Peae 4, Whltby Fiee Pmss, W«eday, January 12,1994 More buildinig activiýty in '93Y " NEW! WASHERS (Incude Water Savers) " NEW!, DRYERS (Gas & Electric) " DISHWASHERS ~1IJ " STOVES (Gas & Electric)® " REFRIGERATORS (10 yeatr imted warranty) PRESENT THIS AD FOR A SAVE WITH l=PRe E CS AR 1 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY CS AR ISALES DOMESTIC MAjUAGSERVICE 22 Stevenson Rd. S. (Corner of King) Oshawa - 436-9969 By 111ke Kowalold Despite the recession, con- struction activity in Whitby in- creased in 1993. Statistics released by the Town's public works department show that the value of- building permits issued in 1993 was 2.3 per cent more than 1992. Lust year, 951 pnrits having a value of $109.1 million were processed. This compares to the prevouq years total of 774 per- mite at $ 106.7 million. Althou gh'the value of p ermite iesued iniDecember was down il per cent from December 1992 figures ($8.7 million to $7.7 mil- lion), Mayor Tom Edwards viewe 1993'o overaîl total as a good sign for ti er ina prepared statement, Edwards said the $1,090,585 in bullding.permit fees collected by the muriicipality last year helped 'hion the blow of declining revenues from other sources. "Apart from the jobs these projecte generate, the Town received, incarne Of over $1 mil- lion to help overcome the short- faîl in (rvncial) transfer pay- ments," aiddwards. "Plus te other financial diffi- culties- which came about eaa result of the recession which we have experienced,» he continued. "T'hese are positive develop- mente and should provide an air of cautiousi optiisom for 1994,» Edwards added. Tlhe commercial sector regis- tered the largest increase in 1993 as 83 permits with a value of $11.8 mi ion were processed. Ihis represented a 486.1 per cent jump over 1992'o total of 69 permit. at $2.01 million. The residential sector wus the only. other ate fryregisterin~ an increase Iastyear as 79f permnits with'a value of $88.3 million were issued. In 1992, the flire was 631 permits at 872.4 million. Although permits in the indus- trial sector increased fromi 28 to 31 lustyear, the value was 16 per cent less -- $1.9 million down to $1.6 million. The institutional sector had the largest decrease from 8$30.1 million to $7.2 million (76 per cent), although only two feWer permits were processed -- 28 to 26. Only si:, agricultural permits were processed for $96,412. In 1992 there were nine for $109,500. Ho 0sp ital PROM PAGE 1 0 r. When was the last time you asked your banker for a medical Or to tune up the car and rota te the tires? For most Canadians, their RRSP contribution opinion? represents the largest single che que they'll sign ali/car. And thetj do it each and every year. Doesn't it make seiise to consuit a retirement planning expert to be sure you're choosing the right investments for your RRSP? The full-service financial advisers who represent the mutual funds of United Financial are specialists in RRSP planning and investinent strategies. We 'd like to send you our informative brochure, "Cou id your future use a litile more thought? Pt, describing what you can expect from your full-service financial adviser. Cali 1-800-263-1867. Phone today. Help is waiting. Itfs your future...b&t p ht. UMTFD FiNANciAL Andi Canada "s Full-ServioeFinîancalAdvisers BUILDING INVESTOR VALUE TOGETHER Although services are tradi- tionally cut back over the Christ- mas season, the social contract foroed hospital officiais to take more drastîc action. Since the hospital did not netit a social contract Tigree- ment with its employees,Whitby General staff had to tâke 12 unpaid days off, which was the maximum allowed by law. «Thiat hurt us from an o era- tional point of view,» said Ma- le.-nfact, we're stilihurting." 'Me 16 beds are scheduledt be put back in service in Febru- ary, Kealey said and if 1993 i. any indication, l~e beds will be put to good use. «We've had an increase in patient admissions,» said Kealey. aI'm quite impressed, the need (for a local hospital) is here,» he said. Gelebratin gits silver annivers- ary in 1994, the future roie of the former J.O. Ruddy hospital i. unclear at thie time. A Durhan Region. District Health Council study of area hospitals may propose sweeping changes in Whitby General's ope- rations. Discussions have been held about converting the hospital to a rehabilitative treatment faci- lit2hfere's a lot of speculation rijght now,» Kealey admitted. «We want to make sure the community doesn't give up> on the services we provide, he added. BRING IN THIS AD FOR 10% OFF ANY SERVICE LI%$^, <onmsny of %lnature'& Hak Studio> would like ta announce, along wihhrpartner Cathy, THE GRA ND OPENING of her own complote full servic beauty shop, labJe. Nalis, Waxlng, Hair & Mok.up WWe we make pampeng afrdabl RosslandRd. ___ Dundas t. JKimgSt. WhitbyOshawa. Greeting Cards + Gift Wrap Uîiffs + Picture Prames + Plush+ Stationery WHITBY MALL 723-2857 + Mon.-Sat. 9-9, Sun. 12-5 -i r- --j m