Huron Expositor, 2007-02-21, Page 8Page 8 February 21, 2007 • The Huron Expositor
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Lobb acclaimed as federal Conservative candidate while
former Huron warden seeks provincial PC candidacy
Local Conservatives are gearing
up for both a provincial and federal
election.
While Ben Lobb has been
acclaimed as the Conservative can-
didate for the Huron -Bruce MP's
seat, the former warden of Huron
County and mayor of South Huron,
Robert Morley has announced he is
seeking the nomination for the
Huron -Bruce Provincial Progressive
Conservative Party.
For Morley, 2006 was his time to
reflect on his future in politics. He
chose not to run in last fall's munic-
ipal elections after serving the peo-
ple of Usborne Township, South
Huron and the County of Huron.
According to current South Huron
Mayor Ken Oke in a press release
from Morley, "Rob did an incredible
job as mayor. It was only a matter of
time in my mind before he would
return to politics."
"Having been in municipal poli-
tics for 18 years, I have been work-
ing with MPPs and provincial gov-
ernment staff members to advance
the interests of the people in South
Huron and Huron County. Making
the move to provincial politics lever-
ages all that experience I have
gained for the benefit of the people
of Huron -Bruce," stated Morley in
the press release.
Ben Lobb is ready to take another
run at the MP's seat for Huron -
Bruce.
A Conservative Party of Canada
nomination day originally set for
Feb. 24 has been cancelled as Lobb
was acclaimed by the Huron -Bruce
Electoral District Association.
"I am honoured to have the oppor-
tunity to represent this riding in
the next election and will continue
to work hard to enable all of our
constituents to have their voices
heard in Ottawa," said Lobb.
"We had a great measure of suc-
cess in the last
election and we
are looking to sig-
nificantly
improve upon
those results in
the next elec-
The Huron Expositor and
These Seaforth & Area
Businesses are
pleased to
announce these
Valentine's
Day
Draw
go Blooms 'n' Rooms - KURT BEUERMAN, Seaforth - Fresh Cut Floral Bouquet
r Archie's Service Centre - ANDREA STEVENSON, Seaforth - Oil Change
r Janet's Country Donut Cafe - JEANETTE CONNOLLY, Seaforth - Breakfast
for 2
r Seaforth Automotive - JULIE CAMPBELL, Seaforth - Diecast Miniature
r Sills Home Hardware - BARB DALGLIESH, Clinton - Conair Hair Dryer
M Nifty Korners - LILLIAN WATSON, Clinton - A Gift Certificate
r Anna's Dress Shoppe —BETTY ANNE JOHNSTON, - $20.00 Gift Certificate
g► Tucker's Meat Shop - DEB BENNEWIES, Seaforth - A Ham
go The Looking Glass - JOHN VINCENT, Seaforth - One Dozen Tanning Sessions
r Wong's Grill - TREVOR SOMERVILLE, Seaforth - Dinner for 2
Cardno's Men's & Ladies Wear - TRACY LEE, Egmondville - $20.00 Gift
Certificate
r Box Furniture & Floor Coverings - MARY TUERK, New Hamburg - $50 Gift
Certificate
go Seaforth Jewellers - FRAN HOOK, Egmondville - 10k Diamond Heart Pendant
r Majestic Salon & Spa - JOY ROSS, Seaforth - Gift Baskot
Thank You to all the participants in our Valentine's Day Promotion.
Congratulations to all Winners.
tion."
Lobb said his campaign will focus
on five priorities; agriculture, man-
ufacturing/industry, energy develop-
ment, tourism and small business.
He added healthcare and environ-
mental issues are on the agenda,
too.
Lobb is married to Andrea Fisher -
Lobb, and the couple lives in
Holmesville. Lobb works at Wescast
Ltd. of Wingham.
Wearing helmets
while tobogganing
is `reasonable'
From Page 5
basis alone, wearing of such equipment is worth it.
You obviously agree as you indicate that wearing
of such is "mandatory" for your family. So your con-
cern is the government making it mandatory.
I ask what is the difference in between you mak-
ing it mandatory for your family or the government
doing so? I don't see any except the government can
be more forceful about it.
Second, we here in Canada have a public health
system. I believe that the public, through our elect-
ed representatives are obligated to take reasonable
measures to keep costs down.
While, banning such activities is not considered
"reasonable," I believe that imposing a requirement
to protect yourself while performing these activities,
is. If an individual chooses not to comply, then make
them pay for any resultant injuries themselves. End
of problem!
JP (Pat) Cluff
Seaforth
First black or woman
president would be
cause to celebrate
From Page 4
American president would not just help muzzle those
with beliefs dating back to the early 1900s, but give
reason to celebrate how far their country has come.
For the first time, parents could tell their child - boy
or girl - that they can grow up one day and become
president of the United States.
And it might even bring hope to the rest of the coun-
try's minorities, that one day their children might live
free of the alienation that they've surely had to deal
with.
Electing a woman or African American as the next
president would represent a huge nod of acceptance
never before seen in the United States.
And as the most influential nation in the world, its
impact on the rest of us could be the greatest benefit of
all.