The Huron Expositor, 1994-12-21, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, December 21, 1994
News and Views
Hibbert Reeve named Perth Warden
BY MICHELE GREENE
Advocate Staff
Hibbert Reeve Walter McKenzie
was elected 1995 Warden of Perth
County last Wednesday.
He defeated Blanshard Reeve
John Scott and Wallace Reeve Merl
Schneider in two ballots. Both
reeves ran for the position last year
losing to 1994 Warden Bob
Mathers, of Elma Township.
"I'm humbled and honored to be
elected warden," Warden McKenzie
told the other 13 reeves on council,
past wardens and the crowd at the
Perth County Courthouse.
In the past, it was tradition that
the reeve who lost the election on
the first attempt would win it the
following year. For the second year
in a year, a newcomer to the race
for warden has defeated two vet-
erans to the race.
Warden McKenzie, a farmer and
photographer, said a new tradition
may be developing. Both he and
1994 Warden Mathers chaired the
administrative committee the year
before they were elected warden.
Last Thursday, Logan Reeve John
Van Bakel was elected chairperson
of the administrative committee for
the upcoming year.
In 1995, McKenzie said he
expects council will "battle the
effects of the recession." However,
he feels confident council has
experienced people to handle the
challenges. All reeves, except three,
are back at the council table includ-
ing the three past wardens.
During Warden McKenzie's term,
the issue of the Stratford -Perth
Museum will be resolved, he said.
The issue has been a controversial
one as some reeves are opposed
because of the costs. The county
commissioned a study into the
feasibility of the museum. However,
council has not yet considered its
recommendations. McKenzie, a
member of the Stratford Museum
Board, said a task force will be set
up to make recommendations to
council.
"I would expect this task force
would have its results by budget
time in 1995," he said.
Michelle Grea,elMitchell Advocate
SUPPORT FROM HOME - Warden Walter McKenzie of Hibbert
Township, celebrated his election on last Wednesday with his four
daughters: Kim (left), 12; Laura, 8; Emily, 3; and Jenny, 10. His
wife, Sandra, Hibbert Council, and other members of his family
were at the election, which was his first attempt at the top job at
Perth County Council.
McKenzie said the county and the
City of Stratford would be required
to contribute $112,000 a year to
support operating costs under the
current recommendations.
"That's a lot of money when
you're trying to hold the line.
That's a cadillac of a proposal," he
said.
Nevertheless, Warden McKenzie
said council must make a decision
on the matter.
"Either we're in or we're out," he
said.
In the upcoming term, Warden
McKenzie said the county will
continue working on municipal
addressing in preparation for the
implementation of 911 in 1996.
He expects to deal with the
impact of new planning changes
coming from the provincial govern-
ment as well as new long term care
reforms. Several special guests
spoke at the election of the warden,
including former Mitchell Reeve
Jim Spence who was also warden in
SECOND PLACE - The house of Hugh and Bernice
McPherson on North Main Street in Seaforth was one of the
runners-up in the local Optimist Club's annual Christmas
decorati • contest.
THIRD-PLACE - Dave and Kathy Nigh of West William Street
was one of the runners-up in the local Optimist Club's
decorating contest.
Correction
An incorrect telephone number
was inadvertently printed in a story
in the Dec. 14 issue of The Huron
Expositor.
The correct telephone number for
Temp -Ted, the temporary
employment agency located in
Zurich is 236-7434.
CORRECTION
NOTICE for
THE NEW GODERICH
CHRYSLER JEEP
The photograph of the
DODGE RAM D100
in last week's newspa-
per was incorrectly
priced at 53,975.00.
It should have read
$4,975,00
The New Goderich Chrysler
Jeep regrets any inconve-
nience this may have caused,
1987. "I know Walter is dedicated,
hardworking and will provide
county council with the leadership
it will need to face the challenges
in 1995," he said.
Rev. Bill Milne, of Knox Presby-
terian Church in Mitchell, congratu-
lated McKenzie on his election.
"Walter is a busy person and,
once again, he's taking on more
responsibilities. To you Walter has
been given a special authority," he
said.
Mitchell Mayor Hugh McCaughey 4
raid ha irks fnrward N WOrkinQ
with a "neighbor." Hibbert Town-
ship borders Mitchell on the west
side. "We will meet more than we
do now," he said.
Perth MPP Karen Haslam,
Listowel Mayor Brian Wretham,
Stratford Mayor Dave Hunt, St.
Marys Mayor Jamie Hahn, Perth
County Board of Education
Chairperson Peter Stulp, and
Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separ-
ate School Board Vice -Chairperson
Mike Miller also attended the elec-
tion.
Following the reception at the
Perth County Courthouse, Warden
McKenzie invited everyone to the
home of he and his wife Sandra
"for some Hibbert hospitality."
The couple has four daughters
Kim , 12, Jenny, 10, Laura, 8, and
Emily, 3.
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