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-- at EE nda a i A era i rita aa limar a | or recite ta a. | a a Ti. TTT TITAN amma TL i ---- Saari 22 -- PORT PERRY{TAR -- Tues. August 21, 1984 NDP candidate for Durham-Northumberland riding Grierson says jobs still number one issve Roy Grierson says the number one election ~ issue in Durham-North- umberland riding is still . the economy. Despite the highly publicized "Women issues" debate on national television last week and the emerg- ence of other issues such as the nuclear arms race and abortion, Mr. Grierson told the Star in an interview Saturday that most people he talks to on the campaign trail are concerned about jobs and job security. The New Democratic candidate in this riding also said that a lot of people are concerned as well about possible cut- backs in social security programs health care, pensions and the baby bonus. Mr. Grierson has been campaigning in Dur- ham-Northumberland since he won the NDP nomination back in the spring, and he is optim- istic the party will increase the number of votes it receives over the last federal election when the NDP finished Roy Grierson, such as behind the Conserva- tives and the Liberals. "I think we have been making up some ground since May when the campaign started', he said Saturday evening as he relaxed with party supporters and camp- ~ aign workers at a corn roast in Scugog Town- ship.. While he said he is finding that a lot of voters are still un- committed, he feels re- action to the NDP cam- paign is favourable. The NDP has some traditional strong-holds of power in this riding in such areas as Bowman- ville, Newcastle and Darlington, and Mr. Grierson says this support is holding in these areas. He is also pleased with the reaction he is receiving in his home area of Port Perry and Scugog Township, and says "I'll be disappoint- ed if I don't get 30 per cent of the vote here". But he admits that things are not so bright . in the Port Hope- Cobourg areas of the riding where the NDP NDP candidate in Durham- Northumberland took time out of his campaign Satur- day evening to relax and enjoy a corn roa~* with party support has tradition- ally been soft. He also says the provincial New Demo- cratic policy towards the Darlington nuclear plant is hurting in this federal campaign as the provincial party has said it would cease construction of the multi-million dollar plant now being built near Bowmanville. "That plant means jobs for a lot of people and it is hard to argue against that," he said. With the campaign now into its final two weeks before the Sept- ember 4 vote, Mr. Grier- son says he senses that people want a change. And he says he is not finding a lot of voter apathy about this election. But he says that while many people say they want a change, he admits they also say they will have trouble breaking from their traditional voting habits in this riding. Durham-Northumber- land, has voted Conser- vative in the past decade. The riding, 184 BOND ST. W., OSHAWA 433.0055 7-11 POOL PRODUCTS 16 x 32 Deluxe Mark Il Inground Pool - with 324 sq. ft. decking completely installed .... 15' x 30' Deluxe Oval Above Ground Pool Kit .... $7,966.52 *1,817.83 ALPHA-VICO PATIO FURNITURE - WESTBEND GAS BARBEQUES BANK FINANCING (Difficult Access May Require Additional Charge) "Talk to Us First' which includes all of Scugog Township, has about 55,000 eligible voters for this election. Mr. Grierson said that while he is hearing some criticism about Conser- vative leader Brian Mulroney and Liberal leader John Turner (he called them two peas in the same pod) NDP leader Ed Broadbent seems to enjoy a favour- able reaction from voters in this riding. One thing that struck a positive cord is Mr. Broadbent's call for a tax overhaul, including a minimum 20 per cent tax for all people, said Mr. Grierson. Mr. Grierson said he has been spending equal amount of time cam- paigning in all areas of the far-flung riding. This week he will be up early for some *"plant-gating"' in Cobourg and will take in the Blackstock Fair on Saturday. This Friday morning, August 24, he will take part in an all-candidates meeting slated from 10 A.M. to the Christian High School on Scugog Street in Bowmanville. Port Perry Star ADVERTISING DEADLINES ALL ADVERTISING: MONDAY 12 NOON I WILL TRADE YOU "Old Fashioned Reliable Service" ie. (if possible repair, not replace for the low price specials that lure you to their door) CALL: STEVE'S AUTO REPAIR located at your PIONEER CENTRE 4 miles south of Port Perry on Oshawa Rd. 985-2431 Mr. Grierson lives in Port Perry. He retired to Scugog Township seven years ago after 17 years owning and operating a dry cleaning plant in Willowdale. Mr. Grierson wants to kill two birds with one stone in Durham-North- umberland. He said that stepped up construction of low-cost housing in the riding would reduce unemployment and create affordable hous- ing for those on fixed incomes. '""Too many people on fixed incomes are paying three quarters of that income and more, for a decent place to live,"' said Grierson, "and unemployment rates here in Durham- Northumberland is eight per cent. There certainly is plenty of room for improve- ment'. Grierson said'the New Democratic Party con- tinues to press for breaks for small busin- esses so they can afford to grow and hire more employees. Breaks would include lower interest rates for loans, more risk and venture capital, more aggress- ive "Buy Canadian" programs, and chang- ing the tax system so that small businesses would not have to pay a higher effective tax rate than large corporations. Williams fans 20 in Legion victory Port Perry Legion, led by the strong pitch- ing of Lawrie Williams eliminated Claremont from further O.A.S.A. play by trouncing them 9-0. Williams allowed 2 hits and a walk while striking out 20 batters. Port struck quickly with 2 runs in the 1st inning on base hits by Colin workers in Scugog Township. He said he is encouraged by the reception he's receiving and people in this riding are most concerned about jobs. (See story) Wackett, Rick Evans and Rob Evans. Port scored one in the 2nd, one in the 4th and 2 runs in the 5th inning to increase their lead to 6-0. Three more runs in the 7th iming rounded out the scoring. Legion hits were supplied by Rick and Rob gRvans with 2 each andjjngles going to Colin kett, Dave Dickson;t rant Jackson, Doug Scott and Lawrie Williams. © - Port now waits for the winner of the Green- bank-Sutton series to play the zone finals. A tentative home date for Port would be on Sun- day, August 26 at 2:00 This Wednesday night Port Legion has a treat for their fans as they host the 0.A.S.A. Sr. 'A' Champion Oshawa Mer- chants in an exhibition game. Oshawa is going to the Wo Champ ionshipsion the weeken nll og looking for a tune-up before they leave. Featured on their roster are pitchers Brian Condon, Moreland and Bill Lunney. Local boy Doug Christie from Prince Albert also plays for the Ontario Champs. Hope to see a big crowd out to cheer on the locals and see some excellent fast- ball, too. Interested In This Space For Your Business? 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