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Whitby Free Press, 8 Dec 1982, p. 6

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PRAGE 6, WEDNESDAY DECEM BER 8, 1982, WHITBY FREE PRESS Br~k1lin Bylnes By ROXANNE REVELER ~ (Calil6SS-4951 wth items for this column. HI there: Wlthi the oU problem encouraging the design of srnaller and amaller cars, we may reach the day pedestrians will be able to hit back. LIBRARY NEWS Area patrons now bave available the use of a new 16 mm film projector due to the hard work and con-, cern of Group '74 members. Their generous donation enabled, the library to apply for matching Wintario Grant funds. When these were received, an excellent new machine was purchased.- Special thanks to each and, every ýmember, of Group' '74 who participated in fund raising for this community projeet. ,Their support of the library and their interest in the community is commendable. The projector may be booked by calling 655-3191.' WELCOME TO TOWN We are fortunate to be able to welcofte yet another new business in our, community. "The Vllage Pottery"l is loe*ted on Highway 7, one block westof Highway 12, opposite the Cashway store.ý Its owner and artesan, SoozWells, wlll offer lier own creations of wheel thrown pottery sculpture, choosing to work in stoneware and "Raku". She will also be offering classes for everyone from beginn-- ers to advanced commencing January 1983.< The store and studio hours on Tuesdays and Thur-, sdays are, from 10 arn. to 4:40 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 arn. to 7 p.m. and, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. She will be closed Sunday and Monday. Sooz will be more than happy to take orders for custom made items and will answer any of your questions if you caîl her at 655-407. BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOWS The Brooklin Butsiness Association will again sponsor a contest for the "'best dressed windows in town" this year. Store owners1 are invited to have- thei-windows decorated as soon as1 possible in order to enable the public to choose prior to Dec. 20. Ballot boxes are located in Short's, Pharmacy, Brooklin Bakery and at the Library. .Because the Town of Whitby has chosen not to decorate the main street with decorations again this year, this isthe only way the business people can bring a little Christmas your way while you shop. Cast your ballots and show them you like the idea. The results of the contest will appear in this column the week of Dec. 22. OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS Once again this year Group '74, is sponsoring "'Olde Tyme Christmas" on Dec. 12,1:30 p.m. at the BROOKLIN HOME BAKERY & DELICATESSAN ' 61 BALDWIN ST., BROOKLIN 655-4951 SPECIAL THIS WEEK Shortbread Bars $1 .75 doz. Mince Tarta $1 @95 doz. See our unadvertised ln-store specis. Brooklin Community Center. There will be carolling, a visit from Santa, refreshments made by mnembers and wagon rides courtesy of the B'.A.D. Kinsmen. Bring the faniily and loin your communlty in cele- brating Christmas.' ARTS AND CRAFTS Group '74 arts and crafts, are still accepting registration'for classes stat'ting in early January. Openlngs a're avallable in glassengravlng, stained .gasi, quilting, potteiy, picture framing, water-_ cour ,hairpin lace and ,Bunka (Japaneseem- broidery). Please cail Pat Odgers at,655-3457 for further in- formation. CAROLS IN THE PARK Bring .your famnily and joi your neighbýOur at "Carols in the Park", -a celebration"of Christinas presented by the Brooklin Business Association, on Saturday morning, Decé.-il from 10:30 a.m., to noon, in Grass Park., Çhildren of ail ages are asked to makeormet to -be hung on thelarge tree i the park.