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Mayoralty Candidate is "On the Mooove!" Former School Chairman to Seek Re-election in Ward 3 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, October 5,1994 5 by Laura J. Richards Courtice resident Ann Cowman „wants Clarington Mayor Diane ..Hamre to "moooove over." - The former regional councillor ..and former local councillor for hWard One, is ready and willing to go head to head with Mayor Hamre ,in Clarington's 1994 mayoralty contest contest Hamre garnered 38 more votes .than Cowman in the 1991 election. . Cowman has adopted a cow mas- s cot for her campaign. She told reporters on Friday •, morning, at the Clarington Munici- . pal Administration Centre that while ' she entered the race in late July by registering with the Clerk's Department, Department, she "always felt I could change my mind." She said she has been asked by many people to consider mnning for the position of mayor because "a change is wanted by a lot of people." people." Cowman noted: "I want people CANDIDATE UPDATE... As of Tuesday, Oct. 4,1994 the following persons have registered for the 1994 CLARINGTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION to be held on Monday, Nov.14,1994 MAYOR: Ann Cowman Diane Hamre REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARD 1 Larry Hannah LOCAL COUNCILLOR WARD 1 Gary Majesky Phil Manning Cathrine McKeever Mary Novak REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARD 2 Carson Elliott John O'Toole LOCAL COUNCILLOR WARD 2 Jim Kondrachuk Pat Pingie David Wing REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARD 3 Bill Clarke Ann Dresllnskl LOCAL COUNCILLOR WARD 3 Bonnie Cunningham David Scott CLARINGTON HYDRO COMMISSION Suzanne Elston Paul Ressor Pauline Storks Anna Van Den Hoven PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD WARD 1 Milton Dakin Rona Formosa David Gray Thorsten Koseck WARD 2 Charmalne Dunn Michael Slocombe WARD 3 Robert Wlllsher SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD Donna Lucas-Astley Alan Baylls Caroline Burke to be happy. "I want people with a smile in their hearts, not to be discomforted." discomforted." "I see a multiplicity of issues," Cowman said. First up was recreation recreation facilities. "The population has increased by 20,000 but the number of recreation facilities has stayed the same." Taxes came next. She said they are too high, but added: "This is a difficult community to administer." The lack of industry in the entire community is another concern of Cowman's. "When people come to this community, community, they want more than a house and a tax bill." People want access to recreation and leisure facilities within their own communities instead of having to go to Oshawa, she said. When asked what she thought of the amalgamation of the Courtice urban area with Oshawa, Cowman said, "I'm open on the issue." Bowmanville Bowmanville would have been "much .1 ümLv richer" if the decision to amalgamate amalgamate Courtice had been made earlier, earlier, Cowman said. It seems that a study done 20 years ago called for precisely that. (The amalgamation of Courtice with Oshawa) "But the politicians said no," Cowman recalled. Since then, many of the predictions predictions within that report regarding the Courtice area have come true, Cowman Cowman said. She mentioned mral hydro rates as being one of the many predictions. predictions. As for Bowmanville, she said this town has been "short-changed" due to the inclusion of Courtice in the whole municipality. Another issue she said she is concerned concerned with is the designation of land use in the Official Plan. Cowman noted she is afraid Farewell Farewell Creek will be "seriously impacted" impacted" if development plans for its recharge area go ahead. Cowman also spoke about an other concern over municipal administration administration in Clarington. She pointed to the fact that Clarington has a lawyer from a Toronto firm working on behalf of the municipality. municipality. She said it was time to review the budget allotted to legal fees. In a media release on Friday afternoon, afternoon, Cowman says, "I really enjoyed enjoyed the many years I spent as a member of Newcastle and regional councils. I worked very hard and many people have thanked me over the years with their words and support support both of which have been much appreciated." Regarding the image of a municipal municipal Mayor, she said: "I want people to feel satisfied and happy about me and the community in which we live. I want our residents to have a happy smile in their hearts when they become aware of Ann Cowman's Cowman's name or when they leave the council chambers." The municipal election is slated for Monday, Nov. 14. Ann Cowman declared her intention to run in the mayoralty race on Friday morning, Sept. 30. Cowman Cowman and some of the members from her campaign team are pictured here with a mobile sign the candidate candidate will be using during this year's municipal election. Shown are Gerri Butterfield from north of Tyrone, Tyrone, Brenda Reid from Courtice, Fran Havie of Newtonville, Cathy Gucciardi of Newcastle, Ann Cowman, Betty Macklin of Bowmanville and Georgian Cairns of Burketon. Some of Cowman's concerns concerns are recreational facilities, lack of representation by population, and legal fees. Newcastle Village resident Bob Willshcr confirmed his intention to seek a seat on the Northumbcrland- Clarington Board of Education in Ward 3 on November 14. In announcing announcing his candidacy to the Statesman Statesman Mr. Willshcr said he was running running again because there were a number of issues that he wanted to sec completed. He also believed his experience would be of value to the new Board and taxpayers. Mr. Willshcr, who is 50 years old, served on the Northumberland- Clarington Board from 1982 to 1988 and 1991 to 1994. During his 9 years on the Board he has served on most committees and chaired a number of them. He was also selected as Vice Chairperson and Chairperson of the Board. Mr. Willshcr has been employed by General Motors of Canada for 30 years. He has worked in the Personnel Personnel area of the company for nearly 24 years. Currently he is Supervisor of Salaried Personnel for the Car Plants. During the next three years, if elected, he says there are a number of important issues affecting Ward 3 that he would like to pursue. "The new school in Newcastle will be completed by 1996 and I would like to be actively involved in the process," process," Mr. Willshcr said. "The new school has the opportunity to become the first in the jurisdiction to incorporate incorporate a public library." "This