F or proper- care of your Christmas-tre Remember, a Christmas tree is a living thing, care for it as carefully as you would a cut flower.. Once you select a Christmas tree follow these suggestions ta keep it fresh and safe: 1. If you buy your tree several days before you will set it up, store the tree outdoors or on a cool porch or patio until you are ready ta dec'orate. An area that provides protection from the wind or sun will help the tree retain its maisture. 2.- If you plan ta store the tree for several days, make a straight cut acrass the butt of the tree about an inch ftom the end. This opens the tree stem s0 it- can take up water. Store the tree upright and place the butt end in a container of water. 3. When you bring the tree into the house for decorating, make another fresh cut across the trunk about an inch from the original cut. Use a tree stand that holds water. 4. Trees are thirsty. They may drink between two pints and a gallon of water per day.- sa ho sure ta check daily and supply fresh water as needed. A stand which holds at least a gallon of water is recammendedl. If you allow the water level ta drap below the trunk, a seal will form just as it does on a cut flower, and a new cut will be necessary. 5. Place the tree away from fireplaces, radiators, TV sets and other heat sources. Turn off the tree lights when you leave your home and befare you retire at night.. 6. Avoid use of combustible decorations. Check alI electric lights and connections. Do not use lights with warm or frayed cords and neyer use lighted candles. Following these care and precautian measures should ensure an attractive tree that stays fresh indoors for several weeks. 'Whitby Legion prize winners .Janet McLeod of Whitby and Glen Hilton of Mimico each won $250 in the Royal Canadian legion, Branch 112 elimination draw last week. Second prize of $50 went ta Len Lambert. Third and fourth prizes of $25 each went ta Shirley Hicks and Eileen Allen. Baha'is' campaign to save lives The Whitby Baha'i Spiritual Assembly, during a recent meeting, discussed the per. secutions suffered by members of the Baha'i Faith in Iran following news of more killings and arrests. The Whitby Baha'i Community is participating in a worldwide cam- paign that has been initiated ta save the lives and safeguard the rights of 17 Baha'is. Two distinguished Baha'is were executed in late September, followed by the arrest of another five in mid-October. The names of 12 more Baha'is already in prison, whose lives are in imminent danger, has just been released .te the government and press. The focus of the campaign is on 17 individuals (16 men and one woman) three of whom are the Iast of 27 members of the elected nine- member National Assembies of the Baha'is of Iran, finally banned by the regime in 1983. Wl IIT13Y FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, 1)ECEML3ER .16, 1987.,IPAGE 35 O hi ita r ie EDWIN RAY LAMORY Edwin Ray, Lamory of Whitby died on Dece mber,6, 1987, at Ajax- Pickering General Hospital. He was 81. He was born in Morrison Lake, Ont., son of Levi Lamoria and Matilda Lemay. He married Linda Hess on December 21,,1932. A Whitby resident for 40 years, Mr. Hess was a machinist. He was a member of St. Mark's United RICHARD PECKMAN (standing left) of Tudor House presented Christmas trees and lights to Lanny Cooke (standing right), Tom Sturgess (kneeling Ieft) and Lisa Lintner on the weekend. The three won the trees when their names were chosen from 65 entries in the Whitby Free Press/Tudor House Christmas tree competition. Free Press photo Book proceeds for van Proceeds of a o00K produced as a "gift of love" will be used ta buy a wheelchair lift van for Par- ticipation House. The book, "A Simple Act of Courage," written by Charles Ewert, is about courage needed in the day-to-day living of a handicap- ned persan. It was produced as a ,ift by friends of Participation House of Durham Region which aids the handicapped. The office of the projeet is at 500 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa (suite 3). Illustrator for the book Ron Phillips. The book, which costs $10' is available in Whitby at Gnu Books in the Kendalwood Park (K-Mart) Plaza and at TheBook