* ~*-*. ~ 'ê~~LM~~ '87 R1EVIEW '87 REVIEW '87 REVIEW '87 REVIEW '87 REVIEW Productive year overall, says mayor 1987 was a "good, productive year," with the completion of- the Iroquois Park arena expansion and plans -for a new arena on Rossland Rd., says Mayor Bob Attersley. "The only sadevent during the year was the hospital incident," says the mayor, looking back on the past year. He was referring to the 43 acute care beds Whitby General did not get from the- Ministry of Health. The hospital is still fighting for the beds. On a number of issues, including adult entertainment parlors, Atter- sley says council acted properly. "I am happy with the position of council on that standpoint," he says, referring to council's decision to regulate the parlors instead of banning them from the downtown area. In September, council ap- proved the bylaw which limited the number of parlors to two and requires the parlors to be licensed. "From a citizen's issue that was important. But we finished with a product Whitby can be proud of." On continued growth in Whitby, Attersley says council Was elected to "control the growth, and install the proper services. "Growth is inevitable. I don't think it is happening too fast." Attersley, however, would like to see more movement on the hotels proposed for the town. He notes planning is in place for two hotels in the Thickson Rd. /401 area while a building permit has been taken out for a hotel at.Brock St. S. and -the 401. "If none of them are started in 1988 I won't run for mayor," says Attersley with a chuckle. He says hotel construction is based on economic circumstances, not plan- ning circumstances. He also notes that during. 1987: Whitby fought for the regional headquarters to remain in Whitby; began a study on the Port Whitby area; construction began on the GO station on Brock St. S. which is scheduled to open in 1988. "We will have a traffic sitt from Oshawa and it could chaôs in the road patterns," ht SEE PAGE il YMCATown to consider joint rec venture By MIKE JOHNSTON The Durham YMCA and Town of Whitby have begun discussion-on a possible joint venture regarding the new recreation complex to be built adjacent to the municipal building on Rossland Rd. W. "The YMCA has been planning on building a facility for some time. It just makes sense to cooperate," says Janice Griffith, general manager of the YMCA. The Town announced plans to build the complex last October. Those plans included construction of a pool, multi-purpose room and squash courts -exactly what the YMCA is looking to build. "We would also like child care available. You would be foolish to build anything without a day care in it these days," says Griffith. She says the YMCA will be con- ducting a marketing study during the next four to six months to determine its exact needs. The conclusions of the Town's feasibility study, expected to be completed this month, will also be passed on to the YMCA, says Whit- by's parks and recreation director Larry Morrow. "There is a real potential here," says Morrow. But he adds there will be extensive discussion bet- ween the two parties. before any decision is made. "Who would run it, fees, availability to members, those are the type of things that would have to be discussed," he says. The YMCA office is now located in the Centennial building in space rented from the Town. "We hold our programs in church basements, schools, wherever we can get space," says Griffith. During the fiscal year May 31, 1986 to May 31, 1987, the YMCA had 7,500 participants. Griffith admits the YMCA does not have money "in'hand" for the building of the facility but she adds the YMCA would be eligible for a capital grant through Wintario. "There would also definitely be fundraising in the community," she says. She says no time frame has been given for the completion of talks. Four councillors to seek re-election MARGARET WEBBER wipes away a tear of sur- prise as she is about to receive a Rotary Club fellowship from president Brian Thompson for her service as pianist for the club. The recognition for the music teacher who is also involved with other com- munity groups came at a Rotary Club meeting just before Christmas. Free Press photo By MIKE JOHNSTON At least four of Whitby's seven councillors have indicated they will again run for Whitby council in the 1988 October municipal election. But Bob Attersley, who has been mayor since 1980, and north ward councillor Ross Batten, who has sat on council since 1980, told The Free Press they are still undecided about running. (Regional counillor Gerry Emm was unavailable for com- ment.) "I will have a long look at it but I haven't decided yet. When I do I will tell council privately," says At- tersley, whose decision may lead to other councillors seeking the office. "I will encourage Mayor Atter- sley to run but if he doesn't I will re- examine my decision," says regional councillor Tom Edwards who has been on regional council since 1980, and intends to seek re- election. In October 1988, Whitby council will adopt a different look as it will consist of eight representatives -a mayor, three regional councillors (instead of two) and four ward councillors. And a number of coun- cillors are giving signals they may seek the office of regional coun- cillor. After resident opposition.... Village boundary extension denied By MIKE JOHNSTON After two hours of discussion, oc- casionally heated, Whitby's ad- inistrative committee went against a planning department recommendation and turned down a boundary extension of Macedonian Village. ne southward 'extension was proposed by David Brennan who wants tocrate 18 new lots in the village. But about 50 residents of the village argued Monday night against the extension, saying it would create problemns. "This development will affect our way of life in the country," said resident Terry Brown, while Syd Howes told committee there is not enough water to service the new lots. The new lots would be serviced by wells but Howes said a property owner south of the proposed lots has drilled three wells recently and has not found good water. The residents complained to committee that drilling wells for the subdivision could have an effect on the existing water supply. This led some residents to ask if there was a plan to help residents get water. replied planning director Bob Short, adding that the process of apprpving the lots would make sure that would not happen. "Water is gold to us. We don't get. anything for our taxes such as sewers and now you want to take our water away from us," said one resident. Another resident, Robert Baldwin, said "There are plenty of subdivisions in Whitby, leave us in the country." Ron Advent said he felt the decision had already been made. He also handed letters of opposition to councillors. "The local people's feelings are not being heard. Since the Town is aware of the risk we will hold you personally responsible," he said during discussion. But councillor Joe Drumm SEE PAGE 12 • "I will be seeking public office," says west ward councillor Joe Bugelli, adding it will either again as west ward councillor or as regiónal councillor. Bugelli has been on council since 1978. It is the same for both councillors Joe Drumm and Marcel Brunelle. "I will be running as either the ward councillor or even the mayor. And we have a extra regional coun- cillor so don't rule that out," com- mented Joe Drumm who has represented the east ward since 1976. "I haven't made a final decision yet but I will be running either as a ward councillor or a regional coun- cillor," says councillor Marcel SEEPAGE2 Whitby's top 1987 athletes See page 18 Whitby firm to distribute physiotherapy device See page 2