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PAGE 4, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1974, WHITBY FREE PRESS family page Brooklin Bylines Hi Folks! Communication, according to Webster's Dictionary, is the exchange of ideas through speech, writing, or signal ..... the imparting of news of the day. Cômmunity, from the same source, is a body of people having common inter- ests or living in one locality. These are the thoughts behind this new column in the Free Press. It is to let the people of Brooklin and the rural areas surrounding the town know what is going on in their community. It could also serve in informing those readers in ther areas reached by this paper, that although Brooklin in other areas reached by this paper, that although Brooklin is not a headline making town, somethings do happen up here! But the communication in this community can only come about if YOU, the people of Brooklin, Ashburn, Col- umbus etc. let me know what is happening, so that I can write it up for the paper. It is your column, and its success will depend on your interest and participation. If you have any information or knowledge of a forthcoming event of interest to the community, then cal me at 655-3750. Now, calling all gardeners and antique collectors! May 18th-25th is Horticultural Week in the Town of Whitby. The Brooklin Horticultural Society will be· at Grassers Park, Baldwin Street, on May 18th, 19th and 20th, and again May 25th and 26th from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. selling a wide variety of box plants, and I'm sure, giving an> advice that you might need. Also on May 25th down at the Community Hall, Cassels Rd. E., the Society and area antique dealers are joining together for a Spring Flower Show and Antiques Sale. Admission is $1.00, and the show is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. And for those interested in vegetable gardening, you may like to attend the Society's meeting at 8 p.m. May 22nd, at the Brooklin United Church Hall. Guest speaker is Mr. Ells, fruit and vegetable specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Some of the young people in Brooklin are also partici. pating in community events. St. Thomas Anglican Church youth group, Level 4, is a group of young people 14 years and over. They recently organized a carwash in Brooklin, and have now organized a semi-formal dance at the Odd- fellows Hall, Bagot Street, on Friday May 31st from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. There'll be a disc jockey, who has promised music for all ages, door and spot prizes, and a cold buffet supper. All for $3.00 a couple or $2.00 single. Here's an opportunity to wear that lovely spring evening outfit, ladies. Book in advance by calling Wayne Disney at 655-3160, or Murial Pengelly at 6554596; or pay at the door. Fair Day is June lst. If you think it is too late to enter the Parade - perish the thought! Entry forms are still av- ailable and the organisers would be delighted to hear from you. Call 655-4378 or 655-3716. That's all for this week. I hope I hear from the areas outside Brooklin soon. LIZ THE ADVICE BUREAU marnaE no Prompt treatment of stains and spills with Borateem-Plus can usually eradicate them completely, so don't be afraid to bring out your best table linens. TABLE LINEN TIPS T HERE'S something elegant about beautiful tablecloths or place mats and napkins. and nothing more h ýartbreak- ing than the accidents which are bound to happen the instant food and drink cornes in close proximity with your treasured linen. But whether it's an heir- loom from great-grandmother or a wedding present, posses- sions are meant to be enjoyed, and that means using them once in a while. Don't be afraid to bring out your best. Prompt treatment of stains and spilis can usually eradicate them completely, and a little immediate emergency treatment will never be taken amiss by your guests. Here areutreatments for some common stains. You should never launder or iron a stained article without pre- treating, as stains set by heat or age are extremely difficult to remove. Metjuces, soft drinks, fruit juice, sauces, coffee, tea, choco- late: Presoak in warm water with /2 cup of Borateem-Plus for at least 30 minutes. Drain the water off and then wash linens as usual, adding ½ cup of Borateem-Plus with your deter- gent. Alcoholic Beverages, egg stains, peach stains: Presoak in cool water with 12 cup of Borateem-Plus for 30 minutes, then drain water and wash as usual. Catsup, tomato sauce, mus- tard, chocolate syrup, ice cream: Pre-treat by dampening stain with a little cool water and rubbing in a little Borateem- Plus. Then wash as usual add- ing I cup of Borateem-Plus with your detergent. Launder linens that have no special finish, i.e. permanent press or durable press, as you wou d cotton. Wrinkle-resistant linen should be washed on a permanent press cycle or, if not available, in warmn water on aregular cycle. Linen should always be ironed on the right side with a hot iron after a thorough darpening, to en- hance the natural luster of this fibre. Often linens are best ironed direct from the spin drier, as sprinkling water can cause water marks in dark fabrics. If you have a washday prob- lem, write to the Washday Ad- vice Bureau, 151 Bloor Street West, Suite 1100, Toronto. Wet ~ut 10,Trno Pickering