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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2007-05-23, Page 2Page 2 May 23, 2007 • The Huron Expositor ROTH DRAINAGE LIMITED 'mi. Quality Workmanship Since 1948 • Farm Drainage • Excavator & Backhoe Service - • Municipal Drainage • No Obligation Quotes • We Install Bruce Tile Call Dennis or Gerald for our 2006 Booking Program. Gads Hill Clinton 519-656-2618 519-482-5950 1.800.494.2618 1.800.641.4857 If you are unemployed or on El FR Group Professional Resume Development Interview Preparation Job Seekers & Coaching Club Call The Centre for Employment & Learning for more information 519-524-2515 519-482-1700 519-235-0471 519-527-0305 519-357-4995 EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO Goderich Clinton Exeter Seaforth Wingham Employment Ontano programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada News Paul Klopp chosen as NDP candidate for Huron -Bruce Zurich -area and Blyth farmers vie for candidacy Ben Forest argEMEMEMEMO As members of the Huron - Bruce NDP Riding Association gathered in Goderich on May 17 to select their candidate for the next provincial election, , they were assured a voice that would make agriculture a top priori- ty. Blyth -area cash -cropper Stephen Webster and Zurich - area farmer Paul Klopp were the only two seeking the job, and agrarian matters were central to the platforms of both. In the end, delegates chose Klopp to represent them, marking a significant step in the former MPP's bid to re- enter provincial politics. Klopp spoke first at a nomi- nation meeting held at the Huron County Museum, tak- ing a number of swipes at opposition parties and posi- tioning agriculture, labour and healthcare among his primary concerns. He stated in an interview before the speeches that he advocates the premium -based Risk Management Plan (RMP) as a safety net for farmers, mortgage programs and aid to struggling compa- nies outside the agricultural sector, as well as a movement away from privatized health care. He accused the Tories and Liberals of edging in the opposite direction on the latter issue. Webster ran on a five - point plat- form headed by physician recruitment and followed by agricul- ture, rural infrastruc- ture, educa- tion and shoreline and water quality issues. He acknowledged in an interview prior to the speech- es, that he was more radical than Klopp, and that he was the underdog in last week's race. "I'll be sur- prised if I win tonight," he said. Webster said earlier that he ran because a number of people in the riding asked him to, and that they thought he could make a difference. "I don't need to be a politician," he said. "I don't want to Paul Klopp makes his acceptance speech at a nomination meeting in Goderich last week. Ontario," he said. "We need members of parliament who care enough to speak for rural Ontario." Webster was gracious in defeat, presenting a motion that Klopp's selection be made unanimous and saying later he will cam- paign for his opponent. "It's going to be a tough rid- ing to win, but I think Paul's going to throw everything he's got at it," Webster said. "I congratulate him and wish him the very best." / In his victory I speech Klopp was highly critical at the wage increase recently given to Ontario MPPs, saying that if elected he would donate the extra money from his salary to charities in Huron -Bruce until the raise is repealed. This stands as the first major promise of Klopp's campaign, and he seemed wary of the fact it may sound like a cheap ploy to garner votes. If that's what it sounds like to others, he insisted, those others "haven't met Paul Klopp." We Were Not Fooled— Mutuals Only Look Small. My mutual insurance company may seem small. But it's one of 45 similar community-based companies across Ontario that together form one of the most financially secure insurance networks in the world. We like the fast, courteous and knowledgeable help we get from our local mutual insurance company. And its comforting to know about the strength in numbers that comes from the mutual organization. The Mutual approach—world-class protection from a local organization. ONTARIO'S MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES Ownership has its benefits. 1 Like That! 0-r Connect with Your Local Mutual: www.mutualconnect.com Home • Auto • Commercial • Church • Farm `It's going to be a tough riding to win, but I think Paul's going to throw everything he's got at it,' -- Steve Webster, of Blyth be a politician, but want to make changes, and that's why I'm run- ning." Klopp said he sought the NDP nomination after more than a decade away from Queen's Park because recent govern- ments since have dis- carded positive programs or failed to follow through on their promis- es. "Things can change, and things can happen in Toronto for rural SEAFORTH INSURANCE • BROKER LTD./HIMG lilL • Home • Commercial 'Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel Insurance 41 Main St. S. Seaforth 519-527-1610 Ken Cardno, Joanne Williamson, Colleen Bromley and Barb Watt ROTH DRAINAGE LIMITED 'mi. 