Whitby Free Press, 1 Oct 1986, p. 16

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PAGE 16. WEDNESDAY,.OCTOBER 1, 1986, WHitTBY FREE PRES S Time to spare Over the years Whitby dlock andi watch collector and restorer Earl Pascoe's hobby has evolved into a passion attested to by the more than 200 rare and antique dlocks and watches which today f111 his home. From the old Twiss Tower dlock made around 1790 to a dog that tells thé tme with hds eyeballs and the tiny brass steeple dlock which fils in the palmn of your hands, Pascoe's collection exhibits the extraordinary ingenuity that has characterized the long history of, dock makting. Recently Pascoe loaned two of bis dlocks to an exhibition of rare Canadian-made dlocks at Black Creek Pioneer Village. One of them was made in the 1870's by Whtby's Canada Clock Company and Pascoe is seen here with a similar model. The Black Creek exhibition continues until March 31 and there are some 40 dlocks on display. Free Press Staff Photo Whitby firefight ers Kim Crouch, Charlie Week. From October 6 till October il the hall Burns (top) and Bob Mowat, Hal Bonnetta will be open to the public froni 2 until 8 p.M. and Ken Corner (below) were out last week andý the department is inviting everyone to hoisting the large Plan Your Escape sign that drop ini for a visit. wll adorn the front of the Brock St. S. Fire FreePress Staff Photo Hall ail next week during Fire Prevention Open houes features fire prevention From pg. one demonstrations planned but1 there wil be no Whitby residents "The point is to at the main hall on displays or special an open invitati generate a better rcStS. hr l fedpat awareness of fire BokS.Steewl progranis planned the fl eat prvnin"said Cor- also be free draws on there. The two volunteer hoping to sec the preenio,"fire prevention T-shirts fixe halls will not be turnout ever f< ner *stuek. "If vu for the kids and smoke open to the public. Prevention Weel can prevent fires you cut down on the problem, prevent in- juries, fatalities and property damage. In addition to the various displays and detectors and ex- tinguishers for their parents. Although the actual open house will be held at the Brock St. station, visitors can also stop in at Hall No. 2 at Thickson and Manning The open house begins October 6 and runs tiil October il from 2 until 8 p.m. each day. Corner said rnany of the visitors in reent years seem to be new sbut it's tion and Lment is abiggest [r Fire à. "We're proud of our equlpment and we're proud of our guys and we'd certainly like people to come and see us," concluded the platoon chief. Brimng Great Savi"ngs Home During The National Furniture Sale. aur expert staff wil help yau find the styles that best reflect lt's the ance-a-year Canada-wide Natianal Furniture Sale, your persanality. Hurry in ta celebrate yaur persanal style and aur incredible values. Our Semi-Annual Custom Caver Sale is your opportunity to buy sofas, loveseats and chairs at very spécial prices. Beautifully constructed with solid hardwood frames and impecably tailored in your choice of 100% cotton fabries with outtine quilting. SOFA $995 LOVESEAT $895 CHAIR $495 Sept. 25 ta Oct. 6. The selection is autstanalng! i neres samething far every taste, every decar, every need. And ItUSIEAU HERRAGE HOUSE imited 216 MARY ST., WHITBY 668-3483 TORONTO 686-006 THURS. & FR1. 10-9, SATURDAY 10-6

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