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That Car-Free wd. be carefree,

Kensington Aug. 7 and 8;

Such fun. Next year, how about

every Sunday from May Day to

Labour Day?

Regarding the Doctors Hospital:

that the District Health Council

committee reviewing the

Hospital's rebuilding plans was

"one meeting away from

iormu\ating recommendations to

present to the District Health

Council:

August 30 is the date for that .

final meeting. We 'II try for a full

report in the Sept. 30 DRUM.

Regarding the Toronto Hospital

incinerator: that their Board of

Trustees had agreed to a

community request for a joint

hospital/neighbourhood workgroup

to explore alternatives to

incineration:

According to David Allen, hospital

v.p., the committee will get going

in early September. Membership

will likely be two hospital

trustees, two hospital staff, two

members of the hospital

Community Advisory Committee,

and two members of Action on

Hospital Incineration (AHI)

Kensington. Its task? "To look at

the incinerator" says Allen. "Part

of the dissatisfaction has been

having to deal with this one issue

as part of other agendas. •

That what happens to the George

Brown College site will be crucial

to Kensington's future

Contrary to what we were told by

George Brown in March, the

Province does not have to buy

back the land from George Brown

(although they will have a 90-day

option to do so, for $ 7). In these

times lots of people will expect

the Province's Management Board

(Minister Brian Charlton) to make

a "hard-nosed business decision •

on what to do. The community

work group will have to work hard

to have its voice heard; See

Neighbourhood News, page 2.

Continued on page two

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August 7 and 8 Kensington closed its streets to cars; 237 people

drummed and hundreds more participated in weaving together a

community patrolled, 'sun-soaked community event (raising over

$2000 for the Kensington fire relief fund in the process).

Photos and related stories: page 8, 11, 12.

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BoTTOM: Tangled circumstances:

Sunday July 25, fire in the Market for the fifth

time in two months. Conspiracy? No, worse.

Full report, page 3.

Related items_: DIGGING, page 6;

MARKET BURNING oage 7.

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with Dr. J

new! page 10

Library

forgives fines

for food

story page 5

Street festival:

lots of thank yous

pu.gc 11

Seventy five

years young:

Settlement Music school­

-the more it changes ...

page 16

City Home

hydro battle

Lee Zaslofsky reports,

page 5

Smoke detectors:

Kate wonders

why not? page 7

If the truth hurts,

vote it out?

Schwam on the social

contract page 7

Bookstores

vs. Libraries

competition

or what? page 13

Sunshine stars

at reborn Mariposa

and Kensington

music scene

w. Gary 17, page 15

-and many more

and regularly:

STREETS: HARBORD

BY NANCY SMITH LEA/4

CAROLIN T ARON'S

HEALING W A YS/8

PAGAN WAY

BY PAMELA BROWN/8

ONE CLOUDI8

VISUAL ARTS WITH

VIRGINIA MACDONNELU 12

10 SILVER SCREENS . . ./14

INCONSISTENT VIDEO CRITIC/14

DATES TO WATCH,

MUSIC NOTES/1 6

DIRECfORY/18, 19

BRICKS/20

363-3786 (phone or fax) "A Kensington People's Paper" (phone or fax) 363-DRUM


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Page Two/ August 26 1993 NEWS ROUNDUP The DRUM

LAST TIME

WE

REPORTED

... continuedfrom page.one

•That any place with 15 or more DRUM

can get a stand (keeps them tidy):

The stands are still offered, offer still

stands! University to Dovercourt Front

to Dupont. Call 363-DRUM for details.

•that barter has new life in LETS:

For a mini-directory of downtown LETS

members see page 1 7.

•That a Harbord Street group has

options to improve Harbord ·for cyclists:

Not just for cyclists. See STREETS WE CAN

LIVE WITH, page 4. .

•That Lee Monaco (PC), Tony lannou

(LIBI and Winnie Ng (NDPI are declared

candidates for the federal election:

Oct. 25 is election day, we hear; also

Oct. 18 and Oct. 211 Meanwhile

Monaco has set up shop next to the

Sticky Wicket at 720 Spadina (920-

4010), and Ng is in the former Quality

Bakery 372 College Street (947-9262).

lannou, where are you?

•That Parks 'n Rec said Sussex Ulster

residents could add flowers to the City's

tree planter boxes:

With lovely results. See, page 2.

•That you could support Spadina bike

lanes by riding in parade noon August 8:

July 1 next year, we hear, there could

be a completely car-free day on Spadina.

Stay tuned.

•That Mariposa was moving back (to the

Toronto Island) and forward (to Queen):

Reports on page 15.

•That the monthly Kensington work

group meetings were gathering steam:

And letting some off, too. At the August

25 meeting, a report on area fire

hydrants lit some little fires of its own.

See HYDRANT Row, page 3.

•That residents concerned about the

speed and volume of traffic through our

neighbourhoods had attended a meeting

on traffic calming at Clinton St. public·

school on May 31

The traffic calming idea is catching on.

There will be a slide show presentation

on the subject (organized by the

Kensington traffic committee) Sept 8

7pm at George Brown.

•That the new maze in the south half of

Sussex-Ulster will need fine tuning:

Check out the light at Borden and

College for an example of unplanned

obsolescence!

•That a general meeting of the Sussex­

Ulster Residents is planned for early

October:

Keep us informed.

•That people worried about, or being

terrorized by a dog can call Animal

Control at 392-6767:

Killer cats, too.

•That Caribana comes our way once

again July 29-Aug. 1 and is much more

fun from the inside looking out!

More than ever this year with solid

barricades all down the route. When the

parade leaves the Ex for Lakeshore Blvd

it's almost as if the crowd is being

ordered to disperse in orderly fashion!

•That aArt, a Kensington Market

Collective, will be exhibitina art once

again in Sonya's Park (Oxford and

Augusta):

Each Saturday till September 4. Catch

them while you can.

•That Dan Heap said "Eugene Debbs

was a US postal clerk who ran for

president against Teddy Roosevelt,

saying 'I'd rather vote for what I want

and not get it, than vote for what I don't

want and get it'":

Dan Heap didn't say Debbs was a postal

worker, DRUM's lousy notes said Dan

said it. Debbs was a railway worker. Oh

and Dan said he ran for president in

1916 which means against Woodrow

Wilson (second term) not Roosevelt.

•That the attitude of Trinity-Spadina

voters to our would-be political

representatives is "to thine own self be

true, but on your own time. We don't

begrudge you your ide11ls or your

intellect so long liS they don't interfere

with the job":

Too cynical we've been told by several

individuals. Lots of people round here

vote for people because of what they

believe in, not in spite of it.

•That Carolin Taron had discovered

Around the World in Eight Days:

More from this unique little cookbook on

page 9.

•That bookstores compete but alongside

competition, there is co-operation--often

unintentional:

How about bookstores and libraries? See

page 13.

•That St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Church,

built in 1858, hosts a Arts Worship

service on Sunday afternoons from mid

September until mid May:

And an International Dinner October 2.

See CONNIE HOOD PRIZE, page 5.

•That the Sanderson branch of the

Toronto Public Library has a typewriter

for public use and a room for listening to

language tapes:

And forgiveness for library fines Sept 7-

11. See AMNESTY, page 5, ad page 13.

That the To. Regional Architectural

Conservancy has arranged a historical

walking tour of Bellevue Avenue:

Sun. Sept. 26. Call 947-1066 for info.

NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

•t!·n• ROUNDUP 1 3;~~ 0

Alexandra Park Picnic

We are all invited to the 2nd

Annual Community Picnic at

Alexandra Park (s. of Dundas, e. of

Bathurst) Sunday, September 19, 1993,

noon to 2:00pm. Games, Food, Music and

Fun for all ages! (in Scadding Court at

Bathurst and Dundas if it rains). Free

Admission. Sponsored by Rosario

Marchese MPP, and a number of local

community organizations.

Annex Fall Fair

The Annex information line 975-4055

says circle your calendar. The Annex fall

fair is corning September 18. They need

stuff: books, records, tapes, CDs, men's

and women's clothing , kids'stuff--toys,

clothes, furniture, pickles, preserves,

baking--and most of all, they need you! To

volunteer any of the above, call 975-4055.

m$£&

Bathurst/King West

Condo application

The City has received an application to

rezone 70(t King West (w. of Bathurst)

from "light industrial" to residential. Sable

Holdings, the developer, wants 215 condo

units on the site.

There have been public meetings, and

the matter comes before the City's land

use committee in late September. 700 King

West is in City Ward 4 (Councillor

Martin Silva, 392-7910).

For information from a King West ·

resident who is following the matter,

phone David Howard at 60-1-9058.

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Kensington workgroup working

The monthly workgroup meetings are

steaming along, drawing 30+ to each.

Held at George Brown College last

Wednesday of every month at 7 .30pm,

next meeting is Wed. September 29.

The discussions are wide-ranging, and

so far very constructive. Discussion at the

last meeting included: concerns relating to

last month's fire (see Hydrant row

brewing, page 3); planning a community

cleanup day; discussion about re-forming

the residents associat~on; tenants rights;

traffic, parking and safety concerns;

putting in place community planning

guidelines to discourage development or

redevelopment which does not enhance

exiisting chan~cter of the market; how to

increase participation in the meetings by

local Chinese and Portuguese residents,

and putting pressure on the Province's

Mananagement Board to give the

community a say in what happens to the

George Brown site. "Well worth while"

said one resident attending for the first

time August 25 . Pass the word.

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Sussex-Ulster

Mrs. Tasia Kokoros· (above) of Ulster

Street has created a flourishing Mini­

Garden in the concrete "Maze Box"

planter, on the west side of

Brunswick.(Mrs. Lynn Lawrence

maintains the one on the east side.)

Contains cosmos, marigolds and various

foliage. Mrs. Kokoros has lived on Ulster

since 1969. _Dr. J. has some advice (page

10) on planting bulbs now for the

spring!

Grange

In Celebration of Autumn - University

Settlement Recreation Centre will be

hosting a Mid-autwnn Festiv_al

Celebration on Friday October 1, 1993

beginning at 6:00pm

Metro area residents of all ages are

invited tQ join US for a community potluck

dinner, followed by musical entertainment,

storytelling, games, karaoke, refreshments

and lucky draw.

Registration is required for the

community potluck dinner. For

information, please call

--

Julia at 598-3444.

Queen Street

Toronto's annual celebration of literacy

and the printed word returns this fall. The

Word On The Street book and magazine

fair takes place Sunday September 26,

11am-6pm on Queen W. from McCaul

to Spadina. The fair this year features the

announcement of the winner(s) of The City

of Toronto Book Awards (2oth

anniversary). The Awards honour authors

of excellent books evocative of Toronto.

Other new events this year: Mini-Golf

For Literacy and The Launching Pad.

Mini-Golf for Literacy? Ask Peter

Gzowski. The Launching Pad? publishers

get to launch new fall titles (readings and a

ohruooe to m<el authon<). 0

PITTER-PATTER OF 26,000 FEET?

11th annual TORONTO WALKS THE UNITED

WAY WALKATHON! Sunday, September

12 at 2pm in Nathan Phillips Square. Get

your family or workplace together to

stroll, jog or wheel the 4km. Pick up a

pledge form at any Toronto Bank of

Montreal branch or at United Way offices,

26 Wellington Street East, 11th Floor,

Toronto, or call the Walkathon hotline at

(416) 777-2001.

METRO REPORT

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by Metro Councillor Olivia Chow \~ ~~

•Budget Cuts 1953 · 0

In these dnys of fiscal hardship, Metro is not

immune. Recently, Metro made significant

cuts to this year's budget and set even larger

targets for next year. But the types of cuts

being made are neither fair nor economically

sound. Community Services, for instance, is

being cut 7.5% this year and an additional

11 .8% next year. This will mean serious

reductions in social assistance services and

the loss of up to 2, 700 daycare spaces. At

the same time, the police are being cut only

1.8% this year and have a target of 7.5%

next year.

I think we need to recognize that daycare

and support services are economically

essential because they often allow people to

stay in the labour force. It is time we focus

our cuts on the administrative component of

government and on areas that don't affect

the most disadvantaged.

There is a large public meeting to hear from

the community on Tuesday Oct. 5th at 6:30

pm, Metro Hall Council Chambers. Everyone

should come and express your concerns!

•Sidew(!lk signs

M9ny stores have had small A-frame signs

outside their shops for years, But recently

Metro's Transportation department has been

confiscating them in blitzes of streets like

Yonge, Spadina and Bloor. For many

businesses on the second floor this is their

only signage.

I think we need a more reasonable

approach, and to work out a solution rather

than to simply impose punishment. We need

guidelines to allow appropriate and safe

displaying of signs.

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Garbage removal from businesses

At the last meeting of Council, a proposal

was put forward which would result in

commercial waste removal costing the user

about $2,400 a year, or could ultimately put

an end to municipal garbage collection for

commercial properties. We were able to

defer the issue, insisting that a move like this

needs to have input from the community and

all the thousands of small businesses which

will be greatly affected by its financial

imposition. There will be a Works Committee

meeting on the issue on Wed. Sept. 22nd at

9:30am at Metro Hall.

FOURTEEN TIMES

Starting in this issue of DRUM, the members

of the Metropolitan Toronto Police will be

column in each issue of DRUM.

Boundaries

of #14 Division

publishing t his

The boundaries of 14 Division are Spadina Av. to the east,

Lansdowne-Jameson to the west, Bloor St. to the North and Lake

~ ontario tQ the south.

Our address is 150 Harrison St.

of Dundas St. West. Our phone

EMERGENCY information and calls.

which is Dovercourt Rd. north

number is 324-1400 for NON-

Issues

In the months to come, the members of the Community Relations

office will be bringing you informaticin on present issues.

Items such as ~orne & Business ~ecurity, Personal Safety and

Street proofing children are just some items.

Two Fires

July 19th there was 'a case of arson at · 54 Nassau St. (n.e.

corner of Nassau and Augusta).

We are looking for a sus pect tha t was seen by s e veral people ,

fleeing this location. This person could also hay e some

injuries caused by the explosion. The suspect is described as

Malejwhite, with short dark hair, 6 feet tail with a medium

build, 19 years of age, wearing a black sweatshi rt with a h ood

(Kangaroo Jacket type) and jeans.

Any information about this sus pect would be greatl y

appreciated. You can f o r war d t his information to t he 14

Division De t e ctive office at 324- 1404 or Crime Stoppers a t 222-

TIPS.

The second fire we want to mention was Sunday July· 25 at

Kensington and St. Andrew. The Fire Marshal's report is not yet

in but "probable arson" has been identified as a cause.

Thanks

We want to thank the pe ople o f the Kensington Mar~et

for all of

their assistance given to the e me rgency s e rvice s personne l J uly

19 and particularly july 25. Without the assistance o f the

people , this f ire could h a ve b e en worse .

Crime prevention, community relations

If we can be of any assistance about any of the above info

please contact your Crime Prevention Officers, who are PC Ed

Przybyla and PC Jim Hamilton or your Community Relat i o n s

off i cers PC Jim McFedrie s or PC Arthur De an. We can be r e a c he d

a t 324-1408 dur ing bus iness hour s.


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The DRUM

NEWS

August 26 1993/Page Three

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Conspiracy? no,

circumstances

A personal view of the Kensington fires

by David Perlman and Masha Buell

In the aftermath of the five recent requests to "fix things up" will

fires, some people are scared, lead to increased rent or eviction.

some angry, some have given up "I could rent this place out to

and left the neighbourhood, and someone else tomorrow," is the

some are starting to work for threat. ,

change.

So we have homes and stores

RUMOURS

in decline with no sprinklers, no

Fires behind 15 Kensingt~m, at smoke detectors, faulty electrical

66 Nassau, 68 Nassau, 189 wiring, several tenants' worth of

Baldwin, and now devastatingly accumulated grease on kitchens

at47-51 Kensington have some that are eventually uncleanable

people looking deep dark plots - except with putty knives and

"an anti-vegetarian, anti-anti- hazardous solvent.

racist, indeterminately middle Tenants wanting to be here

eastern gun-running developer surrender their right to safety and

looking for insurance money to certain property owners get away

fuel his/her drug habit" is how with (almost) murder.

one resident satirically described HIGH TURNOVER: Kensington is

the "composite rumour." for shoestring new ventures,

ARSON CONFIRMED flickering dreams that soar or

Arson has been confirmed as the crash. But tenant businesses,

cause of at least two of the fires even the well-rooted ones are

(47-51 Kensington, and 66 largely unrepresented by the

Nassau). But the fire marshall's Kensington Market Business

office stresses that arson covers a Association.

wide range of crimes, from So what is stopping

children's dangerous pranks, to unrepresented businesses from

impulsive, deranged acts, to getting organized? Course of

revenge, to the calculated attempt action: a lot of people (businesses

to profit from destroying insured and residents) at the July working

property.

group meeting signed up for a

Chances are high that the two tenant rights committee. Maybe

confirmed arson fires may be the something will start there.

work of different, unconnected OLD STRUCTURES, SIMPLE

arsonists. And the grim reality is SOLUTIONS: We all know the

that arson is a crime which often buildings are old--and some

goes unsolved, so it may be that weren't much to begin with. But

no-one is ever charged in there is much that can be done to

connection with any of these old buildings to make them safer.

fires.

We have many common attics,

DANGEROUS

for example, without fireproof

CIRCUMSTANCES

So it is important that we take a

barriers between properties. We

have much tar-paper siding. On

hard look at the circumstances of back exterior walls, it goes up

all these fires. How can the risk like candlewick. And there are

of fire be reduced? and how, no compulsory smoke detectors

once one starts, can it be in stores (see Kensington Place

contained? Here are some of the page 7). Sure renovations cost

things we think need to be looked money, but so do fires. Is there

at.

any way, as a community we can

FIRE HYDRANTS: look at the come up with incentives for

letter on p.7 (OTHER PEOPLE'S property owners to take care of

MAIL), from the city fire our homes and businesses? Does

department to ward 5 councillor someone have to die before

Amer, responding to community change starts to happen?

concern about inadequate hydrant WASTE MANAGEMENT: garbage

behind buildings, particularly

stores is a constant hazard.

Garbage doesn't light up itself,

but it needs very little help.

pressure.

The letter was read out at the

August 25 Kensington work

group meeting at George Brown

College. Reaction to the part

about the water pressure was

anger and disbelief. "We heard

fire fighters at the scene saying

they had trouble with 'Water

pressure" one person at the

meeting said.

One action suggested at the

rneeting: take the City and the

Fire department to Small Claims

court arguing that inadequate

water pressure allowed the fire to

spread further than it should. "It

will be like a mini-commission of

inquiry" was the idea.

ABSENTEE PROPERTY OWNERS:

some property owners in the

Market moved out years ago but

still care for their piece of the

Market. But too many paid off '

their mortgages years ago and no

longer work or live here.

Because there are always people

wanting to live or try to start a ·

. business here, tenants don't feel

as if they have much bargaining

power with landlords. Suggested·

first step: find out the individual

property owners and make them

aware of the problem.

The way things are, business

and residential tenants remain

silent a.nd unhopeful, afraid that

- Cardboard is a prime culprit.

Suggested at the last

community workgroup meeting: a

community cleanup day could be 1

an encore to the street festival.

Clean up all the laneways, then

party.

KNOWING THE MARKET: face it,

our local fire fighters are not

local. The person driving the

firetruck from Bellevue/College

to Dundas/Kensington may need

a map to find the way. The

fireball is in the neighbourhood,

but it's not the neighbourhood -

fireball. There's lots of talk these

days about community policing.

Same for the firefighters? ·

LACK OF INFORMATION: tenant's

insurance doesn't prevent fires,

but it sure can ease the pain. And

it's relatively inexpensive. If a

place burns down, the personal

belongings of a residential tenant

are not covered by the property

owner's insurance.

LACK OF FINANCIAL POWER:

How about a community fund

that would le9d money so people

can insure new businesses into

which they sink every penny? Or

would fund work projects to

make our old buildings safer?

Rosario

Marchese

Member of Provincial Parliament

Fort York

• government policies

• advocacy

SURE YOU'RE INSURED?

Better double check

BY SN BIANCA

AJM MEATS sits three doors up

Kensington A venue from the 6

businesses burned out July 25.

