Election is this Monda Next week by this time, Whitby will have a new mayor and two new councillors. A total of 18,600 people are eligible to vote in Mon- day's election to fI the three vacancies caused by a series of events, touched off by the resignation of Des New- man from his position as mayor of the town, a position which he held for 10 years. Mr. Newman resigned from the position to unsuc- cessfully contest the Sept. 18 provincial election in Durham West on behalf of the Liberal Party. That done, council was at a loss as to how it would fill the vacant mayor's seat - by appointment or by general election. After a number of special meetings, convened to make that determination, council finally decided to throw the matter open to the public. When Councillors Jim Gartshore and John Goodwin announced their candidacies in the mayoralty race two more seats became vacant- those of the west ward and north ward councillors. A total of 13 people will contest the three vacancie_. Six - Graydon Colville, Jim Gartshore, John Goodwin, Gord Hanna, Bruno Harilaid and Warren Mowat - are asking for your support for the mayoralty. Three men are contesting the west ward vacancy - Brian Evoy, Ken Hobbs and Ralph Stratford. Four are trying for the north ward seat - Bob Carson, Ed MacDonald, Rene Thiebaud and Jack Woodward. A total of 86 polls have been set up in various loca- tions throughout the town. Because of the postal strike, the Town was unable to send out voter notification cards telling people where they cast their ballots, except to the residents of Brooklin, Myrtle and Ashburn. For information on location of polls, see pages 14 and 15 or call the return- ing officer and clerk's depart- ment at 668-5803. The polls are open between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. after which time the results will be posted in the council chambers of the Whitby municipal building on Dundas Street West. SEE PG. 2 Vol. 5 No. 47 Wednesday, November 26, 1975 Ten Cents Three will contest west ward opening Brian Evoy, who is con- testing the west ward council vacancy, is "very upset abouti the provincial government de-i veloping our town byI bribery" by telling the Town that if it approves certain housing densities it will be eligible for grants from the1 province. Mr. Evoy feels that "'we can have somensage, reasonable development1' fot like the1 high rise apartments presently under construction, if the Town goes about it in the righ t way . He stresses the need for more industrial and commer- cial development but does not know how or when it can occur because the region has jurisdiction over this. Although development is a major concern of Mr. Evoy, financial control is his number one prioity. "o believe that this town desperately needs another no- increase budget", he says. Mr. Evoy feels that the Town must review . its municipal spending procedures. He says that, if elected, he would attempt to make sure that council's recent opien government policy continues. Mr. Evoy, 32, has lived in Whitby for over two years and served as the president of the West Lynde Community Association during its found- ing year. He assures, however, that, if he wins a seat on council, he will not simply be a mouth- piece for that or any other special interest group. Mr. Evoy is a senior technician at IBM of Canada Limited. Ken Hobbs, a candidate for the west ward council va- cancy, feels that, with the recent industrial development, the Town may be able to present the citizens with a decrease in the mill rate in 1976. . Mr. Hobbs feels that it is a must for the Town to limit its spending. On dévelopment, he feels that the council has to try to make decisions which are ac- ceptable to ail the citizens, not just certain ratepayers* associations. Mr. Hobbs supports limited development with mixed housing types, not affordable to a greater number of people than single family units. He points to the rnixed housingirn the West Lynde subdivision which he says he is "very impressed" by. "lt's veîy adequate". Mr. Hobbs' feelings toward the subdivision are under- standable as he was a member of the development committee in 1968 and 69 when the plans were introduced and chairman of the planning board in 1970 and 71 when the West Lynde proposais were the subject of many meetings. Mr. Hobbs, "a young 47", began his career in local poli- tics shortly after he moved to Whitby in 1957. He sat on the school board from 1960 to 65 and was board chair- man from 1961 to 65. He contested the 1965 mayoralty race but lost to Des Newman. Mr. Hobbs served on the old Whitby District High School Board in 1966 and as chairman of thetCentenniai project committee which turned the old county build- ing into a comrpurM y centre in 1967. He served as west ward councillor from 1968 to 73, d'ring which time he chaired every major committee with the exception of fire and public works. Mr. Hobbs is a medical doctor and owns the Whitby Medical Centre. Ralph Stratiord, a canai- date for the west ward council vacancy,îis concerned that "our day-to-day needs are neglected while planners and developers pursue their ambi- tions In s eees for future That, according to Mr. Stratford's campaign literature. In it, he asks of the tax- payers "are you satisfied: with y otr share of the benefits received in return for the higher-than-average taxa- tion that Whitby has sustained for over a decade?: that the Town of Whitby isjustified in charging impost fees for new homes that are the highest in Canada; that now is the time to launchi a new town centre with a town hall that we can ill afford and inadequately justify?: that the recreational facilities south of the 401 are built and run for maximum usage and minimum cost?, that so many consultants are engaged toadvise on new developnients and se few to advise on sound financial m anagem ent? " Mr. Stratford is the chief of landing gear design and development of De Havilland Aircraft. His local community in. volvement includes being a director of the Whitby Curling Club from 1967 to 68, warden of All Saints Anglican Qiurch in 1967, spokesman for the Whitby Citizens Study Group in 1972 and is currently a member of the Whitby Library Board. SEE PG. 10 A bus ervice from all parts of the town of Whitby to the Iroquois Park arena and swimmng pool could be es- tablished next year if enough citizen interest lm such a ser- vice is shown says Recrea- tion Director Wayne DeVeau. The recreation department is dîstributing questionaires to the schools for the children to take home to their parents and return to the schools or the recreation department office. The questionaires ask the parents if they .would use a Wearing engineer's hats, Whitby Jaycees President Bill Wolters, National Vice . President Sydney Harmon, and Cal. J. Timms, of the CPR, get into the railroad mood by examining an electric train set up for the Whitby Jaycees' National Vice President's night. The railroad motif was based on Mr. Harmon's slogans of "Work and Train", and "Keep on Track". (See Page 17) Free Press Photo bus service, what days are preferred, where theydwould like pickups tobe made, and how much of the cost îhey would be willing to pay. Parents may also give their comments by calling the recreation department at 668-5803. Mr. DeVeau hopes to have the information from the' questionaires compiled by January 1976, when he will present the results to three service clubs which have indi- cated consideration of sup- porting the bus service financially if the need is Bus service to arena ispossible wrentea. "We are looking at a fali, winter and spring, bus service, as a pilot project on an inter- im hasis", he said. "Once the need is deter- mined in terms of numbers, we will be able to formulate the cost of busing and assess the feasibility", says Mr. DeVeau. "The basic idea is to pro- vide transportation for fami- lies, especially on webkends to encourage more participa- tion at hie pool. Pool records Mat thexpresent tine Indicate, an average weekly attendance of 11,000. This is proof that the pool is being extensively used, but the recreation de- partment would like to en- courage more family interest". A possible route being examined would.run from the pool to Brooklin, with stops at the Brooklin Arena or Meadowcrest School, Myrtle and Myrtle Station, Ashbum Community Centre, Robmar Street, St. Theresa and Dr. Robert Thornton Schools, Hutchison School, Florence Heard School. and Henry Street Hidi School. LE 'Pl