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PAGE 8, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS Seven local people to receive Bicentennial medal nominations. Margaret Birch, parliamentary assistant to Premier William Davis and chairman of the selection committee for public nominations said in a written statement that reading the nominations "was a moving experience when one realizes that. day in and day out across this province, volunteers give their time and energy to help their fellow citizens. "These acts enrich and add special meaning to life in On- tario," she added. "They are truly representative of hun- dreds of thousands of other volunteers who share our appreciation for their valuable MORNING COFFEE The next morning cof- fee meeting of the Ajax Pickering Christian Women's Club will be held Nov. 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the banquet room of the Grenada Restaurant on the lower level of the Sheridan Mall, Pickering. Tickets are $3. each and available by calling Doreen Kotchapaw at 683-4539. CRAFT SALE The West Lynde Public School will hold their fifth annual craft and bake sale on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school which is located at 270 Michael Blvd. work." The Whitby recipients are: Byron Harder, of Perry St., author of the historical publication "Historic Highlights 179-1967". Gertrude Drew, of Euclid St., a former Peter Perry Award winner and long time member of the Dr. J.O. Ruddy General Hospital Auxiliary. John Dryden, of Brooklin, is a former member of the old Whitby Township Coun- cil and a former trustee of the Whitby District High School Board. L. Harry Inkpen, this year's winner of the Peter Perry Award. He has been involved with Ail Saints' Anglican Church, the boy scouts and the Masonic Lodge. Benny LaHaye, of Mason Dr., another former Peter Perry who Brk lin Bylines By BETTY-JEAN BLYTH Call 655-3679 with items for this column It's getting to that tine of year when life takes on a dizzying pace as we prepare for the Yuletide season. The closer we get to this special time of year, the faster time seems to fly. I find that my lists of things to be done always seem to grow at an alarming rate while the list of things accomplished dwindles down to a dribble. 1 This is the time of year when I always promise myself that I won't get caught in the whirlwind again but sooner or later I find myself silently screaming "stop the world, I want to get off!" The best temporary solution is just to sit down with a steaming cuppa or maybe even something stronger, take my shoes off, put my feet up and indulge in a good book. Of course, the best long term solution would be to ignore the whole thing but being a coward, I know I couldn't face the disappointment of my family. The next best thing is to get all the shopping, wrapping etc. out of the way this month while crowds are minimal and leave December for the baking, THE CORPORATION OF THETOWN OFWHITBY BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby will be considering the matter of appointments to the following Boards and Committees this Fall: Board or Committee Fence.Viewer Game Preserve Committee Groveside Cernetery Board Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Property Standards Committee Whitby Public Library Board Responsibilities To review matters relative to the prescribed standards for the erection and maintenance of line fences. To administer the Municipality's Game Preserve Program. Term of Appointment One Year One Year To administer Municipally owned One Year cemeteries. To research and promote the conservation of heritage proper- ties within the Municipality. To review matters relative to the prescribed standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the Municipality. Three Years Three Years To administér the public libraries Three Years within the Municipality. t T Is P v n R te ai M st m RE de pli Re Rc be mE Ga Re has been active in the boy scouts. William Vaughn, of Centre St. N., who has served the boy scouts for over 30 years; and, Donald Wilson, of Fairview Dr., also a former Peter Perry winner. Also selected for the medal was Gwen Mowbray, the owner of the Readers' Choice bookstore in downtown Whitby. A resident of rural Pickering, she has served on the Pickering Public Library Board for 14 years and was a founding member of the Association of Library Boards of Ontario. The medal is made of Ontario nickel and gold and features the Ontario coat of arms on one side and the Bicentennial symbol on the ther. It is inscribed with the words "For Service to the Community". LIBRARY NEWS The Saturday Story Hour Halloween Party was a howling