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> I 1 ,i 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 15,1990 Durham East Liberals Hoping to Take Seat by Lisa Brown The Liberals kicked off their campaign campaign in Durham East with com, music, music, square dancing, watermelons and cake. Durham East Liberal candidate Marilyn Pearce officially launched her campaign at the farm of Mac Ransber- ry, near Pontypool, on Thursday night. Surrounded by fields and rolling hills, Provincial Health Minister Elinor Elinor Caplan told the gathering that these are uncertain times in Canada and Ontario. "This election is about who can best lead this country in those uncertain times." She also noted that the Liberal administration administration under Premier David Peterson Peterson had provided the people of Ontario Ontario with unprecedented economic growth over the past five years. Mrs. Pearce is running for a seat held by retiring Conservative Sam Cu- reatz for 14 years. . Durham Centre MPP Alan Furlong Kemp Leads PC Party From Page One and "inspire investment from the private private sector," he stated. Energy, the transportation infrastructure, infrastructure, the GO Train and garbage are all issues Durham East has to contend contend with, he said. At the meeting, former candidate and MPP Sam Cureatz was remembered remembered for his representation of Durham Durham East at Queen's Park. Kay Wetherall, president of the Ontario Ontario Progressive Conservatives, thanked Mr. Cureatz for his many years in office, then mentioned the changes that had occurred in the PC party, specifically the manner of electing electing Mike Harris. FCP Fields Candidate an- Party Tim Crookall has nounced his candidacy the Family Coalition Pi in Durham East. Mr. Crookall is a Courtice resident who has lived in the Durham Region since 1968. Married, with one daughter, daughter, the 32-year-old candidate candidate performs music for and speaks to school students. Although Mr. Crookall has been a member of the Family Coalition Party (FCP) for three years, this is the first time he has run for election. " L-V '.l-' V, 1 . .He decided to run this time because he feels that the people need someone to represent them. "A large number of voter's voter's don't feel comfortable voting for three parties any more." According to Mr. Crookall, Crookall, accountability and responsible responsible government are what the Family Coalition Party is all about. The main focus of his campaign is provincial issues. issues. He says "when it comes to dump sites, traffic and local local issues common sense dic- ' tates the answer.", Mr. Crookall adds that his party would like to take PS? v- y- l: - x ' * * '} I ■ • \'jj V BOWMANVILLE * SPORTS SHOP \ BASEBALL EQUIPMENT SALE Hurry in for best selection! SALE ENDS AUG. 22ND Vy 121 KING ST. EAST, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO / Yfe. Phone (416) 623-0322 ,?/ Read All About It! In the Pages of The Canadian Statesman A subscription to The Canadian Statesman keeps you Informed of all the local news, sports and advertising specials in your community. Subscription Order Form i I Name: I . | Address:, I New □ or Renewal LJ Postal Code Telephone No.. 18 months-$20.00 6 months-$11.00 Foreign-$60,00 Please pay by cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or money order. VISA/MO Number, Expiry Date I Please clip out and return this form with your payment sjjt Canadian Statesman P.0. Box 100, 68 King Street West Bowmanvillo, Ontario, L10 3K9 683-3303 Your Community Newspaper Since 1884 Classic Cars on Display at Optimist Show and Shine commented that "Sam decided to quit because Marilyn Pearce decided to run." Mrs. Pearce said that the main issue issue she is hearing is the reason for this election. She said the election is to show that it is "business as usual" in Ontario despite despite the problems that Canada faces in the years ahead. According to Mrs. Pearce the quality quality of life in Durham East is something that she is going to work to protect. The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty Poverty handed out a typewritten leaflet to guests as they arrived at the Rans- berrys' farm. \ "The Poverty Premier" was the title of the hand-out which attacked the campaign picnic. "Many can't put food on the table but this man can organize these lavish displays to pat himself on the back on the 'fine job' he's doing," the leaflet stated. Last May, each member of the PC's voted directly for the leader. Ms Wetherall called this a "bold, new experiment" that achieved success. success. "We emerged from the leadership, campaign stronger and more united than ever before," she said. Ms Wetherall also took Mr. Peterson Peterson to task by questioning why the election was called. She asked if the downturn of the economy or the Patti Starr affair had any impact on the call. No-fault insurance, lack of affordable affordable housing and Liberal spending increases increases were other issues Ms Wetherall Wetherall raised in her criticism of the provincial government. Tidbits from Around the Region OSHAWA - Early Monday morning, a 27-year-old Toronto Toronto man was arrested after election signs for thë> August 13 Oshawa federal by-election were torn - : down. An election sign of Liberal candidate Cathy ' O'Flynn in the area of Wentworth St. and Simcoe St. < South in Oshawa was tom down. After the man was' 1 arrested, he also showed the officer where he had re-.; moved a sign belonging to Progressive Conservative, candidate Bill Longworth. Thé man said he is em- ; ployed with the Dave Warner Campaign for the NDP 1 in Scarborough. He had told police he thought the signs were illegally placed on public property. ' r r OSHAWA - NDP candidate Mike Breaugh won the , federal by-election in Oshawa on Monday, receiving 1 47.3 per cent of the ballots cast. Mr. Breaugh, a 47- - year-old former teacher, has been a provincial mem- 1 her of parliament for 15 years and he served as à member of city council before that. Liberal candidate. 