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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-06-13, Page 4n E, THE FADVA(ICE iiiiiiiiiTIMES Suffering from shock Most taxpayers in Wingham have been suffering from a serious case of shock ever since they received their tax bills last week. An Increase of almost 10 per, cent on taxes which many considered high last year is not conducive to much except indigestion. In a letter of explanation accompanying the tax bills the mill rate increases are detailed, showing how the funds will be dis- t; iba:ted to the Co my of Huron (a decrease, by the way), to the separate and public school boards and to the Town of Wingham. The Increase in education levy, over which the town has no control, is slightly higher than that assessed by the municipality. The same letter explains that the town overspent its budget for last year by the astounding sum of $98,348. Broken down into five areas of miscalculation, it includes $23,040 for sewer installations which the Why Jerusalem town expected the Ontario government to pay for; $19,755 in unexpected bank interest charges; $13,640 in police wages and benefits for which there was no budget allowance; $16,913 in equipment purchases not budgeted for in general revenues and $25,000 in expected revenue from impost charges from subdivision Developers which did not ma- terialize. As every businessman is aware, the un- expected can and does occur from iiine iv time, but his business is in dire peril if he is such a poor planner that unbudgeted ex- penses run out of control. Taxes on a property assessed at $3,300 in 1974 were $438.27. This year they will be $691.68. That's an increase of wel I over 50 per cent in five years. With that kind of escal- ation we simply can't afford haphazard planning or carefree spending. No one, including the official spokesmen the Arabs, as well as possible cutoff of for the Progressive Conservative party have Arabian oil imports when they are so badly come out with a logical explanation for the needed. bind in which Canada has been placed by The Arab countries are angered because Prime Minister Clark's pre-election promise they have never admitted Israel's right to to move the Canadian embassy in Israel possession in the city of Jerusalem, taken by from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. the Israelis as a prize of war. Despite the The prime minister's promise to make recent accord with Egypt, return of the Left the move has brought out very clear warn- Bank area, which includes Jerusalem, is still ings from the Middle East -Arab countries the most dangerous of differences between that reprisals will follow if the embassy is the Jewish state and the Arab countries. transferred. Flora MacDonald, whose min- Jerusalem, of course is the Holy City, not istry must deal with the prickly problem, has only of Christians and Jews, but of Arabs as been stuck with a real dandy before she has well. had time to so much as spread her ballpoint Nor is Clark in any position to change his pens on her new desk. Wisely, she has taken mind about moving the embassy. The great the only sensible course by re -assuring the est hazard he faced during the election Arab world that there are no plans to move - campaign was his reputation for mind - the embassy in the near future. changing. to do so now would be damaging in The only visible reason for the Clark the extreme, so early In his term as leader of promise seems -to have been a bid for the a minority government. Je\vish vote in Canada, but that looks like a It is one of those nagging wait-and-see bad bargain compared with loss of the more situations which will do Canada nothing but than a billion dollars in Canadian trade with harm in the eyes of other nations. ti New type of leader a The outlook for political developments in Quebec has altered since the new Liberal leader' Claude Ryan, has taken his seat in the National Assembly. Premier Levesque, a veteran television broadcaster, has dominated the quebec legislature with his dramatic tactics and his bursts of unexpect- ed emotionalism. Ryan, on the other hand, is gaining a growing following of thoughtful people who respect the dignity and intelli- gence with which he presents his arguments, Quebecers, who are avid fans of the daily TV coverage of the NA, have every opportunity to compare the differing styles of the two leaders. Meanwhile the wording of the refer- endum ballot becomes an important issue. Levesque long since abandoned the idea of asking the electorate flat out whether or not they want to separate from the rest of Canada. Rather they will be asked for agreement to the proposal that their govern- ment negotiate with the federal government on "sovereignty association", presumably with the object of finally allowing Quebec to run most of its own affairs, but to continue using Canadian currency, customs benefits and, again presumably, to enjoy the protec- No mention of Transportation and Communications Minister James Snow recently announced a broad expansion of mandatory safety in- spections for buses which carry students to our schools, as well as those used by the public. "The program, effective October 31, 1979, is designed to further insure that all buses operated on Ontario streets and high- ways are in good mechanical condition," the minister