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We need to act now to secure its future. "I want the people of Wihitby te know that whatever happens in the months ahead, that they have my pledge. I will do ail in my power to ensure that a diversity of quality services continue to be otTered at our hospital. "I will work to sfec that our hospital has the chance to remain a centre of excellence and 1390 HOPKINS STREET Unit 7, Whitby 666-9395 "Our residents in Whitby to have an assurance personal physician can access to local hospitals." Citizens were again insulted by the bungling of the presentation, by having the petition split and incorrectly presented. It is obvious we should not send aboy on a man's errand. It appeared to those' present te be a wel-orchestrated set-up te minimize the impact of such an awsome presentation. I would also suggest that every citizen of Ontario attend one day in the galléry to sce the people we elect do the job we are payng them to do. I guarantee you would be far more selective on voting day. Premier Bob Rae, Grier, Pilkey, MPP Drumrnond Whte, MPP Gord Milîs and indeed the entire NDP caucus owe the voters of Durham Region an apology. This is not democracy in action. It is an outrage and an embarrassment. We'await your apology. Ruth Holdswoeth Whitby de-moc-ra-cy (di mâk rc sé) n. [< Gr.- denzokratia < demos, the people + kratein, to rule] L. government in which the people hoId the ruIing power 2. a country, etc. with such a government 3. majority rule 4. the principfle of equality of rights; opportunity, and treatment, or the practice of this principie' 5. the type of goverrnment advocated by Doug Anderson for Whitby's new council 6. sec page 16 Biie Whale *Natural yarns & knitting accessoriese Handcrafted cedar and pine furniture and boxes* Open: Wed.-Sun. 11Iam - 6pmn, Fni. tii 8pm 3330 Simcoe St. N. 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A group of citizens concerried about the plans for. Whitby General Hospital went te, Queen's Park te see a 30,000-plus petition- presented to the Ontario government. The group attending on behaif of the petitioners was disgusted te sec three quartera of the members leave the chamber before the petition was presented. The niinister most affected, Ruth Crier, and another local MPP, Allan Pilkey, did net have the courtesy te remain in the legisature. More important things 'te attend te, you may ask. Think ain. They were found scaizing in the lounge immediately outside the chanber. 30-000 insulted .44 ý- eé1 e"e