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WIBYFREE PRESS ,WNESDY, JANUARY 6, 1982, PAGE 15' Whitby'Fr eePres .YOUR DINIG PLE ASURE with Barry. Murka r....' Restaurant ownýers conc erned.,about their s urvival What canwe 'expect from'restaurants and fast. food take-outs during,1982 in Durham. Region? We phoned-a number of ýthem over the week- end. They asked flot to be quoted' in case it, might bother some of their . regular customers. Without ex- ception, they are ail con- cerned about the cost of food, the price of good labour, and the fact that fewer "and fewer mfay The Durham 4legion YMCA offers a variety 0f pre-school skill classes in the areas of music, gymnastics and crafts. Musical Movement,, dlrected by Sharon Mit- chell, associate wlth the British Academy,.0f Teaching Directors, is designed -for eblîdren ages 4' and 5. The sylla- bus emphasizes ima- ginativýée expression, rhythm technique, and listening ability. A new program in 1982 is, Creative, Craft Cor- ner.,,Chris, Bolduc, YM- CA Nursery, Sehool In- structor, introduces fundamental painting, woodworking, and musical skills with the goal of completing in-' dividual projects. Homemaking for pre- schoolers ba's a prac- tical focus. Children are taught by Valerie St. Pierre, valuable under- standing. of nutrition, food preparation, bouse- keeping, and etiquette. Linda Cork, Fitness Ontario Leader, heads up Kindergym, which includes movement ex- ploration, exercises and rhythm activity in order to develop space and body awareness. Introduction to Gym Dispiay On January 13, 14 and 15, 1982 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.,' Pinewood Centre of Oshawa General Hospital will bo holding' a display con-. cerning substance- abuse 'at the Oshawa Shopping Centre (in front of Kresge's). Information will be available about our new Youth Programme, our Employee Assistance Programme and general informnation. The emey way to find bayer for tms you want to IMai la a... CrLASi-F 1EDAD CALL 068111 HIY FAÉE PRESS i feel. they can afford to go out -and eat. The manager of one of Oshawa's botter restau- rantsý said he worried about the future of his business. They have spent a great amount of money in furnishings, and decor. They have a reputation for serving the best cuts and the finest in seafoods. He said it will hurt his busi- ness if he bas to cut down on quality. He ad- ded, that dîners at his for 5's, taught by Cathy Sakata, with expertise in kinesiology, provides instruction in basic mcli- vidual skils and team participation in floor hockey, volleyball and gymnastics. -,The Y's excellently qualified instrucetors possess both knowledge of teachinÂg and motivat- ing children, and ability te integrate progressive techniques . and prac-, tices. For further infor- mation, please cail the Y's regional office, 668- 6868. restaurant know good4 steak, beef cuts and sea-' food,_ and he's concern- ed that they won't settie for less than they have been used to getting. 1Another owner is, also skeptical -about the' future of his dining and entertainment, spot. It has become very popu- lar in the past year with customers from Oshawa and Whitby.- It too, is located in Oshawa. Restaurants that pro- vide entertaiinent face rising costs aslmost musicians and singers --a re union members. 'This, added to increased food costs, could make it very rought during 1982. A small restaurant'in Whitby that caters mostly to the breakfast and luncheon crowds says hie can see some of hîs customers having their cofféee, bacon and eggs and toast at home if he increases prices very much. He says the same could be true of the lunch crowd, who will settle for taking lunch from, home, rather than having it -out., 1 .< ' Restaurant owners concede thatIthe s0- called Canadian af- fluent era is fast comning to a close, although most admit that -1981, wmhile it ýcould have been botter, -was in fact, 'not ail that bad. Truth is, that we Canadians do not like to* give up our easy way of 111e at least --without some kind of a struggle. What about competi- tion? Every restaurant owner -we spoke to, large and small, was c 1oncerned about this problem. Apd, every one of them readily ad-, .mitted itis a problem. In Oshawa and'Whitby, especially, each owner or mnanager wetalked to said heor she felt' thereý were too many dining' spots. One owner pre7 dicted that only the. "smartest and the DiningGude LE CHALET DINING ROOM,, 110 Dundas Street, Whltby, 608-4377. Durh am's oldest but newest dining. lounge bas changed its menu to appeal to a wider vani- ety 0f patrons; special- izing in roast beef, steaks and -seafood. Daily specials at afford- able prices willbo offer- ed in the new year. Al major credit cards'ac- cepted. Licensed. to walk. So whynot walk*to work? a nixtu trrg ïmk~1n miÉdding Supplie~s, intluding p.rsina1izzd gift& ffor piur a1tizndants and lrngrauÉd gase foxr piur hZad tahk.É4 5- Il 'J j- rïxp lix and ~ ixur inuitatiïxu~ fïxr girur upcïxîng mi dli ng4. liDfCI .i THE GREAT WALL, 116 Dundas Street West, Whitby, 668-7021. ýA favourite eating spot for Chinese food loyers. A large selec- tion of Canadian dishes also- served. Prices range from $2.50 and up for lunch, and $3.45 and up for dinnter.' Open from il a.m. to, 1 a.m. weekdays, Friday and Saturday open'till 2:30 a.m. We are now fuily licensed. strongest wiil survive." 1Having «m et a large number 0f restaurant owners and managers in Durham.Region over the past year, only hope they vive and. have business year 1982.<, COUNTRY WESTERN- JAMBORE'E »S EVERY SUN DAY ATTHE. ROYA*ýL'HOTEL -FEATU RING- "THOSE TWIO.GUYS., PLUS EXTRA GUESTS JOIN ITHE<FUN -BRING YOUR OWN INSTRUMENT BU F FET AVAILABL E $5195 NQOWOP E'N S U.NDAY il 'A.M.-1 P.M. 171 BROCKST. N. WHITBY 668-5012 j'.. f Il :.L we can ail sur- a good during YMCA<offering pre-school class 8EAFOOD. SPARE RIOS .TUES. NIQHT goï Filem m.Oo..... ....... eWED. NMONT$ S N YU*.& 09.UOdd....... eTHURS.NINT Sufm................. 8UNDAY NIGHT$75 ............... ......E79 M. i SK. 12 Uoeue. p.., SU. 4 F.M-# pFa. WLSDMNDAY LîuuWsue.ars-U-866-2751. %mý . ..................