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PAGE 2, WHITY FREE PRES, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,1990l Cureatz' end.s politîcalcareer By Milce Kowalgld When Durham East' voters neit go te the polis, a familiar naine wiil be missing from the ballot. MPP Sam Cureatz will not seek re-election te the seat he has held in the Ontario legisia- ture since 1977. The veteran Conservative stunned political observera last week by announcingr that he will not contest the neit provincial election, generallyexpected te be called -for September. Citing family and personal rea- sons for hiei decision, Cure tz informed the Durham East Po gressive Con.servation Assoca- tion that hé will not be he0 party's candidate. However, Cureatz will stay on as MPP until the election. He intends te open a la* practice in Newcastle-,illaxe. Already nominated te carry the partys banner in Durham East, Cureatz admits te a «ight embarrassment» at the extra work his decision'will create for the riding association. But he says that while the Uthey are practicdl, they under- san my reasons.* (A new nomination meeting9 will be held Auq. '8 at 8 p.m. in the Bowmanville recreation centre.) Cureatz told Th? Free Press he had not given much thought te, retiri* util after the legisia- a fourned for ýthe suxnmer. A quick tour ýof some new residential areas in the Newcas- tle community of Courtâce helped prompt his decision. 'II didn't think r'd have the SAM CUREATZ For the filnest lawn in town.. Thicker, greener and weed free! 2z From oltil OSHAWA / WHITBY a Call Now For Customer Satisfaction or two ipplications ,max. 4,OOsq.ft.) We also p rovide... *Tree and shrub tertilizing, *Insect control for tres/shrubs and lawns *Brush control e Professional consultation enthusiasm for it again," said Cureatz. "I teok a few days off with my wife (Cathyr) te discuss it and came te a decision. "Tm 42 now, in another four yerslil be 46, that may bu, a littie toe late to set up a new practice.» Weighing heavily on Cureat*'si thinking is the effble of political life on his fanxily. "Myoldest boy (Draydon) was one when I was first elected, he's 15, now,» said Cureatz, ading that he is known to Draydon and other sons, Rion and Collin, only in terme of political life.. - Acknowled*gthat "there s no good time to leaver Cureatz said hiechose to leave, 4whle Fm stili fairly positive about the (politi- cal) process." Cureatz said the fact that he backed unsuccessful candidate Dianne Cunningham 'in the recent Conservative leadership race played no part.iii his think- have no animosity towards SEE PAGE 15 ipwiiL * ManuactuerSpeciall Kafco 16' x 32' Bahama Pool with Deep End "Bulit by-Canadians for Canadians" Prof essionally installed compiete with: Deluxe Vacuum Kit High-grade Filter - 5 yr. warranty Heavy-duty Winter Cover Deluxe Maintenance Kit 3 Step Ladder & Anchors Deluxe Solar Blanket Two Stage Concrete Bottom Choice of Two 30 ml Pattern Liners Complete FUI & Sod Removal Patented Snaplock Coping Super Circulation Package Heavy-duty ¾4h.p. Pump FDurham's Largest Pool- Installer has immedi- ate installations available. We do ail our own work with no subcontractiflg including land- scaping. interlocking bricks anîd decks. Over 45 years combined experience!. IAUNTOI OOLk-ý--- Valve " Walls Guarariteed 25 Yrs. " Liners Guaranteed 25 Yrs. " Steel Reinforced Concrete Decking eSystem Start-up & Backyard Instruction " Free Spring & Fail Pool Seminars " Free computerized Water Analysis " Much, Much More! $11,88' Addltlonal ilzoz and shape: avallable nt sieulr clearance pricos. VISA, MASTEICARD & INSTOIE FINANCINS' AVAILABLE. S9-9 571-0189 I i33 TAUNTQN RD. W.11 I BLOCK WEST 0F SMO eb