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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-1-30, Page 2Page 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, ISM Mews and 'ffqatarQS Local delegates will back Milier By James Friel Delegates representing the riding of Huron -Middlesex at the provincial Pro- gressive Conservative convention in`Toron- •' to supported different leadership can- didates, but will back new leader Frank Miller. . "There's no question it will take a week or so for everyone to let the wounds heal," said riding president Tom Jasper of Goderich, "but we'll all be onside together" for the next provincial election. Mr. Jasper supported Larry Grossman's bid to become the next leader and premier but is ready to work for the Progressive Conservative candidate in the next election, which, according to "The buzz at the con- vention places in May or June." Other area delegates and alternates sup- ported Mr. Grossman. Donna Wood of Clin- ton said she as "leaning" to Mr. Grossman before leaving for the convention and alter- nate Betty Cardno of Seaforth also sup- ported outgoing Premier Bill Davis' treasurer. The Seaforth resident said it will not be difficult supporting Mr. Miller. "I guess we have to be happy.. My preferences were otherwise but that's part of the process," she said. Mr. Grossman's "innovative approach to problems" was an attractive asset, but with Mr. Miller's assertion that all three men op- posing him in the race would be joining him in the next cabinet, Mr. Grossman's skills will still be available to the party. "Mr. Miller is very personable. Perhaps we made the right decision," though Mrs. Cardno suggested there may be some fear the new leader will take the party to the right. Mary Donnelly of Goderich was elected as a delegate for the riding ansupported Frank Miller. She disa ee with the perception that Mr. Miller is ideologically right wing. "He is not as right wing as he is painted.. He may not be popular in the town of Clinton (becaus - of his attempts to close .dawn the Clinton Public Hospital as Health Minister) but it wasn't a factor anywhere else," she said. Dennis Timbrell received support from local delegates due to his role as Agriculture minister. Mrs. ',l onnelly said it w.as evident the evening before the vote that his support. began leaning to. Mr. Grossm. "You could tell it was going to be very close to Timbrell." Mr. Jasper was not concerned by Frank Miller's political tendencies. "Mr. Miller as a cabinet meihber was different than Mr. Miller as premier will be," he said. Frank Miller, MPP for Muskoka and In-' dustry and Trade Minister in outgoing Premier William Davis' Cabinet was selected by delegates over candidates Larry Grossman, Dennis Timbrell and Roy McMurtry. The Jan. 26 voting day followed a poorly executed tribute to Mr. Davis on the evening of Jan. 24 and a day of policy seminars and an evening of speeches by the four can- didates on Jan. 25. The support given Roy McMurtry on the first ballot surprised the two front runners. Miller had estimated a first ballot total of about 700 votes for himself and Agriculture Minister Dennis Timbrell's organization thought itself not far behind Mr. Miller. In fact, Mr. Miller had 583 votes, Mr. Tim- brell 421 votes, Mr. Grossman collected 378 votes and Mr. McMurtry received support from 300 delegates. On the second ballot, the major surprise of the campaign unfolded. Mr. Timbrell, wide- ly thought to be the only candidate with the support to challenge the firmly entrenched front-runner Frank Miller, was eliminated after Mr. McMurtry threw his s.uppott behind Larry Grossman. That resulted in the upset. Frank Miller maintained his lead picking up 659 delegates, but the agricultural minister dropped from second to third place with a showing of 508 delegates only six votes behind Mr. Grossman's 514 votes. This sparked a request for a total recount from Mr. Timbrell, unprecedented in the party's history, which was agreed to by both the Grossman and 114iller camps. As the almost 1700 votes were recounted, Mr. Timbrell's supporters melted away to find a new candidate. Mr. Timbrell's official response to the news that the recount had not . produced different results was to hesitate for a couple of minutes and then fulfill the' terms of an agreement struck between his organization and Mr. 'Grossman's and walk to that man's area in a show of support. While most of Mr. Tuabrell's supporters followed him to Mr. Grossman, Frank Miller still received over 200 Timbrell votes in the third and final ballot to capture the position as leader and premier. Mr. Miller received 869 votes, only 77" more than Mr. Grossman with 792 which sparked comparisons between William Davis' victory by 44 votes in the 1971 conven- tion. After his victory Mr. Miller said that all three candidates opposing him had places in the cabinet he would form. Property prices up CLINTON - Local realtor John Duddy reports that 1984 total dollar volume of properties sold in Clinton was $2,638,670. This is an increase from approximately 2.5 million dollars in sales for 1983. There were a total of 75 properties sold, at an average price of $35,182, an increase in the average price of 14.4 per cent over 1983, or llYper cent abobe the 1984 inflation rate as reported by Statistics Canada. Mr. Duddy says that property prices have improved gradually in Clinton since the recession. In 1982 only 45 properties were sold, and the average price was a depressed figue of $27,544. With the recent drop in interest rates,.and a general improvement in the local economy, Clinton Real Estate Agents are expecting a brisk year of sales in 1985. Note: The statistics for Clinton include both residential and commercial property, but