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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPP1995_05_03rD o You Have Pain Call East Scarborough Physiotherapy Clinic (416)283-6893 5550 Lawrence Ave. E tat Port Union Rd 1 Blaisdale Montessori School Est. 1969 Our25th. 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 (416)286-0808 This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK Durham Education Notes 1995 Budget Pa..c. The 1995 operating budget for the Durham Board of Education was passed by trustees. The budget pro- cess was shortened con- siderably this year because of the municipal elections held in November. 1994. but still included opportunities for staff and the communi- t% to Kne oral and written input for trustee considera- tion Trustee concerns and sNstem needs were iden- tified early in the process. lh'er the six meetings held, the budget committee made reduction-; in the areas of teaching posituxts ,as a result of the Social Contract 1. mileage. courier. telephone and transportation. Enhancements were made In the areas of anti - racist education. employ- ment equity. broad-based technology. the CanCopy agreement. media library resources]. plant maintenance. a 3 percent Increase to block budgets. Parent Council start-up funds, elementary renova- tios and closing the open concept classroom space at ]Queen Elizabeth P.S. and W(xxtlan&% Centennial P.S. Fitt% teaching positions to accommodate the im- plementation of junior kindergarten classes in several additional schools this September were add- ed.Also added were 11 full- time equivalent Educa- tional Assistant positions and 4.5 positions in carious administrative depart- ments. An operating surplus for 1994 of $1.5 million will allow the board to complete 3 renovation projects dur- ing 1995 and 19%. . Provincial funding. although frozen at the 1994 level, was increased for Durham because of growth and the implementation of This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second acts Mail Registration No. 1643 $15 per yr. by maH ,.}•rte �i1; �Itvrtelir� ol. 140 No. 14 1'ickerintt, Ontario - - - Hed. Mai i,1995 i ICKERING 0SP] 1 _. tV FINd— Beautiful Pottery Was On Sale Ah Pat Thistle of Pickering shows some of her pottery work at the Ajax -Pickering Potters' Guild Show 6t Sale held at the Pickering Recreation Complex last week. The Pottery show drew a lot of attention. !. Photo - Bob Watson r. junior kindergarten. Pro- vinc•ial funding represents . 39 percent of the board's; total revenue. y huget for 19% will he $366.181,919 almost $2.7 s. s million less than in 1994. Because of local assess- FINd— Beautiful Pottery Was On Sale Ah Pat Thistle of Pickering shows some of her pottery work at the Ajax -Pickering Potters' Guild Show 6t Sale held at the Pickering Recreation Complex last week. The Pottery show drew a lot of attention. !. Photo - Bob Watson r. junior kindergarten. Pro- vinc•ial funding represents . 39 percent of the board's; total revenue. As a result . the operating huget for 19% will he $366.181,919 almost $2.7 million less than in 1994. Because of local assess- ment equalization factors]. mill rate changes for 1995 will vary from an increase of 2.91 percent in Brock I Township to a decrease of J`a�1r111�1t111� 0.56 percent in Oshawa. CONCERT BAI Trustees thanked staff „ r .�. and community members for their support and input throughout the budget pro- cess and for their commit- ;�y* ment to public education. aid: Keep Happy Keep Smiling! Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors IFI,1P111 of Wast Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brock Read ilu-�t south of 401, Pickering Family cn%ned and operated. f41h1 686-799 Senning the Community for 28 Years! New Way Of Thinking ForFuture It is apparent that there is a need to shift to a new ap- proach in dealing with the changing global economic trends. This approach must include a new vision of in- genuity , education• skills development and partner- ship. The Ontario Training and Adjustment Board I OTAB I is all about creating a new way of thinking within the workforce, within manage- ment. Within educational nstftutions, government i within the general pulation. partnership with and other equity ups. Business is a part )TAB in the creation of a .1 system of training - :, local involvement in a Wd I Training Board I XB) - Regions like �,:rham will receive ,r,.tantial support. about S30 million per year, from federal and provincial governments for training and adjustment programs. It is important for every manager and business owner in Durham to be in- volved and knowledgeable about this new processl, and function of the Durham LTAB. Plan to attend one of the open information sessions to understand how you can learn about and participate in the Durham LTAB. In Durham North a meeting will be held on Wed.May loth at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. :320 Queen St ..Port Perry. A Durham South meeting %%ill be held on Thurs.May 11th at 7 p.m. at Durham Board of Education office. Room 20(17. 40) Taunton Road E..Whitby. Mental Health Day .approximately 35 local agencies will provide infor- mation and education atx)ut their respective pro - gra ms at a "Menta Health X-%areness Day" on l'liurs.May 4 at Oshawa Centre. 419 King St.W.,Oshaw•a from 10 a.m. to 9 P.M. Some of the agencies represented will include the Canadian Mental Health Association, Whitby Mental Health Centre, Oshawa General Hospital. COPE Menta Health Pro- gram, Pinewood Centre. Durham Region Social Ser- vices, Alzheimer Society, Interact Community Health Program and more. This event is being co- hosted by the Oshawa 'Whitby Clar- ington COPE Mental Health Programs and the COPE Committee members. COPE is a pro- gram of Durham Region Community Care Associa- tion. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. For fur- ther information call Sharon Cochrane at 434-1693. Below is one of the floats seen in the Toronto Beaches lions Club's antral Easter parade held on Easter Sunday in the Toronto Beach area. The Pickering Concert Band played from a lions Club float. (Photo - Bob Watson). This space could be yours for just $22.00 per week This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEEK Carpet Clearout Sale Free shop at home Service 416-818-0242 Page 2 THE NEWS POST Wed. May 3, 1:99) Opinion a page for expression for you and us Let's Kill The Debt b% Bob Watson Well. Premier Bob Rae has finally announced the date of the next provincial election - June 8th. Now the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives can come up with their pro- grams if elected. Already some of the campaigning is hit- ting at specifics. Premier Bob Rae says the other two parties would replace our health care system with an "American" one. That has never been said by anybody that we have heard. It would be ridiculous to completely change our health system. A fc-w- changes to improve its efficiency would be good but not ma- jor changes. But, the big item on the election program is why the NDP government moved our provincial debt from $40 billion when they took over 5 years ago to $80 billion today. It is il- logical. it is poor government handling and it is a heavy debt placed on each of the citizens of Ontario. Frankly. the provincial debt is wasting too much of our taxes. The next government will have to pay off the debt in a regular yearly plan. Perhaps it will take more than 5 years to achieve a zero debt so we suggest a 10 years plan. Appalled At Grant Dear Sir: Regarding the column "Programs for South Asian Worsen". I was appalled to read that the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women will receive a grant in the amount of SS7.1o5 so taht recently arrived women from South Asian countries will not suffer from culture shock, racism, pover- ty or isolation. 'Ibis is to be accomplished through recrea- tional and social program. While I have nothing against women from South Asia, I do believe these funds should be put to a more appropriate use - such as our Canadian children who are terminally ill. Or what about our homeless, jobless. our missing children or the health care system' As a Canadian I find it harder and harder to claim myself as a Proud Canadian when I read such rubbish. Who are these people'. and why do they receive such noble treat- ment' These issues make Canadians suffer from culture shock and racism and isolation. What kind of special treat- ment do we receive when we move elsew•ttere'. SQUAT' that's what. Ifeel these people and any other people who corn here from other curies. should not expect us Canadians to roll out the red carpet and dig deep into our pockets. After all. we are Canadians and we should take care of our own first. ch? Your, truly. Lon Daugela 138 Haileybury Dr. Scarborough. The New Fascists Watch out for the separatists in Quebec' They are power- hurign idealogues who care not about the welfare of their fellow -citizens. and care even less about their wishes or democratic rights. The separatists applauded recently when President Bill Clinton addressed Parliament and stated that the people here must decide their own future because that is the democratic wayk. But the separatist leaders Bouchard and Panzeau hayse already begun manoeuvring to deny Quebecers their -right- to self-determination. It seems that a democratic vote is okay by them as long as they can use it to get their desired result, but as soon as it begins to look as though they may lose that democratic vote - then the will of the majority of Quebecers is not nearly as important to them. So now "Lucien the Lucky" and "Jacques the Jolly- have started to fudge on both the timing of the proposed Referen- dum and on the question which is to be asked. Their goal, of course. is not to determin the will of the majority as is the democratic way -- but rather to achieve their real airm - TO COME TO POWER IN QUEBEC! Even the infamous and notorious Adolf Hitler was willing to "use" democracy to achieve his ends, and he was just as willing to cast it aside when it did not serve his purposes. I would suggest that the separatist leaders in Quebec are cut from the same cloth as Hitler. They are racists of the e IK`Rlo nOC sf Published every Wee .achy by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office & Address: 150 Milner rive Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher 8 General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenhwrg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss. Diane Matheson, Bill Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 40s a copy. From the desk of Scarborough Metro Councillor Ken Morrish Highland Creek Heritage Day is on the week -end of June 10th, 1995, when we look back and remember our past and those who laid the foundations of our present day society. It is also an opportunity to remember those who today remind us to appreciate those who have passed on before us and it's an opportunity to celebrate "those past and present" who have contributed so much in making Highland Creek a great place to live. The attraction of early settlers to Highland Creek was "High ground, clean air, flowing streams, large trees and good land"! The Village of Highland Creek came together about 1840-1845 and by 1850 there were stores, grist mills, saw mills and blacksmiths. There were varied soils from sand to rich black loam and large quantities of gravel, as well as, great pine trees six feet in diameter --all suitable for building. The stage coach along Kingston Road from Montreal to Toronto came into Highland Creek twice a day with the mail delivery but, in 1858 the railway came through Port Union and the mail was reduced to once a day because it took longer for mail to be delivered by train than by ,Rt_ao- coach. The Post Office, which was established in 1852, (my father bought a general store about 1909 and the Post Office was included in the purchase) was moved from Highland Creek in 1961 and all mail was processed through West Hill, and this move almost started W.W. 111. There were discussions with postal officials by Centennial United Church, Centennial Community and Recreation Association and the Highland Creek Women's Institute. In 2962, a supporter of the CCRA, instituted a mail -in protest to the Post Master General, the Honourable William Hamilton. At the same time, some residents took to writing Senators of that time, forcefully pointing out the distress the change of address from Highland Creek to west Hill was causing. A noted Senator suggested to write to the then Prime Minister at his home at 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, and in the course of time the Prime Minister wrote back saying in effect: "Dear Resident: Henceforth the residents of Highland Creek can receive mail addressed to highest order: they are supporting a program of cultural genocide against English Quebecers through their language laws (which even the U.N. has determined violates basic human rights I : and now some Bloc Quebecois MP's are suggesting that tort -French Quebecers should be denied the most basic of civil rights, the right to vote in the referendum that may determine their future, and I suggest that if they do not get their own way through the ballot they are quite capable of attempting it by the bullet. We saw this side of separatism raise its ugly head several years ago during the "FLQ Crisis." Canadians must be prepared for this possibility in the up- coming years as we pick our way carefully through the minefield of Canadian politics. Les Saunders. Scarborough. Ont. Highland Creek (without "West Hill" or the "Scarborough" designation)." This was, and is, a new departure in postal delivery. Also, Mr. Diefenbaker, being exercised by the attempt to take away the name "Highland Creek" and change it to "West Hill", called in the Post Master General, the Deputy Minister and the Member of Parliament, Jacob Magee and scolded these officials with vigour by saying "Leave Highland Creek alone!" Subsequently, Prime Ministers Pearson and Trudeau confirmed the continuation of this policy and residents have the option of keeping their Highland Creek address. In simple language, east of Highland Creek has the name "Highland Creek" and "West Hill" commences on the west bank of Highland Creek. I would add that our heritage is built on thousands of stories and incidents such as this. