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Clinton News Record, 2014-07-09, Page 1212 News Record • Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Thompson happy with Jim Wilson as interim PC leader Steph Smith Goderich Signal Star With the election of Jim Wilson as the interim leader for Ontario's Progressive Conservative party, Huron - Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson said she's "very pleased with the results:' "I look forward to embrac- ing the vision that our interim leader has," Thomp- son said. "A vision of an effective caucus and show- casing the talents and expe- rience that our party has!' Wilson, as quoted in the Toronto Sun, said the PC Party has been "attacking people for a decade" and in his heart and the hearts of his colleagues, they're "not that type of people." "He [Wilson] is absolutely right in saying that," Thomp- son said. "It's the start, if you will, of a new era for the PC party. We need to demon- strate to the electorate that we are the party to move this province forward:' Once the leadership race begins, Thompson said the kind of leader the PC Party needs is one that can com- fortably bridge the gap between rural and urban Ontario. "Our party leader will need to demonstrate com- passion and pride in PC ide- als," Thompson said. "Our leader will need to be elo- quent and an enabler, moti- vating both our caucus and our stakeholders as well." Moving forward, Wilson mentioned that he would like to back to the grassroots of the PC Party for ideas, something that Thompson believes is a great way to strengthen their party. "As Progressive Conserva- tives, we need to know, from our most basic level, the key issues that can be remedied from the bottom-up," Thompson said. "It's how we can come to a solution from this grassroots perspective that will move our party and province forward." County of Huron hires on two new members The County of Huron has recently filled two positions under the Huron County Court House. Chief administration officer Brenda Orchard said the County of Huron was able to identify a lack of capacity in the areas of engi- neering and communication support, two roles that pro- vide critical human resources to Huron County and its residents. Steven Lund has been hired as the county engi- neer/director of operations. He will be responsible for overseeing public works and the emergency services departments. Lund has been a professional engineer in municipal government for over 25 years. Scott Currie has been hired as the communication/grant co-ordinator. He will be responsible for maintaining open, transparent communi- cations with stakeholders, as well as co-ordinating grant submissions on behalf of staff and assisting council to ensure Huron's rural voice is head by Queen's Park. Currie has 10 years of experience gained from public and non- profit sectors. 3usrN�ss DIRECTO1ZY Vatic 49;itetedeit CONCRETE FORMING {a:r LII �r.•arJ rrir '::.`.c�• • COMM I C A l., • RESIDENTIAL FMtoriaanns • Elm- Finish -ling ■ CLrculsr Pinks • Sandwich Walls FREE ESTIMATES Ellydi Si 9.523.9971 1.:. • ::,1. Dave Bernard - sTUMPY's SERVICE ucket Truck Service • Tree Trimming/Removal • Stump Grinding • Free Estimates -•5 Est. 398 CLINTON, ON To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 Mechanical Repair & Used Car Sales 30 Ontwo afire 1 Clinton ON t.J0F '1 :' 519-482-84R err�iL aandi tmIInetca Our business is built on SERVICE ENERGY HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL PLUMBING JEFF WISE 262 Bayfield Road, Clinton • 519-482-7062 To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 To advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443 �iUE71'ER AR?ENTRY For alilyour cafpe ttj' ri°' dS: please b Phone: 51+9-606,2142 ff: 519-440-2J42 LTo advertise in this BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please call Dawn Johnston 519-482-3443