PAGE 6 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1985, WHITBY FREE PRESS Broklin Bylines By BETTY-JEAN BLYTH Cal 655-3679 with Items for this column Hurray! They did it at last! The Redmen finally brought the Mann Cup back to town and'they did it in style by setting a new record at the same time. Congratulations~to all the team and the coaches for such a spectacular accomplishment, we're proud of you. Actually, they succeeded in accomplishing something else just as spectacular that they're completely unaware of - they got my family out of bed on a Saturday morning. Usually, unless they have to work, they lie abed most of the day and nothing short of a bomb will move them. Telephone calls, alarms, loud music, gongs, bells, pleas and even threats of maiming have no affect. I've even tried siccing the dogs on them, but the dogs just crawl in bed with them. As a result none of the list of chores that I hope to get done even get started. Last Saturday was different. As soon as the sirens and horns coming up the road reached our ears, PORCELAIN and ACRYLIC NAILS also available now LACONTESSA BEAUTY LOUNGE 119 GREEN STREET, WHITBY 668-9262 they roused and were out in force to greet the conquering heroes as the parade wound down our street. It set me to wondering what it would cost to hire them on a weekly basis. Or maybe I could just get a recording...but then again, to heck with the expense - if you're interested fellows, just let~me know. MORE WINNERS! My favorite girl's softball team, Group 74, came out on top of their league this season. True, they lost out in the playoffs by one game to come in second for the championship but they still had a spec- tacular year and we're very proud of them. Even though they lost their first line pitcher, Diane Coates for six weeks along with other valuable players, Bobby Jo Barnett.stepped in to take over the pitching chores and the rest of the team moved in to fill the gaps in true team spirit. This is the first year that they have really shown the competence that we all knew they had, perhaps finally being able to play under a Brooklin banner gave them their added incentive. We're looking forward to even bigger and better things from you next year girls. SENIORS' MEETING The Whitby recreation department will hold a meeting this Friday (Sept. 20) at 2 p.m. in -the Christian Education Centre of Brooklin United Church. All area seniors (55 and over) are invited to at- tend. This is a chance for any interested seniors to have some input into the kinds of social and recreational activities they would like to see in their community. If you are a senior and have any ideas on the subject, be sure to get out and make them known. The recreation department is there to serve your needs but it needs you to tell them just what they are. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. For further information on this, just call 668-1424 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MOM'S MORNING GROUP This group can be a lifesaver for mom's shut in during the winter months with little tots. It is a chance to get out once a week to relax over coffee with new friends and old while the little ones get an opportunity to relate to their peers in the babysit- ting program. The first session began today, but there are still 14 weeks left in the present session which offers an exercise period, interesting speakers, crafts and tours. To get in on the fun, call Sue Anne Squire at 683-5217. The group meets each Wednesday morning from 9:15 to 11:30 in the Christian Education Building of Brooklin United Church. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE On Sept. 19 at 1:30 p.m., the Brooklin Women's In- stitute will hold a Public Relations meeting in the Christian Education building of Brooklin United Church. The motto will be "You have to live with yourself to have a good companion". Roll Call is to be answered with a characteristic of a good public relations officer. Eileen Young will give a report on the 10th National Convention of Canadian Women's In- stitutes which was held on the campus of Western University in London, Ont. on June 16 to 20. The theme this year was "Women - Unlimited Poten- tial". Mrs. Arksey will present the current events and the hostesses are Marion Hall and Margaret Wat- son. All members are asked to please note the change of date. As usual, visitors are welcome. WGRA CENTRAL PAINT m AND WALLPAPER . 295 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa 728-6809 27.