-- --_ Page 12 Castor Vote Call Tough Tory Turf Grits Grinding Away Where's S.H.I.T. house? Where's the little blue outhouse? That's the question S.H.I.T. lottery organizers are asking as they scour the banks of the Castor River looking for the in- famous privy. The backhouse went under Feb. 19 and hasn't been seen since. Doreen Gowdy of Winchester won $500 as holder of the ticket coming closest to predicting the actual sinking time. Runnersup were Russell's Teen Campbell and Harry Heymans who each earned $50. When they're not looking for the backhouse for use in a similar draw next year, members of the Shure Hope It Tips crowd are planning their next fund-raising event -- a PRESCOTT-RUSSELL Prescott-Russell MLA Albert Belanger has just slogged through one of the most trying campaigns in his 15 years at the helm of the riding. The vote March 19 will show whether the Sarsfield resident and ex-dairyman slogged hard enough to shake off the cloud of suspicion surrounding his alleged fraudulent involvement with a bankrupt ce- ment company. He recently succeeded in having prosecution on the -charge _ postponed until after the election. He said he would not be seeking re-election if he did not believe he was innocent. The charge was laid almost a year ago. The possibility Mr. Belanger could be forced to resign if convicted was seen as the reason behind serious opposition to his nomination as the Tory can- didate at a recent meeting of more than 1,000 delegates in Embrun. The bumpy beginning to his campaign has fueled the drive of Opposition parties to snatch the seat which has historically flown the blue banner. The Liberals in particular are running hard with candidate Don Boudria, deputy-reeve of Cumberland. The party, which has traditionally placed second in the riding, sees this election as their best chance in decades to topple Torydom in Prescott- Russell. Midway through the campaign, Boudria was the most visible can- didate with campaign offices in both Hawkesbury -and Orleans and posters speckling the riding. He wants rural hydro rates reduced and more money for farmers who, he says, receive less government help in Ontario than in any other province except PEI. He says a more forceful presence at Queen's Park could obtain more for the riding. New Democrat Claude Dion, a union organizer who has run federally, says only 12,000 people out of a total work force of 40,000 are employed in the riding. He says new industry is desperately needed. Mr. Belanger says he has spoken at least half a dozen times on behalf of his constituents this year in the legislature. He says 30 industries have located in the riding in the past decade and that more will come now that essential support services are in place. HOME WATER DISTILLERS WATER PURIFICATION DE L'EAU FREE WATER TEST Roger Bérubé ~ CARLSBAD SPRINGS, ONT. Tel. 822-2072 He wants French officially recognized as Ontario's second language but agrees with Premier Davis the time is not politically opportune. Better now to foster French in the schools, he says. About 70 per cent of the riding's 60,000 residents are French-speaking. Hootenanny May 23. That event will include Li'] Abner and Daisy Mae look-alike contests, said Angela Burgess. Money raised will go into the swimming pool change room and curling club building funds. "We should have known better," Angela said when remind- ed the S.H.I.T. scheme was launched Friday, Feb. 13. Unexpected warm weather broke up ice on the Castor a month earlier than usual and the outhouse sank when only 500 of 2,100 tickets printed had been sold. As a result, fund-raisers lost $100, Angela said. 'But it was very popular and that's why we want to do it again."' She thinks somebody removed the privy from the river. GRENVILLE-CARLETON Grenville-Carleton MLA Norm Sterling may come on as a soft- spoken Mr. Nice Guy, but he re- mains the man to beat in the long- time Tory stronghold. - Mr. Sterling, a Manotick resi- dent, was first elected in 1977 with an 8,500 vote majority and is ex- pected to do at least as well when the riding's 40,600 eligible voters go to the polls again March 19. A lawyer and an engineer, the Conservative incumbent is being challenged by Liberal Paul Raina of Kemptville, and New Democratic Party standard-bearer Alan White, of Richmond. While Mr. Sterling keeps a relatively low profile, he's con- sidered to be a quietly competent backbencher by his colleagues in the