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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-03, Page 2Pagt; 2—CLIN'ION NEWS RECORD Wl'✓DNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1986 Turner okay for loeal liberais The strong support shown federal Liberal Party leader John Turner at last weekend's policy convention in Ottawa should sit well with Liberals from the Huron -Bruce Federal Liberal Association, according to association president Howard Aitken, of Goderich. Although Aitken said there was no official movement to support Turner among the Huron -Bruce delega- tion, Aitken said the leader has few detrac- tors in this area. "Nobody is questioning Turner from around here," he said. A full delegation from the local associa- tion attended the convention, which gave Turner a 76 per cent vote of confidence, in- cluding Goderich area delegates Muriel Murphy, Mike Murphy, Young Liberal Association President Doug Lounsbury and Aitken. Other voting delegates from the Huron -Bruce association included: An- drew and Win McLean, of Seaforth and Bruce and Maggie McDonald, of Mildmay. Althniluh nleased with the results of the leadership vote, Aitken expressed concern so much emphasis was placed on the sub- ject of review at the convention. "It irked me, that so much stress was put on this thing," he said. Aitken said there did not appear to be a strong pro - review presense at the convention. "It seemed like there were only a hand- ful of people ready to declare themselves in favor of a review – and most of them weren't even delegates." Many of the review proponents at the convention "handn't even purchased observer status (passes)" said Aitken, and ended up being banned from the conven- tion floor and relegated to the lobby. During the policy -forming portion of the convention, a resolution from the Huron - Bruce association was passed and given priority status, by a committee dealing with resolutions pertaining to agriculture. Basically, the resolution recommended the Liberal party develop a comprehen- sive farm policy to address all aspects of agriculture. "Although it was a rather general resolution, it was one that seemed to.be of great interest to the agricultural com- munity," Aitkeh said."The idea was to have the party give a high priority to pro- blems facing agri t"ature and deal with them in an all-encompassing approach, as opposed to a band-aid sort of situation." Aitken felt this convention had a "dif- ferent air about it" than past policy con- ventions he has attended. He attributed the different - atmosphere to the fact the Liberal Party is not in power at the mo- ment. At past conventions, he said, many resolutions "obviously had support from higher levels," said Aitken, adding that cabinet ministers often would address an issue they were particularly interested in. "There's not too many people ready to argue down a cabinet minister," said Aitken. Vacant lots will not be changed Tuckersmith Twp. Council's meeting here on November 18 established the policy that in the future, no vacant lot presently con- nected to the Brucefield Water system will be charged an annual consumption charge. Council established the policy that any house connection to the Egmondville Water system will use 160 PCB pipe. Darwin Bannerman, township represen- tative on the Board of the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital, attended the council meeting to present his report on the happen- ings at the hospital over the past year, detailing new equipment bought by the board. He told of the $1.8 million dollar building and renovation program to be car- ried out over a two-year period. Of this Mr. Bannerman said $600,000 must be raised locally and government grants paying the rest. Upgrading Diamond Steve Rathwell, Diane Ryan and June Jeacock, all residents of Vanastra attended the council session to discuss their concerns about the Vanastra ball diamond. Mr. Rathwell asked for financial assistance for equipment and material in order to. bring the ball diamond up to standard. He said while the lights were being install- ed and the fence, there were ruts left and there is general deterioration of the playing field. Mr. Rathwell asked for help with the township workmen assisting and using the grader. Council assured them that perhaps the road crew and the grader may be available 'from some work this fall. On December 29, the council will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed amendments to the ONIP (Ontario Neighborhood Improvement Plan) for Vanastra. St. Paul's bids fond farewell to rector Clinton - The Reverend Gordon Simmons, rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Clin- ton, preached his farewell sermon to the congregation on Sunday, November 30, 1986. He will assume his duties as the new rector of Canon Davis Memorial Anglican Church in Sarnia on December 1st; a recent ap- pointment made by Bishop Derwyn D. Jones, Bishop of Huron. Mr. Simmons became the encumbent of the two-point parish of St. Paul's Clinton, and , St. Thomac'c Anpliean Church, Seaforth in January, 1983. Mr. Simmons has also served the com- munity conscientiously through his affilia- tions with hospitals in Clinton and Seaforth, and at Huronview. He was active in the for- mation of the Distress Centre in Goderich, and served as Padre of Branch 140 Royal Canadian Legion, Clinton. His wife, Beth Simmons has also been a popular member of the community, and within the teaching profession, as well as being a member of the church choir. Following the service on Sunday, a lun- cheon was held in the Parish Hall, giving members of the parish an opportunity to ex- press their appreciation and good wishes to the Simmons family. Members of St. Thomas's Anglican Church, Seaforth enter- tained the Simmons family following the service a week ago. The parish of St. Paul's presented a hand- some clock to Mr. and Mrs., Simmons, and silver lockets were given to their two daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Pamela. Other organizations within the church also made presentations to the family. On behalf of the Wardens, and Members of the Board of Management of St. Paul's, a framed pen and ink drawing of St. Paul's Anglican Church, by C. William Kettlewell was presented to the Reverend Mr. Sim- mons in appreciation of his fine leadership. Services at St. Paul's and St. Thomas's Churches will be conducted temporarily by the Reverend George Anderson of Exeter, until an encumbent is appointed to the parish. 97-- A. JR. 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Bill Dowson is the township- representative on the Bayfield Fire Area Board: Richard Erb,.Zurich Fire Area Board; Jack Coleman, Clinton Fire Area Board; Clarence Rau, Farm Safety Association; Howard Armstrong, Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. In other business, council approved a $500 donation for the Federation of Agriculture, as has been the practice in previous years. Okay given, for hospital repairs at Goderich GODERICH - Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron- Viiddlesex, announced on behalf of Health Vlinister Murray Elston that a renovation ►roject has been approved for Alexandra darine and General Hospital in Goderich. The second floor of the east wing, which •ontains the labour and delivery room and he nursery, will undergo extensive moder- iization. These areas will be provided with Lir conditioning, which will be extended tip he first and second floors of the hospital. 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