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Historical Society takes anothor shot at Lynde House ByJANDODGE Free Press Staff Whtby Historical Society is going to make a bld for ownership of Lynde House, known as Whltby Museum. At ast week's meeting of the society members decided to acquire the ownersbip of the 173-year-ohd bouse from Wittington In-, vestments on the under- standing the bouse wilh be moired. In 1972 when tbe bouse was given to the society by Wittington, it was on the provision it ,be moved witbin the next year. Since this was neyer done, it appears ownership bas reverted to Wittington. Fred Cane, 'a restoration architect and director of the society said 'this decision was meant to allow the society to go to Wittington to negotiate the formai transfer of ownership because there-bad neyer been a formai written transfer of ownershlp. "The only funds which we can generate come if we move," Cane said. "'There la no tangible of- fer of money if we stay."t Cane named Len CÙuhen, the Town of, Whtby, the Heritage Branch of thé Mnistry of Culture and Citizen- ship, and Witington In- vestments as potential sources of assistance if the society owned Lynde House. Cane said once the society bas titie to' the bouse, it wilh then need to decide wbether or where to mov e. At presenttbe society bas ittie more: than $17,000 plus *apromise of $1,(OOO fromý' the local branch of tbe Architec- tural Conservancy of Ontario. The society is faced withi $100,000 in restoration costs to the WALL] SA bouse no matter where itis Iocated. Doug Anderson, a former president of the society, wlio has favored the museum remaining on is site, sald the motion' to acquire the house on the condition it be moved should have been ruled out of order because the membership bad not been notified. Twenty-four people attended the recent society meeting, which Cane said was about the usual number. Anderson had attem- pted to ammend the motion by striking the condition of moving, but that ammendment was defeated. Anderson said a proper feasibility study was necessary before anything could be done. He said he didn't tbink it necessary to own the house before applying for assistance fromn the ministry, in. spite of direction from the ministry that this was the case.' It is a ministerial grant, and it is a ministerial decision although it is based on staff recommendations. 11 believe they'll make exceptions because it is an impor- tant historical building. "There may be prôblems with owner- ship but they are not in- surmountable" He said, "Cane's motion was basically a reiteration of the motion tabled at the last meeting." The society decided at their last meeting to table a' vote on the proposed mnove to Cullen Gardens- until the executive of the society could- report on negotiations with the ministry, with Wit- tington lnvestments, and the towfl. > Bill Oyagi, represen- clwfership ting the executive iact- finding committee, reported Len Cullen had extended the deadline for his offer to July 1. The town's position, be said, was to, consîder financial assistance only after the society had decided to move or stay. The ministry- also required a decision about what the society would do, before an ap- plication for a grant could be submitted. Oyagi said he had learned from a telephone conversation with Roger Lindsay, vice-president of Wit- tington Investments, Wittington would not donate the property on which Lynde House stands, the cornpany would not accept a token amount for the proper- ty, nor would the com- pany accept an offer at a fair market value unless the society wyere SEE PG. 9 WHTTB..FREE PRESS,.WEDNESDAY FEB3RIJARY.5 1986-PAGE ,3 Bowling for millions The Oshawýa-Whitby Big Brothers kicked Way agency. Despite a heavy snow fail a good off their annual BowI for Millions campaign crowd was on hand for the kick off and Willy Saturday atMotor City Bowling in Oshawa. Harfmann and bis littie brother Shawn Em- This year the organization is going after' their merton weren't about to be lef t out of the ac- most ambitious target ever, and by week's end tion.- they hope to have raised $17,000 for the United Free Press Staff Photo CUSTOM COVER SALE STERLING ... affordable luxury A true quality product doesn't have ta shout for attention, it earns the respect of buyers over a period of time. Quiet fash ion and.elegant style have made the Sterling name mfea'n qaiyfurniture for over ageneration. Corne in today and take advantage of this 20% savings. Select a style and fabric of your choice ... you willbe applauded for your cornmon sense and good taste. Bench-made Craftsmanship with fashion appeal! HERITAGE HOUSE limited 216 MARY ST. E., WH ITBY TORONTO: 686-0061, WHITBY: 668-3483 -MONIDAYJH URSDAY,-10-6, FRIDAY 10-9, SATURDAY 110-6, -iN