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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-05-24, Page 4a ..1: ''.4 f13, t5 Ij 7'. Published at Wingham Ontario. Pm, WW1 $b': 2 by Wenger Oros. Limit$ Barry Wenger, Publisher David Wenger, President Norman MacLennan, See,-Treas. Robert Murphy, Editor Audrey Currie, Advertising Manager Member'--Canadiap Community Newspaper Assoc. Ontario Community; Newspaper -Assoc. Subscriptions $21.00 per year ' $23.00 beyond 40 -mile zone Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Six months $12.50 Return postage guaranteed Proof of our concern AINIPARMINIX Canada will have the chance next week to prove that it is indeed one of the most environmentally conscious nations in the world, During Environment Week, being celebrated from May 30 to J une 5 this year, the proof is in the doing as Canadians from coast to coast are asked to become even more in- volved in protecting the environment against the threat posed by toxic chemicals. Statistics show that today there are approximately 100,000 chemicals in commercial use world-wide, with about 1,000 new chemicals entering the market each year. Of these, approximately 35,000 are currently being used in Canada. Canadians, during Environment Week, can take pride in the fact that their awareness and concerns have worked to contain this problem. The new Canadian Environmental Protection Act will ban the use of commercial chemicals which are new to Canada, until they have been tested and shown acceptable. The act also'provides for the toughest - ever penalties for those who commit crimes against the environment such .as dumping hazardous wastes into our lakes and rivers. Environment Week activities and events being held across Canada will dennonstrate that thereis a__grea#_deal-- that individuals can do to reduce the amount of toxics in the environment. Carefully managing the use of chemical - based fertilizers, weed killers and pesticides, and safely disposing of hazardous household wastes are two effective ways of reducing the possibility of environmental con- tamination. - This year's Environment Week theme is "Our Common Future", taken from the name of the landmark report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. The message of that report is one of hope. We can save this planet by becoming more aware of the environmental con- sequences of our actions and pursuing sustainable development, or development which does not damage the environment. Everyone — government, business, labor, organizations, and individuals ® has a role to play in promoting sustainable development. Environment Week 1988 will bring this message home to all Canadians, while proving to the world that Canada cares. Take part in Environment Week and show that you care. It's up to all of us. Carrying it too far If London Mayor Tom Gosnell wants to maintaiti an open door policy while running the affairs of the southwestern Ontario city/ extending that policy to include his home, is perhaps carrying things lust a bit too far. Imagine the embarrassment recently when Mr. Gosnell arrived home to discover a video cassette recorder and a camera worth $1,200 had been stolen. Police said neigh- bors spotted two men carrying the recorder from the house in broad daylight. The thieves, Mr. Gosnell said, were able to enter his home through the unlocked front door. As mayor, Mr. Gosnell should be commended for an open door policy as it relates to his civic office. As a member of the London Police Commission, he should know better when it comes to his home. PRESS COUNCIL The Advance -Times is a 'member of the Ontario Press Council which will consider written com- plaints about the publication of news, opinions and advertising. If a complaint cannot be re- solved with the newspaper, it should be sent to the Ontario Press Council, 151 Slater Ste, Suite 70&, Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5H3 1VIAY 1941 At a very pleasant social evening in Sacred Heart parish hall, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Benninger were honored by church associates and friends. They have taken up residence in Dungannon where Mr. Benninger has secured a position. They were presented with a floor lamp. An appeal is being made by J. W. McKibbon, chairman of the Wingham 1941 Victory Loan com- mittee and by Mayor J. Harley Crawford, to have all citizens decorate their homes and places of business during the coming Victory Loan campaign. Get out the flags and bunting Charles McBurney has purchased the Haines property on the corner of Shuter and Alfred Streets from the town. He is having the building renovated and placed in a_good state of repair. Miss W. Barfoot was eleeted presi- dent of the Women's. Christian Tem- perance Union at the annual meeting ; held at the Graham home on John Street. Vice;president is Mrs. E. Loney; secretary is Mrs. J. Kelly and treasurer is Miss R. Lewis. Six-year-old Jimmie Henderson undertook to give a hair trim to two of his pals, Teddy Kress and Wain Nichol. He felt, after watching his father wield the clippers and scissors, that he could also do a good job. He cut quite a swath across the heads of his chums before he was convinced he needed More lMactice. Jimmie is somewhat disgusted and says he does not think he will 'be a barber when he grows up. MAY 1954 Bluevale Public Library board announces the opening of the new library on Friday, May 21. Open House will be held in the -afternoon and a public: meeting at night with Reeve John Fischer chairman. Dr. Louis Blake Duff of Welland will be guest speaker and Rev. R. A. Brook will dedicate the library. Mr. and Mrs. James Ansley Henry of Wingham wish to announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Audrey Jean, to James Arnold Currie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Currie of Wingham. The marriage will take place Saturday, June 12, in Wingham United Church. J``ninie Taylor of SS No. 9, East Wawanosh, brought home honors when he won top place in the solo class for boys nine years and under at the music festival in Goderich. Jimmie competed with nine other boys and had 81 per cent. They sang "The Little Prince". E. S. Watt and Son of Palmerston, who recently purchased the . chop- ping mill in Whitechurch from Walter' Bell, have commenced making extensive changes. They had the roof removed and another foot of cement wall poured to raise the level. They are adding 16. feet above the cement to make room for elevators and storage bins above. On Monday, May 17, Tom Lock - ridge graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph. St. Itelens friends congratulate Barry McQuilIin who won second place in the collegiate baritone solo at the Huron County Music Festival held at Goderich. MAY 1964 A major decision was reached by the board of directors of Wingham and District Hospital when they accepted a recommendation that the class of RNA students who will commence studies in September be required to live in private homes in the town rather than in the nurses' residence. The residence will be used as classrooms, possibly to accommodate offices for various departments as well as residence for senior nursing staff. OHSC has also urged that applicants for training as RNAs include women between the ages of 30 and 50 years as well as the younger students. It is expected that there will be some applicants in this category in the September class. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lott, who have been residing in Owen Sound, have recently moved to Bala where Mr. Lott was transferred by Ontario Hydro A young : fellow is leaving Wingham this week and we will miss him. Budd Vanzant, who has been a resident of Wingham for the past 15 months and has been the advertising manager for The Advance -Times, is going to Winter Haven, Florida, where he takes over as ad manager for the daily News Chief. His suc- cessor on the A -T staff is Ralph Johnston. Members of East Wawanosh Council passed a resolution to pur- chase a portion of land in East Wawanosh from Cyril Boyle to be used jointly by East and West Wawanosh Townships for a park. The price was $70 per acre. In the Whitechurch area, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Major and family moved from the Howard Martin farm which has been sold, to that of Charles Leaver on the river road. Dr. W. A. Galbraith has moved his wife and family to Wingham where he is joining the veterinary practice of Dr: K. M. MacLennan and Dr. S. G. Leedham. The Galbraith family is living in the John Street home near the public school, which was recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Richard LeVan. MAY 1974 Jean Rintoul is the new president of the Business and Professional Woolen's Club, succeeding Adelaide Ahara. Vice-presidents are Stella Dabr4wski and Helen Daugherty; secretary is Evelyn Scott and treasurer Barbara Tervit. Police Chief Jim Miller says his (Continued on Page 5A) q ..