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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-11-03, Page 8PAGE 8 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3,1982 3S HAMILTON ST. 524-7181 IN STOCK AT ALL TIMES BUDGIES, CANARIES, TROPICAL FISH, ALL PET SUPPLIES. • To The Electors OF West Wawanosh Township. PLEA8E RE-ELECT • J. D. Durnin For Reeve OF West Wawanosh Township November 8th 51/2 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS COUNCILLOR AND 21/2 YEARS AS REEVE. ..11T • , I Queen's H t tel, Seaforth It's Happening every Tuesday and Wednesday A litho bit of Country Entertainment BONNIE BAKER and the BOOGIE BAND. ............ ° " Appearing Thurs. to Sat. November 11 - 13 D.W. Powley & Plum Loco No Cover Thurs., 50's & 60's Rock & Roll Vote Cletus Dalton FOR Deputy - Reeve IN Ashfield Township I will be proud to be of 'service as your Deputyt Reeve. WITH THANKS, Cletus Dalton Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board - ON NOVEMBER. 8th, ELECT AS YOUR TRUSTEE I AIM FOR: MICHAEL MORIARTY FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE POLLS PLEASE,CALL 482-9489 0.124-6069 1) Continued High Quality Catholic Education 2) Improved Communications 3) Input from Separate School 'Supporters in Decision Making 4). Realistic Expenditure by Better Utilization of Resources and Personnel THIS IS YOUR TOWN --- GET OUT AND VOTE F OUND 0 •ENSIBLE R INCERE Administration PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: *2 Years Deputy Reeve *2 Years Reeve *Reside at 134 Widder St. *Wife Pat (Buchanan) & daughter Connie *Owner and operator Bill Clifford Real Estate *President Huron Real Estate Board VOTE BILL CLIFFORD for Town Council ON. NOVEMBER 8th If it's from Anstett'as. it says, • 'you're special' A NSTETT J[ A/ELLA- 1,)r) 8 Albert Street Clinton 26 Main Street South Seaforth 284 Main Street I xeter 203 Durham Street East Walkerton 135 Queen Street East St. Marys "Cherie" "Wistful'' "Elegance" "Regal Lady" 1 -"Enchantment" The Perfect Pair. .matched engagement ring and wedding -band sets. Now available in eight styles, six are photographed above. Set in 14 kt. gold Elegance to fit any budget, starting at $480. set. Goderich town council condi ates Unemotional approach needed Council candidate Bill Clifford has been absent from the local political scene after serving on town and county for six years. First elected as a coun- cillor in 1972, Clifford moved to deputy -reeve in 1974 and reeve in 1976, and served on several town and county committees. After losing in the 1978 e,lection he devoted more time to his real estate business and the four-year absence, he says, provided a different and perhaps clearer perspective of municipal politics. "Being out of municipal politics for four years gives one a ,different perspective as a businessman. and ratepayer," he said. "I think council must apply less emotion and more common sense in dealing with com- munity business." • The introduction of the three-year term is not a beneficial move according to Clifford, a move that could lead to complacency. "Councillors could have a tendency to become com- placent and the whole idea of an election every two years was to stop and take a look and let the voters decide," he said. "I don't buy the argument that council can get more done. The public can't do anything about council for three years, can't express themselves at the polls." While admitting he has no real criticisms Of the present 20 Bill Clifford council, Clifford wants to get involved in municipal politics again and says he has genuine concerns about certain aspects of the community. "I have definite concerns about tourism and the museum and the town must make every possible effort to retain that facility," he said. "I have concerns about increasing taxes and it's time that council took an overview of its total projects." "The town needs a com- mon sense, unemotional and business appraoch con- sidering the •economic times," he said. "I have the time and am willing to offer my services, time and energy to the job." 4011* VII,* 04 144*1004',16*401/4' Don't get stuck with your 41:1 Vacuum down for the • HOIJDAY SEAS�N $60 0 all Filter queen, Electrolux, Eureka and Compact Electra O Off 1ff VACUUMS 01: during the month of November Come in and look at our complete • • POWER.HEAD SYSTEMS 1:411 BRAND NEW 'It ELECTRIC HOSES • S ft ......_4, • • after the sale. 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"The past two years has been an enlightening ex- perience and I learned a great deal respecting the operations of the town of Goderich," he said. "I think I have initiated things council needed and while the work was frustrating at times, I enjoyed it. We kept the municipal tax dollars at an acceptable level, which is the primary function of council, and it pleased me." A partner in a local law firm, Carey suggests the three-year municipal term will, at least establish a measure of continuity. "It has the advantage of continuity although a face change every two years can also be healthy," he said. "But the two-year term contributed to the breakup of ongoing work and during the last three to four months Glen Carey there was a tendency to refer matters to the new council. That's a cop out." The concern for the general economic climate of the community is reflected in the number of candidates seeking election to council. Carey submits • that economics is the relevant issue. "The economic times is the key issue but I think we've done a relatively good job on taxes while expanding services," he said. ‘I can't say there will be no in- creases in taxes but it can be achieved if council decides not maintain services." "Costs and payrolls are increasing and council will be obligated to hold the mill rate increase to a single digit. We are always im- proving the services