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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2014-03-12, Page 18economic opportunity, if they didn't do it someone else would. No. Our financially inept provincial govern- ment is solely responsible. They signed a contract committing the people of Ontario to pay to have the turbines built and by buying the electricity they produced. They passed the Green Energy Act, strip- ping municipal authorities of any power to control if or where the tur- bines would be placed. It's just another, no doubt the most costly, the longest lasting in a string of financial disasters dumped on the people of Ontario by 10 years of a provincial government that lacks a shred of business sense. How much longer will they be allowed to mess up our financial affairs? Gordon Hill Varna The Family of RUBY FINLAYSON invites you to an OPEN HOUSE to celebrate her 75th Birthda Sat. March 15 Egmondville United Church 2-4 18 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Huron -Bruce MPP says it's time for change in Ontario Dave Flaherty QMI Agency The Liberals dodged an election bullet last week, but Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson believes the peo- ple of Ontario are ready for change. The provincial government survived a series of confidence votes and supply motions, which essentially allow the govern- ment to pay the bills, were passed. If the motions were defeated, an election would have been forced. Thompson said the timing GODER ICH 524-781 1- - Fri & Sat 6:45 & B:15 SUri - Wed 1".31) *owl bklPk.,,Am Rifrf4 T.PCI Wini4}1 011."1 - Mar. 14-20 Liam Neeson Julianne M9Clre 7:30 Nightly Sat & Sun Mat 1;30 Livery Filmiest iNSIDE Thuminv :o:11h 7:13:•Onlv .;' 12'6P.'41C LLEWYNDAVIS www.movialinks.ca knodimutel-BEL-265-3438 of the motions were a tactic by the Lib- erals to catch Conservative MPPs "off base': Thompson also said the Liberals switched which bills would be dis- cussed on that date, causing a number of Conservative MPPs to miss sched- uled activities at the Rural Ontario Municipality Association (ROMA) Conference. "We were very frustrated by that," Thompson said. Thompson said passing the motions will allow the Liberals to keep focus away from debate on the province's finances. She said the Liberals could poten- tially delay the budget, which is usually delivered in March, until the fall if they wanted to. However, Finance Minister Charles Sousa was quoted last week stating the budget delivery date will be decided soon. Even though they will have to wait for an election, Thompson believes it's time for change. "I absolutely think Ontarians are ready for an election based on the phone calls I get at my three offices," Thompson said. She said Ontario has become unaf- fordable and hard to live in. "It's time to stand up and let voters of SEAFORTH OPTIMISTS FINAL 2013 TRAVEL THE WORLD & CASH LOTTERY MARCH WINNERS Trip Voucher to Jamaica Angela McLean $100 CONSOLATION • George and Ruth Ribey • David McKay & Terri -Ann Steinbeck • Ontario decide," she said. Thompson said the NDP has sat on their hands. Asked whether she believes the NDP has gained any momentum since the last election, Thompson said she doesn't see them as a threat. John Rich, president of the Huron - Bruce NDP Riding Associaton, said Thompson is "playing a lot of politics." "They are in election mode," Rich said. "She's just speaking out on the same talking points as the rest of the party." Rich said the NDP is not going to force an election just because the PCs want to. "Everyone should be in the best posi- tion possible. We want to make sure we put our best face forward so the Ontario population has a chance to choose," Rich said. Rich said minority governments mean that parties have to work together. "The PCs aren't willing to work with anyone," he said. That said, Rich believes the Liberals need to be held accountable for "all the scandals': "You have guys like McGuinty who were out for their own self-interest. As soon as politicians get into that mind- set everyone loses; Rich said. As for as possible election this year, Rich said he hopes to have a local can- didate in place by the end of the month. letter to the editor Government lacks business sense CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 4 These turbines will help drive us from being the lowest priced energy jurisdiction in Canada to the high- est priced energy jurisdiction in North America. Consider what this will do to families as well as indus- tries, particularly industries that use large quantities of power. How many more jobs will this help drive to a lower production cost area? Instead of providing tax revenue, these turbines will create tax liabili- ties you and I will have to pay well into the foreseeable future. Con- sider, also some of the people who live near a turbine will experience health problems. Who is responsible for this finan- cial fiasco? Not the people who rent the land, not the people doing the construction. These folks are just responding to an Will Veldman Melissa Sparling FOR TICKETS OR INFO CONTACT: TAMMY SPARLING ... 519-233-7583 J.J. SPARLING ... 519-441-8652 KATIE SPARLING ... 519-525-0306 HITURDAY4 MARCH I Ll BPM 5OUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE Lale:uriich provided Age fni.ijcry Ft:quilled EAPIE:5 PR(IES $ 0 :ici . A rk s 3 otied 4esal Wishes to JEAN LUNN Who is celebrating her 100th Birthday Tues. March 18, 2014 t 611 PR 0 .