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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1976-12-02, Page 18Ir. crt' fi POP 4 --TU Wu�am Advance -Th osc S. _ � _- DougFortunespeaks What's new at a Huronvlew . R The Clinton Christian Re- formed NDAY DECEMBER 6 Hullett annuaI meeting ,armed volunteers �° at the I e e t n Home on IIEwlday to assist with th ti iti. M i Fl 011 Elect BRUCE MacDonald for Town Council Re—elect ANGUS MOWBRAY For Town Council With your support on Dec. 6th, 1 would endeavor to continue my service in the community to the best of my ability as I have over the past two years. Qn Dec. 6, 1976 Vote TOM DEYELL For Town Council QUA IFKAMNS: -On Recreation Board for post 2 years. -Treasurer, Winghom Arena R; . * . Fund -Is a resident of Winghom and has been for 28 years -10 years experience as a Public Accountant D ey ell , Tom X Town Council Elect DAVIDtAMERON For Council A business man concerned with getting the most for your tax dollar. Wingham has been my home for thirty years and 1 am deeply interested in its future. If elected, I will do my best for all Winghaen residents. On Monday, December 6, 1976 Vote DAVID CAMERON Town Council ra Doug Fortune, Wingham area vantage in taxing all school prop` official policy of the Ontario Fed- e ac v es. are yna, Lorne Lawson and Norman Speir dairy farmer and past president wcy- erstion of Agriculture, which is � music he flit the of of the ounty Federationwas He voiced the concern of 1118,11y that services people should be t fol- guest pew d Agriculture, was s , farmers that, if the taxes on $hair le paid by people taxes while ser - lowed by a sing -song. at t annual meeting of the Hul- lett TownshipFederation of �- land are being 100 per cent d � by the �� � property should be paid The Harboraires, a mews culbwe on November 23rd. His provincial government, h9w much influence will farmers by the owners of the property. chorus from Godwrich and sur- subject, "'Rue Proposed Reform have on their local municipal of- Mr. Fortune also told the meeting about the comprehensive brief rounding area entertained on Family of Property Taxation in Ontario", ficials and how much control will which was prepared by the Huron ness of their leader, George Bu - was of great interest to everyone they have over the management County Federation and presented chanan, and pianist, Ed Stiles, present. Mr. Fortune outlined the basic of their own land. "Most farmers want to pay their fair share of to t Blau Commission by John Greidanus was emcee for changes Propthas d, although Mr. Fortune said, "and Adrian Vos and Maurice Bean. Mr. Fortune concluded by sug- the program and Rev. John Woods played the accompani- admitted informahetaxes'„ are not happy at the prospect of gesting that farm people should ment. The men sang several old available is vague. For instance, is made to "residences having their taxes paid by the be Plena that the provincial favorites, a Negro apirtual, some .: grid a reasonable amount of government. One �.. . , � . , , . might be that the public w4II feel government has recd g recognized that the Christmas carols and finished the land", but what constitutes a rea- that they should have free aerosis Municipal Tax Act needs some drastic changes, but the program with a sacred number. George Jenner, one of the orig- sonable amount of land has not yet been defined. Also, Mr. Fort- to farm land for hiking, snowmo- changes brought forward by Hon. final members of the Harboraires, une said he could not see any ad- biling, etc." Attention was focussed on the DarcyMcKeo treasurer of Ontario, could lead to some very -e.. e , . I the appreciation of the residents and invited them to „e maintenance, repair and re- serious problems for farmers. He come again sometime in the New which will be loaned to clubs for urged everyone to obtain a copy Year. a candidate for the mayoralty of the Town of Wingham. I. "It is our hope that this pro- of the booklet entitled "Reform of gram of government assistance thousands of Ontario e G e Personals Property Taxation in Ontario", either by contacting our MPP or The residents enjoyed an after - noon of organ music on Thurs- orrr County Plowmen's Association. The town, itself, will have a big part to play in the success by writing to Municipal Finance day, played by Mrs. Elsie Hen - George Keil has returned from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. Branch, Ministry of Treasury, derson and Jake Roorda. a trip to Edmonton, Red Deer and Mrs. Harvey Adams, Mrs. Wil- Frost Building, Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 1Z2. Special Christmas programs Ministry Natural Opportunity o unity liam Austin and Mrs. Glad Edgar The meeting was chaired by and December been 5th eaforrtth Lloyd Ferguson o Edmonton. Y_ were dinner guests Saturday Hugh Flynn, who has been presi- Croom ComCal- the Mr. and Armand evening dent the Hfor Federation muni Band will a for a tome and Mr. and Mrs. Ray- Colvin of Teeswatteera u Agriculture for the past five a concert at 2 p.m.; 70 students of mond Laiberte of Quebec; Mrs. Mrs. Burns Stewart is a patient years. He announced that he was the Exeter Roman Catholic Carol Strong, Jennifer and Rob in Listowel Memorial Hospital, stepping down from this position School will present their program hie of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. �. Edward Bolander spent a Pen and called for elections for a new on Tuesday, December 14, at 2 Glen Cowan and Tiffany, Tiver Y, few days with her sister, Mrs. executive for 1876-77. p m. and the Seaforth Lions will ton and Mr. and Mrs. Kim Nellie Dredge and other relatives The results were as follows: pay their annual visit on Decem- Cowan, Waterloo visited at the at Palmerston. president, Bob Peel; vierpresi- ber 19th at 2 m. p home of George Keil. