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Page A6 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ October 11,2006 durhamregion.com Total Hockey museum becomes election issue From page 1 "I believe a lot of people have said it's missing, that democracy, that debate," said Ms. Novak. She and George VanDyk both raised the Total Hockey museum, museum, to open later in October, as issues. "The first major issue is the $2 million we spent on the Total Hockey museum," said Mr. VanDyk. VanDyk. "I've knocked on about 8,000 doors now and that seems to be the big issue with people." Mr. VanDyk is also concerned with the previous council's decision to waive development charges in order to attract a major hotel chain to Clarington. Bringing more shopping to Courtice is also an issue for Mr. VanDyk. Courtice residents feel "that for any shopping they have to do, they either have to go to Bowmanville or Oshawa," he said.' For example, though the Municipality has tried several times in past to attract a liquor store to Courtice, Mr. VanDyk believes he's the man who can get it done. With regard to previous failure to attract a liquor store to the area, "for 35 years, I've done nothing else but negotiate. I have a lot of confidence in myself to be able to persuade some of these facilities to come to Courtice." ■ For Mr. Wotten, police issues are front and centre. "I chose (to run for) Regional Regional Council because I think we need to address public safety and crime," he said. "Regional council has access to the Durham Regional Police Service." As well, putting good transportation transportation links in place, for both industry and agriculture, is high on his list of priorities. "We are under-served by both (Hwy.) 401 and 407,"he said. Supporting the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and new build at Darlington also take precedence for Mr. Wotten, an auctioneer who has been in the cattle business for 58 years. For former Durham Region Police Chief Kevin McAlpine, balancing the residential and industrial commercial tax base so homeowners aren't paying so much of the total, is the priority. "The tax base is primarily residential," residential," said Mr. McAlpine, noting noting there is a need to "create balance." The mayor's race is attracting a lot of attention, as are neighbourhood neighbourhood specific issues, such as parking and traffic calming, . he said. Building lots that only allow for driveways big enough for one car to park, causing cars to spill into the streets, appears to be a large issue, said Mr. McAlpine. McAlpine. "People are concerned that we don't build any other lots like that until we figure out the traffic issue," said the Courtice resident. resident. Change is what people seem to be looking for, he noted. "I've knocked (on doors) on 9,000 homes and talked to probably probably 4,500 people, and a lot of people are looking for change at both Clarington and Regional council," he said. Politicians pointing fingers over Port Granby clean up It's not just what you lose, it's what you gain. \ . IF From page A1 way." It's not new for Clarington to feel a lack of support, said Mayor Mutton. "The unaccountability of Port Granby by the current member of parliament reminds me of the lack of support for the ITER project by former (Liberal) MP Alex Shepherd," he'said. But Ms. Oda said she's met with the property owners in the Port Granby area, and when she was unavailable, sent representatives representatives to their meetings. "I know the meetings I've attended with the citizen's group; the mayor's never attended," attended," she said. - The acceptance of $10 million, which was paid to each of the ' municipalities involved to assist them in addressing impacts associated with the presence of long-term waste management facilities within their communities, communities, makes Clarington an equal partner, said Ms. Oda. Ensuring that money is used to help the residents is key, she said, and that's something Port Granby residents have spoken to her about. "I've had conversations with the mayor about sharing some of the concerns the people have about the use of the $10 million and how it's helping the people of Port Granby," she said.' . "The Municipality is a full partner in this and does have a share in the responsibility on this," said the MP. Canada's largest weight loss chain with over 320 centres. Oshawa I 1330 Ritson Rd. N 905.432.6999 Oshawa II 1345 King St. E 905.725.4146 Oshawa III 1076 Cedar St. 905.438.8446 Bowmanville Bowmanville Mall 243 King St. E 905.697.9484 CALL 310-THIN (8446) www.herbalmagic.ca Port Perry South Gate Mall 14500 Sirncoe St. 905.985.1084 WEIGHT LOSS & NUTRITION SJ CENTRES Any Batch of Wine or Wine Cooler that you make. You make 6 - 24's of cans for 1 per bach or *79* not including bottles. Tax Included Featuring such "Üeneco products as x"-3ç< I, ^ffltoidaU Ridge (90S) 434-6564 133 Taunton Rd. West. Unit 2 Oshawa \ in. I 'll I "■( nil 'I l I -- gÆvi 11 fl V'W-v-' ' fi| MUf 11 ly mo