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Big hole to fill
On several previous occasions this
column has suggested, that a close
watch should be maintained on both the
upper and lower damsites in times of
'high water. It Is well-known that both
structures are old and thus severely
threatened when upstream water pres-
sures are high. Last Wednesday, when
the run-off from an unusually heavy
rainfall crested, the centre section of
the Lower Town dam gave way, leav-
ing our beautiful riverside park with a
frontage of mud banks and ancient
stumps.
So far we have heard of no solu-
tions. The most probable scenario will
be an engineering study which will cost
anywhere up to $25,000, probably fol-
lowed by a report that' a new dam
should be constructed — and you can
guess what that will cost.
When the same dam was damaged
in high water several years ago there
followed weeks of debate about who
was responsible, town or conservation
authority. A local contractor resolved
the problem by trucking in enough
rough fill to plug the leaks and restore
Back on stage
By this fall Canada will have a new
prime minister and whether that man
is John Turner or Brian Mulroney, we
will begin to find out just how capable
the winner really is. A political leader
must combine the qualities, of both
politician and statesman. Political
savvy is the immediate requirement as
the first step to high office, but
statesmanship is the true goal.
During the past few weeks it ap-
peared that Brian Mulroney, newly -
elected leader of the Progressive Con-
servatives, was virtually pushed off
stage by the drama of the Liberal lead-
ership race. We heard little about him
as our attention was centred on the
men who contended for the Trudeau
crown.
the mill pond to its original beauty.
The present value of the dam is
purely aesthetic. It is no longer needed
to provide water power for a gener-
ating station; it does not have enough
holding capacity to provide effective
downstream flood control. But the pond
',At creates is of tremendous value to the
;local parkway system.
Wingham possesses one of the most
beautiful and attractive municipal
parks in Western Ontario. If anyone
doubts that statement think of Strat-
ford, where a similar park and water-
way provided the setting for an inter-
nationally -known theatre development.
Each summer weekend the south
end of the park here is populated by
visitors from many other communities
in their trailers and tents. They won't
be here unless the pond is restored. And
more importantly, the townspeople
who have paid for the development of
the park will find their money has beer=
wasted.
The lower pond is a vital asset to
this community. Let's find a practical
way to repair the dam.
It would appear, however, that Mr.
Mulroney knows what it's all about. No
sooner had the fuss and commotion of
the Liberal convention died away than
Mr. M. appeared in Washington for in-
timate talks with President Ronald
Reagan and his top aides. The press re-
leases which followed those meetings
indicated a spirit of accord and co-
operation between Reagan and Mul-
roney — in sharp contrast to Canadian -
American relations of the past two or
three years.
Of course there is no telling at this
point whether, in fact, Mulroney would
be more effective in fostering a new
and better relationship with the Ameri-
can administration should he get the
chance officially. But he also proved
himself an able politician, indeed.
Irresponsible management
Auditor General Kenneth Dye, the
man whose department is charged with
the responsibility of telling the federal
government where it is wasting money,
has turned in a report on the conduct of
the Canadian Broadcasting Corpora-
tion which would make stockholders in
a private enterprise blanch with fear.
The CBC is, of course, a crown cor-
poration, and as such is not obliged to
disclose its inner functions to the press
or the public. The auditor general,;
however, discovered some alarming
facts about the way the CBC does busi-
ness.
Among other points, the report
stated that there is little control of
over -staffing. Technicians do nothing
an average 10 per cent of the time.
There are no criteria to measure
the success of CBC programming. Lit-
tle determination of actual program
costs. Insufficient control of em-
ployees' overtime charges.
The report recommended that the
corporation put into place "appropri-
ate management processes for ensur-
ing due regard to economy and ef-
ficiency." Find a way to hold managers
accountable for the quality and costs of
their programs.
Interesting to taxpayers is the fact
that the CBC will receive $896 million
for the year ending March 31 next —
right out the public's pockets.
Well done, teachers
In recent years teachers have not
enjoyed particularly good marks from
taxpayers, says The Exeter Times -Ad-
vocate. They have generally been
viewed as the major factor in the high_
a cost of education with their seemingly
endless demands for higher pay.
Those who have held that attitude
will have to re -assess it in view, of the
recent announcement pertaining to the
elementary teachers with the Huron -
Perth separate school system.
Recently those same teachers an-
nounced they would be "handing back"
three per cent of their salary increase
to the separate school board to help fi-
nance needed building projects within
the school system.
