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4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, March 24, 2010 CODE Continued from front page suit all eight lower tier municipalities, according to Anderson. "The idea is to get the ball rolling," Abernethy said Monday night. "I envision a user-pay procedure which is simple and cost effective," he stated. When Councillor Adrian Foster asked the Clerk if she was aware of any comments made by Clarington residents regarding the integrity and conduct of coucnillors, she replied, "I am not aware of any." Hiring an Integrity Commissioner on a retainer basis at the municipal level makes more sense, according to Foster. If the office was created at the Regional level, the eight municipalities would be responsible for their portion of the cost," he said. "If, as in the past, we had no complaints, we would be paying for something we are not using, this is not a great use of funds," Foster stated. While Clarington council did endorse a Code of Conduct earlier this year, there is currently no oversight for members of council, and no mechanism with which to enforce that code. There is also no mechanism to handle complaints from the public regarding misconduct of council members, according to the Mayor. Abernethy's motion was defeated in a recorded vote with Councillors Adrian Foster, Gord Robinson, Charlie Trim and Mary Novak voting against the motion. Adams throws his hat in the ring for the Mayor's job Home grown resident Paul Adams has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Clarington. Adams has been a member of the community for over 45 years and is bringing a platform based on strong leadership, practical solutions and fiscal responsibility to address the challenges Clarington faces, he says in a statement to the press, released Tuesday. "People find saving for their child's education or for a rainy day difficult. Taxation and municipal debt are major issues," says Adams. "We must listen to our constituents and collaborate with business leaders so that our citizens have employment opportunities and sustainable income." Adams attended Clarington's public schools before completing an Engineering degree followed by his MBA. Currently an Engineer with General Motors, Adams says his educational background and established career has afforded him extensive leadership and business expertise. His career has covered the energy sector, including nuclear waste management, design and construction at OPG, as well as manufacturing and alternative fuels. But it is Adams' understanding and passion for his community that will capture your attention, according to the statement. He's the third generation of a well-known Bowmanville family that has been serving the Clarington area for years. "My parents, Noreen and Wayburn Adams, devoted their lives to caring for the elderly and my sister continues to operate the Adams Boarding Home for Seniors in Bowmanville. My wife, Diane Laurie, works in the Durham Region as a teacher and guidance counsellor," says Adams. "Clarington has strong community values and is a great place to raise your family as well as to retire. There is an opportunity for development and prosperity that will remain true to our heritage and unique character." "There are important tasks to be done to help others and I believe that I can make a difference in Clarington," says Adams. "Transparency and accountability are pivotal for moving forward. Let's ask the public in Clarington what they want for their community and how their hard earned tax dollars should be spent." "I was influenced by living examples of integrity, authenticity and a strong work ethic," he says. Adams promises to bring the values instilled in him to his role as Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington. "I've spent a lot of time talking with various members of the community and I look forward to working with them to build and grow the Clarington I know and love." Besides Paul Adams, AUTO TRAIN Continued from page 3 decker train its resulted height is restricted in the routes on which it may travel. It is fascinating to watch both the loading and unloading procedures and it's amazing how quick it occurs. For example in Sanford, Florida, we left the train, went to the waiting room and within an-hourand-a-half not only our car but all 170 cars that had been on our train had been unloaded and claimed by their owners. On arrival in Sanford the train is broken into sections. The passenger and sleeping cars sections are put on one or two platforms while the automobile carrying part of the train is segmented into four train cars each, which are then placed on sidings parallel to one another. The off-loading ramps are moved to the front of each of these four car sections and the doors between the cars are opened. So a driver can get into the automobile and drive it in through four train cars, down the off-loading ramp and into the passengerclaim area. Astonishing but it is very efficient. Leaving from the start of a snowstorm in Virginia one afternoon, and arriving in the warmth of Sanford, Florida the following morning, is great. It's amazing when the effort of driving was left to AMTRAK. there are currently three other candidates running for the Mayor's position in the October 25th Municipal Election. They are: Adrian Foster of Courtice, Jeremy Woodcock and Greg Ardagh of Newcastle. We will publish their news releases as we receive them. 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