So they were lucky, right?

Wrong. In some ways they'd

have been better off burning

down than being in the situation

they're in. Problem was, when

fire hit and tra.QSformers started

popping, the hydro got turned

off. Before it came on again,

the meat in their cooler had

gotten too warm to safely sell.

Inconvenient, but not

catastrophic, they thought.

George Manso knew he had

insurance. "All risks" his broker

had told him when the price

went up last May. So•he and

daughter Liz contacted the

insurance adjuster to come and

verify the damage. (This was

the Monday. The adjuster came

on Thursday, so another 4 days

went down the drain.)

Now they hear that the

insurance company may not

accept their claim. Yes they are

covered for fire and other risks.

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But not for the consequences of

somebody else's fire! That's

called coincidental risk. "All

risk" doesn't mean all risks.

"What hurts" says Liz "is we

paid--two thousand dollars a

year. And now jt's as if we

might as well not have for all

the good it's doing us."

They're not sure who to

blame (or even if blame is the

point). All they know is that

$12,000 went to pay for meat

that had to be thrown away.

Worst, suppliers have to be paid ·

to keep the meat coming.

"Pushed to the edge" Liz says.

"We just want other people to

know you may think you're

covered, but with insurance

companies you better be sure."

"Because if they can find a

loophole, they will. Whatever it

costs to get a lawyer to read

over your policy to know what

you're getting, do it. The $50

or $100 will be nothing

compared to the nothing you'll

get if you think you're covered

but at:en't."

John Campey and Joan Doiron

Downtown Trustees

Toronto Board of Education

155 College Street, TorontoM5T 1P6

397-3060

• community issues

Constituency Office: 854 Dundas St. W, Toronto, M6J 1V5 • (363-9664)


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Page Four/August 26 1993 STREETS WE CAN LIVE WITH The DRUM

irits Our Streets: with Davenport down, Harbord hopes soar by Nancy smith Lea

PHOTO:

A Harbord Street Planning Group has joined the struggle

to reclaim the streets for people. Formed primarily by

cyclists, the group has come up with a preliminary plan

to make Harbord Street safer and more pleasant for

cyclists, pedestrians and public transit users. Scientists

have.called the 1990s a critical decade for reducing carrelated

damage to the environment. Improving Harbord

Street is one small step in the process of making this a

turnaround decade. ·

Most Toronto cyclists want bike lanes. Bike lanes

give a visual cue to all road users that the bike deserves

. space on the road. Most people who would like to ride a

bike but don't say that they do not feel it is safe to ride

on Toronto streets. ·

Harbord was one of the earliest st~eets chosen by the

Toronto City Cycling Committee (TCCC) as an ideal ·

cycling route. Green signs with the white outline of a

bike can be seen on Harbord meaning that the right-hand

lane is considered wide enough to share safely between a

car and a bike. But even though it is popular with

cyclists, the speed and volume of traffic make it unsafe

and unpleasant. And in places where the street narrows,

signs merely inform motorists and cyclists that the bike

route has ended, leaving it up to all road users to figure

out what this means.

The intersection of St. George and Harbord, right bike lane petition with over 27,000 names! This is the

in the heart of the University of Toronto, is a biggest petition, quite interestingly, since the Stop the

particularly dangerous intersection. After many Spadina Expressway Campaign. And onJune 22 a few

calls from people who had witnessed collisions key streets for bike lanes recommended by the TCCC

between bikes and cars at that comer, signs were were unanimously approved by City Council. They are:

erected on August 4/92 with the message:

Beverley-St. George, College-Carlton and Davenport.

"Motorists Yield to Cyclists."

The Beverley-St. George route comes first, around

Unfortunately·, not all examples on the street mid-August, followed by the College-Carlton route about

are so positive. Recently signs at a construction three weeks later and,· last but not least, the

site near Clinton on Harbord informed cyclists to Bay-Davenport route.

dismount. Despite many calls to Public Works The TCCC wants to develop a network of bike lanes

from cyclists concerned about the dangerous across the City of Toronto.and these streets are

implications of this signage, some of the signs hopefully just the start .

. were not removed until completion of Merc~ant concerns

construction.

Of interest in discussing Harbord Street,. the only people

These signs were the contractor's initiative, who spoke against the implementation of these bike lanes

not a Public Works directive, but they reflect the were merchant's in the Davenport area. And they were

pervasive thinking that the car is a natural hazard. not opposed to bike lanes but rather concerned about the

Like a tornado, there is no hope of taming or removal of parking. Interestingly, merchants and cyclists

controlling it, so we need to stay out of its way or agreed it would be better to remove a traffic lane than

wear helmets if we get too close to it.

lose parking. Reducing the speed and volume of car

People often don't realize that traffic moves traffic and encouraging cyclists could aid Davenport in

quickly or at high volume by design, not by becoming more of a community street instead of the

chance. Most of our streets have been planned to strictly commuter access route it has become.

accommodate lots of fast-moving cars. We have Discouraging car traffic·is a very smart move for

forgotten that we change that. We can determine businesses. Especially in the downtown core, most

how much traffic there should be, of what type, shopping trips are made by cyclists, pedestrians and

and at what pace it should move.

public transit users while many car drivers zip by the

So signs informing cyclists to dismount are local businesses without stopping.

confusing for motorists and for cyclists--a mixed Council was expected to defer a decion on the

signal about whether cyclists are part of traffic or not. A Davenport route because of merchant concerns. Instead

sign informing cyclists that their right to the a stretch of they made a smaJl breakthrough, adopting a modified

road is less than that of a motorist is very difficult to design for the road. It maintains parking on both sides of

accept. Most cyclists will not dismount as requested (and the road, an~ meets the City's minimum design

rightly so) and so will be at greater risk from motorists widths--1. 8m wide parking stalls, 1. 8m wide bike lanes

who, having seen the sign, will regard any cyclist on adjacent to the parking stalls, and 2.95m wide traffic

that stretch of roadway as disobeying the law. (As it is, lanes.

most drivers think it is acceptable to attempt to squeeze City staff and the TCCC will monitor how well the

by a cyclist in a lane too narrow to share.) For bicycle lanes work and adjustments will be made if necessary.

users, these are the type of situations that end up

Because all widths are at the bare minimum, we· will

determining which streets they use, or if they should ride have to see if the bike lanes are adequate to provide a

at all.

"comfort zone" for cyclists. Otherwise, the purpose for

On an ideal street, such as those prevalent in Europe implementing the bike lanes will be negated.

and China, cars are given the lowest priority while more These new bike lanes will be the first tried on

environmentally and economically sound modes such as downtown Toronto arterials along with curbside parking.

bikes, public transit and pedestrians are given top You can help in their evaluation by giving the TCCC

priority. The advantages for the life of the street are feedback on your experience in the new lanes. (You can

immeasurable. ln the meantime, bike lanes are a good also receive a free subscription of the Cyclometer by

intermediary solution. Bike lanes on Harbord are an sending your name and address to: Toronto City Cycling

obvious next step for the growth of the bike lane

Committee, 20E, City Hall, Toronto M5H 2N2, Fax:

network. 392-0071, Tel: 392-7592.)

Progress on Bike Lanes in Toronto

At the City Services Committee meeting on June 4th, the

Toronto City Cycling Committee (TCCC) presented a

A health tip

~rom

The Doctor~

Ho~pital

YOUR BABY NeeDS TO Be LOVCD, COMFORTCD, Adult and Continuing Education '93

TALKW TO AND HeLD. NEW BABIES CAN'T BE

SPOILED. PARENTS WORRY THAT IF THEY PICK THE

BABY UP TOO OFTEN, BABY WILL GET SPOILED. YET

BABIES FROM CULTURES WHERE BABIES ARE CARRIED,

AND GIVEN LOTS OF LOVE E ATTENTION, ARE MORE

CONTENTED AND CRY LESS THAN BABIES WHO SPEND

A LOr OF TIME ALONE IN A CRIB. SPOILING HAS

NOTHING TO DO WITH LOVING. SPOILING IS WHEN

PARENTS DON'T SET REASONABLE LIMITS WITH THEIR

CHILDREN, AND ARE UNABLE TO SAY .'NO'.

free Parent's Support Croup Starts September

Life With Baby, a new parents support group,

welcomes parents and babies. Nurses answer questions, and talk about

caring for your baby, yourself and your family. New mothers have a

chance to share information about the things that help most.

life With Baby is offered by The Doctors Hospital Pre/Post

Natal Clinic and the Toronto Department of Public Health. Groups begin

September 1st, October 13th and November 24th.

~ Call963-5251 or 392-7426 COMMUNITY HE ALTH CAMPUS

Join us and enjoy

..• the art of learning

• General Interest Courses

• Credn Courses

• Senior's Courses

• ·English as a

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AMNESTY

AT THE

LIBRARY

pay no fines

sept 7 to 11

by SN Bianca

At any one time, about 150,000

library items are overdue at the

Toronto Public Library. Currently,

98,000 of those items are more than

three months overdue. The Library

wants its gooks back, and to

encourage their return, it will

charge no fines for any overdue

library materials returned to any of

its 33 branches during the week of

September 7 to 11.

Instead, library customers are

being asked to support the library's

Food for Books campaign and to

bring donations of non-perishable

food for the Daily Bread Food

Bank.

This is the first time in 13 years

that the Toronto Public Library has

offered its borrowers an across-theboard

break from their fines. It

expects this effort will see the

return of a significant amount of

lost material.

Making sure these items are

returned is of increasing concern to

the library, due to the impact of

current public spending restraints

on library collections.

During its Food for Books week

the library hopes all library

customers will take the opportunity

to return any and all outstanding

library materials.

It also hopes all library

cust()mers will be generous in

supporting the Daily Bread Food

Bank, an organization that meets an

important need in our community.

Toronto Public Library decided to

sponsor this food drive when it

learned that the food bank's annual

spring drive had fallen some

600,000 pounds short of its 2

million pound goal.

Both overdue returns and food

donations can be_ make at any

branch of the Toronto Public

Library.

NEW & VIEWS

Unfair Hydro costs at ·Cityho01e:

City ·and Province ~ to act?

Rain,

by Lee Zaslofsky

Community Heallh Worker,

Wesl Cenlral Community Heallh

Cenlres

How would you feel if you

had to pay $200 for

something that your next

door neighbour gets for only

$100?

You'd probably feel that

you were being treated very

unfairly. Most likely you

would not purchase that item.

But if the item were an

essential, like heat in winter,

you'd have to buy it at any

price. And the unfairness

would make you fighting

mad.

That's how many tenants

. of City of Toronto Non-Profit

Housing (Cityhome) are

feeling these days.

Cityhome owns about

7500 housing units across the

city. The tenants in about

5000 of those units are on

"bulk billing"--they pay for

heat as part of their rent.

But there are .2500 units

that are individually billed

and electrically heated. That

means that each tenant must

pay for the electricity that she

or he and the family use.

For most units, that works

fairly well. If the residents

use more electricity, the bill

is higher. If they conserve,

the bill is lower.

But for hundreds of other

units, this neat system just .

hasn't worked.

Apartments at the comer

of a building can have hydro

bills in winter that go as high

as $150 or more a month-­

enough to heat a small house­

-while their neighbours in the

centre of the building pay

less than half that amount.

Townhouse apartments

can cost $150 a month or

more to heat, and their

ground floor will be freezing,

while the heat upstairs makes

sleep impossible.

People will tum off their

heat and appliances before

leaving for a holiday, and

come back to find an

enormous hydro bill for that

period.

The problem has many

causes: faulty wiring and bad

construction among them.

But it has become clear that

what many thought was the

cause of the problem-­

irresponsible tenants wasting

energy--is in fact not

happening except in rare

cases.

The problem has been

around for years. Tenants

who complained to Cityhome

were told to conserve energy

(even if they were freezing in

their apartments) or told to

talk to Hydro. Hydro told

tenants to pay their bills or

else. Governments shuffled

the problem on to each other,

with nobody actually doing

anything.

Many tenants, forced to

choose between food and

paying their hydro bills,

started,going to food banks.

Others gave up and moved

out of Cityhome. Still others,

frustrated by the lack of

action, refused to join other

tenants who were working

for a solution.

But a few persistent

tenants kept working to find a

fair solution to the problem,

some of them as members of

the Coalition of Cityhome .

Tenants, some as activists in

their buildings.

Their efforts have brought

some good news and some

bad news.

The bad news is that,

after years of effort and

dozens for meetings in

individual buildings, at City

Hall and Queen's Park, the

problem remains. Many

tenants are still being gouged

by unfair hydro bills.

The good news is that at

last there is some government

action.

At the provincial level,

Housing Minister Evelyn

August 26 1993/Page Five

Above.- What now, condos? Harsh truth is, if a developer stays within the zoning there's nothing to stop

them. But if variances from zof,ling are needed, then the community has some say. Here are relevant

excerpts from Community_ Development Guidelines being developed by the Kensington working group:

THAT THE EXISTING MIXED CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY BE RETAINED AND STRENGTHENED; THAT DEVELOPMENT

ENHANCE THE BEST VISUAL FEATURES; THAT NEW DEVELOPMENT ENCOURAGE LOCAL EMPLOYM ENT AND ECONOMIC

ACTIVITY; THAT THE EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MARKET BE MAINTAINED AND STRENGTHENED; THAT

HOUSING BE BUILT ABOVE STORES IN THE MARKET ... FOR RENTS BELOW PRICES IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS.

Below: Leslie Spit Tree-o in front of the mural at the Last Temptation

during the Lionheart benefit for Kensington's fire victims. Other

performers included The Blazin Bluenotes, Gary 17, Eileen O'Toole,

Lee Shropshire, Ernest Lee, The Nationals, Graeme Kirkland, Colin

Puffer, Kate Burt McNeil, Smear, Groove Pock(!t, Lavarius, Kula

Heavy Sex Vibe, Pleasure Seekers, Look People, and Andrew

Cash.

Gigantes has announced a

$26,000,000 program to

begin converting apartments

from hydro to gas heating.

The program, one of the first

in North America,m is

designed to pay for

conversion in a wide variety

of building types, to provide

experience on which to build

a larger program to come

later.

Some of the buildings that

are to be converted are in

Downtown Toronto: a row of

townhouses on Wales

A venue, several buildings in

Bathurst Quay, and Ill

Chestnut.

Many buildings with

unfair hydro costs have not

yet been scheduled for

conversion. Among them are

248 Simcoe and 22 McCaul,

where tenants have worked to

For them, and for q~any

other tenants, the Province's

conversion program will not

be available for a long time

yet. They will still face

unfair hydro bills.

Those who have been

working on the problem are

urging the·Province and the

City to get together and

develop a subsidy program

that will help tenants faced

with excessive bills.

Remember, the excessive

bills are being paid now--by

tenants, often tenants who

can't afford to pay. Tbe

subsidies would mean that

each of us chips in a small

amount to help people caught

in an unfair situation. That

seems to be the fairest

interim solution while we

wait for conversion to gas

heating throughout Cityhome.

get a fair solution.

PHOTO: CARLOS TEXEIRA .

CONNIE HOOD PRIZE

·NOMINATION CAll

The Church of Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields

Anglican solicits nominations for its annual

Connie Hood Prize. The prize, worth $500.00, is

given to the individual or group deemed to have

contributed most significantly in the past year to

so.cial justice or the promotion of humane values.'

The winner is to reside or. work in the parish of

St. Stephen's, i.e. from Queen's Park on the east

to Bathurst St. on the west, Harbord St. on the

north, to Dundas St. on the south.

Last year's prize was awarded to St. Stephen's

Community House for their involvement in the

housing development at 88 Bellevue Ave.

The prize is named tor the late Connie Hood, a

member of St. Stephen's parish fro the late

1920's until her death in 1990. For many years

she was a parish worker, caring for the destitute

and needy. She was also a director of Morelands

Camp of the Downtown Ghurchworkers

Association, a facility dedicated to providing

quality camping experiences for inner citY youth.

Further information may be had from Fr. Kevin

Flynn at St. Stephen 's. Nominations should be

sent to the church, 103 Bellevue A venue,

Toronto M5T 2N8, by September 20, 1993.

The prize will be given at the chuo;:h:s an!lual

International Dinner, held this year

at the church on October 2.

HOVSINCj

DIRECTORY

COMIN{j SOON I

(fall 1993)

Provide rs. Counse llors.

She lte rs a nd Street Se rvices,

Crisis Centres. Tenant and

Legal Services. Be Included!

We need your he lp to

complete a Directory ot'

Affordable Housing a nd

Relate d Services

(City of Toronto locations) .

To list your service please call

our partners on. this project at

the Metro Toronto Social

Planning CounciL

351-0095

[I] Hoos;ng

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DRUM

DIGGING DEEP

Kensington is in the process of rallying round

the people who lost homes or livelihood in a

recent fire here. Turning our street festival

into a fire relief fund-raiser is one example.

The benefit concert organized by Lionheart Studio

the previous weekend is another. Together those

events raised close to $3700--not much when

placed beside people's losses, but not nothing

either, enough to put $300 emergency money into

the hands of all the people who "signed up" as

being affected by the fire.

The dollar amount is only part of the story,

though. Take for instance the $2,288.96 raised at

the street festival. There's another way of

looking at that $2,288.96 though. During the

drumming, festival, auction, raffle and benefit

concert people came up with

1 X $50

23 X $20

18 X $10

103 X $5

233 X $2

386 loonies

617 quarters

518 dimes

479 nickels

196 pennies.

These were friends and neighbours giving to

friends and neighbours.

The effort continues. Another benefit event is

planned for the ElMocambo on September 26 (see

page 16 for details) and St Stephen's Community

House has undertaken to remain trustee for the

Kensington Fire Relief Fund. The short-term goa~

is emergency relief for individuals affected by

the blaze.

In the medium term, perhaps something like this

fire relief fund can help affected individuals

and businesses to remain or re-establish

themselves within the community.

But we need to look beyond fire relief to

reality. "A miracle that no-one d.ied" is what

lots of people said after the July 26 blaze. "If

it had been 3 in the morning instead of 3 in the

afternoon ... " - .

In faci, no-one has died in the five or six

fires which have happened in the market over the

past 15 months.

We'd be well advised as a community to take the

attitude that our luck may just have run out, and

to start pinpointin~ (and changing) some of the

things which make f1re such a threat here.

Lots of good will, energy and hard work went

into making this fire relief fund a reality.

In the longer term we need to put that kind of

work into rebuilding the commun1ty from within.

After all, the simplest way, bureaucratically,

of fireproofing Kensington would be to get rid of

us. And put in stores and condos which are "up to

code."

People wanting to make donations to the Kensington Fire

Relief Fund may do so by conta~ting Alice Heap or Wyn

Chivers cjo St. Stephens Community 'House, 91 Bellevue

Avenue (925-2103) · ·

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KYTES FLYING AGAIN; NEW HOME FROM SEPT 1

Dear DRUM:

KYTES (Kensington Youth Theatre and Employment Skills) is proud

to announce that despite the total funding cut from Employment

& Immigration Canada, our next five month training program to

assist severely diadvantaged youth will commence intake on

September 13 1993. ·

A massive thank you to everyone who helped make KYTES'

survival possible--bands, artists, volunteers and audience at

"Cut this--a defiant celebration; the many ex-:troupe members

who lobbied and rallied-tirelessly, the many organizations and

individuals who wrote letters of protest to employment &

immigration;the media who wrote good articles about us;

everyone who signed the support petition, or made

donations .... and so many more. (Special thanks to the Theatre

Centre for housing us over the summer, and volunteers Andy,

Mona, Jeannie and Kurt for helping organize a benefit night at

Clintons--August 16.

Funding and in-kind donations for the new intake co~e from:

City of Toronto Board of Health, City of Toronto General Fund,

Toronto Arts Council, The Kiwanis Club of Casa Lorna, Ministry

of Education and Training (Futures), Oasis Alternative School,

TransCanada Pipelines, various individuals, and proceeds from

benefits, events and rentals of space.

The daring decision to stage "Romeo and Juliet under the

Bathurst Street Bridge August 6-21 paid off resulting in

massive publicity and sold-out houses. All this augurs well for

KYTES' long-term future, provided we can maintain the thing

that got us here--namely grass-roots support.

