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6 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, Decomber 4, 1964 "Candidate's Platforms Given At Ajax Meeting AJAX (Staff) -- Ajax candi- dates for reeve, council, school board and hydro commission spoke to a radio audience and a crowd of 200 at the Parkside Public School Wednesday .night. '. All candidates were allowed a * -- short period in which to outline . their reason of why. they de- served the support of the Ajax taxpayers. So that people may familiar- ize themselves with the candi- dates for this next two-year bor here, briefly, is what they » MAYOR Mayor Harry Smith, whose ~. name will not appear on the * ballot this Saturday because he has heen returned to office by ' acclamation thanked the Ajax Chamber of Commerce for mak- ing the evening possible and thanked council members for their service in the past year. He said that 1964 had been a progressive year for the town, that assessment had jumped by $1,700,000, that mail delivery had come into effect, that street Lighting and watermains had been rejuvenated and that the Ajax. and Pickering General Hospital had opened. Mayor Smith said that he hoped his acclamation was an indication that he was carrying on his duties as mayor. REEVE The incumbent, Setwart Copp- ing, in Ajax for seven years, owner of Copping Carpet Servy- ice, said he had enjoyed serving the: town as reeve for the past year: He said he had taken an active interest in council, and noted that Ajax was the highest assessed municipality in the county. He stated that during the past year he has gained val- luable experience, is familiar with procedure and knows what needs to be done in the future. Mr. Copping said, if elected, he would spare no effort for the benefit of Ajax. Henry Polak, a lawyer in Ajax for seven years and a trustee on the school board for six years, said that there was a long way to go in the co- operation between school board and council. He stated that his experience on the board would give him a better understanding of the problems arising between them. He said you should first ascertain what the people need and then see what can be done. He claimed that Ajax could not hide bekind its artificial wall and that the future growth of the town depended on the growth of the area. He said that Ajax needed a strong voice on County Council and he believed he could fill this need. DEPUTY REEVE John Hal), Dupont Manager in Ajax, who was returned to the post of deputy reeve by accla- mation, asked for the support and opinions of the people of Ajax in the next two-year term so that cuuncil could best repre- sent the people. He asked Ajax citizens for an active interest in * their Council and requested that they make the council aware of their feelings. COUNCIL Councillor 0. G. Ashley, who appeared in pain at the meeting because of a slipped disc, said that he would not ask for the vote of the people unless they were sincerely interested in the town. He told them briefly of his years on council, as a mem- ber of the police commission which turned the town's finest into one of the best small police forces in the country, of his jservice, on the Public Works Committee which took over when archaic equipment was in use by the town and spoke of the need for a well serviced, green Ajax. Incumbent Domenic Brunelle, a GM employee and in Ajax for 20 years, told the meeting that he had seen Ajax grow from an ammunition plant. He said the town had the potential for rapid growth and with it a better economy. He said he would make no promises of things he would or would not do on coun- cil but instead promised active, responsible representation on council. William Legros, principal of Parkside School in Ajax and member of council for the past two years, said he predicted a steady development in Ajax. He said commercial development would be lacking in the next few years and a site for recreation development would be pur- chased and the community cen- tre would close its doors after many yeass of faithful service. He said a civic centre will be planned and a new library built. He prophesied a stronger cham- ber of cummerce and that the centennial project of a park and bowling green would become a reality. He said he could foresee a motel in Ajax and pledged his support 'or the town. Incumbent Edward Wetherall, who has served on every coun- cil committee during the past six years, said what was needed was a common sense approach tempered with enthusiasm and a will to work. He said Ajax had a reasonable balance between residential and _ industrial assessment and that extensive planning in al! areas was need- ed. He said he would continue to resident between now and Sat- urday's election. Municipal Works Inspector for Scarborough Township, D. would be an asset to council. He claimed that if Ajax is to de- velop with industry and residen- tial assessment, services must be installed, He said he believed there was a need on council for someone