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The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), November 29, 1972, p. 3

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Hold line on school progams Had field cut administration costs Cribar NEWMARKET The only reel school board in this election Is how to satisfy the On tirio governmentimposed education spending and still provide a high standard of serv ice to pupils teachers and taxpayers incumbent Newmarket trustee Jack told last Sun day nights altcandidates meeting Mr a supervisor at Aircraft maintained this is clearly not the time for expansionist programs It is not the time to take on further financial responsibility His sole opponent Rev Craig Cribar min ister at St Andrews Presbyterian Church agrees it is not a time to spend more money Mr Cribar contends the board can trim administra tion costs and spend the money in the classroom Asked how smaller classes and better teach can be achieved without Increasing school taxes Mr pointed out the average mean salary increase for classroom teachers this year was compared to a hike for Educa tion Director Sam Chapman More efficient and inexpensive administra tion is the answer he said The candidate con tends the system must work to keep its most and financial said Mr in his kickoff speech Sunday He maintained his experience will there fore be an asset on the next board where there will be a number of new members Mr Cribar charged that school buildings a fine public resource arent being used to their fullest for purposes Mr replied the schools arc being fully used for night school recreation cubs scouts and Brownies et al Mr Cribar contends he will work for a more informed public if elected He claims many school board decisions are being made before the public knows about them and said there is an increasing number of people no longci with this one communication want to be actively involved I will keep you informed he pledged He said the board docs involve the public before making decisions and pointed out he has had a 100 per cent attendance record at all board meetings Parent the incumbent member of the York County Catholic Separate School board said he will stand on his record and pointed the board reduced taxes b nulls last year James Hank his opponent wants to separate schools left open evenings weekends and during the summer to act as a focal point for youth activities Mr Hank also charged the board with lax in its spending and said the school bus system In Newmarket needs looking into EAST GWILLIMBURY Nine Newmarket council candidates want more industry continued from page which council would send a number of members to conventions rather than limiting out of township trips The Erst of the four incumbent councillors to face the audience Jack Rye active on the finance fire roads and planning committees painted a rtsy picture of East finances Describing the townships financ ing as sound he said East Gwillim- can compare favorably any of our neighboring municipalities iplelion of the pro- i Mills- Mount said ship- both the public and the town- service clubs certainly played a major part gaining provincial ap proval for tho work William Sweetie another member of the current council made no pro mises other than to serve you to the best of my ability in making this a belter township In to live Mr had earlier outlined his participation on the East bury roads and fire committees anil tee charged with weeding out some of the ancient legislation still on town ship books Finance committee chairman Chapman expanding on Mr Ryes statements concerning the municipal itys fiscal outlook noted that for tin- first time In 15 years East Gwillim bury did not have to borrow getlc municipal representatives to en sure that all groups will be represent ed equally Clare Salisbury heading the five called for public pressure to hasten completion of the Side- Formerly active on the Newmar ket political scene he for im plementation of longterm financing that would permit the installation of water and sewer services In Holland Landing and Sharon Gladys Dew a Holland Landing housewife and novice told the crowd she would if elected seek repairs to all East roads Hall and poor drainage that has often treated a water covered yard at the villages public school Former businessman Charles stressed that he is running for office on his post record of service in the fuel oil business In addition to striving to be honest and nil able his aim is to be of ser vice he said Mr Jeffcry refused to down grade any of the incumbent candidates maintaining instead his stated philo sophy that criticism isnt valid until the whole situation is known said he hopes to of the projects started during the past term Bill Steele a veteran of municipal pol itics and the incumbent councils finance chair man said he too has many projects he wants to complete Mr Steele drew one of the evenings toughest questions Will Peter Hall said els senior citizens i Why council listed all for major accomplishment of the incumbent Indicated he stand and an expand library Violent criticism the present council Heights have sidewalks c his in Interest and was able participator form have been achieved Henry Vamlonlicrgh who is seeking re election for a second term told the mealing He said if he continued industrial de velopment a grccnbeU the Holland River minutes allotted to him He also said If elected would be available during days eve- to conduct I- re elected for his set- For Your Christmas Shopping Convenience walkers WILL BE OPEN EVERY WEEK NIGHT UNTIL pm Except Saturday Closing PM mays Newmarket Plaza CRITICISM COMMENT OPINION ARE EVERY CITIZENS RIGHTS VOTING IS EVERY CITIZENS RESPONSIBILITY YOUR CONCERN IS MY CONCERN REELECT WILLIAMSON TO AURORA COUNCIL NO PIE IN THE SKY PROMISES JUST HARD WORK AND COMMON SENSE TURKEY ON ANY NEW OR USED CAR OR TRUCK AND YOULL HAVE YOUR CHRISTMAS TURKEY FREE With the truck exceeding now until Dec r way of saying thank you or your patronage throughout the TURKEY TALK EXTRA SPECIAL BUICK CENTURY DOOR HARDTOP Were Sold on Service MtttS 8952351 I Toonto Line

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