PAGE 16, WHITBY FREE PRESS~, WEDNESDAY, NOVENMER 29, 1989 Downtown Chri*stmas festi*val begrns Dec.,i 'The Magie of Christmas' will be the theme of the 1989 Down- town Whitby Christmas Festival organized by the Business Im- provement Aiea (BIA). Starting Dec.i1 many events have been scheduled for this year's festival. TOY DRiVE Stop at a downtown financial establihment and drop off a new, umwrapped gift for someone lesa fortunate. Ihe gifts wiil b. collected on Dec. 18 and taken to the local Salvation Armny for distribution. There, will b. toy drive boxes on display in participating bankW/credit unions/ trust comparuies from Dec. 1 to 16. CBISTM S S CK1NG DRAW i:m7» DURHAM PUBLIC MEETING Take notice that the Regional Planning consider at a meeting to be heîd on: Commttee wili TUESDAY, DEC EMBER 5, 1989 AT 1100 A.M. PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARDROOM 105 CONSUMERS DRIVE, WHITBY AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE TOWN 0F WHITBY OFFICIAL PLAN The amendment, as submitted by the applicant, proposes medium density residential uses within the site indicated on the map below. Subsequently, the Regional Council recommenclation of the Planning. meeting to be held on: wilI consider the Committee at a WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13,1989 AT 10.00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST, WHITBY The report related to the amendment application is available for inspection in the offices of the Planning Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, or by calling Mr. John Sharpe, Planning Departmnent (Whitby) 668-77311 (Toronto) 686-1651. Requests to make a presentation before the Planning Committee conceming the amendment application must be forwarded to Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P., Commissioner of Planning, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario, LIN 6A3, and should be received by Fniday preceding the meeting. Requests to make a presentation before the Regional Council concemning the amendment application must be forwarcied to the Regional Clerk, Regionai Headquarters Building, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, LiN 6A3, and should be- received 48 hours prior to the Regional Council meeting. FILE NO. 87-23/WW Gary Herrema Realonal Chairman C. W. Lundy, AM.C.T. Regional Clerk Participating businesses have donated gifts for a giant Christmas stocldng to b. won by an individuel. Beginning Dec. 1, fil1 out a ballot form at participating businesses. The contest closes Dec. 18 and the winxier willb. announced Dec. 22 STOREFRONT FESTIVAL 0F LIHTCONTEST Select a vinner for the 'Storefront Festival of Lights. Contest.' Members of the public are invited to select the downtown businessesi that have the most attractive storefront. Entry forme will b. available in the Whitby Free Press on'Nov. 29,p Dec. 6 and 13. Entries should b. subnitted to the Whitby Downtown Business Improvement Area office at 101 Brock St. S., P.O.. Box 254, Whitby, Ontario, LiN 5S1 by Dec. lé- at 10 a.m.' Winners will b. announced on Dec. 20. A $25 downtown Whitby gift certificat. willb. randomly awarded to a member of the public who has subnitted an entry form. CRRJSTMAS CARD CONTEST Youngsters are invited to demonstrate their creative talents byperticipating in a Christmas ad contest. Contest categories are: 6 years and, under; 7 - 10 years; il1 - 14 years; and 15 - 18 years. Entries may b. delivered to the Whitby Downtown Business Improvement Aiea office, located at the new address - 101 Brock St. S., second floor or mailed to P.0. Box 254, Whitby, -Ontario, LMN 5S1. The contest closes on Dec. 15. The winners will be ennounced Dec. 18. Prizes will be donated by the AMCU. Credit 'Union; Canadien Ixuperial Bank of Commerce; Royal Bank; National Trust Company - Dundas St. WiBrock St. S. branches; Bank of Nova Scotia; Bank of Montreal; and Toronto Dominion Bank - Dundes St. WiDundas St. E. branches. Ail of these financial institutions are located in downtown WVhitby. TREE LIGHT1NG CEREMONY The 'entire community ia invited ta an officiel tree lighting ceremony beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Public Library on Dundas St. W., on Dec. 1. Santa Claus and the Town Crier wlll be present ta light the Chiristmas Tree of Hope. The Whitby Brasa Band will be making a special a ppearance ta lead the Christmas carolling. Elves will b. present ta hand out candies ta the children. ]Refreshments will also > b. available. SANTA CLAUS PARADE M'ake a peint of coniing dowvntawn for your glimpse of Santa Claus. The parade is sponsored by the Whitby Jaycees i I-I -. 1989 WHITBY SANTA CLAUS PARADE ROUTE Parade starts at 10 arn START( Giffard St. _____l 1__ Dundas St. (Hwy 2) e eeê Rotary Park FINISH Burns St.Ç Ç for the enjoyment of the whol. community. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2, the parade grets moving on -Cochrane St., runs along Dundas st. ta Brock St. It heads south on Brock St. and ends at Burrna St. in Rotary Centerfmel Park. Don't miss this opportunity ta welcome Santa Claus to Wbitby and remember to, dresa, warmly. VySI WITH SANTA CLAUS DREGIONAL 7m7MUNICIPALITY OUHA F DURHAM INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION 0F REGIONAL ROAD 28 (ROSSLAND ROAD WEST)- FROM HIGHWAY 12 TO 100 m-WEST 0F COCHRANE STREET. RECONSTRUCTION 0F REGIONAL ROAD 43 (COCHRANE STREET NORTH) FROM BONACORD AVENUEIVERNON STREET TO 150m NORTH 0F REGIONAL ROAD 28 (ROSSLAND ROAD) The Regional Municipality of Durham is planning the reconstruction of the above roads. A public information centre wilI be held to discuss the projeet and to seek public input. Staff of the Region of Durham will be in attendance to answer questions. Ail interested parties are invited to attend the public information centre which wilI be held on: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1989 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. PALMERSTON AVE. PUBLIC SCHOOL 400 PALMERSTON AVE. WHITBY, ONTARIO FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM: MR. GABE OLIVER P.Eng., PROJECI ENGINEER AT 668-7721 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY G. HERREMA REGIONAL CHAIRMAN W.A. TWELVETREES P. Eng COMMISSIONER 0F WORKS SOn Saturday, Dec. 2, after the. parade, come ta the Whitby Home Bakery at 141 Brock St. S. and visit with Sauta Claus. TRIM-A-TBEE DAY. *Visit participating downtawu banks/ credit unions /trust companles ta view the creative talents of local chlldren. Young 'people from local day ceres and nursery schools will be decorating trees for the. festive seaon on Dec. 6. CAROLING EVEN1NG On the eveming of Dec. 7, organizations and comrnunity members are invited ta participate in an evening of carolling through the downtown. If you are interested in participating, oeil 666-4189 or just sho up in front cf the level of the Corporate Centre (209 Dundas St. E.), courtesy of Dundas Green Developments. KREATE A LARD WORKSHOP Nids are invited ta make their own Christrnas carda for familles and frie nds. For children ages 5 - 12 years from 1p.m. -3 p.m. Space is linited. Pre-register by calling 666-3767. The event will be held at Baby Shack,'located at 131 Brock St. S. on Dec. 16. SEE PAGE 18 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALUTY 0F DURHAM NOTICE 0F ffl-