PAGE 2, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM DI)RHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Region of Durham is con- sidering passing a by-law to name Regional Road Number 23 as "Lake Ridge Road" except for the portion of the road known as.Mara Road, Osborne Road and Slmcoe Street in Beaverton. The report related to this matter is avallable for inspection ini the Regional Planning Department or by calling (416) 668-7731. The Regional Planning Committee shall, on November 13, 1984 at 10:00 a.m. in the Planning Department Boardroom, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario, hear any person who claims that he will be adversely affected by the by-law and who applies to be heard. Requests to appear before the Planning Committee should be received by the Planning Department at the above address, the Friday before the meeting. Regional Council will consider the recommen- dation of the Planning Committee on November 21,. 1984 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario and shall hear any person who claims that he will be adversely affec- ted by the by-law and who applies to be heard. Requests to appear before Regional Council should be received by the Regional Clerk at the above address 48 hours before the Regional Council Meeting. Gary Herrema Regional Chairman C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk Brown fears Catholie school funding may erode support for public system By MARK VINCENT Free Press Staff The Durham Board of Education is concerned that the recent decision by the provincial gover- nment to fund Roman Catholic schools will erode the support of publicly funded education. Whitby Trustee Ian Brown, chairman of the board's finance com- mittee anticipates con- siderable discussion and an approval to send a strongly worded letter to Premier William Davis stating the board's concerns. "I do not believe the board can sit back and not respond to this move," said Brown. The biggest concern for the board and Brown is the decline of adequate funding which already occurs and a fear that the new move will only erode the financial support for the public schools even fur- ther. "There is only so much in the pie, and the pie can only be split so many ways," said Brown. Oshawa Trustee Ruth Lafarga, chairman of the Durham Board of Education, is also worried about several unanswered questions that will have con- siderable impact on the implementation of the new funding system. Primarily, will there be equal accessibility for all students wanting to attend Roman Catholie schools and will the Catholic schools hire non-Catholie teachers, Traditionally, onlv Catholie teachers and students attended Roman Catholic schools. Lafarga would like to see a guarantee that all teaching, non-teaching staff and students have an equal opportunity in the Roman Catholic system. Lafarga is also con- cerned about the blank space that might result if there is a large exodus of students to the Catholie system and what specifically the government would plan to do about it. In setting up the new funding system the government appointed three committees to study the possible fun- ding of independent schools and to monitor the application of the funding system to the Roman Catholic schools. Ruth Lafarga is naturally further con- cerned about the effect on public education of another extension of the funding system. The association of large School Boards of Ontario are also distressed that they have been denied equal access to the Planning and Implementation Committee to which they believe they could add a lot of expertise and resources. The move by the Davis government was designed to enlarge the publicly funded school system and prevent Catholie parents from "paying both ways." In the past parents of children attending Catholic schools in grades 11, 12 and 13 have had to pay tuition, ranging from $650 to $1,000 and taxes. The new full funding system means that the provinces 50 separate school boards will receive a $40 million in- crease in funding in the first year. Local political machines gearing up for early provincial election All three major political parties in Durham West are gearing up in an- ticipation of November provincial election. Monday morning, the Durham West Liberal Association announced that it will nominate its candidate to contest the election at 8 p.m. on Oct. il in the Regal Room of the Centennial Building on Centre St. S. The association executive advises that anyone. wishing to par- ticipate in the nomination (i.e. have voting rights) must become a member of the local Grit party before 8 p.m. on Oct. 4. Anyone wishing to become a member is asked to call association president Barry John- son at 839-1242 or executive vice- president Judi Longfield at 668-1173. Anyone wishing to contest the nomination is also asked to contact either person before Oct. 4's deadline. The Durham West Progressive Conser- vafive Association is set to nominate its can- didate on Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Harwood Secon- dary School on Falby Crt., Ajax. The