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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-08-22, Page 1rr,ntr Wr. • .;•• -, • • FIRST .$EotiON Wingham, Ontario, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 194 Single Copy 50c UNVE k• LAQUE Dr. Tom Sanderson (left), chairman of the Maitlind Valley Conservation Foundation, and the Hon. Alan Pope, minister of Nkural Resources, unveil the bronze plaque to mark the opening of the renovated and expanded Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's administration' centre in Wroxeter. Construction of the centre was financed through the lederal-provincial special employment program and through contributions by the authority. Total cost of the project was $458,000. (Staff Photo) Natural resources minister opens MVCA headquarters WROXETER — The over 7,000 square foot addition to the Maitland Valley Conker- vation Authority (MVCA) headquarters in Wroxeter was officially opened on Aug. 16. The Hon. Alan Pope, Minister of Natural Re- sources, and MVCA chair- man Dave Gower of God- erich opened the addition when they cut the ribbon in front of about 200° people. Represented in the crowd were provincial agencies such • as the natural •re- sources ministry, surround- ing conservation authorities, county councils from the watershed — Bruce,. Huron, Perth and Wellington —L poli- ticians, former MVCA mem- bers and Ifresent staff. The opening ceremonies were delayed about a half an hour as those in attendance awaited the arrival of Mr. Pope by helicopter. At 2:20 p.m. the helicopter landed ori the farm of Wes Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Pope were driven the short distance to the MVCA headquarters. Mr. Pope, Mr. Gower and other dignitaries were piped. to the platform to start the ceremonies by two pipers from the Brassels Legion Pipe Band. A history of the MVCA headquarters, concluding with details of the $458,000 addition, was outlined by the MVCA chairman. Mr. Gower said that in August of 1982, Mr. Pope visited the author- ity headquarters to view the, crowded conditions. The chairman noted that although the provincial minister turned the euthor- ity down in its request for funding for an addition, the province "left the door open". By February of 1983 the necessary approval had been granted for a Federal -Pro- vincial Special Employment • Project, said Mr. Gower. It was almost a year ago to the day, Aug. 15, when the ground breaking ceremony for the addition took place. The project created 540 weeks of employment for 25 workers, said the chairman. Through the Unemployment Insurance Act, the federal government contributed $129,000 for wages. The pro- vince contributed $156,158 for materials, wages and support costs and the author- ity's share was $172,242. The chairman emphasized that MVCA's share did not come from an additional levy upon the member municipalities. Jack Stafford, reeve of the .host towns* of I-lowick, Said it was. the. -second time he had attended an official Opening on the site. About 27 years ago, Reeve Stafford attended the opening of the Wroxeter Public School. He had helped to build the school as a laborer. It was noted that many of those who had built the addition were • on hand for the ceremonies. Reeve Stafford received •an appreciative laugh from the audience when he chided the authority for bringing in lawn sod. The fine soil of Howick, he ..said,,.waS cap- able Of 'growing grass. • Hurqn-Bruce MPP Murray Elston and MP Murray Car- diff brought greetings from • their respective colleauges. M. Cardiff also presented a •Canadian flag to the authority. There was some good na- tured partisan kidding when Mr. Elston commented on a news article which said he was on a Tory "hit list" to be replaced by a Progressive pie named as chairman Wingham police commission Jack Gillespie, a former --tow,n councillor with ex- pei'ience on the police •'':e0hernittee, has been chosen to ',liked the newly -formed Wingham board of police inimissioners,which held 1 second Meeting Monday night. • Mr. Gillespie was the commission's, unanimous phOiee as chairman, with Ian Moreland, who also chairs the town's planning advisory eOmmittee, •receiving the nod as vice chairman. The commission also It struck a negotiating com- ' rnlitee to take over contract negotiations with the Wing - ham police association. It will consists of Mr. Gillespie and Margaret Bennett, the IWO non -council member of the colrimisSion. _ for other members. Mr. Gillespie explained afterwards these figures were set by looking at what other area police com- missions and the local public utilities commissioners are getting, "and establishing what we felt was an appro- priate level for us." Comparative figures ranged from a high of $1,260 and $1,050 respectively for the chairman and members of the Mitchell -police commission to a low of just $315 per year claimed by members of the Hanover police