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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-11-13, Page 4T ,_. .UCfje "in jam fibbance-Minh. Published at Wingham, Ontario, P.O. Box 390 - NOG MO by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger, President Henry ens, Editorre Robert O. Wenger, Sec.-Treas. Audrey Currie, Advertising Manager 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 Hail to the chief Residents of the Town of Wingham — and surrounding municipalities too — owe a vote of thanks to Dave Croth- ers. Mr. Crothers, who will be retiring as chief of the Wingham Fire Depart- ment at the end of this year, has served the people of this area well and faith- fully during his four decades as a vol- unteer fireman. His record of service and of putting the department ahead of his own personal and business interests is well known and respected. It is a record seldom encountered these days and one which will be very difficult, if not impossible, to match. Volunteer firemen really are the unsung heroes of countless small com- munities across Canada, going about their duties quietly and with remark- able skill and efficiency, at a consider- able cost in personal risk and discom- fort and without the recognition or the remuneration enjoyed by their profes- sional counterparts in the cities. Mr. Crothers and the department he organ- ized and led are shining examples of the breed. We trust the town and the area fire board have already begun to think about some fitting tribute to the out- going chief. Despite their occasional differences over matters of policy, his dedication to duty and personal exper- tise were never questioned. Others have been honored with citations and civic receptions; for one who has given so much, it should not be too much to ask. Since Mr. Crothers we uld never ask it for himself, we make b,.,Id to sug- gest it on his behalf. Mindless mischief Vandalism is a particularly vicious and mindless crime and this has never been more apparent than in one recent incidentwhich has Sullied our town. On the evening before Hallowe'en — a celebration which unfortunately is viewed by some as open -season for such depredations — someone scored a real coup: he (or they) managed to set fire to a,stroller belonging to a crippled child. The child, who suffers from cere- bral palsey, had just entered the office of a local chiropractor togetherwith her parents when the vandals struck, apparently dousing the stroller with an inflammable liquid and setting it ablaze before making their get -away. The stroller was reduced to ruins, and with it this child's plans for a happy Hallowe'en. Without her stroller, which was on loan from .the Easter Seal So- ciety, she stumbled and fell as she tried valiantly to get from door to door trick -or treating with her sisters. Someone somewhere knows who is responsible for his cowardly act. We frust those who committed it are suit- ably proud of themselves. Meanwhile the Wingham police are investigating and would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have seen or heard anything connected with the incident, which occurred on the sidewalk near the Burke Electric store during the early evening hours of Wednesday, Ocrt. 30. Artist denies fraud, Last week this column carried a comment on6the way in which funds earned by Canadian- _ handicapped - artists are distributed to the artists themselves. Our comments were based on what we saw on CBC's Market Place, at which time it was stated that of some $3 million in Canadian sales of Christmas cards, only about $80,000 is returned to the artists. However, a Kitchener artist who paints by mouth, says that the CBC should apologise for its remarks. Larry Parker, one of six Canadian artists who work for- Rehandart Canada .Limited, says that' company is a subsidiary of the International Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. Parker says the artists are shareholders in the Re- handart company and vote their own salaries. -The story related -on l l�larket Place and the comments by Mr. Parker cer- tainly do not jibe. Having personally seen the Market Place broadcast, we cannot avoid the impression that the man who was interviewed was evasive in the extreme. If he was or is the president of the Canadian branch of the company (as he stated) one would have expected a free and open disclosure of all possible details. It appears that an official investi- gation and explanation is overdue. If, indeed, the entire operation is honest and above -board, those who have con- tributed so generously deserve the re- assurance of full disclosure. Well beyondltio- limit 1 he right to strike is a well-estab- lished freedom in this country. Origin- ating in the days of sweat shops and sustenance wages, the right to strike has been protected by Canadian voters for many years. That right has been supported because it was seen as an ef- fective means of enforcing fair play on employers who might otherwise exploit their workers. Like most other "rights" we enjoy, this particular one has been abused. Since fairness is the prime motive for labor legislation, that same sense of fairness must be applied to those who are the victims of strike action, as wet. as to those who decide to ,strike. The nine -week-old strike by sec ondary school teachers in Grey and Wellington Countie's has long since passed the boundaries which fairness prescribes. Secondary school teachers are not going hungry but their continu- ing strike actionis depriving thousands of young people of their right to an ed- ucation. Public indignation is so intense that the inevitable reaction will be to- ward the politicians who refuse to take any adtion to bring this disastrous sit- uation to a reasonable conclusion. The public will demand, and probably get legislation of some sort to curtail the right which the teachers have so blat- antly abused. - In addition to the damage which the teachers have already done to their own