PAGE 10, WEDNESDAY;OCTOBER 30, 1985, WHITBY FREE PRESS Vandalbuster Robby Raccoon and friends visited E.A. Fairman public school last week spreading the anti- vandalism message to school children, grades 3 to 8. Pup- peteers Peter Bram- ma (Durham Regional Police community of- ficer) and Joanne Alexander (Whitby librarian) delight the kids with a skit which illustrates the evils of vandalism. Free Press Staff Photo THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN THE PAST RE-ELECT GERRY EMM To Continue to work on your behalf for the TOWN OF WHITBY in the Region of Durham GERRY EMM Needs your support as one of your 2 Regional Councillors to represent the TOWN OFWHITBY Report from Queen's Park By THE HON. GEORGE ASHE, MPP (PC - Durham West) After Premier David Peterson recessed the Legislature for the summer on July 12, he went on at length about what his government had achieved in two short weeks. Let's take alook at the overall picture of promises made by the Liberals during the election, and/or in the accord signed by Liberal David Peterson and NDP Leader Bob Rae. Rent review guidelines were decreased from six percent to four percefit, and were to have covered all residential buildings in the province regardless of building age or rental level. But the government is now waffling on putting an end to the $750-a- month exemption from rent review as well as the exemption for post-1976 buildings. Prudent m- decision I think, but the issue is when is a commit- ment a commitment? Denticare for children and the elderly was another Liberal campaign promise. But according to the Premier it will have to wait. So will the abolition of OHIP premiums, and funding for day care facilities. Extra-billing by doctors was to be banned. Premier Peterson initially said it would be done through negotiation with members of the medical profession. When the OMA indicated that it was not willing to negotiate, the Premier said he would enact legislation to end the practice. He now says hearings will take place to determine how the public feels on the matter, and what measures should be taken. A first-contract law was to be included in Ontario labor legislation. This is a very important piece of legislation to Bob Rae and members of the New Democratic Party. But quite recently Rae indicated that the Liberal's suggestion of a qualifier clause being contained in the legislation may render it useless. Then there is the promise of an "accountable govertunent" and one "without walls" made by David Peterson when he was sworn in as Premier of Ontario. Since that time letters of invitation have gone out to select special interest groups suggesting that, for a given sum, they can rent the ear of the Premier or members of his Cabinet. This certainly shoots holes in the promise of an open government accessible to all. Early in September, 120 political aides spent a weekend at a luxury resort in Collingwood learning different aspects of the political process. The $30,000 bill was charged to YOU the taxpayers. It should have come out of Liberal coffers. David Peterson and his Cabinet made promises to the people of Ontario during the election campaign, in signing the accord with the New Democrats and again on the day they were sworn into power. Since that time they have indicated they expect to break more than they keep. The realism and respon- sibilities of government sure changes the "value" of promises. Last week's bridge scores The North American fundraising champion- ships were a featured event in the Ajax bridge calender last week. Held Oct. 22, average scores as reported by Dwight Oland in the unlimited sections were 132 and in the rookie, 50. North and South unlimited included Bruce and Mike Nor- man at 172.5 while Bill and Edna Baker clocked in at 150; John Cook and Phyllis Kelly scored 144.5 to Bill Sweeney's and Evelyn Black's 136.5. In the East and West, Bess and Russ Picker- sgill stood at 166 and Jay Dynes and Donalda Crawford 148; Paul MacNeill and Chris Chambers scored 145.5 vs. Frank Vander- Bruggen and Greg Whit- taker's142. Overall first in the rookie section went to Bob Severn and Vi Barrel with a score of 59. Judy Armstrong and John Matchim followed at 53.5 while Doris and Dwight Oland tied for third and fourth with Maureen Tarpey and Sigrid Davey at 53. The Canadian National team cham- pionships in two sec- tions - Flight A open -- will be held Nov. 26 with a charity game. Finally, the annual Christmas party is set for Dec. 10. Last week's Whitby duplicate bridge scores as reported by Dr. Richard Ketchell saw the North and South taken by Mr. and Mrs. George Magvas with a score of 99.6 compared to Lee Evans at 98; Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ket- chell 96.5 vs. Mabel Barker and Marjorie Frost at 91.5. In the East and West, Florence and Robert Pugh scored 105.5 while Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson clocked in at 103; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Donay with.89 and Bill Nelson and Frank Mac- Neil84. VOTE EMM X NOVEMBER 12TH il a