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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-11-06, Page 6n A. di.dates aare in the. running . .i�,�T+,#I T'Vi►F. TM She iAlGtl)[t'tbant Elisa and when spring cows thg.-money's all future and hopes as , co it oo 11001,44 . co ,,1 a berg ausd,fow' newcomers are gone and there is nothing to show fwd' it," met the challenges the mrtnlicipality w is taltingpatt in the election race here. M'r< Shultz hope& foellevelopment in the face. Ineumbeht reeve Neil Vincent *is being township, without interfering with "It's a•chailenge to get involved and try to chaal;ia etl at the polls by former reeve Er-- agriculture, solve problems, rather than sit back and hie SPRU. This is the second thue that the He is a beef, cash crop and custom criticize those who hold office," he told the two 1rnoh have ran back-to-back in a farmer. News -Record. municipal election. Fred Meier, 57, has been a township resi- He is concerned about the rising mill rate In 1902 the two candidates split the vote dent for 20 years. He operates..a 375 acre and feels that high taxation must be and the winner was decided in a drawing of dairy and cash crop farm, with his wife, son regulated through careful planning and lots. Mr. Vincentrwas the eventual winner. and daughter-in-law. spending. Thirty-three year old Mr. Vincent says, "I Born and raised in Switzerland, he Mr. Hallahan wants to see open govern - believe that the last 11 years experience on emigrated to Canada in 1952. Until purchas- ment in East Wawanosh. He said, "I believe township council have given me the insight, ing his farm, Mr. Meier worked at the Blyth that the municipality's business should be and awareness of the structure and work- Farmers' Co-operative as a cheesemaker more open to the public through media ings of municipal politics." and also managed a farm in the London coverage and through more open council His political experience includes involve- area. meetings. I realize that elected council ment on the Wingham and Area Fire Board, Previous to his involvement on township represents the ratepayers in day-to-day the Wingham and Area Recreation Board council, he was a councillor for the UCO business, but. when major issues arise, coun- and the Belgrave Arena Board. At county Branch, Belgrave for 12 years; a director of cil should have more input from the citizens council he has served on the social service Gay Lea Foods Co-operative for seven years ' before decisions are made." committee and was chairman in 1984. He and for the last three years, second vice- The 38 -year-old township resident farms was selected to represent county council rein president of the board of directors. He's also and owns a bulldozing business. He is a the Huron County Planning and Develop- an active member of the Blyth United Chur- member of the Blyth Lions Club and is prest- oment Committee in 1985. ch. dent of the Huron Pioneer Threshers and "This," he said, "has given me further in- Mr. Meier said that the most important Hobby Association. sight into zoning administration of which the issues in the municipality are, "listening to Candidates Vaughn Toll and Jim Taylor township will be processing early in 1986." the people and presenting their ideas in did not respond to the News -Record's elec- As reeve, Mr. Vincent would like to see the council through fair government and budget tion questionnaire. continuation of the "cost conscious road responsibility." Voters here, and in Blyth • and Morris building and maintenance program." Concern for the people and the township's Townships will choose between incumbent He further noted, "It is my aim to get the growth, previous experience on school John Elliot of Blyth and John Grant of RR 1, _ best value possible for our municipal tax board and council have led John (Jack) Cur- Belgrave as Huron County Board. of Educe - dollar. The working relationship that I have rie back to municipal politics. Mr. Currie . tion trustee. with the different ministeries, departments served four years on school board and six and county council allows me the knowledge - years as township councillor. Mr.Elliott, 45, has served on the board for of the availability of different types of sub- "I am concerned about the rising rate of 11 years. He has been chairman of the board sidies and grants and the effective ways to taxation without a matching increase in the and chairman of all standing committees. obtain them." tax base," he said. "As a solution I would He also represents the board on the Ontario A lifelong township resident', he and his like to see the severance and zoning rules Public School Trustees Association, as vice wife operate a 50 cow dairy farming modified to allow a less rigid policy with chairman of operations committee and business. area provided for more houses, shops and budget committee in the past year. He is a graduate of Centralia College in• family businesses to be built on land that is "The biggest challenge in the upcoming agricultural business management and has not suitable for agricultural purposes." three .year term," he said, "will be main worked in this field with UCO. This development, he said, would provide taming the current excellent level of educe- The second candidate for reeve, Mr. Snell, more work in the area and would help tional facilities in the county in the face of did not respond to a questionnaire prepared ,, develop a stronger tax base. the provincial government's decision to ex- • by the News -Record. Mr. Currie's volunteer work includes: 'tend separate school funding'' In the running for council are incumbents Cattle Breeders' Association; chairman and He says that the board also must work Don Schultz, Fred Meier, Vaughn Toll, Jim director of the East Wawanosh Federation with continued planning and co-operation in Taylor, John A. Currie and Ray Hallahk'n. of Agriculture; past -president of the local their newest endeavor, an agreement with Don Shultz, 49, has served on East and Huron County Junior Farmers; Crop the Ministry of Correctional Services to Wawanosh Council for five years. His work Improvement Association; elder at St. An- operate a secondary school at the Bluewater