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Whitby Free Press, 17 Jan 1996, p. 9

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WhtbY Free Press, Wehisday, Januay 17,1996 ýPae 0' .>{BROOKLLNW>; Free throw winners advance J'I Md%~ a .a By Steve Leahy' Last Saturday was Mark and Beth Gibbons' first anniversary. To clebrate, they were giving away a niint-condition 1965 GTO conveibfle., The anniversary Mark anid Beth were celebrating ý,-Was the fret annlversary of their operation of' Brooklin's IGA. For Mark, a life- long Brooklin resIident, the opportunit t run the Brooklin store was a dream-come-true. The Gibbons family got their start in the food business l ve generations ago with a great- grandfather who wau a butcher. Marks father runs an IGA in Bay Ridges and Mark has managed 10 different stores for one of the'big chains. "We're very thankful for the support the people of Brooklin have shown us over the past year," he said. To oelebrate the anniversary, everyone in Brooklin was invited te enter their naine for a chance te win the OTO that was parked outside the store Saturday afternoon. Since the Gibbons have taken over, the store has been renovated and a full lune of national brands are a'vailable. Àlthough limited in space, Mark says- the Brooklin store offers friendly, responsive service. For instance, if customers want a particular produet in a special size, he-says- he is more than happy te ordri1t. Store expanïsion will have te wait until -the volume- of business bulda,à he saLys. The demolition of the old bilding ou-m the south side has allowed an expansion, of the sometimes cramaped parking lot." Mark - aya the dernolition was doue by the former operator of the IGA for reasons aside from parking lot expansion. The Gibbens have also been very involved in the communmity ýand offered their time and support te rnany local events. They aeknowledge it will take smre Urne te build up their business but they plan te be a part of the comrnunity for sorne Urne te, corne. MOM!S MORNING The ever . popular and often quite neoessary Mom's. Morning program operates throughout the winter months. Each Weduesday frorn 9:15 to il a.m., ail sorts of activities, including guest speakers on a Document Shredding *High volume. equipment w il reduce your shredding cost *Secure Iocked containers at no extra'cost *Bonded drivers *100% of paper is recycled *Certif icate of destruction *Volume discounts available year-end, clean-outs CALI i9fOf (905) 427-3605, (Derrick) WASTE SYSTEMS. variety of topics, are planned to give moins a welcome break. Babyuitting le included for a emal fee., For many years the progm has enabled.Brooklin-area moins to get to know each other and do new thinge. Some say it's the oasis of sanity' in thefr week. Everyone is welcome to join in the prograrn at the Brooklin United Ohurch on Casseis Road. For more information, cal Yvonne at 655-3225. WINTE'S NEVER DULL Upcoming events over the next couple of months include the Ashburn Spring Dance and the Brooklin and District Kinsmen Beach Frplic ... details to corne later. Steve Lealiy's columu appears every week H1e cati be reached at65-398 or 655-88(a) mu given away inI IGAceerto 1501 Hopkins. St. Whitby 9 q~M~Â 666 1811 +ý Whitewall size Sale pnice HOOSIER AT 99800 P 155/80R 13 $49.00 P235175R15$ P175/80R13 5S57.00 ___________ 145/ R 595.00 FREE with every tire purchase P15/5l4 $57.00 !d Computer Tire Balance 2095/75R4 $670.00 4 Installation P215/75R15 $75.00 on ail passenger tires P235/75R 15< $80.00 id Tire disposai WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON CUSTOMER SERVICE" cc) WARN RD. i Offering ail insolvency services including personal & corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA *122 Albert St. 721-7506 AJAX: 50 Commercial Ave. 619-1473 COBOURG: 72 King St. W. 372-4744 Saudy& everving appointments available. BOYs and girls froin the Brooklin area, aged 10 to 14, were named local champions of the KrLWghts of Columbus International free throw championship and will advance te the district level competition. St. Leo's council 011528 in Brooklin sponsored the' local competition at Meadowcrest school. Youth aged 10 to, 14 were eligible to, participate. Keri Verniooy was the 10-year- old girls' champion and, Brad Dyment was the winner of the 10- year-old boys3'division. In the. 11-year-old bracket of the competition, Jamie Goodmnan was the girls' champion and -Adam Bright was the boys' champion. Twelve-year-old winxiers' in the girls' and boys' divisions were Lauren Bebber and Trevor Page. The 13-year-old girls' division was won by Katherine Scott and the boys' champion was Brad Hibbs. Each contestant was allowed 15 free throw attemts in the contest and tdes were settled by a round of five free throws per contestant. International champions are determined based on scores at the state competitions, made up of winners from the district competition. Last year more than 212,000 boys and girls participated in 3,099 local competitions. ~I Wl. Now you 'can -make, this popular wiefor 75 % LESS than re tail. Oriewine is,< excellent quality using only imtported juicées. We also carry a w ide sel<,I p opular wýines and beers. forget - at Brew Wôr'iks, '. brew. 10O batches, - the t ection ^of - and'don't Nhen yu thifz. ýBe wworksï INC. We brew for you - no extra charge (you just add the yeast) DUNASSTHWY2 Ci BURNSI l z eCONSUMERSiýýF-l CA6L 666uBREWV 1390 Hopkîn s St. We accept competitorscoup ons jHouirs: jMon.-F.j ~11-91 We gurane opesatisfactio Dr. -Wiliam Cecutt is pleased to announce the relocation of his family practice Effective Mon., January 15 Cali430-5305 for further information 3050 Garden St. N., Whitby (Loblaws Plaza) DRIPLESS ANNUAL RUST PROTECTION. 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