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4 Byines By Roxanne Reveler HI THERE: Just wondered how everyone else feit about the bombardinent on T.V. and radio by two of our more popular cola companies. Each one is number one. Now that makes sense. Big deal. Perhaps if multi- media advertisers spent more of their dollars îm- proving their products and services, these commer- cial biitzes wouldn't be necessary. Makes you want to switch to ginger aie doesn't it? LIBRARY NEWS Sharing is what the iibrary does best. How about you? Do you return your books on tinie? The library hours are imited, but returning books can be done at your convenience. Did you know there is a large green metal boxat the front door, where you may drop in your books at any time of the day or night? Caring is sharing. Please return your books back to the ibrary on time. Others are waiting to read them. There are a number of new books you may want to read. New fiction is loaned for a seven day period. If the book is not in, you may reserve it by putting your name on a waiting ist. This way you can read ail the best sellers and the price is right. Member- ship at your local iibrary is still free. Beat the high cost of entertainment with a new iibrary card. Speaking of free entcrtainment, the children's progranis held throughout the summer are ail free. July 27-31 there wiil be movies every afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the children.-% The month of August will feature a number of lin- teresting events, including a visit from Mrs. Ban- durchin on August 6. On this day the children wili be treated to a craft programn involving the making of pottery. Sec you at the library. MEET OUR PEOPLE I thought it might be interesting, before actually speaking about the people who presently live in the Brooklin area, to learn a littie about the town. How did we start, where did we corne from, and what contributed to make us what we are today. If, you will indulge me, I did a littie research into the -history of our hamlet which I wouid like to. pass along to you. In the 1820's the area, which is now Brooklin, was nothing more than a forest. The early settlers, in their efforts to clear the land, found the only solution for ridding thernselves of this troubiesome timber, was to burn it. Quite innocentiy, they star- ted a thriving business - potash. They found they could make froni $80 to $120 per bbi froni potash and allied produets,. which was considerabiy more than they could get for wheat. Life was initiaily difficuit for these pioneers. Their earnings froni potash production enabled them to purchase porridge, pork, potatoes and flour for the making of bread, which suppiemented their diet of fish and game. Clearing the land was difficuiC. Expcrienced men could only clear an acre in ten days, working sun up to sun down. A good season's work was to clear and plant ten acres in crops. The women had no field day cither. If she had a washing machine at ail, it was more likely to be a and clearig becs. Our predecessors had a high sense of burnous, an unfaltcring devotion to duty, and their word was their bond, The first clearing made in this iocality on which a dweiling was built was on the north side of Uic sixth concession (Winchester St.) east of Brooklin center. One of the first settiers was named Huntington. The progress of this Iocality is evidenced by the fact that in 1840.there were just four bouses in the village of Winchester, (later to be renamed Brooklin).î These were log houses occupied by John McGee, Amos Way, William Hepenstai, and Uic Campbell family. Ail these men were active in cstablishing industries that made Brooklin a prosperous business centre. During tic next few years settlers inoved in Uick and fast. By 1846, there werç 300 inhabitants. There was a doctor, nameiy Dr. Alliston, a grist miul, an ashery, a tannery, three taverns, two wagon makers, three blacksmiths, a cabinet maker and seven other trade stores. At this time, because of the development of farms and business in Uic area, it became evident that the original blazed trail from Hamer's Corners, north of Winchester, connccting with Port Whitby, was in- sufficient. Through the efforts of Peter Perry, the government assumned responsibility for building a new road. In 1846 a plank road, built of pine four in- ches thick and fourteen inches widc, was construc- ted. This same year, Uic village of Winchcster was officially changed to Brooklin. Five years later, in 1851, Brooklin had grown to 550 inhabitants. In addition to the previousiy men- tioned businesses, we now had two other grist milis, a woolen miii, fouxdry, brewery, two saieratus fac- tories, and