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Page 18. Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, ApnIl 7, 1993 43{ ïBROOLIN} Mayor addres ses Octagon youth club How will future development affect Brooklin? Why is there no bus service from Brookîja to Whitby? Why does it cost so much to rent the community centre and other recreational facilities in the Town, and why does the Town neglect roads full of potholes? These were just some of the questions posed to Mayor Tom Edwards at a recent Brooklin Boy s Octagon Club meeting. Following a short business session of the club, president Steve Webb explained te, the mayor the purpose and activities of the Octagon Club in Brooklin. Edwards related several stories about his own teen years and bis involvement in boing. Following bis speech, the floor was opened up to questions about municipal affairs relating te, youth in Brooklin. Services at United Church Good Friday service will be held at 7 p.m. at Brooklin United Cburch. On Easter Sunday, April 11, the church will dec'orated with Miies. There will be a family service, witb no Sunday scbool. Holy communion will be ser- ved. Rev. G. David King will officiate at ail services. AL-ANON Is somebody's -drinlding a problem with you? We understand. Cali AI-Anon at 728-1020. Edwards emphasized te, the group the importance of their involvemnent in providing recreational activities for youth in the community. He explained that long-term activities they develop now will endure te, the benefit of teens in Brooklin in years to corne. The mayor also made a presentation te the club of its official club banner on behaîf of the Brooklin Optimist Club. After the meeting, the mayor was treated te, a short boxing match between two of the Octagon Club members, Ian and Adrian Walendzwica. The niayor bas now nmade arrangements for the group to visit the Ajax Boxing Club on Sunday, April 11. The Octagon Club bas hosted several guests during the past month. They include Anderson CVI principal Arend Dekker; two counsellors from Pinewood Centre in Ajax to talk about tbe risks of alcohol and drug addiction among teenagers; and, most recently, lawyer George Wright te talk about the legal and court systems in Ontario, and te answer questions about the law and how it relates te youth in today's society. The winter months have been busy for the club with weekly meetings, skiing at Dagmnar Ski Resort on Saturday nights and weekly bowling at Leisure Lanes in Oshawa. The club's members helped the Optimist Club during March Break with its art camp at Thunderbird Golf Club in Ashburn and participated in Big Brothers Bowl for Millions. The club bas been doîng a fundraising program mn conjunction with Joes Pizzeria in Brooklin. Members have been going door to door selling discount cards for Joe's for $19.95 each, with a savings value of $185. So far, the club bas raised nearly $1,200 through events. The club also receives funding from the Brooklin Optimist Club. Upcoming events include helping with Durham's Daily Bread Food Drive during Easter weekend and planning a car wash te raise money for the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Association. The Brooklin club is affiliated with 600 other Octagon Clubs in North Anierica and bas 25 members in Brooklin aged 14 to 18. The club meets Thursday evenings at the offices of Brooklin Bulletin Signs. For more information, cal] Keith Wick at 655-4434. G:::Uosp.el group On Sunday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., the Kingsway Quartet will présent a concert of gospel music in Burns Church, Ashburn. The Kingsway Quartet from London, Ont. is a miàxed quartet of dedicated young people singing a wide variety of southern gospel music. Ofl'ering and social hour follow the concert. LISA TOLSON works on a sign at 1the 'March Art Break,' organized by the Brooklin Cptimist Club recently at Thunderbird Golf Course. hidren aged 8 to 14 were offered classes in photography, clay sculpturing, painting and mixed media. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whitby Free Press AUTION! __ Faulty spark plugs can cause intermittent engine operation, ha rd starting, high fuel consumption and generally poor performance. For y r spring lune-up please oeil any one - of th independent garages listed beIow for prompt and courteous servie. IPrICeS may vary. ON ANY ADDITIONAL PARTS IF REQUIRED UPON PRESENTATION 0F THIS AD! Offer valid until May 31/1993 ADVANCED BBTUK BRIDLE WOOD BFR A. &.T. MOTORS AUTO CUNIC PROFESSIONAL ATMiV 355 Bkr St. W. AUTO CENTRE 1020 Dundasst E. 9B 662lShw 43OKIng5tL . EHwy #2, Whitby 4044791 ~(at Vamce Rd.) 6656 i GILMOUR'SGORD GARNER MAUCERIAUTO T.ATMTV0 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE &..ATM1V I SRIESERVICES T.NeWLocal vol CENTRE LTD. - I2W0 Wentworth SL E, Unti1 SRICSLD 2020 Wéntworth St, UaL 21 317 HoidrIsSt, Whiby 96-R 416-433-4161 66186433-1299,-668-9701 -------------------------------------------------------------- qOOKUN ESSO SERVICEI Ialcwn St, Bmkin 655-3251 rOMUN AUTO 3ERVICE ,LTD. tsset Ave.,Osha 432-2305 il