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The Huron Expositor, 1988-11-23, Page 1Farm - A4 Sports - A8-9 Obituaries - A10 Hensall - All Dublin - Al2 Serving the communities and areas of Seaforth, Brussels, Dublin, Hensall and Walton Legion PeeWes record two hockey wins. See page A9. aurted byelection. See page NIP support~: xositor n Seaforth, Ontario HURON EXPOSITOR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1988 Tory elected to third term in Huron -Bruce Cardiff wants to alleviate GRATEFUL CANDIDATE - An emotional Murray Cardiff, seen here with wife Betty, ex- pressed thanks Monday night to his family and friends in the riding of Huron -Bruce. The Tory incumbent was re-elected to his third term as MP for the riding. Mcllwraith photo. Liberals surprised by majority By NELLIE BLAKE Huron -Bruce Liberal candidate Ken Dunlop was defeated by 3,413 votes by in- cumbent Progressive Conservative can- didate Murray Cardiff during Monday night's federal election that gave the federal Conservatives their second majori- ty government. About 200 supporters gathered in the Lucknow community centre awaiting the outcome of the election and giving praise to the defeated candidate. Ken Dunlop was given a standing ovation when he entered the complex at 11:30 p.m. As expected, Cardiff received the ma- jority of votes at 20,042 in the Huron por- tion of the Huron -Bruce riding while Dunlop received most of his 16,629 votes in the Bruce portion, not enough to oust the opposition. New Democratic Party candidate Tony McQuail received 7,746 votes and Christian Heritage Party candidate Tom Clark received 2,633 votes. Veteran surprised Among the supporters awaiting Dunlop's closing speech was Bruce McDonald of Formosa, a longtime politi- cian who ran against Cardiff in the 1984 federal election. He said he was disappointed with the defeat of the Liberal party and surprised the PCs were able to win back another ma- jority government. Looking at the number of national votes and where they were won, McDonald said there were some "interesting bright spots" for the Liberals. "We(the Liberals) did well in the East and won all five seats in Winnipeg," he said, adding that in Ontario the Liberals and PCs split the votes. As the final votes were tallied showing a Conservative majority, televised coverage spoke of the possibility that Liberal leader John Turner might step down from his position immediately after the election. When asked of his views of the specula- tion, Mr. McDonald said if Mr. Turner is re-elected as leader he doesn't expect a resignation for another two or three years. He added the Liberals still expect to win two or three seats in Vancouver and Mr. Turner would have "no political advan- tage" if he stepped down now. NDP split the vote Back in the Huron -Bruce riding, Mr. McDonald said NDP votes had a negative effect on the number of votes the Liberals received that could have closed the margin between the Liberals and Conservatives. Having a Conservative majority is bad for farmers in the Huron -Bruce riding, Mr. McDonald said, adding farmers in the United States can grow commodities cheaper under the free trade deal. "(The PCs) will be judged in four years," he warned. Pleased with his campaign Without a prepared speech as he has done since the beginning of the campaign, Dunlop praised his supporters, his family and his campaign workers for a job well done. He said while losing to the Conservatives "wasn't what we(the Liberals) had hoped," he remains proud of his party. Dunlop said he is both relieved the elec- tion is over and sad the Liberal party lost the election, adding that previous election forecasts didn't appear promising at first. "But Turner turned things around and we had a chance of winning. It was only one week ago that it looked like we could have won," Dunlop said. He touched on the subject of free trade saying it is a major concern. 'I hope that the Liberals are wrong and that free trade is good. I never want to have to say 'I told you so,' " Dunlop said. Turn to page 5 BY HEATHER MCILWRAITH A nervous Tory Murray Cardiff paced the floors of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre Monday night, even after the first returns in the federal election, gave him a commanding lead in the riding of Huron -Bruce. That lead steadily widened as the ballot count progressed, until the in- cumbent Cardiff was declared the winner. "I was worried, but I'm the kind of guy who would be worried until it was over," said Mr. Cardiff, when it finally was over and he was re-elected to his third term in of- fice, by an approximate 2,800 vote. "I've always been an MP and it's a wonderful relief to be successful, but I couldn't call it. This (the riding) is a new area, and there are quite a number of new voters. I never made any predictions about how this election would turn out." Not surprisingly, with free trade at the forefront of this election, Mr. Cardiff