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'I Agency was investigte In January, employees of Whitby AIl Saints Residence Corp., a non-profit aKenc that operates three homes Mi itby for people with mental healh probliemsi, went on strike for a first contract and accused management of improprieties,» icluding cover-up. of a sexual assault b a supervisor, improper disachareOf residents, altering or destroying documents and ignoringhealfh and safety faws;. Sid Ryan, head of the union representing striking employees, askced Health Minister Ruth Grier for a provincial inquiry. In Februiary,. Grier agreed te meet with striking employees. I March, the strike ended and employees went back te work after management applied te have the dispute sel±led by firt contract arbitration. The saine month 'the health miisl announced that an in- vesitigation would be held. GEMINI NOMMNE David Goard of Whitby a nominated for a 1994 Genuni Award, recognizîng excellence in Canadilan English -language tele- vision, ini the category of best picture editing in a drarnatic programn or series for <Beyond Reality: Final Flight.' TIM The Thomipson-owned Oshawa Tuimes was c losed Dec. 4 afler 123 years of 'operation. The paper hadn't published since workers walked off' the job Nov. 7. STUDY Ini Octebers, Whitby council endorsed, i prunciple, develop- mentof a strategic plan for the downtewn area, the latest of several studies and plans of the downtewn ini recent years. New production by -theatre group . The third production of the Durhamn Shoestring Performers' 2lst season will be presented Jan. 27, 28, Feb. 2, 3, 4, at 8 p.m., in the Arts Resource Centre behind Oshawa City Hall. Set i an asylum of the late thirties, '<Can You See Me Yet'Z," by faied Canadian novelist Ti1mothy Findley, uses drama and huimour to explore the-idea -of, finding a safe haven when the outside world becomes unbearable. 1Directed -by Carolyn Wiflson, the cast- of the Shoestring roductio n includes Jef Foote, tella Gaye, Sarah Groen, David Halliday, Elizabeth Holden, Jef Kellar, 'Roz Michaels, Tamnry Rankin, Uàsa Taylor, Heather Warkentin and Jim Yakemishyn. Ail tickets are $6, available at Sana Lve ouJ1 J>a Keyboard or Guitar!_4 I WIHTY SCHiOOL 0F MUSIC -Group PianolKeyboard Lessons -Private Piano Lessons f«»Young Child(4-5s) -Guitar Lessons -Voice Lessons J 5171-551O0n Visit a friendly Irish Pub (only 20 minutes away) 10o of your favourite brews on tap as weII as a full compliment of beverages. *Try our fine Irish Pub fare. *Top off your evening with a ,game of darts. For a relaxed, casual Urne corne to a warm comfortable atmosphere at The Antrim Huse Good Food.t Good Drink. Good, rmes. 56 Water St; Port Perry 985-8853 Walters Music Centres, 349 King St. W., and Information Oshawa,, Centre Court, Oshawa Centre. For further information, contact Wilson at 725-9256. Christmas, concert shown on TV. WhibyMonesori Schools's anua Critia concert was turned into a one hour television spcal which aired on YTV Lhitas evenin&. YTV brought mnentertainer Sandra Beech and students from a few other schools to perform as well, but Whitby Montessori stu- dents were featured for about a quýarter of the program. The prograin was taped Dec. 15 at the Courthouse Theatre. Kinark Child, and Faznily Services requires volunteers te assist with office work and provide supervision to children on an- as needed basis. Ca (905) 433-0386, ext 17. Director: Producer: Musical Director: Audition Dates: Location: HEATHER WARKENTIN (left), Davidi Halliday and Lisa Taylor rehearse for Durham Shoe- string Performers production of Timothy Fin- dley's 'Can You See Me Vet?' Set in an asylum. in the late 1930s, the play will be MICHAEL ROANTREE LAMIE ROSEN NORM KITNEY Tue. Jan. 10 Wed. Jan. il 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 62 Russett Ave., Oshawa (please enter at rear of building) Please bring your own music and be prepared to demonstrate your vocal range. SHOW DATES Apr. 20,21,22,23,27,28,29,30 /95 May 4,5,6,11,12,13 /95 FOR MORE INFO caîl Michael Roantree 668-7938 or-Lamie Rosen 433-8992 Rehearsals to start In January / flexible schedule required'. presented Jan. 27-28 and Feb. 2-4 at the Arts Resource Centre in Oshawa. The $6 tickets are available at Walters: Music Centres or Information Oshawa. Cal 725-9256 for more information. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Pres Exhiit oens An exibition of paintings and sculptures by Amercan artist Laura Van Vechten iDavis wil the hdïf er& the kaîf PiIdLtd. Pub & Restaurant ....M..... .. W hIt, Tues, Jan. 10 - Live 2:45 pm ,Liverpool vs. Arsenal League Cup Quarter Finals Friday & Saturday ight BRYAN WILLISTON No Cover Starting Wed. Jan lthi WINTER BLUES with THE BARNEY'ADAMS BLUESBAND JAR NIGHT Sundç, ar 1t iSth open. at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery on Jan. 5. The public is invited te, meet the artist at a reception to, be held on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2 te 4 p.m. The exhibition features a selection cf the artist's work -- stI life, figure and portrait paintings, as well as reent sculptures. Whltbv Free Press, Weclnesday, Januavy 4,1995 , pne AUDITIONNOTICE -"el - Oshawa Littie, Theatre presents FUNNY GIRL LARGE CAST REQUURED Actors, Singers, Dan cers I