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-~ 'fi-, If ., rono Wekly ,-Times, W ddaSeptember 11,19 Queen's Park Report by Gord Milis, M.P.P. Durham East Last week, as 1 informed you in my colurun, 1 spent four days with my government colleagues at Honey Harbour. The place was swarming with news media, and Im sure you must have had an opportunity t0 see this on tlevision at one time or another during the week. The resort we stayed at was very nice, unfortunately, the days started at 8.30 a.m. and the meetings continued until almost midnight. As a resuit, there wasn't time to enjoy the facilities. Personally, I -wasn't disappointed, because after ahl, we had gathered ta set new priorities 10 ensure the recovery from the worst recession since the 1930s. The top item on our agenda, and one I'm sure you are alinterested mn, was the auto insurance issue. In our discussions 1 supported a position of backing down on public auto insurance. 1 did this for one very valid reason. In an economy racked by recession and the effects of free trade, 1 could not be part of a policy that would affect the jobs of more dha 13,500 workers, mnost of them women, and many living and working in Durham East. I said, and still stand by my statement, that a government working 10 create jobs would look pretty silly causing the loss of 13,500 jobs at the same urne. Some people will criticize us for spending tirne and money to reach a decision that the insurance industry has been saying all along. I don't agree with that position. It was important for us to do our own research and talk 10 aIl those affected. The time and money invested has given us the information and insight we need to develop a system which will be fair, affordable and accessible. lts a fact that goverament can control the produet and the prioe of insurance, and that's what we intend to do. We will ensure a balance of fair price, adequate benefits and reasonable profit through negotiation, co-operation and regulation. Some people, in particular government supporters, will c omplain mhat the promise in the Throne Speech to introduce public auto insurance has been brok-en. When the Throne Speech was written, we were only aware of the deficit we inherited. We did flot fully appreciate how severe the recession was going to be for the province. If we had introduced public auto insurance, it would have been a system unique to Canada, however, the start up costs were about $1.4 billion, in a healîhy economny, mhis might have been an acceptable, in today's economy it wasnt creditable. We will introduce legislation this faîl changing the Liberals no-fault plan so mhat more innocent accident victims ca sue for pain and suffering. We wilh also change regulations so mhat benefits will be increased and improved. I believe it is a balmnced approach mhat will keep the cost of premiuins reasonable. In my political experience, at'the municipal evel, mnd now as your m ember in mhe Ontario Legishature, 1 was always aware that pleasing everyone is impossible. I trust that I have helped all sides to better understand a very difficul t decision which I was called upon 10 make on behaîf of everyone in Durham East. Until next week - keep on being kind ta each other - il worlcs. Freedom of the Press Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limiîed withouî being lost. -- Thomas Jefferson The liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined ta write against others, mnd a calamity; when we find ourselves overbome by the multitude of our assailants. ý -- Samuel Johnson Darlington bfck to producing electricity Unit 1 at the Parlington Nuclear plant is now back t0 almost producing full p@wer which would supphy a city of 500),000 people. ,,Unit 1 had becn on line for about three months whenl it was shut do wn last March for inspections and further comiiissioning work. No problemns were found as had been in Unit 2 Whlich is still off line. Unit 1 ill continue its production until ffid-October, when it will again be Sh:ut down for about six weeks for mgre commlissioning work. Unit 3 at Darlington 15 10 be on line in -1992 wîth Unit 4 startup in 1993. YWCA has answer for,, those spare Back ta school ineans getting back into shape, gearing yourself up for the winter months ahead and occupying your time wiîh lots of crafts ta do for Christmas. The YWCA offers miany programs for ail age groups . New programrs such as Street Jazz for Teens, Drawing for young artisîs, Creative Friday at the Mill, Pre- School Art classes, Teenage Self- Improvement, International Youth Leadership plus Kinder Swim mnd Gym. There are Fitness programns for adults such as Stretch and Tone, '39 mnd Holding, Waverley Sweat Hearîs amd many special interest prograins. There is French Heirloorn Sewing, Porcelain Flower Workshop and a free seminar for women on Travelling Alone. This class is a must if you have yaung' r hours teenager girls at home if you are constmnthy travelling ahane. For more information caîl us at the YWCA or corne ia the office The itthe puppet show at the thrceeamd hahf days, of the Orono at 133 Church Strcet, Bowmanville. Orono Fair certainly brought Fair. There was no probhemn in' Registration is origaing u ntil anc considerable delight ta a great starting a îwo-way conversation. week prior ta class startup. Phone number of youngsters over the 623-9922 (YWCA). -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --------------- UCO and Sqýeunoco to joinhvesinpetm The province's largest farm supply and marketing group is pooling resources with a Sunoco Inc. subsidiary to expand their ail and gas services in rural Ontario. United Co-aperatives of Ontario (UCO) said recently it plans ta transfer its petroleuni assets to a joint venture ta be created with the Sunoco unit. Sunoco wiII contribute twa bulk operations and a number of rural gas stations ta the venture said an announcement by UCO president, Claude Gauthier. UCO and member o operatives operate 38 co-op gas bars in Onitario. They also have 56 bulk petroleum plant and a home heating fuel, diesel and propane business. The joint venture is subject ta regulatory approvals. Sunoco must Sales & Service Parts for Most Makes Chainsaw Files - Sharpenlng Equipment & Accessorles kLog Splitters / and J Knowledgeable Staff 'Chop'y To fIt: ,Servioe our Chain Saw Now 10 Bringvaaur chano aw in today and yolt be ready ta cleave kerf tlop chop tim truocate ad fe11 ths foti. Our tehnidians have the parts. equip- ment, experienad servie spe- rasyo. need ta keep our chain saw in top oprating condition. Takeankok: MIHVMAC MIODEL LS 241 dei for the home Or îarm. The bstva ue Woodcutting Specialsts in the Tow>n ofNeucastle" also receive approval from ils board. In September, UCO said is board and senior management wîll seek approval ta transfer the co- op's petroleum assets to the joint venture. UCO has 49,000 members. There a re 41 independent Co-ops such as Orono with a membership of a further 38, 000. 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