HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-10-03, Page 5'41
THE SPLENDOR OF AUTUMN was in evidence at the Wawanosh Conservation Area near Bel -
grave Sunday. Rob and Carol Lawrie of Blyth were just two of those who enjoyed the fall color tour,
sponsored by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
Is abortion legislation
needed in Canada?
Dear Editor:
The federal government has
recently stated its intention to intro-
duce abortion legislation this fall.
Why is there an assumption that
legislation on abortion is necessary
and inevitable?
Canadians should realize that
this "urgent call" for a law was
brought about by a few coinciden-
tal and unfortunate circumstances;
an aberrant United States Supreme
Court decision and a rash of injunc-
tion -seeking ex -boyfriends.
We are confident that the
Supreme Court of Canada, when it
delivers its reasons in the Daigle
case, will send the clear message to
Canadians that they cannot stop
women from making their own
abortion decisions by hauling them
through the courts.
s Modern thinking on abortion,the
world over, is moving, away froth
focussing on criminality toward
focussing on the health of women
and their families. We don't need or
want a criminal law. Pregnant
women are not criminals:Abortion
is properly seen as a matter of
health. There is no legislation gov-
erning other medical procedures,
the decision for specific medical
care is based on what is known to
be good medical practice.
The decision whether or not to
terminate a pregnancy is one of the
most difficult decisions a woman
has to make in her life. Ninety-nine
point six per cent of all abortions
are performed before the end of the
20th week of pregnancy. Women
should decide for themselves the
fate of their own bodies; their own
lives. It is a woman's choice.
Even under Section 251 of the
Criminal Code there were no gesta-
tional limits on the performing of
Resident says
many thanks'
Dear Editor:
As one of the older citizens born
in the Village of Wroxeter, I would
like to take this opportunity to say
"many thanks" to the Wroxeter
Improvement Association, whose
members unselfishly are giving of
their time and efforts to improve
the looks of our town. I just wish I
were younger to help.
The gazebo at the entrance to the
bridge is very impressive, especial-
ly when lit up at night. The build-
ings on the main street are taking
on a new look and the many lights
have certainly made a great
improvement.
Everyone should appredate their
efforts and be do-ers instead of
grumblers. We live in a wonderful
part of the world.
Yours truly,
A. Burke
abortions. There are good reasons
why abortions are sought after the
first trimester. Lack of access to the
service may cost a woman valuable
time.
Money may be a problem. Young
women sometimes do not know
they are pregnant. Amniocentesis,
by which fetal abnormalities are
diagnosed, cannot be performed
until the 16th week of pregnancy
and may take until the 19th week or
longer to make a diagnosis, then
comes the search for access to abor-
tion and more delay.
The answer to later abortion is
not another abortion law, the
answer is access early in the preg-
nancy Furthermore, sex education
and birth control counselling
reduce the need for abortion, late or
,,early , • r e ,
If the government must bring in
a law, let it be one that would guar-
antee easy access- to all women's
health nate services, including abor-
tion, family planning and birth con-
trol. Let us not encourage unneces-
sary laws, but government action
that will provide real and meaning-
ful solutions to the problem of
unwanted pregnancies.
Parliament take note — most
Canadians do not want another
abortion law. Readers are invited to
write or call their member of parlia-
ment if they want to ensure that
women's freedom of choice is pre-
served.
Judith Allen,
Lawyer,
National Association of
Women and the Law
!ei
The Repair Ara LiOhji
Act, 1989, to be proclaimed on Oct.
10, will provide greater protection
for repairers and storers when
claiming a lien for articles they
have repaired or stored. The act
also will allow consumers and
other owners of goods sufficient
time to pay for repair or storage
charges.
Jointly developed by the
province's consumer ministry and
the attorney general's office, the act
will result in the repeal of the
Unclaimed Articles Act, the Ware-
housemen's Lien Act and Mechan-
ics' Lien Act.
The new law clarifies the rights
of repairers, storers, owners and
secured creditors in a fair and com-
prehensive manner. It also provides
for the creation of a "non -possesso-
ry" lien that will enable lien
claimants to release an article but
still retain a lien aaningeit. Thi,wili
be of great asistance to lien
claimants in situations where arti-
cles are repaired on an owner's
premise.
In order to enforce a non -posses-
sory lien against other parties
which may have an interest in the
same property, a claim for lien must
be registered in the Personal Prop-
erty Security Registration System.
A lien claimant. may register a
claim for lien for one, two or three
years at a fee of $5 per year. With
the exception of discharges, any
changes made to the claim for lien
carry a flat fee of $10. Discharges
will be free of charge'.
Detailed procedures are estab-
lished for the sale or retention of an
article by lien claimants and for the
redemption of an article by the
owner or other persons; such as
secured creditors, who have an
interest in the articled.
The act also provides rules to
allow an owner or any other person
entitled to the article, to recover
possession when there is a dispute
as to the price of the repair and
storage services. In addition, the
courts will be given broad powers
to resolve all matters that arise
under the act.
PHOTO CONTEST
For those of you interested in
entering the Huron County calen-
dar photo contest which I am spon-
soring, my offices have begun
accepting entries.
They may be mailed or dropped
off at any of my riding offices in
Exeter, Goderich or Wingham, or
Charity raises money
to give the gift of sight
Dear Editor:
On a hill overlooking the town of
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, is
a special spot that has been shared
with a friend over many years.
