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Corridor M w' CiapersÀ TAXES: NOT ALL GLOOM'AND DOOM.. Most of us complain about our taxes but do many of us ever see a glimmer of iight in these dark shadows which surround us? To add a shaft of light and a ray of hope we give you the foilowing. DElCREASE 0F FEDERAL, TAX OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS. Married man, two children under 16. Income -'$10,000 $20.000 Tax Tax /68 $1,255- $4,043 /69 $1,375 $4,le3 /70 $1,375 $4,163 /71 $1,336 $4,q13 /72 $1,220 $4,054 /73 $1.107$30 /74 $1,070< $3,853 /75 $894 $3,463 /76 $751 $3,17 8 /77 $457 $2,5'78 /78 $184 $2,30] IDolw<ýntownIU w' Whithy' To continue with a series of columns on var ious service clubs and organizations which provide community service to Whitby, today I will discuss the Optimist Club of Whitby. Other service'clubs are asked to submit material to'be included in this colunin. The Optimist Club of Whitby was chartered on January 15, 1975, and is affilîated with Optimist International. Individual Optimist clubs existed *as early as 1911. In June, 1 919, representatives of il Optimist clubs. met' in Louisville, Kentucky, to diseuss mutual objectives and activities.- This was the beginning of Optimist International and the establish- ment of Optimist clubs'throughout North America. Today, Optimist International is a federationof more than 3000,clubs with wýeii over 100,000 Optimist members. Its chief objective is to help Otimist clubs increase the effectiveness of their community serving organizations. The international office is located in St. Louis, MVissouri. An Optimist club is a voluntary organization of civic-xinded men'banded -together for community service, self-develop- ment and fellows hip: Membership is composed of citizens froni business, industry and the p nfessions., Members 'are moti- Mailfor Otter Creek debated Negotiations are in pro- gress with Post Office Officiais Mayor Jîm Gartshore toid the Ã"per- ations Conimittee iast week on the matter of mail deliv- ery in the Otter Creek area in the north west section of the town. The number of dwelling un its in the Otter Creek Area meets the criteria that the Postal Department has set out for mail delîvery serv- ices. Mayor Gartshore pointed out that the regu- lations as set out by the Postal Service state that the Otter Creek development area of the Town has devel- toped to more than the point where it qualifies for mail delivery service. He pointed out that this particular area is within the mail deliver-y boundary area. Mayor Gartshore was asked by several nienbers of the Operations Comnmittee when the postal delivery boundary areas were set out for the Town of Whitby. île replied (liai the boun(lary areas weî'c set out for mail dciv'ery service (.hfolre Ille Town of Whil>y, an(] Wlitby- T1ownship b forrn thù Teei lown . %Whith)y ni-.. e tanl 10 yvars ago. Single taxpayer, no Incorne - $10.000 Tax' /68 $1,594 /69 $1,714 !70 $1,714 /71 $1,662 /72 $1.,67 7 /73 $1,588 /74 $1,458- /75 $1,311 /76 $1,205 /77 $989 /78 $746 dependents. $20,000 Ta% $4,58:3 $4,713 $4,71:3 $4,547 $4,71 ( $4,-568 $4,402 $4,025 $3,828 $3,236 $3,007 WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1979> PAGE. 5 Marion B3uchanan, 579-0878. There wiîl be prizes and a lunch served. CORRIDOR CAPERS DANCE <T'he C.C. dance wili bc held on Mardi 10 at Heydenshore Pavillion. To reserve tickets caîl Mary -Mytikchern 725-8967, Lyn Majoi o-S, 723-1680 or Vie Sheffield, 728-2327.' WEI.UOME WAGON Ifyouarca newcomer(o Whitbycall 66879654 if you live west oil i-ockF~' ý.t.-J. of Brock Street, cail 579-0878 or 728-2103. Until next week. Ruth Chambers 728-2103- The real reduction in tax for a single person with $10,000 income per year is 35 per cent, The real reduction in tax for a rnarried man with two children under sixteen over the same period is 859 per cent. WESTMINSTERZ UNITED CIIURCII The Sacranfient of Baptism wili 'be observed Sunday, February 18. Anyone interestcd may eail Dr. Banks, 728-0487. UCW are having their annual card party on Monday February 19 at 8 p.m. at the Church. Mainly Euchre but bridge tables will be arranged if there is enough inferest. Tickets are $1.25 and available froni any member or froni Helen Joynt, 576-2615 or vated by true desire to contribute to the community from which they and their families- draw daily benefits. They sponsor youth groups, sports leagues and heip the needy. Clubs engage inprojects to assist iaw*enforcement officiais, safety agencies, educationai and cul tural activities. Optimist club members adhere to true following creed: PROMISE YOURSELF To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make ail your friends feel that there is somnething in, them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your, optimism corne true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about yoûr own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at ail times and give every living creature you meet a sniie. To give so much timne to the improvement of yourself that yoù have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, amd too happy to permit the presence of trouble. *Information about the Optirn ist Club of Whitby and membership applications can beobtained from President Don Hopkins,, 55 Calais St., Whitby, 668-3840. Thje club meets the second Tuesday of every month at the.Chalet Restaurant in downtown Whitby at 7:30 p.rn. Casino night Whitby Arts Ine, wiil hoid a Winter Carnivai Casino HR Feb, 24 from 8 p. m. Go1a.îer., 146 BROC featuring games of chance A R S and disco dancing. Atten- A R S dance is restricted to those 18 years of age and over.- E VELVET'TOUCI Furniture Stripping * No dip Unique tanks flow-over caustios process REPAIRED- REFINI SHED Older furniture& antiques bought & sold ~IT PAYS TO HAVE VOUR FURNITIJRE RE-UPHOLSTEREDF 413 Dundas St. E. Bus. 668-5481 -HTY Res. 668-6526 Charter Prices Slashed. by WARD AIR From TORO&JTO To LONDON, MANCHESTER & PRESTWICK BOOKNGS USTBE MADE 90 DAYS IN ADVANCE MALTA CHARTERS STILL AVAILABLE (LIMITED SPACE) $50900 Passport Pictures Co'nplmentory Wfth Booking. NEW STORE OPE NI ELECTROLUX 108 Athol St.. Wh itby Phone*668-1666' FOR No obligation home demonstration of aur new microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, rug shampooers, or for service. (No Delivery Charge) * HELP WANTED If you have a caf please cali.