saw a formidable opponent in Liberal candidate Ken Dunlop. The former Port Elgin mayor. took a number of the polls, particularly in the northern section of the riding. Mr. Cardiff, who has represented the Huron -Bruce riding since 1980, said he played down the issue of free trade, and con- centrated his campaign on such things as farm financing and drought assistance. "I tried to conduct this campaign in a positive way. That's what I've done in the past and that's what I'll do in the future," he said. "I stayed away from the leaders as much as possible. I went with what I knew the facts were and I dealt with it (the cam- paign) in that way." Mr. Cardiff acknowledged the apprehen- sions felt by many Canadians in regards to free trade, and expressed his intention to better educate those in his riding concerned about the issue. "Many people don't understand the issue of free trade, and many, particularly the seniors, were frightened by the 1988 election campaign," he said. "We don't want people living in fear, and I'm going to work with people to alleviate the fear over the next period of time - show them we are advancing forward, that it (free trade) is in the best interests of the na- tion. I want to assure people that what we (the PCs) are doing will ensure the people of Canada are secure." During his campaign, Mr. Cardiff said he asked people to sit down and reflect on what the conservative party has done over the past four years. "We have improved a lot. It's just a mat- ter of reflecting - sitting back and taking a good look at what we've done. Why would we let anything happen that would destroy all that?" Mr. Cardiff expressed pleasure at his party's majority finish in the election, but said he was saddened by the PC's defeat in the eastern provinces, and the loss of a lot of good members of parliament. "It's a majority government though, and I think that's wonderful. It gives us oppor- tunities to give care and consideration to the people of Canada. It was a good election, and it's going to be a good government." In his acceptance speech, an emotional Cardiff thanked family and friends for their support during the campaign. He also welcomed the new area to the riding of Huron -Bruce. "It was a tough campaign and I couldn't have done it without you. Huron -Bruce has been home for me, and it always will be. I'm so proud to have been your MP for the last number of years, and I look forward to the next number of years. I look forward to ser- ving the new area of the riding, as well as the old," he said. "I know there are some challenges ahead of us, but with your continued help, informa- tion and support, we'll meet them. It's sad to lose colleagues in the east, but southwestern Ontario is going to be well represented. I hope to continue to give the same service as in the past, and to improve the riding in Huron -Bruce and service to everyone." 50 cents a copy Citizenship awards go to worthy recipients Three Seaforth residents were honored Saturday at the annual phesentation of the Recreation and Parks Department's Citizenship Awards. Ross Ribey, Alice Reid and Marg Dale were chosen from a number of worthy nominees, as the 1988 recipients of awards which recognize selfless giving in the areas of Civic Service, Humanitarian Service, and Service to Sport. ROSS RIBEY Ross Ribey has been a Seaforth resident for 13 years, and during that time has con- tinued to be active in community events. Most recently he organized the hosting of the Mid -Western Ontario Toy Show (which will go for the second year on December 4), and was responsible for organizing Seaforth's first ever evening Santa Claus Parade (also to make its second appearance this year, on December 2). Mr. Ribey is an active member of the Seaforth Lions Club, the Odd Fellows Club, the Kinburn Foresters, and the Seaforth Agricultural Society. He has also served on the beef, indoor concession and publicity committees of the Seaforth Fair Board. Mr. Ribey is a former Beaver and Scout leader, a Sunday School teacher, and a former elder of the Northside United Church. He is characterized by his nominators as someone who "has always been eager to serve for the betterment of the communi- ty", someone who "never says no", and when asked to do something, someone who "will give 100 per cent everytime". ALICE REID Alice Reid has been a resident of Seaforth for 50 years, and like Mr. Ribey, has never ceased giving to the community. In recogni- tion of that fact she was awarded the Town's Humanitarian Service award in 1988. As an active member of First Presbyterian Church, the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital Auxiliary and the Canadian Cancer Society, Miss Reid has been termed by her nominators as, " a good friend to the community". She is a Past President of the Hospital Auxiliary (1946-48) and one of its longest liv- ing members. She is also a life member of the Ontario Hospitals Auxiliary. As a volunteer