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Vol. 14, No. 14 Wednesday, April 4, 1984 20 Pages eo R esidents oppose service station, say it will cause them A proposal from Gulf Canada to construct a service station at the corner of Brock St. and Manning Rd. is meeting opposition from local residents. At its meeting Mon- day night, Whitby Town Council's ad- ministrative committee received a petition from over 41 local residents opposing the plan. Residents cited six reasons for denying the application including the fact that there already exist ten ser- vice stations on Brock St. between Victoria St. and Manning Rd. al of which have a minimum of two service bays. They point out that a service station used to exist on the south-west corner of. Brock and Manning but went out of business. "Who's to say there's enough business to sup- port this one as well?" was the comment of Drew Porter of Ivanic Crt. The residents also contend that the inter- section's traffic lights would have to be moved and that the increased traffic flow could prove hazardous to children crossing Brock St. to at- tend Palmerston Ave. Public School. They also fear the proposed service station would create un- necessary noise levels and lower the property value of neighbouring homes. Kathleen Chung of Bradley Dr. called the proposal "undesirable" and pointed out that it was originally zoned for residential purposes. However, council gave the property an in- stitutional designation to allow for the con- struction of a 237-bed nursing home. But the facility was never built. Chung said the land has gone from residen- tial to institutional to commercial. "What's next, iridustrial?" "This is a residential neighbourhood, it would increase traffic, noise and pollution," she said adding, "Housing is what should be built in a residential neigh- bourhood." However, the lawyer for Gulf Canada, Alan Leibel defended the plan saying it is "an ap- propriate spot for a ser- vice station. It will have the least impact on the residential area.", Leibel asserted that service stations do not generate more traffie, they merely serve the existing traffic. pro'blems "They don't generate from the traffic on their own ... ning depar they attract what is peeted to b going by in any event." administra Leibel said that most tee in fourw people use service stations on their way home and this faciity SJA. will not affect traffie because motorists fle v would have to make right hand turns to enter TORONT or leave. Transporta He also pointed out Communica that while the station ster Jame will eventually boast a nounced las car wash and 'fast lube' tenders h facilities no body work called for or repairs will be grading ar carried out. from'0.6 k The property is also Harwood A' much larger than to Henry Sti needed for a service This proj station and will provide st contract a -suitable buffer for ALRT over: neighbouring homes. and constn There is at least 80 feet, ditional G Leibel said, between the parking fac gas bar and the nearest Brock Stre home. Whitby. Thi A reommmendation parking at town's plan- tment is ex- be before the tive commit- weeks time. w et, Police seek second local w GO tender O - Ontario tion and ations Mini- s Snow an- st week that have been guideway id structure km east of venue, Ajax, reet, Whitby. ect is the fir- on the GO- Lynde Creek iction of ad- O Transit ilities in the et ·area of is additional Whitby is being provided to replace- the portion at the Liverpool Road parking area which will be closed when con- struction proceeds at the Liverpool Road GO Transit Station later in 1984. This project is ad- ministered under the Board of Industrial Leadership and Development (BILD) program. Tenders will be opened for this project at ministry headquar- ters in Downsview April 25. JOHN ROBERTSON Anyone knowing bis whereabouts is asked to cail the Durham Regional Police Force at 579-1520. Hey, kids! The circus is coming! The ingenious antics of Babette's Baboons will amuse and amaze audiences attending this year's per- formance of Super Circus International. The Circus wil be appearing at the Iroquois Park Arena on Thursday, April 26. Photo courtesy of Super Circus International Super Circus Inter- national will perform two shows at Whitby Iroquois Park Arena on April 26 at 4:30 and 8 p.m. The circus established a fine reputation last year on its inaugural tour through cities across Eastern Canada. Super Circus Inter- national boasts many highlights, including Joyce Rice, an inter- national juggling star and featured performer in many international casinos and nightclub revue shows. The world-famous stllt-walking clown duo of Spiff and Sam will also perform, as well as a troupe of ferocious Royal Bengal~ Tigers. The tigers are trained and presented by Doug Terranova, America's foremost exotic animal presenter. Also not to be missed are the Super Circus Elephants, the hand balancing Waltens, Professor Zamboni and his comedy car, The Super Circus Band and teh acrobatic duo of Sugar and Spice. It al happens at Iroquois Park Arena on April 26 for two exciting, action-packed shows. Crazy clowns! "Spiff and Sam" will delight children and adults alike throughout the spectacular performance of Super Circus International coming to the Iroquois Park Arena on Thursday, April 26. Photo courtesy of Super Circus International rape s One local man has been arrested and another is being sought by police after a 21-year old woman was raped in the late hours of last Wednesday evening. According to the Durham Regional Police Force, the victim accepted a ride from two males from the Carousel Inn in Oshawa to another destination in that city. However, she was at- tacked in the car and driven to the corner of Taunton Rd. and Church St. in Pickering Village where she was found by patrolling police of- ficers. Police said that the victim was also robbed of about $50. Charged with Edis for uspect aggravated sexual assault and robbery is Robert John Clark, 19, of 110 Victoria St., Whit- by. He was released on bail and will appear in Whitby provincial court on April 5. Police have also arrested the mother of one of the suspects after a woman aided the two suspects in escaping from the investigating officers. Bonnie Robertson, 36, of 110 Victoria St. has been charged with ob- struct police and ac- cessory after the fact. She was released on a promise to appear in Whitby provincial court on April6. Police have a warrant for the arrest of John Robertson, 20, also of 110 Victoria St. in con- nection with the in- cident.