WHITBY FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1978, PAGE 3 * Whitby Downtown By John Ro"berts With the municipal elections coming up onl November 13, there are a couple of matters whichwe in the downtown ýmust have a very careful look at. The first consideration is the candidate for the municipal seat in the Centre Ward. The candidate whom I1 would support here will corne out strongly in favour of downtown redevelop- ment and progress. This'person should make himself or herseif completely aware of what the Retail Merchants Association and the Board of Management are attempting to do with the downtown area, and offer support and advice in those areas where the candidate feels that the support of these groups is viable. Since in ah hlikelihood the person elected to the Centre Ward will be Council appointee to these groups, he or she must get our and talk to the merchants in this ward and ask for their opinions and thoughts on matters of concern to the downtown. Granted, the downtown businesses form only a part of the Centre Ward, and doiibtless' the two groups that I've mentioned Child gets a gunm and fires at house There were no injuries arising out of a 'rather unusual incident' that occurred during the weekend, Police said. Cecil Wolff of 82 Muir Avenue, lieard a sharp report and a thud. On inves- tigating the noise he discov- ered that his neigbbour's nine-year-old son bad f ired a shot into the side 0f Mr. Wolff's bouse, Somehow the youngster bad got hold of his father's shot gun and directed at the bouse next door and fired. There is a bullet hole in the side of Mr. Wolffe's ilouse and the Youth 3ureau is looking into the incident, Police said. Last Tbursday the County Broadloorn, 1742 Brock Street, south was broken into. The entry was made through the rear garage door police said. Taken from the firmn was $43 in cash a $7,000 cheque and a 1975 chrysier car. There were two maie persons involved in the break, enter and theft. Police sp:d two men were arrested during the weekend in Petitcodiac, New Bruns- wick. The two offenders face charges in New Brunswick as well'as the break, enter and thef t charge as a result of the break-in at the County Broadloom. The home of Donald Dewey 231 Wellington Street, Whitby was entered. The 'unknown person took $100 in Canadian coins.' Police said entry into 'the home was mnade through 'an unlocked door.' DEATHfS ANME MAJOIR CONNER At Fairvîew Lodge, Whitby, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 1978, in ber 87th year. formerly of Brooklin, A nnie Major Cornier belovedwife of the late Wilis Cecil Conner,- dear motier of Gordon of Brooklin, Jean (Mrs. T. Sutherland> of Utica, dea r sister of Jim Major of -Richmnond Hill, Ont., predeceased by_ two sisters and two brothers, also survived by six grand- children, Rested at the Carson Funeral Home and Chapel, Brooklin. Funeral service in the chapel. Inter- Ment Groveside Cemetery. are but a part of the interest groups in this ward. As weIl, many of the merchants vote elsewhere by virtue of their residence. But this doesn't mean that the potential support which these groups could engender should be ignored. I will support, by word and action, that candidate who is for the downtown, and in my estimation the downtown is a very vital part of our commnunity. Secondly, I wish to discuss the concept of voting in general. lt's something which bas a very profound effect on our lives, yet few people seem to realize the extent to which the right and opportunity to vote makes a difference to them. For one tbing, the right to vote is central to democracy. While it may appear that a vote on the local level will not go very far in furthering the cause of democracy, t he local level is, in fact, where it ail begins. It is by voting for tbat candidate in your ward that the concept of democracy at its very basic is realized There doesn't have to be an issue of overriding importance to make someoe get out and vote. There only bas to be a slate of candidates with ýprofound convictions one way or the other which should encourage peuple to state their opinion, by way of a ballot, concerning the way in which their town is governed.1 And iLs surprising how many things that bappen in this town are either instigated by or approved by local government. It's local government which decides, after a great deal of input, how nuch we are to be taxed, and where that tax money is to be spent. It's local. government which deals with zoning and building applications, wvhich influence where yuu live and the ifestyle in which you ive. So even if you're. happy witb what bas been going on in this town, get out and vote to make sure that you remain happy. It's a very important matter. ,L1astly, the old cliche 'vote for the candidate of your choice, but vote' cannot be forgotten. While 'I've mentioned the concept of democracy previously and how it applies te local governuient, I also believe that voting on the municipal level goes even deeper. It offers to the resident in the commnunity the opportunity tu belong, to bave a say in what goes on here. The councillors and mayor are important lu the day-to-day fuaction of the community, but without the support of the electorate they are nothing. They wouldn't be lu office without the electorate. Not to exercise your right te vote is a negation flot only of our system, but also of your part in the community. If a person doesn't vote, it means that he or she has no opinion, and thus if things go wrong, also bas nu right to complain. Local government is complicated at best, and it is often a bother to vote, especially when the polling station isn't handy, or the weather is bad. But we must vote; we must take that part in our community affairs which allows us to call ourselves part of this community. So, on November 13, vote for the candidate of your choice, but please vote. It's important. GRADU - IG A BETTE R SEl a 90 DAY 100% POWER TRAINWARRANTY COLIN BALL MOTORS LIMITED Hfighway 7A West I Teloph Port Perry ono, 985-8411 Most persona self -imd provement courses are leiiate. but. you should know what Ontarjo is doing to help you recognize the few that are not. Teaching people to improve themn- selves is big business these days. While such courses and techniques can have a positive influence on your social life and well-being they can also be used to cheat and exploit. SeIf-improvement courses involving long periods of time and large amounts of money should include a contract for you to sign. Ideally, the contract is to protect you by setting out the exact money to be paid and the services to be provided. So before signing a contract make sure your iriterests are protected. Beware the Dream Merchant! Your Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations has published an easy- to-understand information bulletin which: " describes some of the dishonest schemes; " tells you how to recognize them; " advises what your rights are under The Business Practices Act and The Consumer Pr'otection Act; payments for seif-improvement and mail order offers. For your fre bulletin, entitled "Beware the Dream Merchant Who- Plromises a New You" write to: Consumer Information Centre Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations 555 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2H6 (~) Frank Drea, Miinister of Consumer and Commercial Relations (Ê ) William Davis, Premier Province of Ontario BROCK 668-3618 Childrens Matinee Saturday 1;30 p.m. THE SEA GYPSI ES EVENINGS 7 & 9 HOOPER IBurt Reynolds Adluit Entertainment 78 E150 CLUB WAGON (Domo) 5 passenger, V-8, auto, PIS, P/B, Captain Chairs, speed control, auxiliary rear heater. Many other options. Ziebarted. Lic. 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