Corrido r Capers 1161 : -"By MARY MCEACIIERN '~Y CaII 725-8967 with items for this colurnn. Happy New Year. It's good to be back. WHITBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE j The members of Whitby Women's Institute thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas meeting that f took place Dec. 15 at the home of the president, Mrs. Dorothy Gregor. The meeting was opened by the president, and assisted by the secretary, Josephine Smnith. Ten members and two visitors were present. The rol cail was answered with a stamped Christmas card, ready to be addressed and mailed to iii or lonely persons. The usual procedure followed with the' In- stitute Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect in unison. aThe pot-luck supper, held at 6 p.ni., was enjoyed brightly burning fireplace, and a beautifully i decorated Christmas tree laden with gifts. he dinner was followed by a showing of a film of te 1982 Rosebowl Parade, followed by an exchange of gifts. The January meeting 0f the Institute will ho held at the home of Mrs. Grace Carr, *309 Dunlop St. E., Whitby, on Jan. 26 at 1: 30 p.m. Visitors welcome. DR. ROBERT THORNTON SCHOOL Dr. Robert Thornton School and Thornton In- Council Column w I Submitted b4 meMbers of WHITBY TOWN COUNCIL By COUNCILLOR JOE E. BUGELLI West Ward Cha irman of Operations Committee As we commence a new year, we pause to reflect over the past, ponder the future, and resolve to do 101 things. We somehow seemn to give ourselves a boost of ex- tra energy and-look forward with anticipation to the challenges, trials and tribulations that await us. We hear the leaders of our religious and political insti- tutions urging us on, with vim and vigour, to go and do what society expects of us. And we march for- ward, as so we should, in pursuit of ambitious aspirations!1 Unfortunately, within a few short weeks, or maybe even days, that burst of energy seems to fiz- zle and die - and we hang on, waiting for another new year to re-kindle that spark, so we can inako the same resolutions, over and over. We seem 10o have survived one of the toughest economiecelimates since the great depression. 1982 will forever ho etchod in our memories as a year of hardships, insecurity and instabiity. Wo had to loarn to do without, we stopped taking for granted certain privileges that we, over the years, con- strued to be basic rights. We learned t0 become more ingenious, more creativo and enterprising, in order to protoct our livelihood and our very basic existence. We managed to do away with a few "6niceties" because we roarranged our priorities to their proper levels. In short, we have ail become botter citizens bocause of our ordeal. My hope for everyone in 1983 is that thoso hard learned lessons wiil not'be forgotten. We must re- member that the future is just the past returning through another gate. We must not allow ourselves the luxury of relaxing our guard and stagnate to the Point of vulnerability. We should look forward to 1983 as the year of recovery. Politicians at ail levels, regardless of Party idoology, are, by and large, sincere, dedicat- ed, responsible people trying to do what they honest- ly bolieve is the best way to cure this ailing economy. Lilce 80 many doctors treating a disease nobody is famiiar with, they are prescribing various means of treatment. Nobody onjoys taking miedicine, and some are harder to swallow than others, but we must try to co-operate, we must believe in ourselves as being capable of recovery, if we are t0 succeed. If we refuse to be part of the solution, we then become a part of the problom. Your Town Council is in the. throws of finalizing 1983 budget discussions. I commend the effort of MY colloagues and management staff in the difficuit task of maintainlng a high level of service while keeping within the provincial government's guide- lines 0f 5 per cent. It appears that we have achieved that goal since we expect the final budget will repre- sent no more than a 3.6 per cent increase over last year 's. I am looking forward to 1983 with great expecta- tions becuase in order to be successful, we have to look, feel and think that way. To *aIl our friends and citizens 0f Whitby, on behaîf of myseif and my family, I wish you aIl and your loved ones, a happy, healthy and promising year. O SHAWA WHITBY NEWCASTLE Unit;ed Wa!J ~.PRINTING9/ invitations -matches. serviettes T y 571-2206 CRAFTS INÇ. 0 7irapidrSui CLASSES START JAN. 17183. We teach Bunka Bargello Needlepoint Smocking Crewel Tatting Day & Evening Classes. 74 King St. W., Oshawa WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 1983, PAGE 9 Duplicate bridge resuits terested Parents would like to thank alI the parents and students who made donations of non-perishable food for the Christmas baskets. Nineteen boxes were filled and delivored t0 the Salvation Army for distribution. THORNTON INTERESTED PARENTS Congratulations to Mrs. Miles-Berry who recently won a hand-made quilt that was raffled off by the T.I.P. Many thanks to Mrs. Perry, who made and donated the quilt to the group. WESTMINSTER UNITED CIIURCH Junior Choir Practice - Tuesday, 4 p.m. Aduit Choir Practice - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Annual Congregational Meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 25, beginning with a pot-luck supper at 6:30 pm. Please bring a first and second *course dish. Tea and coffee provided. The business meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Annual Reports - AIl organizations should have their reports ready. Please hand in to Erma Wood. -Red Crosa Blood Donor Clinic - Tuesday, Jan. il, 2 to 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall, Byron St. S., Whitby. New members by transfer - Pearl and Adam Webb, Burke, Jennifer and Pam Williams, John and Nancy Madill. A hearty welcome from the church and the community. CORRIDOR CAPERS BALL The February dance of the Corridor Capers will ho held at Heydenshore Pavilion on Saturday, Feb. 26. Frank Truli and Gary Tummons will again sup- ply us with music. Tickets are $10 a couple for members and $12 for non-members. Prizes, lunch and bar. Reserve your tickets early by calling any member of the executive or Bey at 725-5008 or San- dra at 668-8949. WEILL MISS YOU Ann and Harold Preston, residents of Kendalwood Road, have left our community t0 live in Oshawa. We will miss you very much, but thank goodness your new home will be close by s0 we will see you of- ton. Best of luck. Barker, a tie with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vrengden- hil, 108; Mr. and Mrs. Pat Davies, 951/. East and West: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Win- ter, 991/2; John Colby The following are the results of last week's Play at the Whitby Du- plicate Bridge Club. North and South: Derrick Aistein and Paul Beischlag,, 113; Mr. and Mrs. Harold SPEAKING CONTEST The Optimist Club of Whitby is holding its an- nual public speaking contest for boys and girls under the age of 16. There will ho one con- test for boys and one for girls, with $1,ooo scho- larships being present- ed to the winners in each contest. Contestants will re- ceive help in preparing their 4 to 5 minute speech by qualified op- timist coaches. KIDNEYI THE WORLD IS YOURS ... IF YOU KNOW THE RIGHT PEOPLE... Wherever you move the Wei- corne Wagon hostess is the right person to help you find a place in your new community. Cal John McLean and Don Titherington, 931/; Mrs. Bon Harlander and Mrs. Larry Ruest, 93. The resuits of, dupli- cate bridge play are reported each week in I. 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