PAG~6IW1Y RE~ ~ $~A ~0É4I~4 - t. A tA *- tt 4i ~~ f A f .~.ï e w e ~ww VOICE 0F THE COUNTY TOWN L Published every Wedpesday By 677209 Ontario irc Phone: 668-6111 Dou,'g Andeon'. Publisher The Free.Press Building 131 Brock Street North, P.O. Box 206, Whitby, Ont. Maurice Plfher Editor Peter Irvine Advertising Manager .Alexandra SimorI:Iýý Production Manager- Sue Blanchard Circulation Manager, The only Whltby newspaper Independently owned and operated by Whltby residents for Whltby residents.' Once again, the town of Whitby has proven itself ta be a caring, giving family, reaching out to those members of the community who need assistance for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ail Whitby schools, Kiwanis Club, Kinsmen Club, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, downtown businesses and others, Whitby Seniors and Whitby Psychiatric hospital Making merry employees are among the many groups and individuals who assisted the Salvation Army ta provide food and gifts for the Iess fortunate. Salvation Army Capt. Doug Butts said there are 80 families in Whitby who wilI be assisted by the donations. "We'rethe channél. We couldn't do it' wit hout the good people of this tawn. We're Sa happy people realize that it's the time of the year for sharing and caring.". Hats Off ta you,' Whitby citizens and busi- nesses, ,for keeping the community together and Iooking after its needs. Merry Christmas toalal and a very Happy New Year. Residents express appreciation for Town decision to pay Te the editor: Residents of Clearspring Rd., HI-Elcourt Ave. and Brock St. N. i n Whitby are very pleased with Whitby council's decision ta bring water ta their homes at ne cost te the residents themselves. The costs of alleviating the weIl water suppl>' problem wiil be borne by the developers who caused the problem and not by the taxpayers To the editor:. Re: "You Too Can Help Run City' Hall," Doug Anderson col- umn "The Other Side of the Fence," Nov. 23/88 Free Press Who is Doug Anderson? The man that sits on the fence? The man who writes about thin gs he knows little about? Your "average wave-m aker?" Is he the man who wouid be a LACAC member but dlaims he can't or is flot able? of Whitby. The area residents struggied not oni>' with the hardships of having littie or no water as wel dried up, but also with the fact that the projected expense of obtaining regional water supplies was more than most of the residents could afford. Having been petitioned b>' the residents, Whitby council brought the issue HIe is, in fact, the publisher of this ver>' important town paper, a paper which is becoming in- accurate and misleading. To insinuate that LACAC members are not knowiedgeabie and oni>' provide lip service ta council is irresponsible. Doug Anderson has reported a shallow outiook. Criticism is important ta im- SEE PAGE 14 Remove muirder game To the editor: This Christmas, the «game" promoted b>' several merchants, inciuding Toys 'R Us, is and "Evening of Murder." Sup- posedi>', it portrays al the gary details of the murder of a frien , foe or relative and must be soi- ved by the participants, namely children ranging from 6 ta 16. I believe t hat it ma>' came ta pass that, after evenings of expo- sure ta a crime of man agaînst man, a child wha is impression- able or emotionahiy clisturbed miht try it out on one of his buddies as a whim, as murder ta such a persan ma>' be oniy a whim. Distraught parents, society and the courts wiil then protect the young persan under the Juvenile Offenders Act. Couldn't the entrepreneurs, namely Canada Qames Ltd., have crea- ted a game such as "An Evening of Christmas Carois,» "An Even- igof Christmas Tree Hunts," "Ang Evening of Musical Mys- teries," or "An Evening of Stars"? Gimmicks by game and toy SEE PAGE 14 Sorry to see you go To the editor Re: Gerry Emm, past regionai councillor of Whitby. We're sorry ta see you go, Gerry. You gave it your best shot. You'll be missed an council but we know you'Hl be there in spirit. Thanks (from ail those who care) and see you in three. Lanny Cooke Swans Landing Conununity Whitby ta the attention of the Region works . committee as water is a regional responsibility. The Region was very helpful in having previously waived frontage charges but the>' would not override the new Owel-interference' policy which was established when Courtice residents experienced well-water difficulties. Graywood Deveiopments was approached by the Region and contributed $40,000 toward the solution of the probleni but still left the residents ta cover a hefty residual bill in excess of $2,500 each. After requesting that the Region works department table the matter, Whitby Mayor Bob Attersley made a personal commitment ta assist the residents surrounding the Region's policy and requested that Gerry Emm niake a similar commitment should he be voted as mayor in the upcoming elections. At their meeting of Monda>', Dec. 12, 1988, Wihitby council delivered: by a recorded unamhnmous vote, the area residents were guaranteed water service at no personal expense. We are ail grateflil to, the Whitby council for the effort the>' exerted an aur behalf and also to the Regian works committee and the councillors who sit an it for taking the tume ta address aur prablein. In addition, we wish ta express our appreciation te the staff of the Town of Whitby for praviding us with valuablé background material. We are indebted te, you ail. Sinoerely, Martin Van Kessel on behaif of the residents of Clearépring Rd&, Hilcourt Ave and Brock St. N., Whit1by Santa parade entrants recognized To the edîtor: On behaif of the Whitby Junior/Ch amber Jaycees, I would like ta thank ail the bands, comnmunit>' groups, individuais, businesses, beavers, cubs, scouts, organizations, charities and everyone else who provided this communit>' with the greatest free show on earth, the Wrhitby Santa Claus parade.' Many hours of work and a lot of imagination go into the man>' entries we yeceive for the parade, and it shows in the quaiîty and workmanship of the floats, cos- tumes anci variaus other entries. There were man>' excellent entries once again this year and aur judges had a tougli time choosing the best of the bunch. I wouid ike ta thank our judges: Mary Anne Goidhawk, first vice- president of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, and Stuart Craig, manager of the Whitby Down- town Business Improvement Area. The parade winners were: best band, Whitby Brass Band; best majorettes, North Oshawa Nationals Baton Corp; best ser- vice club, Whitby Jaycettes (candy canes, Mrs. Claus and the elves); best commercial entry, G.D.S. Disposai ( Oscar the Grouch); best overali entry, town of Whitby parks and and recrea- tion (Mickey Mouse and friends at Christmas). Yours sincerely Peter Sutton President and Parade Chairman A "shallow outlook" LETTERS The Whitby Free Press welcomnes letters to the Editor on any subjeet of concern to our readers. Letters should be brief and to the point - rarely more than 300 words. Ail letters must be accompanied by the name, address and phone numnber 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 ail letters. Send to: The Editor, Whitby Free Press, Box 206, Whitby, Ontario LiN 5S1 or drop through our mailsiot at 131 Broc1: St. N. m- qq 'q 1