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PAGE 10, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24,1978, WHITBY FREE PRESS Mandatory smoke detectors possible Town council may soon give two readings to a bylaw snaking smoke detectors eompulsory in Witby homes, and wait for publie reaction. This is what the town's operations committee bas mugested. Deputy Fire Chief- Ron Hawkins urged the commit- tee to proceed with such a bylaw, stating that although a man's home is his castle, it eau be bis coffintoo. Town Clerk Bffi Wallace said a mandatorY smoke detector bylaw could be en- forced tbrough the property standards bylaw. Deputy Chief Hawkins re- ported that a survey last year revealed that only one per cent of the bornes in witby bave smoke -detec- tors. A rasb of fatal fires i Toronto M* the past nionth bas caused the matter of smoke detectors to corne Up before. municipal councils tbrougbout the province, and the phone bas been "ringing off the wall"' at the fire hall with inquiries about detec- tors, said Deputy Chief Hawkins. Hie told the operations committee that most People who die in fires suffocate from the smoke and are not burned to death. Smoke Six,-Whitby children received awards in the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs ahnual fire safety poster contest; The theme for the sixth annual contest was "Fire Prevention in the Home." Girls' winners are: lst, Lisa Rostek, Palmerston School; 2nd, Delorra Bates,_ Forence heard School; and detectors provide an early warning, he said and "'sore- body had better wake up and' maekmnake a decision." councillor Joy Thompson stated the province should take the lead ini makmng smnoke detectors mandatory, and remove the sales tax from them. 3rd, Mary Lou Curtis, St. John's Separate'School. boys' winners are: .lst,' Brian Marsh, Florence Heard SclýooI; 2nd, Richa rd Beckman, St. Theresa 's Separ ate Scbool; and 3rd, Mike Atlas, West Lynde Public Sehool. LUCKYLINWIER Thes 'e happy people were tbe grand prize wlnners at the Whitoy Lions Club Spring BaIl At Iroquoýs Park Arena May 13.-From left to right,-standing in front of a 1978 Grey Chevette are: Lions Club Vice-President Don Johniston; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gieben, 182 Elizabeth Cres.-, winners of ~e car; Mar. and Mrs. Bill Sorichetti, winners of the mink stole; and Lions Club Presiclent fob Hall. The dance was a community service fund-raising projeet for the Lions P1îIhFree Press Photo Jaycees win 10O awards I OBITUARIES VVACHIFORTH GRAAD OCTOBER HOTFLACOMMODTIO WINOSTPERPERONCEONTRET AJA AX-N PIPE BAND40 -INVIOTD TO PERSFORM RIGTORT AT *MAUI COUNTY FAIR' We received a good deal from our suppier and are passing on to you GREAT SAVINGS on suits & sport coats. v N1 OTTEN BRITE MEN'S WEAR S668-3261 Charon The Whitby jaycees made their best showing ever at a Central Region convention last weekend, taking 10 awards at a convention in Peterborough. The Jaycees won-an award as -the outstanding unit of the region, and received first prize awards for public rela- tions, memeograph publica- tions, youth activities, fund raising, and arrangements and fellowship. The Whitby' Jaycees also won second prize for single outstanding unit, and conimunity In addition, the Jaycees receivcd two National Vice- President's Awards for regional projects. Whitby Jaycess President Mike Burgess received the awards on behaîf of the unit.' Two awards. will also be presented to the Whitby Jaycees at the national con- vention 'at Vancouver in July. One is the Blue Chip award for overaîl achieve- ment, and the 'second is a Presidential Award of Excel- lence, which was received by only nin of the Central Region units*. The Whitby aycettes, the auxiliary to the Jaycees, was also nanied most outstand- ing unit in the region, in a competition which was not divided into categories, as wýs the competition for the Jàycees. The Jaycettes also re- ceived a Blue Chip certifi- cate which was accepted by President Marj Burgess. This award is based on membership growth, partici- pation, etc. Edna TXatchell of the Whitby- Jaycettes was elected area representative in charge of units in Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Bow-_ manville. The Jaycees and jaycettes are young men and women's organizations dedicated toý community service and self developnient. - COMPOST Organic Fortilizer and Sali Conditioner for Vegetable and Flowor Gardons. Top Soîl - Oued fluality GRAVEL AND MATER IALS For Laneways and Driveways. (Ail materials delivered in any quantities) GRADING Laneways and parking lots. BARCLAY TRANSPORT LIMITED <Kinsale Sand & Gravel) Brooklin, R.R. No. 1, Ontario Phones 683-4461 A 683-4468 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS. FOR THE DAY CAMPS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY HANDI- CAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS - 14 YEARS & UP - MEN AND WOMEN NEEDED - SPEND YOUR SUMMER WVORTHWHILE. CALL DURHAM CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY'» HANDICAPPED, WHITBY. 668-7745.. EXT. 435 BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 PJ-A MARY CLARKE Mary Elizabeth (Minnie) Clarke 409 Centre Street South died at Ballycliffe Lodge, Ajax May 19 at the age of 86. She had been in failing health for some time. Mrs. Clarkè was born Aug. 21, 1891 at Valentia, Victoria. County, Ontario, a daughter of David and Elizabeth Sharpe. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church,' Her. husband, George Thomas Clarke died in 1977. Mrs. Clarke is survived by three daughters, Muriel Jones of West Hill1, KaY Moore of Vancouver B.C., and Ruby Keyes of Brama- lea; one sister, Mrs. Edgar Butt (Gladys) of Port Perry, nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceaised by four sisters, Edna, Ethel, Lottie and Elsie, and three brothers, Leslie, Melville and Victor. The funeral was held May 23 at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby, the service being conducted by 'Rev. Robert Wragg of St. Mark's United Church. Interment followed at North Valentia Cemetery, j Victoria County MYRTLE MeFARLAND Myrtle McFarland, 202 Brock Street South, died at the Oshawa General Hospi- tal May 17, at the age of 58, following a short illness. A Daughter of Charles and Fanny Wod, she was born at, Belleville April 5, 1920. Mrs. McFarland was a member of Ail Saints' Angli- can Church. Her husband, Joseph McFarland, whom she mar-- ried at Sterling in 1941, died i 1975. Mrs. McFarland is sur- vived by ber inother, Mrs. charles' Wood (Fanny) of Frarikford; two daughters, Mrs. John Moon (Carol) of Bowmanville and Mrs. Donna Jackson of Whitby; two sisters, Mrs. Murray Chard (Edna) of Frankford and Mrs. Mabel Keller, of Belleville;' two brothers, Frank of Sterling and George of Belleville, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel May 20, conducted by Rev. J.A. Roney of Ail Saints' Church. Interment' was in Groveside Cemetery, Brook- lin. 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