PAGE ,l.1I:NlESDAY.Ji ANUAIRY .10, I 85, Wll ITiY FR11 'PRI:SS Broklin Bylines By BETTY-JEAN BLYTH Call 655-3679 with items for this column Well, here it is almost Groundhog Day again. I'm wondering if my old friend from last year will favour me with a call again with the lowdown for this spring. If he does, I'il be sure to share it with my readers so keep posted. LOOKING BACK DANCE Brooklin and District Kinsmen are holding a 50's dance on Feb. 22 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Polish Veterans Hall on Stevenson Rd. N. in Oshawa. Music will be provided by D.J. Don Daynard of CK- FM radio. Everyone who looks back with nostalgia to the wonderful danceable, singable tunes of that era nuai up% to off Shop early for best selectIon. Birookiln Vilage shoppe (Fine Ladies Wear) .--' 57 Baldwin St., Brooklin 655-3474 A drive weil worth taking. 4?~tjui Beta NOW ON VIDEOCASSETTE 76 Baldwin St., Hwy. 12 Brooklin 655-4229 68 Water St., Port Perry 985-9888 should plan to attend. Dig out the old bobby socks, penny loafers and (does anyone still recall or have) a pair of strides. From big bands to rock and roll hits, it should prove to be an evening to remember. Admission is $10 per person which includes the usual food and prizes. The proceeds go to the Cystie Fibrosis Foundation. CUPID'S DESSERT AND CARD PARTY Brooklin UCW is holding a card party on Feb. 19 beginning at 7 p.m. in the CE building of Brooklin United Church on Cassels Rd. Admission is $3 per person and includes door prizes and dessert. Everyone is invited to corne out and bring a friend or two to form a table or they can join in the progressive euchre. Cards will be provided for bridge and euchre. Should you wish to bring your own game such as Trivial Pursuit, that too is welcome. To order your tickets call Marg Wilson at 655-4559 or any member of the Friendship Unit. CRAFT CLASSES Group 74's Craft Classes begin the winter session tomorrow night in the Community Centre from 8 to 10 p.m. There are still openings in some of these courses - folk art painting, bunka, quilting, palette knife painting, woodcarving, smocking, -basic bridge, cake decorating, rughooking and glass engraving; Call either Bev Stanely at 985-9269 or Jonny Hurtibese at 655-4353 to get in on the fun. GUILD MEETING Burns Kirk Guild is holding its regular meeting on FEb. 5 in the church hall. Guest speakers will be Cathy Bevis and Ruth McHale of Ruffles - Classic Country Interiors in Whitby. Everyone is welcome to come out and get some tips on spring decorating. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The January Resolutions meeting of the Brooklin Women's Institute was held at the home of Elsie Gilroy. A resolution was discussed and passed by all members. It was stated that ASA must not be given to children. Education was discussed. The next meeting will be held at the Brooklin Community Centre on Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. The mot- THE CORPORATION OF Cà . ) TH E TOWNOF WHITBY IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1980, c.337 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby intends to designate the property, including lands and buildings at the following municipal address as property of ar- chitectural value or interest under Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 337. Old Whitby Library Building 132 Dundas Street West Whitby, Ontario REASONS FOR DESIGNATION OF 132 DUNDAS STREET WEST HistorIcal The Old Whitby Library Building was built by the Whitby Library Board in 1913. The ýbuilding was fInanced by a grant from the Carnegie Foundation and the land was donated by the Ontario County Old Girls' Association. The building was officially opened on May 1, 1914 and served as the Town's library until 1973. Architectural The Old Whitby Library Building is a good example of the Beaux Arts Classical design commonly used for Carnegie librarles across North America. The design of the building Is notable for achieving the monument of scale expected of Beaux Arts Classical buildings In what is essentially a small building constructed without the use of expensive materials. Any person may, before March 1, 1985, send by registered mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Whitby notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of reasons for the objection and ail relevant facts. If such notice of objection is received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby shall refer the matter to the Conservative Review Board for a hearing. DATED at the Town ot Whitby this 30th day ot January, 1985. Donald G. McKay Town Clerk The Corporation af the Town of Whltby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario to for this meeting is "Working together for the good of the Community". Roll Call is to be answered with a reason that Canada attracts people from other countries. Visitors are always welcome. LIBRARY NEWS The copier is now back in business! Overdue books are a top priority for February. Please double check home, office or school for any of the books on the "wanted" list. The shut-in service is only a phone call away. Anyone wishing this service can call 655-3191 to have reading material delivered to your door. Anyone who has trouble holding large books or reading regular print can now take out cassette- type talking books. Some are already available at the library and others may be ordered from other branches. A tape recorder is also available for loan to those who need it. Kids! Enter the Heart to Heart contest. Just make a Valentine and your name will be entered in the lucky draw while your creation will help to decorate the library. The prize is a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Contest ends on FEb. 9 at Saturday Storyhour so don't delay, start yours today. 'Fun with Flora' theme of last society meeting By ALDINE WICK The Brooklin Hor- ticultural Society held their last meeting on Jan. 23 at the C.E. Hall with about 26 members present. "Fun with Flora", a regular feature, con- sisted of a twenty- question quiz on seeds and their uses. Ken Brown, with his expertise, spoke about ordering seeds from catalogues, how to, and how many, what dif- ferent varieties were available, etc. A question and an- swer period followed. The meeting closed with the door prizes being won by Aldine and Neil Wick and Shirley Morrow. A lovely lunch was served by Dr. and Mrs. McKinney. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 27. Mel Bain of Whitby will speak on the culture and growing of orchids. This will be something to look forward to in the month of February. In April, a flower arranging course will be offered again this year by the Brooklin Horicultural Society. It will run for four weeks beginning April 20. For more information or to register call Veronica Colangelo at 686-1228. EDITOR'S NOTE: Aldine Wick is the publicity chairman of the Brooklin Hor- ticultural Society. Typeywriter RENTALS 9 a/so SALES & SERVICE 13. AA Fair board looking for new ideas By CHARLOTTE GENTLES The Brooklin Spring Fair Board held its first meeting of the year recently. During the discussion regarding the annual spring fair, which is held during the first weekend in June. Jack Woodward, manager-treasurer, put forth the suggestion that the public should be in- vited to a general meeting of the Fair Board. The idea was unanimously accepted and a cordial invitation is being extended to the public to generate new ideas for this popular annual spring event. It is hoped that a variety of organizations will be represented as well as individuals who will participate in helping to make this year's Spring Fair bigger and better by presenting ideas and participating in the variety of competitions that are held annually. The board members would welcome suggestions for the Brooklin Spring Fair and input from the public. Come and bring a friend to help make this year's Brooklin Spring Fair a bigger and better one. The general meeting will be Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Brooklin Community Centre, Cassel's Rd. E., Brooklin. EDITOR'S NOTE: Charlotte Gentles is the public relations officer of the Brooklin Spring Fair Board. CARDPARTY The Whitby Historical Society will hold a night of cards on Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Fairview Lodge, Dundas and Cochrane Sts. Admission is $3 per person. All are welcome. For more information call 668-3460. EUCHRE The Ladies' Auxiliary to Branch 112 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold their monthly progressive euchre night on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. in the legion hall, 117 Byron St. S. Admission is $2 atthe door and includes euchre, prizes and lun- ch. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Whitby branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society will be held Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Whit- by Public Library, 405 Dundas St. W. All are welcome. For more information call 668-2741. 1 1