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B WIIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESOAY, DECEMBER 4, 1985, PAGE 17 Brooklin, Horticultural Sock*y tops oit terrific year By ALDINE WICI< The Brooklin Hor- icultural Society held its Christmas Show and Annl meetinu on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the C.E. Building, Brooklin United Church. Tables were decked with Christmas cen- trepieces and the delicious assortments of desserts were enjoyed by ail present. Following the lunch, yearly awards were presented. The winner of the highest number of points for show entries during 1985 was Mary presented with a gift certificate from the Video Image. The per- son who accumulated number of points for show entries in 1985 was Audrey Young who was presented with a gift IMPROVED SERVICE TO DOWNTOWN TORONTO As of November l8th, 1985, VIA Rail operates its daiîy1 improved sohedule. Now, it's even more convenient to downtown Toronto. Toronto - Havelock service on a new, take the train, right to the heart 0f SAVINGS FOR FREQUENT TRAVELLERS Save now with VIN's new 5ida y pass, valid Monday through Friday at special f lat rates anywhere between Toronto and Havelock. The passes are on sale now at your Travel Agent or VIA Rail. Dp Toronto Ar 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.I F Locust Hilli 7:57 a. m. 1 9:07 a. m.1 7:39 a. m. 1 8:49 a. m.! 10:7lp.m. 16:17 p.M.1 10:37 p.m. 6:37 p.m. F Burketon 10:50 p.m. 6:50 p.m. F Pontypool 6:56 p.m. F Manvers 7:08 p.m.1 F Cavan 11:57 p.m. 7:57 p.m. Peterborough F Indian River F Norwood Ar Havelock Dp Pass Prices between Toronto and 40.00 40.00 45.00 50.00 60.00 70.00 70.00 85.00 100.00 105.00 115.00 115.00 F Stops on signal * WiII flot ope rate Decem ber 25th For further information, see yourlTravel Agent or caîl VIA Rail at 1-800-268-9511 (no charge). Our phone lines ar open 24 hours a day. Canada 's passenger rail nietwork tui Ex. Sun.* 5:30 p.m. Sun. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:10 p.m. Ex. Sat./Sun.* 6:lOp.m. 1F Sat. 9:.40 a.m. 1 10:24 p.m.1 Claremont F Dagmar F Myrtie1 6:24 p.m. 7:47 a.m. 8:57 a.nm. 10:56 p.m. 11:08 p.M. 11:27 p.m. 11:47 pm. 7:27 p. m 7:47 p.m. 7:33 a.m. 7:20 a. m. 7:07 a.m. 7:01 a.m. 6:49 a.m. 6:30 ar. 6:10 a.rn. 5:59 a.rn. 5:50 a. m. 8:43 a.rn. 8:30 a. m. 8:17 a. m. 8:11 a.m. 7:59 a. m 7:40 a.m. 7:20 a. m. 7:09 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 112:10 a.m. 8:10 P.M. 1 Bros. Lumùber. The third highest point for en- tries was won by Dorothy Barter and donated by Bob Heron. The Rose Bowl vase was presented to Kathy Hewitt for being the new member with the highest points. The award for the highest points for vegetable entries was presented to, John Beecroft and donated by Melands. The award for the most memberships went to Sharon Beecrof t and was a plaque donated by Earle and Dorothy Sandford. She also was given the IGA award which will be given back after the year to the next winner. Mary Housego was presented with the On- tario Horticultural Association's Award of Menit for many years of devoted service to the Brooklin Horticultural Society. Isabelle Challice, district direc- tor made the presen- tation and told the membership that people like Mary make the OHA what it is today. 1985 has proven to be a very high profile year for the Brooklin Hor- ticultural Society. After many years of ef- fort by the Society, in conjunction with the Town of Whitby, the refurbishing of Grass Park has been realized. President Ken Brown donated many valuable hours of professional time designing the changes for the park. Negotiations wlth the Town of Whitby resulted in renovations of ap- proximatel.y $14,000. We were happy to be able to donate $3,000 to the cause. Renovations in- cluded the long overdue re-grading of the park, an interlocking brick pathway that meanders through the park and connects with a retaining wall/seatirlg arrangement unit that faces Baldwin St. Flower beds have been created, as well, an oak tree was planted to comolemorate long time member Lylia McBrien's generous bequest to the Brooklin Horticultural Society.- Civic beautification activities were a major effort of Mary Housego and Martin Zylstra. Co- ordinating volunteers for this important and major function of our group is not an easy task. Preparing, plan- ting, weeding and generally maintaining the various plantings, baskets and barrels in the town resulted in a beautiful display throughout spring, summer and faîl. The election and in- stalation of officers for 1985 was ably carried out by District Director Isabelle Challice. The ufficers were elected as follows: past president - Ken Brown; lst vice-president - Veronica Colangelo; president- Betty van Buuren; 2nd vice- peidepnt -Joan Brak; 1 - 1