PAGE 10. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1986 WHITBY FREE PRESS Brok lin Bylines By BETTY-JEAlN BLYTH Call 655-3679 wlth Items for this column This new anti-smoking campaign has been long overdue. The filthy habit should be banned from public places where it infringes on the rights of non- smokers to a clean-air environment. It should also be banned from schools and other places where our young people hang out to make it as difficult as possible for them to get into the habit. I never allowed my own children to smoke at home on the theory that it at least cut down on the number of cigarettes they would ha'e an opportunity to light MITCHELL - BROTHERS Cassels & Church St. • • . BROOKLIN 655-4991 NOW IN STOCK A FULL LINE OF INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTS up in a day. Having said all this, I now have to confess that I am one of those gutless wonders who does smoke, has been smoking for more years than I care to think about and seems to be lacking in the intestinal fortitude needed to quit. I'm sure that I'rn one of those people who if I were addicted to sweets in- stead of tobbacco would weigh at least six hundred pounds. It isn't that I haven't tried from time to time, it isn't even that I haven't been able to go a day or two without a fix, it's just that there are certain circum- stances when I can't seem to function without one of the disgusting things. I've been able to narrow this down to four specific instances. When I'm hungry and there's nothing to eat, when I'm nervous and need something to do with my hands, when I'm out of cigarettes and even though I don't want one at the moment I panic with the thought that I might and worst of all, whenever I'm trying to think. It seems that after all these years my brain can't function until I'm plugged into one of the little blighters and light up. Some of the above I could probably eliminate. I could for instance, make sure that I always have a snack handy and take a chance on not ending up looking like a blimp. I could take up knitting to keep my hands busy though it may prove a little awk- ward at say, cocktail parties. I can even take to carrying around an unopened pack perhaps sealed in a can and forget to carry a can-opener. But what do I do when I have to sit down to write this column? Okay, okay, I hear you smartalicks who suggest it might improve it if I don't think. All I can say is, l'Il light up and think about it. GUILD MEETING Burn's Kirk Guild is planning a special event for its first meeting of the new year. On Tuesday, Feb. 4 I RAMBO First Blood Part Il STALLONE is back... OR FOR RENT No man, no law, no war can stop him. THORNEIM- VIDEO 76 Baldwin St. Brooklin 655-4229 at 8:15 p.m. in the church hall in Ashburn a Pot- pourri of Fact and Fantasy will be presented by some of themembers. Linda Death will show how to prepare nutritious lunches for the family. Gail Gray will demonstrate how to make Russian Blinds. A well-versed panel of self-styled experts will share a selection of hilarious household hints. Following will be a question period in which everyone will be invited to participate. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy this unique evening. Note to All Members: The election of the new 1986 executive will take place prior to this meeting at 7:30 sharp! Please plan to attend. ASHBURN DANCE Another Community Dance will be held on Feb. 8 at Thunderbird Golf and Country Club, proceeds of which will go towards the upkeep of the Com- munity Centre. It features a live band, Magnum, which specializes in providing music for all tastes from the Top 40 all the way back to the Sos with a lit- tle Country thrown in for good measure. A hot lunch and lots of prizes will also be offered for a mere $20 per couple. Be sure to reserve your tickets early as this promises to be a sell-out. Call 655-3401 or 655- 4625 for tickets. HEART APPEAL Since February is Heart Month, the Heart and Stroke Foundation will have volunteers calling on you for donations. Be sure to have yours ready when the canvasser arrives. Also, if you have a few hours to spare, why not use it to help this worthy cause by volunteering to canvass your own neighborhood? The areas of Ashburn, Brooklin, Myrtle, Raglan and Columbus are all under the jurisdiction of our area chairman, Verna Shepherd and her able assistant, Caroly Gilbert. They especially need volunteers for Raglan and Columbus, so if you live in those areas, please give one of these ladies a call and offer your assistance. The numbers to call are 655-3675 or 655- 4855. You'll beglad you did. Sklar-Peppler wins awards Whitby's Sklar- Peppler Inc. walked away with six awards at this year's Trillium Awards, co-sponsored by the Ministry of In- dustry, Trade and Technology and the On- tario Furniture Manufacturers' Associ- ation to recognize achievements in the marketing, production, design and value of household furniture manufactured in On- tario. In competition with manufacturers from across the province, the Victoria St. company won top honours for its occasional table with pedestal styling and oiled teak finish. Other categories in which the local com- pany distinguished itself included accent fur- niture, dual-purpose furniture, upholstered sectionals, contem- porary upholstered suites and the collec- tions category. The annual Trillium Awards were held in Mississauga on Jan. 10. Sklar-Peppler received awards in six of 12 categories judged. Brooklin Horticultural The Brooklin Hor- ticultural Society held its first meeting of the year Jan. 22 and judging from the reports there are a lot of good things on the agenda for the coming year. Our new president, Betty Van Burren, opened the meeting and with an equal measure of humour and heart-felt appreciation thanked outgoing president Ken Brown for the terrific job he has done over the last two years. Ken ser- ved as the program convenor for the evening. After a thorough lesson from Ken, we all got involved in planting geranium seeds and each of us was able to take home 12 lovely lit- tle boxes of newly plan- ted seeds. Ken and Gordon Wick then conducted a question and answer period which proved very useful. The evening con- cluded with a lovely lunch prepared by Chrissie and Dr. John McKinney. Spring is fast ap- proaching so why not come out and join in the fun. The Brooklin Hor- ticultural Society meets in the Brooklin United Church Hall. Brooklin Lions Encouraged by the strong response to the founding meeting of the Lions Club in Brooklin two weeks ago, organizers are planning a second meeting for Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Brooklin Com- munity Centre. According to Whitby Lions member Ian Robb, the interest shown by residents of Brooklin, Ashburn and Myrtle indicates that there is a need for a new Lions Club in the area. Whitby Lions are asking any men over 18 years of age in the Brooklin area who would like to know more about the fellowship and personal satisfaction of working for community betterment to attend the next meeting. The program will in- clude a slide presen- tation and afterwards there will be an oppor- tunity to ask questions of Lions' District and In- ternational officers and SEE PG. l1 Amplica. The world of satellite TV at your finger tips. From Amplica technology in Colitornia and COMSAT. Ihree advanced new satellite receivers.One for every price level. 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Persons wishing to take advantage of this new parking facility may park free of charge until that time. - --- -- -- -M"