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PAGE 8, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22, 1982, WHITBY FREE PRESS Report from, Queen' s Park By The Hon. George Ashe, MPP (PC - Durham West) Ontario Minister of Revenue w At this time of the year, many opportunities are provided for friends and families to share the joys and traditions of the hqliday season. Each of us should also take a few moments to ens4ure that the safety of our loved ones and our homes is not over- looked. In light of the increased hazards which are often associated with the holiday season, I feel that this safety message is particularly appropriate. THE1 THE I would encourage you to observe'these holiday safety tipe suggested' by the Ontario Safety League and share them wlth everyone you care about. *Christmas trees should be purchased fresh and kept molst throughout the holiday season. e Check al l ights for cracked'insulation, frayed wires, or other damage before placing them on your tree. e When decorating outside, use lights which are in good.condition and are approved for outdoor use. sTurn o'ff ail decorative lights before going out for the evening or going to bed. *Make sure the toys you purchase for children don't have sharp edges or other unsafe features. Toys for young ýchlldren shouldn't have small parts that couldbe remnoved. and stuffed in ears or sWallowed. 9. When entertaining friends and relatives, serve food along with drinks, discourage heavy drinking, and prevent those who.have drunk too much from getting behind the wheel. *Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers make excellent gifts. They are a perfect way to say, 'I care about you"l. As 1982 draws to a close, I have taken the opportu- nity to reflect on the challenges which have been faced hy ail Ontarians. We have proven our deter- mination and our strength in dealing with them and I have no doubt' that we can continue our commit- ment to working together to build a strong commu- nity in which we understand and respect the needs of one another. I look forward to working with you as your repre- sentative in the Provincial Legisiature to meet the challenges which 1983 will bring. To each ofyou, may I extend my personal best wishes for the holiday season - niay the new year bring you and your family happiness and joy. P.S. This columin is going to take a two week Christmas break. CORPORATION 0F TOWN OF WH ITBY HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION DUE TO THE TOWN 0F WHITBY MUNICIPAL OF- FICES BEING CLOSED THE WEEK 0F DECEM- BER 27 - DECEMBER 31, THE NORMAL GAR- BAGE COLLECTION ROUTINE WILL BE CHANG- ED TO THE FOLLOWING: TUESDAY, WEDNESDA THURSDAY FRIDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDA' THURSDAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 Y DECEM BER 22 DECEM BER 23 DECEM BER 24 DECEM BER 28 Y DECEM BER 29 DECEM BER 30 DECEM BER 31 GARBAGE FOR TH ESE DAYS TO BE COLLECTED AS USUAL THERE WILL BE NOGAR- BAGE PICK-UP FOR THESE DAYS ANDITIS TO BE PUT OUT ON YOUR NEXT REGULAR COLLECTION DATE V'OUR CO-OPERATION AN% PATIENCE DURIN HOLIDAY SEASON WI LL B E MtST APPRECIATED. qG THIS R.A. KUWAHARA, P. ENG., DIRECTOR 0F PUBLIC WORKS. I The Canadian , mw~t fOr Peruonal ftnoma. RLIOSP Deadine for contributions: December 31 I3~Rate subject to chang. 'Fivc year ~ AND GREY TRUST Since 1844 Whitby: 308 Dundas St. W. 668-9324 Toronto Line 683-7189 Membtr: Canada Deppu..: Insurance Corporation Marguerite Jack received Canada's highest swimming award from Lieutenant-governor J 'ohn Aird last week at his Queen's Park suite. Jack is from Whitby and is now studying theatre at York University. -Free Press Staff Photo Whi*tby swimmer receives, Canada's highest a-ward Another fine swim- -the ranks of Whitby's fine athletes. mer has surfaced from growing population of Marguerite Jack of Whitby was one of only four swimmers in On- tario to receive the >1A liERoyal Life Saving F_ /ti 0 v uSociety's Diploma K~9> Award, the highest ~Ž ~ 'honour Canadian swim- mers can achieve. E <, Marguerite received the award Dec. 13 from Lieutenant - governor John Aird at his Queen 's Park suite. ITrMENT ON PREMISES Th wartowie plete, requires perfec- tion in aIl aspects of swimming and life- savîng, including, com-' * - petitive and synchro- a f0 il; nized swimihing, diving, and theory. JOODAVE _ AJX SHPPIN PL ZAýCandidates' must first first aid, life saving theory and water safety just aotayhn, says Marguerite, who ~ was required to answer C# RC S, detailed questions on jN human anatomy. The practical test, which she passed last * summer, icue demonstration of highly ESS skilled water manouev- E Sersrescues adsn c mskills. Marguerite, 20, is currently studying thea- tre at York University $15 in Toronto, and is a 0 00,OOmember ofth nvr ) classes ....Sity's competitive swimming team. $3500 "I's different," Mar- classesguerite says of acting. ) cases'.. a $3 uO "hegills aebeginning to bother me." She has worked for s begîn January 3/83. both Whitby and Oshawa recreation departments, and- M SQ UAS H CLU B believes 6"you can er Hopkis St.people aware of the ~j j j866need for water safety." * CALI. 668-6111 TO PLACE YQJRAI>.' I