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
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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
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