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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER1 4, 1978, PAGE 23 Theaire yo uth gro up s (arts Oct. <7 DEATH S HARRIET COCKER At the Oshawa General Hos- pital on Sunday,DOct. 1, 1978, Harriet Harris, beloved wife of the late Daniel Crooker, dear mother of Mrs. D. Pearce (Elizabeth), Mrs. E. McDonald (Norma) of Whit- by, William of Oshawa, loved grandmother of five grand- clilidren 'in her 7Oth' year. Rested at the W.C. T own Funeral Chapel, Whitby, for service in the chapel Tues- day, Oct. 3, Cremation, Minister the Rev. J. Roney. If desired contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. JOHN FREDERICK SCHLOEN After a lengthy illness at the Dr. J;, O. Ruddy Ho spital, Whitby, on Friday, -Sept. 29, 1978, in his 73rd year, John Frederick Schloen of Brook- lin, beloved husband of the late Helen A. Schloen, dear father of William of Ajax, Mary (Mrs. D. 'Thorley), Peter' B., both of Brooklin and Wendy of Vancouver, B.C., dear brother of Henry of Vancouver, B.C., Anna (Mrs. Ney) of Stade, Ger- many and Lene of Eutin- Fissau, Germany, also sur- vived by Il grandchildren. Rested at the Carson Funeral Home and Chapel, 79 Bald- win St., Brooklin, Sunday afternoon. Funeral service at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Winchester St., Brooklin. Iriterment Rest- haven Meinorial Gardens, If desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. GEORGE STEWART At the Fairview Lodge, Whit- by, on Friday, Sept. 29. 1978. George Stewart (of Whitby) beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Robertson, dear father of Mrs. H. McKenzie (Rosalind) and Raymond of Toronto, Bill of Whitby and Margaret (Mrs. J. Smith) pre- deceased, loved by five grand- children and. two great-grand- children in his 77th year. Rested at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby. Pri- vate service was held Satur- day, Sept. 30. Cremation. Minister the Rev. W. J. S. McClure. If desired, contri- butions to the Canadian brother of Frank of Toronto, Peggy (Mrs. J. Atkins) of Oshawa. Dorothy Mirs. G. Parroti> of Little Bitain. ani Robent of Pickering liezich. ested ai the Canson Funeral hto;ine and Chapel. 79 Býaldw,%in St., Brookili P'uneral services in the celp' Sept. 29. Interniont roeieCcrneiery. The Whitby Theatre Com- pany begins it's season of activities with registratio> day, Saturda>', Oct. 7. from 10 a.m. to il a.m. at the theatre, in Whithy Centennial Building, 416 Centre Street South. Memnbership dues are $3.WO per year this year, theatre workshops and production of plays wilI be under the direction of Diane Wilkinson who was engaged through a grant by Association of Communit>' Theatres (ACT). Mrs. Wilkinson is no stranger to Whitby, having been born and raised here. She later spent several years teaching at Kathleen Rowe School. A highly skilled actress, Mrs. Wilkinson wilI be re- membered b>' theatre-goers for her portrayal of Carrne in the Whitby Guild's pro- duction 0f Neil Simon's Barefoot in the park. Since her marriage three years ago Mns. Wilkinson has lived in Toronto where she hag become quite involved with- Scarborough Theatre Guild productions, in the acting and directing fields. Highlight of her. theatrical achievemnents was winning the award for best director at the A.C.T. Festival 1977. Whitby Theatre Company Youth Group director Sidney Lang made the decision in retaining Mrs. Wilkinson to plan the training and developmnent of the young people in the art of acting, improvisation and the finer points of theatrical skills. The youth group is a very inportant, integral part of The Youth Group is a very important, integral part of the Whitby Theatre Company. As the farm team is to the Pri' Hockey Team, so the Youth Group is to the Whitby Theatre Company' and other Little Theatre organizations in the area. Lt is a ggod training ground which provides and ensures a continuous flow of well- f raineçj talent which augers Irrespons 'ible vandals are at work in Whitby doing senseless damage to the propent>' of town residents. Police report several incidents of wanton destruction done to the property of others.' Judy Pye of 214 Centre Street had hung out a line of clothes to dry. When she went ho take in the clothes from the clotheslinie in the rear yard of the residence, she found that blue paint had been sprayed on the clothes., The malicious act W'as done b>' persons unknown, police said. A senseless act which could have resulted in a serious accident was dis- covered b>' William Schlatter of 320 Walnut Street. He went to his truck and discovered that it would not start properly.'On fur- ther investigation it was found that 'someone had put sugar into the gas tank of his truck.' Vandals were at work- in the, Heber Down Conser- vation Area. The Park under the supervision of the Central Lake ;Ontario Conservation Auth6rity on the 5th Concession, was the scene of a bulldozedr run- ning amok. Someone had started Up the bulldozer in the park and ran it through the park area doing $1500 damage, Police said. well for the lively arts. Whitby Theatre Company Youth Group probably owes it's success to the faCt that the members plan, with guida nce, alI their own activi activities anad are encour- aged to think, and provide as much input as they can to thvir 1roductions. The Alena Baker>' 114 Lupin Drive, Whitby was broken înto. Entry was made by the, removal of a screen from the rear door of the Bakery. On investigation nothing appeared to be missing from the Bakery, police said. Vandals strike again CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WITBfY RECREATION DEPARTMENT offecrs BELLY DANCING LESSONS Beginner & Advanced Register a.m. 12 noon or IP.M. -5 p.M. Monday to Frida'y at- Ilecreation Departmenit, .575 Rossland Road East, Whithy C lasses to be held on Thursdays at the Centennilal Building. P3hone 668-5803, ext. 34 for further informaition. $15 for 1<) weeks. Instructor - Mrs. F. Thom NOW Annual Interest for f ive years G uaranteed Investmnent Certifîcates i. VICT1ORIA and GREY TRSTCONMAY KEfITNLAWES Manager 308 Dundas St. W, Wh.tby 668-9324