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Health club subsidy makes sense if used

Oct 07, 2008 - 02:09 PM

To the editor:

Re: Whitby Town employees snag health club discount, Sept. 17.

I too am deeply disappointed in the Town agreeing to a 50 per cent employee health-club membership discount.

As a taxpayer and no relation to any Town employee, I would far rather see it subsidized to 100 per cent.

The long-term benefits of better physical health and the proven relationship between healthy body and healthy mind are proven medical science.

All I would ask in return is that Town employees agree to validate they have used the membership. I'll pay if it's being used.

Paul O'Hagan

Whitby

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