through programs like NIP, but, if we tighten the belt, one-time projects will have to take a back seat." While intimating that taking advantage of at- tractive government grant programs was judicious use of town funds, Carey con- ceded that council would have to look long and hard at such programs if it meant increases in the mill rate. Carey suggested that subsequent to a productive term on council, his eyes are now wide open 'and he is more than willing to accept the demands on his time. Recreation board chairman seeks election to council A move to council would be a natural progression ac- cording to Bob Cornish, who has served on the town's recreation board for six years, the past three as chairman. A native of Goderich, Cornish believes his ap- prenticeship on the recreation board will serve hini well_ as_ a_ tomn. coup cillor. "I have served on all the committees of the board and I think new people are needed now," he said. "I like to be involved with the town and council will give me that experience." During his stint on the rec board he was involved in major projects such as the arena and grandstand renovations and claims the board was progressive in establishing a cultural committee that became involved with senior citizens and established chilrea's programs. Recreation will have to move to a user pay concept for adults, Cornish admits • Bob Cornish and adds that neighbouring townships should be involved in the facility and cost- sharing process. The three-year term will be an important one for the town Cornish said, and the policies of council will have far-reaching implications. "I am young enough to give the time over three years and it will give council an opportunity to follow through on projects," he said. "The term is very important but at least people will know they have stable government for three years." Restraint will be an ob- vious ongoing project of council, he predicts, adding that projects • must be scrutinized carefully. "The fringe and frill items must be cut and council will have to work hard on grants. We'll have to pull in the horns and watch the work projects," he said. "Every program will have to be looked at and council will have to do things one step at a time." His recreation board experience, he believes, will be invaluable as a council member in terms of dealing with the public. "I always tried to do my best and always tried to get answers for any questions," he said. "I will take the same approach on council." Candidate would like to preserve uniqueness of Goderich A former Toronto resident, Maria Metcalfe is making • her first foray into municipal politics. The former Toronto Island resident has been exposed to politics with the fight to save that community and since moving to Goderich five years ago, she has become involved with The Livery project, serving on the board -of directors - and special events committee. Her community interests also extend to little theatre nroductions. A self -motivator, by her own admission, Maria has taken the effort to talk to people about community - related concerns and feels she can extend that concern to the council table. "I think I am a good organizer, with good ideas, and I like to listen to the concerns of the people," she said. "When I start something I want to finish it." • A mother of four children and a grandmother, Maria claims it would be good to Maria Metcalfe have a woman's abilities and perspective at the council table. "It's a challenge and a big challenge but I can take criticism and make it con- structive," she said. "I am not known and that may be an obstacle but I believe it would be an advantage to have a woman on council since some people relate well to women. I have been looking and watching what's happening in town and hope to prove myself at the council table." While the three-year term does not give the electorate an adequate mean of voicing displeasure with Municipal government, Maria says it will give council the time to pursue projects properly and ccimpletely. Citing the proposed relocation of the museum as an example, Metcalfe says .she is interested in preserving the uniqueness of the town and Square and not destroying the components that make Goderich a "pretty town." "The museum issue came on so suddenly it scared me and it has to make one wonder what else we could lose," she said. "It bothers me to see stores empty and we should strive to preserve the uniqueness of the town and not destroy what we have." Council candidate would like to see Goderich grow One of the new faces seeking election to town council belongs to 31 -year old Dave Harrison. An ambulance attendent -for—over- 10 years -,--the Goderich native takes an active interest in the affairs of the community and has a •desireto see -the town grow: "I want to see this town grow and to do that we'll have tO attract • new in- dustry," he said: "Restraint *ill have to be apllied in the next term and it will be important to keep taxes down." The three-year term can work in the town's favor Harrison admits, stating that council will have an opportunity to "accomplish things" and "see projects through." The residential populatiori Dave Harrison of the town bears the greatest tax burden and Harrison says sincere efforts must be made to broaden the industrial tax base. "It's a tough job but something has to be done about it and it would be good for taxes," he said. "The town will have to' look at 'TiceentiVes and possibly give free servicing to industry or reduce land prices in the industrial park." • Expressing concern on a topical issue, Harrison says the town must not let the museum issue die. "It may be the county's wish to move it, but we'll fight." While admitting that three years is a major com- mittment for any candidate, Harrison is prepared to do the job. "I am willing to commit myself to the job."