The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-05-24, Page 9News and Views Tax reduction possible: Johns BY MONA IRWIN Objectors to the contrary, tax reduction is reasonable despite the deficit, says PC candidate Helen Johns. "It's absolutely mandatory," she said. "Over the last four years, the government has increased taxes 32 times. Basically, they've increased the provincial income tax rate by 30 per cern. And we're say- ing that we have to decrease taxes, because as they've increased taxes, fewer people are working. "We're saying we have to get more people working. As you and 1 have more money in our pocket, we'll go out and spend it," stores will need to hire more people to deal with the additional customers, and it will "create employment," Johns said. Johns, 42, and her husband, Larry, have been Exeter resi- dents for 10 year's. Her hus- band is fourth-generation Huron County, and when they married, she said, they chose to live in Huron County because of the quality of life her. They have two sons. Johns runs a home-based financial analyst business. She has also been the director and treasurer of the Huron United Way, she has volunteered to do English and math tutoring in her sons' school, and she has done fund-raising for Child Find. She's running for office because of her concern for "strong family values," she says. "I want to change the things that are important to me and my family: the deficit, the amount of money spent in the classroom [as opposed to money spent in education administration], and the gov- ernment's responsibility to people." Her education (she has a Masters in Business Administration) and manage- ment experience are her best asset as a political representa- tive, she says. "I think they make me understand issues and know how to deal well with people, how to get my point across about what rural Ontario needs," she said. In her campaigning, she's found that the number one concern among the public is that government get its house in order, balance the budget, reduce spending and "operat- ing like we would an efficient business or a household." And yes, she has found vot- ers to be more cynical. People as "a lot of questions about whether [candidates] are actu- ally going to implement the strategy that they're talking about. "We find they ask a lot of questions about representa- tion. They're more cynical because of that issue with Paul Steckle [Steckle and two other MPs were removed from their committees about two months ago for voting against the federal government's gun cont(ol bill.1 TIM CUMMING PHOTO CANDIDATE VISITS HOSPITAL - Progressive Conservative Helen Johns was one of the candidates to visit Seaforth Community Hospital and meet with Chief Executive Officer Bill Thibert. Here, she asks him about the history of the hospital. Seaforth & District Community Centres HOCKEY PLAYOFF POOL (As of May 18 1 995) 1 Terry Gray II 2 STATUS QUO 3 4 5 6 Cooner II 7 Ben II 8 Hi There 9 Joe Ii 10 Paul Hallahan 2 11 Steve Van Dyk at 12 Ben III 13 Mrs Klima 14 Norm 3 15 Rea 111 16 Bach 1 17 Laurene Regele 18 Bob Fisher 19 Bob Regele Pts. 107 100 Bruce 'Bottoms' Scott 97 Norm 1 96 Bob Henderson 94 94 93 93 93 92 92 91 91 91 91 90 90 89 89 89 89 89 88 88 87 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 +r„ERE APE 'HE "ABS— 87 27 Bill Murphy 86 28 Bill McIver 86 29 Ask a2 85 30 B•C a2 85 31 Bob McNaughton a2 85 32 J PS 3 85 33 Steve Van Dyk #2 85 34 JPS 2 84 35 Terry Gray I 83 36 Ask #3 82 37 Cody McNaughton ►12 82 38 John Wilson 82 39 Leafs a1 82 40MHRR.SII 82 41 W•D.D-2 82 42 Chief II 81 43 Cooner #3 81 44 Bach III 80 45 Jason Carroll 80 46 Jessica Burgess 80 •I Biuce Scott Tops 79 48 Cooner 1 79 49 TC.t 79 50 Tim McNaughton 11 79 ERDIE Paul Hallahan 3 Quentin Burgess Jim Watson TC 3 Klima Cup Picks Oue Pitt Tor Tor Det Vanc Oue Det Det Det Det Det Det Det Tor Det Det Det Det NYR Phil St L St L Pitt Pitt Bos Det Det Det NJ Phil St L Det Pitt Oue Pitt Phil Det Dei Bos• Pitt Si L Det Oue Chi Phil Pitt Pitt Det Que This Ad Sponsored By: INAAN .'1527-0180 KELLY CONSTRUCTION • Hyhoe & bulldozer service •Foundations Dug *Old barns buried •Float service •General excavating & grading P.O. Box 640 Mitchell p NOK 1 NO OFFICE & 340.8745 FAX#348-4772 RESIDENCE... • SPAS • POOLS • SERVICE • SPAS • P001. S • SERVICE • `PAS • P001.S • SI �+ We have pools, fences, landscaping and decks in all of the latest styles. We have a knowledgeable professional staff to sell and service inground, above ground and on ground pools Come in and see our pool display court to discuss your needs today. 