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Huron Expositor, 2003-11-05, Page 6r 5 -TME MINION EXPOSITOR, NOVEMOEIt a 2003 AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING Mask how 120 HaTudwy *L Hwy $ So der& mom (519) 522-2222 atm (519) 522-2223 W. tae. QUALITY Dupont Automotive Finishes He artId Community Credit Union Limited is pleased to announce that a total dividend payment of 035% ■ (2.10% Cash Dividend and 0.25% Patronage Dividend) has been declared on Credit Union Member's life Savings Accounts for the past fiscal year ending September 30, 2003 In addition, a CASH DIVIDEND of 2.85" was paid on Patronage Share Accounts and credited to Member's Life Savings Accounts Sharing in the profits of a co-operative financial institution is only one of the benefits of being a member of our Credit Union. The Staff and Board of Directors wish to thank the members for their patronage to their Credit Union. He artliuiid Community Credit Union Limited Head Office Clinton 482-3466 Exeter Branch 235-0640 Listowel Branch 291-6189 webosite: www.hesrtlandcommunitycu.on.ca Municipal Election 2003 Hullett voters can choose three from four candidates for East ward By Cheryl Hath and Clint Haggart Four candidates, three of them Central Huron incumbents, are seeking to fill three positions in East ward in Central Huron. East ward was formed a year ago year, combining the former wards of Hullett and Clinton.. Marg Anderson Hullett ward incumbent Marg Anderson is seeking a three -peat as councillor. Anderson, who served on the former Hullett Township council for one term and as Hullett ward councillor for Central Huron, is again seeking to represent ratepayers in the newly -formed East ward. "It's quite an interesting job," she says. "There are a lot of issues out there." Anderson points to ensuring good water quality as one of the main points of her election LOWER MONTHLY PAYMENTS 1st & 2nd Mortgages $25,000. - $190.80/mth $50,000. - $381.61/mth $100,000. - $763.21/mth Call 1-866.667-5843 Far -Mor Mortgage Funding Mortgages Bought, Sold _K� a Christmas Sale 1 DaySuperof SAT. NOV. 8th 50%OfF All Merchandise 8 am - 11 am 0 % OFF All Merchandise 11 am - 1 pm 5%OFF All Merchandise 1 pm - 5 pm Complimentary Refreshments! FKgns Cu's,tl 423 Main St. EXETER call 235-2666 All Sales Final platform. She notes there are also a number of ongoing issues, like the creation of the official plan that will likely be approved before the election, that are important to Central Huron. "There are some things started I'd like to see finished,” says Anderson, noting she also enjoys both the challenge of being part of the decision-making process and representing ratepayers. Anderson describes herself as an approachable councillor who believes it is important to play an active role in Central Huron. "I encourage people with comments and concerns to contact me," she says. Anderson says the future is bright for Central Huron, but there is still work that needs to be done. "I think the municipality has a lot to offer," she says. Anderson, who is employed by the Community Care Access Centre for Huron County, volunteers on a number of boards and committees, including the Blyth Arena Board, the Auburn Hall Board and the Bayfield Cemetery Board. She also farms with her husband, Jim. The couple has four children, Lindsay, Brad, Amanda and Matt. W. Tim Collyer W. Tim Collyer wants to dedicate at least some of his retirement time to serving the residents of Central Huron. Collyer, who is set to retire as financial manager for Huronview and Huronlea in November, says hands-on experience on both municipal and county council committees has given him an insight into the political process. He also believes he has the skills necessary to be an effective voice on them. His biggest concern for Central Huron is summed up in two words, "economic development." Collyer believes the municipality has the potential to attract business and development. As someone who has been actively interested in politics for several years, Collyer also believes he can have an effective impact as a councillor for the East Ward. "I am retiring in November and feel I will now have the time and the energy to devote to understanding the issues and representing the constituents of Central Huron fairly and equally," he says, noting he also worked for the Bank of Montreal for nearly eight years before joining Huron County staff. Collyer is married to Dianne. They have three children, Jon, Meredith and Cynthia. He volunteers in a number of capacities at his church, Ontario Street United. Bill Colquhoun Incumbent councillor Bill Colquhoun seeks re-election in the newly -formed East ward of Central 'Huron. The Clinton ward councillor is running in the East ward, a ward formed by merging the Clinton and Hullett wards of Central Huron. A truck driver by