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)RONO --WEEKLY TiMES Servin EstClainto ad eyndsic e 193 650 GSTInclluded Wednesday, May 28, 1997 The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce hosted Monday nights ail candidates meeting. Candidates from ail five par- ties running i Durham rid- ig were i attendance. Each candidate was given ten min- utes to present their parties platform. After thie lengthy ten minute speeches candi- dates w&re given two minutes for rebuttal, then thie floor was open to questions. Questions were to be directed to ail candidates. Alex Shepherd represent- ing the Libera1 Party indicat- ed his parties ist of accom- plishments during their last termi of office. The deficit is down, interest rates are down, 40 million a year tifi 2001 for aids research and protection of supply manage- ment system for farmners were some of the Uiberal highlights. Shepherd admitted that the CPP was broken therefore the need for increased premi- Umis. As to national unity - there is no quick fix but if Canada is devsable so is Quebec. Shepherd stated hie voted against his govemments gun control bll because the regis- tration process would be too cosfly. Tougher gun control is needed and hie would sup- port 85-90% of bill C68. In response to the "faint hope clause" Shepherd feels that criminals are wasting time and taxpayers mnoney just sitting in jail. Criminals Durk fruinsxna stated the rea-sons why his part-Y, the Christian Heritage Party is the best choice. They would restore national unity through . reconcîliat;ion. Protect Canada's democratic heritage. Parents of preschool age chîldren would receive $1,000/month to stay at homne. Would mnakec it illegal to pass deficit budgets? A systemn of restitution would bei place for the nonviolent offender. Private citizens look after their own pension plan and s0 should elected officlals, said Bruinsma. Five percent of payroll should be put into an RRSP, that five percent shoulçl be matched by the employer. Citîzens should look after each other. Governments are i place to rule. In response to the ques- tion of funding for aids research Bruinsmna stated that an ounce of prevention is wortb) a pound of cure and we shiould be promnoting moral and hea-lthy life styles. Taxes shou-ld be simipli- fiedl. One haîf of GST goes to collection of the tax. A tax charged on a percentage of goods produced wouild be mruch simpler. Ian Smyth representing thie Reformr party stated there is no firm leadership in Ottawa, it is timie for a fresh start. Fresh start mieans real jobs, real _irowth and real opportunities. Taxes are killing jobs, the cost of doing business is too high. Reformers will balance the ïng. Ail provinces are consid- Jslalig apactpU. we are going ered equal. National unity is toward a different system for a non partisan issue that thie rich and thie poor. We will needs real debate. Distinct wmid up wthi a two-c-lass sys- society is not a problem with te NP il nsr Smnyth but granting special 'h D ilisr powers is provinces mecet national Smyt sad vitim of heaith standards. Funding Smthsidvctmsof ad researcli into aids has to crime should have more be increased. rights. The Young offenders The GST is a tax that was act is constantly being tifl ofladdfo iemnfc kered iwith, Reform would oturoe r dpo the nfc- repeal bill C68 and focus on ueanptonhec - crime control. The "faint hope (continued page 12) Inter est has surfaced in Centennial celebration by Roy Forrester Considerable iterest has surfaced in the Orono community in assistig with a Centennial celebration in 1998. It was i 1898 Hiat thie construction of the present Town Hall was completed. Th-e centre stone i the face of' the building notes the date 1898. The official opening took place i March of 1899. The present board of management feels it is cause for celebration and one in which the whole communîty could becomneivolved. To this end invitations were sent out to local organizations asking for Hieir involvement in events that may well be held through thie year 1989. Fifteen organizations responded and have attended a meeting showing Hieir iterest and suggesting events that could be sponsored in recognition of the one hundredth anni- versary. It is felt Hiat Orono could become an active centre of activities during thie year. A major week-long event wvould be highlighted with special attractions and of course in futil colour with flags, buntig and music. Much has yet to be done in scheduling of possible events. If someone wishes to become involved or has suggestions for activities contact may be made with Roy Forrester 983-5j.47. The aniniversary could well be a rallylng cali for thie Village of Orono. ý The Orono Public School has already booked May 6, 1998. Volume 61, Number 20 Happenings.. ORONO TOWN HALL EIJCHRE RESULTS 1 - Lorna Crockett 83, 2 - Bill Grady 80, 3 - John Moffat 80, 4 - Ruth Grady 78, 5 - June Wilson 74. Low - Berniece Moffat. Draws - Roy Hayward, Charlie Camnpbell!, Shirley Bubar, Olive Little (2), Hilda Caswell. FASI-ION SHOW BY MONICA ROSE Friday, May 30 at Orono United Church. Gofee, tea and dessert at 7 p.m. Fashion show at 7:30. Tickets $500 in advance only. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT CENTRE Join the Clarington Older Adult Association at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3rd to 'Stitch and Chat'. Aternately join the card players. Lunch at noon and local transportation for a nominal fee can be arrangied when requested in advance by Monday noon. The programs are held at the Lions Community Centre, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville. Phone Com m un iy Care at 623-2261.ý CAR WASH, YARD SALE, BAKE TABLE, AVON FUNDRAISER Saturday, May 31st ai Orono United Church starting at 9 a.m. running to 2 p.m. Donations of yard sale items appreciated - caîl Donna Morrison 983-9107. Proceeds towards Vacation Bible Sehool.