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The Citizen, 2007-03-15, Page 6Off to a promising start, the county’s campaign to acquire a CT Scanner has welcomed a second leader to the committee effort. Willi Laurie has joined Patrick Murphy as co-chairs of the CT for Huron County Campaign committee. With more than 33 years of education experience throughout South and Central Huron under her belt, Laurie said that she has witnessed the growth of the community through its schools and children, and is excited to help bring them this beneficial tool. Laurie and husband Joseph are the parents of five children, and she currently sits as treasurer for the Varna United Church and president of the Huron-Bruce NDP party. “We’re very pleased that Willi has agreed to join the campaign in the role as co- chair,” said Alexandra Marine and General Hospital CEO Bill Thibert. “She is an active member of the community who is committed to bringing the CT to Huron.” According to Laurie, the scanner is an important tool for Huron in terms of reducing elder care wait and transportation issues, as well as a variety of others. “It’s certainly not just beneficial to the senior population of Huron,” she said. “Although it does help a great deal in determining the occurrence of heart attacks and strokes, it will almost eliminate the need for exploratory surgeries in patients of all ages and assist in earlier assessment and diagnosis.” Both Laurie and Thibert agreed that the economic spin-off of the tool will be beneficial to the community. “It certainly will help with new doctor recruitment which is in itself a important need of the community,” said Thibert. With its leadership in place, the campaign will move forward within the Huron community to acquire the sought-after equipment. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007. Welcome aboard Willi Laurie, left, here with Alexandra Marine and General Hospital CEO Bill Thibert has joined Patrick Murphy as co-chair of the CT for Huron County Campaign comittee. (Goderich Signal Star photo) MP said sunset later Former educator serves as campaign co-chair Continued from page 1 raised the issue of reserves. “My concern is putting taxes up with $16 million in reserves.” CAO Larry Adams, however, cautioned council about removing any of them. “Smart people at home set money aside so they always have a little resource they can draw on.” Many of the reserves are for specifics, he said, adding that the warden’s task force has recommended the use of some reserves. “But just be cautious,” he advised. “One million dollars out today takes a minimum of $2 million to replace it. It’s nice to have this money set aside if we do have a catastrophe.” Continued from page 1to continue with this work in the weeks,months and years ahead.”McClinchey refers to his time with Steckle as apprenticing. He said that he has learned much from Steckle over the years. “Paul Steckle is a dedicated and effective MP and I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to apprentice with him for so long,” McClinchey said. “That said, I have also worked to forge my own path and I look forward to continuing in the tradition of strong and effective representation of the people of Huron-Bruce.” Steckle said that he still hopes to be involved with the Liberals. He hopes to see the continuation of the party, saying that he will be looking over his successor’s shoulder, offering some guidance. With Steckle’s last election being a very close race, it was suggested that this might be the reason for a retirement decision to come now. “This has nothing to do with the last election. I have never backed down from a fight,” he said, adding that if anything, the last election would be cause to further spur him on. Steckle said that of his accomplishments,he wants to be remembered as a Liberal whodid a lot for agriculture.He pointed out that he is the only Liberal MP currently in office in a rural municipality in all of Canada. This was a point that he was particularly proud of. On a personal note, Steckle said that the ultimate going-away present would be the exoneration of Stephen Truscott. He pointed out that obviously that would be more of a gift for Truscott than it would be for him, but he called Truscott a dear friend for whom he has a lot of love and respect. While Steckle is announcing his retirement, he reiterated that he is simply not seeking re- election. He said that he will be working and working hard until the next election. Steckle is optimistic about the future of the Liberal party, even if he isn’t officially in the picture. When asked if he would be involved after his retirement, he ensured he would be involved in some capacity. But when it was suggested that he might ride off into the sunset, he saw it a slightly different way. “I’m riding off into the sunrise,” he said. “The sunset will come later.” CAO reminds council reserves a good thing Steckle will stay involved with Liberals McClinchey enjoyed ‘apprencticeship’ healthycanadians.ca 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) Physical activity. It’s for life! When you start them off with a healthy, active lifestyle, kids have more energy and self-confidence to pursue their goals for the future. Contact us today to get a Physical Activity Guide, to learn about the benefits of physical activity and sport participation, and how the new Children’s Fitness Tax Credit can help you keep your child moving. 3TeZgV \ZUdRcV f_de`aaRS]V For information on the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, call 1 800 959-8281. By Dominique Milburn Goderich Signal-Star