PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1985,WHITBY FREE PRESS in fundraiser sponsored by local realtors.... 100 turn out to bowl fo At a bowl-a-thon, sponsored by the Oshawa District Real Estate Board to raise money for Big Sisters, Big Sister, Karen Hiscox and Little Sister Sherry Toutant were just two of the more than 100 bowlers who participated. Free Press Staff Photo Ajax bridge scores The following are the results of last week's play at the Ajax Bridge Club as reported by Dwight Oland. In the open section (average 156): North and South: Beth Sweeney and Evelyn Black, 194; Sean Finan and Phyllis Kelly, 193.5; Greg Sweeney and Jim Colvin, 189.5; Bill Sweeney and Bruce Norman, 170.5; and, Russ and Doris Lee, 170. East and West: Irv Ashraf and Mike Nor- man, 208.5; Frank Van- derBruggen and Greg Whittaker, 172.5; Edna and Bill Baker, 170; Truman Tuck and Walter Soetens, 166; and, Vera Creelman and Joanne Marden. 163. In the novice section (average50): North and South- John Stam and Leo Cassidy. 65; and, Erica Jarchow and Betty lkroetsch, 55. East and West: Bruce and Deanna Babcock. 59.5; and, Arthur and Betty Loverseed, 56.5. The results of each week's play at the club will be reported in the following issue of the Whitby Free Press. Sisters r Big By JAN DODGE Free Press Staff Over 100 bowlers, in- cluding Reg. Coun. Tom Edwards and mayoralty candidate Lynda Buf- fett, participated in a Bowl-a-thon last Satur- day, sponsored by the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board. Buffett and Edwards, neither of whom were bowlers, said they had come to help out a wor- thwhile cause. Edwards said Big Sisters was entitled to receive support from the town. Big Sister, Karen Hiscox and her Little Sister, Sherry Toutant, 9. both from Whitby, were bowling. Sherry said she didn't know how many spon- sors she had, but she had "a lot." Karen and Sherry have been "matched" for two - years now. Karen said she wanted to do some volunteer work, and since she has two sons, 15 and 18, but no daughters she decided to be a Big Sister. "Sherry is really special; she's easy to get along with; she's en- thusiastic. It's a joy to take her anywhere; she loves everything." The relationship has been beneficial to Karen too, "It's been nice for me to have female com- panionship." Sherry said, "Sometimes we go swimming, sometimes on *picnics. Sometimes we bake oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. They're really good just after they've cooled off a little and the chocolate chips are still melted." Sherry, who is an only child in a single parent home, said having a big sister "lets my mom have time off without me at home; she gets a chance to relax." "I like having a big sister; it's really fun." Big Sisters of Newcastle - Oshawa - Whitby (Big Sisters NOW) is under the um- brella of the Big Sisters Associations of Ontario. Kathy Wilson, a case worker.with Big Sisters NOW, said there were approximately 55 mat- ches (Big Sisters mat- ched with Little Sisters) in the area, and there were 9 little sisters waiting to be matched, with referrals coming in daily. She said Little Sisters are girls from 7 to 17 who are experiencing difficulty in some part of their lives. Wilson said there is a misconception that little sisters come from families where there is no mother. Most come from single parent mother-led families, but they may come from families where both parents, a guardian, or a single father provide support. "Big Sisters are special friends to young girls," she said. Wilson said anyone in- terested in being a Big Sister could call Simcoe Hall Settlement House, 728-7525. Proceeds from the bowl-a-thon last year were used for special activities for the children such as a Christmas Party at Cullen Gardens. Marlene Kerr, organizer from the real estate board, said that each of the more than 100 bowlers had a spon- sor sheet and some had more than one. She said they would know by the end of the month how much money they had raised, and would present a plaque to the real estate office that brought in the most donations. Corridor Capers . By MARY MCEACHERN Cal 725-8967 with Items for this column WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH Turkey Supper - Saturday, Oct. 26 in the church. Choir .Practice - Thursday evening 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in fellowship singing, please at- tend practice. Garage Sale - From all reports the garage sale at Dot Coedy's last Saturday was a huge success. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH A group of persons are attempting to form a Neighbourhood Watch within the area of Mansfield Dr., Falcon Crt., Powell Rd., Kendalwood Rd., Hun- ter Ave., Northview Ave. and Broadview Ave, and Dundas St. E. There has been several minor break- ins and a couple of major break-ins within the last two or three months. Saturday night a van was broken into and articles left strewed ail over the floor. A couple of weeks ago a car was also broken into and a few items were missing. This is right in our area, and it needs to be stopped now. Neighbourhood Watch is a deterrent to would be thieves. The sad part of ail this, is that it usually is someone who lives close by that is the petty thief. A captain will be required for each street. So far Falcon Crt., Northview and Broadview Aves. are covered, but volunteers will be needed for Powell Rd., Kendalwood Rd., Hunter Rd. and Dundas St. It does not require a lot of time, the Corridor Area Ratepayers Association will cover all the costs and the benefit to you and the community as a whole is more than worth your while. Call Anita Sturgess at 433-0443 and volunteer to be captain for your street. The next break-in might be your car or house, Neighbourhood Watch does help to protect a neighbourhood. DR. ROBERT THORNTON PUBLIC SCHOOL Last week I mentioned that Dr. Robert Thornton School was, shall we say, slightly overcrowded. There was a fair amount of response to the com- ment, and I soon realized, that it is indeed very overcrowded. Our school trustees are, no doubt, well aware of the problems facing both students and teachers in the school. but a little prodding on the parent's part, might rectify the situation sooner. If you are unhap- py with the crowded conditions at Dr. Robert Thor- nton School. feel free to contact our Whitby board members on the Durham Board of Education. John Buchanan at 579-0878 and tan Brown at 668-7278. A few words from disgruntled parents often speeds up corrective action. The students, teachers and principal of Dr. Robert Thornton deserve bel- ter, and your child will be able to get the education thev deserve.