September 1 KYTES is moving to its new home: 457 Richmond

Street West, basement. Our new phone number will be 504-0597.

We will need help with the move and people with plumbing,

electrical and carpentry skills to help with the exciting work

of renovating the new space.

To get involved, call Ned or Sarah at 536-4451 (before Sept

1) or 504--0597 after Sept 1.

Ned Dickens, Sarah Harvey

-Business is as business does

Quick! Canada needs help! Stop

wasting time with "party"

politics and leadership

d.isJ?ut-es and get down to

bus~nessl ·

The time has come for

government to start "minding

its own business" p.nd conduct

itself as though it desired to

be a profitable and efficient

business enterprise and not a

faltering almost bankrupt

entity.

Now there's a woman at the

helm, be it temporary or not.

Let's hope she has what it

·takes to get rid- of the "dead

wood" and put the house in

order. - Somehow, it seems

fitting that a woman do the

"housekeeping."

-- A. Warman

OTHER PEOPLE'S MAIL: One view of the hydrants

FROM: FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY ijALL, 100 QUEEN STREET WEST

To: COUNCILLOR ELIZABETH AMER, WARD 5, NEW CITY HALL

DATE: 1993 AUGUST 19

DEAR COUNCILLOR AMER:

IN REPLY TO YOUR LETTER DATED 1993, JULY 29 REGARDING THE

FIRE AT THE CORNER OF KENSINGTON AVENUE AND ST. ANDREW

STREET, I HAVE INTERVIEWED PLATOON CHIEF R. PERRIER AND

DISTRICT CHIEF D. CUNNINGHAM.

THE FIRST THREE APPARATUS TO ARRIVE ON THE SCENE HAD NO

PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAFFIC BUT APPARATUS ARRIVING ON THE ·

SECOND AND THIRD ALARM HAD DIFFICULTY AS NUMEROUS CARS AND

TRUCKS FOLLOWED THE FIRST ARRIVING CREWS DOWN THE STREET

FORCING INCOMING CREWS TO CARRY EQUIPMENT TO THE SCENE. THE

WATER SUPpLY TO OUR PUMPERS AND AERIALS WAS SUFFICIENT.

TWO FIRE HYDRANTS WERE HIDDEN FROM VIEW BY THE FIRST

ARRIVING PUMPERS , ONE BEING A CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF ONE

FIRE HYDRANT AND PRODUCE STACKED I N FRONT OF THE OTHER. THE

ONLY REMEDIES I WOULD SUGGEST WOULD BE TO INFORM ALL SHOP

KEEPERS TO KEEP ALL FIRE HYDRANTS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE

CONNECTIONS CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.

VEHICLES THAT IMPEDE THROUGH TRAFFIC OR PARKED I N FRONT OF

FIRE HYDRANTS SHOULD BE TAGGED AND TOWED.

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Kate Burt McNeil's

MARKET BURNING

Sunday 27 June, 3 AM I sit on the step in the doorway

of the store across the street from the fish store over

which I live and watch fierce fire eat up under my

entrance steps. Vishnu the cockateel in his cage and a

box of three kittens sit with me. When I see a wisp of

smoke curl out of the very top of the house on the third

floor where I should have been sleeping, I see in my

mind everything lost. ,Forty or so years of this and that,

pictures, volumes of writing, an irreplaceable library of

books, computers, and two important pieces of

Mother's antique furniture now mine or rather mine no

longer.

The fire trucks arrive. They cut the Hydro before

much of Kensington Market loses electricity. Crash

bang of wood glass and bricks being bashed.

In the end the house doesn't bum down. When I see the

limits to the damage, was when the numbness starts to

go away. The fire started in the electric panel of the

store. There were no alarms to alert us above. Only

because my computer addicted roomie was up. at three

in the momi11g of June Sunoay 27 to discover the smoke

\

MATTERS OF ®PINI@N

was curling under the door at the top of the stairs ~as

he able to scream to me "Get out" Serious. FIRE and I

grabbed the animals and ran in my bare feet down the

hot HOT stairs.

Four Sundays later July 25. At my kitchen sink in the

south end of the house, I turned my head to see a

'frightening large black pall of s~oke rise over the trees

from the direction of my former address. I screamed

August 26 1993/Page Seven

me. These people lost their everything, whatever it was.

Do you know that it is not mandatory for a store built

before a certain year to have -any fire detection

equipment? It seems stupid to protect tenants above and

below stores that have the latest and safest electric etc.

while those old old stores with their old old guts need

none?

__ There's a fire. In my green socks I ran through the The ironic thing about all this is that if we HAD lost

house down the stairs along Baldwin.

Down Kensington Avenue. From that point I saw the

fire was deeply involved on the south east comer of St.

Andrews and Kensington. My old stomping ground.

When I reached St. Andrews there was a ball of fire

billowing over the Donutshop. There were no fire

trucks in sight. There were only a few people on the

scene. I had no camera, cleverly I'd left myself

filmless. Therefore I could only look. Soon those of us

directly in front of the fire were herded back up the

street to allow access for the fire trucks which were

·manoeuvring into the Sunday afternoon streets.

Have you noticed how mo~e and more open the

market is on Sundays? Moving slowly and with my

back pressed against the walls trying to not impede. I

watched the fire to its end from the vantage that allowed

me to see the amazing work of the firemen on the roofs

at the back of the houses. When I first saw our space

after the fire I discovered that Mother's piece of

Chippendale and all it's knick knacks had been carefully

moved from the wall behind which roared the fire in to

the bathroom. Don't ever bad mouth a fireman in my

presence. All I could think of was that could have been

everything on June 27th, we would not still be living in

unacceptable circumstances, over a fish store which has

been completely renovated, while we wait for someone

to attend to our needs as tenants.

In my quest to find out "What's wrong with this

picture?" with Liz Amer's help I have found out that the

Fire Marshall's office is now working to adjust the rult

that says "only buildings with two units are required to

have smoke detectors." They want it to read "buildings

with only one unit over or under a store are required to

have smoke detectors as well."

That's swell. Now how about all those just plain

stores out there in the market that are still not required

to have smoke detectors? If my roomie had heard an

alarm from downstairs he'd have called in 911

immediately and with easy access at three in the

morning they'd have had it out before any significant

damage had occurred. There is a group out there .

forming to address this and other issues. 1 suggest you

tum up when they are scheduled. Lend your support

otherwise sometime in the not too distant future there

will be a new song written, "Market's burning.

Market's burning."

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"No Gain

Without Pain"

The motto on the wall of the

Toronto Western Hospital

physiotherapy clinic is "No Pain,

No Gain." I interpreted that to

mean that recovery from illness

almost always involves physical

pain, and that without that pain,

there can be no recovery.

This summer has seen a lot of

pain for the government of NDP

leader Bob Rae, mainly because

of the intense howls raised by

union leaders, especially those in

the public sector, over the issue

of "the social contract. "

It seemed to be the contention

of the unionists that by enacting

this legislation, the Government

had betrayed, debased, despised,

downtrodden, humiliated and

otherwise rendered harm to their

membership, if not to-_the

country as a whole. _

They in turn have threatened

vengeance, ruin, pestilence and

destruction to the Government, if

not to the country as a whole.

MISSING from this particular

anti-government attack have been

the more usual chorus of stock -

marketeers, lawyers, apprentices,

imd right-wing fans.

You remember them. Only a

year or so ago, they were

organizing protest marches at

Queen's Park, complete with

picket signs, hand painted

banners and folk singers

bewailing the destruction of the

Ontario economy, if not all

civilization.

These were the people who

used to blast the NDP in

opposition because any criticism

of the government of the day

was bound to lead to a decline in

foreign investment, corporate

confidence and the fa11 of the

dollar.

With the election of the NDP,

there they were in Queen's Park

screaming that Ontar[o was

ruined and advising all and

sundry to take all their money

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out of town and hide it in upstate

New York, if not further.

Maybe they realized that

fouling one's own nest is not

good public policy. Maybe, with

corporate profits high and with

the stock market booming, they

were too busy making money.

Ontario Premier Bob Rae has

taken a pounding these past two

years such as has been meted out

to no Provincial leader in my

memory, and that goes back to

circa 1950.

The upside of this for Bob

Rae and his embattled caucus

may be that in the next two

years, when an election will

again be due, the NDP, whether

you like them or not, will be the

only party in Ontario with the

battle experience and the

toughness to be worth voting for.

No pain, no gain.

A SIGN that the Government

may be on the upswing can be

read into "Bill 40" a law that

will be passing the Ontario

House this' fall.

This Bill, called the

"Community Economic

Development Act (of) 1993"

could be of significance for out

Kensington community and for

communities right across the

Province.

I will try and explain it in my

own way, although my

background reasoning may not

be that of the Government.

In May of 1991, a report

issued by the Treasurer of the -

City of Toronto to the then

functioning "Kensington Area

Task Force" made it clear that -

hardly a penny of our money

(transferred to the City of

Toronto from the Province of

Ontario either from per capita

tax grants or from grants for

Provincial properties located in

Kensington) rea,ches this _

community.

All such funds are simply

used in ways that seem

appropriate to City politicians

with little reference to public

accountability, local consultation

or even needs assessment.

In Bill 40, the Province is

saying to communities across the

Province, "Tell us what your

needs are directly and we'll try

and help you. Better still, we'll

try and help you to help

yourself." No need to depend so

heavily on bureaucrats or

municipal politicians, (although

the help of the latter would be

useful, if they could ever get

their act together.)

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO,

the imminent departure of the

George Brown College from its

Kensington campus prompted the

formation of a community

'Working Group' to examine the

consequences and the potentials

in such a major move.

Since that time, the original

Committee has grown much

larger and is tackling many

issues beyond the question of the

future of the College site.

One of the goals under active

consideration is to apply under

_ Bill 40, and under other

legislation, for projects ·and

funding that could make a big

difference in promoting the

prosperity and the livability of

our vital downtown community.

I might add that progress at

this quick pace could never have

be been made without the active

participation of our local MPP,

Rosario Marchese, and his staff.

It's only a beginning, and

success is not assured. But it is a

hopeful sign that maybe things

are turning around for the

Provincial government, and more

importantly, for all of us.

Readers of this column who

want to participate in the

Working Committee can simply

c;all Mr. Marchese 's

Constituency Office at 363-9664

and be informed of general

meetings, as well as involving

themselves in the detail work of

the sub-committees now

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Healing Ways by carolin Taron

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One summer evening not long ago, I was

meandering along a neighbourhood street and

enjoying the breeze. Birds and children usually

abundant and active on this street were at rest. In

this moment of quiet, the gentle sound of the trees

rustling in the wind was comforting. After a day of

rushing about, my body heaved a sigh of relief.

In a split second, my peace of mind was slit

open with a canon of decibel NOISE so loud and

distorted that my body momentarily shook before I

was immediately on guard again. The source of this

intrusion has sped through the intersection before I

collected myself.

Did this driver of a hulk of metal (a biased

description of a '91 camaro) ever consider how his

actions were invading not only my personal territory

but anyone within earshot?

The experience I just described is unfortunately

not uncommqn. Our senses are continually assaulted

in our urban environme~t: sounds of sirens, engines,

jackhamq~ers, stereos, horns, machinery and the like

bombard us daily.

A frequent response to loud noise is to create

more noise. Sometimes I wonder if there is a noise

competition on. But is louder better?

Unfortunately, hearing can be permanently

damaged by loudness. Loud noise also has the effect

of overexerting our nervous system and raising our

· is not the column I thought I was

going to write. Because of the

thunder dance in Kensington I have

something else I need to write (the

original one will have to wait).

Thank you to all those who came

and organized.

Once, not so long ago, a wise old

tattoo artist on Vancouver Island

told me the ancient people of south

america had a mystic and vast

calendar that mapped passages of

time, and space.

He said, while inking a dragon

into my best friend, "these ancient

people noted the time in space that

our earth would spin into a

psychically charged sector of the

universe." Then he told me that

time is now.

It seems natural to me that our

universe has different moods made

from winding springs of aura and

light speed spirals of yin-yang

motion. I enjoy the image of our

galaxy spinning into a new mood of

the universe. I have always believed

transition is good for wisdom.

Good sources tell me events are

being reported that indicate an

increase in electro-magnetic energy

around stone circles and pyramids. I

think it's because of where we are

in the universe. Our planet is

responding to a cosmic current.

I am listening to my ancestor's faint

chant: Telling me it is impossible

LIVING

blood pressure.

Amidst the noise of urban living, moments of

quiet can be very restorative. Silence enables us to

hear our own thoughts and listen to one another.

Periodic moments' of quiet can benefit our nervous

systems and aid relaxation.

Seeking quiet

- I love the stillness of the f-Orest and the country.

When I've been camping in Northern Ontario, or

once when I stayed in a log cabin in British

Columbia, I was amazed ~t first by the silence

around me and the absence of city sirens and trucks

and diesel. Yet as I attuned to the silence I could

· hear so much more. The movement of insects

became audible and lwas sure I could hear the trees

whispering to one another.

Quiet· places in the city

I have,some favourite quiet places in the city: Ward

island during the week, a corner in Bellwoods Park,

the Beaches boardwalk in the winter, Moore Park

Ravine, Riverdale Park, the Beltlirie trail through

the city, the Japanese gardens in High Park and

church steps at night, to mention a few. Gardens

for life to survive on earth much

longer. Teaching me to feel this

grim global destiny change, but

each time I lose the feeling as

everything shifts out of focus again.

This frustrates me. I want to learn

in a new language. One that I think

is also very old. A language for

healing. A language without

limitations and words.

When I dance/drum with people

together our bodies experience a

synchronicity with/o.f rhythm. The

lan~ge of our bodies becomes so

provide a sanctuary for me as well, even when there

is noise around. The stories of the earth draw me in.

Quiet places and sanctuaries can be created.

Seeking quiet is the first step.

Carolin Taron is a registered massage

therapist/bodyworker and practices in the

Kensington market area. She is presently seeking

quiet in the wilds of Temagami.

Making a product out of what was

ours in the first place. We look at

good beautiful strong healthy well

supported freedom safety hero

justice objective participating people

all very clean, healthy and living in

California (not Bosnia) and we

purchase their language. It comes

in sprays, powders, liquids, role

ons, push~button, four-door, 12

wide, two-storey, disposable or with

I believe our potential to really

communicate and acknowledge one

audible and understandable. And so another is numb. Our rhythm's lost.

empowerful.

Our cycles are stretched and

But every day on the side walks twisted. I can never be in sync

subways driving stairs buildings with the media illusion world. I

starving lines bodies all

can only be in sync with other

ignore/judge each other. No humans. The ones I see touch

contact. No touch. No rhythm. smell taste and feel every day.

B!irely speak. Avoid eyes. Hide. I guess we are being

And if someone dances they are -manipulated. Ignoring our own

called crazy.

communities/cultures/spirit because

Instead of seeing each other, we we think we are part of the pseudosee

around us on the streets community projected into our lives

subways buildings stores signs tv through the mainstream media. I am

people's bodies being warm and trying to recognize my own

friendly to each otl).er. Inviting us to . community. My own family. I don't

join. There's nothing halfway about want to avoid their eyes any more.

it, the pepsi generation looks a lot I know our global denial of the

more fun than being homeless. physical connection betweem our

All our dreams and self-esteem ·health as a species and. our planet's

wrapped up in the self-poison of hea.Ith can be faced. I 1magme .

non-information and a non-existent seemg clearly out of all the eyes m

social construct. Perfect fleshy !he world (even t?e. b!ind ones) for

materialistic two-dimensional JUSt one second: It It JUSt h~rts hurts

images we follow and read and

~urts too too much to see and( or be

think and worry and talk about, 1t all and see the war. and farmne

make time to watch pay for and

emulate. ' '

and houseless and pam and loss and

violence and total and absolute

I need to say that it is so much ~s~less ~estruction of s~ many

more important to be a part of y/our hvmg thmgs every ~c~I.ng day. and

community than to be a part of actually take respon~1b1hty fo~ It as

something that isn't real. The a me~be.r of humamty and still .

majority of tv, billboards, signs, remam s1lent and not ssssscrearmng.

shelters, full page ads, are windows If we drum together and invite

into a non-existent paradigm. A EVEllYONE. Dance together and

beautiful, seductive, well ordered invite EVERYONE. We will

and easy to believe in fantasy.

I see visual media using our own

scream together and be silent no

more.

bodies' language to manipulate us.

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Brothers are suppose to . be bounp by a magical

understanding, loyalty, and a trust to die for. I grew up

with two younger brothers and no sisters. Our

relationships are not idyllic. I dominated my brothers

consistently from a position of elder privilege. We

~ competed fiercely over everytqing. I won more t~an my

r:::; lion's share of praise from my father. My brothers and

~ I are not close friends. Our relationships are the

c5 product of the brotherhood myth.

~ Global brotherhood, is patriarchy's promise that

0 men can form interdependent groups to compete more

t; effectively, more safely, or more deadly, with other

g: . groups of men. How else could religious orders, labour

unions, white supremacist, bh1ck separatist, and crack

military units all be organized under the banner

brotherhood, pledged to the same exclusive loyalty?

Brotherhood excludes sisters, it places all women in ·

an auxiliary position to men. We need a n~ew word to

express the larger human family, the community, the

world community which is friendly, and in which

people treat one another with trust and even extend

love. Many of the groups of peoples who lived on this

continent during pre-columbian times called themselves

names which translate into the English language, "The

People. " Other groups of people in different parts of

the world named themselves similarly.

A good english word to express such a group is clan

or tribe. Our tribe is the women, children and men who

we share everything with, (as siblings do). The people

we see every day 'cause they live and/ or work in the

·same neighbourhood we do. The people we know. The

ones who even if we don't like them, we trust, sort of

love, care about their well being.

A couple of weekends ago I went to the Kensington

festival. It was a celebration, a pitch in and help the

fire victim gathering and a thunder dance. The feeling

from drumming and dancing with such a large group of

friends was strangely ecstatic. Afterward I tried to

figure out why I felt so great. Why was the drumming

so electric, so intoxicating, what happened that was so

special? I felt so connected to the drummers and

dancers that the word friends wasn't explanatory

enough. I felt too close to these people, it was too

spiritual.

At the Thunder Dance I discovered the people of

Kensington are my big family, my tribe.

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FOOD:

Ackee, rice

Saltfish are nice

and • • .Back by popular

demand, another recipe from Andrew Owen and Tomoko

Asai's Around the World in Eight Days (available for $5.00

throughout the Market)

"Caribbean Corner Tropical Foods, 67 Kensington

Avenue, Toronto, M5T2K2 (416) 593-0008, is a shop selling

Caribbean, African, South and Central American foods. They

specialize in provisions which are different kinds of yams and

sweet potatoes. The shop was founded in 1978 and is run by

Yvonne Grant with two employees. They are open from

8:00am to 6:00pm Monday thru Sunday.

· "They also sell sour sop, mangoes, tamarind, coconuts,

sugar cane, plantains, rice, beans, dried cod fis_h and many

kinds of peppers and spices. They also sell Black beauty

products.

"The following recipe was supplied by Micheal Thomas.

All of the ingredients are available at the store."

Ackee/Fish (Ackee & Salt Cod)

Ingredients:

•Salted cod fish, 2lb.

• Yellow plantains, 2, sliced

•Onion, 1 large, sliced

•Yams, 2lb. of3-5 kinds

(cocoes, sweet, yellow,

negro, dashine)

•Ackee, canned, (2 cups,

drain well)

•Tomatoes, 2 medium, chopped

•Vegetable Oil, 4tbsp

Method:

Soak cod fish in water for two hours, then boil for half hour.

Fry onion, tomatoes and ackee in 2 tbsp. of oil.

Add fish and cook for a few more minutes.

Peel yams and slice them 1/2" thick.

Boil them in water.

Fry plantains with 2 tbsp. of oil until golden brown.

Serve fish with yams and plantains.

Makes four servings. ·

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·August 26 1993/Page Eleven

THE KENSINGTON

STREET FESTIVAL

COMMITTEE

GRATEFULLY

ACKNOWLEDGES THE

ASSISTANCE OF:

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RESIDENTs' AssociATION,

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ART OF THE MARKET

A Review

by Virginia MacDonnell

The weekend of August 7-8 saw the Kensington •

Drum Festival. The emphasis was on fun and

fund raising but visual arts (in the broadest of

terms) were also well represented.

