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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-11-08, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000. Candidates’ goal to make Huron East strong 1Seeking the \ position of Huron | East mayor, \ Dunbar has expe- | rience as a Grey \ Twp. councillor, I deputy-reeve and ; currently reeve, | as well as being . chair of the coun- | ty’s social service '<■<. and culture com- I mittee and presi- \ dent Ontario Library Association. Dunbar wants to protect and speak for rural Ontario and contin­ ue providing cost-effective govern­ ment, to maintain and improve services while controlling taxes. The big issue, he says will be that Huron East be a merger of equals. ROBIN DUNBAR of the Trustees’ LIN STEFFLER The current \ reeve of Seaforth I is seeking the j position of I mayor for the \ new Municipali­ ty of Huron East. Stettler brings to the job three years experience on council, which includes two as reeve. She wants “Huron to be the best part of Huron he most important issue, she s, will be getting everyone to rk together. “You can accom- ,h anything as a team.” ler personal goal is to build ;t and acceptance among coun- n the first two years. JOE SEILI With six years experience on council, Seili hopes to repre­ sent the Brussels ward of Huron East with a “strong voice in what the future of the communi­ ty will be.” He has gained other political experience as a president of Optimists in 1983 and again in 1999. The most important issue he says will be for Huron East to work together. while ensuring Brussels maintains its identity and present level of service. He wants to see the industrial lots developed by I small business. 1982, Mac- MACDONALD First elected to Grey Twp. coun­ cil in Graeme Donald served as eputy-ree ve from 1989 to 1991. He was re­ elected in 1995. He believes llors who been there gh the amalgamation process have a duty to fulfill their obligation. Water will be the most important issue. He would like to see provin­ cial legislation put more teeth into nutrient management bylaws already in place in Grey Twp. He will work to ensure equal treatment :y residents. JIM FLOYD The McKillop | Twp. resident ; seeking the posi­ tion foT northeast district trustee of the Avon ; Maitland District I I School Board, | has served 17 | years on the I Seaforthj Agricultural I Society, two of | I them as president. | I Floyd refers to school closures I < and rural education as his reason for | running. The most important issue | I is cutting costs and “unneeded 1 ' spending”, he says His personal | I goal is to work with students and I parents to keep schools open, or ' ; help them understand the reasoning I I for closures. Tuckersmith reeve Broadfoot has served on the Clinton, Seaforth and Hensall Fire Board, the Holmesville Landfill Board, been a drainage inspector and a volunteer fireman for 20 years. With 14 years on municipal council he wants to help to guide Huron East and see it become a strong, united community. He wants to see the current level of service maintained. Other important issues are health care, water quality and nutrient manage­ ment. BERNIE MACLELLAN The four-year veteran of Tuckersmith Twp. council, hopes to become the first deputy­ reeve of Huron East. “Each municipality nas grown both in prosperity and community spirit over the years to become areas that we are proud to live in and call our own.” The tran­ sition board he said, has shown lit­ tle concern for each municipality’s uniqueness. MacLellan wants the level of service maintained in all areas. “With the support of the commu­ nity I will be there fighting for each area of Huron East.” BILL SIEMON With 19 years on council, as councillor, deputy-reeve and currently McKillop reeve, Siemon promises impartial repre­ sentation for all of Huron East if elected deputy­ reeve. He has been a member of the transition committee, served in Seaforth and West Perth and represented McKillop on the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and the Blyth Fire Area Board. He has the experience, he says, to represent Huron East. His goal is “cost-effective con­ solidation of services and bylaws RALPH WATSON The current Brussels reeve is seeking one of two council spots for the Brussels Ward of Huron East. Previously he served one term as village councillor. Watson brings experience in agri-business and finance to the position. His reason for running is “to fol­ low amalgamation and transition through to a successful union and said a major issue will be consen­ sus through discussion as the municipalities