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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-02-01, Page 5ay care fee poIicy Continued frOmpage 1 may be priced grit Of reach of ',many families. "My philosophy has iways been daycare wasn't welfare, it was child 'care, and any society that doesn't ;recognize children are its future is In trduble. If we're going to Spend money on anything, we can't spend it better than on our collective future." Not only have day care centres been proven ef- fective in ' promoting children's social develop- ment, for some it is the only Wand of stability in their young lives, he said — and unfortunately this does not apply only to welfare families. There also are economic implications, he added. If we believe the female workforce is an important part of the economy, society must make sure there are safe places for mothers to leave their young children ,while they are at work. Public day care centres, with trained staff and strict regulation, were intended to be such a place. "This is going to force mothers to put their chiltlren in a place *here they are not going to get the kind of care, they want them to get, simply because they can't afford anything better." Perhaps parents should be asked to pay a greater percentage of the costs, he said, but given the high standards required for both the facilities and programs it is hard to see how such centres could ever be made self-supporting. A strict user -pay mentality for day care is in the "zero or minus range", making no more sense than requiring criminals to pay all the costs of law enforcement or ex- pecting sick people to bear the full cost of the health care system. - Although he -has no prospect of using the day care centre for his own family, he said, he doesn't begrudge helping to subsi- dize it. "Children are one of our most vital natural resources, and if we can't see that we're in trouble. What have we given the kids? Polluted air and the threat of war." 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Today's standards for attics R34 (91/2") ,Homes built before 1971 are eligible for a govern- ment grant (CHIP) of up to $500. Call Now For a Free Estimate You are under no obligation. ADAMSON INSULATION CGSB Listed Contractor Lucknow 528-2113 re WELL-READ WOMEN—Retiring Fordwich librarian Minnie McElwain (left), her suc- cessor Marion Feldskov (centre) and the oldest member of the Fordwich Library Board, Mrs. Crosby Sotheran, admire a cake baked for Miss McElw.ain's retirement party by Mrs. Feldskov. (.Staff Photo) Fordwich pays tribute Continued from Page 1 downstairs with an outside entrance. It was heated with what they called a space heater, an' oil stove, and in the winter it was really cold. It would just be -get-tong comfortable by closing time. And in the winter those outside steps would be piled high with snow which Minnie often shovelled hergelf," Mrs. Sotheran recalled she and her husband moved to the village in 1952 and for . many years after that she worked with Minnie McElwain as the ` assistant librarian, "My we were paid well — 25 cents for the afternoon and 25 cents for the evening. It surely was a labor of love, or community service." Choosing Books Mrs. Sotheran also recalled. happy trips to Goderich to.. pick out ;the books for the library. "A 'selection' of books were in the Eckmier home in Goderich. We'd choose our books then 'go to the Goderich Park fora picnic them. Then came the take- over by the county library. "For a while a truckload of books would come around and we would be there to select our,, new books, choosing as -well as we -could what our readers liked. "Now the county truck comes, changes the, books and the locals have no say in what is re : $igger and better, they say. I sometimes' wonder. One thing, it has taken away our local interest and pride." However; said. Mrs. Sotheran, "Minnie lived through it all, adapting to the changes: The library was really a happy meeting place on Saturday afternoons. She never complained when a bunch of us would gather and stay a good long time — not to gossip, remember, just to exchange news. "The men next door in the pool room called it the Hot Stove League, but I noticed occasionally one or two of them would sneak 'in either out of curiosity, or to put in lunch. By that time the new their two cents'worth." .books would be boxed ander Minnie McElwain, said we'd load them into the car ... Mrs. Sotheran, admired all trunk and start for home.. the new babies and often "This was a yearly event. held them, while their We derived our money from mothers picked out their a grant, from bake sales