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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-11-28, Page 4THE ADVAACE Ti o s; 1je = inob= Abba ncc® Innen • Published at Wingham, Ontario, P.O. Box 390 - N0G 2W0 by Wenger Bros. Limited • Barry Wenger, President Robert O. Wenger, Sec.-Treas. Henry Hess, Editor Audrey Currie, Advertising Manager l Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations Member—Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc. Subscriptions $21.00 per year $23.00 beyond 40 -mile zone Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Six months $12.50 Return postage guaranteed Toward a new beginning Members of the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital Board are to be applaud- ed on their landmark decision to permit members of the public to attend their meetings. Althoual'I the public will be limited to the role of observer, that is a policy common to public bards and councils and is all that could reason- ably be asked. It would be premature to hope this action will at one stroke erase all the frictions which have developed be- tween the hospital' and the public over the years. However at the very least it holds out the opportunity for a new be- Td ginning — one which may at long last begin to heal the rift. Though there may still be some who prefer to believe differently, that rift is not a phantom. Neither is it a creature of the news media, which have from time to time reflected it. It sprang from a multitude of misunder- standings, disagreements, perceptions and prejudices on both sides, and it is to the great credit of people of this area that they have given and given gener- ously in spite of their misgivings. Nor would it be fair to lay all re- sponsibility for the rift at the feet of hospital boards, either past or present. Administration, staff and even doctors, as well as the public itself, all must shoulder a share of the blame. It is true, however, that a contribu- ting factor has been the difficulty of bringing home to board members the heavy responsibility of their position as trustees and governors of this hospital, to make sure it is run — and is seen to be run — in the best interests of the people whom it serves. Though trustees have by and large been capable people with good intentions, it has not always been clear that they were either in the captain's seat or setting the proper course. The present board has taken sev- eral Initiatives which could go far to- ward correcting -some of the problems. Not least is the recognition that people here have a justifiable interest in the inner workings of the board and should be permitted to watch it function. Another is the establishment of a second annual meeting as a forum for discussion of questions and concerns about the hospital. Provided that people avail themselves of the oppor- tunity, this has the potential to be even more valuable, in practical terms, than the open board meetings themselves. A third is the move toward a reg- ular program of trustee education and peer review to encourage the board to function at the highest level possible, as well as the policy of assessing ad- ministrative performance to ensure the hospital is moving in the right dir- ectionsand at the proper speed to meet health care needs in this community. Taken together, these offer a foundation for a new era of trust and cooperation between the hospital and the people whom it exists to serve. The board has taken a first step. It is up to all of us, through unflagging interest, encouragement and support, to prove the effort has not been wasted. A irnal radicals if heart-warming to know that a great many humans have at last awak- ened to the plight of animals on our planet. Not too many years ago cruelty to animals was taken for granted. Then such organizations as the Humane So- ciety began to stir public consciousness and eventually we developed and final- ized protective laws. As with so many other popular movements, however, the over -zealous attitude of the radical few can stretch to ridiculous proportions: Note the stance of animal lovers in the case of Baby Fae, the newborn whose faulty heart was replaced by that of a baboon. There was an im- mediate outcry from the animal lovers about the death of the donor baboon. The fact that the baby died only a couple of weeks later is irrelevant. It seems reasonably probable that ani- mal hearts may in the future provide a source of life for humans. More recently Mars chocolate bars in Britain had to be recalled from store shelves because some were found to contain warning notes that they had been injected with rat poison — all as a means of protesting the use of monkeys in medical experiments. We