PAGE 10, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1985, WHITBYFREE PRESS Family Kartways operator welcomes new regulations, says industry wil benefit By SUSAN LESJAK Free Press Staff The provincial gover- nxnent's recent announ- cement that it wili seek to introduce regulations for the operation of go- kart tracks and similar commercial attractions lias met witli the ap- proval of area track operator Bob Clark. Most operators strongly favor regulation, Clark, the son of the owners of Family Kartways, said. Industry veterans like himself, lie added, have been pushing for stan- dards for years. "In the long mun," ex- plained Clark, also ac- ting director of the Canadian Go-Kart Track Owners Association, "it'll be better for the public and the oparators alike. " The Ontario consumer minister's cail for in- dustry input lias led to a meeting this week of more than 100 track operators from across Canada. At tomorrow's gathering, the iargest ever for the Canadian karting industry, the association wili attempt to hammer out a set of guidelines for ministry approval. If the regulations are adopted, the operators hope to extend them nationwide. "Lt goes far beyond just appeasing local politicians," Clark saîd, "We as a group believe there should be operating standards." Consumer minister Monte Kwinter, lie ad- ded, is wise to solicit the advise of industry in- siders. "Our proposais are going to make the ministry's life a littie easier." While Clark acknowledged that there were stili a few operators who oppose regulation, the association is willing to "sacrifice" them "for By SUSAN LESJAK Frae Press Staff "Everytime we turn araund there are more and more accidents caused by dmunk drivers. Eventually, il will affect aur sales and LET'S SEEYOU DO IT... OUTDOORS! people's feelings about dining out." The words are those af Michael Nethery, the manager of Krebs' Restaurant on Brock St. N., but they reflect the concerns of many restaurant owners. Last week, Krebs' restaurant joined the growing numnber af Whitby eateries to laun- ch a "Designated Driver Program. " The restaurant will of- fer free non-alcobolic beverages to any diner who agrees to abstain fromn drinking in order to safely escort mem- bers of bis or ber party home at the end of the niglit. The Designated Driver Pragram was initiated a couple of years ago by concerned citizen groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) and People to Reduce Im- paired Driving Everywhere (PRIDE). Sponsored by Hiram Waiker Brands Ltd., the makes of Canadian Club whiskey, the program is endorsed by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. "By belping witb the ThleVanagora Camper. It's good for drivîng ta work. LI W-»- And driving ta the supermarket. And driving to Mom & Dads house. And driving the kids to schooî. And driving ta antique auctions. And driving the teom ta the game. And driving ta Sundoy Schooî picnics. And driving ta lumber yard. And driving ta the college. And driving the guys ta the golf course. And it's good for camping. CAMPING SALE NOW ON DON'T MISS OUTf Corne in and look over the Vanagon Camper. You couîd be driving somewhere today. Vehicles Avouaoble for European Deiivery.6 RENTAI S. Whitby. Voncouver. Calaary & Europe. V.W., Audi, Porsche, canpers & bume. AU at verY compeitive prIces. ___OWASCOVOLKSýWAGEN INC. 142e Dundos St. E., Whitby iU~vii Whifby, 668-9383 ~A~j Torono, 68U-235, 361-1128 AN 'ICARE"andOML LaSERWCEWARD WINNER 35 .âwai rkm DOa«hMIe-r oma program, we're making the roads safer," ex- plained Nethery, "And we're also helping our industry. If we just let the problem go, the government wîli be for- ced to act. We don't want ta see our industry anymare highiy regulated than it is." Krebs' diners wbo wish ta participate in the program need only identify themselves to qualify for the com- plimentary beverages. The designated driver wiil then be identified as such by a red and yellow sticker supplied by the restaurant. ONE MILLION DOLLAR CLUB Gerry Whattam, Manager & Associate Broker, ls pleased to annoyince that Mike Povinsky has at- tained the Milîlofh Dollar Club of the Whitby office of W. Frank Real Estate Ltd. Mike wishes to thank his clients, fellow sales assocIated, family and friends for ail their assistapce in heiping hlm to reach thîs goal so earîy rf the year. Krebs' starts designated driver program i effort to keep drunks off the road N THE MATTER 0F THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1980, c. 337 AND IN THE MATTER 0F THE LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS IN THE PROVINCE 0F ONTARIO NOTICE 0F PASSING 0F BY.LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby has passed By-law No. 1905-85 to designate the followlng property as being of architectural andior historical value or in- terest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act,- R.S.O. 1980, c. 337. Jacob Bryan House 300 Byron Street South Whitby, Ontario REASONS FOR DESIG NATION 0f 300 BYRON STREET SOUTH HIatorical The house was built ln 1862 by William Dunkley for Jacob Bryan Jr. He was a hotel keeper in Whitby, having owned at different limes, the Ontario Hotel and the Royal Hotel. He aiso served as Whitby's Chief Constableein the 1870's. Architectural The Jacob Bryan House is a good example of the "Regency Cottage" style. The house is ana storey with the characterlstic hip roof but contains no specifically "Regency" details. The paired brackets under the eaves, the buff brick quolns and voussoirs, the six over six sash and the door- way with rectangular transomn and sida lights are ail features which were common at the lime but al flot "Regency Cottage" in form. The later enlargamant of two windows and the addition of the front porch hava bean carried outi n a com- patible manner and anchance the houses dasign. DATED at the Town of Whtby this 25th day of September, 1985. Donald G. McKay Cierk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario Li N 2M8 Phone: (416)1668-5803 moud the betterment of go- karting in Canada."' Regulations to be voted on by the association include rules governing the condition of the track, the maintenance of the karts, and safety procedures for go-kart drivers. According to Clark, the association would like to see a speed limit of 26 miles per bour im- posed on the tracks and a restriction prohibiting people under 10 years of age (or under 52 inches in height) from driving the vehicles. Safety measures such as requiring that protec- tive helmets be worn, that guard rails ha in place and that karts be regularly checked for mechanical safety wil aisa be under con- sideration. Clark will aiso seek a concensus on the issue of track operator filied accident reports on ail incidents occuring at their track. While he is confident that the karting in- dustry supports regulations in principle, Clark added that he ex- pects "to battie it out" over some of the 28 recommended rmies. Those that survive the battie intact wili be presented to the ministry next month. Speaking to You By SCOIT FENNELL, MP (PC- Ontario) A visit to D. C. Last week, I had the opportunity to lead a delegation of Public Accounts Committee members to Washington, D.C. The purpose of the trip was to iearn more about the committee systemn as it works in the goverument of the United States, because the Canadian government la attempting to place greater emphasis on our own committees. I was fascinated by the important role that com- mittees play in the United States. In con-parison to committees within our own system, the U.S. com- mittees carry much more clout in bringing about any given desired resuit. This greater power, so to speak, comes partially from having extensive facilities at their disposai; much more extensive than their Canadian counterparts. The U.S. committees are backed by their own professional research assistants and staff, as wel as the General Accounting Office, which is similar to the Canadian Auditor Generai's Office. t was particulariy interesting to me, that 53 per cent of the GAO's work is at the initiative of individuai congressmen, compared to approximateiy 10 per cent of the AG's work being done at the request of parliamentarians. Al of this support means that U.S. committee members are very weli prepared for question and answer sessions with the bureaucracy. The crux of the U.S. committee system's strength, is I beileve however, that t.ley have the manpower to research in great deptli, legisiation before it is enacted, and expenditure proposais before the money is actuaily spent. Within our own system, the emphasis of review tends to be on expenditures after they bave been made. For us, this means that waste is often discovered only after it is too late to do anything about it. I beileve we need more emphasis on pre- expenditure plans or budgets, if Members of Parliament are to have an opportunity to make the best effort possible to protect the taxpayers' in- terests and money. t is also interesting that, whle the budget process in Canada is carried out by committees over a period of a few montbs, committees in the U.S. start an extensive study of the budget during the year prior to its being submitted. Obviously, this gives the U.S. committee systemn a much better overali idea of the expenditure plan, and a better chance to curb waste. t was a very fruitfui week in terms of gaining new and good ideas for improving our own systemn and making it mere responsible to Canadians. ~ WE'RE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD QnflhJ!J(PROFESSIONAILS ir 7=2'@ 149 Brock St. N., Whltby 1GOLD JACKET REALTY LTD. 668-6221 HALF THE STAIRSI! This loy. neut. B/Splt In Blue Grass Meadow - not too big - not too small - just rlght w. CIA, a pool, upgraded brdim and more... 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