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limes -Advocate, Uctober 22, 199/
Both of these candidates want to be elected Mayor of Exeter
Ben Hoogeboom
Dear Fellow Citizen:
I would like to take this opportunity to say that it has
been an honour to serve you as your Mayor for the past
three years. I give great credit to our members of council
and our staff who have made my job easier because of their
hard work and dedication.
Much of what council has dealt with over the last three
years has been geared towards the future growth of the
town.
One of the first projects council dealt with was the
proposed new Co -Op north of Exeter in Hay Township.
Council met with Reeve Murray Keys and Deputy -Reeve
Jim Love to negotiate a way for us to provide them with
water and sewage hookup. This project has culminated in a
boundary adjustment effective January 1, 1998 whereby the
Co -Op will officially become part of Exeter along with
some lands directly north and west of the Co -Op. A major
improvement has also.taken place with our roads in this
part of Exeter, namely Walper Street.
In the southeast part of town, Council has worked very hard with Mr. Jack Taylor so
that residential lots could be developed on both sides of Pryde Boulevard South. This
has greatly improved the flow of traffic connecting Huron St. to Sanders St.
Several years ago we had started to look at the expansion of our lagoons along with
our neighbour, Stephen Township. A joint project, which would greatly benefit both. The
town of Exeter has not purchased the lands directly north of the lagoons. This project
will allow Exeter to grow to a population of approximately 9000. Last year land was
purchased to the east of our landfill site. This additional buffer would ensure a capacity
for Exeter's use only of approximately 60 years. This is great planning!
In 1995 and into 1996 talks centered around amalgamation with our surrounding
municipalities. Although we decided not to proceed, after countless meetings, we
learned a great deal about our neighbours and their concerns. Council has left an open
door to any future negotiation.
Perhaps the most difficult time for our community was in 1996 with the Hospital
restructuring process. I must commend our community for coming together to •
collectively voice its concerns over the threat of Hospital closure.
This battle was waged on many fronts: The many people from Lambton, Middlesex
and South Huron who attended the public meetings; the letters written by
knowledgeable hospital staff, medical staff and board members outlining the many
problems with the D.H.C.'s recommendations and also offering viable solutions; the
Hospital CEOs who worked together to find solutions which would meet the Ministry's
cutbacks; the great job E.M.T. did videotaping your involvement made the difference.
The cuts in transfer payments and general downloading that have faced us over the
past three years have forced us to look at internal restructuring. This year we have
reduced our town staff by four. The remaining job descriptions are being revised.
The future council must be able to adapt to the changes that will be forced upon it. No
other council in the history of Exeter has ever been faced with these tough decisions. I
am committed to work with council and staff to face these challenges.
Council has done a great job during the last three years. Our town looks great!
I ask for your support on Monday, Nov. 10. I do promise to serve you to the best of my
ability.
tiiktirtt
A well prepared resume will help you
get the job you are looking for!
A resume detailing an applicant's work history and
education is extremely helpful to an employer who
is seeking a person for a specific job vacancy.
Your personal resume should accompany
your letter of application.
Here are some guidelines to follow in preparing your resume:
O Make it clear, concise and easy to read - and no longer
than two pages
O The resume should be typed on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper
with enough white space to prevent a cluttered look
O Start with your name, address and phone number
❑ Next under a sub -heading "Work History" detail the
previous jobs you've held - in reverse date order
- that is, last job first.
O Use a separate paragraph for each position and
precede it with the dates you held that position.
O State the job'title, a brief description of the
responsibilities - and the results you achieved.
O The next section of your resume should come under the
sub -heading of "Education". Start with the highest
degree obtained or grade completed, followed by the
name of the institution at which you studied. Follow
this with previous education attainments. At the end,
list any specific instructional courses you have
attended in conjunction with your work.
O Under the sub -heading "Affiliations", list memberships
and/or offices held in professional or industry
associations.
O Under the stab -heading "Personal Interests" list any
activities which you feel will be of interest to the
employer - such as volunteer work, etc.
Your letter of application and your resume will be the
factors that make the employer decide whether to short
list you for an Interview. 5o make it as Impressive
as you can - but stick to the facts.
