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Whitby Free Press, Wecfnesday. August 11, 1993, Page 15 Welsh Sea Scouts visit Whitby By athrla McBurney prvince is Ontanie,"joked Alex wonked hard and naised about third week as tourists seeing donated a bus te brinegte scouts Ninte ea Scouts ages 14 Huahine, a memberof the local $14,000 te pay for the trip. sgt uha aaasWne- fo h ipr eWib n and 15 frem Wales arrived in scoutingonganizatien who helped The scouts will spend their land and Niagara Falls. many families in the Whitby Whitby on July 28 for a thnee- set up the Sea Scout trip. first week on a canoe trip in The Sea Scouts are part of the area wiIl be billeting the boys woam i.î i Otnrn TA A *« ron madethe Algonquin Park, their second scouting organization but have duing their stay. c They had a real interest in Canada, se I told tbem the bost The Whitby fine departuient wifl beld an information meeting on Aug. 19 te discuss retrofit FLORENCEADAM Florence Amelia Adami of Whitby died on Auust 4, 1993 at Whitby General Hlospital. She 6 Generations of Service, Quality & Trust " Family Monuments *Granite or Bronze Markers " Cemetery Lettering " Sandblasting Stafford Monuments 318 Dundas St. E. Whitby 668-3552 After Hours 668-4460 or 666-1513 Home appointment.s gladly arrangedj decisien> te take the trip about two years ago. Since then tbey've negulations for bigh- and low-rise nesidential buildings. Last Octoben, tben Solicitor was 95. She was born in London, Ens- land on September 27 1897 daugbter of Albert anc Editb (Saville) Bastin. She married Malcolm Bremnen Adam in November of 1917 at Christ Chuncb, London, England. A Whitby nesident fer 68 years, Mns. Adam was a memben oif tbe Royal Canadian Legion and Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre. She is survived by daugbter Editb MacLean-Fraser. She was p redeceased by ber husband, son Malcolm, 12 brothens and sisters. The funenal service was beld fnom the Town Funeral Home on August 7, 1993, with lay minis- ter Harry Inkpen of the Royal Canadian Legion. Inteninent at Mount Lawn cemetery. week &at an Adventune Base scout reserve in Haliburten and thein Genenal Allan Piikey anneunced retrofit regulations te, ensure adequate fine safety standards in the residential buildings. The provisions of the Ontario Fine Code mandate compliance in four general areas of building performance: containnient; means of egress; detectien on ealy warning; suppression. It means some existing build- ings will have te be upgraded by Oct. 7, 1994. Copies of the new fine regula- tiens are available at Whitby depantment headquanters at 201 Brock St. S, in downtewn Whitby. 2 complete 1,400km tnp Twe local residents completed a ,400km ylng trip in seven days and naised $5,000 for the seferm ary. Ed Lotbman and James Mainget left Whitby on July 20 and arrived in Halifax, N.S. on July 26. Mainget stayed in Halifax for a holiday with bis family and Lotbman retunned bome by plane Aug. 1. They raised funds fer Don Sul- livan, Reform Party candidate for Durbam Centre, but botb admitted "Sunely tbene's an easier way to raise funds." the pnegram," explains Houra- bine "They are prîncipally like the navy.N "People have been veny genen- eus in Whitby," says Hounabine of community respense te, the visit by the Welsh scouts. Whitby's Rotary Club Sunnise Stereo, video sto len Some $5,000 worth of stereo and videoàequipment was stolen from a thean Drive house early Saturday morning while the residents slept upstairs. Police say the bandits got in through a screen door an d car- ried out the equipment without waking the occupants. They had earlier broken into six garages on the street, steal- ing *a 1988 blue GMC pickup (lioen se plate number 0D9-111) and a cellular phone battery pack from a car. Nothing was taken from four of the garages. Police say -the burglars wvere probably looking for a vehicle to steal. A neighbour later reported hearing a noise and seeing what appeared to be two maies loading something into the back of a blue truck. Police say he assumed it was a paper delivery or some- thin and didn't report it. Te truck was seen driving away from the house where the electronics were. stolen anound 4:30 a.m., say police. Agru of local men recently com& etf their 100km 'Canoe for Hearetrip and plan another "outrageous» event next year. A crew of six rowers, pilot, cox and seven relief crew were tired but in good spirits after complet- ingthe trip in 12 hours. Tey. went from Ashbridge Yacht Club to Clarington's New- castle Harbour. Donations se far total $1,400 for the Heart and Stroke Foun- dation but more donations can be maâe by calling 571-1582. The group including two Whitby nýesidents, were dis- appointed at the lack of financial support from large companies. llowever, they appreciated the support of companies that pro- vidied equipment for the trip. 