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= a. i "A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 7, 1997 - 17 Former councillor Richard Drew will run in Ward 2 __ After more than 15 years away from Scugog Township's 'council scene, Richard Drew is ready to get back to work. With two terms as Ward 2 councillor already under his belt (1976-80), the 95-year-old semi-retired Port Perry res- ident is set to return to action. "I've wanted to do this for many years -- to get back into politics -- but I had no time. Now, I do. It is somethin that never goes away once you're invo ved," said Mr. Drew after he filed his nom.- nation yesterday afternoon. Mr. Drew says that he's ready to help guide the township during the changes in the coming years. "Whatever the Ontario government decides for us, I want to be involved in that process. There are going to be dra- matic changes everywhere. And when the changes do come, we're going to have to decide what's best for Scugog Township and its people." Another issue he's concerned about is council's -- and the township's -- involvement with local businesses. "I really feel that council should be more involved with local industries and trying to keep them here," he said. "I was a little disappointed in the lack of support -- and not just in council -- for the Lishmans and their business. The township not supporting them just cost this area over 150 jobs and in the local economy that translates into $1.5 to $2 million lost here. We can't afford that type of money here," he said. As resident of the township for 30 years, Mr. Drew has been active in a number of groups and committees, which, he says, could be an asset if he gets a chance to sit at the table again. = "I'm not a very loud per- son but I'm not quiet when I want some- thing; I stand up for what I believe in." The growth of the township is also some- thing Mr. Drew says that he would like to see, as long as the correct steps are taken. Mr. Drew and his wife Bobbie have raised three children in the community. He owned and operated his business for 16 years; has been a member of the Scugog Memorial Library Board; a member of the Durham Region Health Council; a director on the Town Hall 1873 board, and is currently the vice- chair for the Scugog Hydro Commission and president for a local choral and drama group. He also manages the circulation department at the Port Perry Star. "I want to serve and contribute to the community that has provided a rich and fulfilling experience for me and my family." 3 X Richard Drew Sponsored By: The Port Perry Improvement Area | Merchants 1 SO\I=S1 0 ENTER OFTEN WHERE: Downtown Port Perry (see map below) WHEN: Throughout the month of October YOU COULD | oR HOW TO ENTER: Find Jack in just 6 of the 20 businesses displaying JACK (on a wall, a window, a floor or a ceiling). He could be anywhere but on the Poster doesn't count Complete the ballot below and drop it into any participating downtown outlet displaying the "Where's Jack?" Contest Poster. Draw to take place Monday, October 27th, 1997. -- 50 don't be fooled. FETE TEE EY ~ -Hwy.7A - ~ - SE EEE. a. More chances to win ENTRY BALLOT Find Jack in 6 downtown locations & enter to win! Phone: The location | entered at is : Incumbent LeFort is ready for another term Port Perry's Kathy LeFort will be seeking her fourth consecutive term as separate school trustee when voters go the polls next month. Mrs. LeFort announced her intentions to run again last Thursday (Oct. 2) afternoon. She said after nine years of repre- senting schools in the northern part of the region, she's interested in continuing with the work she's begun. With all the changes presently being made in the province's school sys- tem -- and more promised to be on their way -- she says she's going to be very active over the next cou- ple of years. "I enjoy being a trustee very much and with the things going on in the province these days, I think it could prove to be very exciting times. These changes are going to affect our schools, and more importantly, our stu- dents." Over her last term, Mrs. LeFort has been the chair of a committee look- ing at teacher negotia- tions; the vice-chair of the Local Education Improvement Committee Ae Kathy LeFort (LEIC) that looked at assets and liabilities; the chair of a preparation and transportation com- mittee; chair of the English as a Second Language Committee; and has been part of a ad hoc committee dealing with the impending teacher strike, as well as taking care of her day-to- day duties as a trustee. Included in her job description is represent- ing the 1,500 elementary and secondary students in Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge Townships. Mrs. LeFort said the townships need someone with experience and a strong voice to represent on board them. "I think with my expe- rience I can have more impact in the changes. I think the people I repre- sent have appreciated the fact that I've always voiced their opinions. I want what's best for the students here because my own children are some of them" When the province decided to reduce the number of trustees in Durham from eighteen to eight, Mrs. LeFort said that she had to stand up for the rural communitigs. "We needed to main- tain a seat for the north- ern communities. There was strong opposition from the south because Oshawa got cut from five trustees to two and they wanted this seat. "But, we need to fight to maintain a voice in the rural areas. I don't think the urban areas realize that life is different in the rural places. " She has been married to her husband Richard for 19 years and has lived in Port Perry for 25 years. The 37-year-old mother of three has been employed at Old Port Marketing for two years. EL ag? ¥ more than ever before... Township of Scugog