Phyicians FROM PAGE 1 for a stili to be negotiated fe% the on-eall doctors have fred their colleagues from 'this additional responsibi- befoe waty the systemi was bfr, all 36 -famifyr physî- dians were involved in the back-up cali roster," Mxliefason. "nofthe major duties was picking up the patients of doctors Who didn't have privleges. The doctor on- cail would become their doctor,"he said. *Although family physi- cians were aware of this stipulation when applying for hospital privileges, the situation changea ast month when the Whitby Clinic doctors opted not to renew therprivileges. Increased workloads were among the reasons cited by the Whitby 01mbi doctors. 1 A lot of the remaining doctors were concerned about being on eaul,' said Mason. "They were lookig at how they can do it andatili run aregular pra ctice.» Laat week si agreement effectively resolved the issue on ail fronts, Mason noted. Heeýxpects that hospital administration will be able to fil their needs from the remaininig 28 family doc- tors. «But it dosen't neces- sarily mean more (physi- dians) won't corne on staff," Mason conceded. «What we're hoping is that doctors in the coin- munity who have patients at Whitby General H ial wiIl keep thefr privileges there and maybe we can brin g back some of those who le » In aprepared statenient, hpiaboard chair Cath- arire Tunne>y praised the doctors for thieir decision. 'Tm encouraged by the continued support which has ben .demonstrated today by the physicians,» saidTunney. "Mheir commitment will assist the board in its goal of securing out-patient acute care services in the hospital's future role.» Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, December 11, 1996, page 5 Dropuin program underway M 1tJJu[IIdJfl egionai i-oliîo Crimestoppers and Durham Rogional Police are asking for the public's help in solving several break and enters that oceurred i central Oshawa between May 13 and 16 of this year. During the first incident, a lone male broke into the home of an elderiy couple around midnlght. The couple, Who were awakened and subsequently beaten, sustained minor injuries. The Intruder, last seen rlding away from the scene on a bicycle, took cash, and keys belonging to the victims. The person sought in this incident la described as male,, white, aged 30, 200 pounds, short blonde hair with a ponytail and a moustache, wearlng grey pants, denim jacket, plaid shirt and Adidas running shoes. Crimestoppers will pay a cash reward for any Information t.hat leads to an an-est. Callers neyer have to give their name or testify in court. Cail 436-8477. GiFT DRIVE TIhe annuai Christmas food drive la being held lutheWhiybMental OVoCnte lunteer Association. Items such as socks, slippers, small boxes of candy or. chocolatos, plus personal Items for men and women can be made at Volunteer Services, juat Inside the main entrance of the new centre between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.- For more information,4 caîl 668- 5881, ext. 6627. The drop-in program at the Brooklin Community Centre on Cassels Road on Tuesdays, 1:30 to 4 p.m., has begun. 1424. Seniors are invited to drop ini for a game of shuffleboard or carpet bowling. For information, caUl 668- Whitby Bungalow 571-7000 Near GO train, 3+1 becTrooms, 2 ful baths, has Inlaw situation to help wit Sutton Group mortqape, beautiul back yard wth fru t rees. Listed at $149,900 Executive Realty Inc. Cali Wayne at 571-7000 BUCANAN