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hogg visited The Gorrie Women's l,,nstitute presented a musical program for dent, Gerrit Wilts; county direct- The residents appreciate the PP Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack the residents of the Fordwich or, John Van Beers; directors: generous gifts and donations that Ross of Bluevale. Nursing Home, on Monday. Auburn area, Tom Cunningham, have been presented to the Home William A. Smith is a patient n Gordon Daer, Elliott Lapp and to be used for added comforts. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Robinson of Wingham and District Hospital. Lawrence Plaetzer; Blyth area, The Kinette Club of Clinton has St. Marys, Mrs. David Robinson John Benjamin, Gerry He Pink presented a cheque to cover the of Wroxeter and Mrs. Gordon and John Van Beers; Clinton major part of the purchase of an- Hplt of Jamestown were dinner area, George Colclough, Stewart other Ambulift for the Home. The guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold COME ALIVE CLUB Dale, Cecil Elliott, Bill Gibbings, Huronview Auxiliary has made a Robinson on Sunday. CHRISTMAS PARTY George Postma, Lloyd Stewart donation to the ambulift and has Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wegner of GORRIE—The annual Christ- and Bob Trick. purchased two geriatric chairs. A Pembroke visited Saturday with mas dinner party of the Come Mrs. Ted Hunking agreed to cash gift has been received and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Forler, Con. Alive Club, the Gorrie Senior continue for another year as Sec- will be used for similar equip - 17, Howick. Citizens, was held Tuesday even- retary-Treasurer. ment. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grainger, ing in the community hall with Kitchener, spent the weekend over 60 attending. with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grain- Jack Ferguson was chairman ger, and visited Bruce Grainger for the program. Mrs. James KNOW YOUR in Wingham and District Hos- Inglis gave a monologue, "Shop- pital ping" and conducted contests. HOSPITAL Mrs Alan Whytock and Miss Mrs. Delbert Clegg gave a read - Gail Whytock, Teeswater, and ing, "The Anniversary". Mr. and Mrs. Ted Adel and Heather of Walkerton visited Sunday with Mrs. Harold Robinson were in charge of the bingo. Second of a series, which will the Public Hospitals Act and its appear in the Advance -Times, of regulations. Each hospital pre - questions and answers compiled pares its own by-laws under by the Ontario Hospital Associa- which it operates and these by - tion from replies from the laws are approved by the Lieut - general public to an advertise- enant-Governor in Council. ment which appeared n the The ownership of the r...� .., Wingham Advance -Times of a public hospital is vested n recently. the Hospital Corporation, not n Question: Who owns, mama; es the Ministry of Health, (the For W i n g h a m Town C o u n c i l and operates the hospital system n Ontario? Ministry of Health, however, does own and operate the Ontario Answer: Every public hospital Psychiatric Hospitals). n Ontario, about 250 of them, has The board of directors is legal - a board of directors or trustees, ly responsible for both the opera - Fe JOHN BATESON who are legally responsible for the management o a hospital. tion of the hospital and the quality of medical care wig the Each hospital operates under hospital. The Board delegates' responsibility for the actual operating of the hospital to a pro- fessional hospital administrator I would appreciate the opportunity of serving the ratepay- ers of Wingham as a town councillor during the next two important years for our town. While I am a relative newcomer to Wingham, my experi- ence includes service and contributions to the Midget Hockey Tournament, Curling Club, Boy Scouts and Cubs, Recreation and Arena Boards and to many people on an individual basis through my business. These efforts have all been in and for Wingham and I be- lieve 1 can make additional contributions as a member of your council. Of particular interest to me ore the upcoming International Plowing Match and our town's centennial, two events, 1 be- lieve, of which Wingham should take full advantage! Show your interest and be sure to vote on December 6th. If you require a ride, please call 357-1276. ESKEROD Dick X RE-ELECT Alton R. Harrison to WINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL on MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 During the past 16 years, as a resident of Wingham, I have been very active in all areas. I have