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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1974-08-01, Page 2.CEPouTIMES Why the big rus Members of. the Huron County Council have expressed grave concern that the On- tario Task Force Report on Health Planning MS been released as late as mid-July and reattiOn to the document is expected by the end Of August. They are so concerned, in fact, that they have called a special meeting to draft some of their objections to the pro- vincial government. No doubt other neigh - baring county councils are equally per- turbed, The report is certainly not an easy one to read, let alone understand. In common with so many documents of this kind the language is supposedly erudite but actually confusing. Unclear in many instances are the actual in- tentions of the provincial government in re- gard to health services. For example, there is no clear-cut statement about the eventual fate of the existing county health units— bodies which have, for the most part, served the public well. On one point the report is clear—doctors will definitely be told where they will be per- mitted to practise under the proposed dis- trict health council plan. Those who are not hired by the health authority will be permit- ted to set up on their own, but will not be registered. In other words, those patients who wish the services of unregistered doc- tors will have to pay out of their own pockets without the benefit of medical insurance coverage. The chief recommendation of the report h? Is that the province be divided into several districts and all health services within a dis- trict be controlled by the district health council. Sub -committees, to be known as area councils, would have certain responsi- bilities for local hospitals, but as far as we can read, there is no guarantee that the area councils would be the same as our present hospital boards. Definite, too, is the statement that the district councils would have over-riding con- trol of all health services within their area. Include the fact Mara preponderance of the district council members would be provin- cial appointees, and that the district admi- nistrator and his staff would also be named by the provincial ministry of healthand you have the picture. A total take-over by Queen's Park. It is a foolish exercise in this rapidly changing world to oppose every alteration in our way of doing things just because we are comfortable with what we have. Without planning for the future we would find our whole system in a mess. However, since this is still supposed to be a democratic society, and since we will have to pay all the bills for the proposed changes we have every right to understand and agree with changes before they are made. Allowing a county council only four or five weeks to study a compli- cated report hardly fits the pattern of public participation. A troubled people The voice of a deeply troubled America came through clearly last week as the tele- vised proceedings of the House Judiciary Committee on the possible impeachment of President Nixon echoed the shock experi- enced by that nation at the revelations brought Out in the Watergate hearings. Time after time the Congressmen who compose .that large investigative body, Republicans as well as Democrats, expressed their anguish. Most of the speak- ers were obviously torn in spirit because they were called upOn to assess the corrup- tion and abuse of presidential powers Which have made the hearings necessary. Obvious- ly these 'elected representatives of the American public revere the office of the pre- sidency and are deeply shocked that its present *incumbent should have permiffed any actions on the part of his staff to be- smirch the highest position in the land. The i,u4ic4ar* -,cornmittee -was ,,not 'impaneled to pativKilgreent fkattmr, it* re, sponsi bi I ity. waselb arialy;ie thEuividericeqtgie-. sented and to determine whether the Senate should proceed with an impeachment trial. There was every indication that such a re- commendation would be made by a strong majority of the committee members. The Watergate hearings have, over the past months, unearthed some of the Most sordid corruption any modern nation has ever discovered—attested to, •by the conviction of several presidential assistants. Whether or not the president was aware of these acts or whether he actually affempted to interfere with the course of justice will be determined by the impeachment trial if and when it is called. Some of the commiffee members referred to Mr. Nixon as "the most powerful man on earth", which is indeed • true. We can understand their. anguish at • being called upon to recommend his trial for, grievous crimes against his countrymen. Sad though the whole affair has become, it was encouraging tb hear so many respon- sble attesf their determination to return their government to the course of honesty. •Cernenting the bonds Speaking of Americans, -we had the very great pleasure last week of spending a few days in the company.of some of the finest folks from south of the border, The occasion was a joint convention of the