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Criticism is unwarranted
Best possible ambulance
service is hospital goal
Jack Galbraith
represents U of G
in Winter Games
Jack Galbraith of Wingham
and the University of Guelph
was a member of one of the two
teams of the U. of Guelph's
Track Team chosen to attend
the First Winter Games at the
Quebec Winter Carnival last
Saturday. Jack and William Mc-
Bain of Winnipeg were running
mates in the 30-mile marathon,
each running a 15-mile lap.
Grant McLaren and Lionel Gray
were members of the second
team.
The Galbraith-Main team
came seventh in the competi-
tion of 21 track teams represent-
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ONS SECTION THIS ISSUE Wiesharri, Ontario, Thuesday, Feb, 10, 190 • lege Copy Nor t Coots..
Will call tenders for new
high school wing in March
lowing day. Under mote ser-
ious circumstances the delay
!flight have had more drastic
consequences, but fortunately
no harm resulted.
The hospital was severely
criticised by another person in-
volved at the scene of the ac-
cident before any explanation
could be given.
Mrs. Morrey concludes, "In
every instance of ambulance
work we can expect some mis-
understandings. The board of
directors and the hospital are
trying to give the best possible
service to those people who re-
ly upon us."
The ambulance vehicle
which failed to operate in the
above instance was not the
property of the hospital, but a
vehicle which was loaned by
the manufacturer until the two
new vehicles are delivered.
much
course
new
the
broader in than the scope
the
was
use in both
this week at Clinton for area
school trustees was noted, and
several members indicated they
would attend.
A letter from J. M. Kopas
of the school staff invited the
board members and their wives
to attend a social evening at
the Legion Home on February
23rd,
The board decided to hold
its next meeting at the Luck-
now school instead of Wingham,
on March 9th.
taught
program
board for
The board authorized the ap-
pointment of Police Chief Jas.
Miller of Wingham and William
Hunter of Lucknow as attend-
ance officers.
The principal told the board
that a new health course is be-
ing offered by the Department
for Grade 9 students which is
authorized
in
pa The by
the
schools. and Wingham Lucknow
prefects, which is now an an-
nual event.
Mr. Madill, along with Mr.
Fortune and Mr. Moir, attend-
ed the Canadian Showplace in
Toronto on January 28th and re-
ported to the board on equip-
ment and furnishings which were
on display. Two staff mem-
bers, Mr. Beard and Mr. Stuck-
ey also attended the show as did
Mr. Mowbray, a member of the
vocational advisory committee.
A meeting on Tuesday of
Mr. Madill also told the
board that the Wingham foot-
ball team and the junior and
intermediate cross-country
teams had won the Huron-Perth
Conference championships last
fall. As a result the board gave
an OK for the purchase of crests
for the team members. Mr.
Madill said daily attendance in
January had averaged 916.
Mr. Cardiff reported that a
number of people from Brussels
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On Monday evening the first
of two ambulances ordered by
the Wingharn and District Hos-
11110pital was delivered by the St,
Thomas manufacturing
The machine received was the
two place unit, the smaller of
the two on order. A second
ambulance with full equipment,
two regular cots and two more
emergency cots has not yet been
completed.
Delay in delivery, accord-,
ing to the manufacturer, was
caused by the necessity to re-
style certain parts of the vehi-
cles to meet new requirements
of the Ontario government
which will become effective
April 1st. Also, the firm was
unable to obtain the electric
shock absorbers which were or-
dered for the vehicles, Another
special type of shock absorber
has been fitted to provide for
the smoothest possible ride for
patients.
The hospital asks the general
public to observe the rules of
care and courtesy when ambu-
lances are using the roads in
this area. It should be noted
that an ambulance with light
flashing is taking a sick person
to hospital. Other drivers are
asked to pull to the side of the
road so that the ambulance may
have the right of way. The
flashing light will not be used
unless the ambulance is on em-
ergency duty,
The ambulances can only be
dispatched by a doctor or the
police. When an emergency
arises and a call is put through
to the hospital for ambulance
service the caller is reminded
that the exact location of the
patient must be given, com-
plete information about the type
of emergency and how many
people are involved.
