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One of Ontario's new voters listens intently as candidates answer questions from the floor. Last Wednesday, the three candidates from this riding addressed the student body at Uxbridge S.S., and then answered questions from individual - Sub-division developer anxious for Council to speed up agreement Mr Donald Kerr, @ developer for the planned Kerr subdivision met with Council at the regular mectang of Aeteber 32 The purpose of this meeting was to iron out details so that a signed sub-division agreement suitable to both Council and Mr. Kerr can be reached. The major area of disagreement between Council and Mr. Kerr seems to center around the ap- proval of the subdivision draft plan by the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs Council wants this draft plan approved by the DMA before coming to any written agreement with the developer However, Mr. Kerr said it would be unreasonabie for him to go ahead and prepare plans until he has a signed working agreement from Council, because as he put it, "I can't act until the Department of Municipal Affairs. gives me the go- ahead, and it is most unlikely the DMA will approve anything for me until I get a signed agreement from this DMA approval, they have designated the area as "slow In reply, Councillor Gerald Jackman said that signing an agreement now, without DMA approval of the developer's draft plan "would be premature," be- cause of considerations that could arise in the future not covéred by the agreement. Thus, the developer would be free of any responsibility should any unforseen con- siderations occur. Another disagreement between Council and Mr. Kerr concerns drainage storm sewers for the new sub-division. Mr. Kerr stated that because the sub-division has good natural drainage elevations, open ditches would be suitable. Council Young voters want What do young people upcoming election? Last I think the policies of all three parties are really the same, only the means are different. So, it comes down to the personalities. | think the Tories have been in power long enough to make : | : : i contended that drainage should be handled by either sump pumps or gravity pipes to storm sewers. It was agreedthat open drainage ditches would suffice for certain parts of this specific site, but Councillor Jackman Stated that if "storm sewers are not required, then a policy has been set that the sewers are not a necessity for future sub-divisions."" Minor changes in other areas of the sub-division agreement were found to be suitable to both Mr. Kerr and Council. Mr. Kerr expressed hope that a signed agreement can be reached within the next two or three weeks. Hospital Report Week Ending Thurs., Oct. 14 Admissions ........... 33 | Ee 2 ES ee 1 Emergeficy Treatments ..115 Operations........... 10 Discharges ........... 28 Remaining........... 35 Candidates meet students at Uxbridge High School Ten minutes is scarcely» time enough for a political candidate to explain his own views and the views of his party. But ten minutes was all each candidate from this riding had, as Dr. M. Dymond, Mr. Harold King and Mr. Robert Timbers faced the student body at Uxbridge Secondary School last Wednesday afternoon Because of the limited time, each man expressed his reluctance to delve into the real issues and policies involved in the upcoming election. Speaking first, Dr. Dymond urged the new voters (18 - 21 years) to find out for themselves what each party intends to do about the issues. He said that "new rights and privileges also mean new responsibilities, and the cure for bad laws is not disregard themi, but to make new and better laws." Dr. Dymond placed the responsibilities of the future on the shoulders of the the you are-the ones who must come up with fresh new ideas." ~ N.D.P. candidate Harold King spoke of the need for increased dialogue between young and old. He said the most important thing is to be able to sit down and talk, but the young voters must have the opportunity to decide for themselves. Mr. King touched briefly on some of the issues, saying that unemployment is a very serious problem facing young adults. And this problem he said "stems partly from U.S. takeovers and influence that is building, building, building." Mr. King said that his long experience with prisoner rehabilitation has shown him how important com- munication is. "I have had great success getting through to them (prisoners). There is no reason why I should not get through to you,"' he Said. In closing, he urged the young voters to come to their own decisions, and then exercise their rigM to vote Taking a slightly different approach, Liberal candidate Robert Timbers first stated why he chose to be a can didate. "After much con sideration on my part," he said, "I felt we need a new approach to decision making in in this province." Saying that it is important to know "'where we are going tomorrow,"' he called for an over-all development plan for Ontario with the func- tions of the three levels of government specifically defined. He also said that some form for unconditional equalization grantsis necessary Unemployment said Mr. Timbers is a result of foreign domination, and steps must be taken to keep industry, Continued on page 14 "Meals on Wheels" First meals Oct. 25 Meals on Wheels will be available for senior citizens in Port Perry and to other area residents in need of this service. Initiation of the program was at a meeting of the Port Perry Lions Club in May when Mrs. June McColl introduced the idea and the members voted unanimously ofthe future," he.sard> "And to..contribute $250. to_ the project. Since then con- tributions have been received from the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and Odd- fellows and Rebekah Lodges. The first meeting to have the project started was held on the September 23rd in the Hospital Cafeteria with Mrs. McColl as chairman. About 20 individuals and representatives from various organizations at- tended this meeting where organizational and financial committees were appointed At a meeting on Thursday, October 14, it was decided to commence the _ service, "Meals on Wheels"' and distribute the first meals on October 25. Meals will be prepared by the kitchen staff of the Community Nursing Home and should be picked up by volunteer drivers at 11:45 a.m. for delivery. The cost of the meals can be paid for either daily or weekly by the recipients. Additional funds are needed and the chairman of finance, Jerry Jackman will be happy to receive donations from organizations as well as individuals. On. calbfor additional in- formation are Mrs. Judy McColl, 985-7196 or Mrs. Jean Goode, 985-2360. Volunteer drivers should contact Mrs. Pat McKenzie, 985-3124. Our mistakes In last week's issue of the STAR, we have quoted Dr. M.B. Dymond as supporting whatever the province can do to stimulate unem- ployment. This of course should read whatever the province can do to stimulate EMPLOYMENT. Also, the official agent for Liberal candidate Robert Timbers is Cecil Harrison, and the official agent for NDP candidate Harold King is Margaret Wilbur. The STAR regrets these errors, and any in- conveniences to those per- sons involved. serious answers fo guess the Tories will win again, but I think the NDP will be the opposition. I don't think there is going to be much voter apathy in the 18- 21 group, but this might be because of the novelty, like being able to drink legally for the first time. SHARON BEARE: 15, Gr. 13 I feel responsible enough to vote, and I feel I can handle it. I think we must know what lies behind the isaues. I think the Con- servatives and the liberals tend to be for the cor- porations, and the NDP for the little guy. This is true in pollution control. It looks as if the NDP is not afraid to fight. I think Dr. Dymond is a fine man, but the question for me is whether I vote for election the man or a party. I predict the Conservatives to win, and the NDP to be the op- position BRUCE HANCOCK: 18, Gr. 13 I don't like the way can- didates talk around the issues. It's all leadership and no policy; a personality thing. We want to know the issues, and what's going to be done. I think everyone should work, there should be lower prices, but not necessarily complete nationalization. I like the idea gfbeing able to vote, and I think we should make sure that we do vote. I think questions the NDP will do quite well, but the conservatives will probably win.