wonder whether all these animal lovers are vegetarians. If they have ever eaten a pork chop, a beef steak or a chicken leg they must surely realize that some animals must died to supply human needs. A party in trouble. There is a strong possibility that the present Quebec government may fall. Several cabinet ministers as well as some back benchers have already resigned their positions with the Parti Quebecois because their leader, Pre - r Rene Levesque has stated that ratism must not be an issue in the next provincial election. The members and ministers who have resigned have been dedicated to independence for their province since the PQ's inception — and for years before that. Their disillusionment with the party they formed is understand- able. Separatism, they feel, is the entire raison d'etre for the party. IESA page of editorial opinion November 28 As Anglo -Canadians most of us tend to feel that Levesque is on the right track in his wish to explore with a new federal government, all avenues which might lead to a continuing Can- adian accord if Quebec's special needs are recognized. The unexpected and strong support for the Progressive Conservatives in Quebec at the recent election would lead to the belief that the premier feels the Majority of Quebec voters agree with him. Should only a few more PQ mem- bers cross the floor of the National As- sembly, the Levesque government will lose its majority and an immediate election would become necessary. A blot on the page Given the secrecy in which govern- ments operate, it takes many years to learn the actual facts of history. At last the organization which represents the interests of Japanese-Cranadians has ,gained access to the minutes of cabinet meetings held during the early years of the war and the revelations do not reflect well upon our vaunted Canadian sense of justice. Despite opposition from the RCMP and the military, 21,000 Japanese -Can- adians were removed from their homes and businesses on the West Coast and Interned in camps, some of them as far inland as Ontario. The most brutal aspect of the action was that no consid- eration was'given to the fact that some day these Innocent people might be permitted to return and their property was ruthlessly confiscated, often with - out recompense. Frederick J. Mead, assistant com- missioner for the RCMP and the other officer responsible for West Coast se- curity, was one of those who tried to prevent the discriminatory actions taken against the Japanese -Canadians according to a report dated Aug. 21, 1940. Also opposed to the move were Maj. -Gen. H. G. D. Crerar, chief of the Canadian general staff and his succes- sor, Maj. -Gen. Ken Stuart. Today's organization of Japanese - Canadians is demanding more than a public apology for the injustices suffer- ed by their parents. They also demand financial compensation — but given the state of this country's finances at the present time it seems doubtful that the full demands of justice will be met. THE LITTLE PRINCE was presented to children at the Blue•vale Hall last Saturday afternoon. It is based upon a story by Oscar Wilde and was performed by a group from the Huron County Library at Goderich. The presentation featured music, dance and mime for the youngsters present. Grand Master attends meeting BRUSSELS — Cliff Bray, D.D., grand master of the Huron District 8 of the IOOF, and local lodges were honored by an official visit of John L. Savage, grand master of the Grand Lodge of Ontario, recently. - Approximately 130 mem- bers and friends enjoyed a smorgasbord beef dinner in Melville Presbyterian Church with Mr. Bray the emcee for the evening. Sister Linda Thomas entertained by singing, two solos and Angela Petten from the F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham gave an in- teresting talk on the educational, entertaining and emotional aspects of her 10 -day trip to New York where she sat in on a session of the United Nations. Miss Petten won a public speaking contest open to local high school students to earn the trip, which was sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Huron districts 8 and 23. Sister Kay Wise, DDP, thanked Miss Petten and presented her with a cetrificate and pin on behalf of the Lodges. The grand master then was introduced and given a standing ovation after an informative and inspiring address. Brother Ray Crawford, PDDGM, thanked Mr. Savage and a gift was presented, to him from the district Lodges. Lions make $250 donation Dr. Jim Hall and Bob Stuart of the Wingham Lions Club recently presented a cheque for $250 to the Wingham Lions Midget hockey team. The donation, which is intended to help pay for the team's trips to tournaments and other expenses, is