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Whitby Fre Proos, Wodnosday, June 8, 1994, Pff 31 OITfUARIS BertGuth rie was Peter Perry award winner A prominent resident of Whitby who was very active in the Masonic Lodge and other communit activities, Bert Guthrie died at bis residence, 3425 Coronation Rd, RR2 Whiltby, on May 25, 1994. A member of the pioneer family which settled in Whitby 151 years ago, he was born at the Guthrie bomestead on Taunton Road, on June 10, 1918, a son of the late William Henry Guthrie and Alice Hannah Westney. A lifelong resident of Whitby, Mr. Guthrie and wife Grace were presented with the Peter Perry Award as Whitby's outstanding citizens in 1992. This was the first time the award was presented to a couple. Mr. Gutbrie was involved in the Masonic lodges of Whitby for 49 years. He joined Composite Lodge No. 30, AF and AM in 1945 and served as master of that lodge in 1956. F'rom 1980 to 1991 he was Composite Lodge's secretary. He was also a charter member of David T. Camipbell Lodge No. 706, AF and AM, when it was founded in 1962, and served as chapiain from 1962 to 1987. Mr. Guthrie served as Ontario district secretary from 1967 to 1968 and grand steward from 1968 to 1969. A 25-year member of tbe Order of the Eastern Star, chapter No. 248, Whitby, he served as the chapter's patron in 1975-76. Mr. Guthrie was a farmner and blacksmith and bis hobby was woodworking. He was a lifelong member of Audley United Church and the Audlgy Community Club. Mr. Gutbrie was tbe first maie lif. member of tbe Whitby General Hospital Auxiliary. H. and bis wife Grace joined tbe auxiliary in 1978 as volunteers and were responsible for the. coffée, cart and visiting patients every Friday. H. only missed about two or three Fridays of volunteer work at the hospital in 16 years. He also visited residents of Fairview Lodge regularly and along witb bis wife, was active in the. Whitby Rotary Club's Lifeline program. Mr. Guthrie was an active member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Plowrnen's Association, the Beef Producers Association and the Pickering Museum Village, and held many offices in these organizations. Bert and Grace Gutbrie canvassed for the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Red Cross. Mr. Guthrie managed a number of the Heart and Stroke campaigne for Whitby. On Aug. 16, 1941, Mr. Guthrie was married to the former Mary He 18 also survived by onelson, Harold, and bis wife Mary Lynn; two daughters, Eileen (and lier husband Leonard Walthani) and Anne (and ber husband Terry Robinson); six grandchildren, Len Waltham (and bis wife Karen), David Waltham (and bis wife Catherine), Debbie Walthani, Jean and Scott Robinson and Teresa Gutbrie; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel and Kristyn. He is also survived by one brother, Williamn Gutbrie (and bis wife Jackie). Mr. Gutbrie was at tbe W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby, wbere Phylis Spencer conducted the funeral service on May 30, 1994, followed by interment in Grovesiýde Cemeteiy, Whitby. A Masonic service was held at the funeral chapel on the evening of May 28. If desired, contributions to tbe Heart and Stroke F'oundation would be appreciated. Grace Batty, who survives hlm, at her home north of Brooklin. DOROTHEA TREEN Dorothea M. Treen of 526 Euclid St., Whitby died on Sun- day, Ma y 29, 1994 at Whitby General Hospital. She was 79. She was born on Feb. 17, 1915 in Dartford, Ont., daughter of Daniel Gordon and Violet Daisy (Perrett) Richardson. She married Elrner Nathan Treen on Aug. 9, 1941 in Whitby. A Whitby resident for 47 vearsj she was a member of the Jniteâ Church of Canada. Sheissur.vd b îdaughters Patricia, Vivian, Dan n June, sons James, Garnet and Norman, 20 grandchldre and 10 great-grandchildren. 