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Home My WebLink AboutPP1995_06_07Do You Have Pain Call East Scarborough Physiotherapy Clinic (416) 283-6893 5550 Lawrence Ave. E. (at Port Union Rd.) Blaisdale Montessori School Est. 1989 Our 25th. Year For children 18 mths. & up 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering (905) 509.5005 BALL HOCKEY Teams & individuals wanted for Summer Season OSHA LEAGUE Metro East SHL [4161286-0808 School & Hospital Partnership O'Neill C.V.I. and Oshawa General Hospital will celebrate their new part- nership agreement on W'ed.May 31st at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of O'Neill C.V. I ..301 Si mcoe St . North. Oshawa. Although both the hospital and the school are neighbours in this north Oshawa community, this will be the first time they have worked together in a formalized partnership program designed to help them to share knowledge. skills, values and resources to improve service for both organizations. Staff at both organizations will meet 3 or 4 times each year to encourage, co- ordinate and monitor the development of programs and projects that benefit both the patients and staff at the hospital, the students arid staff at the school. and the community at large. The O'Neill C.V.1. students plan to provide musical and dramatic presentations, letter writing services, art displays, peer tutoring ser- vicesl'volunteer time and other services for hospital patients. In return, the hospital will provide career -planning speakers. job shadowing oppor- tunities for students and staff, co-operative educa- tion placements. mentor - ship programs. presenters and speakers for school staff inservice events and other services for the students. Both partners are looking forward to the many benefits they will realize from this sharing arrange- ment. Hospital expertise and resources will enrich curriculum and classroom activities for students and give them opportunities to participate in community ser•ice experiences which. This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER W EK This Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK 40s per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail �/r,(f �� Vol. 30 No. 19 Pickering, Ontario Wed. June 7.1995 PICKEFtING Amos# Serving the Community for 28 Years! Offer Young Program Kindergarten students from the Durham Board of Last week's Karate competition at the Pickering Recrea- hockey arenas while they competed with their ;,r a; tion Complex saw many Karate athletes filling the two skills. (Photo - Bob Watson). Durham Board Of Education Highlights Suuth Suncor P.S. Prr%enls Plaque Students, staff and parents of South Simcoe P.S. outlined to trustees the encouraging and energetic atmosphere present in their school which helped them win the Conference Board of Canada's provin- cial award in the category of excellence in school pro- grams. The school received a cheque for $1000 and a plaque presented by Bell Canada. The group presented the plaqlue to the chairman of the board for display at the in turn, will benefit pa- tients. Shared physical and technical resources will ex- pand the current capabilities of both part- ners and will create oppor- tunities for interaction with each other and with the community. No fewer than 8 new pro- grams and projects bet- ween O'Neill and Oshawa General are up and running as a result of the new part- nership. As the success of each program is celebrated, more will come on stream to ensure that this relationship makes the most of the tremendous op- portunities to expand the current horizons of both partners. Ronald Martino and Son Funeral Directors (Formerly of West Hill) Brock Road Chapel 1057 Brocic Road (just south of 40f i, Pickenng Family owned and operated. (416) 686-5589 Education Centre. Members of the school community will travel next week to St.John for the Conference Board of Canada's national competi- tion. Update on fAhnocultural Advisory Committee Received Trustees were brought up to date on the activities of the Ethnocultural Advisor• Committee since its im- plementation plan for Bill 21 was submitted to the board earlier in 1995. An implementation team to look at the to focus areas in the plan has been formed. The team is considering the development of a resource centre, in concert with the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board and the Ministry of Culture and Citizenship. Trustees were advised of the success of the S. T. A.R. (Students Against Racism) reunion held last week when students from the first 2 years of the program met at the Education Cen- tre for a day of activities. Harrassment Prevention Policy Passed The board approved the revised Harassment Prevention Policy No.4245 and Regulations. The policy and regulations had been revised to include har- rassment other than sexual and to cover students and those participating in any board program, as well as staff. The revisions support Employment Equity legislation by putting in place measures to make the work place more fair and equitable. Staff. particularly Employment Equity Facilitator Stella Dorsman, were con- gratulated for the work that went into changing the policy and regulations to meet the needs of staff and students. Q. D. P. E Presentation Late in the board meeting, a presentation was made to trustees on the topic of Quality Daily Physical Education. Mike Brousseau, Program Facilitator, Self and Socie- ty, informed the board about the Q. D. P. E. pro- gram and its many benefits for students and staff. Two Durham Board schools, Gandatsetiagon P.S. and Roland Michener P.S., have earned the Fitness Canada Award and several more will be at- tempting to earn the award in the coming school year. Susan Wright. teacher at William Dunbar P.S. led trustees in a short exercise program and reaffirmed ............................................................ This space could be yours for just $22.00 per week Mike Brousseau's com- ments about improved stu- dent behaviour and im- proved academic perfor- mance in schools pro- moting Q. D. P. E. Redcundant Teachers Declared Due to the effects of the recent collective agree- ment with O.S.S.T.F. District 17 and the Social Contract, the board has been required to lay off or declare surplus 41 of its ap- proximately 1450 teachers. Under the Education Act. the board must give redun- dant teachers their notice before May 31. The board intends to place as many as possible of the 44 teachers back in the classroom for September to fill requests for leaves and retirements as they are received. At least 25 redundant teachers shouild be recalled before the end of August. Those not recall- ed will be offered supply teaching positions and the board will continue to horwur all its commitments and obligations to these teachers under the collec- tive agreement. School Congratulated South Simcoe P.S. was congratulated once again for the honour it has brought to Durham in win- ning the Conference Board of Canada's national award for partnering. The presen- tation was made at the board's conference held in mid-May in St.John, New Brunswick. The school will receive $10,000 in order to purchase multi -media facilities. Staffing Formula Accepted A recommendation regar- Education and the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board will have the opportunity again this summer to take part in the Durham Region Young Rider Program. The event is being organized and sponsored by the various bus com- panies - Charterways, Durhamways, Laidlaw, Sc•ugog Transit and Stock Transportation - serving the schools of Durham Region. Kindergarten children, -twir parents and their ,�iementary school -aged ,•(ithers and sisters are in - I ed to register for an hour -tu! program. beginning at i .r m. on Sat.Aug.26. Free �)ws rides and a Winnie the Pooh safety video will be just part of the fun. Parents should plan to bring along ,heir cameras to capture !heir children's firstr ride on a school bus. Each bus company will of- fer the Young Rider Pro- gream in a different loca- tion throughout Durham Region. Families wishing To register should call their local school for the name and phone number of the bus company offering the program in their area. The last day for registra- tion is Fri. July 14th so parents are urged tgo register their children ear- ly to avoid disappointment. ding the staffing formu:Ja for Educational Assistants wass received by the board. Historicallyl, Educational Assistants were hired as required, un- til a cap was placed on hir- ing in 199¢. Now, a staffing formula based on student enrolment has been established. The ratio of Educational Assistants to students will be set one to every 166 until Dec. 31,1995 and the ratio of one to every 160 will be con- sidered during the 1996 budget deliberations. Children's Services Given Unequal Funding At the last Special Educa- tion Advisory Committee meeting, a presentation on the inequities of funding of children's services across Ontario was received from the Children's Aid Society. Recommendations to alleviate these inequities were put forward. It was suggested that there be no constraints placed on ser- vices in Durham Region because funding is low here compared to other areas. Any new dollarsl should be allocated to areas now receiving the least funding and existing resources should be reallocated more fairly. Carpet Clearout Sale Free shop at home Service 416-818-0242 Page 2,1111' \Fels POST Ned.June 7, 1945 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Economy Going Up? by Bob Watson Listening to the many aspects of our economy and its future prospects does keep one wondering if anything good is going to happen in our struggling economy. Our look at the economy sees the average voter reluctant to buy anything extra to the regular needs until the Ontario election is over and a new government in place. Then we visualize that with one or two more reductions in interest rates• both house and car sales will grow which will spread throughout the system. Leta all think positively - and the economy will help us all! Election Day Ontario has over six million qualified electors for the pro- vince's 36th General Election on Thurs. June 8th. The polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballots contain the candidates' names listed in alphabetical order in white on a black background. To the right of each name is a aNte circle. An elector marks the ballot with only one 'X' in the circle after the candidate of his or her choice. A ballot marked for more than one can- didate will not be counted. All ballots are notched at the top and along the right side to assist visually impaired voters. Qualified electors will be issued a folded ballot by the Deputy Returning Officer. Once marked, in private behind a screen• the ballot is returned to the DRO for deposit in a sealed ballot box. The DRO, not the elector, deposits the ballot in the box to ensure ballot security and integrity. To vote in their electorcal district Urban electors must en- sure their names are on the polling list or on a certificate to vote issued by the Returning Officer for their electoral district. If a vote is to be cast by proxy the completed proxy form must be certified by the Returning Officer in the electoral district no later than 8 p.m. on June 7th., the day before the election. For information on voter qualification and election day procedures. contact the Elections Ontario office in your electoral distnct. Telephone Director- Assistance will be able to give the number of the appropriate Returning Office if individuals ask for "Elections Ontano" and provide the name of their electonal district. For general election information in the Toronto area call 416 ;54-%'OTE186831 and from outside Toronto call 1-800668-.., =. Gold Plated Pensions Dear Sir Madam: If your readers are angry over gold-plated NIP pensions they should vote against the Liberal party on June 8th. After all, if Prime !Minister Jean Chretie'n sees his provin- cial counterparts going down to defeat in Ontano, it would sere to make him and his party less arrogant and less hypocritical. And make no mistake the Liberals have been hypocrites when it comes to NIP pensions. They tell us to make sacrifices for the good of Canada yet they will not tighten their own belts. To date all they have offered the Canadian people are cynical and token changes to MP pensions. Consider that under the Liberal changes. NIP pensions will still have unlimited protection against inflation: they would still be twice as rich as private sector pensions: and they would be payable at age 55. That, of course. falls far short of what the Canadian people want. Canadians want MPs to have pensions that are in line with what's available in the private sector. Again. the key to getting that message across will be to vote against the Liberals on election day. Remember when politicians feel the heat they sometimes see the light. If the Liberals lose in Ontario. Chretien and the other federal Liberals will start feeling mighty hot. After all, they will be next. Yours truly. Colin Brown, President, Ontanans for Responsible Government news ' KNR'0 s f PobHsfned every 1Net:'tesday by Watson Publishing Company Umited. Est. 1950 Of flee 3 Address: 15o Milner are. Unit 35. Scarborough, Ont. M1S 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher i General Manager • Bob Watson Office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING t►em Watson, EDITORIAL - Blll Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS - S 15 par year - 4os a copy. .,N►s Vegetable Garnishee Miss CHIN Bikini Contestant Tina Moessner of Scarborough is a contestant for the up- coming "'.hiss CHIN International Bikini '96" title at the CINE bandshell on July 1st. (Photo - Kin Wong) Scrap Bill 79 by Gordon Cbong