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2 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 5, 1995 O noi- "eky TUrnes Produced Weekly By Sonhon Publishing serving your commnunity since 1937 Publications Mail Registration No. 0368 Publishing 47 Issuies Annually at the Office of Publication Pri-.id by Janics Publishing 5310 Maln Strt, P.O. BOX 209, Orono, Ontada 1LOB 1 MO Tlephone 905-983-5301 Fax 905-983-5301 Wm. Troy Young Owner-Editor Democra cy Democracy substitutes elections by the incompetent many for appointment by the corruptfew. George Bernard Shaw, Maxims For Revolutionists, 1903 Clarington seerns to have corne full circle in the democratic process with the appointment of the new Regional Councillor set to corne this week. They have decided to go against the democratic process in favour of an appointrnent. This, as 1 have argued and many have agreed is fundamentally wrong and against ail principles that define our system of government. A by-election is the only fair process. Barring that, the appointment of the second place finisher in the previous election is the next best thing. In this case, it is financially and time wise impossible to hold a by-election. We can forgive Council for this as it is flot of their doing. However, they have let the system and the voters down by flot choosing second place, Carson Elliot. Maybe Carson Elliot is flot the best person for the job. Maybe he is incompetent. There must be some reason why the Council does flot want to give him the position. They did so almost a year ago when Councillor Hooper died. At that time however, an election was only five months away. What did Carson do in those five months on Council that makes them 'feel thîs time around he is flot a good candidate? t does not matter what the reason they have snubbed him is. There may in fact be a legitimate reason why Carson Elliot would flot be a good Councillor. But that is not for the Council to decide. That is for the voters to decide. And last November they decided that Carson was good enough to warrant second place. This wbole process is making a mockery of democracy. Why did Council choose this method? Is there some underlying agenda for a few members of Council? The fact that this position is open to people of ail wards when only Ward 2 people should qualify could mean that they already have someone in mind for the spot who lives outside of Ward 2. This of course is only speculation. However, had the normal process been followed there would be no room for speculation. Last week I was urged by one of the Councillors to seek the vacant position. At first I laughed the whole thing off as a joke, but then began to consider it. In myseif, I find represented everything that l'have spoken out against. 1 have neyer run for political office before, and barring high sehool and university student counicils, have no real political experience. I also have very littie business experience that would make me a benefit to the position. And lastiy, I do flot even live in the ward. How would my crusade for sewers in Orono be effected by representing Ward 2? Could I support the people in Ward 2 that 1 would be called upon to represent.? The answer is that I could not do it to the level the Ward 2 deserves. However, I have decided to apply for the position. They have made a mockery of the democratic process; I now make a mockery of their decisions. The worst possible thing that could happen is that 1 arn selected for the position. I hope not. Running a newspaper is stressful enough. East Clarington Food Bank continued from page 1 nity itwill serve. Donations may be made (o the Clarington East Food bank at Newcastle branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or may be delivered to Newcastle or Newtonville United Cburcb offices. AIl contributions will be acknowledged and it is anticipated that formai receipts tbat may be used for income tax purposes will be issued following tbe receipt of a registered charity number frorn Revenue Canada, possibly before the end of 1995. A special fund raîsing Barbecue and Gospel Music Sing sponusored by the Clarington East Ministerial will be beld on Sunday August 20, 1995 at the parkette near St. Francis of Assisi Romatn Catbolic Cburch beginning at 5:00 p.rn. Hamburgers, bot dogs and cold drinks will be sold followed.by a concert in tbe park featuring a number of well-known local gospel aind sacred mîusic. pcîforîîîrs includîng: The Benders, Lyle and Yvonnc of Newcastle-, the gospel music group "Eartb Angels" from Kirby and soloist Craig Brand l'romn Starkville. Letter to the Ediltor Re: ArticleË by Sher LeetooZe (paper of jîine 28) - "Froni the Oak Plains W the Waterfront" In Shers §econd and tbird