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6312 Main St, Stanffvifle mHzndPiciadDmcmn Circulation 8,500 12 2] What’s Inside. . . BJ Barthau Imxrnllaro 905 â€"640-4646 Jewellers Stumbling Through ...The Battlefield Targeting Men ...W'rth Ralph Escape ...Luke Soup Kate A'Ia Carte ...Seriously Lumberjacks Show ...Strawberry Festival 'l believe it's time for concerned citizens to make a stand for a future they believe in; lots of green space, fresh water, fresh organic foods, clean air We need responsible govem- ment which is responsive to people's needs, not corporate greed. Man's need for houses does not take precedence over his need for a healthy environment,” said Mrs Mole. local activist Randy Mole is running for mayor. Huge crowds throng along Main St. in this picture taken during last year's Strawberry Festival. This year's extravaganza takes place June 26 to 29, with a grande finale of fireworks in Memorial Park on Canada Day. Events include a Lumberjack Show, the Freckles Contest, Pet Show, Conklin midway and fabulous musical entertainment Organizers are expecting an equally successful event again this year. Mole third to seek office of mayor ngeagu to scouflvflle This W By Kate Gilderdale ”There are too many good people being left out. and until ithe position oi mayor) becomes a lull-time lob with a full-time salary I think we need as many Interested people involved as possible. We need their expert- lse. knowledge. wisdom and time," He is concerned about unbridled develop- ment. and supports the preservation of the downtown core. As a strong proponent of cul- tural activities. he would like to see a theatre established in the old town hall building. Mr, Mole also believes that council meetings should be held in the evenings. B W Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Librag The Secondary Plan does not give free reign to developers, he said. ”It was designed to control growth in a manner which preserves our small town character, while allowing new citlzens to be assimilated into the town at a pace which preserves our identity.” He would like to see restrictions on the cosmetic use of pesticides and a more active recycling program "This is the start of the new millennium and a new age and I don‘t believe we can afford 'business as usual“. Born and raised in Stouffville. Mr Mole was Please turn to "Mole” on page 5 Bruce S‘apley / Stoufiville This Month JUNE 2003