The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

\ . eorreetional by Ken Regan Simcoe East Progressive Conser- vative Association held its annual dinner meeting at the Odd Fellow's Hall in Midland Wednesday night and the partisan gathering of ranking Torv officianados and enthusiasts from the riding were treated toa spirited speech by the Hon. Frank Drea, provincial minister of consumer and com- mercial relations. Without doubt, Drea's presentation was the highlight of the evening for the PC's at the dinner and he didn't disappoint the group, despite arriving a little late for the dinner, due to delays in getting out of Toronto. There were the usual accolades heaped upon the minister by local dignitaries, including Simcoe East M.P.P. Gordon E. Smith who said. "I can honestly sav this about (the minister), he really understands __ people's problems...he is very responsive of feelings given through caucus by .members from people in their ridings."' Midland Mayor Moreland Lynn _ per- formed the formal in- troduction of Drea, outlining briefly Drea's position of parliamentry assistant to the con- by uremrer and commercial (3 ~\ relations ministry for. three anda Lvnn mentioned his term as minister of services and finally Drea's current job as consumer and commercial relations minister. Taking his place at the small _ portable podium set up at the head table, Drea looked tired but poised, standing at the front of the room in his grey, three -piece suit. Accomplishments Drea's speech was direct and relaxed, stressing what he called the less _ publicized aspects of his ministry's and the Davis govern- ment's accomplish- ments. "T think sometimes we take for gran- ted...things that are considered to be great accomplishments. in other areas," he said, and added that he felt, "the keys to the type of government people want ...are the little things."' Continuing the theme, Drea said the provincial government is often accused of being a dull government, but he disagreed with that attitude and felt it might prevail because, in his opinion, much of the good work performed does not make headlines. As an example he mentioned the work done in the area of assisting senior citizens by implementing the drug card which allows seniors to acquire necessary drugs at little { expense. The main thrust of Drea's speech however, outlined the direction his ministry and the Conservative govern- ment in Ontario is taking in the area of giving more respon- sibility for governing back to those presently being governed, such as Insurance: companies and municipalities. "Bv Dee. -12," he explained, "we'll have produced self regulation of a totally regulated industry, (the insurance industry), for the first time in the history of this continent." He enlightened his audience further by explaining that with the passing of Bill 118, all regulatory powers will be passed to the in- surance agencies themselves and those agencies will then have their own regulatory body. He also mentioned the government is con- sidering the same type of set up for the real estate industry and casually mentioned that it was interesting the province of Saskat- chewan, (historically Canada's most socially oriented province) is very interested in looking at the new poliev. The move doesn't mean the government is leaving a void in the regulatory area, said the minister, but it is responsibility in the market place. feel". Drea stated, '"'the public will be better served by stimulating that sense of respon- sibilitv in people out there in the field." Drea also marked municipalities; those that could afford and want to, as candidates for assuming more responsibility in "We a | Dreasaysprovincialgov't -- isn'tdullinlisting assets _ commercial develop- ment and _ regulation. i Courses Courses will be made available for municipal representatives and private individuals to upgrade themselves to allow a better un- derstanding of the problems and issues involved in the areas of consumer and com- mercial relations, so they can become more independant if they so wish. In this way said Drea, public servants in municipalities will be given an even greater role to play. Drea also emphasized the principles which his Ministry and the PC government promote in Ontario, sometimes to choruses of criticism from individuals op- posing government influence in such areas. Mentioning the field of censorship he said, Ontario has higher goals and higher standards than the U.S. for example, and he stressed his ministry insists on high stan- dards. "We are con- servatives...we believe in principle. We believe in a public stand for principle." "The true measure of a government isn't the noteriety it achieves," Drea continued, "'...it is whether we have a province of op- portunity."' promoting more _Drea--coneluded--his- speech saying, "'We are not a boastful govern- ment, ...(and) of course we're going to face problems and challenges...' 'But', he continued, "all of us do have something in common...We want our province to be a better place for us being here...we do have that goal and _ working together...with business PCs for Simcoe East elect exec Simcoe East Progressive Conservative Association elected their 1981 executive Wednesday night at the riding's annual! dinner meeting held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Midland. Fred Hacker, the nomination committee chair- man announced the names of those he, along with committee members Dave Edwards and Larry Miller, had selected as candidates for the new executive. Following a call to the gathering of Tories for any other candidates for nomination, Hacker then called for a motion and adoption of the new executive as designated by the nominating com- mittee. The new president of SEPCA is Midland mayor Moreland Lynn. First Vice-President is Larry Miller, Second Vice-President is May Moriarty, Secretary is Norma Burton, Treasurer is Don MclIsaac. Regional vice-presidents in the riding are: in Orillia, Alan Byers, in Rama, Joan Page, In Mara, Grace Lam, for Coldwater, Gladys Dale, representing Oro is Pat McCracken, in Port Mc- Nicoll it is Robina Fair and in Midland, Greg Rice will serve. Last year's president of the riding association was Dave Edwards. Moreland Lynn, the 1981 president was last year's 2nd vice president. © and municipalities, we Following his speech East: a book entitled '"'A coveting each time he "sg ? will go a long way Drea was presented Pictorial History of Sawa copy owned by his toward achieving our with a momento of his Simcoe County",a book colleague, M.P.P. province's destiny."' appearance in Simcoe which Drea admitted to Smith. NEW OWNERSHIP ae CUSTOM WOODWORK SPECIALTIES -- PINE FURNITURE KITCHEN CUPBOARDS VANITIES -- ETC with this ad Bring this ad with you and save 17% (7% on the Sales Tax and 10% off on all items) Specializing 'in' Custom-built Pine, Oak, Maple, Mahogany, etc. eFurniture-Tables, Chairs, Cabinets eKitchen Cupboards- FREE INSTALLATION eDoors & Trim , pe Wi: Wall Units __ to your specifications *Bedroom Suites - Beds & Dressers Complete or individual eDining Room Sets Tables, Chairs, Buffet and Hutch, complete or individual We can help you re-design & beautify your home interior in the style and material of your choice FREE ESTIMATES CHRISTMAS, GIFT IDEAS eCoffee Tables eEnd Tables eMagazine Stand eSmoking Stand *Stools eBookstand Table eSpice Racks eKnick Knack Shelves REMEMBER-BRING THIS AD WITH YOU AND SAVE Vl yey LOR ee Sn DA, Wir CUSTOM WOODWORK SPECIALTIES -- PINE FURNITURE KITCHEN CUPBOARDS VANITIES -- ETC 6 Centennial Drive., Penetanguishene 549-3535 Telephone John 533-3115 Herman 549-3470 | Randy 361-2951 Friday, November 21, 1980, Page 5 4 eee ee ee a ee ervey NOS a ee ENE OER TS eRe TS SE