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Published at Wingham, Ontario. P.O. Box 390 - NOG 2Wo
by Wenger Bros. Limited
Barry Wenger, Publisher
David Wenger, President Norman MacLennan, See.-Treas.
Robert Murphy, Editor Audrey Currie, Advertising Manager
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Not only did Communications Minister Marcel Masse give the en-
tire world a demonstration of an overblown ego when he snatched
an honorary Oscar from the hands of deserving National Film Board
filmmakers, he also cost Canadian taxpayers something in the
neighborhood of $10,000 to do so.
As an international television audience watched, Masse ac-
cepted the golden statuette at this year's Academy Award presen-
tations in Hollywood. The special award was in recognition of the
NFB's 50 year -history and its contribution to the film industry.
While two NFB representatives were forced to stand silently to one
side, the politician basked in the glow of the television klieg lights
while accepting the Oscar for them.
As if that weren't enough, Canadian taxpayers are left to foot the
bill for that trip to Tinsel Town. And according to reports, Masse did
not travel on his ,own. At least three of his aides tagged along for
the ride, staying at the posh Beverly Wiltshire Hotel where single
rooms start at more than $325 nightly.
It is doubly unfortunate that Canadians must be not only embar-
rassed before audiences in countries throughout the world, but al-
so forced to pick up the tab for having had the privilege.
Lousy timing
The Ontario Track and Field Association's decision to penalize
athletes who admit to using banned drugs couldn't have been an-
nounced at a worse time.
By threatening to cancel any records set by athletes who testify
that they've used steroids, the OTFA drew the ire of Commissioner
Charles Dubin for the move that could seriously hamper the work of
the Dubin inquiry.
It was Roy McMurtry, lawyer for coach Charlie Francis, who
pointed out that any such OTFA action could have serious effect
on the testimony. He also labelled it "a deliberate attempt to intimi-
date those athletes who have not yet testified."
Although that might not have been the association's intent, it
could very well be the result. Since the existing practice is to wipe
out a record only when the athlete tests positive after the record-
setting event, it is reasonable to assume that some, if not all of the
athletes might be less inclined to be candid, faced with the knowl-
edge that their testimony will be met with OTFA sanction.
What is particularly disturbing about the association's move is the
fact that it defies an earlier request by Mr. Dubin, who wanted no
actions taken against anyone until after his recommendations had
been made. He is right in demanding an explanation.
One can understand that the OTFA wants to regain its credibility
— and win back corporate sponsors along the way — in the wake
of the scandal at Seoul, but this was not the route to take.
When the Seoul steroid scandal broke, the OTFA came out of
the blocks preferring a limited inquiry by Canadian track authorities.
Now, the association threatens action that will do nothing less than
put a stranglehold on that very body.
To risk compromising the Dubin inquiry's mandate to explore the
extent of drug use in sports is both inexcusable and ill-advised.
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REMEMBER WHEN . . . from our files
APRIL 1942
Carl McKay son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. H. McKay of town, has enlisted
with the RCAF and reports for duty
the end of May. Carl will continue
with the bank in London until the
middle of May.
The engagement is announced of
Viola Beryl Cunningham, younger
daughter of Mrs. Cunningham and
the late George Cunningham, and
John Eldon Kirton, only son of the
late James and Mrs. Kirton. The
wedding will take place quietly the
middle of April.
Some interesting things come to
light at housecleaning time. Mel
Bradburn, sixth line of East
Wawanosh, got a real surprise late-
ly when he was having his home
renovated. Work was being carried
out in the attic and when the wall-
paper was removed it was found
that back of it, newspapers had
been pasted to the wall. The papers
were a Weekly Empire and Calgary
Tribune from 1892; a Weekly
Empire of Toronto from 1893 and a
Blyth Standard from 1892.
Hugh Bell left to take a position
on a Canada Steamship boat that
plies the Great Lakes.
Lawrence O'Dwyer, a native of
Minto Township, near Mount For-
est, has been appointed CPR station
agent for Fordwich, succeeding C.
S. Robinson who leaves this week
for Brighton.
APRIL 1955
R. H. Lloyd was re-elected presi-
dent of the Wingham Golf Club as
32 golfers met at the annual meet-
ing. It will be Mr. Lloyd's fifth term
for the club, first organized in 1949.
J. J. Cruickshank was the charter
president. Vice-president is Dr. Wal -
tort McKiblbon; treasurer is Frank
Madill and John Cruickshank is
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Ronnie Baker of town had the
honor of being the "first one in" the
Maitland River this year, when he
opened the swimming season at
Howson's Dam. Asked how the
water was, Ronnie replied "Not
bad". Less than three weeks ago,
Wingham suffered one of the worst
bli77ards of the season.
Members of the Wingham Dis-
trict High School Board voted
unanimously to turn over the old
high school building to the town of
Wingham for the sum of $1.00, to
be used either as a public school
building or a television station.
Prompt response of the fire -fight-
ing equipment from Wingham,
Harriston and Listowel probably
saved the destruction of a whole
business block in the village of
Wroxeter when fire gutted the inte-
rior of the Alvin Moffat Hardware
store on the main street. Damage to
the building and contents is expect..
ed to amount to several thousand
dollars.
John W. Hanna, veteran member
in the Ontario Legislature for
Huron -Bruce, has no intention of
retiring in the near future. It would
seem that an election might be held
soon and Mr. Hanna intends to seek
re-election.
APRIL 1965
Mrs. Harvey Robb of Amberley
has sold her farm on Highway 86 to
Hugh Mason of Huron Township.
The Mason farm is directly north of
the Robb place. Mrs. Robb will
move to Wingham in the near
future.
In separate meetings, the councils
of the Village of Teeswater and the
Township of Culross voted to erect
a new central public school to serve
the children of the village and
township. The new school will be
built adjacent to the present
Teeswater Public School.
Vicki Rosenhagen, 13-Kear-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Rosenhagen of Wingham and a
Grade 7 student at Wingham Public
School, won first place in a public
speaking contest at Breslau for ele-
mentary school students. Other
speakers were from Guelph, Strat-
ford, Listowel and Waterloo. Vicki
will now proceed to the provincial
finals.
Joan Remington won the Mar-
guerite Burrell Trophy, presented
each year to the best all-round
senior skater showing the most
improvement during the year and
who has been the most help to the
figure skating club.
Morris Township Council let the
contract for the new bridge on the
second concession to Mowbray
Construction of Wingham. Contract
price was $65,499.50. Work is to
start on May 10, with a target date
of Sept. 1 set for completion.
APRIL 1975
The Schneider Male Chorus from
Kitchener played to a packed house
at St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church as, on one side, the blizzard
raged and, on the other, the light-
ning flashed and the thunder
roared. The storm was so severe
that members of the choir had to be
billeted in Wingham. The next
night the men were billeted in Lis-
towel, the roads still unfit for travel.
In fact, the choir did not reach
Kitchener until four days later.
Helen Allen, the weekly author
of Today's Child in 22 daily and 155
weeldy newspapers across Canada,
received a special citation in honor
of her work. More than 7,000 young
people have been adopted through
Today's Child.
Mrs. E. Welwood was presented
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