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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-10-03, Page 41 Page 4A - The Wingham Advance -Times, Oct. 8,1989 7w,?4".17+7,nj,e7,t7P1 Cbt.iVingiont fibbanct-Unto Published at Wiagbam, oniario, P.� Box 390 -NOG 2W0 by Wenger Bros. United A wholly owned subsidiary of Newfoundland Capital Corporation Margaret Stapleton, Editor Audrej7Cuirie, Advertising Manager member - Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc. Subscription $21.00 per year Six months $1250 $23-00 beyond 40 mile zone Second Class Mail Regisuaron No. 0821 Reim postage guaranteed cr) Build Huronview North here Through all the political posturing, the favors called for favors owed and lobbying to be chosen as the site of the pro- posed Huronview North satellite nursing home, one impor- tant question begs consideration — What is best for the peo- ple who will live at this home? The Turnberry-Wingham Committee for Huronview North is convinced that this area is the best possible location for the home. The committee will present its case before county council this Thursday, although the Huronview site selection committee has recommended a location in Morris Township, near Brussels. Much is at stake in this debate — an 81 -bed nursing home which would employ over 60 people. But we hope the munic- ipal power brokers do not forget what should be their princi- ple concern in this matter: What is best for the people who will live at this home? Th Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services has set out site requirements for nursing homes, all of which are met by the optioned Turnberry site, just east of Wingham. Under ministry guidelines, there must be a fire department nearby; there must be fire hydrants near the site and there must be sufficient water pressure' for a sprinkler system for the proposed home. The Wingham-area site meets all these requirements. However, the strongest point in favor of locating the home here has to be the Wingham and District Hospital. Ministry guidelines ask if there is a doctor who could be medical director for the home. Over 30 doctors, including 10 special- ists, have admitting privileges to Wingham and District Hos- pital. The hospital also provides a myriad of other services: a modern emergency department, radiology, physiotherapy, a laboratory and twice -monthly cancer clinics, to name just a few. It would be nice to think that nursing home residents do not require the services of a hospital any more than the general population, but such is not the case. With age comes the frailties of age and quite often, that means extra medical ser- vices are needed. The bottom line is, a Huronview North satellite built at the proposed Wingham-area site would be three to five minutes away from Wingham and District Hospital. This is compared to 15 to 20 minutes away for the Brussels -area site. Wingham also offers three dentists and an optometrist, also among miattrIprequirements when' considering a site. When all is sale' and done, it is clear the Wingham-area site meets all the requirements for the proposed Huronview North satellite home and much more. County councillors, when you cast your votes this Thurs- day, just ask yourself one thing: What is best for the people who will live at this home? Three little words By and large, newspaper people are kind, gentle folk, who sit quietly for hours mulling over the complexities of life. Even those last-minute requests for photographs or coverage we suffer with good humor. But if there's anything that makes a newsman's blood boil it's three little words, "Don't print that." Politicians are famous for trying to control what is reported in the media — they know better, but they do it anyway. The funny part is, much of what they are trying to keep out of the press is not of interest anyway, but the challenge of "Don't print that," is often too hard to ignore. More disturbing are the times when people find themselves on the wrong side of the law and then decide they don't want their misdeeds reported in the local media. What these fool- ish people do not realize is that if they did not notify us of their indiscretions, we probably would know nothing about them. Luckily for many of these people, this newspaper has taken the stance that punishment for crime is handled by the court and not the paper. But once again, when we hear those three little words, "Don't print that," it is difficult not to rise to the challenge. Don't forget — the best way for something to find its way into the newspaper is through those three little words. Because we will print that. A welcome addition The new Royal Homes display court, located just east of Wingham, is a welcome addition to the community. Not only is it aesthetically appealing, but it draws an astounding 1,00a people each week to the site. This has to be good for Royal Homes, which is recording record sales. However, this weekly influx will result in spin- offs in the rest of the community as well, as people stop to shop or eat In the community. The company is to be congratulated fOr this attractive addi- tion to the area. We wish you many years of success. 