Canadian Com- munity Newspapers Association, the New York State Press Association and the Na- tional Newspapers Association of the United States. The giant gathering was held in To- ronto and came at a time, of course, when there is a greater than usual need for under- standing between Canadians and Ameri- cans. Most of us are familiar with the problems which have beset the two nations, first becaute of the critical fuel shortage, and later the disputes over food products and theban on American beef imports. Some ill- conceived statements have been made by government spokesmen on both sides of the border—words which have contributed noth- ing to a solution of the problems which have arisen between the two greatest trading partners in the western hemisphere. Under the gracious chairmanship of An- drew Y. McLean of Seaforth, who was this year's president df the CCNA, our American guests ..were given . a welcome to Canada which they obviously enjoyed and appre- ciated. No less warm-hearted were the words of the officers of the American groups as they addressed the joint meetings. A par- ticularly symbolic moment came when the joint convention opened on Thursday morning. Hundreds of voices rose in unison tosing the stirring words of "0 Canada" and "The Star Spangled Banner". One extremely disappointing aspect of the proceedings was that Prime Minister Trudeau, who was to have been the featured speaker at a monster banquet, found it im- possible, or perhaps inconvenient to attend. He missed a splendid opportunity to express Canada's goodwill to the publishers of hun- dreds of widely -read American newspapers. We live in a world in which, despite'the sporadic outbreaks of war, there is an un- paralleled opportunity for peace. Good neighbors seldom come to blows—and the rapid development of communications throughout the world has made even those in distant land our neighbors. The Toronto convention was a refreshing reminder that the residents of other nations are just as human as we are and that, given half a chance, our mutual problems can be solved by patience and understanding. Popularity in losing Human nature, says The Bowmanville Canadian Statesman, has to be considered peculiar in many ways. Look at what has happened since the federal election. David Lewis, the NDP leader who was 'defeated in his own constituency and whose party also lost seats, has achieved much more popula- rity in newspapers, Other media and with people generally than he ever was able to gather at the polling booths. The same hOlds true for the Progressive Conservative leader, Robert Stanfield. Now, everybody is praising him to the skies publicly for his many sterling characteristics, but they, in large numbers, didn't vote for him or his party. And behind the scenes some of those praising him are working hard to replace him as soon as possible. . . We always seem to feel sorry for the losers. In newspaper circles it happens quite often. A citizen may be a no-good bum all through life, but let that person die and his obituary will be filled with paragraphs of praise and glowing tributes. We always do our utmost to forget the bad qualities and look only uponthe good when giving anyone a send-off into the great beyond. ' Summing it all up we have come to the conelusion that deep down we are all a bunch of sentimental frauds. We don't like to kick anyone when he's down, at least outwardly where anyone can observe our actions. Un- derneath and over the back fence we'll cut the guy to ribbons, but in public not a word will be said or read telling others exac\ily how we do feel. Maybe it's just as well in the long run. Nobody gets hurt that way and the losers or their supporters can take some so- lace in keeping the laudatory clipping for posterity. THE WINGHAAA ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wangar Bros. Llmitad Barry Wenger, President Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member — Canadian Comtminity Newspapers Assoc. Ontario Weekly Newspapers Assoc. Subscription $10.00 Per year. Six months $5,25 To United States $12.50 Secorid Class Mail Regittration No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed 9 of editorial opinion Thursday, `4. '`.4,•)-° • • WORKERS AT STANLEY DOOR SYSTEMS LTD. walked off the job on Sunday evening to back up demands they are making in contract negotiations ,With the company. The workers' contract rariout in May of this year but the employees stayed on the job while negotiations were going on until this weekend. (Staff Photo) News Items from Old Files AUGUST 1927 Dr. H. W. Colborne leaves o Monday for Chicago where he will take arpost-graduate, course in surgery. While Dr: C,olbojTie away his office and practice will be in charge of Dr. H. A. Mac Callum., Walton Methodist Church which has been closed for over year as a result of the union, has been sold to the Orangemen for a hall. The church was established over 80 years ago. • A 'special meeting of the town council was held, when Mayo Fells advised the ;council that a rebate of $2,500 had been granted •by the Hydro Conunisssion to the town, being a surplus charged for street lighting. The council decided to apply this at once to reduce the tax rate from 50 mills to 48 mills. ' Miss Mabel Ross of Gorrie has been engaged to teach the primary room at the Wroxeter Public School, Miss Alma Hastie having resigned. M. W. Telfer, manager of the 13arik of Commerce in Blyth, has been transferred to Crediton. Mr. Culp of Hamilton has been ap- pointed manger of the branch in Blyth. The regular meeting of town council was held, during which A. Cosens, T. J. McLean and Mr. Gurney, representing the Arena Ltd., asked that the rate on a proposed by-law to loan the Arena. Ltd. $5,000 for ten years, without interest, be taken bet- ween the Hth of September and 1st of October, because the money is required to meet pressing needs. