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Whitby Free Press, 2 Nov 1994, p. 22

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Page 22. Whiby Free Proes, Weclnosday. November 2, 1994 SOGH vigil ABOUT 175 people turned out last week for a candlelight vigil at Whitby General Hospital. Participants, each holding a candie, carried signs protesting a proposaI to turn the hospital into a chronic care facility. Photo by Mark Reesor, WhiIby Free Press Two more arrests after store robbed Police have arrested two more teenaged boys in connection with an armed robbery Oct. 21 at the Silver Variety Store in Port Whitby. The suspects, both young offenders and students at Heny Street High_ Sehool, were arres- ted Wednesday. The first, a 15-year-old Calais Street youth, was charged with robbery, using a disguise with Intent, possession of stolen pro- perty, using a f»irearm and wea- pons dangerous. He was held for a bail hearing. The second suspect, a 14-year- eld White Oaks Crescent teen, was charged with robbery. He was released on an undertaking. 3{BROOKLIN } Ha y Da y a Halloween hit in Brooklin The Halloween Hay Day on Oct. 30 in Brooklin was descri- bed as a "large success." Brooklin-Ashburn Boy Scouts, the Sorbara Group and Tribute Homes presented thie e vent, with hel p front many volunteers. J ack-o-lanterns and scare- crows were created, there were hayrides and pony rides, and the Pineri dge filuegrass -Band entertained. Contest wintiers were: for cos- tumes, Kim Ebsuzaki (as Snow RE-ELECT RALPH BLANK Whitby Hydro Authorized by the CF0 for Ralph Blank White), age 7 and under; John Vandenhuevel (vampire), ages 8 to 10; Laura McConkey (".In- dian»), ages il to 13; Mike McCutcheon (Frernch maid), age 14 and over, mnen; Cathy Matsoo (butier), aged 14 and over women. For scarecrows, the co-winners were the Rotundi-Knaggs fam- ilies; second, Barclay famiIý; third, Adam family; fourt Guiry family. In the pumpkin pie contest, the winner was Beinda Solly' with Jeanina Levtchouk second and Jennifer Dunn third. In pumpkin-carving, first were Katelyn Pearson and Logan Gar- land, second Alan Fawcett, third Stephanie Dean and fourth Larissa Deriet. BROOKLIN PHARMAYTD Il 1J 65 BALDWIN ST. BROOKLIN LOB iCO 905- 655- 3301 : -The Common CoId t-l -nlc crti sc mikoi i Thne Common COld is an upper- respiratory-tract infection which, being due to viruses, cannot be cured by antibiotics. Colds affect young children more than aduits. The average preschooler has five to ten colds annually and spends almost three months of the year with a runny nose. Cold viruses are transmitted by direct contact with infected f rom the hands or some other object, and transferred to the virus-permeable membranes of eyes or nose. So scrupulous handwashing and avoiding crowded places may help to reduce the spread of cold viruses. Consuit your pharmacist about some suggestions for treating the Common Cold. JUSTIN BRUCKMANN (above) and other of Lynde Creek during a clean-up in Brooklin Octagon Club members fished a Brooklin last week. couple of old bicycles and other debris out Photo by MAark Reesor, Whitby Free Press 'Decision' u pcoming in Ashburn The 'mixed quartet, 'Decision,' will performn at Burns Church, Ashburn, on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. They sing a variety of songs, from southern gospel to Build a birdfeeder on Sunday 'Birdfeeder Building' will be held at Brooklin United Church Sunday school on Nov. 6, start- ing at 11:30 a.m. Those participating shold bring a screwdriver, hammer and electric drill. Cost is $10 for each feeder. traditional to contemporary. The leader, Wayne Ropp, is currently president of Canadian The Brooklin Women's Insti- tute welcomed newcomers Violet Ashpole and Dorothy Keoghan at the October meeting held at the home of Laural Hamer. WI president Aleta Campbell discussed the International Year of the Family. Ruth Agar and June Hoar provided lunch. The WI la stili seeking more members. Ail ladies are welcome. Cali Sarah Collins at 668-1377. Gospel Music Association. One member, Paula Litwiller, was winner of an award in song in Nashville recently. Also performing will be Ken and Elaine Heron of B racebridge. Freewill offering. For more information, calI 655-4240. at1Buirns A Christmas bazaar will be held at Burns' Presbytetian Church in Ashburn on Saturday, Nov. 12, starting at 10 a.m. There will be crafts and baked goods. A few tables are still available for interested vendors. Cail 655-4778. il

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