commitsion. The Wingham PUC pays its chairman $992.25 per year, with the other two members drawing $771.75 each. Regular commission meet - ,The committee will make MP will be held on the sec - a fresh start at negotiating a ond Wednesday of each 1984 ;contract with 'the local month, starting at 7:30 pin., asOciatiOn. Earlier contract at the Wingham Town Hall. negotiationswith the old *dice committee had big- These will be public meetings, except'as required eddown and council had to discuss matters of a turned over the negotiations personal or sensitive nature. package with a represen- tative from Canada Life. This consisted primarily of a short and long-term disability plan to take 010' place ek the current sick - leave n. pr. se turn to Page 5 REV. DOUGLAS WHITELAW is the new minister' at Wingham's Pentecostal Church. Mr. . Whitelaw spent `• _one month here interning several years ago; so he is no to its, solicitor, John Skinner A great deal of time at the • viewistranger to...the_tawn. Heandhis wife_moved here the However Mayor William a proposed employee • Harris told the commission , • that Mr. Skinner had waited ,to proceed with negotiations New Pentecostal minister pending the formation of the . of Stratford. meetingwas.spentae • benefit first of August and he held his first service Aug. 5. Conservative MPP in his rid- ing if an election is called ' Ws- f41-. The.eatiren,Bruce MPP Whirls a 1.4beral, asked A the provincjal minister tar* in "a good ' for hirrit Premier William Davis. After being, introdnced, y, Mr. Cardiff, Mr. Pope quip- ped, "I'd like. to help your Murray (Elston), but we don't have a senate." The natural resources minister said that earlier in the day in Owen Sound, he had announced a coho- and Please turn to Page 5 Local vaulter competes at Pan Am junior games Wearing the familiar red and white uniform in which Canadian athletes so distinguished themselves at the recent Olympic Games, Wingham pole vaulting • sensation Doug Wood left last week for two in - VAULTING FOR CANADA—Resplendent in the red and white uniform of the Canadian team, Doug Wood•of Wingham left last week to represent his country at two international cothpetitions in the U.S. and the Bahamas. A second -place finish in the Canadian junior champion- ships at Edmonton earned the Wingham pole vaulter a berth on the national junior team at the Pan Am Junior Championships Aug. 23 to 25 at Nassau. ternational junior track and field meets in the United States and the Bahamas. Wood, who earned a berth on the national junior team with a second -place finish at the Canadian junior championships at Edmonton recently, left Saturday night for a Canada versus U.S. meet in Miami, Florida, on Monday. From there he will travel to Nassau for the Pan Ain Junior Championships Aug. 23 to 25. The pole vault event, which is his specialty, will be held this Friday, Aug. 24. He is traveling with the York Optimist Track Club, the club of Bruce Simpson, Canadian record -holder in the pole vault, who is coaching Wood. This will be the fourth competition of the summer for the Wingham teenager who started his vaulting under the coaching of Bob Campbell at F. E. Madill Secondary School, where he will be returning as a Grade 13 student this fall. police commission, and !Ana Rev. -Douglas Whiteley!, - Born -and raised on a farm- after bis stayinWingham for he and Councillor Jack the new minister at 'near Fergus, Mr. Whitelaw's several months before ac- Kopas, the fifth member of Wingham's Pentecostal family always was active in cepting the position of the commiasion, recent- Church, will be familiar to the church. So it was natural assistant pastor at Ta- r ens30?1,40-egotiAtYi.gz-aloviloeal residents since he for 'youngDMvglas-ito *Ode- Aftylbar,6#14114#484.i:,.,:' , from the - spent one month interning in high school that he wanted Then it was back to his oheold take Over, with -atsistance from. Mr. SkinnerAneceisary. here several years ago. But to enter the ministry,, Ear the others who don't After earning his degree at hmiietown of perm. far a terra as 31auth pastor before •Asked lay Mr. Gillespie know him yet, don't worry: York University, Toronto, it was on to Eastern Bible getting a call_ to come to what Stage, negotiations had at well over six feet tall, he is •easy to pi& out. College at Peterborough for Mr. Whitelaw - said ha Wingham to preach. reache• d when they broke off, A ' Mr. Whitelaw and his wife two years. It was ini- really wasn't looking for a Mr. Harris told him, "You're starting fresh." He said Gloria moved here the first mediately after leaving niove when he accepted the nothing had been ac- of this month. to the Pen- college five years ago that call to preach here, but complished in the previous lecostal manse. He has taken Mr. Whitelaw spent a one decided it would be a good negotiations, blaming the over from Rev. Victor month internship in thing to branch but and so