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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-03-14, Page 5• • . Signs of spring o Q m General donations used onlyor Dear Editor: that their hard earned money to come Over many years, the Wingham and District Hospital has' operated the cancer clinic, a satellite of the London Retinal Cancer Clinic- In- --given so generously to the hospi- tal — will continue to work for the people of our community for years deed Win ham was the he first such Writer disapp outreach clinic established in the is shelved by Turnberrv province. The role of the Wingham Cancer Clinic in the past was to provide follow-up checks, dressing changes, and general support to our patients. The level of service is now evolving into more intensive treatment. For example, the clinic now does intra- venous therapy utilizing the drug profiles provided by the London Regional Centre. Thanks to Huron Chapter 89 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Roy and Margaret Bennett of Wing - ham, the hospital now has a special IV therapy chair that allows the pa- tient to receive treatment in consid- erably more comfort. Wingham and District Hospital deeply appreciates the many dona- tions we receive from service clubs and individuals toward the pur- chase of capital equipment. Money donated for a special item of equip- ment is strictly accounted for, and is specifically directed to the pur- chase of that item only. General do- nations go into the general capital account and are used for capital purchases, and nothing else. From time to time, the hospital mounts a special education seminar or a special recognition event. The money for these comes from the op- erating funds (from co -payments or preferred accommodation, for in- stance) of the hospital, never from capital finds. Capital fund. s we guard stiingently-and-jealously We wish to assure all our donors rrrt 31 Yours sincerely 14. M. Hayes Executive Director.. Dear Editor: I was a little disappointed to read in the Jan. 24 issue of The Advance - Times (when it arrived here in Rich- mond, B.C., where I am visiting) that Turnberry Township Council has shelved the "Lake Wingham" idea. I have been "for it" ever since we first moved here in 1953. It seemed the logical way to use an otherwise unproductive flood plain, though it did not have that name then. As I understand it, it would be necessary to remove only one house as the land is at present, and so far, there has been no, indication as to the occupiers' feelings on this subject, or perhaps I missed it. From a layman's point of view, it would appear to be a horrendous experience to fill any part of it to enable building on it. That is, un- less someone from Hong Kong or other Far Eastern people are willing to sink a few million dollars into such a project. It would be such a lovely "frame" for the town --- as the north end parkland along the >giver is at present. Referring back to my concerns about the trees in town, by the way, they prune trees here in Richmond, even when there are no wires to in- terfere. I wrote the mayor and council — but have no reply about that and also about "noxious "weeds" which make life a misery for any- one nyone who has even a slight allergy to pollens. 1 pointed out that it is no use waiting till theeed, goldenrod, etc. are in full �m. Its too ..late then. zwl Em .lots should be kept clear, ultio th )th "tttit�t r:W 'r�, i a we cannot do anything about them out of town, but surely in town we can. For my part, it would not matter if I had ragweed growing up to my front door, but I have a neighbor to whom it is a possible death sen- tence. It seems to me I shall have to at- tend some council meetings. I freely admit I don't know too much about local government. I live on a corner lot and all of us in the same situation keep the grass and weeds cut right to the roadbed. And what thanks dowe_get for.. it? None! I can't even pave mydrive- way or I'd have instant swimming pool in the basement. All because the road was laid in (or down) too high. - Enough beefing for this time. I still like Wingham , . . and I'm hop- ing for big things for this council, ana they don't -all have a big price tag. Sincerely yours, Margaret Wormworth PRESS COUNCIL" ; The Wingham Advance - Times is a member of the Ontario Press Council which will .consider writ- ten complaints about the publication of news, opin- lens and advertising. 0 a complaint cannot be re- solved with the newspa- per, it should be sent to the Ontario Press Coun- cil 151 Slater St., Suite 8, Ottawa, Ontario KIP w7 ig,,(1 a14 ntonkrila 3r! eacsl:7 btl -Y-m-.be.,....(•. a.ae..a�u+v�u-�.. Y.4�'MMbMh.