- $25.88 BEST PICTURE VIDIO1984 76 BaldwinSt., Brooklin 655-422 Candy molds, Party favors, Straws Sand selected items i Seeour Party supplies for ALL OCCASIONS H w 2 r MYRTLE NEWS The first Church service of the season was well at- tended and the music of Mrs. Manderson on the organ and Mrs. Stachow on the piano contributed much to the atmosphere of worship. Rev. McCrury began the first in a series of sermons on "Shape Up". The lovely flowers which decorated the church were donated by Mrs. Allsop. Choir practise is Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. in the church. This is an opportunity for anyone young or old who likes to sing to learn more about music under the excellent tutelage of Jean Stachow, a professional teacher. A series of fitness classes will be held Monday and Thursday evenings in the church beginning at 9:30 p.m. for 45 minutes under the direction of Mr. O'Hara. (Unfortunately, I didn't receive this notice in time for the registration date, but I'm sure that anyone who is interested, would be welcome to turn up and register before the next session starts.) Beginners' Square Dancing starts tonight in the church and to get in on the fun you can call Laurel Hamer at 655-4492 during the day or at 655-4731 in the evenings. LIBRARY NEWS The library staff wish to say farewell to Donn-a Fletcher, wish her a successful future and thank her for a job well done. Kids are invited to drop in and put in their guess on the number of peanuts in Mr. Peanuts head. The closes guess will win the peanuts and runner-up will go away with a new pencil case. Saturday Story Hour has begun with crafts, stories, and programs for school age children. Kids, this is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday mor- ning from 10:30 to 11:30. A pair of child's prescription glasses have been found at the library. To claim them, inquire at the front desk. Early morning parade held to welcome Redmen By JAN DODGE Free Press Staff Brooklin residents who wakened to horn- blowing and sirens last Saturday morning about 8:30 may have won- dered what the fuss was all about. If they looked out the window they would have seen a strange parade led by the, fire depar- tment pumper with sirens going, followed by Deputy Fire Chief Tony Vandelweerd and Reg. Coun. Gerry Emm. Behind them was a school bus carrying the Brooklin Redmen Major Lacrosse team on their way home from Pearson International Airport. The team, the new Canadian Lacrosse Champions fresh from their victory in New Westminster B.C. were followed by Mayor Bob Attersley and North Ward Coun. Ross Batten in the mayor's car; Reg. Coun. Tom Edwards in his car; and assorted vans and motorhomes with banners proclaiming the Red- men winners of the Mann Cup. Emm and the deputy met the bus on Brock St. and escorted it to Win- chester Rd. and Hwy. 7 where they let the pum- per lead the way and everyone followed behind. The parade travelled all through the village until it reached Memorial Arena. Goaltender Wayne Colley said the team had just expected to return home and disperse, but the Town of Whitby had other plans. In the afternoon the town had an awards presentation for the players and team of- ficials. r - - -VALUABLE COUPON -a M SELECTED STANDARD SIZE * i ~ PICTURE i FRAMES SIZES . 16x20,20x24 THIS WEEK ONLY! I FRAMING I I-CENTREI LM. M UMIT ONE COUPON PERCUSTOMER M =J Council to give Brooklin roads a major facelift After 25 years without any road improvemen- ts, Brooklin roads are getting a major face lift. The first phase of a five- year plan to reconstruct roads and improve drainage in the often- ignored North Ward is slated to begin next week. . The $150,000 project includes the reconstruc- tion of George St., the resurfacing and in- stallation of storm sewers on Price St. and improvements to drainage on Cassels Rd. "I think it's just great," said North Ward Coun. Ross Batten. "It makes me feel very good to see that council has recognized the area's need." Although Batten acknowledged that the village has been historically overlooked by council, he said that projects such as this one were a reflection of the town's growing awareness and commit- tment to the area. Council has known about the poor condition of the roads in Brooklin for at least five years. Work was postponed, however, pending the possible installation of sanitary sewers. "Finally council decided the work had been put off long enough," said Batten, "and agreed to proceed without the sewers." In accepting the lowest tender for the Brooklin job last week, the town was forced to approve a $68,600 over- expenditure for the project. Batten at- tributed the additional cost to an unforeseen need for further drainage work. According to town treasurer AI Claringbold's report to council, lower-than- projected tenders for other road projects have put the town in a position to overexpend in Brooklin and still come in "very close to the 1985 budget estimates" for road construction. 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