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WHITBY FREE PRÉSS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1981, PAGE 25 Cenotaph will stay where it is, town fathers promise Whitby Town Council has decreed that the cenotaph will remain in its present location "forever." Last week, councillors unanimously rejected the suggestion of one of their colleagues that the monument be moved from its park at Dundas and Green Streets to Centennial Park on Brock Street South. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Bran- ch 112 went to last week's council meeting to request the cenotaph remain where it is. Branch president Robert Adams told council "There is some strong feelings about this among members." Regional Councillor Tom Edwards, himself à veteran and Legion member, said he would "vehemently" oppose moving the miemorial. "We will not take our cenotaph to one little corner of the town where it will be open to vandalism," Edwards told council. "I appreciate there is some thought of moving the cenotaph. Although it's well meant, I oppose it," he continued. People have been going to the cenotaph ever since it was erec- ted in 1923 and that alone should be reason not to move it, Edwards said. It should stay where it is "for the sake of three remaining World War One veterans who live in Whitby," he concluded. The suggestion to move the cenotaph originally came -from West Ward Councillor Joe Bugelli who said that the tiny park is being surrounded by buildings. Bugelli said that it should be moved to Cen- tennial Park becaUse not only is it a good loca- tion but it is not a playing park. He added that it had more room to accommo- date the, crowds that urually 'gather for memorial services on November 11. "The real meaning of the memorial is being obliterated," the coun- cillor maintained. "What in 1923 was a very prominent location is now not so good." Bugelli was of the opinion that it "deser- ves a place of best visi- bility offering the best space." It's not work to walk. So why not walk to work? Cover contest winners The Whitby Jaycees in conjunction with the public libraries of Whitby, Ajax and Pickering as well as the Ajax-Pickering Social Planning Council will publish a community information directory later this year. In an effort to promote the publication, the Jaycees held a contest to design the front cover, the winners of which were announced last week. Seen here are Margaret McFayden, chief libararian of the Whitby Public Library; Karen Spence, third place winner; Dave Loft, president of the Whitby Jaycees; Stephen Wood, second place winner; and, Jim Bradfield of the library's community information service management committee. Unavailable for the photograph was Greg Cartwright, the winner of the contest. The winner received $100, with Wood getting $50 and Spence $25. - Free Press Staff Photo i WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH Special Christmas Services - Sunday, December 20 - il a.m. White Gift Service. The children's white gifts will be distributed by the Salvation Army. There will be a special envelope for a Christmas M&S offering. Sunday, December 20 - 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Carol Service. Sing the carols and listen to the Scriptures of Christmas. Thursday, December 24 - 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service. Sacrament of Infant Baptism - Sunday, December 13 at il a.m. service. Those wishing to join our congregation on transfer, please contact Dr. Banks at the manse. U.C.W. Annaul Christmas Meeting - Monday, December 7. All ladies are invited to a pot luck sup- per in the church hall at 6:30 p.m. There will be a special program followed by a social hour, a visit from Santa Claus and a gift exchange. Gift value, approximately $2. A warm invitation is extended to all. United Church Observer - Anyone in the congre- gation whose name is not on the Observer list and would like to receive this magazine, please call E. Wood. OPTIMIST CLUB OF WH ITBY SAYS THANK YOU Following is a letter received from the Optimist Club of Whitby - "On behalf of the Optimist Club of Whitby, I would like to extend our gratitude, and thanks, for your article in the Corridor Capers Column of November 11, 1981. "The success of our breakfast meeting, was mainly due to your article, and will go a long way in enabling us tu perform our community tasks for quite some time." etc., etc. It is my understanding that *the Optimist Club recruited three or four new members to help them carry on their very worthwhile work within the community, especially among the younger genera- tion. Letters such as the one received from the Op- timist organization make writing a column very rewarding. Thank you. CORRIDOR RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION There will be an executive meeting Wednesday (tonight) December 2 at the Whitby Municipal Building at 7:30. All executive members are asked to be present. CANADIAN TIRE STORE. It appears that the developers for the Canadian Tire Store will proceed to the Ontario Municipal Board in an attempt to have the development situated- in the back yards of Bowman Street residents. Be prepared! WHITBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Our congratulations to Mayor Bob Attersley for being honored by the Chamber of Commerce and chosen the 'Business Person of the Year'. The chamber made a wise choice, Bob certainly does promote business in Whitby. Congratulations. Several Corridor Area residents were also elected to the executive of the chamber for the following year. Best of luck to Chris Pelgrims, Don Rogers and Ari Szarka (a former Corridor resident) who will serve as directors. WHITBY COMMUNITY CARE Drivers fand persons to work in the office are desperately needed to help carry on the necessary work at Whitby Community Care. If you have one or two hours a week, please call Marie at the Com- munity Care office and help ease the work load FOUND One grey Persian cat! Declawed! Friendly! Someone's adorable pet. Very hungry and ob- viously lost. This cat is making its home at several houses on Northview Avenue. If anyone has lost such an animal, please contact 725-9404 or myself and we will direct you to the proper place. The cat has been around the area for approximately a week and doesn't appear to be afraid of dogs. Please call and corne and get your pet. COLIN F. McINTOSH F.I.I.C. F.C.I.I. C.I.B. - - ONTARIO Hayward Murdoch, President of Mc Cam Insurance Brokers Limited is pleased to announce that COLIN F. McINTOSH, a part- ner in Mc Cam, has recently passed his examination require- ments and received the Certificate of Chart- ered Insurânce Broker. Mr. Mcintosh is a long- time member of the in- surance business, as well as several years as an agent/broker with our firm. We congratu- late Colin on his achievement as the fir- st C.I.B. in the Region. Corridor Capers By'MARY MCEACHEtN Cal 72s496 with news items for this column.