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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1980-09-10, Page 44 ay e badge of courage poring the past few years many new and interesting methods have been deVi5ed to attract public interest and secure donations for a variety of good causes. Chief beneficiaries of these campaigns have been the sufferers from a wide range of human aliments, riot necessarily in direct financial aid, but more particularly through re- search into the causes and possible cures for disease. The annual Jerry Lewis telethon has raised millions for muscular dys- trophy victims, particularly since some of the big retail chains have dis- covered• that "Jerry's Kids" are great traffic builders. Jerry himself stays on the air for 24 hours, or close to it, and demonstrates his personal willingness to do his best for the cause. When it comes to personal sacrifice and dedicated courage, however, Terry Fox, who jogged half way across Canada on his artificial leg, is unpar- ralieled. The whole nation shared his heart -breaking disappointment when he was , forced to stop running at Thunder Bay and it was learned that the disease which had cost him a leg two years ago had returned to attack his lungs. Surely no ''cancer victim in T Canada has ever had as many prayers ' offered on his behalf. Canadians had already pledged close to $3 million when Terry was forced into hospital, and there is no doubt that more millions will pour Into the fund he so courageously started. CKNX-FM In Wingham carried a three-hour phone-in campaign desig- nated as Terry Fox Day on Friday morning and the response was excel- lent. Final figures have ° heen com- pleted, but over $8,60. ` n realiz- ed by the time the p i dosed. Mrs. Cathy Forsythe of Wingham, who heads the local unit of the Can- adian Cancer Society spoke with par- ticular sensitivity about not only the need for funds, but the courage of those who suffer from cancer. There is only one Terry Fox, but in addition there are thousands of dedi- cated volunteers across the land who are doing their best fo alleviate some of the pain for those who suffer. Since the Wingham and District Hospital Is the -cancer clinic centre for a wide area•ofj Western Ontario, the women, of Wing -1 ham and the surrounding rural area have, for years, done commendable work in assisting and comforting the patients. One fee for all It . is not surprising that some medical doctors are perturbed by the contents of the recently -issued Hall re- port on medical care in Canada. One of' its leading conclusions is that doctors shoild -be forbidden to impose sur- charges for their services. The report also states that doctors should be adequately paid, for their services, • presumably more than they now receive under the OH I P arrange- ment. The present system, by which many Ontario doctors are permitted to charge a flat fee over and above -the remuneration they would receive from hospital insurance, is clearly unfair to patients. All citizens within the earn- ing -age bracket must pay OHI P premiums, as well as a share of both federal and provincial taxes to provide for the portion of health care costs which is not met by premium revenue. The 'patients who are forced to pay a secondary fee to "opted out'$doctors are in no way/relieved for any portion of their Insurance premium or tax obligations. It is simply and obviously unfair. Considering the inflationary trends of the past few years, it' is highly pos- sible that doctors who accept only the OH IP fee are now underpaid, It is dif- ficult to say exactly how much money highly -tuned skills are worth,but there are few among us who could qualify for the medical profession and fewer still who would want to assume the life -and death responsibilities which face medi- cal doctors. These doctors must look withenvy at their professional brothers and sis- ters in the dental field, -who are free to charge whatever the traffic will bear. We agree with Dr. Hall. Pay the doctors what they are worth, but let us also treat our citizens with the same sense of fair play and justice. What"s to investigate? • • it seems that every time Can- adians face an economic° problem there is a great hue and cry for government to investigate. Latest uproar comes with the merger of daily' newspapers In two cities and the consequent loss of some 800 jobs. On'the surface it looks like a neat little trade-off, as Thomson News- papers and Southam publications agree to kill off their competition in Ot- tawa and Winnipeg. The federal gov- ernment . is now expected to set up a comlhrlission to Investigate the possibil- ity of collusion between the two publishing giants and the obvious sug- gestion that too many papers are con- trolled by the biggies. The one aspect of these and other newspaper mergers which Is seldom discussed is whether or not the merg- ers were forced by sheer economic problems. Daily newspapers have been a poor investment in many cities In rel cent years. One after another has been forced out of business because of a con- tinuing shortfall in revenue. The costs", of publishing have been steadily mounting, particularly the cost of skilled labor in a tightly -unionized trade. • Whether or not a newspaper is owned by the billionaire Thomson group or by a struggling single owner- ship, it can't stay in business unless it shows a profit. Nor is chain ownership always a matter for profits. In the case of Can- adian weekly papers ownership of more than one publication has become a matter of necessity. Groupings such as the Wenger publications -were the only means by which weeklies could modernize. Heavy expenditures for computerized equipment and lip -grad- ed staffs required the incomes of sev- eral newspapers and the result has been a vastly improved product for our readers. The weekly newspapers have been able to move into modern processes with much Tess difficulty than have their daily counterparts, in part be- cause the weekly publishers were not tethered by outdated union agree- ments. The weeklies continue to prove that good newspapers have a viable place in the age of electronics. Eleven seal our fatef`` Admittedly there would be droves of Canadians who Would neither think nor speak about the furture Of their country, but there would be a heck of a lot more than 11 who would make their feelings known. This country and our provinces have seen far too much of government by order -in -council and bureaucratic regulation. We have waited 113 years to do something about our constitution, so why the mad rush to leave the thing up to 11 politicians squabbling like so many dogs over a bone? Yes, we should have our constitu- tional status clearly defined. Failing to do so leaves a climate of uncertainty for investors. It leaves the status of Quebec in question; it allows dissidents everywhere a chance to take pot shots from every direction. But none of those difficulties in our present status com- pare even mildly with the evident danger of a riff in the nation which will never be healed If the constitutional question Is decided by coerslon. Eleven men, each with his own particular biases and selfish interests, have taken on the resonslbility of re- shaping the pattern of our nation — perhaps for the next hundred years. The prime minister of Canada and the premiers of the 10 provinces each have their own ideas about the shape of the Canadian fabric. It is obvious, of course, that these 11 elected men should hold top-level discussions on a new constitution. What Is even more obvious is that there are some 20 million other Canadians who don't have a chance to say anything at all. It's not only the native peoples who have been left out of the discussions. Why should the decision be left ,to 11 men? Why have they not, by this time, published In the main points under discussion; explained them to the Canadian voters; allowed plenty of time for voters to think about the op- tions and comrhunicate their beliefs to those elected metmbers of parliament who are supposed to be our spokes- men? 44'.46: '.%104.L4�.Wpi'�4. �1. T.+�1'V i:ti i:lC4C+_1.- :�wt..rcc 4i4�4.4y 4.11'SO4.1.4'4441106:40,46:4i,411064‘,100:411010.10.1:416-41. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingharn. Ontario. Dc Konger Bros Limited Barry Wenger. President Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Robert () Wenger tier Trea'. Member -- Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc Subscription *15.00 per year Second Clots Mail Registration No 0621 Ontario u'eekl Nev. 4paper Assoc Six months $8 00 Return postage guaranteed This bubbly little 54 -year-old whose sparkling brown eyes and long dark hair reflect her background mixture of Canadian Indian and Italian. Life hasn't been smooth - for Barbie, and her early chaotic years resulted in disturbed behaviour for a time, but she has been making tremendous progress in the past year and is very eagerly looking forward to being adopted. Barbie is usually a friendly, affectionate little girl with a clever, extroverted manner, although she has occa- sional bouts of moodiness. In excellent health, she is an active child and fond of cross-country skiing and dancing. She also enjoys her dolls and records, and loves to sing. Barbie's memory is excellent and she is in the bright normal range of intelligence and enjoys learning, so should do well this coming year in grade 1. Patient, energetic and intelligent parents who can accept Barbie's fluctuating moods and help her under- stand her feelings will find Barbie a loving, responsive daughter. She should be the youngest child in the family. To inquire about adopting Barbie, please write to Today's Child,. Ministry of community and Social Ser- vices, Box 888, Station K, Toronto, Ontarlo, M4P 2112. In your letter ten something of your present family and your way of life. I News It SEPTEMBER 11833 Since the ratepayers of the town turned down a bylaw to buy the arena, it was decided to operate under a new system for one year at least. Herbert Campbell was chosen as manager and he will have full control of all activities held in the arena for the year. A .committee will work with Mr. Campbell and they all will act without remuneration. Hanna and Co. offers the buy of the season in made -to - measure suits, from $16.50 to &19.00. Teeswater lost • one of its old landmarks when the Freeborn homestead was destroyed by fire. The village dump caught fire and the dry grass became ignited, spreading the flames to the old brick two- storey building, SEPTEMBER 1945 The CBC provides two half hours each Sunday for the broadcasting of , devotional services from all aver Canada. The broadcasts are known as 'Religious Period' and 'Church of the Air'. Last Sunday, through facilities of the local CKNX, the Public meeting to form multiple sclerosis unit Wingham Advance -Times Dear Editor, This. letter is belt% written to create public interest in the development. of a multiple°•~sclerosis unit in Huron County. Multiple sclerosis is the most common.. -neurological disease of young adults in Canada, a' part of the world known to be a 'high risk' area for MS. But too often multiple sclerosis is con- ' fused in the public mind With ,other diseases such as muscular dystrophy. Multiple sclerosis is quite distinct since it is a disease of the central nervous system and usually is diagnosed in young adults between the ages of 20 and 45, their most productive years. An estimated 35,000 ,Canadians have multiple sclerosis, which may cause impaired vision, numbness or loss 'of the ability to walk. There is no known cause or cure for MS as yt. Canada, for unknown reasons, is one of the high risk areas for MS. For- tunately many of the 35,000 Canadians who have MS can carry on their daily lives with little or no disability. Others, however, have to come to, terms with relying on canes or walkers or wheelchairs. Some must be hospitalized. The impact of multiple sclerosis affects all facets of a person's life: physical, social, emotional and economic. The burden is felt by the family and com- munity at large. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society consists of seven divisions across Canada, which are the Atlantic, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario. There are 42 chapters including units within the Ontario division. The objectives of the society are threefold: Research, to find the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis_ Doctor Jonas. Salk, discoverer. of a `o vaccine P. , has 'said that ,�.. di ea* en • "has a %' e;' tis. eti research ..:appear , be gaining ,Eflett. The Cal forma scientist ° believes MS in- vestigators are, picking up momentum — the odds have swung in their favor. The MS Society of Canada believes this. In 1978 it allocated over $1 million for research. The sum was a record outlay for the 31 -year- old voluntary agency and indications are that research funding will continue to grow. Patient services, both direct wild indirect. 'Fliese services are for people with multiple• sclerosis and their families, providing- both physical and; emotional support to assist in ef- fectively living with the disease. Education. Educational programs are designed for people with multiple sclerosis, their families, the volunteers; health profes- sionals and community. Up- to-date literature, films and speakers are readily available to all groups. With this brief explanation of multiple sclerosis, citizens of Huron County area are invited to a public meeting New Books in the Library HAGGARD by Christopher Nicole This first part of the Hag- gard family saga takes us from the West Indies at the end of the American War of Independence to the England of the Napoleonic Wars. John Haggard was the richest planter in the West Indies and one of the richest men in the world. Young, strong. handsome. it seemed he could look forward to a life of unequalled success How• ever, Haggard was doomed to disaster. a victim of his own power. ON THE EiGHTH DAY By Lawrence E. Okun This is an unusual mystery -thriller based on the premise that genetic manipulation of genes can result in men and women with superior qualities. Bill Conover, a between -books author, accidently discovers evidence of the existence of a group of unusually talented individuals He wonders who are these people? Where did they come from. AMERICANS WHO HAVE BEEN REINCARNATED by H. N. Banerjee in this book, you'll dis- cover how the past is In- fltlencing the present lives of many Americans. According to the author, traumas from past Iives can cause physical symptoms. the developing technique of 'past -lives therapy. which the author calls para -analysis, helps cure everything from mi- graines to unwanted person- ality traits that can be attri- bilted to previous existences. Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. in the Vanastra Recreation Centre. This meeting will be the beginning of a unit of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. For further information please contact Rita Crump at 357-2335 in Wingham. Roselle Spero, Field Coordinator, and Mary Crober Dist. Patient.Services Dijon- ker was ardent monarchist Wingham Advance -Times Dear Editor, The official Canadian Post Office brochure for • the recent John Diefenbaker commemorative postal stamp does not mention in its description of Mr. Diefen- baker's philosophy that fact that he was anardent con- stitutional monarchist. Indeed Mi-. Diefenbaker believed that the Crown was an integral and unique part of the Canadian experience, without which there would be no Canada. It is significant that while Diefenbaker was prime minister the image of Her Majesty the Queen appeared on numerous regular -issue postage stamps as well as on bank notes. Charles Addington London, Ontario ir • If • ms From broadcast came from the Wingham United Church with Rev. W. A. Beecroft as speaker end A. W. Anderton choir leader. / . Girlfriends surprised Elizabeth Hare prior to, her leaving for London where she will take a course at Victoria . Hospital as a laboratory technician. Two useful gifts were presented to Wingham Sigh School by W. A. Galbraith, executor of the J. C. Currie Estate, For use in the commercial department he supplied an electric bookkeeping and adding machine. The other tiff was sound equipment for reproduction of records in music classes. Meat rationing was in- troduced in Canada Monday. The coupons will have a value ranging from one to three pounds of meat per person per week depending on the type ofmeat pur- chased. The Wingham High School opened with an enrolment of 159. Elected presidents of the girls' and boys' athletic societies were Irene Curie and Donald Lloyd. Secretaries are Margaret Nimmo and Walter Burgess; treasurers, Hilda Pletch and Ross Procter. F. C. Taylor of Gorrie is mourning the death of his 38 - year -old parrot who has been the delight of young and old citizens. His echos of 'Good- bye' will be missed. SEPTEMBER 1956 Wingham Town Council. decided to authorize the renting of an electronic device by Chief of Police Bert