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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-11-09, Page 10Page 10—Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 9, 1988 Profiles • from page 6 former members, who bring experience and continuity makes for an effective and progressive.council." Clifford (Lynn) Fielder Mr. Fielder and his wife Bonnie have two teenage children. They run a weaner pig operation on the north-western boun- dary of the township, but he continues to work off the farm to support it. He has been • exposed to the public through Bruce County organizations, such as the Pork Producers, Federation of Agriculture and the Farm Safety Association. Mr. Fielder states he is willing to devote his time locally as a councillor and would step down from some of the above ex- ecutive xecutive positions. Mr. Fielder was encouraged by different individuals to get involved municipally. "Those individuals must feel I have something to offer our township, I trust the voters do too." Having met with politicians locally and in Ottawa, he feels that"my credibility is good". "One of my philosophies is that I refuse to make someone else look bad so I'll look good." "I am broad minded and believe in ap- peals. Everyone or each situation should be judged on individual merit." "Anyone can act like a parrot or be a follower. I don't mind saying what has to be said and be counted for it." Apparently indications were that seven would be nominated for four seats. "It was not my intention to back down from a fair election. By letting my name stand I've in- itiated an opportunity for you to exercise a change." Dave MacKinnon Mr. MacKinnon, running for a councillor -seat in the township of Kinloss, is married to Cathy and they have three children. The run a beef and cash crop farm. He is also a real estate salesman. A life long resident of the township, Mr. MacKinnon has been involved with minor sports.- He is very interested in municipal af- fairs and has some knowledge of this, hav- ing been formerly employed with the township for eight years. Mr. MacKinnon states he will "voice the concern of the ratepayers to the best' of my ability". George McBride Mr. ,McBride is a tamirS, man, • dairy farmer and has 12 years experience on council in the Township of Kinloss. "I. feel personally that I exercise good judgment. We have been able to give fire protection at an affordable cost and main- tain good roads throughout the township. I stand for fair justice for the tax dollar which I also feel has been instituted in the past." John Meyer Mr. Meyer, another new contender, is married with a family of two. He is an ex- perienced dairy farmer and builder, with experience as a public servant. Mr.. Meyer said he has always had an in- terest in municipal government and "I now seek a more active part in it." "The experience which I have attained in agriculture, being a builder and present- ly being a public servant can all best be utilized to serve the people of Kinloss. I believe in local level of adminstration for it maintains local control and is attuned to community concerns. It is indeed democracy at its best." School Trustees.' Three candidates vie for the Public School TrusteeHuron County Board of Education for the area of East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh nd Ashfield Townships. Donald Alton Mr. Alton is married with four children. He is a lifetime resident of the Township of Ashfield and a full time farmer for the past 15, years. He is a graduate of Ontario Agriculture College. With one child in the secondary system and three in the elementary he feels he is actively involved in the education system. Mr. Alton believes "Education has to become cost efficient. "We have to get more from our education dollar." Vicki Culbert Mrs. Culbert, along with her husband and three children, reside in Nile, in the Township of Ashfield. She is secretary treasurer on Board of of municipal candidates Maitland Golf and Country Club and on the Board of Stewards at Nile United Church. ' Mrs. Culbert attributes her past ex • - periences with her own children as pro- , mpting her to run for school trustee. She feels "The public school system is not meeting the needs of our children, especially in primary grades. She would like to see the Lord's Prayer remain, and get back to basic reading, writing and arithmetic. She also has concerns over professional development days; maternity leave teachers in primary grades, who she feels should be in senior grades. "I hope I can be of benefit to people in situtations I have experienced myself." Tony McQuail Mr. McQuail and his wife Fran have two children in Brookside School. They have • farmed in West Wawanosh since 1973. He is a graduate of Goderich District Collegiate, Grade 13 and University of Waterloo Honours Environmental Studies. Mr. McQuail has six years as trustee for Ashfield and West Wawanosh Townships:, served on education and management committees of Huron School Board and on special committees dealing with com- puters, communications. He has also acted as liason with Huron -Perth Board and others. He was president for two years of the County Federation of Agriculture and served five years as chariman for Foodland Hydro Committee. Mr. McQuail is 'running "because I was encouraged to seek re-election by consti- tuents who appreciated the work I have done on their behalf in the past six years." "I hope to serve the additional con- stitutents from East Wawanosh with the same dedication with which I served the ratepayers of Ashfield and West Wawanosh." By TERRY HUNT Edward Robert TeRaa, son of Jerry and Alice TeRaa of Ripley, graduated from Grade 13 at Walkerton District Secondary School. In so doing Edward received the following scholarships. First he was an honour graduate, then he received the Donald and Irene MacKenzie Memorial scholarship, the Grade 13 General Profi- ciency scholarship, highest in two Grade 13 Sciences scholarship, highest in two Grade 13 Maths scholarship, Engineering Entry Award, highest in Grade 13 Geography.. scholarship. Now for most people this would be an exceptional academic achievement but Edward then continued on to receive the Governor General's Medal and the Grade 13 Friendship Award. Everyone offers congratulations to Ed- ward on his academic achievement and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours. "As a parent with two daughters at Brookside, I have a real interest in ensuing that our children get a solid basic educa- tion as well as experience with computers. We need a school system which can meet