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nc A -- -- a AE I As BER LAS IRAE IY By as em y iva Wilbur acclaimed for NDP (From page 1) province. Mrs. Wilbur was nomina- ted by current Brock Town- ship mayor Al McPhail who carried the NDP banner in the 1977 provincial election in this riding. He told the meeting that Mrs. Wilbur has worked on four different campaigns in this area and *'knows every nook and cranny of the riding." He said "two revolutions" are needed in Durham-York. "The first is to get rid of the Tories, and the second is to elect a woman, Marg Wilbur." Oshawa MPP Mike Breaugh who is the NDP health critic in the legis- lature was guest speaker at the meeting, and he deliver- ed a wide-ranging attack on Conservative policies in many areas over the past few years. Mr. Breaugh said the provincial government is Stevenson wins PC fight (From page 1) gates in the northern part of the riding simply wanted a candidate from that area. Their attitude was 'our time has come', he stated. That sentiment was expressed privately by a Rose supporter from Scugog who predicted before the voting started that Mr. Stev- enson would win the nomin- ation on the first ballot. A supporter of Mrs. Chris- tie said after the meeting that there were some "ruffl- ed feathers" but added that once the heat dies down, Conservatives from all parts of the riding would pull together to support Mr. Stevenson in his bid to get elected on March 19. But despite the grumblings the evening clearly belonged to Mr. Stevenson. Born and raised in the riding, he has a doctorate degree in agricul ture and was a professor at the Ontario Agriculture Coll- ege in Guelph for seven years before returning four years ago to Udora to take over his family's 400 acre hog and beef farm. Wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue striped tied, Mr. Stevenson told the delegates in his address that fiscal responsibility must be maintained by the govern- ment of Ontario. Calling '"'strong communi- ties the heart of rural living, "Mr. Stevenson said if elect- ed he would work to promote the interest of small busi- nesses, "with a minumum of government harassment and interference." ~~ He said if elected he would be a full-time M.P. and "would co-operate fully with municipalities to help them get their fair share of special Jrants available from governments and other agencies. Stating that "we must have control over the quant- ity and quality of the food on our dinner tables," he said Ontario needs to expand its food processing and storage facilities, to up-grade farm- land through clearing and drainage programs and to replace imports with food grown in the province. He said if elected he would work for the new Highway 89 connection from the Keswick Marsh to Highway 12 north of Sunderland. paying about ten per cent less in its share of medicare costs than it was five years ago, and there are currently 157 to 199 hospitals experien- cing financial troubles in the province. Referring to a controver- sial local issue where a consultant's report suggest- ed phasing out the maternity units at hospitals in Port Perry and Uxbridge, Mr. Breaugh said the matter may appear to be resolved at this time and the units will stay open, "but watch out at some later date." Stating that after 38 years in power "the Tories believe they have some god-given right to govern," he went on to say that there is much discontent in the province among farmers struggling with high interest rates, workers who are out of a job because of plant closings and lay-offs, and ordinary citizens who can't afford Nominated by Port Perry physician Dr. Bill Cohoon, who is also his campaign manager, Mr. Stevenson was described as "Cabinet material." Mr. Rose, who has been minister of the Anglican churches in Port Perry and Blackstock for the past 15 years, and Scugog Town- ship's rep on Durham Region council from 1973 until 1980, pointed to his record as a successful politician at the local level. In fact, at one point during his address to the delegates, he said "I might be sticking my neck out tonight, but I have never lost an election." He did not mince any words about his political experience and active work with the Conservative Party, and pointed to his terms on Regional council where "I fought for uniform sewer and water rates for all communi- ties in Durham," and the provision for retirement lots for farmers. Mr. Rose also referred to the importance of small business in Ontario and said if elected "would promote this in every small town in the riding." Mrs. Christie, a former high school history teacher, board of Education trustee for seven years including four as chairman of the Durham Board, described herself as a person oriented to people. She said the job of an M.P.P. is to 'serve people, listen to them and try to solve their problems." Dressed in gray skirt, white blouse and black blazer, she said the constitu- tion debate and the economy are the two main issues in the country and in the March 19 election. Stating that she is "not afraid to speak my mind," she said she doesn't always agree with Ontario Premier ,William Davis or the Conser- / vative Party. She mentioned bilingua- lism policies and govern- ment financial help to Chrys- ler and Ford as two exam- ples of where she differs with Mr. Davis. Mrs. Christie received a smattering of applause from the audience when she said bilingualism in Ontario should be only where the - . campaigning in earnest this their own house because of high mortgage rates. "People are going to be talking about these issues in this campaign, instead of friendly smiles, and they are going to be asking a lot of tough questions," said Mr. Breaugh. Mrs. Wilbur said after the meeting that she would begin week and would be detailing the issues during the cam- paign. She cited job security, lay- offs, high interest rates, the sale of farmland to non- Canadians, hospital budget cut-backs, and the lack of public transportation from the riding to Oshawa and Toronto as some of the issues she will stress during the campaign. On February 21, the New Democrats will open cam-. paign offices in Keswick and at 108 Water Street in Port Perry. numbers warrant. Referring to the financial help to the auto companies, she said they 'should have the right to succeed and the right to fail" in this country. "I just can't accept whole- sale giveaways by any politi- cal party," she stated. At one point, Mrs. Christie declared when it comes to government spending, "I'm tighter than bark to a tree, and you had better believe it." Referring to the Conser- vatives BILD program announced just prior to the election call, Mrs. Christie said she strongly supports such things as expanded apprenticeship training programs, and other incen- tives for technological improvements for industry. She termed small business '""The backbone of the country,"" and said she believes in help for this sector of the economy. If elected, she pledged to represent all of the people in the riding not just certain segments. Mr. Stevenson gave a brief "thank you" speech to the delegates, but he was not joined on stage by either Mr. Rose or Mrs. Christie. Mr. Rose did second a motion from the floor that the nomination 'be declared unanimous. 'BOSS IS AWAY' Buy One Metre... GET SECOND METRE FREE! On Selected Fabrics SEWING SPREE BUY 2 PATTERNS GETA 3RD ONE FREE! MODERN TEXTILES } 229 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY - 985-3221 PPR SP SP SPP SU Se SEPT SPY SP Spy Sa Se See" Sa" Tae . o . LI 1 4 4 » . . 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PRE-REGISTRATION PORT PERRY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Opening September 1981 "The Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate School System exists as an extension of the home to compliment the parents' rights and responsibility to educate the whole child as a Child of God and as a responsible citizen of our democratic society." FOR INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION PLEASE CONTACT: Father G. Raymaker, Immaculate Conception Church, 460 Scugog Street, Port Perry 985-7071 OR Mr. Frank Baxter 985-8174 AA "1+ sl ed di hwy a Xt Hh Od pa od ile 2] 2. ~ - a NCE CN 1a = A | ", EIR ye. ww a - 'ov im Et a 1