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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1988-11-09, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1988. Bly th council candidates reveal positions on issues SHIRLEY FYFE Candidate for Councillor KEN BROWN Candidate for Councillor Village of Blyth A nurse at Clinton Public Hospital for the past 18years, Shirley Fyfe has lived in Blythfor mostof her life, and has raised her four children here. As a first-time candidate, Mrs. Fyfe says she decided to run for a seat on council at this time because she has always been interested in village affairs, and feels the time has come for her to “get into politics in a smallway.’’ Herfamily is behind her 100 per cent in her newest venture. Mrs. Fyfe says that her major concern in running for council is to trytoputabrakeon” commercial development’’ of the village. “I think it is great just the way it is now,’’ she explains. “I’d like to see some more small industry here, but I want Blyth to grow in a responsible manner -- not just become another tourist trap like Bayfield or Grand Bend.’’ BRAD MONTGOMERY Candidate for Councillor Village of Blyth Village of Blyth The youngest candidate seeking a seat on Blyth Village Council, Ken Brown, 27, feels that his youth could be an asset to him in the seven-way race. “Because I’m young, 1 have maybe a little different point of view than some,’’ he said. Married and with one son, Mr. Brown has lived in Blyth all his life. Heworksat Hows on and Hows on Ltd.andisa member oftheBlyth Volunteer Fire Department; he also plays broomball on a village team. He wants to be more involved in his municipality, and asks: “What better way is there than serving on council?” Mr. Brown is pleased with the expansion of the Blyth Festival Theatre and is eager to see it progress - the theatre is the key to Blyth’s ongoing prosperity, he says. He would also like to see the liquor plebiscite passed, because it will help keep shopping dollars in the community. Brad Montgomery decided to run for council because he felt there should be an election for council. There hasn’t been an election for too long, he said and even those who are on council, if they are acclaimed, don’t know for sure they havethe support of the community. Being on council would be a good experience he felt, and if you know what is ready going on you may not be so quick to criticize others. In the coming term he would like to see better employ ment opportunities brought to the village, but other than that he thinks things are running very well already. Once he gets into office he’ll be in a better position to know what needs to be done to improve the community, he said. DAVELEE Candidate for Councillor Village of Blyth Dave Lee was born in Londesboro, but has lived in Blyth for the past 14 years, where he operates a car-oiling and snowblowing business, in addi tion to working full-time at the Domtar-Sifto salt mine in Goderich. \ "A lifelong commitment to Brussels GREG WiLSON FORCOUNCIL NOVEMBERS RE-ELECT HELEN CULLEN for Councillor GREY TOWNSHIP SHEILLA WALLACE Candidate for Councillor Village of Blyth Sheilla Wallace says she was spurred on to run for council when she became upset at seeing that all the current councillors had decided not to run again. She also felt it was importantthatthe business com munity be represented on council. The fact she’s involved with a seasonal business gives her the time council work needs, she says. She’s also used to making decisions because of that business back ground and feels it’s important to havepeoplewillingto make deci sions on the council. She’s had experience with many volunteer groups in the past before she and her family moved to Blyth from Toronto. During the next three years she hopes Blyth will continue to prosper and grow and she w'ants main street businesses to continue to expand. He’s married and has four children. Mr. Lee is a Scout leader, a member of the Blyth Volunteer Fire Department and a master of the Blyth Masonic Lodge. In addition, he is actively involved with his union atDomtar, having served in a variety of capacities. He feels his negotiat ing skills will be of value if he is elected to council. Mr. Lee’s main concern for Blyth for the next three years is of the costs of the Blyth Festival’s capital expansion program, especially as it relates to public buildings. “If the theatre folds up or leaves town, will Blyth be held accountable for the costs in municipal build ings?” he asks. LYNN LOGUE Candidate for Councillor Village of Blyth A former Toronto resident, Lynn Logue has lived in Blyth for the past 16 years, where she works part-time as Dr. James McGregor’s office receptionist. She says she decided to seek a seat on Blyth council because shehasenoughfreetime thatshe feels she can do the job justice, and she is eager to see the village continue on with its exciting growth program. Her concerns for the village are wide-ranging, and include the de sire to see Blyth continue in its wooing of the lucrative tourist industry, to see Highway 4 upgrad ed, and to see the local Post Office remain open. She praised the present council for the fine job they have done, and said she will do her best to follow their example, if elected. Mrs. Logue also decided to run in this election because she did not want to see seats filled by acclama tion. “I don’t think any of us should sit back and complain -1 think we should all get off our butts and make things happen,” she stated. Mrs. Logue also said she will support the liquor license plebicite in the upcoming election. “I don’t drink myself, but having a (liquor) store here would serve to keep shopping dollars in Blyth; it would also keep some of our teenagers from racing out of town somuch,” she said. ENJOY A DELICIOUS PIZZA AND HELP THE BRUSSELS LEGION With every pizza sold this week, one dollar will goto help our friends at the Brussels Legion. DELUXE 14” STORE- MADE PIZZA. 5.99 @J£0 FOODS 887-9740 See this week's 8pageflyerfora full listing of Features & Coupons. 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