our children's current and future needs." Two candidates are 'running for the Sepearate School Trustee for the Huron Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Zone Board, which is for the combined area of Ashfield, West Wawanosh, Col- borne, Hullett and the Town of Clinton. Louise Martin Mrs. Louise Martin of R. 3, Goderich is married, the mother of eight children, ag- ed 5 - 18. She is currently a supply teacher for the board and works part-time at the Pro -Life Centre in Goderich. Mrs. Martin served on a committee set up by the board for a feasibility study, dur- ing 8687 school year, into a Catholic High School in Huron County. When questioned as to why the voters should elect her as trustee, Mrs. Martin stated: "As a parent with children in the school system, I have a deep personal in- terest in what the school board is doing as it affects my children, as well as everyone else in the system. As a supply teacher, I am knowledgeable about what is going on in the classrooms and as a ratepayer and parent, I care about the decisions that are being made that affect the quality of education childen are receiving." "I am prepared to work very hard to see that the Catholicity of our schools is main- tained at all costs and that the child, rather than the curriculum, always remains the most important part of the school system." V.O.N. clinic The next V.O.N. footcare clinic is to be held on Nov. 16 at the Seniors Home in Ripley. For an appointment call 395-2619. Support members at Royal Winter Fair Anyone travelling to the Royal Winter fair during the next week is encouraged to lend their support to our 4-H members. Representing Ripley 4H Club will be Rob Thompson in the 411 Heifer Class on Sunday Nov. 13 - and Dave Quinn in the Guineas Steer Class on Nov. 14. The 4H Achievement night will be held Friday Nov. 25 at • the Ripley Community Centre. A social half hour will be held at 6:00 with the dinner starting at 6:30 sharp. Please see a 4H leader for reservations. Ken Bridge 5-5911, Bill Rutledge 5-2776; Lynne, Jewson 5-2487, Grant Collins 5-5131; Don Farrell 5-3346, John Elliott 5-5690. Gordon 0. Phillips Mr. Phillips is a resident of Clinton, mar- ried with five grown children. He has 34 years experience in Ontario education; 21 as principal, vice-principal or executive assistant to Director of Education, Huron County. He was presi- dent of CPTA for Corpus Christi School, Sudbury, 1963-64; member of Fergus and Clinton Library Boards 1964-66; Public Utilities Commissioner in Clinton, 1975-76; Young Education officer, Branch 140, Royal Canadian Legion, 1985-87. Mr. Phillips is currently Trustee with Council 7645, Knights of Columbus. In soliciting the support of voters in his area, Mr. Phillips made the following statements: "With two years close in- volvement with the board of education members, I have first hand knowledge of both aspects of education - classroom and boardroom. I can't be manipulated, or at least not easily!" "I believe in development of a sound se- quential approach to the third literacy - computers." I have "a desire to see that the physical plant is conducive to teaching and learning." Mr. Phillips wants to see the "maintenance -of Professional Education' days in order for teaching staff to study, absorb and plan implementation of the avalanche of curricula coming into the schools." As well, Mr. Phillips, has "a desire to foster stronger faith practice amongst pupils." Mr. Phillips stated, that "having served ,on a supervisory committee of a parish credit union, I've develped a need to see a wise use of funds and a collateral need to be sure all the funds available are obtained and used wisely." R IPLEY Bank manager passes away The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Bill Finlayson of Teeswater on Saturday, Oct. 29 at his residence in Culross Township. His wife is the former Judy MacKay of Ripley. Their children are John and Jennine, both at home. Bill was the son of Dorothy and the late Gordon Finlayson of Lochalsh. He graduated from Ripley District High School and joined the Bank of Montreal, Lucknow in 1967. During his career with the Bank, Bill served in Lucknow, Chatsworth, Teeswater, Goderich and as manager in Sarnia, Teeswater and Mildmay. Busy time of year for Day Centre By Gloria Workman Life always seems to get busier at this time of year. The same is true for the par- ticipants for our annual Craft and Bake Sale scheduled for No' ember 24th from 174 p.m. We hope to begih selling tickets for the quilt made by participants of the Day Centre. We'll have many hand-crafted items, along with refreshments at our tea tables. Volunteers will be needed and ap- preciated on this day. Each year the Day Centre is required to raise a portion of the revenue to meet the needs of the operating budget. The Board of Directors have decided upon selling cookies, schroll calendars and mugs of nuts. These items will be available from participants, volunteers, board members and staff. The top seller will receive dinner fors two at the Vendome Hotel Dining Room. A special thank -you goes to the Vendome for their donation. Participants of the Campaign will be eligible for a free draw for a Christmas Wreath. If you would like to purchase one of the above mention- ed items, you can do so by calling 357-1440 or 357-1445 or drop by the Wingham Ar- mouries, Monday - Friday. Due to Municipal and Federal Elections on Thursday, Nov. 10 (Advance Poll) and Mon. Nov. 14th and 21st, we will not be available in the office. If you need to reach us this day, please leave a message on our answering machine. During the week of Nov. 7 - 11th our program days will be moved ahead one day. Tuesday's group will meet Monday, Wednesday's group on Tuesday and Thursday's group on Wednesday. An old-fashioned quilting bee will be held Monday, November 7th. Volunteers are.in- vited to put a few stitches in the quilt. On the 10th of November, the Wingham Recreation Master Plan Committee is holding a Seniors Workshop at 3-4 in the Town Hall. All those interested in Recrea- tion Programs for Seniors in Wingham and Area, please plan to attend. November 14th • Vote ui your Local Government elections Ontarq The next foot clinics are scheduled for Novemb 17th from 1-3 p.m. Please call the Dayrentre to make an appointment. Christmas is getting closer and it's time to think about the shopping that 'we'll have to do. Each year we plan a trip to a mall in the city. Conestoga Mall in Waterloo seems to be a favourite. The shopping trip is scheduled for Wed. Nov. 30th. RE-ELECT Elmer Smeltzer for Councillor Huron Township