Mike Harris and the PC's are right - Bill 79, the Employ- ment Equity Act should be scrapped. Tinkering with it, as the Liberals would do, isn't good enought. There is nothing equitable about employment equity in Canada, just as there is nothing affirmative about affir- mative action in the U.S. Employment equity and affir- mative action are identical twins. The term "employment equity" was coined to nominally distinguish the Canadian twin from the American one. Employment equity is actually a very misleading term. For most people, untutored in the Machiavellian social engineering airs of our socialists and closet Marra -As, it implies equal opportunity or fairness. It is anything but that. It is an invidious attempt to manipulate equal outcomes or statistical parity as well as to vengefully redress the inequities and iniquities of the past. Its proponents want to "fix" the game - they want our in- stitutions to be demographic mirrors of society' Manipulated outcomes are illegal in sports. Why should they be tolerated in the work place or academia'. The social engineer's mindset that is embodied in emploment equity poses the greatest threat to our colleges and universities which normally function outside the glare of public scrutiny and interest. The implications of racial set -asides or quotas for students, teaching and non -teaching staff are profound. Employment equity's advocates will strenously repudiate any suggestion that employment equity means quotas. They will say that it just means "goals and timetables" or reasonable plans over reasonable penods of time! That's how it started in the U.S. too! The Canadian variant has finally and openly embarked on the same path that was set by the U.S. version three decades ago. The term "affirmative action" was first used in John F. Kennedy's Executive Order 10915 Establishing the Presi- dent's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, which decreed "affirmative action to ensure that ap- plicants are employed, and that employees are treated dur- ing employment, without regard to their race, creed, colour or national origin." Later, Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 Executive Order 11246 ad- ded "sex" (i.e. gender) as an additional category and was interpreted by those who chose to, as requiring federal con- tractors to establish affirmative action plans. By the late 1960s a number of large corporations had plans and their prowess was being monitored by the Office of Federal Con - Agincourt Community Services is hosting a workshop on various ways to carve and display vegetables for those in- terested in artistic works on Thurs.June 15th from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The workshop is free. However, participants will bring their own vegetables and a small sharp knife to try the tips being demonstrated. Call 321-6912 for appoint- ment and information. Free babysitting and light refreshments will be pro- vided. The location is at Agin- court Baptist Church, 37 Glenwatford Dr.,Agin- court. :::a ��:�} tit�7i�Y•}_''�.►_:% �'iiSs%i �{:wrir �:i �S.::ti::{asr �{:::::::::�: Let's Have No Deficit .... _ .:.,.Y.:.�.•:•:•: Y� ::::........:•:ti:::tit:•................ .... Tract Compliance (OFCC). The Civil Rights Act of 1964 said that the courts may "order such affirmative action as may be appropriate" to deal with discrimination in the work place. While no specific policy was explicitly mentioned, a range of prac- tices to remedy "demonstrated" cases of discrimination was implied. Although the Civil Rights Act of 1%4 "explicitly" rejected quotas, what we now know as affirmative action programs with quotas began to appear. Affirmative action's proponents ran to the courts for inter- pretations of a vaguely worded law. And, the courts accom- modated them with new interpretations of the Civil Rights Act emphasizing the supposed "spirit" instead of the letter of the law. Something called the Doctrine of "disparate impact" ap- peared in the late 1960s to justify "positive discrimination". The Labor Department's revised Philadelphia Plan established quotas in the construction industry in 1969. The Philadelphia Plan gave the Americans "goals and timetables" for getting greater representation of 'under- utilized" minorities in differnt job categories. Statistical disparty was assumed to represent "under -utilization". In 1970, Order No.4 from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance extended these provisions to other occupations. Discrimination came to mean a lack of government - approved statistical equality. In 1971L, the doctrine of "disparate impact" was legally sanctioned by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Griggs v. Duke Power Co. decision which required employers to prove the •business necessity" of job tests that produced statistical disparity. (Sound familiar'. I Also in 1971. the Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- sion (EEOC) was authorized by Congress to sue private employers who "seemed" to be iolatinig the "apparent" re- quirements of the Act. In 1972 the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ( HEW ) issued guidelines for universities. In order to corw ly, they were told to make "efforts to recnwt, employ and promote members of groups formerly excluded, even if that exclusion cannot be traced to particular discriminatory actions on the part of the employer". Although the legislation never explicitly mandated quotas, it required the recording of race and national onginns of stu- dent and employees. Alien the recording of this information was combined with specified goals and timetables, it became apparent the government's denial of quotas was simply verbal gym- nastics. An era of Otwellian newspeak and evasion had been ushered in "without" repealing the antipreferential clause in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Affirmative action's history in the U.S. should set off alarm bells here because we have been awetgly following in their footstelps for almost a decade now. Affirmative action has created resentment, polarized peo- ple and aggravated racial tensions south of the border. Employment equity is doing the same thing in Canada. It proponents envision a utopia with statistically equal and politically correct outcomes. These zealots will make in- creasing use of the courts to interpret the generalities of vaguely worded laws legislated by the elected represen- tatives of the citizenry who don't have the backbone to be frank and forthright. The pursuit of legal interpretations through the courts is time-consuming and financially wasteful. While the Employment Equity Tribunal in Ontario is not a court of law, it is a quasi-judicial tribunal. Along with the Employment Equity Commission, they represent a signifi- cant, formidable state intrusion into our business affairs. Notwithstanding the power of judicial review, that power should not be used as a substitute for clear legislation. That is doing through the back door what the politicians are afraid to do through the front door. That alone is rason enough to repeal the Employment Equity Act. And that alone is reason enough to vote for Mike Harris' Progressive Conservative Party! i Give A Gift That Lasts A11 Year! f A year's subscription to one of these newspapers ' SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL Ile news news CHECK THE /N'OORRTH YORK EAST ENO I K RING I l e wt� news O s New wel t ONE YOU WANT 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 31FI13 Name- Address ame Address Guildwood The Guildwood Community annual parade was a big success on Sat. June 3rd. There were many •L _ children dressed in a variety of costumes. Above. C o m m u n SIT` just in front is a young couple dressed as a bride and groom but are really 3 years old Nicholas England and his sister 7 years old Kristen England. Parade (Photo - Bob Watson). Honour Excellence In Visual Arts The proof of the North York Board of Education's outstanding Visual Arts program - consistently high quality student work - came to the fore June 1 at Yorkdale Secondary School. The North York Board of Education's first-ever Visual Arts Student Awards Event celebrated the Arts, honour outstan- ding student achievement. and generate corporate support towards the crea- tion of a trust fund to fur- ther enrich arts education in North York public schools. The school's foyer and cafetorium was transform- ed into a stunning gallery of 200 student works open to the public. As well, 135 Grade 4 to 8 students from the Claude Watson School of the Arts staged "Barnescapes", a production inspired by the Barnes Collection which was recently featured at the Art Gallery of On- taano. The students raised Henri Rousseau's "Woman Walk- ing in an Exotic Forest" and Paul Cezanne's "Still life with Skukll" from a flat dimension to life through dance, movement and enormous three- dimensional papier mbch6 creations representing elements in the paintings. Months in the making, the entire performance lasted 12 minutes. The evening also featured jar music, a treble choir, a steel drum band and a Latin dance performance. Eleven student works in painting, photography, sculpture and design were announced as Gold Award winners and the artists received cheques for 12.50 each presented by Director of Education Veronica Lacey. An independent jury of respected professional ar- tists, educators, and gallery curators explained the rationale for the final selections. "The imagination and creativity evident in the_ works of these students foretells the promise we hold for themas tomorrow's leaders.'. says Veronica Lacey. "Through this event. we celebrate their craftsmanship. their self-discipline and their in- dependent thinking -- THE SALVATION ARMY Duffedn Residence Is an adult residence for the mentally chall wqW "HELP US HELP OTHERS" µ16j»1894)094 The IWW l01 PC Academy 1. HOW TO Build Your Own 486 2. HOW TO Upgrade to MULTIMEDIA 3. HOW TO Upgrade to ON-LINE Communications 4. HOW TO SURF the Internet 5. HOW TO VOICE ACTIVATE Your PC 6. HOW TO Navigate Thru WINDOWS 7. HOW TO Upgrade to WINDOWS 95 Hands On Tmining - Dsys&~ing&4VmXends Course Information - Registration Call (416) 329-5566 Gwabn Maker Rd e N — 4i t x 3761 Victoria Psrk Ave Unit 1A -C Unit On N1W 1S? S =J TNxpo Wed. June 7, 1995 THF. NEWS/POST Page 3 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE NO.1 STOTT'S AND MAXWELL BRIDGES JWYN RIVERS DRIVE) . CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY The Corporation of the City of Scarborough is currently undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study to determine the future of the Stott's and Maxwell bridges on Twyn Rivers Drive within the City of Scarborough (refer to the key plan shown below). The purpose of the Environmental Assessment is to examine the need and justification for future improvements to the two bridges and if necessary, establish preliminary design plans. A Public Information Centre will be held to explain the purpose of the Study, review the Study progress to date, present information detailing the "problem" and present the preliminary assessment of alternative solutions to resolve the "problem". Alternative planning solutions include Do Nothing (i.e. maintain the existing structures and provide "stop -gap" structural improvements on an "as need" basis): Remove the Existing Structures and Close the Road to Vehicular Traffic. Retain the Existing Structures. but Close the Road to Vehicular Traffic: Undertake Major Rehabilitation of the Existing Structures and Maintain Vehicular Traffic. and Construct New River Crossings. The Public Information Centre will provide the public with an opportunity to make known their views with respect to the Environmental Assessment Study and the future of the two bridges. The Information Centre will be held on: June 22,1995 6-00 p.m. to 7.:30 p.m. Open House 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Formal Presentation Chief Dan George Public School 185 Generation Boulevard Scarborough. Ontario Comments received from the public will be included in finalizing the assessment and evaluation of alternative planning solutions. Following selection of the preferred solution to the problem, alternative methods to implement the preferred solution will be prepared and assessed. At this stage of the process, a second Public Information Centre will be held to solicit public input on the recommended method. The Class Environment Assessment process is designed to resolve concerns of those affected by the project. If concerns relative to the Study cannot be resolved, any person or group may request that the Minister of the Environment and Energy "bump up" the project to an Individual Environmental Assessment. We encourage you to attend the Public Information Centre. If you are unable to attend. you may forward written comments or questions to either one of the individuals below. With the exception of personal information. all comments will be part of the public record. Mr Brian Wolf, P.Eng. Project Manager Works & Environment Department City of Scarborough 300 Consilium Place. Ste 1000 Scarborough, Ontario M 1 H 3G2 Tele: 416-3967152 Fax: 4163965661 Mr. Doug Allingham, P.Eng. Senior Vice -President. Transportation Totten Sims Hubicki Associates 300 Water Street Whitby. Ontario LIN 9,12 Tele: 906668.9363 Fax: 905.668.0221 .... Primary Study Area �ununl SecondaryStudy Area STUDY LOCATION KEY PLAN Page 4 THE NEWS POST W'ed.June 7, 1995 N1 1 4 CDIARY p M Wed. June 7 8:38 a.m. - 4 p.m. FIRST AID/CPR COURSES First Aid/CPR training courses are offered ongoing daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborouug�h Rte Cross,1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to iday, for more dept�a. s and to register. e St � Ambulance � f�ilst�dN,heaealthcare and CPR courses -at three locations in Metro Toronto seven days a week. For information and registration call 9674?M. 11 a.m. -12:38 p.m HEALTH COUNSELLING Seniors cw*Wgwith diabetes or high blood pressure can attend free and information ��I+oouu��ss every Wednesday at Warden cods Community tCertre, 74 Fi-r Valley Court, Scarboralgh. For details call Bonnie at 894-1138. 