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The Huron Expositor, 1985-11-13, Page 16A16 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 13, 1985 Acclamation (Continued from page A3) industries we've got now well," Mr. Dinsmore said. Mr. Dinsmore said he'd like to see the town keep administration cost down and continue with the services it is supplying now. "The people are paying for them so should be getting them. In the past the services have been good. Other municipalities give good comments about Seaforth," Mr. Dinsmore said the only thing that has disappointed him about Seaforth has been the way the landfill issue was dealt with. "It disappointed me but the landfill site was not in the control of council. I don't know how you force the provincial government to do anything," But he said, "you get more for your tax dollar in Seaforth than other towns. Council has .been very progressive and hasn't hesitated on anything. Hopefully it will stay that way in the future. I'm a little disappointed there wasn't more interest in town. I'd like to see an election for all seats, not just one. I don't think we'll get a good turnout at the polls. There couldn't be too many pressing issues if no one seems to care." "There are a lot of new councillors and maybe some fresh ideas. I liked it better when it was only a two year term. Three years seems an awful long time to commit yourself. If you make a mistake you can mess up a lot in three years. In a small town people should have the opportunity to change people and get new ideas every two years," he said. , Mr. Dinsmore is married, has three children, two foster children and two grandchildren. CAROLANNE DOIG -COUNCILLOR Miss Doig said she decided to run again for council because after eight months on the job she was only starting to feel comfortable with the position. "I came in at the tail end when the planning and decision-making and control- ling was already in black and white. I got to put my two cents in but only two cents. You can't be on council eight months and then just leave. I'd like to be more involved in the actual planning and decision making, rather than go with the flow. I guess I feel more confident now," she said. "I'd like to get into a term of council at the beginning, when I can give more input and be more useful. I like Seaforth and I'd like to see it thrive not just exist, and in a lot of ways now, it's just existing," One of the things Miss Doig said she'd like to see in Seaforth.is a more stable main street. "I think a town's main street is indicative of the town. If you don't have a main street you don't have a town. The main street is the backbone of the town." She said she'd like to see the main street get back on its feet and get going adding people in town have to know the businesses here are worthwhile, To ensure this Miss Doig said businesses have to make a committment to the town. "I don't like these fly-by-night businesses. I think businesses locating here should stay awhile. And to ensure that !think there has to be more input from the businessmen, the municipal government, and shoppers," she said. Another problem Miss Doig said Seaforth is faced with is apathy. "Things have to be a little bit more open, Facts have to be presented to the people. The only time there is no apathy is when money is spent and people want to know why. Most people sit back and relax until a decision affects them directly. W e have to keep people more informed through the municipal office about what decisions are being made and why," said Miss Doig. She said there has to be more dialogue between the taxpayer and council more participation. People don't complain to the person most directly involved they complain to their neighbor and Miss Doig said she doesn't mind when people phone her or stop her on the street. "I'll listen, bring it up at council. I just don't know why people don't complain to the right person." • Another sore spot with Miss Doig is the landfill site, something she said she'd like to see resolved. "Some people in the upper echelons are making a career of finding us a landfill site. Right now it's in the ministry control but it is costing a lot of money and the present site is not going to last forever. How much is this thing going to cost? W e can't form a budget if a major thing like the landfill site cost is always unknown." "I'd like to see it resolved in my lifetime so kids and grandchildren are not worrying about the same thing -- garbage." Miss Doig said she'd also like to see opportunities made in town so "we don't have to export our kids to work." "Seaforth is a nice place, to grow up in, to go to school in, to socialize in. And it's close to the cities. It's a nice place. But, we don't have enough work to keep people here. They are forced to move away in the prime of their life so that all that is left in Seaforth are youth and pensioners. Neither of those groups have a lot of money so can't spend a lot to keep the ball rolling,' she said. The Shoe factory, one of the main industries in town, is even an "iffy" situation right now according to Miss Doig. The Creamery expansion should have a positive effect on Seaforth but Miss Doig wonders if people in town are aware how dose the Creamery came to leaving Seaforth, and whether they care. "That's one thing Alf Ross did that was very beneficial to the town. He did the negotiating between the Co-op and the Creamery so the sale of the land that houses the expansion could take place. Previous negotiations were at a standstill and the Creamery was going to move to Stratford," she said. "We've got to do something. People don't want Seaforth to end up a little smokestack city. People have to have something to do. The quality of life here is important." Miss Doig would also like to see the Industrial Park cleaned up. "It looks like an extension of the landfill site. It's a graveyard of dead cars and graveyards are only nice when everything is buried," she said. Miss Doig added unless the industrial park is cleaned up Seaforth is fighting a losing battle. "You can't attract industry to a town whose industrial park looks like that," she said. Miss Doig said it was honorable the way the last council stuck with their three year plan and worked off the town's debt. "They only disagreed a few times, but you have to be flexible. Things happen that you can't plan for and you have to be prepared there'll be changes that have to be made," All in all Miss Doig said she'd just like to see Seaforth appreciated by those who live here and those who don't. "Seaforth is a nice place. It has a lot to offer. It's just, that some people take advantage of what it has to offer and some don't." HARRY, HAS - COUNCILLOR "My family and Ihave lived in Seaforth for 26 years. The community has always been good to us and I have always wanted to serve the town in the capacity of councillor," said Mr. Hak, a married father of six. "With all the vacancies I felt this term was as good as any to run." Mr. Hak said he sees the landfill site and high taxes as issues counoil should be concerned about. "Taxes are a main concern but at the same time you caq't let streets and sidewalks deteriorate, even if your main priority is to lower taxes," he said. Mr. Hak said he expects he'll find out as he goes along which other issues should become immediate priorities with council. '"I just want to help solve the problems without'hurting anyone. I feel sad that people didn't show an interest this year and don't think the three year term should be used as an excuse. If people are willing to serve the community for two years a three year term shouldn't make a difference," he said. "Actually I'm really looking forward to it, serving three years on council," he said. GARY OSBORN-COUNCRIDR Mr. Osborn, husband to Barb and father to Dwain, cited a "new and challenging experience" as his reason for running for town council. "It'll all be new to me, an experience, a challenging experience," he said. And while he admits he's not sure what issues there are at the present, Mr. Osborn said he'd like to see more industry brought into the town, and the landfill site finalized, He also said he'd like to see the continuation of street and sidewalk upgrading, if "finan- cially possible." He agrees with the rest of the council members that the past council, the PUC and town employees have been doing a good job for Seaforth, and would like to see that continue. "Everybody always wants you to cut down, but I think they've done a good job," he said. Mr. Osborn said he expects he'll learn more once he is actually involved in council matters. 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