The teachers relinquished a total of
$135,000 in the deal, but the board
actually saved considerably more by
not having to debenture that $135,000
for the building • projects. Estimates
suggest the cost to the board to repay a
debenture would have amounted to
about $300,000 in total.
The teachers' representative, Ter-
ry Craig, said it was a difficult decision
for most members, but noted that
"teachers are dedicated to the system
and the kide and for one year are
willing to do that (forego the three per
cent salalry increase).
Employees in the private sector
have made concessions in the past year
or two to protect their jobs, but this
may very well be the first time that
public sector employees have demon-
strated a willingness to become part of
the solution to a particular problem.
For that, at least, they deserve un-
qualified commendation.
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News Items from Old Files
JUNE 1937
The Huron -Bruce Con-
servative Association held
its annual meeting in, the
Wingham Town Hall and
elected Robert Bowman of
Brussels president. Vice
presidents are Russell C.
Robertson, Lucknow, and J.
W. McKibbon, Wingham. J.
H. Crawford of Wingham is
secretary and Cleve Baker of
Brussels treasurer.
In a set of examinations
conducted by Mr. Anderton
in Wingham Public School as
a test of ability in music
theory, Miss Myra
MacDonald's Jr. III class
obtained the highest average
and won the prize donated by
Mr. Anderton.
Joe Louis is the new world
heavyweight champ. In a
match held at Chicago, Lams
defeated Jim Braddock, the
titleholder, by a knockout in
the eighth round.
Joseph Earngey of Gorrie
has secured a position as
barber in Goderich.
H. Knight, who has been
principal of the Wroxeter
Science is certainly the parent of
the age in which we live and the role of
science in human life will increase at a
staggering pace in the years to come.
Granted the blessings science has al-
ready brought to humans, there is in-
creasing fear that scientists have gone
too far in some areas.
A very wealthy couple in Australia
decided to have two human embryos
preserved by freezing. In plain Eng-
lish, tiny components of two of their
children were "put on hold" in glass
vials until such time as the mother
wished to continue the life process.
Recently both parents were killed
in an accident. Thus their two children
became embryo orphans. The question
arises — what woman's body is to be-
come their physical mother? Are these
embryos actually heirs to the millions
left by the real parents?
These are questions almost too big
for human decision. The paramount
question, of course, Is whether or not
man is trying to play God.
by the resignations of Miss
M. Hooper, H. Bryans and
Miss M. Wright, the
following teachers have been
engaged: Miss Stephenson of
London, Miss Gilkinson of
Wingham and Miss Elva
Stacks of Wroxeter.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter S.
MacEwen, formerly of the
2nd of Turnberry, moved to
their new home in Bluevale
New-BookGs
in the Library
1944 -- THE CANADIANS
IN NORMANDY by
Reginald II. Roy
Previous books about D -
Day and the Normandy
campaign have concentrated
on the British and
Americans and have
referred to the Canadians
only in passing. This book,
tells the full story of
Canada's major role in the
invasion. After terrible
losses, the First Canadian
Army came into being under
Lt. -Gen. Harry Crerar. The
battle for Caen and the battle
of Falaise Gap resulted in a
tremendous number of
casualtie but marked an
end of he battle of Nor-
mandy. a Canadians had
come a long way since June
6, alas having to learn the
"craft of war" by, , ex-
perience.
THF UNIVERSITY OF
TORONTO by Ian Mon -
This
This is an affectionate
appreciation of a unique
university, a town within a
city, for the University of
Toronto lies within the heart
of Toronto. For those who
have not visited the U of T,
these attractive photographs
may inspire , the reader to
take one of the many guided
The service at Ebenezer a salary of $325. plus tours held daily in summer.
unexpected are the
United Church on Sunday Postage. How unex p
marked the closing of a The Howick Junior Far- quiet, green quadrangles,
church which has served the mers and Farmettes won the the ivy-covered towers — an
district for over 75 years. At Huron County square dance oasis of peace amid the
the close of the service W. J. competition at Seaforth. The continuous roar of downtown
Souch, Henry Bosman, dancers were Joyce Ford, Toronto.
Melville Mathers, Charles Gwen Hyndman, Evelyn Ann
church, declared the church Stg
Bosman and Fred McCut- Stephens, Catharine Sim- � - not
cheon, the trustees of the pson, Gordon Scott, Alex
Peter Doig and Keith ■
officially closed
last week. The following ,students in Doreen Howatt of RR 1,
the Special Commercial
JUNE 1949 class at the Wingham High Belgrave, was crowned Dear Editor,
I would like to point out
The West Howick Music School have been awarded Huron County Dairy Prin mat the tea I am selling is
Festival was held in diplomas: Lois Burchill, cess. She is a certified not intended for use in the
Wroxeter Town Hall, under Doris Clark, Maxine Cowan, nursing assistant at diagnosis, cure, mitigation,
the direction cif music Grace Holmes, George Wingham General Hospital. a treatment or prevention of
supervisor Miss Helen Gammage, Mary Porter and JUNE 1970 disease in man or animals.
