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Announcements 22
Classifieds 25
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Making a splash — From left, Exeter and District Pool lifeguards Zach Dougall,Taryn Anstett, Heather Marr, Liz Case and Amy Eveland
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Oke seeks warden's seat
By Scott Nixon
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
HURON — South Huron's mayor is
looking to win the top spot on Huron
County council.
Ken Oke confirmed with the Times -
Advocate last week he is seeking the
warden's position for next year. So far
Oke's competition is current Warden
John Bezaire, who is seeking a second
term. County councillors will vote on
the issue in the first week of December.
Oke said he has been planning on
running for warden for a couple of
years.
With 16 years in municipal politics
(including seven years on South Huron
council and the previous nine years on
the former Usborne Township council),
Oke said he thinks he has something to
offer the county before the end of his
political career.
Asked about the major issues the
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county faces, Oke says
council has to look at
downsizing county
council.
"We have to move
fairly quickly," he
said, adding he thinks
Huron has one of the
bigger county councils
in Ontario and council
Ken Oke should deal with the
issue before the next election.
County council has 21 members now
and Oke said the downsizing has to be
"substantial."
Oke said he isn't concerned about the
extra workload he would carry if he's
chosen as warden.
"I'm looking at it as a challenge," he
said, adding he is used to working a lot
of hours.
Oke officially announced to South
Huron council Monday night that he is
seeking the warden's position.
Dion visiting Exeter
EXETER — Federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion
is coming to Exeter Friday.
Huron -Bruce Liberal candidate Greg McClinchey
made the announcement last week. In addition to
several small stops, the visit, scheduled for Friday at
MacNaughton Park at noon, will feature a public
barbecue and media availability.
But it won't be free — cost for the barbecue is $20
per adult or $5 for children under 10.
McClinchey states, "When Mr. Dion first visited
Huron -Bruce in May of 2007, he found himself capti-
vated by the people, the communities and the natur-
al surroundings of the area. At that time, he com-
mitted to returning for another visit, and I am
pleased to announce that he is making good on that
promise.
"Given that Mr. Dion is a hands-on person, I
strongly believe that his return visit is a clear indica-
tor that he sees the real potential of Huron -Bruce.
Whether the draw is our strong agricultural or man-
ufacturing base, our leadership on green energy
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