-1 "Mr e. , I-1-1 You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Farmer Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, March 16 "Camp Day" Worship at 9:30 am Guest Speaker: The Rev. Gerry Adam Huron Church Camp Director Bring in your "Coins for Camp" Worship followed by refreshments Everyone Welcome Council Meets Tues. March 18 at 1:30 pm ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Sun. Mass 9 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy Sunday School for all ages 9:45-10:45 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m. Wednesday Evenings • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Boys & Girls Club JK to Gr. 6 7 - 8:15 p.m. • Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. 6. EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Worship March 16th, 11 a.m. Youth Sunday School at 11 a.m. Adults at 10 a.m. Everyone is Welcome Earbuds and elevator available Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Like us on Facebook Coming soon May 3 • The Black Family Singers NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Sunday, March 16th, 11 a.m. Lent 2 Guest Speakers: David and Kathryn Mayberry Foodgrains Irish Stew Lunch to Follow You are invited to join us in worship Sunday School and Nursery Provided. 54 Goderich St. W. 519-527-1449 N www.cavannorthsideunited.ca FIRST 59 Sunday, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev. Linda Moffatt Lorne Baker - Organist Worship March 16th, 11 a.m. Sat. Mar. 22nd 5:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Pot Luck and Entertainment All Welcome Sunday School & Nursery Provided. Office Hours: Wed. 9 a.m. - noon of the motions were a tactic by the Lib- erals to catch Conservative MPPs "off base': Thompson also said the Liberals switched which bills would be dis- cussed on that date, causing a number of Conservative MPPs to miss sched- uled activities at the Rural Ontario Municipality Association (ROMA) Conference. "We were very frustrated by that," Thompson said. Thompson said passing the motions will allow the Liberals to keep focus away from debate on the province's finances. She said the Liberals could poten- tially delay the budget, which is usually delivered in March, until the fall if they wanted to. However, Finance Minister Charles Sousa was quoted last week stating the budget delivery date will be decided soon. Even though they will have to wait for an election, Thompson believes it's time for change. "I absolutely think Ontarians are ready for an election based on the phone calls I get at my three offices," Thompson said. She said Ontario has become unaf- fordable and hard to live in. "It's time to stand up and let voters of SEAFORTH OPTIMISTS FINAL 2013 TRAVEL THE WORLD & CASH LOTTERY MARCH WINNERS Trip Voucher to Jamaica Angela McLean $100 CONSOLATION • George and Ruth Ribey • David McKay & Terri -Ann Steinbeck • Ontario decide," she said. Thompson said the NDP has sat on their hands. Asked whether she believes the NDP has gained any momentum since the last election, Thompson said she doesn't see them as a threat. John Rich, president of the Huron - Bruce NDP Riding Associaton, said Thompson is "playing a lot of politics." "They are in election mode," Rich said. "She's just speaking out on the same talking points as the rest of the party." Rich said the NDP is not going to force an election just because the PCs want to. "Everyone should be in the best posi- tion possible. We want to make sure we put our best face forward so the Ontario population has a chance to choose," Rich said. Rich said minority governments mean that parties have to work together. "The PCs aren't willing to work with anyone," he said. That said, Rich believes the Liberals need to be held accountable for "all the scandals': "You have guys like McGuinty who were out for their own self-interest. As soon as politicians get into that mind- set everyone loses; Rich said. As for as possible election this year, Rich said he hopes to have a local can- didate in place by the end of the month. letter to the editor Government lacks business sense CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 4 These turbines will help drive us from being the lowest priced energy jurisdiction in Canada to the high- est priced energy jurisdiction in North America. Consider what this will do to families as well as indus- tries, particularly industries that use large quantities of power. How many more jobs will this help drive to a lower production cost area? Instead of providing tax revenue, these turbines will create tax liabili- ties you and I will have to pay well into the foreseeable future. Con- sider, also some of the people who live near a turbine will experience health problems. Who is responsible for this finan- cial fiasco? Not the people who rent the land, not the people doing the construction. These folks are just responding to an Will Veldman Melissa Sparling FOR TICKETS OR INFO CONTACT: TAMMY SPARLING ... 519-233-7583 J.J. SPARLING ... 519-441-8652 KATIE SPARLING ... 519-525-0306 HITURDAY4 MARCH I Ll BPM 5OUTH HURON RECREATION CENTRE Lale:uriich provided Age fni.ijcry Ft:quilled EAPIE:5 PR(IES $ 0 :ici . A rk s 3 otied 4esal Wishes to JEAN LUNN Who is celebrating her 100th Birthday Tues. March 18, 2014