�nr n-----•�— a "`.eWskae�G(I.I.GY�iyl'!A'Ae;. • ionP app ting wad,, ozone,layer, • The ozone layer is a stratospheric shied, that protects -the wOrliA trent overexposure to ultraviolet radia-; tion from the sunt. Tats protective layer is decreasing, by an estimated one -to -three per cent annually, Increases in ultraviolet radiation result in more skin cancers and cataracts, reduced crop melds, and damage to aquatic life. A three per cent reduction instratospheric ozone protection .is estimated to, produce 2,000 additional Canadian skin cancer victims each year. Ontario will become the first province in Canada to, act to .protect the stratospheric ozone layer, by phasing out the use of chlorofluoro- carbons (CFCs), halons, .and other ozone-depleting substances. Chloroflurocarbons are used as coolants in refrigerators, air condi- tioners and chilling equipment, as blowing agentsin foam product manufacturing, as cleaning solvents for electronic circuitboards, and as propellants in aerosol sprays and hospital sterilization procedures. Halons are similar to CFCs, but also contain the chemical bromine. They are used in_fire ext °shers. Once vented from the pro • cts and processes where .they awe u , CFCs and halons rise in the atmo- sphere and react with and destroy stratospheric ozone. ,A single chlo- rine atom released when CFCs break up, can destroy thousands of ozonemolecules in the stratosphere during the 70 to 100 years it re- mains active. Environment Minister Jim-.! Bradley says holes recently found 'in the thinning ozone layer are being torn by millions of tiny events as routine and far-flung as a fire extinguisher test in Fort Erie and a refrigerator leak in Renfrew. The government's ozone layer protection bill will enable the province to control, reduce and eliminate .ozone-depleting sub- stances within our boundaries by: —Requiring that CFCs and other ozone-depleting .substances be re- captured and recycled when de- vices containing them are being maintained or taken out of service. —Banning categories of uses of -,..gyp «n .•i;n+yt taken oilieof services once a safede on struct 'meth d. has edTp': yA rnnten# s w hill h cb he.' �g�rve complements international 'eft° to protect the ozone layer; will baa' — as of July 1 the manufacturq, sale or use of ozonedepleting su` stances as an aerosol prop-ellanfd It will also ban the manufacture,Aale or use of packaging, wrapping or containers producedwith dep1e tion -causing chemicals. This will mean items such ar ozone -destroying non-stick cooking sprays, throwaway coffee cups and foam egg cartons blown with CFCs will not be available inOntariio, Certain industries with alterna tive substances, products ' oro - duction methods have already stopped using ozone-depleting sub. stances. Other industries are seek- ing eeking to develop alternatives. The government hopes to ban the use of ozone-depleting substances in the manufacture of soft -cushion furniture, foam and rigid -foam in- sulation by July ,1, 1990. These uses account for approximately one- third of Ontario's consumption. The single largest use of CFCs — more than 40 per cent of total colt sumption -- is as a coolant'in home and commercial refrigeration equipment, and in air conditioning units. Mr. Bradley points out tit t the industry is-researchhng: the subs stitution of less damaging CFCs for.:. the •highly destructive ones. now "in use- as coolants. He said industry es will itAice;tqagRy to make the shift, and the MOE wi encourage the fastest possible ac- complishment of this change.. Grants to Riding Municipal Affairs Minister John - Eakins has recently announced final payments on grants to various nicipalities, including: —To McKillop Township, a final payment of $1,635 on a total grant of $10,902' —To West Wawa .osh Township, a final payment of $2,163 on a total of $14,415. —To the Village of Hensall, a final payment of $1,879 on a total of $12,528. Comrittee sends letter of thanks to community Dear Editor: tance in principle of the master plan We, the members of the Wing- as a guide for the planning of reap ham and Area Recreation and Mas- . ational and cultural services it ter Plan Committee Merle Un- town. The motion also mentioi+es. derwood, Rennie Alexander, Rita" that two months after tabling the Rice Bowers, Cary Lisle, Paul Mof- document, councilsmeet and estab- fatt, Niel Edgar, Betty Bouwers, lish priorities and then act on them Marilyn Robb, Randy Zinn, Ross as far as reasonably possible. It also Hamilton, Ron Beecroft, Art Clark asked council to review the Master and Leslie Marxheimer — wish to plan after each inaugural meeting, thank you, the community of the Wingham Town Council did not study area, for the support you_ accept our motion as presented. gave usduringthe past 19 months, The following night, East and to all individuals who agreed Wawanosh council dealt with the to be interviewed and who helped same motion and accepted unani- with workshops. piously A sincere thank -you to The At Present, we would like to Win ham. Advance Times for the defer further . comment until we exp .ant Coverage 3t Kos give' this have responses from Morris and plan so 'the citizens of .this area . :berry councils. coink'be kept Wormed. As soon as we have more infer The document is completed with motion, we will inform you, the a feasibility study. .Our committee public. Thank yore for your Contin- feels that Procter and Redfern Lamm ued support. ited has developed a workable doc- �. urnent which provides a projection of five years. The town council had requested this. On Monday ni ht M rVie. m1&°va�6 " rngha t Yours truly Merle Underwood and the 'members of the former March 6 I�89 Wgh and Area tr i`f ae ff , e O.Y !3QX0 OP I .ici("f") en: , v