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No, says Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson. Yes, says Markham Mayor Frank Scarpittj, who is publicly backing Liberal incumbent Lui Temelkovski in the Oak Ridgesâ€"Markham riding. BY SIMONE JOSEPH Staff Reporter Should municipal politicians endorse the federal candidate of their choice? Firefighter Chris Leonard shows son Owen, 2, and daughter Taya, 4, what he does for a living fire hall Saturday. Firefighters will be at tonight’s Stouflville Spirit hockey game promoting during Whitchurch-Stouflville Fire and Emergency Services’ open house at the Main Street fire prevention week. For additional photographs from the open house, see page 10. itilayn? TI-ll IKDAV m 0 m I (IRVING F MM“ WHI'IT'HII m I Emmerson won’t endome federal candidate THURSDAY, 0019,2008 I SERVINGfl-IECOMMUNTTYOFWHI'I'CHURG-l-STWFFVILLE I 24 PAGES/$1lNClfiDINGGST WHEN 02/05 without discount SERVICE. RATES Discount An advertisement for Mr. Temelkovski appeared in Saturday’s Sun-Tribune that con- tained a photograph of Mr. Scarpitti with a quote from the Markham mayor. “Lui cares. To me, that matters!" it reads. A media release from Mr. Temelkovski’s campaign manager Bill Attwell can'ied the same message. The riding includes Whitchurch-Stouffville and portions of Markham, Richmond Hill and King. Markham mayor backing Liberal incumbent in local riding mate Farm Mutual Automobile Imam mm‘ Jon 8! bank. MOM 5402 Main Street Stouffvilte, GM LM 1H3 Bus: SOS-6425400 )on.stdenis pien®statefarm com “After the election, I have to work with whoever is elected and I think the candidates “(Franld has known Lui for many years," said Mr. Attwell, not to confused with former local Conservative MP Bill Attewell, “It’s a tough call," said Mr. Emmerson, who is a fourth term mayor. “You have the freedom to do whatever you want. but I wouldn't do it. I vote, but I won't endorse anyone." Mr. Scarpittj is a long-time Liberal and a former party candidate. median Hood Ofluce Aurora. Omam Sandy Month In Mcy Inc Sandy MacKenzie, Agent 6336 Main Street Stoufiville, 0N MA 168 Bus 9056424546 sandy mackenzve b30b@statefarm con WHHCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE PUBLIC UBRAHY When Mr. Temelkovski asked for an endorsement this fall, Mr. Emmerson said He said he will endorse candidates when they are seeking party nominations, including Conservative candidate Paul Calandra and former provincial Conservative candidate should be conscious of that." INSUIANCI SYA‘” FAIM Opinion .. . . Things to do. Sports . . . . . . Classified Sec MAYORS, [mgr 2 l2momileanslm flunksgiving tradition STAFF PHOTO/SJOERD WITTEVE E N 90 5â€"640-4646 Handpicked 6312 Main St