We can help you get an impressive and
professional -looking resume
CaII Debbie Lord at
424 Main St. Exeter
(519) 235-1331
Bruce Shaw
When I retired three years ago after many (what some would term)
successful years as mayor, I sincerely intended to leave politics and
enjoy the good life. It wasn't long, however, when my interest in local
politics took me back to council 'meetings, this time with a -different
perspective - the 'political reporter for the TA'. From this vantage point, I
was able to keep abreast of the issues facing council, never really losing
touch and keeping my interest alert.
When our hospital was threatened with closure, I was asked to serve
on a citizens committee to plan a response. Later, along with others, I
was asked to present our proposal to the District Health Council's Task
Force. The presentation was forceful and persuasive, as Exeter's plan,
with minor changes, was adopted by the Board of Health and the
Ministry, It became apparent that 1 was tied to Exeter.
At the same time, amalgamation talks were going on all over the
Province. Those of us interested in the subject were amazed to see what
happened in Kent County, and I for one could see only the catastrophe
waiting for us if Huron County were to dictate how we are to do
business in Exeter and South Huron.
People asked me if I would consider another term in office, and I
replied, 'No. There has to be another way.' As 1 looked at options, my
fear that others may be shaping our future grew. As I contemplated a
return -my friends offered mixed advice. Three said, 'You've done
enough. You don't need the b.s. I don't know how you put up with it
before.' Others countered. 'You know what's going on. You can talk to
these people. Amalgamation is a scary prospect. Run.'
I thought for a long time and realized that I am committed to this town, having been involved in minor
sports, Sunday school, several charitable organizations and community groups, town council and, of
course, my profession for over -30 years. I concluded if I can be of use, and the electors agree, I will do what
I can.
At this critical period, you want your mayor to have two qualities: proven leadership skills and Tots of
experience. You want someone who will promise you nothing other than hard work and commitment, for
you know that no politician on his or her own can deliver on any other promise; individually we don't hire,
fire, pave or spend - everything is a group action. And the group needs a strong leader.
As a leader, 1 headed councils for 18 years. I tried to bring consensus on issues before council through
persuasion, humour, pleading and even pretended impatience (although, at times, it was probably real). I
presented options, stating the advantages of each and trying to mediate the differing opinions. I worked
behind the scenes to establish compromises. I bring to any bargaining table humour, frankness and a desire
to find solutions where everyone has a chance to win, (To be honest, it doesn't always work.)
A leader must be creative and must have a vision. The leader must be forceful when it's time to be strong
and conciliatory when it's time to compromise, but the leader can never forget that he or she can lead only
if others are willing to follow. Leadership, in a word, is about people. I have spent my entire adult life
working with people, most frequently in a leadership role, and I know that if there are enough of us with
good will, problemscan be solved.
Your mayor, especially this term, needs experience. There are too many serious issues at hand to risk
mistakes. Experience provides growth and opportunities, and the mistakes made early allow us to be wiser
later. (Having been in local politics for so long, I realize that I am open to criticism over some previous
decisions, but decisions are always made with the best information available at the time, and always, those
decisions are made as a group action.) We are about to witness a time of overwhelming change, and we
need to be in a position where we can react quickly; we must know the options and the advantages of each,
and with one voice we must carve out a position.
Over the years, I have pmven that I can lead this community. I have forcefully stated our position on
various issues beforeCounty Council, legislative committees, tribunals and special interest groups, and I
have always spoken with the knowledge -that 1 had the full backing of council or the committee of council I
represented.
For the last year, I have been hired by municipalities in Bruce County to facilitate their amalgamation
talks. f know what it's all about!
There have been challenges in the past that have tested me and the many councils with which I worked,
but the next council will face, I believe, the toughest issues of all. This council must be prepared to talk and
compromise, realizing•that on the other side of the table many the Provincial Government, the County of
Huron, the PUC, all our neighbours and possible even Ontario Hydro. We must reconcile the differences
with our neighbouring townships. We must also take a strong stand if outside authorities attempt to foist a
system on us that will hurt us financially or reduce our voice in shaping our own future
1 would not be running if I did not think.' could handle the job. 1 enjoy challenges, and we have some big
ones coming our way. We do not have the luxury time. We have to stake out.positions in several areas as
soon as possible:
The excellent letters written to the TA show us there are many thoughtful people in our community. No
matter what the outcome, I would encourage you to continue the dialogue and insist on answers from your
Leaders. We will all do better jobs if we know others really are concerned with what we do.
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