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PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1986, WHITBY FREE PRESS Broklin Bylines By BETTY-JEAN BLYTH Cail 655-3679 with Items for this column Last week it finally happened. I knew, given my pro nsity for disaster, that it was only a matter of time, To paraphrase the words of the immortal Bard, "The best laid plans of mice and wo-men of- ten get screwed up beyond redemption". And so they did. If any of my readers wondered at my sudden switch from the sublime to the ridiculous of vice versa (depending on your point of view) in last HOUSEWIVES SENIORS GET SOME FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE PLUS - EARN SOME EXTRA MONEY HELP US DISTRIBUTE THE WHITBY FREE PRESS CALL SUSANN AT 668-5040 or 668-6111 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY The Town of Vhitby and The Whitby SenIors' Activity Centre Invites the public to a BAND CONCERT Sunday, Sept. 7 commencing with parade at 2:15, Fire Hall to Rotary Centennial Park Concert at 2:30 featuring Queen's Own Rifles Regimental Band and Jubilee Choir No admission charge SENIORS' CRAFT SHOW AND SALE 9 a.m. -4 p.rn. atthe Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre 801 Brock Street South In celebration of our 10th anniversary week's column, I hereby want to declaim all responsibility. The gremlins who seem to dog my days finally did the ultimate hatchet job and put someone else's column under my byline. My own poor efforts ended up somewhere in limbo. As if that wasn't bad enough, I also got caught red-handed perpetrating a dastardly deed that I have long deplored in others. Oh the shame and mortification1 You see, it's like this - having worked in the retail trade for a number of years, there are two things that really upset me. One is people who go elsewhere to shop for things that are available locally and people who wander in five minutes to closing time without regard for the shopkeeper who has already put in a long hard day. Well, last Saturday, after closing my own business and realizing that if my family was going to eat over the long weekend, I'd better get some groceries, I raced back to Brooklin to our own local IGA to practise what I preach. Alas, it was later than I thought. Not only did I delay the staff but I got caught doing it. What can I say? Nothing really, ex- cept "Guilty as charged". My only defence is that at least I wasn't just browsing. REGISTRATION CHANGE It looks like I'm not the only one afflicted with gremlinitis. The Registration night for the Brooklin Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders scheduled for Sept. 9 has had a change of venue. It will be held in the Christian Education Building of Brooklin United Church instead of Meadowerest Gym as originally planned. The date and time (7 p.m.) have not changed. PLANT AUCTION Brooklin Horticultural Society will hold a plant auction in Brooklin United Church Hall on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. There will be a complete array of peren- nials, bulbs, shrubs and houseplants offered for sale. All you gardeners who don't want to be caught with your plants down should get out and patronize this fun-days 'n fund-raising event. B.L.C.C. CLUB Those planning to attend the inaugural meeting of the new Brooklin Library Children's Club which will be held on Sept. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 in the Junior Library are invited to dress up as their favourite story book character to add to the fun. GROUP COMMITTEE MEETING On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the 2nd Brooklin Group Committee for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will meet at the home of Group Chairman Alex Cowan. The meeting will begin at 7:30 and the address is 95 Baldwin St. All Group Committee members, leaders and any other interested persons are asked to attend. REGISTRATION NIGHT The registration for 2nd Brooklin Beaver, Cubs and Scouts will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in Meadowcrest Public School gymnasium. The 1986-87 annual registration fee is $20. A parent or guardian must register a boy at this time in order for him to attend the regular meetings. Leaders and Group Committee members will be present to an- swer any questions regarding scouting. Beavers - Boys must be five years of age by Dec. 31, 1986 to be eligible to join. The first meeting of this group will be Sept. 15 from 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. in Meadowerest gym. Cubs - Their first meeting will be Sept. 18 from 6:20 to8p.m. In Meadowcrest gym. Scouts - Please note the new meeting place of the Christian Education Building of Brooklin United Church on Cassels Rd. E. The first one will be on Sept. 17 from7 to 9 p.m. All local boys are welcome. For more information call Alex Cowan 655-4529 or Mary Forbes, 655-3253. CORN AND WEINER ROAST The annual family corn and weiner roast of 2nd Brooklin Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will