PAGE 24, WEDNESDAV, DECEMBER 39 1986, WHITBY PAEE PRESS Obituaries THOMAS WALSH Thomas James Walsh of 206 Halleth Ave., Whitby died in Toronto on November 23, 1986. He was in his 6lst year. He was born in Toron. to on October 5, 1926, son of 'Edward (J.) and Minnie (LaBrash) Walsh. He was' a freeway traffic supervisor for the Ministry of Tran- sportation and Com- munications. .Mr. Walsh, a Whitby resident since 1935, was a member of the Whitby branch (112) of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his wife May (Derrushka) and sons John Foister of Port Ferry and Ron Holman of Oshawa. Aiso survived by gran- dchildren Annette, Scott, Cheryl, Apryl and Tracy. He was predeceased by a brother, John. The funeral was held November 26, 1986, fromn the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, with Father Joseph Murphy. Inter- ment in Groveside Cemetery. ETJE MARS Etje «(Ester) Mars of Farry Sound, formerly of Whitby, died at Parry Sound Generai Hospital on November 26, 1986. She was in her 78th year. She was born in Kan- tens, Netheriands, the daughter of Frirck and Diedje Cleveinga. She married John Mars in 1950. A homemaker, Mrs. Mars lived in Whitby for 16 years. She was a member of the Hebron Christian Ref ormed Church, Whitby. She is survîved by sons Jake and Elsie She is survived by sons Jake (and Elsie) Mars of Oshawa, Fred (and Ann) Mars of Oshawa, Grace (Mrs. Mayes) of Parry Sound and Wiiiie <Mrs.'John Wever) of Belleville. Also 'survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Fredeceased by a sister, Anna. (Mrs. Hoven) of Whitby. The funierai was held November 28 frona Hebron church, with Rev. R.G. Fisher. In- terment in Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. HILDRED WILES Hildred Madeline Wiies of Fairview Lodge, Whitby, died in Ajax on November 23, 1986. She was in.her 9lst year. She was born in Vic- toria Harbor on Sep- tember 10, 1986, the daughter of Isaac and Anne (Saiiows) White. She married George Washington Wiles in 1920 in Orillia. She was prtnieceased by her husband. A housewife, she was a memnber of the United Church and the Orange Lodge. She is survived by daughters Shirley (Mrs. B. Acker) of Oshawa, Mary Lou (Mrs. G. Butler) of Oshawa, Mivis (Mrs. Yarmie) of Ajax, Lois (Mis. E. Heron) of GreenwoQd, Joan (Mrs. Smailey) of- London, Ada (Mis. For- sythe) of Lindsay and sons Douglas of Whitby, Walace of Ajax, Jack of, Cannington and Walter of Beaverton. Also survived by 38 grandchiidren and 41 great-grandchiidren. Predeceased by son Maniey. The funeral was held November 26, 1986, at the W.C. Town Funerai Chapel, with Dr. Samuel R. Martin conducting the funerai. Interment at Union Cemetery, Victoria Harbor. THE GIANT STOCKING has reap- Peared at the Ashburn General Store to collect food to be distributed at Christmas by the Salvation Army to some 80 needy families in Whitby. Moira Griffin, store operator (right) gets a hand as she miakes the first donation to-the food bank. Canned foods, toys and even something nice for mom, are the best donations, says Griffin. Free Press photo House break-in in Whitby A Whitby man retur- ned home to bis residen- ce on Clemence St. You Don't Hve TIbSy You... m ELVIS <Jr" OCATION: OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE In Concert 90 Russet Ave. Osh. DIICI U II ,ai just South of Taunto of imoC 811CT e Te fon DATE:.TH-URSDAY DC lh8 1 :OOP.M,à ; Last Monday just in time to see a pick-up truck drive away from his home. The truck knocked down a corner of the carport as It drove away and dropped a mattress when it reached the street. Upon entering his house the man dîscovered a number of other articles missing. They inciude a couple of diamond rings, two black and white television sets, a double brass bed and other ar- ticles. The truck is described as a one-ton truck with dual rear wheels and in poor condition. One, of the two maies driving the truck is described as 5 ft. 8 in to 5 ft. 9 in. taîl, 160 to 170 lbs, black hair, moustache, 30-35 years old. The other maie is described as 5 ft. 8, 140 to 150 lbs. and about 25 years oid. There is no value on the articles. Fitness questions What's your an- thropomnetric measure? How is your car- diovascular endurance? The answers to these and other fitness questions can be found at the Durham Coliege Athletic Compiex, where a professional kinesioiogist can provide you with a cons- prehensive fitness assessment. The assessment, provided free to mem- bers, is a series of tests designed to show your current fitness level and monitor iffprovement. MeKay,O'Rourke FROM PAGE 20 team. They will play ganses in Ottawa, Kit- chener and Hamilton. 