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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1987, PAGE 13 There are but a few things outside of one's church and faith that I would classify as being sacred. The first is my marriage vows; the second the obligation to see that my children are raised to the best of my ability within the bounds of morality and human compassion; and the third is my right to cast my vote in an election. To quote the adage that you get the government you deserve, or that if you don't vote, you have no right to complain are obviously true, but it appears to me that voting gets a might harder every time around. During this 1987 provincial election, as in several others, I have had whá't you might call a bit of an advan- tage. I have been able to deal on a one and one basis with each of the candidates running for the seat at Queen's Park. And I really don't know as this has helped to clear the muddy waters. Now, I hope the readers out there are.not taking me in the wrong light. I am not attempting to say that I am having difficulties with the candidates. On the contrary, I am impressed with all of them in their own right. As a matter of fact, I would go so far as to say any one of them would give their all in representing Durham East in the provincial legislature. Their ideas, and this is the hard part, are really attuned. They are not far apart on their basic ideas nor what they envision as the idea way to represent us. It is with the parties, and ultimately the leaders of these parties, that I have great concerns. VIEWPOINT by ROXANNE REVELER Down to the wire The number one concern has to be with the money each of the three party leaders has promised to spend on us. In total, it amounts to millions and millions of dollars. But what I find quite interesting, is that none of the "big three" have given us any idea of how they plan to raise this amazing amount of money. Consequently, I presume we should take it for granted that the good fairies of tis earth have amassed their powers to see that we ahi live happily ever after. Don't we wish it were true? Many, if not all, of the promises made at the top are for things the people of this province should have; a revam- ping of the educational system right-from kindergarten straight up to the post secondary level; more beds in hospitals; concentrated help for the agricultural com- munity. Others, in my own humble opinion, aren't worth the amount of energy expended talking about them. Durham East riding appears to be up for grabs in this eléction. From following the candidates around over the past few weeks, and speaking with area residents, there does not seem to be any one person, or party, that will easily walk away with the riding. I forecast it will go down to the wire on election night. For this reason, you can see where each and every-vote is going to count. Whoever you have in mind as the person you would like to represent you at Queen's Park, get out there and cast your ballot for them. If you don't have a ride to the polls, phone anyone.of the candidates and they will assure you get there. There is really no excuse for sit- ting on your duff. With the number of issues that come to light auring this campaign, and allowing for the state of our economy, and the unsure future of life as we know it today, it is more im- portant than ever to have a strong voice representing this riding in the legislature. You owe it to yourself, andyour loved ones, to get out there and vote for the candidate of your choice tomorrow. At least that's the way it looks to me. By FLORENCE ASHTON News seems to have been rather scarce at this end over the last few weeks, but with 'school doors opening this week, and settling into a regular routine of meetings and other community activities, we hope to keep you better informed each week. The results of the euthre game on Aug. 27 are as follows: Eight tables of euchre played; lone hands by Muriel Fisher and Dwayne Parrott; men's high won by Murray Geer and second prize to Lloyd Fawns; ladies high to Marie Geer and second to Jean Johnston; door prize to Olive Ormistorn; 50/50 draw won by Do#othy Whittington. The next euchre will be on Thur- sday, Sept. 24. The Eleanor Knight Group of the Women's Missionary. Society met at the home of Florence Ashton last Wednesday evening with-'11 ladies piresent. President Rose Heron chaired the meeting, and we joined in the singing of "Crown Him with Many Crowns." Muriel Fisher con- ducted the worship period and shared with us an interesting sum- mary of 'The Heritage of the Men- nonites.' Main item of business was The ladies Bible Class will meet at the home of Joan Knight on Wed- nesday evening of this week at 8 o'clock. Ladies, don't forget our plant exchange. We were pleased to welcome Rev. McEntyre back to the pulpit following his vacation. He chose as his sermon title last Sunday mor- ning "Create in me a Clean Heart, O Lord" which is a prayer that should be on the heart of every Christian. His text was from Psalm 51, verse 10. Junior and senior choir practice begins on Thursday evening of this week and we are greatly in need of new members. Next Sunday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. the church school are meeting at the Community Centre lawn with 'fun, food and fellowship.' Everyone come, bring your friends and neighbors. In the event of rain it will be held in the church hall. £t.'Iomas' An31enchurch. Brooklin, Anderson St. N. Sunday 8:30 a.m. - H.C. 10:30 a.m. - H.C. or Morning Prayer Nursery and Church School Incumbent: Rev. Ivan Dyer AU Wecome 655-3883 ist Ashburn scout registration The 1st Ashburn scouting movement will be holding registration tonight (Wednesday, Sept. 9) between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Ashburn Community Centre. Boys interested in joining beavers, cubs, scouts or venturers must, have a parent or guardian present to register them. Meetings for the year will com- mence as follows: beavers, Tuesday Sept. 15 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; cubs, Wednesday Sept. 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; scouts Thursday Sept. 17, 7 to 9 p.m.; venturers, Wednesday, Sept. 16 starting at 8:30 p.m. Ail megtings will be held at Burns Church Hall. Road flare used to set fire A road flare was used to set 22 bales of straw on fire at Thornlea Farms at 6060 Ashburn Rd. Satur- day, Sept. 5. Each bale of hay was valued at $8. No one was hurt in the fire. Ashburn news IANE, HA-MRE