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation to Mr. Bill Dempsey for sharing with us some of the rich history of Scarborough -Highland Creek for use in this article. CONKUNITY-13ASZD POLICING The fundamentals of community policing are not altogether new. The Metro Toronto Police Force has tested various models and implemented a variety of community policing initiatives over the past decade. Traditionally, policing maintained a centralized organizational design with top-down communication. The philosophy of Community Policing moves sharply away from the traditional model through the use of de -centralized decision-making, community consultation and enhanced responsibilities for front-line officers. Proactive problem -solving and community service are the dominant characteristics of this model. Simply reacting to reported problems and establishing a random patrol is not enough. It is now necessary to enlist the help of the rest of the community to ensure the best possible service to the public. In practical terms, Neighbourhood Policing means that we will not only react to crime when it happens; we will look for potential problems and try to defuse them before they are realized. If you have any concerns or suggestions about Scarborough Highland Creek or Metro Government please call me directly at 392-4055 or write me at Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Ste. 223, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3C6 March Housing National housing starts fell in March to their lowest level since September 1913'2, reported Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ICMHCi. The March figure of 110,400 units, seasonally adjusted at an annual rate . was 18.4 per cent lower than the February rate of 135,300 units. Both singel-detached and multiple markets fizzled last month. Single -detached construction dropped 24 per cent to 46,000 units while multilple building starts declined 21 per cent to 40.100 units. Let's Have Equality In Provincial Grants To Education ------------------------------- ----.� Give A Gift That Lasts A11 Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURTWEST MILL ' news news mew-js CHECK THE /NCRRTW YORK EAST END) I R RING, i / I e w� ne� post] Renewal ew wal , ONE YOU WAN- I I Send $15 plus 1.05 GST (Total 16.05) cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3 ' Namr ,-- — -- t Address'-- ;/ 1... `j pQ�/a}x t 12 C IrIvirf5 YOU AM - 'r lUl1R fi'V1v TCS or, at OUR • L'Amoreaux Revreatilir,a, (cntre thanks Court Trillium = and the High Court tit c vntral and Northern Ontario of the IOF Foresters for their participation in the first Earth Dav at a L'AmoreaLIX Park Depicted above from left to right are "'ally Popp- .ind i hlwi N:inL:i-r. i,..,.. ' mann, Court Trillium. John i;allacher. lli�4h (" :cl l;,nkc r of High Court of Central anis Northern ontam) and Rai Bourque- Court Trillium Ballet Creole Holding 5th Birthday Party In celebration of its fifth pulsating and crowd - pleasing y ear. Ballet Creole invites the Toronto community to its fifth bir- thday party this May to celebrate the beauty of multiculturalism and in- tegration indigenous to "Toronto, the God". Performances will be held at the du Maurier Theatre Centre, Harbourfront Cen- tre from May 11 - 13. Book- ings can be made through the box office at (416)973-4000 or contact Michelle or Patrick at 416)586-tt142 for more details. The company's 1995 Dance season will feature four premieres by reknow•ned choreographers Gabby Kamino, Shula Saltzman, and Ballet Creole's Artistic Director]. dancer choreographer m- usician. Patrick Parson. Says Parson: "The objec- tive is to demonstrate that Harmony can and does ex- i-st despite differences in history. language and tradition, not mentioning the obvious differences. Through music and dance we do speak a common language, which can bring us even closer to a har- monious relationship." Caribbean Dance This is emphasized in the dedicated to the memories Baha'i writings as quoted of Ur.Pearl Primus. dance in "Paris Talks", page 39: pioneer. who passed away "The diversity of the last year, and Patrick's human family should be late teacher and mentor. the cause of love and har- Mr. Astor Johnson, who mom•1, as it is in music died in 1985. wfiere many different notes ..Harmony in Ihversity" blend together in the mak- runs at the du Maurier ing of a perfect chord." Theatre Centre. Harbour - To balance the varied front Centre from Mav it to dance styles, and to remain 13. Tickets are S15 from the Ticketsfro-4Uo0. true to the Creole tradition Mix at i415 for the company is For more details contact famous. Patrick is also famous. Michelle or Patrick at presenting —Ritual-, i.tth,�t t"'4" African Dance fused with a Modern and Contemporary movements, Afro - $1.7 Million For Centennial College Steve Owens. MPP for investment in the future create an estimated = Scarbomugh Centre and success of Ontario.— person-years of employ - Associate Minister of Centennial College will ment. Education and Training, use the funding to renovate The Centennial amounce- announced recently that and reconstruct the Pro- ment is part of a $10.8 Centennial College will gres-s Campus in Scar- million Canada Ontario In - receive S1,m.6m in fun- borough and provide frastructure Works funding ding under the Canada On- enhanced learning announcement that took tario Infrastructure Works facilities by improving ac- place at the Casa Loma program. cess and upgrading Campus of George Brown --I am veryk pleased to be teaching and ad- College. Other Metro col - working together with our ministrative areas. leges that will receive fun - federal and local partners The renovations will in- ding Include George Brown to create jobs and to im- clude: relocating and College, Seneca College, prove the infrastructure of upgrading the shipping, Humber College and educational facilities]," receiving and waste Sheridan College. In total said Mr. Owens. "We will management areas, nine projects wi 11 be funded provide students and staff building a new college en- generating an estimated with more opportunities to trance to also provide ac- 149 person-years of obtain competitive voca- cess to the Career Plaaning employment. tionat skills by making the Centre-, replanning and Canada Ontario In - best possible use of renovating interior space frastructure Works is a V2.1 facilities to deliver our pro- to accommodate teaching billion shared -cost pro- grams." facilitiesl-. installing corn- gram designed to create "Bv investing in our puter cabling to link all col- jobs through local priority schools, we are investing in lege areas into the net projects which will ins people,"said Mr. (livens. work: constructing a main prove the province's in- -We are creating jobs that campus road and adding frastructure and therefore will put people back to parking spaces. its competitive position. work, we are providing a The project, which will Canada. Ontario and local better learning environ- start in June 1995 and is partners are each con- ment for our young people. scheduled for completion tributing one-third of the and we are making a solid by September 1966. will program funding. 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 - e Scarborough News a Agincourt News a West Hill News e North York News a East York News • Pickering Post For more information call (416) 291.2583. Wed. May 3, 1995 THE ;NEWS/ POST Page 3 Dr. Maclnnis Celebrates Earth Day With Educators Dr.Joseph MacInnis, renowed researcher and president of MacInnis Foundation ' Undersea Research], was the special guest at the Scarborough Board of Education Earth Day Celebrations which took place on Thurs. Apr. 20. Dr. Maclnnis and the Scar- borough Board of Educa- tion have entered into a unique partnership known as the Student Discovery Program. In the coming years. Scarborough students will participate in New Lifestyle Being a single parent can be very hard, but many members of (hie Parent Families Association have learned to live comfortably in their new lifestyle. The association provides a comprehensive program of family and adult ac- tivities both social and educational. For more details call the One Parent Families Association at Fresh Sashimi and Sushi Korean Style Barbecue the on-going research on the Great Lakes system. Dr. MacInnis was the first Canadian to explore the Titanic wreck and he is currently working with an international joint commis- sion studying ways to ac- celerate the clean-up of the lakes. The Scarborough Board of Education has been a leader in environmental education and has established many unique partnerships to further pro- mote conservation and preservation. Students at Tom Longboat P.S. were chosen from students all over Canada to participate in the pilot project of the Ecodeck at the CN Tower. The students were also featured on the promo- tional video that has been seen across Canada and throughout North America. W.A.Porter C.1. is leading the aav as Scarborough's Environmental school and A.S Tavlor P.S. was the first school in Metro Toron- to to build an ecological pond. GU • Nil JAPANESE i KOREAN RESTAURANT OWLAW N PLAZA I Al UMr 16 -18 LAWK•a j �0 0 u ; - ?Solna 1801 Lawrence Ave.E. Tel: 755-0855 The Black Dog Pub will be SMOKE FREE for one week starting May 7th (Patio excluded) The City of Scarborough wants to impose a 100% smoking ban in all enclosed public places including restaurants / bars We want your input for our Pilot Project Come in and fill out our questionnaire Your Opinion and Patronage Counts! For information call Ken at (416) 286-4544 87 Island Rd., just east of Port Union Rd. and south of 401 across from White Rose Nursery i My 82 W a i.;ESMEi-EA\ z0' ISLAN^ S11 O Z � a C 0 3 LAWRENCE AVE Page 4 THE NEWS POST Wed. May :1, 1995 DIARY MUN`�y Gp M Wed. May 3 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. FIRST AID CPR COURSES First Aid CPR training courses are offered ongoing daytime. evenings and weekends at Scarborough Rea Cross. 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday toFriday, for more details and to register. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. ST. JOHN .AMBULANCE COURSES St. John Ambulance offers first aid health care and CPR courses at three locations in Metro 'Toronto seven days a week. For information and registration call 967-4244. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m HEALTH COUNSELLING Seniors coping with diabetes or high blood pressure can attend free counselling and information groups every Wednesday at Warden -Woods Community Centre. 74 Fir Valley Court• Scarborough. For details call Bonnie at 6941138. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to en ov an after- noon of social dancing every Wednesdav at )moreaux Communitv Centre. 2000 McSicholl Rd. phone 396-4513. 12:30 - 4 p.m. B.P. & EOOT CARE A footcare and blood pressure clinic for seniors is offered even- Wednesday at Warden Woods Community Centre. 74 Fir i'allev Court. Scarborough. This is a free service. To book an appointment call 694-1138. 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morn- irh, of ping pong even, Monday from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and Kednesdav from 12:30 to 2:311 p.m. at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre. 2000 Mctiicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 1 - 3p m. NEARLY NEW SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesda}}• at Knox United Chiuch Christian Centre, 2515 Midland .4ve. Agin- court for the sale of good clean used clothing for all ares. and small housew•are items ( electrical appliances. pofs & pans, etc.). Thrifty prices' The shop is also open the second 5aturdav of even• month from 9::36 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. I - 3 p.m. TODAY'S HEADLINES Ad is group for seniors dealing with the issues and ideas behind newspaper stones is held every Wednesday at Dawes Road Library. 416 Dawes Rd.. East York. For details call 752-0101. I - 31pm. BIN (A) Biritdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bi n o even• Wednesdav at Birkdale Community Centre. 1299 _Ulesrrere Rd.. Scar- borough. 6:38 p.m. DRUG EDUCATION WORKSHOP Friends or familyon drugs' Find out about drugs and ,that can be done at Narcoran. Come to the free drug education workshops Wednesdays at 642 Pape Ave. For more information call 465-5096. 1 - 9 p.m. PUBLIC FORUM A Public Forum "Menopause: Challenges and Choices". ,ill be held at East York Collegiate. 650 Cosburn Ave tat Coxwell Ave.) Partners are welcome. Parking and admis- sion is free. To reserve a seat call the East fork Health Unit at 469-8561. 7:1S - 10:30 P.M. BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Gamey spurtwrs an evening of Bingo every Wednesday at 2100 Ellesmere Rd. Thurs. May 4 9.15 a.m. - 10.45 a.m. LADIES COFFEE HOUR Phyllis MacDougall willak on "Heart Care" at the Ladies' Coffee Hour at Bndlewood Presbytenan Church. 25501 Warden Ave.• ust south of Finch. Minam Golez will demonstrate on "S n Care". There is free babysitting and a library. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. MENTAL- HEALTH DA It' The 4th Annual '.Mental Health Awareness Dav, hosted by the Oshawa Whitby and Clanngton COPE Mental Health Programs will be held at the hawa Centre, corner of Stevenson Rd. and King St..Oshaw•a. For information call 4905,434-1693. 11.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m. FITNESS PROGRAM The North York Seniors' Centre• 21 Hendon Ave. 1 Yonge & Finch i is offering a 10 weeks gentle fitness program with a specialty in osteoporosis maintenance prevention on Thursdays. The fee is $15. For information call Jennv at (416)733-4111. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30p m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A permanent Red Cross blood donor clinic is held every Thursdav at Roval Bank Plaza, Merchants Mail Level, 200 Bay St., Toronto. All donors are welcome. 12:45 p.m. E.UC'IiRE: All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors CenW. 2520 Bir- chmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 - 3 p.m. CRAFTS WORKSHOP A crafts workshop is held every Thursday at L'Amoreauk Community Centre. 2000 McNicoll Ave., 5carborough. For details call 396-4513. 1 - 3 p.m. BRIIX;E Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarbro � Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited to 'sy Bridge every Thursday at Port Union Recreation Cen(m. 5450 Lawrence Ave. E. 396-400. 1 - 3 p.m. CRIBBAGE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited to play crib- bage nbage every Thursday at Port Union Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E., 396-403-:. 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS TOASTMASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the Dan Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over 18 years of age. For further information call Diane at 447-9533. 