The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 20,1994 5 PC Campaign May Go High Tech by Lorraine Manfredo Rural residents might be finding campaign videos in their mailboxes this fall if Durham East Conservatives Conservatives copy the strategy of the Tory candidate who won a recent by- election in Victoria-Haliburton. The merits of such unconventional unconventional campaign material were discussed at the Annual Meeting of the Durham Durham East Progressive Conservative Riding Association held on April 14th at The Acres Restaurant Diane Cunningham, Deputy Leader for the provincial Conservatives Conservatives and also MPP for London North, was the keynote speaker for the evening. She endorsed the idea of the promotional video. "It was well-received and we think it helped turn the campaign around in the last days," she said. Four thousand of the 12-minute tapes, produced at a cost of about $1 each, were delivered to every 5th home in the constituency, along with a note asking that the home- owners pass the video on to their neighbor. Some rural campaigners say using using the video is preferable to jumping jumping farm fences trying to chase down to voters on tractors. Similar videos may be employed in the upcoming election by Conservatives Conservatives in swing ridings, the Ontario PC deputy leader suggested. She considers the Victoria Hali- burton by-election victory a turning point for Torys across the province. "It's nice to get that driving force," she told her audience of about 50 already in the grip of election election fever. Using the video is preferable to jumping farm fences trying to chase voters on tractors. It shows the public has lost faith in the present government and is looking for a party with sound policies, policies, Cunningham said. The key to getting elected lies in getting the message about our policies policies out to the public, she added. "We have spent the last four years listening and learning." The end result has been three volumes of new directions on the economy, education education and crime. More policy directives directives are in the works. According to the PC's, issues of immediate concern should be job creation, tax cuts, smaller government, government, social assistance reform, and safe streets and schools. This, Cunningham charged, is in direct contrast to the New Demo crats' focused attention to same-sex spousal benefits and the Liberals' concern with jacking up the image of leader, Lynn MacLeod. "We are desperate in Ontario for leadership," she said, adding that citizens want Ontario to be the country's engine of economic growth again. Asked to comment on the impact a provincial Reform Party would have on Conservative Party chances, Cunningham was blunt about the dangers of having two parties with the same platform. "It's a sure way of having Liberals Liberals again." Conservative candidate for Scarborough Scarborough East, Steve Gilchrist, was the second speaker for the meeting. He echoed Cunningham's warning about Reformers running provincial- iy- "There's no reason to form a provincial provincial Reform Party," he said and accused those intent on doing so of being "ego-driven." The devastation suffered by the Conservatives in the October '93 federal election was due to a split of the Conservative vote, Gilchrist reminded reminded his audience. "The Reform and Conservative vote combined, clobbered the Liberals." Liberals." The Courtice resident, who plans to re-locate to his Scarborough riding riding prior to election time, isn't dwelling on the federal defeat "It's not relevant What matters is what voters do when they go to the ballot box to get rid of Bob Rae." Drumming up memberships is the key, he stressed. He advised riding riding members to start building up a war chest of over $30,000 in order to be prepared to fight an election that could be called sooner than they think. "There is about a 30 per cent chance that there will be a fall election," election," he said, perhaps on the heels of a vote of non-confidence if any more New Democrats at Queens Park jump ship or turn independent. Sam Cureatz, Conservative MPP for Durham East from 1977 to , 1990, presents provincial deputy party leader Diane Cunningham Garnet Rickard (left) presents Scarborough East PC candidate with a token of appreciation following her speech to the local Con- Steve Gilchrist with a basket of apples in appreciation of his address servative riding association at The Acres. Restaurant on Thursday, to the Durham East Riding Assoma|içn members. Rickard told Gil- April 14th. Cunningham encouraged party faithful to get the election christ: "The Variety is Empire, so ifjou èat "one, you'll buifddnëv" gear in motion. The federal government's $150 million investment announced Monday to clean up pollution in the Great Lakes will not miss the 40 kilometers kilometers of Clarington waterfront Durham MP Alex $hepherd praised the launch of the Great Lakes 2000 program, which he said would point to an improved ecosystem ecosystem for Durham's shoreline. Targets will be established for environmental objectives so progress to the year 2,000 can be measured. "The development of technologies technologies through the Great Lakes 2000 program will upgrade the water quality, especially along the shores of Durham and in the area of the Port Granby nuclear site," Mr. Shepherd Shepherd said. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Minister of the Environment, Sheila Copps, made the six-year clean-up project public at a news conference in Toronto on April 18th. Great Lakes 2000 addresses three objectives: restoration of degraded sites, the prevention and control of pollution, and the conservation of human and eco-system health. Targets will be established for environmental objectives under the plan, so progress to the year 2000 can be measured. As one of its key objectives, the program will take steps to eliminate persistent toxic substances identified for priority action by the International International Joint Commission. "Great Lakes 2000 responds to the growing concerns of Canadians with respect to human and ecosystem ecosystem health in the basin and to the repeated calls by the International Joint Commission for strategies to prevent the production and use of persistent toxic substances," said Ms. Copps. The federal minister told Alex Shepherd the two of them would meet at a later date to discuss how the clean-up of the Port Granby nu clear site and Great Lakes 2000 would be inter-twined. Other activities planned under Great Lakes 2000 involve clean-up plans for areas of concern in Canada, Canada, together with fish and wildlife restoration, the conservation of valuable valuable wetlands in the basin and the reduction of human health risks. The program provides a framework to deal with the complex problems of the Great Lakes pollution, in keeping with the principles of sustainable sustainable development. The $150 million announced on Monday includes $127 million in additional funds and $23 million for the continuation of developing clean-up technologies. "This shows the federal government's government's commitment to the environment environment and sustainable development, since new technologies controlling pollutants can be used at home and sold worldwide," MP Shepherd noted. noted. Ms Copps cautioned that the successful successful achievement of the target calls for the support of all sectors of Canadian society, coupled with action action in the United States. The program provides a framework to deal with the complex problems of the Great Lakes pollution. "Great Lakes 2000 challenges not only the federal and other levels of government but also industry, community organizations and individuals individuals to work together to achieve common goals," she said. A proposed new Canada-Ontario agreement will solidify the federal- provincial partnership and set in place a mechanism for co-ordinated action by the two governments, Copps noted. She revealed plans to meet with American environment officials to discuss improved co-operation to deal with toxic wastes in the Great Lakes. Kirk Kemp May Throw Hat Into Durham East Election Apple farmer Kirk Kemp, who missed capturing the Durham East seat for the Conservatives in 1990 bÿ a margin of 55 votes, is considering considering running again. He expressed his interested in seeking election during an interview following last week's annual Durham Durham East Progressive Conservative Association meeting. "I, as well as others in this riding, am fed up with what the government government has done to us over the last five years and what the Liberals did before them," he said. "Since gaining power, the New Democrats have been in our pockets every day of the week and have set up road blocks to business. We can't afford this mismanagement" The new slate of officers elected at the Riding Association meeting includes Amot Wotten as President; Bette Morrison as 1st vice- president; Barb Kaptcyn as Secretary; Secretary; and Dave Noble as Membership Membership Secretary. Past-president June Smith earned a standing ovation from party faithful faithful after delivering a brief address thanking all who helped her during her term. Fire Department Report Apr. 12 18:35: Concession St. & Regional Regional Road #42, vehicle accident, no fire Apr. 13 12:11:11 Veterans Avc. 13:16: Hwy. 57 & CP tracks, assist assist 15:02: Scugog & CP tracks, assist assist 16:00: Hwy. 401 (Courtice), vehicle vehicle accident, no fire Apr. 14 16:37: 330 King St. W„ alarm, no fire TOP 100 HITS CD's + TAPES from Meat Loaf to Garth Brooks ^rRadw/haek D IS King St. W. Bowmanville 697-0310 Since 1982 16:54: South Service Rd., at 5th Wheel, vehicle fire 19:34: 85 Ontario St., false alarm, residential 19:45:7 Main St., rubbish fire 19:50: 59 Jackman Rd,, smoke or steam mistaken for fire Apr. 15 11:54: 887 Townlinc Rd., grass fire 16:41: Goodyear, grass fire 16:46: 1558 Baseline Rd„ grass fire 22:31: 5740 Middle Rd„ rubbish fire Apr. 16 00:02: 3764 Hwy. 35/115, assist ambulance Apr. 17 12:47: 34 Birchficld Crt., assist ambulance _ 14:41: 1706 Morgan's Rd„ rubbish rubbish fire 21:26:2389 Hwy. 112 rubbish fire 21:50: 720 King St. E., public service Apr. 18 10:38: 143 George Reynolds Dr., detector activated, no fire 14:27: 8169 Langstaff Rtl., grass fire 14:40: 6546 BcUicsdn Rtl., grass fire 15:36: 21 the Bridle Path, grass fire 15:43: Vnnsiono Mill, grass fire Shop here for your Clarion make-up or you will pay too much! All our Clarion Make-up is now on sale at HALF PRICE. All our regular priced Gift Items are on sale for 25% OFF for 4-Days Only. Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. McGregor Drugs Your local IDA. Drug Store 5 King St. W. 623-5792 Bowmanville