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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-10-10, Page 4Page 4A - Tie WI -Leghorn Advauce-Timea, 04.10,1980 trbe.Willffbilifi Obbance-lrimeg Published St Wingbam, Ontario, P.O. Box 390 :Mg 2W0 by Winer BiThrh Limited A wholly owned subsidiary of Newfoundland Capital Comoratieu Margaret. Stapleton, Editor Audreiturrie, Advertising Manager Member - Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc. Omani) Community Newspaper Assoc. Subscription $21.00 per year Six months $12.50 $23.00 beyond 40 mile zone Second Class Mail Registraton No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed 'o=) Why not get it over with? By the time the new federal Goods and Services Tax comes into effect on Jan. 1, 1991, all 26 million people in Canada should be against it. Each week we hear of another group which has taken up the cause in protest of the new tax. Last week it was farmers, this week it is the magazine industry and the list goes on. Even the Wingham Business Association is getting into the act. Guest speaker at its October meeting next Wednesday will be Michael Van Pelt, district manager of the Canadian Association of Independent Businesses. rea!ize the wbeele of government grind slowly, but -vvhy the delay in imposing this tax? If the government really is serious about the GST, and it appears to be, why not just put it in place and let the chips fall where they may? By prolonging the imposition of the tax, it gives special- interest groups more time to mount opposition. We have a feeling we'll be hearing a lot more about the GST over the next year. Costs are hidden The new, no-fault motor vehicle insurance proposed by the Ontario government has elicited a variety of reactions thus far, says the Goderich Signal -Star. The legal profession hates it, the insurance people love it, the opposition parties denounce it and the people — well, the people haven't really made up their minds. But one thing is for certain. So ebody has to pay for it. It may be too early to really pass judgment on no-fault insurance. After all, we haven't heard the whole story from anyone, even though it's a safe assumption that the matter was studied up and down, sideways and backwards by those who put forth the idea. Perhaps the most worrisome aspect is this apparent shift , away from expecting people to take responsibility for their own actions and the recent efforts of the government to cloud the issue of who pays for what and why. A good portion of the ills suffered by society is brought on by our own reluctance to see one's duty and to act accord- ingly, think of that what you will. We don't want to know the whole truth about anything, lest we might understand our part in it and be compelled to do something about it. In the mattpmf health care, for instance, people don't want to know whaWsireally-costing them because they might -see the wisdom. fiis� OHIP premiums or cut back on -some services. — or change the method of delivery of some ser- vice — or pay a user fee — or agree that health care is more important than the provision of bilingual services and swap one for the other. None of these alternatives appeal to all the people, so our government performs a miracle — it relieves individuals of any direct payment for health care and promises to deliver bigger and better health care service to everyone in the bar- gain. Who pays? Who cares? And the scene is set for even more abuse by the people who are even further removed from their own responsibility for their own health and well- being. It's not likely we can suddenly awaken our people to a con- scious acceptance of their own actions and their responsibili- ty for them, or to rouse them to make better choices for themselves for the good of all. But it doesn't help when costs are hidden and taxes are disguised to lull people into a state of deep dependency on a very expensive, very inefficient system called government. • . r • ''M.• .•••?'.. • s‘.*c.,0•• THE MILLIONS OF POURS WE'VE SPENT SELLNG TIE GST HASN'T BEEN A TOTAL WA5TE 1 STILL SUPPORT IT AS MUER AS EVER DIM r. ps 1% :11?- . 00.•-dA00- 111.,Nes. 11.114k • r • 4'1 ‘I. 1;' NI\ vsfi , ,*; 7 •.• : :$.. ASS- agtatai`. • ................ • "Migtaka • • • ^7 A" .44' .."0" ' I • I 11111111 1111i 1 1, 'oft *::.:,•,:i?,•0.:1:::.,,M.00,:•..."..:Vaii4d,11:64:g.:14i1V::;iiiiiiiiii4iiiitIgiikat.:00M4U.1.%:„X,Ast:g.;ygl'• 111% 61-pril„.1 iluotolitioblatilfitustuiti -CA'NOMOVV5pOnfriWirligaNiVTIM5, Vet,W01,MZ.WMA•WWW245.KWASI;,..,;.4voon„,m„:.,,,,,,„ 4.0001:4".:WIAN" ,a)(44:4...*aa.MAMIVIeca‘e"44.10C Aka,,;;;•: 4".e•MOZ.1,0,1,,kra, REMEMBER WHEN . . . from our files vv.yy,vwrr.woy,:vomrymwvsoo,marvsp,r,mz7..w.: W,C9 • •••••-• r.$ AV...4"U".''.7%)./Crl.L.010,"41,4?" QP1790044942 Many years -have' sine the curfew bell has Seriniled it evening message to the children o Wingham. However, -it may ring again as council will consider such a 'bylaw at the next meeting. The step would be taken as a means o controlling a number of young boys who have caused considerable damage to property during the late evening hours. Rev. Campbell Tavener of Blue - vale was elected president of the Wingham and District Ministerial Association for 1942-43. Rev. E. 0. Gallagher of Wingham was re-elect- ed secretary -treasurer Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly of Wing - ham announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Elizabeth Marie, to Pte. A. Bruce MacLean of Red Deer, Alberta, son of Mr. and Mrs.. Albert MacLean of Wingham. The marriage will take place early in October. This week two more Wingham boys enlisted in the army. They are William Sturdy and Emerson Shera. Both joined the same unit, the East- ern Command. Due to poor visibility, a plane from Camp Borden made a forced landing on Porter's farm in Turn - berry. No