Sawtell. Among the first Murray Stainton. The Hon. George A. Kerr, My only intent is to provide a
prize winners were Sandra Wingham's new direr or of Minister 'of Energyt and safe, natural, herbal bever-
Edgar, Jack Mann, Marion recreation is Ernest Miller. Resources Mana,gemant; ,age _
Robinson, Jackie) Millar, Assisting flim. vVilll' Ml's. ban . ,, that ; - 3O000. 'Just ; because I like�.4.6'see Fay Sm=ith, Murray v right,... _ Jack Hopp9t`- ,Rauline MaitlandxV ,Nall, .yy Co people ; ;I�3}th co llRpts'
Galbraith an servafltl'itr' ]
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Marie Hastiie,'Wayne foods, Grant Ernest. about their health use the tea
Jean Sangster, Tom Hastier Miss Alice M. Parish. has to rehabilitate the Gorrie and get well does not mean. I
Irl\ Newton and Graham accepted the position as dam has been approved. am . providing }t for the
Mrs. Bill (Linda) Kieffer
Wright. stenographer for the Huron purpose of treating or
North Huron was one of the County Public Health Unit graduated June 5 from St. preventing disease or for any
few ridings to stay with the with headquarters to Clin- Joseph's School of Nursing, other therapeutic purpose. I
:Progressive Conservatives ..tan• Guelph, after having coin- am not making any claims
in the Liberal landslide on pleted' the three year whatsoever for my teas. I,
Continuation School for the Monday. Over 80 per cent of JUNE 1960 program. am merely distributing it as
has been the voters turned out and Levi Good and his son, The official opening of the a healthful beverage. It
engaged for another term.
past few years, returned Elston Cardiff for a Israel,° opened a necoffee Falls Reserve Conservation certainly is better than Coke
` shop and ' restaurant on
w
To fill the vacancies caused third term. Area at Benmiller took place
Josephine Street this week. or Pepsi. They are good
last week. The 220 acre site bloodcleansers and as such
The new establishment, has been under development
are bound to improve every -
located in the former Wings by the Maitland Valley one's health in many ways.
Grill, will be an asset to the Conservation Authority for Each person will notice
main street. the past six years. their own set of benefits.
A further discussion of R. Bray, Doctor of Everyone has the right to a
plans for an addition to the Chiropractic, is pleased to healthful body and everyone
Wingham General Hospital announce that the new ad- should have the right to
Woods. They will now go to medicine
Guelph to compete
Seniors'
Day Centre News
By Rita Rice the annual meeting and
Thanks to everyone who thanks are extended to Mrs.
attended or supported our Bailey who donated a large
fifth anniversary celebra- anniversary cake. Mrs.
tions last Thursday. The day Louise Marritt of RR 1,
was very successful with a Wingham, was the guest
large crowd in attendance. Speaker. She is a former
Thanks are extended to Mur- project officer for the
ray Elston, MPP, Barry University of Guelph's Rural
Johnston and Roy Penning- Development Outreach
ton, representing Bruce project and presently is a
County Council, Cal Krauter, sheep farmer in Turnberry
representing Huron County Township.
Council, Melanie McLaugh- Program displays, a slide
lin of the Hanover office of presentation and our
the Ministry of Tourism and videotape "Aging in a Rural
Recreation, and Jack Kopas, Environment" alI were part
representing the town of of the afternoon program.
Wingham. Each of these peo- A foot clinic is scheduled
ple spoke on behalf of her or this Thursday, but it is
her group. booked already. Also on
The annual report was Thursday at 10 a.m., Marian
presented by Janet Reid, the Zinn of Ashfield Township
chairman, and Rita Rice will be showing a sl,de
presented the director's presentation on that town -
report and the financial ship.
report for 1983-84. Four new We welcome Nima Patel of
board members will sit on Teeswater to our staff for the
the 1984-85 board of direc- summer. Miss Patel will be
tors, while Mrs. Thelma employed for nine weeks and
Perry of Bluevale and is currently studying at the
Arnold Proud of Teeswater University of Western
are leaving the board. Ontario and plans to
The new board members t,jcialize in biochemistry in
for 1984-85 are: Janet Reid, the fan. Her eventual career
Wingham; Bill Renwick, goal isgeriai:icnursing,
Wingham; Ruth Thompson, We still have one ticket
Lucknow; George Taylor-, available for the July 5
RR 1, Wingham; Jeannette performance of "Garrison's
Wardrop, RR 3, Wingham; `Garage" at the Blyth
Rev. Doug Zehr, Brussels; 1 theatre. Any interested
Eveyln Kennedy, Teeswa- senior should call the centre
ter; Marie deVos, RR 1, for more details.