worked on the Recreation Board, Parks Board, Midget Tournament, Junior Citizens' Committee, Wingham and District Museum Association. I have two years' experience on council and my record speaks for itself. I,am presently a committee member for the 1978 International Plowing Match and am interested in the Centennial. SENIOR CITIZENS REQUIRING A RIDE' PLEASE PHONE 357-2646 AFTER 3:30 P.M. have represented you, the people of Wingham and relies on the medical ad - for some years now as a member of the Council. $250,000 t0 visory committee to oversee the Harrison Allan Re In past elections your support has been excel -medical care organization with Teacher assist Winter the hospital. lent and I thank You. Once again I ask for the some support and in return will do what I can to properly manage the Town's affairs. Do you have any questions? Do you need a ride? Cal 1357-2990. Show your interest and let's have a good turn out at the Polling Booths in the Wingham Town Hall. For your convenience here is the list of Candi- dates as they will appear on your Ballot. FOR MAYOR: —Pat Bailey, Dairy Processor —William E. Walden, Business Man FOR COUNCIL:' —F. John Bateson, Dairy Operator —David K. Cameron, Owner -Manager —Owen T. Curtis, Warehouse Mon —Tom Deyell, Accountoht —Dick Eskerod, Insurance Agent —Allan R. Harrison, Teacher —Bruce MacDonald, Masonry Contractor —Angus Mowbray, Contractor —Bill Rintoul, Contractor —Ray Walker, Soles Co-ordinator (Six (6) to be elected) HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION r. —Jock P. Alexander, Appraiser -Auctioneer —Alex Corrigan, Former —Richard LeVan, General Manager —J. K. McGregor. Physic ion- Surgeon (Two (2) to be elected) HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SEPARATE SCHOOL TRUSTEE --Eugene Fro", Former, R.R. 3, Goderich, Ont —Oscar Kieffer, Farmer R.R. 1, Bluevole, Ont. (One (1) to be elected) trails clubs The Ontario government is al- locating $750,000 to assist local winter trails clubs to provide out- door recreation opportunities, Natural Resources Minister Leo Bernier announced in the Legis- lature. Mr. Bernier said: "This is the t third year the Ministry of Natural OUR TOWN Resources has offered a winter trails grooming and maintenance _ program. The Ministry will con- tinue its own program on public NEEDS lands in high demand areas of the province. " Trails clubs may also apply to > the Wmtario fund for financial assistance for trail -related capi- LEADERSHIP_,, tal projects through the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. The Ministry of Natural Re- sources allocation will be used to assist snowmobile and cross- country ski clubs in and maintaining trails and for „e maintenance, repair and re- placement of Ministry equipment which will be loaned to clubs for It is not without considerable thought that I have made the decision to offer myself as this purpose• a candidate for the mayoralty of the Town of Wingham. I. "It is our hope that this pro- The next two years are extremely important ones in the life of this community. The gram of government assistance thousands of Ontario International Plowing Match will be held immediately east of the town limits in the fall of will give people a rich opportunity to enjoy 1978 — an event of such importance that planning is already well underway by the Huron recreation on winter trails during County Plowmen's Association. The town, itself, will have a big part to play in the success this coming season," Mr. Bernier of that event, as well as an opportunity for the most widespread publicity in its history. told the Legislature. The year following, in 1979, the town will celebrate its 100th Birthday and I need scarcely 'lire Ministry of Culture and mention the vast amount of planning and hard work which must be taken care of before Recreation, by offering funds in that time. In fact, the major part of the organizational activity must be completed during addition to those allocated by the the next two years. Ministry Natural Opportunity o unity Wingham must have a strong mayor and an active council. I have served for two years for peopleroOde of Ontario on your town council (1967 to 1969), so I am familiar with council procedures. I have operated fit from their provincial lottery," a large business for over thirty years, on experience which is very important in this era of Culture and Recreation Minister difficult financing. Robert Welch said. I do have the time to serve the community wherever and whenever necessary and I have Applications for funding from a dedicated loyalty to this community and to the best interests of All its citizens. the Ministry of Natural Resoure- I ask for your support at the polls on election day and for your mandate to work all-out es trails , , .. , ing and mainter- for the progress of Wingham. once program should be made to the nearest Ministry district of- —Bill Walden five, while those clubs wishing to December 6 VOTE apply for Wntario funding should appy to a local field office of the WALDEN for MAYOR KlnistrY of Culture and Recres- Anyone wishing a rid* to th* polls please call 357-2312 bort. _. A '�.�.11fAw h�Yi*l.a',. 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