1~ -~ PAGE 8, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1981, WIIITBY FREE, PR ESS To determine future needs.... Town conducting housing survey ONE STOP SHOPPING for your Fashion needs in Downtown Whitby at Fashions 126 "The Complete Store for Women" We provide for you - • Personal Service. • Friendly Atmosphere. • Great Selections. • Lay-Away Plan. • Gift Certificates. • Gift Wrap. e WEEKLY SPECIALS. • CHRISTMAS DRAW 1100 -150 - $25 Gift Certificates. • CHRISTMAS HOURS Dec. 1 - 23 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. SATS. - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fashions'126 "To-morrow 's Fashions To-day" 416-668-1266 116 Brock Street South' Whitby, Ontario LIN 438 OFFICE FURNITURE WAREHOUSE-FULL IN AJAX CPEATIONS GALOPE WICKER, SILK FLOWERS 20%/ooff v Shelving units and, magazine racks. From Dec. 2 to 16, Varlous other specials. Dried & Silk Floral Arrangements. For the best selection in silk floral arrangements, rattan and wicker· for Christmas 1981. 305 Brock St. N. HOURS WHITBY Mon..Wed.10 - 6 C 6Thurs. & Fri. 10 - 8 Cali 666-1444 Sat. 9-6 The Town of Whitby will conduct a housing study over the course of the next few weeks. In announcing the study, Mayor Bob At- tersley said that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing had given the town a $12,500 grant to prepare a Municipal Housing Statement. The purpose of the study is to assist the town in reviewing current housing politicies and to enable the town to deal with future changes in hous- ing supply and demand. During December, under the ministry's supervision, the town will mail out 1,000 questionnaires to senior citizens and rental family households. The survey asks the participant to describe his current accommoda- tion including the cost of mortgages or rent, utili- ties, taxes as well as in- come sources. It specifically requests whether or not the participant is in- terested in low rental or subsidized housing or whether he or she needs Corridor Capers special facilities because of disabilities. "The survey," Atters- ley said, "will help determine the need and demand for non-profit housing whether spon- sored by the public or private sector. "The survey will also attempt to gauge the need for rental assis- tance for both senior citizens and families in Whitby," he continued. The mayor points out that finding accommo- dation in Whitby is becoming a real problem because of a 0.0 per cent vacancy rate. He adds that since June, housing starts have vir- tually come to a stand still. "Somebody turned the tap off on the first of June not only here but throughout the province because of high interest rates," he said. Attersley also said that the delay in Whit- by's study was caused by the fact that Durham Region was conducting its own survey and the town wanted to wait for the results of that effort. According to Bob Short, the town's direc- Residents Save onphone Now you can cut the cost of phone calls to Toronto with Bell Canada's Optional Calling Plan. Here's how it works. If you pay $5.60 per month, you can get up to $9.35 worth ofWhitby to Toronto calls for your $5.60. Business customers pay $13.75, and get up to $22.95 worth of calling. If you call Toronto frequently, this plan can save you money. o GO tor of planning, the study once completed will have many benefits. "Firstly, it will pro- vide us with some proposals required to amend our official plan in terms of housing," he said adding it will give the town opportunity "to look at the need for senior citizens' accom- modation and assisted rental accommodation as well as rental housing." However, the major benefit to the town will be that once completed, the study will make it eligible to participate in several provincial hous- ing program.s While the analysis of the survey will be done by town staff the Toron- to firm of Paterson Research, a consultant group "familiar" with these studies, will prepare the study report. The questionnaires should be mailed out within the next week and Attersley empha- sized that because it is a sample survey all per- sons surveyed should return the completed questionnaire as soon as possible. The mayor stressed that all replies are strictly confidential. "If you receive a copy of the survey please take the time to com- plete it and return it to the town," Attersley requests. "Only through your help can a clear picture of Whit- by's immediate and future housing require- ments be obtained for non-profit and rent assisted housing." "Wl do have a problem with accommo- dation in Whitby," he continued. "We have to have the co-operation of the citizen to get a true picture back." The study process is expected to take about four months with the final report coming to council sometime in March 1982. . a% By MARY MCEACHERN Cali 725-8967 with news items for this column. PAPER DRIVES This Saturday will be the monthly paper drive for the residents of the Corridor Area and Otter Creek. Please have papers bundled and by the road at 9 a.m. so the cubs and scouts may pick them up. WHITBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE A meeting of the Whitby Women's Institute took place on November.25 at the home of Mrs. Eva Noble, 154 Pine Street in Whitby. President, Mrs. Dorothy Gregor opened the meeting with the Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect-: The secretary, Mrs. Josephine Smith gave the roll call. An impressive childhood memory, which was answered by 14 members was next.. Topic for the evening was remembrance. An interesting and informative ad- dress was given by Mrs. Shiela Cormack on the strength and preservation of the history of the Town of Whitby, explaining the work taking place this past three years by L.A.C.A.C., a group dedicated to the task of saving our historic buildings. Whitby is one of the 100 Ontario cities being served by the L.A.C.A. committees. A display of scrap books and the Tweedsmiur history was shown. A sale took place of the mystery package and was won by Bessie Acton, who will be obliged to produce the next mystery package. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Dorothy Gregor and Mrs. Josephine Smith. Next meeting will be heldat 6 p.m. on December 16 at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Gregor, 122 Raglan Street, Whitby. The meeting will take the form of a pot luck supper. The topic will be education and cultural activities. There will be talks and slides on Canada's North Land. New members welcome. THE CAT IS STILL AROUND The grey Persian cat is still in the area. If you haev lost your pet, please call 725-9404. The cat is friendly and has been declawed. It is obviously someone's pet. WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH Special Christmas Services - Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. White Gift Service. The children's white gifts will be distributed by the Salvation Ar- my. There will be a special envelope for a Christ- mas M&S offering. Sunday, December 20 - 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Carol Service. Sing the carols and listen to the Scriptures of Christmas. Thursday, December 24 - 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service. Sacrament of Infant Baptism Sun- day, December 13 at il a.m. service. Those wishing to join the congregation on transfer, please contact Dr. Banks at the manse. THANKS TO THE FIREMEN Thanks to the gentlemen from the Whitby Fire Department who answered a call to one of our senior persons on Powell Road on Friday evening. Your prompt attention to her concerns are greatly appreciated. Thanks again. COFFEE POT The coffee pot will be available over the Christma season for anyone needing a 100 cup 'coffee urn. Please call 725-8967. It is here for your use.