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Whitby Free Press, 24 Apr 1985, p. 2

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PAGE 2, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1985, WHITBY FREE PRESS Most ACYT students corne out in support of Stewart If last Thursday af- Perhaps the biggest He recalied the words over the next f ive years, to the poilis. Every saying who she's going liked what he had toia ternoon's aii.candldates issue on their minds, of Tommy Douglas who some 80,000 skilied jobs student asked told this to vote for. "I'd like to Ariother first ti meeting at Anderson since they were for the said people shouid at- wili go unfilled in On- newspaper that it was read their literature and voter wili be1 Coliegiate is any in- most part grade 12 and tend universlty because tarito because no one has their intention to vote. then think about it," she Houston, a grade dication, students could 13 students seeking to of the "quality of their the skills to fi them. He In fact, most of them said adding, "But I did student. While i play an important part enter university and minds, not the quantity advocated a broader even said that they'il notice that they were ail dechined to sayv in May 2's provincial college this September, in their pocketbooks. " and stronger appren- vote for Stewart. talking a lot but they she'I vote for she election. was education funding. Stewart said that an tlceship and training Scott Griffin, a grade weren't saying much." note that "Don Stew The 100 or so senior They were toid by in- N.D.P. government program to prevent the 13, said "I'd vote for Jui Fleming was aiso was realiy defens students of the Ander- cumbent Durham West would increase funding need to import skilled Don Stewart" adding an undecided voter. The and I really liiled son St. high school pep- ?APP George Ashe that to post-secondary in- labour. that he iiked the latter's grade 13 student's oniy Liberal candidate." pered Progressive Con- his government rejets stitutions and make For the vast majority stand on the environ- comment was "Mr-. And how did she en servative incumbent a recent Royal Comi- themn more accessible. of students attending ment and on education. Stewart was pretty fun- her first aii-candida MPP George Ashe, mission report that cails Brian Evans told the the meeting, May 2 wiil Cindy Young, another ny. " meeting? " It wasj Liberai candidate Bilan for students to pay 25 students that his paren- represent their first trip grade 13 student, isn't But she did say she one big brawl." Evans, N.D.P. standar- dbearer Don Stewart and Libertarian Eugene Gmitowicz with questions ranging from funding for universities and community colleges to unempioyment to the environment and extra- biiing by doctors out- sida o! the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. But it was obviously an N.D.P. audience. Everytime Stewart spoke there was loud, ringing applause whiie only niild handlaps were heard for the other candidates. per cent of the actual cost of their post- secondary education. "That would impede accessibility," Ashe told theni while adding that some changes to the current financial poiicy regarding universities and its students would be made. "We do not subacribe, to the large increases"' suggested to in the report, Ashe said. Stewart then told his audience that everyone should have an equal opportunity to attend university. ta came to tis country froni England in 1957 because they were afraid he coudn't get in- to university in that country because of its class system. 111 wouldn't want that situation to continue in this country," he added. A Liberai government would ensure that there are adequate grants availabie to both universities and its students and wouid ini- ject $50 million into the current system to help bring it up-to-date. Evans also noted that Bay im Be à1 Sh Wh di val msiv thi -nia late jw Andrew wins safety aiward Witby's Andrew Antenna plant was honored by the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (I.A.P.A.) recently for having the most accident-free days amongst companies empioying between 100 and 249 people. I.A.P.A. president R.C. Johnston (centre) la seen here presenting the President's Award to Dennis Martin (left), personnel manager and Andy Noble (right), manufacturing manager at the Andrew An- tenna plant on Beecli St. W. The award was made at the association's annual meeting on April 15. Photo courtesy of the I.A.P.A. QDibU ZP Politicat Breakfast Saturday, April 27th 8:00 arn to 10:00 arn Meet your friend, George Ashe- and It's good for driving to work. And driving ta the supermnarket. And drîing ta Mom & Dads house. And driving the kids ta school. And driving to antique auctions. Ànd driving the teamn ta the gamne. And driving ta Sunday school picnics. And driving ta the lumber yard. And driving ta the cottage. And driving the guys ta the golf course. And if's good for camping. Corne in and look over the Vanagon Camper. You could be driving somnewhere today. Vehies Avallable For Europoan Dellvery RENTALS: WhltbY, Vancouver, Calgary & Europe V.W., Audi, Porshe, Campera & Buses Ail ai vsry compstiiivo prIces. 35 minutes from D>wown Twn n Owasco Volkswagenj 1425 Dundas St. E. n~ ,.i .- Whltby, 668-9383 WIb Toronto, 683-3235, 361-1128 CANADA'S LARGEST _____VW VANAGON DEALER ob Welch, 1Attorney Enjoy a continental breakfast for 50 o. Proceeds from this breakfast will be donated to the Ajax/Pickering Hospital. Ontario Room, Ajax Community Centre Centennial Road and Monarch Sponsored by the committee to re-elect George Ashe in Durham West riding. listen to the Honorable B3 former Deputy Premier, General of Ontario.

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