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IPAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS Brooklin developers suing region. for $2.15 million rThe anticipated lawsuit against the, Region of Durham by the developers of the now defunct Brooklin expansion scheme has become a reality. Council's manage- ment committee was in- formed last. week that First City Development Corporation Ltd. and Tamay Realty Co. has served a writ upon the region demanding the return of $2.15 million. A week ago, Regional Chairman Gary Herrema ordered finan-- ce commissionier Jack Gartley to cash two let- ters of credit posted by the developers as a guarantee against the extention 0 f water and sanitary sewer pipes to the region. When the developers gained regional ap- proval for this project, they agreed to extend the pipes ta Brooklin at Honey Bear Daycare opens The Honey Bear Daycare Centre provides fun and learning apportunities for children up to six years of age and isrun by a fully qualified staff. Wayne Thomas, and bis wife, Margaret, are seen here receiving a Town of Whitby keychain to hold their front door key from Reg. Coun. Gerry Emm to mark the occassion. The highlight of the evenîng was when Thomas, a popular television entertainer, sang in public for this first time bis new single "The Boy Santa Claus Forgot". The centre is located at 309 Beech St. W. Free Press Staff Photo e* ràç .. THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY PROCLAMATION LETTER-CARRIER W EEK TAKE NOTICE THAT October 29 to November 3, 1984, is hereby proclaimed as "Letter Carrier ýWeek" in and for the Town of Whitby. Citlzens of Whitby are remlnded of the 25 years of service the letter carriers have giveri ta the Town of Whitby. DATED at Whltby, Ontario this 24th day of Oc- tober, 1984. R. A. Attersley, Mayor Town of Whitby Limited Gold EditionI Cartoon Classics!I « ITED GOLI)CO When they're gone, they're ýgone. 76 Baldwin Stc, Hwy. 12, Brooklin 655*4229I their own cost. They also agreed to post the two letters of credit to ensure the work would be done. Named as a co- defendant in the suit was the Town of Whitby. The developers are seeking the return of $50,000 that was ta be used to complete a study of downtown Brooklin after the projet was started. However, the study was neyer done and the money is being held in trust by the town. Shan Jainp the regional, solicitor, 'said in.bis report that while the writ has been served by the Toronto law firm of McCarthy and Mc- Carthy, the statement 0of dlaim has yet to be filed. According 'ta< Herrema,* the suit is "being handied in the usual ..manner" and believes that this lawsuit' is the only means 0f getting the Distres s seminar this weekend "Being and Caring", the Ontario Association of Distress Centres' Fal Conference, will be held at the Oshawa Holiday Inn this weekend (Oct. 27 and 28). The Distress Centre of Durham Region, which is hosting the conferen- ce, welcomes ail social service agencies. The $50 registration fee in- cludes keynate speakers: Marvyn Novick; Dean of the faculty of community services at Ryerson, who will discuss unem- ployment; as well as, a representative of Richard Johnson, the M.P.P. for Scarborough West, who will speak on the findings of John- son Ys poverty report. .Two professional workshop sessions are included. Topics cover areas froni social abuses ta the develap- ment and maintenance of volunteers. A dinner and- dance will follow. For further information contact Nancy Han- dleigh or Marg McAleer at 723-446. LETS SEEYOU DO IT... Charlie has dropped a load fromi his mind by placing an order with Dickson Printing & Office Supplies, the best by test! situation resolved. While regional council has asked WoÈ a report on how, to, spend the money on improving Brooklin's water delivery system, it is currently being held in trust. The region wlll be represented by Brian Morgan of the forni pf Osler, Hoskin and Har- court. Bix®)klin Bylines By BETTY-JEAN BLYTH f Cali 655-3679 wlth items for ti columnn Ilike people in general and at lot of people in pr- ticular but there are some people, I finid it'very ea'sy.' to hate. They can drive me up the wall and- turn ni1 into a blithering idiot - more blithering than usual, that-is, by just, coming..into'contact with me. Who- are they? These banes ýof -my life'are people who are. self-' styled experts on any subjeet, espeially those they~ have no personal experience with. Then there are" the people who neyer show up on time or fuifil the, obligations. they promised fa itbfully to do. But this, time of year, the ones that bug me the most are those people who finished their Christmas shopping in September! For those of you, like myseif, who haven't even begun to think of the festive season yet, perhaps it is time to start makinga llst and take it with you to some of the following events. TOY SALE For the second yéar in a row, the Brookli and' District Kinsmen are holding a pre-Christmas toy sale in the Oddfellows Hall on Bagot St. It takes, place on Saturday', Nov. 3 froni 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., There will be a selection of name branids suchas, Fisher Price, Tonka, Kenner, Irwin, Coleco, and Matteil as well as a selection of gold jewelry. This is a fun way to beat the crowds and avoid the disappointment of not being able to get somet.hing' that a special little sorneone is counting on Santa to bring. If you neéed any-further'inform'ationi on this,,' cal1655-3454. MERRY CHRISTMAS MADNESS The local association for Brownies, Guides ,and Pathfinders will hold its annual fundraiser this Year on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Community Centre on Cassels" Rd. Included in this array of gift suggestions will be items from Tupperware, Warrn Woolies and Whatfiots and Country Crafts. Refreshments will also be provided to make your shopping-even more enjoyable. Be sure to get out, and support the girls of the community while filling» in the blanks on your Christmas list., To find out more about this cail Diane Aston at 655-3266 or Lois Barnard at 655-4980.' GARAGE SALE The group committee for Beavers, Cuba and, Scouts as well as the girls and guys* of Brooklin wil be hosting a giant garage and bake sale.on Satur- day, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. in the community centre. Ail proceeds wil be donated to the "Teddy Fund" for the Van der Krabben family. Anyone wishing to help by donating either merchandise or baked goods is asked to contact Yvonne Fisher at 655*303 or Verna Sheppard at 655-3675. FASHION SO Treat yourself to a "Flight ijnto Fashion"' on Nov. 13 at Thunderbird Golf Club. Featured are Braemore Fashions of Oshawa, Hair Fare, Paula Lishman and Saywells. There will be tWo showings, one in the afternoon and another in the evening. Your $5 ticket not only admits you to the show but. LIBRARY NEWS, If you know anyone who can benefit from tailking books but who doesn't own a machine to play them, contact the library. Group 74 -generously donated two tape recorders expressly for this -Plrpose and they may be obtained from thé library for the asking. On Tuesday, Oct. 30 the adult session held fromn 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.'will treat to the fiMM"Iciîîing Us' Softly", which portrays images of women in adver- tising. The pre-schoolers wil have a dress-up Halloween party at the same time. The older kids will have a chance to dress up on Saturday, OcÜt. 27 when there will be a special day for theni in the children's llbrary from 10: 30 to 1: 30 &.m. Don't miss this Monster Mash, kids! bu'i ing centre