WHITBY FRIT PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBE R 23, 198 1, PAGE 19 R egion earns $274 mmilon iin building permits'to date în '81 Over $274 million wor- th of building permits were issued throughout Durham Region in the first six months of 1981 according to Durham Regional Chairman Gary Herrema. in making the an- nouncement to Durhami Regional Council at its meeting last Wed- nesday, the chairman saici that over the sumn- mer people have been showing anxiety towar- ds the varlous levels of government "and we in Durham are no excep- tion." "lIt is, therefore, im- portant that in this time of high interest andi in- flation, we inform our taxpayers of the achievements in Durham Region, " Herrema said. "We are fortunate that our hard services that are established for the developers of industry and residential areas have been able to con- neet to it for us to achieve new record dollar value in building permits. " United 1 The United Way has decided to change promotional emphasis this year - and instead of a telethon - they are organlzlng a mammoth "Fun Run" calleci the United Way Turkey Trot. Under the direction of the United Way special events chairman, Mary- amie Shoîdra - it is being coordinated by Durham College instructors Don Fraser and Bill Avery and marketing and sports administration students. The plan is to involve local high schools, as well as the general public in the event which la scheduled for Sunday, October 18. The value of permits issueci was $274,573,000. Mfter the meeting, the chairman said that the figure is $73 million greater than the corresponding six mon- ths of 1980. "Those figures indu- cate that there is confi- dence in our region," Herrema acideci. He described both council members and staff as having a "posi- tive outlook" and predicteci that the year 1981 should also be a record for building permits issues. Herrema pointed out, however, that there are still many problenis to be overcome and that the rest of this council terni will be filled with "lhard economic andi social decisions. " 0f that $274 million, Whitby's share is $25 million. However, it does not include the provincial govern- ment's Liquor Control Board of Ontario ware- house that has a value of $81 million. The municipality with WIay holding 1 The week before - the promotion- will em- phasize a Thanksgiving Day tie-in with thanks being publicly ex- pressed for the many United Way services provided to the com- munity. It is, hopeci that Turket Trot dances will the largest contribution is Oshawa wilI over $100 million worth of building permits. "Oshawa's had trernendous growth, " Herrema said in- dicating that not ail the news is gooci. While the chairman indicated that industrial growth is "substantially up" in the region, com- mercial and agri- cultural development is down. Herrema said that agricultural permits - for the building of new bars, silos, etc. - is down by $543,000 over last year. "We in the region are not down andi outers," he said adding that he hopes Durham will "give a 'iittle more leadership" than the other levels of govern- ment. The new building permit figures shows that Durham "is no longer the have not region, no longer the have not part of the pro- vince, " Herrema saici. 'urkey Trot be orgamzed at area high schools to benefit the United Way. Tom Turkey - a live human version of a plump Thanksgiving turkey will be the star of the various events plan- ned before and during the "Fun Run". WHITBY COMMUNITY CARE Whitby Community Care desperately needs help to assist in driving and helping our senior persons in the Town of Whitby. They also require office help at their new location, 185 Brock Street North in Whitby. Just two or three hours a week of your time would greatly help theni in t.heir continuing care of our seniors. Please cail Marie at 668-622, Commumity Care of- fice. The staff and volunteers of Community Care would like to thank, ail the students, who s0 wilingly gave us their timne throughout the summer months, andi who are continuing to help in 50 many ways. Your enthusiasmn and cheerful attitude has been a tremendous asset to the welfare of our senior per- sons. WHITBY 'Y' PLAYSCHOOL Durham Region Family Y.M.C.A. is now taking M E L-WIF Wednesday, Sept Free piece of our dE purchase of cottE We specialize in caket Our motto is "ldelici ob7w 141 BROCK ST. S., WHITBY registration for playschool to be held Monday through Thursday in Westminster Unitedi Church. For children ages 2 and one-haif to 5 years of age, you may register at the Y. Office, Centennial Building in Whitby or caîl 668-6868. There wll be a variety of interesting and educa- tional activities available for the active mincis, such as painting, pasting, puzzles, imaginative play stories, songs, etc. The programn will continue from the present time until the first week of June, 1982. There will be a nominal registration fee to cover the cost of materials and supplies. Register your child now for an active winter and spring program. ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS Anniversary greetings to Bruce and Anna-Jane Sharrard of Powell Roaci in Whitby, who recently celebrated their 34th anniversary. You are to be congratulated, there are but a few who can. boast that many consecutive years. Our best wishes for future health and happiness and many more anni- versaries. CAPERS BALL Whitney Hall, Iroquois Park, will be the location of the next Capers Bail. Tickets are limniteci, and a number of requests for reservations have already been received. Call today, do not be disappointeci. Tickets are $10 a couple, including lunch, prizes and bar privileges. Cail 723-1680 or 725-8967 for reserva- tions, or any executive rnember of the Corridor Area Ratepayers Association. % My sincere thanks to those of you who have calleci or delivered information for the colunin. Your con- tributions have helpeci greatly. VIE BAKERY ESHOP rember 2, 1981 ,.licious cake with Be or sot t drink. s for ail occasions. ousiy dif ferent". 668-3586 PI1 IG 21 s.ROO AE S,'JX HOPNG.. Z I FANTASTIC SAVINGS AT LESLIES MUSIC CENTRE Clearance Sale on ail Floor Model Hammond Organs & Pianos i g STORE HOURS: 10 AM- 8PM SATURDAYS- 10 AM - 6 PM I