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Times -Advocate, May 31, 1995
Vote for the candidate of your choice, but make sure you vote
Doug Reycraft
Liberal candidate - Middlesex
On June 8, I am asking for your
support to elect me, Doug Reycraft,
the Liberal candidate
for the riding of Middlesex. Born
and raised in Middlesex, I am a life-
long resident of the County. Barb
and 1 have raised our two sons,
Sean and Nathan, here. I understand
the issues facing Middlesex and my
involvement in the community
through public service and volun-
teer activities has given me an op-
portunity to hear your concerns as
well.
I have a long and varied history
of community service in London
and Middlesex including the
offices of Reeve of Glencoe; Mid-
dlesex County Councillor; Middles-
ex County Warden; Chairman,
Middlesex County Planning Board;
Board of Governors of the Univer-
sity of Western Ontario;
Public Utilities Commissioner,
Western Fair Board of Directors,
and the Middlesex -London Board
of Health. I also served as MPP for
Middlesex from 1985 to 1990. Dur-
ing that time, I was appointed Par-
liamentary Assistant to the Minis-
ter of Education, Parliamentary
Assistant to the Treasurer and
Chief Government Whip.
Throughout this election campaign,
I have had the opportunity to meet
some of you and discuss the chal-
lenges facing Ontario. Like you, I
am concerned about the future of
Bruce Smith
PC candidate - Middlesex
When you pick up your pen to
vote on June 8th, ask yourself, "can
I afford to vote for anyone other
than Bruce Smith?
Smith is your P.C. candidate for
Middlesex and your only logical
choice in this election. The past ten
years have been difficult for our
province. Successive Liberal and
NDP governments havegouged the
wallets of the average citizen.
Everyone from generatipn Xers to
seniors have felt the negative eco-
nomic effects of these past provin-
Finding the
bargains at
Hensall yard
sale
Ingrid Nielsen TA Staff
HENSALL - A set of dishes
missing a piece or two. Some
weights that aren't quite as inspira-
tional anymore. Cassette tapes and
8 -tracks that are being forced out
by the invasion of the CD.
All of these items and many,
many more were found at the Com-
munity Yard Sale on Saturday on
• the streets of Hensall.
Dozens of houses took part in the
annual event. All that was needed
was a front yard, a sturdy table and
a few things that just don't "fit"
anymore.
"I've sold a lot today," said one
tired vendor. "So much that it is
starting to look embarrassing what
I have left out there."
The good business could also be
attributed to the bright sunny
weather. Hundreds of people were
out on the streets, as cars were
forced to politely dodge the single-
minded pedestrians.
At the Noakes house, six year old
Laura Noakes was in charge of the
day's sales.
"You've had a good day, haven't
you," said Pat Noakes, her mother.
Laura agreed, and displayed her
full pockets. She is planning to use
the money to buy a pair of inline
skates.
"About three or four people tried
to talk me down today," said Laura.
Some of the stores also got in-
volved, and set up a sidewalk sale.
Local service clubs such as the Op-
timists were out selling food and
drinks to hot and tired patrons.
There was also a classic car dis- •
play outside the Community Centre
that drew quite a few for a break
from the power -shopping, and pony
rides were ready for the children.
Children at the Thomson
house got In on the action.
From left to right: Amanda
Thomson, Brian Thomson, and
Shaun Thomson.
A
cial governments. It is time to ex-
ercise common sense. It is time for
a change.
Bruce Smith brings to the voters
of Middlesex a combination of
youth and experience. In his 33
years he has earned a diploma in
Urban Design, an honours degree
in Environmental Studies, with a
minor in political science, and a
graduate degree in Public Adminis-
tration. Smith is currently a senior
planner with the City of London
and previous to this position, he
was Assistant to the Administrator
this province. I believe that some-
thing must be done now to address
and eliminate the provincial deficit.
get Ontario working again and
maintain the quality services, that
we rely on. I also believe that the
Liberal party offers fair and effec-
tive solutions to these issues.
Ontario must get its spending un-
der control. Under Bob Rae's NDP
government, the total provincial
debt has more than doubled to $98
billion and Ontario's credit rating
has been downgraded three times.
