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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-11-21, Page 10PAGE, 1't> HEKICH SIGNAL -STAR, THC'RSt),AY, Nt)V'EMI3I-:R 21, 1117i, W. Wawanosh candidates await vote A The response° to nominations for council in West Wawanosh was good this year but cou d not be termed an election fuer. The four member -council has five nominees in the running and the position of reeve has been sought by two men. The township has no deputy -reeve, Robert Lyons is seeking re- election as reeve of the town -- ship and is opposed by J.D. Durnin who was a councillor during the last term. Veteran councillors Joseph Hickey, John Rutherford and Leo Foran are back for another term and have been opposed by newcomers Mary,belle Cranston and Arnold Stothers, ROBERT LYONS Robert Lyons has been reeve sof West 'Wawanosh for the past' eight years and was acclaimed to the post in the last election. Prior to his becoming reeve Mr. Lyons served for three years as a councillor. Elections are a desirable thing according to Mr. Lyons. He prefers them to an ac- .clamation. There .are no concrete issues. in the township from which the voters can . choose their can- didates but Mr. Lyons feels there is some activity , that merits some thought. Planning for land use and building by-laws is one of these. Mr. Lyons points out that there is no official plan for the town- ship, only the county plan. He feels that a plan is necessary but that othe-r larger municipalities should get priority from the county plan- ners. He 'said that his township was, not getting any pressure 0.. from urban development an4 that there was no great urgency VOTE Deb Shewfelt FOR MAYOR Six Years municipal experience - for West Wawanosh's plan. The planning issues that are receiving attention in the county 'are no great surprise to Mr. -Lyons. He .said that the townships have been working with the county on.. building and zoning by-laws but that most of them were aware of tie, need for their own plan. Recreation services in the - township are not as active as the incumbent reeve would like to see them. He said the com- mittee has been formed for the past four or five years and he is a member of it. The rec program involves some of Bruce County and although the yvarious municipalities work well together 'Mr. Lyons feels more services could be provided for the ratepayers. Experience on council and in council policies is• an asset that should be considered at the polls according to Mr. Lyons. He claims that the county and the township''; °need experienced people on their councils for the next term. J.D. •DURNIN A councillor for the past four years J.D. Durnin decided mat the outset of this election to either move up to reeve or get out of township politics He chose to ron for reeve. , Mr. Durnindoes not feel there.are any issues in this elec- tion' but he.has some ideas ton 'the responsibilities of next year's council. He feels there will have to he a continuation of the road work that lies been going on in the township. Recreation services provided by the counoil will have to be in- creased eachyear and the scope of the programs enlarged to fit the needs of the ratepayers. The secondary plan currently being_ examined by all the township. councils iri the county. is _ also a priority in West Wawanosh. Mr. Durnin Peers"= the •township should have more power overthe land use and building rgeMquirements . in the township. He said that things have been done in the past that , have stressed the need for township control to prevent them from happening again. There is no special item that Mr. Durnin plans to take to ,county council. He is not skep- tical about the job of reeve and To the electors'of West Wawanosh Again I solicit your support for .council. JOSEPH F. HICKEY Mr, reels confident he. will be able to handle its Mr. Durnin is not happy about the lack of interest he feels is evident, in West Wawanosh. ` He paid that ratepayers may have no coma plaints with council now but they will sure be heard from when regional government is established. He feels this is the direction the township is headed and hopes that the ratepayers fight any twe of regionalism. He pointed out that the loss of autonomy would be very unfor- tunate for the voters. MARYBELLE CRANSTON A newcomer to the West Wawanosh pollltical scene Marybelle Cranston took a sud- den interest in council affairs. She.has no complaints with the council but felt that it -was time t For a change. She feels that people involved ' ink the sane thing for a long period of time can get in a rut. • Mrs. Cranston does riot know what to expect as a councillor. She said she is not out to conquer the world but she is deeply interested in the workings of council and would like to work for the people. The first concern of any elec- ted body is their ratepayers, ac- cording to Mrs. Canston. She feels the council should find out what the people want 'and when they want it taken care of. She stressed her desire 'to learn how a council works and how it fits into the county system. She is hopeful of "a vic- tory •at the -polls and is looking forward to a term on council. The farmer housewife shares' the workload on her, husband's 300. acre farm. She said that some women are teachers or doors and love it. "I am a farme and love -it", the said. LEO FORAM A councillor for six of the past' eight years Leo Foran is seeking his second consecutive term 'on council. He served for - four years, was off for two and then back on for two. Mr. Foran is pleased with the interest shown -for this election and is hopeful -that it is a sign of? -more participation in the .future. He does not feel there is any real issue in the election but would" like to see some projects looked after •by the next council. The secondary plan the coun- cil is beginning to look into is one of these projects, Mr. Foran is concerned that the township has no protection against development. He would like to see the land stay in agriculture and he protected against ex- cessive development, , The recreation program run by the township is sma•lt1i ut of fective according to Mr. Foran. merit his running again. He West- Wawanosh 'works with .pointed'out that it takes a year Ashfield' and East Wawanosh qtr two to understand what is in their- recreation needs and going on in council. Mr. Foran feels that the very There is no real issue in this best of co-operation is received election according to Mr. 