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-W1fl1WFB~PRE~WEDNEBDAY, &PRIL4, 1990, PAGE 9 Town JJLrej,.eets Proj ict Pla n By Mke Kowalski A ueer-pay 'concept' for Whitby's recreational- facilities and programe .has been rejlected - for now. At its budget meeting discus- sions last week, . Town council rejected a proposai from council- lor Ross Batten to have staff inveetigate the feasibility of im- piementing user fées i n Whitby. Stressing that hie. was only asking for a report, not a formai polcy Btten said- the Town ihol make an attempt at reco- vering some revenue from rentai of its facilities and the recrea- tional programes it offers. «lgethie my.not be totaily feasible for everything we do, but rd like to see the facts and figures firot," said Batten. Councillor Joe Bugelli said hie concurs <'Wholeheartediy with the philosophy of user fées,' 'but'con- oeded it je difflicuit to seli to the ~Ipublic.' IIUsing Heydenshore Pavillon as an exampie, Bugelli noted that $97,735 was budgeted for operat- ing the lakefront facihty this year, but only $56,500 is projec- ted in revenue from rentais. «You're putting money into something and oniy getti*ilg part of it back," said Bugelli. "'No one in private enterprise would rent a building at a loss.» Council[lor Tom Edwards said he believed Batten'e motion was put~ forward in good faith, but warned that a user-pay 'pohicy wouidtie the hands of future councils. «My problemi is that if 1 vote for it and a proposai comes up to spend money on eomething, I don't want te be told that we can't do it becau.se of user pay.» Edwards also refused to, sup- J'port the motion if it meant deny- ing any child the opportunity to participateindarts bcueo insufficient fun e. -Councillor Lynda Buffett sup- eorted the motiton, saying; ~> people with families would rather have their taxes raised six per cent than 12 and be able te pick and choose what they pay for." .Councillor Marcel Brunelle agreed that faciIities, and recrea- tionai programe sehould,be more cost effectivé. ."But if y ou don't have a careful balance t he only people, who par- ticipate wili be those who can afford it,» said Brunelle. «Don't slam the door on those lese well off," he added. Mayor Bo Attersley's com- mente were succinct. «Why have staff go through al that work? I know how this coundil feels about user fees, .so why play gaines?, '0 put tese people te work, and you don't intend to pase it is a waste of turne.» Bugelli repiied, -«0f course there, are some thinge that are sancrosanct and won't be teu- ched. «But how- does a wedding at Heydenshore compare to hocey? That's what I want to, know.» Crime Stoppera and Durham Regional Police are asing for, the<(b * ca help in solving an arson which occurred ini Oshawa last year. .At about 9:30 p.m. a late model stock car', which was parked on a trailer, at the Texaco gas station àt Ritaon Rd. S. near Dean Ave., was set on ire. The 'vehicle was totally destroyed. Investigators are aasking for anyone with any information on this fire to eall. Hlave you any idea who set this car on fire? Have you, heard who may have done it? Have yvou heard why? If so, you can cali Crime Stoppers. You'll neyer have to give your name or appa in court. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered. When you cail, you will be given a confidential code number. This will enabie you to callbak later for the reward. The Crime Stoppera phone number is 436-8477 (that's 436-TIPS). Long distance oeil coilect. A citizen board administers Crime Stoppera programs -of which there are now more than 800 i North America. The reward money is raised through tax deductible donations which may be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers, P. 0. Box 54, Oshawa, Ontario, Lii 7K8. APRIL ANTIQUES &' FOLK ART SHOW Aprii 7ac'h& 8th, 1990 11 m tc p Without a doubt Canada's best show and sales of Canadian Counfty Antiques & Old Folk Art.. BOWMANVILLE SPORTS COMPLEX (Hwy. 2'- west end of town) A dm. $6.00eSat. $3.00 Sun. a a 4WNE L", Custom Upholsteryý la Business For 30 Years Modern & Antique Choose from hundreds of quality fabris! Victorian *Parlour, Furniture For Sale! Appraisalb il -cal! nutliii i/sy4ste Exclusive ,MrLOU CRIUffONS ZNQUALETI Mdnd Ju 1 ILGOWNS Hand Beaded Bridai owns FORMNAMOA .Brida] Amcaries Custom Taiorin1toaflGowns Clmaac Evning Wour Affordable Pris A ral/nUe Exclusive/y in Dur/hare Regin ai CSTO CARATIO 413 Dune/as StL . Unit 2, Whldyf Fur Apalument Ca/k <416) 43Q.8985 77i