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28 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 21, 1990 Marilyn Pearce wants to have a chance. And the first part of that wish was fulfilled Tuesday evening when she was acclaimed as the Liberal candidate for the Dur- ham East riding in the Sept. 6 Township since moving here from Newcastle five years ago. She also said Mrs. Pearce has gained vast political knowl- edge, is a highly motivated per- son, and is well-read. "Marilyn researches any- ince has the rolling stock, and the municipalities could take care of the depots, Mrs. Pearce suggested. he is also pleased that the proposed Highway 407 has now entered the planning process. Marilyn Pearce acclaimed at Liberal meeting "We have to help parttime farmers become fulltime farm- ers" so Ontario can remain self- sufficient to feed itself, The guest speaker at the Lib- eral nomination meeting was Charles Beer, minister of com- provincial election. thing she does not know about "The 407 is a long term in- munity and social services. A chance is all I need to soshe can give an educated an- vestment," she said. "But we He told Liberal supporters prove to you that I can be effec- needit. We cannot neglectit." the GST will have a negative tive" in Queen's Park, she told a large gathering at the nomina- swer not a sphasard guess)," Mrs. Jones said. She said that although Mrs. Mrs. Pearce is also concerned about the environment, stating impact on Ontario's economy, spoke of a united Canada, as tion meeting at Blackstock Rec- Pearce was a "relative ncwcom- that Ontario residents must well as continuing to look at reation Centre. er" to Scugog Township when change their attitudes if the "our agenda in social services, But the Scugo Township geeking the post of ward coun- planet is to be saved. But she school systems, transportation councillor conceded to the audi- cillor, she gained the interest said it will take alotof persuad- and government conscience- ence that becoming the elected and the vote of the constitu- ing to get people into a moreen- ness to the environment." official in this riding won't be a cake-walk. " 'We don't know if we are go- jg elect you,' " she quoted iberal supporters as saying, " 'because we don't know what our policies are.'" h . i iob." i "We want the best ible "XR that wis my family, Pearce Iknow youcanmakeit Mrs. Pear agrees with On. ¥ore doing a bad job 'sho seid We want the best possible Soloed ; Although the nomination "pay as you go"approachtotax- "power for42 years. Park, "Mr. Beer said. though Mrs. Pearce is only meeting was just a formality -- es and credits it with the bal- Mrs. Pearce wants recycling "We (as Liberals) have that half-way through her first Mrs. Pearce won by acclaima- anced budget. programs to include the rural in Marilyn, and you have her three-year term as ward coun- tion and had been campaigning Transportation systems areas and composting to be- here. cillor for Scugog Township, she has a long history of political and community involvement, including a three-year term as past president of the Durham East Liberals. Nominator Debbie Jones told those present at the meeting that Mrs. Pearce has a genuine concern for the community and its residents. . . had to raise taxes, but if you She said this could be accom- . 3 : Mrs. Jones said the Liberal 3 h : I Township. residence. ; candidate was instrumental in hig or h ogra, Jl ave Plighed fall als of go v- Benny Witteveen of Conces- Scala Brothers Auto Wreck- ! organizing many programs for youths and seniors in Scugog ents. "She doesn't wait for 10 or 20 years: She makes it happen now," Mrs. Jones said of her good friend. "I'm watching you Marilyn for a week prior to the meeting - - she spoke to the supporters about the issues. She admitted the Liberal government had raised taxes, but said 1989 saw the first bal- anced budget in over 20 years. "Sure (the Liberal govern- ment) raised taxes," she said. It would "be great if we never said. She listed schools, roads and hospitals as major users of tax dollars, and discussed the im- Postance that the services pro- vide. must also be improved, Mrs. Pearce said. A commuter service is essen- tial for ridings east of Toronto, she commented. "(Durham East) has been on the far edge of Toronto for a long time," Mrs. Pearce said. "Transportation to Toronto must be approved." The federal government has control of the track, the prov- TOWNSHIP of SCUGOG REGARDING THE PROPOSED STOPPING UP, CLOSING AND CONVEYING OF PART OF A ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN CONCESSIONS 11 & 12, WARD Ill, SCUGOG ISLAND, TOWNSHIP of SCUGOG. NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 298 of the Municipal Act, R.S.0. 1980, Chapter 302, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog proposes to pass by-laws to stop up, close and convey a portion of a road allowance between Concessions 11 & 12, from Lake Scugog for a distance of approximately 375' westerly, Ward Ill, Township of Scugog, in the former Township of Scugog. The subject property has never been an open and public maintained road and is no longer required for municipal purposes. The proposed plan and description showing the lands affected may be viewed in the Clerk's Depart- ment, Township of Scugog, 208 North Street, Port Perry, Ontario. On September 10, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, Ontario, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog will hear, in person, or by Counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his land will be prejudicially affected by the said By-Law and applies to be heard. Any application to: First published: August 14, 1990 perspn who wishes to be heard should, as soon as possible, make Earl S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator, 17 py ] | sum WHYA (---- BEACH ROAD . . 'Township of Scagog, Clerk's Department 208 North Street, PORT PERRY, Ontario CHARLES 7 i ! J. CARNEGIE BEACH ROAD yironmentally-friendly -way of ife. "If you want to know how long it takes to change an atti- tude, look at how long it took Ontario to realize the P.C.s come "a way of the future." She would also like to see a commitment from the govern- ment to farmers. Throughout his speech he spoke of Mrs. Pearce as a "fu- ture colleague" and commented on the close relationship Pre- mier David Peterson has with his Liberal caucus. He closed his comments by asking Mrs. Pearce's Durham East supporters to ensure she is elected to the legislature. Police investigate thefts . Durham Regional Police are investigating two recent break, enter and thefts in Scugog sion 3 near Blackstock, report- ed to police that his home had been broken into sometime be- tween Aug. 16-17. A VCR, lawnmower and can- dlesticks were stolen from the ers alsoreported a theft. Sometime on Aug. 18, an '84 Pony was stolen from the yard. Two injured in accident Police report an '84 Ford Cou- gar rolled several times after the driver swerved to miss on oncoming vehicle. 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