A new pronunciamento from David O.

David Orazietti is keeping count.

As of Wednesday of next week, eight cabinet ministers will have visited the Sault since he was elected as Sault MPP.

Here's his latest Friday manifesto:

********************** Orazietti announces Minister Watson to visit Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday, September 8, 2004

Sault Ste. Marie - David Orazietti, MPP is pleased to announce that he will be welcoming the Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Consumer and Business Services to Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday, September 8th, 2004. Minister Watson will be visiting Sault Ste. Marie for the first time.

Minister Watson is the 8th Cabinet Minister to visit Sault Ste. Marie since Mr. Orazietti has taken office eleven months ago.

His tour will be as follows:

Wednesday, September 8th, 2004

10 a.m. - tour of the Government Information Centre, Roberta Bondar Place

11 a.m. - Chamber of Commerce Round table discussion

12 – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon fundraiser hosted by Sault Ste. Marie Provincial Liberal Association, Water Tower Inn

1:45 p.m. - Visit to City Hall with City Officials

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