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-1. .~ .-"' , ,-" 4 HELP WANTED The Whitby Free Press is once again looking for someone who can bring the news of Brooklin, Ashburn, Myrtle and the rest of the rural community to our readers. You don't need to be a great writer. Just someone who cares about your community, can talk to people, can keep track of what's going on and wants others to know about it. Ideally we would like someone who would also look after our advertisers in the Brooklin area but this is not essential. If you've got 12-20 hours to spare and want ta talk about it, give me a eal. Doug Anderson Publisher, 668-6111 Concerns raised over Mitchell relocation plan Disturbance of the water table and effect on traffic were con- cerns recently raised over the proposed relocation of Mitchell Brothers Building Supplie s Ltd. ta a 5.4-acre site at t he north- west corner of Hwy 12 and Spen- cer Rd. At an April 17 public meeting, Glenn Bryers, who rasides near the proposed site, said there was a possibility of reduced water flow should the home improve- ment centre ha established if the rezoning from agriculture ta spa- cial purpose commercial is appro. vad. Another RR1 Brooklin resi- dent, Jeif Rogers, also axpressad concern about the effect on water, and said water might have ta truckad in ta the busi- ness. Bryers said thare could also'be an increase in trafflic on Spencer Rd., threatening safaty. Another resident said the site was not suitable for a business area. Applicant Don Mitchell, noting that the relocation has been pro- posed since the current site of the busùfàess in downtown Brook- lin is no longer adequate in size, said there would be "not that many» trucks since it is a retail, not industrial, operation. "There's not ging ta be a draw on water," he adde. "It's not the type of oyeration that uses a lot of water. As for traffie concerns, he said, "'E have ta think about that." Frontage would be on Hwy 12 (Baldwin St.), with access of Spencer Rd. Nancy Rogers said that con- struction and excavation on the site; apart from water use only, mi ght affect nearby wells. Planning departmnent will con- sider comments from residents and other agencies and later make a recommendation on the application . Mlyrtie news BSonja Graham There will be a baptism service an Sunday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Myrtle United Church. Anyone wishing ta have their child or children baptized, contact Marion Milnes at 1-983-5208. Neighbors end fiends af Hazel McCollough attended an open house honoring Hazel's 9Oth birthday. Many friends from Bobcaygeon, Bancroft and other areas attended. Hezel's son, Morris, frorn Halifax, N.S., flew up ta spend a few days with his mother. The Myrtle Church women pravided and served the lunch. Victoriana alive here JUDY VIPOND and Connie Heron began the Brooklin Village Ladys' Shoppe nine years ago. Si'x local scouts will attend P.E.I. jamboree The Iger patrol of Brooklin - Whitby wants you te put on yaur dancing shoes for a scouting benafit dance on Saturday, April 29 fram 8 p.m. ta 1 a.m. at the Brooklin Community Centre. There will be a hot and cold buffet, cash bar and lots of pri'zes ta be won. Only 125 tickets wil be sald, at $7.50 each or $15 a couple. For tickets contact Cathy Harkar at 655-8869 or Mike Randal t 579- 7323. The Tiger patrol is taking part in the 1989 Canadien Jamboree this sumrnar in Fort Amherst, Prince Edward Island from July 16 ta July 23. Six scouts are scheduled ta leave their homes on July 12 and return on July 25. Fram 23 applications received by Scouts of Whitby district, two boys from 2nd Brooklin and four boys from 8th and 9th Whity troops will attend the Canadien Jamboree, held every four years. Ryan Harkar and Dale Deaitch from 2nd Broaklin scout troop and Trevor Auckland, Mike Hyett. Josh and Jet!' Currie from 8th and 9th Whitby troops will ha reprasanting aur district as the Tiger patrol. With the expacted attendance including leaders and staff ta, raach 12,000 campters, the jamboree wilI bacame the second largest city in P.E.I. Brooklin scout leader Mike Randall will be the scoutar in charge oftrapresentatives ta P.E.I. In an effort ta niininuze axpenses the group is in need of a 7-ar 8-passenger van as they have planned ta drive ta the avent, with planned stops for camping along the way. Anyone who can provida a van can caîl Mike at 579-7323. The boys and their families have bean warking on a number of tundraising projects, with the upcoming dance being the main event. The boys are selling pen sets complete with scouting logo for $1.25 a set. They have alsa, planned a carwash in the very near future. The boys sold pop, chips and other goodias et the recent Wh-itby District Kub Kar Derby. H.H. GOODE & SON (1987) LTD. FARM SUPPLIES We carry a wîde varie ty of farni produots for your needs *Dalry- Feed * Horse Feed * Swine Feed Sheep & Goat Feed e Pet Feed Vtamin & minerai suppiements & Fertlizer Brand Name Products from: - Shur Gain - -Mast er Feeds -ý Purina - Gallagher Etec-t ric Fence - ID ~ Il 'f ~ ry /ON\veti 1 ýbIÉ> GIVE US A CALL OR DROP IN Brock-.Street, Uxbridge, 852-3355 Mon. - Fri1. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. By Lorna Miler Victorianna is alive and well and beautifully showcased in the Brooklin Village Ladys' Shoppe. The eclectic tastes of the two owners, Judy Vipond and Connie Heron, is evidenced in each piece oftcarefully-chosen merchandise. "We started the shop in 1980," says Heron, "because we were bath looking for something rewarding to do. We felt there was a need for a ladies shop here, so we started this store." Vipond smiles when she thinks ot their apening merchandise. IrWe had no knowledge ot the rnarket, so we ardered everything in sizes frorn 4 to 24. We are focused now, and know our market. Mainly it's the 20 and over who are aur customers. "We ,have a lot of good customers who have been coming back for years. We're reafly satisfied when a customer cornes for a first visit, then becomes a regular," says Vipond. The . two attract and keep customers. "We have been very active in fashion shows in the area, doing up to five shows a year, two ar three in a season for fundraising organizations," says Heron.- "This year we are going with a very feminine look, separates by Susan Bristol, Herman Geist and Dean of Sctland, and replications ot Victorian and antiaue. iewelrv. crisp, white embroidered sleepwear and sunimer cottons, decorator cushions and potpourri baxes that are harken back toaa more lady-]ike era." Though the resemblance between them is astounding, they are not related. They .bat h married men named Peter and were bath raised locally. "People always think that we're sisters," says Vipond. "Mut we're not, were just good frienda." It is a testirnony ta their triendship that, even with the stresses that business can impose, theirs is still strong and growing. "Vie like the same thinge," says Heron, "so when it cornes ta ordering merchandise, we usuaily agree on what stock ta buy." I don't teel the same excitement I <id about the marchandise coming in as I did when we started, but I do like the things I can see myseif wearing," says Vipond. "There is a lot of wark ta running a shop and there are days . .. " she says with a laugh. "But, we lave the customers. And the stock this season is exciting. I love the materials and the versatility of the designs. You can dress them up or make them casual ail with the addition of a coardinating blouse or seater. And when the accessories. are added it creates a whole new look."$ Many attended an 'Old-time Victorian Tea' at' the store recently, the first tea hosted by the twa awners. the - decr ta the ock th Brookln . Prfile Phone 668-6111