WhItby Free Presa, Wednosday, MAy 10, 199, Page 15 Parkwood restora-tion to benefit from sale On May 13 froml10a.m. to 2 p.m., volnter will host a benefit plant book and bake on the grounds of Parkwood Estate in Oshawa.' The sale will feature house plants and perennials -- including the Parkwood Scerlet Rose - new and used books, home-balced goods and a variety of accessories fi=m home and garden. Parking is availeble'on site. Proceeda will be used for further restoration work at the estate. This year the focus of renewal efforts is the Ita]ien Garden, one of the most popular attractions at the estate. The - project involves replacement of the elaborate wooden lattice-w .rk which lines two sides of the tan Garden, and forme a backdrop te the gerden beds, ornemental pool and statuary. Seid te, be one of only a handfi.l of exeples of its type in North America, the Italian Garden was designed in the 1920e, by H.B. and LA. Dunington-Grubb, pioneers in fine landscape design profession in Canada. The qua]ity of the architectural and landacape designe helped Parkwood te earn ite designation from the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board. As the residence of a noted industrialist and philanthropiet -- the late Colonel R.S. McLaughlin and hie family, Parkwood Syniphony fundraiser New minister REV. DR. JAMES Franklin Czegledi is shown in front of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Whitby. A service of induction was held by the Presbytery of Pickering on April 30 for the church's new minister, who takes over from interim moderator, Rev. Dr. Stephen Ferris. Photo by Peter Nilas. Whitby Free Press Worona nquest called FROM PAGEi addressednow." But as the faznily has repea- tedly claimed since Angela's death, her's and others' could have "been prevented had the province dealIt adequately with truck sefety years ago. Theresa noted that a 1983 study undertaken for the former Progressive Conservative govern- ment pointed out meny of the pro'blems which the current NDP administration only recently began teckling. "norder te have a study there muat have been s'ome reason for ifW said Worona of the report of the Ontario Commission on Truck Safety by Robert Uffen. «Just look at the mess they have now » she said in eoeusing Tory and ùberal vernments of igoigthe problemi and the NDPof waiting teo long. Quoting from the report, Worona said Uffen decried the absence of effective penalties te keep uneafe vehicles off the roads. «Companies believe it is chea- per te paà y emaîl fines than have repaire,» she read. Some of the laws rnay be inadequate...even if there is a case of crixinal negligence we don't have the laws te enforce it. Worona said Uffen also dis- xissed measures such as the Ministry of Transportation's much-touted roadside ablitzes» last month. "Hie said blitzes were inade- qaute te moniter sefety on the highway and that it should only be used at the border," she seid. "Mhe only way te echieve results is random checks and patrols.' Worona said* voters should be demending answers from al three political parties as te why recommendations made 2years ago were neyer implemente «How many people have died because they were not pursued? According te the news release ennouncing the inquest, the jury will focus on the design, installa- tion and maintenance of truck tires and wheels, as well as other safety conoerns. T1w Oshawa Symphony Orchestra will hold its annuel book sale from Tuesday, May 16 to Frday, May 19, 9:30 amn. to 5 p.m., at 20 Simcoe St. N, in downtown Oshawa. Books of many varieties have been collected 4rm donors by volunteers end more are expected. Among the books already available are mysteries, roance novels and special interest on a wide range of subjects. These include gardening, cheniistry, psychology and a history of glass. Also, there are children's books, poetry and many biograpi*es. Some of the authors are Danielle Steele, Colin Forbes, Joseph Conrad, Farley Mowat and John D. MacDonald, end thé complete works of Shakespeare. The !Rhododendron Festival begins Saturday at Cullen Gar- dens in Whitby. About 400 bushes can be found throughout the miniature vil- Ietulip festival continues, and Carole's country western dancing will be on Saturday afternoon as well as on May 21 end 22. The Golden- Slipper Band per- forms on Mothersibay, Saturdlay. 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering HILARIQUS COMEDY "DON"T DRESS FOR DINNER"r Now playing tilI May 1 3th LAST WEEK TICKETS SELLING FAST. For tickets & information, please cali (905) 472-3085 For the collector, there are several years of National Megrpie magazines in perfect conditon. Some sheet music and song books will also be available. To donate unwanted books, cal 436-0991 or 723-3183 to arrange for pick-up. H.G. Roughley Limited Insurance Elizabeth "Beth' Parise - Broker represents one of the last of the grand estates ini Canada, and reflects the lavish lifestyle of an earlier tinxe. Answers to Whitby Trivia from page 14 1.The new public school wiII be named after John Dryden (1 840-1909), Ontario's Minister of Agriculture from 1890 to 1905. He lived on a farm near Brooklin. 2. Willaim Lyon Mackenzie used his newspaper ta report that çg post office had been -opened in Whitby township. 3. Myrtle was orignally called Wells' corners, after Rev. Gardner Well (1807-1883), a Methodist Episcopal minister who lived there. 4. The prisoners of Kingston Penitentiary cut the limestone blocks used ta build St. John's Anglican Church. H.G. Raughley Limited is pleased ta, announce that Beth Parise has jained their staff of Insurance Professionals. Beth has over 20 years experience in bath Personal and Commercial Lines of Insurance. H.G. Roughley Limited is celebrating their SOth Anniversary in business during 1995 serving the Durham Region with quality insurance products for business and personal requiremnents. 1000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa 576-7770 Toronto 686-5857 Flower festival at Cullen a