Platt in an effort to curb - speeding motorists within the municipality. Signs will be posted at the entrances of the town to advise motorists that such a device is liable to be in use. Friends of Miss 'Telma Harrison gathered at the home of Mrs. Jack Higgins to honor her., prior to : her marriage•which takes place . late this month. The Kinsmen Club of Wingham has decided to undertake the construction of a swimming pool in the town. The town will provide a site fie the pool. Miss Patricia Brophy, a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, London, has been awarded a scholarship of $350 by the Auxiliary of the hospital, for one year's post -graduate study in advanced nursing. Verna Mae Wheeler became the bride of Lewis Arnold Taylor on Saturday, September 8, at the United Church manse at Bluevale. A farewell party was held at Whitechurch for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Casemore who move this week to Gordon e,`odkin's house on Edward Street, Wingharn. At the first fall meeting of the Wingham Kinettes, Mrs. Jack Lloyd took over her duties as the new ,president. She introduced, her new executive and /welcomed a Id new member, Mrs. George Scott. SEPTEMBER 1986 The butter maanufacturing division of the local. United Dairy and Poultry co Operative is to be tran- sferred to a central plant operated by the same firm at Guelph. Five or, six em- ployees will be affected by the curteilnent.of operations here and are expected to move to other branches. Manager Charles Perrott expects to move to Guelph. Principal F. E. Madill reports that registration at the Wingham and District High School has increased to 970 pupils, 15 more than last year. The teaching staff has been increased by three. Miss Janette Wright commences the three-year course in nurses' training at St. Joseph"n l?10$01ta1, - L n4oal, Irb We* formIt4rla8!.:, No, i0, near WhiteeeiturCh, ►i�it�ug:: for tits school bus ,at fir gates; This was a ipw es. perienee for these ottidenta: whose school walF0196ed last June. About 20 wtU attend Ilolycovd Schoen. hold'";` h ' Lucknow. •• Miss Margaret.11tieelsl of Belgrave left on Monday to enter training at Stretford General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans moved last week to their new - home on Highway 86 at Whitechurch. Miss Jill Thornton of Bluevale . is enrolled in the Patricia Stevens Girls' Career College in Toronto where she isstudying fashion merchandising. „� 1 MUSEUM MUSINGS By John Pattison In the fall of 1905 it was announced that the Grand Trunk Railway was going to build a new station, and up- grade their entire railroad yard in Wingham. The new station would have the ticket and telegraph offices only. The old freight sheds were to be mitred aside and left for the exclusive use of the furniture factories. This showed how important the business of the four factories was to the railway at the time: The new, freight sheds were to have their own of- fices. The old station, built in 1889, was moved east, close to the old freight sheds, to make room for the new station. Train loads of gravel were brought in to level up the yard and provide a base foie: the new' "tracks laid at that°`"time. 'New, ' extensive stock yards were inetalled and a new engine house was built. The station was quite elaborate compared to. the old one but did not come up. to the expectations of some Wingham citizens. The waiting room was a large one with seats of the latest design: No longer was there a separate ladies' waiting room. There were large rest rooms, a baggage room and an office for theroadmaster. By March 12, 1906 the station was opened for use. It was very iuiptessive with the large waiting room with a vaulted ceiling finished in Georgia pine. Many people were unhappy that a tele- phone was lacking in the new building. However the rail- road later explained that telephones were not installed unless their customers re- quested them. W. F. Van stone purchased ' the old station, had it torn down and removed for the material it contained. There had been trouble with the heating system and the second one had been in- stalled. Even it had caused some problems but it ° was thought to befinally working properly. Shortly after thee; e,,r station was opened Ale steam boiler in the baggage room exploded and almost wrecked the building. The ceiling and walls of the baggage room and the road- master's office were de- stroyed, and part of the brick wall was blown out. All the windows were broken and some of the doors, were blown off. Part of the boiler went through the roof. The broken glass blown around inside defaced the seats in the waiting room. It was fortunate that the explosion happened at night when no people were present and therefore no one was•in- jured, A stove was placedin the station for heat until the building was repaired and another heating system was installed. "The town must be full of gas or steam. The two towers at the G.T.R. station have blown off." This was the comment of a farmer coming to town and seeing the station the day after workmen had arrived and removed the two towers, topped by two large balls that had been mounted on the front of the building. People were at a loss to ex- pllaintlx aeilons of the -rail- way having them placed there only to remove them a short time later. Only the ,bases were left and still can be seen today. In the old days it was the busiest place in town, with passenger and freight trains coming and going from the west, east and south at all hours of the day. The station is still there, now servingas a motor shop but the glamour and crowds are gone. " _ _ SND ul//EIV MI/ 6E76000 '4T //ARP/NG, &FIZZ ivy )W Q4/ THE fD/TO)',AL PAGE ,/