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muy Scugog Citizen -- Wednesday, September 7, 1994 -- 7 - Barry Johnston jumps into Ward one race Barry Johnston believes Scugog Township should push ahead now with plans fora new recreation complex at the Scugog Arena. He said the complex should include a swimming pool, second pad of ice and indoor fitness facilities. "Absolutely. Thisis needed now for the community," he told the Citizen last week as he declared what he will be a candidate for the Ward one seat on Township council in the November elections. He said that paying for such a complex could be handled like the recent expansion to the Hospital: hire a fund-raising co- ordinator to generate funds, go after grants from upper level government, and if possible use volunteer labour to reduce the costs Mr. Johnston, a 15 year resident of the Township who operates his own bike repair business on Highway 7A, said he is also "very much in favour" of the proposed community hall at the Arena It is "needed, required and should be there," he stated. He said if elected, he wants to see Scugog adopt a more positive attitude to attracting new housing and industry "Council should be supporting these projects if they are good "projects," he said As for the contentious issue of a 'Doreen Kendall seeks Durham Board of Ed seat Long time Scugog resident and community volunteer Doreen Kendall will run for the Township seat on the Durham Board of Education "I love this community and I'm very concerned about the children," she told the Citizen Doreen Kendall If you see STEVE PARKER on September 7th, 1994 can you wish him a Happy 40th Birthday! Love - Cheryl Look who's Nifty at Fifty! BIG MAC last week Describing herself as tight fisted and fiscally responsible, Mrs. Kendall said the taxpayers deserve the best education that money can buy And that can be achieved by the fundamentals of education and cutting some of the frills "Common sense has to go a more stress on long way in the schools. There are still too many frnlls such as field trips," she stated Mrs. Kendall is a person of strong convictions not afraid to speak her mind. She said the school busing system should be made more efficient to avoid over-lapping of routes and to make sure buses carry a ful load of students She said if elected, she wil strive for open dialogue with tuents m approachable and up front. Call me Doreen. Mrs Kendall was my mother-in law," she said with a big smile n her face Married with two grown children who both attended schools in Scugog, the 56-year old Mrs. Kendall has been resident of the Township for the last 32 years She is Charter president of the local Kinette €lub, has worked many years as a the Museum, was involved in local Scouts for 27 currently and chairman of the Board of the Central Seven Association for volunteer at Scugog years and.is president Community Living This is her first attempt at elected office. "I have to try to make a difference," she told the Citizen ------ new lease for the Port Perry Fairgrounds he said he would support a long term lease so long as the grounds continue to be used for the Fair "If they are not being used, that's a different matter," he said. Married with five sons, Mr Johnston worked 25 years in loan management with banks and credit unions. He bought a sports business in Port Perry seven years ago. This is his first run for elected office He said he would like to see Scugog appoint an independent committee to review complaints about violations of the Township's by-laws. If the committee cannot resolve the problem in a reasonable period of time, the case should proceed to court "More compassion is needed when it comes to the by-laws," he said, adding if elected he will get involved with any by-law problems Mr. Johnston stressed that the by-law issue is nat his only reason for seeking office, but he agreed that his own personal problems left him angry. He was recently convicted of two by-law violations of outside storage and display of bicycles at his place The Township is asking for a $2,000 fine on each conviction and the of business Judge will rule on the amount in October Doris Shoes EUROPEAN COMFORT CHECK OUT OUR NEW FALL FASHIONS! sreat Fall 8 Winter Waterproof, Lamb's Wool Lined Quality Footwear SHOES mM BOOTS B® FORMAL Bm CASUAL FOOTWEAR DORIS SHOES HAS IT ALL! meat shops 'NEW' PORT PERRY LOCATION Water Sesgog ees (ney. 74) 985-1202 SCUGOG So Good To Come Home To. Dennis, Linda and staff would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making our Grang Opening a great success. On Saturday, September 3rd, our Charity BBQ raised $1,660.00 for Big Brothers / Big Sisters. Thanks to Mike Huff from the Blue Jays for his help. We appreciate the warm welcome we've received from everyone and we look forward to serving you again soon! \ -- So far, there are two other candidates in the race for the Ward one seat: incumbent Ken Carruthers and Doug Moffatt Barry Johnston, Ward one candidate. ---- CANDIDATE UPDATE As of Friday, Sept. 2nd! 1994 the following persons have registered for the 1994 SCUGOG MUNICIPAL ELECTION to he held Novzinber 14th, 1994 in Scugog Township MAYOR Wm. Howard Hall 330 Queen St, Port Perry David Maicolm RR1, Nestleton REGIONAL COUNCILLOR Glenn L. Malcolm 4021 Malcolm Rd., Nestleton COUNCILLOR - WARD 1 Ken Carruthers RR2, Seagrave Barry Johnston 1390 Hwy. 7A, Port Perry Doug Moffat RR3, Uxbridge COUNCILLOR - WARD 2 Jim Grosvenor 128 Alva St, Port Perry COUNCILLOR - WARD 3 No candidates yet! COUNCILLOR - WARD 4 David Dietlein 15151 Wilson Ave., Nestleton Joyce Kelly 14260 Old Scugog Rd Blackstock COUNCILLOR - WARD 5 Wally Donaldson Honey's Beach Road Karen M. Puckrin Port Perry TRUSTEE Durham Board of Education Bobbie Drew 392 Lome St., Port Perry Doreen Kendall 771 Reg. Rd. 21, Port Perry Bob Brooks 100 Colwell Circle, Nestleton TRUSTEE R.C. Separate School Board No candidates yet! To keep the Citizens of Scugog informed, The Scugog Citizen will be publishing an updated candidates' list weekly until nomination closing on October 14th, 1994