one of the ways the Lions club supports minor sports in Wingham, • Lions President Anil Bodasing explained. The most valuable corn- - . mercial maple is Sugar Maple whose hard wood pro- vides products from bowling pins to furniture and whose sap is widely used for maple syrup. PRESS COUNCIL The Advance -Times is ,a member of the Ontario Press Council which will consider written com- plaints about the publica- tion of news, opinions and advertising. If a com- plaint can't be resolved with the newspaper, it should be sent to the On- tario Press Council, 151 Slater St., Suite 708, Ot- tawa, Ont. K1P 5H3. brownie corner The 1st Wingham Brownie Pack has been busy preparing for the enrolment of. the Tweenies Nov. 27. Group A will be explaining the symbols used at Brownie meetings and Group B will explain to the parents where all the badges, ribbons and pins are placed on the uniform. The Brownies will do one of their favorite dances, "Wind, Wind, Wind the Bobbin', after which the parents will be servedcake, coffee and punch. Carolyn Elston, Amy Currie, Kendra Merkley and Julie McGrath will be doing their Hostess badge for this event. Thanks again to Mrs. Elston and Mrs. Currie for arranging the refreshments and training the hostesses. Groups A and B have finished learning about the stove, preparing nutritious snacks, Canada's Food Guide and the four food groups. Thanks to the moms for assisting with some of the Horticultural socity holds snnusl m eet i n g food preparation at home. Jeannine Elston, Wendy Finley, Julie McGrath, Carolyn Elston, Amy Currie, Kendra Merkley, Charlotte Matz, Michelle Searson, Ansley Simpson, Julie Lisle, Jenny Kerr, "Melissa Web- ber, Lori Angus and Carolyn Pike all passed the written nutrition test and received their Nutrition badges. Croup C made special Brownie dolls to help them practitie their braiding. They have started work on their Friend to Birds badge. The Christmas sleep -over party will be Dec. 7 at the Scout House. The Brownies are very excited about this upcoming event.. Please remember to have health forms and permission slips in no later than Dec. 4. Additional badges were earned by Carolyn Pike, Ansley Simpson, Julie Lisle, Julie McGrath, Charlotte Matz (Golden Bar) and Jeannine Elston. Mrs. W. Renwick hosts UCW group BELMORE = The Novem- ber meeting of the Mclntosh- Belmore United Church Women was held last Wed- nesday at the home of Mrs. Walter Renwick in the after- noon. Mrs. Margaret Renwick was in charge of the devotions and the roll call was answered by 16 mem- bers. It was announced the congregational directories are to be delivered in the next two weeks. Mrs. Hilda Dustow read from the book "God Ships",. a book about ships spreading the gospel along the British The Wingham Hor- ticultural Society held its annual meeting in the court- room at the town hall last Tuesday evening with an average attendance. The meeting was called to order just after 8 by the president, Roy Bennett. He welcomed those present and cited other meetings that may have had a bearing on the attendance. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and adopted. Mrs. Jean Elliott, one of the auditors, read the finanacial statement which showed the society to be in a strong financial position, thanks to the fact that membership has increased by almost 150 over the year before. The committee reports followed. Wayne Elston presented a detailed report on the public -plantings project which, despite the dry summer weather, presented a good ap- pearance at each plot. However, all shows planned during the year were cancelled because of the lack of moisture and the ban on using garden hoses resulted in a very poor Columbia coastline. The author is Oliver R. Howard and the book is available through The Observer. The annual Christmas potluck dinner will be held Dec. 19 at noon in the McIntosh Church. Christmas gift baskets for the shut-ins will be prepared that day as well. Mrs. Walter Renwick conducted a quiz on women in the Bible. Mrs. Loreen Wright and Mrs. Helene Haskins served lunch at the conclusion of the meeting. showing of the flowers and garden produce. The nominating com- mittee's report was presented by Mrs. Iris Fielding and the following were declared elected for the coming year: president, Mr. Bennett; first vice president, Stewart Beattie; second vice, Mrs. Fielding; one- year directors, Mrs. Ethel Adams, Clifford Bray, Mr. Elston, Roger Plumb, Merle Wilson; two-year directors, Vera Baxter, Gerald Belanger, Mrs. Margaret Bennett, John Haines, Doug Rathbun. The auditors are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ellacott. A number of an- nouncements were made, including the date of the annual meeting for District