cause, there is a 'growing convic- tion in the public mind that, those who are employed in the public sector must be brought under some firmer form of con-trei. The -postal workers have sub- jected Canadians to several very costly work stoppages and are at this moment threatening a pre -Christmas strike could well take a great deal of the joy out of that happy season. If public sector workers do not soon coM,e to the realization that the public is dangerously frustrated, they may well expect a new and less lenient atti- tude on the part of those who have to pay the price for their rights. ESA page of editorial " /'"I YCOR ANT/-FREEZE$TEw RE), 544? , "VW /,SU6GE,ST �l GUTSY 415-TRYAN OR /7-AL/AN INPORT ? " News Items From Old Files OCTOBER 1938 The Happy Gleaners' Mission , Band of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham held a thankoffering meeting on Sunday afternoon. The meeting opened with a prayer by Mrs. Kenneth MacLean. A play was presented -by members of the band, Grace Hudson sang a solo and the Henderson children, Iona, Jackie and Donald, sang a trio. The Columbia Broad- casting System presented a play on Sunday night that caused great fear and panic in some parts of the United States, especially New York and New Jersey. The broadcast was an adaptation of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, describing a fic- titious and devastating visi- tation off strange men from Mars. So realistic was the play that many who did not hear the explanation thought the attack was real. In Wingham some who tuned in after the program had started, were wondering what was happening to their neighbors to the south until it again was announced that it was a fictitious play. Robert Mowbray of Whitechurch has purchased a new Dodge sedan. Howick - Township was represented by three win- ners at the recent cham- pionship contests for Huron County school fair winners. Doris Galbraith won the senior public speaking category; Stanley Horsburg won the junior public speaking and Maxine Bolton won the recitation contest. Deanna Durbin afternoon frocks and evening gowns of "whispering taffeta" and styled for the "Teen Age" are available exclusively at Isards. OCTOBER 1951. The official opening of the new Belmore arena and community centre is scheduled for Nov. 7. A turkey dinner is planned to mark the event. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gibson of Wroxeter an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Lulu Margaret. Frances, to Harry Reffell. The wedding will take place Nov. 10 in London. The Wingham Kinettes have purchased a stretcher with rubber mattress, to be donated to the Wingham General Hospital. The equipment is valued at $200. Stewart Cowan was given a vote of thanks for a job well done, as chairman of the Wingham Fire Department for the past year. Mr. Cowan was asked to continue in that capacity for 1952. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Armstrong of Wingham and their three children were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy 'Purvey, Bluevale. It was a gloomy day last Wednesday, both from the standpoint of the weather and the 11-0 trimming taken by the local high school football squad at the hands of a sharp Seaforth team. On the brighter side, some of the Wingham boys played their hearts out, including Keith Anderson, Des Brophy, John Hanna, Neil Stainton and Captain Murray Gerrie. OCTOBER 1961 The official opening of the new Turnberry Central School was held Tuesday with H. E. Elbbrn, Ontario deputy minister of education, cutting the rib- bon. The three-room school is situated just near the• Junction, east of Wingham on Highway 86. Eric Walden of Wingham, well-known local • transport owner, was admitted to hospital last week as the result of a two -car collision at the west end of the Zetland bailey bridge. The Walden car was in collison with a vehicle driven by Frank Cordick of Walkerton, who was uninjured. Mr Walden's four-year-old son, bale, was treated and released from hospital. Mrs. Emma ' Collins, Fordwich's oldest resident, celebrated her 98th birthday recently. Her secret toa long Welcome to The Citizen A brand new local newspaper was launched four or five weeks ago to serve the residents of the Blyth -Brus- sels area. The Citizen has a sound basis for existence. Since the demise of The Blyth Standard and The Brussels Post other nearby weeklies have provided some coverage for those communities, but without considerable advertising support they have been unable to pro- vide the complete local coverage which those communities would like to have. A new and different approach has been employed this time. Business —owners in --the area have paid cash for shares in the publishing company, which, hopefully, wilt provide an in- centive tor continues aavertising sup- port. As in so many other Ontario com- munities, the existing newspapers were not really appreciated until they were gone. The local paper tends to be taken for granted until it is too late. Readers and advertisers alike forget that the one and only source of support for all their community ventures is the local paper. They expect, as a matter of course, that all their plans and pro- jects will have the backing of the local paper, whether or not they are.provid- ing the financial base _w_hich ts vfalto___._...�___...