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The Citizen, 1991-11-06, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1991. Grey Twp. Board of Education candidates 2 try for Morris trustee spot lack of control over the school cur­ riculum. He would like to see cost of edu­ cation kept as low as possible. Club. Her biggest concern is the tax increase. She feels it is time every­ one gets involved to control the problem. "There is no more money available. We all want the best for our children," she says. She would like to see students more involved in their own educa­ tion and help teachers regain a sense of pride and dignity in their work. Her primary goal is to meet any challenge the position gives her. "I am very interested in the all around welfare of my community." ERNIE REESOR Candidate for trustee Brussels and Grey township Though never having served on the Huron County Board of Educa­ tion, Ernie Reesor says his ability to see through a problem, catego­ rize the priorities and make a deci­ sion qualifies him for the position of trustee. He decided to run for office out of concern. My wife and I have two children in the school system and a third will be entering in two years. I have a very real concern about the workings of the system," said Mr. Reesor. The important issues he will be fighting is to "wrest some control back from Queen's Park for the trustees. " Mr. Reesor is concerned about the imposing of JK schools in Ontario and believes there is a DONALD MCDONALD Candidate for trustee Brussels and Grey township A long-time trustee on the Huron County Board of Education and the Grey Township board prior to that, Don McDonald feels he has the experience necessary to deal with upcoming issues, such as salary negotiations. The obstacles facing the board at this time are taxation, Junior Kindergarten and budget and Mr. McDonald says that if elected he will attempt to "provide the best education the board can at an affordable price." DOUG GARNISS Candidate for trustee Morris and Turnberry Town­ ships Doug Gamiss has served as the President of the Morris Township Federation of Agriculture and the Huron Federation. He has been an Executive Member of the Ontario FOA and a fieldperson and panelist for the Farm Debt Review Board. He is a farmer and businessman, director of the Belgrave-Blyth School Fair and a parent. Mr. Gamiss believes everyone should play their part in community betterment, so decided to run for the position of school trustee. He sees taxation as the number cme issue facing the board and has set the control of costs as one of his goals if elected. As well he would like to ensure quality education for everyone and improve public involvement in the educational sys­ tem. HCBE candidates discuss concerns CARMEN KLAUS Candidate for trustee Morris and Turnberry Town­ ships As a mother of two, Carmen Klaus is concerned about the quali­ ty of education and the problems facing today's student. She sees a lack of communication between teachers and parents and would like to see a better use of the tools at hand. As well, if elected Ms Klaus would like to see the board of edu­ cation have more say in govern­ ment policy. Fully bilingual, Ms Klaus has worked in many different fields, including health care, and adminis­ tration. She has developed work­ shops and seminars, managed large businesses, including a goal dairy farm, and worked as a services vol­ unteer with Palliative Care. She is a board member for the North Huron Community Development and Health and Social Services and Vice- president of the Toastmaster RE-ELECT DAVID HASTINGS '■4,. I would be represent BRUSSELS COUNCIL for the next three year term. If you need a ride to the polls call 887-6983. pleased to you on 1 VICKI CULBERT Candidate for trustee Ashfield, East and West Wawanosh Townships A homemaker and mother of three boys, Adam, Chris and Bill, Vicki Culbert believes she could have important input at the board level. She has been a school volun­ teer and served on other boards and committees as well as being involved in community functions. She feels she has the time, knowl­ edge and understanding to serve as trustee. Mrs. Culbert says with the reces­ sion she sees the most important issue is money and how to maintain a good system and stay at a reason­ able rate. If elected her goals will be to work with the other board members to the best of her ability and to take the ratepayers' and teachers' con­ cerns and issues to board meetings. N GAUNT Candidate for trustee Ashfield, East and West Wawanosh Townships A self-employed farmer and native of East Wawanosh John Gaunt, graduated from the Univer­ sity of Guelph and was a Canadian Nuffield Scholar in Britain in 1973. He is past director of the Credit Union, and presently director of' Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Bean Producer's Marketing Board. Mr. Gaunt says he has always been keenly interested in the vari­ ous aspects of public education and feels he can offer a definite and unbiased alternative to the past. He sees money issues as the first issue facing board members. As well, he says there is a need for public accountability. "Public edu­ cation costs the taxpayers an enor­ mous amount of money The continued on page 16 RE-ELECT ELECT LORNA FRASER FOR BLYTH COUNCIL SHIRLEY FYFE FOR COUNCIL VILLAGE OF BLYTH IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS RE-ELECT GERALD WHEELER for P.U.C. COMMISSIONER BRUSSELS ON NOVEMBER 12 RE-ELECT ROBERT (BERT) ELLIOTT FOR COUNCILLOR YOUR SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED N.I.S.A. (Net Income Stabilization Account) How does it work? Should I enrol? How do I complete the forms? Do you need help in completing your N.I.S.A. form? The Huron County Federation of Agriculture will sponsor a course, if there is enough demand. It would be: 2 DAYS LONG HELD LOCALLY FROM 10 am - 3 pm Bring Your Own Lunch First Day Cost: 25“ Second Day Cost: 20“ IF INTERESTED CALL: HCFA OFFICE - 482-9642 Or 887-6038 Or 522-0358