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.An historic step
If all the indicators are correct, Canada's New Democratic
Party will select a woman as its leader at this weekend's con-
vention. It will be seen as an historic step, but one whose
time is right.
Audrey McLaughlin has emerged as the clear winner
among leadership hopefuls, set to defeat her nearest con-
tender, political veteran Dave Barrett. The NDP has been a
trendsetter in the Canadian political arena and choosing a
woman as leader appears to be a natural progression. In
fact, Ms. McLaughlin's sex has possibly gi' en her an edge in
the leadership race, a factor that would have been unheard
of as recently as 10 years ago, •
Ms. McLaughlin's detractors point to her relative inexperi-
ence as parliamentarian. She has sat as a member of parlia-
ment for the Yukon for three years. What they fail to remem-
ber is that Prime Minister Brian Mulroney did not even hold a
seat in parliament when he was chosen as Progressive Con-
servative leader in 1983.
New Democrats at this weekend's convention must realize
they are choosing a leader for the 1990s, forging a new
course for a rapidly -changing world. They must take a leap of
faith in Ms. McLaughlin and her ability to lead and formulate
policy.
Liberals, who will be staging their own leadership conven-
tion next year, should De.aeo�. the NDP 1ould watch closely and ieam from
their example.
A great parade
Hats off to organizers of this year's Santa Claus Parade in
Wingham. It was a terrific success; drawing many people to
town for the afternoon.
It is heartening to see such support for a community event,
especially in light of concems just a few weeks ago that the
parade might not be as successful as those in the past due
to a lack of floats.
But in the end, the parade went off without a hitch and
hundreds of children got a chance to visit with Old Saint Nick
at the Armouries. Once again, congratulations to those
involved in'this year's parade on a job well done.
Grey Cup fever
All year long, many of us listen as our friends and loved
ones lament the state of Canadiafr football and talk reverent-
ly of the larger -than -life American National Football League.
These people belittle the Canadian version of the game —
its meagre three downs, the , lack. of "glitz" as compared to
its American .counterpart. But where are• these people- on
Grey Cup Day? Yciu've got it = either in front of their televi-
sion sets, eyes gaga on the "Big Game" or at somebody's
house enjoying the traditional Grey Cup Party.
This year's Grey tup• contest was a real heart -stopper. In
the final seconds of the game,. Saskatchewan triumphed over
Hamilton 43-40. It provided fens with excitement and far
more action than have Marked recent Super Bowl contests.
The game was played in the Toronto :kyDonie,, arguably
the finest sports facility in the World. All in all, the Grey Cup
provided a pretty impressive show and rhany of the detrac-
tors of Canadian football have.even admitted as much.
Let's see how long they remember
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REMEMBER,WHENourfiIes-
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ceremonies
... from
dedicating the new
Canada -Alaska Highway were held
near the 'Alaska -Yukon boundary
line. A feat of ahnost unsurpassed
engineering skill, the road is con-
sidered one of the world's wonders.
The highway extends 1,671• miles
from Dawson Creek to Fairbanks
and has opened a whole new terri-
tory.
Bruce Vogan, who has been
employed by the Ontario Hydro
Electric Commission for the past
several years, has accepted a posi-
tion with an electrical company at
Shawinigan Falls, Quebec.,
Among the recent enlistments at
the Windsor depot was J. E. Carr of
Wingham. This is the third enlist-
ment in this family. '
George Orvis was elected presi-
dent of the Wingham Fish and
Game Club at the annual meeting
held at the :home of E. M. Snell.
Percy Stainton is secretary -treasur-
er. A recommendation was
endorsed that there be no open sea-
son for deer in this district next
.year.
Canada's first women soldiers
arrived. in England just in time to
help celebrate the great victory in
Egypt. Anson bomber from Port
Albert made a forced landing in
Kenneth Cameron's field, three
miles northwest of St. Helens.