12:38 - 3:30 p.m. SOCIAL DANCING All seniors over the age very of SS are invited to enjoy an after- noon of social dancing eeaux Community Centre, McNicholW RddaPtlorle L'AnM&45133. 12.38 - 4 p.m. B.P. & FOOT CARE A footcare and blood pressure clinic for seniors is offered every Wedrlesia at Warden Woods Community Centre, 74 Fir Valley (',o(af, Scarbor�� This is a free service. To book an appointment call01138. 12:30 p.m. PING PONG All seniors over the age o(55 are invited to enjoy a mom'n- trnlegg of ping pong every Monday from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and 'Nl�ednesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at L'Amoreauc Com- mtauty Centre, 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone 3904513. 1 - 3 p.m. NEARLY NEN' SHOP A Nearly New Shop is held every Wednesday at Knox United Church Christian Centre, 2575 Midland Ave. Agin- court for the sale of good clean used clothing for ani ages and small houseware items ( electrical appliances, pots do pans etc. ). Thrifty prices' The shoo is also open the second Saturday of every month from 9:36 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1 - 3p. m. TODAY'S HEADLINES A discussion group for semorsdealing with the issues and ideas behind newspaper stones is held every Wednesday at Dawes Road library, 416 Dawes Rd., East Yat. For details Call 752-0101. I - 3 !!m.� BINGO Birluiale senior cit izas invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birtdale Cotnnunity Centre, 1299I-lksmer+e Rd, Scar- �p borough. FUN Family Fun will be held at Agincourt District Library, 155 Bonis Ave. , north of Agincourt Mall). The program is designed especially for children up to 6 years old. The hour will include stories and songs and audience participation is invited. Call 396-8013 for details. 4:30 p.m. DRUG EDUCATION WtORKSHOP Friends -or family on drugs' Find out about drugs and what can be done at Narconon. Come to the free and education workshops Wednesdays at ea Pape Ave. For more information can 466-50%. 7:15 - 10:30 p.m_ BINGO The Indianapolis Scarborough Peace Games sponsors an evening of BL690 every Wednesday at 2100 Ellesmere Rd. 7 - 9 .m. FORUM ON PUBLIC ART A For rn on Public Art will be held at Cedar Brook Com- munity Centre, 91 East Park Blvd. Scarborough. Thurs. June 8 11.36 a.m. - 3:30p m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A permanent Red Cross blood d000c clinic is held every Thursday at Royal Bank Plaza, Merchants Mall Level, 200 Bay St., Toronto. All donors are weicorne. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited tq enjoy an after- noon of euchre at�tLeacock Seniors Centre, 25M Bir- chmotat Rd. Phones 6A I - 3 p.m. CRAFTS WORKSHOP A crafts workshop is held every Thursda at L'Arhoreahat Community Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave., Scarborough. For details call 3804513. 1 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE Se'muars over the age at 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membeiship Card, are invited to ay Bn �+ every Thursdaat Port Union Recreation Cdentre Lawrence Ave. E. 3904034. I - 3 p.m. CRIBBAGE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid tarboraagtn Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited to play cn bage every Thlursday at Port Union Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave. E , 3904034. 4 - 8 p.m. ENVIRONMENT DAY Metro Coutcillor Raymond Cho is holding Environment Day at Woodside Mall, 1571 Sandhurst Circle ( Finch at Mc- Cowan). Find out about reducing, reusing and recycling for less waste. 7 - 9 p.m. GAVEL GLASS TOASTMASTERS Gavel Glass Toastmasters meets every Thursday in the Don Mills & Lawrence Ave. area. This program is for men and women over 18 y of age. For further information Diane call Diaat 447-9633. 7.15 p.m. LIONS BINGO Every Thursday, the Agincourt Lions Club is holding a bingo at the Agincourt Community Centre, 31 Glenwatford Dr.,Agincouut. A jackpot every night. For information call 293-3509. 7.30 p.m. FLOWER SHOW Join the Leaside Garden Society and Arthur Skolnik to ex- plore "The Art of Bonsai" at Leaside Library, 165 McRae Dr. Also June flower show. Visitors and new members are welcome. Fri. June 9 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A Dermanernt Red Cross blood donor clinic is held every �a yayat 55 Bloor St. W., 2nd fluor, Toronto. All donors are s a.m. - 4 p.m. SNOOKER & BUMPERPOOL All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy snooker and bumperpool everyFriday at L'Amnoreaut Com munity Centre. 000 Nichol Ave. Pirate 396-4513. 10 a.m. - 12 now SOCIAL BALLROOM All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon social ballroom ev Friday at L'Amoream. ux Co musty Centre, 2000 McNll Ave Phone 3904513. Fri. June 9 10 - 11:30 a.m. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP A women's book discussion group is held every FridayY at Leaside Public Library, 165 McRke Dr. East York. 'Thus group is open to all women and new membl rs are welcome. Il a.m. - 2 p.m. FUND RAISER The 3rd. annual Thomas, Large & Singer Fundraiser will be held at 40 Emblem Court, Scarborough. Rain date is June 16th. The day will be filled with fun, including a delicious BBQ, bake sale, car wash, silent auction and other special events. Funds raised go to Down Syndrome Assoc. 12:36 - 2:38 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- murutyy Centre 2000 Nicholl Ave. P�lone 3904513. Sat. June 10 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. FLEA MARKET A flea market will be held at St.Peter's Anglican Church, 776 Brimley Rd. Scarborough (2 blocks south of Lawrence E.) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. PLANT SALE A Perennial Plant Sale (and house plants) will be held at St.Joseph's Church, Old Kingston Rd. and Morrish Rd..Highland (reek. 10 a.m. PHILIPPINE DAY Philippine Independence Day will be held in the centre space of Scarborough Civic Centre. 150 Borough Dr. 10 a.m. - 12 noon CHECKER GAME Scarborough Historical Museum ed "Wooden is presenting a children's gn adpaint your ownch eckerchecker board and pieces using stencils at Thomson Park. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. GIANT SALE A "Whole Kitsch and Kaboodle Giant Sale" will be held at Newtonbrook United Church, 53 Cummer Ave.,Willowdale. toff Yonge St. 2 blocks north of Finch). Free admission. Snack bar. HONOUR VETERANS Toronto Civic War Veterans willppaarticipate in a ceremony honourinngg veterans on Heritage Dav at West Will. PICKERTNG %ILLAGE FES--TIVAC The Pickering Village Festival will hold a parade with floats. one of which will carry the "Canada Remembers.. banner. Participating groups include army. navy and air force clubs. 11 a.m. - 2 P.M. WRITERS MEET Members of the Forest Hill Writers' Circle.. every Saturday to discuss their writing in an informal and con- structive manner at Barbara F1'um Library 30 Covington Rd., North York. New writers are welcome to j'orrh andbr- im their work in progress. For details call 3955440. 11 a.m. - 3 P.M. FUN FAIR A Spnng Fun Fair will be held at St.Albert School. 1125 Midland Ave.Scarborough. There will be refreshments. fish pond. BBQ lunch. raffle draw. routlette wfxel. baked goods and nuidac painting- For a table at $10 call Judy Buchanan at 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ICE CR&LM S/K'IAL An Ice Cream Social, book sale, flea market and a bake table will be held at Dentonia Park United Church, 107 Dawes Rd. There will be hot dogs available. Everyone is welcome. 1 - 3 p.m. PIONEER TOYS Scarborough Historical Museum is presenting pioneer toys and games at Thomson Park. Make your own wool and clothtspeg doll and try your hand at pioneer games. 8 p. in. IN CONCERT Bellefair Uruted Church Choir at 2 Bellefair Ave. opposite Kew Gardens on Queen St. E. will present an evening of music to raise funds for its new Guilbeau lt-Thenen organ. Tickets are $15 and $10. For information and tickets call 691-3951. 8pp m. TEN LITTLE INDIANS This is the last night for the Scarborough Theatre Guild's pion of Ten Little Indians at ScarboroughVillage Theatre. 36M Kingston Rd. All seats are $10. Call bx o[tice at 3904049. 8.30 a.m. - I M. YARD SALE A giant sale and flea market will be held at Wanstead United tach, 3340 Danforth Ave. at Danforth Rd. Tables are for rent at $20. Call 696.8132. Snack bar. There will be jewellery, dishes, collectibles, books. records, toys,crafts etc. Sun. June 11 12 neon - 4 p.m CHESS CLUB q�nco rt Chess Club meets the first three Susudays of eacfi month at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNieoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0619. FINAL CONCERT The Moor edale Jr.Orchestra and the Mooredale Youth Or- chestra perform at their final codneert of the season at Timothy Eaton United Church, 230 St.Clair Ave.W. Adults $13, Seniors & Students $9. Call 971-3714. 2 - 4 p.m. SUNDAY CONCERT The Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band will perform at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr. Mon. June 12 8 - 9:30 a.m. TAI CHI Everyone over the age of 55 is invited to en' y Tai Ani cerryy Morxlay at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 2000 McNieoll Ave., Scarborough. For more details ca11396-4513. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m WOMEN'S CENTRE The North York Women's Centre, 201 Caribou Rd. is open Mondays Thursdaysto offer information and referal services to women. Phone 781-0479 or drop in during these hours to find information, to sten for a program, or to talk over something that is troubling you. 10 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. SENIORS' PICNIC A Seniors' Picnic and Fishing Trip will be held with a trip to Bruce's Mill for a relaxing day fishing or watching the fisher folk. A picnic lunch is included. Cost is $12. Call Warden Woods Community Centre at 694-1138 to reserve your seat. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All sennas over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an after- noon of bridge every Monday ats ted Leacock Seniors Centre, 252D m rchotnt Rd. Phone3904040. 1 - 3 p.m. EUCHRE Seniors over the age of 55, with a valid Scarborough Senior Citizen Membership Card, are invited to ay euchre every Mon(hay at Port Union Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawreme Ave. E., 3904004. Mon. June 12 2 - 3p�m. NUTRITION COUNSELLING Nutrition causeservices are available to seniors free of charge every y at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W For an ap. pointment call 2252112. f - 8:38 m. LINE DANCING p Line Dcall ancing is held every Monday at St. Crispin's ladies are�vNne�Tt�ieee cost is $1 harbo,�ro�lgfl. Men and 8 P.m. _WRITERS MEET 5carborotlgh Arts Co[e]d] Writers' Group meets ever Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Etlgenle Shehinan, 759-3340 or Joyce Grins, 264-23195 for more details. 8 p.m. FLOWER SHOW The Agincourt Garden Club'smonthly meeting and flower show will be held at Knox United Christian Centre, nor- theast corner of Midland & Sheppard Ave. E. The topic will be "Garden Questions Galore - A Panel Discussion' . Bring your questions. Guests welcome. 8.m. WRITERS MEET Scarborough Arts Council Writers' Group meets Monday at the Jack Goodlad Centre. Call Eugenie Shehinan, 759-3340 or Joyce Greggains, 284-2396 for more details. Tues. June 13 11:36 - 3:38 p.m BLOOD DONOR CLINIC The Red Cross Toronto Blood Centre, 67 College St. is open every Tuesday and all blood donors are welcome. 12:30 - 2:36 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'Amorer,nr Community Centre, 2000 McNichol] Rd. Phone 39;-4.513 12:45 - s p.m. SOCIAL & LINE DANCING All semors over the age of 555aare Steipnvllieted to enjoy social and line dancing every Centre,2Bdichhin ti not Rid. Phone 396 4o4ol LeacockSeniors 1 - 2:30 p.m. NEARLY NEW SHOP A New To You a featuring low prices on ood used clothing and d articles is every y at Iondale Heights United Church, 115 Iomnew Rd north � nt w d Kennedy Rd. Parking and entrance at of building. 1 - 3 .its. BINGO Ali semors over the age of 555 are invited to enjoyan after- noon I. L'Amoreaux Centre, 2006 McNi Rd Ptuooe 3904513 Community (Continued on Page 5) Anniversaries/Birthdays WM BIRTHDAY Ham, birthday to Doris 1,ePoidevin of Scarborough who is celebrating her 911th birthday on June 17th. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 am. to 5 p.m. Cossim,ENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, located at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-51340. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONST1Tl E'_%CY OFFICE (WEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E.. Suite 204, northeast corner of Shep"d and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 v it- I m appoimmcnt. phone 297-6568. y a..,.. to 5 p.m. C ONSTITL'F:NCY OFFICE CWEN The -tare of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd.. Unit 34. in Cedar Heights Plan, is olio, vlonday to Thursday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m :o 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9 a.m. to 5 pm. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN I h, (-office of Anne Swarbrick, MPP Scarborough West, located at 1576 Kingston Rd. is open Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to I p.m., or by appointment. Phone 698-0967. 