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LOVELY SPRING FLOWERS, such as this arrangement, were in
abundance at last Saturday's non-competitive dower show, spon-
sored by the Wingham Horticultural Society, at the Arrnouriet build-
ing.
JACK'S
JOTTINGS
New community-based health
facilities that will enable patients to
undergo certain surgical procedures
without being admitted to hospitals
will be developed as a result of
legislation introduced recently.
The Independent Health Facilities
Act will ensure that patients receive
quality care at facilities other than
hospitals. The legislation will also
allow already existing community
health centres and health service
organizations to develop expanded
roles.
The government recognizes that
new technology has made it possible
to safely perform some medical
procedures in an out-of-hospital
setting. A number of independent
facilities have already started to
offer such services.
The ministry of health wants to
ensure that such facilities are
properly located and that
procedures are performed in a safe,
effective manner. The act also
ensures that preference in the
granting of licences for new
facilities will be given to Canadian
proposals and those operating on a
not-for-profit basis.
This preference will be given
despite any international treaty or
obligation to which Canada is a
party — including the Canada -U.S.
free trade agreement — and despite
any federal legislation im-
plementing such an obligation.
Canipaign Launched
Prevention of sexual assaults
through public education is the
major goal of a new campaign
launched by the Ontario -govern-
ment.
Announced by Minister
Responsible for Women's Issues
Gregory Sorbara, the campai x will
featkire4ibilinguale television n ad -
by Huron MPP
Jack Riddell,
Agriculture and Food
Minister
vertisements and a brochure. Both
are designed to challenge widely -
held myths that blame women for
being sexually assaulted and allow
assailants to avoid responsibility for
their actions.
As part of the $600,000 campaign, a
$120,000 fund has been allocated to 69
community groups across Ontario
for local public education initiatives.
It is time to put aside the fiction
and take a hard look at the truth.
The government wants to increase
public awareness about what sexual
assault is, and the fact that it is a
crime.
'Seniors' Month
Just a reminder that June has
been proclaimed as Senior Citizens'
Month, as announced by Minister for
Senior Citizens' Affairs Mavis
Wilson.
"Opportunity is Ageless" is this
year's theme and expresses the
enthusiasm and creativity with
which seniors take advantage of the
choices around them; S
When we celebrate Senior Citi
zens' Month in Ontario, we show our
appreciation of the collective
wisdom, experience and service of a
growing and vital segment of our
population.
Grants to Riding
Environment Minister. Jim Brad-
ley has announced a $106,800 grant to
the Township of Goderich under the
Financial Assistance Program to
assist in implementation of a waste
management strategy.
Two hospitals in the riding will
receive grants front the ministry of
health for assistance in upgrading
their facilities. South Huron Hospital
in Exeter will receive $46,664 for
replacement of the roof, and
Seaforth Community Hospital will
receive $439,039 to upgrade its
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Writer wants
every citizen
to sign petition
Dear Editor:
I am the daughter of a veteran
the First World War. My two
brothers, then 16 and 17, joined the
Royal Canadian Navy and spent five
years in duty to this country to keep
all citizens safe from dictatorship.
I am appalled at any thought
selling any part of the cenotaph at
Wingham.
Petitions against the sale of
memorial land are placed at Sun -
Rise Dairy Store, McIntyre's Bake
Shop, Good's Restaurant and Andy's
Barber Shop.
As citizens of Wingham and sur-
rounding area, if you are also con-
cerned, please sign one of the peti-
tions which will be presented to
Wingham Town Council.
Sincerely
Pat Bailey
• Awareness Day
On May 24, 1988' Inten t:0i
Trade Minister John Crosbie tabled
legrslato to implement the
Canada -US. Free Trade Agreement
(FTA). The agreement becomes
domestic law through the passing of
the Canada -United States Free
Trade Implementation Act. This bill
will complete months of debate,
speculation and anticipation
regarding the matter of free trade.
The implementation act approves
the provisions of the agreement and
amends existing domestic
legislation, such as our tariff laws,
of where necessary. The act is com-
prised of five parts and covers all
legislative changes required to bring
into effect the free trade agreement
signed by Prime Minister Brian
Mulroney and President Ronald
of Reagan on Jan. 2.
The Ontario economy depends on
trade. Fully 27 per cent of the goods
we manufacture are exported, and
90 per cent of that total goes to
markets in the United States.
Exports are worth $60 billion a year
to the Ontario economy. Major
Ontario exports include cars, trucks
and auto parts, machinery, aircraft
parts, office machines and equip-
ment, precious metals, steel, forest
products, telecommunications
equipment, and services such as
banking and insurance.
Ontario exports over $30 billion a
year in cars, trucks and auto parts.
Under .the FTA, the safeguards to
the Auto Pact that have made the
automotive industry Ontario's most
important export business, remain
secure and intact. In fact, new,
tougher North American content
requirements will encourage vehicle
assemblers from Europe and Asia to
purchase more parts from Ontario
fiia ufacturers.
Thgradual elimination of tariffs
on both sides of the border under the
FTA, willallow manufacturers from
steel to textiles to take advantage of
lower costs, higher productivity, and
called a success
by association
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the planning com-
mittee for the Huron County
Awareness Day in Wingham, on
Monday, May 30, we wish to thank
the following people who par-
ticipated in our event and for being
such good sports : Bill McGrath, Bob
Wittig, Rev. John Vaudry, Leona
Armstrong, Hans Kuyvenhoven,
Brian Lachance, Don Farnell, Sue
Phillips, Murray Cardiff, Marg
Beard, Bert Morin and Jack Kopas.
