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\ > Section Two Queen's Park Report By Sam Cureatz M.P.P. Re: Electoral Distribution Although Canada as a whole is not experiencing experiencing a rapid growth in population, certain parts of the country are growing very rapidly with the result that some electoral districts have considerably larger populations than others. To reduce the inequality inequality resulting from an uneven distribution of voters in existing ridings, redistribution of electoral districts is carried out from time to time. This involves the moving of riding boundaries. ; Unlike the Federal Government which is required by the British North America Act to conduct a redistribution : of seats after every : dicennial census, the Ontario government has : no requirement to conduct such a redistribution. redistribution. In the period from 1867 to 1975, Ontario has redistributed seats 14 times or roughly every seven to eight years. By that formula, redistribution redistribution is again due and before the House rose for the summer recess, Intergovernmental affairs affairs Minister Tom Wells introduced a resolution resolution establishing an independent commission commission to study redistribution redistribution of electoral districts in Ontario. The commission members are the Hon. Justice S.H. Hughes, who is serving as chairman, Ontario Chief Election Officer Warren Bailie, who is vice-chairman, and Professor J. Neville Neville Thompson from the University of Western Ontario. The principle of representation representation by population which we find in western democracies demands that in the The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 24.1983 Kirby Athlete Earns Gold at U.S. Track Meet ideal situation each vote shall have the same weight within the political system. In reality this principle cannot be adhered to closely because not all members of the population are eligible to vote. The other factor to be taken into account in dealing with redistribution redistribution is of course the difference between urban and rural populations. populations. The North, for example, is sparsely settled by comparison with Ontario's urban centres. As a result, northern ridings are geographically much larger than urban ones and yet their populations populations are considerably lower. In an effort to reconcile these factors, the 1962 Ontario electoral commission set the population of urban ridings at 60,000 to 75,000, rural ridings at 25,000 to 50,000 and mixed urban-rural ridings at 50,000 to 60,000. The 1973 commission, on the other hand, used a 25 per cent variance rule. In other words, they departed from the average population to the extent of 25 per cent, more or less, and by an even greater amount where the commission thought circumstances warranted a greater departure. The effect of both these approaches was about the same, with urban ridings averaged near the top of the population scale and rural ridings near the bottom, with mixed rural-urban ones being centred between the two. Since 1971, Ontario's population has increased by some 11 per cent. But, as I said at the outset, this increase has not been an even one province-wide. Waterbeds Waterbed Supplies and Accessories CANADIAN WATERBED COMPANY 23 Caristrap Street Bowmanville Call 623-1020 Showroom Hours: Mon.-Thurs.9a.m. to 6 p.m. Frl. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.- Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Manufacturers of Quality Furniture Since 1974 I 1 ■" W00 * 1 Arena in Bowmanville Receives New Ice Maker While some communities communities are burgeoning, others have lost population. One could argue that this increase in population warrants increasing the number of electoral seats in Ontario above the current 125. But in these times of economic restraint, this step must be carefully considered because additional seats mean additional members and all the expenses associated including additional office space, staff and so on. As you can see, the Commission members have a challenging task on their hands as they bring forward recommendations recommendations for changes to the current set-up. They have been hard at work since the commission was established and will have draft proposals ready for province-wide > ' $ i This new Olympia ice resurfacing machine was delivered to the Bowmanville Arena last week in time for the hockey season which begins in mid- September. Vic Bridger, arena operator, is shown here as he demonstrates the machine in Bowman- Trrnf i i \\Jj T ,.JiJ i JL .M h iiniliiihll Back To School With Class AVAILABLE NOW. __ Bowmanville y High School ONLY Boys rings $70.00 Girls rings $60.00 Always appreciated. Treasure your school memories with a ÆK school ring. Hooper's Jewellers 39 King Street West, Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 in ville last week. The vehicle is the first propane- powered machine to be purchased by the Town of Newcastle. Councillor Bruce Taylor, the member of council responsible for the town's community services department, explained last week that the ice resurfacer is powered by propane propane for added safety and economy. The machine is built on a 305 cubic inch GM V-8 engine and also has GM