'from the neighbors. Rutherford. He is satisfied with The ..road system in the the efforts ot'last year's council smallest county township could .and commented that the ,few be improved..accordingto Mr. k;'omplaints received from Foran but he pointed out that ratepayers strengthens the there have been very few corn - plaints received ° about the' The projects that came before roads in the past term. t ouncrl during the last term will have to be token care of in ARNOLD STOTHERS the next two years according to . Geography was the main !fir. Rutherford. The secondary reason for Arnold Stother's plan is not too. involved yet but first appearance on the West does need some attention in the Wawanosh council ballot. He near future he said. He felt the .felt that there was -not enough '" roads ate also in good shape. representation in the south end Taxes and spending of the of the township and so decided ratepayers' money is a priority to correct -the problem. to Mir. Rutherford. He said that Mr. Stothers has. no issue he the mill rate is as good as can plans to take to the voters. He he expected and may be raised said there is nothing he is in the rear future to accom- really concerned with that he rnodate future needs. 'He feels feels •should have top 'priority. that the council used the money He is satisfied with the road wisely and pointed out that the system • in the township and new township shed is an exam - comments that he would like to pie. The building was built over see the lanti stay in agriculture. the year and has been paid for .He felt there was a good deal of already. interest shown in the election. The interest in the election is encouraging to Mr. Rutherford: JOHN RUTHERFORD •lie said that the number of A councillor for the past two people running •indicates better years John Rutherford decided interest and feels that the cam - to seek re-election for this term. paign will open. up more as He felt his experience on coun- election night draws near. cil was valuable enough to Elections ate far better than acclarn116011s .cording,to IVIr .Rutherford. HE feels that when a person is e. ected he knows where he stands with the people. He realizes that a loss is also peoples selection anW 'said the people vote you in and the people vote you out. JOSEPH HICKEY Now seeking his third term on council Joseph Hickey .has --- had to face only one election, his first time as a nominee. He prefers an election over an ac- clamation, ' however. It's the perfect way for the people to decide who they want on coun- cil he said. ' The interest shown in the' election is good for the town- ihip 'according to Mr. Hickey. He feels it is a good time for a change of faces or policies. He° opointed , out however 'th-at everyone. :seems content with the last council's operation of the township. , ' . The highlight of Mr. Hickey's last term of office was the con- struction of the new township shed. The building is built 'in the centre, of the municipality and is the' first one the ratepayer's have ever had. Mr. Hickey feels • that _some'hing will have to be done about , the land use and building permits in the town ,ship in the near future, He said that no •one ever cared in the (continued on page 16) TOWN OF GODERICH 1974ELECTION Notice of Poll Polls will be opened on the dates stated below for the purposes of taking the poll from '11 o'clock in the forenoon until 8 o'clock In the afternoon for the offices" of: MAYOR, REEVE, DEPUTY -REEVE, COUNCILLORS (six to be elected), and GODERICH PUBLIC UTILITIES' , COMMISSION (four to be elected). ADVANCE POLL- Saturday, November 23, 1974 at the Municipal Office POLLING DAY .Monday, December 2, 1974 Polling Subdivittlions as follows: No'. -1 57 Picton Street East No.• 2 148 Britannia' -Road East No. 3 92 St. David Street No. 4 174 •Regent Street No. 5 MacKay Hall, 10 Nelson Street East • No. 6 171 Brock Street No. 7 115 .Victoria Street North No. 8 225 Cambria Road North No. 9 97 Ct. Patrick Street No. 10 Town Hall, 57 West Street No. 11 56 Wellesley Street No. 12 184 Britannia Road West No. 13 107 Britannia Road West No. 14 47 Raglan Street East No. 15 187 Blake -Street West Given under my hand this 18th day of November, 1974 J. Harold Walls, A.M.C.T„ C.M.C., Returning Officer- The fficer- STORE HOURS -. MON. TO WED. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. THURS. &FRI. f8 a.m. - 10 p.m. SAT. 8 a.m, - 7 p.m. AS DIFFERENT AS DAY &NIGHT 1 MAPLE LEAF - LEAN SWEET PICKLED WHITE SWAN Cottage Roll LB. 89c Towels ,2ROLL RACK FRESH SLICED WHITE SWAN - 2 Liver•RdLL PACK LIBB7S YoungPorgy LB:49c Bathroom Tissue 43c Green Beans:KL: 79 C CANADA PACKERS SUNSPUN PARCHMENT Devon Bacon LB. 1.19 Margarine 1 LB. PKG. MAPLE LEAF . BY THE PIECE ONLY QUICK OR INSTANT ' English BrawnQuaker Oats 44 ?PKG. 99c 85c MAPLE LEAF - LEAN MEATY HABITANT PEA OR VEGETABLE Pork Ribs LB.99C 28 OZ. 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