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Sl TERY EN Wo Pd 4 : IIR a A Dr. M.B. Dymond stepping down after 19 years service inthe Ontario Legislature by Ashok Chandwani After devoting 19 years to public life, eleven of them as Minister of Health in Ontario, Dr. Matt Dymond has announced his decision to retire next year. He will not stand for re-election at the next provincial elections. Dr. Dymond announced his decision at a PC meeting in Beaverton last Wednes- day. Interviewed at his resi- dence in Port Perry, Dr. Dymond said his decision to step back is 'absolutely firm.' "I will now do the things I like to do, devote my time to my private affairs" he added. - ' Asked why he had decided to retire Dr. Dymond said "There comes a time when you must be completely honest -- others can do better. This is a new genera- tion now. True there is a lot to be said for experience, but there is lots of experience in the House. Mine is not going to be missed." He said he would have retired at the time of the last elections but was persuaded to carry on by the Premier. He feels he's been in public life long enough now and nothing is going to change his mind again. He announced the decision a year in .advance so the party could look around and evaluate candiates for next year's nomination. During Dr. Dymond's tenure in the Ministry of Health and earlier in the Ministry of Transporta- tion tremendous changes were brought about in the health and transportation spheres in Ontario. The points system in- troduced to control motor vehicle accidents was intro- duced by Dr. Dymond. "I believe it has been markedly successful' he said, *'though there are some who don't like it - particularly those who received the points." The Health Insurance Plan was introduced by Dr. Dy- mond. So was the public medicare system. He was also responsible for the in- crease in general hospital bed capacity. It was Dr. Dymond who was responsible for a revolu- tion in the care of the mentally disturbed; the am- bulance as it now -exists in Ontario: research into alco- hol and drug addiction and a change in the system of nurs- ing education. Before he entered the pro- vincial legislature in 1955. Dr. Dymond was a member of the Port Perry council for several years as well as a member of the then District School Board. His decision to quit coming at a time when a national election is around the corner, it was inevitable that I ask Dr. Dymond about his comments on the election. r 723-5221 Guaranteed Investments now earning a big NOTE: RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE LI") ONTARIO TRUST 19 SIMCOE ST. N.,, OSHAWA DON IRVINE, Manager Member, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation 1) y % 3to 5 YEARS J "1 think its going to be a very interesting election' he said *'I hope the stalemate will be broken." He sees inflation as serious danger to Canada's economy and future-and feels that the Conservatives have the econ- omic brains to control it. Asked if he would cam- paign in the election, Dr. Dy- mond said "If the candidate needs me, yes." Dr. Dymond plans to con- tinue living in Port Perry where he has made his home for the past 30 years, though, as he adds, the future is 'open.' His family's reaction to his decision? "They are deligh- ted. They would have had me retire 10 years ago.!" Manchester News Church Sunday, May 19th; 11:15 a.m. Rev. B.R. Pogue in charge. Mrs. Ron Crosier and boys. Seagrave, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy McTavish and boys, Brechin, Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Best, Kathy and Rickie. Mr. Kenneth Torrens, Montreal spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Wesely. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Mitchel dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brockman, Ajax recently. Callers at Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Mitchel, Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cox, Toronto, Dr. and Mrs. McIntyre, Chalk Lake. Mr. and Miss Jim Elliott attended the Historical Society, 5th Anniver- sary Dinner at Conway Gar- dens Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stewart, Mississauga, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Elliott and family visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Ste- wart, Toronto and 4 genera- tions attending her church and 5 mothers received roses. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lamb dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lamb and family . Sunday. Mrs. J.B. Cawker, Mrs. Roy Dobson, Mrs. R. Aird and Mrs. A. Fielding atten- ded the Columbus bazaar. Mr. and Mrs. Art Fielding visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mayhen, Orillia, Sunday. Mr.a nd Mrs. Noel Phayre, Mrs. Phayre Sr., Mrs. Gib- son and Mrs. Charles with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ginn's Sunday. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 15th, 1974 -- 7 Ontario Provincial Police report Although there were no accidents reported in Whitby Detachment area from 10:45 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 1974 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, officers still investigated 17 motor vehicle collisions between May 7 and May 11. There were 4 personal injury accidents in which 6 people werg injured. Total damage in ll accidents was esti- mated at $11,000.00. Due to construction on Highway 401 from Church Street to the Rouge River Bridge, the construction company may find it neces- sary to close the highway for short periods of time in order to move materials and equipment from one side of the road to the other. This is particularly true in the area of the new Brock Road bridge. During the week of May 5 to May 11, 6 Impaired Driving charges and 9 Liquor charges were laid. . forwarded to the Otheers assisted 7 moto- rists, removed 5 abandoned autos and investigated 4 driving complaints. One stolen auto was recovered before it was actually repor- ted stolen. 12 arrests were made as a result 'of CPIC checks and warrants received at Whitby Detachment. « Calls were received concerning infor- mation for other O.P. P. Detachments and Police Departments in 26 instances and the information was proper authority. 2 compaints of Wilful Damage, one of Theft and one of Break, Enter and Theft was laid as a result of an occurrance reported in the last week of April. Two requests for emergency Blood Relays were acted upon, with the blood being picked up from Metropolitan Toronto Police and relayed to the requesting hospital. CLUB ANNRENE (UNDER NEW MANAGE CENTRAL SEVEN ASSOCIATION FOR MENTALLY RETARDED presents "Memory Night" DANCE TO YOUR FAVOURITE TUNES OF YESTERYEAR. EMENT) Saturday, May 18th DRESS IS OPTIONAL, BUT A PRIZE"WILL BE AWARDED TO THE PERSON BEST DRESSED IN THE CLOTHES OF THE DAY. Snacks PRIZES Refreshments Lunch $5.00 couple Port Perry Figure Skating Club presents dancing to "SON" A new group we're sure you'll enjoy. SATURDAY, MAY 25th at CLUB ANNRENE Saturday, June 1st PLAN TO ATTEND THE KINSMEN SPRINGFEST AT THE PORT PERRY ARENA TICKETS AVAILABLE at Trans General Store, Richards Beauly Studio: G M. Williams Motors or at the door. Prince Albert; House of Howard HOUNCINGE Port Perry Chrysler Highway 7A at Manchester, Ont. (formerly Werner's Service Centre) NOW OPEN We will have available the complete CHRYSLER - DODGE - PLYMOUTH LINE Although we have not completed our renovations we invite you to drop in and test drive one of these fine cars| with "Full Service Facilities Owned and Operated by "BOB" ARIE KUIPER