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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 10, 1979 3 It'sTime to Start Rebuilding Party, MP Tells Liberal Assoe. By Peter Parrott Local Liberals were told last week that it's time to rebuild the federal party following the outcome of the May 22 election. Guest speaker M.P. Herb Gray urged his audience to join in this task during remarks to about 50 members of the Durham Northumberland Liberal Association who met last week at the New Dutch Oven Restaurant near Orono. "We must never again appear remote, uncaring or elitist," Mr. Gray said and he stressed a people- oriented approach to the problems facing small businessmen, consumers, workers, farmers and other groups within Canada today. Commenting on the role of the Liberal Party as Canada's official opposition, Mr. Gray said that "We have to operate in a constructive manner." But, he noted that this does not mean that some negative criticism will not be justified at times. The first criticism the former cabinet minister and MP for Windsor West levelled at the Joe Clark government concerned the Tories' slowness in calling Parliament. Mr. Gray charged that on October 9 when Parliament meets again, Mr. Clark will have avoided meeting Parliament longer than any other newly-elected prime minister in the History of Canada. On the topie of "privatization" of Canadian Crown Corporations, Mr. Gray said that the way the Tories have handled the issue they have created "uncertainty that will hurt the viability of these companies for some time to come." Referring to the nearby Eldorado Nuclear Limited with its refinery in Port Hope, Mr. Gray questioned that it would be in the public interest to sell Canada's only uranium refinery in view of the fact that it might be taken over by another uranium company which might be able to build a monopoly. While the Tory tax credit approach for mortgage-payers was noted as one of the few positive actions of the new government, Mr. Gray chided the Conservatives over the fact that the plan still does nothing for renters and nothing for the persons who have no mortgage on their home. In addition, he pointed out that it does nothing for the 20 per cent who own homes but do not make enough money to pay income tax. Mr. Gray said that in some opinions, there are only two parties in the country and these are the party of hope and the party of fear. '"The Conservatives are proceeding along the path where they will be seen as the party of fear." But rather than being a party of dampened expectations, Mr. Gray urged the Liberals to be the party of hope in the interest of all the people. But during the Conservatives' months in office, millions of dollars will have already been spent, Mr. Gray noted. He also said that in the five months the Clark government has been in office it has not changed one of the policies originally set in place by the Liberals. Noting that there has been a downturn in the American economy, Mr. Gray said that there is a need for measures to be taken now in order to blunt the effects this downturn will have on Canada. "I think they (the Conservatives) really let the country down by not calling Parliament a few months ago and bringing down a budget," said Mr. Gray. The Liberal finance critic went on to attack the government for its handling of the Canadian reactor sale to Argentina. He said the loss of the sale will mean a loss of employment including a loss of jobs for people in this riding. According to Mr. Gray, the Minister of International Trade was optimistic over the Argentina deal. But he pointed out that only after Flora MacDonald's speech to the United Nations did the reactor deal fall through. Mr. Gray wondered out loud if this was an example of how the inner cabinet of Joe Clark's government was going to work. "They're showing more of a devotion to idealogy than public interest," he said. Mr. Gray said that if the Liberals devote themselves to building a strong country, they will have success at the polls and will soon find themselves back in the government again. Elect Executive of Durham Northumberland Liberal Association Honor Bethany Couple at Farewell Party Herb Gray, M.P. North Pickering Growth Worries Councillors Mr. and Mrs. Allan Beer of Bethany were honored guests on Friday night at Manvers Community Centre when their many friends in the community gathered at a party for them. The occasion was to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary and also to say farewell as they are leaving the area to reside in Oshawa. Master of Ceremonies Jim Kloepfer paid glowing tributes to the Beers for their many contributions to the community. He also