Whitby Free Press, 28 Nov 1990, p. 11

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Seat Carnaininjeopard The Lung Associations Christ- mias Seal,'carnpaign is in serlous trýouble, due ii' ,part- to unexpec- ted distribution problems., For- over, 80 years, the associa- tion has relied on the Christmas Seal'campaign for primaxr fund- ing of its, many. commumty pro- grams, to prevent and alleviate asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. This year, however, a series of glitches at a mail distribution centre i Scarborough has resul- ted in some Durham Region resi- dents receiving no seals and oth-* ers receiving three or more pack- ages. «We have been flooded with Symphony holds raffle Rtenowned wildlife artist Christine Marshall has donated a limited edition artist proof print of her work"Eagle NResté t the Oshawa SyMphony Orchestra. Thils fed repoduction is valuedat $2,100. Bffe tickets for the PrCn are $2 each or thre fer $5 ad can be obtained by calling the office at (416) The winninraffle ticket for M~agie Rest" îl be drugwn by the "rts- at a gala evening on Friday, Nov. 30. The event will be held at 7:30 pm h atriumof the Revenue l'ig, 33Kiüng St. W. in Oshawa. A sélection of paintiga by the artist will be on dispflay and refreshments, will be served. Music will be provided by 'Moon and Lands cape' at librar "Mood and Landscape,' an exhi- bition of art -works by Imelda Briggs and Bryan de gw Vill be hIeld at the Whitby Public Library from Dec. 4to Jan. 2. r Ini her works, Briggs searches for the bond between man with his universe and the uniqueness of the inner self De Lang paints landscapes, and his impressions are vibrant and clean, resulting from his ue of palette knife and minimal brushwork. An opening reception for the artiste will be held Friday, Dec. 7, 6:30 to9 p.m. ôxn SàatuirdLay Whit4yos Old Tye Christmas House Tour will be held Satur- dayDec. 1,l1a.i. to 4p.m. Proceeds from the fundraising event fprther The Station Gai- leryls commitment ta, the -arts in the community. Tickets for $10, are available at the gal'ery. For more informa- tion cali 668 -4185. .Me.s iah PROM PAGE 10 the Francisco Vinas International Voice Competition in Barcelona, Spain. Since returrning ,to North America, Bermingham.bas-been heard as Sorastro i the U.S. National PBS television broadcast of Mozars The MaicFlute and furing the Montreal tricentenniai celebrations of the birth of Hlandel performed the titie rôie in &GiuIo Cesare. In addition te operatic engagements, he bas been heard as base solist in a CBC national broadcast of Handel's Messiah with the VancouverSymphony and f ancouver Bach Coir. j . ickets for this specia concert are $15 each for aduts snd seniors,- and $8 for students and are available at Saâvwel's in OshawaEDics& Data imWhitby, su Rckbs iBowmanville or a ' members of the Oshawa . phony Orchestra in a lustmas settig. ickets3for the Art Gala are $15 perpersqn and are available by calng the Oshawa Symphony office at (416) 579-6711. The volunteer committee of the bOdmaSthi3 oeyOrchestra will behsigth annual Wassail ]Party at -Parkwood Estate, 270 Simcoe St. N. in Oshawa. The eve nig is a delightful way te weclce in the Christmas season with m.xsical entertainment, carolling and refreshments in a loveliy . mtting. This, popular evemngtyi *11 begin t 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec .-7 ickets are $25 each &nd are available by calling the Oshawa Symphony office at (416) 579-6711. complaints » says association executive Arector, Angela ib- 1bles.ý "People are understandably angry at what appears ta be poor management- and a temendous waste of postage.» The mail *srbution centre made several attempts ta, rectify prbems caused by their com- puter and paékapng errors. Un- fortunately, this resulted in duplicate mailings which only made the situation fook worse. "Ail the costs involved.in these mailings have been covered by the distribution centre," says Tibbles, "so the lung association is not wasting or losing money. We are, however, losing support from the public at a time when it is most needed.» The lung association needs te raise $165,000 from the cam- paign ta ensure the future of its services ta, Durhamn residents.. «We would be happy ta res- pond ta any concerns our donors might have,» says Tibbles, "and we invite them ta cail us at 41:6-436-1046.» Ail contributions are tax deductible, and donations ta the Christmas Seal campaig can be made at the Bank of Nova Sco- tia, il Simcoe St. N., Oshawa or directly ta the lung association at suite 605, 40 King S. W., Osh- awa,L1H 1A4. WITBY FREE PREB8% WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1M9, PAGE il 20.%,OFFý NEW ENROILMENTS NOW!I.L (With this ad) 1 ILearn to Dance for the Parties Start lonighl, and enjoy the good imes and arties. Ils fun and romanlîc 100o Enjoy the feeling 01 holding somneone close and moving logether as one to the music. YES, YOU STILL HAVE TIME. PHONE NOW iUMiP Franchîsed Dance Studios ' mon Fri Sai NoonIo 5 PM 409 BRC:XZK ST. S., WHITBV L..I~430-0014 ~ THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN. 0F WHITBY TO THE RESIDENTS 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY Cordiaily invite you and your famil to attend the FOURTEENTH 0WD TYME CHRISTMAS PARTY to, be held on SUNDAVI DECEMBER 2ND 1990, at the Whitby Municipall Building, 575 Rossand Road East Whhitb, from 2:00 p.m. to4:00 p.m. There wll be Entertainment, Santa for the childen and a fun-filed aftemocon fo eveiyone. Ught lunch and refreshments will be served. Chiden must be accompanied by an aduit R.A. ATTERSLEY MAYOR, * I Lottery profits help hospitals. On the night of the car accident, Bruce was flot expected to live. For- tunately, a specially equipped and staffed trauma unît was ready and Hielping liospitalts is just one way This is how Lottery funds are lottery profits' are uised. Lottery profits -are also) Lised [o prox'ide grants in othier areas sucli standing hy at a nearby hospital. as lhelpîng p)eople with dlisabilities. This special facility hielped Bruce They also hielp fund sports beat the bdds and lie lias returned and recreation, arts and culture, to work. and provillce-wi(le charities.. working for you in your area. Hamilton Civic Hospital, Hamilton London Lasers Water Polo Club, London Oshawa Little Theatre, Oshawa Strattord Coliseum; Stratford Ontario Lottery.Corporation Together we're makig good tbngs happen. e11 o- a-O W Btai j"

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