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“Melanie and I would like to thank Dr. Arnold and the entire medical stafi at Markham Stouflville Hospital," Mr. Calandra said in a statement. “The care and attention they have shown my family has been outstanding. Melanie and Olivia are now resting com- fortably in their care." BY HM MASON Staff Writer Paul Calandra can be excused for taking time off the federal election campaign trail last weekend, even if he still was kissing babies. Well, at least one. The Conservative candidate for Oak Ridges- Markharn and his wife Melanie were welcoming their second child into the world. Olivia Joy Calandra was born at Markham Stoufiville Hospital Saturday at 1 1:59 p.m., weighing five pounds, 12 ounces. _ Tory candidate has own new baby to kiss Mayors in local riding §touffville Sunâ€"Tribune I Thursday, Cat. 9, 2008 “ - 8:00 PM 3 GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS ' ~ 0 "Window Treatments" “Families across the riding have told me they want safe streets where their children can play, strong economic leadership in these uncertain times, and action on the environment that will produce real results instead of just more talk. That is what I want for my daughters and it is what we all want for our children." Paul and his family were excited about returning to their Mlitchurch-Stouffville home and introducing Olivia to her older sister, Natalie, campaign manager Matthew Ellis said. “The birth of Olivia has only strengthened my resolve to fight for a better, safer, and stronger Cana- da," Mr. Calandra said. Oak Ridgesâ€"Markham includes Whitchurchâ€" Stouffville and sections of Markham, Richmond Hill and King. Election day is Oct. 14. Mr. Scarpitti pointed out that when hewas mayorin 1992 to 1994, Ontario had an NDP government. While Mr. Scarpitti did not neces- sarily agree with everything that government did, he still worked amiany with them. Former Markham mayor Don Cousens endorsed politicians at dif- ferent levels throughout his tenure People often vote based on a party and its leaders rather than a local candidate, although the local candidate can play a role in their decision, he said. Having municipal politicians endorse candidates at other levels of government is not a new phe- nomenon. Mr. Scarpitti has endorsed Markham politicians in the past including: Tony Roman, Jim Jones, Bill Fisch and David Tsub- ouchi. After the election, he makes an effort to work with other levels of government, regardless of who he endorsed, he said. “I have never let political phiâ€" losophy get in the way," he said. “I choose not to support any party or candidate because in the end, we have to work with whoever forms the government,” he said. “I question how much people look at endorsements." Mr. Scarpitti said. Richmond Hill Mayor David Bar- row, on the other hand, says he stays neutral on these matters and prefers not to endorse candidates. “1 see a perspective. It is one perspective,” he said. “It is not one (person or party) over another. It is support of Markham. I am happy to endorse anything that is good for Markham," he said. Phil Bannon. Mr. Emmerson was defeated by Mr. Temelkovski for the Liberal nomination two elections ago, in Mr. Scarpitti points out that as mayor, he is often in a unique posi- tion to see public players, such as Mr. Temelkovski, at work differ on endorsements From put 1. 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It would not get in the way," Mr. Cousens said. “Temelkovski is a big guy. So is Frank. They won’t play stupid games." But what happens post-elec- tion, when the local politician has to interact with the provincial or federal politician he did or did not endorse? “I did it out of the conviction that they were the right person at the time,” he said. Mr. Cousens doubts this kind of endorsement makes a difierence to voters anyway. Mr. Cousens also supported Frank Klees during election time. Mr. Klees is the Conservative MPP for Newmarket-Aurora. Mr. Cousens said he has supported both Tories and Liberals over the years. and sees nothing wrong with the practice. He was quoted in a previous John McCallum campaign brochure. Mr. McCallum is the Liberal incumbent for Markham-Unionville. and other (politicians) build bridges. It would not get in the way. Temelkovski is a big guy. 80 is Frank. They won’t play stupid games! v F0! more local election coverage, 90 to electionsynngxom â€" with files from Jim Mason ( ‘a nadh' -ForosiJhgdeIWa!k-Dec. 13 Hauoween-X-Country - Oct. 26 East Gwilhmbury Sleepy Hollow Hike - Oct. 31 Ditty Duathlon - Nov. 8 Wm Fat The James Fund - Nov. 8 Don Cousens former Markham mayor OWN