legislature. In fact, he's said to be in line for.a cabinet post should the Bill Davis government be returned to power. But the member's opponents claim the riding, which includes Osgoode Township, has stagnated under Tory rule and promise to in- ject life into the local economy if' given a chance. As in many other ridings, the Liberals are insisting they are out to win Grenville-Carleton and not just improve their showing over last time. Mr. Raina, a businessman, was the Liberal can- didate in 1977 as well. The young Grit is critical of regional government maintaining that residents of the Carleton sec- tor of the riding are forced to pay for services they don't receive. NDPer White promises low in- terest loans to farmers and a job problem to provide work for the riding's younger residents. Rather than apologize for his soft-spoken approach, Mr. Sterl- ing suggests that it's an asset in ac- complishing both his riding duties and his primary role at Queen's Park -- parliamentary assistant to Attorney General Roy McMurtry. He shrugs off complaints that he's only accessible at election time and that he rarely visits the southern sector of the riding which stretches along .the St. Lawrence Seaway. . The 39-year-old family man maintains a constituency office in Manotick and has no plans to open another one in the south. In the last election, Mr. Sterling captured 59.6 per cent of ballots cast and Mr. Raina was a distant runnerup with 23.4 per cent. ARTETA il SR ARE FLOODED BASEMENT! HUMBUG Avoid a flooded basement this spring. We now carry an alarm system that works when your sump pump doens't. It is portable and easy to install. No electrical connections are required. It comes complete with it's own battery. Other uses include laundry tubs and boats. DON'T DELAY | GET ONE TODAY See them at: LORAL HARDWARE, Russell It's Worth Your Time and Money Help Undo Metrication BUG your MP AND HELP US BRING THESE FACTS TO THE ATTENTION OF OTHER CANADIANS INDEPENDENT RADIATOR SERVICE COMPLETE RADIATOR SERVICE NEW CGRE INSTALLED & RECONDITIONED GAS TANK & HEATER REPAIRS Pick Up & Delivery EMBRUN 443-5423 ASSOCIE Lat ASSOCIATE AUTOMOTIVE LTD. MACHINE SHOP SERVICE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT BODY SHOP SUPPLIES Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 8 - Noon INDUSTRIAL PARK EMBRUN 443-5141 EMBRUN MECHANICAL @ AIR COOL ENGINE SPECIALIST @ AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR WEEKDAYS -- 7 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SATURDAY -- 7 A.M. TO 5 P.M. GORD THOMAS PROP. INDUSTRIAL PARK 443-3934 EMBRUN, ONT. Heritage to come alive A second delapitated structure now sits beside Notre Dame Street in Embrun as plans for a heritage park in the village begin to take shape. An old New York Central train station made the journey from Berwick to a site near A and R Gregoire several months ago. It was recently joined by a colonial home moved from Carlsbad Spr- ings with the co-operation of the National Capital Commission. ~ The two buildings will be restored and are the nucleus of a future educational museum. They'll eventually be stocked with artifacts donated by Embrun residents. Katimavik involves young Canadians across Canada from 17-21 years old. These young peo- ple trade their skills for a nine- _ month immersion course in living with others from varying places and backgrounds. By trading their services with different com- munities they learn about their country and discover new trades and parts of their self. Embrun has embarked on an exchange that will mean gains for both the town and the volunteers. Already, much of the work on the railway house has been com- pleted, the interior is entirely finished. Once the railway house is com- pleted it will be used for a dual purpose. Not only will it make up part of the-historical park site, it will also function as an educa- tional museum. The articles in the museum will be old relics of Em- brun origin. It is hoped that the people of Embrun will assist by donating antique artifacts. By creating this project, organizers hope to gain a sense of proud history within the com- munity. As well the site will serve an educational purpose and at the same time beautify the village. Notice The Russell Recreation Associa- tion presents Lois Walker & The Puppcorns Saturday, April 4th, 1981. F. Kinnaird Community Centre. Admission 75¢. Spon- sored by the Russell Playground Committee.