2 Friday, January 5, 2018 brooklintowncrier.com What's in a name? With the legalization of marijuana in Canada looming next July 1, town council will pass a motion that Grass Park be renamed Sod Park so as not to confuse residents who might think it's being used as an approved location to puff on a doobie. Ward One Councillor Rhonda Mulcahy will advocate against the new name, claiming the idea ought to be turfed. This rumour won't die Last year, our list of briefs included a bit about the Rolling Stones looking for a remote outdoor venue to tinker with new music, and Grass Park was to be it. While this didn't happen, our connection with Rolling Stone magazine suggests they are again looking at Brooklin's quaint spot, especially after July 1 (see above). If it happens, we've prepared this headline: Rolling Stone Rolls Rolling Stones Into Grass Park. For whom it will toll Until such time as trucks are diverted from Baldwin to clog up some other north-south route, a toll booth will be constructed at the intersection of Baldwin and Thickson. While all vehicles will need to stop, only those with more than six wheels (exclusive of travel trailers and similar) will need to pay a small toll. A Town of Whitby spokesperson, hoping to remain anonymous, says the cost of the toll will be about $20-30 each way. Funds will be invested in off shore crypto-currency markets. The community's building blocks Although Amazon isn't likely to establish Canadian roots in Durham, Legoland is interested. Lego, the Danish-based company, has been secretly poking around the northern fringes of Brooklin, scouting for an eastern location to match the Vaughan Mills one. Rumour has it they will include a toboggan hill with sleds made of - yup - Lego. Left turns in Durham Complaints about the difficulty of turning left anywhere in these parts have not been ignored. The Town of Whitby has entered into a pilot project with Durham Region to eliminate left turns at all intersections where there are stop lights. Taking a page from the UPS company's policy of no left turns to save time and fuel, the eight-month pilot begins February 1. To help residents, Whitby will create a marvelous new app that will show drivers how to negotiate the roads using right turns only. A printed pamphlet will also be available. Both are expected to be ready by February 2. Clichés are cliché Town of Whitby staff will be informed by council that, effective January 1 2018, official memos, reports, and public relations announcements will no longer include any clichés, even though they appear once in a blue moon. When asked why, Mayor Don Mitchell will state, "Let's not beat around the bush. They're a dime a dozen." (None of the above is true. Trust us.) Less than Half the Picture: By Richard Bercuson 2018 news briefs I'd like to see "Proud to be a Brooklinite" Founded in 2000 • Published 24 times annually Editor, Richard Bercuson 613-769-8629 • editorofbtc@gmail.com Locally owned and operated. A publication of Appletree Graphic Design Inc. We accept advertising in good faith but do not endorse advertisers nor advertisements. All editorial submissions are subject to editing. For advertising information, contact: 905-655-7642 Email: mulcahy42@rogers.com Next Issue: Friday, January 19, 2018 Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2018 We can direct bill to most insurance companies. Is taking better care of your health your New Year's Resolution? Start with taking good care of your eyes so you can keep your goals in sight! Let us help you look good and see better this year Advertise With Us 906.655.7642