Engine trouble was the cause. None -
of the crew of five was injured but
the plane was badly damaged.
NOVEMBER 1955
The first small-town television
station in North American CKNX
launched its initial broadcast on
Friday. Reports from viewers in the
district indicated the r+ec:ption was
excellent.
A ndw project for the Hospital
Auxiliary has been taking shape
during the past few weeks, in the
font Of a tuck shop at the hospital,
Plans are to have the shop -stiffed
by volunteer workers of the Auxil-
iary; with each member taking a
turn in looking after the operations.
My Gaunt, RR 1, Lucknow,.a
dtt*te of Win rrt l int i
stir, wa
Ow.b t at th¢ yat
Conron, W. F. `Burgman, Jack
Alexander, Jack Gorbutt and Elmer
Wilkinson.
The pupils and teacher of SS No.
2, Turnbeny, had a thrill when the
CKNX-TV photographer arrived to
take their pictures. They were
shown on the evening newscast.
The special attraction was the
..Midget Times", a magazine pub-
lished by the pupils. The editor is
13 -year-old Elaine Kirton. Teacher
at the school is Mrs, Wilson Thorn-
ton.
NOVEMBER 1965
A dance will be held in the com-
munity hall at Bluevale, the first of
a series of activities which will take
place in an effort to raise funds for
a new furnace in the building. The
new furnace will cost about $700.
The Country Curlers organized
and elected a new slate of officers.
Carl Johnston is president; Ken
Wheeler vice-president and Murray
Shiell secretary -treasurer. Curling
started today.
Mowbray Construction of Wing -
ham has been awarded the contract
for the construction of the new John
W. Hanna Memorial Bridge. The
span will replace the present
McKenzie Bridge near the northerly
outskirts of town and contract price
is $244,225. •
Miss Janet Beecroft; daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Gilberti-Beecroft,
received her ARCT diploma from
the Toronto Royal Conservatory of
Music -at graduation exercises held
at Convocation Hall.
The county board of health rec-
ommended that a bylaw be passed
for the licensing and operating of
nursing homes in the county. Such
a bylaw is necessary if local munici-
palities wish to receive subsidy on
payments for indigent patients in
nursing homes.
Doran Thornton's barn in How -
ick Township, south of Gorrie, was
destroyed by fire. The barn was
new, having been completed just
two months ago. He lost his previ-
ous barn last November by fire.
NOVEMBER 1975
The Huron County Federation of
Agriculture elected Adrian Vos
President. Vice-presidents are Alan
Walper and Maurice Bean and
directors are Bev Brown, Glen
Miller, Doug Fortune and Ralph
Foster. -
After almost seven months of
surveillance, RCMP have broken
what they think is a province -wide
drug trafficking ring based in the
Gorrie-Wroxeter area. Eight resi-
dents ranging in age from 21 to 27
have been. arrested and charged
with conspiracy to traffic e marilua-
na.
A farewell party was held in
Whitechurch for Mr. and Mrs. Rus-
sel Ross who are. moving to Wing-
ham. It was sponsored by their
neighbors who presented Mr. and
Mrs. Ross with an envelope of
money -and a lamp.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of
blindness in Canada. Early detec-
tion and treatment could avoid
that. In order to detect this disease,
a glaucoma survey will be held in
Wingham in the CNIB Ontario
Mobile Eye Care Unit. The test is
available free of charge to the peo-
ple of this community.
Mrs. John deBoer was elected
president of the Chalmers Women's
Missionary Society, Whitechurch,
succeeding Mrs. Bill Rintout. Her
supporting officers are Mrs. Don
Ross, Mrs. Gordon Rintoul, Mrs.
Victor Emerson and Mrs. Wallace
Milligan.
A new executive was elected for
the Wingham and District Snow-
mobile Club. Included are presi-
dent Don Carter; vice-president
Marvin Streich; secretary Jon Bate-
son; treasurer Tom Robinson and
trail coordinator Jim Bain.
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