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Whitby Free Press, 10 Mar 1982, p. 7

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B.-H.S. Feb. report By MARGARET BEATH, BHS Dfrector A very interesting evening was held by the Brooklin Horticultural Society on Wednesday, Fehruary 24. President Lyla Allan openedthe meeting and welcomed members and guests, followed by singing of the National Anthem. Secretary Joan Brak read the minutes of the last meeting and sever- al announcements of forthcoming events. She also read a com- munication from the Ontario Horticultural Association congratu- lating the Brooklin society on its numerous activities and contri- bution to horticulture in this area. The president then announced the flower arranging course to ho held in the Concept Cen- tre on April 6, 13, 20 and 27. This was a very popular course in 1981 and you are urged to cal). Joan Brak or Valerie Hundert if you wish to participate. .. Lyla then introduce d the speaker for the evening, Joan Rich- of Whitby, who gave a talk on African Violets. She had some on display which were part of her own collection of over 500. That Mrs. Rich had an excellent store of knowledge of her chosen subject was evident and she gave some very helpful hints on growing and propogating these beautiful plants. Marg Beath the writer) thanked the speaker. Valerie Hundert then informed the group that we now have 17 Junior members in our society and there will bo a work- shop on "Dish Gardons" held on Saturday, Mar- ch 6, in the Concept Cen- tre, for this youth group. Refreshments followed, served by Mary Housego. Our next meeting will ho held on March 24, when Mr.- W. Bradbury will speak on "wild- flowers". The ladies of the society are requested to bring something for the bake sale which will ho held in conjunction with this meeting. Br~k1ln Byines By Roxanne Revele Hi there: 1There are so many detective and police shows on T.V. right now that prime time is starting to look, more like crime time. FAMILY GAMES NIGHT Don't forget to mark Friday, March 12 on your calendar. That is the night that Burns Kirk Guild,. Burns Presbyterian Church, Ashburn, will be. holding their family games night. There will be progressive crokinole and other fun games offered. Entrance is free, but there will be a charge of 50 cents each for game cards to defray expenses. Be there at 8 p.m. for the fun. MISS BROOKLIN SPRING FAIR PAGEANT 1982 Entries are now being accepted for contestants in the fair pageant, * june 4, 1982. Any young ladies between the ages of 18 and -23 and living within'the boundaries of Whitby are invited to attend the "Pageant Information Open House" on April 5 or 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Concept Centre, Baldwin St., Brooklin. The winner of -this year's pageant will be eligible to compete in the Miss C.N.E. pageant in 1983. For more information please 728-3470 or 655-4936. FASHION SHOW A spring fashion show will be presented by the Brooklin U.C.W., with fashions from the Brooklin Village Shoppe, on Wednesday, April 14, at 8 p.m. 'n the C.E. Building, Brooklin United Church. Tickets are $3 and refreshmnents will be served. For further 1982' plumbing bo ard named Whitby To"wn Council has appointod the 1982 Plumbers and Drainlay- ors Liconsing Board. Sorving on the board will ho master plumnhor representative Joe Southwell; journeyman plumber ropresentative Charles Schaaf; drain contractor representa- tive George Harding; and, plumhing inspector reprosentative Les Keefer. Reprosonting the town on the board will ho Regional Councillor Tom Edwards. In his report to coun- cil, clerk Don McKay said, "The Plumbers. Licensing Board has beon in existance for a numbor of years. Its purpose is to-ensure that plumbers and drain lay- ers who work in the Town of Whithy are qualified to maintain high standards of work- manship in the trade. " "Meetings," ho ad- ded, "are not held on a regular hasis and are called only when there is an issue to discuss or when. it is necessary to elect the board for the next year. " (I if 11111 WHITBY FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 10, 1982, PAGE 7 information please caîl 655-3053 or 655-3824. Nora Walker. Visitors are welcome. LIBRARY NEWS "More Filmn Fun" for the young set. Thursday, March il at 3:30 p.m., movies will