1 , Cathy O'Flynn finished second, 3,100 votes behind;, Breaugh's 11,559 and Progressive Conservative candidate candidate Bill Longworth came third with 6.5 percent of „ the vote or 1,578 ballots cast in his favor. n Man Killed in Accident The Optimist Club of Bowmanville held their fourth annual Classic Car Show and Shine at Enniskillen Enniskillen Conservation area on August 12; Approximate- Pets Being Abandoned 1F5L, ** ' "■T' From Page One Mrs. Ford suggested it would be better for the animal if it was taken to the pound. Ruth Ann Miller, an animal control officer with the Town of Newcastle's Animal Control Centre, said there is a charge for people who leave their pets at the centre. The reason for the fee, she explained, explained, is that "often the owner is being being very irresponsible." She explained that because the pet is messy or not toilet trained or is acting acting up, the owner may decide he doesn't want the animal any longer. She said the centre too, has frequently frequently been used as a disposal ground, just as the rural areas have been. Animal control workers have, on numerous occasions, found pets tied up to the door or left in kennels outside. outside. "It's very frustrating," she said. One -dog that was 'left, an adult black lab; • was tied to the recyclings centre depot. ■; s • j. , I. ly 150 classic cars such as this Thunderbird and Corvette Corvette reminded many visitors of their younger days. Police Briefs : A Whitby resident was robbed in this municipality last week while he was stopped, fixing his vehicle. . Durham Regional Police report that two males the Reynolds Street was An 82 year old Enniskillen Enniskillen resident was killed in a collision with a loaded loaded gravel truck. Peteris Leitrants, was travelling east bound on Taunton Rd. and started to make a left turn onto Selina Rd. when his car,,, was struck by a west bound gravel truck. The accident occurred.. at approximately 11:30!. a.m., Tuesday. ■ " Mr. Leitrants was pro? nounced dead at the scene. She said the animal was placed with two boys and that "the dog was charming" and able to sit, shake a paw and lie down. Ms Miller, who started working at the centre a month ago, believes there is a misconception about animal control. control. Many people think if a pet is left there it will automatically be killed. In actuality, depending on the temperament temperament of the animal, it could remain remain waiting to be placed for a long time. If a pet is picked up, it has to be kept for 72 hours. Only if a pet is nasty nasty or not housebroken or if the centre is over-crowded, will the animal be put down. The centre will make every effort to place well-behaved dogs. Sheila Elkington, another animal control officer, said she has found puppies puppies and kittens left in boxes in a garbage garbage dump. Ms Miller said we have become a disposable society but adds: "We don't believe pets arè disposable." e Keync resident while he stopped on Jackman Road on August 9. Police are investigating. A 14-year-old Bowmanville Bowmanville youth may think twice before taking a dip in Jack- man Creek again. While swimming in the creek on August 8, the Sun- nycrest Road resident's bike was stolen. Police are investigating. i VELTR1 l'illîîMi;: Group RIVER VALLEY ESTATES IN BOWMANVILLE Ravine lots with walkout basement, backing onto fishing stream, 8 models to choose from. « $179,900 OFFICE 623-4172 SITE 623-9462 of Trade Closing Tim Crookall recycling much further than the blue boxes and have tighter control on excess packaging. He says that he and his party are very concerned with the environment because because "it is becoming more and more obvious that if we're not, we're going to be l in trouble." The FCP also believes I that one-income families [should have a tax break when one . member of the family stays home to raise a family. The Family Coalition Party became Ontario's fourth largest party in the 1987 provincial election twelve weeks after being formed. The FCP describes itself as being based on traditional traditional family values which it defends defends and promotes. From Page One running the Chamber as manager. But no one will take the initiative to set it up from scratch. Ron Strike and I have tried but other commitments do not allow us to devote to it the time it needs." The Board of Trade was designed to promote the entire town. When it was in operation, it was accepting accepting calls from people around the world interested in this municipality. Mr. James said nearly a dozen calls a week came to his office from people requesting information about the town. In addition, part of the Board of Trade's function became redundant when the Town opened their Tourist Information Centre, a goal the Board of Trade was striving to achieve. Two concerns that have emerged from the closing of the centre are issues issues relating to insurance and chamber chamber funds. Mr. James said officials are looking into making arrangements for members members to carry on with the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and that the money will be left in an account, held in trust, in the event of someone coming coming forward to work on the Chamber. Mr. James said he was "disappointed "disappointed in the lack of support" the initiative received both from tne Town and general general public. Advertising was carried out, letters were sent to members of the Chamber but, he said, no one came forward to take it on. ■ "Definitely something is need- ed...unfortunately people working for the Town feel it is not worthwhile," he added. HELP WANTED Reporter/Photographer The Canadian " Statesman requires a reporter/ photographer for coverage of community news within the Town of Newcastle. . . ' .L: : ; Experience and/or journalism training are preferred, although although persons with demonstrated writing and photography skills will be considered. This is an entry-level position which will include some typesetting of news copy in addition to reporting assignments. A car and camera are required. PLEASE REPLY TO: Peter Parrott The James Publishing Company P.O. Box 190, Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3K9 Phone: 623-3303 Back-To-School Clarke High School and Bowmanville High School Rings Are Here! Gents (sterling) Ladies (sterling) $75°° $gg00 Also available in 10K Many styles to choose from! HOOPER'S JEWELLERS 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 Be sure to attend an All-Candidates Meeting on Tuesday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. in the Durham Christian High School located on Scugog Street North, Bowmanville Prepared speeches and questions from the floor.