PAGE 28, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1989 Region-made film encourages business, development in Durham By Trudie Zavadovies A new eight-minute video highlighting Durham Region is near completion, and expected to be ready for distribution in December. The fast punchy, overview of Durham ikegion is tentatively titled 'Durham Region: Producti- vity Plus, Potential Unlimited' and is aimed at encouraging new business development and in- vestment in Durham. ¡We are trying to let people know you can get a lot done in Durham Region and it is desig- ned to spread this information in a relatively inexpensive way," says Norman Leigh, Regon manager of business develop- ment and co-ordinator of the video. "It will be used at trade shows, and sent to people who have expressed a serious interest in the region. We will also use it in our visits to government U.S. offices. "t is truly a broad-ranging film, encompassing every. aspect of the economy, business, indus- try and lifestyle." The eight-minute video covers Durham's 1,000 square miles and 350,000 people, ýniving its viewers the best possible over- view. Omni Media Productions lan- ded the contract in late July and production started the beginning of August. "Most of the outdoor scenes have been shot," says Leigh. «Now, with the weather getting more inclement, they are concen- tratine on inside shoots." Prodluction costs for the video are estimated at $35,000. Police are continuing to inves- ti ate the armed robbery of a Wbitby variety store. Accordin to the Durham Regional 1 olice, a lone man walked into the M&S Mini-Mart on Michael Blvd. around 8:40 ADAM RUTHERFORD, 2, had a particular interest in this display at the All About Children bazaar held by Whitby Jaycettes at Henry Street High School Oct. 19. Free Press photo BEACH .m., Oct. 12, with a long-barre- ledpistol, demanding cash from the cashier. The cashier, who was unhar- med, gave a minimal amount of cash to the bandit before he fled in a full-size car. Police are looking for a suspect decribed as being 5'9" to 6' tall, - weighing approximately 150 lbs. He has dark blonde hair, a mous- tache and beard. He was wearing a dark color leather jacket, a . white t-shirt, and a dark base- ball cap with a white beak. Pedestrian hit on Hwy 401 Ontario Provincial Police con- tinue to investigate an accident on Hwy 401 in Whitby that clairned the life of a Bowmanville man. Evidence indicates that at just before 11 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, Hans Jurges Schmidt, 46, had been inivolved in a single- vehicle accident. Police believe Schmidt was attempting to cross the east- bound lanes of Hwy 401 in an effort to reach a telephone at the truck weigh station just east of Thickson Rd, when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle. Schmidt was taken to Oshawa General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police do not know if charges will be laid in connection with the incident. However, they are awaiting the results of an auto- psy to help in the investigation. OUT THE ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT here at the Free Press can help you create the imaginative and effective MIadvertisement you need to ~ enhance your business! Call 668-6112 for free consultation DR. JEAN GRAY accepts gift at recent retirement party. Medical officer retires from Region By Julie Parsons A luncheon was held on Oct. 19 at the McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa to honor Dr. Jean Gray, retiring as Durham Region medi- cal officer of health. During the afternoon lun- cheon, a presentation was made by Brian Devitt, director of environmental health services. Devitt presented Gray with a gift, a VCR, from her friends and associates in the medical profes- sion. Donations were also given at the door by members of the general public who chose to do sO. Gray, 65, although retiring, plans to continue ber very active life that includes work in art and other interests. "I enjoy painting and would like to do more of that," says Gray. She added that she would also like to do sone volunteer work as well as travel. Much of Dr. Gray's career, 25 years, was spent in Jamaica. "I didn't do my public health Rifle, anuno found in field Two young offenders have been arrested following the discovery of a rifle in an abandoned tent in the Otter Creek area. Durham Regional Police report that the tent was discovered around 4 p.m. Friday. Inside, they found the rifle and ammuni- tion. Later that day they arrested a youth for spossession of stolen property and two counts of break, enter and theft. On Saturday, police arrested a second youth in connection with the incident. Police say the rifle was taken after a break-in at a Whitby home. degree until 1967," says Gra3 who came to Canada in the sam year. Gray is hr.ppy with Durhar Region's health care system bu says, "I think the main deficienc is in the care of the elderly. A 1c of elderly in hospitals are takin up beds in acute care hospital. Home care partly solves this. "Our challenge of public healt right now is preventing lifestylk caused illnesses," says Gray. Dr. Steven Gold, of the GlaciE Clinic in Oshawa, will be actin medical officer of health until a appointment is made for th position. Ail-way stop is approved After much discussion, Whitl council has decided to establi all-way stop signs at the inte section of Glen Hill Dr. and the private entrances to the A& and Toys-R-Us plazas. Although traffic control wý the main thrust behind the de< sion of the Oct. 10 meeting council, councillor Marc< Brunelle suggested that "V need to address the safety of tl crossing of pedestrians. "The safest (pedestrian) cros ing point will still be at tl signal lights. "What we reallyneed is one those new crosswalks," Brunel added. While councillor Joe Buge admitted it was a "calculat risk," he said, "It's better to ha, stop signs there, rather thi nothing at all." Bugelli also said' a crosswa could be a future consideration. In addition, walkways, si table for wheelchairs, will i installed alongside the plazas. Variety store hold-up by armed robber