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r--.«ý Whty Fr. Pros, W.kiesday, AkMc 23. 1094, Page ô Hawkins to seek nmination Whitby chartored ifinancial analyst Dout Hawkins will contes the al m Party of Ontario's recentiy announced Patrollin'g cops put out fire Quick action by two com- munit ypaitrol police officrs Tursday afernoon prevented a grase fire in a downtown ýrhtbyapartmnent from spread-" inhie officers were sumrnonedI by a resident of a second-storey apartinent at 116 Brock St. S. while walking their beat. They entered the unit and one of them put out the fire bD smothering it with a wet dis cioth. No one was hurt in the in- cident, which caused about $500 in sinoke dam age. Senior citizens who receive the guaranteed income supplemont as part of their old age pension are eligible for a $100 tax reduc- tion froin the Town. Whitby treaaurer AI Claring- boid says eligible seniors who can produce proof that they receive the supplement can apply for the credit at the Town tax departmient. If they've airead paid their tax ,y hre eligible or a refund. Caigbold stresses that only seniors who receive the guaranteed income supplement cai get the credit. Contact the Town tai depart- ment for more information. OPEN HOUSE lake Weaving Studio to 4:00 pm. 8 Myrtie Road. West, et Hwy 12 (10 min. NofWVhty> 655-5691 .adoe e * e * omE e o eo nomination convention for the riding of Durhami Centre. The meeting lsescheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, A *1 l20, and will be held at Iroquois Paries Whltney Hall. Hawkins, an Oshawa resident, is a iong-time party member. He is closeey alîgned with Liberal Leader Lyn Mê!Leod and was her key localsuprterdurigthe 1992 O)ntarioLIbeaZ at '""dershi ae Hawldkfened Whitby>s sole investrnent deaer, Jones, Gable & Assocates, in 1991 and morves both retail and institutional clients in Durhamn Region. He and wife Marpobave two sons, Mark and Tyler. Research park proposedfor Whitby PROM PAGE 1 mistic, but gn arded," said Stroud, adding that the'support fWhty and Durhain Region is essential toproject$s sucs. If Queen'~s Park sensed that local officiais were only «luke- warm» te the proposai, the government may consider other uses for the property, such as housing, ho said. In response to ýa question from councillor Dennis Fox, Spears said the inclusion of Wiby General Hospital in the studly was baaed on it remaining an acute car. faciiity. (A ion%-awaited study of Dur- haim Region hospitals may possi- brecommend convorting Whtby Generai into a rehabilita- tive treatment centre.) "Whitby General Hospital would fit into this as it now stands,» said Spears. "Theis i an exciting concept that shouid be pursued,» said Fox. «It wouid be nice to eeo Wbtb~ become the leader in the heait care field," ho added. Committee recommended to counicil that both the planning and economic deveiopment direc- tors report back te comniittee within a month with their com- monts on the study. The consultants toid reporters later that Whitby counicil was the first «political» body to receive A meeting was held' earlier this month with staff from the Town, Durhamn Region, province and hospitals as Well as private sector representatives. In both cases, the consultants were pleased with the responses to their proposal. «I think thero is a real attempt here te be progressive, but it (concept) needs to be driven,» said Stroud. o ovne h "We've sort o ovne h p rovince t look at iong-termn deveiopment as opposed to short- terni (housing), but there has to be a consensus of ail parties," ho said. If deveioped in the manner in which they are proposing. the research park wii Ibe he irt of this magnitude in Canada, Spears explained.- «We drd a review of al research parka in the United States and Canada and there's nothing this extensive," she said. Potentiai park tenants could include businesses or facilities dealing with pure and applied research, geriatrici, rehabili- tation, chronic care mental heaith care, nursing, !,iotechno- 1ogy, and iaboratory equipment and desigri. Manufacturing would not be pettd but comparues in this flldwUl be encouraqd to locate in Durham Region s pro- posed 186-acre industrial park niorthi of Victoria Street, Spears said. Presenting the Lale .,custom Cover Sale SAVINGS 0F 25% Here is the chance to have a beautiful custom built sofa, loveseat or chair, handniade especially for you. Drop in and browse through our 25 room settings, then choose from over 50 styles and 700 gorgeous fiabrics. Ail at a savings of 25%. McALLJSTERS -lfdtna/ YeèAéèr,',m 507 Brock St. North, Whitby 666-5755 Mon., Tues., Wed. 10-6, Thurs., Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-5 -- - - ___ i I 1) I but drop in anytime to our (flot quite decorated) new location, opening Mon., Mar. 28th at ~ Wh«itby Tow n Square AT ROSSLAND RD. & GARDEN ST WHITBY TOWN SQUARE Rossland & Garden. OSLNDR.666m4100 t' I.' i J '1> t, 1/