First of all thanks to all the folks who wore -

great hats. Some had flowers and some had bells.

They were made of velvet and they were made of

straw. There were colours and patterns galore.

Hats-off (so-to-speak) to you alL~

There were also many artists displaying their

wares at this event. There was jewellery - wild

earrings and great necklaces, paintings - done on

canvas and leather - abstract, traditional .and

surreal. Some had collages and some had

photography on display. There were also booths

displaying beautiful fabrics and clothing.

One display offered face painting for the kids

by special effects technicians. In no time at all

previously lovely children were transformed into

the most gruesome of creatures. It was fun to

watch and no doubt more fun to take part in.

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she verified all.

We shall be happy ... prosperous.

I was and I am . sure

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that the gypsy is right

though I claim no powers

of precognition

other than the will to love --­

and to make love happen.

Remember that time we slept

on two facing armchairs?

It was enough to tell me

but, nevertheless, it is good

to seek a second opinion.

So do you think this tomato

is ripe enough?

see the city rise -

the more you wander

the more the world grows wide

but stay at home

and the city streets you know

also grow--they grow

until they swell in your hands

ART•SEE

Next to the burned out building on Kensington

was a bright, colourful web. Everyone could

contribute and peopl~ were encouraged to take

part and tie a knot. It was an optimistic and

lively cavalcade of colour in contrast to the

wrecked building behind it.

And, although not strictly within the realm of

visual arts, Dave Booth- magician supreme. His

work is very visual involving slight of hand using

coins and cards mostly. No matter how hard you

tried though you couldn't see how the trick was

done. There's the magic and the fun. He was

also a very funny entertainer who obviously

enjoyed his work. His tricks and banter kept all

the crowd entertained. My 8 month old son

Zachary laughed and watched Dave's every

move, as did my 35 year old husband Nick.

To all of you folks who came out for the

festival - thanks! And to all of you who

participated in creating the weekend's visual

cornucopia - well done!!

The DRUM

'-'Earthly Paradise" made fan of me

by Virginia MacDonnell

I wasn't a real fan of Pre-Raphaelite art - at least I wasn't until

viewing "The Earthly Paradise: Arts and Crafts by William

Morris and his Circle from Canadian Collection" (on display at

the Art Gallery of Ontario until September 6th.) I had previously

regarded the Pre-Raphaelite art forms as being pretty and

decorative but lacking in substance. In this case it was a real

pleasure to be proven wrong. Make no mistake about it, the art

on display is incredibly beautiful, but the exhibit shows that Pre­

Raphaelite art consists of more then pretty pictures.

In the first section of the exhibit one is given a brief overview

of the main personalities of the group and an outline of their

primary artistic objectives. Morris, D.G. Rossetti, Edward Burne­

Jones and William de Morgan believed in producing art which

would enrich (to quote the catalogue) "the aesthetic quality of

everyday life and rebel against the unsightly products of the

Jndustrial Revolution." To do so they emulated the art of the

middle ages - its style, colours and subjects.

Morris and his co-artist were interested in more than just a

~ stylistic recreation of medieval art however. They also wanted to

~ recreate the skills and craftsmanship of the medieval artisans'

~ methodology. For the Pre-Raphaelites the method of producing art

(g was as important as the content. They continually worked for a

;l quality and sense excellence in all aspects of their work. They

0 also broke down the hierarchy between craft and "high" art.

0 Painting, ceramics, textiles and furniture design were all pursued

b with the same regard for excellence in style and technique.

iE The exhibit is divided up subjectively - one goes first into the

introductory section, then proceeds througlLecclesiastical,

ceramic, textiles and wallpaper, a mock shop, "living" rooms and

book sections. This design makes for a coherent and easily

enjoyable show. The viewer gets a real sense of the range of the

Pre-Raphaelites artistic activities and abilities.

As well, the viewer is told about the various personal

proclivities of the artists - affairs, rivalry, aspirations and

disappointments. One gets a sense of the real people behind the

art. They aspired to the great and cerebral but, like most of us,

they were restrained by "earthly" considerations. Regardless they

coQtinued to try to produce their earthly paradise through their

artworks. The fact that only the very wealthy could afford their

work was a continual source of conflict for them. Their art was

intended to beautify everyone's life and not just the rich. Morris

even sold his large rare book collection and gave the proceeds to

the burgeoning socialist movement in an attempt to correct (at

least a bit of) this inequality.

So here one has an opportunity to view a top~ notch show. All the

works on display come from Canadian collections.

You shouldn't miss the chance to see this first-rate exhibition.

Here I found artists whose work I admired, craftsmen whose skill

I was awed by and idealist whose beliefs I respected. I think you

· will too.

4 BY GIOVANNI MALITO "Earthly Paradise" will be on view at the AGO until September

6th. It will then travel to Ottawa, Quebec City and Winnipeg. See

it while you can!

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Babysitting available. Call 532-

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Eric Layman's

BOOK WALK:

Co-Operation

revisited

In last issue's article Co-Operation,

Competition and Biology, there were

some ideas I had no space to

develop. I will follow up one of them

here.

Bookstore vs. Library?

One of the bookstore's apparent

competitors is the library--mainly

because it offers the privilege of

reading gratis. How many books have

I bought which, had I read them first

in a library, I wouldn ;t have wanted

to own? The ones to buy·are those to

read more than once, or gone through

slowly over several months.

In bookstore as in library, you

usually have all the time you want to

browse. (This is not the case with all

bookstores; it is with most, since the

owners are smart enough to want

repeat business. The store

atmosphere, though, is more relaxed

and informal than the library, which

is for study and research as much as

pleasure.

Then again, in one way, the

library atmosphere is more relaxed. I

Celebrating 20 Years of Writing

about Toronto!

BOOK TALK

have almost never seen a bookdealer

pressure someone into buying; the

exceptions almost always occurred

when the browser was being a

nuisance, both to staff and to

customers. However, the staff always

hopes to see a reader tum into a

buyer; some people may feel more

relaxed in a library, because the staff

there have no such expectation.

Part of the reason for the

easygoing· attitude of most

bookdealers is the nature of the

printed word. If you put words on

paper, you lose the immediacy of the

voice; in exchange, you get the

chance to move at your own pace,

reflect on passages you want to give

special attention to, and return to

them at will.

Book dealers know this. They also

know that people who take their

books seriously do not make up their

minds in a hurry about liking

something--and that this slowness to

decide goes with a certain loyalty, a

tendency. to return to the place of

delight. When Old Favourites moved,

I was a bit sad (though in their place,

I'd do likewise: better to be out of

easy reach, than die of MVA).

Back to the issue of competition:

Libraries exact no fees, except for

overdue fines, and the initial charge

for the card; they may be said for

this reason to compete unfairly with

bookstores, which can not give their

wares away. On the other hand,

libraries do encourage reading, and

thus help to maintain or increase

demand. How many books have I

discovered in llbraries, which I later

bought (usually from a second-hand

dealer)?

Book dealers know this, too; I

August 26 1993/Page Thirteen

imagine most of them learnt their

attitude toward books at least partly

in libraries. I have yet to hear anyone

in the book trade badmouth libraries

in the same way that; say, some

cabbies berate the TIC. (For that

matter, book dealers do not usually

say nasty things about each other, the

way a lot of restaurateur_s do--l think,

because as I said in the last issue,

they need each other and know it.)

The first library I ever used was a

bookmobile that stopped at my

grandmother's place when I was

about six. I was accustomed to books

around the house: everyone in the

family was a reader, including people

who never finished grade school.

What amazed me was not the books

as such, but the fact that they

travelled in a special truck fitted out

for that sole purpose.

As I grew older, I came in

frequent contact with the

technophobia of self-styled

intellectuals and literati. What may

have inured me to this malady, was

the wonder of a motor vehicle

bringing hundreds of books into the

countryside, so that people who

couldn't afford a day away from the

farm could enjoy a half hour reading

j n the evening.

In the long view, bookstore and

library complement each other. ·There

are many arguments about who

should run· libraries, what material

they should carry, and how best to

maintain quality of service when

budgets are tight. People who are

diametrically opposed on these issues,

agree that there is something in a

library which is important enough to

argue about.

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•ESL & Citizenship classes.

Inquire at branch.

•Typewriter available and

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Book and Magazine Fair

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11 a.m . to 6 p.m .

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I. 0.: This is I. 0. Silver and 1 'm with the

program administrator Noah Cowan for

the FESTIVAL OF FESTWALS. What

surprises and special events do you have

in store for the public this year?

Noah Cowan: well there are a numher of

interesting films, particularly in the gala

and special presentations sections, which

I think will be of interest to all those

who have attended the festival previously

and all those who plan to make this their

first year. Big stars and big movies this

year include the opening night film M. ·

Butterfly made by David Cronenberg

starring Jeremy Irons as well as A Bronx

Tale starring Robert DeNiro in his

directorial debut, just to name two of the

key films we are going to be showing. In

special presentations, both Palme d'Or

winners from Cannes, The Piano, Jane

Campion's new film starring Holly

Hunter and Harvey Keitel -- actually

that's going to appear as a gala -­

Farewell my Concubine the great Asian

Epic which is already touted as the Art

Film sensation of the year. And in terms

of massive star presence the film that I

think everyone is going to be interested

in is A Dangerous Woman, Debra

Winger's return, which also features

Gabrial Burn, Barbara_ Hershey, and

director Steven Gillenhall here in

Toronto in September. Also for the

cinephile we will see the restored 70mm

print of El Cid the classic 50s epic. And

a special outdoors screening in Nathan

Phillips Square of Serga a French film

set in Africa ~hich is a huge screen epic

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CHARACTER INTEREST DULL FILMS VISION.

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SURE HAVE A HARD TIME SHOOTING HIM.

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involving animals in the jungle.

I. 0. :from your point of view are there

any major changes to the way that the

festival will be run this. year?

Noah.': Well there is going to be one

massive change, I think, 'for the public

and that's the ticketing system. I know

that there has been some discussion

about this and a lot of people are very

nervous about how this is going to pan

out. We think that it will aid people in

their decision making for the festival

because they will be able to do it in one

great leap and not have to be insecure .

about'getting into films. Essentially the

procedure will be that you will buy your

passes, as iri past years, and then on

Labour Day weekend Sept. 2nd, when

the program book and schedule will be

released, you go to the box office or

phone Ticket Master and order your

tickets over' the phone as opposed to

having to line up at the Cinemas for

tokens an hour before. Once you get

your ticket you will be guaranteed

admittance which is a very important

thing especially for working people.

I . 0. : Why are some features shown at

the festival and never ever seen again?

Noah: In an ideal world every film that

we loved enough to bring to the festival

would get released theatrically but film

distributors in Canada and the United

States make their own decisions based on

the financial viability of films and

sometimes the films we show they feel

just wouldn't make for an interesting

cinematic release and that's their

decision.

I. 0. : What is the Canadian content tliis

year?

Noah: As in past years Canadian Cinema

with Perspective Canada is in full flight

with films ranging from John Grayson's

madcap musical about AIDS Zero

Patience to the Cannes Film Festival

Director's Fortnight entry I love a Man

in Uniform which got many accolades

. and was a Very exciting film featuring

our city Toronto with a helicopter

landing right in th~ middle of University

A venue. And as usual there will be

Canadian galas. First and foremost will

be Denys Arcand'sLove and Human

Remains based on' Brad Fraser's

Unidentified Humt.ln Remains and the

True Nature of Love, a famous play

which was very controversial and

sparked a lot of debate over sexual

violence and relationships.

l. 0. ~ Will the foreign films be well

represented this year?

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Noah: Well as always our specialty is the

fabulous programming staff who go

around the world seeing new films and

getting the best of world cinema to

Toronto so yes there will be an

extraordinary array of films from every

country which has a reasonably working

film industry you'd be safe to say,

everywhere from Burkina Faso to

Taiwan.

I. 0.: Amazing. What celebrities or stars

will grace Canadian soil, just name some

by names.

Noel: Well I've already said DeNiro

I. 0. : Robert D.eNiro

Noah: He's a confirn:ied guest to the

festival at this time; sometimes it's

difficult to confirm them, but I think .

Robert DeNiro, Debra Winger,Jeremy

Irons and Morgan Freeman.

I. 0.: That's excellent. Well you've

answered most of my questions. How

long have you been associated with the

Festival of Festival's and what have been

the most significant changes in that time?

Noah: I've actually been associated with

the Festival for about 10 years. I started

working in the box office when I was in

college and over that time the Festival

first of all has grown in size -- the

nu~ber of films shown and the number

of theatres that the screenings take place

in. The reason the size has increased is

the quality of films just gets better and

better. As the Festival gets more and

more established internationally films,

fabulous films, just simply drop into our

laps. It's an embarrassment of riches,

it's an embarrassment fortunately we can

share with the people of Toronto.

I. 0. : What areas will it be in mostly?

Noah: We·are using exactly the same

theatres as last year so it's the Varsity,

the Cumberland, the three Uptowns, the

Uptown Backstage, and the Bloor.

- I. 0.: How convenient

Noah: Oh the Elgin of course for galas

I. 0: And my last question, personally

what are you looking forward to mostly

in this year's festival?

Noah: Well there are going to be a lot of

wonderful moments but I think to have

one of Canada's great products, David

Cronenberg, back to open the Festival

for the second time, and to have him on

stage, the proud Canadian, and what is

considered to be one of the great films of

the year is going to be a wonderful

moment for us all.

I. 0.: Thank you, very .very much, much

success. This is I. 0. and I hope to see

all of my readers at the F. of F. from

September 9 to 18 199-3.

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MARIPOSA 93: THREE VIEWS AND A POSTSCRIPf

I. SUITS ME

by Eric Layman

My plan was to catch soi:ne club acts Friday

evening, and most of Olympic Island Saturday and

Sunday. What I actually got to was Olympic Island,

3 to 8 Sunday afternoon--enough to regret missing

the rest.

But those five hours I spent well. Some highlights:

•On the Solar Powered Stage, Evans & Doherty's

hilarious sendup of Mel Gibson's "Hamlet, Hamlet,"

without altering one detail of the plot; in more

sombre tones, their song about the mutual slaughter

of Protestants and Catholics on the Ryan Road in

Belfast had a sadness deeper than moralizing, not

"murder is evil" but "each life is irreplaceable."

•Michel Faubert's Quebec folk-rock group, on the

Festival Stage: a gritty grimly humorous

melancholy, contemporary in tone and

instrumentation but also integrating traditional

elements. I'll mention two of their sorigs: "La Mort

en Camion", a ghost story told by a dead trucker to

his family--and a traditional piece about young men

and women going into a room with a fiddler and

dancing till they died. The room itself was not

described, but something in the mesh of words and

music gave "ils sont entres dans une chambre" a

sinister cast.

•On the Olympic Stage, TIP Splinter's

Irish/Newfoundland sound. More a synthesis that a

mix--after all, the earliest Europeans to found stillexisting

settlements on Newfoundland's south shore

were Irish.

It is said that the French worship their language;

the Celts treat English like a household god or a

saint that you trust enough to dispense with

formality. Poets, take a leaf from their book: you

might have audiences instead of (vanishing)

subsidies.

•On the Workshop Stage, Jane Siberry's lovesong

called "Punkinhead," at once weird and moving;

Washboard Hank's fine parody of gospel with "Are

you Scrubbed on the Washboard of the Lord?" and

Bob Snider's usual mix of absurdity and careful

wordcraft, in a song whose name I missed, about an

extended family of "just plain crazy folks."

There were other fine things--one at the start of

my five hours, two throughout, and one at the end:

•A couple just inside the entrance selling cool, fresh

fruit juice at the microscopic price of one dollar.

After the bike_ ride down, on a sticky day, "for this

relief, much thanks." I hope they made lots of

money.

•The weather. Forecast as· "Sunny with some cloudy

periods, and a chance of a shower early in the

evening" most of the clouds, and all the rain, held

off till the Festival was over; luck was with us. But

the luck of the weather would have meant nothing

without many happy folks to enjoy it; it's a while

since I've seen so many people together having just

plain fun. "Crowd" is the wrong word: I don't know

how many were there; but at no point did I see

people actually crowded, in the .sense of being

bunched together with too little room to move.

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and had to stop and turn; and there they were: four

or five people with banjos and mandolins, 1

improvising bluegrass. I almost hadn't heard them:

electronics make acoustics sound "small," unless you

,take a moment to retune your ears: I did--and

flopped down on the grass to listen, for about fifteen

minutes.

That quarter hour said it all. I don't know who

they were . What counted was that, without being on

stage, they were playing, talking a little between

songs, trading ideas--in other words, making music

for the lo've of it.

Isn't that what it's all about?

II. WASHBOARD HANK: A

MARIPOSA REVIEW

by Sophia Perlman -

DING dong crash honk! washboard Hank and his

washboard? That's right it has horns it has bells he

even has a HAT with a bell (you know the kind that

you ring for service at stores) and a cymbal. he

plays it with a glove with thimbles on each finger

and the thumb only on_one hand. he was up with

fiddler john. he said thathe hadn't got any sleep and

sang: "go to sleep BANG BANG go to sleep BANG

BANG go to sleep my little baby!". i'm a washboard

Hank fan and i see him a lot but i laugh every time,

for instance he has a tuba made of a kitchen sink

and a drain pipe or two and whenever he finishes he

says "i'm feeling ,DRAINED!" he also said "

wherever you are that's where you are so you might

as well be happy"

i say that if you haven't seen him you should. two'

thumbs up and three cheers for

WASHBOARD HANK!!!

III. SIBERRY SOARS

by SN Bianca

Highlight of the three days on Olympic Island for

me was a "harmony workshop" --

Mariposese for a quirky mix of talent on one stage

together for an hour or so. This particular workshop

was on the Sunday. Main ingredients: Colleen

Peterson, Roy Forbes (aka "Him") and band, the

Bird Sisters, Sylvia Tyson, Robert Atyeo--an

interesting enough mix in its own right. And then,

the magic catalyst --Jane Siberry doing a gravitydefying

high wire act half way between mayhem and

high seriousness.

Each artist in turn took the lead and apportioned

parts to the others. All joined in with a will. All was

mellow and sweet under the warm August sun--till

Siberry's turn. "Two bars in G" she told them "like

this" (demonstrating). "Choose your own melo~y."

And then gave words to all of them. Simple phrases

Kiss me, and who stole my guitar were two. "Just go

till you can tell when to stop," she instructed. "Then

start again when it's your turn. To Sylvia Tyson

looking very suspicious "Yours is the strong part.

Say touch them or fuck you or whatever."

From shyness througli silliness to soaring

symphony, from laughing till we all ached to

wondering if it would have to stop--and you could

see that the performers themselves knew that this

was special. 1

Special is what this Mariposa was. Not perfect but

special. After the concrete chill of Ontario Place, the

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NEVER A COVER CHARGE

197 1/2 BALDWIN

in Kensington Market

597-8771

7:30AM-1:30AM

Washboard Hank and the Honkers

NEW STUFF

by Colin Puffer

Anyone who strolled down Kensington on Saturday afternoon

during the performances in front of European Meats might

have run into a group of buskers at the corner of Kensington

and St. Andrew. This was the core of a fine young band

called Boldface. The full blown Boldface consists of Aly

Boltman vocals, Johanna Reynolds vocals, guitar and

Mandolin, Zachary Kellum guitar and vocals, Paul Shone on

percussion, and Mike Khoo on bass. Boldface is concentrating

on producing their first tape so they aren't doing much live

performance at present. Check them out though. This is a

group with a future.

,_Eyes Never Lie ·

This is the title of the new indie CD from Ana Coutinho. Ana

is one of the most intense and delightful musicians working in

Toronto today. As a regular performer at C'est What, Ana has

built a strong and loyal following. Her CD should help

introduce her to the larger audience that she deserves. The

song writing on this recording is, very strong and each tune is

delivered with a passion and sincerity that makes it

completely believable.

Backed by a complement of fine musicians - Ray Montford

guitars, John Switzer bass and programming, Rob Greenway

percussion, Glen Dias tenor recorder, and Dave Allen violin,

Coutinho has come out with some really memorable tunes. If

the DRUM used a rating system this one would get five stars.

