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WhItày Free Presa, Wednosday, Odtber 11. 1995, Page 13 Counicillors at odds over venidinig tenders By John Du~jay Tenders for vending services at Whitby recreation facilties caused a minor squabble at a meeting of the Town's operations committee iast week. Two votes on the issue were tied, meaning a decision was te have been made at iast nigbets meeting. The Town parks and rereation department recommendod that -.ifBRO OKLIN}- DURHAM WEST 4-H Club members (from question in Go tor the Gold, a competition in Iett) Rob Ashton of Port Perry, Shari Batty of BrooklininvoMvng eight teams from Central Brookiin, Laura Phoenix of Greenbank and Ontario. In this contest~ Durham easîly Anson Crosser of Seagrave conter over what deteated Simcoe North. wvilI be their response to an agricultural quiz ý P1O90 by JefflV Diesa, Vhtby Free Pros The future of Brooklin By Steve Leahy The evening of Oct. 16 je shaping up to be a big deai as far as the future of Brooklin ie concerned. Many Brooklinites romain unaware that what they have long thought of as the residential and commercial areas of the village are about te be perxnanentiy changed. A year ago Town 'council voted te adopt a new officiai plan which inciuded zoning changes in the village (the plan has yet te be approved - by the Region. Essentialiy, the mixed-use area that allows commercial and residential uses has been greatly expanded and includes the properties of many residents who are currently unaware of this. The notie the Town sent around iast week did not indicate the specific proposed zoning changes. Oniy a call te the Town or attendanoe at the Oct. 16 information meeting at the Town hall at 7:30 p.m. will clarify the situation. Résidents near the vacant parcel ofiland at the corner ôf George and Baldwin -just north of the creek - have been surprised te learn that the zoning has changed from residential te mixed use. The propert owner has filed plans with the Town te build a commercial plaza, high density residential dwellings and a big parking lot. A petition protesting the zoning change onenming this specific site je circulating and the Town has \ ONTARIO ~JUNIOR CITIZEN OFTEYEAR YWARDS We're Iooking for the "good kids' of Ontario Contact this community newspaper for details. Deadline for nominations is October 31 sf, 1995. ontarlo - om'm'Ln:Y B~II agreed ta hear residents' objections and commenta on Oct. 16 as weii, but at 7:15 p.m. Ail Brooklinites interested in the future. of their home should ho at bath meetings te find out what le going on. APPLE DAY This Friday evening and aIl day Saturday, Brooklin Scouts, Cube and Beavers wilI ask for a emali donation te support their programes and in return will offer a fresh apple. Be as generous as you can and support these worthwhile programe. OKTOBERFEST DANCE Imagine you r Saturday night like this: ail your best friends are leaning up against the bar, plates loaded with bratwurst sausages, a big cald stein of beer in one hand and your smiling spouse wants ta dane yet another polka ... And ail of this right in your own hometewn. Your heartfelt thanks can go ta Group 74, who are creating a lewundarbar" Okteberfest dinner and dane Saturday, Oct. 28 in the community hall. There'll be a return of the Granny-award nominated Wing-It Band who had the place a-jumpin' last year. In addition thereli be those other party ciassice: the sport dance, 50- 50 draw and door prizes. A late buffet supper will also be served. This le a great chance te renew aid friendehipe and make some new ones. Proceede from the evening makes it possible for Group 74 te do their gaod deeds such as running Brooklin's Old Tyme Christmas at Grass Park as weli as supporting Denise House, the shelter for wamen. Tickets are $12.50 per persan or $25 per couple - sanie as last year. Cali any Group 74 niember or Judy Davis at 655-4598. THRuiL.S AMD CILLs Octeber ije arey mont/i at. the Brooklin Library Children's Club. Saturday morninge is the place to, be for id aged- four and up who want te, get into the Halloween spirit. Movies and readings and drese- up are aIl part of the fun Saturdays from 10:30 ta 11:30 a.m. No registration le required. Morne and dads'can oÉther drop the Id off or sit upstairs and enjoy an hour on their own in the library. Caîl 655-3191 for more information. Here are a fow more groaners courtosy of the BLOC to get you in the mood: Q. What do witches put on their hair? A. Scare-spray. Q. What plays basebaîl on Hal- loween? A. A basebail bat. Q. What do you caîl two spiders that werejust married? A. Newiywebei. w' The Brooklin Women's Institute wili meet on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m., at the Broolin community centre. Jessie Appleford is canvener of the citizenship and legisiation pragram. FASHION SHOW Brooklin United Church wiii host a fashion show, by Ozette Fashions, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Admission will ho $5. For tickets or information, oeil 655-3848 or 655-4141. Refreshments wilIl be served following the show. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Brookiin Horticuiturai Society will meet Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Brooklin United Church. Dan Shieko will discuss orgamec gardening. Steve Lealîv's colîiiî appears evety week He cati be reached t655-4398 or 655-5888 (fax). Frosh and Tasty refreshments of Courtice, which has operated the snack bar concession at the Civic roc complex for two years, b. given the contract for vending services at roc- facilities in Whitby. However, John and Ted Oortwyn, co-ownors of Bunny's Food Service of Oshawa who made one of the four bids for the services, arrived at the meeting Wo ask that their proposai be re- considered. "This le wrong," said outraged committee chair Dennis Fox, as ho glared at the owners. I don't think this je serving the system well." After the meeting, the Oortwyn brothers would flot say much except that the original proposai was flot a tender and was "evague." However, councillor- Gerry Emm urged committee Wo reopon the prooess because Bunny's pro- posai will provide more value to DURHAM REGION YMCA VOLUNTEER RECRUrIENT The Durham Region YMCA needs volunteers for- child, youth and aduit fitness, health and recreation activities (basketball, karate, tennis, bad- minton, volteyball); preschool craft; theme and dance. classes; tutoring; drop-in 'play centres; policy advisory councils; office and clerical work; maintenance and repair wvork; community fundraising; 'storytelling and clowning.CEalI 668-6068. the Town over the three-year iength of the contract. 'WNhat je the cost (to the Town) le we show we are prepared to bend the ruies," retorted Mayor Tom Edwards. 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