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PAGE 4, WEONESOAY JULY 13, 1983, WHITBV FREE PRESS whitb> Volce of the County Town1 The only Whltby newspaper independentuy owi bllshed every Wednesday Michael Ian Burgess, Pubilsher - Managing Edîtor by MI.B.M. Publlshlng and Photography Ine. Phone 66"-61 Il The Free Press Building, 1:11 Brock Street North, P.O. Box 206, Whitby, Ont. Regisîraîgon No. 5351 TIMOTHY SAINES Communlty Editor ANDY THOMSON Advertlslng Manger Second Clasa Mail .. -- -Ir"u'J uuy visu - cbiuIts io VJEitby rsd Do we reali2z Whltby wlll soon be celebratlng a last gasp ln Canadian hockey supremacy on the world front. The Whitby Dunlops are comlng home. This is the same team who enamnoured the hearts of millions of Canadians ln 1958 when they captured the ultimate ln rewards, the world hockey cham- plonship. Whltby's residents went wild as news -ot the Dunlopa narrow 4-2 vlctory over the Rus sians filtered home. People f looded Into the streets, screamlng with ecstasy and hugglng anyone In sight. Cars honked their horns and caused massive trafflo tle-ups near Whltby's downtown core. Ah, those were the days. Bobby Attersley was a slick young centre who scored two goals ln that, decîsion over Russia. Harry Sînden, teamn captain and defenceman, controlled the tempo of many of the games. Sld Smith, on the taliend of a brîlliant career that lncluded a stInt with the Toronto Maple Leafs, was piaying coach -for the Dunnies and he, provlded experience and leadership. 1 was flot surprised to read on the Canadian Press wire recently that sexual harrassment is becoming the most prevalent kind of complaint which the Ontario Human Rights, Commission receives these days. Nor was I surprised to iearn that- the greatest number of such complaints corne from women in the service in- dustry, particularly waitresses. Waitresses are in an in- sidious position, not just when it cornes to drunken Lotharios, but in regard to many of the standard benefits of the Canadian workplace Most people imag- ine that waitresses manage to cheat the income tax on tips, but Revenue Canada knows as much about the tip structure in this country as those on the receiving end, and if there ever was a tax advantage in that kind of cash income, it has long since vanished. And when you consider that many of the fringe benefits available to waitresses are based on the straight saiary, without the gratuities added in, the financial security is hardly breath-taking. The maies who feel that waitresses are fair targets for sexual advances they wouldn't dream of making to wives or girlfriends, if they have any, are just the icing on the cake after eight, tiring hours of being cheerful on your feet. lt's hard to understand why some of the jerks V've seen making passes in restaurants could possibly imagine that they'd be at- tractive to anyone. What is it about being a customer in a restaurant which makes them imagine they are ir- resistable? is it a lousy two dollar tip on thirty dollars worth of food and drink? Naturally, it is the youngest and prettiest girls who are the major targets for legions of middle-aged slobs. According to the Human Rights Commission, it's flot just dirty jokes, and proposition- ing, long after the waitress has demonstrated that she's not interested, but "actual physicai grabbing." The Commission describes some of the evidence it has received as "biatant and terrible" proof of sexual har- rassment. Younger girls in particular don't know how to handie it. Do you put the patron in his place, brutal- ly, in front of the friends he's trying to impress, and kili the chance of any tip at ail on an hour's hard work? Do you complain to the boss, and run the risk of being branded as a trouble-maker? Or do you put up with filth and go home at night feeling slightly sick to your stomach? The more 1 hear about this kind of thing, the more I'd like to get a part-time job as a bouncer. I wouldn't charge for the part on the sidewaik. I'd do that for nothing. e iMpc Besides their talent, the Dunnies w dogs agalnst the powerful Russians. The Russian hockey dynasty was-r crest. After the Dunlops vlctory, Canac only Won championshlps again In 1959a lit ls well documented that Canadlan at a dlsadvantage ln fleldlng strong Ili these International competitions. Ame strlctly forbid the use of our p rofessior players. It sa no secret that the Russlar their athletes wlth accomodationi "bonuses" but still manage to retali status. Justice Is neyer done. The Dunnies were s0 strong partiali) of Canada's amateur hockey structure ai Some Senior A teams at that trme cc competed wlIth some clubs In the Hockey League. Underage draftlng and emphasis on dý young players has taken that away today. Reader against city change Dear Sir, To be, (a town) or not, to be, (a town), that is the question!1 The Town of Whitby was. incor- porated in 1854. It has had 129 years of history, tradition and memories. I understand one of the reasons for wanting to change the status was because it would be easier to attract industry to a city rather titan a town. This reasoning seems .rather ofD-unlops win vere under- So the Dunnies can . stand tal iln their achievement. rlsing to a Many of the players have gone on to shape very dian teams successful1 caree. and 1961. Of course, Bob Attersley, has become the teams are mayor of WhItby. Harry Sînden la now general Ine-ups for -manager of the NHL's Boston Bruins. Ed Red- ateur rules mond, defence, 1s now presîdent of TPR, a Peter- rial hockey borough truckIng company. Sandy Air, right wing, ins provide now operates an Ontario Place pub. Wren Blair, and hefty team manager, 19 now part 0f the management n amateur team of the Los Angeles Kings of the' NHL. Will Whltby's resîdents remember the team? It ýy because le true that many citizens of this town have only t the time. moved here wlthin the past 20 years and may not ould have fully realize the Impact that the Dunnies cham- National pionshlp had on thîs area. It le Important that we raliy behlnd such an leveloplng achlevement. The August 27 reunlon wIII allow us to stand even taller as Whîtby cîtizens. foolish, since they would still be selling Whitby, be it city or town, and if they can't sel Whitby, perhaps its the salesman who should be changed rather titan the town. Over Whitby creased presltige, lation, growth stature, remained a town, the community spirit - has the years has in- ini size, popu- industrial and but strengthened, and this is one of its most important at- tractions both for established res- idents, and newcomers alike. We, as. residents, are very proud to live in the Town of Whitby. It has history, eharacter, points of interest, warmth and a close community feel- ing. It is the Town of Whitby,. and bemng a town, it still allosw people to be hear d and speak out on issues that concern them. This is a big issue, and a big step. I hope Coundil wiIl remember the story of the fish who decided he was too big to stay in the small pond, and swam out into the ocean. He soon discovered his mistake, - TOO Late! The moral, as it applies to Whitby is:- We're better off to grow to be the biggest, best town in Ontario,. than to be just one more small city -san- dwiched between two larger cities. A proud resident of the Town of. Whitby, and I hope it remains that way! Delores Holiday