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EER EE Si il i SER NE. EEL al iain ERR LR LS LE la ai a 2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 17, 1991 Keeping tax increases minimal goal for Ward 1 candidate Fred Canning By Julia Dempsey A Ward 1 candidate says he would support continued fund- ing from the township for com- munity centres and recreation- al facilities. "I don't agree with a user pay system," Fred Canning told the Port Perry Star. Using Minor Hockey as an example, the 55-year-old Prince Albert resident says if the association had to pay full cost for its ice time "only the rich kids could afford to play." Mr. Canning says Township funding to local organizations is not new, but he would sup- port continued funding to local organizations. "I think it's necessary," he says. Mr. Canning says there is a need for a second ice pad at the Scugog Arena, but it should not be built unless the township can afford it. As for other aspects of the proposed recreational complex, Mr. Canning says a pool and a FRED CANNING community centre would be an asset to the community but the affordability of the project is the major factor. He says council should not abandon the idea, and adds the pool and community centre should "stay in the long-range plans." Taxes will always be a con- 9:30 till 5:30 12 noon till 5: cern in Scugog Township, he says. Keeping the taxes to a minimum will be his goal. "I don't think we're ever go- ing to be able to reduce them" if council is to maintain services at the present level, Mr. Can- ning says. Water is a main concern in Ward 1, he says, and although he is not opposed to "controlled development", Mr. Canning says the availability of "water should be proven first" and the cost determined before any building starts. Ward 1is a very diverse area, he says, pointing to the fact that it includes Prince Albert, Cawker's Creek, parts of Apple Valley, as well as numerous vil- lages and hamlets in the west- ern end of the township. "It runs from open marsh- land" to built up areas, Mr. Canning said. When questioned about the possibility of splitting the ward in the future, Mr. Canning says he will "reserve judgement" on the issue until he is in a posi- tion to find out whether the ward is too large and diverse. The first-time candidate says a position on council will be "a challenge and time consuming" but he is ready for a chance to be a spokesman for his area and the township as a whole. As a cable repair technician for Bell Canada -- he has worked for the company for 36 years -- Mr. Canning says he travels around the Township everyday and has a good feel for what is needed, be it road re- pairs or sidewalk maintenance. He has sat on many volun- teer boards. Mr. Canning is presently wrapping up his three-year term as chairman of the Prince Albert Community Centre. Other volunteer posi- tions he has held include presi- dent of the Port Perry Ringette Association and president of the Port Perry Kinsmen Club. "I feel my involvement with volunteer work has prepared me to work with the people and on council," Mr. Canning says. Before moving to Prince Al- bert in 1959, he lived on a farm near Woodville and says he has an appreciation of the rural needs. Mr. Canning has a wife, Vivi- an, and three children, David, Ed and Lisa. "Scugog's Community Newspaper o A : A fundraising effort by the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary makes a lot of 'cents.' As part of their One Million Pennies drive, the ladies collected copper coins in downtown Port Perry Friday in hopes of getting a kilometre of pennies. The auxiliary placed two-way tape along the sidewalks on Queen Street and invited passers-by to add their loose change. The event was a tremendous success. The auxiliary collected $1,031.85. The funds will go towards purchasing new equip- f Choice" 3 ment for the hospital. Auxiliary member Elaine Buchanan points to a long line up of change. D. J. TAYLOR INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 169 North St., Port Perry LOL 1B7 Guaranteed Investment Certificates (Rates Subject to Change without Notice) G.1.C. 5 YEARS | 10.00% PHONE 985-8416 ULI WHITBY (arse Fo GESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 14 TO SEPTEMBER 22 CURDS ¢ QANIATURE MLLACE 300 TAUNTON RD. WEST, 668-6606 [1 > De "UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 15/22 ---Floral Arranging & Demo 2-3 pm Sept. 22 -------- Pickering Concert Band 1-2 pm Sept. 28/29 --- 1st ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW AND SALE Sept. 29 ------- Art Show - Christine Marshall - in person 12 - 7pm EE Oshawa Festival Singers \ 4 Open 7 Deve 2 Fook 10 AM to 8 PM \_ J)