9 am. to 1 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East, located at 4403 Kingsion Rd., Unit 6A, just west of Lawrence Ave. E., is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday mor- nings by appointment only. Phone 281-2787. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Steve Owens, MPP Scarborough Centre, located at 3047 Kingston Rd., in Cliffcrest Plaza, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Mondays and Wednrcda}m by appointment only•. Phone 261-9525. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of John Cannis, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 1450 Midland Ave_ Suite 211, Scarborough is open Monday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Call 752-2358. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. C ONSTITI)ENC'Y OFFICE: (WES' The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, Ideated at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CONSTITV ENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 4800 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 119, Scarborough, is Open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 298-4224. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY (WF'ICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 206, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 to 1 I a.m, by appoint- ment only, call 321-5454. 9 N.M. - 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY (WFICE OPEN The constituency office of David Collcneae, MP Don Valley East, located at 1200 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 300, is open Monday to Thur,,day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 ntka). I ur an appointment call 447-5544. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY (WFICE (OPEN The constituency office of Doug Peters, MP Scarborough East, located at 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314, is open Tuesday to Fri- day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. Call 287-0037. Community Diary (Continued from Page 4) I Tues. June 13 I 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 284-1215 for details. 7 m. BINGO Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Highland Creek Branch No. 258 holds a Bingo a Tuesday," at the t&gion Hall, 45 Lawson Road, %ZTII. Everyone is welcome. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB Agincourt Chess Club meets on alternate Tuesdays at L'Amoreaux Community Centre, 20M McNicoll Ave. at Kennedy Rd. For details call 493-0019. 7:36 p.m. LIVING WITH CANCER Living with Cancer, the import group for the North York Feast Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets at 6075 Yange St., north of Finch Ave., 4th floor, on altlernate Tues- day ev Through informal discussior>`s patients families and -friends can learn how to cope. For details call 2660646. 7.30 p.m. EUCHRE PARTY A Euchre Party will be held at St.Crispn's Anglican Church, 77 Crai ee Drt.,Scarborough. Tickets are $2.50 available at the =. There are prizes and refreshments. i.30 p.m. POLITICAL ACTION NIGHT East York Friends of Schizophrenics are holding a meeting at Toronto East General Hospital, 825 Coxwell Ave.to have guests speak on mental health issues. Free refreshments. Let's Have Equality In Provincial Grants To Education 1k.. r Wed. June 7, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 i wi • Al Kaitur Lions Club & Leo Club Celebrate "Earth Day" The Toronto Kaiteur Lions Club and the Toronto Kaiteur Lions Club makes the presentation to the mayor while a Leo Club celebrated "Earth Day" on Sat.Apr22nd-by large contingent of Lions and Leos were present to witness presenting two community benches that were erected on the presentation. The Leo Club was especially singled out the lawns of the L'Amoreaux Community Centre to Mayor as young people pooling their efforts and resources to make Frank Faubert and Councillor Sherene Shaw. a difference in the community. The project jointly cost over Above, Lions President Alleyne of the Toronto Kaiteur $500. Task Force Reports $31 Million Savings The Metro Task Force on Warehousing and Student essential differences in the Cost Savings through Transportation. Most of the future. - Cooperative Activities has $31 million in savings were The Task Force also presented its report to the identified in these six areas studied ten secondary Minister of Education and and the total savings in- areas of study and were Training which identified cludes $11.9 million iden nearly $31 million in sav- tified by studies already able to identify printing, ings through cooperative underway by the public joint textbook tendering delivery of education ser- boards. and an occupational health vices among the nine and safety computer net - school boards in Metro "We feel the work of the work where there are Toronto Task Force has been very potential costs sav- successf ul, not only ings cost avoidances possi- With a short time frame of because it was able to iden- ble. "Time did not allow us only 10 months to study the tify almost $31 million in to pursue these savings in issue, the Task Force iden- savings" said Dr. Ned depth. but it should be tified six priority in- McKeown, chairman of the remembered," said itiatives for in depth study. Task Force, "but because Margaret Caravaggie, co - Consolidated Banking; it has also bridged com- chairman of the Task Direct Purchase of Natural murucations between the Force "that cooperation is Gas' Information boards. If boards talk with 'work in progress'. Work - Technology Services' each other, regularly and ing together, boards will Library Technology Ser- openly. it will be possible to find new. more cost effi- vices: Purchasing and avoid costly and non- cient ways of doing things.,, Chuck Benson Memorial All former friends, col- son) and send the cheque to leagues and students of the Shirley Bush. Dr.N. late Chuck Benson, charter Bethune C. L. 200 Fundy Head of Music at Dr. Nor- Bay Blvd.,Agincourt, Ont. man Bethune C.I., are in- M1W 3G1. vited to attend a memorial concert and tribute on • .Jewellery Tues. June 13 . at 7.30 p.m. The event will take place at f� Dr. Norman Bethune C. I. A Scholarship fund has been set up in memory of ..� Mr. Benson. Anyone wishing to contribute to the fund may do so by making " — ...— a cheque payable to Dr.N. It pays To Bethune C.I. Scholarship Fund (in memory of C. Ben- Advertise Every Friday BALL ROOM DANCING assis Place 3474 Kingston Road 265-3030 s 10 Per Person including fabulous buffet GRAND OPENING FAIRVIEW MALL TUESDAY JUNE 6TH Canada's largest retailer of posters, prints, greeting cards & custom framing. Choose from thousands of artists and styles through our exclusive Art Wormation service. OPENING SPECIALS ALL WEEK 10% OFF REGULAR PRICED MERCHANDISE 25% OFF CUSTOM FRAMING & LAMINATION POSTERS 2/$14 Don Mills & Sheppard. Phone 502-0827 INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIA TION ONTARIO SPURGE NEAR NSURAN (M BROKERS UMUM 439-6722 All TYPES OF INSURANCE e Auto a Cam,* e Fire a L,*&y e Life a Bonds e Flofn "Wwrs a cargo e Tenants Package a !Mortgage e Boat • .Jewellery • PERSONAL. • C0004 RCIAL • r0VS11IAL Theft Of Blue Box Material "IT'S A CRIME" In the past few weeks the City of Scarborough has experienced a tremendous increase in the amount of material being stolen from the "Blue Box" program. Many responsible citizens have called to report the theft of their blue box material. We thank you. These people are not just stealing from the City, they are stealing from you, the taxpayer. It is estimated that we are presently losing $20,000 a week in revenues. At the current rate that is over 1 million dollars a year. Revenue from the sale of material is used to pay for Scarborough's Blue Box program. Without this revenue the taxpayer is forced to fund the program. Citystaff have met with Metro Police and steps are being taken to identify and charge the responsible parties. A fine structure of up to $25,000 is being put in place and charges under the Criminal Code are being considered. YOU CAN HELP! Please do not put your Blue Box out until the morning of collection. A large amount of theft is occurring between midnight and 7 am. If you see anyone taking your material, other than City staff, please try to record the licence number, a description of the vehicle and the location and time of the theft. You should then call the City's 24 hour hot line at 396-5125. You will hear a recorded voice asking you to leave this information. You do not have to identify yourself. If you would like to speak with someone please leave a name and number and we will get back to you as soon as possible- For your safety, do not attempt to stop anyone from taking the material. Thank you for your help, City of Scarborough Works and Environment Department Page 6 TME NEWS PONT Wed -June 7. 1995 Scarborough Recreation, Parks & maeu"W qj To the multitude of wowdn Ern recr�ewtiog tj ..� �WeroUd x reamox AMATEUR RADIO Earnie Eason of the Scarborough A ^a!? Radio Club received his awa,e 'rom Councillor Gerry Altobello. /U 111e mu titudt' of uy 1i'1ntlne /1'I r V e gene, »ecrea BADMINTON Robe,! Dn of the Scarborough Ba^r,n!o, Assoc!a! on receives his award from Councillor Gerry Altobello - • --- •-- �". %-.aa.[1. To the mlibitude of uoj" ltrirruaern "01�g►.Nerous h"It '(11M 04 x ___. �_: CHORAL MUSIC Gordo- Tonkin of the J; + - Soc eta receives his aware :,ounc no• Bas Balkissoon. 1'riRYrlrt'/1<Jr dl>. ,!� it'e� Ass,.-. 3! c- receives - h3". , Councillor Bas Baiklssoon Culture Award Citations mro the a► N tulle ofun„ja�d "Mmiew "ON, ,M euem �f en..�t•. _rn l,l BASEBALL Peter Van Slack o"the Scarbprough Baseba,i Association receives his award from Counc,Ilor Gerry Altobello "'ACAL CRE To the autltitude of 4r,041 h'AI "Joll'"j r 014 , , BOY SCOUTS Lvnn Johnson of Scou!s Canada. Bendale area. receives her award from Councillor Bas Balk ssoon To the we llitude of uro, 're keiven u rai;m, ' '. ', I neflpfrltl -P ET �' a .•�,^ t•'^a _ i p• rete .es his award fror !ior Bas Blut!s a ., e e yes. ~e, anarc tror^ BalKissoon. Councillor Bas Balki55oon *JW •a••......"..".._ "� ».,"'.. to roe ■ ratttudse q/ natt'O�ACj f�tfitlenrlr t ireg�rero�r�adnlrrlr�-Rryrero&* i t ►,rerleotAM of c1rn1J 4L I I HORTICULTi :a _- n - _ NLING Marie -c- Nediger of the Aginco,•- _.... Soc et. 'ece ,es ne, awa^ -om Courc Bow Club receives her award '-om Bas Balk ssoon. Councillor Edith Montgomery. Z1L'" %--•11. HLJI l% -X i,l1►1 llk V* „_ �.1�%i�' �Y•�,1fu,� j�i� 2 To the ibitude of u,oade� wCe of uVo4dev�na, rterArxxell1� o+ .rosly, in" °+ e.91'ysft, pfcoof co Itiolt tE I ' 04 this M it PEACE GAMF; OPERETTA Jack Cr,r,- substituting for him) of Stan Farrow of the Scab(,,, ;.;Gert & the Ind!anapol s Scarborough Peace Games Sullivan Soc,etr receives h s ,ward from receives his award from Councillor Ron Councillor Ron Wloeser Moeser. E..ge- Scarborougn A -!s Counct ece ves bier award from Councillor Edith Montgomery To the 1nullitude of won r>P»tttne I r '.,►+. ; : re genera. "J" l' rec'r+eath MUS'.. " E,_'Fr- 41 Pain 'he Scarborough Musk Theatre Inc receives his award from Councillor Edith Montgomery. Zlule� SLO-PITCH Steve Gregoire of the S(_Arr ' ,,oh Mired Slo-Pitch Association recejvf-;s his award from Councillor Mike Tzekas SOFTBALL Carni Cnurin (-,' Scarborough Softball Association receives her award from Councillor Rnn Moeser. N Shock Wave, the world's fast(, -it jet truck is ready for take off at the Hamilton International Air Show on June 17 and 18. Powered by 3 jet engines, this amazing jet truck holds - the world record for trucks at 376 mph' "Stand her straight up and she'll pick up 3 G's, nearly twice what the NASA pace shuttle shuttle will do" reports Shock Wave 'pilot' Les Shocklev. The Shock Wave is set to race down the runway both days of the air show. June 17 and 18. The Hamilton International Air Show is presented by Big V Drug Stores and Tim Hor- tons. Discount advance tickets are now on sale at Big V Drug '95 Winners Of School Environment Merit Award On Wed.June 7 at 2.30 p.m, Mayor Mel Lastman and members of council will honour Denlow Public School, Finch Public School and Newtonbrook Secondary School for their outstanding contribution to the environment at a special presentation in council. "We are all very proud of the great initiatives our North Yost schools take in the preservation of our en- vironment. Whether by planting trees, writing songs, practising the 3Rs or getting a unique program going, :North York schools make a difference" said Mayor Mel Lastman. Mayor Lastman and Councillor David Shiner, Environment Committee Chairman, will present students and teachers from each school with the prestigious City of North York Environment Award of Ment. Later in the season, a tree QXe 6havid quncm L' Rowe Stores, 7 -Eleven, Bell Phonecentres and Pioneer Gas Sta- tions. The air show 24 hour hot-line telephone number if (90.5 1528-1788. will be planted at a North York park of their choice with a commemorative plaque honouring each school's outstanding en- vironmental achievements. This year's selection was based on creativity, in- novation and overall im- pact of each project. Reci- pients were chosen by the 1995 Selection Committee: Miriam S. Modes, Marcia L. Otslis and Councillor Gina Severin. Elegant Dining in an Atmosphere of Timeless Splendour. dp Don't Forget To Vote June 8 Wed. hale 7, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Pale 7 Bach Children's Chorus Invites Children To Join This is your opportunity to join a choir that has established ad reputation throughout Ontario for musicality and profes- sionalism. The Bach Children's Chorus of Scar- borough under the direc- tion of Linda Beaupre is currently looking for children who love to sing. This chorus is made of selected children aged 6 and up, who practice week- ly in Scarborough in groups organized by age and abili- ty. The season runs from September through May, and includes several per- formance opportunities. The singers are children who love music and are willing to give a steady commitment to an artistic organization that offers a.i exciting and educational experience. Did you know that the Bach Children's Chorus has performed the national anthem at an Argo game at the Skydome in November? It performed 3 Christmas shfows with Fred Penner at the O'Keefe Centre? It has performed regularly with one of Metropolitan Toronto's outstanding choral groups the Amadeus Choir and was selected to perform 'promotional music for the peace film "Ceasefire". If y':ou know a child or you are a child who is ready to make a commit- ment to a growing exciting organization, call 431 -MW. Registration is $150 for one child and $200 for two children. Auditions for September entry will be held in late May and early June. TORONTO _ LAST GENERAL m HOSPITAL The Board of Governors IBM— of Toronto East General and Orthopaedic Hospital Inc. cordially invites you to attend THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION on Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. in the E2 Lecture Theatre of the Toronto East General and Orthopaedic Hospital Inc. 825 Coxwell Avenue East York, Ontario SPRING SPECIALS Seafood Delight .........................J9.95 Salmon, Shrimps. Filet of Sole and Scallops poached and topped with a creamy White Wine sauce. Served with fresh Vegetables and Rice. Halibut Steak............................J7.95 Ughtly seasoned pan fried. Served with fresh Vegetables and Rice. The secret of being Canada's foremost decorated restaurant with affordable prices is becoming... an international issue Junior N.Y. Steak ........................18.95 Charbroiled to Petfecnow. Served with Fns* Vegetables and Baked Potato. Steak and B.B.Q. Ribs......................?0.95 Charbroiled Junior N.Y. Steak and B.B.Q. Baby Back Ribs stake a great rombination! Served with fresh Vegetables and Fremh Fries. Shrimp Provenciale ...................18.95 Charbroiled Breast of Chicken....