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page 3o, Whiby Free Presa, Wednesday, January 25, 1995 C ommercial. area plan deferered FROM PAGE 1 med decision. Dreslinski said her municipa- iity «iad to submit numerous studies to justi1fr designating nearly 300,000 square feet of new commercial space west of Bowmanville. «We had a commercial study done, a marketing study, anh im- pact study...iots of background. "TMère reaily wasn't an Ihng there (Whitbyi)fo E tfar too premature,» she said. < at was felt by myseif and most members of the committee that it was inappropriate to deal with a a igifon of that magnitude," said'Oshawa councillor Irv Har- Tell. "The major concern is about the impact on Whitby's down- town core and I have personal concerns about the impact. on Brookiin.» Harrell said Whitby, Durham Region and the province are cur- rently in the process of extending sanitary sewers and watermains to the village. Ifyou want to drink,ý that's you buines.If you want to stop thats ours. Cal Aiàcohxolics Anonymnous; at 728- 1020. By approving the Taunton- Brock application at this time, regional council could be making a mistake, Harreil feit. "MY concern is if we designate major floor space in that location prort the sewers, weli be sending a message te property owners and developers that there is no future for commercial deve- lopment in Bro;àklin,» he said. "That's absolutely wrong. We could stifle commercial deveiop- ment in Brooklin before it takes its firat breath.» Although not a member of the planning *committee (councillor Jo rummis Whitby's represen- tative), Mayor' Tom Edwards attended the meeting. He rejected the argument that downtewn Whitby and Brooklin wili suifer from growth at Taun- ton and Brock. "The fact is, the 40,000 square metres (400,000 square feet) is already allocated te the Town of" Whitby,» said Edwards. "There is no advsutage te, the down*tewn business area te allow it te, go te another communi tt compote with Whitby » he sa!id "As far as the downtewn goes, it's farther away (than Rosslsud- Garden)." Although two deveiopment firms stand te, benefit from the Taunton-Brock designation, that is irrelevant, Edwards said. (Markborough Properties Inc. oeX AU""TO Bod *Complete Collision Service *Insurance Work F ree Estimates Custom Refinishing *Towing Service 405 Mary St. E., Whitby and 1940 Ellesmere Rd., Unit 17, Scarborough (Serving Scarborough for 18 years> OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY (905) 666-2555* Fax: (416) 438-6379 3 FR ALL available at WHITBY DA QUFEN 1003 Dundas SI We licat You Rigi, ""3 FOR ALLw" is on sale at Dairy Queen. Get a big juicy Double Cheese Burger. Add Regular Crispy Fries and -a Large Soft Drink for a meal that will satisfy a big appetite for a little money. But this price is for a limited time only. MJRY r. E. l4e has significant holdings on the northwesit corner of Brock sud Taunton, whiie Herity Corp. owns property on the southwest corner.) There happens te be develo- pers interested," Edwards agreed, but he noted that the Rossland-Garden designation goes back 10 years. We had an allocation of floor spaoe there, but (non-commer- cial) deveiopment has taken place te prevent it from being utiiized.» »Edwards recailed that during the meeting, Uxbridge mayor and committ echair Ger Lynn O'Connor challenged Harrel's contention that permitting deve- iopment outeide downtewn areas is detrimental to existing businesses. "She asked how do you jus;tiIfr CHE -fIO PIUN T Big Sisters Newcastle- Oshawa-Whitby, in co-operation with Durham Regional Police and the Independent Order of Foresters, wiii sponsor a free, fingerprinting day at the Whitby MaIl on Saturday, Feb. 4, 1 te 5 p.m. For more information, cal 436-0951 or 721-1700. CPR TRAINING Durham Save-A-Iàfe provides CPR sud- first aid training. Courses will be held in February sud March. Cali 683-1041. LASAGNA DINNER A lasagna dinner will be hosted by the Whitby/Oshawa chapter of Durham Christian . gh on Friday, Jan. 27 from 5:30 te, 7:30 p.m., in the Immanuel Schooi gym, 849 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa. Cost is $7 per person or $25 per family. Ail are welcome. ISSUES IN ÀGING 'Issues in Aging: ights sud Responsibilities' is the focus of Oshawa Canerai Hlospital's fifth sunual gerontoiogy conferenoe on Thursday, Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m. te 4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. For more information, contact Làinda Gomes at 576-8711, ext. 3805 or CatherÎne Ljofsky at 576-8711, ext. 3226 or pager 2445. YWCA PROGRAMS The YWCA is offering an acro program for children between ages 6 sud il and a jazz prograrn for chiidren between ages 5 sud 8, stai-ting this week sud continuing until April 8. Cost is $40. The efacro" program 'offers su introduction te a combination of dance and gymnastiÏcs skills in one prograra. The "jazz" program offers su introduction toE ebasic concept sud elements of jazz. For more information, cail 723-9922. FIELD NATURALISTS The Durhamn Field Naturalists wiii meet on Monday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., at Northview Public Library, corner of Ritson Road sud Beatrice Street, Oshawa. KARAOKE NIGUT James House Durham (prooed HIV/AIDS home in DuhmRegion) wilhold a karaoke night. featuring Starquest, Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m. te I a.m., at the Hungarisu Culture Club," 64 Albany St., Oshawa. Cost