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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 5 Nov 1985, p. 5

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EettiénUPoate85 Affinity for, contact with voters by MURRAY MOORE Al Roach says his virtues as mayor of Midland for three years have been having an ear for what people say, and supporting community oriented legislation that benefits the whole community. His re-election committee consists of himself, and about 18 relatives and friends. Roach said in an interview last week that he has one-tenth of his opponent's money, and 10 More than 300 Michelle Koenigsberg, Cathy Hutton, Miles Midland at an advance poll last Saturday. times his opponent's time. Blackhurst and Alison Blackhurst were four The turnout for the early poll was reported as His platform flyers are delivered door to voted m Midland of the 308 people who cast their vote in 40 percent greater than for the 1982 poll. door by others. Roach's approach to being re- elected is to meet the voters, on the town's main street, at public gatherings, at factory gates and in bingo halls, and at the municipal QO @ a The Universi Roach's competition for the mayor's chair in his second election is lawyer Ted Symons, who, like Roach 1982, has not been elected that Cc omes to you @ previously to municipal office. "He belongs to a profession which is respected, but I do not feel that he would be able to forfeit his law practice to serve as mayor. Being mayor would take all his nights and days seven days a week to serve the Le Se ae Take advantage of those long winter evenings. This announced intention of being a full time winter, Wilfrid Laurier University is offering mayor only for the first year, in which time he 6CREDIT courses through Telecollege- university expected to be able to become familiar with CREDIT courses by television and teleconference. pe We reality, he said, is that he was a You may qualify for admission, call now and find out! ull time mayor for three years. 5 4 pos, - He is not old enough or wealthy enough to be Take that firstbig step. Move up in your job or career or take time to learn about something you always wanted to know. By this winter, you could have earned credit towards your degree, diploma or certificate. Of course, all tuition fees are tax deductible and seniors (60 years of age and over) pay no fees. Tuition fees are $120.00 for a one-term course and $240.00 for a two-term course. Telecollege fees "and broadcast times are listed in the course calendar. retired, he said. His personal income is the $12,000 a year mayor's salary. Roach answers criticism about his qualification to be mayor of a corporation representing 12,000 people by saying that he took business college courses in accounting and costing in Windsor, after he left the RCAF following the Second World War. "I can read a general ledger. I can do a trial balance of accounting books." Because he can understand a set of ac- Courses designated * are one-term courses; all other courses are two- counting books, he says, he is concerned term courses. Winter term courses are taught from January 6, 1986 - April 8, about the height of the town's debt: $5.5 1986. Register early! Final date for registration without penalty of late fee is million, which will cost $14 million to wipe out Monday December 16, 1985. ? through the years. The debt represents 14 percent of municipal annual revenue. The maximum level of debt For more information, or for your free copy of the calendar of course allowed to a municipality by the province is 20 ; offerings, call: percent of its annual revenue. ee raps wat mur tecuetty caics The Office of Part-time Studies and Continuing ae said, but =" at debt is a 3 Ed ucation (519) 884-1970 omer lees eais Be aa Te iwiathe tavn's or Toll Free 1-800-265- 6066, Ext. 2447 debt was $6.2 million. Roach came to Midland to live 40 years ago. He has seven children but not a mortgage. While talking about the town's debt he says, TELECONFERENCE (TELEAUDIO) COURSES "The most exciting thing next to buying a 2 2 . . home is to retire the mortgage. A new life Huronia District Hospital begins for you." Between the age of seven and 14 he lived : Ai A: ' with grandparents in Victoria Harbour. History 218%*1A British Politics and Society, 1715-1914 Thursday 7:00 -9:30 p.m. While in Midland he has owned two { businesses, a combination restaurant and service station, and a used car lot. He has Ee ate a ai TELEVIDEO COURSES While mayor, Roach has had one heart attack. He is scheduled to appear in - 313 . } incial €ou:Nov. 183 ti ith Music 123* TV Music Literature II TV Ontario S SEEREe-dih aonnidteid -acsinat hina. by Philosophy 240k* TV Current Moral Problems TV Ontario councillor, in connection with a late evening Religion & Culture 349b * TV A Survey of the Middle East Today Tv Ontario incident during a closed council meeting. Science 103* TV Human Biology-Physiology TV Ontario Sociology 100TV Introduction to Sociology TV Ontario } { 7. sa a= f 4 C.J. AY Clinic FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL BARRIE 737-5345 or Toll-Free 1-800-265-8866, Ext. 2447 or write to of Electr olysis the Office of Part-Time Studies, Wilfrid Laurier | University. rep x» YOU CAN DO IT! 519 eEye Brows arched & shaped eHairline permanently contoured eF acial hair removed '2 eBikini line restored th, T2lim,|' { eArms, legs, chest and back hair removed eetececget Ste ewaveRsItON << criaiied 15 University Ave., W., Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 . Ave. Free Consultation & Test 526-9479 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 884-1970,Ext. 2447 or TOLL FREE: 1-800-265-8866, Ext. 2447 Tuesday, November 5, 1985, Page 5 i

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