-,, Shrimps sautfed in Butter, tomatoes and Garlic. sauce. Served with fresh A boneless Breast of Chicken charbroiled to perfection_ Served with Baby Vegetables and Rice. Carrots. Asparagus. Mushrooms and Parisienne Potatoes. All dinners include Garlic Bread, Soup of the Day or Garden Fresh Salad. Fresh Vegetables, Potatoes or Rice. LUNCH DINNER MON. TO FRI. 7 da s a week5 P.M. ON 11:30 'til 3 p.m. 17n95 up Y Rooms available for weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, business meetings, birthdays, graduation, etc. For Reservations Please- Call 39 1- 1424 UO : t.0 . E\- pAip -\ xJUNCAN HousE c IORKMILLSRC WNCEAVEE Rooms available for weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, business meetings, birthdays, graduation, etc. For Reservations Please- Call 39 1- 1424 Page 8 THE NEWS POST Wed.June 7, 1995 CLASSIFIED ADS Classified uptoSas an be a pemCMOMeyseP'ed call 291-2583 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED EMPLOYMENT ANIMAL TRAPS TRUCKINGt MOVING & WANTED CAREERS CARTAGE ALASKA Summer jobs. Earn up to $30.000 fishing the 3 months salmon season. Act now. Season opens soon. Also construction, canneries, oil fields. Call 1- 601-799-0962 ext. S-475, 24 hours. APPLIANCE REPAIRS ALL Makes, fridges. stoves. washers. dryers. air conditioning. Licensed Technician. Low rates. Call Rizko 297-9798. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES $200-$500 Weekly Assemble products at home. Easy! No selling. You're paid direct. Fully guaranteed. No experience necessary Call 1-504-641.7778 ext.331 H-07.24 hours NEED extra SSS. Work at home and earn S2ienvelope. Send stamped. self-address- ed envelope to L & B Enter- prise. 309.25W Barton St.E.. Suite M. Stoney Creek. Ontario. LSE 4A2 $1500 monthly sniffing *nvelopes at tsome. Start In inwdiatety. Sent! stang3ed self-addressed envelope to: NEWFIELD ENTERPRISES SW STEELES AVE. W. Sults 810M 14.Thorr"I.Ont. L4J 71_2 Up And Moving Derek Lee . M.P. for Scarborough -Rouge River. announced on June 1st that movement of radioactively contaminated soil from areas near McClure Cres. and McLevin Ave. began Thurs.June 1st at 89 Mc- Clure Cres. in Scar- borough. HELP WANTED! Easy work! Excellent pay! Assemble products at home! Call 1- 601.799-0989. ext. H-851, 24 hours. ALASKA Summer jobs! Up to $30.000 fishing the three months salmon season. Act now! Season opens soon. Also construction. canneries. oil fields! Call 1- 601-799-0962 extension S- 283.24 hours. PROPERTIES FOR RENT FLORIDA Condo. Madeira Beach, excellent location. Pool and ocean. $280 Canadian weekly. 285-7885. 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ANTIQUES ART & COLLECTIBLES CANADIAN Tire money collector will pay up to 530.00 for some issues 20 - 35 years old. Call Gary 299-7041. It Pays To Advertise LICENSED & INSURED ONTACT ARTAGE MOVING & CARTAGE 416-782-9819 Call us daytime Or evening 42 Proudly serving Southern Ontario GUARANTEED movers and cartage for all your moving needs.Domestic, offices etc. 416-657-8615. Think Positively FIOME IMPROVEMENT Have A Safe & Enjoyable Holiday It Pays To Advertise site is expected to be com- plete by the end of August. while the work at the Mcl,evin site is expected to be complete by the end of JUN. Ti* Malvern Remedial Project � MRP I , a joint undertaking of the federal and Ontario governments, will continue to manage the project and its administra- tion through its office at the Malvern Town Centre. lP National Access Awareness Week 1995 by Fid Shiller Mav 29 mark., the Mart of National ACCESS Acces, Auarenc.. Week with a _,ala kirk -off in Toronto and a host of ori.- AWARENESS ability -related event., heir-, organvcd by voluntecrn in more than 1.001 com- munlnc,across thecountry. ti. tcdromputers.orComput- This vear'+ theme is lifelong learn- ers that respond to sips and puff: of air ing. Everyone. ahle-NAied or with a through a tube. or robot, that attend disability, will lead a more rewarding scho-ol and transmit the sights and life by continuing the pursuit of knowl- sounds of the classroom directly to a edge and the acquisition of skill.- pupil at home in bed. For people with disabilities, how- The next step is to integrate these ever. opportunities for learning are not technological marvels lntoeverydaylife. so easy to come by - in part. because so that the nearly one out of every six physical access to schools. universities Canadians who has a disability affect - and training programs is often difficult ing mobility. vision, hearing or learn - or impossible. and, in part, because of ing can have the same access to train - barriers to information itself. ing. employment and financial inde- How do you read a newspaper or pendence as all other Canadians. video monitor if you are visually im- And that's not such a difficult step to paired'? How do you use a computer if take. See how it's done at the official you don't have use of your hands? And kick-off of National Access Awareness how do you attend school if you have to W eek starting at I I a.m.. May 29 at the stay in bed'? Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Or There are solutions to all of these call the national office: of NAAW at problems. Some have txxn around for a (819)953-5005 to find out atxwtevents while. such as books in Braille. Rut in your area. others arc on the cutting edge of tech- lid Shiller i.s a member of the National nok-igy, such as talking video monitors A(-t-e.%,%Awarene-o Week(NAAW) Kirk - that read aloud what's on the screen. or off Committee. s This space could be yours for $20 Lawn repair & sodding Tree b shrub pruning and removal All types of landscaping Call Les 694-5363 Don't Forget To Vote On June 8th i Nature's Miracles ��.Nont'e Hummel :'rrsulntt d l.�i>.Li Lti'ddfdr Fuad l'.irwdn Support Your Community Next week is World Environment Week: time for you to get involved W r hate forgotten howto he good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as other creatures do. " Those words come from the Onlv One Earth Conference, held in 1972. In 1995 they sound a little naive. After all, how many of the world's people will really change their ways of living in order to walk more lightly on the earth? Will Canadians stop being the biggest energy consumers in the world'? What can the millions who have very little give up? There are now over five billion of us. Most of us are rapacious and clumsy in utilizing the resources of our planet. We do not walk lightly, and many of the -other creatures" are disappearing in our footsteps. By 2050, humans could number over 11 billion. "The most important thing about Spaceship Earth - an instruc- tion book didn't come with it. " That was R. Buckminster Fuller's assess- ment of our environmental chal- lenge. We have no guides but com- mon sense and observation of the effects of our actions. We have to make it up as we go along. We Canadians can start with our everyday lives. Ask energy retailers how you can use less ener- gy. You'll help decrease carbon . dioxide emissions. Worldwide atmospheric carbon dioxide concen- trations have increased by more than 40% since 1970. High levels of carbon dioxide and other "green- house gases" are a factor in global warming. Throw less away and recycle more. Learn about the environmen- tal impact of various forms of pack- aging and buy goods in minimum - waste packaging. Canadian munici- palities currently produce nearly 20 million tonnes of waste a year. Canadian industry contributes over 60 million tonnes and agriculture over 50 million. Our national total is about 200 million tonnes. During World Environment Week, lune 4-10, please get involved in the fight to conserve our environment and the rich natur- al heritage of our planet. It is hard to know where to start, but conservation is like char- ity: it begins at home. Start there. wwt Nature's Miracles is brought to you by this publication and World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF). To find out how you can help save wildlife and wild places, call WWF at 1 -800 -26 -PANDA. Wed. June 7, 1995 THE NEWS/POST Pulte 9 Scarborough Teams In Dragon Boat Races Community Sports Notes Three Scarborough teams will be going all out to win the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival this year. The teams, entered by Woburn Collegiate, Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate and West Rouge Sports Association, will be com- peting for the right to represent the Toronto Festival in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Beijing in 1996. This year's festival will be held at Toronto's Centre Island on the weekend of June 24 and 25. A total of 102 teams - the highest in the Festival's seven year history, in- cluding entries from Van- couver, London, Hamilton and Ottawa in Canada and from Italy, the Philippines and Britain - will be com- peting in the annual Toron- to event. The festival, now in its seventh year, will include special demonstrations and cultural dances and music from a large number of ethnic communities. Attendance has been ris- ing every year, easily topp- ing the 100,000 mark in each of the past two years, making the festival one of the most popular summer attractions in Southern On- tario. "Tune festival is mor than an exciting water sport," says Sharifa Khan, presi- dent of the Toronto Chinese Business Association, a non-profit community group, wtn-h organizes the annual event. "As celebrations go, the festival touches a very im- portant aspect of Chinese culture - second only to New Year's. That's why." she added!. ..the association has played such a pivotal role in organizing and developing the festival, ensuring that the cultural aspect is not forgotten is very important to us - and why the associa- tion will continue to take a leadership role. "It's also a tradition we feel very privileged to share with Canadians of every community and one which has become an ex- citing Toronto tradition in its relatively short ex- istence. " The Dragon Boat Race Festival, also known as Poet's Day, dates back 2,400 years and com- memorates the death of Qu Yuan, a poet and minister of state of the Chou Dynas- ty, who was expelled from his office when he called upon the emperor to reform the country's cor- rupt regime. Unhappy and dejected, he wondered about the coun- tryside, writing poems about his love of country and its people, unable to bear these injustices any longer, he committed suicide by drowning himself in the Mi Lo River. According to legend, local fishermen raced out with their boats in an attempt to save him - but failed. To prevent his body from be- ing eaten by the fish, they beat the waters furiously with their paddles and threw rice dumplings, wrapped in silk, into the river as a sacrifice to his spirit. The scene of the fishermen racing out to save Qu Yuan is re-enacted every year as an exciting festival in Hong Kong and in countries with large Chinese communities in the form of dragon boat races. Tuen Ng Jitl, as the festival is called in Chinese, is also thought to be a rain -making festival for ensuring a good harvest. The festival seasons is of- ficially launched each year with the familiar eye - dotting or "rousing the dragons" ceremony at the beginning of May. In this ceremony, the six dragon boats used in the races are given sight for their journey over the water and participating teams begin practice trials. The boats used in The Toronto Dragon Boat Race Festival are 13.5 metres or 38.5 feet in length and man- ned by a 22 member crew, which includes one drum- mer and one steersperson. Length of the Toronto course is 640 metres or 21,100 feet. Each lane is 10 metres or 33 feet wide. Take A Dip This Summer Pull out your swim suit, grab your towel and heat out to one of Metgro Region's Conservation Areas for a swim this sum - Beaches