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The Citizen, 2003-10-29, Page 15MacLellan praises mayor By Andrea Hruska Special to The Citizen Looking around the table at the Municipality of Huron East council Oct. 21. one might feel intrigued by the mystery of who will be occupying these seats after the upcoming election. Deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan took time during the meeting to reflect on the term that this council has served together and commend Huron East mayor Lin Steffler for her conviction and leadership. “This Laviolette gets good reviews By Andrea Hruska Special to The Citizen Ralph Laviolette, economic development officer for Huron East, passed with flying colours in an unofficial look at his job performance Tuesday night, Oct. 21. With the recommendation that council extend Laviolette’s contract into 2004 and increase the operating budget by $9,500 council members North Huron council briefs Central Huron requests funds for Auburn Hall Steve Campbell of the Municipality of Central Huron sent North Huron council-a letter asking them if they could work funding to offset the operation costs for Auburn Hall into their budget. The request was in the amount of $1,250. It was decided at North Huron’s Oct. 20 meeting more information was needed before any commitment would be made by council. *** The Wingham Pentecostal Church’s youth group is planning a missions trip to Washington D.C. for March Break 2004. They will join Kid’s Konnection, an organization that works with 3,000 children weekly who live in housing projects and on the streets. The group will do programs for the children, delivering prepared meals to those living with HIV/AIDS, working on some renovations and cleaning of the ministry’s building. Their request for the council is to be granted permission to spend a night sleeping on the streets of Wingham. They hope to find some BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Protect your family against fire and deadly carbon monoxide. Have your heating system examined annually by a qualified service technician. ENBRIDGE Enbridge Gas Distribution council gets along,” MacLellan emphatically stated. He explained to the other members that, through his career, he has had the opportunity to serve on many boards and few demonstrated the ability to constructively hash matters out as this one has. Wishing to publicly thank the mayor, MacLellan said he “really appreciated that although there were many differences in opinion, the mayor gave us all the same opportunities.” Steffler, who expressed no were quick to express confidence in his performance. “The municipality is certainly fortunate to have someone of his calibre here,” mayor Lin Steffler stated. According to councillor Joe Seili, the higher budget is for increased rent and other costs resulting from “shifting priorities”. Laviolette’s salary will not increase. Because of the “lame duck” large cardboard boxes for the night. The group will have to do fundraising for their trip and they hope to raise awareness in the community of the mission trip. The purpose for this mission is to allow the youth to experience a small taste of what those living on the street have to face. Councillor Archie MacGowan said he had questions about letting kids sleep on the street. “What will people driving by think?” said MacGowan. Council decided they needed more information on the matter and it was carried to the next meeting. *** Council carried the motion to hold On November 10th Elect Maureen Agar Dedicated to: Efficiency People’s Health Urban Areas Tax Equity Y because I love Huron East Manufacturing Agribusiness Youth and Education Opportunities Rural Vitality Huron East Contact me at 519-527-1857 or magar@tcc.on.ca An Advance Poll shall be held in the Township of North Huron Council Chambers, 274 Josephine Street on Saturday, November 1, 2003 between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Any person whose name is on the Voting List for the Wingham Ward or who has been added by revision may vote for a maximum of two (2) candidates. Elections shall not be held in the Blyth Ward or East Wawanosh Ward as all candidates for municipal office and school board trustee have been acclaimed. The Township of North Huron Municipal Office shall be open for the purpose of approving proxy applications on Saturday, November 1, 2003 between the hours of 12 noon and 5:00 pm. A person appointed a voting proxy shall complete an application in the prescribed form including a statutory declaration that the person is the person appointed as a voting proxy. A person appointed a voting oroxy must be entitled to be an elector in the municipality. A person appointed as a proxy may only act for one person who is not a relative but can act as a proxy for any number of relatives (spouses, parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren). No application shall be approved by the .Clerk after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2003. DATED this 29th day of October, 2003 John Stewart, Returning Officer intentions of running for re-election, paused the meeting a time later to offer words of wisdom to the candidates. “Please consider attending all-candidates meetings everywhere not just in your own ward.” Steffler continued to explain that when elected, candidates will be expected to make decisions for and represent the municipality as a whole. It is very important as a council member to “be aware of concerns of community members in all areas”, she stressed. clause, council is not able to increase the budget but will make the recommendation to the new council. Deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan welcomed the idea of the contract extension. “This gentleman knows' what’s going on” he said, when commenting on Laviolette’s performance. The budget increase also allows for personnel in the office to assist with customer service. a public meeting on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belgrave Community Centre to review water rates for users of the Humphrey water system.*** Council awarded the contract to Sparling Propane to complete the upgrades to the heating system at the Blyth works garage for the approximate cost of $2,400 as recommended by the public works committee.*** Council proclaimed Nov. 5 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day and Nov. 24 - Dec. 1 as Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2003. PAGE 15. Fun-raiser Brussels United Church got a financial boost on Saturday with its silent and live auction. Auctioneer Kevin McArter urged on the bidders, with able assistance from Ralph Watson, left and Murray Bone, right. (Vicky Bremner photo) For Your Voice VOTE DALE NEWMAN For Councillor Grey Ward Huron East Polls #1 & 2 Grey Municipal Building Poll #3 BMG Community Centre Poll #4 Cranbrook Community Centre Advance Polls BMG Community Centre Nov. 1 Municipal Elections in the Township of North Huron shall be held for the following office: COUNCILLOR for Wingham Ward Voting shall take place at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex - Knights Hall, 99 Kerr Drive on Monday, November 10, 2003 between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm.