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_ = Candidates a\da\td' AS [a LZ Vote for experience; McLean Simcoe East M.P.P. Allan McLean is encourag- ing constituents to vote for experience in the current provincial election. "T have over 20 years ex- perience as an elected per- son dealing with all levels ° of government and _ all municipal councils,' he says. "People think you just run for government and you automatically are able to do things for people. You have to know who to talk to, who to phone." McLean, first elected to the provincial legislature in 1981, is quick to point out that neither of his op- ponents has ever been elected to a political post. He, however, started out in local politics, was warden of the county in 1980 and as such, has dealt with all municipalities. "Who's elected depends on if people are going to vote for the person in their area or for the person with ability, experience and on what he's done for the area," says McLean. McLean says there is no one major issue in the riding, each area has its own issue. ; "In Tiny Township it's the landfill site, in Flos it's agriculture and farming Allan McLean and in Orillia the hospital is a major issue." McLean says he is a firm believer in recycling. "It's just got to be a policy of government in the near future that recycling is part of our disposal system," he says. He also suggests waste disposal and heating local hospitals be intertwined. "Perhaps there should be a system built in to heat the hospital through incinera- tion of domestic waste. That way we would be do- ing two things at once, get- ting rid of waste and sup- plying energy." McLean, a former dairy farmer, says he is very con- cerned with agricultural policy. "The major thing is to keep farmers on the farm and the only way you can do that is by controlling marketing boards." McLean says a Conser- vative government in On- tario would keep marketing boards for agricultural products in place. As to whether party leader Larry Grossman's stand on bilingualism - a Tory government, Grossman says, will never entrench official bil- ingualism in the province - will hurt his campaign in Penetanguishene, McLean says not likely. "Tt think our Fran- cophone people have been well served by the expan- Housing and jobs; Bullen Fayne Bullen of Orillia could be the spoiler in this riding. The NDP can- didate's undisputed popu- larity in Simcoe East could cause the vote to go either way. Bullen came a very close second to PC Allan McLean in the 1985 pro- vincial election. So far says Bullen, that popularity is still there. Bullen entered political life because he says he is committed to sharing. As a young man he noted that people in his com- munity were committed to communal rather than in- dividual welfare. "We have a responsibili- ty to one another. I am not opposed to free enterprise. But we have a social responsibility to help those in need." Bullen, a history teacher for the past 25 years, says the lesson of history in- dicates a communal rather than individual approach to social issues. Bullen says there are a number of issues critical to the riding. "There has decline in skilled jobs." He says more money should be spent on research and development, and skills training. He says the service in- dustries do not provide the been a "sense of accomplish- ment'? and long-term employment that manufac- turing and secondary in- dustries do. He describes the present automobile insurance system as "rip-off." "There should be an average basic rate (for those being insured for the first time). We should not prejudge... There are peo- ple who can't get in- surance." Bullen describes the cur- rent attitude of the in- surance companies as arrogant. Fayne Bullen Page 8, Tuesday, August 11, 1987 He says the lack of affor- dable housing is another major issue facing some residents of Simcoe East. He describes it as "...basic social need." "Municipalities could generate housing through provincial and federal in- centives." Bullen is confident about the New Democrats', and his chances in the election. "There is a new concept about the NDP in the area. Nationally we're at the top of the polls. That thinking is being transferred. ding service which is their right. I think it's only fair their rights, as in the Con- stitution, should be ex- panded, but I certainly do not see a need to make On- tario officially bilingual." A questionnaire McLean sent out last year asking constituents if they wanted to see a bilingual Ontario by 1990 had 91 per cent of respondents saying no, says McLean. Another major concern of McLeans's, he says, is senior citizens. He's in- terested in programs which try and keep the elderly in their own homes as long as possible and then in homes for the aged or nursing homes rather than in hospitals. "We've got people in the hospital where it is costing us $350 a day where they should be in a more homey atmosphere at a third of the cost." McLean says although Orillia is the largest centre in the Simcoe East riding, he will maintain offices in Elmvale and Pene- tanguishene as well, and campaign equally throughout the riding. "T think that's why I've always been successful in politics. I've always treated everyone the same." A new approach; Orser Liberal candidate Butch Orser is a new arrival to politics but he says his business background gives him a practical insight in- to the problems facing Sim- coe East. The Penetanguishene resident says government should provide incentives to bring industry into the riding but not in the form of hand-outs. Orser believes that government should look at providing such incentives, the way a bank or financial institution would. The manufacturer or producer draws up a pro- posal and presents it to the appropriate government deparment. Depending on the viabil- ty of the proposal the com- pany would be eligible for government help. Orser also says providing the right , educational background for potential employees is important. He favors the practical exposure provided by such institutions as Georgian College. He says Simcoe County has gone un-noticed in the past. "Our area is the best kept secret in the province." He plans, during the campaign, to bring as many front-line liberals as possible into the riding. "That will increase our exposure at Queen's Park." Of free-trade, Orser says it is one of the biggest issues facing both Ontario and Canada. "It is the province's responsibility to see On- tario is taken care of." He describes agriculture as the cornerstone of the provincial economy and says the needs of farmers should be protected in any free-trade deal. Tourism is also a major economic fact of life in Butch Orser A SPECIAL AWARD FOR EXTRA SPECIAL KIDS : 'Some kids seem to stand out in acrowd , They are special. Maybe because of the kindness or humanity they show; their _hardwork; orthe exceptional Courage they have displayed. - - paises perio aaa Midland Times 526-2283 Simcoe East and Orser said he would work to boost the area province-wide, At his nomination cam- paign in Coldwater recent- ly, Orser referred to the Peterson Government as "the light at the end of a tunnel." He predicts a majority Liberal Government on Sept. 10, "...that light has become brilliant" he said. asian DR, Tae TE ET, RETR YT ee x