A Liberal government will balance
Ontario's budget within four years,
cut government spending by more
than $4 billion while preserving
health care and education, cut taxes
by 5% during the first term of gov-
ernment (idcluding repealing the
5% tax on auto insurance premi-
ums), and cut the red tape and cost
of doing business with governmerh
by 50%.
•
and Town Planner for the for-
mer Township of Westminster in
Middlesex County.
Mike Harris' Common Sense
Revolution has the full support of
Bruce Smith. The inspired logic of
the plan appeals to the people of
Ontario from all walks of life. We
have all been paying too much in
provincial taxes for too long. We
can feel relieved to know that our
tax burden will be diminished un-
der the Hams government.
This reduction in taxes will stim-
ulate • new economic ' growth
through consumer spending and in-
vestment. This, in turn will lead to
natural job creation.
We are all weary of government
excesses. Bruce Smith, as part of
I believe the Liberal party offers
a reasonable and realistic approach
to deficit management while pro-
tecting and reforming health care
and education, encouraging job
creation, and offering strong eco-
nomic support for Ontario's indus-
tries including agriculture, tourism,
export and cultural industries.
Bob Rae and the NDP have no
plan on how they would govern if
re-elected. They are offering only
more of the same expensive gov-
ernment lacking direction. And the
plan proposed by Mike Harris and
the Conservatives promising 30%
tax cuts is not realistic and will
have significant negative impact on
the standard and quality of essential
services.
I understand the importance of
agriculture to Middlesex and will
work to improve and extend the
MSA program to cover all farm
the Harris government, will reduce
non priority spending by 20% with-
in the next three years. Health
care, classroom funding for educa-
tion and law enforcement will
not be affected by this reduction
in spending and in fact will reward
those facilities which can reduce
waste. In addition to cutting
government spending, the Harris
team will reduce the size of govern-
ment.
The budget will be fully balanced
within five years. The people of
Ontario deserve this much and
more. Ontario will finally be open
for business once again. Common
sense dictates that eliminating red
tape, cutting WCB premiums by
5% for all employers, repealing the
commodities, provide 85% cover-
age under the GRIP, improve. crop
insurance, and protect the farm
property -tax rebate program. A
Liberal government would also re-
peal the Agriculture Labour Rela-
tions Act and bring back the ex-
emption for family farms under the
Ontario Labour Relations Act.
I agree with your concerns re-
garding education reforms and re-
ducing the number of school
boards and believe that exploring
other options to cut costs such as
sharing services between schools
and districts may be better alterna-
tives for Middlesex. I have also
heard many of you express your
opinions on amalgamation of mu-
nicipalities and share your con-
cerns.
These are tough times for Ontario
and tough choices lie ahead for the
next government and for residents
NDP's job -killing labour legislation
(Bill 40), among other logical ac-
tions will send the message that
Ontario is about to return to its
strengths of by -gone days. Bruce
Smith is poised to make these
changes for the people of Middles-
ex. Born and raised near Thorn -
dale in Middlesex County,
Bruce has the interests of the
friends and neighbours he knew
while growing up, foremost in his
plans.
Bruce is married to Heather
McNeely. They share a belief in
family values based on trust, com-
mitment, unity and support. Bruce
is making a commitment to the peo-
ple of Middlesex. He will listen to
your concerns, make decisions
of Middlesex and London. I have a
record of experience and public ser-
vice of working on issues important
to you. I understand your concerns
and am committed to work with you
to restore opportunity to our com-
munity and our province. That's
why 1 am running for MPP for Mid-
dlesex. That's why I ask for your
support on June 8.
based on common sense and act re-
sponsibly.
Now it is your turn to act. Do the
logical thing for Middlesex, elect
Bruce Smith. Atter all, it is just a
matter of common sense.
Yard sale offers treasures for all
Dave and Sue Page filled their tables (left) with someone else's treasures -to -be. The Hen-
sall Girl Guides (above) set up their wares on Saturday. From left to right: Kari Reid, Jolie In-
thavong, Melissa Genttner, Michelle Genttner, and Julie lnthavong.
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