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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-10-08, Page 1112 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, October 8, 2014 '1-'-d111(11r1tPTimiLTrnririnnITITI- www.lucknowsentinel.com Reeve of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Councillor for Ashfield Ward Ben VanDiepenbeek I am Ben VanDiepenbeek and I am seeking re-election as Reeve of ACW. I was raised in Ashfield and married Mary Anne (nee Redmond). I am father of Mark (Erin), Tom (Natalie), Ben Jr. (Kris- tina) and Mike (Jacki) and a proud grandfather of 4. We all live and farm in ACW. I have been Reeve of Ashfield from 1977-2000 and Reeve of ACW since 2000.1 have been a member of Huron County Coun- cil since 1997, was Huron County Warden in 2002 and have sat on all County Boards and Committees. I was the founding and current Chair of Huron Clean Water Review Program, current Chair of Lucknow Area Fire Board and Lucknow and District Recreation Board and member of Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. My platform is based on 4 Ls: Listening to you, Leaming from others, Leaving for others and Leading Council. 1 will continue to take the time to hear your issues, problems and needs. If you have a better idea or there is a different way to achieve our goals I want to know and will eagerly change for the better. I want to make sure that we leave our children and future generations an even better community than we enjoy today. When tough deci- sions are necessary I will see that they are made, addressing the needs of all, now and for the future, in a respectful way with all of Council participating. Shawn Drennan My name is Shawn Drennan and 1 am running for the posi- tion of Reeve for Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh. [farm in ACW along with my wife, Trish, and our two adult children, Bethany and Jeremy. 1 was born and raised in the Ashfield Ward of ACW, attended Brookside Public School and completed my high school education in Wing - ham. 1 graduated from Ridgetown Agricultural College and returned home to farm full time. I have a strong under- standing of and deep affinity for the people and the land in this township. To stay informed on municipal matters, we have attended almost all of the ACW council meetings over the last four years. We have been astonished by the lack of public input into the decision making process. We find this trend to be very disturbing and one that needs to be addressed. Fiscal responsibility is key to a strong municipal future. Tax- payers do not have endless financial resources and local governments must respect that. First and foremost, munici- pal services must be provided to protect the resident's prop- erties. This makes fire and police protection, road mainte- nance, protection of water resources, good drainage plans and proper sewage disposal systems the top priorities. These important items are the core mandate for a municipal gov- ernment. Before all else, these must come first. It's time for change. It would be an honour and a privilege to become the next reeve of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. Thank You The Ripley Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone who helped make the 150th Ripley- Huron Fall Fair a success. Thank you to the Township of Huron — Kinloss Council for allowing us once again to expand the fair, helping to provide operation and willingness to assist has gone far beyond the realm of your job description. Special thank- you for the great food offered by the many local organizations and individuals. Thank you to the exhibitors, young and old, experienced and new, you are all winners when you participate. A special thank you to the buyers and bidders at the 9th Annual T-Bonc Market Cattle Show and Sale. We appreciate your support. The directors and executive wish to express their appreciation to all the sponsors, donors, business organizations, 4-H members and leaders, high school volunteers and the hundred of VOLUNTEERS who gave their time, talents or finances to make our fair a huge success. Once again the Ripley Fair has provided a friendly, affordable family day with tremendous success. Thank you for coming to the Ripley- Huron Fall Fair. "The Friendly Fair in the Country" We hope that you will join us next year — September 26th - 27th, 2014 Murray Curran Hello. My name is Murray Curran and I am looking for your support in getting re-elected to a second term as councillor in the Ashfield Ward of ACW. I live and farm in Ashfield ,were I was born and raised, with my wife and four children. We are cash croppers who prac- tice no till and minimum till farming. I also work at a local marine and small engine repair shop. As a man from this community I believe in and understand the importance of the well being and safety of the resi- dents, young and old, in ACW. I would like to write about some issues that would make me stand out from the other candidates but I clearly see that we are all basically after the same changes and con- sistencies. So I ask for your vote so I can continue to serve you and the township in the preservation of our great community for present and future generations. lucknowsentinel.com For: Experienced V Fiscally Responsible Open Minded Trustworthy Representation Vote DOUG MILLER in Wawanosh Ward Roger Watt I am seeking re-election as a Councillor in ACW's Ashfield ward. I retired in 2007 after 39 years managing computing and Internet technology and services, plus positions in related provincial, national, and international organizations. Local participation during my 22 years as a seasonal resi- dent includes county steering committees, conservation authority and drinking -water working groups, lakefront associations, and Council. Municipalities are created by the province to be responsible and accountable local governments with respect to matters within their jurisdiction. Being on Council is an experience that brings both challenges and frustrations. Sometimes, what seems best locally is at odds with provincial direc- tives. Sometimes, there are major differences of opinion in the community. Council must listen to all sides, and its decisions must reflect the concerns of all members of the community in a manner that is fair, impartial, and within the limits of its authorities. That sometimes requires a middle- of-the-road approach that doesn't always feel adequate. The biggest on-going challenge is the cost of maintaining and growing ACW's infrastructure. There are obligations to provide roads, bridges, drinking -water systems, stormwa- ter-management systems, fire and police protection, and access to quality health-care facilities. These are critical services, not options. The cost of doing everything in a timely fashion exceeds the amount the Township can expect to raise through property taxes. Council will have to be very selective in establishing priorities. Communication, consultation, and compromise are essential. Canadian Cancer Suuiety Socihti can adienn.e du t miter LET'S MAKE CANCER HiSTORN For information about eafferr, 5ervice5 or to make a donation. 1.88g.939-3333*www.cancer.ca Ziffitos Chad Mann 519-357-3015 www.kruzinmannlimos.com A Division of Lloyd Collins Construction Ltd. LET'S ALL DO OUR PART! PLEASE RECYCLE