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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" MUNICIPAL VOTE '94 Karen Puckrin will seek Ward 5 seat in November council vote By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Karen Puckrin has an- nounced she is running for Ward 5 councillor in the upcom- ing municipal elections. A Port Perry Fair Board mem- ber, Mrs. Puckrin wants to see a new lease for the fairgrounds, without the termination clause. She wants to offer the public someone to vote for who will best represent what will hap- pen at the fairgrounds. Although this is her first at- tempt at politics, she said it has long been an interest and with the new ward this year, repre- senting the area she lives in, she sawit as the perfect opportunity to run for council. Mrs. Puckrin, a 10-year resi- dent of Scugog, feels strongly about many issues facing the township. The long-debated community hall at Scugog Arena, is a good idea, but she sees difficulties withthe grant structure. 3 KAREN PUCKRIN Since announcing her candi- dacy Mrs. Puckrin has talked with many residents about the need for such a facility and said 75 per cent of those she talked to feel the township should delay it. "I'd like to get a chance to hear from more people about this. [ SUNDAY EVENING MUSICALES HEAD CHURCH, MUSEUM GROUNDS Sunday Evenings - Sept. 18 & 25, Oct. 9 & 16 7:30 p.m. First Concert: September 18 1.Eric Genius: Pianist 2. Kawartha Big Band 3. Hymn Sing Refreshments following Admission Free, Collection taken Proceeds to Scugog Shores Museum tin That is why 1 want tenders to be held off until after the election." As for Scugog Township as a whole she feels "growth is inevi- table, but we need to be realistic about the type of development we can attract," she said, adding that tourism is the township's biggest asset. She said the township needs a long-range plan put into action, but the amount of any growth is contingent on sewer upgrades. "It is nice to see the begin- nings of economic activity that are happening around the town- ship," she said. Mrs. Puckrin makes her home with her husband Paul and their two daughters Sara and Julie. A registered nurse, she spent several years working in Wawa and with the VON of Durham. Currently she is employed part time as a member of the Canada Pension Plan Appeal Commis- sion. Aside from serving her first year on the fair board, she has performed volunteer work with the Library Resources at S.A. Cawker Public School and Mil- lar Lights. She has also served as a director of the Port Perry Agricultural Society, as secre- tary of the Scugog Shores Mu- seum Board and as a committee member of the Community Me- morial Hospital's gala event. Mrs. Puckrin is the second candidate in the new Ward 5. Wally Donaldson, announced his candidacy several weeks ago. Give the Gift of Life! Blood Donor Clinic Wednesday, Sept. 14, '94 Masonic Hall - Port Perry 2:00 - 8:00 PM Durham College is now accepting applications for This tuition free program will provide individuals with the opportunity to investigate career options while upgrading their academics in Mathematics and Communications. Components of the course are: Upgrading Math and Communication Skills computer Literacy Skills (Word Perfect, DOS, Lotus 1-2-3) Vocational Planning Career Investigation and Work Experience Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and in receipt of UIC Benefits Start Date: October 1994 For more information call Durham College North Campus, Uxbridge (905) 852-7848 By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Ken Gadsden is seeking a second term as Ward 3 coun- cillor for Scugog Township. Along with meeting a lot of nice people and having a lot of good experiences, Mr. Gadsden says there are many things he started dur- ing his term, such as the eco- nomic development commit- tee and road improvements, that he would like to see car- ried to fruition. In all decisions he makes Councillor Gadsden likes to take the lifestyle of the com- munity into account. "Our lifestyle is the selling feature of our township," with the lake, quaint lifestyle and amenities. He wants to see the town- ship grow in a controlled manner so as not to disturb the present quality of life res- idents enjoy now. As well as wanting to con- tinue to keep taxes under control he wants to see the township maintain an ade- quate infrastructure to en- sure roads are up to par. "I think council has done well the last three years keeping tax increases mini- mal," he added. As for the Island, he wants to maintain the ongoing road development program and "attempt to preseve the life- style" on the Island. "I am not in favor of exten- sive development on the Is- land," he said. Currently there are two sub-divisions proposed for the Island and he feels they are reasonable plans. The charitable gaming fa- cility, which has been an on- going debate in his ward, in his view is too large, and he would like to see it scaled down. Because the municipal council has no bearing on the outcome of the project he said all they can do is keep the heat on the government to make sure the interests of the Island residents are looked after. Ken Gadsden will seek second term in Ward 3 KEN GADSDEN He wants assurance it will not negatively impact the en- vironment or the water sup- ply. But he wants improv- ments to the Island road whether the facility goes ahead or not. In his term as Ward 3 coun- cillor he feels he has taken a businesslike approach to spending, has assisted in maintaining effective control of tax dollars and worked hard to make sure at lease one major capital road pro- ject is on the Island each year. When he first ran for the position three years ago he said the tire dump and taxes were the major concerns for his ward. Taxes will continue to be a concern and Councillor Gadsden wants to maintain a zero per cent increase. "The new council will have to learn how to deal with de- velopment pressure if the economy kicks into high gear," he said. Councillor Gadsden also has a firm stance on other major issues concerning the township. He supports renewing the lease for the fairgrounds and calls it unfortunate the way things turned out at the fair when a sign regarding the lease was erected during the event. He also supports the com- munity centre as the first step in an overall rec centre at Scugog Arena, calling rec- - reation an portant part of e community life. ( MUNICIPAL VOTE '94 Mark this date Wednesday, November 2/94 on your calendar now and plan to come out and meet your municipal candidates!