Wingham; Pat Bailey, Wing- Entries for our poetry and
ham; Rev. Rea Grant, Wing- essay contest still are being
ham; Greta Johnson, Luck- accepted until Friday. The
now; Catherine' Rae, Wing- topic is what it is like to be a
ham; Edna Young, Luck- s,eni+nr citizen in 1984• In case
now; Mary Procter, Bel- you didn't notice, the slogan
grave; Capt. B. Linkletter, for June, Seniors' Month, is
Wingham; and Mary Mc- "Seniors have a lot to
Laughlin, Wingham. share." Happy Canada Day,
A potluck dinner followed July 1st.
took place at the meeting of
the board of directors._ The
latest suggested layout for
the addition would include
accomodation for ap-
proximately 50 patient beds
in wards and semi private
rooms, two operating rooms,
delivery room, sterilizer
room, recovery rooms, etc.
It would form a second
storey over the wing which
was added in 1956.
Mr. and Mrs. William
McCann, Fordwich, wish to
announce the engagement of
their youngest daughter,
Margaret Elizabeth, to
James Edward Renwick, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Clark
Renwick, Belmore.
Morris Township Council,
at its regular meeting, hired
George Martin as tax
collector in the township, at
dress of his office will be 197 drink such a -healthful,
Josephine Street, as of July naturally -grown beverage.
1. F. Sanders
Miss Nancy Scott of RR 4, Brussels
Seaforth has been . engaged
as swimming instructor for Reader w • ,nts
the Gorrie swimming classes
to be held the month of July. copy of • • ms
At the Track and Field A reader of The Adva :ce
Day at the Wingham Public
School, senior champions Times from the st:. -' of
were Sandra Orien and Maine would like—to obtain,
Bernie Bailey; intermedi copies of two poems which
are now out of print.
ates, Lois McLaughlin and "The Burial of Moses" was
Terry Trotter; juniors, Ellen included in Ontario public
Reid and Douglas McGreg school texts many years ago.
o Joe Butler is the latest The second is "Flowers for
addition to the staff of the the by Nellie
Canadian Bank of Com -If you happen to have
ng.
coerce in ,Wingham. He
comes here from Hamilton, either of these to Thavailable,
to replace P. D. Burns who
left a month ago to join the Wingham, NOG 2Wo.
bank's staff at Maple.
Greatly disturbed. at loss
of board finance chairman
Dear Editor,
I am greatly disturbed
with whomever orchestrated
the effective disposing of the
former finance chairman of
the Wingham and District
Hospital Board.
Bob . Pike was • one of the
most conscientious members
sitting en the board at a time
when finances are crucial to
the taxpayer. His services
have been invaluable . in
giving the boardmembers a
competent interpretation of
the financial position of the:
hospital as seen by an ac-
countant.
He has represented his
community's interest with a
great deal of vigor in
cautioning the board con-
tinually on restraint and
control on spending. He in no
way contributed to the night-
mare of vast overrun, but
cautioned the board not to
use up all its resources in
case the government BOND
system of financing should
happen to be pulled back at a
later date.
Our hospital board no
longer has a financial expert
of Mr. Pike's ability elected
by the people. At the
inaugural meeting there was
no one who accepted the
Position • of finance Chair-
man. I find it hard to believe
at this crucial time that an
incumbent of Mr. Pike's
ability Was not reelected.
In my opinion, the
Wingham and District
Hospital is once again
weakened by an electoral
system that can effectively
dispose of whomever by
membership purchases.
Those of you who didn't
come, out to witness the so-
called democratic process in
action are as great a loser as
your hospital board. •
I., would like to publicly
thank Mr. Pike for his in-
valuable and untiring efforts
to protectthis community's
financial interest, and his
W It gtl$ess td' stand for
eloti,�fiOn against great in-
ternal
n-tel tial odds.
Archie Hill
Immediate past
board=member, WinghAM