PAGE 8, W1,IN1-.S[)AY',IJ NF, 10, ltý81,WIIITBY FREL PRVE-SS "At Home "seminar shows Whitby'S potential off to exis By MICHAEL KNELL Free Press Staff Impressive. Tbat's tbe best way Wo describe the "'At Homne Indust.rial Seminar" held by the Town of Whitby 1 st Wednesday. y Over 200 of the town' most prominent in- dustriallsts, merchants, politicians and cor- porate management people gathered to get to know each other and make themnselves more familiar with the town in which they live. Througbout the building there were displays f rom many of the industries being honored mncluding a full range of automobiles from General Motors, cbocolate bars from Cadbury's, Gatorade from Stokiely-Van Camp and others in the wide cross-section of goods and services produced in Whitby. Mayor Bob Attersley told the crowd that the event was beld in recognition of the family group of in- dustries to be found in the town, to introduce tbem to each other and to give eacb an idea of what the other is doing. Attersley told them that often, an industry 28HROe DAE .,AA HPPN LZ mELE.ON: s63-96 tidustries «IL material, part or ser- vice f rom another province or country wben the same need could bave been fulfilled by a company just down the street. Also honored at tbe event were the f ive developers that have contributed to a programn to attract in- dustry to the town. They were: Costain Developments; Coven- try Ltd.; First City.. Development Cor- poration Ltd.; Marksborough Proper- ties and Paramount Developments. The guest speaker for the evening was Ontario Deputy Premier and Mimister of Energy Bob Welcb who told bis audience the key to at- tracting economnic growth was a sense of community. "A viable community will attract economic progress," be said. Welcb said that On- tario bas a diversified economy and is a province that produces 39 per cent of Canada's gross national product witb 36 per cent of the population. He added that the poicies of tbe Progressive Conser- vative government of tingl Premier Bill Davis bas "4shielded us from the showdown of the world economy."1 The deputy premier said that the gover- nnient was "committed to, finding realistie and workable solutions" to the province's economie problems. As proof of the gover- nment's commitment, Welch pointed to, the $1.5 billion B.I.L.D. (Board of Industrial Leadership and Developmeflt) program that will create new industrial opportunities and provide new jobs over the next few years. "A community draws its strength from its people resources," Welch said adding that the B.I.L.D. programn will strengthen the use of industrial training programs. Welch was also full of praise for Whitby calling the town "for- ward looking" and gave credit to Mayor Bob At- tersley for producing a pro-growth attitude in the town. "Whitby, you do, in- deed, mean business," Welch continued saying that the town has tried to "use every oppor- tunity to use her economie edge. " The long time cabinet minister and MPP for St. Catherines said of the industries within the Town of Whitby, two- thirds have reported growth in the last 18 months. Praise for the town's ,industrial promotion also came from Ontario Riding MP Scott Fen- neli and Durham Regional Chairman Gary Herrema. Fenneli, a Progressive Conser- vative backbencher in show report from BHS By MARGARET BEATH BHS Director The Brooklin Horticultural Society brancbed out recently, when, on May 23, it presented "Maytime", its Spring Flower Show, at the Wbitby Public Library. It was held in the auditorium wbicb has a pleasing decor and forms a very appropriate background for a flower show. Our president, Valerie Hundert, won a first prize in the decorative class, under the title, '"Oriental" design. Best Specimen Tulip award, donated by Brown's Foodmaster, was given to Dorothy Barter and this talented lady also won the best specimen of show. Best Decorative of Show, prize donated by Jay- Tra's Florist, was given to Audrey Young, for a cup and saucer arrangement and best mini of show was won by Lyla Allan. Judge for the show was Archie Whitmee of Oshawa. On Wednesday, May 27, the society held its regular meeting wbich was chaired by Lyla Allan and announcements made by Joan Brak. Diane Rothnie then introduced Barb Twiner who spoke on collecting and treating materials for dried flower arrangements. This knowledgeable young lady brought some of her own interesting arrangements and as well, provided ber listeners with some humourous do's and dont's of her craft. Donna Geisberger thanked the speaker. Refreshments followed, served by Freda Kofalvi. 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"Whitby bas a beart and it brings the peopfle together." Herrema said that while Whitby was "'near the end of tbe alphabet they're first in everything else."9 Maytime flower