Whitby Free Press, 12 Nov 1986, p. 6

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/EME3ER 12., f9f36,.WHrlTBY FREE PRESS THEONIA CAMACHO is one of the students of the Gaetan Ollesch School of Dancing recognized by the Whitby Optimlst Club last week for Youth Appreciation Week. OPEN 9-9 lDaysaWelek LESSONS AVAl LABL E 4 to aClass FREE INTRODUCTQRY LESSON 263 Port Union Road-, Scharborough, Ontario 281-2162 AUDITIONS FOR: "THE IMPORTANCE 0F BEING EARNEST" By Oscar Wilde DIRECTOR: MARY ELLEN SOLTYS A T 7: 00 P. M. on the following dates: Sun. Nov. 16, Mon. Nov. 17, Wed. Nov. 19 CAST: 3 MALES, 25 to 35years 2 MALES,50 to 60years 2 FEMALES, 18 Io025 years 2 FEMALES, 50 to 60Oyears STAGE DOOR 416 Centre St. S., Whitby (Centennial Building) Performance Dates: FEBRUARY 12,13,14,19,20,21 F CANADUAN HOME THERAPY LTD.J 24 HOUR HOME SERVICE Mo Go route concerus Whitby councillor Joe Bugellil says the proposed GO extension route to Whitby may be too close to the 401 higbway in the event of a derailment. III do have concerns," Bugeli told GO representatives at the town's administration ,meeting ast week. "It seems to me it is awful close." He said the GO route as planned bas close proximity,to the 401 in some locations and asked what would hap- pen in the event of derailment, noting derailmnents had oc- curred elsewhere in past months. But Paul Jobansen of GO says the Ministry of Transportation and Communication bas no concerns at ail about the route and that no barrier between the 401 and GO is required. He said there are other areas in Ontario where routes have even dloser proximity. He also said the track systemn to be used is Canada, -even better than CN or CP." Letter Parent would set meeting From P. 4 can foresee should the committee intend to recommend the proposed transportation changes to the Management Commit- tee of the Board. Sincerely, Brian Joseph McKinnon *Bugelli asked if there would be enough shorîng in the bed for the rails to handie the heavier train weight, since plans were scrap- ped for the light rail system.; -Again, Johansen said the bed would be better than CNor CP beds. "We want to avoid any movement of the rail at ail in fast tran- sit, " said Johansen. Culverts between Ajax and Whitby are also being shored up to accommodate the heavier train, he said. The contract for the Henry St. station bas been let and GO is now consêtructlng a new bridge on Henry St. to carry the.tracks for thb rail. rail system. The con- tractor, J.G. Raney, poured the concrete during the recent good weather and expect the bridge to be soon open. -See P. 16 Concert band performns Nov. 18 The newly formed Community Youth Con- cert Band will be performing its first concert on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Whitby Senior Public School. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Also on the bill are the Oshawa Civic Band and the O'Neill Jazz Band. Admissions is 99 cents. Bluegrass Meadows Froni p. 1 threats o! legal action and ioss of votes and that makes me believe 1 am doing the right thingf' said Bugelli voting in favor of the proposal. He said that he bas also received cails from residents of Bluegrass who are in favor of the The- covenants to which Miller referred aiso are binding on the land, said councillor Gerry Emm who is a member of the board of directors of the DRH- PHC. He said for that reason he voted against the proposal. Tempers began to flair amongst coun- Typevwriter A RENTALSI also SALES & SERVICE 185 BROCK ST. N. WHITBY, ONTARIO LUN 4H3 Telephone (416) 430-0039 Toronto (416) 674-0576 24 Hour Emergency No. (416) 433-2534 Bathroom Safety Aids Low Satety Tub Bars g.h~iIittkaSho.erJomrndO Catr Medum H-eight Saiety odel 6360 RAhili b SowrCOMJChi THIS LOCATION WILL PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF Dual Heght Satly Bars CONVALESCENT AND REHADILITATION EQIJIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICE IN ADDITION TO OUR PRESENT HOME OXYÃ"EN AND RESPIRATORY THERAPYr SERVICE cillors during Emm'sý speech. Counillor Bueili told hlm to say something or shut up, to whicli Emm replied that if Bugeili would listen he would iearn something. Councillor Joe Drumm, who represents the east ward, which in- cludes Bluegrass Meadows also opposed the site plan. He called for council to refer it back to the administrative commit- tee for further review but was defeated. "This hurts the coun- cil's credibility to listen to people," said Drurnm. "I have every sym- pathy for people living in that area. " In a recorded vote cotincil approved the revised site plan by a vote of 5-2 witb only councillors Drumm and Emm opposing it. Froni p. 3 regional liaison, around to the trouble spots as well. He bas been doing these tours for a few years now at capital forecast time. LasL spring he also did one for Morrison to impress on ber Several Whitby Hydro employees, on strike since Aug. 25, have taken jobs outside the municipality. About six of the 18 striking workers picket Monday to. Friday, receiving compensation from the remainder wbo have taken jobs. "Morale seems to be good, " says Lorne Barr, representing the workers, members of the -Internation- Brotherbnod of Workers (IBEW). "Tbey're stili adamant." He said the workers are stili "adamant" but added, they'd like to geL back Lo, their regular jobs." He said some work -ers are doing uine work for contractors in other municipalities. Those with jobs take over weekend picketing at Whitby Hydro from the six who picket week-ý days. The last contract for the hydro workers ex- pired July 31. They areý seeling parity with Ajax hydro emplo yeens. A ineman in Wbitby earns $1590 an hour, before benefits, com- pared to $17.39 in Ajax. Mediation talks broke off at an October meeting between the IBEW and hydro com- mission, represented by the Municipal Electrical Association (MEA). Barr said be hoped the strike could be settled by winter. the growth in the western part of Durham Region. "The next step wiil be o go and meet ministry officials on their turf ... to clarify anytbing they don't understand about our requests for funding. We hope to do that in the near future." A STRIKING Hydro worker walks the-pieket lune. Striking workers take outside jobs Thornton parents meet Notice to Ail Readers: For several years the Whitby Free Press, has had a voluntary payment system to provide extra income to its carriers. Effective this month, we have increased our direct payment to the carriers and eliminated ail collections. Your copy of the Whitby Free Press is paid for by our advertisers and we urge you to patron ize them. Publisher Whitby Free Press qhnwer Chair

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