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rn ol Gary Chapman, const- able with{Whitby Detach- ment of the Ontario Prov- incial Police, is well known in this area, and particularly to public school children. The article below was printed in "Ontario Traffic Safety' a publication issued by the Ontario Department of Transport. A little over five years ago Gary Chapman surveyed for the Metropolitan Toronto Road Department in the day- time, and in the evening he played his guitar and sang with a group at local dances. TLR THIS sien Ap WAS BETTER 0 TNE OLD DAYS THERE WERE NORE WNITTLERS AND FE CNISELERS Pre SUPERTEST OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUBRICATION EXPERT WHEEL BALANCING PHONE 985 - 2243 REFRESHMENT BOOTH ® 24 HOUR TOWING e (Emergency Groceries) ICE--Block & Cube 1 Now Gary is Provincial Constable Chapman and he is still playing his guitar--only now he plays it as part of his regular job. "Constable Chapman became bored with surveying, and wanted a job with a wider variety of duties, and more challenge, so he joined the Ontario Provincial Police force five years ago, and was stat- ioned at Whitby. About a year 'and a "half ago he was appointed accident prevention officer for the Whitby OPP district and while making his visits to the 27 schools in his area, he came up with the idea of using his guitar as part of his safety program. Although he does not always bring his guitar with him, he has used it extensively in the program, and has taught thousands of children the chorus of the safety "song 'Lucky' You". Constable Chapman sings the verses, and then has the entire class join in with the chorus. He says that this way he not only gets across the safety message, but helps in the promotion of good relations between the police and children in the area. He added that it is not uncommon for him to meet some of the youngsters while he is out of uniform, and -to have them come: over and greet him. ~ Now he has almost com- pleted a new song--this one aimed at teenagers--which he hopes will help stimulate interest in safety in this age group. . Constable Chapman also '| writes safety messages for the local radio stations, makes tapes with brief safety mes- sages and last year wrote a Christmas verse that earned | him extensive praise and was aired not only on his local CLUB ANNRENE No Saturday Night DANCES For Month Of January Meet A Singing Safety Officer radio station, "but. also on several Toronto stations, and was published in a Toronto newspaper. This poem dealt with the problem of drinking and driving during the holiday season. In the summertime when the school children are on vacation Constable Chapman mans the detachment's water patrol boat on Lake Scugog. Constable Chapman _ is married and has two children. His hobby is raising tropical fish. AFTERNOON U.C.W. The Afternoon U.CW. held their regular meeting on Jan. 8th at 2 pum. * The meditation was taken by Mrs. Robert Leask with Mrs. R Baird, Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Brandon taking part. The Study Book on Japan was taken by Mrs. Guy. The new president Mrs. H. Phoenix | presided for the business. Mrs. Couves reported on the parsonage com. It was de- cided to give $10 to the In- stitute of the Blind. Mrs. Phoenix and Mrs. Beaton Manchester MANCHESTER PINS & NEEDLES NEEDLECRAFT Manchester Pins & Needles needlecraft had their achievement day on Jan. 11 at Uxbridge High School. The Club demonstarted "Colour Schemes with Har- mony". Commentary was giv- | en by Carol Aird and com- posed by Anna Croxall. Shelley Williams received her certificate of achieve- ment upon eompleting two units, The visiting Home Econo- mist praised the club on their achievement. Mrs. J. Kingstone, the lea- der received her five year certificate. The girls received sterling silver. teaspoons on complet- 'ing their project, Carol Aird, Anna Croxall, Teressa Peet- ers, Shelley Williams, Jessie Oosterio, Margaret Oosterio. The leaders Mrs. J.