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wHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1980, PAGE 13 Bieath steps down as regional chaiirman By MICIIAEL KNELL Free Press Staff At last Wednesday's meeting of Durhamn Regional Council, Chairman Walter Beath announced that he wil not seek re- election to the post, that he has held since the region was created seven years ago. 111 arn announciflg to you, my eleetorate and the citizens of Durham that I bave decided that I will not be a candidate for regional chairman or any other elec- ted office in the election to be held on November 10, 1980" he told council. 1 Beath bas been the region's only chairman and was appointed te the job in 197 by the provincial government. "There cornes a time when each one of us should and do review and examine our contribution in any field of endevour," Beath told council in a prepared statemnent. "We then determine for any one or more reasons, including famnily consideration, what is the proper trne to step aside, if even for a short time, to ailow that change to continue." The 61-year-old beef far- mer first entered municipal politics in 1950 was elected to a second term as regional chairman in 1976 and was re- elected to the jobi In 1M7 wben he cast the'decldlng vote in a ties wltb Oshawa Regional Counclilor Allan Pilkey. Beath was a reeve of the old East Whltby Township and served as Warden of the country of Ontario in 1969. "lIt bas been my privilege durlng these 30 years toser- ve my community in a num- ber of offices, tbanks to the support of the electorate and the varlous levels of gover- nment i office at the Urne," he said addlng, "In those years, new and hopefully Ilmproved policles, programs and projecta were ;3anned and put in place, not by any one person, but by a LIedm effort. "That team bhas been and will continue to be a respon- sible council served by a dedicated staff and monitored by a concemed electorate. " WALTER BEATH THE RECLASSED TOTALLY-REDESIGNED 1981 TOYOTA CORONA LUXURY EDITION -,- A 23-years hlstory of reiability bas been the trademark of the Toyota Corona. Totally redesigned and reclassed, the all-new 1961 Corona Luxury Edition brlngs wider appeal and af- fordable luxury te Toyota's 1981 lineup. Formerly classed only as a basic family car, the Corona 's newly refined in- terior boasts luxury appoin- tments ideal for business use, yet Toyota bas retained the family features needed for everyday long-term durabillty and practieality. Over four and one-balf million familles around the world bave depended on Corona. "The new Corona Luxury Edition is a unique automobile", says Hector Dupuls, Senior Vice- President and National Sales Manager. " Inside, it's bandsomely appointed and can be compared with our Cressida interior. However, it's still a versatile family car wlth wagon-llke roomiamas and llftback styling, giving 12 per cent better fuel efflciency tban lust year and more passenger and cargo space, as Weil." .Seats and door trlzn bave. been reupholstered in velour and the front bueket seats fully recline wlth fore and aft adjustable bead restrain- ta. Deep eut pile carpting goes wall-to-wall and an AM/FM MPX Stere radiou four-speaker systemn is stan- dard. The instrument panel is restyled for better readability and ineludes: a new tachometer, i- door/out.door thermometer, digital quartz dlock, lowp- fuel warnlng light, 3-speed wipers with itermittent feature, brake fluid level warnlng liglit, power- boosted flow-tbru ven- tiation. Power steering, four spoke padded steering wheel and an Wluminated walk-in system are also standard. A famlly convenience is the addition of a third seat beit in the baek and a covered cargo area. When more space is neeessary, the rear split-seat folda down, pi-oviding seating for tbree aduits and more cargo area, or one can fold down both seats for wagon-Iike carrylng capabilities. Tbe new Corooa's front end bas been r-deslged for be-tter aerodynamics and, for greater visibility at night, halogen high-beam headllghts are standard. Safety features include dual system power front disclrear drum brakes, steel belted radial tires, durai mirrors wlth driver's remote contrui, childproof rear door locks and an elec- trie rear window defroster. The Corona "Luxury Edition" has been equipped with Toyota's new larger, more fuel-efficient 2.4 litre, four-cylinder engine available in a five-speed standard overdrive tran- smission or an optional four- speed automatie witb over- drive. The five-peed manual overdrive bas ear- ned a rating of 7.8 lltres/100 km or 36 miles to the gallon. The four-speed automnatie with overdrive delivers an 8.2 litres/100 km or 34 mpg rating. Toyota also, promises dependbilty in tbeir ail- new Corona. Fully win- terized with beavy-duty alternator; transistorized ignition; beavy-duty batter, beater/defroster and star- ter, the Corona bas con- tinually excelled in its 7 years of wlnter testing in Canada's northland. I WTHYTOYOTA, 6M.4-792 Hwy HWY. 2, BETWEEN KWY. 12 & HARWOOD 6862228' 1 728-1113]