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Whitby Free Press, 3 Jan 1990, p. 15

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B9 REVIEW 89 REVIEW '89 FIYW ....................... .................................... Councillors look back, look ahead' FROM PAGE)1 in Whitby was bad, ho says, nover good news on industry more good than enough. Batten, who, 111w councillor Joo Bugelli, began a business operation in south Whitby in the past year, says companies such as McGraw-fHill Ryerson attrac- ted attention but that the steady growth of small business in Whitby should also ho recog- nized. As for the Lynde Shores appro- val in 1989, Batten credited spo cial interest groups for «waking us un" as to what should ho incorporated in the plan, refer- ringr, for examplo, to open space buùffer areas wanted by residents. Plnigcommitteo members joinodrosdonts for a tour of the area bofore deciding on a plan presented before committee. Liko ail other councillors, ho looks forward te the Coscan devolopment in Port Whitby a development which ho desiLes asl ai-iportant." Batten sBaye the nineties wil likely sem dovelopment in Brook- lin should sevieshoextonded, peding h n ~ tudyt 9oeve: derly this year. Brooklin now has 1,600 rosi- dents, and current plans limit growth te 10,500. Developers will want more, says Batten, who says ho would permit as many as là000. '4'Tere hate ho development Ministry of Revenue there, people accopt that.» MARELBRUNELLE Regional councillor Marcel Bruneile was a member of the Region works and waste manage- ment committeos, and saLys that whilo a temporary solution ( Whitevale) was worked out in conjunction with Metro, there is no mntention to involve Metro ini a longterm landflll site. "In effect, wo're going te ho in control,"he says. HoeaL feels the Region should tako control of recycling pro- ir arn, which will c ontinue te face market problems. Markets are available for paper. and metal, but plastics, and particu- larly glass, will ho a prolem, ho says. In Whitby, ho praises new dovelopment which complemnents the downtown area. "it gives the town flavor » ho says, adding that while Luiiness ma!y have once been allowed te uput up what thoy want,» the attitude has now changed and "that inakes a statement for Whitby.» Brunello doesn't ike dehentur- ing, and has concerns about such fmfancing for the roc complex, particularly should an economic slowdown occur. Ho opposed it last year in the roc complex decision. uI just wish wo could have deforred the cost, or debontured less, and hased it over a Ionge period.» Ift ho says the faci ty, is needed and will b. well -y recoivod by residents. And ho notes that the issue was smoothly handled in cern- parison with the Iroquois Park exasion discussion, at times a long shouting match, that took plac four years ago. eW learned something from before,"ho says. .While 1989 was a Zetty good year 1990, 1 think, wilI ho toier,»c he and decision will be uvery controversial,n as a SEE PAGE 26 ecrdit &colIectiOil uiar orj parjt tme basis.ý Remo Mancini Minister Ontario EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX Effective January, 1990, the new EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX. (EHT) replaces Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) premniums. Ail employers with permanent establishments in Ontario will be required to pay the tax through monthly or quarterly instalments based on total calendar year gross payroll. THE ONTARIO MINISTRY 0F REVENUE which is responsible for administering this. new tax, mailed INFORMATION KITS to Ontario employers in November, 1989. If you are an employer in Ontario and have not yet received an INFORMATION KIT, please caîl the Ministry, toll-free, at the numbers listed below: * Metro Toronto " All other areas " French language enquiries " Telephone device for the deaf 965-8470 1-800-263-7965 1-800-668-5821 1-800-263-7776 WIIITY MRE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JAINuAIY 3,1990o, PAGE 15s BIl Swan: Snow PROM PAGE 5 MDid he -go too fast?" "Must have. And in the wrong direction." "Why is that truck passing us. You kodiak bear you, you snicklefuster!" "'Calling names isn't nice."t "You do it." "You're right there." "'Now why are we stopping." *rWelre outta washer fluid." "is that the squirt stuif? Are we just about home?" "Almost. Another three hours and you'll be snug in your bd." ":Can we go tobagganing when we get honne?" "I nay bo tired of snow by thon. How about a week on a beach in Florida?" "O0h boy!" Swoosh-swoosh, swooSh-swooh. t'We're home! Wo'ro home! Mommy, we'ro going to go tthe beach for a week. Can I take my toboggan? We almost went in the ditch. And it snowed and it snowed and it snowed. Cen we go again tomorrow. CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY NOTICE. 0F INTENTION SIGN BY-LAW The Council af the Corporation a! the Town o! Whitby intends to pass a by-Iaw to amend the Permanent Sign By-Law ta permit an additional pylan sign on industrial zoned property where the cambined street frontages of an industrial property exceeds 120 metres. The Planning and Development Cammittee of Council will meet on Monday, January 22, 1990 at 7:30,p.m. in >he Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, for the purpose o! hearing any persan with an interest in this amendment ta the Permanent Sign By-Law. Any persan wishing ta to advise the Town Thursday, January 18, meet with the Cammittee is asked Clerk accordingly no later than 1990. Robert B. Short Director af Planning The Corporation af the Tawn of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, Ontario LIN2M PHONE: (416) 668-5803 S PECIA-L PU RCHASE LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAl LABLE I 5 DRAWER PULL OUT BASKET SYSTEM $9900 BASIC GARAGE or BASEMENT STORAGE UNIT unfinished, unassembied, stackable 2 SHELF UNIT $29- 3 SHELF UNIT $399-5 22"w x32"h x 16"d moi1 shown) [SPACE AGE SHELVIN WVE MAKE FREE HOUSE CALLS. RESIDENTIAL. COMMERCIAL.- INDUSTRIAL 80 THICKSON RD. SOUTH, WHITBY Soe Mny- Wns, ( 16)0 -1636o Tidy& rd m aQmSlit.y9~'l16 77,,ý 1

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