running gear. The vehicle was built in St. Jacob's Ontario by Resurflce Corp. It was purchased by the Town of Newcastle at a cost of $27,700. The new machine should be able to prepare prepare a complete ice surface in about 10 minutes. THE FAMILY) [SIZE SUBARU ,\ GL WAGON For a family car that's generous with space and gives full value for your money, look at Subaru's GL Wagon. Not only does it provide gas-stretching transportation, but it seats five comfortably. And, with a long list of standard features such as full instrumentation and carpeting, AM/FM stereo, 50 miles per gallon, tilt steering, and a Telltale™ Graphic Monitor, the GL Wagon is as well appointed inside as it is equipped for driving. With the 5-speed manual transmission, there's the Subaru Hill- HolderTMCIutch. Or, if you prefer, the optional 3-speed automatic changes gears effortlessly. If you're looking for transportation that's utterly reliable, take a long look at the Subaru GL. Where durability is standard. C&C SUBARU MOTORS LTD. 160 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa 728-0181 or 728-7554 public hearings. The hearings will give M.P.P.s, municipalities, municipalities, organizations and individuals an opportunity opportunity to respond to the proposed changes. The entire process is expected to be completed completed within 18 months so that the changes will be in 'place in time for the next provincial election. I was pleased to attend the ceremonies at the Orono Senior Citizens Complex in recognition of the opening of the new recreational building and present a picture of the Queen and a flag. Kathy and I enjoyed attending the Polish War Veterans' service at the General Sikorski Hall. Port Perry Fair Ready to Start Over Labor Day The 1983 Port Perry Agricultural Fair will be held on Saturday, September 3, Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5. With hundreds of categories to enter, the Port Perry Fair -- one of the largest and most successful of the Class B Ontario fairs -- is dedicated to participation. There will be three very full buildings of exhibits and demonstrations (all daily), the fair parade and baby show to watch on Saturday, a fiddling contest on Sunday and blue grass entertainment on Monday afternoon. A range of horse and cattle events are planned throughout the weekend concluding on Monday with the Ontario County Holstein show and the exciting horse drawing competition. Plus Pari-mutuel betting returns to the Port Perry Fair, on Sunday, September 4th. Post time is 2:00p.m. Plan now to bring the whole family to Port Perry on Labor Day Weekend and enjoy an old fashioned fun-filled country fair. Jaycees Raise #177 for Cancer At Ball Tourney The annual Terry Fox Baseball Tournament sponsored sponsored by the Bowmanville Jaycees has raised $177 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Society. Eight teams took part in the tournament held Saturday, Saturday, August 20, at Memorial Park in Bowmanville. The Bowmanville Jaycees report that the winning team was Mackie and Reid Paving. The consolation prize went to Rehoboth Raiders. Mackie and Reid Paving won the championship in a 22-7 victory over the Jaycees' own team. Nineteen eighty three marks the fourth year that the club has organized this tournament. .w jii f .......... ww»». . Jacki VanDoleweerd, of Kirby, recently earned this gold medallion in a track and field meet held in Los Angeles. The games showcased the talents of young athletes from across North America. Jacki, who competes in the high jump, cleared a height of five feet, three inches. August 13. second place finish overall. She won the gold with a Jacki VanDoleweerd is a jump of five feet three in- member of the Oshawa ches--slightly less than her Legion Track Club and will personal best of five feet, ' ■ • -- ■ -- - five inches. Her performance helped to give the Buffalo team a -'a#* A 14-year-old Kirby stù- dent recently travelled to Los Angeles where she captured captured the gold medal for her age group in the high jump. Jacki VanDoleweerd was a contestant in the Jesse Owens Games which were sponsored by Atlantic Richfield Corporation. Jacki was competing as a member of the City of Buffalo Buffalo team, and she earned a berth on that team after winning earlier competitions competitions including one at Niag- rara Falls. Jacki adds that there were about 20 Canadians Canadians on this team. After winning a gold medal in Buffalo, she was off to the Los Angeles Colosseum Colosseum where she took part in the high jump competition be entering Clarke High School this fall. She is the daughter of Lyn and Bill VanDoleweerd. Winters, Sutherland & Moase Chartered Accountants "Licensed Municipal Auditors" 23 Silver St., Bowmanville 623-9461 49 Division St., Oshawa 579-5659 230 Queen St., Port Perry 985-8831 Pre-Registration Those students who have not yet applied to attend Courtice Secondary School, during 1983-84 are requested to register on one of the following days: Monday, August 29th Tuesday, August 30th Wednesday, August 31st Between 9:00 and 12:00 noon WARNING" This adve rtisement could make you dissatisfied with v '■ 11 ' M v your current homeowners insurance policy! 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