The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-11-28, Page 14Page 14 Times-Advocate, November 28, 1974
Streets, amalgamation, arena
main issues in Lucan election
Streets, amalgamation and the
new arena appear to be the main
issues facing electors of Lucan on
December 2,
A s,urvey of the candidates for
council seats in Lucan revealed
that most candidates are con-
cerned about the resurfacing and
finishing of Lucan streets.
Norm. Steeper, a new candidate
in the election said council
"should continue and improve
our present rate of street im-
provement. Many old sidewalks
could be relevelled with the aid of
LIP grants and thus employ
many student workers. I per-
sonally Would like to see greater
participation in the grant
programs offered by the
province."
Larry Hotson, who was ap-
pointed to council last spring said
he would "work toward a
program of rebuilding the streets
and sidewalks in the manner that
has been followed in the past,"
He added that "by doing a proper
job on one street at a time
eventually the whole town will
have paved streets, curbs and
sidewalks,"
Elizabeth Goddard, a member
of the present council agreed
saying, "Like most communities,
a •good many comments are
voiced about paving streets,
sidewalks, etc. and many feel
council does things in 'dribs and
drabs.' We do the best we can
with the funds available. I'm sure
NOTICE
To The Separate School Electors of the
Township of Osborne
for the Huron-Perth Separate School Board
REGULAR POLLING DAY
Monday, December 2, 1974
Poll Open from 11:00 a.m, to 8:00 p.m.
in the
Township .Hall, Elimville
H. H. G. Strang
Clerk
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joining of these municipalities."
Other issues mentioned by the
candidates included more and
better parks, continued and
controlled development of the
village, both residential and
industrial and more programs for
the youth of the village.
Gary McFalls a candidate in
the upcoming election declined
comment but said that he would
like to have the people of Lucan
more informed about the
workings of Council before they
become bylaws and would like to
bring the municipal government
closer to the people.
no one wants their property
taxes to double."
A member of council for four
years, Clifford Abbott said that
the record of the past councils
will show "a goodly portion of
street building each year, a street
sweeper, a town shed and work
shop and the building of a new
Fire hall."
Harry Wraith, a present
councillor, said that one of the
first priorities of the new council
will be to pick a new street to
develop as soon as they convene.
Elmer Huffman, a new
candidate in this election felt that
streets were the only issues.
There are several streets in
Lucan riddled with potholes.
These streets need repairing
badly. "Do we want good streets
or a new arena?"
All other candidates supported
the proposed additions and
renovations to the Lucan arena.
Elizabeth Goddard said "Any
residents who have been in the
arena in the past few years can't
help but realize it is sorely in
need of major renovations. In a
growing community such as
Lucan, these facilities must keep
pace to serve the needs of the
people. This project is bound to
be costly and will be more costly
the longer it is put off."
Clifford Abbott felt that the
rebuilding of the new arena hall
would maybe be the greatest
issue facing the new council, and
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municipal undertaking.
Larry Hotson said that he was
vitally concerned with the
Community Centre and Parks
and recreation and said "I
believe we have to create
programs for the youth in the
community, after all, they will be
tomorrows leaders." He added
that he also believed these youth
programs should be co-ordinated
with programs for senior citizens
so that maximum use could be
obtained from the facilities.
Harry Wraith, who is also
chairman of the arena board said
that he felt council was in
agreement with the proposed
renovations, but there were
problems that would take some
ironing out.
Norm Steeper said the council
"will have to take a very close
look at the future uses and
financing of this new building to
make sure that the interests of
the entire community are ser-
ved."
Amalgamation was another
issue mentioned by the can-
didates as one that will likely face
the new council. While there were
mixed opinions on this subject as
well, most felt that theplan of
amalgamation of just Biddulph
and Lucan would not be
detrimental to village affairs.
Harry Wraith said that he felt
five councillors were not needed
to manage the affairs of Lucan
and that a smaller number as
part of a regional council would
do just as good, if not a better job.
Norm Steeper felt that this was
perhaps the most important
issue. He said that the new
council must take care to par-
ticipate fully in replying to such
reports as the report of County
Reorganization, and making the
views of the village known. "We
have seen evidence in other areas
where such reports were ignored
- evidence of imposed regional
government. I hope this is not
allowed to happen in Lucan,"
Larry Hoptson said although
amalgamation has some merits,
for the time being I cannot see
any major benefits over our
present system. In other centres
amalgamation has created a
number of problems that I would
like to see solved before I could
support such a step in Lucan."
Elizabeth Goddard said that
she felt the "amalgamation of the
Township of Biddulph and the
village of Lucan would, in my
opinion, be a logical and painless
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CANDIDATES and EDUCATIONAL ISSUES
KEY TO RESPONSES
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1. The newly elected "Board" should introduce the
principle of "core programmes" in the first and/or
second years of high school.
SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA
2. The newly elected "Board" should provide more of
its funds for a safer bus programme in our County.
(Answer D or SD if you feel the present system is
adequate.) -
SA SA D SA A D A
3 The present "Late Bus Accommodations" are ade-
quote for all schools in our County. ANANND
4. There tends to be a lack of communication and in-
formation with ratepayers regarding Board
decisions.
SA SA A, D SA SA SA SA SA
5. Too many "Board Decisions" have been made "in
camera" and not discussed as open meetings to
allow the electorate to judge the position of in-
dividual Board members.
SA SA A D SA SA A SA SA
6. Which of the following alternatives do you favour
regarding Indian representation on the Middlesex
County Board of Education? A. Each band should
have one representative on the Board. B. One
representative should represent all bands on the
Board. C. The present system of elected trustees
should represent the Indian bands on the Board.
BB BB B B B
7. The termination of large numbers of "county
students" attending London schools along with the
means whereby to accommodate and educate them
should be a major priority with the newly elected
"Board".
A A D SD SA D N SA N
8. The present Board policy on public use of the schools
needs to be better explained to the electorate, and a
mechanism for this purpose should be established
immediately,
SA SA A D SA SA SA SA SA
9. The Board should make the purpose and intent of
the Professional Activity days dearer to the public.
SA A D SA SA SA N A SA
10. The new Board should establish as a high priority
programmes for the gifted and ambitious. A D A SD A SA A A
The following candidates responded to the above
questions in written form but space does not permit
.us to publish their answers.
Jack Bere, Delmar Cobban, W. A. Evans, Wilfred
Pigram, James Duffin, J. Scott, Richard Grise, Jas.
O'Shea
The fo lowing candidates did not respond to the
above questions in written form,
John D. Bice, Ruth Griffin, Edgar Ferguson, Marie
Temple, Gilbert Defoe, Tom Green
Many of the candidates have indicated their willingness to discuss the issues in person or at
public meetings, ,
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