represents represents a chance to show to the public the advantages of local government working together for the good of the taxpayers and students," he continued. continued. Mr. Willshcr also indicated that the Board would have to deal with the issue of what to do with the old Newcastle Public School and Lockhart Lockhart Public School. "The recent gas leak at the Clarke/ Pines campus clearly indicates the need for an alternate road to the schools," Willsher said. Mr. Willshcr told the Statesman that he attempted to get such access at the time the 115/ 35 was widened but the Province said it wasn't required. He believes the recent recent incident gives him the evidence needed to show the potential hazard of not having an alternate route. "I won't be giving up on this issue," he added. "The Board will also be establishing establishing changes in Parent-Teacher committees committees very soon and I would like to ensure they meet the needs of the parents parents and schools in Ward 3," Willshcr Willshcr said. He expressed concern that the Province may attempt to mandate changes that are really more suited to the Toronto area and not reflect the wishes of the local community. "If you want parents to be involved you have to make sure they are comfortable comfortable with the structure," Willsher said. Mr. Willshcr also indicated that the Board would have to address many other issues such as: violence in schools; site-based management; implementation of the Community Outreach recommendations; the end of the Social Contract; curriculum changes; academic performance measurement; and cost of education. "All of these have the potential of significant impact on our schools and children," said Willsher. He continued, continued, "I would like to be able to participate participate on behalf of the people of Ward 3 in dealing with these and other other schools issues." Mr. Willsher is married to Lynda and they have two sons, Stephen and Chris. They have resided in the Clarington Clarington area for more than 23 years. The Statesman Proofreader's Words of the Week.. A funambulist - One skilled at walking along or doing balancing acts on a rope or cable stretched out tight or hanging slack above the ground. wharfinger - One who keeps a wharf for landing goods and collects wharfage fees. Bill Clarke Enters Race For Regional Councillor Representing Ward 3 r A former Ward Three Regional Councillor is planning to run again for the ward's regional council post. Bill Clarke said Tuesday that he will be seeking election in the November November vote. A former teacher and youth leader, leader, Mr. Clarke has been active in a number of community groups including including the Navy League, where he THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 14,1994 NOTICE OF FILING FOR NOMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that candidates for the following offices may file nomination papers at the Clerk's Office, 40 Temperance Street on Tuesday, October 11, Wednesday, October 12, and Thursday, October 13, 1994 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Nomination Day, Friday, October 14,1994 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor (Also serves on Regional Council) (One to be elected by general vote) Regional Councillor (Also serves on Local Council) (One to be elected for each of the three wards) Member, Northumberland-Clarlngton Board of Education (Two to be elected for each of the three wards by Public School Electors) Member, Peterborough-VIctorla Northumberland-Clarlngton Roman Catholic Separate School Board (Three to be elected by general vole of Separate School Electors) Clarington Hydro-Electric Commission (Four to be elected by general vote) All candidates are to be elected for a three-year term, Prior to submitting a nomination paper, a notice of registration must be filed with the Clerk. Each nomination paper must be signed by at least 10 electors, whoso names are entered on the Preliminary List of Electors or who have made application to have their names Included on the list and who are entitled to vote In an election to such office. Notices o( registration and nomination papers are available from the Clerk's Office. For further Information, please call 623-3379. Patti L. Barrio, A.M.C.T. Clerk/Roturnlng Officer Municipality of Clarington 40 Tomporartco Strout Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 /7\ t MUNICIPALITY OF (tlcirirujton ~~ ONTARIO Date of Publication: Octobers, 1994 CS-Ind, 5032 © served as president, and the St. John Ambulance, where he was chairman. He is a former church warden and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Legion. A graduate of the military staff college in Kingston, Bill Clarke has served in a number of other capacities capacities in addition to the regional council council post. He is a former member of the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Clarington and a former former commissioner on the Tenancy Commission of Ontario. He has served as a member of the Ontario Council of Colleges and as a member of the Port Granby Monitoring Committee. Committee. "I feci that this election is extremely extremely important" said Mr. Clarke. Given the fact that the Municipality of Clarington is a multi-million dollar corporation, Mr. Clarke is deeply concerned over the need for experienced experienced candidates. "The electorate should be very careful in its choice of candidates," he said. The candidate secs the municipality's municipality's tax rate as a major issue facing the Municipality. Mr. Clarke also said he is concerned about the impact of the building boom and the fact that there is a dearth of facilities for youth in small communities. "This is something that has to be addressed in the very near future," h'c said. He believes that the ratio between residential and commcrcial/industrial development is "out of whack". He adds that the Municipality of Clarington Clarington has become an attractive place in which to live and that it will take sharp minds and clever administrators administrators to cope with the growth which will occur. The candidate also believes that the municipality should look into the possibility of some kind of public transportation. Although he doesn't sec the need for any large-scale bus service, he docs believe that an adequate adequate public transportation system is needed. Mr, Clarke advocates a moratorium moratorium on budget increases and is opposed opposed to any more tax increases. "Everybody is talking about taxes," he said. He would also like to see better facilities for youths mid seniors in Ward Three. 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