Page 16, WNitby Free Preas, Wednesday, January 6, 19 ~fBROOKLI 11N'i H*ll-cli*mbers to attend WI meeting By Elleen Youngr Brookin Women's Ins3titute international affairs meeting will be held at Brooklin commuriity centre, Cassels Rd. E., Jan 20, 1:30 p.m. Convener will be Laural Hamer. Motte wiIl be 'The World is an oyster, not a dlam.' Roll cali ~' 0MB HEAING At the request of a nei*ghbour- mng homeowner, an Ontarie Municipal Board hearing was te be held te decide the fate of a home improvement centre in north VWhitby. Mitchell Brothers of Brookin want te build a lumber yard and showroom on Spencers Rd., west of Hw 12. Wlutby and Durham Regilon councils both approved the exemnption teallow theproject. But there were concerne by the neighbourin homeownoerà Glenn Brers, and he OntarioP&nsr Municipal Affaira that wants both councils tejustify their deci- siens grantingthe exemption. YOUTH CLUBS In early 1992, the Octagen Club for youth was formed in Brookin by the Optimiat Club of Brookin. The official charter presen- tation and membership induction *iht was held March 26. %rock Heron, charter pre- aident, was elected in Auguat as a verner for the Central Onaro &trict of Jun ior OptimiatiOcta- gon International. EXPANSION In July, Town approval was g ven te an application by McCoy Holdings Ltd. te expand Brooklmn Concrete Products. The expansionp ermite vehicle parkingand out:r torage of mnfactured ocesproducta in a restricted area. A' previeus application by McCoy hadi been rejected by the Town,. but the later application was revised te remove concerna about hazard lande. Breoklin Concrets is the lar- gest manufacturer of patio stenes in North America and the largeat manufacturer of septic tanks in Ontario. SUBDIVISION Whitby council in September approved a draft plan for the Rooklin Meadows subdivision Pretl247-unit subdivision is te be buiât on a 260-acre parcel of land bordexd by Columbus Rd. te the north, VWinchester Rd. te the south, Queen St. te the west and Thickson Rd. te, the east. The project is on hold pending installation of sewer services te Brooklin, and the provincial government has teld Durham Rgon it can't confirmn money is available te build the trunk por- 50 Whitby Hydro Electric Commission RETAIL RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1993 On January 1 st, 1993 an average rate increase of 7.9% wilI take effect for aIl power cansumfed an or after that date. This increase is in respanse ta, an 8.1% increase in whalesale rates tram Ontaria Hydra ta the Whitby Hydro Electric Commission. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - MONTHLY RATES First 250 kWh 11. 16o each kWh Balance 7,390 each kWh GENERAL SERVICE Domnand Charge:NC First 50 kW $5.1 Balance$51 Energy Charge:1160eckW First 250 kWh 1.10ec W Next 12,250 kWh 7.670 each kWh Next 1,784,000 kWh 5.630 each kWh Balan~ce 3.58o each kWh fAlnlmum Bil: Under 50 kW $6.75 Over 50 kW 60o per kW for aIlW applicable to the maximum biling demand during the previous il months, or the contracted amount, whichever is the greater. LARGE USER $14.68 $ 4.69 $ 3.45 $ 10,71 $ 4.06 $ 2.37 TRANSFORMER LOSSES Adjustments shal e made in accordance with Section IV, Clause 6 of the S.A. R. TRANSFORMER ALLOWANCE The above rates are based upon service at utilization voltage. Where the customer supplies his own transformation facilities, the following discount rates appîy: Billing demand rate is reduced by 60o per kilowatt. Voltage between 1 and 50 kV - 60o of biling demand. Voltage 230 kV and above - $1.80 of billing demand. LATE PAYMENT - There is a 5% late payment charge on bills flot paid by the due date. 100 Taunton Rd. East, Whitby 668-5878 Office Haurs: Manday ta Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Enquiries are welcome. B. Thompson May, P. Eng T. W. Lawli -General MngC-- Wlnter kW kWh peak kWh off .peak Summer kW kWh peak kWh off .peak ler am tien of a sewer from Taunton Rd. north te Brooklin. The province has approved the sewer ini principle. ANNIVERSARY The Very ]Reverend Dr. Angus Mac Queen, former United Church moderator, was guest speaker at the lSOth anniversay service at Myrtie United Church Oct. 4. Many other special guests were at the service. will be a A way Canada is a geod citizen of the world.' Hili-cimbers Ruth and Oiff Holtz of Oshawa will relate exeiene in other countries. uretevents will b. given by Camre Arksey. i-lstesses wiI be iiez Curl and Robina Nesbitt. Ail wecoeme. Seniors club meeting on Friday The Brooklin Centennial Seniors Club will meet on Fri- day, Jan.8. There will be an afternoon of euchre at the Brookin com- munity centre. New members are welcome. Answers to Whitby Trivia from page il 1 . The. Merryweather f ire' engine shot water over the top of the steeple of Al Saints' Anglican Church in November 1872. 2. Peter Perry's hos stood where the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel parking lot is now. It was completely remodeled in 1900 and demolished in 1981. 3. Before 1836, the downtown centre of Whitby was Hamer's Corners at Dundas and Anderson streets. 