para- graphs sbc debates the issue of our first settlers in Clarke and states, "This story (about the Bates), bhas flot been dôPumented 'officially' and we mu§t bow to actual docu- mentation." Sbe tben states tbat the Bates were 'surely close behind (the Lovekilps), most likely later that same ytEiîr." To be fair, wbere is the documn'lftationi regarding tbe Bates farnily? Professof Squair, in bis book in 1927, bad gprne doubt as to who was the first settler and said tbe Love kins "were amongst the earli- est settlers." Tbis writer is of the opinion - documentation available - tbat tbe Bates and Lovekins share tbe bon- our of being our first settlers. Consider the following: LOVEKIN - In Spring of 1796 Richard Lovekin Jr. and two bired men came to, Canada from New York State (Lovekins newly arrived from Ireland) to make a small clearing. -On 3rd June 1796 an order was made of a Grant of 1,200 acres to Mr. Lovekin and 200 acres eacb for two of bis sons. - In May, 1797 the Lovekins settled, in Clarke. -Crown Lands Department and Registry Office records the date of Dec. 6, 1797 on earliest Lovekin lots. -Became a permanent settler in 1801.1 Open Letter Letter dated June 20, 1995, written to Mr. Alex Sbepherd, MP, Hlouse of Commons, Ottawa. Dear Mr. Shepherd: Congratulations on your stand against Bill C-68. 1 agree wholebeartedly that tbe legislation as written will flot only be prohibitively expensive but also inef fective in terms of solving the problem of illegal use of firearms. I hope that draconian measures will flot be brought to bear on you and the other Liberal MP's wbo voted according to your conscience and your constituents' wisbes as opposed to theparty line. Mr. Chretien sbould be asbamed of bimself especially consîdering the promises made in the now infarnous "Red Book" concerning more open and accountable government. No matter wbat the immediate outcorne, you bave my support. Wben tbe next federal election is called, please feel free to call on me for belp wbetber you run under the Liberal banner or as-an independent. 1 will flot torget your courage and genuine concern for our country. Sincerely Tim Tuts cc: Rigbt Honourable Jean Chretien BRATES 7 In May 1796, Roger, an educated man, pctitioncd for land in Clarke, thc petition supported by respectablc persons of Vermont. Roger was then living at the Bay of Quinte. He was recomrnended for 600 acres and 200 acres lor his son Adna. -Roger, in a letter to the Survcyor General dated "Clarke, Nov. 15, 1796", writes that he had flot hay on his lots, etc. He states, "I mean to be on tbem (lots) in the Spring. I have twenty bead of cattie to bring on." - Registry Office records bis Grant as Apr. 6, 1797. From the evidence submitted it appears botb families were bere in the Spring of 1797. But, could tbe Lovekins afford the iuxury of spending their first four Winters in York (Toronto) before becoming permanent settlers? Did the Bates families, Roger, son Adnia, remain in Clarke during those long win- ters? Were they our first perma- nent settlers? So many questions need answers. Professor Jim Lovekin, at'a Historical Society Meeting in Newcastle in January 1992, men- tioned there was some debate about which family settled first, and said the Bates may have been the first settiers, witb the Lovekins receîv- îng the first Grants. He is a descen- dant of both families, Richard Lovekin Jr. having married Theodosia Bates, daugbter of Roger and Hannab. It is time to dispel the myth about the Lovekins being our first settlers and right one piece of local history. Helen Schmid Helpig people learn to learn. LOOK UNDER LEARN. Join u5 tocla_ Canadian %l edeation 2740 Queensview Dr. Ottawa, Ont, K2B 1 A2 1-800-563-WILD St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO. ONTARIO Interlm Minister: Rev. Robert Hartley 983-9639 SUNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL and YOUTH GROUF 9:30 a.m. ORONO PASTORAL J%, CHARGE *Mervyn Russel Marlene ~i' ,~' Risebrough, Secretary 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 SUMMER SERVICES JuIy 16, 30 - 10: 00 arn at Kirby United Church JuIy 23 - 10:00 amn at Orono United Church Closing cerernonies of Vacation Bible School on July 23 August 6, 13, 20, 27 - 10:30 arn at Newcastle United Church VACATION BIBLESCHOOL July 17 -,21-> , 9 arn, 11:45 arn each morning for children in Grades Jr. Kindergarten - 6. You may register up until beginning of school. Please note - attendance for the entire week is flot necessary you rnay attend as many classes as you are able. Regular Services begin agaîn on Sunday, September 3 Sunday School resurnes on Sunday, September 17 A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.rn. 983-5009 ORONO, ONTARIO stuft s Phârmnjacly]