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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-11-08, Page 9for your candidate.. JOHN JOHNSTON John Johnston who has served as a Grey Township To the Electors of BRUSSELS Your vote on Monday Nov. 13 would be greatly appreciated. PUC Candidate BILL ITH " ti THE BRUSSELS POST, NOVEMBER 8, 1978 — 9 Grey Township council ED KRAUTER Ed Krauter has no past political experience but says he chose to run for a seat on Grey Tonwship council this time because, "there's been too many acclamationi in the' past." "I feel that in general we have overlooked the import- ance of municipal or town- ship councils and so I feel that if municipal matters are not • in local control anymore, it's only because we didn't pay enough attention." As to his wanting the job he says, "The only reason I want the job is that I fell that nothing will ever happen if 1 you just sit back and. comp- lain about it, but don't offer to do anything about 'it ' And to him the main issue in the municipality is that "Hopefully we might regain a small amount of 'control because the government is supposed to be for the people, by the people. I would like to feel that the incoming council would be prepared to listen more closely than ever before to the needs of the township," he said. Mr. Krauter farms 500 acres and also does custom farm machinery work. He has lived in. Grey Township 'most of his life and he and his wife have three children. JOHN GILLIS John Gillis, a Grey Town- ship councillor for the past two years) chose to run for a seat on council because he would like to learn more about the township, meet with the people and help plan its future. "I feel that I can Con-. 'tribute my, suggestions and knowledge from the past two years on council to plan for the future and help solve any problems which arise." he said. He thinks the important issues facing the muncipality are the drainage systems throughout the township a- long with the control of weeds on the roadsides and the proposal of building up roads. He is married to Patricia Ann. LYLE PETTAPIECE Lyle Pettapiece who, is trying for a Grey Township Council seat said he decided to run for council because some neighbours asked him to. He is concerned about foreign investment and non- residential ownership of farm land. "It's gotten to be quite a concern in other townships and I'm afraid it's spreading to Grey Township. It's put- ting us local people at a standstill. We can't compete ' with them buying this land," he, said. This is his first try at municipal politics. He has served on the Federation of Agriculture as a local director and on the Huron County Milk Committee Board. He is married, and has five children--four boys and a girl. He has 300 acres of land and operates a dairy farm with the help of one of his children. All the rest of his children work outside the home. 'councillor for four years (decided to run again because Isom people encouraged(him to. He would like the job of Icouncillor because, "Ilt `s pcind of interesting work Once S/ou get started.." He said there's not really any big issues facing the municipality, `lust keeping :things running on an eco- nomical basis." "We need to build some ;bridges, that's one thing that has to be done. Some roads were widened this year and sonic more roads need to be built up," he added. He has lived all .of his life in Grey Township where he is a farmer. He has a wife. Leona and two children—a boy and a girl. Morris council acclaimed More election coverage on pages 19' and 20 To the Electors of BRUSSELS Your support on "Nov. 13th for a 2nd term as PUC Commissioner would be greatly appreciated. Re elect HAROLD BRIDGE ROSS PROCTER Ross Procter has been a Morris Township councillor for two years and agreed to run again when asked be- cause he believes, "a sensit- ive, efficient council is a vital link in our system of govern- ment." He thinks one of the main issues facing the municipal- ity in the next two years is, "Getting our money's worth from our tax dollars. Good money management is always important, but with the pre-, sent financial climate in Canada, financial• responsib- ility is vital." He also believes council should use common sense with people oriented consid- erations and decisions instead of an impersonal, rigid, rule book like approach to, "our communities problems and opportunities." Mr. Procter was born August 28, 1927 on the third line of Morris Township. He attended Stone School, Wingham High School, and the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege in Guelph. He worked for 17 years as a feed salesman and is presently a partner in the Bodmin Lim- ited farm on the fourth line of Morris. He and his wife Mary have five children. Clare Van Camp was ac- aimed as a new councillor of Morris Township and is , looking forward to serving the public for the next two years. He says he will do his best for the ratepayers of Morris Township. He chose to accept the council seat he says because, "1 think Local Government is' best and if interest is not shown it 'will soon dis- appear." He also says that as he has his family farming with him he would like to see family farms kept together. CLARE VAN CAMP BOB GRASBY Bob Grasby who has served on the Morris Town- ship Council for the past 11 years says it has been an honour and a privilege to do so and hopes with the experience he has gained to be better able to serve the ratepayers of the township. He says he will do this to the best of his ability. The main job facing the municipal 'council he says will be -to provide the best roads, bridges, drains, and other services with the funds available. He has lived and farmed in Morris Township all his life and has been an active member of several agricult- ural organizations. He is married and he and his wife, have two daughters. TO THE ELECTORS OF EAST WAWANOSH, MORRIS & BLYTH. I respectfully solicit your support to Re-Elect R. JOHN ELLIOTT as your representative on the HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION • Married with a young family. - Occupation: Insurance Agent. - Four years experience on the Board of Education. - Presently Chairman of the Huron County Board of Education and Chairman otExecutive Committee. - A parent who is genuinely interested in the education of our children and the rising costs of education to the ratepayers. To the electors of Brussels Your support in the November 13 Election for Reeve will be much appreciated VOTE CAL KRAUTER A mon ' with experience who is always here VOTERS REQUIRING RIDES TO THE POLLS CALL .887-6147