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PAGE 6, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 w ~AJ VOICE OF THE COUNTI fTOWN Publlshed every Wednesday By 677209 Ontario inc. Phone: 668-6111 DOUG ANDERSON DOUG ANDERSON Publisher MAURICE PIFHER Editor PETER IRVINE Advertising Manager n' iit i mstppriti<teptiidisi il, om i ied sii<I<ope ritvd b% I'-iîitlb r) ddi .for 'M liii i>% rteidents. Strong representation necessary In a riding where free trade, hospital bed allocations, auto insurance, transportation and education needs would appear to be among the main issues, voters must now decide who can best deliver the message on behalf of Durham Centre. A series of appearances by the three major par- ty leaders in Whitby and even a visit from Canada's new number one in federal popularity, Ed Broadbent, gave a boost to local candidates and campaign teams, and may have helped to con- firm the party or leader preference held by many voters. it may have discouraged or confused others, under a barrage of dollar promises. But consider the local' choices, all who, arguably of course, acquitted themselves well on the dais and on the doorsteps in what is for each a first crack at politics. Consider also that our representative will be serving a new riding that is mostly made up of Whitby residents and will therefore'be more in touch with Whitby concerns at the provincial level than perhaps ever before. It is hoped that most Whitby residents, despite a summer election campaign, have had personal contact with at least one of the candidates to either assist or confirm ballot judgment of what's best for Whitby. Pending further electoral change, history will have been made by Thursday night when Durham Centre elects its first representative to Queen's Park. We ask only that voters have made some ef- fort to scrutinize the choices before them on a local level, in addition to the wider spectrum, so that our interests are given strong voice and are not submerged by party interest and "confusion" that may resuit from weak representàatn Good luck to the Brookliu Redmen lacrosse team Best of luck goes to the Brooklin Redmen as they do battle with a familiar foe in the Mann Cup lacrosse final, to determine which team is the best in Canada. The Salmonbellies of New Westminster, B.C., will be at home as they seek to retain the Cup and the Redmen know from last year's match-up just how strong their western rivals can be. But this year's Redmen team includes some new recruits who given the team added strength. Unfortunately, there was no team in Ontario this year which had the ability to test that strength. In fact, the Redmen haven't yet tasted defeat this season. That's not true with the Salmonbellies in the strong western league. Tough battles along the way to the Cup series have perhaps better prepared them for the final encounter. But this Brooklin team has depth and power, and moreover, motivation to retake the champion- ship. Our eastern representatives also have the support of the community as they seek to be the nation's best in one of Canada's oldest sports. LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Reader sets the record straight over photograph To the editor: Regarding an "Election 1987" in the Free Press, September 2, 1987. I was surprised and distressed when I turned to this article and found my photograph in the paper greeting the NDP candidate Sarah Band made summer enjoyable To the editor: I wish to express my appreciation for a hard-working group in the community who have helped to make my summer even more en- joyable due to their efforts. I am referring, of course, to the bi-weekly concerts held at the Rotary Centennial Park by the Whitby Brass Band for the past two months. I know I speak for several other people who also came to en- joy an evening of outdoor music when I say that I shall indeed miss these concerts as summer draws to its close. The band members as well as their conductor surprised me with their excellent talents considering the diversification of musical pieces performed. Their devotion makes me pruad to be a member of this community and I certainly look forward to the final concert in the park on Sunday, Oct. 4. Let's give them the excellent tur- nout that they deserve! Yours sincerely, Silvana A. Hall-Ufford Whitby Kelly. Since this photograph was printed without my knowledge or permission, I feel that its publication was an invasion of my privacy. In this country, there is a secret ballot election system which allows every citizen the CHOICE of making public which political party and candidate he chooses to sup- port. I may or may not support Sarah Kelly, that is not the issue; in fact, I would have been just as displeased if the candidate in the photograph had been Stephanie Ball or Allan Furlong. The issue is: I feel that this photograph suggests to your readers that I publicly sup- port Sarah Kelly. I would like to set the record straight by declaring that I do not wish to publicly sup- port any candidate in this election. I would suggest to you that you receive permission for the publication of any further such photographs. This action will en- sure that no misconceptions can be drawn from your reporting and that your paper will keep its integrity in the eyes of all your ren ders. Rick McDonnell, Whitby, Ontario Complaint made about bike returns To the editor: money when the police have their My friend near here has two boys sale? who saved for their own bikes. It's This is not giving the police a too bad that one can't leave things good name to children who work in the backyard, without having hard to get these bikes. I ask the them stolen. Reported to local police to give them a fair chance. police, they were asked questions Do they remember their youth? but not allowed to look at any Sincerely, returned bikes? Why? J. Smith May I ask what happens to thonWhitbv LETTERS The Whitby Free Press welcomes letters to the Editor on any subjetg of concern to our readers. Letters should be brief and to the point - rarely more than 30 words. Ail letters must e accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the writer; however, on request, your name may be withheld from publication if we agree that there is a valid reason. The paper reserves the right to rejeet or edit ail letters. Send to: The Editor, Whitby Free Press, Box 206, We rtby, Ontario LiN 5S1 or drop through our mailsot at 131 Brock St. N. f 2 s 2 p 2 rhe Free Press Building 131 Brock Street North P.O. Box 206, Whitby, Ont.