7.15 p.m. LIONS BINGO Every Thursday, the Agincourt Lions Club is holding a bingo at the Agincourt Community Centre, 31 Glenwatford Dr..Agincourt. A jackpot every night. For information call 293-3509. Fri. May 5 9 a.m. - I 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 & BUMPERP001. All seniors over the age of 5.5 are invited to enj1oy, snooker and bumperpool every Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre 2bW McNictrcill Ave. Phone 396-4513. Fri. May 5 10 a.m. - 12 noon S(X'IAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon social ballroom every Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre, 2000 McNicholl Ave. Phone :396-4513. 10 - 11:30 a.m. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP A women's book discussionroup is held every F rida '' at Leaside Public Library, 165 McRae Dr., Fast York. This croup is oven to all women and new members are welcome. i2:36 - 2:30 p.m. SHUFFLEBOARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of shuffleboard every Friday at L'Amoreaux Com- munity Centre 2000 Nicholl Ave. P6ne 396-4513. Sat. May 6 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WORKSHOP The Canadian Small Business Institute offers an all day 8 -hours public workshop on "How to Start Your Business". Cost is $49. Seniors are free. Register at the door or in ad- vance at (416)512-2009. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. GARAGE SALE Topham Park Homeowners' Association is hiding its 3rd annual Giant Neighbourhood Garage Sale - 10 streets of bargains. Begin at Westview Blvd.,one block east of O'Con- nor Dr. and north of St.Clair Ave.E. 10 a.m. - 3p m. FLEA MARKET A Flea Market is being held at Scarborough Junction United Church, 3576 St.Clair Ave.E. AT Danforth Rd. Tables are $15 each. For information call (416)267-7106 or 267-4078. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE A Rummage Sale will be held at St.Crispin's Anglican Church. T Craiglee Dr.. Scarborough. 10 a.m. - 3 m.ART SHOW & SALE C Aphasia Fentre. !North York at 53 The Links Road. North York is holding an Art Show and Sale. It is free of charge and there are little refreshments. For information call 1416)00-3636. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. PET SHOW CELEBRATION A Pet Show Celebration and Educational Open House will be held at the Animal Control Centre. 1300 Sheppard Ave.W..North York. Pet Care seminars and exhibits. face painting, free picnic BBQ and grooming and training demonstrations. Call 395-7(W for information. I* a.m.- 12 noon CHINA SALE A China Sale & Home Baking will be held at Clifferest United Church. McCowan & Kingston Rd..Scarborough. 16 a.m. - 3 p.m. CONVENTION Civitan Clubs of Ontario will be holding a convention at the L'Amoreaux: Community Centre, Scarborough. le a.m. - 2 p.m. CRAFT SALE A bake table, used book table, white elephant sale. ceramics, craft table, raffles and tea room will be held at The Wexford Centre. 1860 Lawrence E..Scarborough. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. WRITERS MEET Members of the Forest Hill Wnters' Circle meet every Saturday to discuss their writing in an informal and con- structive manner at Barbara FYum Labrary, 20 Covington Rd., North York. tiew writers are welcome to join and br- ing their work in progress For details call 395 -SW 11.30 a.m.-:! p.m. BAKE SALE & LU'N(HF.ON A luncheon, bake sale and sale of craft items will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church. 4156 Sheppard E..Agincourt. 12 nonrl - 5 p.m. EXHIBiTIO.N The Don Valley Art Cub's Spring Show and Sale will be held at Todmor-&-n Mills Museum. Paper Mill Gallery. Also on Sun -May 71h 1 - 3.36 p.m. SPRINT: BAZAAR A spring bazaar will be held at Dentonia Park United Church, 107 Dawes Rd. There will be lots of bargains. bake sale. jewellery. crafts, plants and a raffle. Also a tea room HUGE GAR.4,GE: SALE The Guildwood Village Community Assoc. is holding its 2nd annual Huge Garage Sale all over Gu ildw•ood Village on evervone's lawn. The rain date is Sun..Nlav 7th. For infor- mation call Fred Drew ry at 297-2444. 2 - 4 p.m. 25TH ANNIVERSARY It will be open house at J.S.Woodsworth Sr.Public School, 120 Sedgemount Dr.,Scarborouagh to celebrate the school's ?5th anniversary. For information call Shirley Alfano at 3%-6:370. 8 p.m. CRORAL CONCERT The Cathedral Bluffs Svrnphony Orchestra of Scarborough presents a Chloral Concert at Midland Ave. C. 1. auditorium. Mu Midland Ave.,Scarborough. Call 266-5757 for tickets - $1.3 for adults: $11 for seniors and students. Sun. May 7 10.30 a, MOUNT RUSHMORE DrAamie Scott, Coordinator of Religious Studies at York University, will be the speaker on "Mount Rushmore: Shrine or Sacrilege." Children's program at same time. Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 4 Antrim Cres. (Ken- nedy 401) . 12 noon - 6 p.m CHESS CLUB A incourt Chess Club meets the first three Sundays of eaX month at L'.-3iinoreaux Communitv Centre. '-01x) Mc\ic•oill Ave at Kennecis Rd For details call 49:3-t1U19 1.30 p.m. MEMORIAL. SERVICE Royal Canadian Legion Branches 10, 11, 22 & 345 will hold a memorial service and parade in front of the East York Municipal Centre. HONOUR VE -DAY Sunnybrook Medical Centre will host a large parade in- volving military bands in honour of VE -Day. Lt.Governor and many veterans' organizations and consulates have been invited to participate. 2 - 4 p.m. WHAT'S NEW" Larry Sherk, chief horticulturist at Sheridan Nurseries will present "What's New, Tried and True" on roses and garden plants. Its all at York Rose and Garden Society, at the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave.E. - Edwards Gardens. Mon. May 8 8 - 9:30 a.m. TAI CHI Everyone over the age of 55 is invited to enjoy Tai Chi every Monday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, '2000 Mc Nicoll Ave., Scarborough. For more details call 396-4513. 10 a.m. -3 .m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mondays through Thursdays to offer information and referal services%E women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to find information, to reggister for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling You. Mon. May 8 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520Birchmount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 _3 p.m. EUCHRE: Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited tolay euchre every Monday at Port Union Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E., 396-4034. 2 - 3 p m. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nutrition counsellingservices are available to seniors free of charge every Mnday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an ap- pointment call 225-2112. 7 - 8:30 p.m. LINE DANCING Line Dancing is held every Monday at St. Crispin's Anglican Church, 77 Craiglee Dr.,Scarborough. Men and lades are welcome. The cost is $l each nicht. 8m. MONTHLY MEETING Ae Agincourt Garden Club's monthly meeting and flower show will be held at the Knox United Christian Centre, north east corner of Midland and Sheppard Avenues. Cathy Cox from Pine Ridge Nurseries will speak on "Ornamental Grasses". Guests are welcome. CELEBRATING VE -DAY The City of Toronto will host a ceremony in honour of VE - Day and a noon hour event with entertainment at City Hall Square. Mayor Barbara Hall will be there. For information call (416)392-7666. CELEBRATING VE -DAY The City of North York will ring bells at Citv Hall in honour of VE -Day. Mayor Lastman will read a proclamation to council on May loth. Rpm. WRITERS MEET 'Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group meets every Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Eugenie Shehinan, 759-3340 or Joyce Greggains, 284-2395 for more details. (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays 90TH BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Janet Peyton of The Wexford at 18M Lawrence Ave. E..Scarborough who will be 90 years old on Wed. Mav 10. And on May 7th. Ann Barnett of Leisurew•orld Nursing Horne. 130 Midland Ave. is also going to be 90 years old. Congratulations to Ann. 89TH BIRTHDAV Happy 89th birthday to Alexander Galbraith of 25 Brewton Rd..Scarborough who is celebrating on May 4th. 85711 BIRTHDAY Rose Oddie of The Wexford. 1860 Lawrence Ave.E.•Scar- borough is celebrating her 85th birthday on May 5th. Happy birthday Rose. IST'H WEDDING ANNIV•ER.S.%Rl" On May 9th Sharon and John Badenoch of 17 Queensgrove Rd..Scarborough will be celebrating their 25th weddding anniversary. Happy anniversary to the Badenoch... Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices to g am to s pm ro%%Ti n' ENC1 itwyit F. OPEN The office of the Hort. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, Iocatcd at 5200 Finch Asc. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is optn Moo- day to Fridey from 9 e -m. no 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a -m its 5 P.M. CONsTnU ENCN OFFI(V (WEN The if (;eery Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt. !-w-ated a; %x)_' Sheppard Asc. E., Suitc 204. rx,rthcast corner of ♦h�7,f` ud end Kcnnedy, is open Mondav to Friday from 9a.m. toy I-[ appoanunent, ph„ne 29"-65621. , a c P.M. CON%TI n EN(A OFFICE OPEN Ili, -tti,c of David warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, I,ti., -d .r 695 Markham Rd., Unit 34, in Cedar Heights Plata, is „(, 4111des (o Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 e.r: •� 12 ii -m. For ippoititment, phone 438.1242. 9 a e►. lop 5 p.m. ('OM1il n ENCU OtTICE OPEN 1 ,, .ilticc of Anne Swarbnck, MPP Scarbrough West. located at I4-6 Kingston Rd. is open Monday%. Tuesday. and Thursdays tram 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays I to 5 p.m. and Frioays 9 a.m. m I p.m., or by appointnicnt. Phone 698-0967. 9 a.m. to I P. co%sn n ENcl 11FFlcF: (WEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, locato' at 4403 ' ingsion Rd., Unit 6A, just went of Ir• wrence Ase. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday mor- ning, by appointment only. Phone 281-2797 9 am. - 4:30 p.m. CONSTITI ENCY OF'FIC'E: OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Clifferest Plaza, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays by appointmmi oniv. Phone 261-9525. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.m. - 5 P.M. CONSiiTI ENCN OFFICE (WEN The office of John Cannis, MP Scarbrough Centre, located at 1450 Midland A% e., Suite 211, Scarborough is open Monday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Esenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Call 752-2358. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ('0NST171'EN('1 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 onls, 261-8613. 9:30 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. C'ONS'n-n F.NCV OFFICE (WEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge Risct'located at 4800 Sheppard Asc. 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. CONSTITU'ENC'Y OFFICE: (WEN 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 1I a.m. by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ('ONSTITU'E%CN OFFICE: OPEN The constituency office of Dasid Collenette, MP Don Valley Fast, located at 1200 I awrence Avc. E., Suite 300, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 ni> ar For an appointment call 447 5544. 9 a.m. -4 p.m. ('ONSTI'n'ESCt O1tF7cE (WF:N The eonstituency office of I)kiug Peters, MP Scarborough Fast, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday to Fri - clay Irom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday by appointment gnly. Call 2S11-0037. % ' r - Community Diary (Continued from Page 5) Tues. May 9 11:30 - 3:30 eP.•m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red Cross 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 to enjoy an after- noon of badminton every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicholl Rd. Phone 396-4513. 12.45 - 3 p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Sten Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd. Phone 4040. 1 - 2:30 p.m. NEARLY NEW SHOP A New To You Shopfeaturing low prices on ggood� used clothing and household articles is open every Tuesda at Iondale Heights United Church, 115-lonview Rd. north of Eglinton, west of Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at rear of building¢. 1 - 3 .m. BINGO All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bingo everryy TLesday at L'Amoreaux Community 06 Centre, 20McNichoil Rd. Phone 3964513. 1 p.m. MONTHLY MEETING The Cedarbrook Craft Guild meets the 4th Tuesday each month at the Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark Blvd. Call June Morton at 2901215 for details. 7 P.M. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Branch No. 251 holds a Bingo everryy Tuesday, at the Legion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, West dill. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets on alternate Tuesdays at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. 7 - 10 p.m. PUBLIC WORKSHOP The Canadian Small Business Institute offers a workshop on "How to Start Your Own Import -Export -Mail Order Business" at 4936 Yonge St.,Suite 250 North York. Cost is $25. Seniors are free.Register at the door or in advance (416)512-2009. 7p m. INFORMATION EVENING The Clarke Institute of Psychiatry is presenting "Women's Mental Health & Psychiatry" at Aldwyn B. Stokes Auditorium, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 2L50 College St.,Toronto. Light refreshments 6.30 to 7 p.m. RSVP to Betty Lamb at 979.7221 ext.2576. Admission is free. Reserve early. 7.39 p.m. EUCHRE PARTY A Euchre Partv will be held at St.(,Yisptn's Anglican Church. 77 Crai ee Dr.,Scarborough There are prizes and refreshments. ckets are $2.50 available at the door. Also on Tues.June 13th. 7:30 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living with Cancer, thert gCancerroup for the North York East Units of the CanadianSociety, meets at 6075 Yonge St.,.north of Finch Ave., Ah floor, on altlernatte Tues- day evenings. Through informal discussions deta patients calf familes anrriends can learn how to cope. For 2660646. Wed. May 10 2 - 3:30 p.m_ LIVING WITH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for Central Metro District of the Candian Cancer Society meets at 2D Holly St., Suite 101, Toronto on alternate We�iesdays to provide information about nutrition, relaxation, support services and practical guidance. The public is invited to axne. talk and listen. For details call 4&>-0¢22. 