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They just love to0Sig Mae6 New hockey name, logo page 3 Resident has 'pete' peeve page 3 Redmen begin camp mxieB ANDERSON CVI vice-principal J erry LeRoy gets his own back while partîcipating in the sponge toss, one of the events staged by four OAC world issues geography classes. Christine Mitchell and Melissa Colvin where only two of the studenits who particlpated in the April 18 'Beg Day,' organized tin p art by teachers Luba Matthie and KeithJones. Their 9al was to let students experlence what it is like to be poor and raise money ($300) to purchase food for an area foodi bank. Photo by J.reM Drema, Whitby Fre Pres FrewayIînk task fiorce requested By Mike Kowaloki Town council has made another attempt te alter the route of a propose eight-lane highway in woest Whb. Ontario Transportation Minis- ter Gilles Pouliot bas been asked te create a special task force that would determine the path of a Zone tinig link between Hwy. 20 sdte future Hwy. 407. The task -force would attempt te arrive at a route that is acceptable te Whitby officiais and residents opposed te the ministry's plans. Bv so doingthetsfoc coud aoida Ingty snd costly envirnmental assessment hear- ing that is almost certain te occur if the governinent adheres te the path favoured by ministry staff. According te a recent letter from Mayor Tom Edwards, the task force would conduct a «ful review of aIl relevant issues and concerne» pertaining te the- con- troversial projeet. Provincial representation on the task force would consist of senior officiaIs such as assistant deputy ministers fromn the trans- portation ininistry and the Ministry of Envirojunent suad Energy, Edwards suggestsf. Tins is necessary since minis- try staff involved in the project will not be swayed from theïr commitment te the proposed route, h1e notes. Durham Region and Whitby would also be riepreeented on the task force and it would b. struc- tured in such a mnner as to provide for input from the pro- vince, Region, Town and affected property owners, Edwards Ini addition, Pouiot i. asked to provide financia as tance to Whtby for any exSrt advice and technical studies Ut may require on matters relevant to the task forWe' mandate, ho addo. Coes could reach up to Sm PAGE 2 S1îm 1tor approved- By Mkc Kowalsld A controversial waste process- ing plant proposed for Whitby has been endorsed by Town council. By a unanimous vote Monday, council supported an application from Simtor Environmental Ltd. ffor . dcing facility in the ormerWhi4ySteel facte yon- Warren Road. Au a resuit, the Ontario Minis- try of, Environment and Energy will be advised that Whitby has no obj*ection to walving the. need for a heng under the Environ- mental Protection Adt. However, Whitby'u support of Sîmtor's plans for a rechcng and transfer depot at 113.Warren Rd. is contingent on a number of factors, not the least of whiéh is a site plan that muet not only b. te council's satisfaction, but meet with the approval of' nearby homeowners as well. Unlike previous meetings over the past month, Monday's ses- sion was a low-key affair which drew about 25 area residents and neighbouring business owners opposed tothe proposaI. They and council heard pro- sentations from Simter's repre- sentatives as well as a lawyer appearng on behaif of a com pet- îng recycling compa ny already es bished in Whitb, Simter solicîtir enry Krupa and environmental consultant Linda Lynch outlined measures the company intends te put in SEE PAGE 17 business news See. ags te 1