and books. And toddlers soon once the little hall was built, learned the librarian kept a from the occasional dance: bag of candies in her desk Gradually we built up our drawer. •Mi books and we.were proud of ` N1nnle was always co econgary_ The Wingham. Advance -Times, Feb. -1, 19,E -Page 5 Line meetings to be held in township of Morris If things go as planned, line meetings to discuss Morris Township's secon- dary plan will be held late this winter. Wayne Caldwell of the Huron County Planning De- partment, attended Mon- day's meeting of council to update members on the pre- sent status of the plan. Earlier in the meeting, Doug Garniss ..and Bert Sanders of the Morris Federation of Agriculture said their group is willing to organize these meetings at members' homes throughout the township. The president of the county federation, Tony McQuail, also at- tended. Mr. Caldwell told council that ideally the meetings should be over by the time spring seeding rolls around, giving farmers the op- portunity to attend the meetings and express their opinions on land use plan- ning in Morris. After the line meetings have been held, the plan will go back to the county planners who will make changes, if necessary, before a series of public meetings will be held late next fall or winter to discuss topics such as agriculture and urban development. In other business, council passed two bylaws giving the township's go-ahead to a plan to form a fire area board in Wingham. Still with fire, Councillor Doug Fraser gave a report on the Blyth fire board. Mr.` Fraser said 1983 was a good year for the board and it used only $15,000 of its operative helping people to $25,000 operating levee. Its choose books. She knew the operating levee for 1984 will types of stories each reader be $27,000. enjoyed and often would pick A new $67,000 fire truck them out for the .poor bewildered husbands when they were _sent in for :bo_oks for their wives." • Minnie McElwain's retirement was the "end of an era", said Mrs; Sotheran. However,'` the choice of "a local girl", Marion Feld- skov, as the new librarian "will make the transition For her part, in thanking the community for the party and the gifts, Miss McElwain all.. but brought the hall down with her remarks. "Over the years I've at- tended many gatherings in this hall and watched ;a whole lot of young girls sit up here with their shower gifts and wondered what they were got to say," Miss McElwaid!. "Now 'I know a little bit about how they felt. One difference is, I'm not getting, married." As the laughter died down, she continued, "But I don't think I could feel any worse even if I was getting married.'" When the merriment subsided it was with more than a hint of tears that Minnie McElwain thanked . her friends for their tribute. DOUBLE YOUR SAIIIIN Clip these coupons and save on a 20 piece Barrel and a 9 piece Thrift Box of Kentucky Fried Chicken Offer expires March 4, 1984. a ef-totti/a.w r 1 BARRFL 20 pieces of Kentucky Fried 1 1 1 1 1 1 Chicken This coupon valid at all Kentucky Fried Chicken stores Not valid in conjunction with any other promotional offer y •Itr1®till--s ONLY 1 THRIFT BOX hutucky 9 pieces of $11 1 Kentucky Fried 1$d�L,iCk@� 1 Chicken Regular Price $1 2.80 This coupon valid at all Kentucky Fried Chicken stores. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotionaloffer. COUPON EXPIRES Save $2.05 MARCH 4, 1984. Josephine St., Zehrs Plaza Corner of Hwy. 4 and 86; Wingham LIN tom^ g tool owei gam tri [ltr9[m rtamm mmm NAM mtm Omm mom — — mmm mmm mmm — mmm mai lees $515 Regular Price $6.90 1 COUPON EXPIRES Save $1.15 . 1 MARCH 4,1984. Josephine St., Zehrs Plaza Corner of Hwy. 4 and 86, Wingham m M MO OMM PPM OMM MOM MIMI M MOM IMM MOM MOM MJ •1 1 See ground near Fordwich soon will be delivered to the Blyth .department and the board has the cash on hand to pay for the truck. Also in 1983, the department's existing fire hall was up- dated to a modern four -bay structure. A severance application, by Morris resident Fred Brewer to sever a parcel of land from his farm was denied by the county land division committee. Mr. Brewer hoped to sever a parcel of approximately seven acres with a trailer and shed upon it. He will appeal the decision of the land division committee to the Ontario Municipal Board. Bill Fear will count dogs in the township at a rate of $1.25 per animal. Council made several grants at the Meeting: $200 to the Brussels, Morris and Grey historical committee/to go toward plans for this summer's bicentennial cele- bration; $100 to the Bel - grave -Brussels -Blyth School Fair Board; and $25 to the March of Dimes. The next