Whitby Free Press, 28 Jul 1993, p. 13

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Whitby Free Press, Wednesday. July 28,1M%3 Page 13 Durham egion as rieeasdnwhuso rto o t transfer andrecycing osits fetie July of the Rcyne ous of opertio oftOshaa,cuoradham rtwrcightCetrnsfDrhatnirons and Brck To nhaplNw(DEN)lareTedayiceigSat rdy, a tDu4ham Te itehs arelsed nSundays, oday atindfoil holidays. The new hours at the Scott Township landfill are Tuesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. te 4 p.m. The site is closed ail other days, as well as ahl holidays. Before making a special trip to any of these sites, it is best te call first as these h ours are subject to change. The Oshawa number is 433-2050. A new way te avoid usîng your car: GO Transit welcomes bicycles on board during weekends and off-peak heurs. Check GO Transit (579-4224) for scheduled times. BYOB-- Bring Your Own Bag -- this summer when y ou shop. Cashiers: Your challenge is te ask customers if they have brought their own set of bags before starting te ring in the items. The province-wide Waste Reduction Week, sponsored by the Hecycling Council of Ontario, will b. Oct. 4 te 10. Once again, a sticer will b. ofl'red te the community's Waste Reduction Week co-ordinater for local merchants, encouraging shoppers te bing their own bags. Store owners: You can create a BYOB sign or clip the facsimile (at left) on your countertep. Walkilng îogathflr Get a head start this summer on ta reduce Waste Reduction Week. With the Offtario's waste money you save on bag distribution, ,~~ A SAC you will b. able te offer a special Wit SEGifli discount te your customers who bring ~ WII 55 IV»t in their own bags on Wednesday, Oct. H UPOI RIUSSI 6, Zero Garbage Day, and/or a bonus for emnînvees who make it work. Be bag-free in '93. Tip: Those small, orange, lightweight onion mesh bags can b. reused for bulk purchases, such as mushrooms and beans. They also make dandy pot scrubbers, as well as holders for bathroom soap pieces. a12t 4i BLOOD DONOR CINTO The Whitby branch of the Canadain Red Cross Society will hold a summer blood donor clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2 te 8 p.m., in the Leg*on Hall on EByron Street South. KIDSCAN DAY CAMP Kidscan Day Camp, sponsored by Outreach Abuse Prevention Centre, wili be held for boys and girls aged 6 te il from Aug. 9 te Sept. 3 (weekly sessions). Adventure-based activities in a safe, rural setting include non-traditional group gaines, trust and initiative problem- solving, building self-esteem, developing communication skills, as well as fishing, unique crafts, music and care and feeding of unusual farm animals. For more information, cail 432-7821. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION The AIDS Committee (Durham) wiii hold volunteer orientation sessions. The. flrst session will be held Wednesday, July 28 and Aug. 4, 6:30 te 9:30 p.m.; the second, Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. te 4 p.m. Volunteer applications must b. completed in order te attend. Those interested in volunteering may eall or drop by the office at 78 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, telephone 732-8201. MEETING Don Sullivan, Ontario riding Reform Party candidate, will dis- cuss democratic and fiscal reformi at a Refornm publie information meeting on Wednesday, Aug 4, 7:30 p.m., at Annandale Golf and Country Club, Church Street South, Aax. For more, informa- tion cal) 686-0278. SPAGHRIETHINNER An 'all-you-can-eat' spaghetti dinner will b. held at Mos Lodge, 731 Wilson Rd. S., Osh- awa on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. Funds raised will support the AIDS Committee of Durham Region. Tickets are $5 each (those under age 12 free) and are available at the door or by cal- ling 723-8201. MONSTER BINGO Big Sisters NOW will hold a monster bingo on Sunday, Aug. 22, 1 te 4 p.m., at Jubilee Pavillion, Lakeview Park, Oshawa. T'ickets are $21 per person and are available at the office, 179 King St. E., Oshawa. For tickets or more information, calI 436-0951. CORVETE SHOW Pin. Ridge Corvette Club Nvil hold a Concours event at Trafagar Castle Sehool, 401 Reynolds St., Whitby on Sunday, Aug. 8, noon te 4 p.m. Ail are welcome. Donations te Spina Bifada Association. No parking on school grounds. For more information, cali 683-5284. VOLUNTEERS FOR CAMP Sunrise Recreational Youth Group for Developmentally Handicapped is looking for volunteers aged 17 to 21 for a residential camp, Aug. 15 to 20 in Gravenhurst. Meals - and transportation will b. provided. Some camping experience and/or experience in working with the handicapped is needed. Those interested may contact 668-8761 and leave a message. Non-O whlhare in Why or have a subtatntlalWhit>y memnbe<sh May Cptace thir o resonthis pagb at no cost. Pmà w,â or* wý 9 wi, harp' g, ONE PARENT FAMi£LlES Oshawa Chapter On. Parent Families Association will hold the general meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m., at Simcoe Hall Settiement House, 387 -Sirrcoe St. S., Oshawa., New members and guests are welcome. For more information, cal) 436-5089 or 728-1011. CLUB CA.RIB PICNIC Club Carib of Oshawa Inc. wil hold the annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 8, noon to dusk, at Cedar Park, Hampton. T'here will b. gaines and races for the family. Entrance by park admission fee. Answers t o Whitby Trivia from page 10 1 . The beils were installed in Alil Saints' Anglican Church tower from 1874 to 1876. 2. The Whitby Public Library building was a Town hall f rom November 1960 to January,1977. 3. Two famous jockeys who grew up in Whitby wero Nat Ray, whoso career was at the turn of the century, and Sandy Hawley who is stili active on the racing circuit. 4. Mayor Fred Rowe inaugurated the f irst dial telephone systemr in Whitby on March 9, 1938. am Part of what makes the new Volkswagen Golf ;> 1 1 92 7 0 so fun to drive iS knôvwifg youre in one of the safest cars in its class How safe? Il exceeds the toughest crash-resistance standards aiound f-eres whats new a Reinforced steel cross members in the doors for extra protection * Collapsible steering wheel & Plastic fuel tank to prevent rupture or leakage Germn-engneered independent suspension plus rack and pinion steering for solid. precise handlng lU's safe Io say the new Golf is solid value Test drive one soon 1993 Economy Car of the Year feeling s no accident. m z mn a 0 Iý Win 1

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