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Last night's snow- storm forced the minis- ter to cancel his planned appearance at the Wa- terloo Motor Inn for the nomination of Tory can- didate Bob Labbett. But even though he wasn't there in body. he did ap- pear in spirit one might say. A telephone call from Toronto. where Gross- man was campaigning for the March 19 provin- cial election. was By Stewart Sutherland Larry Grossman, pro- vincial minister of in- dustry and tourism. at- tended last night's Tory nomination meeting for the riding of Waterloo North ... well, sort of. Tra, Labbett. president and general manager of the Beaverdale Golf Course, was picked last night as the Tory candidate for Waterloo North in the March " provincial election. By Stow-rt Sutherland Bob Needham. provincial New Democratic Party candidate for Waterloo North, launched his cam- pang!) on.the weekend by referring to Incumbent Liberal MPP Herb Epp as "another inept" for his lack of concern and Indifference to the plight of residents In his riding Strangely enough Needham Crt- “cued Epp for what are basically municipal responsibilities He took Epp to task for not passmg on com- plaints from seniors to City council or acting on various complaints himself when he was mayor of Wa- terloo. Needham ran unopposed at an NDP nomination meeting held Sun- day at the K-W Labor Council head- quarters In Kitchener He told the sparsely attended meeting that both Epp and Wa- terloo council have exhibited "itt- difference and downright ru- deness" in failing to help senior Cl- tizens and homeowners in the riding, He claimed that city council has refused to act on requests from seniors for pedestrian crosswalks on Bridgeport Rd, near the Towers shopping mall. “There's no reason why some- thing couldn't be done for seniors NDP nominee slams Epp Bob Labbett to run for the Tories Grossman told the gathering that his party would continue to pro- vide assistance to farmers in the Waterloo area and monitor. pro- mote and initiatemigh technology industries in the Twin Cities, patched through the ho- tel‘s sound system to the ballroom where Labbett ran unopposed for the Tory nomination Grossman told party supporters that he was confident the Tories would be returned to power in the upcoming election and that Lab- bett would bring the rid- ing to the government at Queens Park. "High technology firms in Waterloo will He smd voters should Ignore the Conservative "con job" when the party talks about protecting jobs. preventing plant shutdowns and setting up an Industrial strategy "Municipalities have a respon- stbtlity to make sure regulations protect homeowners when this kind of thing happens, _ Needham said "One of the main problems is that the buck is passed from one level [of government) to another and in the end nothing happens F9 "Ontario IS facing a crisis calling for dynamic solutions that will po- smvely and creatively affect all levels of life.” Needham said "It‘s really a simple task. but the pro- vince needs a government that puts people first ., Needham is an economics pro- fessor at the University of Wa- terloo who ran unsuccessfully as an NDP candidate tn last year's fe- deral election He crtuctzed Epp for not aiding condominium owners In the Blue- vale area who are faced With serious construction faults m then building , He claimed that a pump In the building often fails and forces raw sewage to back up Into the units who have to cross a very dangerous road It's absolutely deplorable." Needham sand Grossman ended his long distance call by saying he was looking forward to meeting Lab- bett on March 20. the day after the election. at Queens Park, "Both the Conserva- tive party and myself are committed to prev viding sound. affordable government for the perk ple of Ontario." Labbett Labbett echoed Gross- mais statements when he said the Conservas tives are “ready to prove their strength and vitality" during the campaign and that he too shared a "fundamen- tal optimism for On- tario‘s future" The opposition parties continue to harp on the theme that the govern- ment is tired after 37 years in power. but they fail to realize that the party has "a vision of the future" and will make that ttsion be- come reality, he said, be the significant benefi- ciaries of the Davis go vernment's strong com- mitment to economic and industrial policies for the 1980s." Gross- man said “The Wa- terloo area IS strong in emerging and expanding high technology firms and we are committed to seeing our own sys- tems purchased before those of foreign manu- fatrturers/' Labbett said he be- lieves in the freedom and openess of institu- tions, including govern- said, "Waterloo is the centre of a strong emerging market place and what's needed is a strong, energetic ge vernment to offer ci- tizens a say at Queens Park." Bob Needharn (left) speaks to supporters after winning the NDP nomination Sunday for Waterloo North for the March " provincial election while Kitchener NDP candidate Ian MacFarlane listens. Needham is an economics professor at the University of Wa. Karloo. A series of “Think Canada" freedom conferem ces. with the theme freedom and the individual. will be staged across the country and will involve representatives from business, labor. politics, so- cial services and acedemia, according to the foundation, In a recent press release. the foundation says -John Diefenbaker's belief in the individual must be restated and reinforced in fresh, vigorous terms. .i to perpetuate the legacy of a great Cana- dian and to ensure that those things John Diefen- baker stood for and believed in. so essential to our democracy. live on in the hearts and minds of Canadians. pq The foundation is planning a series of pro- grams. seminars and conferences based on themes Diefenbaker believed in and worked on prior to his death. The John G Dieienbaktr Memorial Foundation is seeking public donations to help perpetuate the work and memory of Canada‘s thirteenth prime minister, Diefenbaker group seeks public funds Ontario needs a strong majority government led by William Davis to deal with other govern- ments of strength and the issues of the 1980s, Labbett said. "l want to be there to bring the voice of Wa- ment and sand "we will meet that obligation strongly In the future." 'PArfftco_oCt111o'"CLE,rieD'esDAv. FEBRUARY It, in: -3366 3 The foundation will also take an active Interest in Diefenbaker's home in Rockcliffe Park, Ot- tawa to ensure that it is converted into a mu- The foundation is a non-profit educational as- sociation and donations from the public are tax deductible. Donations can be made by writing The John G, Diefenbaker Memorial Foundation. Inc, PO, Box 9324, Alta Vista Terminal, Ottawa, Ontario. KIG 3VI. Other programs include a Canadian citizen con- ference. representative government seminars and the presentation of awards and scholarships to Canadians who have made a worthwhile con- tribution to their country. It will also be instituting classroom exchanges. operated with school boards. to give Canadian students a chance to visit other communities. live in a host student's home and attend the host's school, Labbett 's.president and general manager of the Beaverdale Golf Course. He lives in Wa- terloo and is married with three children. It would appear he has his work cut out for him if the last election " any indication. incumbent terloo North into go- vernment." he sand Liberal MPP Herb Epp beat his nearest rival. Tory Bob Gramlow. by 5.540 votes irrthe last provincial election which' was held in 1977. Mary Jane Mewhin- ney, who now Sits on city council, ran as an NDP candidate and placed third