Councl Column- by TOM EDWARDS Reglonal Councillor The last few months have been among the most difficuit since I was first elected to Council Jan. 1, 1964. On the one hand, there was within reach a political objective which I have been pursuing for more than 10 years. On the other hand, ail of the political acumen that I have gained caused me to believe that attainnient Iay in a low key approach. I am referring of course to the provision of phase 2 of the Corbet/Prinle Creek Sewer extension. Residents of the affected area were crying out for a campaign to ensure the needed funds, whilst ex- perience told me that this was a matter for sober quiet relection on the part of the members of the Regional Council. I became convinced that heavy lobbying, was the wrong way. That we needed to provide the engineering and financial arguments to make our point. Despite some Iast minute shenanigans, and some spurious posturing, the majority of . the Regional Councilors were persuaded that it was in the interests of the regionai taxpayers Lo build the next stage and make possible the expansion of prime development land, in order that we might aquire, residential, commercial and industrial tax- payers, to lighten the ever increasing tax burden in the region.1 My colleagues, Mayor Attersley and Councillor Gerry Emm shared these convictions and we were supported by the ward councillors in great team style. It means that ail members of Whitby Council, town staff , residents of the affected area, developers, and the other levels of government must increase our efforst to create expansion possibiities in the serviced area, to justify the op- timistm which this decision should promote. There will be setbacks, and disappointments, but we simply have to make good our joint conviction that the decision of the regional council is good not merely for a few homes in Port Whitby, but for the taxpayers throughout our town and the region. I want to thank those many people who took the trouble to cali and express their appreciation of the successful resolution of this matter. It is very eri- couraging to know that it is flot necessary to have a maLter outlined in newspaper headlines, for the in- formed public to know what is aking place. Your cails simply increase determination to do more for the people we serve. On another subject, it was my privilege to bring the greetings of the town to Branch 112 Canadian Legion recently. Unless you are involved, iL is not generaily known how weil our community is served by these men and women whose common purpose is to serve the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country. It ia encouraging that these same people feel that the council and its staff supports their community efforts. Nov, il wiil soon be upon us. May 1 urge you to at- tend the services which are orgamized by the two branches Lo honor our fallen comrades. Sewers (continued from page* 1) Heated words were exchanged early in the day as Oshawa mayor Allan Pilkey said he thought there was political gamesmanship going on. Regional Chairman Gary Herrema respon- ded: "There are some games going on, but I'm not sure you're not part of them. " It was then proposed tha t council consider a $1.6 million sewer project in North Oshawa's Samac Com- munity.. Harry Finer, an Oshawa resident who owns property in North Oshawa, told council members developers were ready to go ahead as soon as sewers could be put in. A frustrated Finer at first said he supported the Whitby projet, asking 11only for a fair shake"l, but then changed his une, retor- ting: "Just becauseyou made one mistake (in Port Whitby) doesn't mean you have to make two. Take your first los and quit . " The Oshawa sewer issue was voted down 23- 5. Most councillors voting against the Port Whitby sewer extension were opposed to borrowing $1.4 million for the project. "I's ime to stand up and say no more debt,"1 Offi ce closed In honor of the Thanksgiving Day holidlay, he offices of Lhe Whitby Free press wiil be closed on Mon- day, Oct. 10. The deadllne for display advertising wilI be Friday at 4p.m. The deadline for classified and em- porium advertising as well as editorial con- tributions will be Friday at 12 noon. For more information contact Our Office at 668- 6111. said Diane Hamre (Newcastle). Whiie we're playing these games in here, there's peopleout there paying taxes. Today's a good exampie of why people should be disgusted with every poliician in Canada." "We are quite a bit in debt and can'L afford Lo go more, " said Ed Kolodzie (Oshawa). Council turned down finance committee chairman Jim Witty's motion Lo have 'the Whitby project referred to 1984 budget discussions. "We're asked Lo spend $3.4 million with no commitment. and that bothers me," said Pilkey. Oshawa Alderman Cy Elsey came out in favor of not only the Whitby project, but the Oshawa one as well. "Vie should al remeber our main goal is to have increased, population. We're going to have these Lwo projects sooner or later 50 we may as weli geL them now. I've talked Lo GO-ALRT officiais and Lhey say there's a lot of high rise apartments wherever GO stations are located. The Port Whitby GO station is going to be right there. If we don't build, what's the use of having the station there. "I've supported Whît- by from day one," said John DeHarL (Oshawa) '. "Things are starting Lo turn- around 80 now is the ime Lo go ahead and spend money on these projets."1 Scugog mayor Jerry Taylor also voiced his support. "Whitby has shown a good track record and Lhey are a growing community,"'I he said. "If we're going Lo encourage develop- ment and growth we need good services."I The decision to go ahead wiii allow the region to take ýadvan- tage of a $441,600 Great Lakes Basin federal grant according Lo works commissioner Bill Twelvetrees. He explained the grant is available if the project is "substantiaily corn- pleted" by March, 1985. "Work must begin virtuaily right away," he said. TURKEY SUPPER The Westminster United Church will hold its annual turkey supper Saturday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the church, Manning Road (off Garrard or Thickson Rd., north of Highway 2) in Whitby. Tickets are priced at $6 for aduits, $3 for children 12 and under and pre-schoolers free. 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