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook and family are moving onto the farm of George Wightman at Westfield this week, Mr. Cook having rented it for a couple of years. Miss Elnora McInnes, on receiving her certificate of en- trance to collegiate institutes, high schools and continuation schools in Ontario, learned that she had passed with honors. Miss Sara A. Cole of Belgrave, who is receiving pupils for the piano, secured her primary theory with honors at the recent examinations in connection with the Conservatory of Music.. 00 0 this year. n . Neil Williamson has joined that famous Hole -In -One Club. He accomplished the remarkable *Ifeat at, the Alps Golf Course When he was the last Ofa folirSome' to - drive off. The others playing were Ken Somers, George Scott , and Murray Rae. a Melvin Phippen has been en- , gaged as junior clerk by the local brand of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Organization of a Huron County Holstein Breeders' Club took r place at a meeting held in the • agricultural office. Gordon Bisset of Goderich is the president of the new organization. Murray Rae, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae, who has been' on the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Baden and who has been relieving for the past montlb at Listowel, has received word of his transfer to the Port Dalhousie branch.' Prime Minister Chamberlain of England painted a gloomy pic- ture of the world situation but said he believed the vison of war horrors was sinking into many minds,and he hoped "we may yet find a way to escape from this nightmare". • Tom Wilson of Whitechurth has secured the position of principal of St. Helens Continuation School for the next year. AUGUST 1939 The following members of the 99th battery were successful in their examinations at the recent signalling course at the Ar- mouries: first class honors, H. Bedford, H. Newell, G. King, second class honors, J. Hall. The top-ranking bands of radio, stage and screen, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Gray, Benny Goodman, Guy Lombardo and Artie Shaw, will be appearing in the Dance Pavilion at the Canadian National Exhibition 0 0 0 AUGUST 1949 , W. T. (Bill) Abraham has been appointed assistant agricultural representative for Middlesex County. Mr. Abraham is a native of Wroxeter and since his gradu- ationfrom the Ontario Agricul- tural College at 9uelph, has been in the public relations depart- ment at the college. A lengthy petition was presented to Wingham Town Council by residents of the , Hillcrest area, pointing out the bad conditions in respect to roads, sidewalks and drainage in the area. The clerk was in- structed to write to Central Mort- gage and Housing Corporation regarding the conditions. A petition for a sidewalk on Cath- erine Street from Victoria Street south was presented and accept- ed and a tender was accepted for the laying of sidewalk on Cather- ine Street from Victoria to John Streets. Barry Fry's team won the first Playground Field Day with a total of 82 points. Raymond Bennett's and Doug Murray's teams were second. The in- dividual champions were Larry Hutton, George Waine and Jim Bain. Fifty-three cadets from the Central Command are attending a Special Army Cadet Camp at Banff, Alberta. Stanley Hiseler of Wingham is one of the forttinate cadets in Western Ontario. *Aron County Junior Farmers' first annual church service was held- itt-40ntario -Street -7,Uniterl Theo,„-,gitesr - speaks ReirjNVAILItotiti& Chaplain, 0.A.C., Guelph. The choir consisted of junior farmers from South .Huron, Dungannon, Clinton, North Huron and Howick Junior Farmers.. ' Twenty-six men of the 21st Anti -Tank Regiment left for a week's intensive training at the summer camp in Petawawa. The groups, headed by Major T. W. Platt, will return from the camp August 13th. The marriage of Joan Irene Gregg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tory Gregg, and Frederick Carl Riehl, son of Mr'. and Mrs. Wilfred Riehl, took place on Jtily 30th. . Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard _Campbell at Westfield and presented Mr. and Mrs. Victor Campbell, newly- weds, With a miscellaneous show- er. 0 0 0 AUGUST 1960 Residents along Charles and Maple Streets are, feeling much better about town affairs these days, now that new surfaces have been laid and the smooth black- top has taken but the bumps. The new surface on Diagonal Road was badly needed too. Dr. D. R. Young of Hamilton arrived in Wingham on the weekend and will work with Dr. B. N. Corrin and Dr. S. Smith. Al Cherny set an all-time record at Shelburne on Saturday when he walkedoff with the three top prizes in the annual Old Time Fiddlers' contest. This was Al's fourth year to enter. He won $1,250 and sever! trophies. This is the first time in the history of the contest that any person has captured all the top prizes. C. S. MacNaughton, member of the Ontario Legislature for Huron, who resides in Exeter, announced that he has resigned from active association with Jones, MacNaughton Seeds Ltd., of which he has been admini- strative head for the past 12 years. Within a few days workmen will Commence the installation of new post office boxes in the local post office. The new mail con- tainers will be in a range of sizes similjar to those now in use, but art completely constructed of aluminum. Borden Jenkins was appointed as range officer at the meeting of the Wingham Sportsmen's Association. He will be in com- plete charge of all shoots and will examine all firearms and make sure they are safe at all times. Gnr. Frank Riehl, of the Wingham District High School - Cadet Corps, was named the outstanding cadet in a passing - out ceremony which concluded a five-week .-summer, course for student militiaMe The new addthn1fo the Legion Home is, progressing well. The block work for the two-storey section is almost complete. and will soon be ready for roofing operations. ugust What's now at Hurionview? Marie Flynn, Lorne LaWion, Nortnan SPIer and Jerry COM provided' the old-tynte music tor Monday** activities, with Debbie and Earl Flynn enteitainin$ during the intermission. New residents welcomed to the Home included, 1VIrs, IlenderSOnf WS. • Datara and Arthur 'Henry. Volunteers for the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Dale. • The Kingsbridge W. 1. were hosts for the July birthday party on Wednesday afternoon.1'hirty- three celebrants received gifts following the program and 150 residents and guests enjoyed a social half hour with lemonade and cookies served by the ladies. Mrs. Clem Steiner was emceefor the program which included a vocal trio by Lucille, Donna and Margaret Frayne and solos by Dianne Van Ray; Irish jig by Mary -Jo Steiner and Joanne Crawford; Highland Fling, Lisa Frayne; readings by Father Karl and a sing -a -long by Mrs. Stet- fler. Tom Herman, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Wednesday, thanked the Institute on behalf of the residents. Everyone at the,Home was able' to enjoy the Clinton Legion Pipe Band on Family Night on the front lawn. Small trucks no longer need signs , Transportation and Communi- cations Minister John R. Rhodes has announced that owners of small trucks are no longer required to have their names printed on, the side of their vehicles. The amendment to the Regulations of Ontario made under The Highway Traffic Act became effective July 2, 1974. The amendment exempts all commercial motor vehicles having a gross weight of not more than 18,000 pounds, in additon to motorized mobile home and utrucktAtted witireitinper Wilts Were exe,'Mpted under a previouriegulation. • The new regulation is the result of increased popularity in the use of small commercial motor vehicles as a Means of private transportation.• TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN Donald looks wistful and no wonder. In his eight years, this young lad has suffered rejection more than once, so he must often wonder, when he meets people, what their attitude will be. Because Donald really wants to .belong to a family, he is en- thusiastic about the idea of adoption. But he is anxious too. Will any people want me? And if they do, will they keep on wanting me? For Donald's sake let us hope for warmly affirmative answers to both questions very soon. Donald is a pleasant,- friendly boy doing well in school. He speaks clearly, expresses -himself well and is a good reader. He is not so good at writing and drawing though he is improving. His teacher says he has good potential. Anglo-Saxon in descent, Donald is small in stature with blue eyes, light brown hair and fair skin. His smile shows deep dimples. He wears glasses for near-sightedness. Donald is strong and healthy, a recently discovered heart murmur having been diagnosed as not significant. This good-natured, kind youngster is always willing to help. anybody. His foster parents say he is mischievous but only in a normal eight-year-old way and is easily disciplined. He gets on well with children and with adults too once he feels he knows them. • Donald needs a mother and father who will welcome him and love him and help him learn that family relationships Can last. It is especially important that the adopting father values family activities and wants to spends lot of time with his son. To inquire about adopting Donald, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. For general adoption information, please contact your local Children's Aid Society. 0 0 0