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WHITBY'FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY'MARCH 5, 1986-, PAGE 17 Bill Oyagi elected president of Whitby Historical By JAN DODGE Free Press Staff Whitby Historical Society bas a new executive to lead the way in a decision on the fate of Lynde House, the Whltby Museum. Bih Oyagi, the new president, is hopeful he can encourage the kind of co-operation that will get members of the society working together again. Hf- alsn wants to build co-operation with the Architectural Conser- vancy of Ontario, the Local Architectural Ad- visory Committee. and the Town of Whitby. Attempts to address tht- prohlcm of the future of Lynde House eitber on Its present site or on a site at Cullen Gardens bave produced strained relations for the past six months, not only among members of Whitby joins World Day of Prayer Christians around the world and across Canada will be celebrating the 99th World Day of Prayer on March 7. Here in Whitby, ser- vices will be beld at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cburch in observance of Coming FROMFC, 16 dian, pioneer and modern methods of maple syrup production and there will be maple syrup, maple sugar and maple butter on sale, The tours will also be run on the weekends of March 15-16 and March e2-23. For more information cail 579-0411. LIBERAL MEETING Ail Liberals are in- vited to attend a general meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 12, 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Whitby Public làbrary. Topics for discussion wiII include General Policy, Riding Redistribution, and tbe regenerating of the Whitby Liberal Association. ,,You will also have an opportunity to renew or take out a membersbip in the Provincial and Federal Liberal Party. For further infor- maion please cal Robin Hepburn 66-1130. WHITBY SENIORS' ACTIVITIES There are lots of things to do down at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre this month 50 -wby not drop by the cen- tre and pick up a calen- dar of events. Those who would like to join or members wishing to renew their member- ships can do so during office hours at the cen- tre for a fee of $4 per year - $6 for associate members. In addition to ail the special events the special day. "Thp T)AY unite- people from ail over the worid and there is a definite need for prayer," said local ser- vice organizer Dorothy McNaugbton., Traditionally held the first Friday of March, The Day of Prayer is sponsored by the Women's Council of Canada <WICC) in con- junction with the Inter- national World Day of Prayer Commlttee, which is comprised of members from 170 countries. This year's prayer, written by the women of Australia, deals witb the problems of famine, hunger, racism and tor- ture and is titled, "Choose Life in its Fullness." The two services will also raise social and ethical questions about unemployment, poverty and cbild neglect. events calender'cont. planned during Marcb, the lounges, library and games are availabie daily to alI members and the library books are cbanged every Thursday. 0f special interest to seniors this month is the free income tax ciinic March 17, 18 and 19. Please caîl the office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for an appointment and more details. The centre is located at 801 Brock St.- S. and the phone number is 66M- 1424 or 668-7919. FASHION SHOW On Sunday, March 23, A Spring Benefit Fashion Show and Lun- cheon will be beld at Krebs Restaurant at 918 Brock St. N. at 12:30 p.m. The fashions are ,by Garbo's. Boutique of Wbtyand proceeds from this Fashion Show and Luncheon will be donated to Fairview Lodge, Home for the Aged. Tickets are $15 and are available at Garbo's Boutique located at 212 Brock St. S. across from the firebaîl, 668-0053; Krebs Restaurant, 918 Brock St. N., 668-9369; and Fairview Lodge, 632 Dundas St. W., 668-5851. The ticket price in- cludes a lovely luncheon with a cash bar. Ail the models will be modelling fashions ex- clusively from Garbo's Boutique. The hair design will be by VaIen- tino's of Whitby. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Auberge Shelter for abused women and their children is seeking volunteers to assist with day and evening support programns. Orientation and training sessions will be provided. For more information eall 728-7313. 50'S AND 60'S DANCE The fourth annuai 50's and 60's dance with Don Daynard and Craig Smith, originally scheduled for Sa'turday, April 26 bas been rescheduled for Satur- day, May 24. The dance wiil be held at the Iroquois Park Arena. The dance is spon- sored by the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foun- dation and for more in- formation you can cal] the local chapter office at 668-1469. THE CORPORATION 0F THETOWN OFWHITBY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SKATING INFORMATION CALL IROQUOIS PARK ARENA 668-7765 OR LUTHER VIPOND MEMORIAL ARENA - 655-4571 PUBLIC SWIMMING INFORMATION CALL ANNE OTTENBRITE POOL - 668-7765 TOWN 0F WHITBY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEW I0E PROGRAM at IROQUOIS PARK ARENA PATCH AND FREE STYLE FIGURE SKATING TUESDAYS 7:45-9:15 ar. 7:45 arn. - 8:30 a.m. Patch $300 per person 8:30 ar.-9:15 arn. Free Style $3.00 per person THURSDAYS 7:15 arn. - 8:15 a.m. Free Style $3.00 per person CO-ORDI NATED BY A PROFESSIONAL SKATER, COMM ENCING FEBRUARY 4, 1986 TO THE END0F AP RIL. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 668-7765. the society but with the other Witby groups in- terested in historical preservation. 'm nmore or Iess neutral,"' Oyagi said. "My ancestry is not English, and it's not French. I wasn't raised in Whitby, so I don't have an axe to grind. "But I am in- terested." One of the first things Oyagi promised to do as president was improve communications. True to bis word he immediately set up a portable microphone system, wbich he used for the remainder of the meeting. Oyagi said the society needs a feasibility study on Lynde House and needs to do some fun- draising. "We bave, to work bard for the future so that Whitby Historical Society does not become a tbing of the past," bhe said. Also elected to the executive were Ei Glenholmes, a former director, as first vice- president; Rod Angevaare, president of ACO, as second vice- president; Linda Stahlbaurn 1as secretary; and. John Buchanan, a trustee with the Durham Board of Education, as treasurer. The new directors are Margaret 'Kennedy, Betty Weldon, Deb Filip, Fred Caine, Ruby Robertson, Robin voles, Graham Field,' Nina- Stannard, «. Leona Brazier, Kay Hutchings, and Doug Anderson. WHITBY. 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Signs will be erected on ail Regional.Roads to which these Weight Restrictions apply. W.A. Twelvetrees, P. Eng. Comm issioner of Works Regional Municipality of Durham OFFICE SUPPLIES] NSTANT PRINTIN