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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1977-08-03, Page 4$1110EN-T1 ,\%' *SI% :••• \‘'s : X.:•;•:Y.••• • y y . \ . . . • •.• ••• • :•X \ \ • ••• \ • It's time for a change Freedom is the watchword of Canadian democracy. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech, the right of free as- sembly, the incentive of free enterprise — these were and still are the motives which brought people across an ocean to build a strong young nation. All our freedoms,,however, are defensible only as long as they do not create hardship or monetary loss of our fellow -citizens'. The freedom granted to wage-earners under which ,they are permitted to form unions, to call strikes and to press for improved wages and working conditions is surely one of the most, valued of our Canadian assets. Organized labor has made, over the years, tremendous, contributions to the quality of life for Canadian workers. Like all other freedoms, the rights of labor are accompanied by obvious responsibilities. When those responsibilities are ignored and the common good is placed in jeopardy it is time to call a halt. Only a few months ago the Canadian Union of Ppstal Workers immobilized the nation's postal system for six weeks, ata cost which not even the most knowledgeable economists could begin to calculate. Following the an- nual meeting of that union in Halifax last week it appears quite probable that another strike will be called by CUPW. The leaders of the postal workers' union are less than observant if they failed to recognize the barely -contained patience with which the Canadian public, in both the cerporate and private sectors, waited out that long and costly interruption of a vital service. The net result of the last strike was a determination by most Canadians that one more disaster Of this kind would spell the end Progress is vital Listening to an address in Winnipeg by Premier Ed Schreyer of Manitoba we were struck by the man's intention to call a spade exactly what it is. Addressing a convention of some 400'newspaper publishers it took a certain type of courage to say that the claims of native peoples cannot, always be permitted to impede the march of civilization. It has become very fashionable to scream for the rights of Minorities, no matter what the, cost. The sudden stoppage of plans -for e McKenzie Valley pipeline , is but one instance: That is not to say that native people have no rights, nor that pipelines should• be built without careful study of the impact which would result. An alternative route for that pipeline may certainly be less harmful to both the land and the people of. the. north. Nonetheless, there seems to be an attitude today that pipelines, nuclear, generating stations, power line corridors —all should be stopped in‘their tracks. From some quarters the cry is for a full halt to technological development. Wherever possiblethese adjuncts of a Just a bit nervous Weekly newspaper publishers who at- tended the recent convention of the Canadian Community Newtpapers Association in Win- nipeg were more than a little concerned after they had viewed a first episode showing of a new CBC television series. It was somewhat flattering to learn that the CBC had selected the weekly newspaper publisher's office and plant as the setting for a series Of situation drama, but present day publishers arent too sure they like the Image which will emerge from the.shows. In the presentations a city newsman who has purchased a weekly paper finds many of his crusading ideas frustrated by the immobility of the community. Canadian weekly newspapers have spent the last ten years not only improving their methods and their product, but in trying to convey that new image to a public which for of the postal system as we know it. In addi- tion, that same fact was clear to many members of the union itF.,elf, thousands of postal workers who either defied the union and went back to work, or remairod off their jobs only out of fear of repr,sa: by theil fellows. Private enterprise has already taken millions of dollars' worth of business away from the post office, even though the price of alternative services are much higher. Unde- pendable mail deliveries, added to the total breakdown during the strike have caused many business firms to seek more reliable methods of communication. The postal workers' union is talking of the possibility of turning over the postal system to a crown corporation, obviously believing that the `union could enforce its demands more effectively with less political control. Given the performance of several crown corporations in recent months there appears little likelihood that the postal service would be operated any more efficiently under such a system that it is under direct government control. ' The fin& alternative would be for private enterprise to be granted the operating rights to the mail