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Tri-Homme proposal to be studied An opinion as to. the engineering feasibility of a Tri Homme sewage proposal will be sought from the Village consultant, Mr. Eberlie, and from the Ministry of the Environment. This was decided by Colborne Village Council Monday night but only after a lengthy and heated debate of the brief presented by Reeve McLaughlin regarding sewage disposal facilities. With the vote deadlocked at two for and two against, Reeve McLaughlin cast the deciding vote for the brief saying, "Despite what some people may think, I'm doing it for the interest of Colborne so I'm going to carry the motion". Reeve McLaughlin presented a printed copy of his brief to each member of the Council and the press, then read the brief in its entirety. On completion, he asked for discussion by the Councillors. Councillor Albert Dance was the first to speak. He said, "There's a lot of Tri Homme in this. We should look to the existing ratepayer's properties and not just one section of Town". Ray Kelly was very vociferous at several points in the discussion as he bitterly opposed the proposal maintaining Reeve McLaughlin was only trying to push the proposal for the purpose of lining his own pockets. At one point he said "Are you that big-hearted you are going to provide sewers free of charge for the Town? You know that if you get this you are going to tie the town up for your own pocket!" Councillor Dance, at this point, interjected, "My idea is to serve the whole town, not just a certain section". On several occasions, Reeve McLaughlin reiterated his stand saying, "I'm only talking at this point, strictly for the benefit of the Village in spite of what some people might think". Councillor Kelly asked, "If the lagoon is that overloaded why does the Department (of the Environment) allow us to hook on new houses?" COLBORNE Citizen Colborne, Ontar 15' Reeve McLaughlin explained they have no choice because the only hook-ups presently allowed are homes on existing streets who have the right to do so. To Councillor Kelly's remark, "Instead of your company going ahead with it, the Town might better do it", Reeve McLaughlin replied, "That would be wonderful". Councillor Harold Harnden, who spoke in favour of seeking the opinion, said, at this point, "I don't know just how the Town would be able to go ahead with it". He voiced the opinion all the brief was proposing was for the Council to seek advice from other engineers as to the feasibility of the plan and that Council could still turn it down after these opinions had been obtained. He said Council was not committing itself to anything other than seeking an opinion. Deputy Reeve Walter Rutherford also spoke in support of the proposal contained in the brief. He said the treatment capacity increase from 800 to 1,800 would be a good thing for the Village as a whole and not just once specific area. Before the vote was taken, Councillor Kelly's last statements were, "I just don't agree with it, and that's it!", throwing his hands in the air as he made the remark. "I'm not voting for it as long as Tri Homme has anything to do with it." With the recorded vote standing at three for and two against, the Tri Homme proposal will now be sent to the Ministry of the Environment and to the Village consultant, Mr. Eberlie, for opinions as to its engineering feasibility. Reeve McLaughlin's brief, which is self-explanatory is reprinted here in its entirety: "In June 1972, Tri Homme Incorporated presented a proposal for a plan of subdivision to Colborne Council for a part of Lot 31, Concession 2. This plan was studied by Council and subsequently Continued on Page 2 Vol. 2, No. 46 Wednesday, Nov. 1 3, 1 974 Colborne candidates Several people, aside from those already reported, have indicated they will be seeking office on the Colborne Village Council in the next election. HAROLD HARNDEN, Incumbent Councillor, will be seeking re-election. He has served on Council for about 9 or 10 years. Aside from the fact he is interested in the affairs of the community, he feels some of the people with experience should continue to seek office to provide stability needed on the Council. "It would be quite a thing", he said, "if there was a completely new Council". With so many candidates in the race, Mr. Harnden was asked if he thought there would be any real issues brought out during the campaign. He said, "I don't believe there will be any real issues raised, just the matter of continuing the affairs of the community. I understand there are some candidates from the Reg Turk Reg Turk runs for council. He was born in Haldimand township and farmed in Cramahe for thirty seven years. He served on the North Cramahe School Board for twenty five years. The family consists of three sons and a daughter and they are all married. He has always been interested in the Village of Colborne and has lived here for the past five years. He is a member of the Colborne United Church, a member of the Rotary Club and also of the Masons. He loves