200 Students Plant Trees Two hundred students The planting day is part of from Georges Vanier an innovative joint venture Secondary School planted between North York &% trees and shrubs on General Hospital and its North York General Partner in Education. Hospital grounds on Georges Vanier Secondary Wed.Apr.26. Scvhool. Georges Vanier to your commum v Ilay 15 to July la! Think Active, Get Active, Live Active and Be SummerActive. Whether you participate on your own, with your family and friends, or the entire community, get involved in any SummerActive event then make physical activity a regular part of your daily routine - for the rest of your life! For ow IOfomtk, #&v 1'M1a't: PorticOACTION 90 Dundas Street West. &)r 64, Suite 220 Toronto. Ontario MSC 2C' T.j-jw.w- a16) 9.54-1212 Wed. May 3, 1995 THE NEWS'POST Page 5 Gender & Income Important To Elderly Independence Gender and income have profound implications for older people's in- dependence confirms a study of independent and aging released by the University of Toroto's Cen- tre of Studies on Aging. Men die, on average, at younger ages than women but surviving men are healthier than surviving women. Furthermore, ma- jor income differences that are associated with gender are created early in life and persist and often ac- celerate in later years, making economic in- dependence impossible for many women. The survey of 20,000 Cana- dians -- 10,000 seniors and 10,000 adults between the ages of 40 to 64 -- is the largest ever done in Canada on aging issues and identifies important fac- tors that contribute to the independence of Canadians in later life. —A major thrust of government policy is to promote the independence of seniors. By independent living, we refer to the abili- ty of the individual to main- tain control over their lifestyle and llive with op- timal freedom from dependency on others," said Victor Marshall, prin- cipal investigator and director of the Centre for Studies on Aging. "Health. wealth and social integration over the adult life averse are the major contributors to in- dependence and well-being in later life. In a general but fundamental wayl, the study confirms that the most effective way to enhance the independence of seniors wouild be to in- crease the opportunity for men and women throughout their lives to ac- cumulate the prerequisite, for inaxne security in later staff and students have joined forces with the hospital to return hospital grounds to their natural state. Over 3,000 trees and several hundred bulbs have been planted since 1991. This year, the successful environmental partnership is enhanced through generous support from Canada Trust's Friends of the Environment Founda- tion ( North York Chapter ) and North York Hydro's Tree Power. life," he said. The survey's major fin- dings and policy implica- tions include: Men and women more often turn to family and friends for help than to the social services sector, such as home care and health professionals, suggesting the importance of policy in- terventions and programs to suggport the informal sector and to assist in link- ing care provided by fami- ly and friends with profes- sional care I Men and women more often turn to family and friends for help than to the social services sector, such as home care and health professionals, suggesting the importance of policy interventions and programs to support the in- formal sector and to assist in linking care provided by family and friends with professional care services. Social integration through family and friends general - Iv decreases over the adult life course. Men, the un- married, and the childless show greater age-related declines in social integra- tion than women, the mar- ried and parents. "Policy intervention to enhance the provision of social support would benefit unmarried. childlelss persons over age 75 who may need support because their family and friendship structures are the weakest," said Mar- shall. Social class makes a dif- ference for independence over the life course. For ex- ample, there are strong in- come differences in the likelihood of being injured in the home. related to the condition of the home and whether it is in need of repair. Most Canadians remain healthy throughout their adult life and don't report significant limitation in their daily activities until the mid- to late 70s. While elderly women do report more limitations than men, they are also more likely than men to say they can cope with their limitations. The study is based on data from a national represen- tative survey conducted in 1991 by Statistics Canada and Health & Welfare Canada. Analysis was car- ried out by The Centre for Studies of Aging. Universi- ty of Toronto, supported by a grant from National 'W'elfare Grants. Human Resources Development Canada. Want to Help Your Community? Join the Mefto-wide gerve Your Gity Day Saturday May 13, 1995 Call (416) 961-6665 now for more information A high-energy day of community service and Celebration... Together we'll plant trees, run kid's fairs, pamt community Centres, restore playgrounds, sort food for the homeless and more! PFoJect Organizers: ser" Vokoter Cedni of Mletrapoirat Torodo (A 9ihi Wrf Wwho Ap acyl Sponsored by: Scotiabank .9 A 03 MCOO,,t N Urr= "NA" cotucL C I N OF JCOK HOKOUG11 PET FAIR AND WALK-MDOGA-THON for Canine Vision Free to all Scarborough Mutts and Can Prizes for: MOST COMICALLY DRESSED LONGESTAND SHORTESTTAIL LARGEST AND SMALLEST MUTT MUTTOF THE YEAR MOST UNUSUAL MUTT CAT OF THE YEAR Free refreshments for participants. REGISTRATION AT 9 A.M. WALK-A-DOC-A-THON 9:30 A.M. CAT SHOW 9:30 A.M. SHOW FROM 10:30 A.M. TO NOON SATURDAY, MAY 6TH dermal Community Rerneation Centre, 1%7 ©lesiiiere Rd CALL 3% -PETS Page 6 711E NEWS POST Wed. May 3. 199.5 Highland Creek Women's Institute by Evelyn Dempsey March was the 87th an- niversary of the Highland (Meek Women's Institute. To celebrate the special time the members entr- tained spouses and friends to a delicious pot luck lun- cheon. At the conclusion of the luncheon everyone join- ed in an Irish contest which required concentrated thinking. Several members gathered at Sisters Eatery on one occasion to celebrate the 80th birthday of some of our members. Mesdames Lois McAuley and Mary Miller at one meeting demonstrated and had members participating in the activity "Entertain- ing With A Flair". The members divided into three groups and created ••A Well Set Table-. "A Fruit Centrepiece" and "Fancy Sandwiches" which were much enjoyed for refreshments. The April luncheon held at St.Dunstan's Anglican Church with an Easter theme was well attended and enjoyed by those pre- sent. We thank Jason Smith for entertaining the group with his piano selections. The next luncheon will be June 6 at 12.30 p.m. at St.Dunstan's Church, Lawson Road. The annual meeting of Highland Creek Institute was held Apr.12 at St.Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Highland Creek with 16 members present. All offices were filled with Mrs. Mary Miller retulrning to the office of president for 199.5-96 year. The slate of officers was presented and Mrs. Miller then conducted the infor- mal installation of the new- ly elected officers. The business was address- ed and several important functions of the Women's Institute were brought to the attention of the members. May 6 - Heritage Craft Day at the Erland Lee Home, Stonev Creek. May 11 -York Centre District Annual Meeting. May 15 -Fork East District Annual, Melville United Church. May 16 - York North District Annual. May 25 - Ontario South District Annual. May 31 - Victorian Lun- cheon at Grace Presbyterian Church.Pbrt Union Rd., at 12.30 p.m. June 3 & 4 - Women's In- stitute Days at Erland Lee Museum Home, Stoney Creek. June 5 - York County Rally, Stouffville United Church. 9.30 a.m. June 10 - Highland Geek Heritage Day Parade. June 14 - Centennial Prelude Quilt Show and Barbecue at Ontario Agricultural Museum. Milton. Deadline for sale May 15th. The institute meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at St.Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Highland Creek. New members are welcome. For more information call Mrs.Miller at (416)282-2432 or Evelyn Dempsey ( 416 1282-2230. Pay Attention To Politics - And Vote! John Longpre and his son, Jonathan, both of Scarborough, won $25.09) when the, pki\ ed High 5, a new instant lottery from the Ontario Lottery Corporation. John. a baker at Loblaws• plans to pay bills with his windfall and Jonathan, a student, plans to go shopping and bank the remainder. The winning ticket was purchased at A & A Mart on Livingston Rd 'Yyr� ~, �,, , „ •� � Pc7RAL/Pc7C7/O/l Be onvowN far ache. 0, 10M4 m60% &kA t��i e,- I 1 , el r �.v►�� to tiunal progIrm caw raging l a M. � tnoR to K -alp t" 1 N a tcrvitocx' Ind tVe_ tw .ince• munity-bated rAct lvc a �r1ric all Pm 4,ed in cow sum „icall� to get i0% �°mc Ph tun i-t�1 sykc is � c foc - �•ou rActive. tauP . hop, to my' ��,, h svii '' yCt" a Iivisw surn gn upA for e•.Mt-, in you Senior �otrkt �'' Lore ntrc�• went-` (Rud t`.me1 syn ' , cbb�:. CAMP* health merpctive: I Ith and {itn rccei T the SU units health units, to ,ed to ,ea- ouc sun►c an ec or ability- be* ir` ,.n Ret Out, enjo` y , o f age• Kew 1-Rcate► acd to �►ce . en Cowin rAetive= t� tiv. bnnR, a cents in Summe by yw-al aC tbo•►'aads Of fun benefit-, that P il tcezee-a'�,I s>a ` tsA summer. works best for you' Summerpctive- find a w wa. to enjO_ . you to that it ear• (or _ Choose the def ninon Think .1clite. Get Acthe, Lige active and Be SummerActive with these partners... Provincial and Territorial Governments .fictive Living Canada Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada Canada Safety Council Canadian Blind Sports .-association c anadian Camping Association Canadian Cycling Association Canadian Forces C1&4 (Canadian Intramural Recreation Association) Canadian Parks Partnership Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Football Canada Girl Guides of Canada Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Osteoporosis Society of Canada Parks Canada ParlicipACTION Royal Canadian .Mounted Police C,4HPERD (The Canadian Association for Health. Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) The Bruce Trail Association The Canadian Red Cross Society The National Pensioners and Senior Citizens Federation The Royal Life Saving Society Canada ---V For more information, please mall or icrite: � ParticipACT1ON r''•dN 9� 40 Dundas Street West, Box 64, Suite 220 1y 04 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C2 Telephone: (416)954-1212 Far. • (416)954-4949 SummerActive. a community -haled promotion of active, healthy living. is a partnership of Health Canada, provincial and territorial govemrnents, national organizations and corporations. Pc7RT/C/Pc717/On FOODLAND ONTARIO C A\0 NO APPLE CHICKEN LIVER PATE This smooth -textured pate laced with chunks of Ontario apple makes a tasty appetizer spread on top of crackers or tread. Enjoy before a romantic dinner with your favounte valentine. 1 Ib (500 g) chicken livers 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 2 Ontario McIntosh Apples, peeled. cored and diced 2 Onions. chopped 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup (50 mL) sherry 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme 1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dry mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) cayenne pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter. softened 1 Ontario McIntosh Apple, peeled, cored and diced Cut livers in half. In skillet, melt 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter. Cook livers until no pink color remains in centers. Add apple, onion and garlic; stir and cook lightly. Stir in sherry, thyme, sage, mustard, salt and cayenne. In food processor or blender. combine chicken liver mixture and 112 cup (125 mL) softened butter. Blend until very smooth. Fold in remaining diced apple. Pack pate into small crock or bowl. Refrigerate sev- eral hours, covered tightly, until pate is of firm spreading consistency. Makes about 2 cups (500 mL). Preparation time: 15 min Baking time: 25 min. 0 Wed. May 3,19% THE NEWS/ POST Page 7 Canada Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of End Of 2nd World War . This spring and summer will have a different flavour in Canada, the United States, Europe and other countries around the world as the 50th anniver- sary) of the end of the Se- cond World War is com- memorated. Canada played an impor- tant role in that war, and was changed irrevocably byl it. The Canadian Army fought in Northwest Europe, mainland Italy, Sicily and HOng Kong, and ended the war by playing the key role in the libera- tion of the Netherlands. The Royal Canadian Navyl was a major player in the Allied effort to keep open the vital sea lifeline to Europe, while the Mer- chant Navy manned the ships that carried the sup- plies to sustain the war ef- fort. The Royal Canadian Air Force first defended Bri- tain and then participated in Allied air offensive against Nazi Germany. At home, Canada transformed itself in six years of war in- to the modern industrial state it is today. Not mentioned much but a number of RCAF personnel served in India and Burmia,especially in radar while others were trapped in Singapore by the Japanese. In Canada, those epic moments in history will be commemorated in com- munities across the coun- try. while in the Netherland the Dutch people will honour Canadians as their liberators. In both cokm- tnesl. the official Canadian involvement is being organized by "Canada Remembers—, a small committee working under the auspices of Veterans Affairs Canada to com- memorate Canada's con- tribution in the Second World War. Events in Canada will cen- tre on Mon. May 8, which is the 50th anniversary of VE - Day (the day of victory in Europe) In the national capital region, the entire weekend will be full of ac- tivities. On Sat.May 16, there will be street dances reminiscent of the celebra- tions that took place on the first VE -Day. On Sunday, there will be a parade through the city, with veterans riding military vehicles. The parade will end at Lansdowne Park with an afternoon "Tribute to Veterans" including displays of historical and modern military equip- ment and activities, and culminating in an air show by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Mon.May 8 will begin with a commemorative service at the National War Memorial at 11 a.m. Dur- ing the ceremony, paper tulips made by Dutch children will be dropped over the Memorial. When that ends at 12 noon, the ci- ty will celebrate with com- munities across the coun- try by honking car horns, ringing church bells and sounding sirens, just as in 1945. Similar events will occur across the country, with musical events and parades being especially popular. Victoria will have a VE -Day ball and parade. 