said. That's good. Students and the public alike have every right to the proven as- surance that the vehicles in which they ride are mechanically safe. But what about bus drivers? tion of Canadian armed forces. Given such ambiguity, the decision of` the average Quebec voter .may well be very hazy, and will allow the vote counters a wide range of interpretations. Totally unclear so far is the policy which will be adopted by the Clark government. The selection of cabinet ministers to rep- resent Quebec is clear indication that Clark is wooing the goodwill of francophone voters, but he has given no concise indication of his response to the results of the Quebec referendum. For that matter, neither has Mr. Ryan been explicit in his own policy concerrjling the future of his province. He has said that under a Liberal government in his province he,.too, would seek a new status for Quebec, but keep it within the national framework. A few months ago he spoke of a new Canadian structure which would divide the country into five or six major territories rather than the ten present provinces, lumping the prairies, the maritimes, etc. With the West solidly Conservative and Quebec solidly Liberal in their federal align- ments, that sort of structure may already have been effected. drivers A few months ago when this column commented on the same subject a school bus driver wrote to say that what is most urgent- ly needed is periodic fitness examinations for the drivers of public conveyances. It would mean very little if a serious accident occurred when the vehicle itself was safety checked and passed but the driver took a heart attack on the highway; or if the driver's vision was impaired; or any one of a dozen other physical handicaps which could exist when no physical examinations are required of those oper ators to whom we trust our own safety and that of our children. •C A THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham. Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger. President Robert O Wenger. Sec -Treas Member Audit Bureau of Circulations 1978 Member — Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc Subscription $14.00 per ydltt Six months $7 50 Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 , Return postage guaranteed S A page of editorial opinion Wednesday, June 13 ...-. �..... ... ...v ti'ti•:�:'P:•�-i: i}:.}iii''$}: •: •: •,4 .,: .: •ti•\ :.. , I9. t .�:..+�n. ,, •,• ow :,. '..: ... ......,.1 .. .................. :., ♦ ":moi 4 .. .. : "Next time, don't discuss politics if you can't control yourself!" eo.u,ro„ aeupt+i,� Lett'lers' EdItair.., existing homes and properties Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5, from 2 combined with the other four Mayor offers explanation within the town to "conform" to to 5 at the training centre on branches of Huron Unit, has the standards outlined. However Catherine Street to renew enabled us to reach a new high of for new Standards bylaw all new buildings will be required friendships and tour the hospital. $59,000.- to meet these guidelines. Mary A. Lee R.N. A special thank you goes out to Dear Editor, uses were never clearlyoutlined. While the property standards Committee chairman l y Marc Forrest and Ross Procter I am greatly concerned about Properly administered, this bylaw is indeed detailed, l is and their fine team of helpers the great degree of confusion and bylaw should benefit individuals uecessary to take action to clean g g y who have worked long and hard misunderstanding that has of this community as well as the up various deteriorating to reach this goal. In so doing a arisen amongst the residents of town as a .whole. "properties around town when Thank you for significant contribution has been Wingham regarding our new This partictdar bylaw is suc- cooperative efforts fail, protect made to the fight against cancer property standards bylaw. I am eessfully used in Goderich and tenants from accepting sub- fund donations andagreatservicehasbeendone truly sorry for any problems or many other municipalities. It's standard living quarters and for your ,community and for allow various government Wingham Advance -Times Canada.u sets this may have, meant to set forth property when it was first introduced. policies but it is not intended to programs to be established for Dear Editor, On behalf of the unit please Unfortunately its purposes and create hardships or force all the betterment of the town. The Huron'County Unit of the accept our sincerest thanks for a Therefore I caH upon all in- Canadian Cancer Society would p terested or concerned citizens to like to express its appreciation superb job. become involved in this Com and gratitude to all the residents, Ross McDaniel, mittee. To do so contact the Campaign Chairman, business firms, industries and New Books clerk's office at 357-3550 before associations of your community Jim Remington, June 29, 1979. Without the who have contributed so Vice Chairman. • committee and the citizens generously to the 1979 campaign . 