of the area branch of the CITIZENS HONORED - Seaforth's Ross Ribey, Marg Dale and Alice Reid, were honored Saturday when the Seaforth Citizenship Awards were presented. Mr, Ribey was honored for Civic Service, Ms. Dale for Service to Sport and Miss Reid for Humanitarian Service. Mcllwraith photo. Canadian Cancer Society Miss Reid spent 20 years, from 1961 to 1981, driving cancer pa- tients to London hospitals for their treatments. Now, as the Chairman of Transportation she coordinates six other drivers. Miss Reid also acts for the Cana- dian Cancer Society in the capacity of Pa- tient Service Chairman. Other involvements include a 50 year membership with the Seaforth Lawnbowl- ing Club, and a place in history as one of the first Presidents of the Seaforth Ladies Curl- ing Club. "She is a good friend and responsible resi- dent of our Town of Seaforth, and one of those rare people who cares," said her nominators. MARG DALE Marg Dale is a worthy recipient of Seaforth's 1988 Service to Sport award. Known primarily for her involvement with the Seaforth Ringette system, which she helped found in 1980 and continues to be a part of today (as coach and executive member) Ms. Dale is and has been involved in a number of other sporting venues over the years. She is a former member of the Centenaires Junior "D" hockey executive and has been a coach of' girls softball for three years. Gettin back to ringette, she is a former member of the Huron -Perth Ringette Association. In addition to her "sports" involvements, Ms. Dale is an active member of the Egmondville United Church, a volunteer for the Seaforth Community Hospital's Gift Shop and a willing canvasser for whatever society/group needs assistance. "Marg is always there to give a helping hand, whenever it is necessary," said her nominators. � ® 2 0 co —J 0 BOB DINSMORE 26 26 5 7 HAZEL HILDEBRAND 22 29 13 10 69 559 Dinsmore calls for recount of mayorality ballots A recount has been requested by mayoral candidate Bob Dinsmore. Accor- ding to the current records, Mr. Dinsmore lost his bid for Mayor in the municipal election, by six votes to Hazel Hildebrand. The official request for a recount carne Friday, and marked the first time, to Clerk/Administrator Jim Crocker's knowledge, that a recount has ever been requested in the Town of Seaforth. It will take place in the Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29. Ken Cardno has been appointed as Re- count Officer and will be assisted by Marilyn Chesney. Neither person was in- volved in the original counting of the ballots. Mr. Crocker, as the town's Return- ing Officer, will be present at the time of the count. Mr. Dinsmore and Mrs. Hildebrand, or two of their scrutineers, may also be in attendance. Should the recount turn out in Mr. Dinsmore's favor, he will be proclaimed as mayor. If not, things will remain as they are. Should there be a tie, the names of both candidates will be placed in a hat, and a winner drawn out. A judge can be called in to make a final decision on objectionable ballots. • HPCRCSSB teachers reach settlement The Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board and its teachers jointly announced a settlement was reached on a two-year agreement on November 2. Teachers ratified the agreement November 15 with trustees giving their approval at the board meeting on November 17. The previous contract expired August 31, 1988. A Factfinder's Report released to both parties on October 13 assisted the trustees and the teachers in continued negotiations leading to a settlement which covers the period September 1, 1988 to August 31, 1990. The new contract gives teachers an average of 4.4 percent in the first year and a further 4.5 percent across the grid in year two. In addition, allowances for responsibili- ty to principals, consultants, and coor- dinators have been improved in year one, with improvements in allowances to vice - principals, department heads, and subject coordinators in year two. Included in the settlement are im- provements in the benefit plans under semi- private hospital, dental insurance, and the introduction of vision care. These changes take effect January 1, 1989. Salary rates in year one of the contract range from a minimum of $20,750 in level D with no experience to $53,315 in the top category with 12 years experience. In the se- cond year, these rates will become $21,685 and $55,715 respectively. Under the new con- tract, the average salary increases from $39,046 in 1987-88 to $42,502 in 1989-90. Area to be supplied with 911 service The Emergency Health Services Study Committee of Huron and Perth have put into motion the first steps to providing a 911 System for the area. The committee has invited the Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs, and Municipal representatives of Huron and Perth to a meeting on November 30 to be informed on how a 911 System can be implemented in Huron and Perth Counties. Turn to page 9