Page 42, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, October 26, 1994 Challengers claim sign disadvantage FROM PAGE1 some of the other candidates," said Perkins. "It's obvisus by some of the signs of several incumbents that they were aware that the infor- mation in the candidates' pack- age was not correct. "This, unfortunately, gave them an advantage over their opponents. So it seems not all candidates are being allowed to play on a level playinfield." Incumbent regiona councillor Marcel Brunelle was at a lossfor words when asked to respond to the others'comments. "I don't know what to say to that " said Brunelle. "I'm using the same signs as always. As far as I know. they're still legal." Brunelle admitted that "we (council) knew the new bylaw didn't pass," but he rejected any suggestion of ulterior motives on council'spart. "I don't remember what the old bylaw says," he said. "I can honestly tell you that. I'm just putting up what I had.» Downtown study FROM PAGE1 of an expanded and diversified urban area,» the report states. "In this regard, the future role and shared vision of Whitby's downtown...becomes impqrtant in terms of competing for market share, promotion enhancement and development,' staff note. Therefore, a "publicly articula- ted action plan to guide future public and private sector deci- sions in the downtown" is required, staff recommend. Such a plan would provide "guidance and vision" for imple- menting physicial improvements and activities over t he next 10 years, coupled with a review after fivegyears, staff suggest. According te staff, the plan would encompass an area that extends beyond the gedgraphical boundaries of the currentDown- town Business Improvement Area (DBIA). Staff envision the study area to roughly stretéh from Cochrane and Annes Street in the west to Garden Street in the east and from Consumers Drive in the south to the Canadian Pacific railway tracks in the north. Topics addressed by the study could include: * the role of the municipality, DBIA and other stakeholders in the implementation of growth, promotional and economic deve- lopment guidelines and strate- gies; * implementing strategies and initiatives to encourage a pedes- trian-oriented "people friendly" downtown. The plan would identify physi- cal or capital improvements that would be funded by public and private agencies, the report states. Facade and streetscape im- provements, streets and traffic flow, open and green space in- itiatives would be identified and prioritized "within and in" areas of approach to the downtown. * expanding municipal services such as parking, public spaces and transit to encourage accessa- bility, infill and future develop- ment; * identifying marketing initia- tives, promotions, cultural activi- ties, festivals and events to bring residents and touriste to the downtown; *identifying measures te encourage the addition of resi- dential and mixed uses in the downtown and surrounding areas. The cost of developing the plan will be determined when the terme of reference bave been established, the report adds. New yacht FROM PAGE i PDQ began designing the new boat in 1992 and the first moulds were manufactured in December, 1993. It's planning to manufac- ture 20 a year and is already designing a 28-foot version of the vessel "which might be even more ground-breakng.» Slater anticipptes beginning production of the 28-footer in two years and a 45-foot version in three years. EEE-B ITUARffS EARL ORMISTON A past president of Royal Canadian Legien Branch 112, Whitby, Earl Alexander (Ormy) Ormiston died at Oshawa General Hospital on Oct. 13, 1994. Aresident of Fairview Lodge, he had lived in the Whitby-Brooklin area all his life. A son of the late Wilfred Ormiston and Amy Claudia Rundle, he was born at Enfield, Ont. on March 15, 1918. Mr. Ormiston was a retired employee of General Motors of Canada, Oshawa. A veteran of the Second World War, he was a flame-throwing instructor in England during the war. Mr. Ormiston served as past president of the Whitby Legion fome1983 to 1988, and was named a life mernber of the * Legion in 1987. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Amelia 6 Generations of Service, Quality & Trust • Family Monuments • Granite or Bronze Markers • Cemetery Lettering • Sandblasting Stafford Monuments 318 Dundas St. E. Whitby 668-3552 After Hours 6684460 or 721-9882 Home appointments gladly arranged Lawrence; three brothers, Roy, Hugh, and Dean; and several nieces and nephews. One brother, Grant, died before him. Mr. Ormiston was at tbe W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, Whitby. Rev. Jeanette Millar conducted the funeral service at St. Mark's United Church, Wbitby, on Oct. 17, 1994, followed by interment at Groveside Cemetery, Whitby. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112 conducted a service at the funeral chapel on Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. If desired, contributions to Fairview Lodge would be appreciated. RICHARD GADSDEN Richard Gadsden of Whitby died on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1994 at Wbitby General Hospital. He was52. He was born on May 29,1942 in Hamilton, Scotand, son of Robert M. and Bessie (McKeown) Gadsden. He was a millwright at Canada Wire and Cable. He is survived by his wife Heather, sons Stephen, Peter (and his wife Brenda) and Richard Jr., his mother, brother Robert (and bis wife Geri) granddaughtersMelissa and Heather, niece Robin (Mrs. paul Johnson), nephews Chris and Lei h Gadsden. e rested at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel on Oct. 5, 1994. Cremation. Meanwhile, Brunelle and other candidates were sent scrambling. after learnjng that some of their signe were illeg al according to the Municipal Elections Act. Under the Act, all campaign material, whether signs, leaflets, buttons or advertising, must bear the words "authorized by the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) for (candidate's name)" in order tobelegal. In Brunelle's case the CFO authorization had been stamped on. his old signs with imk, but over the years the ink had wbrn off. As a result Brunelle was for- oed te, spend $187 te bhave a printer make up adhesive stick- ers'bearing the authorization. "I think it's kin'd of silly, but that's part of the rules," he said. Regional council candidate Gerry Emm also had to "re- stamp"his old signs. "The.re must be a reason for it being in the Act. I guess it's to control the money flow,» said Emm. While re-stamping the signe bas been a bit of "nuisance,» Emm said the requirement caused more of a problem in the 1981 election. "It (new rule) came in mid- stream after our (sign) order was in the works," he said. "Many of us had to make a quick call to the printer." Youth take action against racism A rpu oubwreo Two workshops, 'Youth Action Against Racism' and 'Whither Reli ious Education in Ontario,' will be presented at St. George's Memorial Church hall, Bagot and Centre streets, Oshawa on SaturdayNov. 