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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2000-11-08, Page 11Meet the candidates--HibbertWard of West Perth TM MAIM expoorms, Neverember a, Mobil Three veterans viefor two seats in Hibbert • three veteran municipal • politicians are vying for two scat. on West Pcrth'cr►uncil. representing Hibben) ward as councillor. One incumbent. Lou Maloney. is seeking re-' electron. while he is joined by Iwo . others—Walter McKenzie and Bob Norris—who have served- . Hibbert well over the years, but lost in their respective election races three years ago. Currently a councillor for Hibbert (the other is Barb MacLean. who .was acclaimed as deputy mayor this time). Lou Maloney is seeking to re -gain his seat. Maloney. 65. of Dublin'. has' served two, terms as councillor for Hibbert, the past three years on West Perth and the 'previous . three years on the former Hi Men Township council. Prior to that, he -served 10 yearsr..as a trustee fol' the former -Police Village of Dublin and six years as a trustee for the Huron -Perth Separate School Board. • i have serviced the people of Hrhbcn ward for six years and would like to serve them for another three years." he said. "i feel i have the time to serve them well." He and his wife Therese have two daughters. and he is a memher of St. Patrick's Church in Dublin and a memher of the Knights of -Columbus -Seaforth Council. He is also a member of the Dublin Athletic. Association. • After seeking the deputy mayor's position in 1997 and losing a close race to Bert Vorstenbosch, Walter McKenzie is hack on the municipal scene. seeking a councillor's position representing Hibbert. McKenzie. 49. of RR 2 Dublin. served five years as .•a. councillor in Hibbert. six years as deputy - reeve and another six years as reeve. He was . Warden of .Perth County.. Council in 1995. A photographer who also owns and operates a 250 -acre beef. swine and cash crop enterprise. McKenzie is still involved in . the municipal world, sitting,on the West Perth .police :services board.•He.also sits on the hoard • of the Mitchell Memorial Hospital Board. the Stratford -Perth Museum. the Perth District Health Unit and is chair of the Board of Managers of Knox Presbyterian Church. Mitchell. He is also a member of the Seaforth Harmony Kings. •'f feel with: my past municipal experience I can provide an excellent voice on West Perth council as a Hibbert ward representative. he said: He and his wife Sandra have four daughters. Another veteran politician seeking election is Bob Norris. Norris, of RR 2 Staffa, has nine years experience on the former Hibberf Township council, the first six as councillor and the next three watt MCK er enzie i� Lou Maloney Dunbar has time to promot From Page 1 , critical patients. This could serve seniors as well as 'does -Wheels Away" in North Huron. What economic development has been identified as an emphasis for the future of Huron East. what direction would you emphasize to council to help attract business and industry and support existing business?? The North Huron Economic development committee _produced ' •results. My experience as chair of:that committee will be used to get. Huron East.rolling. The same :process can be developed in - Huron East.. The whole_ spectrum. .of -economic activity Will. includee-all of Huron East. The. economic development committee cou 'o..ed of elected and non .elected members will look at the whole picture. It is vital .that we build 'on strengths. Fat 'tracking new • development and reduction • of red tapehe.done..I • hast the time to promote Huron Fast. What is your view on the future of Seaforth District High School and if it is threatened again with closure will you support keeping it open? If yes, how? If no. why not? The' question should he which candidate • will have credibility when defending the future of the Seaforth High School: Does an einpkiy ee of the Roman Catholic School Board have any credibility when presenting a positron to the puhlic br.