W}IITBY FREE PRESS, wEDI4EsDAY, NovEmBER 30, 1988, PAGE u~ Brooklin merchants seek more police protection By Lorna Miller Sorne members of the Brooklin business community have become increasingly indignant about the lack of police protection in the area. The store owvners feel current police patrol is ineffective in light of recent events. But both the Durham Regionial Police and Whitby Mayor Bob Attersley, police commissioner, deny a problem exists. The Beckers store in Brooklin wvas burglarized and an unsuccessful attempt was made to gain entry to Video Image. Some business people view the crimes as the result of lax security provided by police. Maryann Shingler pointed out her flattened fence. "Someone tore it down and now I'm just waiting for my Christmas lights and decorations to go next," said the exasperated owner of Cedarbrook Flowers and Gifts. She feels that her own problems, along with the other incidents, are directly due to insufficient policing in the business sector. When she contacted the police she was told that the area is se-.viced on an "on-eall" basis only. "I've been here for three years," Shingler said, "and tbings haven't changed. much in this three-year period." ("We need patrols at night, too, " she added.) Becker's representative for the area, Don May, is equally eoncerned. "About two weeks ago there -was a burgalry that the police arç investigating," hie said. May alsc thinks that providing mort activities geared to teenagers in the area might help to alleviate the problem. "Kids have nowhere to go,"'lhe stated, 'so they are on the streets." Neil Wick, proprietorof Video Image, while not particularly jleased with his cracked window, was hesitant to blame lax policing. "It's adequate," he said. "When the alarm went off there were two patrol cars from two different directions on the scene within 10 minutes." There were also occurences of shoplifting during the recent weeks. Several store owners say that patrols are "non-existent" and that they will have to do something themselves rather than rely on the police. Attersley contended. there's nothing wrong with the police services provided to the community. "There are community services set Up providing complete programs for these inerchants," he said. "They just aren't availing themselves of the services offered." Attersley said he didn't even know that the Brooklin business community had concerns about its safety. Red Cross. Ready. Thanks te your donation through United Way calîs regarding the police service." he sa-id. "I haven't received one eaUl - not one - from this community. Unless wve know about specific problems we can't deal wvith them." .Durham Regional Police Sergeant Lyna Middleton said that the departmént is doing its best to service the area. "Most of the cars are needed to the south of Brooklin, but when a car is free it is sent into the area." Regarding complaints that there is -no night policing of the area, Middleton said,'"There are night shifts on control, but nobody ever sees us because they're ail asleep." i Middleton added, however, that the department has ongoing studies regarding the deployment of mainpower into the area and that "In our (police) opinion, the Brookli n arca receives excellent servlice." MEMBERS of the lst Brooklin guides, who previously won the Sing, Ontario, Sing conipetition, recently performed in Brooklin before the Horticultural Society. Members are (front, from left) Jenni- fer Hunter. Denise Swedlo, Brooke Suwala, Lisa Dennis, Beth Brady, Alysha Liebregts; (back,- from left) Julie Inr»es, Sharon Curley, Tatum Wors1ey,l Lindsay Amson, Trisha smîtýx, Jiilie Rennie, Sara Moore, Sarali Mink, T'ami Jones and Erin Brady. Patti Scott directs. Froc Pres photo Assistance needed to maintain Broolin Scouting B-- Debbie Luchuk Approaching their twentieth anniversary in 1989, the Brooklin scouting movement is desperately seeking community' assistance to continue for another 20 years., Bilan Wick, a venturers leader 'in Brooklin, said that a critical need eists for people to sit on the group committee and for assistance to the leaders of the' various groups. There are four groups of boys within the Brooklin organization: beavers (age 5-7), cubs (8-11), scouts (11-14) and venturers (15-17). "We need help in the group comnittee. The group comniittee consists of adults who oversee the ,operations