ie $8 in advance, $10 at door (buffet included). Volunteers are needed. For more information, cail 686-5242. the Oshawa Centre expansion and he (Harreil) said it's already a downtown area,» said Edwards. "I challenge anyone to go te, Simcoe Street and tell those pole there how it heips the downtown,» he added. Regional councillor Gerry Emm concurs with many of the non-Whitby politicians' com- ments. "Until the spaoes are used ini the eisting central aras, why ex sud it in new areasr» Emm "We're struggling te create a viable downtown Whitby and Brooklin is under pressure for new growth,» he saici "I thinke!fore we start to open new areas we shouid look at those first.» Whitby businessman Bill Little continues te, express his frustra- BREAST CANCER A breast cancer support group meeting wiii be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 7:30 te 9:30 p.m., at Kingsview United Church, Wilson sud Adelaide, Oshawa. For more information, call Carolyn at 576-4204 or Sylvia at 579-2680. STO0RYTE Registration wiii be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, starting at 9:30 a.m., for storytime, for kid aged 4 and 5, at the Whitby Public Library, main' branch. The session of stories sud songs begfins Feb. 7 and runs for four weeks, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2:15 te, 2:45 p.m. FOCUS ON WOMEN Focus on Women wiii meet on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., at the Salvation Arm, Oshawa Temple Corp., 570 Thorton Rd. N. AIl women welcome. Coffe sud dessert. Admission is $3. Karen Bibeau wiii offer estate planning sud bankdng information. For more information cel 668-0938. DANCE The INtby 'Minor Hockey Auxiliary viii hold a 'SOa sud '60s dance on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Heydenshore Pavilion, 8 p.m. te 1 a.m. There wiii be a buffet, cash bar and prizes. Tickets are available frm Crawf Sports, Peacock Sports, or ceu 668-3684. LING WITH CANCER Living with Cancer support group for adulte, friends sud family meete Monday, Jan. 30, 7 t 9 p.m., in room G013, ,Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Youth aged 7 to 17ineet the same day, 7 te 8:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Church, 91 Kings Cres., Ajax. For more informnation, cai the Canadian Cancer Society, West Durham unit at 686-1516. MUSLIM DISNLAY The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (Durham chapter) wiii have a display at the Whitby Public Iàbrary Feb. 1 te 28. The theme wiii be Rahmadhzsu (month of fasting). For more information contact Lone Ahmad at (905) 666-9539. MONTE CAIRLO NIGUT The Kinsmen Club of Whitby wiii sponsor a Monte Carlo Night for members of the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre on Thursday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Mhere wiii be blackjack sud wheeis of chance vith prizes. Coet is $1 at the door or pre-register at the centre. Riides will be provided if needed. For more information ce, 668-1424. tion at the apparent lack of interest by downtown Whitby merchants over the Taunton- Brock proposai. He was the oniy Whitby businessmnan te attend both the October sud January committee meetings. Little intendis'to write te, the new Downtown Business Im- provement Area (DBIA) manage- ment board and solicit its views on the subject. "I think it should be a Major concern for them,» he said. "As far as I can see, this should be a major issue for Brooklin sud the DBIA.» At last week's first meeting of the new board, Discount -Hobbies owner Paul Savage was elected chair,, Whitby Free Press pub- lisher Doug Anderson was elec- ted vice-chair. SPORTS 1NJUTRY A sports injury prevention and care workehop will be held Jan. 28,, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at -the Oshawa YWCA, 1lMcGrigor St., Oshawa. Coost is $25. Cal 723-9922 to register. KATICOUNCIL The Durham Rego District Health Council'wl meet- on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., in the council boardroom, 1614 Dundas St. E., suite 214, Whitby. Anyone wishing to attend, cali (905) 433-4262 due to the limited seating available. VALENTINE'S DANCE On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association wil hold a Valentine's 'dance" at General Sikorski Polish Veterans' Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa. The IÀving Legends of Popular Music will perform te mu sic by Rod Stewart, Madonna, Mchael Jackson ad others. There wiii be a cash bar and a dance after the show. Tickets, which are $35 per couple including late night buffet, can be ordered by phoning (905) 723-7822. Doors open at 7 p.m. EifCAL ISSUES The Gerontologicai Nursing Association will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., at Whitby General Hospital, second floor, cining rooxn. ' Ethical Issues on Caring for the Dying and Eidery> will be discussed by Dr. Lillie Lum. For more information cail 668-8530. FUISTAID The Red Cross wiii hold courses in emergency first aid (eight hours) sud standard first aid (16 hours), on Saturday, Jan. 28 sud Sunday Jan. 29. CPR is included in both courses.- Cali (905) 723-2933 to, register or for more information. SESS MANAGEMENT The Famiiy Educatior Resource Centre of Kinark wii offer a four-session, workshop or copîng vith stress. The workshol wiii be oifered at 56 MeadovA Cres., Whitby. The fee for thii workshop is $32 per person. Thi workshop will start up Tuesday Feb. 7. Cail 433-0386. ext. 26.