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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-05-02, Page 4Page 4A - The Wingham Advance-Tinlea, May 2, 1989 tngljam Abbanee-eimei5 Published at Wingham Ontario, P.O. Box 390 - NOG 2W0 by Wenger Bros. Limited, A wholly owned subsidiary of Newfoundland Capital Corporation Robert Murphy, Editor Audrey Currie., Advertising Manager Member - Canadian Comn mnity Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc. Subscription $21.00 per year 23.00 beyond 40 mile zone Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Six months $12.50 Return postage guanunced • On lacking respect On the page opposite is a letter from a writer who suggests this newspaper lacks respect for democracy because, editorially, we take exception with a Wingham Area Are Board decision to pur- chase a new $165,000 pumper this year, despite the fact two of its member municipalities have asked — not to scrap the purchase — but to put it off for another year. There is no lack of respect for democracy in being critical of any political decision. In fact, the very core of the democratic process rests in the fact that all people have the right to freely express their opinion on our political issues. Again, we wish to set the record straight, Wingham and Turn - berry — the municipalities which together will be responsible for more than half the capital purchase — have asked their partners to wait for another year. Two other municipalities Morris and East Wawanosh have said the year of purchase did not really matter to them, but then voted along with Howick to purchase the pumper chassis this year. The department's No. 2 station in Howick needs a better pumper. No one disagrees with that. However, the new pumper is not for the Howick station, it will go to Wingham, while the 1982 pumper, which has rarely been used for anything more than a backup here, goes to the No. 2 station. It has been reasonably suggested that the 1982 truck be transferred right away with the Howick pumper moving to Wingham to be used as a backup. Since at least one of the municipalities is 'Convinced that there has not been 100 per cent justification for the purchase of a new truck, the board is obligated to the ratepayers to be absolutely cer- tain the new equipment is the only or, all things being equal, the best way to go. While it is true that for the fire board to operate smoothly a spirit of co-operation must be evident, often over the past few years that spirit, for a number of reasons, appeared to be non-existent. With the new board, however, it was beginning to seemas though .the co-operative spirit was making a major breakthrough. Indeed,the 9 negotiative powers of cooler heads very early into the board's tenure managed to reach a resolution for one sensitive issue which has plagued the board since its inception. In this particular issue, the co-operation appears to be shovedon P the back PPburner once again. All things being equal, if some of the partners are truly indifferent as to when the purchase is made and a third is able to realize a solution to its problems without making the purchase at this time, it seems to us that co-operation is better defined as giving full con- sideration; to those who will be affected the most, the taxpayers of Wingham and Turnberry. And for us to make this statement demonstrates no lack of re- spect for the democratic process. It's disagreement, not disre- spect. Should the board not reconsider its decision — as we understand it will be asked to do — and go ahead with the purchase without presenting further information supporting the action, we will live with the decision. Yes, we will even respect it. But we won't like it, nor will we agree with it. We may even feel inclined to get in one last word. And that, thankfully, is as democratic as we can get. A Masse mess again •r-,.+r+'r',''':/. r r, '' ••,•••••••4,48.R"..4. % :i/:.'+ W .:WW:::::: -- - -%ZI f} eR,,.r.1 / %; /1:;4•02M7.• 1f - a.,r ,r.. f.�,.: ..{ .�•n,;.„ ;y ,�;�,c•1,!:. . �/,J;{.'J•• �>!/r' + : .. ' y r �, . .'+ r. ,r i /' . "y' • +'+4�r •••,.2te/, .' pyii. •`sr/ r Rr}'1 �,: >} r �, ; .++3%.,+ f4'�y'+r %r r,,Ca, +:,i :l�.�i' J + .+r'/,'� r✓,fsG -f'.%�% rrRY' %r��'. •.y r"r M;9i .r�.+%.*Maifei Communications Minister Marcel Masse seems intent on contin- uing to indulge his vanity at public expense. We all remember his recent trip to Hollywood to shove aside National Film Board repre- sentatives and accept an Academy Award on behalf of the NFB. And just when we thought we had heard everything about the many ways_in which he can find to stroke his ego, Mr. Masse has come it with yet another — a deluxe coffee table book complete with a full-page color photo of guess who and some selected notable quotes from his former life as energy minister. The minister ordered 360 copies at $25 each for gifts, and 300 copies for himself. Thank goodness we're not on his gift list. PRESS COUNCIL The Wingham Advance -Times is a member of the Ontario Press Council which will consider written complaints about the publication of news, opinions and advertising. If a complaint cannot be resolved with the newspaper, it should be sent to the Ontario Press Council, 151 Slater St., Suite 708, Ottawa, tario K1 P 5H3 REMEMBER WHEN . . from our files ----. +.. r: rr. - - - - - - .