-King- stone ahd Mrs. Roy Dobson will resume the Spring -pro- jeet in February. A. McMillan, Chairman Of Farm Safety Council The annual meeting of the Ontario County Farm Safety Council was held in the De- partment of Agriculture and Food Board Room, Uxbridge, on 'Wednesday, January 8th, at 1:30 p.m. The projects, carried out 'in 1968, were reviewed. These' projects included a Farm & Home Safety Poster Compe- tition with rural school pu- pils. In this competition, 550 posters were received, and prize money amounting to $214.00 was paid out. Dur- ing the month of June, 4-H club safety meetings were held. A farm safety exhibit was sel up at Beaverton Fair. Slow Moving: Vehicle signs were sold to interested Afar- mers. Five hundred safety thermometers were given out to farm people in the Coup: ty. Ten thousand, farm saf ty serviettes were also dis- tributed to farm organiza- tions in Ontario County. ' The Ontario County Farm Safety Council was support- ed financially in 1968 by grants from the Province of Ontario, the Ontario County Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario County Co-op Medical Services, and all of the townships in the County. The projects planned for 1969 will be similar to those tcarried out in 1968. The election of officers & directors for 1969 reculted as, follows: Honorary Chairmen--Larry Doble, Uxbridge; Norm Lehman, Stouffville; Mrs. Walter Caruthers, Sand- ford; Norm Smith, Ux- bridge, #4; Aubrey Car- --son, -Claremont -- Chairman--Armour McMillan "Greenbank Vice-Chairman--Keith Ry- nard, Sunderland; #1 Secretary--Lynn Fair, Uxbridge Treasurer--Gordon Ewen, Uxbridge, #1. Auditor--Ralph Veitch, -- Uxbridge, #4- Directors, 1969 Anson Gerow, .Port Perry, #3; Gordon Ewen, Uxbrid- ge, #1; Aubrey Carson, Claremont; Lloyd Wilson, Ashburn, #1; Robert L. Nes- bitt, Claremont, #1; Ralph Veitch, Uxbridge, #4; Les Meyers, Goodwood, #1; He- ber Down, ' Brooklin,* #1; Ches Oldham, Zephyr; Mor- rison, Colville, Sunderland, #2; Mr. & Mrs. Norm Smith, Uxbridge, #4; Mrs. Frank Barkey, Claremont, #3; Mrs. Walter Carruthers, Sandford; Armour McMillan, Green- bank; David Hawthorne, Claremont, #2; Gary Herre- ma, Uxbridge, #2; Keith Ry- nard, Sunderland, #1; Ray Medd, Port Perry, #1; Gar- land Swanick, Uxbridge, #3 Messrs. Keith Rynard and Garland Swanick will attend the Provincial Farm Safety Conference at the University of Guelph on February 3rd, 4th and 5th, 1969. b were pul on a com. to get | the guest speaker for our thank-offering in April. The president requested every- one present to sign the peti- tion to the Bell Telephone Co. requesting improved ser- vices. The Annual meeting is at Fenelon Falls on Jan, 22. We decided to collect for-the bale in the same way as last year. The installation of the U.C.W. officers then took place by our new minister, Mr. Critch. President--Mrs. H. Phoenix Vice-Pres.--Mrs. 1. Spencer Secretary--Mrs.. G. Beaton Assist. Sec'y--Mrs. J, Ianson Treasurer--Mrs, Mero Pianist--Mrs. E. Phair Assist. Pianist--Mrs. Mero The following are to be representatives: " Board of Stewards-- Mrs. Robert Leask Official Board--Mrs. Spencer M. & M.--Mrs. Ianson Christian Education-- Mrs. Thomson Auditors--Mrs. Bayliss, Mrs, Thomson Bereavement--Mrs. Baird Music Con.--Mrs. Couves Birthday Box--MTrs. Pearson Catering Comx--Mrs. A. Mec- Millan, Mrs. Raines, Mrs. Beaton - Xmas Cards--Mrs. H. McMillan Get Well Cards--MTrs, Rahm Christian Citizenship-- Mrs. Raines Pantry Com.--Mrs. Guy, Mrs. Pearson "og Parsonage Com.--MTrs, - Diamond, Mrs. Couves Stewardship--Mrs. Abernathy Lit. Convenor--Mrs. Janson . Bale Com.--Mrs. H. McMillan Mrs. Ianson Visiting Com.