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Page 8 — Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, September 11, 1993 a Dissatisfaction with The federal Nice words, eh! Frankly, after looking at them again, they almost seem to come from the comedy, ‘Men In Tights’, But then again, that’s the Position Canada is in because of the antics of comedians masquerading as Politicians or, in a turn of Phrase, politicians mas- ians, downgraded to virtual Third Let’s get down and di rty World status. Let’s get down and dirty in this campaign. Don’t go to the all-candidates meet- ings to simply ask questions! lemand answers. And if these wannabe Tepresenta- tives of the people can’t, or won’t give you answers, tell them to take a hike - or words to that effect. Platitudes are pleasant in the outhouse, not in the real world. Politicians work for us, the taxpayer, let’s make them eam their keep — for a change. Colin Gibson “(Liberal New voting procedures Halton Hills residents now have a place to go and a number to call to get infor- mation about the upcoming federal election set for Oct. 25. Don McMillan, Halton- Peel returning officer, has set exception of a few data entry Personnel. He claims to be ~ready for the expected-bar- Tage of questions regarding this year’s election Proce- dure changes. In the new election act, passed in April, proxy ballot- ing has been eliminated, as has advance voting at the returning office. Voting at 12 advance offices will still be allowed, but their locations have not yet been deter- mined. Voters will bé able to apply for a new special bal- lot, which will enable then to vote if they will not be in the country during the polling days. If they are currently not in the country, informa- tion on how to-get applica- tions for the special ballots can be obtained at the return- ing office, by friends or rela- tives. The special applica- tions can be mailed out. After they are filled out, the applications must be brought back to the returning office, or mailed to the listed Ottawa address. A voting kit will then be sent out. McMillan pointed out, once an application form for a voting kit is received, the voters name is taken off the local voting list, Prohibiting them from changing their minds and voting at local Polls at the last minute.The ballot must be received by 4 p.m. Oct. 22. “This is a whole new Process,” McMillan said, “I hope it works,” he joked, but quickly added,” I’m sure it will.” The enumeration list for this election will be the one used for last year’s refer- endum. “We already know there will be a large revi- sion,” McMillan admitted. - To deal with the expected revision, special agents will be going to new develop- ments, nursing homes, health Care centres, and condomini- ums and apartments where there appears to be a large turnover. This will be done between Sept, 20-23. After this time, informa- tion cards will be mailed out to the households and any difference should be Teported to the returning office. Citizens have until Oct. 5 to have their names added to the list. For the first time this year, persons adding their name to the list will need Continued from page 1 off people quicker than lightning.” She now consid- ers “not voting at all,” because she also’has little confidence in the Liberal Party’s handling of the cit. Her common-law hus- band, Randy Scott, 42, gravel pit job that year. That, he says, forced him to live on welfare for over a year “Ihave-a good job (as a mechanic and truck driver) now, but I had to live on welfare .....the most degrad- ing thing a person wants to be on,” Scott, who applied for a Green Card to-work in the U.S. through the United States consulate in Toronto, says. “Well, there’s only one out there that’s worth even talking about, and that’s Kim Campbell because leader Jean) Chretien, I wouldn’t trust him as far as I can throw him with both arms.” A retired Peel St. factory worker, who does not want her name published, Says she has other reasons why Kim Campbell would get her vote. “She seems to be more for the working People than Others,” the 60-year-old says. “She tries to cut down and do what she promised, and seems honest.” on Dawkins, 58, who owns Blue Springs Golf Course and the recently reopened olde Hide House in Acton, has other reasons why he might yote for the Conservative party. “I don’t believe that the NDP are serious contenders in the federal election,” he says. “I don’t believe the Liberals are a viable alternative. I think the Conservatives have made mistakes and I’m not interested in Tewarding them by bringing them back in power. But, on the other hand, I have a significant amount of: respect for Federal Revenue Minister and Halton-Peel MP Garth Turner as an individual MP.” Some mistakes the federal government made, says Dawkins, include Overspend- ing. He urges it to establish tighter monetary policies and a significant increase overall in government Participation in various aspects of Ontario’s economy. Peel Region high school vice-principal Wally Selihar Proof of id , with a photo, address and signa- ture, Anyone with questions can call the returning office at 873-2220. says he thinks. there is “bet- ter ion from the people who work in munici- pal government than with federal representatives. “Federal representatives seem so distant from their constituents,” the 4th Line resident says. “I mean, I have never seen anybody, from the