service, operating under govern- ment licenses which would require proof of capability on the part of the applicants. Unquestionably there would be some areas of inefficiency with private operators, but the pressures of competition would probably achieve something more acceptable than we have at the present time. Whatever the outcome, it is abundantly clear that our nation cannot tolerate another disaster of the kind that CU PW forced upon us last year. develoPing civilization mlut be created with the least possible damage to the environ- ment and to people. But we cannot ignore the stark fact that without technological ',pro- gress our grandchildren may well starve and freeze. We must have oil, we must have electricity — and we must have both in supplies sufficient to meet as yet unforseen demands. There is no way that future generations and much larger populations - can survive in a country which is in- adequately supplied with energy resources. Of course there is some danger' Of pol- lution; obviously there will be • some dislocation of human beings, but such has been the case throughout history. At least we • can pride ourselves on attempting to develop our national potential with the least possible harm to our fellows. We are hardly a parallel for the Scottish landlords who left thousands of tenant farmers to starve when they found that grazing sheep would be more profitable than growing oats. Premier Schreyer's message was clear. At times people must give way to progress. That's a self-evident fact of life in any v I i zed society. many years thought in terms of "the local rag", and its editor as a dusty old guy wearing a green eyeshade. The facts are something else. Most of Canada's weeklies are produced on highly sophisticated equip- ment — considerably in advance of their daily counterparts. Most of them are staffed by young graduates of colleges and univer- sities and the end product is newspapers of a very high calibre. Naturally the Publishers of these papers are not anxious to be portrayed in an image which became obsolete 25 years ago. A resolution from the Winnipeg convention draws this fact to the attention of the CBC producers, in the hope that somehow the series will convey the obvious truth that times have changed and the weekly news- papers of the nation have kept pace. Just how well that message will emerge in the CBC series remains to be seen. •• •>, Congratulations to the JCs The Junior Citizens of Wingham deserve congratulations for staging their recent Funfest, a mini -celebration which created some good entertainment at just the right time of year. The young people have no doubt obierved the fact that almost every town in the area has some sort of summer festival during July and August and their effort to provide a similar event here is com- mendable. We don't know whether the JCs have any plans for a winter event. Wingham isone of us who have considerably greater vested the few towns in Western Ontario where interests. „- there is no winter carnival. We are not forgetting the giant midget hockey tourna- ment: that event is aimed at those who are keen hockey fans, which many in the com- munity are not. Whatever the JCs plans for the future, let us older folks bear in mind that they are brimming with enthusiasm and that they have already ably demonstrated that they are also imbued with pride in their com- munity and the energy to dosomething about If. That is more than can be said for many of THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham. Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger, President Robert 0. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer Member Audit Bureau of Circulations trieminr — Canadian Community Newspapers Ass Subscription $12.00 per year Secondiaass Mail Registration No. 0821 Ontario Weekly NewspakIts Assoc. Six months $6.50 Return postage guaranteed A page of editorial opinion Wednes HAS EVERYTHING BUT A FAMILY • • • 4silow) ' ,4W11611110Rt.2111111110 . . .. • TIWAYFS CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN N111111111111111=111111111111111111..1 Giselle is beautiful. Giselle is bright. GiseHe desperately wants to be somebody's daughter. But this almost -10 -year-old is confined to a wheel chair because of cerebral palsy (lack of muscle control) which has made it difficult to find adopting parents for her. Since Giselle has great determination and is very in- telligent she will do everything possible to surmount her handicap and doctors feel she can be an independent woman. She is much more likely to achieve that goal if she has a mother and father to encourage her and if she can grow up in a warm, loving atmosphere. Giselle's personality matches her smile. She is sunny - tempered and affectionate. Apart from her handicap her health is good. Though she has never had any seizures she is on medication for possible epilepsy. Giselle does well in school and is popular with her classmates. She loves to share in activities like table games, puzzles, music. Parents who recognize her handicap and yet can treat her as far as possible as a normal child will find Giselle a joy. A single mother will be considered forher as well as two-parent families. To inquire about adopting Giselle, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community & Social Services, Box 888, Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. In your letter tell something of your present family and your way of life. For general information about adoption contact your local Children's Aid Society. y, A 3 <2.