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wy 6 -- Scugog Citizen -- Wednesday, September 7, 1994 Karen Puckrin seeks Ward five seat Karen Puckrin, Ward five candidate. Port Perry Fair Board member _ Karen Puckrin will be candidate for Ward five in the up-coming Scugog municipal elections. Mrs. Puckrin announced her candidacy last Friday, the day before a political controversy erupted at the Port Perry Fair when the Board put up a large sign critical of the current council for the failure to get a FIND OUT : a' new ten-year lease for the Fairgrounds. She told the Citizen she favours a new ten year lease without the controversial escape clause that would permit the lease to be termingted on one year's notice by either the Fair Board or the Township coungil. "It is very difficult to plan for the future of the Fair. This termination clause really limits future planning. We are trying to make the Fair more relevant to the changing demographics in the community," she said. Mrs. Puckrin is serving her first term on the Fair Board. Her husband Paul is also on the Board and is a member of the committee working on a new lease agreement with the Township. Mrs. Puckrin has lived in Port Perry for the last decade: A registered nurse, she spent ten years years working in Wawa and then as a community health nurse with the VON in Durham. She has worked on numerous volunteers committees in Scugog including Cawker Sehool Library, the Millar Lights, hospital fund-raising and the Port Perry Fair Board. Mrs IMMIGRATION INFORMATION MEETING Monday, September 12th, 1994 Time : 7:30 PM LATCHAM CENTRE, PORT PERRY Puckrin is the current secretary with the Scugog Shores Museum and is completing a degree in political science through Trent University. She said Scugog Township, like all levels of government must reduce its costs by "doing more with less." The local tax base can be expanded by attracting new housing, light industry and tourism. But the Township must strive to preserve what makes it so attractive for the people who live here. Commenting on a proposed community hall at the Scugog Arena, she said she would prefer to see the Township delay issuing a tender Until after the November 14 election to give the in-coming council a chance to review the project. This will be her first attempt at elected office, but said she 4-H Swine Club Leaders for the 1994 Swine Club were Bill Lamb and Andrew Frew. SIx meetings were held with 12 members. Achievement Day was held at the Blackstock Fair on August 27th. The placings Showmanship were: 1st Mark Ferris 2nd Matt Walker 3rd Jeff Crosier 4th Stephen Found 5th April Vanstrien Sr. Showmanship: Ist Andrew Frew 2nd Anson Crosier 3rd Jason Crosier for Jr. 4th Luke Carnaghan 5th Scott Swain 6th Jeff Kerfip 7th Dave Kemp The Grand Champion pig was shown by Anson Crosier and Reserve Champion Andrew Frew. The swine were auctioned off later that day. Thank you to the following buyers for purchasing the swine. The Grand Champion Pig was purchased by Blackwater believes she has lived in Scugog long enough to have a good grasp of the issues. Mrs. Puckrin is the second candidates in the new Ward 5 which takes in most of what used to be the northern part of Ward one. ' Oshawa Times sports editor Wally Donaldson, a resident of Ward 5,, announced his candidacy several weeks ago. report Dressed Mests. Reserve Champion was purchased by Kawartha Consumers Co-Op Inc. Also - Pine Ridge Packers, John Green Electric, Woodville Community Sales Barn, Scugog Moving & Storage, Brooks Feed Store, Lindsay Community Sale Barn, Emmerson Insurance Brokers Ltd., Master Feeds- Cavan, Utica Farm Equipment, Bob Mark Ford Tractor Sales Ltd. About Canada's Immigration Industry. An industry, totally immune to the state of the economy and labour market. Why Immigration Minister Marchi 'wants to raise the yearly influx of immigrants into Canada from 250,000 to 270,000. How this high level of immigration is hurting the weakest members of our society : the unemployed. ' This meeting is sponsored by the : . REFORM PARTY of CANADA DURHAM RIDING THE REFORM PARTY opposes any immigration policy based on race or creed. Rk THE REFORM PARTY supports an immigration policy which would essentially be economic in nature. Immigrants should possess the skills necessary to adjust quickly and independently to the needs of Canadian Society and the job market. THE REFORM PARTY would close the door to illegal immigration, . and establish a long-term immigration plan, sensitive to Canada' s economic needs and public opinion. Commanity Memorial Hospital Is holding a grand masquerade gala on October 15. Can you guess the identity of the MC behind the mask? He's a TV personality stationed with the family, week nights at 6:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more clues next week. BE | DEAR CUSTOMERS : As of September 1st, 1994, our name, Betty Brite Cleaners, will be changed to Lakeview Cleaners. You will receive the same quality, service and customer satisfaction but under our new name... LAKEVIEW CLEANERS 1888 Scugog St., Port Perry 985-1329 From September 1st to September 17th, to celebrate our 'new name', we are offering ... 15% OFF || 10% OFF *All Dry *All SUEDES Cleaning Orders || & LEATHERS (* On orders over $10. Some restrictions apply.) Immigration is one of the most important issues facing our nation. Is that not sufficient reason to give it some of your time? This is the time to speak up, make suggestions, and sign a petition toimmigration minister Sergio Marchi. DISCUSSING IMMIGRATION, MEANS DISCUSSING CANADA'S FUTURE. .