Whitby Free Press, 9 Apr 1975, p. 1

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ollca sh Between Newmans There will be no clash between the Newmans, Bill and Des, for theriding of Durham West in the upcoming provincial elec- tion. Environment Minister William N e w m a n announced earlier this week that he would not seek the Progressive Con- servative nomination for Durham West, but instead the new riding of Durham North. The proposed altera- tion of electoral boundar- ies in the province moves his home in Balsam from the riding of Ontario South, which he has repre- sented since 1967, to Durham North. ' The proposed electoral boundary changes have not yet received final read- ing in the Ontario Legisla- ture but Mr. Newman ex- pects this to occur in the very near future. "This has probably been the most difficult personal decision I have had to make during my political career," lhe said,. "However, after consider- able discussion with friends and supporters, I have decided to seek the nomination in the riding of Durham North." Mr. Newman said that Vol. 5 No. 14 "the former riding of Ontario South lias been altered to such an extent that parts of it arc now in the ridings of Scarborough East, Durham North and Durham West." "Over the past few years I have said publicly that I would seek the nomination in the riding in which I live. My place of residence is now in Durham North and it is- especially important to me that a meniber lives with the people lie represents", he said. Mr. Newman said that "in the past few months, at least three potential candidates in the Durham West area have indicated that they would seek the WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1975 nomination in Durham West if I were to run in the North riding. I believe that each of these people would make an excellent member because each is highly respected in the community and would bring prov.en abilities to the people they would represent." Ajax Mayor Clark TEN CENTS Mason and Joyce Bower- man, president of the Ont- ario Progressive Conserva- tive Women's Association, are two possible candi- dates. The Liberal Party is represented by Whitby Mayor Des Newman while Dr. Charles Godfrey, chairman of People or Planes, is the Nev Demo- cratic hopeful in the riding of Durham West. The Environment Mini- -ster does not believe that "the chances of the PC Party in Durham West will adversely affected by my decision. If the results of the last provincial election are any example, it is reasonably safe to predict that with a good candidate our party will win in Dur- ham West." Whitby, Ajax and the southern part of Pickering make up Durham West. Iroquois Pool To Open Soon0... Although the weather may not be right for it, construc- tion on the Iroquois Park swimming pool is nearing completion. Registrations for various spring programs will take place in the near future. The first session will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon wîth the 'second on Wednesday, April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., both in Whitney Hall in Iroquois Park Arena. Check with the recreation department at 668-5803 for more details. The complex contains two pools. The larger of the two measures 42 feet by 25 metres or approximately 81 feet. Pool depth ranges from three-and-a-lalf to 10½ feet with a one metre diving Whitby Council Surprised Members of Whitby Coun- cil on Monday expressed sur- prise over a report on a major low-rental apartment project on the edge of West Lynde which appeared in last week's Free Press and Monday's Toronto Star. Council was apparently unaware that the Ontario Housing Corporation is ready to sign an agreement wiîth P. Sorichetti and Sons which would allow two apartments southwest of Jeffrey and Dundas Streets to be partly taken over by the OHC. According to council members, the town has not been notified by the Ministry of Housing about this. The plan calls for 352 units in the 20 storey project 25 percent of which would be made available to the OHC. According to Planning Director, Keith Birch the plan does not conform with the town's official plan which calls for the scattering of such units in subdivisions. board. The exit ladders on either side of the deep end are designed to allow a flowing path from the diving board. Those ladders and the two in the pool's slallow end are built into rather than hanging from the walls to make exit easy. The pool is surrounded by three watchtowers for life- guards and lias six racing stripes on the floor. Another added feature is a bright line and a pool-wide buoy to mark the separation between the shallow and deep . Despite T we were just coast- ham Region Public Works Senjoying the fine Department, described Thurs- g weather until late day as the "worst". Wednesday. Whamo! Instant Antartica! A check with local police and works department offic- iais should prove that they earned their money during the period from Thursday to Sunday. Wayne Andrews, mainten- ance technician for the Dur- Thle region's 15 snow plows hit the road at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday and stayed on until 3 p.m. Thurs- day wlhen somie were taken off because of poor visibility. About 50 percent of the snow renoval equipment was back on the road by 6 p.m. ends. Urdike most pools, these markings are placed in such a position to warn swim- mers of the deep end, rather then tell them when they have entered into it. The smaller pool measures 20 feet by 35 feet and is located adjacent and perpen- dicular to the large pool's shallow end. Depth of this pool ranges from two-and-a- half feet at hie ends to three- and.a-half in the middle. It is designed for use by small children and to provide therapeutic value needing it. ihe Weather and the rest returned by 2 am Friday. Tom Adair, works super- visor for the Whitby Public Works Department, said that his crew of l1 plows began cleanup on Thursday evening and had the town roads cleaned up by Sunday morn- ing. A spokesnman from the Whitby detachment of the Durhani Regional Police Force reported 18 minor accidents from Thursday to Sunday. He said that this is well above the nonnal total. Constable Bert Shannon from tle Ontario Provincial Police said that there were 80 accidents in the same per- iod most of lhem nminor. He said that lately, the average for the same four-day period is eight or 10. BEAUTIFUL BROOKLIN suffered during the in this photo just get more beautiful. recent snow storm, but some spots such as the one Free Press Photo 6y BriariCrangle The pools are individually heated so that the water in the small pool can be warmed up for children or those using it for therapeutic value. Behind the small pool is a room where injured swim- mers can be car-ed for until an ambulance arrives at the special ambulance door. Separatiig 'th- pools is a semi-cir.cular office which will double as a watch post for a lifeguard. Behind this is a storage area, a sauna room and change rooms complete with lockers and showers. Above the pools is a glossed-in viewing area made up of two sections, one which can be used as storage space and one which can double as an all-purpose room. The ceiling and upper walls of the pool area are made of special material which cuts down on the eclio. There are two exits from the swimmning pool, one to the rink and one to the park- ing area. Public swimming is free for one month to all Whitby residents. The spring programu for public swimm ing has been released. On Sundays, from 2 to 5, there will be public swim- ming, which is open, to every- one. Froni 5 to 6:30 is family time. Children nust be acconpanied by an adult. Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 is set aside for business swim and 3:30 to 4:30 public swinms (shifts and schools). - On Mondays and Wednes- days from 7 to 9 is public swim and 9 to 10 adults only. There is public swimming on Saturdays from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 9. During the hours that the pools are not booked, groups may rent the building for $17.50 per 50 minutes. One lifeguard is included in the fee. If there are more than 20 people in the group, more lifeguards, at $2.75 each, are required. Picture on page 2 Rý.E R E s for those

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