excludes inter -family and inter- company deed transfers. Response to a public meeting, held Jan. 28 in Clinton to determine ONIP funding priorities, was poor. Only a half-dozen people attended the meeting, held to decide what municipal areas could best benefit from the $175,000 grant. (Shelley McPhee photo) aONIP public meetin g•••• • from page 1 A second public meeting will be held to ap- sources - individuals, municipal budgets, " prove the plan. It will then' be forwarded for organizations and service clubs. • government approval. One-third of the The essence of ONIP funding, Mayor ONIP funding must be spent in 1985 and a Chester Archibald explained, is that Clinton • March deadline will allow enough time for will get double the value for work com- ministry approval and time to complete pro- pleted, "If we spend $20,000 on street • lighting, we'll actually get $40,000 worth for $20,000.,t • ONIP will essentially be used in Clinton to complete current projects and offset municipal expenditures. The money must be split between hard , services and social - recreational services, by an 80-20 per cent ratio. A town committee, including Mayor Ar- chibald, Councillors John Deeves and Gord Gerrits, Harold Gibbings and Guss Boussey, has been formed to organize projects for ONIP funding. They will be meeting with various interest groups for additional input, project schemes and cost estimates. Bayfield Boats. • • {511.E 1^I l,irl ri'r f p11S .STORE HOURS: Mo PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, F QUALM/SERVICE PRICE Tues., Wed., Sat. 8:30 am -6 pm;•Thurs., Fri. 8:30 am -9 pm BRUARY 2ND 6 PMto weNorRemasl Faervemtheily RepuRlgh uemenrnri it ls a. 1 PROUD TO BE4 1 DEPENDENT. MARTIN'S 48 OZ. PURE APPLE JUICE CAPRI BATHROOM TISSUE 4 ROLL PKG. ..We're hek'to ,serve you! WHITE SWAN PAPER TOWELS PKG. PARAMOUNT SOCKEYE SALMON .i5OZ... TIN GREEN GIANT FROZEN VEGETABLES 1KG. BAG CHEESE SLICES SINGLES 500 G. FROM THE TROPICS BANANAS 3 LBS. FOR MeC A I Ni ORANGE JUICE 12.5 OZ. TIN PRODUCE USA CAN. NO. 1 LARGE HEAD HEAD LETTUCE 4 t' CANADA'S FINEST BEEF BLADE ROAST LB. $3.73 KG. MAPLE LEAF 1/2'S SWEET PICKLED COTTAGE ROLLS (SAVE $1.00 LB.) LB. $3.73 KG. CUT FROM THE CHUCK SHORT R113 ROAST LB. $3.95 KG. CHECK WEDNESDAY'S LONDON FREE PRESS or KITCHENER RECORD FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SPECIALS! e • from page 1 create new molds and patterns from the dozen partially completed boats that were saved in the fire. It may - take up to a , year before the company is back in full production. Time and money are the two key factors that now hinge on the futint rebuilding of the factory. The fireoccurred at the worst possible time for Bayfield Boats. Many sales had been made and orders waiting to be filled. NEED TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY? c•e a _% VVFIill f ry,ll. Picone 524-2544 Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings along with helpful community informonon jects in the year's time. In addition to the ONIP urogram, the town will consider pail cipatinf i,i the Residen- tial Rehabilitation Assist 31 ice Program (RRAP), if signif a ." terf'st is indicated on the public questionnaire. RRAP allows home owners in ONLY areas to be eligible for grants and low interest loans for home improvements, such as structural, plumb- ing, heating and electrical repairs. Clinton residents are urged to comment on both the ONIP. funding and RRAP assistance. Questionnaires and more infor- mation is available at the town hall municipal offices at 482-3997. Since the fire Rogerson's phone has been ringing continuously - boat dealers from across North America calling to learn the status of their orders. Money to restore operation at Vanastra is also at a premium. Insurance coverage may not meet the financial losses. Lost in the blaze was specialized machinery and equipment, costing tens of thousands of dollars. A $30,000 shipment of teak, just delivered to the factory was reduced to blackened, charred rubble. After Friday's meeting, many employees went to the plant and to help sort out through the remains. Dale Lamont of London, formerly of Belgrave said that he found it ironic that for a second time he was out of work from a boat building, plant. He and fellow worker Bev Coleman of Seaforth worked at Hughes Boats in Huron Park until it went bankrupt. "It's strange that Hughes went under and we ( Bayfield Boats) burned when we were going good," Lamont commented. "We had lots of orders here, we were talking overtime," Coleman said as he stood amidst the snow covered rubble that used to be his work area. "I guess I'll watch the soaps," commented Greg Butler of RR 2 Bayfield • when asked whathe would do. "I'm going back to Bayfield Boats," noted "There's a reason for everything, but • Bob Clark, don't know the reason for this," said another worker Gord Taylor. • The 18% RRSP. More than, meets the eye. Looking both ways to manage your RRSP. Induptriol Growth Fund is still • averrigmg more than 18°° in annual compound returns And that s consistent RRSP growth over the long term For more than 15 years iOver the posit three years It s averoged more than 19°° annually But Impressive os that record is there , much more you should know Please send me mart informotion on Industrial Growth Fund the 18°° RRSP including comparisons with other invr stments NAME ADDRESS POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE\NO 'Residence‘ (Business) • Ai,,1,,.aa•n be. nn.Mn• '011.1 1. 'ie��ls •.o �.oa•er1 •..n10 • . Pr pons re -•„s Before you buy any RRSP Fill out and return the coupon to 609 WILLIAM ST SUITE 201 LONDON ON/ N6B 3G1 438 2171 Dennis J. Little agent for NNUITIES *Investments. Annulties°Lifelnsurance 53 WEST ST., GODERICH 52492773