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In conclusion, Dr. Graham stated that the health of the hospital was good, the care was good, and they felt they were providing excellent service to the people in the community. He pointed out that there was nothing to indicate that by selling the hospital, the community health would be improved. Dr. Graham felt they should - go along with the hospital's recommendation. Bill Stegkemper, ACT Director, approached the Board and read a statement which indicated that costs would be raised at the hospital due to the action taken yesterday adopting the resolution. He then quoted Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Stegkemper felt a straw ballot would be an excellent opportunity to hear from all the people - we should not be afraid of what they have to say. Alison DeGenero, of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, came before the Board and stated he wanted to take his hat off to the calmness of the words spoken by Mr. Ballard; as he wants to protect the integrity of the ladies and gentlemen on the Long Range Planning Committee. He was impressed with the gentleman who encouraged people to go out and vote, but felt it should be in the proper way. Mr. DeGenero pointed out that the Board of Trustees were elected by the people and the people should vote for the Trustees when they come up for election. He then commented that Neighbors Helping Neighbors was an association with a file in the White House, but more importantly, they have a file in the hearts of all who volunteer in this community. Mr. DeGenero noted that the Long Range Planning Committee and the Trustees were volunteers. He commented that he had the greatest _ confidence that the gentlemen have cool heads; it appeared to him that sanity was coming back to our beautiful and bountiful community. Dominic Mancini, interested citizen, approached the Board and expressed amazement at all the furor, because he AUG 2 ` 1982' 17 51 PnE V 7,