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Gartshore on, being mayor CONT'D FROM PG. 1 3,000 people. "1 think we've been for- tunate in this community over the years," he said. "We've been able to keep our community at- mosphere...that small town feeling." His years as mayor proved an "exciting time to be here," he said adding that the town has had not only growth but the financial ability "to do the things that had to be done." "We have the best town in Ontario as far as develop- ment is concerned." However, Gartshore said that if politicians have done nothing at all they have tried to "humanize" the local level of government. He also warned that government should not lose that humanizing factor and they should not become rigid in their thinking. "All levels (of gover- nment) must be flexible and able to act quickly to meet today's needs," he said. "The community is the people and that's who we're all here to serve." Anticipating the question, Gartshore admitted that he will miss the job. "There is absolutely no question about that," he said, "i'll miss it." However, he said, "There does come a time when a man must assess his future" and that deciding to leave the post that he cherished so much was one of the "lonliest decisions" of his life. Despite that decision, Gartshore said that "I have enjoyed and appreciated being the mayor of this town." The Oshawa-Whitby- Newcastle United Way campaign has "gone over the top", more than meeting its objective of $1,230,000. With late returns still coming in, Larry Windover, campaign chairman, repor- ts that the United Way is more than $7,000 over its goal, and that most cam- paign sectors have exceeded their targets. He listed the most successful campaign areas. General Motors is at 101 per cent of its goal, foun- dations 100 per cent, unions 100 per cent, public em- ployees 106 per cent, special BROOKLIN BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY The library is having a special Christmas party on Decem- ber 20 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. featuring "The Night Before Christmas" puppet play, along with other games and goodies. Have you got your name in the candy stocking draw? Remember that the lucky winner will be announced at the party. We will be open until 5 p.m. December 24 and closed events 130 per cent, personal gifts 108 per cent, chain stores 117 per cent, com- mercial 104 per cent and residential 110 per cent. There are also strong showings in the professional area at 96 per cent, the business section at 91 per cent and the industrial sec- tor at 92 per cent of their respective goals. Windover congratulated all the workers who have taken part in the campaign. Over 2,000 canvassers have worked for over eight weeks to achieve their objectives. He attributed their success to a splendid team effort, as ce OFF ALL LEVIS ROADRUNNER- - "MAC" CORDS- Putzy Tots & Teens Oshawa Centre i well as a wonderful com- mitment from the com- munity to the services of the United Way. The United Way campaign chairman singled out the newspapers and radio and televsion stations in the area for their excellent support. They brought home to the generalpublic the important contribution of the many United Way agencies. Windover stated that there are still a number of cam- paign areas to be completed, emphasizing that the cam- paign achievement to-date of $1,237,000 is not a final total. PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1980, PAGE 7 December 25 and 26 ani open Saturday December 27 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be special treat movies from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. During the Christmas break there will be movies for the kids from 2 until 3 p.m. on December 29, 30 and 31. We wish you all a Merry Christmas. BROOKLIN AND DISTRICT P.C. ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Brooklin and District Progressive Conservative Association will be held on Wed- nesday, January 7, 1981 at 8 p.m. in the oddfellows Hall, Bagot Street, Brooklin. George Ashe, M.P.P for Durham West will be the guest speaker. Everybody is welcome to attend. For more information call Alice Whiting at 655-3860. Susan Smith 655-4737 Brown's Foodmaster (Before noon Saturday) M-i cetru MITCHELL BROTHERS CASSELS & CHURCH ST BROOKLIN 655-4991 Over $1.2 million to date . ... United Way goes over the top