Whltby Fie rosem , Wockosmy. Marcli 1.1995 * Page Mracle Mart robbery suspect chased, caught A 17-year-old Newcastle youth got more than ho bargaîned for after holding up a Whitby gro- cery store fMrday afternoon. Police say the lone maIe entored the 601 Dundas Street West store around 1:-30 pm pulled a handgun and demandedâ money. He pulled -the entire cash tray out of the tili, accordixig to one of the cashiers, and thon fled the store, hotly pursuod by a custo- mer, a youang Whitby marn. Police say the chase continued Mixed reaction to recommiendatton FROM PAGE 1 board.» Ediwards recalled that on two prvous occasions, Whitby was fcd with a provincial govern- ment intent on makinq inii cant changes te the hospital. <'W. persuaded the authorities this was not the way te go,» ho said, but adxitted this fig t may prove te be the teughest. «'I still. hâve hope that we can persuade the decision-makers,» he said. "It's not te, say were against rehab services, Mt' just that we've put too much inte this Couhing. blamed' he Jeffrey Str'eet accident An uncontrollable coughing fit caused a Whitby resident te drive his car down a ravine. late evening Feb. .19. Police say a 40-year-old Jeffery Street man was heading south on Jeffery around 11:35 p.m. when ho had the fit, lost conitrol of hie car and crossed inte the northbound lane, mounted the oast curb and travelled 150 metres down a ravine before finally hitting a tre. The mani and his 12-year-old daughter, a passenger in the vehicle, weren't seriously hurt. They were treated at the scene by ambulazýoe crews. Police say the car, a 1992 Dodge, is a writeoff. The loss is estimated at around $7,000. An officer directing traffic at the scene was struck by a pass- ing vehiclo. Hoe wasn't seriously hurt in the mishap, suffering only a scrap- ped leg and sore neck. The driver a 19-year-old Clear Spring Road man, wasn't char- gzed. He told police the flashing lights from emergency vehicles prevented hum fron seeing the officer. hospital to see its demise talcs place.» A press release from the hospi- tal board expressed "relief' that the steering committee report has finally been forwarded te the health ministry. «Since the outset of this leng- thy and exponsive process, we have stressed that the health care needse of Whitby residents are our primary concern,» the release states. "The report acknowledges these needs as well as the desires of the residents of Whitby who have built and sus- tained Witby Gonoral Hospital for over 25 years, te, maintain hospital services in the com- munity.» The reloase says hospital offi- cials look forward to the next planning phase to ensure that outpatient services such as urgent caro, surgical services and a -range of clinics are pro-; vided in the revamped facility. "We are pleasod that the acute caro study has recognized the p otential contribution that the hospital can make in theso areas,» it states. 4We are excited about the pro- spect of a new role...which will put this hospital in the forefront as a leader in the delivery of a rare of réhabilitation services.» ospitalbor chair Jin Souch conceded that "there will be a gnashing of teeth» over the health council decision, but said it could have been worse. Without the efforts of former board chair Ed Buffett and direc- tor Catharine Tunney, Whitby might have lost its* hospital entirely, Souch claftmed. "I- don't think a lot of citizens realize how much work Ed and Catharine have done,» he said. «They (ministry) would have preferred te close Whitby down and we ended up with most of what we wanted ... a good range of outpatient care.» Souch said Whitby General finally knows its role and while he is «sorry te see some of the changes te be made," it was apparent the "status quo" could not remain. 'II think over a period of tino the people of Whitby will be botter served and the people of Durham Region will be botter served,» ho said. White had mixed views about the report. ,,i thik there's some really important and positive parts te it and there are some strildng pro- bloins both with the report and the ramffications'of the report" he said. «Several areas are quite cru- cial and about which will be making somne comments.» White welcomed the recoin- mendation for new services such as rehabilitation, but said there are "stifl some glaring issues» that he intends to pursue. "I think some are- obvious, issues about accessibility,» he said. "The concerus a lot of people have -- «Will I get the services I want? Is my physician going to get them for me and can herefer me to a hospital?' » Jobs and seniority for nurses and other hospital workers are also a concern, White added. White did not know how soon Grier will be making a decision, but jokingly predicted it will be less than thL 20 months it took to complote the study. "I would have liked the issue deait with some time ago so wo could get somo of those monies off the table and committed before there was any prospect of a change in govornmenz. 0of d t ii1.... Documnent Shreddmng # High volume equipment wîII reduce your shredding cost + Secure locked containers at no extra cost + Bonded drivers #*100% of paper is recycled # Certif icate of destruction # Volume discounts available year-end, clean-outs CALINfOff (905) 427-3605 (Derrick) WASTE SYSTEMS for about a quarter-mile, south on ýFrances Street and west on Dunlop Street to Calais Street, before the pursuer backed off after the suspect pointed a gun at him. By that turne police were in the area, sagys, Durham Regional Police Inspector Walter Hll, and the man jpoited out to which direction t h e suspect had gone. "He. was jumpeing fences and crisscrossing bankyarde... and he holed up ini a shed in a backyard and was arrested at gunpoint,» Hall says. Police discovered a -"rambo- style» knife and pellet pistol hid- den under a freezer in the shed shortly after. The suspect, whose name cant be released because he's a young offender was charged with rob- bery anâ weapons dangerous. A vehicle belonging to hie mother was towed from the Miracle plaza parking lot., Police later charged him with the robbery of a Beckers store in Blackstock the previous day (Fob. 23). SIDEWALKSLECKooa Fn March3rd to Sn. Mrc 5t /m. NATURWORUDdo annmake u3P75%i Sret, 'Do.uW 65-16 IrBWOMEN HULRN'SR,.. ANDEP MATR1NT COHGG 355TiksnR.N (ot f osad Whitby * 5-991 00.14 SOCIAL CONYRACY: RIGNIS DENIED 'IWO WEEK MARCN BREAK? DON'Y BELIEVE YHE LIE! Ail Durham Board of Education schools are closed from March 6th to l7th. They reope 'n on March 2Oth, For students, this is a two week March Break. Teachers and administrators, however, are forced to take four unpaid days out of these two weeks because of Bob Rae's imposed Social Contract. Durham Public Elunontary and Secondary Teaduors