federal government » coming by and asking questions, or really, trying to help the constituents,” Selihar, who plans to vote Liberal, adds “there is a pro- liferation of hierarchy or bureaucracy Tig government. “T think that has to be reduced because the taxation is just something that you wonder when the end of it is going to come, he says, citing the GST and spiraling gas prices ‘as part of the problem. A new resident of Bower Street and a systems admin- istrator for a Toronto law firm, Edmund Reid says he is also concerned about high laxes and government waste, “I think there is too much wastage, (overspending) and taxes are definitely. too “ high,” he says. “The govern- ment should do something monetary Policies urged about that....My biggest frus- tration is where our tax dol- lars are going.” Another undecided voter Says he agrees “the govern- ment needs to be cut in half.” Glenn Pembleton, of Kingham Road, adds that while the federal govern- hter liaison to vot- ers, a check and balance system is need- ed to keep the ral. govern- ment (and the economy) in line. As a man- ager of an independent tele- Phone directory company in Guelph, he is also among 41 Per cent of Canadians, according to a Gallup survey teleased this week, who fear they could lose their jobs within the next 12 months. He also says he has little patience with People who abuse Canada’s social sys- “People are made to work eight hours a da ag Pembleton, 38, says. “This present system obvious. Country of opportunity is Poorly managed.” Pembleton and fellow Acton resident Jim Hurrelbrinck, 42, agree unemployment should be the top electoral issue. “The biggest complaint I have, I guess, is like most People, is too much unem- ployment,” Hurrelbrinck, of Norman Avenue, says,”and they (the federal govern- ment) should be doing more to counteract and to improve, the unemployment situation.” Hurrelbrinck, who owns a Georgetown transportation services company, suggests that make-work Projects would help the Canadian economy get back on its feet. “T’m actually thinking of voting for the Reform Party,” he says. “There are a lot of new ideas they have that might stimulate the economy, help stimulate the om whole country.” Irene Markoja, a recent graduate of Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto, is a free-lance writer living in Rockwood. “No fancy promises,” By Oksana Buhel Garth Turner, incumbent Member of Parliament for Halton-Peel and current National Revenue Minister, believes Wednesday’s federal election call is long overdue. “It’s time the Canadian government is renewed, or teplaced, and I’m happy to be campaigning in this elec- tion,” Turner. said.. He Promised he would not make fancy promises, and pointed out Prime Minister Kim Campbell is following this same philosophy. “T hope this campaign does not become too bitter or per- Garth Turner sonal,” Turner worried, but added confidently, residents Halton Hills will be able to overlook personalities and Turner pledges vote on issues, ‘ The issues which Turner feels must be foremostly addressed are jobs and the economy. He praised Campbell’s pledge to elimi- nate the deficit in five years. “This is the first time anyone has had the guts to her- self to a deadline,” Turner ‘lauded. He pointed out more. sup- Port should be given to, small businesses with less govern- ment intervention, “And of course there’s the énviron- ment, which has become a great concern in the last while.” : : Passing jud By Colin Gibson Liberal Julian Reed, who is challenging Progressive Conservative incumbent Garth Turner, the National Revenue Minister, in the Halton-Peel riding issued the following statement in response to the federal elec- tion call. “We, as Canadians vot- ers, have an Opportunity to Pass judgment on the gov- ernment of Brian Mulroney and the legacy he has left us and on Kim Campbell, who continues that legacy. “This election gives us the chance to begin rebuild- ing Canada into a nation where citizens once again feel secure and safe and anada gement on the PC legacy one where dreams once again have a chance of becoming reality. “The people of Canada have grown deeply frustrat- ed and disillusioned as a result of a government that ignores them and their needs. The anger of all Canadians, including the residents of my riding Halton-Peel, is deeper than anything I have seen before spent in the Ontario Legislature.” Reed has been out of active politics since 1985, He continues, in his Statement, “ No matter where I turn, I hear the same major issues raised b’ ul back. Jobs disappear but nothing is done to create new jobs. Criminals get better treatment than their victims. And our environ- ment is seriously threatened by projects such as the mega garbage dump pro- Posed for the Region of Peel.” Reed maintains that if eral deficit and create jobs and stimulate the economy through programs devel- oped in cooperation with municipal and federal gov- emments.” No specifics are men- tioned, however. He touches on the need to review the current justice system, including, “The introduction of a new area of consideration for the rights of the victims.” Again, with no specifics. Reed promises, however, to pursue “environmental- ly-responsible options to Projects, such as the mega garbage dump now pro- Posed for my riding.” He compares Liberal leader Jean Chretien, to an steer Canada’s troubled ship of State into a “safe harbor.”