take place at Camp Batty on Wed., Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Camp Batty Is located on the West side of Highway 12, nor- th of Columbus Rd. W. Entrance and parking is off Duff's Rd. Watch for the signs and Scouts who will be conducting the parking. Ail members and prospective members along with their families are invited. Be sure to dress warmly and take along your own lawn chairs. This is an opportunity to have some good family fun while meeting the boys, their leaders and Group Committee members. Note: In case of rain, it will be held in the Christian Education Building of Brooklin United Church on the corner of Cassels Rd. and Princess St. PAPER DRIVE The regular monthly paper drives of Brooklin Scouts resune on Sat., Sept. 13. This is the chance to get rid of all the newspapers you have been collec- ting all summer. Be sure the bundles are tied securely both ways and left at the curb by 9 a.m. Ashburn residents can leave their papers at the Ashburn Community Centre on the Friday prior to pick-up. Please do not leave them any earlier than Friday because of the fire hazzard. Cedarbrook Trail, Robmar St. and Macedonian Village are included in the pick-up area. Residents of these areas are requested to follow the above in- structions and the papers will be picked up. Scout paper drives run from September to June each year as a service to the communities and a fund-raising endevour. The boys count on your con- tinuing support. For further information call Arnold Tripp, Paper Drive Chairman at 655-4993. LIBRARY NEWS Thanks go out to Mrs. Vera Howard for the slide presentation of her journey through China. Also ap- preciation is extended to Kaspers Restaurant for supplying authentic Chinese music and chopsticks for the China Day. A new club called the BLCC (Brooklin Library Childrens Club) is being formed. The first meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This will include an election of officers and initiation of new members. All kids are welcome. BHS 65th Anniversary The Brooklin Hor- ticultural Society celebrated their 65th anniversary last Wed- nesday night in the United Church hall. Betty Van Buuren, president conducted the meeting and graciously welcomed everyone present. Margaret Beath gave an interesting history of the society naming the presidents from 1929 to 1986, and there were six past presidents present at the meeting. Cyril Wick, Gordon Wick, Margaret Davis, John Jeffrey, Vallery Hun- dert, Ken Brown' and Betty Van Buuren present president. Fun with Flora was enjoyed when we for- med groups and named ail the lillies or any title with the work Lillie init. Bill Burgess in- troduced the guest speaker who was Ian Smith and helper Ron Shaw. They showed 70 beautiful slides of lillies and provided a lot of in- formation about growing and caring for them. Betty Van Buuren gave an interesting ac- count of the recent con- vention in Peter- borough. Margaret Wick had the honour of cutting the lovely anniversary cake. There were 163 entries in the flower show and Audrey Young had the best specimen in the show, a bouquet of spider asters. It was a lovely show of many beautiful flowers and good > looking vegetables. Crime Stoppers new Chairman WENEEDA FEW GOOD BOYS & GIRLS! Joe Heaney, head of security at the Toronto Transit Commission, has been named chair- man of the Toronto and Regional Crime Stop- pers program. The ap- pointment was made at the annual meeting of the local crime fighting organization. Other members of the executive include Dion McGuire, vice- chairman; Nigel Schilling, secretary; Neil Katzman, treasurer; Laurie Denham, recording secretary; and James Carnegie, fundraising chairman. Crime Stoppers, a non-profit, charitable organization, was established in Toronto in July, 1984 to assist police make arrests in unsolved crimes. It is part North American wide program initiated by Canadian-born Greg MacAleese, who is credited with making a major contribution in the fight against crime. The Toronto and Regional Crime Stop- pers program, which has the co-operation of the Metro, Peel, York and Durham police for- ces, is responsible for the arrest of 390 people on 1,136 charges, the recovery of $215,029 in stolen property and the seizure of drugs with a street value of more than $11.3 million. Dining Guide GOLDEN GATE 107 Brock St. S. Whitby 668-2222 CHINESSE FOOD MULTI PLATTERS 6 Different Items served from 12.8 p.m. Buffet Coming Soon SZECHUAN DISHES SIZZLING STYLE Peking Beef served sizzling & flaming SEAFOOD DELUXE LEMON CHICKEN NEW & USED OFFICE FURNITURE -BUY-RENT- SELL- LEASE- -WHITBY KIDS- BECOME A CARRIER FOR THE WHITBY FREE PRESS TODAY! Become the outstanding carrier of the month and become a winner! Here are some routes available in yourarea: Route No. 1251 125 papers . Rossiand, Walton, Wardman, Palmerston and Centre Route No. 1249 75 papers - Walton St. and Walton Ct. 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