PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, MARCIH 20, 955, WIITBY FREE PRESS Brooklin lady a fin alist in Canada Packers' quilting competil TORONTO - Alice Car- quilt competition held negie of Brooklin, was recently in Toronto at one of the 13 finalist in the'Annual Convention the seventh annual of the Ontario Canada Packers Inc. Association of G.S.W. Sump Pumps 4 At this price they won't last long... tion Agricultural Societies. The thirteen finalists' quilts were selected from approximately 234 winners at local - Agricultural Society fairs across Ontario where 5,000 quilts had been entered. This year's cham- pionship quilt was designed and quilted by Jean Smart, 254 Fifth Avenue, Woodstock, On- tario. Smart received a prize cheque for $700 from Canada Packers Inc. The company also provided prize money for first, second and third place entries at all the District Com- petitions and to the local Agricultural Society where the Champion- ship Quilt started on its way. A cheque for $100 from Canada Packers will go to the Woodstock Agricultural Society to be used at the discretion of the Home Craft Division as prize money in the quilting section. The Championship Quilt, entitled "Field of Diamonds" is an original design. The quilt was constructed from small diamond shaped pieces and laid out in a geometric pat- tern producing a 3 dimensional affect of both cubes and stars. ANNOUNCEMENT Rick Taylor . Sales Manager at Marigold Lincoln Mercury is pleased to announce the arrival of the new ME RKURTSCR A TRU ESPORTS CAR! If we listed all the standard features & specifications of this car, we wouldn't be able to afford the ad! ONLY $24,700 Drop in and talk to our sales staff. /MDRwVING IS BEUEVING. Broklin Bylines By BETTY-JEAN BLYTH Call 655-3679 with items for this column In spite of the fact that Mother Nature seems to have become absent-minded and forgotten what season we're supposed to be in, the flurry (not to be confussed with snow flurries) of activity by local organizations tells me that despite the weather, we're all thinking spring! LUCKY WINNERS On Feb. 10, the Brooklin and District Kinettes held a quilt and afghan draw. The winners were both Oshawa residents. N. Dowhan won the afghan while M. Hogan was the lucky recipient of the han- dmade quilt. GRATEFUL THANK YOU Again this year the Heart and Stroke Foundation Campaign was a resounding success in this area. Verna Shepherd and Carolyn Gilbert would like to thank all the captains and their canvassers for volunteering their time and doing such a great job on their respective "Heart Beats". Both the businesses and the general populace proved their generosity by truly giving from the heart. I would like to add a special vote of thanks to Ver- na and Carolyn on behalf of all those who benefit from this foundation for again taking on this monumental task with such efficiency and devotion. THINK SPRING FASHION SHOWS This Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. there will be a showing of fashions for children up to 14 in Burns Church Hall in Ashburn. This is being produced by the Childrens Marketplace of Whitby and features designer dresses for girls by Gavette of Montreal as well as outfits for both sexes by other well-known Canadian manufacturers. Also being featured is maternity wear by Pia Paula and a new exclusive designer collection by Kelly's Originals. Ride-em toys by Pines will be an added attraction along with balloons for the kiddies. Babysitting facilities are available at the Com- munity Centre. Tickets for this are $2.50. The other show entitled "The Ritz" will be held at Thunderbird Golf Club on April 9 at 8 p.m. This features Lizelle Fashions Inc., Calypso Fashions and Swimwear, Julia Shoes and hair and makeup demonstrations by Jan of Hair Fair. Tickets for this one are $5. Both of these are being sponsored by Ashburn Kirk Guild and tickets may be picked up at the following places: in ashburn, at the General Store; in Brooklin at Warm Woolies and Whatnots; in Port Perry at Iwrin Smith's and in Whitby at Childrens Marketplace in its new location at 119 Brock St. S. SPRING NIGHT OF CARDS The Brooklin and District Progressive Conser- vative Association is holding another of its card nights in the Oddfellows Hall on Bagot St. in Brooklin on March 29 beginning at 8 p.m. You will have the choice of joining in the progressive euchre or forming your own foursome for the game of your choice. Euchre cards will be provided. Admission is $3 per person and includes a host of prizes and refreshments. Tickets can be picked up at Brooklin Bakery or by calling any of the following: 655-4951, 655-4211 or 655-3860. MYRTLE NEWS This Sunday the Jubilee Choir, a senior's group from Whitby will be the featured music at the mor- ning service in Myrtle United Church. Everyone is invited to come out and share in this treat. Last Sunday, 50 former schoolmates from the old Myrtle Public School enjoyed a reunion hosted by Mrs. Frank Thornton and family, Susan, Mary and Peter. Unfortunately Jimmy was unable to make it. (I, too was unable to attend, much to my disappoin- tment.) A special unexpected feature was a call from Beatrice Neuffer Who now resides in Tacoma, Washington. The special UCW meeting I mentioned last week on Women and Prescription Drugs will be held on April 9 at 8 p.m. in the church. This is an important topic that should not be missed. The March UCW meeting was held after Worship Service and was followed by a clean-up session of the Sunday School room and kitchen. Don't forget the new Preschool Story Hour held every other Wednesday in the Church by Brooklin Library. The next one is scheduled for March 27 and starts at 1 p.m. LIBRARY NEWS The spring sessions of the preschool story hour and adult group starts rolling on April 2 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. These adult sessions offer some in- teresting and informative subjects so do plan to at- tend if you can. The juvenile department has an Easter contest entitled Buddy Bunny and the Easter Surprise. The "surprise" itself, has been graciously donated by a thoughtful local resident who wishes to remain anonymous. Be sure to get out to the library and join in the delicious mystery kids! Bridge champ MONTREAL - Vera M. ships and 50 others Creelman, 309 St. which drew some 4,500 Lawrence St., Whitby players to ten days of and Minke Clark of New, competition here. Every Smyrna Beach, Fl. skill class finds com- placed first in their sec- petition for masterpoin- tion and tenth overall in tsof the American Con- Flight "B" of the "Open tract Bridge League. Pairs", a one day Points, like the dollar regional championship wlnnings of golf held by the American professionals, reflect a Contract Bridge League player's proven skill on March 10in which u8 and68 success. Unlike players competed. money, points may not The contest was be sold, traded, or ex- among seven North changed and there are American Champion- no money prizes in AC- BL tournaments. The sponsoring American Contract Bridge League is the organization of com- petitive bridge players of Canada, the United States, Mexico and - Bermuda. Nearly 4,300 affiliated bridge clubs provide weekly com- petitions across the con- Btun aments COLUMBIA PICTIJRES PRESENTS LINCOI N MERCURY SALES LIMIIED Open Mon Thurs. 9 aým Io 9 p.rn.. 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