High Band Raising Money For Tour IrL . .,- -- r ýi . - ~ ~ This is one of the main topics of conversation in the halls of Pickering High School. Mrs. Virginia Sulli- van, head of the Music De- partment, thought of the idea in February and approa- ched the band members to test their interest. Forty four eager students signed up and immediately began to think of fund raising activ- ities. To date a white ele- phant sale lias been held in Sheridan Mall and $300.00 raised. But the big event is to take place on Saturday, June 8th at I p.m. on the High School grounds. The band will start to play at 12 noon and at I p.n. Loyal Pogue, Whitby auctioneer, will start the call for a giant auction. There will be a refreshment booth, home baking, fish pond for child- ren and odds and ends - collectables and antiques waiting for the bidder. Already students and par- ents are starting to make collections. If you would like to lhelp a worthy cause and have anything to con- tribute to the sale call: 942-1806 - Cathy Bentley 649-5448 - Don Calladine 668-3123 - Karen Hume 655-3880 - Anne Mowbray 839-1574 - Gail Lawlor 294-4495 - Phil Rykman In any case, plan to come. REMEMBER - PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL AUCTION Saturday, June 8th - 12 p.m. 1 All Post Offices will be closed and there will be no letter-carrier delivery in the Toronto MAPP District on Victoria Day, May 20. On Sunday, May 19, there will be normal Sunday pick- up from street-letter boxes. Special delivery service will also be in effect. On the holiday Monday, customers who normally pick up their mail from Post Office lobby "lock" boxes will be able to do so where CARE Canada Dept. 4 63Sparks St. Ottawa KlP SA6 staff is on duty and boxes are normally accessible on a "round-the-clock" basis. Street-letter box pickup and special delivery service will operate as they do on Sundays. On May 21, regular postal service resumes in the Tor- onto MAPP District, which covers a 22 mile radius from downtown Toronto. For furthèr information, contact your local postmaster. 1 Words from West Lynde by Norm Mealing This week I thought I would pass along a number of observations about a certain number of things. When are people going to realize Michael Blvd. is not the Indianapolis Speedway? It frightens me when'I think of the speed with which people cover distances on that road. I have two young children and our house rules forbid playing anywhere near Michael Blvd. My wife and I are fortunate in being able to'impare such a rule. People who live on Michael don't have that option. It will prob- ably take a very serious accident involving kids to straigh- ten out the would-be Stirling Mosses whu -think Michael spells Mosport. The Lynde Creek Public School is apparently scheduled to open in September of 1975. Although my information has the present status of the school project at only the working drawing stage, my informant states that Septem- ber 1975 is a valid date. The purpose of my passing along this little bit of news is two-fold. Firstly, to encourage the people who are waiting for the school to take heart, it is coming. Secondly, to encourage the W.L.C.A. executive to make contact with the Durham Board of Education. This is the age of the school as a community resource, and while the likelihood of influencing the desing or facili- ties of the school in a major way is not very great, it may be that certain features which would lend themselves to community use can be put in at this time. The least that such a dialogue could ensure would be a committment from the Board for after hours use of the school., During the last two weeks, I have attended two meetings called to plan community activities. On May 2nd, a meeting was held to discuss a men's hockey league, and on May 6th, a group met to- plan the Family Fun Day. Whether or not either activity is successful remains to be seen. What is worth commenting on, however, is the sameness of the two groups. At this early stage in the life of the Association; it would appear as if every activity is going to be supported by most of the same people. That could kil the W.L.C.A. faster than anything else. More people taking an active part in all the activities are needed so why not get involved now. One of the candidates for the W.L.C.A. executive (who wasn't elected) made a very strong pitch for some form of regular monthly public meeting to listen to guest speakers discuss relevant public issues. He suggested the new air- port, regional government, and the energy crises as typi- cally timely issues which we would probably like to know more about. I don't know what, if any, action has developed in this regard, but we definitely have an appropriate opportunity to do something like this given what we are all going to do on July 8th. Therefore, I would like to suggest to the W.L.C.A. Executive that they arrange for, and sponsor, an all- Candidates night iii connection with the federal election. Regardless of your political bias, I think that we would all agree that this particuilar election is crucial to ail of us. So what do you say executive, can you hold an all-candi- dates meeting? Family Fun Day is going to be June 16th (weather permitting) ini Central Park. Help is still needed so why not give Heather Cromien a call at 668-9429. Post Office WiIll Close F'or Holiday ~--