PAGE 22, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24,1982, WHITBY FREE-PRESS Volunteers RiMIk SUMMIT REALTY LTD. 304 thiokon rd. s., box 28 whltby, ontarlo L1N 5R7 Phone:571-3800l686.3800 WANTED: 3 ambitious young couples to purchase a Tri-plex on 86' x 281' lot. Asking $129,900 and with 36,000 down, vendor will assist with 2nd mortgage at 13¼%. NEAR CIVIC CENTRE 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi. Deep lot. 10% mortgage tilt Dec. '83. Asking $59,900. SUPER WHITBY LOCATION: 3 bdrm. Semi, 1 car att. garage,ndeep lot backing onto park. Asking only $69,900.. PLEASE CALL HERB, VISSER AT 686-3800 say thanks for the help Dear Sir: The Volunteer Association of Whitby Psychiatric Hospital would like to thank Carl Clark and Kenneth Bag- gnell for their con- tribution to the success of Our 'Snowflake Bal'. Our appreciation goes out to every- one who attended and especially the business communi- ty, many of whom have been showing, us their support and encouragement for * ANNOUNCEMENTS * RECEPTION CARDS * INVITATIONS * THANK YOU CARDS 1- 2'P RINTING AND OFFICE SUPF 218 HARWOOD AVE. S., AJAX SHOPPINGP TELEPHONE: 883-1968 many years. A special thanks to Sklar for the beautifully uphol- stered rocker, Rousseau House, K-Mart, Hairbend- ers, Kitchen Cup- board, Consumers' Gas, Water Pic, Ruddy Electric, Stardust Dinner Theatre, Pioneer In- teriors, Miracle Food Mart, Ary's Gallery, Dupont, Harbour Castle Hil- ton, Bailleys I.D.A. Drug Store, Shop- pers Drug Mart, Lasco Steel, Bright's Wine and Safeway. The valunteers would also like to thank the countless numbers of people in the community who contribute clothin9, baked goods, entertain- ment, and personal gifts -for the pa- tients ail year round. We would like to take this opportuni- ty to express our appreciation to the administration and staft of Whitby Psy- chiatric Hospital for their constant sup- port of the volun- teers and their pro- grams. Finally we would like to thank the Whitby Free Press for your coverage of our fund-raising and patient programs. Sincerely, Darlene Wilson, Past President, Volunteer Associa- tion of W.P.H. EAL ESTATE LIMITED REALTOR 901 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA 571-3111 A TWO FAMILY DEAL -over 5,000 sq. feet with two separate en- trances on 24 acres with bush and stream. 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 4 fireplaces and many, many extras. Assking $225,000. CatI Bob Trlpp now to inspect at 571-311,1 or 985. 3298. COUNTRY LIVING $59,900. for this im- maculate 3 bedroom home with formaI dining room, large fenced lot and good 10% financing. CaIll Shirley Arnott571. 3111, or 985-3298. Salute to Whitby Communîty Organizations.... The Brooklm Horticultural Society EDITOR,S NOTE: Since January, the Whitby Free Press has been publishIng a "Salute to Whitby Community Organizations," in an effort to tell the story of each group in this communIty that has made, is making and will make a meaningful con- tribution to our way of life. This week, we turn the spotlight onto-the Brooklin Horticultural Society. Since its inception some 61 years ago, the society has dedicated it- self to making our town more beautiful throughout the planting of flowers and shrubs in parks and other locations. Far too often, the good work done by the society and other organizations goes unnoticed by the community and unreported in the public press. This is an attempt to correct this unfor- tunate situation. By MARGARET BEATH B.H.S. Director The Brooklin Horticultural Society had its hum- ble beginnings in 1921 with just 47 members. The society disbanded during World War Two and resumed again in 1944 with 45 members. The history of the early years is sketchy owing to an unfortunate fire which destroyed most of our records. Thanks to Gordon Wick, who granted me access to his personal files, I hope to provide some interesting comparisons in membership, ob- jectives, etc. in this now very active organization. The society operates through a grant from On- tario Mlnistry of Agriculture and Food, and monies received from the Town of Whitby. During the 1950's, the club had many civic plan- tings and took an active part in the Brooklin Spring Fair. The early 1960's marked the planting of shrubs at the United Church. Trees were plan- ted at Highways 7 and 12 and Royal Oaks from Windsor Great Park In England, at St. Thomas Anglican Church and the library. Centennial Year saw two benches installed at the public park and three flowering trees at Lakeview Manor. 1970 introducecd the publicizing of our meetings on radio, T.V. and in the newspapers. 1971 saw planting work carried out in three basic areas with an additIonal one at the legion. This year also marked the beginningof the foundation plantings at the Memorial Arena. In 1972, the Memorial Garden in front of the Arena was initiated by Cyril Wick. This was also the year that Gordon Wick prepared a booklet en- titled "Your Local Horticultural Society and You", which gave the general public an Insight into the pruposes and activities of our organization. In 1973, a Sunburst Locust was planted at Memorial Arena in honor of the late Heber Down and a bench and plaque installed. 