1n Edmonton, the Provin- cial Museum of Alberta is showing an exhibit on Alberta and Albertans in the Second World War en- titled "For King and Coun- try, Estevan, Sask., plans a Dutch concert and a parade. Selkirk. Man. will dedicate a memorial pla- que in honour of the Mer- chant Navy at its local Get Out Your Canoe & Paddle The Don River On Sun. May 7 as a part of "Celebrate Your Watersh- ed" Week. Metro Region Conservation and the Wilderness Canoe Associa- tion invites you to Paddle the Don. Bring your canoe. paddles and life preservers and Paddle the Don from Serena Gundy Park to Har- bourfront. The park en- trance is located on the west side of Leslie St. just north of Eglinton Ave.E. Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 P.M. For more information call Beth Williston, Metro Region Conservation at ( 416) 661-6600, ext. 334. on Sat. May 13, from 2 to 4 p.m- learn about the past environments of the Don We 6havid quncan Souse (�Amps."r Q'/ti D Valley Brickworks. Ed Freeman will highlight and interpret the early history of the site and its contribu- tion to the industrial development of the Don Valley Brickworks. Meet at the Brickworks site, 550 Bayview Ave. south of Pot- tery Rd. and wear your walking shoes. For more information call Ed Freeman at ( 416) 923-9(288. �lTr ` / •/ 0� Elegant Dining in an Atmosphere of Timeless Splendour. museum.ln Sudbury,Ont., there will be a dinner to honour 1,200 local veterans. The Orchestre symphoni- que de Montreal will play a special concert on May 8 that will be aired on CBC - FM radio. Five cities in the Atlantic provinces will host a Don Messer Jubilee Revival musical in April and May. In Charlottetown, there wi Il be a concert at the Con- federation Centre of the Arts, featuring music of the Second World War. Dar - mouth, N.S.,will plant a peace garden near the city's war memorial. In Newfoundland, the Avalon Community Cable 'Television is producing a video on Newfoundland during the Second World War. And throughout Canada it is hoped that peo- pie will take a moment or two at noon on May 8 to celebrate by making a bit of noise - and by thinking of what life must have been like for those who fought the war 50 years ago. Almost every nation in Europe is planning events around the weekend of May 5-8. Canadians will pro- bably gravitate to the two nations with which they were most closely involved at that time - Britain and the Netherlands. Prime Minister Jean C hretien will represent Canada at events in these countries as well as others in France and Russia. The main focus overseas for Canadians will be in the Netherlands. where the Canadian forces played a mayor role in the liberation of the Dutch people. The Dutch have never forgotten what the Canadians did for them in 1%4-45, and have invited all veterans to join them for this year's celebrations. Over 13,0tx1 veterans have taken the of- fer to enjoy Dutch hospitality at both local and national events. Canada will also be represented by the Secretary of State for Veterans, the Hon.Lawrence MacAulayl, and a "Canada Remembers" contingent of over 100 veterans from every regiment and corps that served in the Netherlands during its liberation as well as a 200 -person guard of honour and band from the Cana- dian Forces. At one of the ceremonies on May 7 at Apeldoorn, paper maple leaves made by Canadian children will flutter down over the parade of veterans. The British ceremonies will centre on Hyde Park in London, with a major festival there during the weekend of May 6-8. Queen Elizabeth will host world leadelrs at several events. including a com- memorative church ser- vice at St.Paul's Cathedral that Sunday. On the night of Mon.May 8. the Queen will light a bonfire in Hyde Park and immediately thereafter bonfires will be lit in communities all across the United Kingdom. Later this summer. other Second World War anniver- saries will be marked by ceremonies of com- memoration. The war end- ed on Aug. 15 with the sur- render of Japan- and there will be a series of com- memorative events in Ot- tawa during the preceding weekend ( Aug. 11-13) culminating in a ceremony at the National War Memorial on Sun.Aug.13. The summer and autumn will also mark the 50th an- niversary of the time when Canadian troops returned from overseas and Canada began to resume normal peacetime activities. It also was the time when war brides arrived to start their new lives in Canada. The Canada, to which the troops returned, was very different from the country that had gone to war six years before. 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This space could be yours for $20 It Pays To Advertise 25th Anniversary Celebration At Mowat Wondering what to loon forward to after the holidays are finished' Well, wonder no more - there's a grand celebration underwav, and all Sir (River Mowat C.I. alumru. both students and staff, can be a part of it. Several events have been planned for the first weekend in May 1995. There's an evening of athletics, music and fun on Thurs. May 4th : an "011ie's Follies" Pub Night on Fri. May 5th: and an Open Hotae in the afternoon on Sat. Mav 6th, to be followed later that same day by a dinner dance. There'll be something for everyone' Also. in honour of the 25th anniversary. the school has been granted an Official Coat of Arran and flag by the Chief Herald of Canada, designed especial- ly for Wwat Collegiate. Tell your friends, teff your family, spread the word! And by all means, phone the Reunion Hot Line at 396-f>t194. or fax your name and address to 396-67,58 to register as soon as passible. This 25th An- niversary wiA be one to remember. Personal Safety is a Growing Issue by M.H.Parnu Every day we read articles or bear stories about people whose personal safety has been vio- lated in some way, whether it's a burglary to their home or a stranger asking personal infor- mation over the phone. Here are some ways to keep you and %our family safe: • When there's a knock at your door, your natural impulse is to open it. Unless you know who the person on the other side is, look through the peep hole or window fust. Those few centimetres of door are your only protection. Peep holes are fairly inexpensive to buy and can be adjusted to varying door thicknesses. • Don't even open the door with the chain on; it will offer little resistance if someone leans into the door heavily. Open the door only if you are prepared to invite the person in. At night, keep the outside light on so you can immedi- ate)% see who is at the door. • Ask unknown visitors to identify themselves. If you're unsure who they are or you're suspicious, ask for identification and confirm it with their employer. If they're legitimate, they won't mind explaining why they're there. Guarding Your Name • At home, even putting your name on the mailbox or a lawn sign can make you vulnerable. A burglar could look up the name in the phone book and call you. If there's no answer, that's a sign of an empty house. • Displaying your name out- side your home could also put your children in danger (e.g. a stranger could say -Aren't you Mrs. Smith's little girl:" and lure your child away ). When someone uses your name, it creates a familiarity which could prompt you to let down your guard. Protect Your Horne and Personal Property 'Robbery L% a crime of oppor- tunity, w don't give a thief an open invitation." says Dolores Vokes, a home insurance expert with The Co-operator. "With the holiday season just around the corder, there are extra precauuods you can take to avoid a burglary." For example: • If you are having a party where liquor, wine, beer or cigarette cartons are in full view, it could be very tempt- ing to a "snatch and grab - thief. No matter how We it is after a party, take a few extra minutes to put these items away. • If you're having a party and the door is constantly open- ing and closing, tell your guests not to leave their purses by the door. It only takes a few seconds for a stranger to walk off with one. • If you're upstairs, in the backyard, or talking to a neighbour down the street, shut and lock the front door. The same goes for the back door if you're sitting out front. Someone could slip into your home, grab the first thing they see - a ring you left on the counter, your purse or wallet, a portable CD player - and he gone before you even realize what's hap- pened. • Don't leave valuable parcels sitting on your driveway or walk. or on the roof of your car, while you run inside. You couldn't make it any easier for a snatch and grabber! Guarding Your Purse or Wanet The classic type of thief is the purse snatcher. Instead of letting a purse dangle from your shoulder, keep a hand on it and never Ica%e it open. If you're carrying something valuable (e.g. jeweller)) keep it in your pocket. • When grocery shopping, don't leave your purse or wallet sitting in a can while you walk down the aisle looking for items. Tice same holds true in a department store; don't put your purse down as you sift through a rack of clothes, and don't leave it in a change room unattended. • At the office, lock your purse when vou're away from your desk. Never leave your wallet in a coat or jacket that's hang- ing by the door. • If vou're in a fitness club or locker room, keep only the essentials in your locker, and make sure to use a strong lock. By the time you get out of the shower, your money and watch could be long gone. -But if the worst happens and your purse or wallet is stolen, remember that most home insurance policies will cover you for that loss under "off -premises coverage", says Vokev of The Co-operators. Telephone Safety You wouldn't think of giving out information on your living arrangements or. finances to a stranger you've just met on the street. But every day, people Fashion In Motion The 71h Annual Fashion :n )lotion Benefit Fashion tiM rw for the Emil• tit owe Shelter for Women was held on Thurs.Apr.Z7. The theme of this year's show was teen fashions at work, school and play. The exciting models showed off fashions contributed by many local merchants. Music and dance numbers provided extria entertain- ment. willingly provide just those kinds of personal details to complete strangers - over the phone. They might try w sell you something or say they're con- ducting a survey or soliciting for a charity. But what they reall% want is information that can help them choose you as a target for their crime. Don't give out information like your name, address, credit card or social insurance number to just anybody. And never re- veal personal or confidential in- formation such as who you live with or your bank account balances. If you're not entirely sure whether the person on the other end of the line is legitimate, ask for background on them, or get them to mail you information. If they're on the level, they shouldn't mind. Criminals who use the phone often prey on the elderly be- cause they perceive them as vulnerable. Beware of the phony bank inspector scam (someone asks you to withdraw money because they are in- specting your bank's opera- tions). If you're asked to sign any cheques or documents, check with a trusted friend, lawyer or accountant. Be wary of the "nice" stranger if the conversation deals with money. Remember, if you're suspicious about their motives you can simply hang up or call the police. Crime costs all of us in the long run - whether it's the emotional trauma of being a victim, or through increasing police and court costs and higher insurance premiums. John Hunkin, president of ('IB(' %i(K)(1 (unci%. con4ratuiate�s .Justine Name), on winning the second annual YWCA of 'Metro Toronto Young lv%oman of i hst(net(on Award. An athlete . student and volunteer..Ristine is famous for winning a ground -breaking court decision in 19137 to allow girls to play in boys' hockey leagues The award will be presented on May 10th.. 1995. (Photo by :Nark O'Neill ) Hutchinson Wins Winter Chess Tourney Alan R. Hutchinson ( Whitby -1826 Rating) cap - turd the 1994-95 West Hill Winter Tournament with a cumulative 7K.5 10 score from both the preliminary qualifying and champion- ship round robin sections respectively. Joseph Deidun Jr. ( Pickering -1852 Rating) was a solid second with a cumulativle result of 6.5 to. Maurice Smith (Scarborough -1794 Rating) placed third with 5 10 followed by Michael Rob- bescheuten ( Ajax -1718 Rating) at 4.5 10 as the last place finisher in the cham- pionship division. Four other players square off in the consolation section. ..Durham Region was well represented in the top stsandings of this tourna- ment," noted tournament arbiter Ernie Mucignat. "'Hutchie' played well throughout the event and deserved to win the trophy. He is a methodical. thoughtful player. The peo- pie of Whitby should be pro- ud of AI's accomplishment." "Joe Deidun plays very much in the same vein. Un- fortunately, someone had to win and someone had to lose but coming second in this event was nothing to be ashamed of. Pickering residents should cheer Joe's result... ..Mike i Robbescheuten ) placed well for only his se- cond Chess Federation of Canada -rate tournament. He is an up -and --coming player, obviously a chess Wed. Way :i,' hIM'•71n, NEWS, POST Pam 9 Community Sports Notes Show Jumpers At CNE Pony Club Festival Aspiring show jumpers from the local Rouge Valley. Leitcheroft, Ajax and Pickering Pony Clubs are expected to compete at the first of three Central (mtario Region Show Jum- ping Qualifiers at the Pickering Horse Centre on Sun.:Nay 7, starting at 9 a.m. Competition will be fierce. with entries ex- pected from many of the Region's 35 clubs. The second CNE Show .Jumping Qualifier will also be held in Pickering, and the third will be held on Ju- ly 24. hosted by the Pine Ridge Pony Club near Peterborough. Standings will be decided on a cumulative basis, so most competitors will enter at least two shows. Top finishers will repre- sent the Central Ontario Region at the CNE Pony Club Festival, competing against champions from other parts of Canada. In addition to Central Ontario, riders from the Western Ontario region and the St. Lawrence -Ottawa Valley region (which in- cludes Quebec, normally compete at the CNE. with occasional entries from the Maritimes. At this show, there %ill be player on the move. pardon the pun. The people of Ajax also have someone to cheer." Scarborough plavers can take some comfort in the placing of Smith in the championship group. He