Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-12-20, Page 5{fir` r.• frrr�lJ :rr,,,ry'�'', rr fwr*rr,'/ i5 i POEM, POSTER AND ESSA Y CONTEST — These Wingham Public School students did well in their indi0 °vidual categories in the recent Legion Remembrance. Day back, Ansley Simpson, second -place poem, poster and essay contest. They are: ri essay; Susan Henry, third-place poem; front, Lisa Inrwood, third-place essay; Julie Lthird-place essay; Wendy sl e, first -place e, thi poem; Sara McKeon, first place poem and Janet! Cretier, first -place poster. (What's News Photo)rd place [ink■tocaner i �hircpractor �s non ew s Dear Editor, By virtue of its recent extensive radio advertising, it seems that the Cancer Society is privy to some new information concerning the prevention and treatment of cancer. Apparently, a "new" link has been discovered between cancer treat- ment and nutrition. I applaud the Cancer Society for its recognition that what we eat can affect our health — this is an achievement in itself!. However, your readers should be made aware that this "link" is not new. Natural health practioners, such as naturopathic physicians and chiropractors, were aware of the link between chronic diseases, such as cancer and nutrition as early as 50 years ago. Their pleas for research went unheeded and many of them were "rewarded" for their efforts with jail sentences for spreading "misleading" information. Now we have come full circle with this recent acknowledgement by the medical advisors of the Cancer Society. Although I understand the need for diligent research into all claims of "cures" in the health-care field, it seenis to me that this process can be -expediated, especially when it concerns such a devastating disease as cancer. How many lives could have been LILIANE NOLAN waa sworn in as Winghamcs. representative onthe Huron n /,County Board of Education earlier this month by the Hon. 4�.I �f / J�©(/.•��(/�q �,((ry��/�(j 4 k . .. tea eS y.p.}. �•¢ ±�. y 5'f�dY :n glifi 5gefPf WlorF iii �C fiQJ1S��4y �`��'7� tri i".5? 4riiiga.4r.°ri 17 atiGfity) •'w!: PA1 MD:7 SifLt ie frepai pm! saved or extended if this "new" link between cancer prevention and treatment and nutrition had been promoted 50 years ago. The public should demand that those who pull the strings in the health care field put common sense and the public good ahead of petty prejudiges° I would welcome dialogue from your readers on this issue, either through this forum or by personal contact. Sincerely, Dr. Lee Cowley, B.Sc. D.C. Dave Johnston elected warden Dave Johnston, reeve of Bayfield, is the new Huron County warden for 1989, defeating McKillop Reeve Marie Bicknell in an election last Tuesday. Mr. Johnston was elected by a 20- 12 margin at a special session of county council on Dec. 13. Named to county council's striking committee were: Turn - berry Reeve Brian McB ►rj :° Exe- ter Reeve Bill Mickle, ; Reeve Lionel Wilder, Zurich Reev bert Fisher and Goderich Reeve Worsell. REPLACE BULBS When a bulb on a Christmas tree light string or electric decoration burns out, replace the bulb im- mediately, advises the Canadian Standards Association. Allow the bulb to cool off and unplug the string first. If you don't, the other bulbs may burn at whigber than normal temperature and the empty socket could pose a potential shock hazard, especially for young, eurious- Ontario will increase spending on hospitals -by We million in the next year — an 8.1 per cent increase over the past year. ° Announcing significant increases in grant levels. for hospitals, colleges and universities and schools for the 1989-90 fiscal year, Treasurer Bob Nixon said the rates reflect the prioritiesgiven to health care and education by the government. With an 8.1 per cent increase, hospital funding will rise to $6 billion and enable these institutions to con- tinue to meet health care needs in Ontario communities while avoiding operating deficits in the future. Mr. Nixon also announced that: -provincial support for the op- eration of school boards will in- crease by 6.1 per cent, bringing total support to more than $4.1 billion; -transfer payments to the municipal sector in 1989-90 will total about $4.4 billion, which amounts to an increase of 5.4 per cent. Within the overall allocation, more than $220 million in additional funding will be provided to municipalities for priority areas: --funding for universities will increase by 7.5 per cent, rising to a total of $1.7 billion and; -operating grants for colleges of applied arts and technology will approach $700 million — an overall increase of 5.6 per cent: In addition, Mr. Nixon says that in the coming, year, the economy' will enter a period of more moderate growth, expected to be almost three per cent. The unemployment rate is expected to remain near this year's 14 -year low of five per cent and inflation is expected to remain moderate. SEASON'S GREETINGS On behalf of the Riddell family, I extend compliments of the season to each of you. I am extremely pleased that my wife Anita and I have been able to meet and visit with so many of you this past year. by Huron MPP jack Riddell, Agriculture and F o Minister May your Christmas season be filled with joy and goodtidingsniong with the warmth and affection of family and friends. And may the. new year bring peace and under- •sta &Twat aa ttrJulftlimenfof our wishes y and dreams. Writer looking for delegates' descendants Editor: We are .interested in .locating descendants of delegates to the September 1864 Charlottetown Con- ference. If any of your readers are des- cendants or if they have information on descendants, they are asked to call toll-free Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland 1-800-565-0243 or write: The Festival of the Descendants, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CIA 7N8. ' All descendants will receive a guest of honor information. kit. `hank you, Rick Coles, Chairman Festival of Descendants PRESS COUNCIL The Winghacn Advance - Times is a member of the Ontario Press Council which .will consider writ- ten complaints about the publication of news, opin- ions and advertising. If a complaint cannot be re- solved with the newspa- per, -it should be sentto the Ontario Press Coun- cil, 151 Slater St., Suite 708, Ottawa, Ontario K1 P 5H3 Review of province's 4-H programs released A review of Ontario's 4-11 programs, which makes recom- mendations for strengthening the program and attracting more members, was released recently by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Some of the key recommendations put forth by the review committee, which was composed of 4-11 leaders and ministry staff, were: -to include 10 and 11 -year-olds in the program. At present, youths must be 12 years old to join; -to elect an Ontario 4-11 council and to expand membership in local 4-11 associations to include non - leader volunteers, members, the parents and sponsors and; --to organize a provincial campaign for revitalizing the image of 4-11 in the rural community and to develop resources and workshops for local 441 associations. The committee recommended that members of an elected Ontario council contribute to 4-H policy development, program planning and evaluation to ensure that program participants can make their changing needs known directly to the counciL The report also recommends that the minis 9s rural orraatipns ands' a 'partn'er the 4-H program, emphasize leadership training and resource development. The report currently is being studied by the ministry and plans for implementation will be announced in the near future. "I plan to hold a meeting with presidents of local 4-11 leaders' associations in January to ensure we get input from all parts of the province on this report," said Ja ck Riddell, agriculture minister. Many of the recommendations were based on a consultants' study of the 4-H program, which involved a survey of club leaders, members' parents and non-members' parents. It addressed the issue of declining enrolment in 4-11 in Ontario and the program's image. Recommendations also con- sidered increasing requests by program leaders for greater involvement in policy and decision making. This is the 75th year of 4-11 in Canada, Over the years, the emphasis of the youth group has evolved from the development of agricultural produce to the development of the youth. There currently are about 17,000 4- H members and 3,600 4-H leaders bntnric�- �,,