success thanks to Donna the "Catwoman", Jody the "Witch" and Sandra the "Punk Rocker"! Winner of the "Who Am I?" contest (a black cat and a skeleton) was Donna Wittenbols who took home a witch's head full of candy. Dave Granby, Steve Currie, and Steve Lennox won the booby prizes. Best costume prizes went to Kim Tiat, Lois Bourdeau, Keith Maxwell, Sarah Tunney, Julie Pinch, Kevin Mackie, Brooke Suwala, Eve Maxwell, Tisha Mehta and Jamie. Everyone got to take home a piece of the Haunted House cake made by super cook Mrs. Darla Hunt. Guest the weight of the pumpkin was won by Katy Reazin who came closest to the answer of 40½ pounds. Brooklin Horticultural Society will be presenting Katy with her prize. The guest speaker for the adult group on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. will be Nancy Cabban, a representative of Dominion Securities Pitfield Ltd. A Whitby resident, Cobben is licenced in all areas of securities inéluding stocks, bonds, op- tions and commodities. Don't miss this informative seminar designed to present an overview of por- tfolio management. Be sure to call and register in advance for this session. The number is 655-3191 and ask for Mrs. Garland. Last week, library staff member Vera Howard presented a delightful talk on her visit to New Zealand and the South Pacifie. Her pictures of these fascinating places made it doubly enjoyable. Don't forget that the pre-schoolers can enjoy an hour of stories, games, music and crafts downstairs at the same time on Tuesdays. MI'. WiIGnl, AND TAKE NOTICE that any residents of the Town of Whitby wishing to be 105 Con- considered for appointment to one of the above Boards or Committees Is S6A3, and invited to complete an Application for Appointment which may be obtained ceding the at the Clerk's Office. bunei as a Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk's Office by no later ouncl as a than November th, 1984, for the Council's consdertion. Iment ap- lonal Clerk, DATED at Whitby, Ontario, this 31st day of October, A.D., 1984. . Rossland and should thaaNvebeC1thu184cfr heCcl'scnsdrain Clerkc The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East ly, A.M.C.T. Whitby, Ontario 3lerk L1N 2M8 Phone: (416>668-5803 decorating and inevitable parties. I've promised mysélf that next year, I will. Those of you who don't believe in procrastinating (that's when you put off~til next week what should have been done yesterday) can get a head start now by taking in the following. GIANT GARAGE SALE Here's a chance to pick up some unusual gifts1 A combination effort of the Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders, Cubs and Scouts and many more community minded folk are holding this event to raise funds for the Teddy Fund in aid of the Van Der Krabben family. It will be held on Nov. 24 in the Community Centre and offers baked goods as well. Be sure to get out and support this important en- deavor. CHRISTMAS TREE BAZAAR This is another event you won't want to miss. On Nov. 17, this one will be held in the United Church hall in Brooklin from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a lovely way to shop at a leisurely pace. You can en- joy a lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches, then browse through the many tables of crafts, sewing, plants, wooden pieces, baking, chocolate and molds as well as an old fashioned country store. For those of you who have attended this in the past, please note the change of time this year. For those of you who haven't, please don't miss it again - you're in for a real treat. FLIGHT INTO FASHION For a change of pace, take in the fashion show at Thunderbird Golf Club on Nov. 13. You have a choice of either afternoon or evening showings of styles from Braemar Fashions and Paula Lishman as well as hair styles by the Hair Fare and luggage and accessories compliments of Saywells. Tickets are $5 and include not only lunch and the usual array of door prizes but a chance to really get- away from it all with a trip for two to New York City. Who knows, you could be the lucky onel Tickets are available from Burns Kirk Guild members who are sponsoring this or at Ashburn General Store. CUBDANCE For another change of pace, a faster one this time, get out to this great dance at Thunderbird on Nov. 17. Ashburn Cubs and Scouts are holding this to raise money for camping equipment for the boys so by attending you can do yourself a favor and help the kids at the same time. Tickets for this are $15 per couple and can be picked up at Gary Young Plumbing and Heating, Warm Woolies and What Nots or as stated before at Ashburn General Store. Included in the price is a hot late-night supper. f zmpm