-47,47.40,s0NastiNC7*-4:7sOcs-0.., New Books ' in the Library ECHOES FROM THE CORNISH CLIFFS by Denys Val Baker Denys Val Baker lives in one of the most picturesque parts of England, in an old Mill House in a secluded Cornish valley. With at wide following for his well known autobiographical books about his life in Cornwall, he now uses his special knowledge and per- ception to evoke the atmosphere of Cornwall in this entrancing volume of stories; his characters play out their roles against an impressive backdrop of granite cliffs and lonely moors. THE MANUAL OF PRACTICAL HOMESTEADING by John Vivian As homesteading gained wider publicity and greater acceptance over the last few years, dozens of books on the subject were rushed into print. Most are inaccurate or outdated efforts to capitalize on a subject. Here at last is a thought- fully written, tested, up-to-date book. Drawn from the practical experience of a contemporary pioneer, this MANUAL is a specific, how-to reference for today's homesteader - an indi- vidual seeking a quieter, self- reliant way of life. ews Items from Old Files AUGUST 1930 F. S. Phillips of the High School staff last week accepted the position as principal in the Lucan High School. Park and Brown of Mitchell have completed the brick work on the new addition/ to the United Church and also on the Lyceum Theatre. The Wingham Citizens' Band made its first appearance in the new uniforms when it attended the LUCIMOW Tattoo. They had a turnout of 20 men and presented a snappy—appearance. The uni- forms are of navy blue, trimmed with wide black braid and . a narrow strip of gold braid. • T. Y. Smith, manager of the Dominion Stores here, has been moved to Owen Sound where he will have charge of a store. After' serving the public for the past six years, Mr. Smith relinquishes his position to Charles Mason, a Wingham boy. One local rink composed of A. Taylor, D. B. Porter, 9. Thomp- son and J. Mason, skip, attended the Teeswater La Wri Bowling tournament and were -successful in winning the tournament. The town and Utilities Com- mission commenced • work this • 'Week putting in cement back of the dam and filling up to the aprons. Miss Edith Wasmann of Tor- onto has been engaged as principal of the Wroxeter Con- tinuation School. Gordon Gibson and his men are busy building the bridge just east of the village of Salem. William Moore left on Saturday morning for Montreal where he hopes to catch a glimpse of the dirigible R-100. 0 —0— 0 AUGUST 1942 Capt. T. W. Platt is making a name for himself as a pistol shot In England. Recently be won the Walker Trophy which is con- sidered the major pistol shooting What's new at Huronview? There was a good attendance at the Sunday evening song service sponsored by the Clinton Chris- tian Reformed Church and led by Dick Roorda. Peggy Slootegraaf sang three solo numbers and pro- vided her own guitar accompani- ment. Seven of the younger chil- dren formed a choir and sang several of the familiar hymns. A newly formed musical group from the Clinton area "The Greensleeves" entertained on Family Night. John Newell is the leader of the hand and plays the electric organ. Beatrice Thomp- son and Janice Miller play elec- tric guitars and along with John sing in harmony and in parts for many of the songs Pat Thurber thanked the entertainers on be- half of the residents. The weather has been ideal for the outdoor barbecues, with one being held for each area during the past two weeks. Ed Stiles of Goderidi enter- tained on 'Thursday afternoon, with an hour of organ musk. WS. Geiger of Zurich, who was visit- ing relatives at the home on Thursday, led the sing -along. prize in the British Isles. Miss Muriel Redmond, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Red- mond, resigned her position in Toronto to enlist in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Services. At a meeting of the congrega- tions of the Teeswater and Behnore Presbyterian Churches held in Teeswater, a unnmimous call was extended to Rev. Robert G. McKay. Announcement was made by General Manager J. J. Carroll of the Ontario Plowmen's Associa- tion that the Inierhitiiinal Plow- ing Match, scheduleaor October in Huron County„ has been post- - pone& The decision to postpone the match was made in an effort to co-operate with the Dominion government in the conservation of gasoline, tires and man hours. Coupon rationing of tea and coffee went into effect Monday with the quota for each person set at one ounce of tea or four ounces of coffee a week, but not both. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams have a little bit of Niagara on their lawn on John Street. It is a full' grown peach tree which this year is laden with fruit to such an extent that it was found neces- sary to put props under, the branches. This year the tree wW produce at least 20 baskets of this delicious fruit. The Toronto Trades and Labor Council will renew its efforts to have women war workers taken off late shifts following the brutal assault of a girl worker in that city. Miss Olive Jefferson, Reg. N.;• of Donnybrook has enlisted as a nursing sister and reported for duty in Hamilton. During the past several weeks, Rev. F. G. Fowler has conducted a Bible quiz in connection with his church activities in Bluevale. Winners were Norma and Franc- es Shaw, Billy Robertson, Marg- aret Messer and. Shirley Dett- man.• • 'Miss Arlene Galbraith of Gerrie left for Toronto Where shel has secured a position with Loblaws for the vacation period. Jack Hockridge of Bluevale has purchased a new pacer. 0 —0 — 0 , AUGUST 1953 About 30 members of the municipal councils of Kinloss, Ashfield, West Wawanosh and Lucimow, were present at 'a meeting in Lucknow to diaeuss with representatives of the Wingham General Hospital the financing of the proposed new addition to the hospital. The councillors present seemed gen- erally favorable toward the scheme. However, in the case of Kinloss, whose people use both the Wingham Hospital and • the 'hospital in Kincardine, there was a question as to whether the whole township should bear the expense. N The Gorrie community con- gratulates Leonard Sanderson and his bride, the former Christine Stirling, who were married recently at the Bervie United Church. • Work on the new addition to the Belgrave Co -Op is progressing favorably. The superstructure is up and the floor is being laid at the- present time. When the building is completed it will be used for storing seeds and fertilizer. New regulations will make it possible for farmers to obtain permits to kill marauding birds damaging their crops. Many Western Ontario farmers in recent years have suffered serious losses when the harvest season coincided with the arrival of millions of migrating ducks. The radar system of clocking speeders is new in use in New York state and will soon be used in Canada. It's- reputed to be foolproof and, for police, a pleaseFeje operate,, David" Cameron, I4 -Year-old son of Mr:- and, --Mrs. Norman Cameron, Wingham, won honor for himself and the town when he placed second in the junior boys' overall championship water ski meet held in Barrie. About 125 friends and neigh- bors of Ronald and Murray Rae gathered at the Golf Club to honor the brothers who are leaving Wingham in the near future. Ron and his family leave for Phoenix, Arizona; soon .and Murray • has taken a position with the firm of Pounder Bros. in Stratford. • Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter announce the engagement of their daughter,, Margaret Verde, to John William Spivey, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Spivey, Brussels. Now that the speed traps are up on the approaches to town, a lot of people say all we need are stop lights on the corner of Victoria and Josephine Streets where traffic is busy. 0— 0 — 0 AUGUST 1963 A special service was held on the site of the new Salvation Army Citadel on Edward Street when Commissioner W. W. Booth, Territorial Commander, laid the cornerstone for the new buldil1Ir.liang.d Mrs. Gordon McKee, proprietors of the Lakelet Gen- eral Store, have purchased a piece of land in Brant Township, one mile east of Walkerton. They are erecting a drive-in restaurant on the property. At the regular meeting of the United Church Women of Knox United Church, Belgrave, Mrs. --Walter Scott expressed words of .alipreciation to Mrs. H. J. Anderson and Mrs. Ross Ander- son presented her with a life membership in the organization. The new Howick Township area school is rapidly nearing completion and it is expected to be ready for use at the first of September. Complete in all details, the school will even have its own sewage lagoon. Workmen are busy construct- ing the abutments and piers for a new County of Huron bridge on County Road No. 7 in Turnberry Township, just a short distance east of No. 4 Highway. Estimated cost is $165,000 for the three -span structure, It is being built by country workmen under the supervision of Bob Edgar. At the July meeting of the Bel - more United Church Women, the community's new bride, Mrs. Murray Mulvey, was presented with a few items for her pantry shelfmn, snPenny Genie, who is in England,attended the Lo Queen's garden party at Buck- ingham Palace on July 17.