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Former counclltor G o Eerty witchee the election result. with Jim and I Ferguson and Reeve Mitt Steven-on It the Norton Sport-pm: Tuesday nlg ht. Fer- ‘ guson led the poll. tor councillor, toltowed fly re- elected eounelltor Judy Campbell and Joe Gauthier. ‘ Deputy Reeve John 003an me also re-eleelnd. N .' 7f . . . Two rié’tii councrllors tn Horton by Wood. Btimlde Mercury reporter There are two new faces on council but no major upsets in Horton township. Deputy Reeve John Doer' had an easy win over Dave Bennett while new- comer to politics Jim Ferguson ted the polls [or one of three councillors. Councillor Judy Campbell was re- elected by a comfortable margin while the light for the third position was up for grabs, between Joe Gauthier and Jamie Laronc, until the last vote was counted. Although Larone was leading in the early returns. Gauthier ended up the victor by 10 votes. Gauthier stated afterwards he didn't Irnnw it' there would be a recount but Larone would be entitled to one. Councillor Boh Kingshury went down to defeat. as did Hurst Walter in his first election bid. The final totals were Deputy Reeve Doering with 750 votes to Bennett‘s 305. The vote For the councillor can- didates ended with Ferguson 95]. .mm-l. Tittulhict 4-360. 1...“th 450, Kingsbury 403 and Walter 18L The voter turnout in the township was about 50 per cent. 0! the 2.135 eligible voters. 1.115 persons east their ballots There were three polling sta- tions.pollsl to HER 3)- was at the lite hall, poll 4 (RR 1) Norton school and pull 5 (RR 0. RR 1, Thompeonhill) at Clark Eady‘s residence. Bitter-meet election Reeve Milt Stevenson, who was no neoprene? ml: when: Candidates and their families gathered. Stevenson stated his biggest regret was losing Kingshury rind termed him the hardest working member of coun- cil. Kingsltury carried a heavy load for the past three years, heading the Waste Management, Recyclingand Fire com- mittees. and his defeat is a tremendous km to council. ()n the plus side. the more is pleased experienced council members Doering :tnanmphcllare back Imbalance new- comers Ferguson and Gauthier. He leels it will be it good working council and will establish committees based on capabilities and pumannlities. Campbell stated she not looking forward to another term to finish the jobs already underway. llcr Workload included the Official Plan. VON board of directors, Home Support Program and Property Standards Ply-law. “owner. Campbell norm ewry membernfmuntil iiimoltedin every- thing concerning the township. _. Ferment ' tel tohve the 3upport of towns 7p result-rats and he hoped he couldlitcuptuitchplaM to work with council and will take whatever committee appointments the recvc gives him. Gauthier, who noted deceased councillor Gilmour McGrcgor gave him the incentive to run [or council. also appreciates the opportunity the voters gave hint. As a former [ire tighter. he would like towork onthe t'tre 1999mm.er anmrestsmncimr lo I bumiess meant-w in ( IIV. Kinghbury extended his congratula- tions to the new council and expressed appreciation for the support he receiwed during his term. The election victories and losses were bittersweet for Stevenson, as well as the township's present and former elected officials, who remembered their colleague. councillor MtGrcgur, who died Sunday with his funeral ser vices scheduied for 2 p.m. today. MeGregor served on council [or a total of llyears. although not consecu- titc terms, and had earned the respect and support of ratepayers. friends and neighbors. ‘(iilmour was not a high profile ‘ councillor but he was well respected and did well at the polls. He voted. by proxy, in the advance poll because it wassomethinglhnt was very important to him." Stevenson stated. Mtfiregor scncd with three reeves. Toms ‘ ' W' ~ n: C 5 ts unmet u - (he? meets included the Home Recreation Committee. Renfrew County Veteri- nary Association. Victorian Order Nurses Board of Dimdors end the Big Pine Om'nmittee. the forerunner of the tourist assimilation. Former councillor (icorge Early recalled serving on council with tum McGregors at thtkrent times. Gilmottr and his {nth obert, a long-time U W aerator-rs REG.