When the call for an ambu-
lance is not one of immediate
emergency the lane or drive-
way at the patient's home
should be cleared of snow and
other vehicles to avoid any
chance of delay in removing
the patient to the hospital, In
cold weather there is always a •
Mrpossibility that a patient could
become dangerously chilled if
there is any reason for delay.
During the hours of darkness it
is helpful to have a porch or
yard light turned on to guide
the driver and to facilitate re-
moval of the patient.
UNFORESEEN CAN HAPPEN
Writing on the subject of
ambulance service Mrs. I. E.
Morrey, administrator of the
Wingham and District Hospital,
states that an ambulance driver
is on duty call at all times and
the directors of the hospital are
trying to give the best possible
service to the residents of the
area served by the hospital. No
one can foresee certain difficul-
ties that arise in sub-zero wea-
Centennial Calendar
May 10 -- Fashion Show, sponsored by Wingham Business and
Professional Women's Club.
June 8 and 9 -- Wingham Towne Players will present twoone-
act plays in the town hall.
June 10 -- Centennial Caravan visits Wingham. Open to school
children and general public for entire district.
June 10 -- Display of handmade rugs and quilts afternoon and
evening in the Fellowship Hall of St. Andrew's Church. Refresh-
ments will be sold by the Ladies' Aid.
June 11 -- Royal Canadian Legion Church Parade, followed by
cenotaph service and laying of wreath. Decoration day services
at Wingham cemetery in the afternoon.
August 5, 6, 7 -- 100th Anniversary of East Wawanosh Town-
ship. Dance, special church services, parade, etc.
W. Humphrey hurt
when cars collide
Kyles & Kyles, architects,
told the Huron-Bruce District
High School Board last week
that tenders for the $2,790,000
addition to the school will be
called on March la e, provid-
ed the necessary plans can be
completed by that time. The
plans include a number of stand-
ard classrooms, new shops, two
gymnasia, greet& se, library
and enlarged administration
area. When completed the
building will be able to handle
1,500 students,
To make room for the new
addition it is necessary to have
the school barn removed and it
was put up for sale. Albert
Worrell of Teeswater, property
chairman, said the best offer
was from E. J. Smythe of the
Teeswater area at $411.00.
H. A. Hamilton of Gorrie bid
$200.00 for the furnace,
Leslie Fortune, chairman of
the finance and insurance com-
mittee, said that the insurance
on both the Wingham and Luck-
now schools had been reviewed
and some increases were recom-
mended on the Lucknow build-
ing.
Mr. Fortune also presented
the auditor's statement which
listed gross revenue at $780, -
603.10 leaving a surplus of $82,-
369.64 over expenditures. Lev-
ies on the municipalities
amounted to $123, 344. Legis-
lative grants totalled $485, -
532.36. Salaries were over
3390, 000 and plant operation
was 855, 000, Transportation
costs were noted at $86, 624.00.
The board approved a trip to
Expo for students from Grades
11, 12 and 13 later in the
school term. The students will
probably travel by rail and will
pay their own way.
Principal F. E. Madill told
the board that the school varie-
ty concert will be held on Feb-
ruary 16 and 17 in Wingham.
He also reported on a survey re-
garding the necessary staff for
the next term.
The board agreed to con-
tribute to the trip to Toronto for
;her, such as a difficulty which
arose last week.
A call was received to send
the ambulance to the fire hall
at once. The hospital staffdid
know know how many people
to expect -- only that a man
had fallen, The driver and or-
derly were called immediately„
only to find that the ambulance
was without power, despite the
fact that it had been out on
call only two hours previously
and was working quite satis-
factorily at that time.
A call was immediately put
through to S. J. Walker and ar-
rangements were being made
for him to pick up the patient
when the police car drove up to
the hospital and the injured
man walked in without assist-
ance.
