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Mayor George Bridge 12 James St. RR# 4 Mount Forest, ON 519-323-1642 georgeabridge@gmail.com |
Minto's fourth Mayor George Bridge is following in the footsteps of his father Milton, Harriston Reeve for 12 years and Wellington County Warden, as well as his Grandfather George who served on Palmerston Council for over 30 years with 15 as Reeve. |
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Deputy Mayor Dr. Terry Fisk P.O. Box 490 Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 519-338-3784 docterfisk@wightman.ca |
Dr. Terry Fisk graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario in 1975. He returned home to Harriston to replace his father in the mixed veterinary practice he established there. Dr. Fisk has been involved in the practice since then using complementary and alternative medicine where possible. Ten years ago, he developed an interest in alternative veterinary medicine. He has since taken 2 extensive courses in veterinary homeopathy with Dr. Richard Pitcairn and has participated in a number of homeopathic conferences with Dr. Ed Schaefer in Pennsylvania. He has also had some exposure to Dr. Steve Marsden, a veterinarian that is board certified in Chinese medical herbology. He, ideally, would like to practise holistically 100% of the time. Deputy Mayor Dr. Fisk and his wife Krista, have four grown children and two grandsons. Currently he and Krista are establishing an organic market garden between Harriston and Clifford on Highway #9 called Greenbush Heritage Organic Farm. |
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Councillor Mary Lou Colwell 20 William St. Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 519-338-5482 colwell@wightman.ca |
Coucillor Mary Lou Colwell was born and raised in Waterloo and moved to Minto (Harriston) in 1992 to accept a job as controller with Wightman Telecom. She and her husband Allen are the proud parents of five children and one grandchild (a second on the way). Mary Lou's professional career has been in accounting and includes owning her own bookkeeping business, working for a major accounting firm and as a company controller. Currently she works part-time at C&M Seeds as an assistant controller. Councillor Colwell enjoys living and working in Minto and has been on the Minto Chamber of Commerce executive for over ten years. She has also been on the executive of The Royal Canadian Legion and as a member of several Town of Minto committees including Strategic Planning. Councillor Colwell is enjoying her term as Councillor and is looking forward to serving in this role for the next three years. |
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Councillor Rick Hembly 540 Maxey Drive P.O. Box 833 Palmerston, Ontario N0G 2P0 519- 343-2097 rickhembly@hotmail.com |
Since 1997 Councillor Rick Hembly has been in and out of municipal politics, including 13 months where he served as Councillor to the Town of Palmerston before the amalgamation of Minto. Councillor Hembly is an Acting Platoon Chief for the City of Cambridge Fire Department and has also been a volunteer firefighter for 25 years at the Palmerston station, Minto Fire Department. Councillor Hembly was born and raised in Palmerston and has one daughter, Alisha. Rick has been a sportsman all his life and is very interested in promoting Minto as a growing and prosperous community, which is why he enjoys serving as Chair of the Economic Development Committee. Councillor Hembly is also the recipient of the Queens Jubilee Medal for making a major contribution to his community and fellow Canadians.
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Councillor Ron Elliott 330 Prospect St. Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 519-343-2330 ronandelaine@wightman.ca |
Councillor Ron Elliott is a former Mayor of the Town of Minto, Mayor of Palmerston and Palmerston Councillor having over 14 years in municipal politics. A former Governor and now active member of the Lion's Club, Ron has worked tirelessly on the Palmerston Lions Park and other community needs. Formerly employed by the Midwestern Regional Centre. Ron and his wife Elaine have resided in Palmerston for over 42 years and have two daughters Sherry and Rhonda. Ron also serves on the Norgan Theatre Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Having spent most of his life as a player, coach, official and executive member in hockey, softball and other local sports, Ron continues to umpire with Softball Ontario and help with coaching his granddaughter's softball team.
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Councillor Ron Faulkner P.O. Box 639 Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 519-338-2917 ron_faulkner_42@sympatico.ca |
Councillor Ron Faulkner is a retired Inspector from the Ontario Provincial Police which includes 25 years in management. His training includes; budget management, Human Resources management, and strategic planning. He is proudly married 39 years to Anne-Marie with three children, two of which are Minto Taxpayers. He has been a Minto resident for 36 years and has held various leadership roles in community groups including Clerk of Sessions for the Harriston United Church, President of Harriston-Minto Minor Sports, legion and curling club. He believes in the Town of Minto and wishes to do His part to make the Town of Minto, the community of choice. |
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Councillor David Turton 11 George Street P.O. Box 207 Harriston, Ontario N0G 1Z0 519-338-2407 dpturton@wightman.ca |
Councillor David Turton is in his third term as councillor of the Town of Minto. He has lived in Minto all of his life and was raised as the second youngest child in a family of 10. This year David and his wife Pam are celebrating 33 years of marriage. They are very proud parents of three children; Brooks, Jessica and Paige. Brooks lives in Guelph and has worked hard to receive his P.Eng/MBA. Their daughter Jessica is a teacher with Upper Grand District School Board and lives in Palmerston with her husband Tim Meulensteen. Their daughter Paige attends the Untiversity of Western Ontario and is currently in her third year of her Science Degree. Councillor Turton is a 23 year employee at Rothsay, Maple Leaf Foods as the Maintenance Manager/Chief Engineer. He also has two trade tickets; First Class Power Engineer and Millwright. Councillor Turton also has his Green Belt in Six Sigma which is a business management strategy. Presently David is an Elder/Trustee with the Harriston United Church, President of the Palmerston Marlin's Ladies PWSA Association, member of K-40 Club and Member of Harriston Masonic Lodge. He is also the Past President of the Harriston Kinsmen Club and K-40 Club and is a past member of school council. Over the past 25 years, Councillor Turton has coached minor baseball and hockey. |
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Wellington County Councillor Mark R. MacKenzie 9781 Ski Road RR 3 Clifford, Ontario N0G 1M0 (519) 338-2641 mark2641@gmail.com |
In 1997 Wellington County Councillor Mark MacKenzie was first elected as Councillor & then Deputy Mayor for the Town of Minto serving on various boards and committees. Currently he is the Wellington County councillor representing Ward 1, the Town of Minto. He is also a board director on the Saugeen Valley Conservation for the Town of Minto, Chairman of the Wellington County Library Board, Museum & Achives and on the Wellington Terrace committees. He was also the Co-chair of Minto's 150 anniversary celebration and helped to re-establish bonds with our sister municipality "Minto, North Dakota." |
*Pictures by Jaz Image of Harriston*