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PAGE 18, WHJTI3Y FREE PRESS, 'WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1M9 FROM PAGE 1 However, the report notes the May experience will not neces- sarily continue. Statistics for the first two weeks in June indicate ridership was above projecte!. levels. Drumm urges study of'1 Cadilksc'bus service The average weekly ridership in May was 1,975, compared to 2,057 in April, 2,047 in March and 2,202 in February. An overhaul of Whitby's 10- year-old bus service was carried out last August. The system was upgradecf to provide six routes witb 14 bu ses and 20-minute service te the GO station during peak perio.hI off-peak times, eight buses were te provide 30-minute service. 'rook1 s i'n r off le Phone 668-6111I a Resident recogmized for longtime service to scouing By Trudie Zavadovics When Verna Sheppard first became involved with the boy scouts organization, founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell was stili alive, and Sheppard was a young woman about to be mar- ried. Last month, she received ain for 55 years of service in theBo Scouts of Canada. "My husband was a leader of the cubs and I went te he!,p hum when we were engaged, says Sheppard. She has been involved with Scouts Canada ever smnce. "We gave our whole life te it.» Sheppard's husband, Joseph, was involved in Scouts Canada until bis death il years ago. Together, they did whatever they could te help further the work done by the scouts. "I like the boys from 8 years te il. years,» says Shep pard. "I enjoyed tbem very much Agnrl guide herseif at one time heppard wrked with bea- vers, rangers, girl guides and almost every aspect of the orgaization. "Fom 1937 te, 1949 I ran three different packs in Toronte. For three years I was a district cub master, and for five years I was an assistant district cul> master.' Ini 1966 she reoeived Gillwell beads for ber work and in 1967 was awarded a medal of menit for outstanding service. "In early 1969, 1 started the second Brooklin euh pack and was there until 1979. rve also been a badge examiner." If there was work te be done, Sheppard was there te do it. "I arranged for a whole district te go te Upper Canada Village in 1966 . We went by bus and train.» On one outing, the wind was s0 strong that the tents were blown away. Sheppard arranged for the boys te sleep in the floor of a nearby cabin. «It was a disaster but we camne through it.» She says that there are so many memories, it is hard te think of highlights. «rve had a lot of enjoyment," says Sheppard. «Sometimes I thoughýt I'd quit because the býoys were impossible that evening, but it's been a marvellous lif.' "Scouts keeps kids off the street and teaches them out- standing values, te believe in God, honor their country, and help make them good citizens. Sheppard is still on hand te give advice when it is needed but has retired from other aspects of scout activities. Hitoiechurch service on Sunday Another highlight in the Brooklin United Church sesquicentennial year takes place on Sunday, July 8. The historic service begins with a parade in period costume at 10 a.m., followed by a worship service at il a.m. celebrating the dedication of the first Methodist Church in Brooklin on July 8, 1847. The service concludes with a strawberry luncheon. Other services in the summer Emm elected district president GerryLEmm was recently elected president of the Wliitby district council of Scouts Canada. He succeeds Jim Wraight, who served one year as president. As president, Emm will guide operations including program, training, awards and fundraising. The meeting, held at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Brooklin, also saw the presentation of many awards for service, including the Medal for Good Service to Scouting to Noreen Wild and Alex Houraliine. Verna Shepard of 2nd Broolin was honored for her service which spans 5yeara will begin at 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. lan MacRury of Wihitby will be the guest preacher in July and the Rev. Donald Tansley of Prince Albert on Sept. 2. The Rev. F'razer Lacey will preside at the historic service on July 8 and at the services in August. Vacation Bible School will be held in Brooklin United Church fromn Aug. 13 - 17, 9:15 te, 11:30 a.m. There will be Bible steries, songs, crafts, games and lots of fun for everyone. Pre-registration would be very much appreciated. For more informnation and forms contact Gloria Jackson, 655-4878. 9 From Generation te, Generation,' the story of Brooklin United Churcb, by Helen Alves, is now available at $12 a copy. During JuIy they may be purchased from Shirley Morrow. VERtNA SHEPHAIRD was recently awarded for her 55 years of service with Scouts Canada. FePrmht Enrolment down. at day cam rp NOWINS-TO-CK-1 FLECTO "DIAMOND FIIH' «ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE Odourless Fastest drying *Diamond hard finish Water cdean-up Introductory $45, 4 Price Reg. $5999 By Trudie Zavadovica A government SEED program is providing work for three stu- dents and summer day camp for children in Durhamn Region. The camp is run from Spen- cer's Community Centre at the corner of Columbus Road. and Country Lane. A mere $40 provides amplIe activity for cbildren on a weekly basis and parents wishing te have their children attend only certain days may do so for at a daily rate of $10. "There's no camp cheaper', says co-ordinator Maureen Jack- son. And no pre-registration is necessary. "There will be hiking, swim- ming,songs, gamnes and craf acti- vities as well as side trips te local police and fire stations. We've created a schedule for the wbole summer.» The activities have been plan- ned b y the three students mun- ning t he camp. The camp accepta cbildren from ages 4 te 12. The SEED (Student Employ- ment for Education Develop- ment) program promotes student employment and community ser- vice. «It's a country setting so, kids aren't in the bot cityý,» says Jack- son. Jackson says that in 1985 enrolment in the camp was about 150. It bas dropped c 'onsiderably and organizers are trying to encourage parents te bring their kids. Jackson says the price is not prohibitive and offers a high degree of fleibility te parents' needs. The camp runs daïly from 9 a.m. te 4 p.m. but extended hours can be arranged at the rate of $1 per hour. Snacks are provided but aensneed to provide bagged The camp runs from July 3 t Aug. 17. F or more information cal 655-3512 or 655-4469. Hay analysis offered By Joel Bagg F'requent rains during the month of June resulted in very difficult haying conditions in Durbam Region. Quite a bit of bay bas been rained on and/or cut late, which may result in significantly lower forage quality this year. Saxnpling and laboratory analyia -of -hay- or. ihaylage .cau help, in a balanced ration, to maintain production and growtb. Information sheets and sample kits are available at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office in Uxbridge. Samples are generally analyzed for dry matter, crude protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc and acid detergent fibre. Prices vary, depending on whicb accredited laborater is chosen. ,Ration iormulation serviS. for-, dairy, beef and sbeep producers is provided free of charge. 1