Whitby Free Press, 29 Oct 1980, p. 7

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[ SCOTT FENNELL, MP PET "unf air" Fenneli says By MICHAEL KNELL Free Press Staff Scott Fenneil said tbat the governument's "arrogant" use of the closure rule in last week's debate over the con- stitutionbhas prevented hirn fromn representing the in- teresta of bis constituency. In a statemnent issued frorn bis Ottawa office, the Progressive,,Conservative MP for Ontario Rlding said that, "The constitution is the most fundamental law of the land, parliarnent mnust have the rlght to debate it fully and fairly Fenneli was one of the MP's that sang a chorus of 0'Canada at the end of Friday nlght's debate and rernarked later that Prime Minister Pierre Truedeau wasn't being fair. The Liberal government lnvoked tbe cbosure rule to end the debate at about 1 a.m. last Friday. Fenneil also, accused the governrnent of being hypocritical. "The Liberals dlaimn that tbe Opposition has talked too rnuch. In fact, they have, had more speakers than bas rny party," he said adding, "How arn I supposed to represent rny constituents this way?"' The Tories introduced a resolution in the House of Commons last Wednesday that called for the patriation of the consitution with the Dance' The Seventh Whitby Scout Group is holding a dance on Saturday, November 15 at the Masonic Lodge on Cochrane Street frorn 8 p.rn. to 1a.rn. Tickets are available by caling 668-9696 and the cost is $10 per couple and a buffet is included. Paper drive The Whitby Boy Scouts wil be holding their rnonthly paper drive on November 8 staring at10 a.rn. The drive wil be held in ail parts of Whitby and the scouts request that donors please have their papers ready for pick-up on the morning of the event. provision tbat further arnendments be made in Canada. Fenneil also said that "If government had wanted a genuine agreernent on the constitutuion, they would have supported Our resolution. ", The M gently used clothlng on consignment at reasonabie prices ANTIQUES GIFTS 8ilver plating copper and braus polishing fine china and gla 'ss repair gift wrapping As usual the unusuai 6554931 BURNS LADIES GUILD Both ladies and gentiernent are welcomne. . Reverend Roger Maggs, Chaplain of Oshawa General Hospital, will talk on '<Coping with Grief," on Tuesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. in the Burns Church Hall, Ashburn. Bring your neighbours. MYRTLE UNITED CHUBCH The Myrtie United Church will hold their annual turkey sup- per on November 1. There will be two sittings at 4:30 p.rn. and at 5: 30 p.m. For tickets cal 655-4704. MEN's SHINNEY HOCKEY Shinney Hockey begins Thursday froni 2-4 p.m. at the Brooklin Memorial Arena. Business men, salesmen, retail store managers and others interested in recreational shinney hockey will find good exer- cise and goodfun playing each Thursday afternoon. Ail that's required is a pair of skates and a stick. It couldn't be easier!1 Cail Chris Greavers at 655-3809 for more information. CANDIATES MEETING On Tuesday, November 4 at 8:15 p.m. please corne to the Brooklin Community Centre on- Cassels Road and meet the candidates seeking election frorn the North Ward an on Regional Council. Each candidate wiil have prepared staternents of equal tirne. There will also be an opportunity for questions frorn the floor and informai discussion. Sponsored by the Brooklin Business Association. FOR WHITBY HYDRO ELECT JOHN -N MANN 668-3922 EMPORIUM to the Bank ln Brooklin McALUISTERS Proudly Present The SUPERIOR Custom Cover Sale SAVINGS OF 20% Once again McAlister's shows outstan >d1t¶jj~~ ding value with the superlor custom cover sale. You choose any superlor sofa love- ». ..4 : seat or chair, then cover ln any of hun- dreds of beautiful fabrics and save 20% off normal prîce. SMeALLISTERS 70 Rossland Rd. W. Oshawa (416> 576-6465 'BY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 2(), 1980, PAGE 7 WHITBY PUBLIC LIBRARY - OKLIN BRANCH The public library wlll be holding Forgiveness Week, Nov- mneber 3-10), when ail overdue books and other materlals may be returned without fines being assessed. Please not that there is a green drop box on the front proch that may be used when the library is closed. This could be the last forglveness period for a long Urne; please do not, hold overdue books waiting for this event to occur annually. It Is very costly and causes problerns for t.he library when rnany books are over- due. Sornetirnes important books are replaced and later the original returns causing confusion and needless expense. Hunt up those overdues, and take them ail back. MESSENGERS Messengers for children frorn Kindergarten to grade 2 wiil be held at the Brooklln United Church on Wednesday, Nornenber 5 frorn 3: 15-4:30. Children wil be escorted frorn Meadowcrest School. NOW STOCKING 24 30#", 36",j 48" with tops MCHELL BROTHERS - CASSELS & GHURCH S T BROOKLIN s 655m4991 1

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