PAGE 10, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS Town won't issue more The Town of Whitby will not issue any more refreshment vehicle licences until a gover- ning bylaw has been implemented. The action is being taken at the recommen- dation of planning direc- tor Bob Short who said in his report that there are a number of concer- ns with the operation of these vehicles. "These vehicles provide direct com- petitior) to fixed location restaurants offering similiar food products while . paying no business or realty taxes,"hesaid. Short also reported that these vehicles often establish themselves in one location, becoming permanent in nature. Some even have un- desirable appearances. Often, these vehicles are found in public road allowances without the proper consent of *the governing authorities. Others use up parking spaces which because of zoning requirements are supposed to service a nearby building. Short also claimed that waiting lines for these vehicles often ob- struct sidewalks and they give off odours as well as generate gar- bage. The planning director recommends that coun- cil establish licensing fees based on true ad- ministrative and i~n- spection costs and find a way to collect business and realty taxes from these roadside operations. He also wants them to "always be capable of immediate movement (wheels always in tact)." Council's ad- ministrative committee is expected to hold a public meeting later this year on this proposed bylaw which Short would like to see im- plemented by the end of June. Hydro theft charge laid A downtown Whitby businessman has been charged with stealing electricity after the Whitby Hydro Electric Commission discovered that their meter had been bypassed. According to a spokesman for the ,Durham - Regional Police Force, a power line had been hooked up to bypass the meter at the store located at 121 Brock St. S. Joseph Ottenbrite, 57, of Ottenbrite's Men's Wear has been charged with theft over $200 and with violating the Public Utilities Act. He will appear in Whitby Provincial Court on Mar. 23. At that time he will answer to another, previously laid, charge of theft over $200 in connection with the discovery 0f connector pipe leading from the Consumers' Gas pipeline to a gas heater in the rear of the store. St. John Ambulance Teeednhne Report from Queen's Park By The Hon. George Ashe, MPP (PC - Durham West) "Help Somebody, Someday" is the theme of a program designed to explain how one registers as a human tissue donor under the Human Tissue Gift Act of the Province of Ontario. This program is ad- ministered through the Solicitor General's office, and is a program which I would encourage you to consider. The Chief Coroner, whose office administers the "Help Somebody, Someday" program, is anxious to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of the program and the way in which they can par- ticipate. Anyone who has attained the age of majority may give consent for donation in writing signed by him at the time, or orally in the presence of at least two witnesses during his last illness. The best method to give effective consent is to complete a "donor card" which is available through the Office of the Chief Coroner or on the back of an Ontario driver's licence. The signature of the donor is all that is required in order to make the consent legal. The card may be invalidated by simply destroying it. Timing is critical...a signed "donor card" must be found quickly as tissues or organs must be removed shortly after the donor's death. Coroners, pathologists, other physicians and police officers in Ontario have been alerted to look for "donor cards" when death occurs. Doctors involved with donations recommend that an individual wishing to donate any tissues or organs, should write on their "donor card", "any useful parts". This wording freely offers consent that a choice of any tissues or organs may be used to assist someone in living a healthier life. Today, more transplants than ever before are being successfully performed in Ontario, largely due to the increasing number of people willing to donate these much needed human tissues or organs. The donation of a body or any of its parts to medical%,, science is a most vital contribution in relieving the suffering of people and in preventing needless deaths. Through this "Help Somebody, Somneday", surgeons are able to use eyes for corneal transplan- ts and other treatments for the blind or those with affected sight. Pituitary glands provide growth. hormone.for the treatment of a type of dwarfism which is a tragic deficiency affecting children at any early age preventing them from reaching fuil growth. Kidney transplants accommodate the number of patients who are presently receiving ex- pensive and somewhat uncomfortable artificial kidney treatment. The donations of organs and tissues is a selfless gift which may provide untold direct benefits to those in need of these bodily parts - often it is their final hope for a return to a relatively normal life. The donation of these much needed organs and tissues is also a tangible expression of support for the cause of medical education and research which serves all mankind. Anybody wishing to become a donor must first consider the decision carefully. Familiarize your- self with all the procedures and implications in- volved; and should you decide to register as a human tissue donor under-the Human Tissue Gift Act, complete·a "donor's card" and carry it with you at all times. It is also wise to notify your next-of- kin, executors and close friends, because donations must be taken without undue delay. Survivors of a donor may take consolation from the fact that through the donor's death, life or im- proved health for another human being may have been made possible. "Help Somebody, Someday". Think about it -your support in this most humanitarian program will be g •eatly appreciated by somebody, someday. Arts grants given The Station local among Whitby Art Gallery and two artists were 160 arts RAISED P RINmT ING 7' organizations and 494 individual artists to receive awards from the Ontario Arts Council. Last week, O.A.C. chairman Donald Mcgibbon announced that over $2.66 million has been granted to fur- ther the arts in the province this year. The Whitby Art Station Gallery received an award of $15,000. Barbara Bickell received a grant under the craftsman program while Cornel Lumiere received one under the writers' program. "-'j» j» 2, chip truck licences 4 f zmpm uum-