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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 8 Oct 1997, p. 3

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Kelly Burke Seeking Ward Two Council Post My name is Kelly Burke and I would like to publicly declare my candidacy for Municipal Councillor of Ward 2, Clarington. I have been a resident of Ward 2 since 1989 and would welcome tile-opportunity to give back a little of what the community has given to me. My working life includes: gas station attendant, electronics electronics technician, small business business management and operations, operations, and assisting provincial charities and non-profit community community organizations in their fund-raising endeavours. I have a keen interest in politics and I've been actively involved at both the provincial and federal levels for a number number of years. The knowledge I have gained through those experiences has enabled me to assist individual residents in ^■r resolving their problems with medical, educational and _ . social services. Kelly Burke on j anuar y 1998, we will be faced with huge changes and challenges such as the down-loading of services, the Greater Toronto Services Board and Bill 136, that will greatly affect the way we manage manage our communities. • I would be proud to represent Ward 2 of Clarington as we meet these challenges. 1 While we live in and grapple with the present, I believe jt is our task to learn from the past and plan for the future. Shepherd Chairs Economic Caucus The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 8, 1997 Page 3 : Prime Minister Jean Chretien has appointed Durham MP Alex Shepherd chair of the economic caucus. caucus. ;■ "The respect Mr. Shepherd has earned from members of caucus since he was first elected in 1993, Coupled with his experience in fiscal matters make him Losing weight is a healthy experience. At the wm COUNSELLING One to one weight counselling in the privacy of your own home. Call for details 728-7656 Established in 1983 "Enjoy our low fat living plan" an excellent choice to fill the role of chair," Prime Minister Chretien said. The role of the economic caucus is to advise ministers of the impact legislation has on Canadians and to give ministers caucus' views on what direction the government's government's fiscal agenda should ' take. "One of the things I'll be trying to do is get MPs plugged into the budgetary process," Shepherd said. Shepherd added that getting getting the opinions and ideas of MPs before economic ministers will be a priority including the public's concerns concerns in the areas of gasoline gasoline pricing, pension reform, accountability for government spending, equitable equitable taxation and science and technology. The Durham MP, who won his second term to the House of Commons June 2nd, said this government. will not forget the disadvantage disadvantage while pursuing its economic economic agenda. "It's important that we strike a balance between our fiscal and human, capital .Thcreuàfemany'-peôpld. ; wïib Vl . ■ 'arc- hurling and» we-cannot ftirget that they too haveA place in Canadian society," Shepherd said! ' a Personal,- Professional Investment Advice from Ted Trueman If you have any concerns about your investments, talk to Ted, your RSP/RIF expert. RBC Ted Trueman DOMINION Investment Advisor F. SECURITIES (905)434-7286 Professional Wealth Management W, or1-800-267-1522 VOTE CHARLIE TRIM Local Council Ward 4 ' j ' ~*'<- y v MISSION STATEMENT To represent Ward 4 to the best of my ability and to take an active role within Clarington Council for the protection and improvement of life within the Ward. Seatbelt Crack Down Results so far in a two-week seatbelt blitz across Durham show residents arc still not buckling up. On Saturday, October 4lh, the first day of "Operation Impact," volunteers with the Durham Regional Police Service conducted a traffic study at several locations across the Region to get an idea how many drivers continue to flout provincial seatbelt laws. Of a total of 12,140 vehicles counted, over 1,500 motorists were risking serious injury or even death by not buckling up. The fine for not wearing a scat- belt is $90. Five communities in Durham arc being targeted. The worst compliance rate was in Pickering where only 83.4% of drivers were wearing seatbelts. In Clarington the compliance compliance rate was 89.3 percent. The Durham Regional Police have vowed to take a zero tolerance approach over the duration of their two-xvcck enforcement campaign. Officers will especially be on the lookout for adults who do not ensure their passengers under age 16 arc properly secured in restraint systems. Tuesdays atTacoTime Bowmanville Located at the Flying Dutchman Plaza Tacofime' Police Launch "Operation Impact " With Seatbelt Education Four-year-old Tyler Coe is too old for an infant seat, but not quite big to ride safely in a car without a booster scat. Tyler and his mom Debby (left) dropped by the Operation Impact booth afCanadian Tire in Bowmanville on Saturday to learn more about child restraint scats and the law. Durham Region Police Constable Mike Marks (at right) reminded parents that, as drivers, it is their responsibility to make sure all passengers under 16 arc safely buckled up. A two-week seatbelt blitz is now underway across Durham. Are You Experiencing HEARING LOSS? Maybe your family has complained about the TV Volume? There's no excuse today for no! wearing a hearing aid. Large behind ihe ear models are now very seldom needed as aids have become smaller and more powerful. The latest hearing aids are completely in ihe canal, lightweight and barely visible. "You wouldn't leave home without your glasses. It should be fhe same if you need a hearing aid." We're here to help. Please call Bowmanville Hearing Centre Memorial Hospital Clinic, 11 Lambert St., Bowmanville 623-6500 licensed with the Ministry of Health dispensing and servicing of hearing^aids. Pine BAm ; Nuggets A great way to reduce weeds and retain moisture in your garden. ; Reg. '5.99 3 99 2 CU. ft. bag FALL CLEAMCE SALE All Nursery Stock 30-60% Off Includes: Perennials, Roses, Shrubs, Trees and Evergreens to.l.'4yVÎ Ol'/i L; '.u-. ,'î'îcrf-ii I... Bulk Grass Seed Garden Gallery mix is endophyte enhanced. Provides a natural biological resistance to . insect pests. Choose from: • Elite All Purpose Mix • Elite Sun Mix • Élite Shade Mix • Elite Prill On Coated SPECIAL 6' 99 |kg Fall- Bulbs : Choose from a great selection of fall bulbs. Plant in the fall for fabulous spring blooms. 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