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PAGE 12, WH[ITBY FREE PRIESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1988 Youthsuf ferig fr*om Csicfbossexlis'disease Cy-stie fibrosis an-d' how it affects cildren was eloquently portrayed before Whitby council Monday night in the form of a 9-year-old who suifers from the disease. Leo Van Wyck, 9, of Whitby, the Whitby Rotary Cub's Easter Seals Timmy for 1987, appeared before council on an invitation from councillor Joe Bugelli to explain the cisease and promote Cystie Fibrosis Month in May. It is the most common, life- threatening hereditary cisease of ids," said the Grade 4 student at St. John the Evangeiist. He said there is no cure for the diease that attacks digestive and respiratory systems. The youth said symptoms of the disease include constant coughing and pneumonia. There is aiso excessive appetite but with a loss of weight. It can be a bit of a nuisance when you are travelling," he said. The youth toid council one in every 1,800 children born in Canada bas cystic fibrosis. The problem in finding a cure is that animais do not suifer from the disease so humans have to be subjected to tests and studies. Leo Van Wyck bas been invol- ved in several test studies. After bis presentation, council unanimously voted to present $1,000 to cystic fibrosis on bebaif of the youth. Province involvement endorsed A York Region resolution calling for the Province to be responsible for locating new waste disposai facilites was endorsed by Durham regional council last Wednesday. The York motion calis for the Province to be "soleiy responsibie for the provision of facilities for the purpose of disposing of waste, wbether by dumping, inciner- ating, recycling or otherwise." The motion also requests the Province to establish a mninistry with the "necessary power and authority for this." Council also gave hlm a piague in appreciation of the presen- tation. Lette r: Keep it a people plac e FROM PAGE 6 cil representative of this area (both present and future member). They must demonstrate a willingness and ability, to effectively communicate to prospective developers, the type of plans which are desirabie and thàt fall within the guidelines set out in the study. With the November municipal election upcoming, we will ail have the opportunity to question prospec- tive candidates as to how they wili deal with these delicate, but impor- tant planning decisions, and to determine how they will express the eoncerns of local residents before council. At the same time, they must carefully negotiate with developers to "seli them" on the merits of providing a development proposai that wili enhance our community and our heritage. These very decisive issues are what will form the foundation and the future direction of Whitby's growth patterns and keep it a "ipeopleplace." Sincerely, Lynda J. Buffett Whitby Put yourself* pici -f ture This year, changes wiII be made to the way your local govenment is elected so that it can better serve the special interests of your community. Find out during Lxcal Govemnment Week During Local Govemment Week, April Il - 16, there wili be special events, displays, posters, and pamphlets to help you find out how these changes can benefit you. Don't be missing on May I2th! The Govemment of Ontario is preparing a list of eligible vot- ers for municipal elections. ,instead of sending someone te your door to ask the questions, you'lI be getting an enumeration notice by mail shortly. Ontario ffLJ? t Please complete this notice as soon as possible and mail it back in the postage paid envelope by May l2th. Your answers wiIl confirm your right to vote in municipal elec- tions and also, in certain parts of Ontario, your new electoral cheice of voting for either English or French-language school trustees. Vote your choioe i November Local. Govemment elections will be held on November I4th this year. Vote for the can- didates who share your vision. A LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK APRIL 11- 16' The Only ShoppingCeteITon WHITBY MLL Withdîsptays and dem Qnstrations Ap ril 18 to' April 23 Mon. - Sat. 10 arn - 9:30 pm i« ~'V9~............. HoIp your Heart... HeIp your Heart Fund Il