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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-10-20, Page 3Most municipalities go to the polls Continued from front page Stanley Stanley township reeve Paul Steckle, deputy reeve Don McGregor and coun- cillors Howard Armstrong, Jack Coleman and Clarence Rau, and school trustee Bob Peck have been returned to office by acclamation. atephen Alan yelper r is the new reeve of • Stephen township taking over from retiring �Russell and councillor Ba,Ph Weber's moving up to replace Walper as deputy -reeve. Ratepayers will be going to the polls to select three coun- CONDUCT BLIND CANVASS — The Exeter Lions club conducted a successful can- vass for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Thursday night. From the left are officials Bob Dinney, Jack Fuller and Doug Knowles. Proceeds to date are over $2,400, but, are expected to 'reach close to $3,000. T -A photo Candidate Continued from front page we didn't try." "We wanted to see if he was throwing his hat in the ring for fun," the trustee reported. McDonald admitted the visit had been his idea and he had asked Shaw to accom- pany him after being advised that there was a chance that there would be no municipal election as there was a hint one of the seven council can- didates may withdraw. Asked about the bus inci- dent to which. Hart referred, McDonald said he had no comment as the matter was not yet settled and had been turned over to a board committee. A follow-up telephone call to Hart revealed that Shaw and McDonald had talked to him about the cost of an elec- tion. He said the figure of $4,000 was mentioned, but said that didn't bother him too much as he said he would turn that amount back from his school board salary if he was elected. "Ten dollars a meeting and mileage is ample if people are concerned," he said in reference to the stipend for trustees. He said he was "surprised indeed" when told that both Shaw and McDonald knew there was the possibility of an election for a council seat in addition to the school board. He indicated this had not been mentidned to him in the con- versation and in fact he had been given the impression that there would be no elec- tion at all if he did not contest the school board seat. The senior citizen said he felt the two were "putting a bit of a squeeze on me" and some "needling" from Shaw regarding his apparent lack of interest in school business in the past was another reason for his determination to contest the seat regardless of whether there were other than he and McDonald's name on the ballot. Shaw, who was unavailable for immediate comment due to attending a secondary school principal's meeting at. the Huron County board of education office in Clinton, returned a call to the T -A after Hart's second conversation. He admitted the visit was improper and he told McDonald it put him (the mayor) in an embarrassing situation. "I can't go there," he said he told his trustee boss originally, adding that he wasn't going to do anything embarrassing. not dissuaded He said he apologized to. Hart at the outset of the visit and noted it (the visit) was not intended as a threat or intimidation. Shaw said the trustee may have told Hart there would be no election if he withdrew, but the mayor said he never told Hart that himself. "King was concerned about that aspect of it," he said and Shaw reported that both men suggested the other withdraw. "My purpose was to find out if he (Hart) was sincere. He convinced me he was sincere." Shaw admitted the visit was a very indiscreet move on his part and he did it very naively. When he arrived at council late after the meeting with Hart, Shaw apologized for his tardiness and said he had been "on town business". The mayor said he told members of council of the visit after the council meeting had been adjourned. Monday, saying he did so "in case there were repercussions" as he felt council members should know what happened. "I knew it was improper, but my motives were honest and above reproach," he concluded. In a prepared statement delivered yesterday after- noon, Shaw said,"With 20-20 hind -sight, it was an error in judgement." ' His statement continued as follows: "But before,stones are cast, it is important to realize two things. First: considerable 'back -room' politicking goes on to seek candidates for of- fice. The Reeve and I this year talked to many people urging them to let their names stand for one position or another. I have always had to fight an election. I like the challenge and the satisfaction of winning - or even trying, but more importantly people have a choice with an election." "Second: when the dust set- tles and the names are on the slate, the candidates themselves start'politicking For 24 hours they try to decide if they'll still run for of- fice knowing who the opposi- tion is. In some cases, one candidate or another will withdraw. I was advised that at least one individual who picked up papers withdrew because he did not want to force an election. 1 was also told that one individual runn- ing for ' Council would withdraw it if meant an elec- tion and lastly I was advised that Mr. Hart would also withdraw." . "I don't consider myself a power -broker and I certainly wouldn't want to be in a posi- tion where I would be perceiv- ed as a 'strong arm' forcing out challengers to incumbants and so it was with a con- siderable degree of apprehen- sion that I agreed to talk to Mr. Hart with Mr. Mac- Donald. My intent (and perhaps my error)- was to determine if Mr. Hart was serious in running and advise the individuals seeking the of- fice of councillor that they shouldn't withdraw prematurely because there would be an election in any case. Indeed, after I talked to Mr. Hart, I advised Council that I had talked to Mr. Hart that evening and that he was a serious candidate. I also believe that he did not misconstrue the purpose of the visit." ' "Nothing was hidden from Council. I was open as well with Mr. Hart, as I believe Mr. MacDonald was. 'King', in private, and so I believe in all honesty, told me that he 'wouldn't want to see the gentleman hurt because he does have some serious con- cerns. King also suggested that perhaps -those concerns could be expressed in a more effective manner and save the tax -payers $4,000. 