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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2014-09-10, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, September 10, 2014 September events mark new phase in Allan Thompson's bid for federal Liberal nomination in Huron -Bruce Special to the Expositor Allan Thompson's bid for the federal Liberal nomina- tion in Huron -Bruce will step up a notch with a series of six meet -and -greet and fund- raising events being held across the riding this month. An initial round of six events will take place in Exe- ter, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Walkerton, Goderich and Seaforth. "After focusing on com- munity events and happen- ings organized by others, I am now going to shift gears and hold a series of my own events," Thompson said in the latest entry in his blog ALLAN2015.com. "I'm hoping that these events being held all across the riding in people's homes or familiar places like the Legion hall will give me a chance to reach out to exist- ing Liberal Party members and also to connect with potential new members who want to get behind my nomi- nation bid," Thompson said. "But regardless of their polit- ical stripe, I would encour- age people to come out to hear what I have to say and have a chat." The Glammis native announced on July 14 that he was seeking the Liberal Party of Canada nomination in hopes of becoming the Huron -Bruce riding's Liberal candidate in the 2015 federal election. The meet -and -greet and fundraising events are open to the media and other members of the public, but those who want to partici- pate are asked to follow one of the links below and regis- ter for the event they would like to attend. • Wed. Sept. 10, starting at 7 p.m. at the home of Amy Snobelen - 1285 Side Road 25, Ripley (near Kincardine) • Thurs. Sept. 11, starting at 7 p.m. at the home of Ann MacKay - 686 Catherine St., Port Elgin • Mon. Sept. 15, starting at 7 p.m. at the Walkerton Legion Hall - 55 Scott St. Walkerton, organized by Marj Rapson • Tues. Sept. 16, starting at 7 p.m. at the home of Dun- can and Linda Jewell - 285 Cobourg St., Goderich • Thurs. Sept. 18, starting at 7 p.m. at the home of Erica Murray - 43721 Bridge Road, Huron East (near Seaforth) "I'm running because I want to restore principled leadership and integrity to Canadian politics," said Thompson, who was born and raised on a farm just outside Glammis in south- ern Bruce County. "My deci- sion to run is based on my commitment to democracy and my concern that the cur- rent prime minister is under- mining the pillars of our democracy. I think the peo- ple of Huron -Bruce deserve an effective MP who is part of a government they can be proud of." 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 Kincardine Independent and Teeswater News. Not many new faces in municipal election race so far Only two non -incumbent candidates have filed Dave Flaherty For the Huron Expositor If the municipal election were to take place this week, there would be many of the same faces that have sat on council the past four years. As Sept. 4, the unofficial lists of candidates for Huron East council has 12 names. Many incumbents have are filed their candidacy including Mayor Bernie MacLellan and Deputy Mayor Joe Steffler, who as of last Thursday were the only ones seeking those positions. In the Tuckersmith and Seaforth Wards, respec- tively, the incumbent SEAFORTH MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FALL REGISTRATION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 5:00PM - 8:00PM Seaforth Community Centre Check out the Seaforth Stars website www.c4thstars.ca for more information councillors Les Falconer, Larry McGrath, Bob Fisher and Nathan Marshall have filed. In McKillop Ward, incum- bent Andrew Flowers has filed along with Kevin Wilbee. As of Sept. 4, the Grey Ward was the only with more candidates than coun- cillor positions with incum- bents Dianne Diehl and Alvin McLellan joined by Dennis Mueller in the race. The list showed that as of last Thursday that there was only one candidate in the two -councillor Brussels Ward, that being current councillor David Blaney. Robert E. Hunking is the lone candidate for the Cen- tral East Huron position with the Avon Maitland Dis- trict School Board, while Amy Cronin is the only one so far for the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate Scohol Board. Marc Allard has thrown his name into the race for the French Public District School Board #58 while no one has step forward for the French Separate District School Board position. Candidates have until 2 p.m., this Fri., Sept. 12 to file their nomination papers. CCinton Skating Ctitb 4111111Pt 2014-2015 Season sKA-niGANADA Registration Saturday, September 1.3th 9:00 am to 11:00 am We offer the following programs: Learn to Skate, CanSkate, Pre -Power, StarSkate & Power Skating Central Huron Community Complex 129 Beech Street, Clinton Forms and fees available at: www.clintonskatingclub.conn volunteer and fundraising cheques required at time of registration Thompson is committed to building the rural econ- omy 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. He believes that his farm upbringing, combined with his deep knowledge of how Ottawa works, will help him to bridge the rural - urban gap. He is also com- mitted to looking for ways to make settling down in the region a more viable option for young people who are drawn away to seek school- ing and job opportunities. Since launching his bid for the nomination, Thompson has attended numerous community events in the rid- ing from church suppers to ploughing matches to Homecoming festivities. While reaching out to potential supporters face-to-face, Thompson has also been making extensive use of social media in his campaign. The main vehicle is his website, www.allan- thompson.ca. A campaign launch video was posted on Thompson's YouTube chan- nel (www.youtube/Allan- thompson2015). He is also blogging at www.allan2015. com and connecting through www.facebook.com/ A11an2015 and @glammis on Twitter. A full biography can be found at www.allan2015. com/about-allan/ and fur- ther campaign details are available at www.allan- thompson.ca For more information on the September events, con- tact Allan at 1-844-353-3030 or by email at elect.allan- thompson@gmail.com Contributed photo Local seniors take a trip down the St. Clair River in Sarnia A number of residents from Seaforth Manor recently took a trip to Sarnia for a two-hour cruise down the St. Clair River on the Duc d'Orleans II where they were served lunch and learned about the Canadian and American shorelines along the river. seaforthhuronexpositor.com LET'S ALL DO OUR PART!! PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER