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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-06-14, Page 5..:... .cf• t¢, „?5Fs s ' =,:fir 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 rrnechanica lar► Ole ,ir tsy m , , 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 WablifibettJ# Y,.- r$61g 1...4f e„. 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