Whitby Free Press, 23 Mar 1972, p. 16

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Page 16, Thursday, March 23, 1972, WHITBY FREE PRESS Conti nued from Front Page Derek Maw and George Thomas are a c t i v e 1ly i n v olved with theBrooklin group. Rev. William Flynn, aBrook1in Ang- 1 i c an Rec tor, John Dryden, former chairman of the Brook Iin Fairboard, and Frank Gardiner are also familiar names. The publ1 i c meeting, scheduled for April 6th at the Brookl in Town Hall, is being planned with the intention of en- c o uraging people who oppose the pro- posed site, but are reluctant to step forwardbecause they feel they are in a minority. "We are attempting to get any inter- e s t e d p e op le together, IlB r ookl1 i n spokesmanDerek Maw told the WHITBY F R E E PRESS. "The airpor t need not be i ne v i t able. People have a right to oppose as that is the democratic way. " Whilethegroups are consulting with p r o f essional p e o p 1le for opinions in g a thering factual information for their f i g h t w i th the government , the youth faction i s planning posters to be stra- t e g i c a i1y placed around the Whitby- Brooklin area, and there is discussion of p r e p a r i ng booths for the Brooki in Spring Fair and similar events. Already they have made representation at the Canadian Sportsman's Show in Toron- to, where they talked to people in charge of ecological exhibits. Le tter s have been dispatched by B i 1 1 Thomas t o John Diefenbaker and Robert Stanfield. Return I e tters of moral support are coming in to POP from all over the AIRPORT Guns Confiscated by Whitby Police In a weekend misdemeanor , 2 Whitby youths had t h e i r pellet guns c o n f i s c a t e d by Whitby Town Pol- ice. The youths were apprehended at the C PR crossing on Hopkins Street shooting at street i amp s. W h i t by Police, w ho anticipate more probl ems w i th unlawful use of pellet guns with theadvent of sum- mer, say th-ey will be laying charges against young of- fenders. . country and from around the world, he explained. Interested persons in the local fight against the proposed jet airport may contactDr. Warne at 66805372, or GeorgeThomas, Brooklin at 655-3681. If you cannot attend the April 6th meeting, themost successful way of al- e r t ing members of parliament that you care about their decision on the jet air- port i s to write letters, the group ad- v i s e s. Petitions do not work, in that anyone can sign names to a list, but your personal effort in writing a letter PRE-EASTER SALE NEONS. ..3f.r$1...O ZEBRAS.. 29< .......... ...R...WN.... D ISCUS.......$... . 95........ ANGEL..... F....SH...3...for... .. 0O.... . BLACK.MOLIES.2.or.$1.0 KUHL....... LOACHES.. 69. PAINTED...sWORDS..........69<.... ............ ..... 4~~ BUBLEOPFILERS fi ........ LOOK METAFRAME HUSH 1 PUMPS $3.95 LONG LIFE HEATERS 100 WATT $4.50 Lay-A-Way Now For Easter. Open: TUES and Wed. 9 to 7 THUR. and FRI 9 to9 SAT 9to 6 PINK POODLE PET SHOP AND AQUARIA 215 TORONTO AVE. OSHAWA 576-6012 w i Il make an impression. Do not allow yourseif to be sentimental for personal reasons they warn. Governments have show n that they care little for the in- d i v i dual. Instead worry about democ- racy and the Canadian way of life. Ameeting of the Central POP comm- ittee is slated for this Friday, March 24 8 p. m. at the Brougham Town Hall. Spokesmen for the local groups are optimistic that realization of the major ai rpor t need not be inevi table. "We have ha If a year to begin the snowball roll- ing, " said Dr. Warne. R.B. Reed and Sons Florists Ltd. Invite you to attend 26th Annual Flower Show and Greenhouse Tour SUNDAY MARCH 26th 10a.m. - 5p.m. See Special Dramatic Displays of plants. Thousands of Easter Lilies, Hydrangeas. Greenhouses of Flowers in Bloom. See our remodelled Display Area Roses, Orchids, Tropical Flowers Special 60th Anniversary Tree" Something free for you Free Admission ....... Free Parking Door Prizes of Plants and Flowers. AIte ! Greenhouses Bloor St. W. Oshawa enjoy a warm wonderful day with your family and friends - - - - - - - - - - -

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