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The Times Advocate, 2006-09-20, Page 3Wednesday, September 20, 2006 TIMES—ADVOCATE 3 Westman races Anderson forWard 3 council seat By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN BIDDULPH — The municipal election is heat- ing up with two candidates competing for the Ward 3 council seat, something we haven't seen yet this year in the Lucan Biddulph race. Granton resident Alex Westman is challenging Ward 3 Coun. Doug Anderson, who has sat for nine years on Lucan Biddulph council for the Granton and area seat. Anderson, previously a Granton village trustee and a London post office retiree after 35 years, has worked the past three terms taking resident's questions and concerns to council keeping the community informed of any changes and ensuring any issues arising from the town are kept on top of. Anderson, who says Granton is what he "is most interested in," says he's proud and pleased with his accomplishments to date. Anderson says helping Granton residents get "snow removed off the sidewalks in Granton" has been a highlight since it can lead to safety concerns. Another highlight for him has been partnering with the Granton Lions Club, both repairing and making changes to the park. Anderson says if he is re-elected a main focus will be continuing to improve the water and sewer systems. He also says he's looking forward to watching eco- nomic development in Lucan, hoping this will too ben- efit Granton and area. DOUG ANDERSON EXETER •SEPT. 12 & 13 Shuffleboard SEPT. 12 (3 WINS) Cor Rood (2 WINS) Esther Hillman Ruby Beaver Phyllis Case Ray Hodgson Chan Livingstone Millie Ross John Horn SEPT. 13 (3 WINS) Verona Snider John Horn Jean Crerar (2 WINS) Mary Brintnell Cor Rood Jeanene Hayter Joan Rood Ray Hodgson Shirley Kirk Millie Ross 312 192 165 153 141 140 127 114 255 252 206 176 166 157 156 142 117 109 Anderson is married with four children. When asked how he feels running against Westman, Anderson says all he can say is, "I hope he comes in second best." Westman, who was also previously a village trustee as well as sitting on the Granton Hydro Commission, works at Schneider Foods in St. Marys. Aiming to stay as involved as possible both at work, with his community and his personal life, Westman keeps busy volunteering wher- ever possible both at work and in his commu- nity. Whether it's sitting on the Biddulph Blanshard Fire Department for almost 25 years, helping out at the Granton Masons Lodge or Shriners, being the director of operations at the London Balloon Festival for three years or volun- teering at the London Air Show for the past 22 years, Westman says he was just raised to be involved. Westman says he's running after hearing members of the community tell fr HAYTER'S TURKEYS Orders tutus 7red.-4 Thanksgiving Turkey Today Also available: Stuffed or Sage & Onion Turkey Roasts Look for our products at your local Grocery Store on Hwy. 83 Dashwood 237-3561 Recipe ideas?? www.hayterturkey.com off on every gallon of Ultra Interior Paint SALE ENDS OCTOBER 1ST Gallons of Style PA.IRA cava P A 1 N T 5. EXETER DECOR CENTRE 15 Gidley St. E Exeter 519-235-1010 (behind scotiabank) him "you're a guy that can get things done." He says there are many issues surrounding Granton and area and he will "bring a new energy level and enthusiasm" to council. "We haven't had a strong vehicle. We need a stronger voice," says Westman. Westman has continued to keep Granton a clean community, bringing forth several issues including young teenagers in the Granton Park breaking curfew and says he has seen improvements since continuing to keep his eye on certain areas. "We're very blessed to live in a community like we do. "We've got something special here." Westman is married with one daughter. ALEX WESTMAN Thanks to our customers for naming us the best. Again. RATE!' BEST CUSTOS C SERVI 2005 For the second year in a row, the Customer Service Index has ranked TD Canada Trust #1 for Overall Quality of Customer Service. This recognition underlines what we've known since 1-800-436-3333 Thanks to our employees for making us the best. Again. RATED BEST IN USTOMER SERVICE* 2006 we started over 150 years ago — service is everything. So to all our customers who once again named us the best, and to all our employees who make us the best every day, thank you. www.tdcanadatrust.com 10 Canada Trust Banking can be this comfortable *Recognized for Excellence in Overall Quality of Customer Service among The Big 5 Banks according to the Customer Service Index conducted by Synovate, September 2006.