PAGq6 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30) 1982, WHITBY FREE PRESS ]Report from Q ueen'S Park By The Hon. George Ashe, MPP (PC - Durham West) e Ontario Minister of Revenue Survival guide Unscrupulous..salespeople and con-artists often regard senior citizens as easy targets for unneeded home repairs, questionable foreign land deals and high pressure door-to-door selling. The "Seniors Survivýal Guide", prepared by. the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEPTION CARDS INVITATIONS THANK YOU CARDS I NTN 21 HAW-DA contains.a summary of Ontario's most common scams as well as pamphlets explaiming the schemes in detail and offering advlce on avoidlng being "rip- ped off. " Foreign land sales are discussed and the potential consumer is cautloned to take the necessary steps to ensure that he/she is protected. If, for example, you are being pressured by a salesperson to purchase a piece of property which you have flot seen, say "no" until you have consulted a lawyer about the contract and are satisfied that the location and the property are what you really want. In this case, the best defence is to make the necessary arrangements to visit the property before you invest. It should be noted that developers seiling property in Ontario are required to file and have accepted, a prospectus of the property with the Ontario Registrar of Real Estate and Business Brokers. A foreign land inspector then visits the property to en- sure that An accurate description bas been regist- ered and, if everytbing is in order, will provide the developer with a Certificate of Acceptance. But, remember, a Certificate of Acceptanc 'e does flot mean that the' property has governent app'roval'- the role of thegovernment is to ensure tbat the facts are available to the consumer in order that they can. make an informed'finanicial decision. The phony bank ýinspector is a scheme which many citizens indicate they would not be tempted to become involved in. Unfortunately, people involved in this type of operation often sound legitimate, are able to produce official-looking documents and are able to obtain the consumer's mioney before the con- sumer realizes what bas happened. By then, it is too late. If you are approached about your banking prac- tices, becbme suspicious and -cail the police imme- diately. It is better to be safe than sorry. Food freezer plans may sound like a good idea, particularly with increasing food costs and fixed in- THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN OF WH ITBY The Planning Act NOTICE 0F THE PASSINGO0F A BY..LAW BY THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY TO RIEGULATE LAND USE PURSUANT TO SECTION 390OF THE PLANNING ACT TAKE NOTICE that the Councl of the Town of Whitby ha s passed By-laws 1388-82 and 1389-82 on the fourteenth day of June, 1982, pursuant to the provi- sions of Section 39 of The Plan ni ng Act. The following Scheduiles are attached hereto:. 1., Schedule 1, being a copy of By-laws 1388-82 and 1389-82. 2. Schedule 2, consisting of the folIlowing: (1) An expianation of the purpose and affect of the by-laws. (2) A key'map whIch shows the location of the'lands to which the by- laws apply (or, where there Is no key map, an explanation as to why a key map is not Included). 3. Schedule 3, being a statement of the Chief Planning Officer of the Re- gional Municlpality of Durham ln which the land to which the by-iaws apply le situate. ANY PERSON INTERESTED MAY, within twenty-one days after the date -of mailing, personal service or publication of this notice, flile wlth the Clerk of the Town '0f Whitby notice 0f an objection to the approval of the said by-laws or part thereof together with the details 0f ail or that portion 0f the by-laws to whIch there le objection and detaiied reasons tiiereof. ANY PERSON wishing to support the application for approval of the by-iaws may, withIn twenty-one days after the date of the mailing, personal service or publication of this notice, file with the Clark 0f the Town 0f Whitby notice of support of the application for approval 0f the said by-laws. If no notice of objection has been f iled with the Clark of the Municipaiity within the-tîme provided, the by-laws thareupon corne into effect and do flot raquire the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board. If la not-ice of objection has been f lied with the Clark of tha Municipaiity within the time provided, the by-laws shahl be submItted to the Ontario Municipal Board and the by-iaws do not corne into effect until approved by the Ontario Municipal Board. Further Information regarding this matter may be obtained by contacting the Town's Planning Department, 668-5803. THE LAST DATE FOR FILING OBJECTIONS IS JULY 21, 1982. THE OBJECTIONS MUST BE RECEl VED, BY THIS DATE TO BE VALID. DATED at the Town of Whitby this thirtieth day of June, 1982. I SCHEDULE 1 The following are copies of By-Iaw 1388-82 and 1389-82. THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY' By-Iaw Number 1388-82 Donald G. McKay, B.A., A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario Li N 2M8 IEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 1784 WHEREAS the Municipal( deems it advisabie to amer cornes. But some food freezer plans can turn out to be more costly than you expected, so examine the plan carefully before signing anything. As a con- sumer, you should not be afraid to admit that you do not understand, po ask questions and do not settle for vague answers. A reputable company will be more than pleased to provide clear answers. Involvement in pyramid sehemes has been a more recent fad in the province. Participation may cause consumers to lose their initial investment and could result In a two-year jail term or fines up to $10,000. Suffice tosay, that pyramid sales schemes, whlch involve selling distributorships to those who seil further-distributorships, are now illegal ini On- tario. Another potential threat to unwary consumers is presente d by door-to-door salespeople who may be friendly and helpful, wbile they.seil you sometbing that you do not need. These suggestions are given to consumers when dealing with door-to-door salespersons: 1. Ask for identification. 