Times-Advocate, 1985-05-01, Page 1Serving South Huron, North Middlesex
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VOTERS END DEBATE.
Klopp claims NDP gains
in credibility in riding
NDP candidate Paul Klopp appears
to hold no illusions about scoring any
-major upset in Thursday's election.
although he hopes to improve on the
party's traditional' poor showing at
the polls.
He admits that gaining support for
the NDP is an uphill battle. but notes
optimistically that he's been pleasant-
ly surprised at the interest people
have taken in the party's policies.
having been told by some prior to his
nomination that running for the par-
ty in this riding would be a waste of
time.
"There are a lot of people out there
at least thinking about it c NDP par-
ty)," he explained.a�
When contacted by the T-Apn Mon-
devening. Klopp was asked if he
was farming or campaigning. Ile
heartily laughed and reported he had
been hauling manure at his farm that
morning and that could be construed
as either activity in the minds of some
people.
The SHIMS graduate thinks his
rt vil-makesome gains-iniluro
Middlesex, with that coating basically
at the expense of Conservative can-
didate Bryan Smith. "He just hasn't
come across as a politician," Klopp
said.
Ile has found the proposed hydro
corridor one of the most hotly debated
issues in the campaign. although he
said that Premier Frank Miller's past
has also been an issue. The NDP can-
didate said many people have said
they won't support the PCs because
that would indicate that they've
forgotten and forgiven Miller's
aborted attempt to close the Clinton
hospital.
Klopp wouldn't make any predic-
tions about an election outcome
across the province. saying he gave
up predicting such things after his
first vote when he was 18.
"It's to volatile... he said. in
reference to judging'Ihe mood of the
voters, adding that he's found there
are many people who are still uncom-
mitted and probably won't make up
their minds until they step into the
voting booth on Thursday.
Klopp, whose campaign has been
devoid of roadside signs. said he
hoped people would look at the
policies and not merely the signs on
the road.
He said that at the Iirst rain. many
of the signs fall apart. and he quickly
likened that to the policies of the other
two parties.
The Centralia College graduate
termed his campaign "interesting
and educational" and feels the party
is getting some credilfility in the
riding.
Riddell sees chance for
a Liberal minority
"It looks like it will. be a minority
government, and it could just as easi-
ly be for the Liberals as the Tories".
claims Huron -Middlesex incumbent
Jack Riddell as he gets set to see how
the voters of Ontario will choose when
n -they head to the polls on Thursday.
The 12 -year veteran suggests the
Liberals are "knocking right on the
SPECIAL MEETING
After the concert on Thursday attended by
students from the Robarts School in London. Chad Taylor. a local child
who attends the Roborts School, wos able to meet the trio of Sharon.
Lois and Brom. About 50 Roborts students were in the oudience of
1000 of South Huron and District High School.
door" and adds that his party's
chances are the hest they've been
since he's been in politics.
"Many people are saying it's time
for a change." he added. noting that
he's had many people tell him that
they'll switch their support to him in
this election after voting for the Con-
servatives in the past.
"I've never heard that in past cam-
paigns," he enthused, noting he was
"quite optimistic" of his chances in
the riding.
He termed as"desparation" the $6
billion in programs being announced
by Premier Frank Miller as he
travels around the province. "He
doesn't have the $6 billion and they're
nothingm han election promise
and I think people are well aware of
what is going on."
"He's not going over well...there's
a disenchantment with Miller."
When asked about the main cam-
paignissues in this election, Riddell
said the farm financial crisis is one of
the major ones as more and more
young farmers are selling off their
equipment, renting their land and.tak-
ing jobs just in the hope of keeping
ownership of the land.
"It's very serious," the MPP said,
adding that the economic crunch is
being felt in the riding's urban centres
because small businesses and the ser-
vice industry have a dependency on
the agricultural community.
The proposed hydro corridor
through the riding is also an issue and
Riddell said area farmers are "livid
about that."
Separate school funding is coming
up more and more.- and while the
Liberals support that idea. Riddell eR-
plains that no one knows what the
Tories have in mind or what they
mean by full funding.
He- claims to have been given a
good response in the riding where his
recognition factor is high. "People
are judging me by my past record
and say they see no reason to
change," -he advised.
The Dashwood area politician con-
e ded with a parting shot for his PC
vent, noting that his election
si ns appear "every. rod apart...
'i think that turns people off and is
acalive of the type of extravagance
9t the Tot•y government over the
Years. '
THURSDAY
Smith remains optimistic
about pulling off upset
Progressive Conservative Bryan
Smith hopes Huron -Middlesex voters
will be in an upsetting mood on Thurs-
day and will once again restore the
riding to the Tory stronghold.
While most would see his win as a ,
major upset, Smith appears confident
that his enthusiastic campaigning will
be rewarded.
When asked late Monday night how
things were going with his campaign,
Smith responded "as planned". What
was planned? "To win. of course:"
Throughout the campaign Smith
has promoted the idea that the riding
would be better served by a represen-
tative on the government side of the
legislature. Asked to specify pro-
grams that would be advanced in the
riding if voters put in a Conservative.
mi saccon i►en Y. gust
anything."
The idea of a hydro corridor
through the riding has been the prime
issue for the Conservative candidate
and he's promised whatever guidance
and information he can supply to
Foodland Hydro to battle the line.