The man was examined by
his doctor, kept in hospital ov-
er night and discharged the fol-
WINNING SPEAKERS—Entrants in the Lions' Club public of Belmore. At the left are the second place winners,
speaking contest addressed the club and their ladies at James Graham of Gorrie, and Phyllis McKague of Belmore.
Danny's Restaurant on Monday evening. Lion Lloyd Case- Judges for the contest were Mrs. Ross Hamilton, Rev. C,
more, contest chairman, presents the prizes to first place M. Jardine and Mrs. Colin Campbell. The top winners
winners Lynn Workman of Brussels, and James McKague will advance to district competition in the contest,—A-T.
Separate School
board meets
A two car head-on collision
near St. Helens on Saturday re-
sulted in William George Hum-
phrey, of A.R. 2 Lucknow, be-
ing hospitalized with extensive
injuries. eir.Humphrey is a
patient in the Wingham and
District Hospital where his con-
dition is listed as satisfactory.
His injuries include fractured
ribs, injured lung, lacerations
and contusions.
Driver of the second car was
John Bilyea of Kincardine. Mr.
Bilyea was not injured. Both
cars were total write-offs with
damage estimated at 32,000 to
each car.
The two cars met during a
snow storm on the 19th conces-
sion of West Wawanosh town-
ship. High snowbanks on each
side of the road caused visibil-
ity to drop sharply during the
heavy ground drifting.
The accident was investigat-
ed by Constable Harold Green
of the Goderich detachment of
the Ontario Provincial Police.
Hospital receives
$500.00 bequest
The executor of the estate
of the late Mrs. M. J. Watters
has notified the Wingham and
District Hospital that it will re-
ceive a bequest in the amount
of $500.00. The gift will be
used for the purchase of lounge
chairs, ottomans and a wheel
chair for the chronic patient
area of the hospital.
Mrs. Watters was a patient
in the hospital for some time
before her death.
Wolves seen
WROXETER--John Hupfer
sighted three wolves running
through the field about 20 rods
from the house on Monday
morning, headed toward Amos
Yoder's field across the road.
Several wolves have been sight-
ed in the surrounding district
recently,
ral
ing various Canadian centres.
The marathon was staged from
the Ferry Landing in Quebec to
the City of Donacona, where
a public reception was held at
the finish of the race. The ath-
letes were honored by signing
the Golden Book of the City,
and a banquet.
Jack was impressed by the
hospitality and friendliness of
the people of Quebec. He ran
the first lap for his team, which
took him through the heart of
Quebec City. Traffic had been
stopped by the police. He was
cheered by the spectators who
lined the streets and storekeep-
ers who came out of their shops
to add their applause. The
athletes experienced this friend-
liness throughout their entire
time at the Games.
Prime Minister Pearson, and
representatives from all prov-
inces officially opened the Win-
ter Games on Friday night, at-
tended by some 2,000 athletes
representing the 10 provinces of
Canada and the North West Ter-
ritories.
New minister
for St. Paul's
Rev. Herschel Wilgar Hamil-
ton will conduct his first Sunday
service in St. Paul's Anglican
Church on February 19. He
comes to Wingham from Christ
Church, Sarnia.
Mr. Hamilton is a native of
Bervie. He received his early
education in Owen Sound and
was an industrial engineer be-
fore entering the ministry.
Mr. Hamilton is a graduate
of Seager Hall and Huron Col-
lege. He was ordained as a
deacon in 1962 and the follow-
ing year was ordained as a
priest.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are
moving into the rectory this
week.
ASK FOR NAMES OF
FORMER RESIDENTS
The Brussels Centennial Com-
mittee would like to obtain
names and addresses of former
Brussels residents who are now
living in other areas. Anyone
who can help in this respect
please send the names and ad-
dresses to Mrs. D. C. Matheson,
Box 157, Brussels, Ont.
The February meeting of the
CRCSS was held in the school
with five members present. Os-
car Keiffer was elected vice-
chairman. Jerry Wilhelm and
Mrs. Wilfred White were nom-
inated to the finance commit-
tee. The property committee
consists of Oscar Keiffer, Jer-
ry McGlynn and Jerry Wilhelm,
Transportation committee in-
cludes Ray Schmidt, Keith
Montgomery and Oscar Keiffer.