1975 markded the construction of a permanent stone drinking fountain at- Grass Park and that same year, the society was asked to landscape the main headquarters building at the International Plowing Match. In 1976, the membership rose to 123 and that year, posters were distributed throughout com- mercial locations to further publicize our programs and we sold Holland bulbs and hanging baskets to supplement our income. A Terrarium workshop was held and we presented speakers from the Civic Garden Centre, Toronto and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton. By 1977, the number of books in our library had increased to 200. We were pleased to have well known horticulturists speaking at our regular meetings on various subjects, as well as some of our own talented members who gave demon- strations in f lower arranging. The Society placed a new cement and cedar bench in front of the Post Office that year. In 1978, we continued to include our own mem- bers on the speaking rosters at our meetings. We obtained First Prize for Most Beautiful Float in the Brooklin Spring Fair Parade. Workshops in Japanese f lower design, bulb forcing, houseplan- ts andi pine cone craft were also heldi, andi we con- ductedi the flower show at the Cournty Town Car- nival This was a banner year for our organization. In April, we held the District 5 Annual Meeting and hosted over 100 people representing 22 societies. Members contributedi their time and efforts in decoration the hall with flowers, complete with singing birds and supplying a sumptious lun- cheon, and to quote our director, a was hKe walking into a spring garden". The theme for year 1979, was "Let's Get Growing Together" and grow we did in both knowledge and membership. "Fun With Flora", a horticultural quiz was initiated and the annual plant auction and bake sale proved to be an unqualified success. In June, our society became part of the new District 17 which was formed to accommodate the ever growing societies. That year, we had a demonstraion of herbs aND A "Plant-In' when a few members planted 22 hanging baskets for the village. "Let's Beautify the Blooming Eighties", was our Year Book theme for the new decade. We became involved in a promotional campaign with the House-of Brougham and 17 of our members plan- ted 3,339 pine seedlings in 1½ days. This proved to be an extremely rewarding project financially. We entered a prize winning float in our fair parade and also won first prize in the County Town Car- nival Parade. We were successful in involving children at the library in a program called, "Cpme Grow Wlth Us" and at the District 17 Annual Meeting held inOrono, our own Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Wick were honored with special presentations from our district director as well as the president of the Ontario Horticultural Association for thelr many years of meritorlous service to horticulture. We donated three evergreens to the Whitby Arts Station upon its dedication as a Heritage Building and planted a Gingko Biloba tree in Grass Park honoring the wedding of Dr. and Mrs. McKinney. 1981 was a year to be remembered for many reasons. Our membership hit an all-time high of 212, almost double that of 1976. We now grow and maintain about 20 civic plantings and held three bulb planting sessions at Meadowcrest School and from these have drawn the nucleus of a youth group. This was an innovative year as our shows branched out to include Fairview Lodge, the Masonic Hall and Whitby Public Library. This was the International Year of the Disabled Person, and we were very fortunate in having Sue Mosur, a completely blind person address us regarding her disability. Other events of note were the pumpkin weighing contest for children at the Public Library and the members' Gafden Competition. In the fall, a pruning workshop was held. Also, after many requests, we published a recipe book inspred by our very successful Anrual Pot Luck Suppers. Our Trillium Logo has-now been placed on the service club sign at the entrances to Brooklin and for this, we received a commendation from the Ontario Horticultural Association for fostering public awareness of horticulture societies. Growing and showing, naturally take first place in the interests of this organization. The Brooklin Horticultural Society is mainly responsible for making people aware of their environment which promotes conservation. Each year, we hold 10 board meetings and show program committee meetings. January is idea month and according to the Farmers' Almanac, "ideas never work unless you do." That is when these latter two committees go to work. We hold seven to eight shows with between 25 and 75 entries in each, with a theme for each show. This requires some creative and original ideas and input is excellent, eg. one of our August shows had the theme, "summer holidays" and two of the decorative classes were called "sunburnt" and "beachcombers". The end result of these January meetings, is our year book, cover and contents created and designed by our mem- bers. We communicate with other horticultural societiesiat our district meeting and by sending delegates each year to the annual Ontario Hor- ticultural Convention, even as far away as Thunder Bay. The trend today is to show how the present has improved on the past and horticulturally, we are no exception. Growth in membership and in- creased activities verify this statement. But, we must not lose sight of the fact that a handful of 45 people, in 1921, in the little hamlet of Brooklin, were responsible for giving the Brookiin Hor- ticultural Society its beginnings. Happily, some things never change, like dedication and co- operation and. the end result of the work of our society, is very pleasing to the eye and a source of civic pride to the community. The foregoing demonstrates what a busy society we are and there is not only hard work involved, but "heart work" as well, as we love doing what we are doing - beautifying Brooklin. 1 4.