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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-10-12, Page 1PUBLISHED I1 ' LUCKNOW ON ARID otttO p1 "'v. • 40C PIER COPY Tony McQuail makes "ordinary ana mans BY HEATHER HENRY NDP candidate Tony McQuail plans on focusing his attention on "ordinary Cana- dians" not big businesses during his cam- paign for the Nov. 21 federal election. McQuail, a farmer and Trustee on the Huron County Board of Education, ac- cepted the Huron -Bruce New Democratic Party nomination at a nomination meeting in Dungannon Saturday night. Kincardine Town Councillor Norma Peterson declined her nomination and will run instead for reeve in the municipal elec- tion Nov. 14. Peterson wants to see "several projects go through in that community," she said in a speech during the nomination meeting. In accepting the nomination, McQuail said nurses, farmers and school teachers, as well as others not represented by political parties, will be his target group during the campaign. NDP campaign plans include the party's' opposition to the Free Trade Agreement and attempts to preserve the environment. Unlike the Liberal and Progressive Con- servative parties, who "forget all about the people while in power," the NDP will keep its stand against free trade while in power, McQuail said. While the other parties are selling Canada's land and resources to the United States at cheap prices, the NDP wants to conserve the land and keep resources in Canada, McQuail said. McQuail reasoned that the Liberals and PCs may allow the agreement to be passed because they accept money from and are working for the best interests of big businesses. "The New Democrats don't accept money from big businesses, he said. While accepting money from average peo- ocus of ills campaign ple, the NDP is also working for average people, he said. The NDP have always been interested in the environment and recycling, according to McQuail. In order to preserve the environment, Can ttians have to stop the problem at its beginning. The beginning being Canada's and the United States' industry. The democratic party shows its involve- ment in recycling by using recyclable paper for signs and posters and, like Mc - Quail, writing speeches on used envelopes, he said. Tony McQuail busy candidate "Not only does it save money, but it saves the environment," McQuail said in regards to recycling. McQuail also plans on running in the municipal election as well. Currently a trustee for the Huron Board of Education, representing Ashfield and West Wawanosh, he will campaign for another term. That election is Nov. 14. However, if "I'm elected as the MP (I will) step down as school board trustee," McQuail said. McQuail is past president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture and the Foodland Hydro Committee. As for the outcome of both elections, "I don't know, that's up to the voters," he said. Neither the Liberals nor the Progressive Conservatives have officially nominated candidates for the election, which was call- ed Oct. 1. MP Murray Cardiff has said he will seek the PC nomination at the party's nominating convention tomorrow (Thurs- day) night in Lucknow. Present six rural leadership awards The Huron County Junior Farmers recognized Huron County's agricultural success and its rural leaders at their Agri - Food Week Dinner entitled `Huron County: An Agricultural Leader II' held October 3rd in Clinton. `Huron County: An Agricultural Leader II' was organized as a kick-off for Agri - 400 school teachers gather, from Bruce Over 400 Bruce County Elementary teachers and their support staff will gather in Port Elgin on the twenty-first of October to 'Celebrate Teaching' at their annual county -wide professional development da The program will begin at 9:15 am with keynote speaker Rosalie Wysocki who will focus on "Developing the Winning Edge". Rosalie runs a human resource company and is well known for her dynamic speak- ing ability. Teachers and support staff will be able to choose from a wide range of workshops spanning the curriculum and all grade levels. Many of the workshop leaders are from' within Bruce County. A special invitation is 'extended to retired teachers. The committee is anticipating a rewar- ding and exciting day as participants get together to share ideas and 'Celebrate Teaching'. Food Week, October 2nd to 8th, and as an evening to recognize the importance of agriculture in Huron County and to reward its many outstanding leaders. Guest speakers for the evening included Don Pullen, Huron County Agricultural Representative O.M.A.F., speaking on Huron County and Its Agriculture. Huron County continues to be at the forefront in agricultural success and leadership. Paul Klopp, President Huron County Federa- tion