introduced the committee that arranged the party, Marion Sisson, Shirley Kloepfer, Maureen Preston, Marie Kerr and Lorraine Preston. A number of gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Beer. Q d 1 9 $ 9 9CASHAN 1( sweeUzearr %oe6CARRY ONLY "Watch for the Grand Opening of our New West Store" (Now Open) 623-4441 579-111 2 55 23- 18 8 8 COURTICE Highway 2 See our Showroom with different exciting glfts. OSHAWA WEST New Location 343 King St. W. (Next to Lander Stark 011 Ltd. Now Open BOWMANVILLE 31 KingStreet West Daily Deilvery to Oshawa-Whitby ALL STORES OPEN 9-6 FRIDAY 9-9 The development of a north Pickering residential project containing between 80,000 and 90,000 inhabitants could become a new headache for the Durham Region. Some members of Durham's Regional Council are already concerned about how the proposed North Pickering development will affect the rest of the Region. However, the majority of Durham's elected officiais were not concerned enough to completely oppose the North Pickering development at a Council meeting last week. A motion calling for Durham to go on record as being opposed to North Pickering was tabled until councillors learn more about what the Province of Ontario has in mind for the 21,000 acres in question. At a council meeting November 14, the Ontario Land Corporation will be presenting an explanation of its plans for North Pickering. An official plan amendment wili be required before development can occur in this location. Whitby Mayor Jim Gart- shore told Regional Council last week "It is very very questionable that they should go forward with the North Pickering project which can do nothing but detract from those areas which are fighting for industrial growth." Councillors are concerned over the development because of fears that the North Pickering project could upset the Durham Region's industrial and commercial and residential balance. Mayor Gartshore noted that regardless of where its boundaries might be located, North Pickering would just be an addition to Metropolitan Toronto. "I do have a great concern about Duttine a citv of that size on the far western hemisphere of this Region." Oshawa Mayor Jim Potti- cary expressed the fear that there may not be enough industry to balance the hous- ing development and help pay the taxes. He noted that the Province should be prepared to supply industrial develop- ment along with the North Pickering proposal. The Oshawa mayor also pointed out that $70 million has been spent on sewer and water services in the Durham Region. He expressed the concern that with the large Pickering development taking place, there would be nothing to put on the end of these pipes located in other parts of the Region. Councillor John DeHart (Oshawa) said he was concerned that a development in North Pickering would put pressure on social service facilities such as day care. The councillor also suggested that the development of Pickering should be connected to the construction of the airport. "Somewhere they're going to have to make up their mind whether they're going to build an airport or not," he said. Original plans for North Pickering called for develop- ment of housing along with a new international airport. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said be believes there is not enough information before council to make a decision. He said that council- lors are talking about a concept which has not yet been seen in detail. Shown above are some of the new members of the executive for the Durham Northumberland Liberal Association. Seated (left to right) are: Alice Allchin (treasurer); Will Capeling (president); and Louise Guy (publicity chairman). Standing from left to right are: Carol Berney (membership secretary); Roger Kirkpatrick (district representative); Bill Gorsline (fund-raising chairman); and Peter Beer (secretary). Absent from this photo is Marlene Jarvis, membership co-chairman. Officers in the Liberal Association were elected last Wednesday, October 3 at the association's annual meeting. featuring the very latest in SUITS - HATS - BLOUSES - DRESSES Fali and Winter COATS and CO-ORDINATES in Velour - SWEATERS Carter's of Bond Street Ltd. present their Two-Setting LUNCHEON FALL FASHION SHOW 11 40 a m. and 12:45 p.m. at the Armouries on Wednesday, October 17th Tickets Now on Sale Pioceds l for hIe United Appeal (garter oof BlanbCretE Bond Towers Shopping Mail 44 Bond St. W. Oshawa - 576-7152 A Special Shop for Special Women THE DPTICAL BDUTIQUE IRENE McROBERT, Dispensing Optician 30 KING ST. WEST BOWMANVILLE PHONE 623-4477 OSHAWA NORTH 1124 Simcoe Street North Floral Shoppe $30 0. 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