has included participation on the Blyth and -drew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. Centre. • District Fire Board and the Auburn Hall Mr. Currie has lived on his family's .cen- Mr. Elliott is married and lives in Blyth. Board. - tury farm for 57 years. There he and his wife He has been an insurance broker for 25, His election aims are toad improvements run a beef .and hog operation. They have years. and to cut down on winter maintenance, four daughters and two sons. John Grant did pot respond to the can - "such as snowplowing, as it takes time and Ray Hallahan is concerned about the didate questionnaire. ' _ Peck is challen ed at thepolls � BAYFIELD - STANLEY TWP. - Roman Bob Peck, who has served on the Huron Catholic school funding, French.immersion County Board of Education for the past 11' ' and more public input into the proceedings Years, says he has always been interested in of the board top the list of issues raised by the education of the children in Huron Conn - the candidates running for the Board of ty and feels it is the best in the province. His Education representative for Stanley decision to seek re-election was based on Township and Bayfield. keeping the education system in Huron Incumbent Bob Peck will be challenged County on the same course: 'for the position by newcomers Abby Champ, In the coming years, Mr. Peck feels the was born and raised, also 'served on most William McGregor and Audry McLellan- major issues facing the board are, declining committees within the board of education in Triebner. enrolment '. hich affects government fun- . Turn to page 18 Tuckersmith Township selection '85 news'.... • from page 3 Political newcomer, Rowena Wallace, has board. successes in solving regional problems to been acclaimed to Tuckersmith Township Council candidate Bill Carnochan is runn- our own council decisions." ing in the election for the "opportunity to ex - Council. A seven-year township resident, Kim Three other election candidates are vying press electorate concerns to council and ap, Hodgins is also in the council race. for the remaining two seats. Voters will ply voters' wishes to decisions." He offers "concern for all ratepayers and choose. ' between incumbent' councillor The main issues he sees include the occupants of Tuckersmith Township" as the George Cantelon, and newcomers Bill Car- establishment of a new landfill site, budget special capabilities he could bring to coun- nochan and Kim Hodgins. . restraints and road and service im- cil. Incumbent councillor George Cantelon provements.As other candidates have noted; Mr. cites the landfill site situation as the main Mr. Carnochan, 35, is married with four Hodgins too cites the landfill situation as the issue facing the municipality. . • children. He has a college .diploma in main issue in the municipality. His aimin municipal politics is to offer a business administration and works as a "good common sense a proach.Three candidates are in the running for g P sales representative fora major seed com- A three year member of council, Mr. pany the trustee position on the Huron County Cantelon is a farmer. He has served on the Board of Education. They are incumbent school board, is past president of the He noted, "my occupation brings me in Frank Falconer, Sally Rathwell and Nico Vanastra Curling Club, and .a six . year contact with people of many townships and Peters. (See. separate story for the can - member of the Brucefield United Church municipalities. Hopefully we can apply their didate profiles). ding, the French immersion issue and the separate school funding. When. assessing his strong points, Mr. Peck says he possesses a dedication to the youth and their families and past ex- perience from serving as a member of the Huron County Board of Education. Mr. Peck, a farmer in $tanley where he CLINTON FARM MARKET Curfro 4lVlt".c, *Rg ELECT Clarence Neikans for DEPUTY REEVE TOWN OF CLINTON Your support would be appreciated FOR A RIDE TO THE POLLS... Cal 482-9b35 WEEKEND SPECIALS! Product Ontario Bruce Brand Red or White Produce USA HOT HOUSE TOMATOES GRAPEFRUIT Large Size $ 1 29 ® LB. Size 48's 5 • SPECIAL PRICES 'TILL CLOSING SATURDAY, NOV. 9 ONLY Red or Yellow Produce Ontario DELICIOUS APPLES $7 99 BUSHEL Plus our regular line of FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES and TAVISTOCK CHEESES. 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Call 4824315 ON NOVEMBER 12, 1985 ELECT JOHN A.FOBALFOUR MAYOR *Firm progressive leadership •A more streamlined cost-efficient Municipal Government •Community and economic develop *Long range community growth pia •An open approachable administra JOHN BALFOUR *Small business owner •Over 20 years business & manager experience *Active member of Clinton Planninc *Active member of Clinton Industrie Committee *Active affiliate member Royal Can Legion, Clinton Branch ON NOVEMBER 12 VOTE FOR THE FUTURE AND A NO-NONSENSE WORKING MAYOR - TO WORK FOR YOU ELE T ment ning ion al. Board adian For a ride to the polls call 482-7023 or 482-35C REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES NOVEMBER 1,1, 1985 Our Silent Reminder is the Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy slogan this year. Remembrance Day is fast ap- proaching in Clinton and all of Canada. Our veterans are getting fewer in number each year hut our Remembrance of them must not diminish. When you wear a poppy or purchase a wreath you help to remember the 114,000 Canadian War Dead who helped to give us the freedom that we enjoy and take for granted today. At all times we should also remember the veterans - some who have been in hospitals since the end of the First World War. The Legion's 60th Anniversary slogan 'Pride in our Past - Faith in our Future' should he remembered by all of us when we think of Remembrance Day. Branch 140 invites everyone to join with us at our service on November 11 starting at 9:30 a.rn. in the Legion Hall with the parade to the Cenotaph to follow. On behalf of all veterans we thank you for your support and cooperation. A. Gordon Tait PRESIDENT BRANCH 140 Rev G. Simmons Rev. G. Youmatoff PADRES Steve P. Maguire POPPY CHAIRMAN He E. Hartley SERVICE BUREAU OFFICER