bo shown that will bo suitable for children lni grades four and. up. The film wll last approximately one hour. Watch next week for more news of winter break programns to keep children entertained during their holiday from'achool. Every day of the week (March 22-26), fromn 2&30 to 3:30 pam., there will h actîvi- ties and special events at your library. PAPER DRIVE The' regular monthly paper drive of the 2nd Brooklin Scouts is being held March 13 commoncing at 9 a.m. The papers should ho securely tied both ways and ho at the curb on Saturday mornlng beforé 9 a.m. Ashburn residents please leave papers Friday at the Ashburn Community Centre. The scouts appreciate your'continued support in this fund raising effort. DANCE -DANCE -DANCE This Friday, March 12, the Ladies Auxiliary of the B.W.M.H.A will hold their "Hockey Wind-up Dan- ce"t starting at 8 p.m. at Ifeydenshore Pavilion. There wil ho a disc jockey and dress is optional. Tickets are $15 a couple which includes their superb hot and cold buffet, and are available from Peacock Family Sports, Whitby; Broolin Home Bakery, Brooklin; or from the L.A executive. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE A district directors meeting was held at Brooklin Community Centre with 26 present. Members from Altona, Ajax, Brooklin, Claremont, Pickering, Kmn- sale, Scugog Island, Honeydale, Whitby, Myrtle, Shirley and Greonbank participated. Members are asked to make a quiîtlil inches by il inches mounted on good quality cotton to send to the Earland Lee Home before April 1. The district annual meeting will be held on May 27 at the church on Scugog Island. Registration wil lbe The district annual meeting will ho held on May 27 at the church on Scugog Island. Registration will ho at 9:15 a.m. Brooklin Branch of tho Womon's Institute will meot at the Community Centre, Cassel Rd. lZast on Mareh 17 at 1:30 p.m. A silent auction will ho hold. The mnotto will be "The past cannot be changod. The future is in your hands". Roll cail will ho "I romember when." Tweodsmuir history meeting will be convened by Ruby Sonley. Current evonts will ho by Carnie Arksay, and hostosses will ho Helen Grandy and buildin BRIAN DEEGAN DENTURE. THERAPY, CLINIC HARWOOD AVENUESOUTH AJAX, ONTARIO 683-6074 m edARNTS TO01P SOILý LOAM SUPPLY LTD. Sand Treated Timbsr BROK D, .Stone Patio Slabs BROO RD N.Limestone Peat-Loam PICKERING Plnemnulch Flrewood (1½ 2miles north of Highway 2) Curbs (DELIVERED & OR INSTALLED) I NTERLOCKIN G ý683*0887 PAVUNG -STONES mm GROWING PAINS I tbought when I was just a lad, T'would be such fun to bo a dad. To nover have to dlean your plate, And never go to bed tili late. To do the stupid chores I dld;_ It sure was tough to be a kid. I'm older now, somo wlser too The foot now wears another shoo. Early, I'dllke to go tobed: I've chores that I must do lnstead. On plate I beave both bread and fat; 1My diet won't lotme eat that. I had more fun when just a lad; It sure ia tough to bo a dad. See you next week ...Roxanne Reveler Brooklin Bakery'drop off Friday, before noon please 655-4951> IBROOKLIN HOME"BAKERYI & DELICATESSAN 61 BAL DWIN ST., BROOKLIN 655-4951 HOME MADE 'HOT CROSS BUNS FULL 0F FRUIT BAKED FRESH DAILY NO ADDITIVES - j, THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN OF WH ITBY NOTICE 0FINTENTION NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby intends to pass a by-law' to stop up, close and sel ihat untravelled portion of the public hlghway municipally known as Duke Street, being more specifically described as follows: That untravelled portion of Duke Street, as shown below situated east of Queen Street in the Hamiet of Brooklin, and being composed of part of lot 22, Concession 6, Town of Whitby. ROAO ALI.OWANC( BROCXLIN AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Operations Committee of the Council of the Town. of Whltby' wilI, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. on the 5th day of Aprit, 1982, in Committee Room 2 of the Whitby Muni- cipal Building, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, hear In person or by his counsel, solî citor' or agent, any person who dlaims his land wlll be prejudicially affected by such by-law and who ap- plies to be heard. DATED at Whitby, Ontario, this lOth day of March,

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