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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-02, Page 7Candidates for reeve in East Wawanosh speak out Murray Scott A first-time candidate for a coun­ cil seat in East Wawanosh Twp., THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1994. PAGE 7 Reeve wants to see job done Murray Scott was acclaimed to position. He says he ran to become more aware of issues affecting the township and to contribute to the future development of East Wawanosh. A member of the Huron and Huron-Bruce Progressive Conser­ vative parties, Mr. Scott has been an organizer for the township. He is also a representative on the North Huron Development Steering Com­ mittee. One of his objectives is to main­ tain the township residents' way of life while ensuring economic devel­ opment. He is a life-long resident of the township and the fifth generation on the family farm. Donald Schultz Donald Schultz is seeking the position of East Wawanosh reeve. He is 58 years old and has served as councillor for the past 14 of those years. He was also a member of the Blylh Area Fire Board, the Auburn Hall Board, and the Com­ munity Centre Board for three years. Mr. Schultz runs a farm opera­ tion along with his brother. He says that his top priorities, should he be elected, are to improve road conditions, promote growth, and reduce expenditures. Newcomer on Brussels council lists his goals Continued from page 6 in Chief for three years and umpire with WOAA for nine years, referee in hockey (1993-95), and a gradu­ ate in security and police sciences from Universal Career Institute. He says, "I want to get Brussels up and running again." He'd like to sec more business in Brussels by taking advantage of the federal and provincial governments' job retrain­ ing programs. He believes that with hard work new jobs can be cieatcd in Brussels and local peo­ ple who have beer trained can fill Maurice Hallahan Maurice Hallahan is seeking the position of East Wawanosh reeve. He has previously served two terms as councillor. His political experiences range from his 24 years of being a 4-H Club Leader, a Gay Lea Foods del­ egate, a member of the Huron County Wheat Producers Commit­ tee, and a member of the Soybean Growers Marketing Board. He is running because he is inter­ ested in municipal politics, he is against regional government, and he wants local government to have more control, he said. His most important issue is to keep the tax base down to its pre­ sent level. His personal goal is to listen to the ratepayers. Vicki Culbert Vicki Culbert is acclaimed as the Ashfield, East and West Wawanosh trustee to the Huron County Board of Education, a postion in which she has served for one term. As a trustee Ms Culbert is con­ cerned about education and she would like input on issues. An important issue to her is parent councils. "My personal goal is to work with other board members and superintendents to bring the best to our Huron County students." these jobs. Mr. Lowe plans to work with the downtown core and all other local businesses. He would like to improve the appearance of Brussels and promote activities for the elder­ ly in the community. Mr. Lowe plans to support all groups and organizations, and encourage everyone to help in fundraising efforts. ’ His personal goal, he says, is to see Brussels' residents appreciate the changes he has made before his term ends. Leona Armstrong Leona Armstrong is running for Grey Twp. reeve. She has previ­ ously served two terms on council, including a term and a half as deputy reeve. She has been reeve since Feb. 1982. She was the warden of Huron County in 1986. She cites several reasons for run­ ning for reeve. She says, "As a member of the Huron County Library Board it would be exciting to see the Huronview Redevelop­ ment project completed." This pro­ ject will accommodate a new headquarters for the Huron County Library. She adds that she would also like tosee the completion of the township infrastructure project. Mrs. Armstrong says that the most important issue is, "continued good government, striving to achieve a balance between the demands of the people and the abil­ ity of the taxpayer to pay for the services." She receives a lot of satisfaction by making a community contribu­ tion, she says, and by improving the quality of life for today and the next generation. Mrs. Armstrong is presently involved in several organizations. She is the director of the Maitland Alvin McLellan Leys POTATO CHIPS or Ridales 180 g Bag .99 Reedy To Serve SMOKED PICNICS 2.18 kg ■99 ib. Heinz SQUEEZE KETCHUP 750 ml Bottle + 250 ml Bonus 1.79 Sunlight LAUNDRY DETERGENT 12 Litre Box Regular a 5 Litre Box Super Concentrate, Regular or With Bleach 6.99 RICE-A-RONI Assorted Varieties 135 g-227 g Pkg. .99 Campbell's TOMATO SOUP 10 oil Tin 2/.99 Valley Conservation Authority. She is also a member of the Huron County Library Board, and she sits on the Social Services and Museum Committee of County Council. She is the county representative of the Children's Aid Board, and a member of the Huron County Long-Term Care Planning Com­ mittee. She is involved actively in the Women's Institute, church, Agriculture Society, Horticulture Society, and the community dining program. Acclaimed to the position, Grey Twp. Councillor Alvin McLellan will return to the post for a second term. As well as serving on council, Mr. McLellan was a member of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Board of Recreation for six years, two as chair. "The most important concern is to maintain services to the taxpay­ ers while keeping taxes in check," he says. "I am interested in the future of our township and want to have a say in how tax dollars are spent." HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2633