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TT, Ry 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 12, 1989 A well known Sehgeg Township New Democrat be- lieves the NDP "took a chance" when it elected Audrey McLaughlin as federal leader. But Marg Wilburis delight- ed with the choice. In. fact, Mrs. Wilbur, who attended the leadership con- vention in Winnipeg told the Star that not only did she vote for McLaughlin, she "worked the convention floor" on her be- half attempting to convince oth- ~ erdelegates to do the same. She said she was a McLaughlin supporter even be- fore the convention got under- way, and was pleased as punch when the Yukon MP defeated former BC Premier Dave Bar- rett on the fourth ballot. . And despite some media re- ports to the contrary, Mrs. Wil- bur believes the election of Au- drey McLaughlin will make the party stronger, though she con- cedes that initially the new leader has some "fences to mend," especially within the federai caucus in Ottawa. Much has been said and written about the nastiness and bitterness of the Winnipeg con- vention, but Mrs. ilbur doesn't agree. As conventions go, it was - about the middle of the road in terms of nastiness, she told the Star. , "I thought it was a fun con- vention, and the fact that I sup- ported the winner made it more 80," she said. Mrs. Wilbur has long been an NDP stalwart in Scugog Township. She has been a can- didate in a couple of campaigns and has worked as an organizer and manager on numerous oth- ers. When asked specifically what it is about Audrey McLaughlin that attracted her support, she said admires "her guts and her capacity to grow with the (new)job." . And she said she likes McLaughlin's style, which she described as "quieter" and de- signed to encourage dialogue within the party and with Cana- diansin all parts of the country. But she agrees readily the Party has taken a chance in electing a leader with limited experience in the House of Com- mons. "She (McLaughlin) may be unknown now, but I think she has the capacity to grow and improve," said Mrs. Wilbur. Mrs. Wilbur said the elec- tion of McLaughlin has re- kindled her interest in Party politics, an interest she con- cedes had waned a bitin the last year or two. And with former leader Ed Broadbent stepping out of the political arena altogether at the end of the year, Mrs. Wilbur said she will be working for the Party when a by-election is called (likely in the spring of 1990) to fill the Oshawa seat va- cated by Mr. Broadbent. Despite the fact there were several candidates seeking the leadership, Mrs. Wilbur said that in reality it was a two- person race from the outset. "I don't think there was any question that the race was be- Drees Barrett and McLaugh- in." One factor that may have hurt Barrett's chances, she said, was his lack of fluency in - French. Though McLaughlin is not exactly fluent, her French is : better than Barrett's, and she has been taking immersion courses in the language for the past yearorso. And Mrs. Wilbur said that as far as she is concerned, Bar- rett represented a throw-back to the old style of politician, a style that is perhaps no longer appropriate as Canada heads into the 90's. ; Roy Grierson of Port Perry, whoran as the federal NDP can- didate in this area in the 1984 election, also attended the lead- ership convention as a voting delegate, and threw his support behind McLaughlin. As for the now famous gaffe by Saskatchewan MP Si- mon De Jong in which a CBC mike caught him making a deal with Barrett in return for the post as Party Whip in the Com- mons, Mrs. Wilbur just smiled and shrugged and said it was unfortunate and stupid, but that's politica. : "For me, it (the leadership convention) was just nice to be on the winning side for a change," she said with a smile. Prince Albert playground equipment needs upgrading Pre Christmas family gather- ings have already started. On Sunday, Dec. 3, Ron Larocque hosted a large family get-together for his parents Vic and Minnie Larocque and his six brothers and sisters and their families - over fifty attended. This is the first time in nine years when all brothers and sisters have been together. Paul and Melodie Marlow, Tony and Valerie Buxcey and family attended a family get-together at their parents Jack and Ester Craighead in Oshawa along with other members of the Heayn family. PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE PROPOSED STOPPING UP, - CLOSING AND CONVEYING OF PART OF THE PLUNKETT SIDEROAD (Centre Road), WARD 1, TOWNSHIP of SCUGOG (Former Township of Reach) . Prince Albert and Area News by llean Pugh" A} On Wednesday evening the U.C.W. members and friends gathered at the home of Linda McMillian for their Christmas pot-luck supper. Thirty ladies at- AVELLED ROAD KNOWN CENTRE ROAD 14s reween 2, PLAN 40R-9i8 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 298 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 302, that - the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog proposes to pass By-Laws to stop up, close and convey a portion of a road allowance known as the Plunkett Sideroad (Centre Road), being that part referred to as part 3, on a registered Reference Plan of Survey known as Plan 40R-9182 in Ward *1, Township of Scugog, in the former Township of Reach. The subject property has never been an open and public maintained road and is no longer required. The proposed plan and description showing the lands affected may be viewed in the Clerk-Administrator's Department, Township of Scugog, 208 North Street, Port Perry, Ontario. On January 8, 1990, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 181 Perry St., Port Perry, Ontario, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog will hear, in person, or by Counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his land will be prejudicially affected by the said By-Law and applies to be heard. Any person who wishes to be heard should, as soon as possible, make application to: Earl S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator Municipal Office, Clerk's Department, 208 North Street, Port Perry, Pt. Lots 3 & 4, Concession 2, Ward I - Oak Hills Subdivision Ontario LOB 1NO tended. Everyone was pleased to have Earline Armstrong with us. Roll Call was your best Christmas gift. The devotion theme Jesus the light of the world was given by Betty Deeth, Dorothy Hope, & Lorraine Andrews. Eva Hunter led us in carol singing. A discus- sion on Christmas - past, present and future brought out many in- teresting things. Everyone agrees they would like more of the real meaning of Christmas. On Thursday evening the week- ly euchre was held with eleven tables. The winners for the even- ing: Ardath Sesson, Marie Geer, Dorothy Butson, Bert Daniels, Pat Norton, Grant Bright. Lucky draws: Earla Hill, James Emer- ton, & Gord Smith. Special Christmas euchre will be held on Dec. 21. *If you have children and are in- terested in upgrading the playground equipment at the Prince Albert School be sure and pick up a form at the store and fill it in or contact M. Larsen at 985-8916. On Sunday, Dec. 17 after the regular church service at 11:30 the Sunday School will be presen- ting their Christmas Program. The children would love to see all parents and grandparents' & friends out. This is a special time for them. Christmas Eve there will be a Pastoral Charge Worship service at 7 p.m. in the Port Perry United Church. Better health is wished for Jen- ny Evans who has been in hospital. 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