merge into one. He promises equal representa- >n for all areas. NEWMAN Having served a previous term council, Newman, seek­ ing a spot on Huron East coun­ cil for the Grey Ward is a past chair of the BMG rec board. He wants to see that the issues of Grey are heard and addressed at the council table. “All issues brought before council are impor­ tant and should be considered.” His personal goal is to be the voice for Grey Twp. residents, to work as a team member on council and make fair and equitable deci­ sions for all partners, with honesty and integrity. COLLEEN SCHENK Completing her second terms as a school board trustee, Schenk seeks to repre­ sent Wingham and Brussels and Howick, Morris, Turnberry and Grey Twps. She is the vice­ chair for the I western region of the Ontario Public School Board Association and chair of policy. She hopes to help to continue providing excel­ lent education for all, with consul­ tation from teachers, parents and I students. The most important issue j is to ensure a viable education for 1 all students. She would like ensure the rural voice continues to be ; heard at the provincial level.L.... GREG WILSON A 12-year vet­ eran on Brussels council, Wilson is seeking re­ election as one of two councillors for the Brussels Ward “to help and make this somewhat unpopular and difficult change to our communi­ ty as smooth as possible.” He wants the essential services such as recreation, snow removal,* road maintenance and safe water to not reach the point of being unsat­ isfactory to ratepayers. To this end, he is dedicated to serving a three- year term as Brussels Ward’s rep­ resentative. ALVIN MCLELLAN With two terms as Grey Twp. councillor and now its deputy­ reeve, McLellan hopes to become councillor for Grey Ward. He has also served 12 years on the BMG Rec. Bd„ six as chairper­ son, and is a member of the transition board. He said he would like to follow amalgamation through. Working with and helping peo­ ple is important to him, as is strik­ ing a balance between farming needs and public perception, he says. He promises to be a “reliable voice on council.” MCKILLOP TWP. Incumbent McKillop Twp. coun­ cillors Sharon McClure and Ferg Kelly were acclaimed to the posi­ tions of councillors for the; McKillop Ward of Huron East. Running for the Seaforth Ward council are Bill Teall, Dick Burgess and Michael Hak. Tuckersmith candidates for council are Paul Spittai, Bill DeJong, Jim MacLeod and Larry McGrath Check out our WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca (" INSURANCE PREMIUMS TOO HIGH? 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MEMORIAL DONATIONS Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation gratefully acknowledge recent donations received in loving memory of the late: Floyd Wassman, Dorothy Wolfe, Robert Marcille, William Leybum, Cornelia Hendriks, Robert Eckert, and Nancy Hak. TREE OF LIGHTS “A Celebration of Sharing” let the spirit of Christmas shine by giving a Gift of Light. Once again the Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary are sponsoring this fundraiser, this year with proceeds toward the purchase of a lift weight scale and hip chair for patients convalescing post hip surgery. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the “lighting of the blue spruce Christmas Tree” Sunday, November 26th at 6:30 p.m. (lighting ceremony @ 7 p.m.) on the grounds of the Seaforth Community Hospital. There will be Christmas entertainment, hot mulled cider & homemade cookies with a free draw on a camera. Tickets as a “Gift To” or, “In Memory Of’ are available at the Hospital Switchboard or from Auxiliary members at the cost of $5.00 each. PRE-ADMIT CLINICS Seaforth Community Hospital will be providing satellite Pre-Admit Clinics for residents of Seaforth and surrounding areas who will be seen at Stratford General Hospital for general, orthopedic and gynecological surgical procedures. Appointments will be arranged by either the physician’s office or the patient once O.R. time is scheduled. These clinics will be offered every two weeks. Pre­ admission data will be collected at SCH then transferred so information is available when individual presents at Stratford General Hospital. This service will eliminate the need for patients to drive to Stratford for work-ups prior to procedures. FAREWELL CO Student Volunteers Sarah & Angela Jordan, Kelly MacGregor and Ian Gordon who have opted to leave the Program in pursuit of educational demands. Thank you so much for all your contributions which have helped to make the Volunteer Program the success it is. We will miss you!