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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1987. PAGE 3 Councichooses between two neident ical packer b*ids Whitby council has accepted a bid of $125,374.04 by Central Mack Truck Sales Ltd. to supply the Town with a garbage packer, although the bid was exactly the same as another company bidding for the project. Ontario Truck Centre of Oshawa had also bid $125,374.04. But Members of the education centre facilities committee of the Durham separate sehool board should find out early in the new year what their "mandate" will be, according to Tom Qîdman, Whitby trustee who chairs the committee. Oldman charged at a November meeting that the board had been "unfair" abou~t the terms of the mandate given to the committee. He said the board had approved one motion to review a lease-to-own centre in Graywood Developments in Whitby (north of Rossland) or a Camreau Corp. development in Oshuwa but had also denied a motion to explore a lease-to-own Durham Board of Education trustees showed their satisfaction with past performance as they re- elected both the chairman and vice chairman for another year. Chairman Sandra Lawson of Ajax and vice-chairman Heather Beveridge of Uxbridge were both nominated for the position of chairman at the last meeting of the board. After a vote by secret ballot, Lawson retained the top seat. Beveridge's nomination for the vice-chairman's spot went uncon- because Mack Truck, of Richmond Hill, could supply the packer within 40 to 50 days, council accepted that bid. Ontario Truck indicated they would need 75 to 80 days to supply the packer. More than one councillor questioned the similarity of the bids and have instructed staff to inform the Ministry of Consumer and agreement with any developer. developer. The separate board has already outgrown the administrative headquarters built only a few years ago off Rossland Rd. in Oshawa. A $7-million price tag bas been at- tached to a new office space, one of heoptions that the board may con- sider. Discussions have also been held with Ajax Mayor Bill McLean about a new school hteadquarters building. Oldman says the commit- tee is still interested in hearing from any developer in Durham Region who "wants to propose a plan for us." tested and'she was acclaimed to the position for the second year in a row. In her acceptance speech, Lawson said 1988 will be a year in which to continue emphasis on curriculum and staff development, to hobby local politicians and MPPs on the loading factor issue, and to press for more money for capital needs. She commented that the board had tripled its number of portables in the past five years and said more money must be found to build new schools. Commercial Relations about them. A bid of $125,374.04 was received The Barn: OPEN SUNDAY Marldiam Rd. &-Steeles Ave. 293-2279 from Mack Truck in the summer. But council then decided to reten- Workshop & Showroom: 370 Denisn St. E., Markhain. 475-2488 der for the packer and received the two bids. BoigDySl nFuntrUhltr adCutyBuiu What- Youb colifOit? sit down. Whitby: 111 Dunlop St. W. at Brock St. 668-2770 -PRICE 0F OIWDINARY Our clearance is storewide. ..Kaufman of Collingwood Fui niture, Barrymore, Vogel, Butler Roberts, ail our accessori es at greatly reduced prices. Some up to 50% discount, and free delivery. Your chance to save! Starts Dec. 28, 1987 WleeBautfdio sBgn Heaquarters chairman wants clearer mandate Lawson and Beveridge retain chair positions $S3 5M iwe desilllya11pyatWoodmftforagnt1okin Solid Oak & Pine Crafts men since 1974 q Nigel Schilling, Q.C. and Brian K. Evans are pleased 'to announce the relocation of their law offices to 330 Byron Street, South, Whitby, 668-3392, 686-1808. Over 18 years of service to the community in family law, motor vechicle and other personal rnjury, wrongful dismissal and other civil litigation. The Koufmon Furniture Gollery. -à