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WHITBÝ FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1976, PAGE 7 Historicai Whitby kv lBrian Winterij DR. BASCOM'S HOUSE Words fro pWestLynde by Norm Mealing Brrr! It's cold, isn't it. As we used to say in the army, this is real "brass monkey" weather. But, not to worry! Winter can't last forever, only two or three more months. At any rate, this is column number three of the 1976 edition of Words from West Lynde, so, without further pleasantiies, and, with apologies to all those who appreciate good writing, here we go! Third notice! Third notice! The West Lynde Community Association is holding a general meeting on Thursday January 29th, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the gymnasium at West Lynde Public School. If you haven't made plans to attend, you'd better do so now. The Association is only as strong as the interest of the members, and, so far, there hasn't been a great show of strength at general meetings. Another reminder for you all of the fact that February is Heart Month, and the need for volunteer canvassers: It's only a day and your canvassing will really help. So, come on, you all, and help out. Call Karen Kerr at 2244 or Bill Hoffman at 7170. My Queen's Park bird dropped a goodie last week. Seems our old nemesis,' the Ontario Housing Corporation, has received approval to go ahead and acquire approximately 1.3 acres of land in our fair town. Unfortunately, my bird did not tell me where the land was, or what it was to be used for. Now, it may be that this acquisition refers to the Colborne Street School site, and the senior citizen develop- ment proposed for that parcel of land. Then again, it might not. I wonder, does anyone know? Last week, in the interest of space, we ran only the top individual scorers in the West lynde Mixed Bowling This house at the corner of King and St. John Streets, although.not one of the oldest in Whitby, 1v noted in the town's history for once being the home of Ontario's oldest civil servant. It was built in 1912 for Dr. Horace Bascom, who in that year was appointed Ontario County, Registrar of the Surrogate and Supreme Courts, and Clerk of the County Court. He served in these positions until February 1955, when lie retired at the age of 91. Dr. Basconi was born in Uxbridge on April 26, 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bascom, who were pioneer citizens of that community. He started out in life to become a doctor, and graduated in medicine from the University of Toronto in 1884. For the next 27 years, he practised his profession, serving one year in Cuba, a year in Jamaica and a year in England. While in England, he was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. le returned to Canada to become an intern and house doctor in the Toronto General Hospital, and went on to practise for 24 years in Uxbridge, following his uncle, Dr. Joseph Bascom, the first Mayor of the Town o.f Uxbridge in 1886. At the age of 49, when some mon think of retiring, Dr. Bascom came to Whitby to assume his positions of clerk and registrar of the courts. During the First World War lie was the medical.officer who examined all troops from the Whitby area befòre they went overseas. League. This week, in the interests ot tair play, and equal time, we give you the remaining two of the top three indi- viduals at the halfway mark in the bowling season. High single, Jan Bentley 306 flat Marlene Short 297 Leon Thorburn 353 Gerry Schenpp 332 High single, Jan Bentley 322 Gerry Schempp hdep. Myra Bate 321 Ivan Booth High triple, Jean Booth 765 flat Marlene Short 757 Gerry Schnempp Len Logan High triple, Jan Bentley 822 Gerry Schempp hdcp. Jean Booth 804 Leon Thorburn High Average Jan Bentley 203 Gerry Schempp Marlene Short 197 Tom Cox 381 376 855 762 900 856 212 210 Well, that's it for yet another week, folk. Not much happening, really, I guess the cold lias got us all. We'Il see you next week, same tine, same place. Ski films at library The Whitby Public Library is sponsoring a night of ski films Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the prograni room. Four films will be shown on both cross country and downhill skiing. Books on skiing, which may be bor- rowed fron the library, will be on display, as well as pamphlets and brochures giving tips and the locations of the best ski areas. In -1937 Dr. Bascom was appointed Sheriff.of Ontario County, a positîuii ne neld in addition to his other appointments, until he retired at the age of 91. At the time of his retirement he was not only the oldest sheriff in Ontario, but also the oldest civil servant in the province. Dr. Bascom took an interest in education, and served for nine years as chairman of the Whitby Schdol Board. On May 19, 1954, Dr. Bascom, accompanied by two other former school board members, Joseph King and F. L. Beecroft, laid the corner stone for the Henry Street High School, then known as the Whitby District High School. Dr. Bascom was one of the old-time country doctors, had achieved the rank of Colonel in the military, and took part in much of the legal business of Ontario County in a career spanning 70 of his 93 years. He was a tennis champion, and an active golfer until we.ll into his 80s, being a member of the Oshawa Golf Club and the Summit and Country Club. Dr. Bascorn was a Mason, being Master of Uxbridge Lodge and later a member of the Composite Lodge in Whitby. In the 1940s lie received a 50-year Masonic jewel. As sheriff, Dr. Bascom was in charge of the County Jail, and had to supervise the hanging of the murderer, George Bilton in 1946. He also in his career, served eight county judges. In 1908 Dr. Bascom married Mary Louise Crosby, of Uxbridge, and had two daughters and three sons. On Nov. 4, 1956, Dr. Bascom died at his home at the age of 92. Since his death was only 20 years ago, Dr. Bascom is still remembered by many Whitby citizens. Wintario granhs- how to get (hem All community organiza- tions that may be interested in obtaining Wintario grants are invited to attend a public' information meeting next Wednesday Jan. 28, at 8 p.m. at Heydenshore Pavillion. John Barrett Hamilton, field representative from, the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation, will be the principal speaker, who will explain in detail how Whitby groups can apply for these grants. The meeting is co-spon- sored by the ministry, and the Whitby Recreation Department. Recreation Director Wayne DeVeau says he hopes to see as many service clubs, minor sports, and cultural groups as possible attend the meeting to avail themselves of the infor- mation being offered on Wintario grant applications. "There appears to be some confusion on how to apply for these grants, but it's relatively simply", he says. Mr. Hamilton will be accompanied by other repre- sentatives of the Ministry of Culture and Recreation, who will assist him in his presen- tation. Regional Municipulity of Durham Planning & Development Committee OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY of DURHAM PUBLIC MEETING Weds, January 28th 7:30 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS WHITBY The purpose of this m'eeting is to present Stage 4 of the Official Plan of the Durham Region, "A Draft Proposal For Durham Region" to the Council and the public of the Town of Whitby. Members of the public are invited to attend and present their idea's and concerns regarding this proposal. 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