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Mayor Taylor to face challenge There are some hot battles looming on the political horizon which should make for a very interesting election when Scugog Township voters go to the polls early in November. Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor will face a Vol. 119 challenge from area: councillor John Wolters, and there could be a traf- fic jam with three or more candidates gunn- ing for the seat on Regional Council. Contacted by the Star last week, councillor Wolters said he has Local elections may heat up this fall made up his mind to take a run at the Mayor's chair. A veteran of seven years on local council (two terms as the rep for Ward 4, and one term as the area rep) councillor Wolters said it "it time for me to step up or step out." Dave Wall of Regina is just about like all weekend golfers, ex- cept he's totally blind. That hasn't stopped him from playing the game, and he was among 25 blind and partially blind golfers for a Saturday tournament at the Pine Ridge course in Prince Albert. The youngster with Dave is David Jr., 14, who acts as coach for his father. (Story, more photos on the blind tournament in this edition of the Star) Over the past three years, councillor Wolters has been at logger-heads with Mayor Taylor on several issues, and while he acknowledged that he'll have a tough fight on his hands, he said he's "ready to take on this challenge." Mayor Taylor told the Star that he'll be seeking re-election on November 12. If he's able to beat back the challenge from councillor Wolters, it will mean a fourth straight term as mayor of Scugog Township. Mayor Taylor was first elected in 1978 when he defeated Lawrence Malcolm, was re-elected in 1980 and ac- claimed in the 1982 election. Another race that will be closely watched this November is the one for the Scugog seat on Regional council. Incumbent regional councillor Lawrence Malcolm was holding his cards close to the vest last week when con- tacted by the Star. He said he will make a firm decision about his inten- tion about the middle of September. "My thoughts at this time are that if I decide to run again, I will try to retain the regional seat," he said. But he didn't rule out the possibility that he may not seek re-election in November. In the 1982 election, he was in a tough three-way race with Yvonne Christie, former chair- man of the Durham Board of Education, and Don Crosier, a six-year veteran councillor from Ward 1. Mr. Crosier told the Star last week that he will be seeking the Regional seat in November, and Mrs. Christie said she will be running for local office, but declined to say what (Turn to page 3) All's fun and games at the Port Perry Playground where counsellers like Korin Drew have ample patience, smiles and af- fection for kids like Corrine Whitek, Angela Kowalczyk, and Brock Smith. For a close look at 1985's Playgrounds, see page 10. J.J. Gibson passes away in hospital Funeral services were held on Saturday for former Port Perry Reeve J.J. Gibson who passed away August 7 at Community Memorial Hospital. He was 83 and had been in failing health for the past three months. Mr. Gibson spent more than a decade in active politics in Port Perry starting in 1955-56 as a councillor. He was elected Reeve of the community in 1957 and held this position until 1968. A highlight of his life in politics came in 1965 when he served a term as Warden of the former Ontario County. Numerous important civic projects were in- itiated and completed during Mr. Gibson's tenure as a councillor Crash kills local man A 23 year old Port Perry man was killed in a tragic accident south of Manchester late Wednes- day. August 7th Michael Wayne Tobin, of Sexton St. was pro- nounced dead on arrival at Communit, Memorial Hospital, after the 1975 Corvette he was driving rolled and crashed into a field, just north of Pro- spect Corners (the Scugog Township line and Highway 12). Whitby OPP said the car was northbound when it left the road, and went into the east ditch, rolling several times before it came to rest in a neighbouring field Mr Tobin was thrown from the car just before it stopped. The accident is still under investigation Mike Tobin, a graduate of Port Perry High School, worked at Cherney's furniture store in Whitby and was on his way home from work when the accident occurred. He is the son of Michael and Winnie Tobin, also of Sexton St., and the brother of Robert and Nancy A service was held at Wagg's Funeral Home Saturday, August 10th at 11am. and reeve, including a new municipal building, fire hall, community well and water tower. A life-long resident of the area, Mr. Gibson was born in Sonya, and work- ed for a decade at Peel's Poultry Farm before go- ing into business for himself. He operated a poultry plant until his retirement in 1964. While politics played a major role in his adult life, Mr. Gibson was an ardent sportsman and was quite a centre fielder with several baseball fi 23 oe A $5 7 by LRT AR wr teams in this area. He was active in several community organizations including the Masonic Lodge and the Oddfellows Lodge where he was a Past District Deputy and Grand Master. Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife Hazel, five children, 13 grand- children and eight great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, August 10 at the Wagg Funeral Home with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery in Prince Albert. FORMER REEVE J.J. GIBSON