sports of all kinds and does lawn and alley bowling. Concerned Citizens Group who may campaign on some clearly defined issue or issues but other than that I don't think there will be any". "I would like to see industry come to Colborne", Mr. Harnden said, "because I think it is a sign of progress. Just what kind of industry would require a good deal of thought and study keeping in mind the best interests of Colborne". On regionalization, Mr. Harnden said, "It has slowed down considerably. I don't think there will be anything like regionalization, there could be an area but I think that is still a long way off". _ JOHN LEIPER, newcomer running for Deputy Reeve, says,' I have the time and interest and would li«e to have a go at it". "I think Colborne is growing. In the area I'm living in, I think people back in 1876 must have felt Colborne was going to grow for it was then a complete subdivision plan was submitted with lots and streets all laid out. It wasn't until the last year that two houses have been built. I don't believe it is going to take another 100 years for it to develop, but I do believe it is going to be a slow process", Mr. Leiper said. "I think industry is going to come but it will be slow. It's not so much planning but attracting industry to the Village. That is really the question", added Mr. Leiper. Mr. Leiper retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in Feb., 1973. He was an Aerospace Engineer and held the rank of Captain at the time of his retirement. He and his wife formed a small construction company called Bonjon Homes Ltd., but, although it still remains a company in the legal sense, the business is actually dormant. He says it was more of a dream than a reality. Mr. Leiper has owned property in Colborne since 1967 but says his In-laws have lived there for more than 20 years. He has never held public office as such but, at one time, he served as the Mayor of a small military community of about 200 homes, just outside the base in Germany. Although it was an elected office, Mr. Leiper says it really does not compare with a similar public office. BARRY SIMPSON, at the time this article was written, says he will run for councillor but may change his mind later. This is his first time out for public office. He worked in Toronto for a number of Satuday afternoon at Walter Eddys' home five very satisfied hunters were busy skinning and dividing up the spoils of their hunt. Mr. A. Hamilton of Trenton, Mr. years in the advertising business and first became interested in municipal affairs when his immediate superior ran for public office. Raised in Wicklow, he has lived in Colborne for 30 years. On the question of industry he said, "I am not against industry-I believe we need more jobs-but we must preserve Colborne as Colborne. We have to have a tax base As at 10 p.m. Monday night, the follolwing people had registered their intentions to seek public office in Colborne in the coming election of Dec. 2: For Reeve: Alfred Dove and Walter Rutherford. For Deputy-Reeve: John Leiper, Peter Davis, and Ray Kelly. Four Council: Reg Turk, Burton Downey, Barry Simpson, Walter Luedtke, and Harold Harnden. For PUC: Ron Peters and Albert Waller. The name of Alex Rutherford has been mentioned as another possible candidate for Council but no decision has been forthcoming from Mr. Rutherford himself. All candidates received a special invitation from Reeve McLaughlin to attend Monday night's Council meeting and most took advantage of the invitation with the exception of John Leiper. Each candidate was given an opportunity to address Council. All expressed appreciation for the special invitation. Paul and James Eddy, Hugh Potter and Mr. G. Steckenrecter of Roseneath. This group hunted in the Maynooth area. They bagged a herd of moose. Horn somewhere such as industry but it must be the right kind such as United Carr was. I would hate to see a large plant such as Ford or GM move in because then Colborne would cease to be Colborne and become a subsidiary of the plant. We must have controlled growth". Mr. Simpson would like to see an Continued on Page 3 Alfred Dove said, "I have been approached by several people to run again as Reeve and I have made my decision to do so. I have nothing against the present Council and wish to thank them very much for the job they have done". Reg Turk said, "I must admit I am ashamed I have never before attended a Council meeting and I thank the Council for the invitation". Burton Downey said, "I'm a real novice at municipal affairs and, listening to the discussions here tonight confirms this. However, if I were elected, I would do my best". Barry Simpson issued an invitation for all candidates to appear at an all-candidate night in order that the public could have a chance to meet all of them. Peter Davis agreed with Barry Simpson and said he would also like to see an all-candidates night held. Walter Luedtke said he was not prepared to make a formal statement to Council at this time but thanked the Council for the invitation. Many seeking office