of ail four groups. They are responsible for fundraisingr. findir'oqdililt leaders running the annual banquet and1 the paper drive," said Wick. l "They can act as the representative on the Whitbv Myrtie news By Sonja Graham Pam Rennie hosted a lovel3 craft sale on Nov. 24 as the talents of local craft people were, on display and the turnout was good. At the recent Durham West 4H awards dinner in Uxbridge, three local members received awards. Darreli Wade was champion showmran in the beef club and also contributed the inost in the veterinary club. Anne Parrinder received a pr ovincial honors award for completing 12 4H projeets. Janet Stachow and Wade were recog- nized for their participation in the Reach for the Top comp- etition. Wade also participated in the Queens Guineas competîtion at the Royal winter Fair in Toronto. Myrtie residents wish Helen Duf a speedy recovery from her recent foot surgery. SCrafts,& Creations 5u &J Christmaa Open House SDates To Remember S Thumr- 1 & FrLDet. 2 1 p 9:3en S Meeting Place t Linda Anderson < A~I14 Philips Rd. (Off Coronation Rd. t -South of(Hwy. 7, North of Taunton) ~ ScùlGftsorpeialepk District Council of Boy Scouts, and a secretary, treasurer and chairman are needed (for the district council)." Interested adults could also assist with the running of the pAnuWault with an interest in zouth is invitel to help out, 'and Nick said the various positions )nly cali for five hours a month of time. "Scouting builds character in boys, teaches basic street skills, fellowship, citizenship and leadership skills," Wick conclud- ed. The scouting movement bas aided in the development of many boys since the early years of this century, and bas much to offer boys with updated programming. If interested in assisting the Brooklin scouting movement, calI Allan Woodley (655-4655), Ann- ette Cowan (655-4519), Brian Wick (655-4434) and Phyllis Webb (655-3745) for more information. COUNTIRY HEIRLOOMSI h Sharon adds the personal touch to hand carvedî wooden animiais,%ith bher beautifùl Ihand-paî,inted.-indd ~,, E. dae craftwork. Windsor chai r reproductions exte nd hrlovely lines of antiques and collectibles. Pef*ect-- ~fl "gifts for ail occasions - especially Chi stmas. Gifts-- %vt]-i asting pleasure corne from Cou y eloo01-1S. 1 Merry Chistma-,s from us to you. BROOKLIN FLOUR MLLS For al your Christmnas baking needs. For alte, caindies and spices to roake this your most delicos Christirnas ever - we're your store. Old F,-.shioned I lit V. ways mean old-fashioned goodness that put special in-: yourkitcen eery ay. hank foryour paitronage.: I Merry, Scrumptious Christmnas to al. Pais..s.a...a ..a ....i....i....s...i..... s.... a....a....... i.s....s...i..a ..i * MANY COLOUIIS I IChildren on your list %ill love a gift from Many I Cours. Educatina and entertaining toys, books « B RkL L..X ./ IJd .N Musical instruments for creative kids of al ages I Featuring the new super maze, a 3D coloured miaze to I aid development of motor, visual and recogntion'= kll. hildrn1 mnhst years old wvill love thîis' at htitrns ad naný yarstocorne. Mer1y. Chrihritmas!?~ I jBrooklin Flour S'*'-8i tiaon Yu 0:I.,g Antique Country Furnture65 451 IPe esU I I Gifts. ciards and Accessorles Baking Supplies, 69 Baldwrin St. 65442~_ __ 5-20 OUlrYlar Spice Cards, etc., Brooklin I IRes. 985-8968 *4i located in the century old mili 65-420 Thie warmth and pleasant airnosphere of Our I ~ *shop wili be waiting fa, Vou. alon g w' Country Fine & Oa Fumw'e lChristmas Decorutîons. (ncluding Tessured Antique & RepxbctiolI Hwy. 7 BROOKLIN Memories). Greeting Cards. Candies - Ak ýSýn9 &ISnnml Gftware. /iff Baskets etc. Bx356 Broolkl:n, ont. It\DKCO 6 1?oebuck St.Brooklin, Ont. M unIB M Plwrm & 1,> 1 Sharon McKnnon 40*LWHT 655-er 3963 ft 1 655-3526 Bus. 6558527 T6536 q ~ Brian Wright I ~ ALYU Drok/Ownr IJ3JfjÇJ4f)J~jJJjf~ CHRISTMAS OIFT ADDECORATiNO Jackie Wright OTRO*CND 49 Baidwin Street NECOS kOwne/Selm Repree.ntab"ONAIOvO-D BraokJin. ()nt"i - DECOR - 655-8u2 *Bunny Cox Walter Hartwig 5 SHIRTS I er Vaisrll raroMab *lamo Now A vailable Exclusively at - LardB Ver argoNbarlimolTHE VIDEO IMAGE I~.4 Caoý Hll Robert Shepard T-Shirts ...........$9.95 Fin GpsBoks & T""'s* I Claremont 649-2670 I Sweatshirts ......$19.95 INowtilt Chrstmas 1- Ilule 76 Baldwin St. * A.Fi.Sa.10 - 6 L~~i Brooklin 10 Rocbuck St. Broolin 655-3306 I655-4210