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WHITBY F REE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27,19q76, PAGE_15 Whtby Bsiness 'Alor nothing at ail' is the rallying cry of business people in downtown area fr', Rejuvenation of Whitby's downtown meansrejuvenation of the entire commercial dis- trict bounded. by Chestnut Street on the north, Pine Street on the east, Ontario Street on the south and High1 Street on the west. That was the consensus of opinion expressed at an October 19 public meeting at which downtown rejuvenation xvas discussed by merchants and professional people who do business out of the area. Rhat opinion was voiced in response to concerns by businessmen just inside the boundaries who feared that, because of their locations, they would lose out on the benefits of rejuvenation. Terry Henry, manager of Henry Buildaîl at 223 Brock Street North, and Dave King, owner of Canadian Tire at 311 Brock Street North, ex- pressed fear that rejuvenation would occur from the four corners outward and that it would be some time before their businesses,' at the northern boundary, would derive any dividends. "What's in it for me?", asked Mr. King, whose com- Rej uven atiol Downtown gets a boost To give the rejuvenation of the town's downtown area a shot in the arm, Whitby Council has decided to apply for a grant under the province's Downtown Revitalization Programn. It is possible that, if it gets the grant, the Town miglit purchase and clear fo r redevelopment the block bounded by Mary, Brock, Elm and Byron Streets. Gerry Cox is appointed to the PUC Gerry Cox, a formner rnember of the Whitby Town Council and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Author- ity has been appointed to the Public Utilities Commis- sion to replace the late George Brooks. Mr. Brooks, vice-chairman of the commission, died on September 24. pany would be required to pay for approximately three per cent of the rejuvenation program if the present proposai is implemented. Rhat question from Mr. King sparked reaction from others in attendance at the mee ting. Linda Russell, President of the Whitby Downtown Business and Professional Association, said "Eve ry area will be developed" so "Everyone wvi1l beneit fromr it". Bob Collins, who bas been working for downtown reju- venation for some time, said "You have to take a less selfish view" in response to statements made by Mr. King and Mr. Henry that, in effect, they did flot want 'to put money into the program unless they got something out of it. "lIt's going to be good for you", said Mr. Collins. Gord Hanna, a mrember of the Downtown Action Com- mittee's sub-cornmittee which was asked to corne up wîth a hypothetical budget for the rejuvenation prograrn, said "Thie return to you people will be greater than your investmnent". "I doubt whether there is a person who wiil make a contribution who won't be rewarded for it", he said. Brian Catchpole and Mandy Crawford feit likewise, saying that the rejuvenation should and xviii take in the entire downtown area, flot just srnall pockets therein. Bob Catton, who has been working for rejuvenation for several years, agreed, saying "If we are going to do any- thing for Whitby, it 15 Up to ail of us" because, as Mr. Collins said "The Town of Whitby deserves a better downtown". Tom Edwards, Whitby Councii's representative on DAC, said of the rejuvenat ion proposai "The committee is convinced or its value to the community and the business people. We are convinced that the goals and aimns of this wvould be beneficial for bo th". Mr. 1lianna agrced. "I don't think thiere is a person in this community' who doesn't want the downtown improved", lie said. The Molto Sociaéu of Duhsun Region would like to acknowledge, with thanks, ali the merchants isted1 gifts to the winning Malta Pageant: Woolco Store McCarI Hardware Dodd & Souter Collins Shoe Store Style Lite Footwear Whose Who Vince Grocery Steves Photography Peter & Joseph Beckers Store, Blair Park Plaza Mr. Rec Room Fashions i126 Mesher Jewellers Horwich Jewellers Jay Tras Florist Karn Drug Store, Oshawa Agnes Disney Fashions Patricia Anne Shop below, who contrmbuted contestants in the Miss Frank Real Estate Beaver Lumber Roger Travel Donald Travel I.D.A. Drug Store Lake Shore Wholesale Studio One Fair Lady Beauty Lounge Mcçullough Jewellers Neweil Dec. Centre Millwork Building Supplies Carretto Tavern Whitby Home Bakery The Corner Stone Malta Social Club Women's Aux. Malcolm Adam Jewellers Chainway Store Bassett Jewellers Burns Jewellers W. kndly asic you ta patronizo thes stores. President Larry Sacchett 'I B ob Catton, of Butt Radio, T.V. and Appliances, and Brian for Books, discuss plans for rejuvenation of Whitby 's downtown. F Catchpole, of Brian's Free Press Photo 's BAIN AND BAILEY CHARTEREO ACCOUNTANTS ANNOUNCE THAT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 28, 1976 TP-EIR OFFICE WILL BE LOCATED AT 200 BROCK STREET NORTH WHITBY, ONTARIO LlN 4H5 (416) 668-83644 Can FBDB heIl youM Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business MR. J.W. GRAY. one of our representatives wiII be ai LUCIEN MOTEL, 134 Byron Street North Whitby, Ont., on Thursday November 4, 1976 at 9:30 Telephone 668-6879 King Stqu reenngt W st, Oshawa O nt. o L Tai telseheon easn5-516-6800n andtraning onewsh dnormatio alsnes *l- "In Il à