meeting of Morris council will be held March 5 at the township shed. Knox United Church holds annual meeting BELGRAVE — The an- nual meeting of Knox United Church was held Sunday following the morning church service. Lewis Stonehouse gave the treasurer's report indicating 'that all organizations had completed a successful year. It was agreed to accept $6,900 as the presbytery objective for the Mission and Service Fund. The proposed budget of $36,116 also was approved. The election of officers was conducted and the new session members are: Mrs. Ross Anderson, Gordon Bosman and Murray Scott. The newly -appointed board of stewards members are: Mrs. Glen Coultes, Howard Morton and Leslie Vincent. Somebody should have told • the little critter he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Groundhog Day is tomorrow. Given the kind of winter it's been, it will be a wonder if anyone catches a glimpse of one of the mar- mots anywhere in the Great White North. But two Listowel men did come across a groundhog more than a week ago. Snowmobiling south of Fordwich on the afternoon of Jan. 24, Lloyd Tompkins and° Roy McIntosh saw a small groundhog "none too lively" in a field. - "He was in the middle of the field and not very.big. At first we thought he was dead," Mr. Tompkins said.' "He was • none too lively — .that's the earliest I've seen one out." The men looked around but , couldn't find the entrance to the groundhog's burrow. "We killed him and hung him on a post. What else could we do with him?" Mr. Tompkins said. ' The afternoon of Jan. 24 was cloudy — too cloudy. for shadows. Does it mean; an early spring? ' The Observer again will be purchased on the "Every Family Plan". The day for the Welsh Country Fayre was set for Saturday, June 23. A discussion was held regarding a change to the front entrance of the church, but it was decided nothing will be done for two years. The Sunday school superintendent, Bill Coultes, reported a successful year with an average attendance of about 60. Rev. and Mrs. Roberts also were thanked for their leadership and Mr. Roberts replied. The next annual meeting will be held the last Sunday of January, 1985. Women's Inst. holds curator's meeting Seniors hold first meeting of new year BELGRAVE — The Cura- a paper, "Memories of Bel - toes meeting of the WI was grave in Early Times',', with held at the hall on Tuesday the names of early business - afternoon. The roll call was es and postmasters and a answered by naming a his- history of some of the early torical site in Ontario ;by f12..) in t$ village. members and two guests. The collection and Pennies The president, Mrs. ,Jim . for Friendship were taken Hunter, welcomed everyone and the meeting closed by .._ and read a poem, `.`Life's . singing the Queen and Insti- Troubles". tute Grace. A letter wasread by Mrs. Lunch was served by Mrs. Ross Taylor concerning the Lawrence Taylor and Mrs. new atlas of Huron County Clarence Hanna. • which is being published as a' bicentennial project by the Huron • County Council and • Huron County Library Board. Applications for space in the atlas can be ob- tained front the WI or the li- brarian, Mrs. Robert Proc- ter. . The WI representative on the Community Centre Board . will be Mrs. Bob Gordon. It was decided to , cater at two Blyth theatre suppers again. The prize list for the WI classes at the School Fair will be prepared by Mrs. Ross Higgins and Mrs. Bob Gordon. The delegate. to Offi• - cers' Conference at the Uni- versity of Waterloowill be Mrs. Clare Van Camp. Mrs. Ross Higgins gave a history of the Higgins farm from when it was taken up from the Crown in 1877 to the present day with picture and maps from the Huron County Atlas BLUEVALE — Great enthusiasm was evident as 44seniors gathered Monday night for the first meeting of the new year. The group's secretary and treasurer each gave reports and some .correspondence was submitted for discus- sion. Mel Craig and Wes Paulin were recommended as members of the hall board. - An open euchre party is being planned for Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. The 'meeting adjourned and several games of euchre followed. Prizes were awarded to Bev Rooney, Mrs. James Johnston, Mrs: Charles Mothers, Gordon Mundell and George Fischer. Refreshments followed and were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Earl Elliott, and Mrs. Neil McLean who deserve appreciation for making the evening most enjoyable. Mrs. Walter Scott recited the poem, "A Highway- man". The program convener, Mrs. Ross Taylor, presented Retired and 55 or older? 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