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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-15, Page 18PAGE 18 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1979 McKinley will seek re-election in Huron -Bruce Huron -Middlesex MP Robert McKinley told a partisan crowd Friday in Exeter that he would seek re-election in the new federal riding of Huron - Bruce. McKinley told the annual meeting of the Huron -Middlesex Progressive Con- servative Association that the idea of not running had crossed his mind but that he quickly discounted the notion. The Zurich area resident said he had given himself completely to the people of the riding for the past 13 years and that this total com- mitment would continue. McKinley lashed out at the present Prime Minister saying "My Dear Editor... • from page 5 but not to the point where our hospitals 'are forced into the invidious position of not being able to provide safe and suf- ficient care to the patients that they serve. OHIP is an insurance plan for which we all pay premiums. It is monopolistic in that, by legislation, the gover- nment is the only carrier. Might I suggest that all insurance companies raise their premiums if the services demanded by the customer become too costly. Insurance is aimed at preventing financial tragedy. It is an in- dividual's responsibility to make sure •his coverage is adequate. All insurance plans work on a deductible basis. Insurance companies are frugal and efficient. Therefore Mr. Timbrell your government would seem to have three alternatives or a com- bination of them if you are to maintain essential services such as hospitals at an acceptable stan- dard: 1. Tighten up your bureaucratic ad- ministration, reduce the horrendous flow of red tape and the avalanche of paper that emanates from the Ministry of Health and delete or drastically modify ex- pensive and politically expedient programs such as drug benefits. 2. Increase OHIP premiums or Ontario taxes to look after the essentials. 1'3. Allow citizens of Ontario to meaningfully participate -in their own total commitment will continue until we get rid of a man who has done more damage in the history of Canada than any other man, Pierre Elliott Trudeau." In recognition of the riding's changed boun- daries, which will seethe two Middlesex county townships drop out and four townships from health care respon- sibilities by a form of deductible insurance based on their income tax. This last suggestion would surely be ac- ceptable to your NDP colleagues .since the affluent would, in effect, be paying a much higher deductible than those in the lower tax brackets. The doctors of Ontario are working beyond their capacity to provide ex- cellence in health care. Please, I beg of you, do not jeopardize our remaining good will and the health care of Ontarians by foreclosing on our essential in- dividual hospitals. Sincerely K.' C. Lambert F.R:C.S.(C) Bruce county added, McKinley announced the opening of a constituency office in Wingham. Anson McKinley, a former warden of Huron county echoed his brother's sentiments about the present status ofthe country by saying Trudeau has sent more Canadians out of the country than any other Prime Minister. Adding his criticisms to the recent federal government was former provincial minister` of agriculture Bill Stewart, who said if Trudeau Planning • from page 8 core area are far too stringent. "It's the town's loss," said Frank Strickland: "It could have been the first professional office building in Goderich and it would have been nice." The developers are not taking any chances on the project. Rather than go through the costs and time of fighting the matter through they have opted for a reduced version of the original design. "She's going up and she's one story," said Peter Strickland. Town Councii briefs BY SHIRLEY J.KELL•ER Town council bad a brief•discussion Monday evening in its committee session on the resolution from_ Alexandra Marine and General' Hospital regarding bed cutbacks ordered by the Ontario Ministry of Health. No decisions will be reached until council m,eets.Monday evening, but indications are there the resolution will be supported. Only one councillor, Elsa Ha,ydon, was at odds with the resolution from AM&G. She said hospital administrator Elmer -Taylor had told council the hospital has been operating at 60 percent capacity. Bed cuts then, according to Haydon, as••outkned--hy the -ministry "don't seem F like such a terrible hardship". Haydon also questioned the methods the doctors are using for practicing medicine in Goderich, the implications that OHIP was in jeopardy and the whole concept of health care delivery at.AM&G. "I am not in agreement with the wording of this resolution," Haydon said, and presented her own motion for eounciPs consideration. Councillor Jim Searls agreed that the wording in the resolution surprised him in one spot. He said the suggestion was there that health care in. the province was falling behind the care. delivered in other countries. "We know that Canada is a leader in the world for health care," said Searls, citing examples of people travelling from other countries to London and Toronto for treatment. Deputy -reeve Fiob Allen said he was content to approve the resolution from the hospital board. -"Who knows better than the hospital