2. Do not accept a free offer - this may encourage a return visit. S3. Do not sign something just to get rid of the salesperson - it may be a contract. 4. Never pay cash. 5. Do not be afraid tosay "no". Informatiîin presented in the "Seniors Survival Guide" b as been prepared to increase the - con- sumer's. awareness of the types -of schemes wbich they should avoid. Althougb there'are many laws to protect the consumer, the best protection is com- mon sense. After' all, you have worked bard for your money - don't let someone trick you out of ItL I bave arranged to have "Senior Survival Guides" available at my Riding Office, 37 Station Plaza in Ajax (telephone 683-6707) and I would conclude this report with the thought that the time to ask questions is before you buy - not after. Council of the Corporation of the Town 0f Whitt id By-law 1784. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as a By-ia, of the Corporation 0f the Town of Whitby by the Council thereof, as foilows: That Section 4 of By-iaw No. 1784 Is hereby amended by the addition ln subseg tion 2) of, the words, "ln the nave and the adjaceént assembiy area for the coi gregation" after the words, "f loor area" as contained ln the minimum parkin requirements f or a Church. BY-LAW READ A FIRSI, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSEI THIS 14TH DAY 0F JUNE, A.D., 1982. Don McKay CLERK R. Attersie) MAYOI THE CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY by lw ic- g y R By-Iaw Numbor 1389-82 BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 2585 WHEREAS the Municipal Councillof the Town of Whitby deems It advisable tc amand By.law 2585. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as a By- law of the Corporation 0f the Town of Whitby by the Council thareof, as foliows: That Section 6(13) 0f By-iaw 2585 is hereby amended by the addition ln sub- section a) 1) 0f the words, "ln the nave and the adjacent assembly area for'the congregation" after the words, "floor area" as containad In the minimum parking requirements fora Church. BY-LAW READ'A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF JUN E, A.D., 1982. Don McKay CLERK R. Atterslay MAYOR SCHEDULE 2 1.The purpose and effect of By-law numnbers 1388-82 and 1389-82 Is to clarify tha minimum parking space raquiraments for a church such that they are related to the gross floor area ln the nava and the adjacent assembiy area for the congregation. As amandad, the parking space requiraments for a Church are: The greater of 1 parking space per 5.5 square metres of floor area ln the nave and the adjacent assambly area for the congregation,-or 1 parking space per 6 flxad seats. 2. KEY MAP: AKey Map ls not inciuded with this notice as the by-laws are changes ln text only to By-laws 1784 and 2585. Schedule 3 STATEMENT 0F CON FORMITY TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 0F DURHAM 1, Mofead Michael, the Chief Planning Off icer 0f The Regionai Municipallty of Durham, have raviewad By-laws 1388-82 and 1389-82 of the Town 0f Whitby. i arn of the opinion that tha Officiai Plan ln affect for the Durham Planning Ares doas not contain provisions that appiy to these By-Iaws. Dated this 2lst day of June, 1982. Dr. M. Michael, M.C.l.P. Commissioner of Planning This Schadule 3 is issued to the Town of Whitby for By-iaws 1388-82 and 1389- 82 pursuant to Ontario Ragulation 78180, a regulation made undar The Planning Act.11 Bribdge resuits The following are the resuits of last week's pL at. the Whitby Curling Duplicate Bridge Club as reported by Mrs. Harvey Winter. North and South: Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Smytb, 127%; Perry and Hugh Laurence, 118%; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Win- ter, 116; Mr. and Mirs. Ken Cunliffe, 115. East and West: Mrs. William Austin and Mrs. Robert 'Broadbent, 124%; Mrs. Art Conrad and Mrs. Harold Smuck, 119½; Mr. and Am. R.W. Oliver, 118%; and, Mrs. Jobanna Fianagan and Mrs. Zeta Cunning- ton, 109½. The- resuits of each week's play wil be reported in the following edition of the Whitby Free Press. Commg events' ONE PARENT MEETING The next- meeting of the Oshawa Chapter of the One Parent Fami- lies Association of Canada will be held on July 6at 8:30 p.m. in the Lake Vista Clubhouse, Emerald Ave., Oshawa. This will be a general meeting. For more information cail 72&-72057 ENTRIES WANTED Tis year's County Town Carnival Parade wil be beld on July 24 starting at 10 a.m. ,The parade's organiz- ers the Wbitby Jay- cees- are now accept- ing entries iail cate- gories. Prizes wil be given to the best float, band and majorette group. For more information cail Ken Thoms at 668- 7914 or Ron Gass at 668- 0075. OUTDOOR SERVICE The first i a series of outdoor services spon- sored by the Whitby Free Methodist Church will be held on July 4at 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Wbitby Mail, Thick- son Road and Dundas Street. Entitied "Summer Sunday Evening Praise," the first ser- vice wilfeature the music of "'Son Shower." Services will be beld each Sunday- evening between July 4 and August 1. Ail are welcome. CLOCK DRAW The Whitby Historical, Society is holding an an- tique clock draw to raise funds for its current operations. Tickets are $1 eacb and can be purchased at the Lynde House Museum, Dundas Street West or from any WHS member. The draw will be helc: on August 2at 3p.m. 1For more informatior cail 668-5040. m 1