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Why ask the question?
A question put to Liberal leader John Turner during a
recent broadcast of CTV's Question Period points out ia
disturbing trend in which some. Canadian journalists
appear bent on following in the footsteps of their U.S.
colleagues, apparently intent on making issues out of a
politician's personal life rather than concentrating on the
more important political issues which may exist.
On the program, interviewer Pamela Wallin raised the
"issue" of whether Mr. Turner has a real or potential
drinking problem and told the Liberal leader that people
are saying they have a right to know if that is true because
Mr. Turner wants to become prime minister again. The
Opposition leader made no attempt to duck the question,
acknowledging instead that he likes "a good party".
However, he also emphasized that he has never allowed it
to interfere with his work as a lawyer, a businessman or
a politiclag.
Even without Mr. Turner's declaration that his drinking
has not interfered with his ability to do the lob, it is our
opinion that the "issue" should never have been raised.
Instead, the reporter should have examined the man's
public record to determine if he is indeed getting the job
done andif so, does it really matter how many drinks he
had the_night before?
It's _time we in the media got back into searching out
solid issues, rather _than following in the footsteps of those
who feel that exposing a politician's private life to_scrutiny
is more of a responsibility .than examining his public
record.
Mr. Turner is right, there is. no room in a responsible
media, Canadian or otherwise, for "a spate of anonymous -
sources journalism and rumors."
Something to consider
In a Letter to the Editor which appears on thcopposite
page, members of . the Seniors Care Facilities Study.
Committee make it clear that now is the time for Huron
County residents to determine where they will spend their
senior years. People who are now 45 years of age or older,
the letter states, should. be making a decision now on
where they would like to live when they, as seniors, reach a
point where they can no longer live in their own home.
To date, although the Committee has _ been actively
engaged. in a study tosietermine the type, Size and location
of care facilities which will. be needed ,by seniors in this
county in the future, response to the survey has come
mainly from those who now qualify as seniors. The
committee's appeal, therefore, is for the involvement of
those who will become 65 or older in the next 20 years.
They_ are asked to answer a questionnaire which Is avail-
able from committee.members as well ^as at the Wingham
Town Hall.
It makes sense for us to make it known how. we want to
betreated as we age,.although often it is easy for us to put
off our involverflent until we feel it absOltitelY_necessary.
However, in this case, to wait until we qualify for such care
facilities before. seeking involvement in the direction of
that care, will likely be too late. •
The committee is right. Now is the time for us to make
our wishes known to the pigitiCianS who WM decide on what
care facilities are to be provided for the -Oder* and where
they are to be located. The results &OM -your returned
questionnaires will, .through the committee, be used to
apply influencebn'suchgovernmeritdecisiOns.
We urge you to read tbectirorriltlee't letter, pick u� and
answer the questiormafreA andtetUrn it to the caMfblftee
s soon as; possible. Quite possibly, your future Could
dependon tutitactiOlt •
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JANUARY 1941
Flying Officer W. M. Anderson of
the London Recniiting Centre of the
Royal Canadian Air Force spent a
busy afternoon in the council
chamber here, interviewing many
who are interested in securing in-
formation regarding various types
of recruits which are required bY the
RCAF. A number of aircrew and
trades were interviewed and
given a = lication forms.
Congratulations are in order for
Miss Jean Cruikshank who recently
graduated from Victoria Hospital,
London.
Fred L. Davidson was re-
appointed to. the Wingham Hospital
Board for 1041 by the county council.
T. H. Gibson was appointed for a
three-year term to the high school
board.
Harry Ross recently enlisted with
the Reserve Royal Canadian
Artillery, CASF, at Woodstock.
Harry's father, Henry (Scotty)
Ross, is a member of the RCA at
Petawawa.
John McLeod has disposed of his
chopping mill and feed business in
Bluevale, givhg possession on Feb.
MESS COUNCIL
The Mvance-Tirnes is
a member of the Ontario
Press Counct which wit
consider vvrftten
plaints about the publica-
tion of news, opinions
and advertiing. If a com-
plaint, can't be resolved
with the newspappr. it
should he sent to
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20.-, William McLeod his been
managing the business.
JANUARY 1954
Five members of the Lebanon
Chapter were honored with jewels
for 50 and 25 years of Service. Alex
Crawford was presented With a 50 -
year jewel while 25 -year jewels went
to Alex Coutts,. J. J. hIcGee, Ala
Reid and Dr. G. 11. Ross.
The offices of Station CletlX on
Josephine Street haye been, un-
dergoing a general -remodeling
Offices on, the ground floor will be
enlarged and changed around so
there will be a larger reception room
and fewer, but larger, offices. The
apartment upstahs has been con-
verted- into 'Offices and will be tic-
cupied by apart -Of thestaff now in
cramped quarters on the ground
floor.
Both Bruce and ,Huron counties
decided to cut or abolish altogether
bounties paid on foxes. Bruce
-County decided that a bounty of V2.00
will be paid until Feb. 1 and $1.00f0t
the balance of the year. Hbron
County will abolish the fox bounty as
of Feb. 5.
At the annual meeting of Westfield
United, Church, Hugh Blair and
Ernest 'Snell were reelected for a
three-year term on the board of
stewards. John Buchanan was
appointed church treasurer and
Marvin McDowell church secretary.
Irving Toner was elected
/resident ofthe Howick Agricultural
Society at the annual meeting held in
POrdWich. Vice-presidents are Sam
Robinson and J. W. Strong; Harold
Robinson is superintendent of
grounds and Robert Gibson
Stiperintendent of the hall.
JAMARY 1964
Mary loan Corrin won the Dr. W.
A. McKibbon Trophy, taking first
place in the senior elementary
division of the Legion public
speaking conteSt. Top in, the junior
-e1ementry class was Vicki
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Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr of
Wingham this year heads the roads
committee of Huron CoblitY Council,
one, of the most important posts in
county administration. Budget for
roads and bridges'for 1964 *Mounts
to$1,200,000: " ' •
A familiar tel
George, has neeepted4c,position
with the University WM* ROW -
shire fat Durham; N.II. He has been
appointed to the university staff as
production manager .for the NOW
Hampshire State educational
station, WENH-TV.
- Mrs. Vernon Hupfer was elected
'resident of the Wroxeter United
Church Women, succeeding Mrs.
Stan Gallaher. Vice-presidents are
Mrs. Howaryylie and Mrs. G. L.
Dthson, secretaries are' Mrs.
Gallaher and Mrs. Harvey Coupland
and treasurer is Mrs. William
Wright.
Another improvement to
Wingham's, main street came to
,light last week when workmen took
- the wraps off the reconstructed front
of the Crinvford and Hetherington
la* office. -Work is still continuing
inside the office as alterations take
shape.
Miss Marlene Wylie, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wylie of Lakelet,
has secured employment as a
bookkeeper with the Potter and
Brumfield Electrical Eq!ipment at
Guelph.
JANUARY 1974
The top eight public speaking
students were chosen at Howick
Central School. Barb Zwanck was
chosen the overall best speaker in
both junior and intermediate
divisions. The other top students are
Mary Lou Mitten, Shirley Versteeg,
throl Watson, Karen Underwood,
Brenda Brears, Karen Fitch and ,
SEuidra canon.
Homemakers' and nurses"- ser
vices have been extended to cover
care for the elderly, handicapped, ill •-
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