1 agreed." "Mr. Hart's sincerity as a candidate was reinforced later that night when he call- ed suggesting that if money were a concern, Mr. Mac- Donald should withdraw and allow 'fresh blood' on the Board." "Perhaps, in a small town, we tend to be too informal and don't follow 'accepted pro- cedures' as we should. But I know why I talked to Mr. Hart, and i believe Mr. Mac - Donald's motives were honourable as well. It is un- fortunate that the decision was made to talk to Mr. Hart, although he did say he was pleased to have met with us, but just as unfortunate is the perception some will have of the meeting." Town Topics Miss Alma Richards, Lon- don and Miss Olive Parsons. Exeter spent Thanksgiving in Montreal with the latter's brother Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parsons and family. 1 LOVE TOYS — Jim Cocksworth Jr. likes to come to, the South Huron Hospital rummage sale and make friends with the many toys on sale. CHECKING DONORS — Mari Arthur. and Pat O'Con- nor of the Ausoble Nomads check the names of f donors at Thursday's Red Cross blood donor clinic. Several trustees get acclamation Elections for school board trustees will be held in five area municipalities. For Huron County Board of Education in the town of Ex- eter and the township of Usborne, incumbent Clarence McDonald is being challeng- ed by another Exeter resi- lent, former teacher Bill Hart. . In Tuckersmith township, present board member Frank Falconer faces opposition from newcomer Joe Atkirison. Being returned by ac- clamation are Harry Hayter, representing Stephen township, John Goddard for the township of Hay and the villages of Zurich and Hensall and Bob Peck, Stanley township. Dave Durand. a first year candidate will be the separate school representative on the Huron board. Ile was Offers financing Just a small down payment, the balance in equal payments. Offer good till the end of December 1982 242 MAIN ST. NORTH EXETER, ONTARIO 15191 235-1380 unopposed. Current member on the Middlesex Board of Educa- tion for the township of Bid- dulph and the village of Lucan, Fred Dobbs will be facing opposition from Lucan lawyer Bob Benner in his first try in municipal politics. The McGillivray township incumbent on the same board Irene Lynn was returned by acclamation. Two elections will be held for separate school trustees. Greg Fleming who has represented Stephen township and parts of McGillivray for a number of years is being challenged by newcomer Michael Ryan. Both are residents of the Mount Carmel area. Herman Lansink, RR 1 • Granton, is opposing sitting member Pat Crunican for the Middlesex Separate School Board as a representative for the townships of London and Biddulph and the village of Lucan. Need another nomination When municipal nomina- tions closed Monday after- noon, Stephen township retur- ning officer Wilmar Wein found the list for police village of Crediton trustees complete-. ly empty. None of the three trustees who held office for the past two years filed their papers and no new ones were ' received. As a result a second nomination will be held today Wednesday. Nomination • papers will be accepted bet- ween the hours•of 9 a.m. and ;p.m.. The incumbent trustees are Charles Browning Sr., Don i)inney and Alf Smith. The three present trustees in the police village of Gran- ton Bob Poster, Jim Bakker and Elsie Dann were return- ed by acclamation. incumbent trustees in the police. village of Dashwood and Centralia were returned by acclamation. Back on the Dashwood board of trustees are George Tiernan, Ken Rader and Nan- 'cv Rader while the returnees in Centralia arc Wayne Greb, Borden Smyth and Hill Elliott. , cillots from four candidates. They are present coun- cillors Tom Tomes and Ken McCann and newcomers Ruth Miller and Tony Martens. Tuckerstnith In Tuckersmith, John Flan- nery is . challenging incum- bent Bob Bell for the reeve's position. Deputy reeve William Brown has been returned to office by acclamation. Present councillors John. Brownridge and Robert Broadfoot are running again. They will face competition from Ervin Sillery, George Cantelon, Joseph Haskett and Rene Van Loon. Bob Fotheringham filed and later withdrew. Usborne Voters in Usborne township will be going tothe polls to choose a •reeve and a representative on the Huron County Board of Education. Gerald Prout and Peter Berendsen are vying for the position of reeve vacated by the retiring Murray Dawson. Elected by acclamation are deputy -reeve Margaret Hern and councillors Ross Ballan- tyne, Brian Hardeman• and Donald Kerslake. Also retiring is councillor Mervyn Shute. Snowmobiles are on tap The snowmobile season starts Sunday October 24 at Hully Gully. Western Ontario snowmobile enthusiasts who can't wait for winter have an opportunity to get involved this week -end with the Yamaha Challenge Cup. The Yamaha Challenge is a full day of snowmobile ac- tivities, starting with a pan- cake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. and O.S.R.F. sanctioned drag races starting at 12 followed by A.T.V. drags and celebri- ty races during intermission. The classes include stock, super stock and modified plus powder puff for the ladies and junior classes for the youngsters. Fun and excitement for spectators and competitors alike, so bring out the whole family for a day at family fun at the Yamaha Challenge Cup at Hully Gully this week -end. Zurich Zurich reeve Fred Haberer is stanling for re-election. He will be challenged by Don Van Patter. Incumbents Keith Westlake, Leroy Theil, Bob Fisher and Isidore Laporte and newcomer Mike O'Con- nor will contest the four seats on council. Commissions acclaimed All Public Utilities Com missions in the area were fill ed by acclamation this. week. One of the few changes oc- curs, in Exeter where Chan Livingstone declined to stand and his spot was filled by Harry DeVries, production manager at the Times - Advocate. . Murray Greene was return- ed for another. of his many terms and the third spot is fill- ers by the mayor. In Lucan, present Hydro Commissioners Rudy Engel and M.H. Hodgins were returned by acclamation. Incumbents Charles Hay and Harold Knight have been returned by acclamation in Hensall. Returning to the Grand Bend PUC for another term are Prosper VanBruaene and Ralph W. Johnson. 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