+'err .... � __ , 4+.> �•'+.:.$•1•. •f ii!;'::Gy ::o'r. ,++% fir{,/.•y'S:: Jr . + rrrr r f. ; - s. _ _. MOW" .• + + y,.frfl+ +fl.:+•,;.' ,.. {.r3• . / ,�r+ i.:. £; +,+� �+� J 6: '+;•r, � r �� i %� f ;�}jy J y 9?' F3r'r .r/r/ r ! rrJJJ�r '�!','r::%,�r f ��+ .'•rJ%%GJi'G+ r i ! -'• � r /we/ , � ��.r,'':.����y'!/.��/�i'•wj� 9- /�� MAY 1942 On behalf of the people of this community we extend congratula- tions to John Earl Porter, son of Mrs. John Porter of town and the late Mr. Porter, on his recent appointment as vice-president of the Ford Motor' Company of.Cana- da. Mr. Porter was born on the 10th of Turnberry 50 years ago. On Friday, May 1, the new speed law, 40 miles an hour, went into effect and it is illegal to exceed this limit anywhere in Canada. The only exception is army, navy or air force men or officials and it has to be offi- cial business. The Wingham Bowling Club held its annual meeting and elected J. A. Wilson president. Vice-president is Donald Rae and secretary -treasurer is H. L. Sherbondy. The fine bank barn on the farm of Mrs. George Dixon, Concession 17, Howick, was completely destroyed by fire. The fire had gained consid- erable headway when Mrs. Dixon discovered it. Four calves and 11 pigs were burned, also all imple- ments stored in the driving shed adjoining the barn. Cause of the fire is a complete mystery The Whitechurch community was shocked to hear that a Lang - side -area farmer, George Murray, had been found dead in his wheat field where he had been sowing grass seed by hand. He had lived all his life on the third of Kinloss. The extreme heat was given as the cause of death. MAY 1955 The building which for nearly 50 years housed the high school stu- dents of Wingham and district was turned over to W. T. Cruickshank for use as a television station at a special meeting of town council The building was sold to Mr. Cruickshank for one dollar. John W. Hanna, veteran standard bearer for the Progressive Conser- vative party in the riding of Huron - Bruce, was again chosen to lead the local organization of the party in the forthcoming provincial election on June 9. Huron County Health Unit has received approval from the Nation- al Health Grants Committee for the grant for rental and equipping of branch offices to be located in the Wingham General Hospital and the nurses' residence of Clinton Public Hospital. About 200 entries were heard at the third annual music festival as children of the Wingham (Public School displayed their singing tal- ents. First -prize winners included Kathleen Hodgins, Joan Riehl, Ruth Ann Hamilton, Jim Nasmith, Sue Nasmith, Bill Henderson, Bob Rin- toul, Dianne Deyell, Betty Ann Lapp, Paul Hutton, Margaret Brooks and Judy Lunn. Murray Styles, a former resident of Brussels, has taken over duties of manager in the meat department of the IGA store in Wingham. He suc- ceeds Lloyd Smith who resigned his position. He comes to Wingham from Clinton. MAY 1965 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Redman announce the engagement of their daughter, Joan Louise, to James Martin Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore of London. The wedding will talce place May 22 in Sacred Heart Church, Wingham. Harold Burrell, an employee of Ontario Hydro for 36 years, was presented with a suitcase and ring by his fellow Hydro employees at a special dinner in the Legion Hall. The presentatitn was made by Mrs.. Mac Ritchie, senior office employee; Harry McArthur, area manager and Mrs. Jack Higgins, recently retired chief clerk. The oldest member of the Wing - ham Baptist Church, Mrs. Robert John Cantelon, died at Wingham and District Hospital. She was 94 years of age. Miss Mary Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Len Phillips, has secured a position with Canada Trust at the Huron and Erie Build- ing in London. Huron Presbytery of The United Church of Canada, meeting in ses- sion at Centralia, approved a reso- lution to petition Elston Cardiff, M.P.; to vote for the abolition of the death penalty. MAY 1975 It's not every teacher who can turn out five first -place winners but Murray Hall of Wingham did just that. All five of his violin students placed first in their classes at the Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music. The students were Jane White, Mike Leahy and Frank Leahy, all of Teeswater, Marilyn and Allan Kieffer, both of Belmore. Murray McLennan was elected president of the Wingham Kinsmen Club. Vice-presidents are Rene Jones and Dale Heibein; secretary Ralph Harrison and treasurer Paul Moody. A miscellaneous shower was held at Bluevale for Miss Grace Jef- fray, whose marriage to Larry Elliott takes place May 17. Sylvia Beard was the recipient of the Marguerite Burrell Trophy, awarded to the club member with the greatest improvement in perfor- mance and for support to the club. B. G. Hanly has been appointed Huron County clerk -treasurer and administrator, effective immediate- ly.