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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28. 1Q81, PAGE 7 No big tax hi*ke s een by Batten By MICHAEL KNELL Free Press Staff The councillor respon- sible for the Town of Whitby's 1982 budget does not foresee any major increase in taxes. North Ward Coun- cillor Ross Batten made the observation last week as the town's departrnents gear up for the budget process that is already under way.- One of the reasons that Batten doesn't ex- pect to sec a major in- crease in the property tax bill is because of Whitby's financial posi- tion. "The town's financial position is good," he sa id, 11I don't expcct a ny surprises. " As a rooke councillor, Batten has a tough job as chairman of the trcasury department. During his second year on council, he will over- sec the preparation of a budget that was just over $77 million in 1981. Batten said that he expects ahl departrnents to maintain their nor- mal programs, al of which are subject to in- flationary pressures. "There have been in- creases in cost and it's going to affect the taxes," he said, adding, "lIt will be similar to the increases experienced last year." The councillor noted that the budget process is just getting under way and that the overal picture should be clear sometirne in the next few wecks . Another reason for Batten's optimnistic ap- proach to the budget is that the town "hasn't established any major projects" for next year. Batten also said that the Governrncnt of On- tario has yet to establish its grants to the munici- palities for next year. However, there are two areas in which the B3rnillirn Byines By Roxanne Reveler HI there: Why is it, you sit at home for weeks on end, and then have three irresistable invitations ail on the same day? MEADOWCREST NEWS Meadowcrest Public Sehool did very well at the Cross Country Running 1981 Ajax-Whitby Meet on October 14. This meet was a team effort, rather than individual competition, and I arn proud to say Meadowcrest had six teams triumph. Third place winners in the boys fine and under were:. Kevin Craddock, Krisjan Leslie, Steven Brush, Sharon Axhorn, Kyle Worsley and Darrel Wade. Third place winners on the girls' team were: Julie Mayali, Melinda Catherwood, Janet Stachow, Sarnantha Stuart, Nicole Catherwood, Erin Taylor and Sandra Maunder. Fourth place finish for boys to age il went to the team of Eddy Brush, Rodney Quinn, Tom Gores and Kyle Braun. Girls up to age il took second place. Team members were EmmÎa Craddock-Wright, Caroline Duivesteyn, Leanne Taylor, and Karen Burt. Boys age 13 team of Paul Perron, Michael Emrn, Joel Simpson, Cam Brown and Glen Hobbs took fourth place and girls, age 12, team of Tamara Elieff, Heather Brown, Stacey Whittington and Amanda Cavannah won a second place spot. Bonnie Puckrin won a second place spot in the girls age 14 group. Because our teams made such a good showing, they earned the right to participate in the Durham Region Meet. The boys' intermediate soccer tearn came third in the Durham Region Soccer Tournament on October 19. Through the luck of the draw our boys played four games straight in the snow and ramn against the region's best teams. They should be as proud of their placing as we are of them and their coach Mr. Romnano. Many thanks go out to Bill Callan, owner of Sun- gold Fruit Market in Whitby for his generous donation of fruit wÏhich kept the boys going through- out the long day. b e a ANDERSON C.V.I. NEWS Anderson Collegiate will be hosting a Parents' Night on October 29 frorn 7 to 9:30 p.m. You are in- vited to meet the teachers and discuss the progress f your child with the staff . The drarna club will be presenting a performance 'f "The Admiral Crichton," at 7:30 p.m. on the venings of November 4, 5 and 6. Tickets are avail- hile frorn any member of the cast, or frorn the MRANAUTO 25 Grenfl St.. Oshawa, Ontario 728-7159 Fiat's new Spider 2000 It has a 1995 c.c. engine, new mag style wheels, and an optional automatic transmission. table as soon as possible, please write the B.A.D. Kinette Club, Box S4M, Brooklin or caîl Leesa Wagg 655-327, or Brenda Mancini 655-4739. KIRK GUILD The Kirk Guild of Burns Presbyterian Church, Ashburn will meet in the Church Hall on Tuesday, CONT'D ON PC. 19 à. dus A frînge henefit of tis j tact that fluîstling to hclj keep me si and trini. 1 féeelgreat.- DON BOWER )b is the you helps school itself and cost $3 for adult.s, $2 for students and $1 for children. If you are not familiar with this J.M. Barrie play, I'm sure you wiil enjoy it imînen- sely as it is a fine cross between Gilligan's Island and Benson. Be sure to get your tickets before it's too late. ASHBURN NEWS Euchre is st.arting again at the Ashburn Com- munity Centre. They will be every other Thursday commencing on November 5 at 8 p.m. Admission is only $1, with ladies please providing lunch. Every- one is welcome, so corne out and have a fun evening. SUCCESS SUCCESS Chris Greaves, team captain of the garage sale held last Saturday at St. Thornas Anglican Church, would like to extend thanks to the people in and around Brooklin who supported the sale. With your hep they were able to raise $1,600 towards the restoration of the church. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Brooklin and District Kinette Club are once again having a Christmas Bazaar. This year the bazaar will be held at BrookJin Community Centre, on Saturday, December 5 frorn 1: 30 to 4:30 p.rn. For those who would like to enter a craft table or other items, the cost per table is $10. To secure a