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3M Computer DISCS DS HD 10 per box $969 3-1/2" Formatted box Star Office Centre 188 Mary 8t., Port Perry, 985-7383 CLASSIFIEDS Jumbo Hi-Liter Jug colors 69°¢ Star Office Centre 188 Mary 8t., Port Perry, 985-7383 REAL ESTATE ONTARIO PREMIER Bob Rae predicted an election win when he spoke to a crowd of JEFF MITCHELUPORT PERRY STAR NDP supporters gathered in Bowmanville last Wednesday night for the Durham East riding nomination. Incumbent MPP Gord Mills easily took the nomination, promising to run on a solid record of service when the election is called. More than 150 people turned out for the meeting at Trinity United Church. Tory chief talking tough By David Stell Port Perry Star Mike Harris continues to pitch his three- year plan to cut $4 billion in taxes in Ontario, claiming it will equal out to a $2,000 savings for the average family and bring back a con- sumer confidence that 1s missing today. That's what the leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative party told a group of supporters and media gathered in Bowmanville last Friday afternoon (April 7). He was in Bowmanville to support Durham East Progressive Conservative representative John O'Toole. Mr. Harris used the opportunity to describe in detail the Tory plan to rebuild Ontario, called the Common Sense Revolution. The plan outlines the steps a Tory govern- ment will implement to stimulate growth including job creation in the private sector. Mr. Harris also says the tax burden in Ontario is stifling growth, and one of the biggest problems he sees in government today is that there are too many public sector jobs. "The number of private sector jobs versus public sector jobs is out of balance," he said. "And this has led to the large deficit we have." "But who wants to take someone that has a public sector job and put him on welfare?" he said. "We must have more private sector jobs." Mr. Harris also talked about concerns he's Turnto Page 2 Speaks to Bowmanville crowd Rae predicts win By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star He wasn't about to tip his hand as to when it might be, but Ontario Premier Bob Rae left no doubt about how he plans to fight the next provincial elec- tion when he spoke in Bowmanville last Wednesday night (April 5). Premier Rae, speaking at a nomination meetin for Durham East MPP Gord Mills, said he'll deal in straight talk and examination of the issues when he takes his case to the province's voters this spring. "I'm not going to make large Piomises to you," he told the- 50 or so at Trinity United Church for the nomination meeting, which saw Mr. Mills acclaimed as NDP candidate. "The other leaders are doing that. I'm going to let them do that. "Right up to election day I want to tell you what I expect over the next few years, and how we're going to face up to Sit" The Premier said he'll let his government's record stand on issues like job creation, preservation of health care, and fiscal responsibility. The NDP assumed power at the outset of a recession that continued to deepen as its term progressed, said the Premier. But creation of programs like the jobsOntario training initia- tive have help thousands off the welfare roles and into the | in spring election workforce. The government has also taken a firm stand in attempt- ing to secure a better deal from the federal government, which has given Ontario short shrift when it comes to transfer pay- ments, said Premier Rae. That has meant hallowed programs Turnto Page 3 New charge in accident Police have reissued charges against a driver after the victim of an accident died last week. Police say Diana 35-year-old mother of two, died last Thursday morning (April 6) from injuries sustained in ~ an-accident north of Zephyr March 14. She was jogging on the shoulder of Regional Rd. 39 around 3:30 p.m. when she was struck from behind by a car which had swerved over the center line of the road, police reported. Mrs. Krystal was taken to York County Hospital and then airlifted to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, where she was kept on life support for three weeks. A 41-year-old Zephyr man faces charges of criminal neg- ligence causing death, impaired driving causing death and possession of marijuana. Krystal, a | ween the ages of three and six. | will be handed out. Annual Easter Egg Hunt is this Sunday The 7th Annual Nuts About Chocolate Giant Easter Egg Hunt will take place this weekend in downtown Port Perry. The free event is open to all residents of Scugog Township bet- A new event has been added to this year's Easter celebration in the form of an Adult Egg Decorati which will be judged, will take place following the hunt in front of the Nuts About Chocolate building. All the fun will get underway at 1p.m. on Sunday, April 16 on Queen Street. Come early and visit with the Easter Bunny. In the event of inclement weather special Easter arab bags Contest. The contest,