--Mrs. Thom- son, Mrs. A. McMillan, Mrs. R. Leask, Mrs. Beaton Press Sec'y--Mrs. Roy Leask Nominating Com--Mrs. Mero, Mrs, A. McMillan, Mrs. Raines EVENING U.C.W. The January meeting was held in the Church basement with an opening thought by Roberta Baird. Hymn 523 was sung. Mae Blakely read the scripture from Galatians Chapter 5, Verses 13 to 25, following which everyone was led in prayer. Roberta Baird gave a very thought-provok- ing talk about "Prejudice. Offering was taken and dedic- ated. Hymn 376 preceded a . ¢ 3 short story by Roberta Baird g, about 'Compatability, fol- lowed then by the Mizpah Benediction. Our New President, Helen Thomson, began the business with a story "My New Years - Resolution" and then wel- comed and thanked everyone. The Secretary's report was given then the correspondence. Moved by Brenda Gibson and seconded by Marie Foster that we accept the slate of officers for 1969. The Treasurer's report was read. Moved by Mildred Rodd and seconded by Iva Phoenix that we donate our Christmas collection to the Bale. Moved. by Janet McKean and seconded by Doris Hill that we leave the money from the Birthday Box in our general funds. Moved by Betty Stone and seconded by Lorna Fergusson that we purchase the Study Book on China. Moved by Lillian Truax and seconded by Shirley Lee that we give $25. to purchase the tape for chimes for the Church. Moved by Iva Phoenix and = seconded by Mildred Rodd that. we give $55. to the Manse Committee. Moved by Marie Foster and seconded by Joan Lee.that we have a Skating Party again this year. Moved by Shirley Lee and seconded by Brenda Gibson that the same committee as last year be in charge of the skating party. Each person is to bring their own donuts for the hme after e skat- ing. The Mizpah Benciiction was repeated and a lovely lunch and fellowship enjoyed by everyone, Senior Citizens E. Redman "Happy New Year to Every- one. There hasn't been too much news to insert in this column, 'on 'account of the holiday season. Now things are getting back to normal again. Next club meeting Wed, Jan. 8th, 2 p.m., from now on second and-fourth Wed. "| 'of every month, Euchres are held "at the Hall twice a month, next: euchre will be Jan, 18th. Wed. at 830 p.m. Mem- bers please note a Pot Luck Supper -is planned for Jan- uary 15th (Wed.). Mr. Herb. Buckland will show more interesting slides. If we do not have the oppor- tunity of travelling abroad, it is interesting to see pie- tures of the different coun- tries and their customs, Several of our members have left for Florida. Mrs. C. Hardy is occupying the apartment of Mrs. J. Robert- son for a few months, while' she enjoys a vacation South: Names of other members who have also gone south are not available at time of writing Mrs. R. Howard is confined to hospital, we wish for her a auick recovery, and to all thoce who are on the sick list, Christmas activities at the Club were very enjoyable as usual. Such a jolly time when so many are able to meet at thece functions, now: there will be ppt luck sup- pers to look forward to in the future. Bus trip may be later as Spring comes along. Euchres have been very well attended as usual any- where. from 16 to 20 tables have been played at. Groups in charge spend a lot of time and effort to make them en-' joyable for all. Charge is small and three prizes pre-° rented' to Ladies and Gents for lucky scores. A few of the winners were not insert- ed for a week or tw, on ac- count of holidays, news had to be in early, therefore no (Citizens News) by your press reporter. : . Last Euchre at Hall Jan. 4th (Sat) was. well attended, 16 tables were played -at. More new faces from Tyrone and 'many other vicinties, Oshawa, Myrtle, Brooklin & so on. Everyone very wel- come. Sarganston; Ladies 2nd Mrs. | G. Bradley; Consolation Mrs. P. Alldread. Gent's High Mr. M. Bowles; 2nd Mr. L. Byam; Consolation Mr. Timms. Enjoy an evening by attending "Citizens Club" Euchres, Ladies High Mrs. L. - a fle r § vi» FT 3 y 1 ge 2 vl & 8 3 6 < 0