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tribune june31987 c3 by chris shanahan community editor bill ballinger rode a wave of liberal support in his hometown of uxbridge friday night easily gaining the grit nod for the pro vincial riding of durhamyork mr ballingers nomination was never in doubt as he faced stouff- villearea resident vic wilson the only other person seeking the nomination mr wilson appeared to have impressed some riding associa tion members with his agressive and impassioned nomination speech but when it came time to vote it was obvious the former whitchurchstouffville mayoral candidate enjoyed little or no visi- bill ballinger is joined by his family daughters jill left and katy son bradley and wife donna moments after he won the liberal nomination for the pro vincial riding of durham- york chris shanahan ble means of support among durhamyork liberals mr ballinger entered the pack ed uxbridge secondary school auditorium in a flourish led by the stirring sounds of the ux bridge legion pipe band he even utilized the services of a cos tumed town crier who bellowed out an introductory message as he accepted his nomination the former uxbridge twp mayor called for a united party thatll work to elect the ridings first liberal mpp in 55 years he thanked his support team and said when they get behind something they really do i can assure all of you here this evening that gang will be out there pushing for the liberal party in durhamyork starting tonight mr ballinger said he views the upcoming provincial election when hell attempt to unseat pc incumbent ross stevenson as the biggest challenge of my poli tical career the problem with nomina tions is that we end up fighting ourselves he told fridays meeting and what we mustdo is join together to work to defeat the tories in this riding the newlyrealigned riding of durhamyork compjises whitch- urchstouffville uxbridge brock georgina and east gwil- limbury lions boost uxbridge cottage hospital uxbridge cottage hospital representative maurice wade receives a 5000 cheque from ux bridge district lions club members stew gif- fin left and ron smith right the funds were raised during the lions may 2 gettin back dance at uxbridge arena mr giffin and mr smith served as cochairman for that fund- raising event cnris shanahan the pipes and drums of uxbridges led successful nominee bill ballin- liberal association meeting friday royal canadian legion branch 170 ger into a 700strong durham- york at uss chris shanahan former uxbridge mayor gains durhamyork liberal nomination community calendar the tribunes community focus section publishes a weekly calendar listing up- coming events in the area in dividuals or groups wishing to use this free service should contact 6402100 or 6492292 ho later than 12 noon on the mori- day preceding publication sun june 7 goodwood united church holds an 80th anniversary rededication ser vice of the church and original bell at 11 am lunch will be served afterward thurs june 4 tues june 9 trinity united church women sponsor a tour of seven uxbridgearea homes from 12 noon through to 5 pm tickets costing 10 each are available at tiers drug store davie pharmacy uxbridge pharmacy 8523265 or by contacting summer roller skating program runs at wbiteh- urchrstouffville rec centre each tuesday arid thursday evening during june july and august cost is children 12 and under and senior citizens- 1 admission and skate rental 225 adults 2 admission and rental 325 for more in- retirement tea or mau- formation call the recreation i reen terhuneruns from 3 to 5 office at 6406527 t pm at orchard park public school parents friends arid jufatffl is s 4 a former students rireiirfltm rjhqm jufie 1u rsin bethesda womens inst1- fn tb for lunch a 12 i sunset- blvdiistouffville speaking in international knpsli ifor tch whitchurch- fri june 5 neighbors group invites new members to enjoy crafts coffee and conversation each friday from 930 to 11 am in the basement of memorial christian church main and -stoufferst- for more details speak on education visitors welcome thurs june 1 1 yorkpeel pc associa tion sponsors a forum on capital punishment at 730 pm in newmarkets old town hall riding mp sinclair stevens will be on hand along with speakers for and against the death penalty outdoor artist sculptor marilyn campbell of unionvillc is busily shaping her cement and metal creation in front of stouffvillcs latcham gallery the project entitled sculpture in processprogress is funded by a special grant from the ontario arts council the sculpture of a seated female figure should be complete later this month chris garbutt