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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-06-20, Page 5.911 n5 y.h Th+E. joined wit anaou1cc a 4 t Pte) Bare t end pro s + Ith trlcS. ` Health: Minster Elinor Capp has ?nhounced a -Ow province. Wide program- thatll encourage women between the ages of 50 and, 64 to attend cancer -screening clinics every two yeas. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer -related deaths among women in thisage group. Administered .by the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, the screening program is part of the government's Throne Speech commitment to an action plan for specialty health Care that includes cardiovascular treatment, dialysis, emergency and trauma services, AIDS -victim support and care for mothers and newborns. The ministry of health will pro- vide $5 million in start-up and operating funds this year to estab- lish eight screening centres. By 1995, the ministry anticipates the establishment of 36 centres across Ontario. It is expected that more than 300,000 women will use the program once it is fully implement- ed. FUND HEART INSTITUTE Describing new medical technol- ogy as one of the tools to help us achieve a healthier Ontario, Monte Kwinter, minister of industry, trade CAPPING IT OFF—Retiring Principal Ken Wood of F. E. Madill Secondary School sports a ball cap from Wingham Police Department as he displays a special plaque. Mr. Wood was honored Saturday with a tea and a surprise presentation from the department for his efforts in fostering good relations between the department and the school. With hhn are Holly Keil, Police Commission president, and Mrs. Wood. Slo-pitch league opposes council's action on alcohol ztDear Editor: I would like to take this opportu- nity to thank Wingham Town Council and the Riverside Ratepay- ers' Association for coming up, with another remarkable bylaw ban- ning the sale of alcohol in any of the town parks. I am sure you know what I am writing about. This all started with the Wingham Slo-Pitch League wanting to hold a ball tournament this summer with hopes of having a beer garden nearby in the park. REMEMBER .WHEN... from our files (Continued from Page 4A) to celebrate 25 years as a sales representative with the Imperial Life Assurance Company of Cana- da, Wilf Caslick of Wingham was honored at a luncheon in Kitchener. He received a gold wristwatch. Max Watts was installed as Wor- shipful Master of St. John's Lodge No. 284,- AF & AM, Brussels. His supporting officers include Donald Dunbar, Albert Whiting, Murray ' Ffdovef and` BOW, p irarra Gerald Gibsa iii Yii acs i' tibsewlary.'t; The Riverside Ratepayers, being the swell people they are, started a petition to stop the league from doing so. I don't know if this had any effect on council's,d ecision, but I'm sure it didn't hurt. I hope all the business people in town appreciate the business they are losing by not having th%se 160 or so ball players in town for a weekend. Granted, not all of the businesses will miss them, but I'm sure the restaurants will. Now, I'm sure that most people are saying that you don't need a beer garden to have a ball tourna- ment and they would be right. But in order to make any money to off- set ffset league expenses, we would need one. After giving away prize money, paying umpires and paying for the use of the park, there would be very little, if any, money left. I can understand the reasoning the town council used to come to this decision. With lawsuits the way they are today, you never know when something is going to hap- pen. But if I understand the way the bylaw reads, then it would be perfectly all right to have a beer garden in the arena or Armouries. Well, I'r sorry,,but isn't pitAll to"' feppglet'ty? , �, ?a ap- J e.nng pf.;:yig�v i\it' y stifft khan ILarm s - thing were to happen in one of the' town parks. Just because it's inside, isn't going to change someone's mind about filing a lawsuit. Back to the ratepayers for a sec- ond. Why don't these people like the fact that all the slo-pitch league wants to do is have some fun and raise some money at the same time? Are they worried about traffic problems on the street? If so, ther let the town police force handl( hat. They are more than capable o: doing that. Are they (the ratepayers) worried about people sitting back, soaking up some sun and enjoying a beer while watching a ball game? If it's the case, how many of them have ever "`sat down, put their feet up and watched the Jays or Expos n the tube while having a few cool Ones? I don't