damage was done to the plane as the pilot made a perfect landing. Four members of the 99th Baftery, Sgt. E. Lewis and Gunners Jack Pym, Jack Day and H. Breolcs, guarded the plane during the evening and night. Miss Louise Patton of Bluevale has accepted a position on the staff mrovmo,..,. of the Women's College Hospital, ' Toronto. Members of her Sunday School class and other friends pre- sented her with a black handbag. OCTOBER 1955 A dream kitchen, which will probably be the envy of every housewife in the area, is taking shape at the new CKNX-TV studio in the old high school these days, as the very latest in kitchen equipment is being installed for use in various broadcasts for the ladies. Rev. Leighton Ford of North Car- olina, a brother-in-law of Billy Gra- ham and a member of the Billy Gra- ham Team, will conduct a two- week mission in the Wingham United Church in November, under wrrH A MIGHTY HEAVE, Dwayne Letteau of Teeswater tosses I the sponsorship of the Wingham a bale of straw in a compeiiton last Saturday at the annual fall fair. andDistrict Council of Churches. evarsee. reberditeftes• ea.tea memo* =Snag. A brand new 1-Iamrrtend em•an of the latest design will be ifinhtlled in and Girls' Athletic Societies at e Wingham District High School. s Secretaries -treasurers are Reg McEI- f rea and Sandra Smith. Surfacing of the roadway around Court House Park, Goderich, was started by the Warren Construction f Company of Toronto. It is expected the circle roa ' ,7ay will be reac, for use within Meanwhile, all traffic has 0 divertea to side streets. Mrs. William Bain was installed as Noble Grand of Majestic Rebekah Lodge. Her supporting officers include Mrs. Allan Walker, Mrs. Roy Bennett, Mrs. William McKenzie and Mrs. Wilfred Henry OCTOBER 1965 Rev. T. E. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy moved from Bluevale to their neW home in Listowel. Their departure is much regretted by members of Knox Presbyterian Church and also by the whole com- munity. Mr. Kennedy has agreed to continue preaching until arrange- ments are made to fill the vacancy The Lakelet library has been moved to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Harper, with Mrs. Harp- er as librarian. ( The first meeting of the First Wingham Scout Troop was held at the Scout House. Murray Friden- burg is the new Scoutmaster, replacing Crawford Douglas who has had to step down because of other commitments. Eleven tombstones were toppled by vandals at the Wingham Ceme- . . • The Wingham Advance -Times is a member of the Ontario Press Council which will conker written complaints about the publication of news, opini6r1S and advertising. If a complaint cannot be resolved with the newspaper, it should be sent to the Ontaiio Press Council, 151 Slater St., Suite 708Maw' Ontario KIP 61-134 ‘1,‘, the audittitiette et the Wittetam Markt High School as a result of thegenerosity of W. T"Ipoe. CitiOolitriiiki owner of radio sta- tIonCKNX. Hesaid the glft was a tlit it possible i tion ot. • 0."0"..Y.r.r,z'..'0-.od...•••••::?4'4.11e,A-Ara,K*.rier;:n1,•;,.:•,i,..,k 04 :o, .r•••• tery over the: e;NellOy all were quite oid.angnet:Aeo soliden their bases. Cemetery workers have repaired a number and police are investigating the incident. A scholarship from Huron Coun- ty Women's Institute was presented to Miss Joyce Procter of Belgrave when the WI annual rally was held in Walton. Mrs. Richard Procter received the award for her daugh- ter who is attending the University of Western Ontario. Mrs. Bruce MacDonald of Wing - ham has been hired as music super- visor in the Brussels Public School. OCTOBER 1975 Seven graduates of F. E. Madill Secondary School are Ontario Scholars. They are Rene Caskanette of RR 3, Walkerton; Brenda John- ston of Teeswater; Jamie McEwan of RR 4, Kincardine; Douglas Miller, RR 1, Lucknow; James Pattison of Wingham; Gail Renwick, RR 1, Clif- ford and Cindy Thornton, RR 1, Bluevale. The new senior citizens' complex in Wingham is ready for use and residents may move in within the next few weeks. Wingham residents will be given first priority. The Wingham Public Utilities Commission is considering moving its operations to a new location. The decision is motivated by the need for storage space and parking facilities not available at the present location. Mrs. Ethel Holmes was installed as Noble Grand of Majestic Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Hele4_!,Mcl3F- ney' is Vice 'Grand; :Oeeretariela are Mrs. Ethel Gerrie and Mrs. Isabel Montgomery; treasurer is Mrs. Mary Austin. A new business opened in Wing - ham to the delight of many resi- dents. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pod - horny of Belmore already have a booming business in their shoe repair store on Diagonal Road. Mr. Podhorny also does orthopedic pre- scription work. Elizabeth Armstrong of RR 4, Wmgharn, is the new Howick Fair Queen. The runner-up was Diane', Brown. Severance is denied by county A severance application granted to Charlie Krone of East Wawanosh, on Part Lot 37, Con, 14 on the Zetland Bridge Sideroad has been overturned by Huron County Council. Reeve Ernie Snell told township council last week the severance was turned down by the county because Mr. Krone intended to create a resi- dential building lot, and land uses not related to agriculture would not be allowed according to the coun- ty's official plan. "If Mr. Krone intended to build a fertilizer plant on the lot, then the severance would have been allowed," Mr. Snell remarked to council. "The county will not let him build a house." Urging' '44:6" wet* for the ned fittronvieW t iiektiiito Including several acres file Willis e 14.4112. PROPO§it) littiONVIEW NO county council will view two site this The t •.• joist east for tbe &Wily to be conatfucted near Sacred Heart js School, but in Tuntbeny ibwinattiV.