at Albion Hills, Bruce's Mill and Heart Lake Conservation Areas will open Sat. June 10, daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the summer. The swimming pool at Pet- ticoat Creek will also open on June 10, daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ech conser- vation area offers change room facilities and a snack bar. Albion Hills is on Hw•v.50, 8 kms north of Bolton. Bruce's Mill is on Stouff- ville Road. 3 kms east of Hwy.404. Heart Lake is on Heart Lake Road, 2 kms north of Hwy 7 from Hwy 410. in Brampton. Petticoat Creek is on Whites Road. just south of the 401, in Pickering. General admission at all conservation areas is adults 12.50, seniors S1.17 and children $1.25. Children four or under with a family are admitted free. At Petticoat Creek an addi- tional fee is charged for the use of the swimming pool: $1.75 on weekends and holidays and $1.25 on weekdays. Pool passes are now on sale at Peticoat Creek Conservation Area. For more information call Metro Region Conservation at (416) 661-6600• ext.2M. Seniors' Showcase Join SAM and the Seniors when they step out at the 1995 Scarborough Seniors Showcase. Seniors Showcase is celebrating its 12th An- niversary on June 8 and 9 at the Scarborough Town Centre and all of Scar- borough is invited to drop in and enjoy this two day extravaganza. There will be craft, fitness and dance demonstrations, community service infor- mation, stunner sizzler line dance party. country western line dance party, art gallery, craft tables sponsored by the seniors and euchre and bingo even- ings- Olympic Way Swim Meet Results by Muriel Warden The spring session meet was held at Laurier Pool on Sun.May 28th for 10 teams from 7 neighbourhood pools - Mowat, Pearson, West Hill, Cedarbrae, Campbell, Leacock and Wexford. Pearson had 3 winning relay teams - the 10 and under boys 100 Freestyle ( 4 x 25 metres) Brandon Hall, David Gurr, Jarrett Rock, and Jamal Gallier; the 11 & 12 Girls 200 Freestyle (4 x 50 metres) Alex Martin, Seema Mystry, Kaleigh Hall and Uma Welling; and the 13 & over Girls 200 Freestyle with Alex Mar- tin, Florence Luk, Breanna Hall and Uma Welling. The 10 & under girls' team of Charlene Shariff. Crystal Winkley. Annalise Shariff and Stephanie Lewis won for the Mowat "B" team as did the 13 & over boys from Mowat "B" - Mark Eisler. Aaron Katz- sch, Matthew Katzsch and Adam Eisler. Leacock had the 11 & 12 winning boys' taem of Chris Courtes, Chris Gyorkos, Ashley Courtes and Alex Hemming. Triple event winners were: 8 year old Stephen Oung (Cedarbrae "A") who was first in 25 Backstroke, 50 Breastroke and 100 Individual Medley (IM). He placed 3rd in 25 Freestyle. Stephanie Lewis, 10, ( Mowat "B") first in 50 Free, 50 Breastroke and 100 IM. Jonathan Larkin, 10, (Cedarbrae "A") first in 50 Back, 50 Breast and 100 IM. Venus Shyn, 11, ( Camp- bell) winner in 50 Free, 50 Breast and 100 IM. Hiro Ornotell, (Campbell) first in 50 Free, 50 Breastroke and 100 INI. Alexander Martin ( Pear- son) swimming in the Gold award category, won the 100 Breastroke and the 50 Fly, was 2nd in the 100 Freestyle and 3rd in the 100 IM. Adam Eisler ( Mowat "B") in the Gold category had 2 wins in 100 Free and 100 Backstroke. Michelle Lewis ( Mowat "B") won the 100 Freestyle Gold and the 100 IM. Natalie Carnell,8, was a double winner for Cedar - brae "A" in the 25 Fly and the loo IM. Crystal Winkley, 10, from Mowat -B" won her 25 Free and 25 Breastroke events. Allison Phippen, swimm- ing for the new "Teen'. group won the 13 & over 50 Free and 50 Fly. She was 2nd. in 50 Breastroke. Mark Eisler won the 13 & over 50 Free and 50 Back for the Mowat "B" team. The summer session of Olympic Way swim lessons takes place in July at several neighbourhood pools. Call 266-4531 for in- formation. Show Jumpers Competing For CNE Spot Aspiring show jumpers from the local Rouge Valley, Leitchcroft, Ajax and Pickering Pony Clubs are expected to compete at the second Central Ontario Region Show Jumping Qualifier at the Pickering Horse Centre on Sun.June 11, starting at 9 a.m. This show is being hosted by the Range Valley Pony Club. Competition will be fierce. with entries expected from most of the Region's 35 clubs. The first CNE Show Jum- ping Qualifier was also held in Pickering. and the third goes on July 24, hosted by the Pine Ridge Pony Club near Peter- borough. Qualifying stan- dings are decided on a cumulative basis, so most competitors will enter at least two shows. Top finishers for the season will represent the Central Ontario Region at the CNE Pony Club Festival, competing against champion 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 stow, there will be competition at the Pre Beginner. Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Open levels, spread over three rings. The Pre - Beginner Division is split between riders under ten years old and those aged 10 and over. Competition in the Pre -Beginner division will consist of a warm-up round, two competitive rounds and if needed, a ti.nwd jump-off. All the other divisions will start with an optional "fault and out" class, followed by two com- petitive rounds and a jump- off. Riders who go clear in Molson Indy Turns 10 At CNE July 14,15&16 The countdown has begun and the excitement is revv- ing up for this year's 10th anniversary edition of the Molson Indy, the largest single day sporting event in Canada. Held at Exhbition Place in Toronto Julv 14,15 & 16, the three day race weekend features Indy Car practice, qualifying and the big race on Sunday. Over the past nine years. more than one million peo- ple have attended the event, which continues to grow steadily in popularity as a highlight of the sum- mer season. In addition to being a world-class auto race and summertime celebration, the Molson In- dy makes a significant, positive economic and social impact on Metropolitan Toronto and the surrounding area. the two competitive rounds within the time allowed qualify for the jump-off. In the jump-off, clean rounds count ahead of those with knock -downs, and the fastest clean round wins. A rider who is 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 1 up to 21 years old ) . Nearly all of Canada's in- ternational show jumpers got their starts in Pony Club. The Central Ontario Region comprises 35 bran- ches with a total member- ship of nearly 700. Show jumping is the -nnost familiar Pon• Club activity to most spectators, but Pony Club also offers com- petition in dressage, mounted games, rallies tincluding dressage, cross- country jumping and stadium jumping) tetrathalon )including shooting, swimming, crass - country jumping and cross- country running by the riders) as well as "academic" competition in quiz format. Above all, the objective of all Pony Club competition is for young people to have fun in horse -related activities. The Pickering Horse Cen- tre is located at 3800 Pad- dock Road, just north of Hw•y.7 and about midway between Brock Road and Westney Road. Spectators are welcome and admis- sion is free. Business For Sale The newspaper business owned by Watson Publishing Company Limited and started by Bob and Irene Watson some 45 years ago is up for sale! The Watsons would like some couple, group or individual to take over this great enterprise and keep local community news about every local group published for the interest of the public. Would you like to own 6 community newspapers? How about - • Scarborough News • Agincourt News • West Hill News • North York News • East York News • Pickering Post For more information call (416) 291.2583. Page 10 THE NEWS POST Wed.June 7, 1995 Bill Watt's Worlds IN PRINT Dictatorship of Virtue by Richard Bernstein ( Alfred A. Knopf) is a disturbing book because it confirms in scholarly fashion what many have felt for some time. North America is not only being abssorbed into the global village but is be- ing subjugated by it. In the cause of goodwill and political correctitude we are allowing 1.Immigrants to demand their culture in denial of 2.Females to demand license instead of respon- sibility' 3.Aboriginals to demand a return to the old ways and 4. Welfare as a right, not an act of compassion. To be brutally honest. Mr. Bernstein takes 346 pages to make his point but make it he does with example after horrendous example of how educational cur- riculae and corporate business practices are be- ing subverted to serve the purposes of so-called minorityl. and increasingly vocal vested interests. What's truly frightening is that this change is taking place only in the L'.S..Canada. Britain and a few continental European countries. In othb►r coun- tries of the world - coun- tries that are laughing at us - it's still business as usual survival of the conniving fittest. The fault - if fault there be - with Dictatorship Of Vir- tue is the fact that it stops short of suggesting con- spiritorial motives. Your Column doesn't. We suggest that there is a world wide conspiracy to dominate North America and Britain. But, whose' Prior to glasnost, one might have pointed the finer at Moscow. Now, it appears that holy wars have returned with a vengeance albeit subver- sive. What's to be done' Fight back...and thank writers such as Mr. Bernstein for courageously providing focus... Incidentally, the gentleman is Jewish and Jews wrote the book, figuratively], on discrimination ... and sur - Oval. ON RECORD Older readers will recall a time when living rooms were called front rooms or parlours. Whatever the name, there was always a piano there around which family and neighbours would gather to sing. Everyone could knock out a tune on the keys but there was always one good pianist whko, as well as ac- companving the singers, would also play what we, as children, were told were "old favourites". Only when older - we were about three - did we learn that they were from the classics. Oh, what lovely songs they were' There were Beethoven's Fur Elise. Sin - ding's Rustle of Spring. Rubenstein's Romance in E Flat. Elgar's Salut d'Amour and Dvorak's Humoresque to mention on - Iv a few. Well. concert pianist Robert Silverman has recorded them and 13 others on a restored ISM parlour grand in a state of the art facility. The name of the CD is The Parlour Grand - 1s Favorites From A Bygone Era. It's available on the Marquis Classics label distributed by Demon in Canada and Allegro in the U.S. Now don't be under the impression that what you'll hear is rinks tink or thumb tack piano. The instrument used here is a superb one - magnificent bass tones -and the fidelity of sound is of the highest. listening to this CD with earphones, one can actually hear Mr. Silverman taking breaths and humming along with some of the tunes. We first listened to The Parlour Grand late one evening after a stressful day and were carried back through the years to the memory of pater playing -�� Around and Abou a Your Dining &Entertainment Guide our old Heintzman. This is just a fine album for both artistic integrity and the sheer pleasure of old friends brought back to life as one first heart them. If your dealer of choice doesn't have it in stock, then demand that it be secured. Pleasures such as this shouldn't be denied oneself. ON WATER This Friday and Saturday are going to be exciting days in Hong Kong. That's when the International Boat Races begin at the East Taim Taui water- front. More than 40 teams from 17 countries• in addition to domestic teams, will com- pete. This year, for the first time. 10 mixed teams will compete along with 22 men's teams and 11 women's. Of particular in- terest is the inclusion this year of the Toronto Chinese Canadian Airlines team. One suspects that after the strenuous competitions are completed, many dragons will be draggin'. Ouch' AT TABLE This could best be describ- ed as A Tale of Two Cuisines. Popular Sherry Brydson of the Bangkok Garden Restaurant on Elm Street has finally succumbed to repeated requests over the years and put together her book Thai Sensations ( Macmillan Canada $2D). This is the preparation of Thai food for Canadians. Your Column was at the Bangkok Garden for the "We did it" media launch and, not coincidentally to savour samplings of the restaurant's fine Thai cuisine. The book is a visual delight and will no doubt be a godsend for hostesses striving for E�r0lb&MttApug Invites you to enjoy Fine Dining in a Historic Setting. Businessmen's Luncheons a SWciafty DINNER Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m. -10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. -11 p.m. Sundays 4 p.m. -10 p.m. