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, 2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 9th, 1979 Orpiio Weekly Times • LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO THE DAY OF DECISION It is now less thah two weeks before the electorate of this natipn go to the polls to pass their judgement and to select the governing party for the next five years at Ottawa. To this point, we believe, this election campaign has been most creditable from a number of viewpoints. The party leaders appear to be putting their platform before the people to a greater degree than in former elections and the news media are doing à much better job of reporting and presenting the party policies to the general public. With still two weeks to go the electorate should at least be well informed when they mark their ballot. It may be that the restriction as to expenditures by candidates and the parties has eliminated a lot of rubbish that was circulated in the past and the hours of paid political advertising. The story must now be told in simple clear terms and due to costs are not repeated time'after time. If these new regulations have brought us to this point then they have been worthwhile. Another factor which possibly has improved the campaign is that at this time none of the leaders have reached a point of carrying a mania. All have proven ability to present their point, of view whether or not we agree with them. It has been point and counter-point on a number of issues and it is the debate of the issues that is important to the electorate. . * Of interest in this election will the NDP and whether or not they can capitalize on their good fortunes of having sufficient funds for their campaign as well as the support of the top brass in the labour movement. Never has the NDP had so much going for them arid ip this they may well - include the wife of the leader. Surely if the party does not assemble more seat and a greater popular vote than in the past some questions will have to be asked internally. The calibre of the campaign may be an indication also that the policitians and the parties have finally realized that the electorate is also intelligent enough to separate the wheat from the chaff. The estimate of the undecided vote may well indicate that the electorate is concerned with the issues and the proposals being put before them in this campaign. Political campaigning in this riding, which has also cahnged over the years, has also noted a somewhat new era. The candidates are not so visible as often has been the case in the past. This size of the riding may have much to do with this as well as the amount of money to spend. Unfortunately the candidates positions on the issues, although likely the same as their party, are not coming from the locals. The stretch run is on and it is generally in this stretch that the battle is won or lost. To date we think it has been a fine campaign and the electorate should well benefit. ( Continued from page 1 ) of the fund-raising committee who have now seen the states that the support and$ eomplfeted complex will agree contributions from the public that it is a structure of which in the past Have been ext- everyone could be very remely gratifying. He said he proud, is confident that this support Interested citizens in the will continue until the public area have volunteered their commitment is reached.: time for the blitz canvas and Mr. Gray also points out be out ' in force this that the building has added g a t urda y much to the community not ' only in hockey and skating. Citizens of the community but also through providing are asked to give the project facilities for dances, banquets consideration in what may be and other events which was the last major canvas for the greatly needed in Ororjo. He funding from the . private said he was sure that all those -- sector. • KEEP CANADA « PLANT TREES! A ATTEMPT FAIL TO HOLD CANDIDATES MEET The Orono Chamber of Commerce in their attempt to • hold an all-candidates meeting meeting in Orono has failed due mainly to future commitments commitments As of Monday night the Chamber had made tentative arrangements to hold an all-candidates meeting in Orono on May 17th. at this point McLaughlin, NDP, Wilson, Wilson, Liberal and Marttila, Libertarian had agreed to be present at the meeting. It does appear that most of the candidates are busy with wine and cheese parties throughout the riding and there has been difficulty in arranging a meeting. The Chamber has now decided against endeavouring to hold the all-candidates meeting. (Continued from page 1) Circus a refreshing change. A world that still respects tradition and prides itself in a performance performance that has never been censored. Martin and Dows Circus presents a traditional Circus performance; 90 minutes of thrills and chills under the big top. You will see prancing liberty horses, trained llama, aerial trapeze and Spanish web stars, educated mules and goats, clever canines, wizards of balancing and juggling, circus funny men in bombasts of buffoonery, and of course the circus elephant. All the enjoyable ingredients to keep your children dreaming dreaming pleasant dreams for months to come. The best part about Martin and Downs Circus is that they cere about families. That is . why there are no reserve seats and one low admission price admits you to the mairi circus performance. Also on the Circus grounds and open before and after each main show performance, are the Circus animals and petting Zoo, giant killer Python snake exhibit and children's priny ride. All these attractions will be available at a separate nominal cost. When you buy advance Circus tickets you will not only be supporting Canadian entertainment, but the projects projects of your local Kinsmen. Save money by buying advance advance tickets from your local sponsors and at various local stores: No advance tickets will be sold on Circus day. For a special Circus day SAM AT QUEEN'S PARK Report from Queen's Park Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., Durham East As part of the provincial government's policy to provide provide more appropriate care in the community for; troubled children, the Ministry of Community and Social Services Services announced a few changes in provincial training schools. I think the policy change which affects my constituents most directly is the closing of Pine Ridge Training School in Bowmanville this Fall, In making this announcement, announcement, Minister Keith Norton explained that many youngsters youngsters in difficulty with the law do not necessarily require the institutional approach of a training school as a means of rehabilitation. Further, the number of children in training training schools has declined by almost 50 percent because of a decrease in the number of . children between the ages of • 12 and 16; shorter and fewer ^committals to training schools; and increased use of community group homes. Most wards in Pine Ridge will have graduated by October and any remaining children will be transferred to other schools. t i ■ The Minister stressed that the province's policy was not simply to close down schools but rather direct funds from the closures towards improving improving programs and developing developing community alternatives alternatives for all children's services. Last year the Minister announced a three-phase plan to reduce the number of training schools from 10 to three or four. With this year's closures, there will be six training schools in operation. As the provincial represent-" ative for this area, I totally sympathize with those who have worked at Pine Ridge and those residents who have, in the words of the Minister "been excellent hosts to our training schools over the years". In this respect, the Minister has assured me that ■ there are sufficient vacancies within government to offer alternative positions to classified classified civil servants now at Pine Ridge. The Ministry also plans to work actively with the Bowmanville community and other ministries to develop develop new job opportunities, Before the closure of Pine Ridge was announced, the. Ministry inquired if the facilities facilities could be used for other purposes. At that time, neither neither the Federal government nor any provincial Ministry was in a position to do so. There has been some talk, however, that the site could serve the purpose of Newcastle's Newcastle's Town * Council or perhaps a Participation House. I assure you that the announcement of the Pine Ridge enclosure, as well as the other closure, was a pleasant talk. However, these closures will allow for the more efficient use of the remaining training schools, and the development of more community resources which are part of a long-term provincial program to riiake ■ better ■ use of funds and provide improved types of care and rehabilitation for delinquent juveniles in our province. Might I also congratulate Mac Ransberry for a well run Durham -Agricultural Fair ■ Annual pinner where the Honourable . Bill Newman, Minister of Agriculture and Food was guest speaker, I wpuld also be remiss in not congratulating George Car- ison for his reward and all of the people in attendance whom' I felt showed extreme grace and-courtesy during the unexpected. treat, bring the famiy to the- showgrounds on Circus morning morning to see the big top going up arid the feeding of the Circus animpls. Remember - Circus day is Family Day. (Continued from page 1) Téléphoné phones. The ratepayers also question question Community's charges for phone jack installation and the monthly charge of 50 cents per jack. Mrs. Currie also said the ratepayers want to know now what rate increase the Company is going to ask for in their next request. In speaking with Mrs. Currie she stated that the Ratepayers Association had .received a letter from the clerk of the Region in reply to a letter from the Association in which erroneous information information was provided. She stated the Region referred the group to a Department of the Federal government as to their concerns and she said it was the provincial government government that has jurisdiction over private telephone companies companies in the province. St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service,- 10:00a.m. Rev. Allan HaMenby B.A. L.Th. 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