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<Q, gog Citizen my oe March 26, 1996-- 5 'Don't sell nuke stations: MPP Durham East MPP John O'Toole is opposed to the privatization of the nuclear power plants operated by Ontario Hydro, Noting that "I live close to the Darlington Nuclear Plant" at Bowmanville, O'Toole said "safety must be the most important issue when dealing with a nuclear power plant. "I am of the opinion that the nuclear generating operations should not be privatized as there are too many potential safety concerns," O'Toole says in his report "Staying in Touch," which cannot be re- printed in its entirety this week due to space restrictions. O'Toole met last wedk with members of the Power Workers Union of Ontario which could be in a potential strike position as of May 30 this year. Stating that a strike by Ontario Hydro would "cripple Ontario industry," O'Toole went on to say that based on his meeting with Pat's Dele Thursday Special GRILLED CHICKEN Caesar Salad with Garlic Bread 54.95 985-9155 union officials last week "I am confident they are willing, to negotiate responsibly with Hydro." O'Toole said federal regulgijons do not permit th e of replacement woplters at nuclear plants in the event of a strike. The Ontario government is presently studying privatization of Hydro, a move vigorously opposed by the Power Workers Union. her issues in the colump, O'Todle said he wants § hear from Durham East cnstituents on the controversial topic of school board amalgamation. He said he plans to hold a couple of "town hall" meetings in the riding on this issue next month. * The Sweeny Report has recommended that the number of school boards in Ontario be reduced to 87 from the current 168. "We are attempling to HATE | LAUNDRY! Under the Weather! "Too Busy! etc. ... Let LUMPY'S LAUNDROMAT Is do it for you! Clean, modern, smoke-free. Call for details 985-3287. | COLORATIONS, : i PAINT& { "WALLCOVERING As confusing as it may seem, First We Colored Your World For Eight Years ... Now we offer a Para'Normal Decorating Experience! @ PARA N LAURIE LYON 84 Water St., Port Perry 985-3030 BLACKSTOCK KARATE CLUB | « Self Defense « Weight Control « Stress Reduction « Confidence Low Monthly Dues NO CCNTRACTS Children & Adults Tues. & Thurs Evenings At BLACKSTOCK REC CENTRE Phone (905) 986-4389 \ downsize (school board) administration without affecting the classroom," O'Toole states. And the Durham East MPP says he has written to the provincial ag minister and the chair of the management board urging them 'to re-apply to the Ontario Labour Relations Board to have provincial meat inspectors declared essential workers. Many farm families in the province have been severely impacted by the five week old strike of civil servants as they are not able to ship animals to market. Slaughter houses have been JIMS PLACE PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-7311 forced to lay off workers because meat inspectors are 'on strike. Many could be forced out of business if the five week old OPSEU strike is not settled soon. As for that strike, O'Toole says the government offer to OPSEU "is fair and reasonable to the union and the people of Ontario. Any increase in severance is more money that we would 5 have to borrow. "We cannot afford the $1 million Ontario is spending each hour on interest on the existing debt. "This situation begs the question; who is running this province?" he states. The, magnificent works of gold/siiversmith Martha Baird (right) and Harlan House's ceramics are at the Farndale Gallery in the Library until Apri 12. Super Clearance ; " ELECTRONICS AT&T Cordless Phone 'Uniden Cordless Phone ........... vr. 99.99 $30. Sanyo 're-furb; Cordless Phone .... Samsung 4 Head VCR Samsung 4 Head Stereo HI-FI VCR Orion 4 Head VCR ..................... Orion 2 Head VCR While Quantitigs Last. SPRING SALE on FASHIONS SEARS RAPID CREDIT Additional charges may apply if using Major Credit Cards. REG. 'SAVE NOW 109.99 $35. $74.95 $69.99 120.99 $55. $74.95 279.99 $40. $249.99 379.99 $80. $299.99 269.99 $50. $219.99. 39.99 $40. $199.99 prota gmepcsoal i 16% OFF. I All RUSSELL | | ATHLETIC With this Coupon. ETIC of SL Dr male 20% OFF. it JACKETS ad , With this Coupon. Expires April 15/96. JIMS PLACE PORT PERRY-PLAZA 985-7311 LUE E ICR ERT IV CE (* it approved) Ca + details