a soap and candle factory. The village also containcd a post office, a circuiating library and one church. Our first post master, who was nominated by the Governor Gencral, was J.E. Ware. The post office was operating frorn Mr. Cam- pbcll's store and rural mail delivery didn't start for over 50 years in 1890. In 1855, J.O. Dorani pubiished Brooklin's first newspaper, called the "North Star". This was to be the only iiterary contribution until 1870 when James Cuttle started thc "Brookiin Times". The latter newspaper fiourished well into the 1890's. In 1867, a charter was given to buiid a raiiway from Whitby to Port Perry. The sod was turned Oc- tober 6,1869 by H.R.H. Prince Arthur, son of Qucen Victoria. On October 7, 1871, thc first train ran through Brooklin. The scheduic by 1886 showed threc trains north-bound and threc trains south- bound esch day. Later, stiii another station, this tume a freight depot, was buiit in town, opposite from the passenger station, but sadly this freight depot burned down in the 1930's. This uine was very productive until the 1940's, whenr trucks became numerous. Unfortunately, the railway could not compete, so on Juiy 3, 1941 the train system, iovingly known as the "Nip and Tuck" ceased to be, after 74 years of service. Because of the iength of this mini-history, I have decided to split it into two segments. Stay tuned next week for the saga of the doctors, the churches, the schools, the eariy businesses and last but not ieast the many taverns.. TIP 0F THE WEEK With ail the outdoor activities of the summer cornes the added risk of injuries, usually minor, and such untoward contacts with Mother Nature as bec- stings and other inseet bites. Mosquito bites are annoying, but almost neyer cause serious probiems. Try a littie liquid bieach dabbed on the bite. It will take down the swcliing and stop that old itch. Bites froni the ycliow jacket, honey bec, hornet or wasp are another matter. Be careful when going barefoot - becs and ycllow jackets love ground cover. Becs are attracted to bright colors, hair spray and perfume, so watch WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEIJNESDAY, what you wear in bee territory. If you are stung, remove the stinger, if possible, by scraping the area wîth your nail. Wash the stung ares with soap and water. To reduce thc welling, dampen the affected ares and sprinkle iiberally with meat tenderizer <not Accent), and leave it there for a haîf hour. Doc- tors are not aware of exactiy why tenderizer works, but it seems to nutralize the sting's venom. If after a sting you notice swelling and itching of the eyes or lips, wheczing, nausea or diarrhes, you should sec a doctor promptly. Four out of every 1,000 persons have an allergie resction to stings. Hopefuiiy one is not you. Now enjoy your summer and stay away from things that go buzz in thë night. Sec you next weck ....Roxanne Reveler Brooklln Bakery drop-of f by Frlday noon 655-4951 Town to buy new fire truck Whitby Town Council has given its approval to the purchase of a new water pumper truck for Uic fire department at aý cost of $121,000. The truck wlll be pur- chased for Pierreville Fire Trucks Ltd. of Pierreville, Quebec. The truck wili be pur- chased from Pierrevilie Fire Trucks Ltd. of Pierreville, Quebec. The only other tender rcceived for Uic vehice was froni C.E. Kickey and Sons Co., Ltd. of Hamilton at a éost of $143,983. However, the pur- chase is still $21,000 more than was aiioted for in Uic 1981 budget. According to town treasurer AI Ciaringboid, "The cost of fire equipment is escalating at a very rapid rate. " Based on tender costs being received by other municipalities for similar pieces of equip- ment, the tendercd price of $121,000, aithough considerabiy over-budget, is presen- tly realistic," he added. Claringboid did not recommend that the item be re-tendered saying that it would be of "no financiai advan- tage" to the town. The 1050 IGPM Triple Combination Fire Pum- IN[AHI Y NEW Si IOPS WITBYOSHAWAU 106Ublorn , E 73 CeIlinSI 669-4100 579-95951 per is being purchased to replace a 1960 model. JULY 29, 1,)81.ý PAGE 7 Ambulance Cauls During thc week that ended at midnight last Thursday, the Whltby Ambulance Service responded to 116 calîs for service. According to co- owner, Bill Cocker, Uic service responded to 40 routine calis and to 45 standby calis for other ambulance services in Oshawa and Ajax. The service also responded to 26 urgent cails and to five emergency calls in- eluding two motor vehicle accidents. The number to cal for ambulance service is 723-5232. BROOKLIN HOME BAKERY &DELICATESSAN 61 BALDWIN ST. 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