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( al "ELL 1% Sten anges dha date | | i "A Family Tradition for 127 Years" Residents meet the candidates From page 1 Ian Smyth, the Reform Par- ty's candidate, stressed the need for a common sense ap- proach to government. "We're the only party that stands behind common sense," he said. He said the political system has "failed somewhere along the way" and called for a return to common sense on how the government shouldberun. . Stressing the party's plat- form, Mr. Smyth said the candi- dates should be accountable to the people who have elected them to speak on their behalf. "Let's bring government back to the people. Ridings are the link between the people we elect and the people that vote," he said.. "It's not a case of us telling you what the issues are, it's a - matter ofuslistening to you.' Tory incumbent Ross Steven- son was left unscathed during the meeting as the other candi- dates rarely attacked him or his party's policies. - Mr. Stevenson called on the bh lituents not to "dwell on the 'difficult times," but to look to the future. - He called for "a renewal of the efforts to put the economic house in order." Mr. Stevenson -gtressed the need for a competi- 'tive business sector, calling small businesses the "economic heartbeat." . The incumbent pointed to the fact that many economic think nks and agencies see great py romise for Canada's growth in the next few years. He pointed to a recent report in which the International Mon- etary Fund (IMF) stated Cana- da would lead the growth in the next three to four years. * Christian Heritage Party member Dirk Bruinsma stressed the need to repair the social fabric of Canada which is in trouble. "Canada is on the brink of bankruptcy, fiscally and moral- ly," he said. Mr. Bruinsma said the root of most problems is the fact that "we don't acknowledge God." The candidate's stance on re- ligion and abortion came under attack later in the evening when a written question criti- cized him for forcing his beliefs on the voters. But Mr. Bruinsma said he was not advocating for Canadi- ans to become Christians, but suggested that society separate "church and state." Judy Hurvid, candidate for the Green Party, chose to run in the election to "give voters a credible alternative party to vote for." She said voters "who want a 'change and voters who care about their environment can send a strong message to the governmentb voting green." Pressed on local environmen- tal issues including preserving "Lake Scugog, Ms. Hurvid said she supported "motor-free lakes", but conceded it was "Draconian. to outlaw motor boats." She did advocate retain- ing taxes on motorized pleasure vehicles, while removing taxes on canoes, rowboats and bicy- cles. Drawing on his background as a professor and economist, National Party candidate Hen. ry Pope concentrated primarily on handling the deficit situa- tion. Mr. Pope criticized John Crowe, the Pe sod of the Bank of Canada, for borrowing abroad, calling it "sheer nonsense." The economist noted the Na- tional Party has a plan that would create 300,000 jobs and BUSINESS HOURS MON.-FRI. 10-8 SAT. 10-4 15350 Old Simcoe Rd. achieve full employment within three years. Mr. Pope likened the coun- try's problems to that of a car heading towards a cliff. "We're seeking to turn the car away from the precipice with lower rates oF interest." Natural Law candidate Mi- cheal Larmand called on the voters to heal the country. "Canada is like a person. It's sick. The collective conscious- ness is understress," he said. The teacher of transcenden- tal meditation said it was his party's goal to get the constitu- tion of Canada "in line with the universe." "We want the best for all are- as of Canada. We don't want one party rule." The meeting was sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Port Perry. LL COUNTRY (UPHOLSTERY | | New Fall Fabric Selection Try colorful coverups for seasonal decorating. Call now 705-328-1156 PORT PERRY STAR - Wouhosuay, October an 1993-3 A Wiaysanbl oly was treated for minor Injuries in Commu- nity Memorial Hospital after a vehicle in which he was travelling rolled over Saturday afternoon. According fo Durham Hogions Police, the vehicle, driven by a woman from Little Britain, was southbound on Regional Road 2 at the Third Concession when it skidded ona slippery patch into the west ditch and rolled over. Two other hi i Ro inthe vehicle were not hurt. "STONEMOOR DAY CARE CENTRES INC. 399 Queen Street, Port Perry Offers a "Child Enrichment Programme" or children 12 18 months to 5 years. Fill spe a andipir time Svallable. Oamto 6pm For futher fous glen am call 985-0800