WIIITBY FREE PRESS, WIiDNISSI)AY. DECI-IMNBIR 3, 1980, PAGF 5 Town must balance financiial restraitt While keepingup services; ttrse Mayor Bob Attersley "Whitby is my home and the priorities you have are also reflected in my concer- ns to make Whitby the best place to live in the Province of Ontario." Attersley told the new council that key to a suc- cessful administration lies in communicating with both governrnent and industry. "The Town of Whitby has been fortunate during the past few years in its finan- cial experience," he said. "The signing of many sub- division agreements has provided the capital funding necessary to put into place the required services for our new growth. "This has been completed without placing additional financial burclen or the existing taxpayer in the form of debt. " However, Attersley was not optimistic that this trend would continue and in- dicated the local gover- nment would have to being financial restraint; " 4The overaîl economic climate poses financial restraint and political pressure on the econiomy of ail communties and it is not about to end," he said. "1It is flot a time to hide our heads in the sand hoping this restraint will remove it- self." Attersley told council that the estimated increase in assesment in the town is about six per cent, however, inflation is running at about 10.2 per cent. "The challénge will be for this council to concentrate on! controlled taxes while maintaining present levels- of service and yet retain a positive outlook for the future." One of his first tasks, as mayor, the 47 year-oldý businessman said the promotion of present in- dustries within the town and that, to this end, he would be hosting a seminar on liaision between government and industry. Attersley also said that he would like to continue the renovation of the downtown core and development of the harbor. Recognizing 1981 as the In- ternational Year of the Disabled Person, Attersley said that he would work from a wheelchair on January 5. I know of no other way to understand the difficulties they (the disabled) face in accessibility and other related factors unless 1 become involved and I challeihge my fellow coun- cillors to do the same. " By MICHAEL KNELL Free Press Staff In his inaugural speech to Whitby Town Council, Mayor Bob Attersley recognized that the town will experience tough financial times, he was optimistic about the future. Since his acclamation as the 4lst mayor, on October 21, Attersley said that he has had an opportunity to evaluate the job that he has undertaken. X mascdrive M A M'A now under way Radio Station CHOO and MacDonalds restaurants, in conjunction with the Salvation Army, kicked off their "Gift of Christmas" campaign in Whitby at 3:15 today when Mayor Bob At- tersley officially cut the rib- bon at the Whitby Mac- Donald's on Thickson Road. The campaign, which will run from December 3 to 24 is aimed to collect gifts, through drop boxes located at MacDonald's in Whitby,, Ajax, and Pickering. The Salvation Army will then distribute the gifts to the needy and senior citizens throughout the com- munities. Gifts could include toys, candy, canned goods, non- perishable food. Humane sociiety holds open house The Durham Region Branch of the Ontari Humane Society will be holding an open house on Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at it's faciltiy on Thicksons Road, NOrth in Whitby. Dogs and cats will be on display for possible gifts for Christmas as will calenders and other related gifts. Donations of food and or contributions are being ac- cepted-by the society. For more information phone 579-0591. DIAL - N - INSPIRATION-] Dial 668-1331 and hear a three minute inspirational message by iPastor Emmo Oltmonns of the Emmanuelchurch at 401 Rossland RoadW. in Whîtby. M A MA - 1 .1980 NEW VýEHlC.LES DEMONSTRATORS SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH 9:00 - (WEIL STAY TILL THEYRE GONE) 1981. LICENSE STICKER INCLUDED