Whitchurch-Stouffville Newspaper Index

Stouffville Sun-Tribune (Stouffville, ON), 25 Sep 2014, p. 15

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Ward 3 candidates no fans of online voting MUNICIPAL ELECTION “No of threeWard 3 council candidates won't advoc‘hte for online voting and one does not believe there is much need for the food bank. “(Online voting) does not improve voting turnout." Jim MacDonald told the approximately 40 people. including a number of mayoral and council candi- dates, during Tuesday night’s ward meet- ing. hosted by The Sun-Tribune’s Links MacDonald is going up against Hugo Kroon. who is making his third attempt at winningtliewardseanaswellasanother newcomer, Brad Whittick. Whittick did not attend the meeting. due to a prior commitment, however, his wife, Angie, read his opening statement. She did not field questions. MacDonald cited Internet security issues as the main reason why he would not push for online voting in the next municipal election. Kmon concurred and stated meetings suchasthisoneishowthevotecanbe increased. 61.2% Sheffield Judo Club WW 0%? ' ’ ' “ MWMMMWMM wammmeano' mewawm Developing Champions and Judoka for over 20 You: in Whfichurch-Stouflviflo Recreational and Competitive Classes (Judd Is an Olympia Sport) ‘ Fm Trld Lesson 118WM..UMI3.WON ImpmvoFitness-LemSefl-Dofnnse- For a number of years. there have amnion noun sbolanermg.com ’ M.“ :9” Grammar 8 Creative Wrihn with Max HI.) "7-H" been discussions about moving the He said it is not a pan-time entry-level WtchumhoStouflville Food Bank out of job and “my greatest fear for this tovm" achumhbasementonNmmUnawhich isthat someone denoacpuimoewfll isinWald3andinto Stoufiville proper. leadit. would support it. Marion Wells. the food bank's Voo-or- dinator. asked the candidates how they “There’s really not a whole lot of need for it.” Kmon said, noting Whitchumh- Stoufl‘ville is relatively affluent as evi- dencedbyitbeingopenonlyonceaweek for a few hours. MacDonald would locate it “wherever it makes the most sense”. MacDonald and Kroon difl‘er when it comes to communicating with residents MacDonald would send out email flashes and utilize social media Kroon will knock on doors He also noted the town's communication depan- ment provides updates. Hwever, if you have a problem. he will be available 24/ 7. Kmon admitted when he first ran for council eight years ago. he would have been “woefully” unprepared. if he won. Buthealsosaidmwillfindfiflabeb NEED FOR FOOD BANK? “'Ihetowncannotwaitforoonmcillon togetuptOSpeed....1hecummaybe steepbutl'mSOperoentmere.'hesaid. MacDonald. who is running for the first time. noted his experienoem finance andmanagementasassets. Wtfickviaaspeechleadbylfiswife. saidhewouldpushforaocesstofacm- ties within “reasonable proximity to our homes” and encourage mom events in He wouldalsoadvocate forthedevel. opment of the Gonnley industrial lands. aswouldeonandMacDomld. 'l‘herearestillanumberofwardmeet- tionday: Sept.30-Ward6-190nthePark Oct.7â€"-Ward4â€"190nthePark Oct. 14 â€"Waxd 2 â€" Ballantme Commu- nityCentne Oct.21â€"Ward5â€"190nthel’ark The municipal election takes place Oct. 27. For more information. go to www.. townofwscalelections Curling Registration 2014 / 2015! October 6‘“ to October 9‘“. 2014 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 70 Franklin St.. Uxbridge. ON A leegue for everyone Men's - Monday and Thursday evenings ‘ Ladies â€" Tuesday mornings "NEW" and evenings Mixed - Wednesday and Friday evenings a Thursday mornings afternoons Fun League â€" Mondays Wednesday mornings afternoons Little Rock: / Bantams â€" Sunday afternoons Team Entry â€" Sunday evenings "NEW" Uxbridge District Curling Club Registration a Free Open Heuee Members will be on hand to assist new curlers so bring clean running shoes and give it a try! Check out our web site at www.uxbridgecurlingclub.com or call 905-852-6862 for more information. Hall Ice rentals avallable for partles. weddings. or your own curling events. CHOOSE YOIIB WEAPON Flt-d Robbins of the Whitdturdt-Stouffville Muse- um shows off logging tools during Fall Forest Fest in the York Regional Forest Saturday. S‘Afi WM“ fiWANVSHYN i5

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