• Oddly enough.. abortion has been
the second major issue, according to
the Lucan council member. He's per-
sonally against abortion and
Morgentaler-style clinics and would
like to see the federal laws in regard
to abortion "looked at again".
He's found some opposition to
Premier Frank Miller in the Clinton
area. where as health minister. the
PC leader attempted to close the local
hospital. However, Smith says most
of the animosity towards Miller is
confined mainly to a "few older
people"..
He said the new Miller government
is in favor of supporting smaller
hospitals.
If election signs were indicative of
voting support, Smith would be an
easy winner on Thursday. Ile said he
didn't know how many campaign
signs were up. but said there must
have been some good seeds sewn
because the signs have certainly
multiplied.
"it's been a good campaign and
I've worked hard and met a lot of peo-
ple," he said in concluding his
remarks. adding that he was confi-
dent the PCs would he hack in power
on Friday morning and there was a
good chance that the Huron -
Middlesex riding would be
' represented on the Tot benches. -
Jail term for wife Mttering;
drinkIng fine
pay the fine. Marley St., London. was fined the (icer detected the odour of alcohol. A
Lennard Kolkman. lilt :i Goderich. same amount for the sane offente on keit thalizer gave a reading of 110
was fined5:-48i after pleading guilty In - August 12. mgs. Ile was ordered lo pay the line
driving with a flood alcohol content Kolkman was stopped in a spot by May 21t.
over the legal limit on December 20, check on Highway 4 and taken for a McKinnon 'was charged alter a
while Ian Quince!" McKinnon. 157 breathalizer lest after the police ot- Please turn to page 2
A Zurich area roan was sentenced
In SIX months in reformatory when he
appeared letoreJudge .1. Seneshen in
Exeter court. Tuesday.
David 1.ovie. RR 2 Zurich. had been
convicted previously ona charge of
assault causing bodily harm after his
wife was beaten on July 21 01 last
year.
In reviewing the incident. the
Crown noted that the wife of the ac-
cused suffered a broken nose. black
('ye and some bruising that resulted
in her requiring hospital treatment
II was pointed out that wives are
emotionally and financially depen-
dent and creed the protection of the
court in such matters and the (Town
asked for a jail term to prevent this
type of offence from happening again.
Duly counsel admitted it was a
serious of fence and that the accused
had leen drinking at the line. but had
not been drinking since this attack.
The court was told that the wife had
returned to the hone and a jail terra
would be 01 no benefit
Mnweyer..fudge Seneshen levied
the six • rnnnth sentence. saying it w as
a deterrent to the accused himself
Lovie was also placed on probation
for
two years and was ordered to keep
the peace. seek employment and
counselling alter his sentence has
leen served
:1 fine of $1.000 or three months in
jail was levied against Michael
William Horner. King Sl.. Crediton.
after he pleaded guilty to impaired
driving on .lune 12 of last year.
)lis vehicle was observed parked
on Ihghway 8:1 around 12:341a m on
That date and the accused pulled onto
the highway as the investigating nl-
ricer approached in his cruiser.
After noting the erratic
movements of the Horner vehicle
which al times was in the wrong Zane
and had no lights on, the officer
signalled it to stop and found the
driver to have a strong odour of
alcohol. dazed and unsteady on his
feet A hreathalizer (est gave a
reading of 2(0 ings
The 29 -year-old had a precious
drinking and driving conviction in Oc-
tober 01 19112
He said it would be a great hardship
In pay a heavy fine as he is presently
on compensation from an accident
suffered al his place of employment in
November
1lmwever. the .Midge said the ac
cusp(' had a very high alcohol content
and was fortunate that he was stop-
ped by. the police before gelling into
a serious accident.
Ile was given 90 days in which to
THERE IT GOES — There were
plenty of jobs for Big Brothers
and Big Sisters when the South
Huron Association staged a
fishing derby at Morrison Dam,
Sunday. In addition to baiting
hooks, untangling lines and
cooking food (few fish made the
pan) Big Sister Heather Buchanan
acted as an anchor as Jackie
Sweitzer took o flying leap to cast
her line into an area where she
was sure a big one was lurking.
Other members of the group ore
shown in the background.
Advance voting
Voting at the six advance polls in
this arca has been heavier than usual.
according to i(mow Middlesex retur-
ning officer W.F. Simmons. Simmons
speculates the good weather may be
a factor
All advance polling places were
wheel -chair accessible. which may
also have encouraged some to cast
their ballots ahead of time at a loca-
tion where they wouldn't have to
worry about narrow doors and long
flights of stairs
• All who were not enumerated in Ex•
eter and surrounding area may still
vote if they come In their polling star -
1ion and have someone vouch for the
fact they are British subjects or Cana-
dian cel i/ens who have resided in Ow
tart° for the past 12 months
A certificate is only required in ur
ban centres such as Goderich kith
populations of more than 6.1100
The :t1.945 eligible voters in the
iluron Middlesex riding will he voting
at 115 polling places 00 Thursday
heavy
Four hundred and sixty enumerators.
poll clerks and deputy returning of-
ficers were hired io carry. out the
many duties required in advance
preparation. ensuring everything
runs smoothly on voting day, and
tabulating the results •
Simrnons will once again set up
election headquarters at his home on
iliversule Drive J'his is the 1nur•th
bine he has acted as returning officer
for his riding in a provincial electron
Simmons has four words of advice
for eligible voters: gel out and vote