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Ü Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 4, 2000 ) Municipal Election 20oo PRESS RELEASES Who's running for Regional - Wards 3 & 4 ANN DRESLINSKI Ann Dreslinski believes the issues are too important to Clarington to sit this one out! Clarington, October 1, 2000 Former Regional Councillor Ann Dreslinski has decided that the issues facing the people of Clarington over the next 3 years are too important to just sit on the sidelines and not be involved. In submitting submitting her registration papers at the Clarington Municipal Administrative Centre Dreslinski states that she is fully committed to working with the new Council. "This is the Council that will have to deal with the issues of amalgamation and restructuring. restructuring. This is a Council that will have at least 3 new members, members, a new Mayor and quite possibly, no one with Regional experience. The next 3 years will be critical to Clarington's future and I feel that my experience as a past Regional Councillor will benefit benefit all of Clarington's residents." residents." Ann was Clarington's member on Regional Council from 1991 to 1997, representing representing the constituents of Wards 3 (Orono, Newcastle, and the Former Township of Clarke). During her terms, Ann represented Clarington as Vice-Chair of thé Durham Region Planning Committee and as Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. Locally, Ann wds the Chair of the Community Services (1991-1994) and Planning & Development (1994-1997) Departments. She also, represented represented Clarington Council on the boards of the Newcastle Business Improvement Association (BIA); the Clarke Museum & Archives: Newcastle Community Hall: Orono Town Hall; Clarington Project for Community Living: The Wilmot Creek Environmental Steering Committee: and L.A.C.A.C. Currently, she continues to be active within the community and is the Chair of the Orono Town Hall Board. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TIMES CHARLIE TRIM - Recommended formation of Orono Community Association. - No increase in municipal taxes during term of office. - Orono arena expansion, improvements to Newcastle and Orono parks. - Tennis court improvements improvements in both Newcastle and Orono. - Paving carried out in Newtonville. - Additional land for Wilmot Creek Nature Area. - M.N.R and local citizen group to manage government owned forestry land in Orono. - Purchase of Kendal school for future fire hall and community centre. - Millennium projects for Orono and Newcastle. - Ganaraska forest fire prevention prevention co-operative master plan. - Funds for upgrades to Orono Cemetery. - Did not accept increase or retroactive pay for councillors. councillors. Believes very strongly that you must start at the bottom, prove yourself and then advance to the next level. I am married with two daughters and became a grandfather on January 1st. For the past 37 years I have been employed by the Goodyear Bowmanville Plant. Throughout the years, I have been involved in the community both as a volunteer volunteer and also on behalf of Goodyear in my position as Human Resources Manager. I am pleased to be a member member of the: - Newcastle Lions Club - Newcastle Chamber of Commerce - Trinity United Church - Orono Lodge A.F. & A.M. - Lakeshore Shrine Club If you wish to chat with me please call 786-2403. Yours for experience proven successful and active leadership. Council Liaison This Term - Ganaraska Conservation Authority board. - Wilmot ' Creek Nature Area. - M.N.R. Orono Mill Pond and Dam Committee. - Port Granby Lower Level Nuclear Waste Committee. - Newcastle B.I.A. - Newcastle, Newtonville and Orono Hall Boards. - Kendal Fire Hall & Community Centre. Next Council The protection of the environment, environment, the wise spending of tax dollars and the personal personal safety of all citizens must be of critical importance to those who lead. I, as a life long resident of Clarington realize how essential essential each of these are. RICHARD WARD I have a keen interest in municipal politics which has caused me to attend almost all Regional Planning Committee and Regional Council meetings for the past twelve years. I have the greatest respect for the efforts of the Regional Planning Committee and would appreciate the opportunity opportunity too provide Clarington residents with competent representation. representation. I do not agree with the campaign financing system and feel better decisions regarding the public's best interests can be made outside the influence of contributions. I believe in the fundamental fundamental principles of democracy and would use the opportunity opportunity to reinforce ethical deci sions.' My plan to lower property taxes is too better manage public assets and reduce waste. Please give me the opportunity opportunity to work hard to provide provide orderly maintenance of the PUBLIC'S BEST INTEREST. INTEREST. Thank You Richard Ward • Pedicures/Manicures • Waxing • Nail Extensions • Ear Candling • Eyelash Tinting • Air Brushing • Electronic Muscle Stimulate (EMS) » Paraffih Wax Brigitte Brown *** ESTHETIC STUDIO Certificates Available I I | 15% DISCOUNT with coupon WILLIE WOO As a life-long resident of Newcastle and one who has a history of being actively involved in the community, Willie Woo has declared his candidacy for the position of Regional Councillor, Ward 3 & 4. As the Municipality of Clarington enters the new Millennium, Willie believes that changes, especially governance governance changes, will be facing facing this next Council. Can we here in the Municipality of Clarington afford to stay with the status quo and resist change or should we embrace change and try and develop a "Made at Home" solution. Whatever options the Municipality of Clarington has before it, the one Willie will support has to be in the best interest of the residents of the Municipality, The carving up of the Municipality of Clarington to' suit the néeds of other Municipalities in the Region of Durham is not an option which favours Clarington nor- Willie. Outside of a handful of major employers, Clarington has no industrial sector to speak of. With a commercial and industrial tax assessment assessment at about 10%, the tax burden rests squarely on the shoulders' of the residential taxpayer. As a member of Council, Willie will work to see that the next Council sets as a priority a plan to vigorously vigorously attract major industry to this area. Industry pays taxes and industry provides provides jobs. The local economy economy also benefits. This will send put a message to the Province that we in Clarington have a financially viable and balanced economy economy where we can stand on our own two feet. As the fastest growing Municipality in the Region and the fourth fastest growing growing community of its §ize in Canada, Clarington has not kept pace with providing recreational services to meet the growing demand of its users. The Municipality has not been shy about taking your tax dollars but has not proportionately invested back into the community with much needed recreational recreational capital projects. The popularity of sports such as hockey by both girls and boys, men and women, figure figure skating, speed skating, lacrosse etc. have pushed availability of ice time to the breaking point where the Municipality cannot wait for the next ice pad to come on stream in the year 2006. Willie will work to see that this project will break ground during this next term of office. For the residents who call Clarington home and for future residents and potential potential businesses, we need to provide a safe environment to live, not just the perception perception of a safe environment. More front line police officers to enhance the role similar to Newcastle's successful "village "village constable" program in other areas of the Municipality is a priority which Willie would like to see the next Council work together to put into place. Willie and his wife Donna and their four children reside jn the Village of Newcastle. Willie would like to be elected elected as your voice on Council, an effective voice who will not shy away from speaking bn your behalf. The slogan, which the Municipality of Clarington has adopted is, "The Community with Future!" Well ladies and gentlemen, gentlemen, thé future is "now." IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE ORONO TIMES 983-5301 171 Mill Street, Orono, ON.LOB IMG • (905) 983-8169 MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. 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