Changes

Anyone who caught Meryn Cadell's performance at the

Mariposa kickoff show at Nathan Phillips on August 12 would

have noticed ex-matriphi/e Jennifer Gi/mor playing bass with

Meryn. The matriphiles were a great band and though its sad

that they are no longer together its great to know that

someone as fine as Ms. Cadell has snapped up Jennifer to

tour with her this summer.

IN THE CLUBS OF KENSINGTON

by Gary 17

The Kensington area's club scene has been dynamic over the

-past mol')th, with three new venues opening, one closing for

good and one of the neighbourhoods favourite watering holes

closing for an extended vacation. With all this activity,

September looks to be an exciting month for those who

participate in or, appreciate live music.

First the bad news: The Silver Shack is gone, apparently for

good. Though we've note been able to track down owner

Nick Da Silva, word on the grapevine is that the club had a

licensing problem, which, combined with fiscal woes, spelled

the end at the beginning of August. Unfortunately, too few

locals ever got round to checking the room out, which is a

shame because it was comfy and there were some good

nights there with local bands. Hopefully someone will pick up

the space and run with it -- the potential's certainly there.

Meanwhile, on Baldwin St., in the heart of the Market, the

redoubtable Greeks was also closed for most of August.

Though there are at least five rumours making the rounds

about why, we've tracked down the truth: the club vyas

forced to close for a short period due to a liquor license

violation, but owner John Kois, whose doctor has been trying

to get him to take some rest and relaxation for some time,

decided he might as well do just that at the same time. He's

reopening August 29. ·

At first area musicians were in a bit of a daze -- without the

Greeks they felt homeless. Then into the breach stepped Kim

and Diane of Cafe Kim at 40 Kensington. Starting with

offering The Nationals two nights a week (Mondays and

Thursdays,) they've built up a schedule of local entertainment

that now covers 7 days a week featuring such people as

Ernest Lee hosting a jam Sunday nights, Kate Burt McNeil

doing a jazz show Sunday afternoons, AI Cromwell hosting a

Wednesday open stage and a variety of acts including The

Foggy Mountain Deadboys on Tuesdays and weekends. The

club is comfortable and friendly, and at' $2.75 a bottle, the

beer is nearly as cheap as on Baldwin. When Johnny gets

back he's going to find he's got some real competition!

Up on College Street, meanwhile, two new venues have

recently opened. Mark and Wendy's Acoustic Coffee House

offers top names in a concert-like setting, with superb sound

and great coffee, tea~, and eats. AI Cromwell, Ernest Lee, and

The Nationals are all featured, as are people like Jack DeKyzer

(Sept. 9), Norm Hacking (Sept. 11 I and Paul James, Jerome

Godboo and Danny Marks (August 27) -- doing· acoustic sets!

Because the establishment isn't licensed, it's an entirely

different atmosphere from local bars and well worth spending

the money on an admission charge instead of suds to catch

this kind of talent in this setting. Call 924-4941 for show

times & lineups or drop in for a coffee and pick up a calendar.

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Gary 17' s Clubs of Kensington,

continued from previous page

Down the road, Lola's opened in July and has begun to offer

music on an occasional weekend basis. Across the road, Sneaky

Dee's continues to offer on of the city's most eclectic events

Monda¥S, when songwriter/playwright/author/actress Eileen

O'Toole hosts an open mike night that includes a wide variety of

performance pieces, ranging from guitarists through story

tellers, dancers, skits and stand up comedy.

Grossman's, meanwhile, has been a hive of activity with the

success of its Monday and Tuesday night jams hostedby Pat

Rush and the Blues Sharks, which will continue through

September and special events such as the Mike McDonald Live

at Grossman's CD taping project. His Wednesday night jams

there is now a year old and going strong. Coming up in

September watch for another engagement by Jerome Godboo of

Phantoms fame (Sept. 2-4), Melwood Cutlery (Sept 9-11 l and

Crisco Brown and the lncontinentals hosting the Sept. 5 Sunday

night jam. The Sunday afternoon jams with Blue Sneakers are

also worth always a look-see, and for New Orleans jazz fans the

Saturday afternoon gig with Kid Bastien and the Happy Pals is a

must date.

With all the opportunities for hearing great music in the area,

making a choice some nights isn't easy, but no matter what

night or nights you do go out in the neighbourhood, there';s

bound to be some great stuff happening.

Gary 17 is publisher of T.O.NITE Magazine and a local mu:jician

and would-be impresario. ·

music notes: August 27-September 30

Music Notes

Sept.2,3,4 Deep Down

featuring Jerome Godbo·

·and members of the

Dice, Swingin' Bluejeans

and the Phantoms at

Grossmans Tavern

Every Monday 9:30,

open stage at West Side

Johnny's hosted by ·

Micheal Keith Blues

Band

Tamas on keyboard,

every sunday, Sweet Art

Coffee House

Nathan Phillips Square­

Square in Motion

September 1 Quartetto

Gelato (String Quartet)

September 8 Bando Sur

(Candombe)

September 15 Swing

Pigs (Jazz)

September 22 Fathead

(Blues)

September 29 Luke

Gibson (Country)

October 6 Harbord Trio

(Celtic)

Toronto Kids Tuesdays

(Nathan Phillips Square)

Free performances,

II :OOam to 1 :OOpm

August 31 Lil(music),

Eric Nagler (Music)

Sat. September 25

KENSINGTON

FIRE RELIEF

FUND BENEFIT

(ALL AGES

EVENT)

at the El Mocambo

(Upstairs)

(Proceeds in trust

St. Stephen's

Community House)

Free Brunch

with $5.00 Admission;

John Headley Lennon

Music presents

Wallen Roberts in

concert Thur. Sept. 2 at

Lee's Palace, Special

Guest Austin • Stixs •

Garrick 9:30pm -

Sun. Sept. 12, 8:00pm

Ilede afro-cuban

percussion: Flying Cloud

Folk Club, The

TRANZAC Club

Doors Open I 2:30pm; , La Plume Bistro 557

Showtime 1:OOpm; Parliament, Friday,

Art Auction 7-8:00pm Saturday & Sunday

LINEUP evenings 8:00 to 1:00pm

1:OOpm Chris The Michael Kleniec Trio

Bottomley's Brain Fudge (Jazz Guitarist)

2:00pm Full

3:00pm The Blundermen The Queen's Bedroom

4:00pm Los Gobtynz 583 Markham, (QB

5:00pm Screamin Sam Hotline 536-9830)

6:00pm The Templars Sat Aug. 28-QB regular

7:00pm AUCTION Theresa Tova; Sun.

8:00pm. 2drunk2read Aug. 29-Variety Night;

9:00pm Hev's Duties Aug 30-Sept 1- The

!O:OOpm Maiden Stone Love Lounge, Thur. Fri.

11 :OOpm Armed & Sept. 2-3-from Les

Hammered Miserables, singer

!2:00pm 13 engines Wendy Lands

presented by Black

Scorpion Promotions, To LIST FREE JN MUSIC

CFNY & P.C. Punx NOTES FOR OcTOBER,

INFO: 424-9758

PHONE OR FAX

515-1845

363-DRUM BY

SEPTEMBER 25.

DATES•2• llf

Always the Same, Always Different

The DRUM

by Annette Sanger

and sitar. Likewise our group programs have

Did you know that there has been a Music diversified considerably to include creative

School at University Settlement, on Grange Road drama for children/teens, creative dance for 5 to

just south of the AGO, for the past seventy two 12 year olds, African Drumming and Dancing

years? Ever since its inception it has fu~ctioned for children/teens/adults, Chinese music

in the belief that the perfonriing arts are an ensemble for teens/adults, and a Choir for

essential part of education and community life, teens/adults.

and that lessons should be available to everyone So, as the free and easy days of summer come

regardless of age, ethnic origin, perceived talent, to an end, and the time approaches for getting

or ability to pay. We have always offered back into old work routines, school, and cooler

subsidies to students from low-income families; weather why not take this opportunity to give

regular free concerts by our students, teachers, yourself or your children a new and richlyand

guests; and free practice studios (with rewarding interest through music, dance or

pianos) for students who cannot practise at drama classes. Our concerts too are great

home.

musical and social events.

We are "always the same" because we If you'd like to join a program, please come

continue to do all these things. But we also don't along and register before term begins on Monday

believe in being dull and static. We consider it September 13. And if you're anxious about

impo~t to keep the Settlement Music School whether you'll be good enough, please don't

tradition dynamic and vibrant, and in particular worry. We are an open house ofleaming where

to respond to the changing needs of the

anyone with commitment and enthusiasm is most

downtown community which we serve.

welcome.

This is why we have developed programs in This fall, by enriching the habitual routines of

some very new and exciting areas. During the your life with music you too can be like the

past year we have extended our range of Settlement School: "always the same, always

individual lessons to include clarinet, saxophone, different".

jazz piano, cello, double bass, oboe, hom, Annette Sanger is Director of the

trumpet, Chinese singing, Chinese instruments University Settlement Music School

University Settlement Music School

MAKE US YOURS THIS FALL!

For information please call in to see us, or telephone 598-3444.

If I am not available the receptionist at the front desk will be happy to help you.

Annette Sanger, Music Director

Individual Lessons:

Guitar, Piano (classical, jazz,

popular), Voice, Violin/Viola,

Cello, Double Bass, Flute,

Recorder, Clarinet, Saxophone,

Oboe, Hom, Trumpet, Chinese

singing/Opera, Chinese

Instruments (various),

North Indian Sitar

Community Event. Announcement

The Toronto Records & Music

Collectibles Show Sept. 12, 1993,

Knights of Columbus Hall 19 Sable

St (east on Densley Ave. from

Keele St.) south of Lawrence Ave.

off Keele street. Over 50 music

vendors selling new/used CO's,

records, posters, t-shirts, 45's,

buttons, audios, videos, Elvis and

Beatles collectibles, air brushed

shirts, magazine~, photos, imports,

and more. Show starts at !0:30am.

Food/beverage available. Door

Admission is onlv $3.00

Monthly rent:

_ ... .. _ Negotiabl¢

BecOfTII! part of a bustling/diverse .

. community centre ·•

.·•.· · .· Contact: ·•

· ·Linda &ldwin or Terri Hope

363-5392

Group classes:

Theory/Harmony, Pre-School Music (3-5 years),

Orff/Creative Music (8-12 years), African Drumming

(teens/adults), Music Theatre (7-15), Kathak Dance

(children/teens/adults), Caribbean Steel Band (8 to 13

years), Cantonese Opera (teens/adults), Madrigal Group

(teens/adults), Chinese Music Appreciation (teens/'adults),

Creative Dance (5-10 years), Chinese Music Ensemble

Workshop (teens/adults), Creative Drama (8-15)

TO LIST FREE IN DATES TO

WATCH FOR OCTOBER, PHONE

OR FAX 363-DRUM

BY SEPT 25

Symptom Hall

160 Claremont

(w. of Bathurst, s. of Dundas}

Check it out:

Upcoming events

•Every sunday llam-1:30pm,

contacr improv wl John Oswald and

Pam Johnson *pwyc*

•tues sept 7 RUN FOR YOUR

WIFE (play) (runs till Sept 18)

arts week '93 events

•thur-sat sept 23,24,25 - shakewell

perjomuJnce art 9pm

•wed sept 29- "we are many" 7pm

•thurs sept 30-sat Oct 2 shaved

monkey presents seat by Justin

Roddy (a_multidisciplined event)

also

•sun sept 26 - body movement

workshop with tari ho 3-7 pm

$18.00 info: 977-1347

SYMPTOM HALL is open for

rehearsals, workshops, shows etc.

For infonnation call~ 865-1678.

• (( Ill J ~I

Canadian

Voice of Women for Peace

presents Beyond Violence 1993

Speaker's Series

•Anne Ammett and Elizabeth

Davies, NAFT A: More Than

Trade; Less Than Free Sat Sept

11 Metro Hall, Room 308 (l-4pm);

PWYC. Info 537-9343

FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR

. ···• Coalition for a

Green Economic Recovery

.·· Thursday .Sept. 23. The coalition

promotes greenjobs and business

t~reduce our impact on the

environment, reduce soda! costs

and creatework~ Contact Susan

Brandunn at 536-67l7for time and

• alld ohti:e ()fmeetinl!i

Lee Monaco the Progressive

Conservative candidate for

TRINITY-SPADINA riding is

pleased to announce her campaign

office is open. The office is located

at 720 SpadinaAvenue, Suite 102

(Bloor and Spadina area beside the

Beer Store and Sticky Wickets) .

The phone number is 920-4010.

yARD SALE

SEPT. 25 9:00A.M.

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But it's simply not true. "LETS offers people the chance

to be valued and appreciated for their imagination and

creativity," says Sat. "Even if you can't get out of bed,

you could run a phone wake-up service." Recent

"Wanted" postings in the noticeboard have

included: large envelopes, new or used; help with

gardening; storage space; even "someone to help .

remove a family of twelve mice, and relocate them 1n a

comfortable park."

How LETS works

So let's say you helped relocate the family of mice. Your

LETSystem computer account is credited with the

agreed amount in "green dollars" and the mouseless

LETS member's account is debited by the same amount.

"A third and better path" These credits and ,debits are imaginary dollars that are

L I .E 1 · t & never printed. They only exist on your computer

OCa mp 0ymen account. But you can use this "green" money to

Trading System

purchase whatever you would like from any member of

the system.

OfferS ·help and hope !nk~~~:~t~r:b~f LETS is that you don't have to .

by Janet Creery

accumulate any "green" before you start to spend. I JUSt

As you sit and contemplate the equally bleak prospects started using services, building up a negative green

of employment and unemploymeN, do you ever pause dollar balance. "A debt" I'd have called it. But in LETS

to imagine a third and. better path? A way to do what it's not debt, stresses Sat. "Since everyone starts with a

you like, get what you like in return?

balance of zero, if everyone waited to accumulate

The Local Employment and Trading System (LETS) money before they spent any, no one would ever trade."

offers that elusive third path. "When there's a shortage So in LETS a negative balance is a commitment to give

of money in the community the simplest solution is to back a good or service to the LETSystem community:

issue your own," says Sat Khalsa, who co-founded an? "The world doesn't need any more debt, but every good

now administers the LETSystem. "After all, a commun1ty idea needs commitment in order to work," says Sat.

can no more be short of money than a carpenter can be And remember, unlike debt incurred in the "real"

short of inches," he adds.

world there is no interest on green collar

In other words, even when we don't have money, we "com~itment."

still have goods and services, time and talents t~at we The LETS system co-exists peacefully with t.he ·existing

can use to help each other. LETS helps make th1s financial structure--a little self-reliant commumty, nestled

sharing happen with an ingenious computerized system right in the heart (or the lack of heart) of what politicians

of accounts and a monthly noticeboard of peoples' like to call "the increasingly competitive global

needs and abilities.

economy."

A first .look at the LETS noticeboard can be a shock LETS in Paradise?

(there's a sample of downtown .listings from t~e

Systems like LETS are being taken seriously worldwid~.

notice board at the bottom of th1s page)· A typ1cal There are over 300 systems, including about a dozen 1n

reaction--is this for real? why didn't I know about this Canada. There is even a LETSystem in Paradise--

before? All these goods and services are available in Paradise Newfoundland, that is.

LETS, the "green money" system. You may pay a . Some LETSystems even have government funding. The

percentage in cash for some of them, but others. are New Zealand government invested $50,000 in 50 local

available on a purely green dollar or "barter" basis. trade systems, now generating $3 million in trade per

Valuing Ourselves . . · year. Australia and New Zealand have _funded fe.asibility

You may protest- oh, I have nothmg to offer In retur~. ' studies and paid for start-up manuals and matenals.

Actually, almost everyone joining LETS says that at f1rst . And in the U.S. several state governments have given

barter networks legislative approval and funding. Florida

spent $50,000 to set up a barter network in Miami that

now provides over 8,000 hours of labour per month to

""disadvantaged groups.

Says Sat: "Governments are having to admit that they

can't take care of us. They don't have any answers. So

they will support ways in which people can take care of

themselves."

The New Zealand Department of Social Welfare

recognizes this.:

"[We] support the usefulness of Green Dollars for the

unemployed. It keeps many participants work ready,

.. .it allows individuals to develop skills and abilities,

.. .it affords individuals wanting to test the viability of a

business idea an avenue to modify and pilot a good or

service before starting a business."

People are beginning to see that barter systems can

limit the vertigo of our roller coaster North American

economic system. Barter can also be an important step

towards the emergence of a more humane and

responsible economic system.

WHETHER YOU ARE OR AREN'T A MEMBER OF THE LETSYSTEM, FEEL FREE T<) PHONE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISERS.

LETS MEMBERS ARE OPEN TO TRADING IN CASH, BARTER OR "GREEN DOLLARS" (OUR OWN INTERNAL CURRENCY). LETS GET OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION!

WANTED

Back issues of WordPerfect

Magazine, PC Magazine,

Compute, etc. To borrow or

buy (for Green $~ Deborah

588-8390 until 10 p.m.

Space for band to practice in

regularly a few hours a week

in evenings or oil weekend.

We are not ridiculously loud.

Federal & Gr $ Chris 978-

6895 (w) or 588-8390 (h)

(until 10 p.m.)

Labour help for gardening

368-0407

Small downtown office space.

4 worthy cause 920-5034 AX

Responsible couple looking

for a small 2-3 bdrm. det.

house to rent for mostly Fed. $

+ some Gr $. Deborah CJ67-

2600 ex, 394 or Chris 978-

6895 or either of us at 588-

8390

Bike rack; rtew or used, to

buy or build 363-3786 KE

Dehumidifier. 515-9527 AX

Our toaster, blender & CD

player won't work. Can you

fix it? 533-9159 AX

Double futon wanted 533-

9159 AX

Basic car mechanic

information, such as how a

car works, how to do a tune

up, and how to do easy

repairs. 100% Gr please 533-

3653 AX

OFFERED

HEALTH &HEALTH CARE

Total Health Concepts

specializes in vitamins &

nutritional counselling; also

able to counsel on other forms

of alternative health care. Call

Jay at 925-1260

Integrated Healing Work

based on traditional Chinese

medicine: acupuncture, deeptissue

bodywork, Chinese

herbalism, -moxibustion &

Transformative Counselling.

Paul Pei, Lie. Acup. 50% Gr.

533-4106 AX

COUNSELLING

Annex Counselling Services:

specializing in addictions, -

sexual/relational issues, anger

managment. free consultation.

961-5990 AX

Therapy/Counselling: Shortterm

crisis intervention,

addictions, relationships,

employment issues,

empowerment- 50% Gr. 964-

7919 AX

Client-center-ed counselling by

therapist with MSW $40 Gr &

$10 fed per 1 hour session

533-3653 AX

SHIATSU

Deepened-relaxation,

balanced energy, Shiatsu in

professional clinic 50% Gr

534-1149 AX

Intuitive healing massage for

women only Carolin Taron

RMT 50% Gr. 967-9195 AX

PET CARE ·

I would love to walk ir dog

for you 100% Gr 533-9159

AX

CONSTRUCTION &

TRADES

Able body to help you with

your move. Lots of

experience. (I don't drive)

Chris 588-8390 until 10 p.m.

Professional Calligraphy by

hand (not by machine) for

exceptional appearance.

Choose from many styels to fit

your needs. Free consultation.

50% Gr. 787-3999 AX

Chair repair, the Wood Doctor:

25% Gr. 921-9132 AX

Carpentry, painting,

landscaping, cleanup, etc. 75%

Gr. 963-8730 AX

CHILDCARE

I love children! I'll babysit at

your. house or take your

children out on excursions

(movies, CNE, parks, zoo)

100% Gr 533-9159 AX

CLOTHING

Second hand clothing 405 Gr

588-2869 AX

Clothing alterations and hand

mending or short-term use of

sewing machine 533-9159 AX

Want to knit, but need a

personal helper? I will help

you get motivated, get started

and solve crises along the way.

100% Gr 533-3653 AX

0RGANIZA TIONS

PROUT: The Progressive

Utilization Theory. A

practical alternative to both

capitalism and communism.

Free introductory lectures.