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Gads Hill Clinton 519-656-2618 519-482-5950 1.800.494.2618 1.800.641.4857 If you are unemployed or on El FR Group Professional Resume Development Interview Preparation Job Seekers & Coaching Club Call The Centre for Employment & Learning for more information 519-524-2515 519-482-1700 519-235-0471 519-527-0305 519-357-4995 EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO Goderich Clinton Exeter Seaforth Wingham Employment Ontano programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada News Paul Klopp chosen as NDP candidate for Huron -Bruce Zurich -area and Blyth farmers vie for candidacy Ben Forest argEMEMEMEMO As members of the Huron - Bruce NDP Riding Association gathered in Goderich on May 17 to select their candidate for the next provincial election, , they were assured a voice that would make agriculture a top priori- ty. Blyth -area cash -cropper Stephen Webster and Zurich - area farmer Paul Klopp were the only two seeking the job, and agrarian matters were central to the platforms of both. In the end, delegates chose Klopp to represent them, marking a significant step in the former MPP's bid to re- enter provincial politics. Klopp spoke first at a nomi- nation meeting held at the Huron County Museum, tak- ing a number of swipes at opposition parties and posi- tioning agriculture, labour and healthcare among his primary concerns. He stated in an interview before the speeches that he advocates the premium -based Risk Management Plan (RMP) as a safety net for farmers, mortgage programs and aid to struggling compa- nies outside the agricultural sector, as well as a movement away from privatized health care. He accused the Tories and Liberals of edging in the opposite direction on the latter issue. Webster ran on a five - point plat- form headed by physician recruitment and followed by agricul- ture, rural infrastruc- ture, educa- tion and shoreline and water quality issues. He acknowledged in an interview prior to the speech- es, that he was more radical than Klopp, and that he was the underdog in last week's race. "I'll be sur- prised if I win tonight," he said. Webster said earlier that he ran because a number of people in the riding asked him to, and that they thought he could make a difference. "I don't need to be a politician," he said. "I don't want to Paul Klopp makes his acceptance speech at a nomination meeting in Goderich last week. Ontario," he said. "We need members of parliament who care enough to speak for rural Ontario." Webster was gracious in defeat, presenting a motion that Klopp's selection be made unanimous and saying later he will cam- paign for his opponent. "It's going to be a tough rid- ing to win, but I think Paul's going to throw everything he's got at it," Webster said. "I congratulate him and wish him the very best." / In his victory I speech Klopp was highly critical at the wage increase recently given to Ontario MPPs, saying that if elected he would donate the extra money from his salary to charities in Huron -Bruce until the raise is repealed. This stands as the first major promise of Klopp's campaign, and he seemed wary of the fact it may sound like a cheap ploy to garner votes. If that's what it sounds like to others, he insisted, those others "haven't met Paul Klopp." We Were Not Fooled— Mutuals Only Look Small. My mutual insurance company may seem small. But it's one of 45 similar community-based companies across Ontario that together form one of the most financially secure insurance networks in the world. We like the fast, courteous and knowledgeable help we get from our local mutual insurance company. And its comforting to know about the strength in numbers that comes from the mutual organization. The Mutual approach—world-class protection from a local organization. ONTARIO'S MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES Ownership has its benefits. 1 Like That! 0-r Connect with Your Local Mutual: www.mutualconnect.com Home • Auto • Commercial • Church • Farm `It's going to be a tough riding to win, but I think Paul's going to throw everything he's got at it,' -- Steve Webster, of Blyth be a politician, but want to make changes, and that's why I'm run- ning." Klopp said he sought the NDP nomination after more than a decade away from Queen's Park because recent govern- ments since have dis- carded positive programs or failed to follow through on their promis- es. "Things can change, and things can happen in Toronto for rural