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2 * Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 15. 2* ► Weekly Times Subscriptions $23.36 + $1.64 G.S.T. - $25.00/year Publications Mail Registration No. 09301 Publishing 50 Issues Annually at the Office of Publication "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, .through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs" 5310 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Orono, Ontario LOB 1M0 E-Mail Address: oronotimes@speedline.ca Phone/Fax (905) 983-5301 Publisher/Eklitor Marg Zwart » One election down... With one election oyer, we've got one more to go. I realized realized last Sunday, when CBC's Rex Murphy mentioned that the Federal election was into the final stretch, that we hadn't given it any coverage yet. This past Municipal election will be remembered more for the 'Mail in Vote' system and how the method was open for abuse, than the issues, of which there were very few. John Mutton did win a clear majority in the race for Mayor, for which I congratulate him. However, he did say afterwards, "If we ever use the 'Mail in Vote' system again, there will have to be some drastic changes." One of the changes would have to be an improved voters list, one that is up to date, and does not have numerous multiple listings. The first big issue to be tackled says Mutton, is the amalgamation. amalgamation. After getting the council up to speed on amalgamation amalgamation and the financial impact studies out to the public, we'll have to take a look at sports facilities. "Lets take the Development Charge money we have now, and let's build our arenas." Mutton said Monday night. He also promised during his campaign to get more police on the beat in Clarington, because everyone has the right to feel safe walking the streets in their communites. In response to an earlier editorial written in The Times, Mutton commented at his Victory Celebration, "I guess I am Mayor material, after all, eh Marg?" Time will tell, John. Letter to the Editor November 9, 200U I am writing this letter In response to your front page article on November 8th, 2000.1 feel that the headline "School Staff Prepared • to Strike" appeared to deliberately deliberately mislead the public into thinking that the teaching staff was in a position to strike and thus upsetting parents in the community. I have been a member of the School Board since 1986 and I am not looking forward to being out of work but there comes a time when you need to take a stand for what you believe in. Do you realize that Educational Assistants, Custodians and Secretaries have not had a wage increase since the social contract came into affect, or that we have been working without a contract for approximately 3 years? School Board Superintendents and Politicians can justify a 30 - 43% wage increase for them- (continued from page!) ahead of his closest opponent, opponent, Cecil Mackesey who got 1,306 votes. Mark Hendrikx received 854 ■votes. The Ward 3 Local Councillor seat vacated by Troy Young, .went to Pat Pingle, who was defeated in the 1997 election. Pingle beat out Steven Cooke -by a clear majority. Jim Schell made the move from Local Councillor Ward 2 to Regional Councillor Ward 1 & 2. Schell's closest opponent was. Suzanne Elston, who campaigned without signs. Schell got 5,434 votes while Elston received 3,104 votes. Jane Rowe maintained her Local Ward One seat, and Don MacArthur got the Ward 2 Local Councillor seat, previously previously held by Jim Schell. Bob Willsher and Nancy Coffin return as Public School Board Trustees. Barbara Malone and Joe Neal were elected as Separate School Board Trustees, Mario Leclerc was acclaimed to the French Public School Board, and Nicole Chalifoux- Shorey was acclaimed to the French Catholic School Board. The official numbers for 1 this election were not available available at press time. (continued from page 1) stamina He works as kitchen staff at a nursing home. For him, performing his best shows the world what people with a disability are capable of , doing. "When people put me down it keeps me going; its a motivation," motivation," he says. In his younger years he was stung by the low expectations some people had for him. While' he says winning gold "felt great", meeting fellow athletes is also a big part of the Paralympic experience. Shaw can't help being disappointed disappointed that he didn 't break hi s own world record throw of 42.75 meters set in Atlanta. He wishes he had been better better focused this time. "I should have been used to the cheering crowds and cameras," cameras," he says. He welcomes the opportunities opportunities to set a new record in his category at international track and field competitions next year in England and possibly Holland. Mr, Shaw has the perfect spot for his recent gold from Sydney. "We are having a - baby in February." (he and fiance Christine). "The medal is going up in the baby's room." - OTTAWA, November 14, 2000 -The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) urges Canadians to share , their views about the future of Canada's health care system during this federal, election. Dr. Peter Barrett, President of the organization which represents'50,000 doctors doctors across Canada, said "with a strong economy, ; Iarge government surpluses, I and public support for action, this election should focus on rebuilding health care:. Canadians must have their voices heard." During the French " and English debates, ■ political leaders, did little to move this issue forward. Once again, we heard much about what's gone; wrong with our health care system and little about how to fix it. Canadian physicians have concrete ideas about how to plan a full recovery! for our heajth care system. We urge Canadians to access our website website at www. c m a. c a\el e c- tion200Q for more election material and share your ideas with. V '" iv ' us V: f ;i?i at grassroots@cma.ca: The CMA will ensure your messages messages to us are relayed to the federal parties. Finally we encourage all Canadians to join us by talking to their candidates about how we can work together to plan for a full recovery. selves and yet we are fighting for something we have been denied for approximately 10 years. Your article did not appear to give all the facts and if the public was more aware of what has been going on they would be just as upset as all the C.U.P.E. school board members are! A concerned member of your school community. PITCH-IN CANADA www.pitch-in.ca {W. dolighan@homfc.com