PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, APRI L 2, 1986, WHITBY FREE PRESS FROM PG. 3 Budget devastating-Drumm On The allows students to receive on the job work experience, said Mr. Campbell. "We rely on them for just enough help. to make a go of things," said Mr. Campbell ad- ding that the program las been trimmed over the past few vears and GOLDEN GATE 107 Brook St. S. Whltby 688-2222 This popular, 30-year old Chinese restaurant has recentiy introduced Szecun Cuisine for hose who Ilie fhot, silcy dishes. In addition o ifs Chinese tare the Golden Gate also of. fers a wide selection of Canadien dishes. The Bo.Bo platter and their chicken ingers are twn speciatities worth trytng. Perfect a sun ch ordinner. Open from 11 to 2 a.m. datly. Friday and Saturday until 3 a.m. Fully ticensed. Dine-in and fast home delivery. wiIi De trimmed even more this year. Although Mr. Drumm was upset with what CLOCA received from the region, he acknowledged that they had a tough job this year in preparing the budget. "Everyone wanted a slice of the pie that just wasn't there, " said councillor Drumm. CLOCA will receive an additional $115,000 from the region in 1986, said Mr. Campbell, FROM PG. 9 which is short of the $227,000 increase they had hoped for. CLOCA's approved budget for 1986 will be $768,000. As well as asking the region for an increase in their budget, CLOCA has also asked the province for an increase of 11.7 percent. Mr. Drumm could not say if the regions decision would have any impact on the level of funding approved by the province. Easter Seals this year one Whitby resident hasdonaled $500 whle two others have donated $250 a piece. However, money for the Easter Seals is not only collected during the month of March. CHOO Radio will be having their annual CHOO Chili-cookoff in April and the proceeds will go to the Easter Seals. There is also the annual Snowarama which is staged in com- munities througbout On- tario every winter. This year the Durbam Snowarama was held in Port Perry. For families like the Chamberlains, your Easter Seals con- tribution can make growing up physically disabled a happier and healthier experience for everyone. BROTHES PIZA SPGHTT HUS ID 110LUINDRVE.: .B 68-60 Brothers wishes. good luck to the Dodd & Souter Lobb Bail Team In HawaIl HAWAI IAN NIGHT Thursday, April 3 Kg° Whitby Beat Const. Peter Bramma Last week 1 was parked in the smaii plaza at Brock St. and Starr Ave. in Whitby. My wife had just popped into one of the stores and I was waiting in the car. Just then a van pulled up alongside me and the driver jumped outand went into Mac's Milk store. Nothing unusual in this except the vehicle was stili running and no one was in the vehicie. It had been left as an open invitation to any thief in the vacinity to steal it! Let's face it, this kind of carelessness goes on ail the time. Why do people present this kind of opportunity to criminals. They are just not thinking about Crime Prevention and their responsibility to the community. That van could have been stolen and used in another crime, or the thief might get into a serious accident with it. You really do hurt other people by allowing your vehicle to be stolen. Increased insurance rates have to be paid by us all because of the higher n«fmbers of car thefts. In Durham Region we had 880 cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles stolen in 1985, com- pared with 653 in 1984, an increase of 38.8 percent! I believe that if people would just take the time to at least shut off their vehicles and pocket their keys this problem could be significantly reduced. Let's talk about the prevention of auto theft this week. We have to think about the consequences. In a report put out by one of Canada's largest insurance companies experts agreed that a stolen car is 200 times more likely to become involved ip a crash than a car driven by it's rightful owner. In fact, forensic psychologists claim that a thief at the wheel of a stolen vehicle is a potential killer because of the "high adventure" and the need to avoid detec- tion, persuit and eventual apprehension. While in this condition the thief will take more driving risks than he normally would, thus endangering other road users and pedestrians as well as the stolen vehicle. Here are some facts about auto theft: -One auto is stolen every eight minutes in Canada; -90 percent of car theft arrests are people under LETTER : Whii To The Editor: Generally criticized by one and all, Canada's "mail" service is cer- tainly enhanced by the courteous, obliging manner of the em- ployees of the Whitby Post Office. Behind the wickî Type writer RENTALS also SALES & SERVICE 25; -8/ percent of all stolen vehicles are used in other crimes (probably much higher as not all crime is detected); -80 percent of all stolen vehicles were left unlocked; -60 percent had the key in the ignition. Surveys have shown that auto thefts drop by as much as two-thirds after strict enforcement of key- removal laws. As a driver you can help protect the public, as well as your own property, by the following methods: Lock it and pocket the key. A large number of stolen cars were left unlocked, often with the keys in the ignition. Whether you leave your car for a moment or several hours, always lock it and take the keys with you. Never leave your vehicle with the engine running, this is an open invitation to the 'joyrider". Be careful of your keys. A good idea is to keep car keys and house keys on separate rings. Never have an identification tag on your keyring (except War Amps tag), thieves may use it to locate your car and home. Never hide an extra car key under the hood or inside your car. Keep spare keys at home or in your wallet., Secure valuables and parcels. Never leave unat- tended in your car, cheque books, credit cards, or other such articles. Lock valuables in the trunk, out of sight. Park in well lighted and busy areas. This is im- portant for both your personal safety and the protection of your car and it's contents. Discourage the thief. Some thieves specialize in lifting the door locking buttons with a coat hanger or similar device. Consider purchasing smooth, non- flared locking buttons for your car doors. Report suspicious or abandoned cars and suspicious persons. Call the police immediately if you suspect a theft has occured or is about to occur. Motorcycle owners. Because of its size, an un- secured motorcycle is relatively easy to move or transport. Even if parked for only a short time, always engage the fork lock, if equipped, and secure the motorcycle frame to an immovable object such as a telephone post or parking meter. Never leave valuables or parcels with your motorcycle. At your residence park or store it in a locked garage if possible. Auto theft is a serious crime that affects the whole community. Many stolen vehicles are used in other crimes and are often involved in serious accidents. Higher crime rates, increased insurance premiums, property damage, injuries, and loss of life from accidents are the result. Without your help this crime will continue to increase. Let's work together, and prevent crime. tby post great! there is always a flurry "Press would have us of activity and a happy believe atmosphere, partially Cheer-u zts. created by a man who is always whistling a hap- py tune" and in spring, his Blue Jay and Robin imitations are very uplifting and cheery, and portray the fact, these people are almost happy in their work, not dissatisfied as the recipients and don't ever despair of inadequate service in Whitby and rain, sleet, hail or snow and Christmas, Easter, Pension or Baby Bonus time, the Whitby mail will go through. Barbara Black Whitby. 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