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The Citizen, 2003-11-05, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003. Central Huron candidates name personal goals DAVE JEWITT David Jewitt is one of two candidates seeking the position of Central Huron deputy-reeve. From 1994-2000 Jewitt was a member of council (three as councillor, three as deputy-reeve) for the Town of Clinton. He is a past member of the Ausable Bayfield Conservaiton Authority and Bluewater Recycling. He is currently a member of the Clinton Power Corporation. Jewitt decided to throw his hat into the political ring again because he enjoyed his previous terms on council and wanted to be part of the decision-making process that will set the direction for Central Huron. He sees the most important issue for the municipality as developing a long-term strategic plan for all areas of municipal involvement. His personal goal is “to ensure the transparency of decision making by council and be inclusive of all municipal ratepayers.” Wawanosh candidates talk issues KEVIN SHIELS A small-mixed farmer, who resided on the sixth concession o< West Wawanosh, is seeking re-electio i to Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh council as a representive to the West Wawanosh ratepayers. This would be Kevin Shiels second term on the newly-amalgamated council with one term completed before on West Wawanosh council. He enjoys participating in municipal politics and working with his fellow councillors. He also wanted to run again so that he could see the completion of the upgrades to four municipal water systems and the continuation of current road department projects. The most important issue is ground water protection, by first locating recharge areas to groundwater aquifers and through nutrient management of livestock and septic waste. His personal goal is to serve the ratepayers to the best of his ability. MARG ANDERSON Marg Anderson has served as a representive of Hullett ratepayers on council for nine years, two terms with Hullett Twp. and one with Central Huron. She is hoping to be re-elected for another term. As a councillor she has served on many boards, including the Blyth Community Centre, Seaforth Arena, Seaforth fire, Blyth fire, Auburn Hall, Bayfield cemetery and the recreation and facilities committee. Being a councillor is interesting and allows Anderson to be a strong voice for the ratepayers. “I would like to continue with the merging of the three municipalities.” Central Huron council has several issues which are currently priorities, including nutrient management and groundwater. Anderson’s personal goal is “to be accountable, approachable to do my best for the residents of the municipality.” NEIL RINTOUL Running for the Wawanosh ward of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is incumbent Neil Rintoul. Prior to his recent term on council, Rintoul was also a councillor for West Wawanosh Twp. He served as deputy­ reeve of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh and has been a councillor at the county level for three years. He has also been committee chair for the Lucknow Medical Board and the Lucknow Fire Board. Rintoul chose to run again because he believes he can make a positive contribution as councillor. Delivering services to ratepayers, fairly and responsibly is an important issue to him. His goal is “to make our township a better place to live and work in.” Walter Elliott is also a candidate running for the Wawanosh ward. Incumbent reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek has been re-elected by acclamation. Ashfield candidates are Connie Black, Marilyn Miltenburg and Carl Sloetjes. Eric Gosse and Doug Fines were acclaimed to council as Colborne’s representatives. DARREN STEVENSON Darren Stevenson is running for Central Huron council to represent the people of the east ward. Stevenson, 30, is a sales associate. His public service experience includes stints with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, the BIA, planning committee, economic development, Santa Claus parade committee and agriculture advisory committee. The situation for the past council was unique said Stevenson because of amalgamation. “Through the hard work of council and staff we successfually managed a smooth transition. We have developed a plan to ensure that all the needs of the Muncipality of Central Huron are met and that it will continue to grow and prosper.” “I wish to see the plan continue to follow the path that we have laid out. I intend to continue the capital infrastructure program as well as the facade grant program.” Stevenson said he would also fight to continue the donation fund, which commits a portion of the gaming revenue to various groups to directly benefit the residents of Central Huron. “I would be blessed to continue representing the residents of Central Huron for the next term.” TIM COLLYER Newcomer W. Tim Collyer is running for councillor in the East Ward of Central Huron. Though he has no political experience as a councillor, Collyer has attended committees of council and county council through his employment with Huron County. An interest in politics for many years was the reason he chose to run in this election. “1 feel I have a good understanding of the political process.” Economic development is an issue he sees as a priority for the municipality. “I am retiring in November and feel I will now have the time and energy to devote to understanding the issues and representing the constituents of Central Huron fairly and equally.” Also running for Central Huron’s east ward is Bill Colquhoun. The second candidate for deputy-reeve is John Bezair. Bert Dykstra has been acclaimed reeve and Jim Ginn and Alison Lobb will represent the west ward. Grey Central students visit IMAX theatre Grades 4-6 are going to see a presentation at Howick on Nov. 6. The Grade 7 and 8s had a fabulous time at the Imax theatre on Monday where they saw two shows called A Journey Into Space and Exploring Caves. The students up to Grade 6 went to Blyth and saw Peter and The Wolf. We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! Mrs. Bowler’s kindergarten class has been listening to Halloween stories on tape, singing Halloween songs and working on Halloween activities during centre time. So far they have learned the letters m, p. o and u. In math they have finished sequencing activities and printing numbers up to 10. Ethel euchre The Ethel euchre was held on Monday, Oct. 27 with 15 tables in play. Winners were: share-the-wealth. Marlene Johnston. Shirley Verstoep; high. Viola Adams, Walter Seiler; low. Marlene Johnston, Harold McNaughton; lone hands, Dorothy Dilworth, Harold Metcalfe; tally, Neil Hatt. Hilda Holmes. Isabelle Gray, M. Agnes Harrow, Bill Craig, Verna Crawford. Allan Martin, Anne Kelland. Keith Turnbull. Helen Dobson. Marion Behms, Ross Stephenson. Grace Stewart. The next euchre will be Monday. Nov 10 at 8 p.m. Mr. Harrison’s and Mrs. Burnfield’s Grade 4 class has been grouping in math and learning about pollutants in science. They are working with maps in social studies and are learning Halloween words in French. Mr. Park came in on Oct. 30 to tell scary stories and to take them on a nature walk. On Oct. 31, they had a Halloween party too. In Miss Aarssen’s Grade 6 class, they have been dividing in math and learning about all about animals in science. In language, they are reading the RE-ELECT Alvin McLellan Councillor For Grey Ward F.E. MADILL SECONDARY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER NIGHT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Progress reports will be mailed home on Monday, November 3rd with information about making appointments for Thursday evening. first book in the Series of Unfortunate Events collection by Lemony Snicket - The Bad Beginning. As they work their way through the book, they are answering comprehension questions about each chapter and working on writing skills. In art they are doing geometric shapes. Mr. Payne’s Grade 8 class finished a review chapter on perimeter and circumference with three tests. They had seven geography questions that were taken in for marks and they have been busily studying for a history test. They have started creating Remembrance Day posters for the Brussels Legion as well as copying the famous poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. In language they have been working on questions relating to the story The Monkey’s Paw and they have started volleyball in gym. In French, the Grade 4s have been ROBIN DUNBAR FOR MAYOR A family tradition serving the people of Brussels and Grey for over 100 years. In Huron East vote Robin Dunbar learning Halloween vocabulary and the Grade 5s have started a unit called Les Animaux de Companie. The Grade 6s have started a unit on pizza and the Grade 7s are learning how to conduct interviews and ask and answer questions. The Grade 8s are learning some ir verbs, reviewing irregular verbs and talking about superheros.