with his qualifications. He urged citizens of Ajax to vote as they like but vote. HYDRO COMMISSION H, 0. McCosh, member of the Hydro Commission for the past three years, said that during that time he had gained knowl- edge and experience that would be valuable if re-elected. He said he had chaired the com- mission for the past year and asked people to vote. Incumbent E. D, Steer, a com; missioner since 1956, 5s; t Ajax had the most plete hydro facilities of any town its size. He said that there were now over 30 Ajax homes with complete electrical service. Soutar, said he believed he give his best on council if elected. Reginald Wright, council member since 1962 and in Ajax since 195%, said councillors had a responsibility to respect the wishes of the town's people. 'He stated that Ajax was on the threshold of major expansion and that it needed a progrses- ive, energetic administration. He claimed that experience is not always a substitute for abil- ity and that he had a willingness to serve the town. Samuel, Blower, Ajax resident for eight years, said he had an Ajax resident for 21 years and a seven year member of the one of aspects of the development of school board, said she was will- ing to serve another term for the most important the town. Bruce Gowdy, on the board for the past year, said that Ajax now had 53 classrooms full of students and that more would be needed by next fall. He said the board had worked closely with council during the past year which meant ratepayers were receiving the maximum value for their tax dollar. Donald Kemp, a_ three-year School Board member and pres- ent chairman, said he had learn- ed a great deal-but was still a long way trom being competent in all aspects, He said the board had enjyyed excellent liaison ith council during the past year. "=. Incumbent. member Henry Philp was not present at the gathering because he is recover- ing frum two operations in Osh- awa General Hospital. He has TANK TITLE WON claimed thelr 1018. Ford tank BOVINGTON CAMP, En/|was the oldest still clanking. land (CP)--Britain has won the, around. latest round in the Battle of the Be ie World's Oldest Tank. Gen.| DENOUNCED DAY. Nigel Duncan, curator of the) U.S. President mas Jef- Royal Armored museum | ferson refused to proclaim here in Dorset, claimed the vic-|Thanksgiving Da* Pee tory with a 1917 Mark V tankjing it as a "monarchal prace still in working order, U.S.|tice," but the day we. = - Army officials had earlier/duced during the War of 1812. pers owe ori nadir David Lewis, Greenbank cator a levelop the curricu-|School principal, and Ajax resi- lum. He stated he pledged him-|aent tor nine years, said he was self in this respect. a * an educator who wished to be- J. R. Courtice, seeking his trustee, He sald there first term on School Board, said|°°™® ® {rustee. havin he did no! want to criticize for-|WaS some merit in ga mer trustees. He had worked|teacher on the school board. He and varticipated in Ajax civic|said education was his life and affairs for the past seven years,|two of ius children attended he said. Ajax schools. Chere are ad earnest desire to work for the town and that he felt qualified to been an Ajax resident for 17 David Green, a maintenance do a good job. He said that Ajax must be able to give a favorable tax rate to homés and industry. He said that the next few years would perhaps be the most im- portant ones in the history of Ajax. Mrs. Mary Reid, former coun- cillor, housewife and mother of six, said she had no magic for- mula for the solution to the electrician in Ajax for two years, claimed he had technical experience in the field. He administration costs of $46,000 yearly was one of the highest in the province for a town the size of Ajax. He said he felt it was time for a change. SCHOOL BOARD Mrs. Margaret Devolin, an years, is president of Bayly En- gineering and a former staff member of the University of To- ronto. On the school board for the past 10 years, D. J. Reid thank- ed the ratepayers for having him serve. He said the Ajax school system had come a long way and that schooling had to be a co-operative venture. He said problems in Ajax. She said there was a need for a progress- ive council and that citizens should feel free to approach council at any time. She stated that there was a need for in- creased recreational facilities and that council should work as a team and as the servant of the people. Clark Mason, president of the Ajax Hockey Association and a resident for seven years, said that the choice of the people should have the time to put forth every effort in behalf of the town. He said that as a plan- IN DARLINGTON TOWNSHIP ELECT BRUCE TINK For Public School Trustee Board 10 Years' Experience on School Boards Make Certain You Vote Dec, 7th FOR TRANSPORTATION -- CALL 263-2562 ner he had a degree of experi- ence in municipal affairs. He said he was sorry he would not have the time to visit each Ajax 20 KING ST. 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