breakdown on personality Greice who left town earlier • Wingham. • He worked at a secular job . . when offered the job, he • this summer.decided to take it. conflicts between the negotiating parties. The commission also set the honoraria its members will receive. These were established at $1,200 a year for the chairman and $1,000 To STUDY PHARMACY— Larry Milosevic, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Milosevic of Wingham, graduated from the University of Western Ontario, London, with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and was named to the Dean's Honor List. Larry plans to continue his studies at the, University of Alberta (Ed - menton) in September in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Drugstore opening is set for Sept. 4 The new Super -X drugstore will be opening Sept. 4 at the Zehrs' plaza in Wingham. David Almos, a spokes- man for the company, said all sorts of promotions and featines are planned for the grand opening, including giveaways, prizes and features in every depart- ment. The 5,000 -square -foot store will include a pharmacy, an extensive cosmetic area with a full-time cosmetician and a health department. A new hairstyling salon opened at the plaza this week, next door to the new drugstore. Phase III Unisex Hairstyling opened its doors on Monday. Ever since interning here, Mr. Whitelaw said he has liked the town andits people. Plus it is not 'too far away from his hometown of Fergus where his parents still farm. He said he has not made any definite plans yet for the • church, but he is'determined to keep its profile high. He also hopes to continue Mr. Greico's FM radio program. One of his first priorities is to write 'his thesis for his Masters degree and he and his wife are looking forward to • the birth of their first child. Department • responds to three implement fires The • Wingham Fire Department has been called out to three implement fires in the past two weeks, all in Turnberry Township. Fire Chief Dave Crothers reported the strangest call in a long time came at 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 7. It seems that a Diesel tractor owned by Bill Kieffer of Lot 54, Con. 1, managed to start on its own and roll out of the barn and into a corn field where it Lightning strikes chimney Don't tell Leonard James lightning never strikes twice in the same place. He knows otherwise — although sometimes it may take a long time doing it. Mr. James was sitting in the kitchen of his farmhouse at RR 5, Wingham, last Saturday when a lightning bolt struck the chimney a few feet away, scattering chunks of concrete blocks in the yard and damaging his car. All he heard when the lightning struck was a sort of muffled boom, he reported, not as much noise as he's heard other times when nothing was hit, and then he saw debris from the chimney raining down. "It just halfscares you and don't think it doesn't," he declared. For Mr. James, this was his second ex- perience with lightning. Bak in 1947, he recalls, lightning struck their barn, burning out the hydro wiring and blowing out the pump in the well. Both times they have been fortunate there was no fire, he noted. Apart from the chimney and the damage to the car from falling debris, the only other damage from the latest lightning bolt was a blown fuse. Now, what about the old saying that things come in threes...? caught fire. Mr. Crothers estimated the damage at $200 and blamed electrical wiring in CKNX gets MNR award CKNX radio of Wingham received an award last week from Alan Pope, Ontario minister of natural resourcl es, for its help in making the public aware of natural re- sources issues. The award was in ap- preciation for the station's cooperation in producing the "All Outdoors" radio program. "It has been a pleasure and a privilege working with all the staff at CKNX," said Jim Hamill, manager of the Wingham district of the MNR. "We look forward to Continued cooperation in the years ahead." The award, in the form of a scroll, was presented to CKNX President Ross Hamilton and Jack Gillespie, radio manager. starter circuit for causing the fire. Another fire in a diesel tractor the next day, Aug. 8, resulted in $300 damage to a tractor owned by Henry tenPas of Lot 25, Con. 12. The department responded to that call at 5:45 p.m. A combine fire caused by friction in the machine resultfd in $250 damage to an implement owned by William Ireland, Lot 13, Con. 12. That call came at 5:20 p.m. last Wednesday, Aug. 15. Considering the dry weather of late, Mr. Crothers said the department is very fortunate there have not been more field fires. He said he also is pleased that fire calls are down considerably this year from the same time in 1983. The department has responded to 37 calls so far this year, compared to 50 at the same time in 1983. Mr. Crothers said he hopes this is a direct. result of the department's fire prevention program. • II •••