920-5034 AX·

BICYCLES

Bicycle professional offers:

Mechanical services, new &

used bikes, as well as

knowledgeable consultation.

David 203-2589 AX

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

Will duplicate VHS videos &

cassette tapes. Alternative

music CD collection to tape

from. You provide tapes &

100% Gr AX

Black and white

photography. Will develop

film & make prints or

enlargements. Also teach

darkroom skills using

equipment at community center

533-3653 AX

--------- · BUY, SELL, TRADE ETC.

MUSIC, ART, THEATRE For sale: new stock of

Custom picture framing by a backpacks, gym and duffel

pro 25% Gr., 75% Fed. 963- bags, briefcases imd purses.

8730 AX Leather & other materials.

Piano lessons for young Also Hollywood and Santana

children 588-2869 AX jeans 60% Gr. 929-1351 AX

Beginner drum or guitar Outdoor store sign for sale.

lessons: $15 + 10 Gr per hr Backlit, $200 new, going for

515-9527 AX $900 100% Gr 929-1351 AX

Piano lessons which respect

Elec~ric typewrit~r needs

the learning process of the ~epam. You fix 1t, you keep

student. Sliding scale. 588- 1t. 100% Gr. 533-9159

2869 AX Small electric kettle. Works

Quilting Consultant services. perfectly. $7 Gr. 588-8390

I'll help you design a quilt, Magazine junkie offers back

choose fabric, learn to quilt by issues of magazines (usually

hand, and see you through less than a year old) to anyone

from start to finish . 100% Gr who'll come get them.

533-3653 AX Deborah 588-8390

on. portraits painted from

photos 50% Gr Call anytime, BREW YOUR OWN

leave message 920-5613 DT

Learn to brew your own wine

Hand-painted note cards and in only 4 weeks. I offer

collage postcards for any expertise on wine making from

occasion 100% Gr 533-9159 a concentrate. Excellent

AX

quality! Free samples. must

Original, surreal collages.

Illustrations. Chris 588-8390,

be willing to invest $100 Fed.

in equipment and supplies for

first 25 bottles. 533-3653 AX

ACCOMMODATION

Meeting room rentals - 20%

Gr. 964-7919 AX

JEWELLERY

Beads & beading supplies,

books, findings, jewellery

making supplies, charms,

milagros, looms & patterns

Katherine 534-2011

fURNITURE

Totally non-utilitarian but

beautiful handmade tassels for

draperies, home decor,

clothing or jewellery.

Satisfying all your tassel

needs! 534-2011

Offers you can't refuse:

Colour TV $200 Gold Frost­

Free Fridge $300, Stove $300,

Dark wood table & chairs

$400, Black metal halogen

floor lamp $50, Aquarium with

everything even fish $200, 2

classy sets of dishes 25%

cash/neg. 777-9942

Credenza, good condition,

brown wood grain finish. $50

Gr U haul $25 cash & 25 Gr

we haul 537-5787

TAROT

In depth Tarot readings: $20

Fed/$20 Gr. 787-3999

EDUCATION/TUTORING/

TRANSLATION

Spanish/French Conversation

$15 Gr per hr 588-2869 AX

Greek/English oral or written

translation. 100% Gr. 533-

9159 AX

Math tutor: El/Hi, $15 &

$10 Gr per hr 515-9597

COMMERCIAL,

PROFESSIONAL &

BUSINESS 'SERVICES

More than just copies ... Your

choice of 3 vibrant, petroleumfree

ink colours; 100%

recycled, post-consumer,

heavyweight bond papers in a

variety of colours. Ask about

our chemical-free process!

Make the Right Environmental

Choice Today! The Friendly

Chameleon, 585-2580!

Computerized tax returns.

Call me evenings. 537-5787

Expert computer repairs for

home & business. Fast &

economical. Bradley 537-7282

AX

Need a temporary address?

We'll receive your mail for

you and hold it till you pick it

up 100% Gr 533~9159 AX

WRITING/EDITING/

RESEARCH

TJtorough research in any

subject area by librarian (with

Master's degree in Library

Science) Also quick &

efficient computer database

searches. Katherine 534-2011

Writing, editing, all

applications 50% Gr 658-1541

Substantive and/or copy

editing, proofreading, writing,

personalized assistance. Any

document, from classified ad

to thesis, from the arcane to

the mundane. Need assistance

writing a love letter, or a letter

of complaint that will get

results? Simple advice over

the phone, quick questions

free! Fee negot. to 100% Gr.

Deborah 588-8390 til 10 p.m.

Willing to type and print

documents or resumes in WP

5 .. 1. Willing to teach WP 5.1 ,

LOTUS, and Super Calc.

100% Gr 533-9159 AX

Research any library. Esp.

related to environment, Latin

America, and indigenou~

people. Member of WEB

Electronic NetWork. Willing to

share info. 533-9159 AX

Careers for a Better World:

Personalized career counselling

and resume service for people

interested in environmentally

and socially responsible

employment possibilities. Up

to 40% Gr 972-0838 AX

Experienced freelance

editor/former executive search

flii11 employee available for

help with resumes. Simple

advice over the phone. Quick

questions free! Fee negot. to

100% Gr. Deborah 588-8390


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Directo

ADVICE

EUROPEAN PSYCHIC

516-1323

Reader and advisor. Palm and iarot

cards. Solve all life's problems. Call

for an appointment.

ARTS &

LETTERS

ART IMPERIAL

GALLERY

130 Mccaul,

596-1064

Beautiful original Canadian works

of art. Large collection of Native

An & soap stone carvings.

CHECKERBOARD

GALLERY

204A Baldwin,

979-7254

Peter Matyas. Market Artist,

Kensington Arrn•ear

COLLEGE BOOKS

321 College,

975-0849

A new bookstore serving

university and community

PARENTBOOKS

201 Harbord,

531-8334

(just e. of Bathurst). Books on

family issues for parents and

professionals

PORTUGUESE

BOOK STORE

86 Nassau, 364-7954

Jomais, Revistas, Livros, Discos;

Ponuguese Cook Books in English

TERN II ART

SUPPLIES

363 Spadina Ave.

596-6543, 596-8513

(fax)

Anist supplies for students &

professionals

JAPANESE PAPER

· PLACE

887 Queen Street

w., 369-0089

Risen from lhe flames, we are in

business again!

THE MUSIC BOOK

STORE

203 Harbord St.

588-9415

Books, songbooks & instructionals.

Solely devoted to music.

WONDER WORKS

79A Harbord St.

323-3131

Books & tapes on alternative

healing, spirituality, and ecology.

Also crystals,jewellery; natural

skincare products,'herbals and

col/on mentrual products.

BAKERIES

BALDWIN STREET

BAKERY

191 Baldwin,

598-3701

Breads, Pastries. and Boiled Bagels

Baked Fresh Daily

CLARENCE'S BAKERY

184 Baldwin Street,

595-7326

Fine Canadian Baking, Baked with

Love! Open Sundays

IBERICA BAKERY

209 Augusta,

593-9321

Custard Tarts, Sponge Cake, Bolo

De Arroz, Ice Cream

KENSINGTON' PATTY

172 Baldwin Street,

596-6667

Best Jamaican Beif Patty

MICAELENSE HOME

BAKERY

319 Augusta,

923-6266

Specializing in wedding cakes

BODY & SOUL

LIQUOR CONTROL

BOARD OF ONTARIO

337 Spadina,

597-0145

Fine wine, spirits and beer.

Mon-Wed 9:30-6:00; Tha-Fri

9:30-9:00; Sat 9:30-6:00.

COl\1MUNITY

ALEXANDRA PARK

COMMUNITY CENTRE

105 Grange Court

367-9603

Playgroup Drop-in, Toys, Crafts,

Gym, Library visits & young

children's clothing. Parent reliif for

regulars. Info. Sandra Edwards or

Judy Lam (Cantonese, Mandarin).

Tues/Wed/7hur/Fril lOam-noon.

CENTRE 276

276 Augusta Ave

966-4059, 966-4051

(fax) · -

· Southern' Africa suppon and

information. Crafts, music & more!

Your Centre. Drop in!

· GEORGE BROWN

QUALITY CHILD CARE

944-4545

High Quality Child Care. Infants to

9 yr. olds. Several downtown

locations.

KYTES - · KENSINGTON

YOUTH THEATRE &

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS

348-9933

An unusual social program for

youth. Watch for our new location

this fall.

NATIVE ART

IMPERIAL MUSEUM

_130 McCaul,

596-1064 .

Canada's finest collection of Native

Artists. The museum Is open to the

public from 1pm to 6pm Monday

through Friday.

,NEWCOMER'S BUSINES:

SELF-HELP OFFICE

GEORGE BROWN

COLLEGE

21 Nassau st.,

867-2370

Info and advice to new business

OASIS ALTERNATIVE

SECONDARY SCHOOL

707 Dundas West

• Full-time academic program (grade

9and 10)

• A work/study program (grade 9 to

12)

• Park adult program (grade 9 and

10)

For more information call 393-9830.

PALMERSTON

COMMUNITY DAYCARE

734 Palmerston

Ave., 533-9526

Parent managed daycare for school

age, pre-school & nursery children.

Space available for the fall.

SCADDING COURT

CO~ITY CENTRE

707 Dundas St. W.,

M5T 2W6, 363-5392.

The Centre offers a variety of

social, recreational and educational

programs

SISTERING

ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE

181 Bathurst Street

861-,1954

Sistering offers services for women

only. Our drop-in is open 7 days a

week (366-0493). Our outreach

program operates Monday through

Friday (588-3939). Please call us

for more info.

ST. STEPHENS

COMMUNITY HOUSE

91 Bellevue

• ESL, Daycare, Youth Recreation,

925-2103;

• Adult Services, Conflict Resolution,

926-8221; .

• Youth Employment Centre,

531-4631;

• A.l.D.E.S. 323-1498;

• The Comer Drop-In, 964-8747;

• The Drug Free Arcade, 920-8980;

• King Edward Daycare, 922-8705

TORONTO PUBLIC

LIBRARIES

SANDERSON BRANCH

327 Bathurst (at

Dundas) ·

Books, Information & Music For the

wholefa;;.ily! 393-7653

TORONTO PUBLIC

LIBRARIES

BOYS & GIRLS HOUSE

60 st. George

Street,. 393-7746

Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5. Books,

materials and activities for children,

books in Chinese for adults and

children

ESTIIETICS

·R & S ELECTROLYSIS

344 Bloor Street

West, Suite 502,

921-2030

• Permanent hair removal

•W¢ng

• Aromatherapy massage

• Foot reflexology

URBAN PRIMITIVE

DESIGN STUDIO

110 Spadina Ave.

2nd fl. 777-1145

Toronto'sfirst &foremost

professional studio. Specializing in:

permanent body design, branding,

piercing, cutting, ritual, &

permanent make-up.

FASIDON

ALTER!{ATIVES

30 St Andrew

Street, 593-6891

Hordes of people have shopped at

AlterNatives. Have You? --Alii/a

the Hun, 1993

ASYLUM I EXILE

42 Kensil\gton

595-7199

.34 St. Andrew

596-0827

Levis. Vintage 50's & 60's. More!

CHADA IMPORT

GALLERY

25 Baldwin St.

596-8135

New shipment just in from Thailand

& Bali. Carvings, clothing, jewelry,

gifts.

BRA VA

483 Queen St. w.,

362-8742

Low-priced, high quality, Vintage

clothing.

CHOICE OF

CHAMPIONS

44 Kensington Ave

Vintage Clothing. That's it.

COURAGE MY LOVE

14 Kensing.ton

Avenue

979-1992

DANCING DAYS

17 Kensington;

599-9827

New & Vintage; Exclusive

designers; Asia, ,ifrica, Central

America

DI$COUNT TEXTILES

291 Augusta Avenue

Wlw/esale & retail, custom tailoring

& repair. ALL KINDS OF

ALTERATIONS.

EXPOSE

39 Kensington,

971-8815

Vintage, Leather Jackets, and Pretty

Eyelet Originals!

FAIRLAND

241 Augusta,

593-9750

Kensington's Largest Quality

Discount aothing Store

TORONTO PUBLIC

LIBRARIES

GET DRESSED

COLLEGE/SHAW BRANCH 49 Kensington

766 College Street, Avenue

3 9 3 -76 6 8 Vintage and more! Under new

Mon-Thars 12-8:30, Fri 12-6, Sat 9-

5. Books and much more in English,

Ponuguese and Chinese.

TORONTO PUBLIC

LIBRARIES

PALMERSTON BRANCH

560 Palmerston

Avenue, 393-7680

Mon & Thars 10-8:30, Tues. Wed &

Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5. Books info &

more for the whole family in

Englisli!Korean/Chinese/Vietnamese/

Spanish.

UNIVERSITY

SETTLEMENT HOUSE

23 Grange Rd.

598-3444

Music school, recreation, daycare,

and more, in the service of our

community. Make US yours.

management.

GRINGOS

Southwest stuff

559~ Queen St. w.,

601-9534

Affordable accessories featuring

tex-mex, santafe, cowboy kitsch &

new country fashion.

IGO I LIBIDO

9 Kensington

596-8282

753 Queen St.

367-8600

Retrolre-cycled clothing at

post-modem prices.

JAGGS

16 Kensington Ave

Class Rags for Scallywags. London,

N.Y .• Paris & Kensington

JESSIEU FASHION

437 Queen St. w.,

351-9015

·Fashionable and affordable!• Open

Sundays.

LILITH'S GARDEN

15 Kensington Ave.,

591-6800

New designs, imports, sunglasses,

jewellery, recycled and restructured

clothing.

LOWON-POPE

71 Nassau St., 585

King St. W. 598-

3238

New designs for special occasions.

MORNINGSTAR TORONTO

701 Queen St.

365-0772

Mon. Tue, We & Sat 10-6; 17ulr.&

Fri.10-7. Great Oothes, Low

Prices, Try Us!

388 Roncesvalles

537-0771

Mon. Tue, We & Sat10-6; Thar.&

Fri. 10-8. For your fall,

Morningstar styles and prices!

680 Yonqe

Mon.-Fri. 1/Xim- 9pm. Sat. 10am-

7pm.

NOISE

47 Kensington,

971-6479

Still here, friends.

RAz ZMATTAZ Z

14 St. Andrew

Street

Vintage Sparkle, Pizzazz. Jazz.

Wear It! Share It!

SHAKTI

4 Kensington

Avenue, 591-3764

phone or fax

All new silver, textiles and

accessories. Now open. Be here. Be

now.

SHONEY'S RECYCLED

CLOTHING

222 Augusta,

979-0700

Lowest Prices. Best Selection in

Second Hand.

THE MAD HATTER

352 Queen St. West,

596-7115

Women's men's & children's hats.

Custom millinery by Vicky Sather.

TOM'S PLACE

190 Baldwin,

596-0297

Brand name clothes at Kensington

Prices

FISH

STORES

CARIBBEAN SEA .

FISH MARKET

175 Baldwin St.

591-1439

Freshness comes first. Customers

come next!!

KENSINGTON MARKET

FISH COMPANY

189 Baldwin,

593-9269

·come Experience Fresh Fish •

PEOPLE, s FISH

MARKET

198 Baldwin,

979-8365

If we don't have it, it doesn't s"im.

SEVEN SEAS FISH

MARKET

196 Baldwin Street

Fresh Food and Seafood From

Around the World

FINANCIAL

SERVICES

L&A INSURANcE

BROKERS LTD

260 Spadina Ave.,

Suite #405

593-9929 - Contact

Maria

Providing complete insurance

service.

LOCAL -EMPLOYMENT &

TRADING SYSTEM

974-9555

Baner! An old idea gets a new life.

MONEY MART

689 Queen St. W.,

362-1600

Free money order when you cash a

cheque at Money Man till the end of

September.

UNICOLL CREDIT

UNION

245 College,

978-5505

Your foil service banking alternative

FLORISTS

LITTLE SHOP OF

FLOWERS

587 Markham Street

588-7213 (24 hour

orders)

Florist with a difference. Unique

floral arrangements, gifi ideas for

all occasions. Tuesday-Sunday

llam-7pm.

PARKLY GARDENS

FLORIST

28 St Andrew,

585-2159

Fresh cut flowers and plants for all

occasions.

FOOD STORES

APPLE TREE NATURAL

FOOD CENTRE

752 Queen West (at

Niagara)

777-9677

Great Prices! Wide Selection of

Natural & Organic F<;<>ds.

AUGUSTA FRUIT

MARKET

255 Augusta,

593-9754

Fruit and vegetables, fresh daily.

Groceries.

DRUM is Pleased to Welcome

New Directory Members

• Fido' s Diner (see Pets and Ve.ts)

·Aaron Harnett (see Legal)

·Baird Energy Consultants Ltd

(see House and Home)

•Sacred Shiatsu

(see Health Services)

·Urban Primitive (see Esthetics)

DRUM Directory: it doesn't cost

much, but it sure says a lot!

DRUM Directory • .• the place to be

in September.

Call 363-DRUM

for rates and information


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CARIBBEAN CORNER

67 Kensington

593-0008

Fresh Tropical Foods Select

Imported Groceries

CHEESE MAGIC

149 Baldwin,

593-9531

The Neighbourhood's Favourite

Cheese Shop

FARMER BOB'S

TROPICAL HARVEST

70 Kensington,

408-0791

The Market's /tal Shop

FONG ON FOODS

46 Kensington,

598-7828 '

Bean Cake, Soy Milk, Fresh Rice

Noodles, no preservatives

HARVEST MOON

NATURAL FOOD

EMPORIUM

446 Queen St. W.,

861-0976

Experienced caring staff. Full time

nurritionist. Tasty vegetarian fare &

juice bar. Fresh organic produce.

Over 100 bulk items.

KENSINGTON FRUIT

MARKET

34 St Andrew,

593-9530

Fruits, vegetables, aloes too!!

Freshness, a family business

KENSINGTON MALL

60 Kensington

Avenue

Groceries, vegetables, clothing,

restaurants, gift items. Units

available for rent. Come by and·see.

KENSINGTON PATTY

172 Baldwin Street,

596-6667

Best Jamaican Beef Patty

MELO'S FOOD CENTRE

151 Augusta,

596-8344

Portuguese Style Sausages, Import

and Export

OXFORD FRUIT

71 Oxford, · 363-1833

Vegetables, .fruits, quality. 24-hour

call in orders.

PEROLA'S

SUPERMARKET

247 Augusta,

593-9728

All kinds of groceries from Sourh

and Central America -

QUEEN STREET

MARKET

238 Queen Street

West

• Heidi's Butcher Shop

• Hillebrand Wines

• M olisana Bakery

• Vinetta Foods

• Juice for Life

• T.D. Fastcash Machine

SANCI TROPICAL

66 Kensington,

593-9265

Freshest Herbs, Avocadoes,

Mangoes, Exotica, Since 1914

TASTE OF NATURE

380 Bloor W.,

925-8102

A wide selection ofnaruralfoods,

vitamins, & bulk grains. Discount

for seniors & students.

TUTTI FRUTTI

64 Kensington

593-9281

Coffee Beans, Cold Cuts, Jams,

Olive Oil, Cooking Spices & Sauce,

Chocolate

HEALTH

SERVICES

ALEXANDRA PARK

MEDICAL & DENTAL

HEALTH CARE CENTRE

64 Augusta,

364-4107 (medical),

364-2998 (dental )

West Central Community Health

Centres: serving our community for

21 years.

COMMUNITY

CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

93 Harbord St.,

961-2225

Full range of chiropractic services

and therapeutic massage.

THE DOCTORS

HOSPITAL COMMUNITY

HEALTH CAMPUS

45 Brun·swick Ave.,

923-5411

. Health care services for a

multicultural community: Women's

and children's health. Mental

health, medicine, surgery &

rehabilitation, and The Woman's

Own Detoxification· Centre.

Emergency care 24 hours . .

HEALTH FOCUS:

UNIQUE CONCEPT

· CLINIC

355A Colleqe Street

Holistic wellbeing; cliiropractic,

therapeutic massage, shiatsu,

Feldenkrals, Movement Analysis and

more, 922-4909

NIAGARA

NEIGHBOURHOOD

HEALTH CENTRE

6 7 4 .Queen Street

West, 363-2021

West Central Community Health

Centres: serving our community for

21 years.

