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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNLSDAY. OCTOBER 1-8, 11981. PAGE3 Overcoming "egativeness" is tuke to ov By MICHAEL KNELL Free Press Staff Mayor Bob Attersley has taken exception to some remarks about the downtown core that were made in a recent edition of the Whitby Free Press. In a story in our Oc- tober 14 edition, two downtown merchants expressed their con- cerns about the core and had some criticisms of Whitby Town Council and its members. Joe Ottenbrite, owner of Ottenbrîte's Men's Wear on Brock Street South, accused mem- bers of council of rarely, if ever, shopping downtown. "I neyer see themn up- town," Ottenbrite toid this publication. "They just don't show themn- selves uptown. " "That is a crock of guff" Attersley respon- ds saying that ail coun- cillors patronize the downtown. "That's a dirty shot." Both Ottenbrite and Bob Catten, owner of C and C Sound also on Brock Street South, have expressed con- cerns with the emergence of "Junk shops" in the downtown core. At the time the story was published, Centre Ward Councillor Barry Evans said that there was little council could do to regulate what types of businesses locate in the downtown. Attersley does not ap- pear to be concerned about these establish- ereoming ments, preferring to cali The mayor,- hirnseif a them "antique shops" downtown merchant, and says that many of said that merchants them have a good track shouid not only be record and poinits to the carrying the produets Nearly New Shop as an and services the con- exampie. sumier requires, but "They're just another should be offering per- attraction for the down- sonalized service as town, " he said. well. Ottenbrite was also "The downtown can coneerned about the give the personalized development of new approach to the public," commercial activities Attersley said. "People throughout the town. will go out of their way Catton does not seem to for personalized ser- believe that they are vice." needed and is of the The town, he said, is opinion that they will undertaking work to only make the slice of make the core more at- the commercial "pie" tractive. that much smaller for "The town had an on- ail businessmen. going program of im- Attersley said the proving the streets," At- town is doing ail that it tersley claimed. "We're can to promote the improving the down- downtown. town core and the area However, he also around the downtown made it clear that each core." merchant must do his As far as new com- part in promoting the mercial development is downtown. concerned, Attersley Attersley points out seems to believe that that Whitby has been this is a healthy thing. experiencing steady "'There's a lot of com- population growth - pri- petition out there and marily with people who that's what brings good have moved here from business," he said ad- Metropolitan Toronto. ding that "there are It is the duty of every good business-type store owner -to make these people welcome," the mayor said. "It depends on how they (the merchants) treat them is their view of the downtown. " Attersley said that if a new resident of the town gets poor or improper treatment in the down- town, that becomes their impression of the entire commercial community there. Five locals earn CGA Five Whitby residents recentiy joined the Cer- tified General Account- ants Association of On- tario after completing the university developed course of study. While this is nothing unusual in itself, these four people earned their memberships while working at their various professions. The association ex- tended its congratula- tions to: Wayne C. Currier, Tareisio R. Farrugia, James 'P. MeLellan, Andrew L. Quick, and James T. Tearne. ThIs publication also extends its congratula- tions. Time for fitness is âmne on Vour Side. L ar17U/,l: e, *MERCANTILE DEPT. STORE 321 BROOK ST. S. 668-3468 BRAND NAME FAMILY CLOTIfING AT REASONABLE PRICES. DISTINCTIVE MENS WEAR. SIZES UP TO XXXL. SYD SILVER FORMAL RENTALS. FASHIONABLE LADIES WEAR. SIZES 5.-20. BOYS FROM SIZE 8 Up. FREE -SHIRT & TIE WITH CASH PURCHASE 0F MANS SUIT AT REG. PRICE. Iowntown' s p roblems committee, " Attersley The town, he added, is "anything we do in the He also, said that t said. 'II hope I'11 be abie more than willing to downtown, publicize it. " story that appeared to lend some weight to look at such projects III have certainly the Free Press did i what they're trying to even though planning made a pledge to myseif reflect "the majority do."1 documents such as the to get promotion going the downtown thir He lias also give the officiai plan are in for the downtown core. " ing."9 DIAR good marks for its performance to date. -Attersley is in accord with statements made by Michael Burgess, chairman of DAIB, who said that the downtown has two problems - planning and people. Burgess, pubtisher of the Whitby Free Press and downtown retailer, said that if more people were able to live down- town, it would eliminate much of the need to at- tract people downtown. Attersley said that the town is currently examining some pro- posais to introduce high density - residential development into' the core. place. "I agree with what he said," Attersley said. "We're prepared to look at any planning problems. " "We are prepared to review these things as they occur," he added. "We've got to keep the population in the down- town." The mayor is also in agreement with Bur- gess' views on the pro- motion of the downtown. "I strongly agree with him on the promotionai aspects, " Attersley said. "The aggressive merchants will sur- vive. " Attersley is also taking the stand of people in the downtown, ' that do agood job." However, he is quick to acknowiedge that there are problems in the downtown. "Any core has Oe esnlceun n o aig c problems, " Attersley ($100 minimnum> ait any Victori said, "Whitby is no ex-GryTutbacan oculwi ception to that - I think Ge rs rnhadyucudw tha t's a challenge.".. of four trips for two to sunny Florid The mayor said he has. . ranged by Paramount Holidays. one problem in dealing sun-soaked days and 7 magical ni with the downtown you would be our guests "The egatvenes, IHoliday Inn at St. Petes lB want them to be more posiive n thir ut- .*.*-.*Details are at your nearest br look" Atersey aidBut hurry! The contest "It is very difficuit for .. *.- November 30, 1981. At Victori Most of the people to Grey, you'll always be a wirme: take a positive outlook." our convenient locations and1 The head of this muni- cipality indicated thatVCIJ he will be taking a more active interest in the af- A DG fairs of the downtown TIRUS through participating Sne14 personally in the Whitby Sne14 Central Business Whitby: 308 Dundas c District Area Improve- 6892 ment Board (DAIB). 689 4 "I feel that it is a TrnoLn 8 very, very important ToMrorCnt. Ivo î rUne Curj JMcALLISTEgS PROUDLY PRESENTS The Superior Customn Cover Sale With the Superior Custom Cover Sale, you may choose from any Handcrafted Superior Sofa, Loveseat, or chair, cover it ln any beautiful Superior Fabric and Save 20%. I'4411 Where Discerning People Make An Investment ln Beauty U70 ROSSLAND RD W OSH$AWA 576-6465 k i s W.vd 106- Thn IFn 102- Sa 105 the in not r0f r Lmm 1 1