trade, Colquhoun lives on Matilda Street in Clinton with his wife Michele, a mother and active volunteer, and his two sons, Johnathan and Matthew. Sitting on Central Huron council for the past three years, Colquhoun has served on the Central Huron Fire Board, Protection to Persons and Property Committee, Blyth Hullett Dump Board, Bluewater Recycling Association and the Goderich Recreation Board. "I enjoyed the term and believe I was an effective member of council." While serving Central Huron residents, Colquhoun said he pushed for traffic lights at the corner of Highway 8 and Percival Street, repaving of town streets and rural roads, for youth groups to get more money from the donation fund and pool upgrades. The councillor said he fought for a "real" arena reserve fund. While it was $3,500, he said it is now $103,,500. Colquhoun said he was against any tax increases, which he added could have been attained in the first two years of his term. "This is just the beginning of work that needs to be done in the municipality," he'said, adding, "I feel I can continue to effectively push for more improvements." When the wards of Clinton and Hullett were combined, Colquhoun said he was concerned that Hullett would lose representation. "Hullett and Clinton require a strong vocal representation and I will provide that voice." He added that he would like to have Hullett given ward status and a seat on council again. Colquhoun can be reached by calling 482-8724. Darren Stevenson For the past three years Darren Stevenson has served the residents of the Clinton ward of Central Huron and he's seeking another term. The Clinton ward councillor is pinning in the East ward, a ward formed by merging the Clinton and Hullett wards of Central Huron. While a member of Central Huron council, Stevenson, a sales associate, has served on the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, Clinton Business Improvement Association, Planning Committee, Economic Development Committee, Santa Claus Parade Committee and Agriculture Advisory Committee. "Past council was a unique situation as we were a newly - amalgamated municipality," said Stevenson, adding, "Through hard work of council and staff, we successfully managed a smooth transition." Stevenson said Central Huron council has developed a plan to ensure that all the needs of municipality 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." The incumbent councillor said he intends to continue the capital infrastructure program as well as the Facade Grant Program. "Another program I will fight to continue is the donation fund, a fund that commits a portion of the gaming revenue to carious community groups to directly benefit the residents of Central Huron. "I would be blessed to continue to representing the residents of Central Huron for the next term of council. Stevenson, a Matilda Street resident, can be reached at 482-8797. Huron OPP conduct survey Huron OPP are conducting a community telephone survey for public input on the quality of local policing. The six-week survey, which began Oct. 27, will involve random phone calls within Huron County by volunteers out of the Huron detachment and the town of Oral des% v.noc'axis mon grifts.41. ge- „CHWISTMAS OPEN 5iOUSE FRIDAY, NOV. 7.9:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 8 • 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. SUNDAY, NOV. 9 • 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Come efr drowse through a „ s� -4 Christmas Wonderland! Mitchell, ON 348-9834 .. 111 Goderich. "It gives us an indication of where we can improve our efforts in order to provide the best service possible for our community," says detachment commander Gary Martin. The results will be compiled into a package that will provide feedback for the Huron OPP and the county's police services board. They will also be used to determine concerns and priorities of the Huron OPP over the next two years. Volunteers will be calling between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. The survey takes about 10 minutes to coin plete. "Huron OPP are asking that those that are called to participate in the survey take the time to voice their concerns and comments about the service they receive," says Sr. Const. bon Shropshall. Instruments, electronics stolen from local home Huron OPP Musical instruments and electronic equipment were stolen from a Front Road residence in Huron East on Oct. 27 sometime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The residence was forced open and items taken include a Yamaha electric guitar, Tamaha acoustic guitar, Peavey amplifier, Campaq Presario laptop computer, 13 -inch TV/VCR combination, microphone and stand, DVD/VCR combination, Makita drill, liquor and several pieces of jewel>`y. Anyone with related information is asked to call the Huron OPP or Crimestoppers.