1/4 Mile North of Wingham on Hwy. 04 CALL 1-800-716-8685 'Can you vote outside your party?' and of course the PC stand is yes, if it's something that affects our community directly, and we feel that our constituents are against some- thing that the party may be trying to pass, we would cer- tainly try and change the bill before it got out, and if it came out and it was really against what my constituents wanted, I would vote against it.” She addresses the cynicism by discussing issues such as representation responsibilities. "A person has to be con- cerned about his constituents; he has to be able to know grassroots issues and be able to understand them, so they can represent the people." Representation, in fact, is her biggest promise to voters. see johns, page 15 THS HURON IXPOUTO11, May 24, 1 tnsa-s .«* essolda,dad oe 4ufe tat ij tue.stosvee assd tfare los Wade it. 309 Lome Ave., Skallord 519-2114620 \\Iii \I (.I: \I\ A11\(. I;) :A I R 1) 11' V'I COS1 .. I 1 PAYS!!! PROVEN TO BE THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE APPLICATION. ON FIFTY ACRE LOTS WE WILL MATCH OR BETTER GROUND APPLICATOR PRICES. CONTACT: JIM'S FLYING SERVICE LTD. SEAFORTH 527-1606 MILTON J. DIETZ LTD. SEAFORTH 522-0608 You Can Vote Before Election Day! Thursday, .lune Sth, 1995 If your name is on the LST of VOTERS, or if you have a CERTIFICATE to VOTE, but you expect to be away or unable to vote on Election Day, you can take advantage of any Advance Pd1 in your Electoral District. Level locations have been chosen wherever possible for ease of access. IN an(c I'r►II' %S ill ht• 110(1 at the locations Ii un Thursday, Saturday & \Ifm(I<t‘, .lune 1st, .3rd & 5t11 1 1 :111) :1.n). Irr `i:Ill) p.m. \(1%:m,,• I'1111 \,16110 in iht I h•, thin. 1)nlar-inulli,cin NlIllr 1 lilt.11 I11.Ni,1 linin \I:i 2- II) Oil u Jim( (11i i si mrla,. c\, ludc,l i dui in>; ilic hour. In the Electoral District of HURON O Elections Ontario (519) 527-2330 or 1-800-853-8510 59 Main St. S., Seaforth • King St. Villa Apts., 34 King St., Clinton • Helen Jermyn Apts., 134 Sanders, Exeter • MacKay Centre for Seniors, 10 Nelson St. E., Goderich • Wingham and Area Seniors Day Care Centre, 350 Josephine St., Wingham FOR GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION CALL: 1-800-6684727 Between en 8 a.m, and 8 p.m, Monday tto Saturday Ballots cast at the Advance Polls will be counted at the close of the Regular Polls on Election Day. If you have friends or relatives who have dtmcuky reading, phase make them aware of the Informadon in this mike. PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF THE RETURNING OFFICERS FOR THE ABOVE ELECTORAL DISTRICTS BY Warren R. Bailie, CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER Elections Ontario A non-partisan Agency of the Legislative Assembly KEEPING YOU INFORMED AP3/36 cAiri942, • ti This Canada -wide program promotes the benefits of regular physical activity and encourages Canadians, especially those who are inactive, regardless of age, ability, or gender to choose an active, healthy lifestyle. I encourage you or your organization to participate in the celebration of physical activities. You will not be alone, the entire County of Huron will be buzzing with activity between May 15 - 31. So join in and get active. Seaforth's Events are as follows... May 21 - Child Find Walk-a-Thon beginning from the Arena at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pledge sheets are available at the Recreation Office. May 27 - Youth Group's Wheel-a-Thon. Beginning from the Optimist Hall between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more information contact Monica at 527- 1092. May 28 - Kite Making and Flying beginning at 12 noon at the Arena. Admission is $4.00 for the Kites. Please pre -register by calling 527-0882. June 1 - Fitness is Fun Open House. The public is welcome to come check out the Fitness Programs offered at the arena. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Refreshments available. June 7 - Dance for Heart at the Arena 7 - 10 p.m. Summer Active /95 For more information on Summer Active call the Recreation Office 527-0882