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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-07-23, Page 3Glammis' Allan Thompson seeking Huron -Bruce federal Liberal nomination Special to the Signal Star Glammis native Allan Thomp- son recently announced that he is seeking the Liberal Party of Can- ada nomination in hopes of becoming the Huron -Bruce riding's Liberal candidate in the 2015 federal election. "I'm running because I want to restore principled leadership and integrity to Canadian poli- tics," said Thompson, who was born and raised on a farm just outside the village of Glammis in southern Bruce County, in a media release. "My decision to run is based on my commitment to democracy and my concern that the current prime minister is undermining the pillars of our democracy," Thompson said in the media release. "I think the people of Huron -Bruce deserve an effective MP who is part of a government they can be proud o£" Thompson, 50, a journalism professor at Ottawa's Carleton University, is a former political reporter for the Toronto Star. He went to school at Bruce Township Central Public in Underwood and Walkerton District Secondary School and began his journalism career as a reporter with the Kin- cardine Independent and Teeswa- ter News. The media release stated that Thompson is committed to build- ing the rural economy in Huron - Bruce and becoming a strong voice for farmers, as well as those who live in the riding's small towns and surrounding areas. Thompson said he believes that "his farm upbringing combined with his deep knowledge of how Ottawa works will help him to bridge the rural -urban gap" and he is also committed to looking for ways to make settling down in the region a more viable option for young people who are drawn away to seek schooling and job opportunities. The media release stated, "over the years Thompson has remained very engaged with the community in Huron -Bruce through his extensive family ties, involvement with a number of local organizations and as a mem- ber of the congregation at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Glammis." He played broomball with the Glammis Flyers, compiled a his- tory of the early years of Glammis and has been a guest speaker for such groups as the Saugeen chap- ter of the Canadian Federation of University Women and the Bruce County Historical Society. He has also been involved with local history groups, helping to review publications. While reaching out to potential supporters face-to-face, Thompson also plans to connect through the extensive use of social media in his campaign. The main vehicle will be his website, www.allan- thompson.ca. A campaign launch video was posted today on Thompson's Candidate information session being held in Clinton Tara Ostner The Clinton News Record Individuals who are inter- ested in learning more about local government may not want to miss an event being held this Thursday in Clinton. On Thurs., July 24 at 7 p.m. the Huron County Clerks and Treasurers Association and the Ministry of Munici- pal Affairs and Housing are hosting a candidate infor- mation session. The event is geared towards potential candidates, spouses and partners, and anyone who has an interest in local gov- ernment. Topics of discus- sion will include the role of council and head of council, municipal breakout ses- sions, the role of municipal staff and the role of school board trustees. There will also be a particular focus on the 2014 municipal election process. Nominations, key dates and processes, one's eligibility to run for various offices, candidate duties, voter's list and proxy voting, recounts and general cam- paign rules will be some of the areas of discussion. The event will be held at My Community Hall in Clinton and organizers ask that people contact their local municipal office for further information. Contributed photo Glammis native Allan Thompson is seeking the Huron -Bruce federal Liberal nomination. Thompson is a journalism professor at Carleton University and a former political reporter for the Toronto Star. He began his career with the Kincardine Independent and Teeswater News. YouTube channel (www.youtube/ allan2015). He will also be blogging at www.allan2015.com and connecting through www.facebook. com/A11an2015 and @glammis on Twitter. se" --I.Lr7 Et LUEWATER 2001 NOTICt OF OPm H(u5E 3 PUBLIC MEETING far NEW ZONING BYLAW Vain ',la .�Ifri rr17 rr OPEN HOUSE DATE: Suturdnyy_ August 9', 2014, LO Erri. to L p6m. 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Both duos won their respective events with a daughter of Mach Three, the fastest of which was Wicked Speed. With Scott Young in the sulky for trainer, co-owner and dad Bob Young, the diminutive lass went gate - to -wire in :30, 1:00, 1:30.2 and stopped the clock in 1:59 over Brilliant Idea and Hurricane Trina. The win was the second straight in as many lifetime starts for Wicked Speed, who made her debut in an overnight at Clinton last Sunday where she won by five lengths to earn $2,000. Doug McNair was at the lines for dad Gregg in the fourth division with Mach Denali, who managed to win by more than two lengths despite suffering interference just past the three-quarters when the lead filly made a break. Mach Denali was home in 2:01 over Jinglewriter and Ok Heartbeat. Doug McNair also piloted the fastest winner on this afternoon's card, Katie Snoops, who tripped the timer in 1:58.4. 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