association is ex- pected to re-nominate incumbent Durham West MPP George Ashe without opposition. Ashe has been a member of the Ontario Legislature since 1977 and is curren- tly Minister of Gover- nment Service in the cabinet of Premier William Davis. The Durham West New Democratic Party Association has already nominated Whitby resident Don Stewart as its candidate. Stewart, a high school teacher in Oshawa, said recently that he is ready to go as soon as Davis asks the Lieutenant-Governor to dissolve the Legislature. The major provincial media has been predic- ting that the provincial election will be held either Nov. 22 or Nov. 29. Chamber to hear result of downtown survey Results of three sur- veys of Whitby's down- town core will be an- nounced at a luncheon meeting of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 17, by Edward Buffett, president of the Downtown Whitby Board of Management. The surveys, conduc- ted by students during the summer, were designed to determine what future directions the board should take to make downtown Whitby a more viable alter- native for customers than shopping centres. Those surveyed were the downtown merchan- ts, downtown shoppers and residents of the town to determine why people shop downtown, what services they use and what they feel is needed to enhance the downtown as a shopping area. Buffett will offer his views on what the sur- veys revealed, and discuss the educational process required to make people aware of what the downtown of- fers. This luncheon ad- dress, which promises to be one of the most significant relating to Whitby business this year, will be delivered at the Marigold Dinner Playhouse, 419 Brock St. N. on Oct. 17, starting at 12:15 p.m. A social half hour will begin at 11:45 a.m. before the lun- cheon. Anyone wishing to at- tend this luncheon' is asked to reserve no later than Oct. 15 by calling the Chamber of- fice at 668-4506. Bridge The following are the results of last week's play at the Whitby Curling Duplicate Bridge Club as reported by Mrs. Jim Wharrie. North and South: Perry Laurence and Al Leslie, 85½; Mrs. P.A. Chubb and Mrs. C.E. Stewart, 85; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wharrie, 751/2; and, Mrs. William Austin and Mrs. Robert Broadbent, 68½. East and West: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Doughty, 73; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Oliver, 72; Mrs. Harold Smuck and Mrs. Art Conrad, 68;/2 and, Clyde Cockburn and Joe Arbuthnott, 67. The results of each week's play at the club is reported in the following issue of the Whitby Free Press. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1980,c. 337 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation .of the Town of Whitby intends to designate the property, including lands and buildings at the following municipal address as property of ar- chltectural value or interest under Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 337. John Watson House 1733 Dufferin Street Whitby, Ontario REASONS FOR DESIGNATION OF 1733 DUFFERIN STREET Historical The house was built circa 1857 for, or by, John Watson, a wealthy grain merchant in Port Whitby. Together with James Rowe, Watson helped develop the Port into a thriving community in the 1850's and 1860's. He was also the first Whitby Town Councillor for Port Whitby (South Ward) from 1855 to 1859. The house was also owned by David Galbraith, part-owner and harbour master of Whitby Harbour from 1880 to 1905. Architectural The John Watson house Is typical of a wealthy man's home of the 1850's and is one of the oldest large homes left in Port Whitby. it is a fine exam- ple of the mixed Régency-Classical Revival. ar- chitecturai tradition in vernacular building. Any person may, before October 26,1984, send by registered mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Whitby notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If such notice of objection is received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby shall refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. DATED at the Town of Whitby this 26th day of September, 1984. Donald G. McKay Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L1N 2M8 We cordially invite you to attend our FIRST ANNIVERSARY SERVICES WHITBY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Whitby Senior Public School, Garden St. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. GUESTSPEAKER: REV. HOWARD HONSINGER Pastor, Teacher, Church Leader ALSO :Music by church vocalists :Testimonies of God's Blessing :Slide presentation OUR INVITATION To ail that mourn and need comfort; to ail who are weary and need rest; to all who are friendless and need fellowship; to ail who are lonely and want companionship; to aIl who sin and need a Savior; to ail who are hungry for God and want reality; and to "whosoever will" this Church opens its doors and welcomes you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. -WHITBY'S CARING COMMUNITY CHURCH- aud 9 ý f 0 't - r 1 s 0 "1' 0 * f 0 # # 4' 4 à * - . , . ý , . ý .ý ý , ., . . . ý . ý . ý