Items from Whitby Coumeil agenda(s) MQRnday~Adl Uý Recommenda- tions from the Planig and Development Committee That a site plan application f rom Mitchell Brothers Building Supplies Mt. for a home improvemnent centre on the northwest corner of Hlghway 12 and Spencers Road be approved. The, dovelopment wIll consist of a new 9,000-square-foot building to house a rotail store and an oxisting 7,513-square-foot building that wiii serve as a ware- bouse. The projoct has recelved Intense scrutiny since f irst proposed more than six yoars ago. An 0MB hearlng last Juiy remnovod the last obstacle to ýconstruction. Carred That a site plan application from Co-Steel Lasco for a 4,000-square-foot main- tenance and utiiity building be approved.-The building will be locatod next to the- auto- mobile shroddor on the company's Hopkins Street South property. carred mhat a sifte, plan application' f rom 639373 Ontario Ltd. for an 8,827-square-foot restaurant on the northwost corner of Gardon Street and Consum8rs Drive bo approved. cre That a site plan application f rom Makita Canada Inc. for a two-phase, 82,600- square-foot expansion of the company's Forbes Street f aciiity bo apiprovod. Recommenda- tions from the sanitary sewers in the village. Costs will be shared by Whitby. Region and province. Carried That proposaIs be approved from four dfferent mobile rot roshmont services for outlets at the foliowing locations: Canadian Progress Club of Pickering, Iroquois Park; mhe Hot Doggers of Oshawa, Kelloryn Park; Jenny's Chlp Truck 0f Whtby, Lake Park, and Grandpas Chipper of Whitby, Port Whitby Marina. Carried Whitby Fise Pros, Wokclasdy, Api 26j 190S, Page 3 Separaqte school students learn disa bled'9s plight Variety Village is takcing its show on the rond and will introduce more than 3,000 children in Ajax, WVhitby and Oshawa to the Challenges of sport fior eroswith special needs. Te extensive outreach oraia joint effort between Ç:kieyvm'ipand the Durhamn Region separate school board. Opening ceremonies were held last Wednesday at the Giffard Centre, 1103 Giffard St., Wbitb2y. Commonwealth Gaines Iod medallist and Variety Village hall of famer Jeff Adams opened the event with Grant Andrews director of education for the. mparate achool board. During the month-long prct, students fromIn kndergarten to Grade 8 will have the*opportunity to exprnce welhfmobility' hcair basketball, acti itie designed for participants who are vimmuay impaired/blind, an introduction te sign langugeand gestmrng, and activities that ilvlpgrass motor sils. There will alo be a rr opportunity for cbildren with special needs to, take on a leadership role ini physical Rail sa-fiety-stressed Local students will take part in the Rail Safety Days Cam- pai* *iii0Ohawa bMay 1 to 3. Railways: and transit organiza- tions are brinmg a saf1y dis (entranoe off Wentworth Street West,-corner of Stevenson Road) for pre-arranged visits by Grade 4, 5and 6students. The tran isalooopen tothe ublic on Monday, May 1 and asdy,May2, 4 to 8 p.m. Students ill be told about the dangers of playing near railway tracha and the hazards of tres- passing and vandaliuin on.rail- W1Sethy want to schedule a visit can cali 416-956-7622. The. display train consists. of a GO Transit locomotive coach, a Cl> Rail modified rail <liesel car, community office Durhamn Regional Police and the Community Poli*cing Conimittee nIll hold the grand opening lof the neighbourhood olce services office, at 102 Brn S»Whitby, on Mvonday,Ma 1, 9 a.m. AUl members of the public and business community are welcome. The office is sponsored by service clubs in Whitby and operated by the police to create a stronger polie presence, within the downtown core. Citizen complaints and inqinries can be made daily. The comnnttee and polie are also planning ' Comimiunity Day 1995' on Junel17,10Oa.m.to 4 p.m., at 650 Rosaland Rd E., Whitby. Plant a Seed =MCOICAD C>Raires 1947 vintage baggage cars and Mobile One, GN's rner- gency response unit. education. On April 22, thee was à 'Paired Peere dinner and show (Famous People Players courtesy of Workers Temporazy Hleip Ltd.; April 26,playday nideveing at Grandview Ch-ildrn s Treatinent Centre in -Oshawa; May 121, professional activity day sports camp at the Giffard Centre. Appraîsals~ On Spot C. Repai rs 3. Days E Rtemo-delling Or'i 211 Brook St. S.,,Whitby' Sponocf the<.et include Varietythe Chl 's «a DIS Insurance Broker, shw Gnerais hockey club, Rotary Club of Oshawa and te WhitbhJ Sunrise Rotary Club. For further details Jennifer 'Chýeung 416-699-7167., Gem'T ginli Handcrated contact at Buy 1 GemBird Get 2nd at HaIt .Price .666-4612 THESE T~~~IME A EUCRAN. Investment Advisor MARILYN GOODHAND lnvestment Advisor Vou are cordialiy invited to an evening with GathTurner former Minister of National Revenue and sought afterjounalist.. Presented by THE INVESTMENT TEAM AT FORTUNIE 500 BROCK ST. S. WHITBY With his fingerfirmly on the pulse of the nation 's economic hife..learn.. 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