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Clinton News-Record, 1985-11-06, Page 4tis in Ra B;,,'if rip . The restoration of the Long Hill Road here is the main issue which has surfaced among the five candidates vying for council positions m the upcoming elec- tion. {-Newcomer Clifford Freeman is opposing incumbents Helen Owen, James Quick, Reg Wilson and Lloyd Huffman. Reeve David Johnston was acclaimed for another term. Mr. Freeman, a former resident of Wind- sor and a plant superintendent for Hiram Walker and Sons for 38 years, has lived in Bayfield on a permanent basis since June of this year. He and his wife Mavis originally purchased their home in 1981. Although Mr. Freeman has no prior ex- perience in politics, he says his position and experience in industry will be of great value to the village. "I have been greatly involved in budgets, cost control, purchasing and personnel," said Mr. Freeman when answering a ques- tionnaire sent to all the council candidates by the News -Record. Township elections involve He said his decision to run in the election centred around an obligation to the com- munity. "I feel that all residents should contribute to the area in which they reside, and also I was more convinced to run when it ap- peared that the present council members would be returned by acclamation. I feel that there should be at least one new member every term," he said. Incumbent James Quick, a resident of Bayfield for the past 25 years, has been a Bayfield councillor for the past two years. Mr. Quick says he can contribute to the resolutions of "several major situations which may seriously impact the financial situation of the village." He sees the major issues as, the restoration of the Long Hill Road, the drainage program, a works department building, updating of the street ligt.ts and improvements of the heritage district. Mr. Quick says his major contribution to GODERICH TWP. - The positions of depu- ty reeve and the board of education representative for Goderich and Colborne Townships have been the only races to materialize here. Reeve Grant Stirling along with councillors Case Brand, John Rodges and Carol Wammes were all ac- claimed. , The election for deputy. reeve will involve incumbent Pat Osborn and Laurie Cox, while the board of education election will in- volve incumbent Joan Van den Broek and AlfredEtzler. Mr. Osborn, manager of the Brewer's Retail outlet in Goderich for the past 29 years, says he believes his experience and talents will be useful in the decision making of the township. Although there is no main issue facing the township, he mentions the opening of the township offices on a full-time basis, the land fill site and the erosion problems on area farms as problems which have to be addressed. It •rte;~:. CLINTON N l WS- O , WEDNESDAY, KAMMER6, 198—Page 3 e I RiverRotid is the A - issue budgeting and priorities, she said: The fun- appreciation of the meed. for good com- ding for senior citizen programs would re- unication as well as "considerable ex - quire building up the reserve funds in order jerience of the role of public relations to to provide matching funds to attract grants. listen, to explain and to honor com- Ms. Owen sees the short -tenni priorities mitments." for council are the Long Hill Road, the in- itiation of a drainage program, a proper works department garage to house expen- sive equipment and adequate street lighting. She decided to run for re-election because it's an opportunity to contribute to com- munity affairs and to utilize past experience to some purpose. -Bayfield council is business manageria eX' perience. After graduating from the Univer- sity of Western Ontario Business School, he held various managerial positions at the London Life head office for 31 years. He also says his two years experience dealing with municipal affairs in the age has givenof him an understanding of the the Bayfield people. Helen Owen, also an incumbent on coun- cil, sees the biggest challenge ahead is to establish "sound, practical long-term policies" especially relating to the senior citizens and children in the village. "(My aims are) to increase awareness and help to initiate practical policies regar- ding senior citizens in the community. In- creasing longevity requires assessment of needs, analysis and development of pro- grams, not as stop gaps, but as carefully considered project. (I also) support pro- grams for children in the village,' she said. When asked what attributes she will bring These two major issues relate to to a position on council, she said she has an deputyreeve and education. representative Ms. Owen came to Canada in 1978 after 30 years of working in the health care and medical politics field in the U.K. She served as a professional lecturer, administrator and lecturer and writer on medical ad- ministration. She has one son and five grandchildren. Incumbent Reg Wilson defines his role in the incoming council will be to "help follow up short and long termmplanning of the past three years. " He feels the top priorities for the council are the Long Hill Road and the property nearby, storm sewers and street lights for the village. Mr. Wilson grew up in Bayfield and mov- ed back to the village 11 years ago after retiring from a banking career which spann- ed 50 years. He has served for three suc- cessive terms on council. He says the experienced gained