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Whitby's new official cake Now, everyone knows that Whitby is "The Home of the Marigold." This community has an official flower, an official crest and even an official song. Well, last week Whitby's official cake was introduced to the market. The cake, aptly called the Marigold Cake, is the brain child of Frank Amann, Jr. the chef at the Cafe Vienna in the Dundas-Green building. Amann says that it took about six weeks to develop the now top-secret recipe. "It's different, out of the ordinary," was how he described bis masterpiece. His confectionary delight has almost no sugar and is made from a natural whipping cream base and boasts the slight, but delightful, flavor of apricots. Despite this, Amann says it's low in calories. Seen here cutting the ceremonial first slice of Whitby's official cake is Mayor Bob Attersley (centre). Watching on are Frank Amann, Sr. and Frank Amann, Jr. Dickerson undecided about nomination but that doesn't stop his Fennell bashing Although he says he hasn't made up his mind whether or not he'll seek the local Liberal nomination, Doug Dickerson is sounding more and more than a candidate for the next federal election. The 37-year old Pickering resident said he hopes to decide sometime this week whether or not he will seek the Ontario Riding Liberal nomination for the upcoming federal election. Dickerson carried the Liberal banner locally. during the 1980 federal campaign only to lose to incumbent Progressive Conservative MP Scott Fennell by just over 4,000 votes. The ,only thing that will bar Dickerson from seeking the nomination are business con- siderations. He owns and operates a carpet retail outlet in Pickering and says that it may require his full time attention now that their appears to be an Attersley prediets 1984 growth rate will hit $60 million mark Whitby's growth rate is still setting new records according to the development report issued by Mayor Bob At- tersley last Thursday. For the first half of 1984, $25.36 million wor- th of building permits had been issued in all categories. For the first half of 1983 $19.12 million worth of permits had been issued. As of June 30, the town had issued some 438 residential building permits valued at $20.42 million. For the same period last year, 387 permits worth $14.56 million were served. The other major growth sector locally is in commercial development. As of the end of June, 27 permits valued at $2.95 million had been issued. However, these figures are down slightly from 1983's 25 commercial permits worth $3.41 million. The . town's other leading sector was in- stitutional development where 10 permits valued at $1.09 million have been issued to date this year. Last year, five permits worth $119,690 were issued. Industrial building is also on the rise. So far, 12 permits worth $877,000 have been issued. In 1983, 14 per- mits valued at $806,046 were issued. During the month of June itself, the town issued $5.32 million wor- th of building permits, the bulk of which were residential permits valued at $3.53 million. Commercial permits during June were worth $1.53 million and include the new medical clinic currently under con- struction at Mary and Brock Sts. and the new shopping plaza being erected at Anderson St. and Manning Rd. Attersley said that the figures show Whitby-is enjoying "a real healthy assessment growth." The mayor is even predicting that by the end of the year, Whitby will have set a new growth record. "I can envision $60 million in growth by the end of the year," Atter- sley said.' However, the recent rise in interest rates could burst the local growth balloon should the trend continue. "Everything depends on the economy," Atter- sley said noting that SUMMER FILMS The Whitby Arts Station Gallery will con- tinue its "Summer Cinema '84" - a series of films for children and adults - tommorrow. At 3 p.m., children can see "The Golden Bug", "The Island of Skag", and, "Witches Night Out". At 7 p.m., the film "When the North Wind Blows" starring Harry Brandon and Dan Haggerty will be screen for adults. Admission is free to both shows. The gallery is located at the corner of Victoria and Henry Sts. SINCE 1912 WE HAVETO KEEP IT CLEAN Not our language or our manners BUT OUR STOCK of the finest Men's Wear in OSHAWA. So we learned long ago, that, like Spring Housecleaning, we have to make room for the new. Let's meet you at MURRAY JOHNSTON'S ½ YEARLY SALE that starts Mid July at the old stand - 8 North Simcoe St. - just a step from the FOUR CORNERS. Murray Johnston (OSHAWA) LimtOd Downtown Oshawa 725-4511 should interest rates continue to rise in sup- port of Canada's falling dollar then developers could become hesitant to build. The mayor added that work on attracting new growth to -the town is continuing and he hopes to make some announ- cements in the near future. "We've got a lot of irons in the fire," he said. upswing in the economy. His current indecision did not spare any criticism he has of Fen- nell. "For five years, Scott Fennell has been a totally useless mem- ber," Dickerson said. "The riding is not benefiting from his presence (in the House of Commons)." Dickerson added that constituency work isn't all an MP should be doing and claims that Fennell has done little to attract new industry to this area. The former regional councillor points out that this part of Dúrham Region has much to of- fer potential industrial citizens. "Nothing has corne from Fennell and his ef- forts, if he has, indeed, made any effort at all," Dickerson said. "All he has really done is collect his paycheque." A supporter of Prime Minister John Turner's bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party, Dickerson is convinced that the party can gain a majority government in the next House of Com- mons. "I feel very comfor- table with running with John Turner," he said adding that he met with the Prime Minister briefly after last mon- th's leadership conven- tion and was en- couraged to seek the local Grit nomination. "They have en- couraged me to go for it," he said, adding, "But that was without knowing who else was available." He also believes that the Liberals can retake Ontario Riding, which is comprised of the towns of Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Ux- bridge. "This is a winable riding as far as the Liberals are concer- ned." Dickerson also believes that the area would be better served by having a member sit- ting on the government side. "You can do no good for your riding sitting in the backbenches of the opposition where Fen- nell is now," he said, "I have total faith that there will, be a Liberal majority government." No date had been set for the nomination meeting of the local Liberal party and there are currently no other declared candidates for the nomination. Scott Fennell has already been nominated by the local Progressive Conservative Party. Geoff Rison will carry the banner for the local New Democratic Party. Fennell won the 1980 campaign with 19,944 votes. Dickerson came second with 15,536 and Rison was third with 12,280 votes. CORVETTE CLUB The next meeting of the Pine Ridge Corvette Club will be held on the evening of July 21. All Corvette en- thusiasts are welcome. For more information about the club and details of the meeting call 668-1169. 8 SIMCOE ST. N.