A motion was passed to buy
a centennial flag and to allo-
cate up to $100 to Mrs. O'Mal-
ley for centennial projects. It
was decided to have the buses
pick up the children on June 10
to attend the cen`ennial cara-
van. There was a discussion
about teachers' salaries and a
committee was set up, consist-
ing of Keith Montgomery and
Jerry Wilhelm, to approach the
teachers in regard to salaries.
A motion was passed to buy a
filing cabinet for the secretary-
treasurer.
Squirts win
playoff series
The Wingham Squirt team
defeated the Mitchell boys 2-1
on Tuesday evening to win their
play-off series two games to
one.
The same evening the local
Midgets trimmed Kincardine 8
to 4 to give the teams one each
in their 3-game playoff series.
In Inter-county Intermediate
Gorrie whaled Kurtzville 16-5.
Fire victims
are presented
LAKELET—A large crowd of
friends and neighbours gathered
at the Belmore community hall
on Friday evening, in spite of
stormy weather. The occasion
was arranged to benefit Mr. and
Mrs. Graham Wright who re-
cently lost their home and its
contents by fire.
Music for dancing was pro-
vided by Harvey Dahms' or-
chestra. Bob McComb acted as
chairman and an address was
read by Jack Ferguson.
A total of almost $2, 000 was
presented to Mr. and Mrs.
Wright, who expressed sincere
appreciation for the gift.
Ladies to sponsor
centennial display
People who visit the Cen-
tennial Caravan in Wingham on
June 10 will have the oppor-
tunity to see an excellent dis-
play of handmade articles at
St. Andrew's Church.
The Ladies' Aid of the Pres-
byterian Church will sponsor
this event. The display will
feature mats and quilts and will
be set up in the fellowship hall.
It will be open to the public
from early afternoon until eve-
ning.
This is one of the centennial
functions which should be es-
pecially interesting to people
visiting in town that day, for
the ladies will also sell sand-
wiches, pie, tea and coffee.
ATTEND SEMINAR
Mrs. Jack Reavie and Mrs.
R, Kilpatrick, teachers of the
Golden Circle School, attend-
ed the leadership development
seminar held over the week-
end at the Midwestern Regional
Children's Center at Palmerston
for District 5. This was spon-
sored by 0.A.M.R. with Brian
Holliday and Peter Gomery of
the provincial executive as
seminar leaders.
of 25,121 books for the year.
There were 320 new books pur-
chased during the last year at a
cost of $1, 018.43.
The librarian, Mrs. W. Har-
court, will also act as secretary-
treasurer, and Mrs. Kate Mun-
dy will continue her efficient
service to the public as assist-
ant-librarian.
THAT MISERABLE DIME--
Did you hear about the fel-
low on main street who nearly
lost his finger at a ear wash?
The vacuum cleaner wouldn't
work and he tried to get his
dime back. His finger got
caught in the slot and he had
a few bad moments wondering
how long it would be before
someone would come by to no-
tify the police or the fire de-
partment, or whoever it is you
notify in a case like that. He
managed to free the digit him-
self and we don't think he made
a second try for the dime. As
a matter of fact, he probably
hasn't attempted to clean out
the car since.
u--u--u
CHARLIE HAS HIM SCARED--
Surely not! Some bright soul
suggested that Premier Roberts'
sudden trip to hospital in Lon-
don on Tuesday was occasioned
by his reaction to Provincial
Treasurer Charles MacNaugh-
ton's budget figures. The bud-
get ; brought into the Legisla-
ture the same day, calls for an
expenditure this year of some-
thing over teree billion dollars.
