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16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. February 17, 1987 [eT -- i Published evary Tuesday by Pan Perry Sta PO Box 567 Opa Lamied Beookhn Om LOB 1C0 Although the village of Brooklin has received authorization for its se- cond Ontario Neighbourhood Im- provement Program (ONIP) grant, a reduction in the amount requested. will force the Town of Whitby to cut some of the items slated for improvement. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs notified the town that their applica- tion for a $250,000 grant had been cut by 10 percent to $225,000. This, com- binéd with significant increases in the estimated costs to provide storm . sewers for roadwork planned under the original ONIP grant, plus in- creases in the cost estimates for the remaining ground floor renovations at Brooklin Community Centre, have staff members in a quandry. According to Larry Cavanagh, 'Something has to fall off the apple cart for now," with the only question being what definitely to cut. At a recent public meeting, held at Brooklin Community Centre, the Planning Department presented its dilemma to local residents. They ex- plained that some of the projects originally initiated under the ONIP grants would have to be cancelled, Brooklin Profile Serving Brox ip and Area since 1983 Reduced grant fo including road work on Duke Street, Princess Street, Durham Street and Pearl Street. Cavanagh told the Pro- file that because these projects had been dropped from the ONIP pro- ject, it did not mean they would not eventually be completed, just that the work would have to be done through municipal funding at a later date. The town had also planned to use $100,000 from the first ONIP grant and $90,000 from the second grant to renovate Brooklin Community Cen- tre. But recent calculations have in- dicated it will cost some $265,000 to finish all the work. Last year renovations to the main floor of the centre were completed, but the basement level was not finished. These included the base- ment kitchen, reception area, stairs and the building's exterior and the demolition of the furnace area. With funds from the second ONIP grant, the town has suggested plans to complete the lower level reinodelling, build a new furnace room, kitchen, washroom addition and provide an expanded septic system. Plans for a seniors activi- ROXAN REVELER FTarw © rces cut ty centre have been shelved. The' renovations are expected to be com- pleted this year. A second public meeting on the ONIP matter is scheduled for March 2 and will be held in the Whit- by Municipal offices on Rossland Road. New hotel Providing there are no problems with zoning and other approvals. Whitby could have a full-service hotel open for business at the Thickson Road interchange of Highway 401 early next year. In a presentation to Whitby coun- cil last week, fortner football great Norm Stoneburgh said his firm. -/ * Stonat Investments Ltd_, in assccia- tion with Don and Bev Rogers, owners of Signet Signs in Whitby. are prepared to construct.a 145-room hotel on the south side of Consumers Drive, just west of Thickson Road. (Turn to page 17) Whitby makes a pitch Another headquarters proposal unveiled Whitby officially entered the loca- tion battle for a new regional head- quarters building last wee developes unveilea an attractive $24 -million proposal to be built directly across from the present site on 'Rossland Road East. Garnet Watchorn, president of Graywood Developments Ltd., told members of regional council his firm is ready and willing to design, build, and dedicate land and building, for a 170,000 square foot quality office building, on a 7.87 acre site, owned by both the Region of Durham and Graywood Developments, immediately north of the existing regional head- quarters building, in the Town of Whitby. As an incentive to the region to - locate its headquarters at Durham Heights (the selected name for the entire project Graywood) "the developers have stated they will donate to the region ) Whitby Mayor Bob Attersley, right, "and Regional Chairman Gary Herrema were delighted with the presentation given by Graywoods Develpmerts president Garnet eek as land proposed by | ~ five acres of land owned by them, which has been recently appraised at 2.5 million' design and construct a 170,000 square foot building which will be ready for occupancy in 1990 and lease it back to the region. The lease would be based on a time period of 20 years which they state would allow the region to obtain high quality office space at Graywood's cost. They also say they are willing to transfer ownership of the building at no cost in 2010, adding the estimated cost of construction in 1987 dollars is $24 million. Graywood expressed its flexibility by saying they would present a design for the building which would meet all the region's needs and specifications. They