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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-11-09, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1988. Hullett council candidates interviewed about issues BOBSZUSZ Candidate for Councillor Hullett Township BobSzuszhas spent the past 10 years as a sales agent for How son and Howson Ltd. in Blyth, and was appointed to a vacant seat on Hullett council twoyears ago. He says he decided to try to retain his seat because he has found municipal politics to be a source of great interest, as well as a unique challenge. “I’m proud of what council has accomplished to date, but there are still a lot of things that need to be done,’’ he said. He says that he sees waste management as the greatest chal­ lenge of the next three years, adding that the municipality will likely have to go along with a county-wide dump-site, although he, personally, is not in favour of one. “The Hullett-Blyth site is in good shape,” he noted. Other issues Mr. Szusz sees as top priority are the obtaining of a PRIDE grant for the township, in order to upgrade Auburn’s drains and roads, as well as ongoing improvements to otherroads. Hewouldalsolike to see that ratepayers are better informed over the impact of the adoption of equal value tax assessment before the crunch comes in three years; and he would like to see more “teeth” in municipal manure-storage bylaws. “I urge people to get out and vote,” Mr. Szusz said. Medd wants Blyth safe Continued from page 6 past 15 years and taught school for the past 18 years, currently at Colborne Central Public School. He has been actively involved with many sports and social programs in the village, and has been instrumen­ tal in making the Huron County School Science Fairs among the best in the province. He decided to seek a seat on council after being approached to do so by several ratepayers, explaining that he had always wanted to be totally involved in the village, and figured a seat on council would be a good place to “try to be of service to everyone.” If elected, Mr. Medd said he would try to keep Blyth a safe home for children and seniors, treat all taxpayers fairly and honestly and keep them informed of all matters KEN ANDERSON Candidate for Councillor Hullett Township Ken Anderson of RR 1, Londes- boro was appointed to fill a vacancy on Hullett Township council a year ago, but says he has enjoyed the challenge of the position so much that he wanted to try to retain his seat in the November 14 election. “I made my first bid for council because I wanted to see how municipal government works,” he explained, but added that “things are a lot different than what I expected - everything has to go on to a higher level of bureaucracy - it’s notaseasy to’getthings done’ as some people seem to expect!” Mr. Anderson is self-employed, farming as well as running an auto salvage and repair business, and feels that he can offer constituents more of his time than can many others. “I’m always available to them; and the fact that I’m younger perhaps gives me a little different perspective on issues,” he said. He sees municipal drainage and waste management as the major issues of the next three years. He explained that Hullett Council is already planning a major drain project for Auburn, where present drains are far from adequate, and notes that no road or street upgrading can be done in the police village prior to the drainage work. More drainage work is also planned for Londesboro, Mr. Anderson said, and he’d like to see more streets paved in both hamlets. directly concerning them, as well as being readily available to all resi­ dents. HealsowantstoseeBlyth continue in its development as a centre for shopping, service indus­ tries, high-quality entertainment, sports events and worship, but feels that it can also remain a friendly village made up of warm, caring citizens. “I’dbe happy to see the new council do as good a job as the retiring council did,” he said. GREG WILSON FORCOUNCIL NOVEMBERS ' .4 lifelong commitment to Brussels RON GROSS Candidate for Councillor Hullett Township Ron Gross, an incumbent on Hullett council says he decided to run again because he enjoys council work. It gives you a sense of accomplishing things when you make decisions on council he says. He feels that his seven years on council give him experience with knowing what’s going on in munici­ pal affairs. During that time he has served on mostof the committees and boards involved in the munici­ pality. He’s also a farmer, so has a farmer’s perspective and he’s con­ cerned with knowing where the money goes. Looking ahead he says the landfill site, shared with Blyth is a major concern for council. As the current site nears capacity council will have toexpand it or institute recycling because the alternative of finding a new site is very, very costly. He’d also like to see the township road-building program continued. While it hasn ’ t cut road maintenance costs it has helped with snow clearing and had been a conveni­ ence for the ratepayers. In the years ahead recreation is going to take a bigger part of the budget, he says, because the arenas in the area are getting older and are going to need more repairs. 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 Srffi] FOODS 887-9740 Seethisweek's8pageflyerfora full listing of Features & Coupons. DON GREID ANUS Candidate for Councillor Hullett Township A first-time candidate who has farmed in Hullett Township for 30 years, Don Greidanus and his wife have raised 10 children, four of them still at home. He has worked for the MTC on winter roads maintenance for the past 16 years, but with a change in the tendering system will not be returning, so says he decided to try for a seat on Hullett Township council now that he has more spare time. If elected, Mr. Greidanus says he wants to try to improve the communiation between council, GREY RESIDENTS for the coming term 1988-91 Carol Boneschansker public employees and ratepayers, and to keep council business “at the grass roots level.” “In the past, when I’ve approached council on different matters, I always felt I wasn’t getting any where, and I’d like to know why,” he explained. He adds that he feels he has a lot to offer to Hullett residents because of his long experience in farming and with the provincial roads system, and says he knows people all over the township. He sees no major issues ahead for the new council, but says he would like to see safety standards on some roads upgraded, as he has some concerns as to potential hazards, especially for children. You Could Pay More... But You don’t have to! 1981 Olds Delta 88, 8 cyl , w/air, Iocallyowned, $4,275. 1982Chrysler LeBaron, 4cyl. clean $3,675. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis, 8 cyl , 4 door, fully loaded $9,875. NOW'S THE TIME FOR A WINTER TUNE-UP. SEE OUR CLASS A MECHANIC. MONDAY-FRIDAY8-6 SATURDAY8-5 VOTE FOR BOB SZUSZ FOR HULLETT TOWNSHIP COUNCIL I would appreciate the opportunity to represent you as councillor of GREY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL FOR TOWNSHIP OF GREY COUNCIL PUT YOUR VOTE TO WORK