'Heart to Heart' needs volunteers The Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for volunteers with a 'heart.' Volunteers are needed for the 'Heart to Heart' program for patients and their partners who have had a heart attack and/or heart surgery. Those with enthusiasm and time who are iriterested in become a volunteer are asked to call Beth Lettner at 579-1212. For parents traling wilt hlrn hssmmn r playing the 'Comp ost Game' while of rith ose last 20 irilles.OAsarhos Dsrthe genenationCthatepioneersaa chngein- atitd, enntwtZaNtokt(ENa. dPceigwat eut Forpapesnranethigme hs o hink r n e thing ertayi acceptab e in a compo~st heajp for each letter of the aphabet. You can go through h alphabet many times or simply exhaust each letter. One point against y ou if you cannot think of something and two points against i f an unacceptable item, such as any dainy product or meat, is mentioned. Low score wins.- To help you, the following is a samrple for each letter: zucchini, yoyo string, xylophone dust, weeds, vines, untreated sawdust, tea bags, string, radishes, quaîl feathers, pumpkin, orange, nut shelîs, melon, leaves, kithen organic waste, juice, muyhar, grapes, flowens, egg shelîs, dog fur, coffee grounds, banana peels, apple cores. A good rule of thumb is anything that was once alive. So stret youn imagination (popsicle sticks, snow flakes, whiskers, shredded math exam, seaweed, kelp, muck, etc.) and just have fun. The Recycling Council of Ontario's volunteer Joan Gilmour for the P.W. Worman puppet show wrote the Compost Song te be sung te the tune of Hokey Pokey. Se for ahl the singers in your family - You put your wet greens in, You spreadt your dry browns out You add a little waten and you stir it al about. You invite in aIl your bug fiends To have a two-month feast, Then shovel your compost out! My membership renewal form for Citizens, for a Lakeshore Greenway recently arrived in an innovative one-page format (and was a return envelope) that outlined the goals of the commiàtee. No extra paper there. From the Crombie Commission, set up in 1988 te resolve the problems with Toronto's waterfront, an association was formed by members of com munity and outdoor groups te desi gn a waterfront trail from Burlingten te Newcastle. The basic guiding principles of the Gneenway are: a lakeshore trail for pedestrians and cyclists te use; recreational green space for al te use and enjoy; natunal areas for the conservation of wildlife ecosystenis. On Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m., starting at the foot of Morningside Avenue, you can join Greenway members and walk on a unique stretch of natural shoreline. To become a member for $10, cali (416) 698-6131. Tip: Composting the following materials may attract animaIs and create odeurs: meat, bonies, milk, lard, yogurt butter, sour cream, peanut butter, cheese, mayonnaise, saiad oils. --{edtROOKLIN-i-r REV. SHEINA B. Smith was inducted as the new minister of Ashburn's Burns Presbyterian Church in a Thursdar night ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. Ralph Kendall, moderator of the Presbytery. Photo by Mark Reesor. Whtby Free Press ...ggiee The Brooklin Horticultural Society will meet Wednesday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m., for the annual flower and vegetable show at Brooklin United Cbunch. A speaker froni the WVhitby parks departaient will discuss formaI gardens. Refreshments will be served. Lug-a-mug. All are welcomne. Meet ADAM FOOTE Quebec Nordiques FREE AUTOGRAPHS Sun. Aug. 22nd - 1 to 2pm 69B Baldwin S., Brooklin 655-55141 Photocopies, Fax Service, Custom Labels & Decais, Wedding Invitations, Business Cards, Complete Sign Production BROOKUN BULETIN 76 Baldwin Street, Brooklin ýFax 655-5191 Cati 655-4434 FIre retrofit rules to be discussed 0OBITUJARY1