PAGE <0, WE-DNlUSI)AY. MAY 8. l1985. Wlll [BN' FRE lPRESS B3r«k1 in Bylines By BETI'Y JEAN BLYTH Cati 655-3679 with items for this column Snrinçi ras snriinn The grass ls riz, The sap la runnlng Just ike my nose ls. Though a young mans fancy May be to kIas you, We ailergy suflerers snif f "Please pass the tissue." PLANT AUCTION Gardeners, If youre planning your sprlng plantlng dont miss out on the.bargaîns avalable at Brooklin Horticultural Soclety's annual sprlng plant auctIon. It wIll be held on Saturday, May il beglnning at 10 ar. in Grass Park on the main street In Brooklln. There wlll be a splendid array of annuals, perrennials and much more. By digging deep (in your pockets) to help our local organization, you can prune down your gar- dening budget. RAFFLE 6rooklin Guides, Brownies and Pathfinders will be holding the draw for the lucky wlnners of the Guide and Brownie doils that are belng dlspiayed around town at the above event on May il at 12 noon. The tickets ai 50(c each or 3 for $1 are a great bargaîn for these beautiful soft-sculptured creations of Lois Barnard. Just remember that no matter who's tickets are drawn, welil ail be winners by helplng these kids to become responsibie citizens. BOTTLE DRIVE The First Ashburn Cubs and Scouts are holding a We have an openi*ng for srocmantic_____ spirit., Vol kswagen Cabriolet There is something special about a convertible. A touch of adventure, a sense of romance. This Cabriolet captures t ail, but adds somethîng more: t's a Volkswagen. Corne in today for a fresh look. OWASCO VOLKSWAGEN 1425 DUNDAS ST. E. Whitby: 668-9383 Toronto: 683-3235, 361-1128 Ajax: 683-3235 CANADAS LARGEST VW VANAGON DEALER 35 minugeftron Oowniow,, Tooto LffiJM bottie drive in Ashburn and the surrounding area on Saturday, May 11. The boys will appreciate your support by saving botties of any kind. Please have them ready when the youngsters corne knocking at your door. PAPER DRIVE The Second Brooklin Cubs and Scouts are holding their monthiy paper drive also on Saturday, May il. As usual, be sure to tie your papers securely both ways and have them out to the curb by 9 arn. this Saturday. The boys do this primarily as a free ser- vice to the community but they need your co- operation to make it work. YARD AND BAKE SALE The Spencer Community Centre is holding a yard and bake sale on Monday, May 20 from i to 4 p.m. There will be lots of bargains and goodies for the whole family and lt should prove ta be a pleasant way to spend the Victoria Day holiday afternoon. Just drive west on Highway 7 to Country Lane and then north ta the first concession. BABIES WANTED Entrants for the Brooklin Spring Fair Baby Show will be able to register at Brooklin Community Cen- tre on May 25 and 27 from 2 ta 5 p.m. and also on May 29 at Luther Vipond Memorial Arena from 7 ta 9 p.m. This show is open to ail infants Up ta 24 mon- ths aid. For more information coll 579-6965 or 728- 37.MISS BROOKLIN PAGEANT May 20 is the deadline for entries into this popular cantest, so ail yau beauties between the ages of 17 and 22 shouid get busy and cail 728-3470 ta get your application forms. The contest will be heid on May 30 at Luther Vipond Memnorial Arena ta, kick off the Brookiin Spring Fair activities. EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR Brooklin Library will hold a seminar on techniques for procuring summer employment in conjunction with the Students Empioyment Centre of Whitby on Manday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Topics ta be cavered include strategies, resources, how ta register with the centre, and how to prepare a resume. A representative of -the centre will be giving tips on how and where to find summer jobs. Ail young people are welcome and are asked ta register in advance by caliing the iibrary at 655- 3191. Youths charged with misehief Three Brooklin youths will appear in Whitby provincial court this Friday in connectian with an act of vandalism at the Thunderbird Golf and Cauntry Club that caused $2,000 damage on April 28. According toaa spokesman for the Durham Regional Police Force, one of the sheds on the Ashburn facility was broken into and the tractors were recovered and driven around the course where they were later recovered. Another vehicle was aiso found on the property. Charged with break, enter and theft and mischief over $50 are John E. Brough, 18, of 17 Ferguson Ave. and Brian E. McLean, 18, of 48 Torian Ave. Charged with mischief over $50 is Eric W. Banks, 18, of 118 Queen St. Ail were released on a promise to appear in court this Friday. Basebail ecards are availabte The Whitby Fire Department has an- naunced that its 1985 Toronta Blue Jays Basebali Fire Safety Cards will be available beginning this Saturday (May 11). The ballots ta obtain the cards will be pubiished in this Satur- day's editian of the Toronto Star. Chiidren and other basebail fans interested in collecting the cards are ta present the campleted ballot at the main Whitby fire station, 201 Brock St. S. The first set of cards will include: a team phato; a card check iist; pitcher Dave S teib; out- fielder Jesse Barfield; manager Bobby Cox; shartstop Tony Fernan- dez; and, Gary Lavelle. The second set wiii be availabie on May 25; the third set on June 8; the fourth set on June 22; and the fifth and final set on July 6. The fire department, in conjunction with fellow departrnents, will be holding a draw using the completed ballots. The grand prizes will be: a trip for two ta the World Series; and, a trip ta the American league play-offs of the 1986 Ail Star Game; as well as subsidiary prizes. - el.6316: 1! Il I wish to thank the voters of Durham West for their sup- port in the recent election. Also, my gratitude to al those who worked on my campaign. I want to assure everyone I wiII continue to devote my energies to the representation of al residents whatever their political affiliations. George Ashe - MPP Durham West