is Poor Motility: over three million Canadians suffer from it but few know about it For the past two years. John, a 37 year old re%taura- teur, has hien watching his social lite erode. Dinner par- ties with friends, once his favourite way to spend an evening, have become a source of physical discom- fort and embarrassment. "A quarter of the way into the main course, I start to feel extremely bloated and very uncomfortable." John, wtx) once had a goxod appetite, explains. "It's at the point where 1 would rather stay home than make the choice between insulting the hostess by barely touching my food orgetting really sick by forcing myself to eat more than 1 am able. Suffering from heartburn, post -meal bloating. belching and nausea. John visits his doctor. After describing his symptoms, John is pre- scribed a heartburn medica- tion. John takes the medi- cine regularly but his condi- tion remains unchanged. Does this sound familiar? You may be one of over three million Canadians who suffer from one of this country's least understood digestive disorders: poor motility. In normal digestion, Rood goes from the mouth into the esophagus, a narrow tube connecting the mouth and stomach. Food is moved down the esophagus by muscle contractions, pu% - ing the food into the stomach. At the bottom of the esophagus, a tight ring of muscle (called the sphincter) closes, preventing fooxd in the stomach from going back into the esophagus and rnouth. The -stomach'. job is to stare, grind and digest food. At the bottom of the stomach, a second sphincter stop% fooxi from going into the small intestine until it is properh digested. Poor motility occurs when the -sphincter,. are not work- ing properly or when the muscles are not moving food through the digestive system as thev should be. This means that food is often settling in the stomach or moving back up. The re- sult is often described as 'that post -Christmas dinner feeling . . . all the time.' Symptoms range in severity from annoying to painful, in- convenient to incapacitating. So why is it so hard to di- agnose? There are three major GI disorders: ulcers, simple heartburn and poor motility. Overlapping symptoms make proper diagnosis diffi- cult. This is compounded by the fact that patients have difficult in accurately iden- tifving and describing their symptoms. There are, however, tell-tale differences between ulcers. simple heart - hum and motility. Ulcers are often caused b% acid eroding the stomach lining which can produce gnawing or cramping pain and blood in the stool. Symptoms are sometimes aflevtated by eating certain foods or using antacids. Anti -ulcer medication arts by inhibiting acid secretion and permitting; the stomach lining; to heal. Simple hearthurn causes a burning, sensation in the stomach and esophagus. Lying down makes the symptoms wore and in ex- treme cases• these symp- tom% are mistaken for a heart attack. Heartburn is re- lieved by changes in diet and lifestyle and through the use of antacids. Poor motility causes a person to experience a broader range of symptoms in addition to stomach pain and heartburn such as bloat- ing, belching, gas, nausea and a rapid feeling of full- ness. Physicians often diag- nose these patients as having heartburn, dyspepsia or gastroparesis, terms which describe a pexxly function- ing gastrointestinal system. How ever. through a physical examination and review of a patient's history. poor motil- it can be diagnosed and treated. A promotility agent usually improves symptoms while treating the underly- ing motility disorder. There are three steps you can take if you suspect that you, or someone you know. may have a motility problem. 1. Take the Motility Ouiz _'- Call Jatiwn Phamracxuuitica's Educational Div ision toll-free at 1 -800 -79 - TUMMY for additional information on motility 3. See your doctor. Remem- ber to tell your doctor about all of your symp- toms, how often they occur and how uncomfortable they make you feel. This will help your doctor to make an accurate dia_erto- sis and get you the treat- ment that you need. TAKE THE MOTILITY QUIZ 1f you frequent-• suffer from stomach pain and,lor heartburn, go through the list below and check off all the symptoms you have. ❑ Pain,'heariburn ❑ Bloating ❑ Difticulty finishing a meal ❑ Stomach discomfort during or after eating ❑ Need to belch ❑ The feeling of food coming back up or a bitter taste in the back of your throat ❑ Nausea Ll Gas Medication doesn't work as well as you'd like it to If you checked off another symptom in addition to your pain heartburn. you may he suffering from a motilit_ problem. not excess acid. When you see ),our doctor. ask about motility and dis- cuss al your symptoms. In addition to lifestyle and dietary changes. there are treatments that can help. competition at the Pre - Beginner, Novice, In- termediate and Open levels. Competition at each level is run on both an in- dividual and a team basis - four members to each team with the best three scores counted, as in Nations Cup competition. Though each Pony Club may send as many individual riders as it wishes, it must name its four team members in each division before the contest starts. If a Pony Club doesn't have enough en- tries to form a team at a certain level. the show organizers can put together a mixed team, with riders from more than one club. This gives more youngsters a chance to win team rib - born. All Central Ontario CNE Qualifiers will consist of a optional round - a power. and -speed class in this show - two competitive round~ over a different course and, if needed, a timed jump-off. Riders who go clear in the two rounds within the time allowed qualify for the jump-off. In the jump-off, clean rounds count ahead of thsoe with knock -downs, and the one of the more active com- petitors in rated slow -play tournaments in Canada. belonging to both the West Hill Chess Club and Scar- borough Chess Club. Maurice Smith alsos cur- rently serves as president of the Ontario Chess Association and sits on the board of governors of the Chess Federation of Canada. "Maurice is a chess dynamo, both over -the - board and organizationally speaking." emphasized Mucignat. "His irrepressi- ble love of chess is something to be marvelled at, vet heal --A) has an active fastest clean round wins. Riders who are eliminated in the first round can still jump in the second, but cannot qualify for the jump-off. Pon• Club is an interna- tional organization to pro- mote riding and horseman- ship skills among young people (up to 21 years old). Nearly all of Canada's in- ternational show jumpers got their starts in Pony Club. Show jumping is the most familiar Porn Club activity to most spectators, but Pony Club also offers competition in dressage. mounted games. rallies (including dressagel. cross-country jumping and stadium jumping 1, tetrathalon iincluding shooting, swimming, cross- country jumping and cross- country running by the riders) as well as ,.academic" competition in quiz format. Above all. the objective of Pony Club competition is for young people to have fun in horse - related activities. The Pickering Horse Cen- tre is at :1800 Paddock Road, just north of Hwy.7 and about midw•av betw•en Brock Road and Waverly Road. Spectators are welcome without charge. family life and coaches soc- cer in the summer months. " The West Hill Chess Club and the interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association are seeking players interested in com- peting in periodically held active -play events 30 minutes player game. 3 games evening when a tournament is held i. Membership in the club association and the CFC OCA will be requited. Consult the Chess Informa- tion hotline at 416-283-62% for details. Regretfulh no chess lessons will be of- fered CICan v ♦ ` ' 40 • too • I � I rM If W 1 I A project of PITCH -IN CANADA in conjunction ions A. w)th The United Nat Environment program UNEP CLEANING UP THE WORLD STARTS AT HQ)ME s page le Tt*,' NEWS POST Wed. May 3.1995 B%ll Watt's Worlds G(x)D TIMES Your Column is unremit- ting its its resolve to be in- volved in good times so that its readers can be au courant of life's better things. Accordingly, we attended at the Upper Canada Room of the Royal York Hotel for a luncheon to meet Diahann Carroll. The Royal York is the official hotel for Sunset Boulevard in which Miss Carroll will star next October at the Ford Centre and it was all of a piece that she should meet the local media there. We can report that she is still a razor slim. tawny tigress who mesmerizes her more than willing prey. Dressed in a classically simple Halston dress lac - cording to our table compa- nion. a fashion writer! and adorned with the simplest of jewellery. she answered all questions -even the most mundane- with gracel. aplomb and frankness. Particularly endearing was her reference to hus- band. Vic Damone. They are still very much mar- ried and she can't unders- tand A-hv it's mooted that they are not. Miss Carroll is looking for- ward to her role in Sunset Boulevard and we're most assuredly looking forward to seeing her in it. The lady had to leave in order to appear that same evening in Lake Tahoe and after her departure the lun- cheon was served. Nothing can beat a fine old railway hotel in the preparation and serving of a group lun- cheon and the Royal York did itself fine for the occa- sion. The principal dish Ncas Lettuce Wrapped Salmon with Grilled Jumbo Scallops. Accompaniments were Onion Marmalade and Celery Root Puree with Saute Zucchini. We doubt that even Jeremy Brown could have found fault. It was pleasant, as well, to be served by friends Ted and Juan from the Im- p>nal Room e., Speaking of old friends, it's nice to see that Grant Ramsay has joined Livent (co -producers of Sunset Boulevard) in Publicity and Promotion. Grant and Your Column go back a long way even though he's still a young man. Con- gratulations Grant. Next was a coffee. juice and sweets breakfast at the Royal Alex to meet Sir Peter Ustinov who com- pletes his two part engage- ment there this next Sun- day. Monday and Tuesday. An evening with Sir Peter Ustinov was amusingly referred to by his producer. John McGreevy, as "Sir Peter's Annuity". W'e're certain the gentleman doesn't require oen but au- diences most certainly re- quire Sir Peter. He is a fine actgor and superb raconteur who enlivened the media meeting. Stretching things a bit, we can state that Sir Peter and yours truly share two things. What gives him the most pleasure is vacation- ing. Or so he says.W'e suspect that his work is his hobby and that it gives him his greatest satisfaction. Sir Peter also says that. his published works not- withstanding, he can't type. Truth to tell. w•e too retain gratitude to our typesetter since we can't type with a a damn: our hands can't get thoughts to paper quickly enough. Now. if only we could master the easy erudition of Sir Peter. If you've not vet ex- perienced it, be certain to do so this weekend. You'll regret it if you don't. In the everting of the same day we were at the Delta Chelsea to join the Tourism Authority of Thailand in celebrating &ngkram. the Thai New Year 2=. The calendar begins with the death of Buddha in the year 543 before the Christian Era. IIt seems to us of more than passing interest and significance that the end of the old Testament in Around and About � ^` Your Dining &Entertainment Guide the Christian Bible is the year 4.32 B.C. ) Pleasures of the occasion included an exhibition of Thai themed paintings by Karen Kulyk and a display of Thai Kick Boxing. And, of course, there were the pleasurs of the bountiful buffet. Thai food is delicious but a bit spicier than most unprepared Western palates expect. Some of them, anyway. Not to worry, though. A fine cocktail of mango, papaya and coconut cream quick]% quells the fire. And. it's so delicious Delta Hotels and Resorts continue to establish a presence in the Far East. Re -opening in the fall of this year is the Delta Caravelle in Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. The Caravelle, under whatever name. conjures up all kinds of memories. not the least of which is S.J. Perelman's description of an evening there. Sawasdee Pee Mai. Happy New Year. The Stratford (Ontario) Festival begins its preview season next Mondav with "11he Merry Wives of Wind- sor-'. All of the plays will be reviewed here after their official openings. The Stratford Festival has entered into a partnership with the Pelee Island Winery in introducing two winers created specifically for it. The wines. a white (Pinot Gns r and a red I Gamay Zw•eigelt t will each bear labels created by the Festival's Graphic Design Department. The front ones features images of players in the '95 season. The backs cam a com- plete playbill and a brief description of The Festival. A glass of wine on the out- door upper terrace before a performance inside. Life Invites you to enjoy Fine Dining x, in a Ilistoric Setting. - Businessmen's Luncheons a Specialty DINNER Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m. -10 p.m. Fri. b Sat. 4 p.m. -11 p.m. Sundays 4 p.m. -10 p.m. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR ALL OCCASIONS EVERY SATURDAY DINNER THEATRE "VIVA LAS VEGAS" no smash Years EXTRA SHOW ate Smeoj DeePhuM )nn SPECIALS vesyons -urM9 Fn. Ao 28 - n= :Benny we Mr Enlertwnent 54395 *So" d Cher Franke Vogl 7 Droner •uberace Robyn !an 9p . Show .;,Nome 8 Edithand Mdlad Thurs. May 11 . .,,;nrr►y 8 Doily The m Matinee 529 95 & -may tee' NeMcorners 12 30prn • Lunch 2.00pr+- Shaww THEATRE GOURMET DINING CHOICES: Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Washington, Lobster -stuffed Atlantic Sole THE OLD SCOTT HOUSE FOR RESERVATIONS 401 Z . PROGRESS G SCARBOROUGH 520 PROGRESS AVE. TOwN CENTRE SCARBOROUGH ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED doesn't get much better than that. ON SCREEN On May 19th Warner Brothers will release a new production of A Little Princess based on the novel of the same title by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Older readers will perhaps recall when it was released as THE Little Princess and starred Shirley Temple with Cesar Romero. This morning loo children enjoyed a preview perfor- mance of the new film at the Cineplex Carlton. They were also witness to a special ceremony during which the Motion Picture Foundation presented $20.000 and another $25.000 was donated by Paul Newman from the sale of New•man's Own Products to the Canadian Living Foundation's Breakfast for Learning Program. The List named raises money for food, equipment and in- formation for children's breakfast programs across Canada. An unfortunate reminder that life isn't always good for some. In passing, we might add that we love the slogan of New•man's Own. Inc. *'Shameless exploitation in pursuit of the comrnon gad .. ON ST►GE ?A% a further reminder of life's sometimes perfidy. we commend to attention "Path With No Moccasin" running only from May 9th to the 14th at the Native Canadian Centre. Written and performed by Shirley Cheechoo. a Cree actress and musician, the work is autobiographical and traces her path from James Bay to Los Angeles with tortured stops along the way recalling excess alcohol. drugs and attemp ted suicide. Your Column refuses to accept collective guilt for wrongs to fellow beings. Neither, however. does it try to pretend that there were and are none. Accor- dingly. we urge custom for "Path With No Moccasins" as a reminder of the conse- quences of humankind's obligation to one another. IN CONCERT The Second World War (how tragic that wars are numbered!) ended in Europe 50 years ago. On May loth at Massey Hall, The Royal Choral Society Mastreechter Staar presents a tribute concert in honour of Canadian World War II veterans. (Please don't say vets. That's a word for animal doctors.) Initiated by Veteran Af- fairs Canada, National Defence and Heritage Canadal, Canada Remembers is a national program aimed at com- memorating the end of the Second World War. This performance by the Netherlands group from Maastricht pays tribute to the liberation of The Netherlands in 1945. Your attendance is recom- mended but we can't refrain from commenting upon the continuing inep- titude of governments at all levels. Without doubt. Canada Remembers is well intended but the unfor- tunate fact is that most of Canada doesn't REMEMBER. It must be Ontario Arts Council Gets Development Officer The Ontario Arts Council t OAC) has appointed Melanie Fernandez as its new Community Arts Development (CAD) Of- ficer. CAD provides en- couragement, advice and grants to help Ontario com- munities as they develop their arts resources. This office also offers sup- port for First Nations cultural centres, folk arts organizations and a wide variety of community- based arts activity. Fer- nandez replaces Naomi Lightbourn who retired last year after M years at the arts council. Fernandez comes to OA(' from the Royal Ontario Museum where she headed the Discovery Gallery. which serves to give visitors hands-on access to the museum's collection,_.. One of her highlights there was coordinating the Fiesta del Sol. a Latin American Festival that in- cluded music, contem- porary and folk dance. theatre performances. chikiren's activities, lec- tured, film screenings and visual art displays.This in- volved her with artists working in all forms of ex- pression. During the last five years. Fernandez also worked for the Woodland Guttural Cen- tre to develop education programs and to provide research support. Fer- nandez provided exhibition development assistance on a Smithsonian fellowship REMINDED that such hor- rors as world wars must never happen again. More cheerfullyl, be reminded that the King's Singers are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a tour that includes a stop this Saturday at the Ford Centre. No doubt thev'll respond to demands for their popular BBC weather report. IN SAWNEIS-S Two giants of the enter- tainment world left us recently. Leonard Rambeau who was responsible, we believe, for the commer- cial success of a corn fed Maritimes singer named Anne Murray, died at the age only 49. He was a class act, one of the few who would send a thank you note when one wrote about the artists under his management. We'll miss him. last summer at the Na- tional Museum of American History. Fernandez has served on many volunteer boards, in- clude A -Space Gallery, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, and the Ontario Museum Association, among others. She co-chaired the Equity Initiative Committee at the Ontario Association of Art Galleries, and srved as an advisory committee member for local arts agencies. A researcher. wTiter. curator and educa- tion coordinator. Fer- nandez has also worked as a volunteer with a number of arts organizations and community groups. CAD supports the interac- tion between professional artists and communities. and encourages the development of innovative, creative, community- based projects that help link the broader public with the arts. "By 'community' we mean groups of people who share the same cultural heritage. language, occupation. religion or geographical location." explains OA(' program director Dane Labelle -Davey. We didn't know Ginger Rogers but did meet her during an engagement at the Imperial Room. Coinci- dent with the news of her death at age 94, we receiv- ed in the post "Older and Wiser" (Ballantine Books). It's a collection of com- ments about aging made by people who have achieved eight decades. Full review will follow after the publication date of May 25th. For now, here are the words of Ginger Rogers at age 76. "When two people love each other, they don't look at each other. They look in the same direction." Here's lookin' with you kid. FA.tiT EXIT Carry a rabbit's foot for good luck if you like but remember that it didn't do the rabbit any good. THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES Are a place to buy affordable second hand clothing "HELP US HELP OTHERS" (416)489-0094 Highlights Don't wait until 1996 - the year Denmark carries the title of Europe's Cultural Capital - to discover why Denmark has always been branded Scandinavia's "Capital of Fun." Feel the pulse on one of the world's liveliest streets - Nvhavn, that girdles Copenhagen's historic waterfront district. an(] then move on. With more than 200 special events and festivals jamm- ing the 1995 Danish culture calendar. The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Denmark at the end of World War II is being feted around the c•ountn• on Ma 4th and 5th, tins year. From candlelit services and high-tech laser Cheam shkows to con- certs along its coastline. the Danes are hoping to .end a special message )f peace to the rest of the worl d. Now in its 44th season, the Viking Festival in Fri-derikssund runs from June 2:3 - July 9 and features an open-air play periormed by 2W bearded Vikings in period costurrie. lollow•ed by a traditional In Denmark Viking banquet in Valhalla. Just outside of Aarhus. Denmark's second largest cit} -I, is the Moesgard Prehistoric Museum, which spirits its residents and tourists back in time to welcome the Viking ships home from their summer expeditions. This two-day festival (July2!�-:30) is wild- ly popular for not only kt4-ping traditions alive but for its rich roster of family activities. The Danes are famous for their jazz festivals. Besides the Riverboat Jazz Fest in Silkeborg [June 23-259 ,there 50 bands are slated to play 2(() hours of musicl. there's also the Copenhagen Jazz Festival (Jul. 7-16). Not to be missed is the Hans Christian Andersen Festival (July 19 — August 13, in the historic Funen lown of (kiense. For a detailed calendar of this year's special events contact the Danish Tourist Board. PO CP 636. Mississauga, tint. I iM 2C'2. 11%)w 4 9 6 , 320-939134. Fax (519,576-7115. Wed. May :3, ISM THE NEWSrPC*IT Page t/ New Jersey Rolls Out Welcome To Canadians It is spring time in New Jersey and America's Garden State is ready to blossom with a number of special events and festivals throughout the state. Whether it's watching the nation's top cyclists, learn- ing about seals(, or tan- talizing the taste buds with a huge open air fish fry, Canadians will discover New Jersey's scenic beau- ty and charm. When the town of Somer- ville plans a bike race, rest assured that all roads will lead to New Jersey. On May 29, over 50,000 people will come to this town west of Newark to witness the 52nd running of the Tour of Somerville race. Dubbed the 'Kentucky Derhy of Cycling', the Memorial Day classic con- tinues to attract the top na- tional bike racing com- petitors. The competition begins right on Main St. and winds its way through the rolling countryside of inland New Jersey. For in- formation about the best viewing locations or to register as a biker contact tour officialos at (908, 725.041;1. Tourists in search for big fish should plan on visiting Camden, New Jersev dur- ing .Jun as the New Jersey State Aquarium celebrates Aquarium Month with DENMARK WHA T'S BLOOMING IN TIVOLI THIS SUMMER -.r. _�=l3.. The Pay: -nime Theatre in ( :itager. , s%orld famous Tivoli. t. it r% evening from Ma :,) September the peacock curtain opens on one of the unique pantomimes with the chief characters, Harlequin and Columbine and - the child- ren's favorite - Pierrot. On a rainy day in Copen- hagen you can sit on a bench in the Tivoli Gardens and drink the drops from the Gods. But don't ingest the rain any- where else in Europe. Scientists and environmentalists recently tested the rain all over Denmark and discovered "the cleanest air is just above Tivoli," reported Mr. Olson Nielsen. information officer for the Tivoli Gardens. The key lies within its enormous gardens -- 65,(XM) tulips, 70,(XX) narcissus. 400,000 annual flowers and 872 trees -- which release an in- credible amount of oxygen thereby purifying the air. But the fairytale gardens and canopy of trees is only a single aspect of one the world's oldest amusement parks -- which turns 150 next August 15th. Besides an enormous number of candles and the future open- ing of a high-tech, hands-on museum, no other birthday details are being released vet -- but the momentum has begun. What's new this year is the re- built contemporary informa- tion centre, located 150 ft. from the central train station. That means you can hop off the train and within 10 minutes be reserving a hotel room, cash- ing traveller's cheques and ar- ranging a city tour from this centre that's found at the gate to Copenhagen's largest attraction — Tivoli. Besides a bank and a reserva- tion desk there's a post office, a conference room and a souvenir shop that sells charming wooden toys and classic Tivoli poster which are commis- sioned every year. This too is the place where staff' will tell you to spell Tivoli backwards -- 1 lov it! Although Tivoli is said to have been the inspiration for Disneyland the spirit of this en- chanting slice of land in the middle of Copenhagen is very different. Much smaller in scope than Walt's creation, it's somehow softer, more romantic, than most of the world's other 600 amusement parks. Maybe it's the twinkle of 110,718 old-fash- ioned lamps or the ban on neon, plastic and recorded music. Per- haps that's why the acrobats' feats, the pratfalls of Pierrot and the charm of the Tivoli Boys' Guard seem more magical. Whatever the reason, it works. For Tivoli lured 4.1 mil- lion visitors through its wrought iron turnstiles in its 41/2 month season last year. And plans for another Tivoli in Japan and the States are underway. But its history has been a rocky one. The man behind the magic was Georg Carstensen son of the Danish Consul General by the same name, who introduced his son to the world by travelling with him in the middle 1800s to the Far East, Paris, Rome and London. Although you can still see those cosmopolitan influences today, they and other business ventures, bankrupted Georg Jr. back in the 1850s. Don't however, let that prevent you from marvelling over the Tivoli's Peacock Thatre. This pantomime stage appear to be plucked from the heart of China so detailed is its curtain -- a pa -cock's tail which fans open to reveal the ornate stage. Thc only stage in the world that's preserved the 400 -year-old Ital- ian renaissance comedy of Commedia detl'Artc. Also on this stage 15 different mink plays are performed and the likes of dancers Erik Bruhn and Harold Larder have also per- formed here. Then there's the oldest build- ing on the site -- the Grand Bazaar sculpted in handsome Moorish style. The Hans Chris- tian Andersen Caste, the old- fashioned Victorian merry-go- round, the Chinese tower (actu- ally of Japanese design and built in 1900) are but a few others. More wonders found at Tivoli include: • The price. Buy a Tivoli Tour Pass, valid for all 25 amuse- ments for 140 kroner. This pass enables you to enjoy all 25 rides as manv times as you wish for one entire day and evening. • Tivoli boasts of 29 restau- rants that in total can seat 10,000 people. From the ritzy upscale French cuisine of Divan 11 to the biggest restaurant in Denmark, the Groften, to the Bodega Wine Bar or the New Orleans Jazz Bar -- cuisine from around the globe can be found here. • The Tivoli Boys' Guard is one of Tivoli's most prized commodities. It was Georg Carstensen's brainchild that the Gardens must have its own Guard. Not to be elitest, boys from all social back- grounds have been selected every year since 1844. Today, the 112 boys in the Guard receive no pay but a highly regarded musical ed- ucation the proof of which lies in the fact that 30ck of the brass players in Danish symphony orchestras began their careers in the Tivoli Boys' Guard. • Not an artificial flower will special presentations on seals by staff seal trains. Besides the always enter- taining seals, visitors also can get wet at the Touch a Shark Tank, as well as view othe fish species in the largest open ocean tank in North America. The New Jersey State Aquarium is located along Riverside Dr. in Camden across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. For fur- ther information call (609[ .W-)-:3:30). To get a real taste for the state's cuisine, over 40.0190 people, locals and tourists alike, head for the coastal community of Belmar to hungrily take part in the !9th annual New Jersey Seafood Festival. On June 10 and th. Belmar will metamorphise an oceanside park into a large open air fish fry. Seafood sampling combin- ed with Garden State winery exhibitions and taste tests are two of the reasons that this is a major attraction. The New Jersev Seafood Festival is a familv affair and there are numerous children's activities and free entertainment. For in- formation about the festival, contact the festival desk at (tm) 348-71(g). The Boardwalk Rolling Chair returns in Mav to its Atlantic City home. The Killing Chair is just that - a chair which takes passengers on a leisurely ride as it gently rolls along the 60 foot wide. 4.6 mile wooden walkway. Shops. buskers, and cafes lin the boardwalk which parallels the Atlantic Ocean. The taxi service that owns these Rickshaw -like vehicles has been operating on the Atlantic City promenade since 1897. The boardwalk itself was built in 1870. For Rolling Chair reservations call (N)9t :347-7148. Kites of all shapes and col- ours will fill the skies in Wildwood during the East Coast Stunt Kite Cham- pionships May 26-29. This competition attracts top stunt kite pilots from around the world perform- ing amazing aerial tricks with their kites. Teams and individuals participate in various categories. For further information call ( 215 ) 7311-:3715. The town of Hoboken near Newark turns Italian dur- ing the annual St.Ann's Italian Festival July 2O`211. This festival was selected as a 1995 top 100 event by the American Bus Associa- tion -- and it's easy to see ,•hv. The street festival features international foods. famous "zeppole," rides, gamest, and headline entertainment. For further information call (201 ) 911:3 -:VW. For more information. and to order a free copy of the New Jersey Travel Guide which includes more than S2.