____..._._._.._... fhe existence of tFiper. Listener objects to The Citizen willll pathrive as long as that, necessity is not forgotten. life is to maintain a livel interest in what goes on the world and to kee working. Irene Doubledee hosted the recent meeting of the Belmore I homemaking club. Lorna Woods had charge of the meeting and Marjorie Kieffer gave the minutes. Miss Gilchrist,county home economist, was a guest at the meeting. The Wingham Fire Brigade held a euchre party last week at which five tables were in play. Mrs. Alvin Seli was high lady and Keith Johnston was high man. Consolation prize winners were Mrs. Gordon Welwood and David Carr. Miss Sally Slosser, a teacher at the Wingham District High school, gave a very interesting talk to the ladies of the St. Paul's Anglican Church Evening Guild last week. She spoke on her trip to the British Isles and the Continent last summer. y in p OCTOBER 1971 The Canadian Legion Branch 307, Howick, was honored Monday night with the presentation of a com- memorative sword to lie placed in the Legion H .11 at Gorrie. The presc.,tation was made by George Inglis to Jack Clarke, Legion president. Wingham Kinsmen and Kinettes attending a con- ference at Niagara Falls last weekend ;were: Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs, • Vern Redman, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Layton, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Templeman and Dr. and Mrs. Alex Strong. A social evening was held in the Belgrave community - rooms last Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Joyce and Doreen, who recently moved to the hamlet from their East Wawanosh farm. The evening' was spent playing euchre and the Taylors were presented with a gift. Library corner Our story hour Friday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 is much enjoyed. If there are more three to five -year-olds out there, come and ,loin the fun. We have recently added the following new books to our collection: HAROLD by Catherine Cookson In this engaging sequel to Hamilton, and Good -Bye Hamilton, Hamilton has vanished from Maisie's life and two human companions take his place. HOT BREATH by Sarah Harrison This novel is racy, amusing and quite different from her previous two best- sellers. THE FORTUNE SEEKERS by Carolyn Terry A sequel to King of Diamonds, the story follows the exploits of two diamond heiresses from South Africa to New York. ANOTHER SIDE OF RUSSIA by June Kelly The wildflowers, villages and churches, beautifully painted by June Kelly, give us quite a new impression of the Soviet Union compared to the forbidding exterior to which we have become accustomed. FAMILYFRIENDS by Anita Brookner By the author of the prize- winning book Hotel du Lac, a family photograph is brought alive as we follow the lives, loves and struggles of the various members. ALONE; ALIVE AND WELL by Barbara Powell, PhD. This book offers dozens of tips and innovative ideas on turning loneliness into pleasurable solitude. The information provided is a powerful weapon for all suffering the pain and demoralizing effects of loneliness. THE MAN-EATER OF JASSAPUR by Duff Hart - Davis This story invokes the` spirit of the Indian jungle, the preservation of the tiger and the horror of a man- eating one at that. It poses questions of ecological importance to a country whose population is spiraling out of control. The Vertebrate Zoology Division of the . National Museum of Natural Sciences carried out important re- search to identify birds re- mains found in airplace en- gines. The information was provided to engineers and is being used to improve the design of certain aircrafts. 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. Cancer society welcomes new volunteers, recruits Dear Editor, During the past four years I have acted as chairman of the planning and develop- ment committee of the Wingham Cancer Society. As such, I have to recruit or persuade people from Q.ur community to take part in the operation of the society. Generally speaking, the response from people I have asked to serve has been excellent. Latterly, however. i have concluded there must be many people in our com- munity who might he willing to help and serve in the work of the cancer society, but who have never been asked, simply because I have no idea who they are. Most fellow -citizens of my generation are retired or just plain "tired". Many have already served the society or other public-spirite _groups through the past years. This letter, then, can be regarded as a plea or in- vitation to anyone who might consider donating some time and service to a very . im- portant and much-needed society in our community. A phone call to me (357-1809) or to Mr. Barry Reid, president, (357-1522) and we will be very pleased to an- swer any questions and provide some information about the work of the society. On Nov. 25 (Monday) a public meeting of the Wingham Cancer Society will be held at the Nursing Assistants' Training Centre. This meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and the guest speaker, Dr. W. Wong, will speak on updating diagnostic aids in the treatment of cancer. Why not plan to - attend and see something of the way the society func- tions? Your interest and attendance woutd be very much appreciated. Norm Welwood Wingham `alley -cat verses' Dear Editor, This is an open letter to CKNX management and staff concerning the quality of their programs. On Monday morning, Oct. 28, listening to the car radio, I was startled by a "country song" about a cold and lone- some drifter who was warmed by a gal in her "Fort Worth four-poster bed they-4it-1-ike— glove". Enough of that smut management would, permit the airing of such immoral muck. Do they not realize the influence these alley -cat verses have on youth? Don't they have children or their • own? If they want -community support, management has a responsibility and a duty to exercise discretion; to main- tain standards. If there's not a.—.some_improvement, listen— ers, at least this one, will be tuning elsewhere. Eldon Yundt Walkerton I switched stations. At noon, returning home; out of habit I again turned on CKNX. Another so-called . country ballad. This time the singer's "Best memories of ` all are of making love on the floor in the hall." More disgusting dribble. CKNX used to be a family station, a station we were proud of. It's puzzling that EDITOR'S NOTE CKNX was offered an opportunity to respond to this letter. Station management in- dicated the complaint is being dealt with, however they preferred not to make a public response.