- terand, and will be open to the public as of March 9. Ms. Vierny was the French painter and scukiptor's sole model during the last ten years of his life. he died in 1944. She also posed for his ' Every donor undergoes stringent screening Every unit of unload is tested using sensitive. reliable laboratory equipment and procedures nad s For more information contact The Canadian Red Cross in your community or call blood 1-800-668-2866 supplymill Safer 1 an The Canadian Red verCrossSociety . Safety... it's Vital friends including Matisse. Bonnard and Dufy. In 1%4. Vierny donated a number of Maillol's sculptures to the city which today grace the Jardin des Tvileries, and she decided to create a foundation in order to allow the public to see all of Mailk>l's work. Thirty-one years later, the museum - foundation hosts a large selection of Maillol's worts as well as Vierny's private collection of folk art and modern art which includes pieces by Matisse, Gauguin and Dufv. The Foundation is open daily from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and closed Tuesday. Ad- mission is 40FF $11, or 26FF $6.90 reduced rate. Location: 59-61, roe de Grenelle, 75007 Paris. , 1 I T: 49 29 12 25, F: 48 06 55 65. Carre Rive Gauche's Paris Antigw Fair. May 17-21 The Carr* Rive Gauche is a unique association and setting of more than one hundred renown antique dealers with various specialties. It is located on the Left Bank in the 7th ar- rondissement and bordered by the quai Voltaire, rue de l'Universite, rue des Saints -Peres and rue du Bac. Every year since 19 1 the Carre hosts an antique fair in May. This year, in conjunction with the bicentennial of the School of Oriental Languagesl. the theme will be "The Five Continents". The fair will be in- augurated on May 16, and will continue until Stay 21. The dealers will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. For more informa- tion: Carre Rive Gauche, 16 rue des Saints -Peres, 75007 Parisl, (1 ) T: 42 61 31 45. F: 42 86 00 70. Bread That lasts A year Is A Tradition Worth Keeping In 1994 the Logis de France hotel association of the Hautes-Alpes awarded a heritage prize to the mountainous village of Villar d'Arene, for it perpetuates a secular and unique tradition of making -Pb Buli", or pain bouilli meaning boiled bread. The making of the bread has always been a communal effort, and the bread is bak- ed in the town's oven. Le Farachin. the local Logis de France associated hotel, contributed to the restora- tion of the oven and hence to maintaining the custom. This dark and flavourful bread made from rye flour is unique in France. Once a year in November. the villagers gather to make the "anniversary bread". which will provide them with bread for th year. Once baked, this dense bread has a con- sistency of wood. In order to use the bread, one must immerse it in water and later dry it, hence its name. Villar d'Arene is located in the Hautes-Alpes area of Provence, 124 kms from Gap. Le Farachin, T: 76 iV 90 01. F: 76 69 92 88, rooms 160-300 FF $37-S70 each, half board accommodation 190 -:*'OFF $45-6.3 pp dbl. Lacure Villas Expands With French Properties Known for luxurious villa rentals in the Caribbean, lacure Villas is now offer- ing a selection of properties for rent in the Riviera Cote- d'Azur region. For infor- mation: Lacure Villas, 275 Spadina Rd.. Toronto. Ont. h15R 2V3. ( 416 ) T: 968-1095, F: 968-9435, TRAVEL WITH NY SENIORS Join the members of the North York Seniors' Centre on their 1995 day trips to Woodbine Day at the Races (Apr.21 & June 16), Guided Toronto Tour & Harbour Cruise (July 6), Niagara Peach Festival (Aug. 12 ). Bring a friend or meet a new one. For more information contact the travel commit- tee at 1416, 733-4111. Page 12 THE NEWS IPOST Wed. April 12,19% Michael Thomas Youngest Candidate On AprAth, the Scar- borough North Progressive Conservative Association nominated Michael Thomas, a York University student, as their candidate in Scarborough North. Thomas, at 21 years of age, is the youngest candidate to be nominated to run in the upcoming election, ex- pected this spring. Thomas has been involved in politics since 1968 and knows how to bring people together and achieve results. Through his studies of Canadian politics and the economy, he has learned how to create jobs and bring hope and pro- sperity back to Ontario. He believes that Ontario can no longer survive the high taxes and high deficits that have resulted from 10 years of Liberal and NDP mismanagement. "Jobs are the number one issue in Ontario right 0 now," said Thomas. "We need a plan to create private sector jobs and the Common Sense Revolution is the plan that will create 725,000 of them by cutting taxes, eliminating the pro- vincial deficit, and cutting wasteful government spen- ding. " Thomas explains that, "Mike Harris will cut pro- vincial income taxes by 90%, putting thousands of dollars back into the hands A one -evening workshop for scar>tolro�ryh parents Child discipline helps children learn the rules, experience the consequences of their behaviour and develop on understanding of the decision-making process. Effective child discipline acknowledges the temperaments and priorities of both children and parents. This workshop offers a poin-free, flexible system which moves children towards s4discipline. This workshop is appropriate for parents of children from infancy to puberty. Workshop leader Kathy Lynn is a career parenting educator who las developed and conducted thousands of educational sessions dor parents and mo6wicinals across Canada. Thursday, April 27, 1995 7:30-9:30 p.m. Midland C.1., 720 Midland Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue) Admission is free Spon a ie Sc by die Board Scarborough ro4 Bowd of E6xobw ar and � * Me&opoleon Seporow School Bond. / Boof d'■./ Education ——�+er�y nor cnwg. MER PRO MMS__1195 SL.- KBOROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION SCHOOL Since 1978, the Scarborough Outdoor Education School has been offering quality outdoor and environmental education programs to students from Grade 6 to OAC Located in a wilderness setting 45 minutes north of Huntsville, the property lends itself to hiking, camping, swimming and canoeing. For more intensive canoeing expenerxes, some students will be trekking into nearby Algonquin Paris 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 fire different programs to choose from, including Exploring the Outdoors, Outdoor Leadership and Wildemess 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 meats, accommodation and transportation to and from the school. For more infomnation, please call Paul Goldring at (416) 396-3319 SPECIALIZING IN OUTDOOR Scarborough ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION / Board of Ir ::/ Education ——MostOw n,. cnei�ys of the hard working people of this province. A Pro- gressive Conservative government will cut wasteful government spen- ding, without touching health care• and while preserving the priorty areas of classroom educa- tion and law enforcement. And we will completely eliminate the deficit in five years .. Although he's the youngest candidate runn- ing in this election. Thomas sees his age an asset, not a liability. "People are look- ing for the energy and fresh ideas that come with youth." said Thomas. "The people of Ontario want common sense. For a change. " Words & Music From Africa One of the few western writers to draw attention to the wealth of oral literature from the Horn of Africa was Margaret Laurence. The Metro Reference Library introduces the riches Laurence un- covered. There will be readings from Laurence's "A Tree for Poverty", will be passages from Samuel Johnson's classic novel "The History of Rasselas. Prince of Abissinia 11759)". and noted Somali ,writer. Nuruddin Farah. Accompanying this event is an exhibit in the Languages and literature Dept. ( 5th. floor of the library), focussing on the linguistic diversity of the Horn of Africa. Highlighted are books and selected pieces of art from the region. The event and exhibit coincide with Metro's Ethno-Racial and Aboriginal Access Month (Mar.21 to Apr.22 ). The readings will be held in the Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, located on the main floor of the Metro Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. (one block north of Moor). Admission is free and the auditorium is wheelchair accessible. Lester B. Pearson Cl News .......................................... Lester B. Pearson Our school was named to honour a famous Canadian diplomat and Prime Minister. Born in Toronto in 1897, Lester B. Pearson was a history teacher before he worked in the Dept. of External Affairs. He made an enormous con- tribution to world peace, and was instrumental in the formation of the United Nations. He also won a Nobel Peace Prize for devisisng a United Nations Peace Force during the Suez Crisis in 1956. Since that time, peacekeeping forces have worked at keeping apart warring countries throughout the world. Pearson helpd to establish Canada's reputation as a peaceful country which tries to help resolve world conflicts. He also en- couraged Canada's par- ticipation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- tion ( NATO ). which eh believed would keep peace. As Prime Minister from 1963-1968. Pearson helped to further Canada's identi- ty. During his term of of- fice]. Canada finally adopted its own flag. Par- son understood that good relations between Canada's founding peoples, the French and the English. were crucial to Canada's future. As a result, he established the commission on bil- ingualism and biculturalism to show that the contributions of both groups must be respected. Finally. Pearson made it dear that he thought that Pierre Trudeau should be his successor, since Trudeau represented the aspirations of French Canadians and would work for unity. The Pearson government originated the Canada Pen- sion Plan, Universal Medicare, Unified Armed Forces and Assistance for the Disadvantaged Regions of Canada. Pearson showed his strength as a leader in 1% when be ordered home French President De Gaulle who was interfering in Canada's affairs. Though an advocate for peace. Pearson cold be strong and willful when necessary. He retired to write his memoirs and a study of international aid, and died in Ottawa in 1972. The Pearson School Crest Our motto, —Peace Through Understanding" is taken from Lester B. Pearson's acceptance sow 4F !' . 90 speech upon winning the Nobel Peace Prize. The stylized human figures in the outside circle have outstretched arms, sym- bolizing understanding among the nations of the world. The circular shape represents the world, and contains the dove of peace and Canada's maple leaf. The school colours are 'black, white, silver and orange. Student of the Month Student of the month award winner Kamar Vickerman is recognized for his citizenship qualities. He also had an academical- ly successful first semester being one of a handful of students who can claim perfect attendance. He is described as honest, cooperative, and highly respectful of his peers and teachers. This year he held the posi- tion of "starter" on the Jr. Boys' Basketball team. One teacher elaborates with the following: ..Kaman demonstrates that high achievement in acade mics and athletics are not mutually exclusive. He is a hard worker with a great attitude." Vudent of the Month Student of the month award winner Gregg Wade is a truly well-rounded stu- dent. During his five years at Pearson, he has been ac- tively involved in the Pear- son Concert Band. Pearson Playhouse, and the S.A.C. as vice-president. However, it has been over the last two years that Gregg has brought great distinction to Pearson C.I. since one of his original plays won the 1994 Festival Award of Excellence in the Sears Drama Festival. During the month of February this year. Gregg wrote the two plays that Pearson proudly entered in the Sears Festival. Con- gratulations oo-gratulation Gregg' Computing Contest In the Scarborough -wide Computing contest, Pear - son's team of Gonrecsan Somasondarans, Sujeevin Velujillai, Kandeephan Ganespalengam and Mer- vyn Sirju placed 2nd. with 94 points and qualified to go to the Central Regional competition on Apr.8th. Career Information Grade 11 home form students are invited to at- tend the Scarborough Career Fair at be Parc Convention Centre on APn'.20. Descartes & Euclid Contest The Descartes Contest is on Apr. 19 and the Euclid Contest is on Apr.20, both Senior Maths contests. Senior Math League Congratulations go to Pearson's Senior Math taeam on its win on Mar. 30th. Pearson won the closely fought match 53 to 51 in overtime. Sammy Poson scored the winning points. 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.