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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-08-19, Page 1414 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Gerard Creces is one of the four candidates running for the Huron -Bruce MP GODERICI-I S19 524 7811 i •FOri MOVIE IIlI ORMATION.,. _-' 21 www.moviellinkszaoa��d 1 1 &P-265- 9 HAPPY 18T ANNIVERSARY EVAN AND MARTINE RLAVER AUGUST 23 V Best Wishes from the KlaveN and den Hertogfamilies Contributed photo Creces says poverty crippling growth in "underrepresented" Huron -Bruce riding Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The door knocking and sign placing has begun, which means it's election time and this year the politi- cal expedition is beginning earlier than expected. On October 19, the 42nd Canada Federal Election launches and Huron -Bruce NDP candidate Gerard Creces wants to "take the power back." Creces said "Harper's late election call" is what he refers to as "staying the course and other tax payers are going to be footing the bill." "What Harper did essen- tially is doubled the cost for the taxpayers who are not donors." Prime Minister Stephen Harper started the political competition a month sooner than most predicted, which Creces said is inconsiderate when it comes to the party volunteers. "These people are giving KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5420 - GODERICH Mini - Monster Bingo SATURDAY, AUGUST 296 Early Bird Game Starts at 6:50 pm 14 Games at $45, 10 at $100 4 Special Bingos - Min $250, Max $400 $5,500.00 Prize Money to be Won! $2000 Jackpot - Full Card over 201 Players $1500 Jackpot - Full Card under 200 Players PROCEEDS TO DIALYSIS UNIT ALEXANDER MARINE GENERAL HOSPITAL - GODERICH Doors & Canteen Open at 5:00 pm Buffet Style Meal - Dessert & Cold Drink - $8.00 Best Food in Town! iiiiGoderich Columbus Centre 390 Parsons Court - Goderich License # M 717485 freely of their time, if they go to work a month earlier, that's a lot especially when these people have families." This is somewhat frustrat- ing for Creces as he said this is also going to cause a dilemma with voting signs in front of homes, farms and businesses. "We want to be responsi- ble with it, not just vomit plastic on their roadsides right from day one," Creces said. "We want to give these people a chance to enjoy some summer." While potential voters are appreciating the warm season, candidates must move door- to-door and place -to -place. Creces has been up and down roads jumpstarting the campaign "seeing as many people as possible." He believes Huron -Bruce has been underrepresented for a long time, something, if elected, he vows to change. "I'm just trying to make the county a place where we don't have poverty crippling seniors and deterring young people and young families from returning here or mov- ing here in the first place," Creces said. The former local journal- ist, who was born in Exeter, said rural poverty is the main purpose for devoting his life to being a politician. "It's astounding how many people are using food banks, because they just don't have enough money or even the employment to get ahead," Creces said. Located on Main Street is the Seaforth and District Food Bank which provides a five-day supply once a month, with such items as baked goods, fruits, vegeta- bles, frozen meats and other food necessities. "Nobody likes going to a food bank, we have such a drastic problem that we have to start making some changes now rather than continue to ignore rural Ontario for the sake of suck- ing up to multinational cooperation like the Trans - Pacific Partnership does," Creces said. He will be going head-to- head against Green Party's Jutta Splettstoesser, Allan Thompson from Liberal Party and current Huron -Bruce Conservative MP Ben Lobb. You can reach Gerard Cre- ces at Gerard.creces@ndp.ca, facebook.com/GC4NDP, youtube.com/gerardcreces or on Twitter @gerardcreces. Please Join Us The families of Andrea Ryan and Tyler McGiII Invite you to an OPEN RECEPTION to celebrate their Marriage Sat. August 22 8 p.m. Seaforth Legion.