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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-10-27, Page 13Times -Advocate, October 27,1982 Poge 13 the .best interest of the ratepayers. "We have to give a lot of consideration to the way we spend money with the present economic situation the way it is," he said. The present list of nominees is: reeve, John Flannery and Robert Bell with deputy reeve William Brown unchallenged. In the race for the three posi- tions of councillor are six nominees: John Brownridge, Erwin Sillery, George ,Cantelon, Robert Broa sjfi ot. Joseph Heskett and Reiny Vag Loon. For the position of -'"Huron County Board of Education trustee there are two candidates, Franklin Falconer, and Joseph Atkin- son. The Seaforth and Tuckersmith Separate School Board trustee is Gerald Groothuis, by acclamation. Severai Residents of Tuckersmith Township were given an op- portunity to voice their opi- nions on several issues and meet the candidates in the up- coming 'Municipal elections on November 8, .at a ratepayers' meeting Monday. Amon the'ecmcerns voiced at the meeting, was the Vanastra Recreation Centre projected operating deficit, land severance and gravel pits. The ratepayers fielded several questions on a neW township severance policy now presently being studied. The new policy is part of a secondary plan designed to map out the future land use in Tuckersmith farms and ur- ban areas. From candidates running in this yeat's elec- tion, there is overwhelming support for limited severance, although the issue will have to be considered by the new council. "We (the council) will have to gather all the information and weigh the advantages and disadvantages keeping in mind the future of the township," reeve Robert Bell told the meeting. . • • .1 , • 1 • 1 1 Challenger for the position of reeve, former Seaforth reeve and Tuckersmith resi- dent John Flannery told the ratepayers he feels that severance should be available to those who want it and can afford it. Severed Councillor Robert Broad - foot told the ratepayers that he was under the assumption that a severed lot in an agricultural area has the same rights as a lot in a hamlet. Other members voic- ed their support for a limited severance system for the BARGAINS — Donna Taylor (let) and tables at Carmel Presbyterian church Janet Hoggarth were helping at one of the rummage sale. township. Councillor John Brownridge told ratepayers that the new council will have to consider all the facts and listen to the pros and cons before deciding on a sever- ance policy for Tuckersmith. Robert Fotheringham, a nominee for councillor ex- pressed his concern over the operation of the Vanastra Recreation Centre with its projected operating deficit of $40,000 for this year. ' "If elected 1 would look at the staff and management at the rec centre. They would have to tighten the reins," he said. ' Councillor Brownridge, who is seeking re-election, told the rateppyers that the new council would have to look at the priorities of recreational activities in the township and possibly give some activities more time than others. Losing money "This year the recreation centre is doing much better, although it is still losing money," he said. He also felt that the previous council can justify the large tax increase in Tuckersmith because of ris- ing interest rates and increas- ed service and energy costs. Mr. Brownridge told the meeting that the township should be looking at ways to increase revenues and hold tax increases down. "The council should do everything possible to create a sense of belonging in the township", he said. saying several ratepayer, felt that they were not getting their fair share in community activities. Huron County Board of Education trustee, F'rank Falconer, responded to a number of questions on the ever increasing costs of education in the county. He told the meeting that the cost increases are necessary- to en- sure that there is proper education for the approx- imately 10,000 students enroll- ed in the school system. He also assured the group that the money paid to him as a trustee is well spent because of he time he spends with boa d work:. "We will be fortunate if we can cut next year's budget," he said. Bill Brown, who is un- challenged as deputy reeve, said that he was thankful to those who did not challenge him in this year's election. "It makes it a lot easier," he said. Erwin Sillery, a former member of council and former reeve, said that he decided to run for councillor after discussing it with several ratepayers in the township. He said that he would bring his 19 years of ex- perience to the new council if elected and do his best to carry on. Council hopeful George Cantelon, another council hopeful, told the meeting that he would work to UCW REGIONAL RALLY — A United Church Women's South West Perth Presbyterial rally was held Wednesday night in Staf fa. A number of UCW presidents and officials are shown above. From the left are secretory Marion Urquhart, Kirkton; Florence Skinner, Thamesview; Margaret Christie, Hibbert; Donna Paynter, Kirkton; Rita Standeaven and Marie Semple, St. Marys, vice-president Mary F. Dow, Hibbert and Verla Capella, Woodstock. Missing was Jean Hoffmyer, Mitchell. T -A photo CORN TRIALS The Huron and Perth Soil and Crop Impro,"ement will be summarizing corn trials again this year. We have two corn silage trials in already. The same hybrid topped both trials. (It wasn't Pioneer 3906 or 3901). If you have any corn trials, give them to a Soil and Crop Director or drop them off at the Clinton or Stratford office. The results of these trials will be available at the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Annual Meeting on November 25th. - Pat Lynch Soils and Crops Specialist. aniunnnninm The =Light =Touch By JACK 3LAVENDER A pessimist burns his bridges before he gets to them. Peacock: a chicken in bloom. If mankind really pro- fits from its mistakes, = we have some glorious future coming up.* s One advantage of \a F. bad memory: you can keep enjoying the same jokes without getting bored. • * * The real labor question _ is: is it five o'clock yet? We never quit at Jack's Small Engine Repair Service 107 Queen St. Hensall 262-2103 See us for Homelite chainsaw sales with = service. This is not o joke. Our E services ore being ex- $ f ponded. 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