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YOURSWORSHIP! In the two previous issues of Focus cugog we have introduced you to former Mayors, Lawrence Malcolm and Jerry Taylor — the first two men to serve as mayor of the Township of Scugog. Continuing our series this month, we would like to introduce the third man to become mayor of the township. Howard Hall, was elected in 1988 and directed the township's business until he retired as mayor in 1997. HOWARD HALL Despite devoting much of = his life to serving Scugog cana in volunteer positions, Howard Hall also found time to spend nine years as the township’s third mayor. Howard Hall will tell you that the same ele- ments of his personality which made him a suc- cessful self-made businessman also contributed to his achievements in politics. F “When you’re running your own business, to Wi, ARM), succeed you have to be a people person. But at the " same time, you can’t be afraid to be a bit abrasive,” 7 he says. “The same’s true in politics.” “Now there’s a recipe sure to attract both politi- cal supporters and detractors,” he laughs. “Some people are going to love you, some hate you — no matter what you do while you're in office. You do what you feel is right, knowing you can’t possibly please everyone.” It bears out the old adage that you can’t please all the people all the time. And it was an approach which served Howard well through three succes- sive terms as Scugog’s third mayor. Unlike other former mayors in our series, Howard hesitates initially when asked his motivation in entering political life. “Ym not sure why I did it,” he chuckles softly, speaking about his successful bid for a seat on the former Port Perry council in 1969. Then, after fur- ther reflection he adds: “I’ve always been a person Photo by J. Peter Hvidsten 42 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2010