Each fall, we climb up to a place
high enough to overlook the rolling
hills and river valley. The trees, all
turning in color, present a patch-
work of radiance and beauty that is
stunning to behold. We sit, without
saying a word and it seems like our
souls communicate; we truly are
one and at peace with the world.
The work of Operation Eyesight
Universal is like climbing that hill.
Each year, thousands of dollars are
raised and distributed by this regis-
tered Canadian charity — dollars
freely and generously given by peo-
ple from all across this reat land.
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Beauty and radiance are in the
faces of the men, women and chil-
dren in Third World countries
where the precious gift of sight
restoration is received.
The task is enormous, the work
immense and the patchwork of
color is every bit as large and intri-
DRIVING IN FOG
Fall weather is often foggy
weather. Take precautions while
driving, recommends the Ontario
Safety League. Use your headlights
on low beam, since high beams can
cause glare. Turn on the defroster
and fan to avoid misting on the
interior of the windshield, and use
your wipers to avoid condensation
on the outside.
Atitsmiummommommamommur
THIRD TAXES DUE
The third tax installment far the Town of Wingham is dUe
October 31st, 1989.
Interest at 1 1/4% per month or any part that: At will be
charged as of November i St, 1989.
NOTE: Persons who have aoquirod propertieS and _have not
received a tax bill ShoUkl CeptaCtOHO
, the Clerk's . Failure to
reedy() a bill door not relieve a taxpayer from. reSPOnStbili*
for payment of laket, nor from penalty for late payment.
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cate as the rolling hills. The need
for greater efforts speaks out and
seems to point the way to more
control and prevention of eye dis-
eases in developing countries.
Much is being done and can be
done to eradicate the causes of
blindness, especially in children.
As we pause this Thanksgiving
to reflect on our fortunes, we cao
give the precious gift of sight to a
cataract patient in the Third World.
Imagine how thankful that person
will be to see the beauty of nature.
Operation Eyesight Universal can
be contacted at No. 202, 1719
Lawrence Ave. East, Scarborough,
Ont., MIR 2X7.
Yours truly,
Ken Shelley
tirtipiiieate-.4 the Leitslitive'''$. hill'be w1f . y.94.1
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Building, Queen's Park, Torontui' j-e‘iinixiiition rather than Oki;
M7A 1A2. —a totakof 12 pboteip WRI- be cho,
• Guidelines are as follows: sen; each entrant receives a p‘rIze; -,
----scenes should be from Huron —all phetosr.phs T'll he;
County or the surrounding area.
returned tthe Owner tellowling the
Preference will be given to scenes publication of the 'calendan
o
which best reflect the character and
—ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MUST.
lifestyle of Huron County;
BE MARKED CLEARLY WITH
—photographs can be current, or THE LOCATION QF THE SUB.
older ones of historical interest; JECT MATTER AND THE NAME,
—black and white reproduces ADDRESS AND TE‘EPHONE
much better than color, although NUMBER OF THE PERSON
the latter can be used; ENTERING THE PHOTO;
—because cost prohibits me from —deadline for entries is Friday,
printing in color, the most effective Nov. 3.
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The Wingham Economic Development Committee, with the
assistance of the F., E. Madill Grade 13 Geography Class, will
be conducting a household survey in Wingham during the first
two weeks of October.
The questionaires will be delivered to households on the
east side of Josephine Street on Thursday, October 5th, and
picked up on Thursday, October 12th. They will be deli'iered to
households on the west side of Josephine Street on Friday,
October 6th, and picked up on Friday, October 13th.
If you will not be at home during the pick-up day, you are
requested to please place the completed questionaire between
the storm and front door of your home, or leave it with a
neighbour who will be home.
PUBLIC
NOTICE
130th Howick-Turnberry
FALL FAIR
October 6 & 7, 1989
at Howick Community Centre
ARENA OPEN TO PUBLIC
Friday, October 6 (7 - 10 p.m.)
Saturday, October 7 (11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Official Opening - 8:00 p.m.
PORK AUCTION - 9:00 p.m.
Hams & Loins of 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize carcasses
ENTERTAINMENT
OPTIMIST CHILDREN'S GAMES & FOOD BOOTH
MIDWAY
OPTIMIST PUB NIGHT with Crippled Duck
' • SATURDAY.ACT1VITIES
AciiiiBiEMEtqfP4oGiiiotk
Judging of Costumes & Decorated Bicycles -
HORSE SHOW • CATTLE & SHEEP SHOW
VEAL SHOW & SALE
School Fair, Homecraft and Agricultural Displays
OPTIMIST CHILDREN'S GAMES & FOOD BOOTH -
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Howick - Tumberry Tug of War, Jr. & Sr.
BALE ROLLING - OTHER GAMES!
OPTIMIST REFRESHMENT CENTRE (upstairs)
130th Celebration Dance - Saturday Evening
featuring "Anything Goes" • Age of Majority
$8.00/couple, lunch available.
Friday Evening Admissions:
Adults $2.50 Children under twelve - 500
Preschool - Free
Saturday Admissions:
Adults $3.00 Children under twelve $2.00
Preschool - Free Cars on grounds $1.00 aui
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Hensall Co-op is pleased to provide
farmer -owned grain and bean elevator facilties
in Londesboro. By working together, farmers
can build their own successful agri-business!
• Fast efficient service • Wagon dumpers
• Trucking available to Fair grades and prices
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