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catty passionate about our coni-
t'specially the people in the
Bruce: area who are wonderful
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hiking their lives more .manage-
rid Main. "The Green Party has
laical solutions for local issues
rms of small businesses which.
ggling in our local economy. 1
ith Green Party support -there
iore opportunities for jobs and
)r establishing long-term
ses."
{ric Shelley who ran as the fed --
.en Party c-andidate:in the last
Main wants to get the younger
iphic of voters interested in the
tl process. Main believes that
tiome of the unifying issues for
Main to any age of voters is sus-
tainable energy and he would
dike to see the provincial govern -
mei it
overn-nmeiit move away from using coal
as a primary energy. source.
"I think we need a shift into a
more sustainable future," said
Main. "What the party wants to
do is step away: from coalto make
less. of a carbon footprint on .the
environment. We are looking at
solar, wind and in terms of
nuclear we would like to refur-
bish the plants to make much .
cleaner energy." .
Main has enjoyed ,his
experience in the political ring
and even though he admits there
is a lot to learn he is excited
about connecting with people
and making them aware of what
the Green Party has to offer.
Main is currently working as a
music teacher, songwriter and
performer.: He's .a very active
member in his community,
organizing and participating in
events across the Huron -Bruce
area: Main has studied and
apprenticed in Horticulture at
'lumber College and he has
completed courses in General
Arts at Mohawk College.
Main has released several
musical projects, including a col-
laboration with radio personality
Phil Main (benefiting North
Iluron Youth for Christ Ministry),
released an album Pe -ho (signed
to Other Songs record label) and
most recently released
' Bookends': which he has toured
with internationally
Patrick is passionate about
building a strong and optimistic
community. He also believes in
supporting local independent
business and learning how to be
an intelligent consumer while
practicing sustainable living.
some younger people, especially people
in their early 20s feel removed from the
issues.
"1 think it's a goal of the Green Party
to make politics more relevant to
younger generations," said Main. "1
think that a lot of people in the 20 some-
thing;age group can be turned off by
politics and that there voice isn't being
heard. I think one of the primary con-
cerns for the party is to involve young
and older voters alike.'
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of the tornado, the YMCA has decided to cancel the 8th Annual
ing for Kids' Charity Golf Tournament originally scheduled
day, .September 30, 2011.
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resume the YMCA 'may
in 2012ind look forw:
Dennis Valenta does not
mind representing the protest
vote.
The Clinton based truck
driver and businessman, who
hasbeen a familiar face in both
provincial and federal cam-
paigns since 2006„ says he
opted to again fill out nomina-
tion forms for the 2011 provin-
ial campaign because he
believes the electorate is fed up
and isseeking something dif-
ferent at Queen's Park.
"People are tired of_ party
politics,," says Valenta. "You lis-
ten to party leaders and they
tell people what they want to
hear. 1 want to work for the
people of the riding."
Valenta, who sought
the Progressive Conservative
nomination in 2006 but was
rebuffed, says that process left
a sour taste in his mouth. The
party's rejection of his nomina-
tion form has led to his ongo-
ing commitment to offer voters
a choice on Election Day.
"The party wants to run can-
didates
who can be led. They
have party whips. The party
wants what it wants not what
the people want," says Valenta.
As always, Valenta is dedi-
cating his campaign to family
law reform, which he says is
necessary to give fathers a
stronger voice with regard to
custody and other issues when
man-iages break down.
But, he says, there are many
other issues that have garnered
his attention in this go round,
particularly where it comes to
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Clintonian Dennis Valenta is hoping to lead
the riding as an independent candidate.
theLiberal Party's controversial Green
Energy Act.
"They (the provincial government)
don't ask, they just do," says Valenta.
"Decisions about wind and solar projects
should be decided at the local level. If the
local community is OK with a wind tur-
bine, they should have a wind turbine."
Valenta says spiralling tax rates, energy
costs and the Landlord Tenant Act are
other concerns. And, he says, there is a
different feeling at all candidates' debates
this time around and voter frustration is
palpable.
"I'm not ready to give up my crusade.
I'm a long way from winning, probably,
but I have noticed more people are
approaching me after the debate," says
Valenta. "1 think I have some good ideas
and 1 think some people are starting to
realize that 1 want to see government
accountability. 1 am tired of being bought
off with my own money."
And, he says, the Liberal candidates
keep canting about its government invest-
ments in Ontario "but it all comes from
one pocket. If we don't want something,
we shouldn't have to have it:
To learn more about the father of four,
call (519) 606-5043 or visit the web site,
www.theeactMst.com or e-mail, dljnk@
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