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Clinton News-Record, 1977-05-26, Page 15R Mr' 4 e • ELECTION ECHOES McKINLEY SOLIDLY BEHIND RETAINING CLINTON HOSPITA • (sy DICK ATKEY) Anson McKinley, Progressive Conservative candidate for Huron -Middlesex in the June 9 election, left no doubt regarding his stand on retaining Clinton Public Hospital at a "Meet -Your -Candidate" rally in the Council Chamber, Clinton Town Hall, Tuesday evening, May 24. .In regard to a query, he said, from a prepared Statement: "I have been informed in writing from the Minister of Health, Dennis Timbrell, that the future of the Clinton Hospital no longer rests with the outcome of the Province's appeal procedure. "If the Government made any effort to close the Clinton Hospital while 1 was the elected representative of this riding, I would be willing to vote against the Government to make my views known, something our Liberal MPP was not willing to do. "In fact, the Liberal Party supported the closure policy because they felt it politically expedient to de so at the time." Mr. McKinley also stated that he was strongly opposed to the erection of a Hydro Electric nuclear power plant in Huron County because, as he said, "it would decimate our agricultural economy by taking out of production some of the finest agricultural land in Canada." Dr. Ken Wood capably chaired the meeting which was arranged by Clinton Progressive Conservative Association. Ninety-four persons, of all ages, turned out on an extremely warm evening to hear the candidate's firm stand on the hospital, the power project, and other issues. Plenty of opportunity was provided for questioning Mr. McKinley who pleased his audience with his forthright answers based on a wide knowledge of fifteen years in municipal politics. In introducing Mr. McKinley, Dr. Wood said he was a fine Canadian citizen, a family man, a successful farmer and business man, with fifteen years experience in municipal government culminating in the Wardenship of Huron County in 1975. He was a dedicated man, responsible to his obligations. "Hurort4Iiddlesex really does need a Government member, not a representative of a minority third party," Dr. Wood declared. Mr. McKinley reported that he had been campaigning vigorously and that he had had a good reception wherever he had gone. He declared that the Liberal candidate's talk about regional government in this area was nothing but "a white elephant", "a red herring", and "blatant nonsense". From his experience in municipal politics, he would state that "our municipal people have more say with the Government regarding these matters than all the Liberal members at Queen's Park combined." The emphasis on such matters should be at the municipal level, he felt. Mr. McKinley said he believed the Socialist threat from the NDP should be seriously considered as something that would undermine our institutions. "I am a firm believer in the free enterprise system which needs to be guarded jealously. Freedom of choice involves a corresponding responsibility," the P -C can- didate declared. Mr. McKinley said the Opposition parties called the election by "ganging up" on the Government. Dr. Fred Thompson, Clinton's oldest physician, praised the ,work done by Clinton Hospital over the years and emphasized its importance to the community. "I don't think this gervernment has any notion of closing hospitalsr that are so. much a part of community life," he declared. Owen Delve, chairman of Personnel Committee, referred to a letter from Ontario Hospital Association stating that "Durham, Clinton and Chesley hospitals are no longer under -any threat of closure". Gerry Ginn, vice-president, Huron -Middlesex. P -C Association (Provincial)? brought greetings and lauded Anson McKinley's tremendous command of municipal problems and their answers during their association in Huron County Council and also his other good qualities. He pointed out that a turnover of two votes per poll in the riding would elect Anson on June 9. Others who spoke briefly at the request of the chair- man included Gerry Holmes, finance; Owen Delve, Personnel; Dick Atkey, Publicity and Advertising; Mrs. 4'rlelen Bartliff, Communications; Mrs. Donna Wood, Canvassing; Mrs. Kay Bartliff, Committee Room (which is open daily next Town Hall); and Elmer Hayter, past president, riding association. George Lavis delivered a strong speech in support of Anson McKinley. "Jack Riddell is a nice guy, but where was he when the vote was taken in the Legislature — out behind the barn? We must have a member of the Government to get anything done," he declared. 'we've got to pull hard behind Anson and support his strong stand behind our hospital." The chairman praised the work of Joe Murphy over the years. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. paid by the Huron -Middlesex Progressive Conservative Party • tl Plowing Match planning going strong Reports on major developments were presented by most of the twenty-three Chairmen at the General Meeting of the Huron County Committee '78 I.P.M. held in the Agricultural Office Board Room, Clinton on May 18th. The treasurer, Earl Hilderley, requested that each Committee Chairman prepare a budget for presentation to the Executive by November 1977. Howick Community Centre has been reserved for the Awards Banquet at the '78 I.P.M. The billetting com- mittee reported that a gchedule of fees 'for ac- commodation is being prepared. Tle demonstration committee is planning to meet with major machinery exhibitors to plan for ex- tensive educational 'fi'eld trials. The Farmstead and Home Improvement Competition is well underway. Entry Forms are available from each director, the Agricultural Office and at other points within the County. The deadline for the pre -judged classes (most improvement from this summer until next summer) is June 1st, 1977. Entry fee is $5. Lions Clubs in the area have been contacted about assisting with parking for'the '78 Match. The publicity committee is planning a Beef Barbecue which will be held on the evening of July 14th at the Clinton Arena. Accom- modation for contestants in the Queen of the Furrow Competition, sponsors for wagons and tractors is lined up. The team and horse committee is pleased with the suitable stabling for horses close to Tented City. The trailer park committee is. checking into registration procedure, advertising and related details. Approval has been 'given for the bridge on the access road on the B line of Turn - berry. Township north of the IPM site. Construction is also well underway for the road at the west side of tented city connecting the 1st line of. Morris Township with High- way No. 86. A meeting with cf airmen of lands, gates and tickets, tented city, parking, demonstrations, trailer park, traffic and other chairmen and officials with an interest` has been called for Monday. Police Report The Clinton Police and the Goderich Detachment of the OPP had reported a.. very quiet Victoria Day holiday weekend with no accidents reported, The Clinton Police are presently investigating a car theft which occured on May 18, in broad daylight on Victoria Street in Gerrards. A 1972 brown Vega Hat- chback belonging to Sharon Carter of Albert St., Clinton was seen heading west on highway 8. The Clinton Police passed the call onto the Goderich OPP . and the, Goderich Tdwn Police. The car has not been found yet, nor have the thieves. Advertising..'- tells you what's new. 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