Waimarino Community Board candidates:

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 606, 3 October 1995, Page 11

Waimarino Community Board candidates:

Alf Alabaster, Doug Bennett, Ray Berry, Colin Webb. No profiles have been received from the above candidates. Robert Horne Robert is married with three primary school age children. He is a fourth generation resident of Ohakune and manager of a building, joinery and glazing business, based in Ohakune, that has served the Waimarino for 50 years. Currently Robert is vice-president of the Wanganui Master Builders Association and has been involved with the Waimarino Mainstreet group since its formation and this has led to his current role as vice-chairman of Ruapehu South Business Association. Robert is standing for the Waimarino Community Board as he feels it is very important to have representation from the three areas (Ohakune and Raetihi townships and the rural sector) that make up the Waimarino. He believes the Community Board is the voice of the people of the Waimarino and he is committed to the continuation of its achievements. However, he also believes there is more to be done in our community and he wants to be part of the team that begins these developments. Murray Hulbert Murray Hulbert is a candidate in the up-coming

Waimarino Community Board elections. Age: 55. Marital Status: Married (Wife Lois was born in the district). Number of children: one. Employment: Motellier. Address: 4 Moore Street, Ohakune. Mr Hulbert -re- |

turned to Ohakune 1 0 months ago, having taught in the district in the 1960's. "After teaching in the Waimarino in the 1960's I have returned to operate a recently purchased motel. The intervening years have been spent as a lecturer in teacher training, commercial horticulture and manager of an accounting firm. "Voters may see this varied background of experience being used to promote the needs of the community — the willingness to do so is there." He sees the issues in this election as being: • Health, roading and footpaths as continuing concerns. • Appropriate trade and horticulture training courses should be taught locally for those beyond school leaving age. • How best to support the joint activities of our business and farming groups. • Leadership training for youth. • Improving and providing additional resources for our recreational and educational activities eg. swimming pools, access to our national parks, public libraries. • Upgrading public amenities such as the toilets. • Community care and support for those requiring it. Gary Rawnsley Gary Rawnsley is also standing for council and his profile appears above.