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Whitby Free Press, 9 Nov 1994, p. 3

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SaveOr Services' rally tonight The Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Local 331 (Witby Mental Hgealth Centre) will hold a "Save Our Services' public rally tonight (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m., at the CAW Hall, 1425 Philhip Murray Ave., Oshawa. The centre s budget is to be reduced by $2.5 million, and Joan Gates, Local 331 president, says it would be "impossible" to reduce the budget without cut- ti ie aree already operating at the level propose in the govern- ment's M entai Health Reform document, 'Putting People First.' The $2.5-million cut ',to our bud get wilI put us below this levet." A mental health service forum wiIl also be held tonight. Panel rpeakers will indluce Dennis mbrell, president of the Ontario Hospital Association; F'red Upshaw, OPSEU president; Whitby Mayor Tom Edwards. For more information, cal Gates at 905-435-3003 or Barry Casey at 666-2295. Decrease in welfare cases For the seventh consecutive month, the number of Durham Region general welfare assistance cases bas decined. In October, 10,4-46 cases, represening 17,754 persons, received *welfare. This was 343 fewer cases than in September 1994, a drop of 3.2 per cent. There were 1,864 fewer cases receiving welfare in October 1994 than ýin March 1994, a drop of 15.1 per cent. .The, lasti, tinie -thé gerieral- welfare caseload was at this level was November 1991. --The significant downward trend ..i.f numbers of persons receiving welfare is a positive indicator of the improving economy says the Region. 'MltbïËýëé ýr9ésNovember 9. 1994,*Page 3 WHITBY HYDRO ELECTRIC COMMISSIONER *6th year Whitby Hydro Commîssioner *Seived for 3 years "Management Performance Committee" appointed by 'Municipal Electnic Assoc" (8,members) *6 years certifled "Front/mne Leadershipý"' Instructor appoînted by 'Municipal Electnic Association" (10 Facihitators) representîng 312 Utîhitîes in Ontanlo *Pro yen Leadership - An Effective Commîssioner SUNCERE, HONEST COMMITMENT YOUR. UNDEPENDENT VOICE JON HUGHES Authorzed by the CFO for John Huges For bianket coverage of ALL the homes and/or businlesses in Whitby OR to selected areas orily, cati the Whitby Free Press - 668-6111. If you did not get a fiyer which is isted for fuit distributioni, give us a cati. " Color Your World (selected homes) " Dr. May Daemi (selected homes) " Jetfrey Douglas (Fortune Financial) (selected homes) ~iI FINE ART SHOW Limited editionb by AlJ Caggon, T. Pomance, J. Vandenbrik P. Bateman and much more. Plub a collection o[ renaiâsance and classial art prints by Mone[, van Gogh, Michelan&elo Penoir and otherâ. Croup oF Seven prine and a wide selecion or beautirul art, ail prol'essionally ramed. 30%. Incrodibly Low Pricos - 50% Off Sunday November 13[h, 1994 l0:.OOAM - 5:00 PM At: Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village - Free Admission 300 Taunton Road, Whitby - Refreshments served For more information cali (416) 297-5526 <'Il ~ Ri e-ELEC T D)ENN>IS FOX e ICE FACILITIES - Dennis is 100% supportive of new facilities e WHITBY GENERAL HOSPITAL - Dennis strongly supports the retention of acute care/emergency services. WHITBY NEEDS THEIR HOSPITAL! f e DENSITY - Our new Officiai Plan gives Whitby the lowest density in the G.T.A. for the next 20 years' e SIDEWALKS - Atop pnionty for Anderson St. and Thickson Rd. (North of Dryden Blvd.). Students need to get to sohool safelyl *TAXES - Whitby Council has a proven » track record for FISCAL RESTRAINT (0%1/o1993, Decrease of 1.2% in 1994) DENNIS IS CHAIRMAN 0F FINANCE! KEEP DENNIS WORKING m FOR YOU! Authonzed by the CFO for the Dennis Fox Campaign Lt 'I 2n ý»-l

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