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"A Famlly Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 26,1994 - 9 Khouri first to declare in race for Grit no By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Interest is high among hope- fuls seeking the Liberal nomi- nation for next year's provincial election, with one candidate for the position already declared. George Khouri, a Newcastle resident who owns a furniture business in Whitby, announced last week he will seek the nod from the Durham East riding association when a nomination meetingis held. Mr. Khouri is among several people who may seek the nomi- nation. Marilyn Pearce, who ran for the Gritsin the 1990 vote that saw the New Democrats seize Durham East, set the com- petition in motion when she an- nounced earlier this month she is not interested in running again. "Since that time there have been at least four candidates who have spoken to the (candi- date selection) committee," Mrs. Pearce said Monday. Interest is high because the local Liberal party is in good shape financially and organiza- tionally, and polls province- wide indicate a voter preference for the Grits, added Mrs. CANDIDATE GEORGE KHOURI Pearce. "They definitely think it's winnable," she said. "Everything that can be done locally to make the riding win- nable for the next candidate is in place." The riding association has not yet set a date for a nomina- tion meeting, but it will likely ination take place this fall or next spring. the provincial election is expected to be called for the spring of 1995. Mr. Khouri, who has already begun pounding the bricks in pursuit of the Grit nomination here, is a businessman with an extensive background in the Liberal party, having cam- paigned in Toronto and Wind- sor for a number of candidates. Although he's a new face in Durham East -- he moved to Newcastle just over two months ago -- Mr. Khouri is confident he can fare well in his pursuit of the nomination here. "I believe the nomination is mine to lose," he said Monday morning. "A lot of key people are behind me on this one." He said that he will work with the Durham East Grits no mat- ter what the outcome of the nomination race. "If I win the nomination I will bust my ass to win the seat," said Mr. Khouri, 35, adding he will throw his support behind the candidate in the event he is unsuccessful. "I'm a Liberal first," he said. Crop outlook in Scugog good despite a slow beginning By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Despite a slow start, most crops should fare quite well in Durham Region, a Ministry of Agriculture official says. Joel Bagg, a farm manage- ment specialist for Durham Re- gion, said the crops "didn't get off to a good start." Mr. Bagg said the relatively cold May, which produced low heat units, delayed the planting of major crops such as corn. As a result, the crops were slow in getting their start. But the crops have now caught up due to the warmer weather and average heat units. Moisture has also played tricks on the crops this summer. Rainfall has been "very vari- able," Mr. Bagg said, noting the levels varied depending on what area of the region the crops were produced. Despite theinfluxin tempera- tures over the past few months, Mr. Bagg said "an average crop isexpected." In fact, he expects 1994 to be similar to the yields produced in 1993. On a crop by crop basis, Mr. Bagg said the hay yields should be good this year. Noting the first cuts were "good," he ex- pects the second cuts, which are currently underway, to be equal. Corn and soy beans did not fair as well. The hot weather aided in pesticide damage to the crops. Soy beans also suffered due to a late planting season, and therefore, will be a below aver- age crop. The hot, dry weather has also taken its toll on oats and barley, whichis also affected by oat rust and barley yellow dwarf. Things look positive for the fruit growers. 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