BROOK I~N Well-~~~informed friend ' bec ilLefi newcomer wiii read that a Is chiidren's program is being ii ofTered, take their chiid ang y meet some of theïr a neighbours for the first time. ,i One of those new friendships b may weii become fuli, rich i and iifeiong. Another willi read that a young person two streets over won a schoiarship or community award. That may weii serve as an in-your-own- neighbourhood inspiration for another child who is struggiing with their own direction. And one day theyj maY become yet another child's reai-life hero. Someone else wii read about some developmentî proposai and, for the first tirne, eall others on theire street to discuss the matter. Together they may find a better way and offer civic F officiais the input they need to niake good decisions. Perhaps one of these nasoent ticommunity activists" willI later represent their S neighbourhood as a local ]H councillor. ti The news and information i in our omxunity newspaper to is a chronicle of our eommunlty. Through it we ci BROOKLIN PHARMACY..',> 65 BALDWIN ST.* BROOKLIN LOB ICO 905-65-330 iFerFever in hlre Fee san increase in body temperature above the normal range. Il is the body's way of reacting to viral or j:bacterial infection. Though fever can cause discomfort it 1:i sually flot harmful on its own and can be a clue that jan infection is developing. Medication to reduce fever is 1:usually given to make the child feel more comfortable, I~prevent dehydration and possibly prevent febrile I~seizures. It treats the symptoms but flot the cause of Ifever. In Canada, acetaminophen is the only drug used. ASA (aspirin) should not be used in children because it îhas been associated with Reye's syndrome, a rare but ». potentially deadly disease. t:Normal Body Temperatures I Part of Body ID Celsius 0 Farenheit 1; Mouth 37 98.6 [ Armpit 36.4-37 97.5 -98.6 I~Rectum, 36.1-37.8 97-100 Il Consuit ypur pharmacist. VeNow For umy community' and about ourselves. This shared knowledge helped us talk to each other when we are strangers. It prornpted us to ask questions of our elected ant hneipected officiais. And t epdus work together to make our community into one that serves our needs. When our chatty, weIi- infornxed fiiend leaves us, we are fot just saddened, we are left poorer. The strands of local news and information that have bound us together into, a comrnunity bein to wither. With those lies unravelied, we lose our connections to each other and thon the warmth, caring and closeness we have enjoyed as a community stai-ts to slip away. We look forward to the F'ree Press' s return. SKATING On Sunday, Dec. 15, thet Sorbara Group and Tribute ' Homes wiil sponsor their bird annual famuly skate at t Luther Vipond Arena froni 2a ,3:45 p.m. y There is no admission t, requested. Hot chocolat. and donuts will be provided and Santa will make a special appearance. Space is limited to 225 people. LIGETS CONTEsir The Sorbara Group and Tribute Homes are sponsoring, the Village of Brooklin Celebration of ià ghts contest for the second year. A panel ofjudges will tour Brooklin on Dec. 17 to choose the winning outdoor light displays in the Brookljn area. To ensure a house isn't missed, call Amber at 655. 8513. COLOURjjq The Sorbara Group and Tribute Homes wiil sponsor the third annual Village 'of Brooklin children's colouring contest. The contest is open bo ail children aged 13 and under. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries in the age categories of up to three years, four to six years, seven to nine years, and 11 to 13 rears. Entry formes are in this Issue of the Whitby Free Press, and extra copies will )e available at the Village of' Irooklin sales pavilion at the ,orner of Winchester and Nhikson roads. Drop entries off at the iles pavilion on or before )ec. 16, and- Winners -will be iotified by phone. The sales ivihion is open 1 to 8 p.m. Eonday to Thursdays, 1 to 6 M. Fridays,"and Il a.m. to p.m. on weekends., On Dec. 24, at 6 pan., the orbara Group and Tribute .mes along with the rooklin Business ssociation wili sponsor a athway for Santa. F'amiJies are asked to dress Mn, bring candies and .join eir neighbours in creating landing strip for Santa aus. 17he event will take place )ng Cassels Road East. 1~ A.. o OUCj1d s~ 'I