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Whitby Free Press, 17 May 1995, p. 18

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page la, whitby Free Pres, We<kme3day. May 17. 1995 BROOKLIN *0 f eY~ 71Medieval look to BROOKLIN PHARMACY.. ' E-J 65 BALDWIN ST. BROOKLIN - LOB 100 905- 655- 3301 IWhat about Fever? Normal body temperature disease. !taken by mouth is 370 C or Digital thermometers are i98.6" F. When an infection more sensitive than glass Tor some other disease ones and may be used for Hprocess sets in, fever- oral, rectal or armpit inducing substances may measurement. Heat-sensitive Tbe released which elevate tapes or forehead strips that body temperature. Recent change colour on contact with Pmedical evidence shows the skin are considered very Sthat fever may actually inaccurate. help the body tight Consult your pharmacist. NOTICE RE: HWY 7/12 1 Road I Sanitary Sewer I Watermain Construction On May 1, 1995, the Region of Durham began constructing sanitary sewer lines along Highway 7/12 (Baldwin Street). They have closed the two (2) Northbound lanes and are using the two (2) Southbound lanes as a two-way traffic thoroughfare. There is stili plenty of parking, and accessibility to [the businesses can be achieved! This first stage of the project will last approximately four weeks and there will be some traffic congestion. We, the Merchants of Brooklin, need your help. You are the base of our businesses and we are asking for your continued support during these disruptive times. Without gou, our businesses could be in serious trouble, and the base of the Brooklin Retail Community could erode. So please help us, help your community, and help the employees of our businesses [o maintain stability in these unstable weeks. We really appreciate your support. Yuurs truly, BROOKLIN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ~** ~: * * * ~ ou A new location for Mitchell Brothers By Steve Leahy The forlorn building south of Brooklin on the west side of Hlighway 12, just under the big hyidro limes, will one day -be the .itchell Brothers Building Supplies main store and corporate head office. A site plan has finally gone forward and thore will be a 9,000-square-foot building for the retail operation and 7,513-squareý-foot warehouse. Wiil success, mot te mention al that space, change this venerable Brooklin institution? Only time wilI tell. ST. LEO'S YARD SALE Saturday, June 10, is the date for St. Lods Church annual yard sale. Piles of great stuif will be on view and on sale from 8 a.m. until it's ail gone or 2 p.m. -- whichever cornes first. Space is available te rent and donated items' would be appreciated and picloed up. Contact Jim or Cora Vernooy at 655-3562. The church is located on Baldwin St. N., just south of Brooklin Concrete. Ail proceeda go te the church. HOMECRAYI'S A reminder that entry forms for ail events at the spring fair homnecraft competition and display are avmilable at the library. Hlard te, believe, but the fair is only a couple of wees away. SA? Fe I&aitr So1uMn 8, Oea OR e~woàek kcOBe&mAqCMd à t049or54&- 9 fax). COUNTRY MARKET Another new venture has started up at the oId Oshawa Garden Centre on Thickson Road just south of Winchester. les a ind of flea market, vegetable stand, craft thing, going on there. You have te wander by saine Saturday or Sunday to find out for yourself. BIERODEO Constable Mary Carr will visit' St. Lods; on Friday, May 19 te talk about bike safety. Students will b. able te register their bikes and participate in a safety obstacle course. Bring your bike and helmet. NO PICK FLEASE Now that spring is safely underway, the tilliums at Heber Down and elsewhere are in ful bloom and a stroli through the woods is heartily reconunended. There are about 18 species of trilliums in North America, with white being the most common here and Ontanio' provincial flower. Occasional red or purple tnilliums can also be found. A member of the lily faxnily, trilliums are perennials that love shade and woodsy soil. Remind the ida that trilliums are as delicate as they are beautiful and should neyer be picked. Xerascape, gardenmg to be discussled The next Brooklin Horti- cultural Society meeting will b. held Wednesday May 24, 7:30 p.m.,, at Brooki ÙJnted Church. -Marjorie Mason-Hogue will discuss 'Xerascape Gardening?' Ail are welcome. '195 parade Group 74 is once again planingand organizing th Brlin Spring Pair Parade, The parade- will be held ai 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3. The theme for this Year' parade is 'Medieval Times!' Last fail two local schools participated in a contest to naine the springparade theme. Prom the ;) cildren entered, il topics were picked for voting. Each winner received $10 and zmdway ride coupons. Winners were Nichole Nanceldvell, Alicia Tillaart, Amber Mowbray and Monika Webber. Group 74 hopes as many groups and businesses as possible wiUl enter a float. Prizes will be awarded ini the non-commerical category for most representative of theme, most dramatic, most humorous, best design (detail), children's group (sehool/organization, origin work must be completed by children), and spécial ment. In thé commrerial category, there will le prizes for mst drainatie, most humorous and special menit. Prize il$ ete winnor of ech category. Due to traffic congestion, vehicles will enter on Ferguson Avenue off Highway 7. Group 74 members will be stationed at streets te assist children with their fOt float , bt If not entering afot u car or other vehicle, notify Group 74 by entry form or telephone before May 26 te ensure placement in the parade. EnryfSçs muet b. returned to Barbara Cotton at 655-4222, Valeie Madil at 655-5541 or iàz Mitchell at 655-8341. 'Talents'. on display St. T'homas Anglica Chrc in Brooklin will ho d an arts and crafts show on Saturday, May 27 1Oa.m. to 4 p ýÙe show, Ce1eýbrating our Talents,' is part of the contmnuing celeèbration of the church's 125th anniversary. There will be a tea room at the show. Admission is $2 for adulte (children free). The church is located on the southeast corner of Winchester Road and Ander- son Street in Brooklin. Answers to Whitby Trivia from page'17 site of the new schaol tram 1874 to 1992.

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