►ard'' In contrast have a record to achievement. in education: and can speak with intelligence about education. I have hecn a lecturer. at the Facility of • Education, Queen 's U'nivcrsits. I have produced videos, on teaching ftii the Fac,Iity of Medicine, :Queen's University. I have produced a film on cardiac arrest for the school of nursine or Kitchener. l have taught at community - college and high school and• have been a school bus driver. 1 will have the background and credibility when addressing the puhlic..board on the future of the Seaforth }11gh School. Besides water quality and nutrient management, what issues face the agricultural community and what can the new municipality do to support the local agricultural industry? Farming is in crus. Farmers have always hecn price takers•and the squeeze between rising costs such as fuel and low commodity prices threaten the future of agriculture. In an attempt to gain some ccst19omics of wale farms are gelling larger. Huron Cast can ensure that zoning will be in place to ,protect agricultural lands. In the past farmers have been'able to approach township councils about drains, tile loans or other questions on an informal basis. I intend to have this ease of access continue: I have farmed for. twenty years and have some understanding of agriculture. While everyone is emphasizing the need to work together to make Huron East work. there are. still distinct rural and urban centres with varying needs and concerns. How can you assure Huron East residents that you are able as deputy -reeve before amalgamation. Past president of the Perth County Farm Safety Association. he is a current member of the Mitchell.& District Agricultural Society and an elder of the Hibbert United Church. He is also past chair of the Seaforth Hospital Board. serving there for nine years. and three years as a director of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority representing West Perth. He also currently sits on the West Perth Energy & Environment Committee. "I would welcome the opportunity to serve the people of Hibbert ward by representing them on West Perth council," he said, "and to do everything I possibly can to ensure that all . of West Perth .is able to enjoy. a safe, healthy and pleasant community in which to live.' Norris. who operates a beef. 'pork and cash crop farm. adds he has always been interested in politics. especially at the local level. '1 enjoy meeting new e Huron East to represent both distinct aspects of the new community? _ I have campaigned to be mayor of all of Huron East.:I had the same message at every all 'candidates,meeting, The experience n the transition board has given me a head- • start on working with all five areas. On the North Huron -'Economic committee or. at county council I have always- been able to find others to share the vision. Citizens • from all five areas asked me to 'tun. I feel that I cart see that it is a merger of five- 'equal partners and that one does not dominate. to �Is�tldtNtt'-cid pp. ><..i 117 KING ST., NENSALL, ONT. 519-262-1013 FAX: 519-262-3537 OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - 9:30-7:30 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - 9:004:00 Come sod see es fen ell seer Christmas wok. 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It will Meet approximately 10 times dunng the school year on the first Wednesday of every month from,S:30 p.m. until approximately 8:90 p.m. A person is qualified to be a member of the SEAC who: - • is at least 1 S Years of age, is a Canadian citizen, is a resident within the jurisdiction of the. Avon Maitland District School Board: is nut an employee of the Avon Maitland Distnct School Board . Applications are to be sent to Pat Taylor. Executive Secretary Avon .Maids:ad Mario School Doatd 62 Cbs lik Strati North Suitor* ON NOK IWO Tetetklone. (W4527.0,11 or 1.900.592.5137 FOR W9)527.0222 Looks RACHUS WINDY ANOtf1SON Director of Eawcafron Chair people. working with the puhlic and facing new challenges." he said. He and his wife Bernice have three daughters and a son, as well as six grandchildren. McMaster Siemon AINSURANCE BROKERS INC. BROKERS: Bill Semon Vic1d Siemon Anette McTaggart Ken Hutchison Paul Wettlaufer Joanne TVndall Ontario Rd. 348-9150 ttrlfldiell : 1-800-561-0183 Central Huron on November 13 VOTE 