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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-12-07, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017. Huron East councillors honoured for years of service A quarter-century Huron East Councillors Alvin McLellan, left, and Larry McGrath, right, were recently honoured with long-term service awards for public work dating back to before Two day -one Huron East councillors were honoured last week for their decades -long commitment to public service. Larry McGrath and Alvin McLellan were both honoured by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for 26 years of service each, dating back to the days before municipal amalgamation. McGrath has been a councillor with Huron East from Jan. 1, 2001 and he is still serving in the position, meaning that he has been with the municipality for 17 years. Before that, he was the Tuckersmith deputy - reeve for three years and a councillor for six years before that. "First elected to Tuckersmith Township Council in 1988, Councillor Larry McGrath served six years as councillor and three years as deputy -reeve of Tuckersmith Council. With the newly amalgamated Municipality of Huron East, Councillor McGrath has amalgamation. Both men were thanked for their 27 years of service. They were presented with certificates by Deputy -Minister of Municipal Affairs Laurie LeBlanc. (Photos submitted) served as a councillor from the Tuckersmith Ward since 2001," McGrath's nomination read. "As a life-long resident of the community, Councillor McGrath has been involved in a number of committees over the years, including the Seaforth and District Community Centre Board. He is currently a member of the Huron East Locals welcome exchange student PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 We've had a week of great weather! Lots of field work has been done. Christmas decorations are up, a few other outside jobs are done and we are now ready for the onset of winter and snow! Chris and Shelly Smith have been the hosts for a Grade 8 student from Spain. Lucas has been here since mid-September and goes to school with Bennett Smith at St. James Catholic School in Seaforth. Lucas travelled to Ottawa for the weekend to spend time with the Smith sisters, Lexi and Delayna. Lexi gave up a weekend at Western to see life at Carlton with Delayna. Lucas had a great time taking in the sights of Ottawa. He got to experience residence life. Bennett travelled in a different direction that weekend to a Continued on page 18 Administration Committee and the Water and Sewer Committee." Councillor Alvin McLellan was also honoured for 26 years of service. Like McGrath, he has served as a Huron East councillor since January, 2001. Before amalgamation, McLellan was deputy -reeve with the Township of Grey for three years and a councillor for six years before that. "First elected to council in 1991, Councillor Alvin McLellan has served nine years as councillor and deputy -reeve of Grey Township and has, since 2001, served as a Grey Ward councillor to the amalgamated Municipality of Huron East," McLellan's nomination read. "In addition to serving as a municipal councillor, Councillor McLellan has served 10 years as a director on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and served 19 years on the Brussels, Morris and Grey Board of Recreation Management, including 13 years as chairman" The nomination added that McLellan has served on many Grey Township committees and he takes great pride in being involved in his community. FROM WALTON 7 do CENTRA EXTEND YOUR REACH -ADVERTISE PROVINCIALLY OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information visit www.ocna.org/network-advertising-program FINANCIAL SERVICES $$ CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT $$ TAP INTO HOME EQUITY! With home values skyrocketing, take advantage and pay down other high interest debt. 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