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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10, 1986 PAGE il Council budgets for Whitby town crier Whitby council will set aside $3,500 ln the 1987 budget for a uniform and remuneration for Wit- by's new town crier. The position was filled by Fred Martin earlier this year when bie won a con test'sponsored by the Downtown Business Improvement Area. Since that time the BIA has approached the town inquiring about a uniform for the town crier. After consulting with the Ontarià Guild of Town Criers tbe Town decided to budget $1,000 for a uniform. The money will be used for the purchase of *A bell, uniform, bat and scroli. The uniform, accor- ding to the guild, sbould include tbe municipal crest or emblem, be historically correct for wbatever period is desired for the uniform, and take into account Canada's and Ontario's heritage. The hat, scroll and bell are ail signs of the crier's authority, with the bell only rung when the crier is making an announcement or proclamation. The remainder of the money, $1,500, is for the renumeration of the crier when he makes an appearance. Tbe town bas decided that when the crier makes an appearance at a town-sponsored fun- ction be will be paid $35. Tbat same amnount will be paid to the crier. by any non-prof it organization requesting bis presence at a private function. The town will also pay tbe crier's entry fee to tbe guild, $25, and an- nual membership dues of $10. Drugs are stolen An undisclosed amount of drugs was stolený from a Whitby Pbarrnacy during tbe weekend. Durbiam Regional Police report the West Lynde Pbarmacy was eatered sometinie dluring tbe nigbt on Saturday, Dec. 6. Police lay cha rge for possession The right touch ROULA TSELIOS works on a window decoration at the Whitby post office. She was one of the art class students from Whitby Senior School giving a Christmas touch to the building. Free Press photo An investigation by a Whitby police officer has resulted in tbe arrest of a Witby man for possession of stolen property valued at over $90,000. Const. David Robin. son of 18 division started an investigation in November. Tbe stolen property involves a truck and a car reported missing in Toronto in Probation volunteers wanted Tbe Probation and Parole Services office in Pickering is looking for volunteers to work Monday and Tuesdays. The hours are 5:30 to 7 p.m. and tbe job would involve reception duty. For moite information caîl 831-2600 or 683-0373 and ask for tbe volun- teer co-ordinator. Lloyd's accepts donations Lloyd's Bank of Canada (former Con- tinental Bank) in Whit- by is now accepting food donations for the Sim- coe Hall Women's League for Christmas. Cash donations are ac- cepted. 1 Council meeting next week There will be no town committee mneeting next Monday night. The meetings will - be replaced by a special meeting of council, to get underway at 5 p.m. Committee meetings start up again on Jan. 5. Tree trek is now irnderway le trickle of Christ- Conlîn Rd., Witby on is tree-cutters began Nov. 23. But fromn now the Watson farm on until Cbristmas, a stream of visitors, many of tbem familles, PP Ashe will pour over the 61- rnments saw in hand, in searcb of m ments tbe perfect tree. change Tbis is the second ic a g year Bll and June Wat- son, wbo live at RR 2, Bull 9 Blackstock, bave opened tbeir Witby FROM PAGE 4 farm, offering cut-your- onal r etxnic own or pre-cut Scots ional Or ehnic pine and spruce. But the trees wbich are felled bave been tended and pruned for seven or eigbt years, wbile planting is renewed every Marcb. III like it, because I enjoy being outdoors," says June Watson. "But it ties you down, especially in summer. Tbe Watsons began selling trees, but only a few, on 10 acres of their Bowmanville farm, on Durlbam Rd. 57, tbree year.i ago. Now botb farms are open, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day until Christmas, as well as for the first time this year, tbree locations in Oshawa. origin, sex, religion, age etc. It refers to discrimination on the basis of sex, not sexual orientation. The first is true discrimination, the latter is not disciination at ail. "'Sexual