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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-11-08, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2000. PAGE 13. North Huron candidates seek smooth transition DOUG LAYTON The long-time | Wingham busi- | nessman, now ; semi-retired, is I seeking the posi- | tion of North Huron reeve. He ; has been I involved politi- i cally on council I in Wingham and ■ through numer- I ous committees. \ He has worked in | the areas of finance and manage- \ ment, waste management, tundrais- ! ing, culture and heritage and law i and order. His goal is to see the municipali- \ ty of North Huron as “the place to I live and work”. “We must learn to give and take. j No one can have it all anymore.” I L__ BRUCE MACHAN Seeking re­ election as reeve of the new municipality of North Huron, Bruce Machan is an 18-year veter­ an of council. “I feel I have the \ experience to cope with the problems and misconceptions of restructuring.” The most important issue this election for North Huron is the new recreation complex and its effective administration. “And that our goal | be to work towards lowering taxes and improving relations with neigh­ bouring municipalities.” His personal goal is to ensure that amalgamation proceeds smoothly. MASON BAILEY With six years experience as reeve and a year and a half as councillor, Bailey is seeking a council seat for the Blyth ward. He became involved in muncipal politics to influence eco­ nomic develop­ ment to create meaningful jobs for youth. His goal on council is to continue to push for progress eco­ nomically as well as maintain and improve the ecology and environ­ ment of the county. Bailey has served on the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, OFA, Clinton Comunity Credit Union and Clinton hospital board. MURRAY NESBITT The third can­ didate for one of two spots as Blyth Ward councillor is incumbent Murray Nesbitt. Having enjoyed his three years on village council, he says he feels he could be effective repre­ sentation for the JEFF HOWSON Hoping to become one of two councillors representi ng Blyth Ward, Howson wants to carry on with the hard work that has been done on amalgamation, see it all come together and work. “Experience,” says the three-year veteran of Blyth council, “will definitely be an asset.” Howson says the most important issue is maintaining Blyth’s identi­ ty in the new municipality while seeing restructuring work. Helping to achieve this will be his personal goal. next term. Amalgamation is the biggest issue facing the new municipality and his personal goal is to follow the process through in the Twp. of North Huron and to represent the Ward of Blyth to the best of his ability. JAMES CAMPBELL In his six years as a councillor in W I East Wawanosh, ■****' Campbell, seek- ZW " / *n8 re'eiect’on t0 -'-'-v ' Ward of East i Wawanosh, says ; | he has tried to do what’s best for the farmer. Concerns to be addressed he says are . clean water, proper land use, nutrient management, separation distance and small lot severance. He has served on the fire, Maitland Valley Conservation and cemetery boards and is chair of Huron Chapel Missionary Church. His personal goal is to bring a strong rural voice to the council table. JUDITH GAUNT The East Wawanosh coun­ cillor is hoping to be returned as one of two repre­ sentative for the ward. “The upcoming term will be crucial to the new munici­ pality’s develop­ ment. It will require previous knowledge of restructuring issues.” The most important issue is the need for a pro-active council to meet changing regulatory demands while being fiscally responsible, she says. Her personal goal is to assist in the development of the new township as a strong, viable municipality. worked on arena transition MURRAY SCOTT A two-term veteran of East Wawanosh coun­ cil, Scott is run­ ning to represent the Ward in North Huron, e has the fire, and boards and wants to provide a strong voice for the agricultural community. He sees the challenge for the new council as implement­ ing the changes upon them at affordable costs. His personal goal is to “work co­ operatively with the council mem­ bers from Wingham and Blyth to form a strong North Huron com­ munity. AVON MAITLAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Charles Smith was acclaimed as a trustee for the Central ward, representing Clinton, Seaforth, Blyth, Bayfield and the Twps. of Hullett, McKillop, Stanley and Tuckersmith., of the Avon Maitland District School Board. For the Northwest ward, Ray Butch Desjardine was acclaimed. He will represent Goderich and the Twps. of Ashfield, Colbome, Goderich and East and West Wawanosh. HURON-PERTH CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Mary Catherine McKeon will represent Goderich, Clinton, Wingham, Blyth and the Twps. of Colbome, Hullett, Turnberry, Morris, Ashfield and East and West Wawanosh. I Incumbent Vincent Mclnnes will return to serve the residents of Perth EAst, North Perth, Brussels, Seaforth and | the twps. of McKillop, Grey and Howick. Little Theatre gets grant Charitable and not-for-profit organizations in Huron, Perth, Bruce and Grey Counties are encouraged to apply for Ontario Trillium Foundation grants after local organi­ zations benefitted from more than $290,000 in funding announced recently. With monies already handed out for therapeutic riding programs, safety renovations to community facilities and many other community initiatives, funds are still available for sports, art, culture, recreation, environment and social services projects. Locally, the Goderich Little Theatre received a grant of $25,000 over two years to upgrade the light­ ing system at the Livery Theatre to address safety concerns. As an agency of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, Foundation grants are derived from annual funding from the province’s charitable gaming initiatives. Further information can be obtained by calling Martin Padgett at 1-800-263-2887 or checking out the website at www.trilliumfoundation.org. Elect DOUG LAYTON For Reeve - Strong Leadership - Positive Outlook for a Brighter Future Township of North Huron' November 13, 2000 Please Vote November 13, 2000 MURRAY SCOTT for Councillor of North Huron Ward 2 E. Wawanosh Twp. Your support would be appreciated 357-3778 Avon DISTRICT SCHOOL Maitland Learning fora Lifetime SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTEES The Avon Maitland District School Board invites local associations or organizations that operate to further the interests and well-being of exceptional children or adults, to apply to nominate a representative and an alternate to serve as a volunteer on its Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the period December 01, 2000 to November 30, 2003. The Special Education Advisory Committee is a statutory standing committee of the Avon Maitland District School Board. It will meet approximately 10 times during (he school year on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. A person is qualified to be a member of the SEAC who: is at least 18 years of age; is a Canadian citizen; is a resident within the jurisdiction of the Avon Maitland District School Board; is not an employee of the Avon Maitland District School Board Applications are to be sent to Pat Taylor, Executive Secretary Avon Maitland District School Board 62 Chalk Street North Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 Telephone: (519)527-0111 or 1-800-592-5437 Fax (519) 527-0222 LORNE RACHLIS WENDY ANDERSON Director of Education Chair —---■-----..... U. A . ... -- ■■