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NASTY STORM—
Low temperatures and a brisk
wind whipped up one of the win-
ter's nastiest storms on Saturday,
Visibility for motorists was re-
duced at tittles to nothing at
all. Since the week-end the
Mercury has climbed again and
the snow'was Melting err Tues-
day. This is quite a winter for
ups and downs:
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Wingham board,
advisory committee
to county library
On Tuesday evening the
Wingham Public Library Board
held its second meeting since
its inception into the Huron
County Public Library. It is
understood that although the
name Wingham Public Library
Board will be obsolete, the
members of this former board
have become an advisory com-
mittee and will be a very nec-
essary arm of the County Pub-
lic Library.
The chairman, Mrs. Mary
Cleland, was unanimously
nominated to hold office for
another year. Other members
are; T. S. Beattie, Mrs. F. A,
Parker, R. Campeau, Rev.J.G,
Mooney, Miss Doris Fells, N.J.
Welwood, A. D. MacWilliam
and Mayor DeWitt Miller.
A tentative budget for the
coming year was drawn up to be
forwarded to J. G. Berry, sec-
retary-treasurer.
Mrs. W. Harcourt gave a re-
port from the meeting in the
Court House, Goderich, on Jan-
uary 27th, which was held for
the discussion of problems of
the librarians of the county with'
the new County Public Library
Board.
The circulation of books for
the past year showed an increase
of about 1500, making a total
New building is approved for nursing school Whitechurch. A large crowd
was on hand all during the tour,
nament and the arena was pack-
ed to capacity for the final
games on Tuesday night.
Presentation 'of trophies to
the champions and runners-up
was made by Bill Fraser and
Maxine Morrison, representing
the North Huron Broornball
League which donated the tro ,
phies.
A special presentation was
Made during the evening with
Bill Nethery receiving a cup in
recognition of his many years
of service to the league.
Members of the board of the
Wingliarn and District General
Hospital agreed at the February
meeting on Friday evening, to
secure sketch plans for a new
nursing school. The meeting.
presided over by Chairman A.B.
Cousins, heard a letter from the
Ontario Hospital Services Corn ,-
mission which gave approval in
principle for the demolition of
the present residence building
and the erection of a "modest"
Scheel structure, The new
The climax of five nights of
fierce competition took place
at the 13elgrave arena on Tues-
day night as champions of the
North Huron Centennial Broom-
ballateeete-amentwere named.
The Brussels entry swept the la-
dies division with a 4-1 win ov-
er Belgrave while Whitechurch
edged Blyth 1-0 in the final
game.
In all fourteen teams took
part in the tournament. Com-
munities represented included
Chesley, Kitchener, Ripley,
Westfield, Wingharn, Brussels,
Belgrave, Teeswater, Blyth and
building would be large enough
only for the training of 20 stud-
enta in the nursing assistants'
course.
The letter stipulated that the
building would have to be lo-
cated near the present heating
and electrical facilities. 0.11.
S.C. also withdrew its previous
tentative approval of the reno-
vation of the present residence
building for training school pur-
poses.
An outline of the proper steps
mission to bear the full cost.
A motion by CarmanThomp-
son and E. B. Walker was car-
ried that "We proceed to get
sketch plans for the nursing
school, with the condition that
0.14.S.,C. pays 100% of the
cost of construction,"
STATISTICS
Mrs. Morrey gave the fol-
lowing figures pertaining to the
hospital for the month of Attu..
my: .168 admissions; 141 dis-
charges; 0 deaths; 85 opera-
to be taken to initiate the build-
ing program Was given and stat-
ed that the project would be
financially assisted by 0.11.S.C.
Considerable discussion ensued
over theexact meaning of the
words "financially assisted",
since it had been the board's
understanding that the new
school would be paid for in to-
tal by 0.1i.S.,C. Mrs. Morrey,
the hospital's administrator, as=
sured the members that it was
still the intention of the Com-
Hans; 445 x-rays; 3700 labora-
tory tests; 67 electro-eardio-
graphic examinations; 59 at
cancer clinic; 1 post mortem;
2 coroner's reports; 268 physio-
therapy treatments,
Total hospital days amount-
ed to 2123 for a daily average
of 88. The daily average for
the same month last year was
141. The daily population had
been as high as 104 during the
month. Since there are only
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