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NTs mS SA SA ry ws -- -------- Ashburn's big squash Ashburn and Area News by Mrs. E. Heron Have you seen the big, big squash in Ashburn General Store? It weighs 151 Ibs. It was grown in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson. Can't you just imagine how many delicious squash pies that would make? - There will be a dance at Thunder- bird Golf Club on Saturday, November 16th at 8 p.m. The tickets are $16. per couple and a hot supper will be offered. Tickets are available at the Ashburn General Store 655-3401 or at Gary Young's- Plumbing in Brooklin. All proceeds from the dance are to go to the 1st Ashburn Scouts, Cubs Looking for votes (From page 14) past 23 years. Mr. Linnington was not present at the candidate meeting last week. He is a former OPP officer and now operates a business in Nestleton. AREA SEAT Harvey Graham and Thomas 'Vanderende are in a two man race for this seat on council. Mr. Graham, the current ward 4 councillor, noted improved ef- ficiency through hiring roads equipment, rather than buying new machinery. "This trend will continue,' he said. He said he's prepared to be firm in decision making. "I have the ability tosay no." He operates a large farm south of Blackstock, and is completing his first term on coun- cil. Thomas Vanderende told the meeting he decided to run because "my taxes are too high." He operates an appliance repair shop in Caesarea and drives a school bus. He suggested more in- dustry is needed, senior citizen housing and action on the weed problem. "I will push for these un- til my fellow councillors are blue in the face,' he said. REGION There are three candidates in the race for this seat. Incumbent Lawrence Malcolm, former local council Don Crosier and Port Perry resident Ruth Mark. Mrs. Mark was unable to attend the candidates meeting as she was writing an exam at Ryerson in Toronto. Mr. Crosier noted his six years on Township council from 1976-82, and his involvement with parks and hall boards in the Township. He promised improved liason between the Township and Durham Region and better spen- ding of tax dollars. Mr. Crosier, 49, used to farm in Reach until he sold the farm several years ago. He mow works at the Windfield Farm in Oshawa. Incumbent Lawrence Malcolm, a former mayor of Scugog said he would continue to aim for no in- crease in taxes over which local council has control. He said roads and sidewalks must be up-graded on a regular basis, and there would be no new community services unless the people are willing to support them financially. 'I'm not going to make any promises for pie in the sky projects,' he said He has been Regional rep since 1980 Scugog and Venturers. The Moms and tots had a fun Hallowe'en party at the Communi- ty Centre last Thursday morning. The highlight of the party was that Humpty Dumpty arrived. Mrs. Dorothy Tunney of Mary Lake and Kississimce, Florida spent a couple of days visiting relatives in the area last week. There was no regular church ser- vice at Burns Church last Sunday. The service was cancelled so that we could enjoy the anniversary ser- vices with our sister church, St. John's in Port Perry. by Barbara J. Evans P.R.O. Our October 23, 1985 meeting was dealing with the topic of Citizenship. Our guest speaker, Mrs. L.. Fulford of Port Perry, eame to us represen- ting Community Care. She was in- troduced to us by Mrs. C. Croxall and then very capably gave us infor- mation on the '*Handi-Transit" pro- ject being sponsored jointly by Ux- bridge and Scugog Townships. There are approximately forty-two people who would benefit from this wheel-chair van; and their atten- dants. For work, shopping, to school or Durham College are some of the destinations required to keep our fellow-citizens as independent as possible. Mrs. R. Anderson is the HWY 7A SLIVE ENTERTAINMENT? (COUNTRY) Every Friday & Saturday at ... ; HE 2 Pi -- N Thechson Ry >) THE NORTH NORTH FORTY [3] eR HWY 7 COME & JOIN US! BEGINNING NOV. 8th RESTAU RANI 655-8911 PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 5, 1985 -- 15 Bethesda Reach Women's Institute deals with citizenship Uxbridge hason if there are more questions or you would like to help in this most worthwhile project Mrs. Fern Burnett replied to our motto 'One problem with the world 1s that everyone grabs for the stool when the piano has to be moved. Our roll call had everyone seeking out a little citizenship as we searched back to name the Prime Minister of Canada, and the Premier of Ontario in the year of our birth. The resolu- tions were read which will be voted on at Convention November 5 and 6thin Toronto Mrs T Carters our delegate. Two memoriums to the Erland Lee home will be made in memory of Mrs. J. Davies and Mrs. G. Nighswander. An invitation was read from Greenbank W.I. to join them on November 20th at Greenbank Hall at 8 p.m. After the Institute, Grace was sung, refreshments were serv- ed. See you November 27th at Mrs M. Smiths. VOTE THOMAS | VANDERENDE for "Area Councillor [ x] 13 years experience at both local and regional levels of government strict control of your tax dollar encourage and support industry and tourism make available affordable housing for our seniors and young families -- support our recreational programs and facilities -- Mayor's "Open Door Policy" -- to be accessible and willing to listen to your concerns