OPTOMETRISTS

DRS ARCHIE GHUNG & '

LINDA TSE

51 Baldwin St.

979-1113

Eye examinations. Glasses &

contact lenses.

PAUL PEI 1

DR. OF TRADITIONAL

CHINESE MEDICINE

717 Bloor West,

533-4106

Integrated healing: acupuncture,

herbalism, deep tissue work,

transformative counselling. By

appointment only.

SACRED SHIATSU

MARLA FREEDHOFF 1

CERTIFIED SHIATSU

THERAPIST

516-3343

Integrated bodywork to nourish the

soul. Women only.

THE TORONTO

HOSPITAL:

TORONTO WESTERN

399 Bathurst

Street, Toronto,

Ontario, MST 2S8,

368-2581

TORONTO GENERAL

200 Elizabeth

Street, Toronto,

Ontario, MSG 2C4,

595-3111

The Hospital offers a wide range of

health care services. The Emergency

DepartmenLv offer 24-hour service,

7 days a week to serve the needs of

the community.

HOUSE

AND HOME

BAIRD ENERGY

CONSULTANTS LTD.

742 Euclid Ave.

516-0063

Save Energy and Money by having a

Home Energy Tune-Up. Call for a

free estimate.

CAAM

UNITED HARDWARE

160 Augusta,

598-8195

Ten years in the community. Open

Sunday

EXCLUSIVE PAINTS

LTD

284 College, 921-

5751, 921-6123

Make your world beautifUl! Quality

Paints, P&L, SICO. Call Joe

Shiewitz. ·we're EXCLUSIVE, not

expensive.·

LOCKSMITH &

SAFEMEN

38 Baldwin,

597-1212

Builder's and Locksmith Hardware.

Leading brands

REINGEWIRTZ

Paint stores

Ltd.

107 Baldwin,

977-3502

Paints, varnishes and imported

wallpapers.

LEGAL

AARON B. HARNETT 1

CRIMINAL LAWYER

75 Lowther Avenue

(at St. George)

960-3676 (monitored

24 hrs)

You do have rights, but you need

someone to help you fight for them.

Free first consultation. Legal Aid

welcome.

KENSINGTON-BELLWOOD

S COMMUNITY LEGAL

SERVICES

489 College Street

#205, 924-4244 .

Free legal advice for tenants' rights,

immigration, welfare, U.I., CPP &

Workers Comp.

PETS & VETS

ANNEX ANIMAL

CLINIC

716 Bathurst St.

537-3128

Medical, diagnostic, surgical and

dental facilities. Parking

ANNEX PET SUPPLIES

718 Bathurst St.

588-1925

Specializing in pet nutrition.

FIDO'S DINER

797 Queen St. W.

603-8874

Specializing in narural diets for dogs

& cats at reasonable prices.

Delivery available.

PET VALU

339 College (at

Augusta)

Discount pet food and supplies. For

information, call Anny

944-0314.

RESTAURANTS &

ENTERTAINMENT

51 KENSINGTON

595-5337

To all our friends, thanks for your

support.

AMADEU's

182-4 Augusta,

591-1245

Portuguese cuisine, seafood

specialists and catering

BRASIL -RESTAURANT

83 Nassau Street,

591-6476

Authentic Portuguese & Brazilian

Food

CAFE LA GAFFE

24 Baldwin Street,

596-2397

Kitchen open Sunday II -4 & 6-10.

Mon-Sat12-4 & 6-II.

CASA ABRIL EM

PORTUGAL

159 Augusta Avenue,

593-0440

Fine Portuguese Dining

CHIU YUEN DIM SUM

RESTAURANT

2A Kensington,

598-1573

Dim Sum and Cantonese Style Open

Bam to 7pm. LLBO

EPICURE CAFE

512 Queen St. West,

363-8942

Open 7 Days II :30 am 'til I :00 am

GALLERY GARDENS

326 Dundas St. W.,

340-7747

Select pastas ... secluded back patio!

GROSSMAN'S TAVERN

379 Spadina,

977-7000

Neighbourhood Bar. Nightly

Entertainment

JOHN 1 S CLASSIC

ITALIAN PIZZA, &

CAFE

591 College Street,

53.7-0598

The best pizza in town.

JUICE FOR LIFE

Veg'n Cafe

(in the Queen St.

Mkt), 408-3581;

96 Spadina Ave.,

867-9206 '

Juice Bar and Well-Being

Emporium. Fresh vegetarian foods.

JUMBO EMPANADA

251 Augusta Ave,

929-0353

Humitas Pastel De Choclo

Vegetarian

KENSINGTON KITCHEN

122-24 Harbord St.

961-3404

Mediterranean specialties. Enjoy

our patio under the tree this

summer! Open 7 days for lunch &

dinner.

KORINTHEAN DINER

79 Kensington Ave.

593-2537

Newly opened restaurant! All home

made meals. Brealifast-lunch-dinner,

eat in or take out.

_KOWLOON DIM SUM

RESTAURANT

5 Baldwin St.

977-3773

Speciaiizing in Dim-Sum, B.B.Q. &

seafood. LLBO

KWANGTUNG DIM SUM

RESTAURANT

10 Kensington

Avenue, 977-5165

Luncheon Special, LLBO

LAST TEMPTATION

12 Kensington,

599-2551

Sinfol Food, Tempting Times, Live

Music.

MARs FOOD

432 College St,

921-6332 '

Out Of This World

MASSIMO'S

302 College,

967-0527

Sit do·wn, Pick-up, Delivery. Pizza

and Pasta Heaven

OFFICERS 1893

Marine Museum,

Exhibition Place,

868-6077

Celebrate a memorable evening of

Canadian food and history.

Information and tickets are available

at any TicketMaster.

PIZZABILITIES

69 Kensington Av.,

971-,5521

The Pizzabilities are endless!! Veal

sandwiches, steak sandwiches, &

the new taste of Italian Pizza.

PERSIMMONS

73 Kensington Cafe,

598-2740

Seasonal .flavours of market cuisine,

to IIpm.

PHO LINH

RESTAURANT

440 Spadina (s. of

College) 9q8-6113 &

1156 College

College (at

Dufferin) 516-3691

Specializing in Chinese, Thai, &

and Vietnamese dishes.

PRAGUE DELI

' 638 Quee n St. W,

364-1787

Daily fresh meals. Eat in & take

out. Cold cuts, cheese, pastries, &

party trays.

SPADINA GARDEN

RESTAURANT

416 -spadina,

598-2734

Szechuan-Hunan & Peking Cuisine.

Fully licensed, LLBO

SWEET ART COFFEE

HOUSE

130 McCaul, 596-

1064

All you can eat buffet $6. 75.

Cappuccino, espresso, vienna

coffees & continental desserts.

Lunch, noon to 2, Dinner 5-8.

THE GALLERY BISTRO

126 McCaul,

597-1175 (across

from the A.G.O.)

Homemade Italian & continental

cuisine. "Great. "

THE GREEKS ( LLBO)

197~ Baldwin,

597-8771

Greek and Canadian Food. The

Original Special Coffee

THE BOAT

158 Augusta,

593-9218

International Cuisine. Specializing

in Portuguese Food

THE SECOND CUP

181 Baldwin,

597-8398

Pastry, coffee beans & the famous

Bodum

THE SECOND CUP

34.0 College,

323-3702

Tired of the same old grind? Try

ours.

VIENNA HOME BAKERY

& CAFE

626 Queen St. w.

366-1278

Fresh .fruit pie. Vegetarian soup.

Weekend brunch. Patio. Thurs. Fri.

Sat. I 0-6, Sun. II -4

SERVICES

CENTURY 21 1

FIRST REALTY INC.

377 Spadina,

340-8900

Tonny Louie, broker

LAZERLINE

DESKTOP PUBLISHING

& DESIGN INC.

317 College Street,

924-8726, fax

924-3826 -

Your one-stop Mac desktop

LIONHEART STUDIO

26a Oxford St. 2nd

fl west.

(1 block s. of

College, W. of

Spadina), 515-1845

l?ehearsal, 8 track record_ing. Live

& midi song demos. Special events!

SAMKO COIN LAUNDRY

150 Augusta,

595-5277

Gean and Friendly, 7 days a week.

Dry Geaning Too!

SPADINA WEST

POSTAL OUTLET

576-578 Dundas,

593-0612

Full service retail postal outlet. Fax

and photocopying.

SUN KING CLEANERS

576-578 Dundas,

593-8885

Quality Dry Geaning, Repairs and

Alterations -Fast!

SUN ONE HOUR

PHOTO LAB

310 Spadina,

591-9307

One hr. processing, cameras,

accessories, passport pliotos.

WRINGLING

ELECTRONICS

SERVICES

555 Queen St.

West., 364-5738

DAVE ••• FIX MY

BIKE

139 Robert St. ,

944-BIKE

(just n. of

Harbord)

Full service shop open 7 days a

week. Outdoor location for sameday

service at SW comer of Bloor &

Spadina.

Grove Cycle

· 335 College,

923-9633

Quality Bicycles. Quality Service.

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TRAVEL

TRAVEL CUTS

TORONTO

The Budget Travel Specialist Going

Your Way!

187 College Street.

979-2406

49 Front St. East

365-0545

2 McCaul Street

348-8739

WORSHIP

COLLEGE STREET

UNITED CHURCH

(corner College &

Bathurst), 929-3019

A wann welcome awaits you.

ST. MATTHIAS 1

ANGLICAN CHURCH

45 Bellwoods Ave.,

(6 blocks west of

Bathurst, 1 block

north of Queen) ,

366-6720

Serving Trinity-Bel/woods and

Niagara since I 873.

ST. GEORGE THE

MARTYR CHURCH

197 John Street,

598-4366

Sundays 9:30 am and II :00 am.

Loving our neighbourhoods

ALEXANDRA PARK

COMMUNITY CHURCH

105 Grange Avenue,

598-4366

The Alexandra Park Community

Centre, Sundays 6:00pm. Caring

for the Community

ST PATRICK'S

CHURCH (CATHOLIC)

141 McCaul Street,

598-3269 .

A caring CaLhalic community

ST. STEPHEN

-IN-THE-FIELDS

(ANGLICAN)

103 Bellevue,

921-6350

All are welcome.

Recycle by Repairing! Radio and Hi ~~-----------·

Fi. VCR and video. New & Antique.

Sales and service.

SPORTS &

RECREATION

CINECYCLE

317 Spadina Ave.

(REAR) 596-7125

We service all bicycles most repairs

within 24 hours. Great selection of

accessories

INDEX

•ADVICE

•ARTS & LETTERS

- •BAKERIES

·BODY & SOUL

•COMMUNITY

•ESTHETICS

•FASHION

•FISH STORES

•FINANCIAL

SERVICES

•FLORISTS

•FOOD STORES

•HEALTH SERVICES

•HOUSE & HOME

•LEGAL

•PETS & VETS

·RESTAURANTS &

ENTERTAINMENT

•SERVICES

• SPORTS &.

RECREATION

• TRAVEL

•WORSHIP


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The DRUM

BRICKS for Green

LETS members pay 100%

green for DRUM bricks.

$10 for 35 words.

Bob the Waiter,

Together alone, HAPPY

BIRTHDAY love Ange

& (All I really wanna

doooo is baby be friends

with you) - Nevin

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Nevin no longer 7, now

you are 8 and this is

late! Swims like a fish,

won't eat every· dish,

' reads real well, he is

swell, Happy B.day

Mogly Tadpole love

mummmmm & bob &

sophia

Mariposa Notes,_

continued from page 15

Molson park exile, it feels as if Mariposa is home again. The

six stages were perhaps one too many (but maybe not) and the

range of talent was superb and surprising.

Don't know if they got quite the numbers they hoped for, but

it must have been close. From the perspective of a happy

1 camper it was perfect--no long lineups for anything.

So, next year should be easy. Just do it again. Same venues.

Same brilliant programming. Same weather. Just watch out for

success, because if each person there this year tells one friend,

you'll have double the crowd.

'

PS. Mariposa" Nights

learning to walk before you cnawl

One of the more interesting concepts of this ·year's Mariposa

Festival was the addition of Mariposa Nights. One single pass

allowed audience members into 8 different venues. However

with the strength of the lineups in most of the clubs many

people felt little need to crawl. Blues aficionados, for example,

were naturally drawn to the Elmo show on Friday which

featured AI Cromwell, Colin Linden and Jackson Delta while

Newf music fans were checking out the Jlynes Brothers, Evans

and Doherty and the Irish Descendants at the Shoe.

Wanted for green $:

LETSystem member

wants bike basket &

wrench, stereo &

answering machine

repairs, pants (waist size

34), size<I0-11 boots, can

opener, butcher knife,

serrated edge knife,

computer monitor filter.

Call Eric 598-1273.

Stereo, IIi Fi & Video

service: repair rather than

replace. Call the experts at,

Wringling Electronics

Services. 364-5738

Best buys on Goat Meat,

Lamb, Beef & Poultry

A J M MEAT MARKET

596-7911

If you need a job call

466-9533

If you need a job done

call 466-3853 (over

1000 workers

registered).

l

l

Moving. With a Van.

In Metro Toronto. $25

per hour with one man,

$40 with two. Andrew

465-1578.

_ , Stan

Videotape your special -''=~ """" """""'do

events. Professionally

Small van for delivery

(people &/or goods),

disposal, you-name-it.

$20 per hour (up to 50%

green) Phone 272-8990,

Bikes: The

Cabbagetown Bike

Club presents a one day

Women's Bike

Maintenance Clinic.

Taught by a qualified

woman instructor, 'h

Sundays-Sept. 12, Sept

Bike repairs and recycled

bikes at reasonable prices.

923-4684 (Iv message).

Walker's Wheels,

filmed, edited and

Prompt, expert repair of 26 and Oct. 17. Renovations, Painting,

soundtrack. Great

personal computers;

Time: 10am-4pm Tiling, Drywall. '

Prices! Lets members- Professional _

$15.00. To Register Reasonable rates.

50% green. Free software/hardware advice. call: 363-4234 Andrew 465-1578]·

Estimates. Also, have

Specializing in businesses

your home movies t: and home offices. Part of

.w~"*

edited into a film! 469- the LETSystem. Bradley

5925. g. Foster@ 537-7282. ~ kl

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$2.00 bill! $

John's Classic. Italian Pizza ~"' Cafe

591 College Street • Tel.: 537-0598

14" 16"

Basic Pizza Medium Large

18"

Extra Large

Tomato & Cheese 8.00 I 10.00

13.00

Pesto & Cheese 9.00_ 11.00 14.00

Extra Cheese 1.50 2.00 2.50

Each Topping .75 1.0Q 1.25

Premium Toppings 1.50 2.00 2.50

Extra Tomato Sauce

Fresh Tomatoes

Green Olives

Black Olives

Green Peppers

Hot Peppers

Parmesan Cheese

Pepperoni

Italian Sausage

Cappicollo

All Pizza are made on Durum Semolina Crust rolled in corn meal

Bacon

Pineapple

Onions

Mushrooms

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Egg Plant

Zucchini

Red Peppers

Spinach

Jalapenos

PREMIUM TOPPINGS:

• Dried Tomatoes

• Gorgonzola Cheese

• Ricotta

• Goats Cheese

• Bocconcini

Criminal Lawyer.

Whether it's a minor

scrape or major charge,

I will fight for your

189 1h Baldwin Street. · rights. Bail Hearings,

In the heart of the Market. Domestic Assaults,

w

Drugs,: ... and a 24 hour

response to your

• Feta Cheese

• Prosciutto

• Smoked Salmon

• Capers

• Extra Pesta

• Artichoke Hearts

• Roasted Red Peppers

·Anchovies

P.S. T. & G.S. T. Noflncluf}ad

With this coupon, $2. 00 off any order over $10. 00

Give to driver, or present at counter.

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emergencies. Aaron B.

Harnett 960-3676

Couch for sale.

a Regularly $1500. Will

sell for $339. Andrew

465-1578

• Poetry workshops! Aspire­

• , -perspire--inspire. Learn the \

: craft- find your voice. Don't·

follow tradition: use it.

Curious? Call Eric Layman

598- 1273. $15/hour for +

individuals (green

• negotiable); group rates•

• reduced . .. ~

~ A Unique Meeting

i , Place steps from the

• subway THE CENTRE

316 Dupont Street at ~­

Spadina Comfortable

Rooms for Seminars, ,

.Workshops & Business

Consultations. Office 1

and Fax Services '

Available 20% Green.

For rates and

information, call 964-

7919. ~

r

Piano lessons. Qualified

and experienced music

teacher now accepting new

students. Beginner to

advanced. All ages

welcomed. Many styles

including classical, jazz,

country, rock. Lessons in

the privacy of your home.

Phone Peter Tavani 766-

1917.

RCA PRO-EDIT VIIS

CAMCORDER for

sale, under warranty,

great deal! AC Adaptor,

battery pack, night light,

telephoto lens-New­

$1500, Asking $850.00

O.B.O.

469-59.~~

Action on Hospital

Incineration (Alii)

Kensington T-Shirts now

availahle in Kensington:

!GO, 9 Kensington Ave,

LIBIDO 753 Queen Street

West or ph. (AHI) 368-

0407.

Lost But Found. Lower

part of hand powered

. grape crusher machine.

Taken from in front of

70 Kensington Avenue

(Tropical Harvest Food

Market). Sunday August

22 some time before

noon. Please return it to

the same address for a

REWARD!!! or you can

purchase the top part

from me . . + ..

HONEST ED'S: U ofT

grad student would like

to hear your memories

of shopping at the store.

Call or write: K. Scharf

516-3818 c/o Dept. of

History, University of

Toronto

Toronto, Ont. M5S lAI

$$ Work at Home $$.

Earn $$ A Full Time

Income Working Part­

Time $$ $$ Much More

Working Full-Time$$ •

•Full Training • Health ~

and Nutrition. Cory 631-

5437

'

WANTED: 56

PEOPLE It's "NO

DIET, MAGIC!" "I

used an incredible 21st

Century system to lose

20 lbs in 30 days. It's

all Natural, Effective

and gave me loads of

energy!"

Fully guaranteed,

nothing to lose but

weight! Safe, clinically

tested. This really

works. Call Sue at 631-

5437 (about $2.50/day).

Earn $$ as you lose.

Ask us how!

Kensington Karnival

Arts Society Needs

Volunteers! Technicians

and Actors required for

the exciting,

environmental adaptation

of "FAUST", inspired

by the Legend of Doctor

Faustus. Rehearsals

begin mid-September.

Experience spectacle

theatre in the making!!!

Call 598-2829 for

details!

Ryerson Drop-in

Attention all parents/care

givers wilh children

Ryerson Drop-in Centre is

open Monday, Wednesday,

Thursday from 9:00-12:00

& 12:30-3:30and Tuesday

9:00-12:00. Enjoy songs,

stories, films, snacks,

games and a safe place to

play. This service is free.

For more information call

Letitia Mancini at 393-1340.


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707 Dupdas Street West, Toronto, Ontario MST 2W6

Scadding Court offers

children the opportunity to

develop their creativitY while

learning new skills, and

having fun.

Disabilities?

Not a problem. Each week

many people who are

physically or developmentally

disabled come to our Swim

and Social program for a ·

swim, refreshments and

social hour.

There, are a variety of

athletic programs

available. Learn to

swim, shoot some

hoops, or try your

hand at lifting

weights. Whether

you're a beginner or

advanced, there's

something

here for

every

one!

Newcomers are welcome!

We have E.S.L., literacy, '

one-to-one tutoring, and more.

Tai-Chi Sword and

Brush Painting are just

two examples of our

highly successful Asian

Outreach Programs.

Special events for special

people! Hundreds of people

come to the Centre to enjoy

our parties, picnics, and

celebrations. Do you?

Our busy, lively Day Care Centre provides low cost, short

term and emergency care for children from birth to five

years of age.

Teen moms can bring

their children to the

Day Care program

and earn some extra

money assisting with

the children.

