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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-30, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,1997 Huron NDP voice prepares to be heard Newly-acclaimed federal NDP candidate for Huron-Bruce Jan Johnstone chats with NDP London East MPP Marion Boyd after the nomination meeting held at Blyth United Church, April 23. Huron hosts trade show By Janice Becker Citizen staff In the upcoming election, the NDP will "fight for their voice to be heard federally; for fairness, jus­ tice, equality and opportunity." Those were the fighting words from newly-acclaimed Jan John­ stone of Ripley, federal New Democratic Party candidate for Huron-Bruce Counties. She was acclaimed at the party nomination meeting held at Blyth United Church, April 23. Once a Liberal supporter and campaign-worker for Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle, Johnstone told the gathering of approximately 35, she had become disillusioned with the party. "I thought they were going to create jobs," she said. "After 10 years in health care, I was down­ sized. I am here to expose the Lib­ erals as deceitful." Stating figures on the unemploy­ ment rate, particularly for those between 18 and 24, the cuts to the health care budget and social pro­ grams, she said even (former Prime Minister Brian) Mulroney wouldn't have cut or downloaded to the provinces as the Liberals have and believed he could get away with it. "They tell us our Medicare sys­ tem is too expensive, but everyone knows our system is a lot cheaper than in the United States and admired around the world," she said. Moving to the topic of education spending reductions, Johnstone Said the cuts have resulted in more students per classroom, fewer teachers, the elimination of junior kindergarten and increases in col­ lege tuition to put post-secondary education out of reach for many. A correspondence course student, Johnstone spoke from personal experience, saying her tuition had jumped "20 per cent this past year." "Enrolment is dropping because youths cannot afford these increas­ es. Is Canada going to end up (a place) where only the rich can afford education?" Johnstone called on the federal government to "wake up". The NDP want to "shatter the myth that there is nothing to be done about unemployment." The party plans to cut the rate from 10 per cent to 5 per cent over the term (if elected). Corporations will also be made to pull their weight with regards to income taxes, she said as there are "80,000 profitable companies which get off completely tax free and the rest are taxed at a fraction of the rate imposed on Canadian workers." The goal of the NDP is to elect more representatives (to the federal parliament) than they ever have before, said Johnstone. Grey accepts tender At Grey Twp. council's regular meeting, April 21, the tender of Da- Lee Dust Control for the supply of 380 flake imperial tons of calcium chloride at a price of $192.17 per ton plus taxes was accepted. The Da-Lee tender was the lowest of two tenders submitted. A grant of $250 was made to the Brussels Agricultural Society as well as $100 to the Huron Plowmen's Association, for 1997. Some 3,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors are expected when Huron hosts a province-wide municipal trade show in Seaforth, June 4-5. Joe Steffler, of the Huron County Road Department, chair of the show and Harold Gibbings, Clinton works commissioner, vice-chair, spoke to Huron County council April 24 about the show which will attract road superintendents and works department employees from across the province. Companies from as far away as Idaho and Ari ­ zona will exhibit products. This is the first time the show has returned to Huron County since the show was inaugurated in Stanley Twp. in 1986. In the years since then it has grown in size and importance and Huron had to bid three years in advance to host this year's show, in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the Huron County Road Superintendent's Association. "Personally, I think it's a great *me to showcase our county," said heftier, pointing out that the towns of Clinton and Seaforth have each purchased booths to promote them­ selves. Steffler asked for the support of councillors to allow their staff to work to help set up and run the show. Savings could be $778,000 Continued from page 1 ty took over all roads, the saving could be $778,000, Blay estimated. "These are the savings available to the taxpayer. It doesn't say whether each municipality will win or lose," he said. "Are there any down sides," Mickle asked Blay. "This is the positive side. What about the cost of serverances for employees?" Blay admitted there were costs not included such as expenses for termination of employees or shifts from non-unionized to unionized personnel. On the other side, the study did not include any proceeds from the sale of surplus equipment or work yards. There might be additional savings by having pri­ vate contractors do some of the work, he said. He admitted there would be "some discomfort" for road depart­ ment employees in any shift of jurisdiction. Some councillors wondered what would happen if some municipali­ ties didn't want to go along with the amalgamation. "What if we go to a vote, if everyone but two (munici­ palities) agree?" asked Bill Van­ stone, reeve of Colbome. Lynn Murray, county clerk­ administrator, said her feeling is that municipalities would have the decision whether to join or not. "I don’t think the law allows (the county to move unilaterally). You do not have jurisdiction over local municipalities." Tom Cunningham, reeve of Hul- lett, worried about jurisdiction in road systems. "If my (township's) roads cease to be the responsibility of our council, there isn’t a lot (left) for us to do," he said. Pat Down, reeve of Usbome, felt there should be some indication of support for making changes before the county went to the expense of commissioning the study. Based on her experience with amalgamation studies and talks in the southern part of the county, "the studies all show savings but if we don't have the political will to make the sav­ ings, there is no sense doing the study." The Agriculture and Public Works committee will develop terms of reference for a study, with or without input from the munici­ palities, and bring them back to the county council for approval. ^524-2773 Goderich 1-800-265-5503 It's Our 21st Anniversary Celebration BACHERT MEATS...BBQ FAVOURITES Top of the list... Number 1 Seller ... Our own SMOKED PORK CHOPS $O 39 $O 69 Bulk (by the loin) aJ a Ib. 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