(XM) worth of monev- sa v i ng coupons. contact the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism at 20 West Stale St.,CN 826, Trenton, New Jersev 08625,AAM, or call toll-free across Canada at I - FA) 0-5:37-7:3y: (1 -1100 -JERSEY -7 1. Brian Tobin, The Man And The Challenge b% Thomas Getwgge The Estai and other Spanish fishing trawlers stood at our doors. In the disputed waters off %ew•foundland's Grand Banks, Bleeding us at a hundred pores on the Nose and Tail. Ravaging the riches of mankind in international waters By using fishing practices unacceptable to Canada and humanity: Illegal nets which catch "baby" turbot that should not be fished' But. how can those juveniles escape that monstrosity. That ecological madness that is vacuuming the ocean floor? This deforestation ort the high seas strongly provoked Canadians. And made Newfoundlanders flushed with anger and discontent. But Brian carefully calculated the odds, declared "CANADA FIRST And bravely fought a "turbot war" that took the bull by the horns: A government crackdown on the European fleet - the Festa► seizure. A great act of "national solidarity" in a compelling fashion That forced Europe to recognize the meed to deal with conservation And, finally signed a deal with Canada for conservation measures. Then, peace reigned on the high seas and the "turbot wear" ended To make Canadians everywhere stand erect in patriotic pride. And live for what The Fathers of Confederation died' Bravo, Bravo. Bravo fish war crusader, Brian Tobin, The brave politician who fused environmentalism and patriotism. The Man and The Challenge, The Man and The Challenge! It is now time to enjoy the fruits of your heroic glorious victory. It is not the mark of a pirate. It is the mark of a PATRIOT! O Canada, may Almighty God Bless Thee and all your Patriotic Soto. ............................................................... ......................... you find at Tivoli. For it close its gates on Sept. 13. contact the Danish Tourist takes great pride in the 108 For more details on the Board, P.O. Box 115, Postal species of bulbs brought in Station N. Toronto. Ontario, from Holland each year. And Tivoli Gardens or general M8V 3S4. Fax# 41( -,823 - no tree is cut down without information on Denmark. 988) a new one being planted. Some of the more unusual trees are Tivoli's Snake Tree and Handkerchief Tree. Fireworks at the Open -Air Stage take place at 11:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. • The 1992 season at Tivoli opened April 29 and will Page 12 THE NEWS POST Wed. May 3,1995 Sir Robert L. Borden News Business & Technical Institute The celebrations of Earth Day brought to Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. a wonder- ful assembly for the entire school which was conceiv- ed by John Sherk, Head of Science. Cat Menard, grade 12 stu- dent. writes. "On Thurs.Apr.20, Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. had an eye- opening experience. Dur- ing first period we had an assembly regarding Earth Day. The guest of honour was Lois Jaynes, a lady fighting to save the Rouge Valley. There were five presenta- tions, the first, third and fifth presentations were slide shows called "Soy row. Hope and Joy.— The slide shows were presented by Keith Martin, apec photographer from S- trum. The second presenta- tion was a skit starring students. Kevin Guy. Jackie Walker. Danny Game. J.R. Parkes, plus Mr. Sherk. The fourth presentation was an Award Ceremony. Awards were given to Judy Bromleyl, Principal of Borden BTIL, Garvey George. Head of Social Science, for his efforts with recycling and Peter Quaid, Head of Hospitality Ser- yicesl. for their hard work and dedication to making our school environmentaliv friendly. The slide show gave us a lot to think about. Thanks to Mr. Sherk for opening our eves. As written by Michael Cjeveticl. "Borden has achieved new heights in its effort to help clean up our earth. As their contribution to Earth Day. home room IG ventured to the roof of our building to clean up the debris that has been hurled UP by nasty litter bugs. Seven bags of garbage and various semi -valuables were retrieved. The students enjoyed the ex- hilaration of wind blowing through their hair and the spectacular view of beautiful south -easter West Hill, Ontario. The members of this enlightened group includ- ed: Andrew Arthur. Justin Berwick. Roxann Gaynor, Jason Gibbson. Jomo Mar- tin. Paul Paquin, Michael Posteraro. Demetrius Spence and Dan Windless. These wonderful en- vironmentalists worked under the tutelage of their Earth Day Guru. Michael Clivetic." Stew !MacQueen. Assis- tant Head of Guidance. is organizing this year's an- nual Spring Cleanup and Green Walk Week for May 8 to May 12. '.Manv of the staff and students will par- ticipate in making not only the school and the grounds more attractive, but also branch out into the com- munity as they did last year. Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. underwent its Health and Safety Inspection last week. Gene Featherstone. is to be thanked and con- gratulated for keeping Borden BTI safe and it resulted in one of the skim- piest deficiencies reports in the Scarborough Board. Steve MacQueen. together with Caron Magill. organiz- ed the field trip to the Industry -Education Coun- cil Career Fair and he reports that it was highly sty's-cecsful with students in- dicating that it was very worthwhile. On Wed. Apr.19, students from Roberta Jones, Peter Quaid and Caron Magill Is classes visited Le Parc Convention Centre. Students had the oppor- tunity to talk to represen- tatives from 6.3 different career areas. Some of the activities students par- ticipated in, included building a table, making a television commercial, en- joying a massage, building a wall and applying for a summer job at Canadian Tire. Other careers on display were the R.C.M.P., the :Metropolitan Toronto Policel, the Career Development Institute], the Armed Forces], State Farm Insurancel, the Toronto Fire Department, the Toronto Hairstyling School, the Carpentry. Sheet Metal and Bricklayers Unions. The students enjoyed the chance to stop and talk with representatives of these diverse careers to see if that is what they would be interested in doing in the future." Education Week is on throughout the Scar- borough Board from May 1 to May 5 and on Mav 5. Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. is hosting representatives of Area 3 schools who will be participating in a Student Forum on social respon- sibilities. Representing Borden BTI are grade nine students. Kevin Guy and Meredith Jordan. Con- gratulations to them for their participation. HMMFR PROORMS 1995 L.-�KBOROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION SCHOOL Since ! 978. the Scarborough Outdoor Education Schoo has been offenng 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 experiences, some students will be treldang 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 five different programs to choose from, including Exploring the Outdoors, Outdoor Leadership and Wilderness Tripping. All sessions take place in July, and are from five to nine days in duration. Costs range from $160 to $280, and include all ~ meals, accommodation and transportation to and from the school. For more information, please call Paul Goldring at (416) 396-3319 SPECIALIZING IN OUTDOOR Scarborough ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Board of ,t:00 Education — —Meeting The Chapenge Medical Clinic Day At Baycrest Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and Mount Sinai Hospital presents Medical Clinic Day "What's New for the Old: Focus on Neurology and Endocrinology" on Fri. May 5 at The Joseph E. and Minnie Wagman Centre. 5.5 Ameer Ave.. North York. from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. This is an academic and learning experience designed for primary care physicians and allied health professionals involv- ed in the care of the aged. Presented b_v an outstan- ding faculty of university consultants, teachers and professionals. This pro- gram is approved for three hours of study credit by the College of Family Physi- cians of Canada. The cost for this clinic day is $R) for physicians. $5o for nurses and health care professionals. and $111 for interns. residents and students. Registration fees (include GST, covers the conference programs. educational materials. refmshment breaks. For more information. call Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. Education Department. 785.2501 ext. 2'ft+5 or M. Mental Health -'Women's Mental Health and Psychiatry" is the topic of a free pudic forum being held Tues.May 9th at 7 p.m. in the Aldwyln B. Stokes Auditorium at the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 250 College St. The forum. being spon cored by The Clarice Social Work Dept., features presentations by Karin Jasperl, Psychotherapist, College St. Women's Cen- tre. Jane Pritchard, Ad- vocate, Brenda Toner, Head of the Women's Men- tal Health Research Pro- gream at the Clarke In- staute of Psvchiatry. Every_ one is welcome. For more information phone 979-4747 ext.2576 or ext 6RI6 BIG OR Sit#11111. bW DO IT ALL! CROSS MOVERS Offices. houses i apts. Piano moving Good rates Packing service Wperiencserve'dOmrovers Scarb. 416-286-5513 Toronto 416.423-0239 • Immigration • Divorces • Civil Claims • L & T Traffic • Power of attorney Sca rb. 751.1712 Tor. 924-6556 Al Legal Services Ltd. ..................:�:�:.............. Lester B. Pearson Cl News Pearson Celebrates Talent The Grad Committee is presenting a showcase on May 4th at 7 p.m. in the Pearson auditorium. The showcase features performers from different cultures visible in the communi- ty in dancing, singing and fashion shows. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door. Call 396-5892 for more information. Celebrate Earth Day The first "Earth Day" was celebrated 25 years ago described then as exciting and fun, proclaiming a spirit of hope. Butg we have been poisoning our air, land and water since. This year pause to reflect on what you can do for the en- vironment not just one day but the whole year. You can do a lot for our local school and community by practicing con- servation and recycling. Congratulations Congratulations to former Pearson student, Nicole Devonish, who placed second in the long jump at the N.C.A.A. Track and Field Championships. Nicole is a stu- dent at the University of Texas and could be Pearson's first member of our Canadian Olympic team. Off To Boyd Some Pearson students are going to Boyd Outdoor Educa- tion Centre from May 8th to 12th. Meetings are being held at Pearson to give information about the trip. :t,1N111 Award The Rotary Club of Scarborough is awarding $1,000 to a ;icarborough teenager who is active in making the com- munity a better place. Each school is requested to submit one student's name by May 5th. Giant Family Reunion When leading British children's charity BGWS (Boys* & Girls' Welfare Society 1 stages its 125th Anniversary Reu- nion in June, it is hoped that former residentgs and their families from as far away as Canada and the Uruted States will be able to attend. It is known that over 2.000 young bo)s and girls: from the Manchester children's homes emigrated to North America, from 1904 onwards], most settling initially at the March- mont Children's Home in Belleville. Ont., others journeying to Moody's Homes in Massachusetts. The society would dearly wish to be reunited with any of these former residents that still survivel, and their descen- dants], as well as the literally hundreds of thousands of children that were cared for at BGWS mores in Manchester and Cheslurel. England over the years. "We are one enormous family of BGWS children and carers, past and present," says Chief Executive Andrew Haines, "and like any other family it's good to get together to talk over old times, catch up with one another's news and celebrate our anniversarv." The BGWS reunion will be held at the society's Hayes - Shaw Study Centre in The Belmont Estate. Cheadle, Cheshire on the weekend of Saturday L10th and Sunday 11th June 1995, it would rekindle fond memories of the great Bel- mont Garden Parties, staged in the past. It is hoped that the oldest known former resident, aged 90, will be there, in ad- dition to as many members of the BGYYS family that can manage to attend - including any Canadian and American 'relations' who are visiting Europe. It is a poignant reflection upon the work of BGWS, previously known as the Manchester & Salford Bovs' and Girls' Refuges, that childlren were sent to North America to safeguard them from abuse by their own parents and 'their old associates', rather than as a means of exporting the problem. Many children were brought up on Canadian farms, where they mostly received 'every care and kind- ness'. some later joining Canadian regiments and returning to England to fight alongside their compatriots in the First World War. Today, the society operates more than a dozen residential homes, education and training centres, and family -style care units, last year touching the lives of more than a thou- sand young people. It has now launched a 1225th Anniver- sary Appeal, to raise additional funds for its invaluable work and offset current cuts in social welfare expenditure. "We'd love to hear from our Old Bovs and Girls, even if they can't join us at the reunion party," adds Andrew Haines. "And if they've made a fortune in the meantime, perhaps they'll contribute to our Appeal'" Write to Andrew Haines], Chief Executive, BGWS An- niversary Appeal, Central Offices, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 IJE, phone 0161 428-5256. fax 0161 491-5056. 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.