PAGE 8, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS Evans ready, willing and able to carryý-- local Grit banner By MARC VINCENT Free Press Staff After a few days of uncertainty, the local Liberal Party finally got lucky and found someme to run in the next provincial election, whenever it occurs. Brian Evans, a 34- year-old Whitby lawyer, Loi 'Accounti ng received the Durham West Liberal Association's nomina- tion by acclamation last Thursday. Evans had been interested in the nomination before but, for personal reasons felt he could flot devote the time for a faîl election. However, after Premier William Davis' surprise retirement an- nouncement and the news that the election will not be until spring, Evans is eager to run. Evans plans to use the next six months cam- paigning door-to-door on several issues, the least of which is.the need for a s COMPUTERS Offering the most up-to-date technology for smail business. innovative computer ,@Word Processing e'Data Base Management ,@As Well as Specialized Programs For Dental, Legal & Real.Estate Offices ojust to name a few) For assistance & planning your own system cal- 668*7l11 100 BYRON STREET-SOUTH, WHITBY new era in provincial politics with' ,the banishment of the long reigning conservatives. Af ter 41 years of Con- servative power Evans believes "the party demnocratic systemin i Ontario is in serious trouble." If there is no change of power soon, people will lose faith in the system and no longer care, he says. Evans also concen- trated on several other issues he considered important in the evaluation of the Tory government. "If you are between the ýages of 18-24 and unemployed, don't vote for the Tories because they put you there,"1 he said. The reason for the high- youth unem- ployment according to Evans, is the misdirec- tion of the current education system. Evans believes there is a lack of skilled labor and apprenticeship programs. Evans is also appalled at the gross lack of fun- ding for non-profit housing. He has had a direct involvement ini low income housing in Durham region through various directorships and planning boards and believes the provin- cial Tories have been hiding behind federal funding and have done nothing significant themnselves. "I am prepared to debate any Conser- SBOOK EXCHANGEI 11l3B Dundas St. W. E EE R E L A I X vative about the entire issue at any time," said Evans. Ontario Hydro was another serious issue and referred to by Evans as the "sleepingt monster. " He questioned the $22 billion deficit and won- dered how -the Tories can subsidize a com- pany that raises the rates for Canadian customers, then selîs electricity to the United States at a lower price. Evans was sceptical of the need for new facilities when the old ones were flot used to full capacity. He suggested the use of smaller hydro electric programs. There were a number of larger provincial issues such as toxie waste and reforestation, but Evans also zoomed in on local concerns. "It's a disgrace that the government will -und $650 million into Suncor, an American ovned company, but will refuse to fund $28 million into Whitby Pyschiatric Hospital ... a needed facility in this area,"Y said Evans, "6... and the closing of the Durham Centre really tells me where the Con- servatives are going."1 The controversial Pickering airport was another local issue that Evans wanted to bring to the forefront. "The Conservative government bas been laying waste good 'far- mland around the Pickering airport and the land is still foui , Evans said. In an attempt to return the land to the farmers, Evans wants long term leases whicb would allow the land to be utilized again. Evans is fully aware of the tough opposition he faces runming againat incumbent Tory George Ashe, who le also Minister of Goverrner Services in the Davi cabinet. Howevei Evans is confident the he has as good a cor. munlty record as Asht through bis efforts i. non-profit housing an legal aid services to th lese fortunate. "If I dldn't think have a chance to win,l said Evans, "I wouldn't enter the race." Ladies' Auxiliary September Report By MARJORIE ADAM The September meeting'of the Ladies' Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Bran- ch 112 Whitby was held on Sept. 26 in the Legion Hall, Byron St. S. witb president, Teresa Demnaeyer in the chair. Reports of the various executive members were heard' and once more all activities are off to a promnising start for the faîl and winter season. It was the decision of IlNYýO-U the meeting to hold one meeting per. month on the second Wednesday and this will combine our business, followed by bingo and light refreshrnents. Ail executive mem- bers are reminded of the zone executive meeting to be held at Ajax on Oct. 22. Executive members are to meet at the Wbitby Legion Hall at 6:30 'p.m. in fu111 uniform. We were pleased to welcome back to our o auxiliary Comrade Kirkl who has transferred from Oakville. Demayer -presented Alice Bradley with her vice-president ribbon. Upcoming dates to remember are our Oc- tober euchre to be beld Oct. 18 in the Legion Hal, and our auxiliary Christmas Dinner' on Dec. 19. EDITOR'S NOTE: Adams le the press secretary of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Branch 112. of the R.C.L. N 22 Ritsoln.Rd. N.. Oshawa l 579m262à I bin<nt 1 0 - . Brion Evana I s P Lot us show you how a computer can pay dividends in inven- tory and recelvable control. ICg .