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Whitby Free Press, 29 Oct 1975, p. 7

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Wor ds froi WestLrd by Norm Mealing Let's start *This wee k with a tip of the chapeau to the people of West Lynde. On Friday, October 24th, over three hundred of them moved on down to the Heydenshore Pavifllon for the Hallowe'en Dance. It was biled as a costume or casual affair, and most of those that attended came in costumne. The costumes themselves were really a lot of fun, and showed that cqual amounts of time, effort and imagination went into their desing, and making. With so many costumes, the overail effect was a festive one, and contributed greatly to everyone 's enjoymnent of the evening. The Executive of the West Lynde Community Associa- tion is to be congratulated for putting on the dance. A great deal of work was evident in the way in which the hall was decorated, the catering was the best it has ever been, and D.K. the D.J. was his usual fine self. You know this Executive has worked very hard for us ail, and the turnout for the dances show that the work is appreciated. Now, if we would only turnout in the same numbers for meetings, we would really show that we appreciate their efforts on our behaif. Mr. and Mrs. Des N4ewman headed the V.I.P. guest fist, and joined in the fun. Ex-mayor Des consented to:*be one of the judges in the best costume competition, and showed his political shrewdness by allowirug, the crowd to pick the winners from amnong three finalists. Watching Des, as he moved arnong the people, showed this writer that he is a veïy popular politician. We would be sonry to see him leave the political aren2- forever. Maybe a shot at t.he Liberal leadership is in order, eh, Des? Also on the V.I.P. list, and in attendance were Coundil- lors Gartshore and Emmn. They were to juin Des as judges, but, were apparently held up because Jim couldn't locate his invisible dog. He flinally found him, and had hlmr well on the leash at the dance. With Gerry officially out of the race for Mayor, ail eyes are turned to Mr. Gartshor.e. By the tinie this column appears wc will know whether or flot he decided to give it a try. On the way to the dance, one of our neighbours renia rk- ed that the new playground equipment at Central Park seemed very dangerous for the younger children. 1 havcn't seen it, so, 1 can't say yea or nay. L-owever, it might be something that the rec boys can have a look at. The role of the new school as a community resouircc is starting to take shape. Both the men and the womnen of the community have sport nights set up for them. The men's program got underway on Monday, October 2th, and will run for 8 weeks. Cost is minimal, $4.00, and the program runs fromn 8:30 to 10:30 in the evening. The ladies program cheques stl avilablé now The Workrnen's Compen- sation Board has again made arrangements for area cheque distribution throughout Ontario during the mail strike. ILe Board will ope rate courier service which will de- liver cheques, and collect mail,' for Oshawa, former Counties of Ontario and Durham Coun- ty, to Hotel Genosha, 70 King St, E., Oshawa, Ontario. Payments should arrive on the day that they would nor- mally be received by mail. Claimants should telephone 728-6254 first, to ensure that their cheque has arrived. When collecting thieir:, payment, claimants will be required to produce identification show- ing their dlaim number. The Workinen's Compen- sation Board sincerely regrets the inconvenience to claim- ants, especially to th ose people who wiII need to travel a considerable distance. With an average of 4,000 cheques issued by the W.C.B. every day, It hs impossible to arrange individual deliveries. WHIT BY1 begins tonlght, and runs for the next eight Wednesday nights, at the same cost, and for the sanie time, 8:30 to 10:30 in the evening. A craft prograni is also underway at the school on Thursday nigbts. It is In Room 112, and goes from 8:00 to 10:.30 p-. The officiai opeing of the school wil be November 2Oth at 8: 00 p.M.Th school has asked that any teachers interested in supplying at the school should contact the school, and,. similarly, any person interested in applying for the position of lunch hour supervisor, shoulil contact the school. Street reps for No. 1 to 30 Calais St., and No. 31 to 61 Calais St., and the Townhouses are asked for by John Giles in the latest W.L.C.A. bulletin. It's not a tough task, so, if Fvou live in the areas concerned why not give John a cail at 668-7485'. Anyone in terested in cross-country or downhil skiing, Uunployinent Insurance * Canada FREE PRES9, WEDNESDAY, OCTO BER 29, 1975. PAGE 7 should cali Dianne Noble. The Warriors, now 2-3.I on the season, are at home to-morrow night to the Orillia Terriers. Game timne is 8:30 p.m. at Iroquois Park. That's it for another week, people. See you here next week. Bye for now. Editore [luote Dook In commitrnent, -instant dash the hopesofai a'el-file thousand pot ential ÇZýL selves. Byron1 AssuraftceCOMfagt Canada. UIC EMERGENCY PAY SYSTEM Unemployment Insurance Canada has made emergency arrangements to distribute benefit cheques to claimants and to pick up claimant report cards during current mail interruptions. Claimants must have suitable identification. For example, their Social lnsuranoe card pliiitheir dirver's licence, passport, etc. People picking up cheques for claimants on sicà'ness or maternity dlaims must have a signed authorization letter f rom the claimant, including their Social Insurance Number. Claimants who require further information should phone the U.I.C. at 416-576-2440. If you reside in the following localities, you can pick up your benefit cheque and leave your claimant's report cards at the following distribution point: The Oshawa ARMOURI ES, (Simcoe Street North) Oshawa, for: WHITBY BROOKLIN Cpkorues inll be issued 'on different days for different Social Insurance Numbers. H ours 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Social Insurance Numbers ending in: 0 or 1 - Mondays 2 or 4 or 5 - Wednesdays 6 or 3 - Tuesdays 7 - Thursdays 8 or 9 - Fridays IS AHAPPY HALLOWEN 1. Light coloured cos- turnes, with reflective mate rial are easier to see. 2. Costumes should be f lame resistant and short enough flot to trip children. 3. Children should cail on one side of the street and then the other; flot criss-cross the street. 4. Mask should flot obstruot vision. Make-up s best. 5. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. 6. Set boundaries and a time to be home. 7. For maximum safety, children should carry a flashlight. And lets ail have a safe Halloween. RECOMMENDED BY THE CANADA SAFETY COUNCIL AND'YOUR PROVINCIAL SAFETY COU NCIL. lu Nf!f llUflbGksw FORA FUSOHWSAWWHITBY T UNITED WAY 52 SIMCOE ST. S. OSHAWA

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