8h. was predeceased hy her husband and brothers Gordon, Stuart and Garnet. The funeral service was held from the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel in Witb on Wednesday, June 1 1994 Rv. Jeanette Mil- ler of àt. Ma'rk's United Church conducting. Interment at Warkworth Cemetery, Warkworth, Ont. 6 Generations of Service, Quality & Trust *Family Monuments *Granite or Bronze Markers *Cemetery Lettering *Sandblasting Stafford Monuments 318 Dundas St. E. Whitby 668-3552 After Hours 668-4460 or 721-9882 Home appointments gladly arranged g dtic ANIMAL CONTROL. AWARENESS WEEK LOVE - IDENTIFY - LEASH TAKE NOTICE TH-AT June 12 - 18, 1994, is hereby proclaimed as *Animal Control Awareness Week* in and for the Town of Whitby. During Animal Control Awareness Week ctizens are invited to tour our newly expanded Animal Control Centre, facilities at 4680 Thickson Road North, one mile north of Taunton Road, in Whitby. Individuals are welcome to drop into the Centre anytime bôtween 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p .m. during the week. Group tours can be arranged by calling t he Centre at 427-9737. Citizens are -also reminded of the importance of responsible pet care which includes: IDENTIFICATION - your pet is a valuable member of your family; a cat identification tang or dog licence identif ies your pet and ensures a free ride home the first time your pet s found, provided youre at home and time permits; RABIES VACCINATION - rabid animais are a danger; NEUTERING & SPAYING - dont be guilty of adding to the problem of unwanted animais; and PET DO'S AND DON'TS -dogs and cats are not allowed to run at large within the Town. Dogs must be leashed unless on the owner's property; - please ensure that you dlean Up after your dog or cat should it defecate on public or primae property. DATED at Whitby, Ontario this 8th day of June, 1994. T. J. EDWARDS, MAYOR Town of Whltby TMINKING 0F STAR11NG A NEWl BUSINESS? Visit the Marketing a Economic Development Department of the Town of Whîtby for a free copy of Whitbys Guid e to StartingA New Business. Other booklets such as a Community Profile, ewA Ventures Loan Application and Youth Venture Loan Application are also available. HAVE YOU IDENTIFIED YOUR PET?? On Monday, April 25, 1994, the Town of Whitby began a door- to-door campaign promoting the sale of 1994 dog licences and cat identification tags. To date, many Whîtby residents have taken advantage of the, programn and purchased a licence or tag. Do gs and cats are important members of your family. Licences and tags identify you r pets and ensure that should they become lost, they can he retumned to their n g htful home. A SMALL PRICE TO PAY To KEEP VOUR PET SAFEI. DOG LICENCES By law, ail do gowners must licence their dogs on a yearly basis. Y ou could be charged if you fail to furchase the required licence. Yearly fees are as * MaIe or female dog * Spayed or neutered dog $20 $10 CAT IDENTIFICATION TAGS AIl cat owners may, on a voluntary basis, purchase a cat identification tap. The numbered tag will identify your cat for the duration of its life and may be purchased for a one time fee of $20. QUESTIONS Any questions concerning dog licences or cat identification tags should b. directed to the Animal Control Centre at (905) 427- 8737. Swimmers and Fîtness Buffs! Be the first to register on June 13 Summer Fitness and Summer Swimmingj program registration at the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex and Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Recreation Complex begins June 13, 1994. Cali 666-1991 for details. Don't miss this opportunity to enrol in the programn of your choice. g g Music ln The Park! A Special Event for FamIIy Enjoyment Once again the Parks and Recreation Depariment is presenting a se ries of musical programs in The Gazebo at Rotary Centennial Park. Free Every Wednesdlay June ta Augustl 7:00 p.m. ta 8:30 p.m. June 8 - Leslie McFarlane Concert Band June 15 - Bruce Chrlstopher Bring a Iawn chair and corne to enjoy an evening of family tun!. 1994 FINAL TAX NOTICE The third instalment of taxes for 1994 is du e and payable June 15, 1994. Taxes may b. paid at jany Whitby bank without collection charges, or at the Municipal Office, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. In addition, taxes may b. pýaid by telephone throu gh TD Bankline, Canada Trust 7EasyUne or CIBC Linkup. If you have flot received a tax bill and you are responsible for payment, please contact the Tax Department at 668-5803 to obtain the necessary information. If payment is not received by the due date, penalty will be added on the flrst day of default and th. first day of each calendar month so long as non-payment continues, at the rate of 1-1/4% per month, or part thereof. LYNN PIKE SUPER VISOR 0F REVENUE à Seniors! Take advantag e of our Healthy Living programs at the W itby Seniors' Activity centre. Cail 668-1424.