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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-11-02, Page 9Lueknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 2, 1994 — Page 9 Municipal Election '94 -Village of Lucknow Seven people after four seats at council table In the village of Lucknow, Stuart Reavie was acclaimed as reeve. Seven people.are running in this election for four council seats. . Lillian Abbott "Keeping a check on property taxes will be key and a challenge for the ,next council's term," says Lillian Abbott who seeks re-election to Lucknow's.council table. Abbott, manager of personal banking at. the Royal Bank in' Ripley, previously studied municipal government . ad- ministration and acquired her AMCT. During this current term on council, she was a member of the fire board, planning board, medical centre board and recreation board. "I have an interest in politics and believe that local government is most accountable to the ratepayers. It is my wish to continue to see the expansion of the' arena completed, and work with future councils to improve thejob opportunities in the • community. We can accomplish this by creating an environment to' at- tract small business improving .our main street, and community ser- vices." • Abbott is a member of the Luck - now and District Kinetic Club, treasurer for her church Sunday school. and a former Sunday school teacher. ' The mother of Katrina and Margo enjoys service work. Rick McMurray A graduate from Fanshawe Col- lege with a diploma in business data processing is making a bid for his first term on Lucknow council. Thirty-one year old Rick McMur- ray has been employed with Wes - cast Industries since 1983. He is currently a'melt manager. "As a member of this community for the past 31 years, seeing this village progress is important to me," says McMurray. "I would enjoy the challenge, as a councillor, on a team that is committed to serve Lucknow in our best possible capacity." Rick and his wife Karen have two sons, Nathan and Tyler. • He is a director of .the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club, captain on the local volunteer fire department, and a 'member of the community centre board. Robert Jones Robert Jones, 53, cites 21 years experience in business management as a good background for being a Lucknow councillor. Jones and his wife, .Marion, are owners of the Lucknow Bowl. They have three children and four grandchildren. He wants tO gain •experience in community affairs and a knowledge of how municipal council works. BOWLING Non-smoking League Ladies' H.S. and H.T. Bea Griffin 206, 529. Men's H.S. and H.T. Gerald Rhody 240, 665. • Games over 200: Gerald Rhody 200, 240, 225, Stephen Machan 232, Bea Griffin 206; Chuck Morris 231, Bob Jones 200. Standings: Weasels 27, Wildcats 25, Polar Bears 21; Tasmanian Devils 20, Pitbulls 17, Grizzly Bears 16. • Lynn Peck Lynn Peck .is keen on serving another term on Lucknow council. "The past three years have been interesting and a learning ex- perience," says Peck. "There are several projects coming up that. I have been, or would like to be, involved in such as the arena, completing Greenway, 211 emer- gency service, entrance signs and in general promoting Lucknow." Peck says her first term on coun- cil gives her the experience for another term. She previously owned and operated a local business, has experience working in construction offices so she is .familiar with blueprints, tendering procedures accounting, etc She sits on the board of directors for Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, has served , on the recreation board and on the, steering committee for the Greenway project. Peck organized the Luck - now display at the International ' Plowing Match in Walkerton in 1993. • Her husband Bob is an insulator sub -foreman at Ontario Hydro: They have one daughter, Mandy. Shoot winners . Kay McCormick, Rita Gilmore, Gerald Wagner and- Tom Culbert were in the winning circle at shoot play at the Drop in Centre. Andy Scott and Caroline .Menary tied for most shoots. At St. Helen's last week, winners were Lois Chamney, George Inglis, Marie Park, John King, and Cliff Menary with the most shoots. Tom Pegg "My decision to run for council has materialized because of my concern for the future of Lucknow," says Tom Pegg, who seeks one of four council seats available. The owner/operator of Pegg Construction, says his 18 year com- mitment towards the growth, and success -of his business is "an achievement which speaks for itself. A successful operation requires trustworthiness, , reliability and honesty." Pegg wants to see Lucknow as "a place where people want to raise their children and where those children will want to live; a town which offers a diversity of programs and activities for people of . all ages; a community which promises stability and growth where townspeople can live a fulfilling. life. "We need to create an environ- ment where small business would "ant to" locate, so. Lucknow can remain viableinto the. 21st, cen- tury,"..says Pegg. Pegg is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, third vice on the Lucknow Lions Club, a sponsor of local rec teams, coach for minor ball and plays ball him- self. im- self. Pegg and his wife Pauline, who is • in the personnel/payrolldepartment at- Wingham hospital have four children - Heather and Cody Pegg, and Shayne and Denise Donald. Former choir boy returns Kby.May Boyle' INLOUGH Bessie Maulden visited on Mon- day with her cousin Madeline Ed- ward at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Peter van Dam were dinner gues'ts on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bergman and on Monday with Patricia Campbell Con. 6. Betty McTaggart of Kinloss visited . on Wednesday afternoon with Edna and May Boyle. Some .from here attended a birthday tea at the Lucknow Legion Hall on Saturday afternoon for Mary McGillivray who celebrated her 80th birthday. We extend our congratulations and wish her many more good years. On Sunday the guest speaker at the Kinlough Anglican Church was the Rev. Alex Hewitt of Oakville. The 'church was filled for the mor- ning Harvest Thanksgiving service. I1 was so good 'to have one of our Own choir boys (which Alex was) return back. He gave a most inspiring message and was so happy to be back in his home church at Kinlough. Somc from the Presbyterian Church here attended the anniver- sary service in the Tceswater church at the evening service., Itaylene Rebryna "I've seen how little disposable income families really have today," says 36 year-old Raylene Rebryna, who is looking for her first term on municipal government in Lucknow. "People are more highly taxed at this time than any other time in Canada's history." The self-employed personal and business services woman believes "it is imperative that where possible we. participate in the democratic process to ensure responsible use of these monies." She cites her experience in dealing with Revenue Canada and other goverrtment agencies, as well as providing consultation to small businesses and individuals, and . experience with life insurance and investments as -good qualifications for someone on council. Rebryna and her husband, Rejean Neron, a welder, have two children Jayleau and Gabriel. Paul Zinn Paul Zinn, 34; believes his business experience and contacts could be utilized to the com- munity's betterment if he is suc- cessful in a bid for a scat at Luck- now's council table. Zinn is an associate broker with Wilfred McIntee and Co. "Being self-employed and having a flexible schedule, I feel that 1 can commit to a three year term as 'a councillor. Like many people, I have a vested interestin the village being governed in an efficient man- .-ner," says Zinn. Zinn is a steward with Trinity United Church.- Ashfield; director of the Huron Real Estate . Board, and president of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club. You've helrcLI rec„\'cr i) t ,,l,l nc\\.. h,Irer• rhn,u,h your Blue -11,,x. N,,\\ \xe need v n.r help t„ ,L.,,,"r even in.ore'l,,Ick. 11nt,Iri„'• l,lhrr,t�iill• n)•,Ikc rec\cicLI trew prtut out ot every •tt Ie , ISI tie\Y•• h,Iper ./tIJ tl\cr in•crt you ,rive them In l th,lr'�,till nt,t en,uls;h. 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