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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-08-23, Page 4a t .1-1111.12.- 1,1:14V0 ms e4://4.'W OAT 4A - The Winghein Adfareee-Timss Aageot 23,1988 ebt ingJjam 6" bance-tinbus Published at Wingham, Ontario. P.O. Box 390 - NOG 2W0 by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger, Publisher David Wenger, President Norman MacLennan, Sec.-Treas. Robert Murphy, Editor Audrey Currie, Advertising Manager Member—Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc. Subscriptions 1.00 per year $23.00 beyond 40 -mile zone Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Six months $12.50 Return postage guaranteed A messy main street There are many ways in which a community can enhance its reputation. Beautiful parks and recreation facilities are effective. Attractive, shaded residential streets with carefully -kept properties leave a lasting impression. Carefully -maintained public buildings, 'schools and churches add to the favorable picture. But when all is said and done, nothing matters more than a tidy and attractive main street. That is the part of most towns which is seen by Ihose who stop to shop, as well as those who are merely driving through on their way to some other point. Wingham can be proud of the condition of those essentials men- tioned above — but there is less room for complacency when it comes to our shopping area. Although most of the business buildings are attractive, the sidewalks and gutters in the shopping areas are untidy. Several years ago, when extensive street mark was required and new sidewalks were laid, the decision was made to place inter- locking red paving tile between the sidewalks and the curbing. It was a good idea, had the initial work been done properly and had adequate maintenance been provided since that time. Today, those red tiles hav become nothing better than dirt traps. Many of the tiles have either sunk or heaved, leaving a rough surface which is now filled with sand and gravel as well as all the lit- ter which blows up and down the street. In many places, weeds have been allowed to grow up between the tiles, adding to the general aspect of neglect. . „- Merchants, in most cases, keep their sidewalks kept clear of rub- bish, but many of them pay little attention to the litter of junk which accumulates in the gutter just over the curb. The beauty of lamppost flowerpots and the flowerbeds planted by the horticultural society is all but cancelled by the untidy mess on the street below. Perhaps it is not the duty of the store owners to see that rubbish is swept out of gutters, but in the interests of making Wingham an attractive shopping community, they would do well to give that ex- tra responsibility some thought. Many years ago we happened to drive througtia thriving town on the Saskatchewan -Alberta border. We were anticipating an im- pressive community, having read of its progressive spirit in numerous news reports. To this day, all we can remember of the place is the untidy main street, with loose papers blowing hither and yon in the prairie wind. Enough said? He has left his mark Last Wednesday it was our sad experience to attend the funeral of a fellow publisher, A. Y. McLean, whose family and Andy himself had published the Seaforth Huron Expositor for many years. Much could be written about his public career — leadership in most of the progressive undertakings in his own town, years spent as a federal member of parliament, responsibilities in the formation of the United Nations. However, as a' friend of many years stan- ding, we honor him chiefly as a man of outstanding character and a dedicated newspaper editor. Small-town newspapers are a great deal more important than many of their readers realize. If you give any thought to the more progressive communities in our own area, you will find that in most cases those towns are also the homes of good newspapers. Not flashy, hot -shot tabloids which dig for all that is sensational in their coverage areas, but rather those papers which are truly dedicated to the welfare of the individuals and businesses which make their towns worthwhile places in which to live. Andy McLean was a true community leader and the town of Seacorth owes much to this man who spent his life working for all the enterprises which contributed to its development. Was he really a saint? During the past week thousands paid their tributes to the late Elvis Presley on the 1 1 th anniversary of his death. One might be misled into the belief that he was not a human, but rather a saint who had given his life for humankind. That, however, is anything but the truth. Presley was an ordinary human, except for the fact that he possessed an unusual voice and a very sensual way of singing his songs. It is understandable that he attracted a huge audience, particular- ly the emerging generation of young people who became his followers. Certainly he is worth remembering, but in no way does he merit sainthood. GRE kT Pi ,E.P, UT IT'S GERING CLOSE TO MT ELECTION NOW ANP WE KINP LIKE TO CINI514 THE MC °FP AT ORE OF TIS ailER TWO PARTIES!.. AUGUST1941 Allen Small has enlisted with th RCAF and reported to Manning Pool, Toronto. Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt, Grimsby, announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith Genevieve, to Duncan James Millan Moore, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. IL Moore, Whitechurch. The wedding will take place Sept. 6 at the home of the bride. On behalf of the citizens of Wingham, a presentation was made to Miss Margaret E. Fisher when she was the recipient of a beautiful travelling case, a bouquet of roses and a sum of money. Miss Fisher has for many years been a kindly efficient member of the post office staff. One-third of the Crystal Ballroom at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, is being used for the Fry and Blackhall display in connection with the Furniture Show being held this week. This enterprising local firm has on display 14 period and con- ventional chesterfield suites, also 20 occasional and easy chairs. An illustrious son of Huron County, Dudley Holmes, senior judge of Simcoe County, died after a five-month illness. He was in his 74th year. He practised law in Wingham from 1902 until 1927, when he was appointed crown attorney of Huron. AUGUST 1954 Imperial Oil commenced drilling for oil last week on the farm of John L. Currie at the corner of the 12th concession and the sideroad, near Whitechurch. Concrete foundation work on the new wing at the Hanover hospital has been completed and it is ex- pected roof and brick work will be finished before winter. Eric Winkler, hospital board chairman, told the board work is progressing satisfactorily. e Eddie Gaunt and Terry Wilson of St. Helens are attending Camp Hiawatha at the United Church Summer School near Goderich this week. Fordwich friends congratulate Scott Keith, who was successful in passing his upper school exams. In September he will commence studying at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph. AUGUST 1964 Five students of the Wingham Dis- trict High School are Ontario Scholars this year. They are Wayne Caslick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Caslick of Wingham; Patrick King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen King, RR 2, Wingham; Elwin Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Millan Moore, RR -5, Lucknow; Claudia Norminton, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Charles Norminton, RR 3, Teeswater and Susanne Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Reynolds, RR 3, Wingham. Gordon MacKay and Malcolm MacKay attended a men's doubles bowling tournament at Southampton and wen first prize. They received two lovely end tables. The Wroxeter pond was drained last week when flash boards were broken during the high water. The boards were replaced at the end of the week and the water level is again up to normal, Relatives and friends attended a shower for Barbara Coultes at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coultes. Miss Coultes is to be married at Calvin -Brick United Church this Saturday. AUGUST 1974 Fordwich residents congratulate Mr. and Mrs. John Leppington (Karen Miller) who were married Saturday in Fordwich United Church. Don Procter has begun a two-year term of service with Mennonite Cen- tral Committee in Winnipeg. He is serving at Grosvenor Place, a pro- bation hostel that ministers to young offenders. Don is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Procter of Wingham and a member of the Wingham Baptist Church. Mrs. George Thompson of White- church held a successful sale on the creamery grounds. Mrs. Thompson and Earl have moved to their house in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gowing, RR 2, Bluevale, are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their youngest daughter, Nancy Elaine, to William Bruce Corrigan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Corrigan, RR 1, Bluevale. The wedding will take place on Friday, Sept. 20, in Brussels. Whitechurch residents welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Whytock and family who moved into the house across from the hall, formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thomson and family. 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 complaint cannot be resolved with the newspaper, it should be sent to the Ontario Press Council, 151 Slater St., Suite 708, Ottawa, Ontario k1P 5H3