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Dunbar said big box stores the problem
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brings new jobs.
He also said they are
working to get the library up
and running.
Robin Dunbar said “you
can’t force people to operate
stores.”
He said a problem they are
For the volunteers
Jim Armstrong, representing the Huronlea Auxiliary, received recognition for
the group’s efforts on behalf of the county home for the aged, from Huron
County warden Dave Urlin at the 10th anniversary open house, Oct. 22.
(Bonnie Gropp photo)
Letter to the editor
Families wanted
to host children
THE EDITOR,
Huron County for Children
of Chernobyl is looking for
loving families to host a child
from Belarus for a six week
visit in the summer of 2004.
Since our group formed in
1998 we have welcomed over
115 children into our homes
and helped give them a
fighting chance. Life is
difficult for the people of
Belarus. The 1986 nuclear
explosion at Chernobyl is still
a grim fact of life for the
people who live in the
contaminated regions.
Weakened immune systems
and increased rates of cancer
are common.
The visits outside their
country are being used to
reverse the ill effects of
radioactive contaminants the
children are exposed to on a
daily basis. While here they
benefit from our clean air and
facing is “big box” stores
luring people in from small
towns so they can get all their
shopping done in one store.
He is always looking at
ways of development for this
area.
“A child in Brussels should
have the same opportunities
water and lots of fresh fruits
and vegetables. A great deal
of the radiation leaves their
bodies during their stay here,
therefore giving them a better
quality of life.
The effects of radiation and
poor diet have also left the
children with poor teeth and
dental appointments have
become an important part of
the program.
Many local dentists have
been very kind to volunteer
their services.
The children are
accompanied by one or two
interpreters who help with
any translating. Most children
learn English at their schools
starting about Grade 4.
The program would not be
possible to carry on without
fundraising as a group. It
costs approximately $1,800 to
bring a child to Canada.
Donations come from
as a child in Markham,” said
Dunbar.
Luke Janmaat asked
Dunbar what his stand is on
economic development. Also
Janmaat said he hadn’t seen
Dunbar at any Huron County
Manufactors Association
meetings.
individuals, corporate
sponsors and events like ball
tournaments, auctions, book
sales.
There are many benefits
and rewards to be gained from
hosting a child and a
wonderful learning
experience for our own
children.
Host families may request a
child, boy or girl, whom they
think would be best suited to
fit in easily to their family
life. They are invited to attend
an information meeting on
Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
at Huron Centennial School
library, Brucefield to learn
more about the program.
For more information
please call me at 527-
2060.
Sincerely,
Lynn Dawe, Chairperson
Huron County for Children
of Chernobyl
Dunbar said it has to be
decided what “we want to do”
with the limited amount of
money. He wants to make
Huron East is easy and
accommodating as possible
by taking care of businesses
first. He said the best
salespeople are people with a
business in the area.
The candidates had a
chance to say a feW things
about themselves, before the
public was invited to ask
questions.
There are three candidates
running for a seat in Huron
East with the Avon Maitland
District School Board.
Michele Colquhoun lives in
Clinton with her husband Bill
and two sons. She left
teaching to be at home with
her children.
Colquhoun was on the first
advisory committee and is
involved with school
activities.
She said, “It is an honour
and a privilege to serve you,”
and wants the challenge of
being a school board trustee.
She will seek input from
parents, council and
community.
Paul Dyck had been with
Brussels Public School for
three years, but has 33 years
of teaching and education.
He went to Stratford
Teacher’s College then on to
the University of Waterloo.
Of his 33 years, 27 of them
have been with the Avon
Maitland District School
Board.
He said his commitment
will be to take advocacy as
strongly as he can for safe
schools and towns in this
area.
He has lived through the
threat of a school closure, so
he knows the feeling of
parents, teachers and students.
Shelley Kaastra is a
graduate of Central Huron
Secondary School and has
four children.
About two and-a-half years
ago she became involved with
the Avon Maitland District
School Board and she said
“every decision made affects
students.”
She plans to be available
and will work hard at her job.
Maureen Agar is running
for deputy mayor. She has
been married for 30 years and
has farmed for just as long.
She is active in the school
community and is “proud of
Huron East.”
Last year she said she spent
some time with businesses in
Brussels and realized small
communities are the
backbone of the province.
Agar said she had a
conversation with former
premier Ernie Eves about
education.
She believes working
together can make a better
example for the children.
“I wouldn’t trade this area
for anything,” said Agar.
MacLellan, also running for
deputy mayor, said he has
made himself well known at
council for speaking his mind.
He said there is a lot less
confrontation as a council
member than with his four
children at home around the
supper table.
He said “council has done a
terrific job of making Huron
East a better place.”
MacLellan said he and the
current mayor have not shared
the same opinion over the
years, but if people work
together everyone's position
will be better.
Seili said he has lived with
his wife and three children in
Brussels for 26 years.
He owes Huron Feeding
Systems in Brussels and was
on council for nine years.
He has also served on the
Brussels Recreation Board,
Huron East Fire Board, was
president of the Optimists
twice and he said
“occasionally will drive
through Brussels during the
evening and check on the
town.”
He tries to be fair to all
wards “which isn’t easy.”
Economic development is
important to him. He has
some things on the go and
would like to see them
finished.
“If you want something
done, ask a busy person,” said
Seili.
Dunbar is a resident of Grey
Twp. on a farm that his
grandfather bought in 1880s.
He served on Grey council
for 12 years and has an
“excellent relationship with
Brussels.”
He decided to run because
he has the education, the
interest and the time to be
involved.
He said Brussels is a
bedroom community because
people are retiring in it and
others who live there are
driving to work elsewhere.
“I am willing to work full-
time for you,” said Dunbar.
Acclaimed as councillor
David Blaney has spent the
last two years writing council
reports for The Citizen. hHe
said the amalgamation has
worked because “council has
done an amazing job with it.”
“A community shouldn’t be
important because of its
geographical size, but for the
size of its heart,” said Blaney.
Acclaimed as well is Frank
Stretton. He said he will
approach the job in two ways:
address the issues that affect
the whole municipality and be
an effective voice for the
ward of Brussels.
He invites all citizens to
contact him because he wants
“your views” to help make his
decisions.
He said he stands for fair
and equitable treatment for all
the municipalities.
He believes long-term
planning is a must and he will
be prepared for the
unexpected.
Writer
says
thanks
THE EDITOR,
With Thanksgiving just
past, the North Huron
Community Foodshare would
like to acknowledge the
generous support. Local
schools, groups, churches,
businesses and individuals
made food and monetary
donations. May God bless
you for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Pat Nolan, Secretary
North Huron Community
Foodshare.
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