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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 22,1993 Reception Opens Local N.D.P. Campaign Office NDP candidate Lucy Rybka- Bccker said she will be attempting to personally meet as many voters as possible in the days leading up to the October 25 election. Details about the party's job creation plan will be one of the ma jor messages that NDP campaigners will lake to the voters. She explained dial the Jobs Plan Wiii create 1.5 million jobs in the next five years -- a view which has been verified by a private consulting firm. The jobs would include immediate, immediate, short-term work on the infrastructure infrastructure of the country -- work on, for example, streets and roads. In addition, there would be work created in the social infrastructure. For example, a national child care Lucy Rybka-Becker welcomed guests to her Bowmanville campaign headquarters on Saturday, September September 18. Visitors were invited to have a piece of cake decorated with the NDP slogan "Canada Works When Canadians Work." Ms Rybka-Becker is shown cutting, while some of her campaign workers look on. the The New Democrats' office is located in the Veltri Building on King St. E., in Bowmanville. program would create 40,000 jobs alone. Further jobs would be created among small businesses through setting setting up a capital, invesunent fund giving co-operatives and small business business access to capital. The party is also committed to research and development and to retraining retraining of the workforce. "We've got a good, workable plan that would put people back to work," Ms. Rybka-Becker said. "We have to invest in people," she aded in an interview prior to opening her campaign headquarters on King St. E., in Bowmanville. "People want to talk about the issues." issues." Capital to help environment- related industries is also a key component component in the New Democrats' platform. platform. "We have a real opportunity to be a leader in green industries," the Durham candidate said. The New Democrats oppose the North American Free Trade Agreement, Agreement, adding that 250 jobs per day have disappeared since free trade. The NDP prefers to build agreements agreements in various sectors of the economy, economy, such as the auto pact. The party party also suppôts wider, international trade through the GATT process. New Democrats plan to eliminate the Goods and Services Tax over five years, starting by phasing out the tax on basic necessities in the first year. Ms. Rybka-Becker staled lliat the New Democrats would find money for their programs by culling defence defence spending, including $5.8 billion billion which has been earmarked to purchase helicopters. The parly would also close corporate corporate tax loopholes and increase income income taxes for people in upper tax brackets, starting with those earning over $89,000 per year. Toastmasters Members Learn Importance of Being Prepared Last week's Toastmaster meeting with T.M. Marilyn Dow as Chairman. Chairman. Her theme for the evening was "Be Prepared." Very easily in life we learn the necessity of being prepared, ie. Scouts, Brownies where our young children arc encouraged to accept accept responsibility. As a Toastmaster we should keep reinforcing preparedness preparedness and be positive. When you make a commitment to self development you will grow individually individually and help the club to grow and thrive. T.M. Dow introduced our four honoured guests for the evening. T.M. Connie Nelson remarked that as a T.M. we arc taught a step by step approach toward achieving our goals whether it's the next speech or assuming responsibility on the program. program. She emphasize dthal we arc able to take these skills and apply them in other areas of our lives. T.M. Nelson introduced contestants presenting presenting Manual speeches. Toastmaster Nancy Barnes, our General Evaluator, congratulated the head table for the precise timing of the meeting. All time limits were established established and followed throughout. T.M. Bamcs commended our honored honored guests for taking an active part in the meeting. Recognition was given given to the head table for their leadership leadership skills. Table Topics Master Stephanie Iscrt - Kohck challenged Toastmasters Toastmasters with a one minute speech. This is the time when you speak; while standing. She gave each T.M. a cliché cliché of the 90's and most T.M.'s were able to fill one minute. The Table Topics Trophy was awarded to T.M. Connie McCrory. Spark Plug award was presented to T.M. Henry Lise for sparking enthusiasm enthusiasm during the business portion of the evening. The coveted Trophy for Best Manual Speech was won by T.M. Henry Lise. His impromptu presenta tion "What A Surprise" captivated his audience. Best Evaluator for the manual speeches was T.M. Shcrrcll Lcc- toozc. Her evaluation was meaningful meaningful and offered specific suggestions for improvement and gave it many positive comments. Concentrate on your objectives of your speech and make each speech a rewarding experience experience for the listener. The process of giving a speech and then receiving feedback is the primary objective of each club and meeting. Chairman T.M. Dow thanked her head table for their dedicated support. support. Come and join our meetings. Every Every Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. St. John's Parish Hall, 11 Temperance St. Bowmanville. For more information information please call T.M, Connie Nelson 623-2243, T.M. Joe Christl 436- 2306, T.M. Shcrrcll Lcctoozc - 623- 9147. 1MAGFCENTER Jackie's building a new ; and exciting career in Harlow. YOU!! 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The fifth Break and Enter occurred on Regional Regional Road 1 and was similar to the Scott Court occurrence. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information on these Break and Enters or any serious crime to call. Durham Region houses have been victimized on several occasions and Crime Stoppers would welcome any information regarding these thefts. As a caller you will not be asked to identify yourself or have to go to Court. A Cash Reward of up to $1000 is being offered if your tip leads to an arrest. The Crime Stoppers phone number number is: ; li P : -136-8477 that's 436-TIPS ! ■ Sergeant Grant Arnold is the coordinator coordinator with the Durham Regional Crime Stoppers and writes this article to help combat crime. PATRICK 6. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street ^ Bowmanville 623-4473. 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