Whitby Free Press, 21 Sep 1988, p. 14

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PAGEt 14;ýWIIY FREE PRESS,-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBE 21, 1988 Residents fea depreciOated poet au from. development At a public meeting Sept. 12, headquarters block. Shewen development subdivision. density in the 'planned subdivi- saici the Whitby fire dep artarent nearby residents expressed con- "Other people, like myself, "That's why people moved sion, stating there was "no transi- conducted a study 18,months ago cerns about reduced value of their were assured thie wouldn't bap- there because the subject proper- tion or flow from one-acre lots to a.nd concluded that a new fire hall properties from a proposed sub- pen," said Richard Brinkley of ty (Konopny application) was a bigher density lots." was needed "in this general v-c- division west of Brock St. N., Sunnyrose Court, which would be low density area.' A Brock St. N. resident also inity." Short said planning de- south of Clear Spring Rd. just west of the planned subdivi- He also inquired about the en- expressed concerns about the fire partrent then attempts to'plan The application, by Harold sion. vironmental impact of the plan- station proposed for a location on for'sucb a location while land is Konopny, is for a 21-lot sub- Another property owner on ned subdivision on Sunnyrose. a block nortb of his property. He vacant. division, composed of 13 single Sunnyrose, Italo Deblasi, said heo I think it would be a shame to added that a commercial block is Commenting on the proposed fanrily lots, eigbt single family was concemned about the higher mar the subdivision," said Brink- south of bis property. layout of the subdivision, Mayor link iots, a two-acre block for density proposed in the plan. ley. .4"Fin being squeezed right in Bob Attersley commented that medium density residential and a "People want lower density," Wayne Currier of Clear Spring the middle," he told committee. > the street layout was "bad plan- future Town fire station and said Deblasi, a builder of the Rd. also objected to the higber Planning director Bob, Short ning" since the bulb dead end was News? Cail us at the Whitby Free Press.. Phone' 668-6111 Fire in Myrtie By Feroneh Neil A Myrtie family is bomeless afrer a fire on Tuesday last week left damage of $190,000, accord- ing to the Whitby fire depart- ment. Hans and Marion Dickhof and their six boys, from age 3 to 16, are now bomeless, and are stay- ing (by choice) in a trailer wbere tbey can be close enough to see the construction of their new bouse. Tbeir former residence was fully insured. In tbe meantime, the Dickhofs necd food and clothiung. A fund bas been set up b y an area resident, Beverly-Anne Nees, to help the Dickhofs. She is accepting donations of clotbing, food, linen, furniture, money, or even a place to stay besides the trailer. 1Gifts along tbis nature, or anything else people are willing to give, can be cropped off a: either the Immaculate Concep- tion Cburcb in Port Perry at 985- 7071 or at Siggies Custom Meats, Hwy 12, Brooklyn (Myrtle). Nees can be contacted at 655-4121. Myrtie news By Soja Graham All who attended the Ashburn T-baIl and basebali banquet had an enjoyable Sunday evening, with plenty of bot dogs, corn and donuts consumed during tbe well- organized event. Moms and Tots in Ashburn bas started again on Tbursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to 19 Cassels Rd. East, Brooklin Rev E. Frazer Lacey, B.A. B.D. SUNDAY WORSHIP & CHURCH SCHOOL - il A.M. NURSERY CARE AVAILABLE ALL WELCOME CHURCH OFFICE.: 655-4141 join or wanting more information cari cail Christa Downes at 655- 3985. The community is joining the effort ta, provide bousing, food and clotbing for tbe Dickboff family wbose home was wrecked by fire in MyrtIe Station last week. .New seas.on of Mom's Morning Mom's Morning began a new season Sept. 21, at Brooklin United Cburch. Making corn busk wreaths, making chocolate and learning about jewelry care are just a few of tbe activities to be beld every Wednesday 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., Babysitting, play and crafts are available for children. For more information cal Cheryl at 655-8913 or Ellie at 655-8085. DENISE SWEDLO of Broolin, who lost Football- League ail- star and now a War* an arin in a lawnniower accident, and Anxps consultant. Free Press photo Kari H1ilzinger, foriner Canadian Brooklin girl assists Chimo auction By Debhie Luchuk The second annual Chimo (Hotels) Challenge for Champs golf tournarnent and auction, beld on Thursday, Sept. 15 at tbe Maples of Ballantrae Golf Club in Stouffville, raised a record a- mount of money for the War Amps Cbild Arnputee prograrn. Fifteen-year-old Jeffery Simms of Bramalea, who was born mis- sing bis left hand and now wears an artificial limb, was one of tbe golfers who joined War Anips con- sultant and former CFL aIl-star KarlIHIlzinger in the competition- ta raise money, for local child amputees. The toumnament's low net win- ner was Val Johnson of Toronto and the low gross winner was Jim Milîs, also of Toronto. At tbe Chimo Hotel was beld a reception, auction and raffle draw for approximately 100 people. A total of 20 items, including a $600 diamond ring whicb drew a bid of $1,200, were auctioned off. Seventy-five items,- -wortb be- tween $20 and $200, were given away as raffle prizes. The highest. bid, of $3,475 was for a gold- plated putter and teddy bear do- nated by Lever Industries. AUl auctions and raffle items were donated. Assisting at the auction was 10-year old Denise Swedlo of Brooklin, wbo lost ber arm in. a lawnmower accident. Denise will lie one of tbe children to directly benefit from the évent, and will receive an artificial arar. The Cbimo Cballenge for Champs golf tournent is an annual event sponsored by the Chinia Hotel in Markhani. Society to hold show The Brooklin Horticultural Society w.Ill hold its chrys- anthemum and vegètable show on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m., at Brooklin United Churcb. Ken Brown will hold a spring bulli sale and worksbop. Ail wel- Bottie drive Brooklin district brownies* grl guides and pathfinders will ho2da bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 1, starting at 9 a.m. in Brooklin and Macedonian Village. Botties can also be dropped off at 41 Mitchell Ave., Brooklin. CalI 655-3222 or 668-6868 for more, information. - IL, a

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