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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1987, PAGE 21 Block Parent Week held across Canada Once again across Canada, Oct. 19 - 26 is being celebrated as National Block Parent Week. A Block Parent is any responsible adult, 18 years of age and over, who has been police approved, who is concerned about the well-being of all citizens, who volunteers his or her home as a safe refuge when a need arises. The displaying of the Block Parent sign in a window indicates that help is available should it be needed. Block Parents are known as "Safe Strangers.' And even when there is no cause for concern, the sign acts as a deterrent to potential offenders who quickly realize that the neigh- borhood or community has its own safety support system for its citizens, and especially for its children. A Block Parent com- munity is a caring community where residents are working together to provide a safe environ- ment for its citîzens. Today there are more than one million such concerned citizens and "Safe Strangers- across Canada who willingly display their unique red and white window sign as an in- dication of their caring and conce n and their availability to provide assistance. The Block Parent program is organized on three levels: the Block Parent Program of Canada, Leslie McFarlane Public School in Whitby is the first school in the Region of Durham to take "blue box" recycling into the classrooms. Eaclb classroom will use a "We Recycle" box to collect classroom waste paper. The blue plastic recycling boxes are idential to those currently in use in Ajax for curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Whitby, Oshawa, pickering and Newcastle residents will all be receiving blue boxes this faîl. Children attending Leslie Mc- Farlane can recycle using their "We Recycle" box both at school and at home. ~DOO(QQtL/t mnc., the Ontario Block Parent Program, In. ,and the local Block Parent program. Ali levels of the program are run by dedicated ...- volunteers and all receive their 19 Cassels Rd:East, Brooklin financing from fundraising events Rev. E. Frazer Lacey, B.A. B.D. and promotions, donations from SUNDAY WORSHIP& CHURCH service clubs and business SCHOOL - C11CA.M. orgariizations, and a few very for- SHO lAM tunate committees may receive NURSERY CARE AVAILABLE grants either nationally, provin- ALL WEL'COME cially or through their local CIIURCIH OFFICE: 655-4141 municipalities. WA TCH FOR MONSTE R SL ASH OC TOBE R 30th. PE ACHES*N*JE ANS Ashburn news CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY By FLORENCE ASHTON There were 10 tables of euchre played at the Community Centre recently. Ladies' first prize went to Joan Richard, second to Joy Bright; men's first to Nelson Cole, second to Art Budd; lone hand to Violet Cole; door prize to George Harper; 50/50 draw won by Mur;iel Whitbread. The Ladies Bible Class will meet at the home of Margaret. Davis on Wednesday evening of this week at 8. We would be pleased to have any of the ladies join with us. Burns Church was tastefully decorated for Thanksgiving. During the service the choir sang "Let all things now Living," with Rev. McEntyre singing a beautiful solo. Barbara Porter and Florence Ashton read the scripture portions. Rev. McEntyre's sermon title was "The Strength of a Thankful Heart." There will be a teen dance held at the Community Centre on Friday, Oct. 30 from 8 - 11 p.m. This will be for Grades 7 and 8 and will be chaperoned. $3. per person. The Ladies Bible Class met at the home of Margaret Davis last Wed- nesday evening. In keeping with Thanksgiving, the meeting opened with a poem entitled 'In the Spirit of Thankfulness,' following with the singing of 'Thanks to God.' It was decided that we visit Fairview Lodge early next spring. Florence Ashton was in charge of the program and told the story of Ethel Burkhardt, whose life's story was based on a book titled 'Ethel Nobody.' Her story begins when she is only eight years old, standing on a busy corner in downtown Toronto selling newspapers. She was Toron- to's first newsgirl. All through her Christian life, she devoted all her time in helping others, in all walks of life. She was a faithful adherent of People's Church, Toronto. The meeting closed with prayer. Lovely refreshments were served by our hostess. Last Sunday was the 138th an- niversary at Burns Church, with AVAILABLE BETA &VHSI special services both morning and evening. The Rev. Robert Spencer of Crieff Hills was the special speaker for both services. Gretel Cameron from Port Perry was guest soloist for the morning ser- vice and sang two beautiful solos. Rev. Spencer's sermon title was 'Bodily Growth.' In the evening, the Jubilee Singers from Whitby ministered to us in music. Everyone enjoyed a social hour following the service. Keep in mind the Guild Show on Saturday, Nov. 7. This is the Kirk Guild annual one-of-a-kind craft show and sale to be held at the Thunderbird Golf and Country Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets $1.50 at the door. Door prize -Marc Barrie limited edition print. On Saturday, Nov. 14 Brooklin Horticultural Society presents "A Christmas decoration workshop" by Veronica Colangelo at Burns Church at $7.50. Includes hot lunch. Looking ahead to Nov. 15, the Torchmen from St. Catharines will be at Burns Church 7:30 p.m. Get a headstart on Spring! Get a FREE estimiate on your interlocking landscaping. All wvork gularanteed. JOHN'S INTERLOCKING & LANDSCAPING (Brooklin) 655-3402 Decorative & Folk Art Lessons Lorraine Coombs is of fering class projects withl a Chiristmnas themie. Registration: October 22&2:3 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1980, c. 337 AND IN THE MATTER OF LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS IN THE PROVINCE OF ON- TAFRIO NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby intends to designate the property, including lands and buildings, at the following municipal address as property of historic or architectural value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 337. The David Briggs House Norin Part of Lot 19 Concession 8 R.R. 1, Whitby, Ontario REASONS FOR DESIGNATION OF NORTH PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 8, WHITBY Historical This house was built in 1856 for the notable Briggs family. The house, part of Maplegrove Farm, remained in the Briggs family for 151 years and remains relatively untouched by moder- nization. Architectural (1) The Briggs House is a well preserved and intact example of a mid-century amalgam of Greek Revival and Regency styles. typical of the vernacular idiom. (2) The main, north facade doorway and all the north and south block windows retain their original glass panes and intact wood elements. (3) The late century treillage porch is a good example of the prefabricated production during the 1890's. (4) The integral carriage house with its double doors is an interesting feature of the original design. (5) The newel caged staircase, window and door casings, doors on the ground and second floors, and baseboard mouldings throughout the interiorof the north block display exceptional craftmanship in fabrication and "graining" of the simulated wood finish. (6) The outhouse, an original feature of the property, displays many fine and delightful features from the copper plated barrel vault roof, to the trough access hatch. (7) Suf ficient evidence remains of the finely corbelled chimneys of the north block and the wooden hearth to reconstruct the hearth and chimney of the south block kitchen. Any person may, before November 6, 1987, send by registered mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Whitby notice of his or her objec- t ion to the proposed designation together with a statement of reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If such notice of ob- jection is received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby shall refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. DATED at the Town of Whitby this 7th day of October, 1987. Donald G. McKay Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby. Ontario L1N 2M8 Phone: (416) 668-5803 Recycling at school ANGEL HEART 76 Baldwin St. Brooklin 655-3306