1 n the L ibrar y working together to improve this for cancer funds. A baby sitter should ask the area we will again be faced with parents if he or she can bring a the situation of having council's. You have helped the Wingham friend, St. John Ambulance ad - THE LION AND THE CROSS expanded by nine former hands "tied" when called upon to branch to attain the sum of visesact for citizens in regard to their • The sitter's parents should by Joan Lesley Hamilton Canadian provinces. $12,000. This achievement, know of the plan too. This is a powerful magical tale MENDACITY WITHOUT valid complaints. of Britain and Ireland in the Dark SCRUPLES by Frank B. Carter 1, as mayor of your town, see Ages, a tale of kings, druids, Frank Carter's novel is not this as an important step forwardin the development of Wingham. • • • • • • � • • • � � • � • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • warriors and slaves.\Patrick only a fast -paced mystery story lived a century beforb King but also a frightening look inside Together we can work towards e • Arthur in an age when men a police department where making it a better place for all in • What's new ei f • believed dragons stalked the prejudice and ambition rule. It this our centennial year. • • earth, a time when sorcerers recaptures a courtroom mood William E. Walder • h f Wingarr manipulated fife lives of kings and conjures up some tense Mayor o� and common folk alike. He was moments for the reader, making • , Huronview: captured by Celtic raiders and one wonder about the quality of Homecoming tea taken as a slave to Ireland. This justice today. On June 1 Father Hardy came and Mrs. Hannah Wilson, had book tells of his years in slavery. LINE OF CHANCE by Thomas planned to Huronview to say mass for our entries in the Women's Craft sec - Caplan Dear Sir: Roman Catholic residents. tion, the results being four firsts, THE UNDERDOGS by William One man's passion for love and The nursing staff at Wingham Saturday morning our choir and a second prize. W'ein4aub power dominates this surging and District Hospital willbe held a short practice because we On Monday afternoon Brussels In the Republic of Quebec, 20 three -generation saga set bet- holding a homecoming tea during were busy preparing our float United Church Women came to years after separation, the once ween the civil war and World the Wingham centennial entry for the Clinton parade. We Huronview and put on an ex - mighty Anglos of Montreal have War I. That man is Thomas celebrations. were all pleased to hear that our cellent program. The chairman become the underdogs. Here in a Chance. Determined to catapult Interested readers who are float won a first prize. Mrs. was Rev. Eric Le Drew, minister richly comic satire is, a not -so himself out of poverty, Chance former members of the nursing Grace Peck, Mrs. Verna Elliott, of Brussels United Church. likely glimpse of what awaits the can call on only two weapons, an staff or graduates of the nursing Miss Margaret Mitchell, Mrs. Accompanist on the piano was separate state of Quebec when arresting male beauty and a assistant school are extended a Dora Buchanan, Mrs. Florence Mrs. Judy Morton. Members of the only neighbor is a bigger USA relentless ambition. friendly invitation to attend on Flood, Mrs. Charlotte Dearing, the Sing Along Quartete`were TODAYS' CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN Seven-year-old Jimmy is Indian and white in descent, not registered as an Indian. This friendly, talkative youngster craves affection and will especially enjoy having a father because he looks up to and admires men, and loves to share activities with them. Jimmy is a lively fellow, and enjoys most sports, especially baseball. Wrestling is another favorite, and as he is strong, he is sometimes too rough for youngser children. lie likes animals and knows how to treat them. He also enjoys quiet times, and can entertain himself happily with puzzles, drawing and coloring. Although his vocabulary is somewhat limited, Jimmy is doing well in Grade 1• and his academic abilities are on a par with his age group. Jimmy will be a fine son for warm, loving, active parents. It will be good if there are other children in his adopting family, but not close to him in age. To inquire about adopting Jimmy, please write to Today's Child, :Ministry of Community and Social Ser- vices, Box 8M. Statilon K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2H2. In youe letter tell something of your present family and Your way of life. For general adoption information, contact your local Children's Aid Society 0 2 i� Betty Campbell, Nelva Scott, Sarah Stephenson and Barbara McCutcheon. Square dancers were Irene Richmond, Gert Kellington, Betty Campbell, Donelda Pearson, Nora Stephen- son, Fran Bremner, and Barb McCutcheon gave a reading. Hymn Sing featured the quartet and Heather Morton favored us by playing a piano selection. Another reading was by Sarah Stephenson. Wednesday afternoon was the Huronview Bazaar and Bake Sale, which was well attended. The flowers that decorated the hall were very kindly donated by Mrs. Mary Haugh. Special congratulations go out to Mrs. Mary Ross, who cele- brated her 90th birthday this past Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lorne Brown. Several Huronview residents were in attendance. Mrs. Ross was also the lucky winner of a cup and saucer at a recent draw at Brucelea Haven Nursing Home, Walkerton. Huronview would like to wel- come Stanley Stephen, Andrew Houston from Seaforth, Mrs. Edna Cantelon from Clinton and Stanley Jackson, who is in on vacation care. Remember, June 17 to the 23 is Senior Citizens' Week. Come mW visit with us.