0 ROBERT SZUSZ Deputy Reeve Results.OrIented & Committed - 12 Years of Council Experience - Last 3 Years as Reeve of Hullett Township - Chairman of Blyth & District Community Centre - Past Chairman of Byth Hullet Landfill Committee - Member of the Blyth Fire Board - Current member of Central Huron Transition Board - 3 Years of County Council Experience • - Health & Seniors' Committee - Administration, Finance & Personal Committee - Planning & Development Committee LET EXPERIENCE WORK FOR CENTRAL HURON Thank You For Your Support MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST 2000 MUNICIPAL ELECTION -NOTICE 1.5 HEREBY GIVEN to the municipal electors of the former municipalities of Brussels, Grey, McKillop,Seaforth & Tuckersmith, in the County -of Huron that in compliance. with the Municipal Elections Act a ballot will be held on MONDAY '.NOVEMBER 13TH. 2000 for'the offices of Mayor - one (1) to be elected by all Wards Deputy Mayor - one (1) to be elected by all Wards Brussels Ward Councillor - two (2) -to be elected Grey Ward Councillor - two (2) to be elected Seaforth Ward Councillor - two (2) to be elected Tuckersmith Ward Councillor - two (2). to be elected English Language Public School Trustee (Avon -Maitland District School Board) - one (1) to be elected by English Public School electors in the former Brussels and Grey Wards. The voting places will be open from 10 o'clock in the morning and will close at 8.p.m.:n the evening at the following locations; . ' Brussels Ward Poll #I Comprising allproperties in the Village of Brussels Grey Ward Poll #1 Poll #2 Poll #3 Poll #4 Concession 1 to 4 inclusive, All Lots Concession 5 to 8 t`nctustve, All -tots Concession 9 Lots 11 to 35 inclusive Concession 9 to 18 inclusive, Lots 1 to 10 (except'he Village of Brussels) Concession 10 to 18 inclusive, Lots 11 to 35 McKillop Ward AllPolls Entire Township of McKillop Seaforth Ward All Polls Entire Town of Seaforth Tuckersmith Ward Poll #1 Lots 1 to 9 inclusive, Concession 1 HRS Lots 1 to 10 inclusive, Concession 2 HRS Lots Tto 10 inclusive; Concession 3 -HRS All That portion of Egmondville east of Kippen Road Poll #2 Lots 12 to 20 inclusive, Concession 1 HRS Egmondville United Church Lots11 to 15 inclusive, Concession 2 HES Lots 11 to.15 inclusive, Concession 3 HRS All that portion of Egmondville west of KiPPen Road Poll #3 Lots 26 to 40 inclusive, Concession 1 LRS Brucefield United Church Lots 26 to 40 inclusive, Concession 2 LRS Lots 26 to 40 inclusive, Concession 3 LRS Lots 26 to 32 inclusive, Concession 4 LRS All lots on Concessions 5, 6 and 7 LRS Lots 21 to 30 inclusive, Concession 1 HRS Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Concession 2 HRS Lots 16 to 30 inclusive, Concession 3 HRS Lots 21 to 26 inclusive, Concession 4 HRS Lots 21 to 24 inclusive, Concession 5 HRS Poll #4 Lots 1 to 25 inclusive, Concession 1 LRS Tuckersmith Communications Lots 1 to 25 inclusive, Concession 2 LRS ' Lots 1 to 25 inclusive, Concession 3 LRS Lots 15. to 25 inclusive, Concession 4 LRS All Lots on.Concessions 6 to 15 HRS inclusive Lots 1 to 14 inclusive, Concession 4 HRS Lots 1 to 14 inclusive, Concession 5 HRS Voting Place Brussels Morris Grey- Community reerCommunity Centre. Voting Place Ethel Fire Hall Ethel Fire -Hall Brussels Morris,Grev Community Centre Cranbrook Community • Voting Place McKillop Township Work Centre • Voting Place Northside United Church Voting Place Egmondville Cnited Church l'oU.#5 All Lots on Concessions 1/2 and 3 LRS Huronview North of Lot 40 Huronview (County Home) All Lots on Concessions 1, 2 and 3 HRS West of Lot 30 Poll #6 • All of Registered Plans 131 and 133 ' - known as Vanastra DATE LOCATION Saturday November 4th, 2000 Brussels & Grey Wards Brussels MornsCrey Community Centre 10 am to 6 pm McKillop, Seaforth Seaforth Municipal Office 10 am to6 pm Tuckersmith Ward Vanastra Recreation Centre TIME PROXY VOTING A certificate to vote by proxy may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 pan. The last day for making application to the Clerk for a certificate to vote by proxy is 5:00 p.m. November 13th, 2000. 1 J.R. McLachlan Returning Officer - 2000 Election Municipality of Huron East