through' three terms on council willbe an asset to the new council. Incumbent councillor Lloyd Huffman did not reply to the questionnaire. Election '85 Mr. Osborn has served the community in the past 25 years. Among his memberships are, chairman of theboard of the Goderich District Credit Union, Huron chapter presi- dent of the credit unions for this area, grand knight and finance secretary for the Knights of Columbus, district deputy of the Knights of Columbus for district 31, served. on ex- ecutive of the Lions Club, served on the ex- ecutive of the Maitland Country Club and served on the executive on the school board. Currently, he's involved in the finance Apathy leads to election race HULLETT TWP. - The lone position available on council here will be contested by three candidates who 'entered the race after the nominations closed on.October 21. Doug Bell, Hugh Flynn and Vic Stackhouse declared their candidacy after only two of three seats on council were filled through acclamation. Returning for another term on council are Ron Gross and Harvey Stewart. Both Tom Cunningham and Joe Gibson will return as . reeve and deputy reeve respectively while Graeme ;Craig and John Jewitt were acclaimed to the board of education for Hullett Township. , Although he has no direct political ex- perience, Mr. Stackhouse said he decided to run for council because of the lack of in- terest Shown when the nominations closed. "I believe to have an effective council, we must have people who are interested and in- volved," he said, in response to a question- naire sent by the News -Record. He said his chief aim if elected will be to work in the best interests of the people of the township "in harmony and accord with councillors and officials alike." Married with four • children, Mr. ' Stackhouse is employed at Stanley Door Systems in •Wingham as a plant superinten- dent for the past 10 years. He is also a layreader in the churches of St. Mark's in Auburn, Trinity in Blyth and St. John's in Brussels.. Doug Bell, also a newcomer to politics, . says his understanding of Hullett, having been a life-long resident of the township, should compensate for a lack of experience. He too entered the election race because of the "apparent apathy" which left one posi- tion on council vacant. , NP intvndc to run on a platform of "reten- tive progression" which he describes as keeping Hullett as a strong rural communi- ty while encouraging innovations to keep 'young people interested in remaining or returning to the community. He finds there is no main issue in Hullett other than the continued need for fiscal monitoring. Born on the 13th Concession' of Hullett, Mr. Bell has been employed for over 19 years' in the township in an agricultural related field. Hugh Flynn, an ex -councillor in the township is concerned with township affairs' such as taxes and roads. If elected, he plans to work with council to "bring fairness and equality to all taxpayers" and is willing to listen to any problems encountered by the taxpayers. Mr. Flynn owns a farm in Hullett Township and is an avid sportsman. Service improvements, landfill site are needed TUCKERSMITH TWP.-Incumbent reeve . Bob Bell is being challenged at the polls in this election by fellow council member Bill : Brown. Mr. Brown has served as deputy reeve for five years and two years as councillor: As reeve, Mr. Brown says that he would like to see sidewalk and road improvements made and more storm sewers installed. ' ' He is concerned about the zoning bylaws and restrictions made on farfn land, as well .. as those on small businesses. Mr.. Brown feels that the zoning laws hinder develop- ment and noted, "They're too tight as far as I'm concerned. There should be some rules, but some reading between the lines." Mr. Brown, days that special abilities he contributes to municipal politics include, "a good strong voice." 'I'rn not much of a speaker," he said, "but give me something to argue about...." The 55 -year-old candidate was born in Egmondville. 'He is married, has three . children and 10 grandchildren. He is a • mechanic and owns and operates his own automotive repair shop. The incumbent candidate to the reeve's position, Bob Bell, did not respond to a elec-..... • tion questionnaire prepared by the Clinton News -Record. Two councillors are battling for the depu- ty reeve's seat - P "rt Brnndfoot•and John Brownridge. Mr. Broadfoot has served on Tuckersmith .council for five years. His community in- volvement includes past president positions with the Seaforth Agricultural' Society and Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement 'committee and past chairman of the Huron County Mutual Aid committee and Brucefield United Church managers. A farmer for 30 years, he has also been a member of the Brucefield Fire Department for 20 years. His election aims include the construction of a new township shed and the continued improvement oNTia'ds and bridges. Future concerns for the township include the Vanastra Industrial Park and a township landfill site. John Brownridge also cites the township's . landfill Concerns as .a main. issue in the municipality. He would like to see the pro-. blem resolved, "without bringing undue hardships, inconvenience and worry to the people a site might affect," The candidate for deputy reeve says that other . challenges include: "providing reasonably priced recreational