eaaer cflastises us Jor flot apologising for rateero uear Sir: I read your article about the error found in the mil rate, calcu- lations, and then I read it a few more times, I was looking for an apol- ogy!1 What I found in- stead was praise for yourself for saving the taxpayers some money, although they were real- ly imaginary. savings. Also praise for the tre- surer Mr. Claringbold, and the town staff 'for reviewing their work- sheets and discovering that the discrepancy reported was because of an error on their part, and i no way the fault of the board of- educa- tion. The town took the nec- essary steps and sent a letter of apology.- The paper on the other hand said they were 'lem- barassed" about what A ward winner Although its a new franchise, Whitby's Gus Brown Motors Ltd. bas alreadybeen recognised by Con- signex as the leading listing and selling agent in the company's nation-wide system for the month of March. Grant Manning (centre) is seen here presenting the award to Gus Brown, president of the Dundas St. E. car dealership. Looking on (at left) is Doug Brawley, the company's used car manager. Consignex is a national network for the buying and selling of used cars and operates' in a similiar mnanner to the multiple listing service offered by real estate companies. Manning -also said that Gus Brown Motors will also receive the award for the most cars listed and sold for the month of April as well. Free Press Staff Photo they had said and they intended to stay on their soapbox and continue to criticise and condem in- dividual members of the board until they start to act responsible. 1Newspapers bave a great deal of influence in the community and when they -use that power to condem indi- viduals on suci -a large scale they should be wil- ling to apologise as weil. I found no apology!1 This is a discredit to the Free Press!1- Perhaps if the report- er bad heeded the ad- vise he gave others and phoned either 'john Bu- chanan or Ian Brown, he would have been given the correct information and avoided ail the em- barrasnient this (ti Thank -yoi quote your own words) "imalicious, incompet- ent, foolish, stupid, ir- responsible, " article has caused. It would be very nice indeed to be in a busi- ness where you can take credit for ail the good, and pass the blame for the erors along to some one else. To err is human, .but to apologise is humane! Delores Holiday Northview Ave. Whitby EDITOR'S NOTE: Mrs. Holiday is perfectly correct, we did not apol- ogise. However, we do apologise for writing a factual story, on the tre- asurer's original report. We do apologise for causing his staff to rev- Dear Sir: generous support on Members of the Tag Days, May 3 and 4. auxiliary of the Dr. J.O. Rosaline Rayman *Ruddy Hospital, Whit- Public Relations by, wish to thank the Auxiliary J.O. RZeneral public for their Ruddy Hospital Whitby bicentennial conunittee hard at worký The Whitby Bicenten- niaI Committee is ex- pected to announce plans sometim e in the near future for the local celebration of Ontario's ZOth anniversary. The events will be held in the Rotary Cen- tennial Park, located at the corner of Brock St. S. and Burns St. W. in mid-July. The members 0f the committee are: Nancy Currie of the Whitby Museumi; Linda ,Paulocik of the Whitby Arts Station Gallery;, Elizabeth Shaw of the -Whitby Public Library and, Lucie Rondeau and Barry' O'Neil of the Town of Whitby's parks and recreation depar- tment. Some of the planned activities are expected to include: a, Pioneer picnic; -an art and ceraft show; floral displays; theatre and musical performances as well as activities for children. ABILITY FUND WORKING WITH PHYSICALLY DISABLED ÀDULTS iew their calculations. We apologise for the res- ulting tax savings to local residents. Furthermore, we apo- logise for reporting the fact that the Durham Board of Education wil spend $17 million more this year tban it did last year. And we also apol- ogise for the apparent fact that education costs are spiralling. We did not make the original- error s0 we do not apologise for that. However, this news- paper firmly believes that something must be done to control educa- tion costs and we are not LOOK BETTER willing to apologise for that. - FEEL BETTER LUZIE THOMAS STUDIO TAN NING SALON COMPLETE BEAUTY CARE CENTRE FACIALS-WAXI N GNAI LS*COSM ETICS SPREPARE FOR SUMMERI TAN- DON't BURNI COMFORTABLE, PRIVATE ROOMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN SPECIAL OPENIN-G RATES WHITBY MALL 434~5864 I I Ký&M CLEANERS SAM E DAY SERVICE ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS CANDLE WAX STAINS Tôday, candles are very popular table decorations. But watch out, candIs wax can end, up on your lovely table linens. Even non-drip candles can drip and stain. 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