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PAGE 2, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1976, WHITBY FREE PRESS Joy Thompson "I have by JACKIE ROTH Thesc "Tiîne is an illusion. It include: expands and comtrets to suit Region,;t the needs and pressures of Whitby our Society". Witby Whitby Counicillor Joy Counlcil; Thionpson hias found that Area shie cani expand tinie to allow, Central in addition to being a mlemibe >r vationi of council, involvenient in utiofls miany activities and organiza2 Associat t'ions. of Onta to be 100 %involved or not atail" se organizations Whitby Arts hic., ilAnimial Control; Brass Band; Oshawa/ Social Planning 1;the Conservation Committee of the 1Lake Ontario Conser- Autliority; the Resol- Comînittee for the tion of Municipalities ario; and tlie Organiza- YKeep astride with fashion in Our summer casu ais. IOur selection of leisure wear ncli swimsuits, jeans, FASHIOr 126 Brock Sté S. 668-1266 MON-SAT 9 - 6 PR1 -9 DO YOU NEED MONEY? If you own a home, farm or property in country, old ~ newv, paid for or not, our mortgage plan is probably your answer. consolidate alI your debts get extra cash now have one low payment town, city or low payieflt let, 2nd or 3rd mortgages as low as 1214% We would like to Whlp you. CaIl me personally today. WAYNE SMITH Cali Collect 645-4557 (705> meetings held in the privacy of your own home GREAT NORTHERN FINANCIAL CORPORATION A Canadian Public helping people. Company whose only business is1 tion ol Sinaller Urban Municipalities. In lier sparctie, she is a voliinteer probation officer. Mrs. Thoiopson said that her work is hier life. "I have to be 100 pcr cent involved or not at ail", she said tlie other day as she ate lier lunch, answered thie phonie and gave an interview at tie sanie tirae. M rs. Thiompson said tha t, by ascertaining priorities, shie can divide lier tine to suit her needs. Mrs. Thompson a native of England, lias lived in Whitby for 12 years. Her interest in recreation was thie main reason she first decided to run for council. She also felt it was important to have a woman on council because, "a woman lias a different point of view". Mrs. Thonipson said that in addition to considering issues in a logical mnanner as men do, women also bring emotion into perspective. She believes that such a balance is neccssary to aîlow every aspect of ýin argumrent. Despite a strong sense of beîieving iii hierself as an indîvicîual, Mrs. Thompson is flot a "womnen's libber". Shie feels that a woinan can accornplish miore byjust being a wornan than by trying to enulate a inan. She enjoyed being a secretary for several years and ,vas also a school bus driver. She lias been involved in guiding and scouts because, shie said "I love kids". Mrs. Thompson has also worked with senior citizens. "These people have so much to give in the way of know- ledge", she said. 1 Mrs. Thompson intends to continue lier political career, "if th'e public secs fit to keep ni e there". She would like to see more of the public corne out to political] forums during can "base their vote on first hand knowledge". Mrs. Thompson views Whitby Council as "a body of people that generally do their very best". She sai d thatt council relies heavily on 44admirably competent" staff. Mrs. Thompson gets annoyed when seemningly illogical decisions are made. She deplores any waste of rnoney 411 get frustrated when 1 see 50 niany needs and the inability to supply those needs", she said. She believes she has made council more aware of a need for equitable facilities for both sexes. She said that, in the past, the town was oriented towards male sports, but this is changing. She enjoys being a Whitby Councillor, because it allows greater comrnunica- tion with people. She des- cribes herself as "very outspoken and honest to 'the where it hurts". She does not like to be stereotyped as a "4politician". She feels it is unfair to label aIl politicians in a derogatory wa y 41just because you have a few rotten ones". Mrs. Thompson said thiit it takes a great deal of courage to becomne a politician. "Numnerous people sit back and criticize but they liaven't the courage to sit in their place", she said. JOY THOMPSON According to Mrs. Thomp- son, most politicians have a great deal'of hindsight. ".We need more with a bit of foresight", she said. Mrs. Thompson said that she lives in Whitby because slie likes small towns. She believes that Whitby has a unique personality and would "figlit tooth and and nails", to maintain that individuality. Mrs. Thompson said that she is totally involved in politics and Whitby because she loves them both. She devotes aIl her tirne to being a "people's" politician because people are what she cares most about. Optimist Club sponsors Bike Safety Week Optimist Club of Whitby will conduet its first arinual Bike Safety Week, designed to teach cyclists and motorists the basics of bicycle safety, fromn May 2 to 9 this year, Don Hopkins, General Bike Safety Week Chairman announced Monday. Mayor Jim Gartshore has proclaimed the safety week to be a community--wide observance, and lias urged "4ail citizens of Whitby to cooperate with the Optimists' effort to make Whitby a safe city for cyclists". Slogan for the week is: "Give Them A Brake". On the club agenda of Ladies! Don't nmiss this show COMES TO ..."WHITBY"...4 DAYS ONLY LEARN PATTERN CUTTING IN ýJUST TH ODR WYONE HOUR! Viennese fashion, designers and German rnathelnaticaAz have created a vcry simple cuttrnlg method which has been fart'astîcally successrul in 28 countries. Make your own patterns wîth only two measurernents uni any size and style for any memnber of the famîily. SE È OU.tR PATTERN CUTTINO SHOW Prove it- ciyurselfl DO NOT MISS TAEIS OPPORTUNITY! AIl necetsaTy ociuipment available at classes.J Demongtration courtesy of WHITBY PUBLIC LIBRARY Classes start the following times: Mon. May 10 lOa.m.-2p.fl. -7:15 Tues. May il 2 p.m. Wed. May 12 lOa.m-2p.m. 7:15 Thurs. May 13 2 Pan. 7:15 Ail Clàsse' are'Identi*cil and start Prorriptly HEARD'eS TAXI 868-3732 150 Perry St. Whitby In business ini Whitby since 1910. 1 think as a resident of Whitby, and third generation, it is fitting and necessary for as mnany citizens as possible to get out on Thursday, April 29 at 8 p.m. at Denis O'Connor High School to let our Councillors, as well as the Regional Council and Po!ice Commission see we feel as taxpayers that we stili need & require a full timne police station in Whitby. J.L. (Bud) Hecird udes ,& tank tops. NS5 126 Whitby Bike Safety Week is one large project: a bike rodeo to be lield May 2 at Iroquois Park parking lot starting at- 9:00 a.m. for boys and girls from five to 14. 'ne youngsters' bikes will be given complete and thorough gafety checks and the youngsters safety quizzes before the participants are allowed to compete in an obstacle course. Following the check and obstacle course, the youngsters who finish first in each of the three age categor- ies will be given bicyles while the runners up will be awarded trophies. Al youngsters who pass wil receive.safety stickers. lie Optimist Club is conducting Bike Safety Week witli the cooperation of The Town of Whitby, Whitby Free Press, CCM, and Stu Jenkins Sports Centre. Bike Safety Week is a program of Optimiîst Interna- tional, which has clubs in Canada and the United States. Pete Warmington is President of the local club which meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Whitby ioycettes Garage Sale' May 1lst 1llam - 4pm 131 Brock St. N. next to Knights of Columbu'm ftaiij Toys, Games, Clothing Furniture, etc. McMANUS STRON ACH ITRY, MALL 576-4431 - - - 1- 1 . - 1 . "M7 405 Dundas St W. VV 1 il 1 Lf 1 , , vvvv %ý"- VVP