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FROM PG. i More rinks ratio of approximately 44,241 persons per pool. *The report says a desirable standard for lndoor pools in Whitby would be one for every 25,000 people, It was suggested to council ;~that a second pool be jconstructed during the 1986-1987 period and a jgood location would be near or in Brooklin at the Brooklin Memorial' Park and Arena. It was further recommended that the pool be primarily used for leisure which would in- clude instructional swimming, fun and relaxation swimming. There is also an im- inediate need for four additional softball diamonds; in Whitby and an additional three by 1990, dlaims the report. There are presently 24 softball diamonds in the town but 13 are located on school sites owned by the Durham Region Board of Education. The report notes that the diamonds located on school property are either inadequate in size or in poor condition for competitive or league play. As with the ice rinks, the report states that there are not enough diamonds to meet the need in the town. Sports groups such as the Whitby Girls Athletic Association have ex- pressed concern that there is a lack of diamond time available to allow them to in- crease the number of teams. The report also recommended that one in every six softball diamonds be lighted for nlght use. At present that number is -one in every four. A hardball diamond wil not be required until 1990, says the report. pol and There are no report also recommends municipal gymnasiumn that the town provide facilities in Whitby at fitness facilities in a the present time. A location where a community group or segment of the organization using a population does not wish gymnasiumn must use to join a private club or ones provided by the cannot afford to, or Durham Board of where the private sector Education at 13 schools. The report states that the demand is rising and the present gym- nasiums will become inadequate to meet that demand. The gymnasiumn should be constructed to accommodate general purpose rooms and should be designed to e * form two or three smaller units and should also be able to tran- sform into a banquet facility. The report suggests the town encourage the commercial - private sector to provide fitness facilities in Whitby as future demands warrant. However, the WHTTBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1986, PAGE 33 bail diamonds has flot shown an in- additional park benches night, is to be followed terest in building a and increased up by a second draft facility to satisfy the playground equipment report and a final report community demand. as well as the need for a which will be presented The report further community co- to council for approval. recommended that the ordinator. No fixed date or cost parks in Whitby need The report, presented estimates have been set improvement including to council on Monday for the final report. 'Drumm meets the press If councillor Joe before council that staff The motion Drumm had had his way from the town drive defeated and the at an administrative along Anderson St. on mittee has decidei committee meeting on1 Tuesday morning. and study the prol Monday night, residents remove the boxes which before it makes a li the Anderson St. area are sitting on town mal recommendatic would have had no property. papers to read on Tuesday morning.N o D ,.1w i i. Mr. Drumm informed No Parking members of the com- mittee that there are 14 No parking signs will favour of the operal, newspaper vending be erected on the 90 recommendation a boxesý on Anderson St., degree bend at the one resident of bqtween Manning Rd. southeast and southwest crescent told memi and Dundas St., which corners of Muir Cres. fo of the committee he >inhis opinion was far help control parking trouble backirig oui jtoo many near the entrance to Ot- his driveway w .~ e put- a motion trrekPk.events are held in J>ROM PG. 22 Coundil voted in park. WhibySenior Concert Band was com- ed to )blem ifor- [n. lions after the ibers ahas at of when ithe make the pancake sup- per in February. Now that just tels you about the co-operation of this town."P Even during the band's bottie drive, when people didn't have empty bottles to donate, they donated money, he said. While he wished to thank everyone in, the community who hl~ped the band achieve their goal, he said the support for the band first started within the band mem- ber's familles. "The kids and their familles put the majority of the work in- to raising the money," said Mr. Court, estimating that they raised around $13,000. The. band will leave May 14 for their five day trip and they plan to visit a number of cities and will perform at Olympic Stadium prior to a Montreal Expo's basebail game. Mr. Court is presently attempting to arrange a thank you concert to be held in Centennial Park in Whitby before the band leaves. VNAILS DON E TO PERFECTION BY OUR, NEWEST NAIL TEOMNICIAN BIRKY PARKER with years of experience in Regular Price'$35 NOW ONLY $22'. 50 FULL SET COME IN AND TRY HER "Limited Turne Offer OnIy" LA CONTESSA "lice Puce Fi" c1Reutceu"' 668-9262 119 GREEN <CONVENIENT PARKING) LA CONTESSA BEAULY LOUGE *41 Lt 4<4 E. t