5. Keith IV0ndesire of Durham Regional Police will lead the Youth Action Against Racism workshop, at10 a.m. The Ministry of Education and Ontari= Coalition for Equityin Education will present tbe 'Rei- gious Education' workshop, also at 10a.m. Student activist Denise Camp- bell will discuss an anti-racism strategy project, 'Outreach Dur- ham Region 95,' at 10:30 a.m. Interfaith Dialogue Committee of the United Church of Canada will present a new book at 11:30. will lie held frem 1:30 te, 2:30 p.mn. The annual general meeting of the Ontario Multicultural Asso- ciation, which has organized the event, will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Joan at 728-7594 (work) or 723- 5097 (home). 3 candidates support ROAD Some Whitby municipal elec- tioen candidates have banded together to present a "united front" to voters on Nov. 14. ROAD, an acronym for Repre- sentative, Open, Accountable and Democracy, has so far attracted the support of three candidates. They are co-founder and regional council candidate Doug Anderson, regional council candi- date Jim Priest and north ward candidate Brian Wick. In a press release outlining the group's plans, Anderson said ROAD intends on presenting a "united alternative to the in- cumbent members of Whitby council. To achieve their objectives, ROAD and other candidates with similar beliefs need to win a majority of seats on the new council, Anderson said. "All issues in this election really come down to the same thing -- how council has res1on- ded to legitimate concernso the citizens in the past and how it will handle them in the future,» said Anderson. "Council has been unrepresen- tive, closed, and believes that accountability is shaking a lot of hands every three years," he said. "ROAD wants the exact oppo- site -- representation goes on every,,day for the full three-year tern.» The real issue is one of "pro- Arswers to Whitby Tnvia from page 36 1. Bricks from Oshawa's old General Motors plant, demolished in 1973-74, were used to restore the old Whitby House of Refuge. 2. Rev. Dr. Carman, general superintendent o the Methodist Church et Canada, off ically opened Myrtie Methodist Church in 1909. 3. Peter Perry came to Whitby in 1936 because he lost the provincial election in his home riding that year, and he owned property in Whitby. 4. The Silver Thimble Quilt Shop building was occupied by the Dominion Bank (now Toronto Dominion Bank) f rom 1875 to 1970. cees, not personalities," said Anderson. "Members of council are honest and hard-working but collec- tively they have shown a con- plete disdain for fundamental democratic principles," he said. "Council regularly caucuses behind closed doors in order to work out their positions. «Although they are not always unanimous on issues, the end results are usually predicatable. There's a lot of behind-the-scenes horse-trading to arrive at their position." If this "horse-trading with our tax dollars" is to occur, "let's get it out in the open,» Anderson demanded. ARE YOUR RESOURCES GOING TO WASTE? a ned hel tin the new 3Rs' regulaions? rf se the Durham Region works department provides the perfect opportunity for you te gather information, ask questions and network with peopîe in the recycling industry during its upcoming second annual industrial, commercial and institutional (IC&I) seminar entitled, Are Your Resources Going te Wastee. On Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the LeGala banquet and conference centre, 65 Sunray St.; khitby, a one-day seminar offers panel discussions and local waste reduction success stories as well as exhibitors. The panel discussion on 'New Development, for example, mcludes compostig and reuse opportnities er the IC enar highlights of the day include: • Durham Region's IC&Iwaste reductin preogram. • The province's new.3Rs' regulations • Waste auditing techniques • Local success stories • Effective marketing and contract negotiatiens • New developments in composting for IC&I • waste reduction and purchasing options • New developments in waste reduction and recycling markets • Reuse opportunities For further details and a registration form, cail Elaine Colis at 905-668-7721. For Waste Reduction Week '94 the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) has prepared, for laste Reduction Week '94, a 24-page kit of suggestions, dollars and sense facts, and business success stories. The following suggestions from this kit offer employees ways to reduce waste and protect the environment: r Establisha "green team' te spearbead environmental or waste reduction activities -- include staff members fromt each de artment or section of the organization. * eermine achievable, realistic environmental goals -- write them up in a short environmental pelicy statement and post the policy for ail te sce. • Recycle toner cartridges - set up a laser or copier toner cartridge recyclin prog m in your office. Contact the RCO for a list of compamies t at offer this service. , Develop a purchasing policy that includes environnental criteria and ask your suppliers to cooperate. If they refuse, switch suppliers. A limited supply of the entire kit is available free of charge by calling the RCO at 1-800-263-2849. COMG EVENT: Nov. 15-16, Toronto, Environmental and Energy conference, 'The New Economy - Green Needs and Opportunities.' Details and information, call Ana Rosati (416) 323-4649. i -