oppor- tunities; establishing stability and harmony ' within the various departments which serve the township; and, governing effectively, at a cost the people can afford." A five year council veteran, Mr. Brownridge says he is confident to seek the higher position.. Mr. Brownridge is married and has three children. A resident in Vanastra for eight years, he has taught at Central Huron Secondary School for 17 years, Turn tolpage 5 0 committee of the hospital board; public rela- • tions with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, landfill committee and the water- front steering committee. He is married and has four children. Laurie Cox, a lifelong resident of the township, says he decided to run for the post because of a continuing interest in municipal affairs. He also sees a strong possibilitythat the deputy reeve will sit on county council for the first time because of the number of eligible voters in ' the township. "As a result the position of deputy reeve will present a greater challenge, and oppor- tunity for service, in the upcoming term," he said in response to a questionnaire sent out to all candidates by the News -Record. Mr. Cox says his principle aim if elected is to maintain the present balance between service and fiscal responsibility. However, he sees a number of areas for improvement, especially with respect to roads and bylaw interpretation.. "A number of township residents have ex- pressed concern about the level of winter maintenance provided to seasonal residen- tial areas and the proper interpretation- of our new zoning bylaws," he says. He pointed out that zoning concerns should be dealt with on an individual basis on the local level. Regarding routine plow- ing of seasonal residential roads, he feels that this should be seriously considered by the next council.' Mr. Cox has'served as a councillor for five years and has' also been a member of the Clinton, and Area Fire Board. He has also been member of the Goderich Township Recreation Board for the past two years. He operates a farm on the Cut Line with his wife and daughter. "Helping people under: Land the direction education is taking," is Joan Van den Broeck's main concern as board of educa- tion trustee. She is seeking re-election in Goderich and Colborne Townships. A six year board veteran, Mrs. Van den Broeck believes that "educational services in the province are at a crossroads. "We are witnessing educational techni- ques much removed from our own ex- perience, and, as a result, there is much confusion and misunderstanding," she said. She is the mother of two children atten- ding school and living in Colborne Township. She is the chairman of the Huron Historic Gaol Board, secretary -treasurer of . the Huron County Community Services. Council, a member of the Huron County Youth Needs Assessment Committee. As a trustee on the board of education, she served on the Management Committee, Chair of the Education Committee, chair .of the Elementary and Secondary Staff Im- provement Committee and as chair of the Supervised Alternative Learning Ex- perience Program. She is employed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of 'Ontario as the area co- ordinator for Huron County. The incumbent candidate " is being . challenged by Alfred Etzler of Colborne Township. He did not respond to the News - Record questionnaire. Clinton• PUS elections.... o from' page 2 consumption is not feWsible. Lawrie Sande, present -MC -chairman told ratepayers that the payment system cannot be changed. Mr. Archibald further noted, that in 1972 the town's sewage treatment was rebuilt. An Ontario Municipal Board hearing was held to determine how . debentures on the construction would be paid and it was ruled . that the costs would be placed on the water rate .bills. Normally, he said, . capital costs are financed through taxes and operating costs are paid through water rates. However in Clinton the present system is in place until 1992 when the debentures will be paid off. . Mr. Slade has been a PUC member for. • nine years, three of those as chairman. "My aim," he said, "is to serve on the PUC to maintain an up-to-date operation without compromising .efficiency and the safety of our employees. As a taxpayer I wish to control our expenses, with ' a businesslike approach." Mr.'Slade is semi -retired. He operated the. Clinton TGA from 1957-'77. He served on'the Clinton Public School Board as trustee+and. chairman from 1982-'69 and is currently a member of the town's • planning and industrial advisory committee. 'Former councillor and mayor Don Symons offers his politicaland work experience as his assets. He was councillor for four years and mayor from 1965-'75, as well as past PUC member. His work career includes 35 years with Ontario Hydro. He noted, "I will endeavour to promote the '.best interests of our utilities in co- operation with the municipality and to.see the co-operation that now exists is still maintained." £LEL1UW to *anb' T The thin, water-resistant LONGINES 1000 Superb Jewellery Quartz Accuracy Swiss, of course! The LONGINES 1000 is luxury on the wrist. Elegant jeweller which delivers hair -line accuracy with the exclusive Longines movement. The exquisitely detailed bracelet drapes itself about the wrist softly and smoothly. The classic example of fine jewellery and Swiss craf- tsmanship. 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