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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-16, Page 1News ■ Sports_____I Farm_____M Entertainment West Wawanosh landfill coalition hears reports See page 6 Crusaders suffer first loss of the season See page 12 Ecological farmers discuss marketing at meeting See page 15 Blyth Festival gets jobsOntario funding See page 23 Election brings some changes CitizenTheNorth Huron There are some changes and some of the old guard are the heads of local councils following the election on Monday. In Brussels incumbent Gord Workman with 330 defeated new­ comer Glen Gouldsborough, who took 85 votes, to head the acclaimed council of John Lowe and Joe Seili and incumbents Greg Wilson and Mary Stretton. Also acclaimed were PUC Commission­ ers Dave Hastings and Gerald Exel. In Blyth the race for reeve was won by Mason Bailey who toppled Eugene Cobum at the polls by 351 to 212. There was also no election for council in Blyth with Robbie Lawrie, Doug Scrimgeour, Gerald Kerr and Ron Ritchie acclaimed. For the two PUC spots Tom Cronin with 412 and George Reinink with 310 defeated incum­ bent Dave Webster who had 206. Long-time Hullett reeve Tom Cunningham got some competition this year from Hugh Flynn and Frank Szusz. Mr. Cunnigham retained his seat with 307 votes over Mr. Flynn at 286 and Mr. Szusz at 112. Taking the three spots on council were Robert Szusz, 547 votes, Doug Hugill, 443 votes, and Bruce Bergsma. 368 votes. Dave Armstrong failed to take a seat with 366 votes.’ Ron Gross was acclaimed as deputy reeve. In Morris former councillor Bert Elliott won the seat of deputy reeve with 463 votes, defeating Karl MacNaughton, who had 199. The former deputy-reeve Clem McLel­ lan was acclaimed as reeve. It was a close race for council with the winners being incumbent Keith Johnston, with 560, Kevin Pletch with 458 and incumbent John Duskocy with 396. Defeated was Melody White with 358 votes. Morris and Turnberry trustee incumbent Doug Gamiss held on to Rising costs drive up subscription rate Rising newsprint costs will mean an increase in the subscription rate of The Citizen beginning Novem­ ber 30. A whole series of increases in the cost of newsprint have come into effect or will come into effect in the next year as the pulp and paper industry tries to recoup losses through the recession. That in turn will drive up printing costs for The Citizen. "We hate to have to do this just when the recession seems to be letting up but we have no choice but to increase our subscription rates," said Keith Roulston, Citizen publisher. The new rate will be $23 (includ­ ing GST) for local (w-ilhin 40 miles and not in a town with carrier ser­ vice), $33 (including GST) for those beyond the 40-milc radius and $62 for subscribers in the U.S. and foreign countries. Single copy prices will increase to 65 cents. Before November 30, however, subscribers will be able to renew for up to two years al the old price. his spot at the board of education defeating challenger Allan Det- tweiler by 747 votes. In Grey longtime reeve Leona Armstrong with 426 votes retains her seat defeating challenger Dale Newman, a former councillor, who received 216 votes. Deputy Reeve Robin Dunbar, and councillors Helen Cullen, Alvin McLellan were acclaimed while Graeme MacDonald with 452 votes defeat­ ed Charlie Thomas by 276 votes for the remaining position on council. Don McDonald was also acclaimed as trustee. The majority of voters said yes to being in favour of the sale of spir­ its, beer and wine for consumption in licensed premises. The total was 444 in favour to 206 opposed In McKillop incumbent reeve Marie Hicknell was upset by chal­ lenger Ron Murray who took 420 votes to her 269. The big winner at the polls for council was incumbent Sharon McClure, who took 608 votes. Next was incumbent James Ryan with 440, then Fergus Kelly with 368. Defeated were Mary Van Den Hengel with 229 votes and Irene Roberts with 76. Deputy Reeve Bill Siemon was acclaimed as was board of educa­ tion trustee Pauline Siemon. In East Wawanosh two former councillors vied for the reeve's chair with Donald Schultz defeat­ ing Maurice Hallahan 359 votes to 158. Jim Hunter, Jim Campbell, Fred Meier and Murray Scott were acclaimed as well as school board trustee Vicki Culbert. In West Wawanosh Bob Hallam will remain reeve for another term. He won the race with 369 votes compared to Walter Elliott's 239 votes. The new council will consist of Douglas Miller, 480 votes, Stew­ art Alton, 435 votes, and Gordon Hunt, 331 votes. They defeated Kevin Shiels, who had 302 votes, and William Dankwardt, who man­ aged 78 votes. Ron Snowden was acclaimed as deputy reeve. In Colbome incumbent Bill Van­ stone retained his seat with 550 votes over challenger Sharon Mar­ shall's 122. Elected to council were Eric Goss with 418, Ray (Butch) Desjardine with 389 and R.J. (Dick) Hagle with 350. Not elected were Bonnie LaFontaine with 339, Wayne Marshall, 222 and John Lyons, 67. Deputy Reeve Slewart Steenstra was acclaimed. Bureau sets up trees This holiday season, the Huron County Christmas Bureau is intro­ ducing a new project, the Giving Tree, co-sponsored by Zchr's Mar­ kets. Each of lhe five bureaus locat­ ed across the county, will be selling up a Christmas ircc covered with gift lags. On the lags will be lhe age and lhe clothing size of a boy Continued on page 14 Vol. 10 No.45 Wednesday, November 16, 1994 6O0GSTIncluded With appropriate solemnity for the occasion, Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle laid a wreath at the Brussels Cenotaph during the annual Remembrance Day service last Friday. Members of the community, Brussels Cadets, Guides and Scouting movements as well as senior classes from Brussels Public School were present for the service, favoured this year by sunny skies. To remember Wishes come true Blyth lights up for Christmas Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. with the Dreams & Wishes Christmas promotion, sponsored by the Blyth Business Association. The promotion kicks-off with lhe village Christmas lights and merchant window displays being lit simultaneously. Participating merchants will stay open until 9 p.m. and you'll find elves throughout the village willing to help you with your gift selections - and maybe even a visit from Of St. Nick. Join everyone for hot chocolate in the.Memorial Hall Courtyard while judging the merchant window displays and participating in the Count the Lantern Contest. Donations for non-perishable food will be collected for Huron United Way. Participating merchants are donating beautTul gifts and each purchase will entitle you to enter the Dreams & Wishes Contest. A description of the prizes will be hung on the tree and winners will be notified Friday, Dec. 23 and invited to attend the draw on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. al the Blyth Inn to select their prize from the Dreams & Wishes tree. in Blyth Saturday, Dec. 17 the Blyth Business Association will host lhe third annual Village Christmas Pageant in Blyth Memorial Hall. Featuring a variety of local talent, Christmas Carolling, and hay rides, don't miss this celebration with your community this holiday season. A silver collection and non- perishable food items will be collected. All proceeds donated to Huron United Way. Lots of great prizes and unique gift items are available in Blyth this Christmas. Don't miss celebrating the holiday season with us.