PAGE 6, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26,1988 ~co--. VOICE OF THE COUNTY TOWN Published every Wednesday By 677209 Ontario Inc. Phone: 668-6111 Doug Anderson Publisher The Free Press Building 131 Brock Street North, P.O. Box 206, Whitby, Ont. Maurice Pîther MaurIce Plfher Editor Petevine Advertising Manager Alexandra Simon Production Manager The only Whitby newspaper independently owned and operated by Whftby residents for Whitby residents. Worthy of attention The double whammy of two elections has left the electorate overwhelmed and confused. Municipal and regional candidates have to struggletoM get the attention of the electorate. Candidatesafor school trustee seats and hydro commissionerare responsible for a good chunk ot the tax dollar, yet the electorate rarely investigates the candidates for these positions. -With nearly 53 per cent of Whitby tax dollars being spent on education, we think that the electorate should be taking a long,hhard look at trustee candidates' credentials and position. They will be therelectorate's agents in board meetings, deciding where education dollars wiIl be alloted. Candidates for hydro commissioner will be partially responsible, along with Ontario Hydro, to keep Whitby "electrified." Before complaining about the use of tax dollars, the electorate should attempt to make informed choices in the municipal election Regrettable that youth band used as example in column To the editor: Re: The Other Side of the Fence - (Oct. 12 Free Press) In his article "The #1 Municipal Issue - Attitude," Mr. Anderson states that community groups in Whitby are treated like dirt and cited the ÃWhitby Youth Concert Band as an example. As the founder and director of this former community group of fine musicians, I take exception to the To the editor: I wish to comment on two items on the same matter which appeared in the Whitby Free Press, Oct. 5/88. The first comment has to do with the editorial "Good Decision." This "good decision" you have attributed to the action taken by the Durham Board of Education to replace The Lord's Prayer by what you perceive to be a "multiculturally sensitive means of recognizing the moral values of every Canadian." To implement a change to something that has stood the test of time for gegerations shows little know- Omission in letter To the editor: Thank you for running my let- ter to the editor ("Letter about pYEyer was 'drivel"') and for run- ning it in almost its entirety. However, I was unhappy to read the second paragraph, which should have read "I am educated, very well read and a known auth- or in my field; I also do not be- lieve in the Christian God." Not only would it have made my feelings obvious (I do not like to be considered a Christian) but it also would have made the rest of the letter a little more sensible. Sincerely, Jil McIntosh Oshawa band's name being used as a tool with which to "dump" on Town Council. It was a member of council who assisted in the securing of funds in 1986 to provide many of the zsame young people with the opportunity to perform and represent Whitby in Montreal and Longueuil, Quebec. Another member of council took a vested interest in the growth and development of the Whitby Youth Concert Band and actively ledge and no wis'dom. I think it was a bad decision. Moreover, the confusion ambng many boards over the application of this Ontario Board/ action makes it even more questionable. The second comment refers to the letter on the same page written by Dr. Henry Wildeboer, pastor of Zion Christian Reformed Church, Oshawa, on the same matter. The pastor tends to agree with the action taken by the Durham board for four reasons: it is honest; scripturally offensive to God in the manner in which it is said and discriminatory for some children; deceptive to the extent that it could convey some overall Judeo Christian perspective when, in effect, there is more to the Christian faith than a 30-second prayer; too often prayer is used to call people to order. I would disagree with Dr. Wildeboer on all four of his reasons for deleting The Lord's Prayer. Space does not allow me to comment on each item here, but I have written him directly. In conclusion, I would only say that, in general, the response from the public in letters to the editor in other newspapers indicates there is some strong disagreement with the action taken by Ontario and the Durham board. Yours sincerely J.P. Bradley Whitby attended and participated in several concerts. It seems to me that there are several members that have a "genuine interest in the community." Mr. Anderson is correct in his implication that no money was directed toward the band from council, but this is another issue entirely dealing with the Town's grant policy toward community groups (one which I hope council will attend to and amend to provide future deserving groups within the community an opportunity to obtain financial assistance). For two years the Whitby Youth Concert Band served as a positive force in the lives of 50 young people, their parents, and many others in the Town of Maybe the To the editor: Re: Lynde House Doug Anderson is quoted as saying Loblaws made a deal with the Historical Society to use Lynde House as a museum. What he fails to mention is the fact that Loblaws gave the Whitby who supported otheir i endeavors. it is regrettable that Mr. Anderson had chosen to "paint a black picture" when in reality 'there were countless -positive experiences. Sincerely, Bruce D. Court Whitby Donations are appreciated pickd thm up To the editor: On behalf of the Daily Bread Food Bank, local emergency food providers, and especially, the eventual recipients, I wish to thank everyone who donated to the Thanksgiving Food Drive. In particular, I wish to thank firefighters in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa who accepted donations and stored them until the Daily Bread picked them up. ï , No one wants to go to the Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventists, Operation Scugog or Pickering-Ajax Community Food Bank to ask for food. But when they have ,aid 50 to 80 per.cent of their income on rent, many families have no choice. Sincerely, Susan Fletcher Executive Director Social Planning Council Historical society forgot? house to the Historical Society Historical Society~forgot about it. with the condition that it had to Yours truly, be nioved within one year. Beverley Underwood Each time the original Former member of the agreement was mentioned at a Historical Society meeting, it was ignored. It was as if the membership was hoping Loblaws would forget about it. I think what happened was the More letters on p. il "He's giving a lot, but they may be empty packages!" w It was a bad decision LETTERS The Whitby Free Press welcomes letters to the Editor on any subject of concern to our readers. Letters should be brief and to the point - rarely more than 300 words. All letters must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the writer; however, on request, your name may be withheld from publication if we agree that there is a valid reason. The paper reserves the right to reject or edit all letters. Send to: The Editor, Whitby Free Press, Box 206, Whitby, Ontario LiN 5S1 or drop through ouï- mailslot at 131 Brock St. N. iqqýý . 1