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Whitby Free Press, 9 Nov 1977, p. 10

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PAGE 10, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9,1977, WHITBY FREE PRESS United Way two weeks away from goal The Oshawa-Whitby United Way may reach ils goal within two weeks, says Executive Secretary Frank Taylor. Last week, after five weeks of operation, the total had reachied $5 17,244 60 per cent of the $860,000 goal, However, this figure may be as high as $640,000, or 75 per cent of the goal, because many reported contributions havq flot vet.been filed. There is no closing date for the campaign, but Mr. Taylor' is optimistic that the target 'may be reached in less than two weeks. The first group within the United Way to reach its goal was the personal gift section from Whithy, under the chairmanship of Larry Windover. Last year's Oshawa- Whitby United Way goal was $795 ,000. GRACE STEFFLER Grace Mary Steffler, of 512 Brock Street South, a ife-long resident of Whitby, died at the Dr. J. O. Ruddy General Hospital Oct. 30 at the age of 62. Daugliter of Frank H. and Grace Steffler, she was born at Whitby Dec. 19, 1914. Miss Steffler attended St. Bernard's Separate School and the Whitby High School. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Cathoic Womens Le£ague. She is survived bythree brothers, Fran k J., LestC. anc George A. Steffler, of Whitby and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah M. Sernie, St. Catherines, Mrs. Bernadette M. MacDougall,St. Cathierines, and Mrs. Mary H. Calîfas, Toronto. She was pre6deceased oy one sister, Camilla -Fianagan and one brother, William G. Steffler. Miss Steffler was an aunt of Rosemary Budgeon and Corrine Vickery of Whitby ând had many other neices and nephews. The funeral was held Nov. 2 at St. John the Evan- gelist Church. followed by interment in St. Gregory's Cemetery, Oshawa. MIKE CUNNINGHAM Edward Joseph (Mike) Cunningham, a well-known sports enthusiast in Whitbv, died at the Ajax-Pickering General Hospital of a heart attack Oct. 27 at the age of 56. Mr. Cunninghamn, who resided at 99 Exeter Street, Ajax, was born May 21, 1921 at Orillia, Ontario son of Stafford and Lillian Cunning- haro. lie was a traffic con- troller for Air Canada for 25 years. Mr. Cunningham wvas a inmber of St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Chiurchi Ajax and Branchi 322 of the Royal Canadjan ILegion. For mutch of his life he had been active in lacrosse, having playd1 for thie Orillia Terriers priorr to the Second World Wai wien iney woit the int Cp. For many years, Mr. Cunningharn had served with the Whltby Minor Lacrosse Association as a coach. In the Second World War, hie served in the RCAF as a wireless air gunner with the rank of flying officer. He is survived by his' wife, the former Rita LeDue, whom he* married-at Orillia in 1951; four sons, Paul, Peter Michael and Patrick at home; and his mother, Mrs. S. Cunn- ingham (Lillian) of Orillia. Mr. Cunningham is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Cook of Toronto and Mrs. Arthur Burnie (Audrey) of Orillia. A sister, Mrs. Marion McManus and one brother, Charles prede- ceased hirm. The funeral was held Oct. 31 from St. Bernadette's Church, Ajax, followed by interment in in Resurrection Cemetery Whitby. WILLIAM WOODWARD William John Wood- ward, a lifelong resident of rWhitby who lived on Garrard Road, died Oct. 31 at the Dr. J. O. Ruddy General Hos- pital at the age of 66. He had been iii for the past year. Mr. Woodward was born March 31,ý 1911 in Whitby Township, the sonf of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wood- ,ward. He was a cernent con- tractor and a mener of Kedron United Church. Mr. Woodward is sur- vived by his wife, the former Mary Brown, who hie married *.at Brooklin Nov. 17, 1937. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Jackson (Gloria) of Brooklin; thiree-sons, John of Whitby, Robert of Columbus and Todd at homne; one sister, Mrs. Richard Tilling (Rosena) of Oshawa; and two brothers, Gordon of Whitby and Norman of Oshawa. He is also survivect by five grand- children. The funeral was held at the Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa, Nov. 3, with inter- nien t in Grove side Cemete ry, Brooklin. Rev. Max Priesier officiated. 1 Memorial donations to ,Kedron United Church would appreciated. SATURDAY, November 12 Graduate Reunion-There will be a reception for grads and their spouses at the College in the afternoon at 2 p.m. with tours of the new facilities and a Durham Lords Basketbail game. A 1 Oth Anniversary Dance wili take place in the Jubilee Pavilion from 8 p.m. to'i a.m.. featuring Peter Appleyard and his orchestra. SUNDAY, Novemhber 13 The Officiai Opening of our New Athletic and Activities Building is the highlight of our tenth anniversary celebration. Dr. Harry Parrott, Minister of Coileges and Universities wiil off iciate. There witI be a performance by the Oshawa Symphony Orchestra and tours of the new complex with special sports events. The ceremnonies begin at 2:00 p.m., and citizens of the community are welcome. MONDAY, November 14 OPEN HOUSE-at the College's Main Building including the new sports complex, Simcoe Street North, Oshawa-from noon to nine. The general public is invited. Corne and see what a Community Coilege is ail about. There is something for everyone. Special Dispiays by ail our Coliege Divisions-Appilied Arts, Business, Technology, Health Sciences, Aduit Training, as weii as by our Continuing Education Students. Exhibition games in the new. sports compiex. Durham Conference Centre Display. OBITUARIEUS' 1 I '11 v Il "~~ I GREAT WALL RESTAURANT 1sUSINEss Hovas Nond.y - Thursdày........ýt.......... n. an Frldan d Saturday ................ . 11 3 au* S dy ............. .......... 11 l 10 n itow open Tuegdays 116 Dundu-lt. West Wtby

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