orientation" refers to an optional lifestyle whereas "sex" refers to tbe inherent cbaracteristic of being maIe or female. Refusing to pass laws giving special privileges to bomosexuals is not discrimination. Do we want to see homosexual marriages legally recognized and homosexual couples adopting cildren? I do not!1 How about you? A Scots pine tree costs $18 and spruce range from $10 to $25, depen- ding on size, at the Witby farm. "For many, it's a family outing," says June, noting that Toron- to residents make up rnuch of the crowd. "Some just want to go for a walk in the woods." She says the eariy birds get the pick of the choicest trees. And trees cut early will last if well-watered. she adds. Cut-your-own trees arýe also available at a property on Garrard Rd., north of Rossland Rd., and at the Brooklin Tree Farm, 75 acres on Hwy. 7, west of Brooklin. July. The truck, a 1986 Ford,, was reported stolen from Sbýerway Ford Truck Sales in Toronto on July 18. It is valued at $86,000. Tbe car is a 1985 Plymoutb Horizon, reported stolen in FROM PAGE 9 CHRISTMAS STRESS Tbe Distress Centre of Durham Region expects an increase in cails during tbe Cbristmas season, a time of botb great joy and over- wbelming sadness. Tbe centre offers 24-bour befriending, referral and crisis intervention lines to anyone ex- periencing stress or needing a friendly voice. Cail 686-2366. FRENCH Registration for French pre.scbool is now being taken at the cbîldren's desk of tbe Witby Public Library. Tbe course will be beld Wednesdays from Jan. 7 to Marcb il. Cost for three-year-olds is $15 and for four-year-olds, $20. LEGAL AID Tbe *Wbitby Com- munity Information Centre at 405 Dundas St. W. offers a legal aid clinic the third Tuesday of tbe montb, Septem- ber to June. Drop in at tbe centre or caîl 668- 0552 for an appointment. MAGICIAN Cbarisma the Magician and bis rabbit "Stew" will perform at tbe Whitby Public Library, 7 to 8 p.m., Dec. 22. No registration is necessary and the program is free. FUN AND GAMES Boys and girls age 6 and over can enjoy an bour of games at tbe Whitby Public Library, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 30. Boys and girls can bring tbeir own games or play witb one at tbe library. No registration is necessary. Mississauga on July 24. No value bas been placed on tbe car. Cbarged witb two counts of possession of stolen property is Robert Gordon Lebman, 19, of 16 Fallingbrook St. He will appear in Whit- by provincial court on Friday, Dec. 19. SANTA SUITS FOR RENT Whitby Jayeettes are again renting Santa Claus suits at $30 for a 24-bour perlod. Suits in- clude jacket, pants, bat .and wig, beard, spats, belt, beils and sack. For information cail Ruth Olley (668-7253 after 4:30 p.m. weekdays). BABYSI'rIING Tbe Whitby Public Library and Whitby Red Cross. will be offering a babysitting course Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., from Jan. 21 to Marcb 11. Registration for tbe program, wbicb costs $8 and is for age 12 and over, will begin Jan. 5 at the cbildren's desk of tbe library. SENIORS TRIP A Seniors' outing nas been arranged by tbe Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre for Dec. 19. A visit to Cullen Gardens in Markbam will be followed by dinner and show, "McGillicudy's Lost Weekend," at tbe dinner tbeatre at Cullen Barns. Tickets, $25, are available at tbe centre (668-1424). The bus- leaves at 3:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS PARTY A Christmas party will be beld Dec 20 at Cheshire Homes (residences for pbysically disabled adults), 384 Hiliside Ave., Oshawa. Dinner, at $15 per person, lis at 6:30 p.m. and dance, $5 per person, at 9 p.m. Tbere will be a draw and Joor prizes and cash bar. Cail 434-802 or 723-1434 (wbeelcbair accessible). Coming events T mal at t MI CoJ or to natfi WHITBY MAYOR Bob Attersley makes Bonnie Carter of Barrie the winner of a weekend at the Renaissance in the raffle held at the Dr. J.O. Ruddy Hospital auxiliary bazaar Dec. 6 at St. Mark's church house. Dorothy Hall, Bert Guthrie and Cherie Hemminigsen hold the box. Sheri Stewart of Whitby won the second prize and Bruce Cudmore of Markhain, thfrd. Free Press photo ---4