board about such things?" asked Allen. Reeve Eileen Palmer concurred. "They are the professionals, we are the laymen," said Palmer. "They are just looking for support." The new recreation director, Jim Moore, reported to Goderich Town Council for'the "first time Monday evening. He said he has been touring Goderich's recreational facilities and evaluating . the components' of •--the recreation department. Moore claimed he, is aiming for an "effective and efficient" operation and plans to report to the recreation . board .at its March 29 meeting with ideas and suggestions.. FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Come in i see us SERVICE DOMINION HARDWARE 30 VICTORIA ST. NORTH rDERICH 524-0301 "I don't want to leave the impression of being critical," Moore said. He praised the facilities available to Goderich and area people in town. + + + Andrew Boutilier, the town's building in- •spector, agreed with Mayor Harry Worseli that 1979 should be a good year for building projects. ' Only six permits have been issued to date in 1979, but Boutilier said he knows of several projects that are going ahead in the .next few weeks. Boutilier did review the situation at The Spider's Web in the rear of the restaurant at the corner of West and Waterloo Streets. „Re said health. authorities had reached a compromise with the Stratford man who operates the pinball machine operation, regarding proper washroom facilities. Council expressed some concern that the pinball machine operation could spring up in a building that had recently been renovated for a storage room. It was learned, however, that the building permit was properly issued, and that the use can chan.ge without notice. The corner is propertly zoned for a pinball operation, council was reminded. ' It was learned that some residents in the area had complained about t'he noise from ' the establishment, but council felt this was a policing problem. Written complaints to council, not verbal ones, would be needed to take further action. +++ Bylaw officer Dick Eisler plans to crack down on dog owners who don't have a 1979 tag for their pets, Last year at this time, he'd sold 558 tags. This year he has only sold 355 tags. Eilser said he would be getting on the phone to the offenders to give them 24 hours notice that the tags are due for renewal. If no action is taken by the pet owner, there'will be'a fine of $10 in addition to the price, of the dog tag. "It is about time we got a little stiffer on this," said Eisler. + ++ Illegally parked cars on Maitland Road in the vicinity of Champion Road Machinery Ltd. continues to be a problem for council. In a report from bylaw officer Dick Eisler, it was learned that illegally parked cars create a hazard for other motorists. "We're looking for reasonable solutions," said Councillor John Doherty of the traffic com- mittee. He suggested Champion should write a letter to the traffic committee asking for per- mission to park in that zone. Eisler said there is angle parking only where there is a sign posted for angle parking. All other parking in the municipality is parallel parking. Timbrell willing to meet boards Ontario health minister Dennis Timbrell . is willing to sit down with hospital boards in Huron County to talk about bed cuts....if those boards can set up a meeting. Huron -Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt and Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell told- a hospital . board meeting Wednesday that Timbrell has indicated a willingness to attend a public •meeting in Huron if the hospital boards can arrange a meeting and come up with a presen- tation stating their case._ _ The health minister niay also be wiliuig W sit down' With a delegation from Alexandra Marine and General hospital early in April to hear the Goderich's hospital's reasons why beds should not be cut here. The two provincial members of parliament tbld the Goderich board to stand by their guns. They indicated. that Sean Conway, the Liberal health critic, has looked at the problems the bed cuts could mean for Huron and Bruce counties and feers the hospitals here have a unique situation and should pursue it. delays the election fj�r an unleadership' which the Bill Amos of earitniii. Seaforth, replacing Ruth extended period of time it present Prime Minister Serving as vice- Hill of Lucan. would mean certain has given." president for the next two Acting as vice - defeat for the Liberals. Irl the next federal years will be ex -warden presidents will be Dr. Bill He added he -did not think election Stewart said of Huron County Gerry Butler, Strathroy; Dr. Trudeau would effect many people will be Ginn while Chris Little of Thomas Jasper, such a move. changing their vote if not Lucan takes over from Goderich; Harvey Keys, The country badly necessarily their party. Lorne Kleinstiver of-Hensail; Brenda Coates, needs leadership • ac- At the meeting, former Dashwood as chief Centralia; Fred Dobbs, cording to Stewart and . Exeter mayor Bruce financial officer. Centralia and Mrs. Hill. the present state of .the Shaw was elected A ss um i n g the Sitting on the advisory country can be directly president of the riding secretary's position is committee are Charles attributed to° "the 'asspciatibn, replacing •, Doreen ' . 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