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PAGE 10, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,1975, WHITBY FREE PRESS NORTH WARD CANDIDATES Brooklin hasn't gotten its fair share Bob Carson, a candidate fob s n ,orthward council vacancy, feels that Brooklin has not gotten its fair share since amalgamation. Mr. Carson, 34, feels that, despite amalgamation, old Whitby has been favoured over Brooklin when it comes time for council to sit down and decide who gets what. He points to recreafion facilities, senior citizen accom- modation and a higlisclool as items which are badly needed in Brooklin. To build these costs money, money whicli can only be obtainedwthrough develop- ment. In this vein,' Mr. Carson supports gradual growth, pos- sibly an increase of 10,000 people in Brooklin in 12 or i5 years. Heasays "you have got to have an overall plan for growth" which takes into consideration how rnuc, how fast and what kind of develnp- ment desired. "It's a big decision". Mr. Carson adds that, with this growth, preserva- tion of Brooklin's identitv is Progress is the ability to protect the good Edward MacDonald, acan- didate for tle nortliward council vacancy, feels "pro- gress is not measured by building projects, shopping plazas, how much road you can lay, etc. Progress is measured in ability to learn and gain by correction, our ability to protect and pro- mote the good things we have and safeguard the good for Open7 das a week +Akpk led RESTAURANT 120 BROCl< ST. M. ·WHITBY - TEL.: 668-9461 Delicious Canodian ond Itolian Dishe ANOTHER Resident speaks up... BOB BOGUMUL, mechanic of Bob's Garage at 840 Brock St. N. says: I supported Bruno Harilaid for Mayor in 1972. I know he would have done a good job and we would not have had to have this election at this time, nor the White Elephant on top of the hill. I support this year again. His type of leadership is what we need. He says he will keep our spending down and that means lower taxes. I believe he can do it and that is why I support him as Mayor. . .. "ELECT HOrilaid Mayor." the benefit of the future". Development based 1on planning factors can only be justified as it relates to past, present and a projected future of eight years, he feels. "No development can be justified_ based on opinions and inter- ests of a developer who has property, purchased as farm- land, which he wishes to un- load". Mr. MacDonald feels that the north ward slioultl have some mode of transportation because "Whitby took us over and our taxstructure. Wc contribute to various civic and recreational facilities. Yet many, througli lack of transportation, are deprived of participation and use of He says that his opinion of council representation is a basic one. "A councillor is elected by his ward, in theory hired by them, to represent their interests at the council level. Opinions and interests of the ward come first. He (a councillor) does not pro- mote his own interests or image". Mr. MacDonald feels that a councillor should go to the people he or she repre- sents at all titaes, not just to solicit votes for an election. I He says that his decision to seek the seat on council was not a spur of the moment idea. He says "I am the only candidate who attends council meetings regularly for the purpose of keeping up to date and interest in town affairs". Mr. MacDonald ran a close third in his bid for a council seat a few years ago. His first involvement in politics was 15 years ago in tIe town of Acton where ne was on the local planning board. Mr. MacDonald is the principai ot MacDonald and Associates which is involved in designing and planning of special equipment related to hospitals, hotels, institutions and industry. a, must, especially the down. town area. He has never held or con- tested a public office in his life but says that he has'al- ways taken an- interest and tried to stay involved in com- munity affairç Mr. Carson is the vice-pres- ident of the Brooklin Spring Fair Board, vice-president of the Brooklin KinsmenQub, a member of the advisory board of St. Thomas' Anglican Church and a member of the Oddfellows Lodge. He has lived in Brooklin for three years and is the funeral director of the Carson Funeral Home and Chapel. Candidate Rene 'hiebaud feels town must cut back Rene Thiebaud, a candidate for the north ward council vacancy, feels that the Town must follow the leads of the provincial and federal govern- ments in cutting back expen- ditures. Mr. Thiebaud is strongly opposed to the debenture system which the Town uses to pay off its debts. He also feels that public input is essential for the com- munity to survive. Mr. Thie- baud points to the new town hall asan example of a costly project whidli is being bult witlout the support of the -public. One costly project that he feels the people of the north ward do support is public transportation. Mr. Thiebaud says that a great deal of money was spent on Iroquois Park Arena, yet many people do not have access to it. He also feels that control- ling growvth in the north ward is a must. Mr. Tliiebaud, 57, lived in Oshawa from 1952 until eight years ago when he moved to Brooklin. He owned the Oshawa Garden Service since 1953 and passed it on to his sons earlier this year. Although he has no past political experience, Mr. Thiebaud keenly follows municipal, provincial and federal politics. Jack Woodward will voice opinions to establish a sound administration Jack Woodward, a candi- date for the north ward council vacancy, goes into the Decenber 1 election with no past political experience but a record of deep community involvement. Mr. Woodward is a frmer recipient of the Peter Perry Award and the mayor's medal, both honouring his involvement with communi- ty organizations. He las been the chairman of the County Town Carnival committee since its founding 10 years ago. Mr. Woodward is a member of tie Rotary Club of Whitby and the Oddfellows. He was instrumental in setting up the plowing match held in Brooklin this past fall and is a former president of the Chamber of.Commerce. Mr. Woodward says that, if elected, he will represent all the people in the north ward in every way lie can. He says lie will be strong in voicing opinions to estab- lish a more sound administra- tion. Mr. Woodward says he will insure that the Town is oper- ated by its staff in accordance with the taxpayers' ability to pay. He says that lie will see to- it that each subdivision plan is studied carefully by the Town's staff and approved by the majority of the existing residents in the neighbour- hood of the proposed subdi- vision. Mr. Woodward, 61, is the manager of transportation at Dayton Tire and lias lived in Whitby and Brooklin for 14 years. 4 JUST IN TIME FOR, CHRISTMAS DECORATING 20°% off « PAINTS ALL WALL COVERINGS ALL DECORATING TOOLS BRUSHES - ROLLERS SALE ENDS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY NOTICE Voter Notification Cards Respecting Locations for Polling Places Take notice that except for electors with postal addresses of Ashburn and Brooklin VOTER PERSONALIZED NOTIFICATION CARDS res- pecting the locations of polling places will not be provided for each individual elector appearing on the preliminary list of electors due to the current postal strike. In the place and stead of this provision, I did cause to be advertised in the Whitby Free Press on November 12th, 19th and 26th a Notice respecting the Location of Polling Places. If you are a qualified elector in the Town ot Whitby and uncertain with respect to the location of your polling place, please contact the Clerk's Department, 668-5803, and you will be provided with the appropriate information. Polling Day - December lst, 1975 Wm. H. Wallace, Returning Officer and Clerk MERCANTILE DEPT. STORE Nlcli'ý,:ilid childrell", ýýc.fr SYDSILVER FORMAL RENTALS LEVIS 3EANS CORDS ETC. EXTRA LARGE MENS' SIZES MINOR ALTERATIONS FREE CHARGEX- 321 BROCK ST. S. WHITBY PLAZA 668-3468 . - A -.- ETC*