know what the answer is, ut I do know that town council has screwed up a good weekend for group of ball players; the River- ide Ratepayers are all happy that here will be no beer sold in the parks and the Wingham Slo-Pitch League is getting the short end of he stick. Here's an idea: Why doesn't the verside Ratepayers' Association °se some concerns about the dams n town that need to be repaired, t th O b a s t t RI ria i Cod knows, PC). pne e,se,can :Set .a1y i944,41. titi t1 .7tlaw Heart Inst tute. nmillionpia, ..... on t development:of an. hydraulic ventricular 4si4 device (known. as :4VL . implantation into people who :sui' fer from heart disease. The'device will help: establish. normal blood pressure levels and : •is ,considered,_ the first stage in the developmeof a totally -artificial heart that does not require the patient to be hooked up to medical equipment. FITNESS FACILITIES Tourism and Recreation Minister,,, Hugh O'Neil has announced, ddi-; tional grants that his .ministry is providing to municipalities and community groups under the New Recreation Facilities and Capital Conservation Program. A total of $7 million in •totter. proceeds is being. made available for a further 152 recreation facility projects, bringing the total number of projects assisted this year to 424 at a total cost of almost $28 million. Mr. O'Neil points out that one quarter of Ontario's health-care budget is spent treating pre- ventable, lifestyle -related diseases. High-quality recreational programs ha a been shown to reduce these costs by one-half. Committee thankful for support of auction, raffle Dear Editor: On behalf of the Huron County Community Child Abuse Coordi- nating , Committee (CCACC), I would like to thank the business community and many individuals of Wingham who contributed to the success of our Teddy Bear Dream Auction and Raffle on May 13. The evening raised a total of $9,300, all of which will go toward the work of the committee, a 23 - member volunteer group composed of professionals and community members concerned about child abuse. The committee is the sponsor of the Kids on the Block child -abuse prevention program, which is pre- sented at public and separate schools across Huron County. The money raised will go toward this and other projects, including a library resource bank which w- ill make videotapes and children's books on streetproofing available to parents and professionals in Huron County. The committee members are committed to developing a commu- nity response to child abuse. The participation of the people of Wing - ham and area in this fund-raising event is a step toward that goal. Thank you to everyone who donated raffle and auction items and to those of you who came to the dinner, had fun and raised money toward the prevention of child abuse. Sincerely, Betty Bedard -Bidwell Chairman, Fundraising and Pub- lic Relations Committee Children do unexpected letter writer warns drivers Editor's Note: This letter recent- ly was sent to us by a local mother, who wishes that it be passed on to all parents and drivers. Dear Driver: A few weeks ago, I saw a little girl struck by a car as she tried to cross the street. I saw a father race toward her and hold her to him as she struggled in the agony of death. I saw all the plans that had been made for her dashed and I saw the look of despair that came over his face. I could only offer a prayer that such a thing might never happen again. Today my daughter, who is six years old, started off to school. Her cocker spaniel watched her leave and whined his belief on the folly of education. Tonight we talked about school. •She told me a pt. the girl who _sat 1n, i 3f. yellow., urls and about the boy across the teacher who has„eyes in the back of her head and the big girl who does not believe in Santa Claus. We talked about a lot fo things — tremendously vital and unimpor- tant things. Now as this is written, she is sound asleep with her doll Paddy in her arms. When her doll gets broken or her finger gets cut, I can fix them, but when she starts across the street —then, Mr. Driver, she is in your hands. Much as I wish I could, it's not possible for me to be with her all the time, So, Mr, Driver, please drive care- fully. Please slow down past schools and at intersections and please remember that sometimes childrenrun from behind parked cars or do the unexpected. Please don't run over my little girl. With deepest thanks for whatever rap .do ,for her,Canii ,; co) `--, aisletwhojrnakeslaces`n.' t+,,theit,,,,nsr:w•rrereIrarem asrwee vr?am*•a'.&eath!