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PAGE 8 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 www.durhamrcgion.com Durham MR flip-flops on retirement plans Walter Passarella/ Statesman photo Down to earth project COURTICE - From left, Durham police chief Kevin McAlpine, Mayor John Mutton and Fire Chief Michael Creighton, turn ground at a recent ceremony to kick off construction for a new emergency, fire and police services facility for Courtice. Will step down despite promise nine weeks ago to run again BY CHRIS HALL Staff Writer DURHAM - Durham MP Alex Shepherd will not seek re-election in the next federal election, despite assurances assurances only nine weeks ago that he was not looking to get out of politics. Mr. Shepherd officially announced yesterday he will not seek a fourth term as Durham MP. He was first elected to Ottawa in the 1993 Liberal landslide and held onto his scat in successive elections in 1997 and 2000. "I wouldn't say I'm calling it quits, but I've been of this opinion for a long time," says the veteran MP. "When I started in 1992,1 always believed believed you should take your expertise Email it The Statesman newsroom@durhamregion.com Alzheimer Society DURHAM • Understanding Alzheimer Disease FREE Public Information Night Thurs. Nov. 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. Clarington Public Library Bowmanville Branch 163 Church St. To Register Call: 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106 The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region gratefully acknowledges the financial support of tne.Community Foundation of Durham Region to ! help promote this event and the financial support of the Ministry Of Health and Long Term Care to offer our public education program. £mcene "7'honk lj(ui I will continue to work diligently on your behalf. As always, your concerns are my concerns. ou Our Thanks to Rekker's len ieiy for maintaining the beautifulflowers in our Historic Downtown Bowmanville from your private life and use it in government - and I did. "But. I'm not a career career politician." Mr. Shepherd says with a change at the top of the Liberal Party - Paul Martin will take reins at an upcoming leadership convention to be held to replace retiring Prime Minister Jean Chretien - as well as the proposed reconfiguration reconfiguration of the Durham Federal Riding (which is expected expected to include a portion of Uxbridge), now is the lime to step down. "Now is a good opportunity for me to move on," says Mr. Shepherd, 57. "I'm happy to have been here for a dçcade." He stresses he will remain available available to his constituents until the next Alex Shepherd federal election, expected to take place next spring. "I'm going to continue representing representing the people of Durham Riding. It's been a pleasure to serve them for years and I will continue to do so until the election," he says, noting he has yet to speak with Durham Liberal Riding Association officials to discuss discuss candidates for his replacement. As for his remarks in early September September about seeking re-election, Mr. Shepherd says, "1 sort of take that back a little bit. I wasn't prepared to make this announcement at that time. 1 knew at the time (of the Sept. 3 interview) interview) I wasn't going to run, but I had to take care of my personal affairs affairs at the time." During the September interview. Mr. Shepherd noted, "The rumours of my demise are much exaggerated. I fully expect to be sitting in government after the next election... I look forward to working with and having Paul Marlin Marlin as our next prime minister." 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Q: Why do wc have water (condensation) running down our windows in cold weather (below freezing). Is there anything we can do about this? -Tom W., Hampton. A: Tom: The humidity appearing on your window is due to die fact that your dew point or humidity in your home is loo high. There is a direct relationship between humidity and the outside air temperature. As the outside air temperature drops, the maximum moisture the air can contain inside your home has to be lowered otherwise the air will "plate" out lire excess moisture on the cold window surface, if the level of humidity is excessive and the window's cold enough, ice will form at the bottom. This condition over a period of time promotes mildew and can cause deterioration of the window frame. Here are suggested humidity levels. + 20°F-35% Humidity +IO°F-30% Humidity 0°F-25% Humidity -10°F-20% Humidity. The following can help to reduce humidity. 1. Too much moisture being generated. Make sure that you minimize the evaporation of moisture in the air. Cooking and steaming, hanging clothes in your basement, long hot showers all contribute to the above. 2. Run bathroom exhaust fans and/or install supplementary ones. This will increase lire infiltration of drier air to come into lire home. Try cracking open a window where there are large sources of moisture being generated. The cold air when healed up to room temperature will be able to lower the humidity already in the house. Finally if severe problems arc still in the house litis is indicative of a "light house" which can benefit from a lient recovery ventilation system. These systems are designed to recover waste heat from out going air and transfers it to dry incoming air. The results can lie a comfortable home with high indoor air quality. 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The proposed 2004 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various rates paid by the residents of Durham (or water and sewer services effective January 1,2004. Comments from the public are welcome. To submit written or present oral comments to the Joint Committee meeting on December 10, 2003 and/or Regional Council meeting on December 17, 2003, please contact the Regional Clerk's Department at (905) 668-7711, extension 4248 no later than noon on December 4, 2003 or December 11,2003, respectively. For further information regarding the Region's water and sewage programs and related existing and proposed water and sower lees, please contact the Finance Department at (905) 571 -3311 extension 6297. The Finance Department can provide the 2004 and live year forecast Waler Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Foe Report Iroo of charge upon request or individuals can consult the Region's wob site at www.region.durham.on.ca 1er information. Durham Region, Finance Department 60 Rond Street West Osliawn Ontario L IK 8R6 I otophone (905) 571 331 I www region durham on ca