4. The f irst water pum p house in Whitby , stili standing between the wharf and 1-e2denshore Park, was buil in 1904. Non-prfit communitygroup suhltby or have a sbsantiat Whiiby membershIp may place their >~~ I fi uomr eetIn B or ctlvI s on ths page at no cost. Pontmakkig 0offnon- t I Fnday a!t» :eZ; BURNS DINNERPDANCE" The. Whitby branch of the Glasgow Rangers Supporters AÉss4ciation will hold the annual Bur'ns dinner dance at Westshore Banquet Hall, Pickering on Saturday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, cal John Anderson at 430-3480 or Bill Reid at 430-3186. Tickets are $40/couple. Non-members welcome. EPILEPSY Epilepsy Durhamn Region will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Kinsmen community centre, 109 Coiborne St. W., Osh- awa. Guest speakers will be from St. John Ambulance, and they wiIl discuss 'Professional actions te b. taken in an emergency.'Al welcome. The office is now loca- ted at 209 Dundas St. E., unit 409 downtown Whitby, LIN 2H4. CESAREAN PREVENTION The Cesarean Prevention, Support and Education Group will meet on Monday, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., at 72 Jamieson Cres., Whitby. The tepic for discussion is 'Medical Interventions!' The group provides information and support for parents and professionals who are interested in any aspect of cesarean childbirth, including cesarean prevention, VBAC (vagina birth after cesarean), cesarean preparation and recovery and emotional support for parents who have e-zperienoed cesarean childbirth. For more information, contact Karey at 430-6147 or ià sa at 576-0562. BIRD FEEDERTOUR There will be a tour of the bfrd feeder trail in the Lynde Shores Conservation Area, Whitby on Sundy,J'an. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. Central Lakce Ontario Con- servation Aiithority will conduct the tour, For more information call 579-0411. LA LIýCBE LEAGUE La Leche League Whitby will meet on Thureday, Jan. 14. Mothers and nursing babies are welcome. For more information, including location, caîl 723-0542. 'DBOP-OFF PLAYGROUP Beat those winter blahs! Roote & W'ngegvee you a break while your cld enjoys atonies, songe and crafts in a cheerful creative enrol«nnmient. Monday te Friday, 9 te il a.m. Melody Mechano, 668-1928. UN1VERS1TYWOMEN The Oshawa-Whitby branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium of the McLaughlin Public Library BagotS t., Oshawa. Corey Keble of the Royal Ontario Museum will discus'The Discovery of the Itanic.' BO'TLEDRiVE Ist VWhitby boy scouts wil hold a bettle drive on Saturday morn- ing, Jan. 9, in an area beunded by Cochrane St. te the west, Garde n St. te the east, CPR tracks te the south and Roesland Rd. te the north (Somerset sub- division included). For more in- formation cali David at 668-6447. SENIORS COURSES Members of the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre can register for the winter session of instructional classes at the centre each da this week until Friday, Jan. 8.Registratien is on a f'irt-come, first-serve basis. For more information cail 668- 1424.* EPIPHANY CONCERTF Durham Strings and the choir of Ail Saits Anglican Church will present an Epiphany Concert at Ail Saints' Anglican Church, 300 Dundas St. W., Whitby on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. The programn will include Bach Canata, 'For us a Child is Bora,' Hiandel, Concerto grosso No. 1 in G major, 'For Unte us a Child is Born (Megsiah) and Albinoni, Adagio in G miner for organ and strings. Refreshments and an offeing will follow in the panish hall. MACHINE KN1IERS The Machine Kuittera Guild of Oshawa will meet on Thursday Jn77pm., at Dr. S.G. Phil- lipssecorl, *625 Sizncoe St. N. (at Roôseland), Oshawa. There will be a demonstration of an upside- down sweater. New members, hand or machine knitters, wel- coe.Fer iere ,iy4ormation cî ý't433-299 THEOS THEOS, a self-help group for recently widowed men and women, will meet on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m., at St. Andrew's Presbytenian Church, Cochrane St., Whtb. New members are welcome. F or more information, caIl 668-2648. AQUARIUM SOC 1ETY The Durham Region Aquarium Society will meet on Tuesday, Jan .12, 8 p.m. at R.S. McLaughlin CVI, 50'? Stevenson Rd., Oshawa. There will b. a, guest speaker and a demonat- ration. For more information cal 686-7368,683-7660 or 725-7911. COIN CLUB Te Oshawa & District Coin Club will meet on Sunday, Jan . 10, 12:30 p.m., at the Arts Resource Centre, behind Oshawa cit hall. For more information cl Earl MacLean at 728-1352. TALES FOR TOTS Registration for Tales for Tots, at the Whitby Publiec Library, will b. held on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The program, for those aged 2 and 3 (accompanied by an adult), will b. held over a four- week period, starting the week of Jan. 18, on Tueadaya and Wed- nesdays, 10-30 a.m. and Thurs- days, 9:30 a.m., 16:30 a.m. or NEWCOMEBRS CLUB The Oshawa/Whitby New- comers Club will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m., in the green room at the arts resource centre, Oshawa. The speaker will b. from Valentino Hair Design. For more information, cail Information Whitby at 668-0552 or Informa- tion Oshawa at 434-4636. EUCIRE The Whitby Triple Link Unity Club holda a euchre on the. second Thursday of evrery month at the Oddfeilows Hall, 211 Brock St. S., Whitby, atarting at 8 p.m. Pnizes and lunch. Admis- sion is $1.50. Ail welcome. Fr more information call 668-2684. COUNTY TOWN AUDMTONS Auditiosw for the County Town Sigra non-denominational choa group froni ail. wa]ks of life, will b. held on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and 13, 8:30 p.m., at the YWCA,, 33 McGrigor St. (b.tween Centre and Simcoe streets), Oshawa. Sections include sopranoq, alto tenors and bans are especiafly required. For more infrmaioT, cllDopna at 726-0802 *Good News Local News WHITBY FREE PRES fmmng Wftk's k»Mn Fn"y at sp.fn. --a , it NÉINUM ."6