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'AGE 16, WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 16, 1981, WHITBY FREE PRESS Star reporter temporarily ejected from region's press gallery A reporter from the Toronto Star was temp- orarily ejected from the press table at Durham Regional Council cham- bers last week by Regional Chairman Gary Herrema. Herrema asked Stan Josey not to sit at the press table in protest of the Star's dropping of its Durham news page. "We should indicate," he said, "that we're not very happy with them.." Herrema said that he was not being critical of Josey personally but of the Star's editors. The chairman said that he had spoken to one of the Metro daily's editors who told him that stories were being written but not pub- lished. However, Herrema's action was severely cri- ticized by some mem- bers of council. Regional Councillor Alex Robertson (Pick- ering), who owns a newspaper, said that Herrema's action was unwarranted. "I think you're wrong and are overstepping Lynde Christmas your authority," he said adding that it is the edi- tor's responsibility to determine what is news- worthy. "That decision is made by the news editor," Robertson said. At the suggestion of Newcastle Mayor Gar- net Rickard,_Herrema, will write to the Toronto Star voicing regional council's objections to their decision to drop the Durham page. He then allowed Josey to return to the press table. Afterwards, Josey said he was surprised by Herrema's action. Our best carriers Whitby Free Press circulation manager Sally Stinson is seen here con- gratulating our carriers of the month for October. Sporting their Free Press t-shirts are (from left to right): Holly Stephen- son, Colin Lacy and Jennifer Bickle. Keep up the good work, kids! . i- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE NORMAL GARBAGE COLLECTION ROUTINE WILL BE CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 21) DECEMBER 22) DECEMBER 23) DECEMBER 24) DECEMBER 25) DECEMBER 28) DECEMBER 29) DECEMBER 30) DECEMBER 31) JANUARY 1) GARBAGE FOR THESE DAYS TO BE COLLECTED AS USUAL THERE WILL BE NO GARBAGE PICK- UP FOR THESE DAYS AND IT IS TO BE PUT OUT ON YOUR NEXT REGULAR COLLECTION DATE GARBAGE FOR THESE DAYS TO BE COLLECTED AS USUAL GARBAGE NORMALLY COLLECTED ON THIS DAY WILL BE PICKED UP ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1981 ADDITIONAL MEN AND TRUCKS WILL BE USED IN THE WEEK OF DECEM BER 29 AND CITIZEN CO-OPERATION IS REQUESTED TO HAVE ALL GARBAGE OUT BY 7:00 A.M. ON THE COLLECTION DAY TO EN- SURE OF PICK-UP. THIS COLLECTION SCHEDULE APPLIES TO ALL OF WHITBY AND IN- CLUDES THE AREAS SERVICED BY PRIVATE COLLECTORS. YOUR CO-OPERATION AND PATIENCE DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEA- SON WILL BE MOST APPRECIATED. R.A. KUWAHARA, P. ENG. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. The Whitby Museum will be open December 20, 21 and 22 to present its annual Christmas Program. This year's theme will be Canadian Christmas' past - how Canadians celebrated Christmas in the last century. There will be on display a kissing ball, possible precursor to the decorated Christ- mas tree. The Christ- mas tree, a German custom, was popularized in England in the 1840's and became increasingly common in Canada later in the cen- tury. One room of the museum will be decorated as one might have expected it circa 1865, with cedar boughs around the mantle and door, and a Christmas tree trimmed with can- dles, popcorn, cornuco- pias filled with candy, and other handmade decorations. Many of these decorations were made by children from Whitby Senior Public School for the museum. Another room will be decorated as one might have found later in the century, showing holly and mistletoe and a tree with more commercial decorations. Christmas cards were also a late 19th century custom, the first com- mercial cards produced in Canada in 1875. Examples of cards dating from 1873 to the early 1900's will be on display. Toys from the museum's collection, including miniature tea sets and a magic lan- tern, will also be dis- played. How did Whitby cele- brate Christmas in the last century? Very quietly it would appear from information taken from 19th century news- papers. The front page likely had political news, even on Decem- ber 25. However, store ads often mentioned the availability of imported foods and fancy goods for Christmas and New Year festivities. Copies of advertisements will be displayed to give visitors a flavour for Christmas Whitby style, circa mid- to late- cen- tury. As part of the Christ- mas program, visitors will be treated to hot apple cider and plum pudding. The plum pudding is a special treat - it was made by students during their class visits to the museum! The Whitby Museum will be open Sunday, December 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, December 21 and Tues- day, December 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. The museun is located at 960 Dundas Street West, corner of Dundas and D'Hillier Streets. Admission is free. HELPFUL HINTS FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS *Now that Christmas is nearing and we're starting to put up decorations, here are some hints to keep your holiday a safe one. If you are putting up outside lights be sure to check all the wiring for breaks and make sure it is waterproof so there is no chance of someone getting a shock. When putting out floodlights, be sure all cords are out of the way so they will not be tripped over. For those of you who have real trees, be sure your tree is fresh and not dried out. Get a proper and sturdy tree stand. If you have pets or little ones in the house, it would be wise to tie your tree to the ceiling or wall to ensure it doesn't fall over. A good idea.is to put plastic underneath the tree, which you could cover with a tablecloth. This will stop sap and water from staining your floor. If you have a male dog beware! Old pooch will just love your Christ- mas tree. There are some sprays you can buy to keep your animals away, but still keep a close wat- ch. As far as your dog is concerned, a tree inside is much more inviting than a tree outside., If you have small children, make sure any decorations within their reach are not breakable, and don't keep your lights on for very long - they get very hot! I hope this helps to keep your Christmas a safe and happy one. CARE TO SING-A-LONG The Scugog Choral Society is having their annual X-mas sing-a-long on Monday, December 21 at 8 p.m. at Town Hall 1873 in Port Perry. Admission is free, so tune up and come on out! NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCES There will be a dance at the Catholic Church Hall in Port Perry on Thursday, December 31 from 8:30 p.m. to1 a.m. Admission is $12.50 per person which will include a hot and cold buffet and door prizes. Music will be provided by Irwin Smith. For tickets call 985-7987, 985-7071 or 985-7430. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419, is having a dance on Thursday, December 31 begin- ning at 9 p.m. Music is by "The Log Cabin Boys". There will be novelties and refreshments will be served. The dance will start at 9 p.m. and admiss- ion is $10 per person. Call 985-3447 with articles for this column. Waterbed winner Sandy McLaren (left) of Whitby was the winner of a $500 certificate towards the purchase of a new water- bed in a contest held recently by the local outlet of National Waterbed. Seen here congratulating McLaren whilst sitting on her waterbed is Steve MacMurray, the co-owner of the Dundas Street East store. -Free Press Staff Photo