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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-10-12, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, October 12, 1994 / (n JMM] T " % %71 / Bryan Smith is after retiring 18years as Lucan councillor LUCAN - Only one of the present members of the village of Lucan council will not have his name on the ballot for the Novem- ber 14 municipal election. Veteran councillor Bryan Smith said at last Tuesday's meeting of council, "No, I won't be bidding for re-election. After 18 years here at this table, it's a difficult decision to make, but I am not in a position to make another three year commit- ment." Smith continued, "Over the years we haven't always agreed, but we have all tried to make council a team effort for the betterment of the village." In response, reeve Tom McLaughlin said to Smith, "We are all sorry to see you leave, but can understand all the time you have given to Lucan over 18 years. You have been very dedicated to your responsibilities in planning and es- pecially in waste management and recycling. That's a long time to de- vote to the village." Deputy reeve Harry Wraith said he would try for his present posi- tion saying, "I enjoy the work and I'm still young enough to continue to contribute to the village. It's a pleasure to live in Lucan and work with good people and staff." To this McLaughlin replied, "To say you have contributed in council work is an understatement." The other two members of coun- cil who are completing their first term, Rob Brady and Reg Crawford indicated they would be willing to return. Brady's comment was, "Yes, I will be running this time and with my wife's blessing. I've really en- joyed being on council and I feel this group has done a "pretty darn tine" job." "I've enjoyed my three years on council more than I thought I would. Like any business it was a real learning experience andI would like to continue in my present position", was the reply from Crawford. Reeve McLaughlin said a month ago that he would be seeking re- election. At that time he said there were a number of challenges facing council that he would like to see through to completion. These in; elude completion of the infrastruc- ture projects, dealing with the infil- tration problem ad the possibility of amalgamation with Biddulph town- ship along with a proposed new Lu - can and area library and various de- velopment projects. Clerk Ron Reymer reported that three other persons have completed the candidate registry and intend to run for council seats. They are Rosemary Gahlinger-Beaune of Nicoline Avenue, Robert Mosurin- john of Main street and Martin Crit- tenden of Fairview Place. Nominations opened Tuesday morning of this week and must be filed before 5 p.m. on October 14. The election will be held on No- vember 14. Reymer also reported that an all - candidates meeting is being planned for the evening of October 27 in the main hall of the Lucan Community Centre. In business at last Tuesday's meeting, works superintendent Doug Johnston reported that he was finishing grading on Duchess street the next day and it would be ready for the winter. Paving will be done next spring. He added that gabion baskets had been placed over the culvert on Duchess street in order to allow the sidewalk to exit onto Maple street. The sidewalk will be extended over the culvert next spring to allow for settling. Deputy reeve Harry Wraith has asked that congratulatory letters be sent to residents who restore older, run down residences. He added, "These people certainly do the vil- lage a favour by cleaning up some unsightly properties." Wraith would also like letters sent to owners of new businesses in the village welcoming them to Lu - can and wishing them well. From the community centre board minutes, it was learned a new refrigerator costing $1,430 had been purchased and a pledge of a donation of $1,200 has been re- ceived from the Lucan Irish Flyers to go towards this purchase. In his manager's report, Paul Dykeman reported donations re- ceived for the Alumi-zorb installa- tion were Lucan Lions $6,000; Royal Canadian Legion $1,000; Lucan Minor Hockey $500 and the Summer Skating School $750. Council has appointed Mrs. Jan- ice Dauncey as the new crossing guard in the vicinity of Lucan Pub- lic School. T -A tour Production manager Debbie Lord explains how the printing plates for the Times -Advocate are made at the newspapers's production facilities to the members of the Crediton Wom- en's Institute who visited the building last Wednesday evening for a tour of the operation. Do you fix your own teeth, or do you let a dentist do them? 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