said the one presented at this time was merely a suggestion and could easily be altered as determin- ed by regional council. *'No public funds will be required to pay for this," said Watchorn. "And we are talking about geting the best there is.' The headquarters building would be part of a modern business ¢am- 'pus which would also 'include retail facilities in the form of a giant hp - ping mall, a hotel, A with convention facilities spurts complex and high quality condominium residences. "This proposal presents the Region of Durham with a number of opportunities and significant 'benefits' said Watchorn. He claimed the Graywood pro-- posal at Durham Heights would pro- vide an opportunity to create a physical find symbelic. "heart" for the region with the regional head- quarters as the flagship building of the 'Centre for the Future" pro- viding a visible and unified identity for the region. Due to its central location, he said the site was readi- ly accessible from all regional com- munities. As the site of the existing (Turn to page 37) TDURMAM REGIONAL HEADQUARTE building. Watchorn, centre, last week. Watchorn unves- ed plans for a massive development in Whitby that included a new regional headquarters LEN SaRiil Y jit ULI Young Daryl Jackson might not be old enough to drive his own snowmobile, but in the meantime he does pretty well on the one he and mom Maureen built out of snow. But you can be sure when the lad grows a little, hejwill participate in an accredited Motoriz- ed Snow Vehicle Operators Course to obtain his mandatory snowmobile licence. Maureen will be offering such a course for local residents this Saturday. Many local residents, particulari- lv young-adults-and children could be inadvertantly breaking the law each time they follow the popular persuit of snowmobiling. This hap- pens each time they operate their- vehicle without the benefit of having a licence. Under the rules of Ontario law, each person operating a snowmobile 'must have a licence to do so. This takes the form of either a valid On- taro drivers licence for those age 16 and over, or a snowmobile licence, available upon completing an authorized snowmobile course. And for those of you who have not done. so. there will be a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operators Course offered locally on Saturday, February 21. . The course, offered by the Ontario - . Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, in co-operation with the Ministry of . Transportation and Commynica- tions will be taught by Maureen Jackson, who took the course herself as a voung girl. "A lot of people think you can just get on a snowmobile and go." said Maureen. * 'but you can't...you have to have a licence." For this reason, she will be con ducting the one-day course at her home at 835 Columbus Road West for both malés and females age 12 and up Maureen said there' were more and more police officers patrolling snowmobile trails in the area checking for licenced operators "The police are also out doing breathalizer tests on the trails," she stated If a snowmobiler is caught over the legal mit, many don't realize they not only lose their right to operate a snowmobile, but they lose their drivers licence for their car also it's definitely not worth the risk." Be careful not to break the law Maureen, and her husband Ron, are members of the Long Sault Ridge Runners and the CORSA Federation in this area, which in- cludes not only the North Ward, but - also Port Perry, Uxbridge and Dunbarton. Snowmobiling has become one of the most enjoyable family recrea- tional sports in Ontario according to the federation. Unfortunately, they say, each winter there are numerous accidents involving snowmobiles resulting in too many deaths and injuries. In an effort to reduce these tragic statistics, they sincerely believe the motorized snow vehicles course will assist in achieving their goals of fewer accidents. The course was designed to in- form the snowmobiler of safe operating procedures, the law, en- vironmental hazards and first aid. Mauréen stated she would em- phasize survival if the snowmobiler got stuck on the trails and teach how to make a proper shelter and fire. She indicated the rules of the trails and understanding the signs would also attempt to instill proper at- titudes and basic skills which can help any snowmobiler avoid ac- cidents and enjoy the sport even more. =~ ° Registration for the course will be taken between 9 and 9:30 a.m. at Maureen's home on Saturday, although to save time, and ertsure there is space in the class, it would be wise to pre-register by calling 655-4469. Classes will commence around 9:30 and should run until 3:30 or 4 p.m. The cost, as set by the Ministry, is $11.50 which will pay for the kits being used. Participants are requested to bring their own lunch, but not their snowmobiles as the course will be conducted indoors..