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PAGE 12e WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25,1982, WHIITBY FREE PRESS 'They're off!" These two youngsters are on their way during one of the time trials during last Sunday's Whitby Jaycees second annual Soap Box Derby. The derby attracted some 37 racers from ail over this part of Ontario. Derby orgamizers actually managed to complete the event despite the threatening inclement weather. -Free Press Staff Photcj -Ini soap box derby.... BrianYoung wins Free Press trophy Brian Young, 8, of Kendal Anderson of tion. Whitby flot only walked Whitby won the tr9phy Taklng home the At- * way with the Whitby for the best decorated lantie Press Trophy for free Press Trophy but a soap box racers, which first place in' the Senior * brand new 10-speed bi- was -given by Robin's 'B' category was Jason cycle from Canadian Nest Engraving. Jones of Toronto. Tire as the best local en- However, the Owasco His sister, Tanya, won trant in the Whitby Jay- Volkswagen Trophy for the Atlantic Press cees' Second Annual the best designed racer Soap Box Derby. went to Lee Jenkins 0f Trophy for first place in The derby was held in Fraserville.teJno'Bdisi. front, of the Durham In the actual racing A Whitby -girl, Sandy Begion headquarters competition, Eddie Young, won the Pro- building on -Rossland Osike 0f OakRidges won Dodge Motors, Trophy Road, East last Sunday the Gus Brown Motors for taking first place under cloudy skies that Trophy as the winner inl honors in the Class 'C' sometimes made both -the Class 'A' competi- competition.. the track and the driv- ers a little damp._____________________ 's The event attracted some 37 racers from al over this part of Ontario and a lot f local young- C oôu n c i* sters -came away win- fiers. Column Submitted by members of WHITBY TOWN COUNCIL j gt le gy IBy THIE WORSHIPFUL ROBERT A.ATRSE ~itT r" Mayor and Reglonal Councillor Corporation' of the Town of Whltby During the past six months, I have been question- ed byvarious business people from other communi-ý [le st -"ties inm regard to the economie success we are exper- iencing in the Town of Whitby. I certainly welcome LTD th eir înterest and accept the compliments on behaîf ERI DeOf the residents, but my only reaction to their inquiries, was surprise. I, found it difficult to 8 believe, why they did not realize Whitby's achievements were based on "positive action" and "people" who make things happen. I am' silncerely grateful to the residents of the town for failing. to dweil on negative implications which seem to, be constantly pushed down our throats by every media possible. I believe our Whitby people do flot bow down to any defeatous at- 'titude in today's society - they find solutions. Whitby is l27,years old and we have retained the influence of our forefathers to fight for the progress of this community and we are proving Whitby is the most, progressive> town in the Province of Ontario. Twelve new industries this year; new housing developments; expanded shopping facilities; in-; creased service to, seniors and disabled as weil as godail round recreational and cultural activities, C. certainly demonstrates we are alive in the, Town of Whtby. I know we are rising above, the general downgrade in the economic climate which has un- & fortunately created much fear and pessimism in other Canaclian communities. As I look back' through the years, I recail asCanadians, we have any negative environment when in the past, we thnughn q» - and-weswi. again FIIUN I WIEEL DRI VE RUNSON REGULARGAS. DENTURE ýCED TO SAVE YOU DOLLARS. YOU WIN BOTH WAYS. TH ERAPY CLINUO 3OUGHT YOUR CAR FROM- OUR SERVICE IS THE BEST. 214 Dundas St. E., Whitby 'EN MON.-FRI. 7-7 SAT. 9-3 668-7797 été, Hours: Mon. - Sat. & Evenings VillageBy Appointment OnIy AJAX (across f rom Beer Store) *~i F y f, r r '.ý ~ ~ $ 4 4 bý