Between, 1 13B Dundas St. W. The van ta be purchased has a capacity for six wheelchairs. cm: CORPORATION OF THE ~ TOWN 0F WHITBY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TOPIC: The Future Rossland Road Recreation Complex. PLACE: Town of Whitby Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario DATE: December 16, 1987 TIME: 7:00 P.M. The Town of Whitby Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Public Meeting to discuss the proposed Rossland Road Recreation Complex which may include the following facilities: a swimming pool fitness/exercise area racquet courts administrative area Individuals, groups, and clubs in Whitby participate in the discussions ori presentations on the topic. are invited ta make formai For further information please- caîl the Parks and Recreation Department at 668-5803 extension 292. Church. He is survived by his wife, daughter Helen Keys, grandsons Paul and Dwaynie and s'everal brathers and sisters. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters.. The funeral was held from the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel on December 9, 1987, Rev. Ian MacRury conaucting.' Int erment ai Groveside cemetery. PROTECT THOSE*YOU LOVE Death is unavoidable, but it is possible to protect the bereaved from unnecessary suffering. Prearranging and prepaying for your funeral saves loved ones from decisions and financial deliberations when they ("Ile already under gre-at stress. Arranging naw rmeans you mitke the choices. And if you prepay too, the money is put in trust so tht what you select today is paid for tomorrow. Jt's certainly Nvorth thinking about. Prearranging is simply more thoughtful SONTARIOFUNE TA ~ERVICE ASSC A, W. C. TOWN FUNETIAL CUAPEL« FUNERAL DIRECTORS JOHN R. TOWN 1 JAYNE LANGLOIS - TOWN 110 DUNDAS EAST-668-3410 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN 0F'WHITBY 1987 Christmas/New Year's Holiday GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Due ta the Christmas and New Year's Holidays, refuse collection schedules have been revised as follows: Garbage Normally Collected Follows: Normal Collection Day Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1987 Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1987 Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1988 Garbage Normally Collectedi as Follows: Normal Collection DaU Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1987 Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1987 Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1988 Garbage Normally Collected Follows: Normal Collection Day Thursday, Dec. 24, 1987 Thursday, Dec. 31, 1987 Thursday, Jan. 7, 1988 on TUESDAY will be Revised as REVISED COLLECTION DAY MONDAY, DEC. 21, 1987 TUESDAY, DEC. 29, 1987. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6, 1988 on WEDNESDAY will be Revised REVISED COLLECTION DAY TUESDAY, DEC. 22, 1987 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30, 1987. THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 1988 on THURSDAY will be Revised as REVISED COLLECTION DAY WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23, 1987 MONDAY, JAN. 4, 1988 FRIDAY, JAN. 8,1988 Garbage Normally Colîected on FRIDAY wili be' Revised as Foîîows: Normal Collection Day Friday, Dec. 25, 1987 Friday, Jan. 1, 1988 Friday, Jan. 8, 1988 AIl Refuse Shouîd Be Pîaced Out by 7:00 A.M. on the Day of Collection Sînce Collection May Be Earîier Than Normal in Some Areas. PLEASE REFER TO THE COLLECTION DELIVERED TO0 EACH HOUSEHOLD. CHRISTMAS TREES WHi be Picked Up During the Week of JANUARY 11, 1988 on Your Regular Collection Day. YOU CAN HELP PREVENT INJURIES Sharp Objects in Plastic Bags and Overweight Containers are prime causes of injuries ta refuse collection personnel. Your coaperation wilI be appreciated. Inquiries pertaining ta this notice should be directed ta the DEPARTMVENT 0F PUBLIC WORKS, Operaiions Centre, at 668-3437, Monday ta Friday f rom 7:30 A.M. ta 4:00 P.M. R. A. KUWAHARA, P. ENO., Directar of Public Works * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 4 £& hbAA &44A p & péâî * ê44*64*&êé 41 REVISED COLLECTION DAY MONDAY, DEC. 28, 1987 TUESDAY, JAN. 5, 1988 MONDAY, JAN. 11, 1988 SOHEDULE