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Candidates in Huron -Bruce getting ready for upcoming election
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because people are thoroughly getting jacked over."
Stephens said the education and hospitalization system
is "busted" and "we need some people in there who can
call it for what it is."
"As an Independent, I and the peo-
ple around me are looking for an even
shake."
Stephens said the present system
doesn't work because all the political
parties are on opposing sides.
"Even if the opposition party...comes
up with a perfectly principled, intelli-
gent way to do things, it's not going to
happen because the power party is
now having to agree with the opposi-
tion...so a round table approach
Ron Stephens always works better."
One of the biggest problems with the current system is
that it is run by lobbyists, "who never leave". The parties
change but the lobbyists stay put.
"Hopefully by the time the smoke clears, the people
have started to look at things a little harder."
DennisValenta (Independent)
Clinton resident and truck driver Dennis Valenta is
running once again in the upcoming provincial election
as an Independent.
Valenta says while canvassing, the community has
been responsive.
"They are fed up with the broken promises," says
Valenta, adding since he doesn't belong to a party, he'll
be able to represent the people easier, explaining that
candidates elected who belong to a parties are only
capable of doing so much because they are tied to a
party.
Valenta is well known for his strong views on family
law, mainly child rights.
He explains that a personal family situation was the
reason he ran in the first place.
Several years ago, Valenta says he went to work and
came home to an empty house.
"My wife took my kids," says Valenta.
A main focus for Valenta is changing the family laws,
ensuring this never happens to another father.
Valenta says he wasn't able to take any action against
what his wife did at the time.
"This is something that needs to be taken care of,"
says Valenta, explaining this is a form of child abuse.
Other main priorities are agriculture and health care.
Valenta strongly opposes John Tory's proposal to
Bannockburn Fall Hike Oct. 7
HURON — You can feel it in the
cool air — the days are getting
shorter, the leaves are starting to
change colour and autumn is just
around the corner.
The Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority (ABCA) is
hosting its 34th Annual
Bannockburn Fall Hike at the
Bannockburn Conservation Area
(CA) Oct. 7 between 1 and 3 p.m.
"This hike has become a popular
fall family tradition," said ABCA con-
servation education technician
Denise Biega, adding that
"Bannockburn Conservation Area is
a perfect place to enjoy a hike and
see the colours of fall."
Friends of the Bayfield River vol-
unteers and ABCA staff will be on
hand to interpret the unique natural
features of Bannockburn CA.
A self -guided tour booklet will be
available for those who like to
explore on their own.
A professionally -narrated audio
file is also available to interpret 13
points of interest as you hike
through Bannockburn CA's two kilo-
metres of trails.
This audio file and signage at
Bannockburn CA was developed last
year through a partnership project
called 'Walk a Mile.'
The audio file is available to
download from the ABCA website or
an MP3 Player and pedometers can
be borrowed from the ABCA for use
during this event.
Digital audio players, pedometers
and GPS Units may be borrowed
anytime of the year from the ABCA
Administration Centre for use at
Bannockburn CA.
Bannockburn CA is a great place
to go for a hike at anytime of the
year, says Biega.
The conservation area has six dif-
ferent types of natural communities
including a wet meadow, river sys-
tems, old field, marsh and forest.
Plants found in the Conservation
Area include highbush cranberry,
ninebark, wild grape, goldenrod and
asters. Animals like raccoons, wood-
peckers, white-tailed deer and tur-
tles are abundant.
Participants can help reduce
waste by bringing their own mugs to
enjoy a free drink of hot apple cider.
Participants can also eat freshly
picked apples provided by local
orchards.
Admission is free but donations
are welcome to support conserva-
tion education efforts.
For further details contact the
ABCA at 235-2610 or 1-888-286-
2610.
Exeter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meets
By Barb Fleet
EXETER - The theme for the opening meeting for
2007-2008 was "If teacups could talk." Co -hostesses
were Ada Dinney, Marian Rider, Marie Astle and
Barb Fleet. On Aug. 25 we met at the home of Ada
Dinney who had decorated her home in Victorian
decor. Roll call was answered by sharing a story about a
favorite tea cup and saucer each member had brought.
Everyone wore a hat and gloves.
Elsie Hermann poured perfectly steeped tea from a sil-
ver tea service. Fancy sandwiches and sweet treats were
enjoyed.
On Sept. 5 we met at the home of Mary Jane Taylor.
Co -hostesses Mary Jane and Jay Skillender asked each
member to share information about a trip they have
enjoyed or plan to enjoy. Many interesting accounts fol-
lowed.
Verla Russell was the lucky winner of a towel and
dish cloth made and donated by Elsie Witteveen. A
social time and refreshments followed as members
mingled and enjoyed Mary Jones' beautiful gardens.
Interesting route for mystery tour
On Sept. 18, 19 members and one guest took part in a
mystery tour organized by co -hostesses Rosemary
Schaeffer and Elsie Hermann.
Stops along the route included Huron Ridge Nursery,
Porter Hill Productions, Zehr's Farm Market and
Ducharme's Apple Orchard.
Many purchases of flowers, fruit decor items, pastries
and preserves were made.
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extend public funding to religious schools.
"I believe it's a bad idea and something that is not
really affordable. There are thousands of religions in
Canada," says Valenta.
Valenta also disagrees with the election reform pro-
posed for the upcoming election, calling it "smoke and
mirrors."
Valenta says he thinks it's a deliberate diversion and
that the McGuinty government is trying to "get off for
the broken promises."
When commenting on the health tax implemented by
the Liberals, he says since it was implemented "in a dis-
gusting way" he would scrap it.
The environment, although impor-
tant, is not really one of Valenta's top
priorities. He says the focus on the
environment has gotten a little out of
proportion.
"I don't believe in hokey science, but
rather scientific data," explains
Valenta.
He is also not necessarily a support-
er of alternative energy.
The bottom line, says Valenta, is he
"will actually do what the constituents
tell me to do."
Valenta, who says his campaign is
going well, has also seen some sign tampering, which he
is taking in stride.
Valenta says although the police have been notified, he
isn't too worried about it.
"That's OK. They must see me as a threat. The people
are worried," says Valenta.
Dennis
Valenta
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