- Mayor Bob Attersley will officialiy flip, the switch toý light our lovely Park. There will be carols, Santa and of course a Christmas treat for the childron. COUNTRY CRAFT SALE A country craft sale wil be held, in the, Ashburn COmmunity' Center Saturday, Dec. i from. 1 to 4 p.m. Corne and buy those extra special and unusual gifts such'as stained glass, quilted. log cabin bags, soft toys, tickle totes, silk flower'arrangemnents, pottery, ceramics, fabric brmes, doils, tree orna- ments and stockings. Everything is made l ocally' and is reasonably priced. Coffee wiil be served and there will be door prizes. For further informnation please caîl 655-4652 or 655-3446. CHRISTMAS DOESN' T HAVE TO COST A FORTUNE' Although Christmas of late seems to be synony- mous with money, you can still have fun and getinto the Christmas spirit without killing your pocket book. in this columui alone there are several sugges- tion to help you. Take the famnily to, "Carols in the Park" or. "Olde Tyme. Christmas". Search the papers to see what other community-oriented free- bies are around.' You willý probably have more fun at these events with.your friends and family than you will at 10 stodgey Christmas parties. See you next week ...Roxanne Reveler Brooklin Bakery drop off Fridays, before noon please 655-4951. WANTED' A Large House In' Central Oshawa This is the appeal from the Comrnittee to, Establish a ShelIter for Abused Women and their Chidren in -Dur- ham Reglon., Outlining the aims of "'Project Auberge" to a recent meeting of the Oshawa-Whitby Unitar- ian Fellowshlp, commit-, tee 'members' .Kathy Chung and Mary Mc- Donald explained. that wbile funds are being sought fromn govern- ment and community services to buy and run a shelter, this des- perately needed fadility could open much sooner if a house were donated. "Perhaps we're dreamers to eypect anyone to donate,.aý house In these uncertain economic Urnes", says McDonald, "but there may be s9me conc erned citizen or group willing to do just thàt." A. house is being sought in Durham Re- gion, near sehools, public transit, medital facilities and social ser- vices. The committee is already receiving offers of help in repairing, decorating, and furnish- ing the 'emergency shelter. Further information, is available from the Social Planning Coundil of Oshawa-Whitby at 725-4774. Donations may be made to the Social Planning Coundil of Oshawa-Whitby, at 52 Simcoe, Street South, Oshawa, LWH 4G3, and should be marked for "Project'Auberge". Construction materials stolen ,About $2,000 worth of construction ,material was stolen from a build- ing site at 732 Anderson' St. on the night of Dec. 1, police report. , The stolon material consisted mostly of used lumuber, windows, and metal screen frames. .Police say a witness saw a man make sever- ai trips' tothe site with a black small pick-up truck, taking about four truckloads fu Il of lumn- ber and frames. The man was.describ- ed as a white male, with a stocky b uild. Stephen 'Agh, a Toron- to contractor, is report- ed to be the owner of the material. ART" DEPARTMENT ON PREM USES pq - s s s - I - Brooklin Flour MiIIs~ Flour & Baking Supplies 40 Kg AiU Purpose Flour Cereals, fruits, nuts, mixes Christmas baking supplies. 23 CASSELS'ROAD FAST BROOKLIN 655-4851 (~jyC) THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY., IN THE MATTER 0F THE ONTARIO HERI- TAGE ACT, R.S.O., 1980, CHAPTER 337 -AND IN THE MAflER 0F THE LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICI- PAL ADDRESS' UN THE PROVINCE 0F- ONTARIO. NOTICE 0F PASSING * 0F BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Cou ncil of the Corporation of the TOWN of WHITBY has passed By-Iaw 1436- 82 to desîgnate the followlng prope4y as belng or architectural and/or historîcal value or interest under Part IV of The Ontario Herîtage Act., R.S.-., 1980, Chapter 337: Hood/Hare House *301 Centre Street South, Whltby, Ontario à), Architectural The Hood/Hare House Is an excellent example of the vernacular Gothîc Revival Style of archi- tecture. The most outstandlng feature of thîs white clapboard house bs the flnely detalled bargeboard and treillage work whlch surround the house. Also of Interest are the transom and sldellghts of leaded glass whlch surround the front door. b> Hîstorîcal The Hood/Hare House has had a number of owners since It was built in 1875, the most promînent of Whom are: Mr. William Hood who had the house bulît; and Mrs. Florence Metcaîfe and Mrs. Kathleen Hare. DATED AT THE TOWN 0F WH-ITBY THIS FIRST DAY 0F DECEMBER, 1982. Donald G. MoKay Town Cîerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Wýhîtby, Ontario LiN 2M8'

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