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20 The Acton Free Press Wed March Gray wins Tory nomination HOLDING HER SIGN high during a demonstration for George Gray is Mr Gray s daughter Cindy She sits beside her mother Beverly and in front of the candidate s mother Mrs Eva Gray of Burlington George Gray Edith St Georgetown will carry the ToryDanner in the next pro vincial election He captured the nomination over George of Hornby Wednesday night at the Pro gressive Conservative nomination meeting where more than 600 Tories lined he walls and overflowed Into the hall of Ernest school auditorium Gray signs outnumbered Kee signs to one This was reflected in the reportedly landslide vote for Gray The actual count was not an Gray repeated his stance against the drift to socialism and claimed a strong Conser provincial government would as a bulwark against federal socialism He attacked the lack of business like management of the liber and blamed their concessions for feeding inflation They have made our Canadian products competitive in the world market and brought the Canadian trade deficit from 1 billion in 1974 to billion in 1975 Gray said deficits cost jobs and pointed to the high rate of unemployment among young people He said unemploy menl for the under age group is percent a tion which could only be lick by restoring the con fide nee of business in govern As long as business is concerned about a drift to socialism they will be reluc George Gray to spend money for new plants and equipment He defined conservatism is a philosophy that recognizes the potential for greatness and the capacity for error in man Conservatism means nobody has the right to do no thing unless nothing Is ex peeled in terms of free from the working Canadians Gray emphasized govern aid should end at MP Terry O Connor Energy Minister Dennis Timbrell and Transportation Minister James Snow on the convention platform to be introduced to PC party members during a nomination meeting day Talk on teacher attitudes Sheridan College and the and Peel Boards of Education are bringing William Purkey an inter nationally known educator to next month will speak at Sheridan College on April at p on the subject of Purkev is ally known for his research writing and lectures on self concept theory and processes for humanizing education The author of several Purkey sus positive teacher ludes transcend methods skills techniques perform competencies These attitudes are Chirac i deep fceimg of GARY DAWKINS relaxes while delegates cast r votes for either George Kee or George Gray at meeting last Wednesday Supply teachers pay cut board will save 102000 Despite a letter expressing strong objections from North elementary pnnci pals Board of Educa tion went ahead Thursday and cut wages for supply teachers Effective April 1 supply teachers at levels four five six and seven will receive a day less than they do now Pay for supply teachers at levels one two and three will be reduced S3 All supply teachers will also receive four per cent holiday Supply teachers at levels one to three will get a day while those at levels four to seven will get diy Supply teachers hud just received a ruse in the fall of 1975 bringing wages for the first three pay categories up from to 38 and from UIC hike Board of Education Thursday joined with the Board of Education in objecting to increases in the unemployment insurance premiums paid by cm ployers The premium increases are being blamed for many of the cost jumps the board is facing this year The board to save between and next December by cutting supply leathers pay North principals warned reduction in pay mitjht mean supply won be available and were concerned principals an I principals mine t Trustee Goodyear said the letter arrogant unacceptable He principals for Hint pay with the is be upon make their thoughts and suggested the principals may been under the mi pressi the use f It will be back Trustee mil vice principals d would be wonderful for concern about increased the principals and vice is ui acceptable principals to spend mil lime Trustee Kill sud leaching The Audi Fox has a litre overhead cam engine front wheel drive a luxurious interior plus a rare combination of performance and economy found in few of the worlds cars RED BRAND BEEF Choice Prime Rib 39 Roast BAZ MOTORS LTD St Georgetown Ontario TEL 8775286 TOR 6761813 Shoulder Roast 99 Rump Roast Blade Short in J Rib Roasts Stewing Beef Choice Wing Sirloin Tip Roasts 189 Maple Leaf Sliced Side Bacon 1 Small Link Sausage lb FREEZER SPBCIAL Lean Ground Chuck 10 lb Freezer 995 LOVELL BROS MODERN MEAT MARKET 77 Mill St E 2240 those who cannot work and senior citizens He advo cated the elimination of the right to strike in essential services The Tory candidate said he had suffered both business and crop losses in his lifetime but managed to come through without recourse to govern ment handouts He said as a farmer and businessman he could offer experience in both areas Mr Gray was nominated by Mike Armstrong and sec by Ken Murray Let George do It No matter the outcome in this case it will be let George doit began George He said Ontario has grown and improved in the last years under Progressive Conserva live rule He said Industry must be steered into the com to maintain our way of life He said the Tory govern gave education top priority but the days of ex are over and a re turn to the three lis self upline and good behaviour are now necessary Ik said the teachers were given the right to strike but it must not be to the detriment of youth We must never again jeopardize the ion of our children admitted land use pro blems complicated by the Niagara Escarpment Com mission and Parkway Belt bring frustrations but claim no one Is denying the pub lic benefits overall He said the government policy of fair compensation must be main timed He pledged a fair icy of compensation for any one on hydro lines Nobod wants a garbage dump in backyards but an answer must be found He claimed the C govern is on the job said residents must not only be safe but feel safe He felt people who step outside the law require discipline and training and he would try to introduce a work pro gram for inmates of correct institutions to work their way back He sold government spend ing restraints are always un popular but suggested the ministries could become more enterprising He said universities could sell their expertise to industries In stead of giving it away as they do now He said lending rates are too high He admitted this is a federal matter but said it had an impact on everyone bud get He claimed high interest rates merely add to inflation He cited the reduction of sales tax on cars as a stimulating force and suggested the same should be done on homes to create jobs We want banks to help us not scalp us he commented Kee said the introduction of market value assessment must not be allowed to force older people on out of their homes fie said he was concerned about unemployment but pointed out government is not an employment agency Who can buy a pig in a poke he asked He said nominations should not be a matter of committing votes before the other candidate Is seen or heard He reminded the audience they can only get back from government what they put in WA TCH FOR THE GRAND OPENING FAMILY BARGAIN CENTRE NO HWY WEST OF ACTON AT FIRST LINE Help crippled children with Easter Seals The Rotary Club of Acton expresses sincere thanks to all who supported last years Easter Seal program and invites everyone to assist in reaching this years objective to help crippled children Dear Friend This is Kevin Collins Like most 12year olds ho builds model pianos plays baseball and loves to camp and fish But this year he also Ontario And lie doing a good job Even a series of hip operations for his cerebral palsy t stopped him from representing crippled children all over Ontario Yes Kevin keeps up with the best of them And you re the reason why You give to Easter Seals And Easter Seals provide him with the treatment he needs now The summer camps he attends every year The training In fact Easter Seals provides all the facilities limbs treatment and training that Ontarios 000 crippled children need to make their way Ontario has lota to bo proud of Tho Eaotor program is one reason why Back a fighter Give to Easter Seals Today Donations may be left at or mailed to THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 36 MILL STREET ACTON Campaign Conducted by ROTARY CLUB OF ACTON Ron McKmght Chairman in association with THE ONTARIO SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN