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Huron Expositor, 2000-11-01, Page 3News Kemp named NDP candidate as McQuail steps aside By Bonnie Oropp Nkrrth Huron Citizen Editor A fresh -new face will be • leading .the Huron Bruce NDPs in' the upcoming "federal election. • ' Christine Kemp of Clinton. the director of communications for Blyth Festival. won the candidacy in one ballot at a nomination meeting in Lucknow Town Hall. Wednesday night. . Two others. • former provincial -candidate Len -Hope and Tony McQuail; riding association president. were nominated at the meeting. However. McQuail, during his speech. unexpectedly withdrew in support of Kemp. 'To everything there is a season. and a purpose." said McQuail. who has been a candidate many times over the past 20 years•."As 1 looked in the mirror today, the guy 1 saw -staring back was detihitelymiddle-aged. definitely- male. 1 thought of our federal government and wondered Are we tacking middle-aged guys in parliament'' McQuail went on to say,. that he had attended the meeting that night. same government very interested in support that- their hearing what American . and Kemp had to say. E u r o p. e a n "1 realized i; +r counterparts . do, listening to think how much Christine that's a better Huron -Bruce voice 1 want to - could be." hear in our r�ristire Calling attention parliament.. Kemp to the • diversity. That's a face 1 , within • the want to see." ' association. Kemp What Kemp did have to said it was an exciting time say in her, speech to the to be a member of the NDP. association members, was, The NDP is thinking that her .political interest progressively :and drawing came about as a- result of people together. • . seeing moves -made by the "Look around you at the Conservative and Liberals diversity in this room. which were • based on ;teachers. farmers. retired prejudice and greed: rather people. parents. reporters. than equality. social justice seniors. people who care and democracy: • , about Canada." -- .-The NDP is the only party ' . Kemp slammed the that asks attention be drawn Conservatives and Liberals to our disintegrating social. for their cuts to;health care, programs." said -Kemp.. stating such moves tore at. "if we had a government that put health care. worker's rights and clean water over tax` cuts: think how much better Canada. could be." said Kemp.. • If we had a• government that put welfare and the safety -of its .citizens first. think hog much better Canada could he. And if 'ourfarmers received the the very fabric of the nation. "Tax cuts seem to be everybody `s favourite words right now," she said, adding that the parties seem to he trying to out -do each other. But i't's' only fun until •somebody gets hurt. Arid clearly we are all being hurt by these tax curs: Kemp also spoke of the concern for safe drinking water and for the fact that young people starting not in the world are "paralysed by their student loans.- The country as well: she said. should he a rime where the rights i f, workers arc •paramount. something she believes Is not happening with today's government-. "Voting:NDP is saying that what the Liberals are doing is unacceptable." She challen�,ed present to consider '. i.r. direction was desir.d I„r the country and promi'.e work to ensure that ‘, realise NDP is, the ink choice. McQuairt, her mp,ii in manger introduced the r,:s1 of the team.: His wife Fran is the official agent. assisted h) Jan McKean. Brent Bowyer is the chair of the si,3n 'campaign,. Cart Stavros. Kemp's husband. is. communication:. Sydn.' Anderson is the. I'undratun_• `co-ordinator and. loan VanderMeer r: ordinatins the vrluntc!` Canvassers. Ken Kelly of Paisley acclaimed to Progressive Conservatives By Janice Becker '11`)""ng at, the ',oat) Huron Citizen Staff Poll' ` "KO is -a man we can be_ proud .to stand behind." he said., "We need to support Ken ( fora) party which is - accountable' to • Huron -Bruce, and accountable in . members gathered at the . Ottawa: Wingham-Golf-and-C-ur-ling Speaking to the crowd. Club. Oct.• 26 to •give their Kelly said he will work hard support to Kelly. • to represent the riding. Noting that the party has a "[ know people and how- lcitof ground to 'make up. to get things done. 1 can take Huron -Bruce ricins president. Brian Treble said they are prepared and ready its more. said. " I believewe gave Joe -We will put in a great 'Clark a rough deal years A familiar name in the farm community. Ken Kelly of Paisley was acclaimed as the leder-al. Huron -Bruce Progressive Conservative candidate for the :Nov. 27 election. •Approximately 90 PC Ken Kelly a stand without losing . credibility." "Canada can do better." he 1,20 'Huron - Bruce ;.needs a change we can trust% We need experience. consistency and integrity. The • government needs tri build. to lead the nation. not drift by the popularity polls " • Kelly said Huron -Bruce needs PC polices which deal with debt, reduction while looking at the issues of taxation. seniors. health care and education "The PCs have a national vision. They are the clear alternative for responsible government;" he 'added. (.Other, rase to ,peal. 1•c' for Kelly'; pusitive..apprr Ii:; • to life when thine, difficult. • • Kelly.: has been proyinciai representative on the .Federation of Agriculiur.: and chair of .the fin';uh committee for the national council ' of ,Agriculture Canada.- - 1[C received an aw i ,1 from CKNX Radom Contribution to Former MR Mitt ray Ca • i of Bru:scl, encourage,: membership to :jai i,l , and help-.prrci11 lc • ; I; candidate. The party .clam to !1,,.• comtnunity mectines to their time effectively: TMs MOON EXPOSITOR, November 1, 2000-3 How to Avoid 9 Common Buyer Traps BEFORE Buying a Home 9eakeh, Ont. - Buying a home is a major investment no matter • which way you took at it. 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