Eight which is to be held April 13, 1985, in Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. Fielding then presented their slides of a horticultural tour of England, Scotland and Wales from June 25 to July 11 this year. The evening concluded with the serving of refresh- ments by the committee in charge, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Bennett. W. Institute holds industries meeting FORDWICH — Several carloads of Women's Institute members left the hall in Fordwich and drove to the 'Listowel Textiles shop on Wallace Ave. where they were greeted by the owner, Elizabeth Martin, her sister who helps her and a girl from Palmerston who works there part-time. A contest was conducted to show one's skill in iden- tifying materials, facings and other things in the store. Candlewicking for pillows, pictures, etc., . was demon- strated and all were invited to try it. The demonstration showed a finished article between two wooden em- broidery hoops and edged with eyelet trim. Also demonstrated were ways to make a styrofoam ball into a Christmas tree decoration. The Bramhill girl from Palmerston, who does colors for customers, showed how colors can be coordinated, using a color wheel. She suggested using black or grey as a base color and showed how many different wardrobes can be created by using many different har- monizing colors. She also demonstrated many dif- ferent ways of tying scarves, preferably long silk ones which are cut on the bias. The ladies were seated at small tables with red cloths and appropriate Christmas centerpieces and the three girls served refreshments. JACK REAVIE SALE—Joan Chamney got some help from her assistant, Shirley Reeves, to bag this item at last Saturday's bake,. craft sale and tea held at the Wingham vocational centre. BelgraveWi holds Nov. meeting Mrs. B. Kennedy conducted devotions and Mrs. M. Penney spoke on the motto, "If you want time for anything, make it or you will never find it. The meeting closed, purchases were made in the store and the members returned home. USC campaign short of target Dear Editor, Many off you know USC Canada, which was founded by Dr. Lotta Hitschmtianova in 1.90., u: The USC is trusted, not only by the people of Canada but by the people in the Third World countries in which we work. We are still short of our campaign target by $2.7 million, which is needed for the financing of projects to help men, women and children out of their im- mense poverty and to ease the pain of their hunger and hopelessness. We at the USC are aware that pockets are not bot- tomless and there is even a limitto the heart's capacity to feel. Each has its own limitations, • but we are ap- pealing to you to please look deep into your own hearts and pocketbooks and send your donation today. We promise that, no matter how small, it will accomplish a great deal of good. As the holiday season approaches, please share with those who are so desperately looking to us for help. Raymond ven der Buhs, Managing Director USC Canada 56 Sparks Ottawa, K1P 5B1 BELGRAVE — The WI held its November meeting at the hall Nov. 20 with Mrs. Leonard James presiding. Opening exercises got the meeting under way. Mrs. Robert Gordon was convener for Canadian In- dustries and her address stressed safety and educational structure. The hall was decorated with colorful toys. Mrs. Mary Hall, of the Junior Women's Institute of Howick, was guest speaker. She told how the Women's Institute was formed by young women at the age of 16 to young married 'people and how itoperates in the com- munity. Mrs. Bob Gordon held three lucky draws which were won by Mrs. Ross Taylor, Mrs. Wilfred Walker and Mrs. Les Shaw. Mrs. Gordon had a large display of stuffed toys and told how a toy develops a child to grow and the structure of toys for safety and educational purposes. The meeting closed with the Queen and lunch was served by Mrs. William Fenton, Mrs. Alice Scott and Mrs, Clarence Hanna. • New Books in the Library MAXWELL'S TRAIN by Christopher Hyde Harry Maxwell's plans to take an early retirement after one night's easy work — the perfect heist! In the middle of bringing it off, he is stymied, not by the law, but by a band of internation terrorists who are also hijackers. This is another good adventure novel by the author of The Icarus Seal and Styx. SEA OF SLAUGHTER by Farley Mowat Poignant and passionately written, this book is not simply a condemnation of past excesses. The weight of evidence is presented by an accuser who does not want retribution, only justice. Farley Mowat has combined his own experience of the natural world with extensive historical and biological research to demonstrate how the whole range of animate life has been devastated.