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i 4- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, May 24,, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Candidates clash i in debate at Port high school By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Provincial election hopefuls were questioned about lower taxes, education, law enforce- ment and health care by a group of Port Perry High School students last week. Mary Novak, John O'Toole and Gord Mills spoke to the students about party policies and why they deserved the stu- dents' vote June 8. When questioned about taxes; Tory hopeful Mr. O'Toole, said cutting 30 per cent is "doable." "The experts say it can be done and I believe it can be done. We are just taking taxes back that (Bob) Rae put in," Mr. O'Toole said. Liberal candidate Mary Novak said her party is not focused on reducing taxes: "If you believe cutting taxes by 30 per cent is too good to be true, MILLS then it is," she said. The Liberal platform is to emphasize a balanced budget and institute legislation to keep it that way, she said. Mr. Mills used the NDP's past record to make a point that "we haven't raised taxes in two years. We are the only government not to raise the PST," he said. All candidates said boosting business in Ontario, is among their priorities. While Mr. O'Toole called the Tories a "business friendly gov- NOVAK O'TOOLE ernment," Mrs. Novak said the Liberals will be doing a number of things, including tax credits for businesses, to encourage more investment. Mr. Mills pointed to the past three years during which he said the NDP government has helped to cre- ate 430,000 jobs and reduce the unemployment rate to its lowest rate in four years. Thanks to its programs. Students are also concerned about their safety on the streets and in their homes. All three party candidates said they understand the importance of law enforcement. Mr. Mills told the students he believes policing will go back to the way it used to be with the new Community Policing Initiatives. "We have poured millions into programs to make it work," he said, adding that "itis Jimpor- tant to us all to be safe." Mr. O' Toole pointed again to his party's "common sense" document which states the Tories will not cut law enforce- ment budgets. "Funding will be constant. Crime will not be tolerated," he said. Mrs. Novak echoed that sen- timent saying the Liberals will ensure stable funding for the next four years. In his closing statement Mr. Mills defended the NDP's reign calling it a responsible govern- ment, which is on target to have a balanced budget by 1997. "The Liberals had their chance in 1990 but they gave up and ran away. They left us to manage the store in some of the worst economic times we've seen," he said. Mr. O'Toole stressed that the Tories are a "new party" and believe they can reduce taxes by 30 per cent. He said the NDP placed 32 individual tax increases on the taxpayers and the Liberals laid 33 during their reign. Mrs. Novak called the NDP party "bitter," and ended her stand promised the Liberal government will be setting up a youth opportunity network to assist 15,000 young people enter the job market. "We will encourage busi- nesses to hire young people and find job opportunities for our youth," she said. HAIR CENTRE SEV 20% on all waxing limited time Hair Styling MALE & FEMALE Local businesses will have a chance to display their services when the Scugog Chamber of Commerce holds a Business After Hours mini trade show in Port Perry June 7. The event, to be held at the Latcham Centre, will allow Chamber members and other local businesses the opportu- - nity to set up tables, check out other area businesses, and network from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., said Joanne Cerovich, a director with the Chamber. COLOR PHOTOCOPIES Beautiful color photocopies from our Canon Laser Copier while you wait. Enlarge or Reduce your favorite family photos was recently parents, STAR OFFICE CENTRE 188 Mary St. - Port Perry PHONE (905) 985-7383 showed their pine organ. 'After Hours' being held by Chamber relatives wellwishers of the pupils of Norman Tucker, the church organist. Twenty young people the piano and the church's trade show It's also an opportunity for the Chamber to fill people in on the benefits it provides, she said. "We're looking to get them on board, and maybe get some new members," she said. A variety of cost schemes for displays and memberships are available. For more information, call Joanne at 986- 1046, or the Chamber office at 985-7671. Deadline for registration is next Tuesday, May 30. Congregation enjoyed recital Utica United Church Two highlights of the evening were Norman Tucker's rendition of some portions of the Goldberg Variations on the piano and the John Barr presen- tation of O Canada on the organ. 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Robert Muirhead from the Residential Wiring program at the Durham College Whit- by Skills Training Cen- tre competed against over 500 of Ontario's top technical students and placed first in his category receiving a gold medal, $500, and a cordless saw. Kevin De Witt from the Welding program and Kelly Church, from the Motor Vehicle Me- chanic program also competed. Durham Col- lege instructors Tony Poirier and Wayne Pre- coor attended the com- petition as support for the competitors. Mr. Muirhead and in- structor Tony Poirier will join over 30 other competitors from Onta- rio, British Columbia and Alberta, to form the Canadian team. This team now advances to the United States Skills Competition in Kansas City, Missouri, taking Plass June 25 to July 1. ast year the Canadian team, consisting of 756 students, brought home 21 medals. "This is an event we look forward to ever year. It is a great chal- enge and it's exciting for Durham College to have students compet- ing on this level," said Bev Turner, Vice Presi- dent, Access and Skills.