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Scadding Court

Scadding Court

Community Centre ANNUAL REPORT, 1992 Community Centre

Overview of ,'92

One of the most common reactions of people·who are given a tour of Scadding

Court, is amazement at the large number of programs and services which are

available here. "I had no idea how much you do here" is not at all an uncommon

reaction. Staff are so busy designing and running programs, that they have no time

left to prepare the newsletters and other promotional materials which would let you

know more about us. ·

Preparing this report has been a wonderful opportunity to fill you in on the many

programs, services and special events at the Centre, and to focus on the best of

1992.

In 1992, our Child Care Department expanded its hours· an.d remained open two

evenings per week. The Young Mothers' Employment program expanded, so that

we were able to offer work placements to four young moms at any one time. This

year, the very popular "indoor playground" was launched. Our own children, as well

as those from the Alexandra Park Community Centre and the general

neighbourhood,enjoyed riding tricycles, climbing, playing ball, rocking on "horses",

listening to music, and playing on pieces of equipment which are usually only

available outdoors. This program allows parents to take their babies and

preschoolers to the "park", even during the winter. .

Also available for ouryoungest participants were a swim program, free dental clinic,

trips, arts and crafts and a reading cirele.

A special addition in 1992 was our Young Mothers' Employment and Outreach

program. Thanks to a generous grant from the Ministry of Community and Social

Services, and the cooperation of the Dept. of Public Health and the West Central

Community Health Centres, we recruited several groups of young mothers, offered

training in child development, legal rights, anti-racism, parenting and more. Those

women that completed the training were hired as peer counsellors, to provide

support and information to other, more isolated young moms.

Our older kids (6 to 12 years) continued to enjoy a choice of 14 after school and

Saturday programs, among them cooking, crafts, movies and computers. These

programs are operated in conjunction with the Alexandra Park Community Centre

and Ryerson Public School. The Children's Services Department also ran a

successful March Break program, Halloween and Christmas parties for over 300

kids, and full summer day camp programs.

There are approximately 35 sports and recreational programs to choose. from at

Scadding Court , so its very likely there's one for you. In addition to basketball,

swimming, volleyball, badminton, gymnastics, and weight training, Scadding offers. the

popular "Swim and Social" program for people with disabilities. Volunteers assist

members to prepare for the· swim, and later for the social activity of the evening

(bingos, movies and more). SportS highlights thiS year, were a baseball barbecue,

a Christmas party, several athletic tournaments, and a few programs designed

especially for girls and women.

The new Youth lnitiatives Project was launched in 1992, offering leadership training

and part-time work to local youth:

Our Asian neighbours saw a great increase in the number of programs and services

available at the Centre in 1992. At the time of this writing, children, adults and

seniors can sign up for Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi, Chinese Brush Painting, teen and

senior social groups, trips, cooking and more. Local children can improve their

English and learn more about life in Canada in the after school NIKES program,

and people of all ages can obtain information in Cantonese, Mandarin and

Vietnamese. Over 500 people came out for the 2nd Annual Lunar New Year

Celebration eatly in 1992. (Look for notices advertising the 4th celebration e;trly in

1994).1n cooperation with the West Central Community Health Centre, our

Outreach Worker in the Asian Community began a community composting training

program. Other community endeavours included assisting the street vendors,

providing information about AIDS awareness, Neighbourhood Watch and more.

E.S.L. and Literacy classes are also available at Scadding Court. If you or someone

you know, would like to improve your English, learn to read, or improve reading and

math skills, there are numerous classes to join at Scadding. If you'd prefer to work

alone, uust you and a teacher), we have volunteers who can help.

Have you been to SCAT Cabaret? In 1992, on Thursday evenings, our lobby was

transformed into a night club, with live theatre, comedy, music, singing, and poetry

reading. This program was especially created for people who have had very few

opportunities to attend theatre and concerts. The Centre has now created "Scat on

the Prowl", which takes the program directly to organizations where socially isolated

people visit each day.

New in '92 were our involvement in the Member of Provincial Parliaments'

Community Picnic, and a free flu shot clinic. Once again we joined with other

organizations to host a New Year's Day Party for socially isolated and homeless

people, contributed to the Festival of Liglits celebration, and co-sponsored, with the

Sanderson Library, a National Book Festival event.

Thank you for taking the time to read all about Scadding Court. You now have a

much better idea of the wide range of programs and services available at the Centre,

but believe it or not, there is more!! We're always adding new programs and

adapting the old ones.

We encourage you to stop in. Register for a program. Become a member. Think

about volunteering. Tell us what you'd like to do here. This is your community

centre. We hope to see you soon.

Thanks To Our Supporters

Canada Council

Canada Employment & Immigration

City of Toronto

Metropolitan Toronto

Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services

Ontario Office For Disability Issues

Theatre Ontario ·

Toronto Arts Council

Toronto Board of Education

Toronto Department of Parks & Recreation

Toronto Star Fresh Air

Manulife

Citizens Foundation-Proaction

Chum Charitable Foundation

McLean Foundation

Linda Baldwin

Maria Brum

Lenore Cabral

Marl Creal

Lina DeSousa

Herman Ellis Jr.

Nelia Furtado

Donna Harrow

Gita Hashemi

Terri Hope

Leon Lau

Linda Lutes

Alisa Pietens

Randi Reynolds

Sandra Camara

tl Doug Cleverley

Peter Collins

Steve Delorme

George Ferreira

Luis Garcia

Kypton Harness

Andrew Heap >

Heather Hugginson

1 Loretta Jacques

Marcia King

PhuongLy

Gregory Misia~

Kim Nguyen

Teresita Quiogue

Len Wong

1992 Staff

Full Time

Facility Manager

Child Care Worker

Volun,teers Co-<>rdinator

Program Director '

Receptionist

Athletic Co-<>rdinator

Child Care Worker

Liaison, Board of Education

Program Assistant

Executive Director

Community Outreach

Child Care Co-<>rdinator

Financial Maqager

Interim Child Care

Co-<>rdinator

Part Time

Child Care Assistant

Scat Cabaret Co-<>rdinator

Pool Monitor

Receptionist

Rentals

Pool Monitor

Security

Pool Monitor

Swim Instructor

Bookkeeper

Receptionist

Pool Monitor

Security

Child Care Worker

Clerk!fypist

Children's Program

Co-<>rdinator

BOARDS AND COMMITIEES

Elected October 1991,

for the 1991-92term.

Elected Members

Sunny Labrosse, Chair

Pat Dale, Treasurer

Mario Silva

Chris Bolton

Alice LeBlanc

William Graham*

Sonny Atkinson*

Pat Finlay

John Gault

Maureen Lynn

Julie Gibson

Lee Zaslofsky

Bob Ellis** .

Margaret Haig**

*resigned during term

**appointed during term

Appointed Members

Martin Silva, City Councillor, Ward 4

· Elizabeth Amer, City Councillor, Ward 5

Joan Doiron, Trustee, .

Toronto Board of Ed.ucation, Ward 5

Barrie Gray, Toronto Public Library.

Committees of the Board

Personnel, Finance, Program,

Nominations, Anti-Discrimination

STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURE 1992

(unaudited)

REVENUE

City of Toronto .....•.......... $423,726.

Grants:

Government of Canada ....... .

Government of Ontario ...... . .

Metro Toronto . . . ........... .

City of toronto ........... . .. .

Toronto Board of Education .... .

Rentals ..................... .

Memberships & Program Fees .... .

Donations, Foundations & Other

TOTAL REVENUE

EXPENDITURES

4,828.

174,337.

41,F2.

63,727.

18,528.

73,31~ .

33,878.

20,661.

$854,170.

Salaries & Wages ........ . ..... $620,054.

Employee Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,183.

Materials & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,188.

Furniture & Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 4,649.

Purchese of Service . ... , . . . . . . . 51 , 138.

TOTAL EXPENDITURE $826,2)2.

* SURPLUS/(DEFICIT.) $ 27,958.

* This planned surplus of $27,958. is intended for

expenditure in 1993.

Message from the Executive Director

and the Board of Management.

Normally this "overview" is a recap of all the major programs and

services that Scadding Court has undertaken during the past year.

In this report, though, we've asked Program Director Marl Creal

to report on programs, so that we could focus instead on the

reality that hung over everything we did in 1992: the recession.

Scadding Court Community Centre derives the majority of its funds

from government --municipal, provincial, and federal. Our primary

funders are the City of Toronto, and the provincial Ministry of

CommuniW and Social Services.

Because ofthe recession, the revenues government depends upon

t<;> fund services like Scadding Court have fallen sharply. And

because of the recession, people's need for the kinds of services

we provide at Scadding Court have grown. If the recession does

not tum around soon, Scadding Court, like governments, may be

faced with some difficult choices.

When confronted with funding cuts, our choice has been to stretch

our resources further -- make that basketball work for another

season; hold off another year in replacirlg that old desk. We

believe we serve our community better by doing this than we '

would if we cut programs or laid off staff.

Thus in 1992, in large part because of the staff's resourcefulness

an~ creativity, we did not have to take any drastic measures in

order to maintain Scadding Court's high level of services and

standards.

But the recession of the past few years has not yet come to an

end. In some ways it has just gotten worse. - As the Province

attempts to reduce its deficit and the City streamlines it operations,

we have found it harder to obtain program funds, and have seen

cutbacks in funding already obtained.

The Board and staff at Scadding Court must face the pOssibility of

even more bad news in the coming year. As we do so, we hope

that you,the people we serve in our community, will join with us in

ensuring that the Centre's programs and services remain excellent,

and are in line with your needs and goals.

We hope you will let us know which services may be out of touch

with changing needs in our community. Taking your ideas into

account, we will be looking at our programs and services, and

making changes where they are needed. ·

We know that our programs and the staff who provide them ~e

important parts of our community. We will consider cuts in worth

while programs and layoffs of staff only as a last resort. And we

will work hard, with your sup:pOrt, to develop new sources of

funding for our programs.

Scadding Court continues to be a wonderful place to learn skills,

study English, play basketball, volunteer your services, meet

friends, have a swim, or simply watch the world go by over a cup

of coffee. We hope you'll continue to visit us. And if you aren't

yet familiar with your community centre, please drop by and get

to know us.

fJ'erri :}{ope & Lee ZasfojsRg


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SCADDING COURT'S FALL SCHEDULE

Programs: September_27- December 12, 1993

I

*Early Morning Swim Mon,Wed,Fri

7:00-8:30am. $40 fee. Starts Sept. 8th.

*Noon Swim, Mon,Tue,Thurs,Fri 11:30am- 1:00pm,

Wed 12:00-1:00ptn. $40 fee. Starts Sept. 7th.

*Basketball I, Mon 7:00-9:30pm. $20 fee.

· Starts Sept 13th.

*Swim & Social for People with Disabilities,

Mon Swim--6:00-B:OOpm, Social--6:00-9:00pm.

,1 *Weight Training I, Mori,Wed,Fri Thurs integrated swim.

6:00-7:00pm. $35 fee. ADULT ATHLETIC 6:00-B:OOpm.

Starts Sept. 8th. 8l SWIM. PROGRAMS *Basketball II, Thurs 7:00-9:00pm.

*Weight Training II, Mon,Wed,Fri '" ,_ $20 fee. Starts Sept. 13th.

7:00-8;00pm. $35 fee. Starts Sept 8th.

Minimum registration of 12 people required.

*Table Tennis, Mon 6:00-8:00pm.

*Drug Awareness Project,

Mon,Wed 4:00-5:30pm.

*Lunch Time Sports, Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri

noon-1:00pm.

*Teen Ball Hockey, Tue 7:30-9:30pm.

*Young Adult Ball Hockey,_)'% __ 3!!JD

Wed 5:30-7:30pm. '

*Basketball Skills,

Thurs 4:00-6:00pm.

*Badminton, Fri 3:30-5:15pm.

Starts Oct. 8th.

*Teen Basketball, Sat 2:00-4:00pm.

Short Term & Occasional Child Care,

Mon 12:00-4:30pm,

Tue-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm,

Sat 11:00am-2:00pm.

Parent-Child Drop-in,

Wed,Fri 10:15-11:30am.

*Indoor Park, Thurs 10:00am :. 3:00pm.

*Pre-School Swim, Wed 11:30-noon.

*Toddler Social, Sat 10:00-11:00am.

*@Multi-level ESUfull-time,

Mon-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm. Starts Sept. 7th.

*Advanced ESL,

Mon,Wed,Fri

6:00-9:00pm.

Starts Sept. 8th.

*Beginners ESL, Mon,Wed,Fri 6:00-9:00pm.

Starts Sept. 8th. -

*@Multi-level ESUpart-time, Tue,Wed,Thurs

9:30am-noon. Starts Sept. 7th.

*@Literacy and ESL Literacy Tutoring,

Tue,Thurs 6:00-9:00pm. Starts-Sept. 7th.

*@Intermediate/Advanced ESL,

Tue,Thurs 6:00-9:00pm. Starts Sept. 7th.

*@Job Search ESL, Tue,~hurs 6:00-9:00pm.

Starts Sept. 7th.

*Advanced ESL, Sat 10:00am-1:00pm.

Starts Sept. 11th.

*English Conversation, Sat 10:00am-1:00pm.

Starts Sept. 11th.

*Portuguese Citizenship, Sat 1:00-3:00pm.

Starts Sept. 25th.

*ESL_ Tutoring, times and days are

/ fle~ble. Starts Sept. 7th.

* program requires membership

@ child care is available

Please Note: Parks 8l Recreation

offer a variety of swim programs

at Scadding Court. Pool Schedules

are available at the reception desk.

*Early Morning Tai Chi for Semors, Mon-Fri

8:30-9:30am, Sat 9:00-10:00am.

Starts Sept. 7th.

*Portuguese .Men's Card Club,

Mon-Fri noon-3:00pm. Starts Sept 7th.

*Multi-lingual Access, Mon-Fri 9:30am -4:00pm.

Starts Sept. 7th.

*Chinese Senior Social, Mon 9:30-11:00am.

*Chinese Senior Dance Group, Mon 3:00-S:OOpm.

*Tai Chi Sword Class, Mon,Wed 9:45-10:45am,

Fri 9:30-10:30am. (Friday class at Cecil Centre.)

*Brush Painting for Seniors, Tue 1:00-4_:00pm.

Starts Sept. 21st.

*Community Kitchen, Wed 10:00-noon. -Starts Oct. 6th.

*West Central AIDS Awareness Project, Wed 4:00-J:OOpm.

Starts Sept. 8th.

Children's Mter School Programs begin week of Oct. 4th

*Creative ~Arts, Mon 3:30-5:30pm.

. , .. _ *Kids' Rollerblading,

Mon 4:00-6:00pm

*NIKES-New Immigrant Kids' Education

& Social Project, ages 8-13

(at Ryerson P.S.) Tue,Thurs 3:45-4:45pm.

*Variety Sports, Tue 4:00-S:OOpm.

*Badminton, Wed 3:30-5:15.

*Cooking, Wed 3:45.,.5:45pm.

*Recreation Gymnastics, (at Ryerson P.S.) Fri 4:00-6:00pm.

*Arts and Crafts~/

Sat 10:00-noon.

~Open Gym, ·

Sat 11:00-noon.

*Reading Circle, Sat 11:00am-noon.

*Video Club, Sat noon-2:00pm.­

*Kids' Ball Hockey, 6-12 year olds,

' Sat noon-2:00pm.

Community Picnic, Sunday, September 19, 1993, from noon-

2:00pm, in Alexandra Park (Scadding Court if it is raining).

Lots of food, games, music and fun for people of all ages.

SPE~~~~>S~~o;~21,1993,

Scadding Court Annual General Meeting (AGM), Friday,

October 22, 1993, 3:00-6:00pm.

All Candidat• Meeting, for candidates running in Trinity

Spadina riding. a chance to hear the candidates speak, and

an opportunity for you to ask questions on issues important

to you. Date and time to be deteiminect.

ChiJdran•s Hallowean Party, Saturday October 30, 1993, .

noon-2:00pm for children ages 2-12. Lots of games, fun and

food. The highlight is the annual costume contest. A very

scary party!

Children•• Christmas Party, Saturday, December 11, 1993,

noon-2:00pm for children ages 5-12. Lots of ' activities,

games and fun.

Volunteer" Training Sessions, For information contact Lenore

Cabral.


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Scadding Court

Community Centre

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Friday, October 22, f993

3:00 Reception & Refreshments

4:00 Special Presentation T.B.A.

4:30 Annual General Meeting

5:00 Refreshments

Agenda

* Approval of 1992 AGM Minutes

* Report from the Board Chair

* Treasurer's Report

* Approval of Audited

Statement & 1992

·. Annual Report

* Nominations for 93/94 Board

* Election oL Officers

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* Adjournment '-

Mission Statement

The Mission of Scadding Court Commuriity

Centre is to support and foster the wellbeing

of individuals, families, and community

groups, by providing and encouraging

socially responsible opportunities for

recreation, education, athletics, community

participation, and social interaction.

Anti-discrimination

Statement Of Principles

Scadding Court Community Centre adheres

to a -policy and principle, which forbids

discriminatory practices. The Centre actively

strives to assure that there be no barriers to

building acc~ss, program participation nor

employment potential based upon race,

creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, level

of ability, country of origin, or religion. The

Centre will actively support and advocate on

behalf of any individual or group who is the

victim of discrimination in· the Scadding

Court Community Centre.

1992 RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

Over the past thirteen years, we have

worked together as a team with our

program, resident, and community

groups to provide services and

opportunities for self-enrichment,

in a welcoming and safe surrounding.

We wish to thank our program, resident,

and community groups as well as the

many individuals who have supported

the Centre.

Tungurahua Organization of Toronto

Sudanese Canadian F.A.

Bibak Organization of Metro Tgronto

Manta Sporting Club

National Council of Barbadian Assoc.

Grupo Cultural Izalco

Club Atletico Ecuador

EKC Productions

International Pentecostal City Mission

Little Temple Church

Catalina Club

I.U.B.A. Church

San Antonio R.C. Veteranos

Thomas Cook Group

The Association of Bahamians in Canada

Hubian Club of Canada

The Harbinger Theatre

The Circles

The Corner Drop-in Centre

Fil-Toronto Club

How To Become

A Volunteer

at Scadding Court

Telephone for an appointment with our

Volunteers Coordinator (363-5392).

OR

Drop by Scadding Court to fill out a

volunteer application form. The

Volunteers Co-ordinator, or other

appropriate staff, will discuss your

interests and skills, as well as the ,.

available volunteer opportunities at the

Centre.

You will be given the information, orientation

and training you need, so that both you and the

Centre's members will benefit.

ANNPAC!RACA

Bangkok Paradise Restaurant

CRCf Bloor-Spadina Club

Solidaridad

Hollywood Beauty Salon

Body of Christ

Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre

AL T Co-operative

Society for the Preservation of

Asociacion Hondurena

Wild Culture

LLI Canadian Social Club

Amistad Latina

The Pauper Company

Philippine Canadian Women's Assoc.

Bioregional Networking

African Traditional Religion

Thunder Productions

Toronto Church of Christ

Dhillon/WaJter Research

Association of Peruvian Canadian

Women of Courage

African Oracle Support Group of Ont. ·

The Add Company Theatre

Service Employees Int'l Union L204

Salvaide

Goodnews Prophetic Church of God

Jobs Ontario Youth

Gondar Dev. and Co-operation Org.

Club Chile 79

Explorations Theatre Group

Sistering

Mayfair Nursing Personnel Ltd.

Mimico Addiction Education

Adhika Philippine Development Concerns

Women's Press

Trinity-Spadina Yes Committee

Toronto Hydro

Racial Equity Fund L.I.F.T.

Thai Buddhism

Mission Christiana Elim

University of Chile S.C.

lsabela Organization of Ontario

Air Up There Productions

Oriental Elegance

Canadian Artists Group

The Learning Gap

Alpha Alternative P.S.

Central Toronto Youth Services

CUPE Local #1744

Laughing Stock Theatre Company

Goals For Youth

Aquarian Life Centre

J.W.C.E.O.

Ontario Nurses Association Local155

Mothers on Trial

Alcoholics Anonymous

The Works

The Toronto Board of Education

The Toronto Hospital

Oasis School

Sun's Basketball

Chinese Opera Group

Toronto Badmi.J:tton Group

Sunday Drummers

San Fernando Int'l Caravan

Sanderson Library

#607798 Ont. Ltd. Snack Bar

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