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New law W: Vol. 13, No. 2 Wednesday, January 12, 1983 20 Pages Last week, changes in Canadian law relat- ing to sexual assault came into effect. These changes re-define the old rape law, and create three offences of sexual assault to replace the old charge of rape. Two local officials from the legal system say these changes are a progressive step that will help emphasize that rape is a violent act, not a sexual one. Inspector Doug Bulloch of the Durham Regional police force, and Assistant Crown Attorney Ed Bradley agree that lawmakers have taken a step toward removing obstacles for both victims of sexual assault, and those accused of the act. Story on page 3. Priee wars Whitby service stations are in the front line of gasoline price wars that have been break- ing out sporadically for the past week. . At its lowest point, gasoline could be pur- chased at some local stations for as low as 35.3¢ per litre for regular gasoline. This meant a 10¢ saving for price-wise consumers looking for a bargain. Early this week, some stations put their prices back up to 43 and 44¢ per litre, but spokesmen for the service centres say any- thing could happen in the next few days. Story on page 5. More jobs Whitby will receive $119,000 for job creation programs in 1983 as its share of a federal- provincial grant to the region. The grant is designed to help employ Whit- by residents who are on social assistance, or whose Unemployment Insurance benefits have been exhausted. Whitby Mayor Bob Attersley says town offi- cials will submit a proposal for projects to be created in the near future. Story on page 6. GOis going The Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications has taken the first concrete step toward making the GO East expansion a reality. Transport Minister James Snow last week appointed consulting firms to begin designing the system and creating liaisons with local municipalities. See page5. Oshawa wnner Whitby figure skaters held their own in the Eastern Canadian Divisional Championships held at the Civic Auditorium last weekend. Leeanne Bales of Whitby, and her partner Derrick Selby of North York, placed fifth in the novice pairs event, and will qualify for the Canadian championships should one of the top four teams be unable to attend the event. Oshawa's Scott Maybee won the junior men's title, clinching a spot in a Canadian's in Montreal next month. Deti on page 12. Anne Ottenbrite, handicapped with a ball and chain and carrying over-sized scissors, prepares for take-off. Anne was faster than the eye could see, but opponent Tom Edwards pulled an even faster one. -Free Press Staff Photo Pol *t.re-opened with an unlikely race Four mnonths and $110,000 later, town offi- cials proudly re-opened Whitby's Iroquois pool before about 75 specta- tors last Saturday. For pool staff and town officials it was a day of fun and frolick- ing, and a day to again show the town's appre- ciation of Common- wealth Gold medal win- ner Anne Ottenbrite. Saturday afternoon saw many "firsts", in- cluding a swimming race between Councillor Tom Edwards and Anne Ottenbrite in which Ed- wards unveiled a secret stroke to narrowly beat the star swimmer. Anne, .handicapped with a styrofoam ball and chain, and carrying a huge pair of foam scissors to cut a ribbon on the finish line, didn't have a chance against Edwards, who ran along side the pool and dove for the finish line. "She can do her breast stroke, and I'il do my secret stroke," an- nounced Edwards just prior to the race. Clad in striped, old-fashioned swimming trunks and smoking a rubber cigar, Edwards and cronies Joe Bugelli and Ross Batten hammed it up on the poolside. On a more serious note, Mayor Bob Atter- sley presented Anne with a plaque which will be prominently display- ed in the lobby of the pool. It reads, in part: "This citizens of this community are proud of the efforts of this young individual whose ac- complishments have in- spired other young swimmers and athletes to higher goals." On hand for the cele- bration was Arthur Mor- ton, a long-time resident of Whitby who travelled to Australia for the Commonwealth Games in which Anne won her gold medals. Morton returned from down under with a sou- venir that was displayed Saturday, a flag repre- senting the Common- wealth games insignia. "Let's just say it was donatd to me by Mr. Fraser (the Australian Prime Minister)," Mor- ton said, admitting that he took the liberty of ac- cepting the donation which was never actu- ally made by Mr. Fraser. (He simply took the flag.) The pool, which re- ceived repairs to its heating and ventilation systems, was repainted and the walls were sprayed with stucco. -