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&ij 4; The Town of Whitby has been asked to donate $750,000 over the next seven years to Whitby General Hospitai's $5.5-million fundraisingcampaign. Ed Buffett, c-president of the hospital's 'First lass Fund' cam- pain, ae therequest to «Te Twn's donation is seen as leadership," said Buffett. He said the seven-year time franie was givn because of the tremen- dousgfr-inancial burden now inflic- ted on the Town. The $5.5-miliion is the public, industrial and corporate share of the hospital's $12.6-million expansion. Work wili include a new wing ($6-niiliion), upgrading of equip- ment ($4.1-million), renovations ($1.9-million) and a new birthing center ($600,000). Buffett expiained the birthing centre is for women who are expected to have uncomplicated pregnancies. Me told committee the futi- draising team ho pc to raise $1.5- to $2-million froni, the deve- Jopment comnnunity, $ 1-million from major employers, $500,0 through service clubs and the remainder froni the public. He explained that some cor- porations would also be given the opportunity to make donations over a number of years. Buffett said- one company, which he wouldn't identi1f', has been asked for $1-rnillion while others have been asked for $500,000 - ail payable over five to seven years. Work on the hospital is expec- ted to begin in late 1991 or early 1992. By that time, the hospital hopes to have approval for the birthing centre. Buffett noted the Ministry of Health has not given approval for the centre. However with, a recommendation fron iLte Dur- ham Regior' District Health Council, ministry approval is expected next year. A formai reception wiIi be held at Cullen Gardens, Thursday, Sept. 21 to get the public invol- AÀ 'I Assault complaint ved in the c.m paign. . We hope to bave $3-million in doations by then which should create somý excitement," said Buffett. To date, $600,000 has been raised. Council wili decide this Mon- day night, June 26, if it will make the donation. Aà xv I I A A 16-year-old maie told police iast week that he was assaulted while walking aiong Brock St. N., north of the.raime rcs last Wednes lWfig tY rcs Jos]? Smthof Resolute Cres. toid police he was attacked from behind by one maie who was quicklyjoined by three others. Smith said he was hit b-y a 2-bv-4 board and was kicked in ~the nead. He was taken to Whitby Generai Hospital where he was diagnosd to have a cracked nib and minor internai, bleeding. He was kept at hospital for observation. Police have not yet determnined a reason for the attack b y the four males which occurredbet- ween 9:30 and 10 p.m. on Wed- nesday, June 14. *Waxing , Lash and Brow Tintinge 10 TANNING SESSIONS - $45.00 Beautiful Flberglass Nails By Darlene Gift Certificates A vallable Whitby Malil- Thickson Rd. & Hwy. 2 Water Resistant Sunimer Fun Watch by Accura *29.e95 Cultured Pea Necklaoes 50% OFF Freish Water Pearis ln Summer Colours 7" Bracelet 16" Necklace 18" Necklace 20" Necklace 22" Neekiace $10095 19095 $4495 $26095 open 10 am to9:30Opm Monday - Saturday Betweeri Woolco & Miracle Food Mart WHITBY MALL *434-5864 rSUPER SPECTALL .2Oct. Dianxond Engagement ]RingZ' i$399. 99 Céultured 10K Rope 7" Bracelet 16" Necklace 18" Necklace 20" Necklace 22" Necklace Special $49o95 $79,95 119095 129,95 $139,95 24" Neeclace $149#95 SPECIAL SERVICES * Watch Rcpair e Jewdflcr Repair *We buy old jewellery e Trade-ins * 8tate Jewellery a Appraisala *Custom DeSign e Free Layaway 436-9070 FACTORY DIRECT ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS ON DEPENDABLE MAYTAGS l§S] ii1 (Based on Cinadian consuimer5 STACKED WASHER/D'RYER ýSAVE . Full sized, large capacity washer and dryer - Simple to operate - Only 27Y2" wide MODEL WU202 JETCLEAN.m DISHWASHERS $1 FF " Nobody gets your dishes cleaner " Quiet cleaning Bond St. W. King St. W N (Dj c WIIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1989, PAGE il Town asked for $750,OOO for hoepital campaign