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR ALL OCCASIONS i EVERY SATURDAY DINNER THEATRE "VIVA LAS VEGAS" EXTRA SNOW b% 10 anal Yam SPECIAU �+ oeertvst Inn mpressan Siarmq Fn. APH 28 - ♦ eefr')' K1 Yt. Eniertameni rainy a Chep • NA 70m •amen 'r *L�oerace p yn ,ant Spm • Show +arcNe a Edith and rRd�ael TINas. may 11 eJORm/ 8 The Wish rrabree - 529.95 3 ^zany MOW. fin, 12:30pm - Lunch 2:OQpn-Show THEATRE GOURMET DINING CHOICES: Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Washington, Lobster -stuffed Atlantic Sole THE OLD SCOTT HOUSE FOR RESERVATIONS 401___ti z • PROCMW.Ss = o • WT=CE—RA F -I520 PROGRESS AVE. SCARBOROUGH Au rAA,)oR ED4T CARDS ACCEPTED something different at din- ner parties. The proof is, as always, in the tasting and after tasting the foods proferred at the launch, we cannot see how the book can possibly miss achieving success. Among the palate pleasures were Porpia Sot Pla Goong (Fresh Spring Roll). Som Tam ( Green Papaya Salad) and Yum Nua (Royal Beef Salad). The last is made with thin slices of grilled beef tenderloin tossed with shallots, mint, toasted chillies, fresh chillies and roasted rice all dressed with lime juice. We are now accepting any and all invitations to dinner parties where Thai Sensa- tions has been consulted for the preparation of the food to be served. You have been cautioned. From the mid -east at- mosphere of Bangkok Garden we headed west ... to Mississauga and the New Brunswick Lobster and Seafood Festival at Stage West. Lobster can be an amibivalent dining pleasure. There are those who prefer it as an intimate late supper with cham- pagne. Then, there are those who like it rough and ready served with beer and plenty of bibs. Stage West serves both preferences. At the media launch the room was elegantly graced with fine ice sculptures and the food was displayed with visual as well as culinary artistry. Good wines and Akva,it were available. But then. so was beer and when one returned to one's long table from the buffet it was bib and tucker time with or without beer or wine or akvavit. It was chow down time and it was glorious. New Brunswick lobster is noted for its sweetness but, given the seeming vagaries of the ocean, one suspects that the catch of some years is better than others, in the manner of wine grapes that don't have con- sistent sugar content from year to year. Whatever, this year's lobster is, in our opinion, the finest and sweetest we've ever tasted; the finest indeed, since long ago expense paid dining at Cy's in Moncton. To be sure, there is more than lobster available. There are succulent shrimps, scallops, salmon - smoked or poached, mussels, oysters and fine accompanying pastas as well. There's a dish for every palate but for us, its King Lobster that reigns. THEATRE NOTES Theatre Smith -Gilmour is presenting In The Wings of Eden at Tarragon's Extra Space until - June 11th. Un- fortunately, unless there's an extension of the run, we'll be unable to attend because of other committ- ments. But we'd like to quote from the fine publici- ty release in describing it to you. It's "a raucous play within a play that takes a peek at backstage theatre antics" in the manner of Noises Off. "Two actors prepare themselves in the wings getting ready to per- form The Greatest Hits of Phantom Of The Opera A new block of tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" now in its sixth year at the historic Pan- tages Theatre, will go on sale MOn. June 5, exten- ding the booking period for tickets until Feb.4, 1996. Beginning Sept.6th. "The Phantom of the Opera" will change its weekly perfor- mance schedule - a Tues- day evening performance will replace the current Thursday matinee - and will be performed Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. From now until Sept.6th. the performance schedule will continue to run with 8 p.m. performances from Wednesday to Saturday' 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and a 3 p.m. matinee on Sundays. "The Phantom Educa- tional 1Program" will con- tinue until June 29,19954 and will break during trhe summer months, to resume again on Sept.6th. This pro- gram, which offers students a unique behind - the -scenes learning ex- perience, will be presented this fall on Wednesdays at 10.30 a.m. and Sundays at 11.30 a.m. Goups can book tickets for "The Phantom Educational Program" by calling ( 416) 9257466. Celebrate Oceans Day On Thurs. June 8th. people from coast to coast will celebrate Oceans Day by raising awareness about the state of our oceans and by taking action to ensure a healthy future for them. Oceans Day was first declared in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janiero. Its purpose is to inspire people to take bet- ter care of our salty seas. In honour of Oceans Day, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has pro- duced an educational booklet and poster to pro- mote ocean awareness na- tionwide. The CWF is work- ing in co-operation with the Canadian International Development Agency ( CIDA) . which funds pro- grams that save coral reefs and stop ocean pollution, and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), which sup- ports efforts to seek better ways to manage fish and other ocean resources. Ocean -related events such as beach clean-ups, wshale watching tours, scuba div- ing demonstrations, ex- hibits, public tours, media promotions, and poster contests will take place in celebration of this impor- tant event. For more information about Oceans Day or to promote your event, call the Canadian Wildlife Federation toll-free at 1-8110-563-9453. •C:. 3}} :..:titin i�'.�?rir%ilrtr}T�{ tiaS�su:xT:-.n,:r•0:;a�r�aA?tlf.,::titir{.V:: . The Bible. Meanwhile, the audience's perspective constantly flips from being in front of the curtain to behind it. The comedians' backstage etiquette and irreverent in- terpretations of The Bible begin to infuriate the God- like Manager so much that he ultimately banishes the two from the theatre. As the Apocalypse ap- proaches], the parallels between the Theatre and the Great Book are resolutely drawn." Sounds fascinating; your custom is recommended, sight unseen. MUSIC NOTES The Canadian Children's Opera Chorus will hold its annual Spring membership auditions on June loth and 17th. Auditions are five minutes in length and in- clude singing a piece of music, singing scales, do- ing an ear test and a simple sight reading test. All auditions will be held at St. Thomas' Church 383 Church Street. For an ap- pointment to audition, call the CCOC office at (416)36&4467. Good luck to all the young people. FAST EXIT On the eve of voting day, keep in mind these words of Harold MacMillan as quoted in Older & Wiser ( Ballantine Books) . "As usual the liberals of- fer a mixture of sound and original ideas. Unfor- tunately, none of the sound ideas is original and none of the original ideas is sound. " THE SALVATION ARMY BROADVIEW VILLAGE Is a home for both adults and teens with developmental disabilities "HELP US HELP OTHERS" (416)489-0094 travel Show & I Sale Of Accommodations Directory Pa The Ohttario Agricultural Museum will host a show and sale of more than 20 original paintings by well- known Waterloo artist Peter Etril Snyder. Specializing in country life and Mennonite culture, Snyder's unique talent will be featured June 10 to July 3 in the museum's prestigious W.A. Stewart Gallery. This exhibit will include some of Snyder's finest work, with paintings rang- ing in price from $800 to $16,000. Also on display will be 17 prize winning quilts representing the best from Ontario rural fairs. To promote this exhibit. Snyder will be on site for the museum's Canada Day celebrations on Sat.July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to meet the artist and enter a draw to win an autograph- ed and gallery framed 1995 International Plowing Match poster featuring his work. Admission will be free on Canada Day. Available For Consumers Planning where to stay in Arizona is easy, thanks to a compact 24 page "Arizona Accommodations Direc- tory", which lists all types of accommodation from rustic mountain lodges, luxury 5 -star resorts, RV parks, budget hotels and motels, historic bed and breakfasts, to sleeping under the stars at Arizona's many state and national parks. The directory contains an alphabetical listing of Arizona towns and cities with information on room rates. number of rooms. types of facilities, and ac- commodation contact in- formation. How to reach the local chamber of com- merce or convention and visitors bureau is also pro- vided. In Arizona, where you stay can be an experience in itself. Where else could you walk out of your moun- tain cabin and view a world wonder - the Grand Ca- nyon; step onto a beautiful- ly manicured champion- ship golf course only a few feet away from your casita; open up the room windows to feel the mystical powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona; or sit by a campfire in an RV park in the company of other travellers - from Canada' Price ranges from less than $lo U.S. a night at a state camp ground to more than $200 U.S. for internationally -acclaimed resorts. Those on a budget can also experience luxury at a bargain price. Due to the hotter weather in the southern part of Arizona, room rates are discounted as much as 50 percent dur- ing the summer. Visitors can stay at some 5 -star lux- ury resorts for as little as #75 U.S. Consumers can order a copy of the free Arizona Ac- commodations Directory by contacting the Arizona Office of Tourism at 1100 W. Washington Ave.,Phoenix, AZ 85007 or call toll-free ( 800) 842-8257 or fax: ( 602) 542-4068. The Arizona Traveler Guide, a state map, and a calendar of events are also available free of charge. Garage Sale Fundraiser A Garage Sale Fundraiser will be held on Sun.Ju ne 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elm Ridge Group living Residence, 165 Elm Ridge Dr. north of Eglinton Ave.W. AT Marlee. Check out some fantastic deals, and at the same time, help support Elm Ridge' Elm Ridge is af- filiated with Baycrest Cen- tre for Geriatric Care. Call ( 416) 793-1201 for more in- formation. Most People the first 1 intings "I am delighted to bring my work out into the com- munity for visitors from across Ontario to enjoy." Snyder said. adding, "The Ontario Agricultural Museum is a venue that compliments many of the originals that will be on display." The Ontario Agricultural Museum traces the evolu- tion of Ontario's agriculture and rural life in Ontario through dozens of displays located in 30 buildings on the property. Nestled beneath the Niagara Escalrpment, the Don't Know hill Ahout !icer Disease. w Some People Know Way ion Much. zts i in i 1 1.anaalans, of all agt it please make a healthy donati FOUNDATIONCANADIAN LIVER 1320 lionge St., Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1X2 1-800-563-5483 Canadian Charitable Registration No. 0367151-13 Wed. June 7, 1995 THE NEW`, POST Page 11 On Apr.•>'. the day before she left for a Caribbean vacation, liosalba Doria of Scarborough bought an Instant Bingo ticket while picking up last minute supplies and won $10.(x)0. She had to wait until he returned from her vacation to claim her prize. Doria. 40, picked up her cheque this week at the ()ntario Lottery Corporation's Toronto Prize Office. A supervisor at the Canada MortgaKe Housing Corporation, she plans to buy a car with her windfall. picturesque 80 -acre site captures the best of rural life. The day in the coupty is made memorable by the museum's costumed inter- pretersl, hands-on ac- tivities. country gardens. crops and livestock. Also featured are wagon rides, a country -style restaurant, gift shop and lots of free parking. The museum is open daily May 28 to Sept.24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is conveniently located just off Highway 4o1 between Toronto and Kitchener. Take Highway 4o1 to Guelph Line ( exit 312) or Highway 25 ( exit 32o) north and follow the sign.. Calvalcade Of Winds June 10th A Cavalcade of Winds pro- gram will be held at Mel Lastman Square. 5100 Yonge St.,on Sat. June loth. from 9.30 a.m. to 3.10 p.m. The program is to provide a showcase for Community Concert Band of The Greater Metropolitan Toronto Area and environs to perform a series of con- certs for each other and for the general public. Admission is free. Canadian 1'Vi�di&e federation sage Thrasher Endangered Conserving W11dI&e �or thou? The Canadian Wildlife Federation works. hard to ensure a healthy tuture for Canada's wildlife. CWF sponsors environmental research and works with governments to help develop sound legislation. Monte a member of MT. Canada's largest conservation organization. and you'll be helping wildlife in rnore ways than you ,an imagine. Call or write today. a.— Canadian Wildlife Federation 2740 Queensview Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K28 1 A2 1 -800 -563 -WILD Puerto Rico Paradores key to the fountain of youth Nestled among the lush valleys, tucked away in quaint village corners, on quiet stretches of beach, or mountain canyons of Puerto Rico, you'll find paradoxes, the key to discovering the haunting and tranquil magic of the countryside. You may even discover the fountain of youth. Paradores are country inns and bed and breakfasts that are situated in places of unusual beauty or historical significance. A parador holiday allows travellers to explore diverse countryside, observe unusual wildlife and most of all, enjoy the warmth and generosity of the people of Puerto Rico. Paradores also serve authentic cuisine and provide travellers with an opportunity to experience the culture and local customs. TravelWise With Fabienne Barbas arc! Dafydd Llewellyn Ift.imi I he P.,: rio Rican parador system is modelled a!•.r Spain's "parado r," and most range from about S 50 - S 150 a n ght (Cana- dian), bases] on double occupancy. Paradc-)%s dot the entire island, from mountaintops to the coast, so travellers can visit for a weekend getaway, tagged onto a resort vacation, or explore the entire island via paradores. litany are within easy driving dis- tance from SanJuan and all are located on Puerto Rico's modem and safe network of well -marked roads. America's oldest thermal springs, once believed to be Ponce de Leon's "fountain of youth", are the setting for PARADOR BANOS DE COA.%1O. Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyedthewa- ters' medicinal powers, praised by the Indians for over three centuries. The 48 -room para,lor has a swimming pool, tennis court and, thermal baths. LA FAMILIA is located near the beach o f the northeastern lishing village of Fajardo, a major boating and sailing center. This 22 -room parador boasts a swimming pool and solarium and is a short drive from the coral reef -ringed Icacos Island. a favorite among snorkelers and divers. PAR-ADOR.NIARTOR-ELL, the island's first, is situated next to tranquil Liquillo Beach, one of Puerto Rico's loveliest. Breakfast at the quaint seven -room parador is served outdoors, where guests are greeted by the emerald hummingbirds, kingbirds and banaquits. The PARADOR CASA GRANDE is located in Utuado, just minutes from the Caguana Indian Ceremonial Park, and the Rio Camuy Cave Park, one of the world's most spectacular cave systems. The 75 -year old restored hacienda offers hiking trails, a freshwater swimming pool, restaurant and cocktail lounge. At PARADOR VILLA PARGUERA, take a fascinating evening cruise on the Phosphorescent Bay, where tiny micro- organisms illuminate the water at night. Or take a lazy cruise through the mangrove channels, or go snorkel ling at nearby coral reefs. For more information on the island's paradores and guest houses, coli 1-800-866-ST4R. est.55. ............. .. Y s Page 12 THE NEWSY POST Wed.June 7, 1995 Sir Robert L. Borden B. T.1. . Lester B. Pearson CI News Congratulations to the , A.' Grads at Sir Robert L. SUMES t o Borden B.T.I. who are go- st Resuaws Anywhere - ing to walk the walk on ing June 27, the day of the Trust Us: R A Greer Ser�iees Commencement 41 u ail -ills Capis a 15 Ceremonies. The Grads spent an amazing night at Cover Letters 1 Wonderland accompanied by Carrie Corner, Michelle Edwards, Dawn Lefebvre and their friends and , families who helped make J this night a night of nights. Grade 9 student, Kereana Foster, who celebrated her birthday on May 29, is showing her mettle in the Track and Field competi- tions and is planning to go all the way. Accompanying j the Track and Field team to the OFSAA Meet on June _ 1 and 2 are Chrystal Bryan, a i • y' Shafin Kaba and Natalie Peters. `r Recenth' three Track and Field athletes represented Borden B.T.I. at the Regional Finals in Oshawa. } A great performance was had by all. i •� Kevin Brett is con ► t� gratulated on his 6th place 00 finish in the trilple jump. as is Stephanie Dempsey on ,. .�• her 9th place finish in Girls' javelin. Kereana Foster had an outstanding 3rd place finish in shot put, which qualified her for the At the dance in style recently were Sir Robert L. Borden Ontario Championship in B.T.I. students Tonv Perry and twins Michael McFarlane and Adolphus McFarlane. Kingston. Way to go Ks rwana FvPrveee is nro- ud of vou. Borden B.T.I. had the Big One coming on May 31 with a fashion show that topped them all. The students and staff put in countless preparation hours. Michael Ctijetic• Eugene Featherstone and Ruth MacDonald are taking their classes to the "Seeing is Believing" car crash simulation on Mav 30 and on June 9 the Law• class is taking an excursion to the Police Museum with Michael Cvijetic and P.C. Bill Topham. Bill Topham also represented Borden B.T.I. at the townhouse community cleanup pro- ject next door. The baking classes wfiipped up cookies for the elementary school students who are working there. The first meeting of the School Council took place on May 24, an historic day in the life of Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. Attending the meeting was a small group of interested parents, Principal Judy Bromley. Vice -Principals Trina Wood and Ron Fit- ton, P C. Bill Topham and BIG OR SMALL, Wf 00 IT ALL' CROSS MOVERS Offices, houses & apts. Piano moving Good rates Packing service Experienced movers We serve all Ont. Scarb. 416-286.5513 Toronto 416-423-0239 Sharon Petipas. In addition to discussing the mandate and format of a school councill, the group also examined the Borden Student Guide card. The parents supported the rules that are in place and en- couraged the school to con- tinue with the approach it has taken up to this point. On May 26 the Guitar Club met once again• headed ulp by Robert Laughton. The final Dance Club meeting for this semester was also held that day. Thanks to Primrose Pennicooke and Natalie Peters for their fancy dancing. SIR ROBERT BORDEN Congratulations to the Grads at Sir Robert L Borden B.T.I. who are go- ing to walk the walk on June 27, the day of the Commencement Ceremonies. The Grads spent an amazing night at Wonderland accompanied by Carrie Comer, Michelle Edwards, Dawn Lefebvre and their friends and families who helped make this night a night of nights. Grade 9 student, Kereana Foster, who celebrated her birthday on Mav 29, is showing her mettle in the Track and Field competi- tions and is planning to go all the way. Accompanying the Track and Field team to the OFSAA Meet on June 1 and 2 are Chrystal Bryan, Shafin Kaba and Natalie Peters. Recently three Track and Field athletes represented Borden B.T.I. at the Regional Finals in Oshawa. A great performance was had by all. Kevin Brett is con- gratulated on his 6th place finish in the trilple jump, as is Stephanie Dempsey on her 9th place finish in Girls' javelin. Kereana Foster had an outstanding 3rd place finish in shot put, which qualified her for the Ontario Championship in Kingston. Way to go Kereana. Everyone is pro- ud of you. Borden B.T.I. had the Big One coming on May 31 with a fashion show that topped them all. The students and staff put in countless preparation hours. Michael Cvijetic, Eugene Featherstone and Ruth !MacDonald are taking their classes to the "Seeing is Believing" car crash simulation on May 30 and on June 9 the Law- class is taking an excursion to the Police Museum with Michael Cvi jetic and P.C. Bill Topham. Bill Topham also represented Borden B.T.I. at the townhouse community cleanup pro - CTION , A.' ".. SUMES j:: ""'"'` st Resuaws Anywhere - Vserrrwsl Trust Us: 420 a up r Greer Ser�iees Free: 15 41 u ail -ills Capis a 15 r rriuti so Cover Letters 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. ESSAY CONTEST The Pearson English Dept. and the Writer's Club wish to commend the more than 50 students who entered this year's script - writing contest sponsored by the Kaiteur Lions. The winner in the Junior Division was Renee Flet- cher of 2F for her scrilpt "Pressure". In the Senior Division 1st. Prize goes to Gregg Wade of 5C for his script "Jean's Death Acceptance Speech, 2nd. Prize went to An- tionette Coore, Tanya Henry and Troy Ogan all of 4D for "Caribbean Madness 1995", and third prize to Opinder Jasual of 3H and Farah Shaik of 4E for their script "Dare to be Different". All participants will be honoured at a special awards ceremony on Fri -June 9th. Invitations to follow. CRICKET Pearson's cricket team won both its games at Ashtonbee to advance to the play-offs. 'ject.next door.• The. baking classes whipped up cookies for the elementary school students who are working there. The first meeting of the School Council took place on May 24. an historic day in the life of Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. Attending the meeting %-as a small group of interested parents, Principal Judy Bromley, Vice -Principals Trina Wood and Ron Mt - ton, P.C. Bill Topham and Sharon Petipas. In addition to discussing the mandate and format of a school councill, the group also examined the Borden Student Guide card. The parents supported the rules that are in place and en- couraged the school to con- tinue with the approach it has taken up to this point. On May 26 the Guitar Club met once again, headed ulp by Robert Laughton. The final Dance Club meeting for this semester was also held that day. Thanks to Primrose Pennicooke and Natalie Peters for their fancy dancing. The Boys' Golf Team headed out on May 25 to the Jodi Evelyn Golf Course for a game with Ken Brimble, Santo Amenta and the Boys' Baseball Team wer off at a game. Good luck folks. Coach Stew McQueen gives us an update on the Intramural Ball Hockey Championships. The finals of the Borden Ball Hockey League matched the Stingers against the Un- touchables. A quick three goal outburst by the Stingers seemed to have settled the game' but the Untouchables, led by Chris Peplow. Ross Sanderson and Barry LePage tied the game. 4 to 4 at half time. In the second half, the Stingers took the lead for good with Justin Walker. Shane Lizotte, Brian Silva and Milton Edward scor- ing. Both goalies, Rob Gillespie and Don Myers had an excellent game. Thanks to Constable Bill Topham for donating the House League Champion- ship Trophy and con- gratulations to all players for the great sportsman- ship demonstrated throughout the season. Exams are coming up on June 19, preceded by Moratorium Week starting on June 13. In the first game Pearson bowled and fielded well to dismiss Churchill for 31 runs. Siva Kulasingam captured 3 wickets for 6 runs, Duston Jeristus and Shihan DeSilva had two wickets each, and Kaileshkanth Ra- janayagam took one wicket for Pearson. In reply Pear- son scored 37 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Shihan DeSilva with 15 not out, and Vagees Panchadcharam with 11 were the most suc- cessful batsmen for Pear- son who won by 6 wickets. In the second game there was an even better exhibi- tion of bowling and fielding by Pearson as the strong Laurier batting team was restricted to a score of 28 for 9 in 15 overs. Kaileshkanth took 3 wickets for 5 runs, Duston had 2 wickets, while Shihan and Siva had one wicket each. Pearson won this game by 8 wickets as Vagees Panchadcharam with 10 not out led the batsmen to victory in the 12th over. BOPS' SOFTBAt.L The Slo-Pitch Bengals kept their playoff hopes alive with three points of a possible four at the recent game. Steve Woollev drove in the tying run in a 2-2 tie against Leacock in the fust game. while the booming bats of Bobby Oates and Junaid Mohammed and stellar pit- ching of Ramanan Negul highlighted a convincing 10-3 victory over Eaton. The Bengals defence also turned three double plays in the first three innings against Eaton. GIRLS' FLAG FO()TBAI.1, The Girls' Flag Football team played an outstan- ding game aginst a power- ful Mowat squad May 24th resulting in a 28-13 loses. Our two touchdowns were scored by Saren Williams and Latoya Gilbert. A ter- rific effort by the entire team. GIRt_S' S1,O-PITCH On Fri . May 26 Pearson's Girls Slo-Pitch team closed off their regular season with a convincing 16 to 8 victory over defending league champions Agin- court. Special mention to Shannon McLene for her 3 runs and to Canon Hymen for her defensive play. The whole team deserves congratulations for com- pleting the regular season with a perfect 7 wins and no losses outscoring their op- ponents 96 to 18. TRACK & FIELD On Wed.May 24 and Thurs. May 25 a number of Pearson students com- peted in the regional track and field championships at Oshawa with some ex- cellent results. On May 24 the midget boys narrowly missed qualifying for the All - Ontario Championships, placing 5th in the four by one hundred metres relay. Well done Peter Hewitt, Omar Henry, George Brown and Kevin Deer. Omar Henry also com- peted well in midget boys' long jump and Carolyn Riley in midget girls' shot put. In senior girls' loo in Latoya Austin came within a whisker of winning, but had to settle with 2nd. place against last year's gold medalist at 100 metres. On May 25 Carolyn Rileyl again competed well in midget girls Discus, as did Peter Hewitt in midget boys' triple jump, but neither placed in the top four. However, in the senior girls 2D0 metres, Latoya Austin again placed a close selcond to the same runner as in the 100 metres. But the crowning achieve- ment of the day came when Pearson's mighty mite, George Brown blew away the competition with a tremendous finishing kick to win the midget boys' 800 metres. Congratulations to all who competed, and a special congratulations to Latoya and George who will be go- ing to the All Ontario Championships at Queen's University in Kingston on Fri.June 2 and St. June 3. GIRLS' FLAG FOOTBALL The girls flag football team finished its season on May 29 with a quarter final loss to Macdonald. It was a hard played game as both teams fought for each yard of the field. At the end of regulation time the score was still " with a game saving goal line stand by our defensive squad to keep us in the game. It wasn't until the second half of overtime that Mac- donald was able to score. This first vear team should be congratulated for its tremendous efforts finishing with a record and being the only team in the league to score points against the top two teams in the league. Congratula- tions girls. GIRT S' SIA) -PITCH Awesome! The Pearson girls' slo-pitch team got past Cedarbrae in the May 29th quarter finals by a convincing 15.5 final score. Congrats to the whole team with special mention to Grafine Saw•ayama's 3 runs. Shannon McLerie's two double plays and to Alifivah Abdulhusein's unbelievable triple. GRADE: NINE ON May 26 students In the grade nine ALPS package . drama, music. French language and visual art, gave their performance presentations in the auditorium. Mr. Snelgrove, Mr. Delaney. Ms. French. Ms. Gentile, Mr. Siwlnski and Ms. Fletcher would like to thank all the people who made the day a success: - the caretaking staff, the prefects, the administra- tion and most especially, of course, the grade nine students, from home forms 2A. 2B, 2C and 2D. who per- formed in a creditable way. JUNE x ELECTION On June 8th many of our senior students will have an opportunity, some for the very first time, to vote in a provincial election. The history department has arranged for the can- didates running in this area to come to the school on May 31 to express their views, and make you aware of the policies of their respective parties. There are many issues in this election. Welfare cuts, jobs, secondary and post- secondary government fun- ding and taxation are only a few of the important mes. Each candidate will brief- ly outline their plans for a better Ontario and more specifically a better North Scarborough. There will then be an op- portunity for students to ask questions from the floor of any or all of the candidates. You owe it to yourself to become aware of the fac- tors that have a direct in- fluence on your future. With your comments and your vote you really do have input in how issues are resolved. In a democracy such as Canada, the people are the government. 6