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Whlby Free Press, Weckesday, Decembar 13,19M. Page il ~- Golf club tire still1 in vestigate HISTORICAL FEATURE in the Wîhitby Free Press 1. When did the Whitby United Church become St. Mark's United Church? 2. Who was known as the "Duchess of Whitby?" 3. What was returned ta Myrtie United Church in 1977 after an.absence of 68 years? 4.What former church is now a bed and breakfast facility in Whitby? Answers on Page 12 This feature provided by Local Arcýitectural Conervation AcJv,5or9 Comrnuttce The Ontario Fire Marshall's Offio e and police are still investigating a blaze at the Country Lane Golf Clubý which caused more than $300,000 damage. The Nov. 20 fir broke out in the maintenance building, completely destroying the structure and between $300,000 and $400,000 worth of greenskeeping equipment and fertilizer. 'It demolished everything," says owner Bill Diggins, including al the fertilizer the club required for next season. 'There wasn't anything worth saving... I was over in England during the war andit reminded me of what happened there when the buildings burnt; there was nothing STARTER KIT Starter its are needed for new mothers-to-be. The Rose of Durham provides articles such as new sleepers,. undershirts, crib sheets, receiving blankets, towels, vaseline, shampoo, lotion, soap and facecloths. Cal 432-3622. left of it.", The bass Is inaured, but Diggins -- who is grateful the lire didn't occur during the golfing season - says it wMl take some doing to get a new building up and replace everything that was lost. 'But everything will be ready te go by the beginning of April," he stresses.* Otter Creek Video 900 BONACORD AVE. Reservation Hotline 666-9280 West Lynde Video 273 MICHAEL BLVD. (across frorn the school) Reservation Hotline 430-.0992 ST. JOHIN St. John Amnbulance will offer, in Whitby, courses in first aid (Dec. 20,21), basic rescuer CPR Dec. 19 and 28, babysitting Dec. 16. Cali 434-7800. STAMP CLUB The Oshawa Stamp Club will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m., in the cafeteria at O'Neill CVI, Oshawa. Collectors and guests are welcome. For more information, cail Roy'at 728-2599. WOMEN'SAGLOW Women's Aglow Fellowship of Canada, Oshawa-W;hitby chapter, will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., at Evangel Pentecostal Church, 374 Farewell St. , Oshawa. Guest speaker is Rhonda Spurel. For more information, eall 723- 9458. dancel J CHRISTMAS DANCE Malta Social Club, Durhamn Region (Whitby) Christmas dance will, be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 133 Brock St. W., Whitby, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. Door and spot prizes, raffles, roast beef and turkey dinner. Coot is $30 per couple or $15 per person. To reserve, cail Joe at 668- 7683 or Chaude at 668-3060. NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE A New Year's Eve dance will be held at the KIÇrghts of Columbus Hall, Brock Street North, Wbitby. Cost la $40 per couple which indludes hot and cold buffet, party favours, door prizes and spot dances. For more information, cal Martin Turpin at 666-1071 or Alez Burke at 668-063. NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE The Whitby Lions Club will hold a New Year's Eve dance at Heydenshore Pavillon. Cost la $30. per person and includes refreshments, hot and cold plate, door prizes. For tickets, caîl 668- 8265 or 723-6890. POETS NIGUT Pùets' Night, Io Monday, Dec. 18, 7 te9 p., at the Classic Coffee House, 1410 Bayly St., Pickering, sponsored by The Wrfter's Circle of Durham Region. Poets wishing te read can oeil Dawn Hembling, at (905) 831-7737 or Owen Neill at (905) 985-4356. ONE PARENT The One Parent Families Association, Oshawa chapter, wil meet for the Christmas' drop-in and caroling on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Adria Culture Club, 432 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. For more information, cal 579-7915. WOBKSHOPS 'Ladies only' investment workshops will be held, with sessions on Wednesdays or Thursdays, beginning this week, at the offices at 580 King St. W., Oshawa. There is no charge. For more information, caîl 725-4142. JiM'sS SJM The 2th annual Jim's Swim, te, raise funds for leukemia research, will be held in Oshawa -- and now in pools in Whitby, Ajax and Bowmanville -- Jan. 7 te 28. For more information, caîl the Durham branch of the Leukemia Research Fund at 436-5848.. SOS The Lung Association Durham Region, offers SOS (Smokers Overcoming Smoking), a support group for smokers who are at every stage of quitting, every Monday, 7 te 9 p.m., in Oshawa. For more details or te, pre-register, caîl 436-1046. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC A blood donor cinic, sponsored by MPP Durham Centre Jim Flaherty, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1 to, 7 p.m., at the Legion Hall, 117 Brock St. W., Whitby. Refreshments will be served. For more information, cail 430-1141. BREAST CANCER The Oshawa & District Breast Cancer Support Group meets on Thursday, Dec. 21, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Kingsview United Church, Wilson and Adelaide streets, Oshawa. For more information, caîl Sharyn at 576-5220 or Sylvia at 579-2680. PARI WflIOUT PAKINEiW -Parents Without Partners will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., for the general meeting at St. Georges Church (upstairs), 51 Centre St. S., Oshawa. For more information, call 571-5452 or 723- 1699. CHRONIC FATIGUE The Durham Region Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E. Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., at A.E. King Memorial Complex, Kingsway College, Oshawa. For more information, caîl Renee at 655- 4398. HEJM)INJURY The Head Injury Association of Durham Regions Christmas party will be held Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112, 117 Byron St. S., Wihitby. Non-perishable food can be donated te the food bank, and members will bring a gift (value up te $10) for a gift exchange. For - transportation assistance, caîl 723-2732. AIZEIMER Alzheimer Durham will hold a family support group meeting on Wednesday, Dec. -20, 1:30 p.m., at the Society office, 419 King St. W., suite 205 (Oshawa Centre). Al caregivers are welcome te attend. For further information, caîl 576- 2567. WOMEN'S NETWORK The 3rd Thursday Breakfest Women's Network will meet Dec., 21, 7:30 a.m., at Harmony Creek Coîf Club, 100 Bloor St., Oshawa. Guests are welcome. For reservations, phone Helen Smith at 432-7200. CAROL SING The Seniors Jubilee Choir wil host a carol sing and Christnas party at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre on Wednosday, Dec. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Wagoe -~~ HOLIDAY MHE> Tae 3050 Garden St. Whitby 666-8266 "Marcy has just returned from a fabulous Camnival Cruise! Why not drop into our Whitby office and hear, ail the exciting details first hand." * * * * * * * * * -o'ýre i Wi 0/8 0 ý G-,è.&M çv 1 served. ý 1 ý