'II wouid like to play junior A and then go right to the NHL," said O'Rourke of his future career. O'Rourke, 16, is a grade il st udent at Henry Street 11gb School. Troy McKay of the Legionaires started this season with an injury but bas recently retur- ned to score three goals and two assists in six ganses. McKay played for the Whitby bantam team last season and, was voted Most valuable player for a game in the Sarnia Siiver Stick when he scored three goals. 'II hope to get drafted by a junior A club and play on a NHL club someday,"said McKay. McKay turns 16 soon and is a grade il student at Henry Street Hfigh- School. Br(ok1lin By..lines By BETY-EAN DLYTHu JCaI 655-3678 lth Items for this elmn PAPER DRIVE The next Boy Scout paper drive wiil be Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 9 p.m. usual. Ashburn residents should be sure to drop their papers at Ashburn Community Centre on Friday, Dec. 12. WINNERS Theilucky winners of the draw heid recently at the St. Leo's Bazaar were as foilows: lst - Sharon Frendo-Cuffio won an où painting. 2nd -Martin Van Hout won the desk clock; 3rd - Mr. John Brady took home the homemade afghan; 4th - Mrs. Frances Tomsic received a lovely Jade Plant. OLD TYME CHRISTMAS Cailing ail children and their parents 1 The annual Christmas party sponsored by Group '74 wil take place on Sunday, Dec. 14 begin- ning at 1: 30 p.m. ln Brooklin Coinmunity Cen- tre on Cassels Road E. Admission is free. There will be an ap- pearance by Santa, carol singing, hot cider and homeniade cookies. As an added treat, the Kinsmen are offering wagon rides arou nd town to view the yuletide lights and decorations. >SANTA POST There is a speclal mail box at the library for all those Important letters to Santa -Claus. A. special delivery service to the North Foie en- sures that Santa will receive each letter. and he bas promised to answer each one. To en- sure a reply, be sure to print your name and address clearly on the letter. SNOWFLAKE CONTEST Ail children are urged to make a special snowflake for the "If Snowflakes Fell in Color" conteât-at the library. Ail entrieiwil be used to decorate the library and wlll be eligibie for the grand prize. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE At the Nôv. 19 meeting, Mr. Ken Lennox and Mr. Dave Roth were guest speakers and offered excellent' advice on mone y management and lnvestment. The rnotto for the meeting was "It isn't the hours you put in but what you put into the hours."l Roll call was answered with a favourite recipe using milk. Hostesses were Eileen Young and Hilda Stanley. The next meeting will be a pot luck dinner on Dec. 17 in the communlty centre at 1b.30 p.m. There wil be a gift exchange and the executive wlil plan the program. The motto is "Glory to God in the Highest and on earth, Feace to ail". Roil call requires an item for the program. BROOKLIN UNITED CHURCH NEWS, The Oshawa Presbytery held its dinner meeting on Nov. 18 in the Brookiin churcb. Widows and widowers of deceased ministers were the special guests of the evening. The speaker was the president of the Bay of Quin- te Conference, Rev. Edward Bentiey. 1' On Friday, Nov. 21, a very successful dance sponsored by the Sociables was held ln the CE Buidinïg- The assembled "Hilîbifilies" dan- ced to the music of Mountain Country, Prize winners for the best costume were Carolyn gnd Bill Grylls as a hunter and hisdog. The topic of Rev. Lacey's sermon on Sun- day, Nov. 23 was "The King of Love" Margaret Lacey sang a ioveiy solo "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee". On Sunday, Nov. 30, the flrst Sunday of Ad- vent, the theme was peace. The first candie of the advent wreath was lit by Gloria and Troy Jackson. The Senior Choir offered the very appropriate ,anthem 'The King Shahl Come When the Miorning Dawbns!. The we- montitiewas "The Comlngof theLord". The various units of the UCW heid their Christmas meetings on Tues. Dec. 2. As always, they were weil attended. The fine in- spiration messages and fun programs are great springboards into this busy season. It heips'to remind members and guests of the true meaning of Christmas. Sunday, Dec. 7 is Bible Sunday and wil in- clude a baptismal service. Dec. 14 is the date of the annual White Gift service while the children Christmas party will be heid on Dec. 20. The Durham Shostring layers willbe performing. "May the Light sent frorn God shine in the darkness to show us the way of Salvatidn". W~d~.L51 THE CORPORATION 0F at.. I THETOWNOFWHITBY SNOW REMOVAL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS The Town of Whitby la co-ordinating a snow removai program for Senior Citizens wishing to have driveways and sldewaiks cleared. The Seniors' Atlty Centre has recruited students who are willng to provide this service minimumi wage. Any senior ln the Town of Whitby requiring this service shouid cail the Seniors' Activity Cen- tre at 668-1424 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.