For a very short time, these in-
dividuals experienced an oppor-
tunity to view Wingham from a dif-
ferent perspective — that of
someone with a disability. The con-
cerns which arose regarding
sidewalks, curb cuts, traffic lights
and heavy doors are all very
legitimate concerns for our disabled
and frail elderly.
We knew the exercise was suc-
cessful when we heard comments
such as the one from Jack Kopas
who thought the townwas fairly
accessible until that day.
By creating awareness of the
needs of our special populations, we
can instigate change and we can
break down the barriers. Be a part
of the move for better access.
For information on making your
buildings accessible, feel free to
write this office of the Ontario
March of Dimes at RR 5, Owen
ound, N4K 5N7 or telephone (519)
•
Sincerely
Geri Babcock
Community Services
Manager
moms approves
building permits
Morris council approved several
building permits at the first June
meeting held recently.
Permits were approved for:
Pierre Rammeloo, Lot 6, Con. 10, ex-
tension to barn; Cor Reinink, Lot 27,
Con. 7, a sundeck; Robert Ivor, Lot
4, Con. 2, a sunporch; Florence
McArter, Belgrave, a sundeck and
Jim Blake, Lot 28, Con. 8, an ad-
dition to dairy barn . and a manure
d5riT
•
secure'Access. t(
over $230 nllion ± ti
eluding a fl When , e
procurement ,market
ontariovagrieultural export to the
amount to over $3ltimo.n t '
nually and under the acct, supply'
management marketing boards for
dairy products, poultry and eggs
remain intact. Fruit and vegetable
producers will be protected for 20
years by tariff measures that can be
invoked when prices are low.
Even though tariffs on fresh fruits
and vegetables will bephased out
gradually over a 'ten-year period,
Canada retains the right to reimpose
tariffs on these products for a 20 -
year period. F'r'esh fruits and:
vegetables are the only industrial or
agricultural product granted this
special "snap -back" provision.
Some adjustment will be neces-
sary for the wine and grape growers
of the province. It is important to
point out the root of the industry's
concerns lies not only in free trade
but also in the ruling of the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
(GATT) . The Gatt panel report
upheld a charge by the European
Community that discriminatory
pricing of Canadian wine is unfair.
Therefore with or without the FTA,
the industry would be required to
adjust.
Financial institutions oan •hls
look forward to greater access tothe
U.S. " Market. Our prufessona
services sector architects, en-
gineers, scientists, and manage-
ment consultants - will gain access
to the huge U.S. market and its
larger customer base.
The dispute settlement methal
ism will discourage the Americais
from applying their trade remedy
laws. Consumer prices will fall as.
tariffs decline and higher economic
growth will allow governments to
promote cultural, regional and so-
cial development.
Johnston and Hicknell
will seek warden's chair
Bayfield Reeve David, Johnston
and McKillop Township Reeve
Marie Hicknell have both announced
that they will seek to lead Huron
County in 1989.
The two announced at the regular
June county council session that
they intend to run for warden and
will visit each member of council
before the election.
As reeves of their municipalities,
Mrs. Hicknell and Mr. Johnston are
both completing their second county
council term.
Mr. Johnston was first elected to
the village council in 1 0 and has
been reeve since 1982. He operates a
lumber and hardware business. He
and wife, Gail have four adult sons.
Mrs. Hicknell, a McKillop
Township Council member for 10
years, has been reeve since 1982. She
and husband Francis have six chil-
dren, and operate a hog, beef and
cash crop farm.
"sI've always aspired to the
warden's seat," Mrs. Hicknell said.
"My family has always encouraged
me to go for the top."
She said her political roots go back
to 1883, when the first of her an-
cestors became involved in muni-
cipal politics. A great-uncle was
warden in 1937.
Mr. Johnston, a former Toronto
and Peel Region police inspector
who came to Bayfield in 1975, also
said he has had an interest in the
leadership of the county for several
years. However, it has, been only
recently that his business became
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frequent absences a role as warden
would require.
Both candidates, who must first be
re-elected `locally in November
before facing the election of their
peers at county council level in
December, said their candidacy is
not prompted by specific issues, but
by a desire to lead.
"I think what the county needs
now is to be able to plan for the
future," Mr. Johnston said.
Mrs. Hicknell has been chairman
of the roads and Huronview com-
mittees of council and represents
Huron County on the board of
directors of Conestoga College.
Mr. Johnston has been chairman
of the museum committee and the
agriculture and property com-
mittee.
Council issues
building permits
Turnberry Township Council
issued five building permits and one
demolition permit at its first June
meeting. Building Inspector Alex
MacDonald also attended the
meeting.
Permits were approved for:
Milford Gowing, Lot 166, Lower
Town, storage shed; Huron County,
Con. 9, Lot 6, demolition; Tim
Henderson, Lot 29, Bluevale, a two -
car garage; Bruce Campbell, Lot
122, Lower Town, a home; Orthodox
Christian Reformed Church, Lot 40-
41, Lower Town, changes to building
and Clarence Steckley, Con. 1, Lot