of Agriculture talked on the Impor- tance of Rural Leadership. A good leader needs and depends on the people around him. The final speaker of the evening was Murray Cardiff, M.P. Huron -Bruce, speaking on the Perception of Rural Life and Agriculture. Until the ur- ban and rural populations realize the true business of agriculture many of its pro- blems will remain unsolved. The highlight of the evening was the presentation, of the Rural Leadership Awards. The six recipients showed outstanding leadership and contributions Turn to page 10 • You can help in unique ministry The Queen's Bush Rural Ministry began operations in December of 1987, and since that time has logged just over 1000 calls. The service is free, funded largedly by the UnitedChurch with donations from other denominations being sought. A ten person board of directors oversees the general running of this service, while two hired co-ordinators, Brenda Mason and Brian Ireland, deal with the incoming calls. Collect calls are accepted at 392-6090. The majority of the calls come from within Grey, Bruce, Huron or Wellington counties. Calls from outside this radius are received on a less common basis, but are encouraged and accepted regardless of the vicinity. The co-ordinators can connect the callers with the services they require within their own area. Fully 80% of the calls are of a financial nature when initially received. Once the problems unfold, underlying problems such as marriage difficulties, family pro- blems, emotional instability and pastoral requirements become obvious. In addition, the callers often need expert help in deal- ing with the Federal Debt Review Board, Farm Credit, or financial institutions. Per- sonal counselling and referrals to both pro- fessional and volunteer services and peo- ple are organized for these callers to use in their difficulty until they find something or someone they are comfortable with. If you feel you need a compassionate ear, or help of any kind, or know of so- meone who does, keep this number in mind. Queen's Bush Rural Ministry 519-392-6090. Lucky winners in 50/50 draw The lucky winners of the September 50/50 Sports Complex are repeat winners. Congratulations to Tyler Hamilton, Willard Downey, Anne (Forsyth) Chad- bourne, Donald McIntyre, Mary Cranston, Allan Stanley, Art Clark, Bill Haldenby, Tom and Brenda Adamson. There is only one draw left. If you have missed out participating in this 50/50, pro- ceeds of which go to our Sports Complex, be sure to get in on this one. Lions members have tickets or drop into McDonagh Insurance. 50 percent grant offered The County of Huron is eligible for a pro- vincial grant of 50 per cent for their Waste Management Mater Plan, Environment Minister Jim Bradley and Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron announced recently. The grant will be based on 50 per cent of $361,762 of approved costs for consultant fees, a project co-ordinator, and a con- tingency fund. Waste management master plans are designed to help municipalities reduce waste production through measures such as source separation of waste, energy from waste, recycling and . resource recovery. The aim is to minimize the use of landfill through a review of these types of options for waste management. "I am delighted to note the county's in- itiative in tackling the issue of waste management in the long term, and that the province is able to offer this type of finan- cial assistance to help the County to meet its goals," said Riddell. Timing right for meeting Community recycling programs will be discussed in detail Oct. 19 in Goderich. The Goderich Medical Society, which occasionally draws attention to social issues, is hosting the meeting at North Street United Church. The group plans to first raise awareness of recycling within the coun- ty, and hopes the evening will spark a program being instituted locally. John Jackson, of the Ontario Environ- ment Network, John Jackson, who will discuss the Wellington County recycling program, and Joanne Richter, who is coordinating the Huron County Waste Management Master Plan Study, will speak at the gathering. Organizer Dr. David Walker said the society wants to see something concrete emerge from the meeting. "I think we're interested in getting something rolling. We cLon't„want to just see some interest and then let the thing die,” he said last week. Walker also admits the -tiing of the meeting, to coincide with the municipal election campaign, is deliberate. "That was done purposely so that we could bring this thing into the realm of an issue." An information meeting on nuclear disarmament hosted by the medical society last year eventually led to a peti- tion which prompted Goderich Town Council to declare the municipality a nuclear free zone.