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. Ait complaint cannot be respludd with the newspaper, it should be sent to the 011010 Press Council, 151 Slater St., Suite 708, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3. aemesnman.,...ense.4.1 • ?e;:i.q.'1:4' • . vogy;;,),,ogaw,07--05, A / • • • / • 4 4:•,* *" . • • M? • I '1 jr A556,=311.13W \14114i;GoR 00 REMEMBER WHEN. . . from our files 4,— , r• • /.1 OCTOOVR 1942 HM CS Ottawa, Can ad ia n destroyer, has been sunk by enemy action in the Atlantic. Four officers and 108 ratings are missing, believed killed. The casualties include Petty Officer Gordon Ralph Crawford of Vancouver, brother of Dr. W. A. Crawford of town. A contract for drilling rock near Sydney, Cape Breton, has been received by Fred Davidson of Wingham. The rock will be used as a flux by the steel mills of that dis- trict. The two-year term experiment for municipal councils is dead. In the future, municipal elections will be held yearly as before. On Sunday Miss H. Bunyan bade fitewell to the members of Grace Chapel after serving here for over two years. Miss W. Barfoot will bid farewell next Sunday. The two new deaconesses who will have charge here will be Miss V. Schwass of Lis- towel and Miss L. Purdy of Sarnia. William Austin of Teeswater has purchased the residence of Pte. William Johnston on Frances Street. Mr. and Mrs. Austin will move to Wingham shortly. The Teeswater Fall Fair Board announces that Col. George A. Drew, Conservative leader for Ontario, will officially open the Teeswater Fair, to be held Oct. 6 and 7. OCTOBER 1955 Three additions have been made to the CKNX staff as the expansion program gains momentum. Ross Hamilton will handle television sales and be featured on camera during studio presentations. Doug Finley will be in charge of the pho- tography department and Roger Schwass of Paisley will join the farm department. A three-storey agricultural barn will be built to the east of the new Wingham District High School. Estimated cost of the new structure will be in the neighborhood of $6,000. Jim Angus, former foreman on the public works department, has taken a position with the Supertest Petroleum Company and will man- age the neW station erected by them on Josephine Street. John Merkley and Shirley Arm- strong were named senior champi- ons at the Public School field day. Intermediate champs were Doug Spry and Sue Nesmith. Demi& Callan and Bonnie Steuernol wre. junior champiorth. At a meeting of Wingliara Ibviott Coutiplle Members t,isOd a Mellott Wittig the De attit1 *To Department to build a new bridge at the north end of town to replace the present McKenzie bridge, was also passed. Lucknow Public School Board has hired an additional teacher, Mrs. Irwin Carruthers of Kinloss Township, to cope with over- crowded conditions due to a record-breaking enrollment this year. OCTOBER 1965 Meeting in a special joint session, Wingham Town Council and the Public School Board went over plans for a new wing on the school and demolition of the 87 -year-old existing structure. The new build- ing is expected to cost close to ,) $400,000: Calvin Burke, well-known Wing - ham businessman, is opening his new store on Josephine Street today as the culmination of several months of hard work and over a year of inconvenience. The old Burke building burned in April of 1964. Stephen Majka has been appoint- ed Controller of Stanley -Berry Lim - 9,1 ited of Melton and WinghaimHe will be responsible for the entire accounting functions of the compa- ny. Bob Taylor was named president of the 'Belgrave Hi -C group. Other officers are: secretary, Marilyn Tay- lor; treasurer, David Beecroft; press reporter, Rhonda Fear; recreation leader, Murray Vincent. The new counsellors are Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Coultes. Lola Sanderson was installed as Noble Grand of Majestic Rebekah Lodge. Her supporting officers are Isabel Montgomery, Ethel Gerrie, Mary Caslick and Anne Henry. In a change of plans, Wingham Council decided to hard -top Angus Street this fall, instead of Summit Drive,- as had been scheduled earli- er in the year. The change came about due to construction problems on Summit Drive. OCTOBER 1975 The Wingharrt Fire Department is searching for new volunteers to join the department as firemen or fire - women. Three men recently resigned from the department, Douglas Carr after nine years, Rick Jacklin and Russell Foxton. 4 Dr. R. D. Wilkins has another woman in his life, "really a lady", he says. The "lady" is a 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, probably the most beautiful car this area has ever seen. Lloyd -Truax Limited, a Wing - ham -based company with branches in Walkerton and Toronto, may soon passimder new ownership. A Mississauga company has entered into negotiations to acquire the company. For eight young Wingham boys, summer was an exciting adventure as they travelled to Norway to rep- resent the First Wingham Scouts at the International Scout Jamboree. The lucky eight were Brent Foxton, Brian Reid, Tom MacLean, Paul Foxton, Mike Beattie, David Dou- glas, Doug Taylor and Doug McGregor. Nov. 5 was set as the date for the official opening of the new Huron - Perth Separate School Board office in Dublin. Michael COnnolly of Kippen and William Kinahan of Wingham will work with adminis- trative staff on the details of the opening. 4 rat WACON—A fall Color tour was held Sunday at the Wawanosh Conservation est ffi1 0.. fie..wave: Many people took advantage of the spectacular fall weather to take part tour. Here agroup Wafts paticntly for a horse4raWn Wagon ride.