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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-03-18, Page 2vane -Times, Mardi Itla 1981 ANGELA WALL AND JEFF MANN, students at the Wingham Public School, got a chance to meet NDP Leader Michael Cassidy when he was at Lucknow last week. The two were working on a project dealing with the New Democratic Party and were invited by local party organizers to attend the luncheon and hear Mr. Cassidy speak. Whitec6rch Personals Whitechurch friends are pleased that Albert Coultes was able to return Friday from Wingham and District Hospital. Alan Falconer has pur- chased a brown and white van. Whitechurch Women's Institute members have been busy distributing sunshine boxes to those who are ill and over 80 years of age, Word has been received from Rassel,•.roctor of Livonia, Michigan, that he will be here to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Fred : Tiffin's 40th anniversary on March 27. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ducharme: of Goderich vis0.:ed.f.en,SUPiday vol► Mr. and M"rs. Elroy Laidlaw and Mrs. Lorne Durnin and called on Mr. Durnin in Wingham hospital. -Mr. and. Mrs. Clayton Scholtz of Goderich visited on Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Lorne Durnin, and with Mr. Durnin in hospital'. This community extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sleightholm in the passing of her sister-in-law; Mrs. Bolton, in .a car ac-, cident on No. 4 -Highway on Saturday: ' Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin visited Sunday with. Mrs. Isobel Tiffin and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McMillan of Watford who were visiting with Mrs. Tiffin. . Patients in Wingham and District Hospital. from Whitechurch are Mrs. Earl Wilken and Lorne Durnin. Many are looking forward to the garage sale being held ' at Bill Evans' home prior to their leaving for their new. home in London on March 31. Gas rationing rumors are exaggerated, govt says A story carried by at least one area newspaper last week reporting that. rationing, of gasoline could be imposed next month is without foundation, ac- cording to Ottawa sources. Jean Garneau, a spokesman for the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Resources, said there are no plans currently underway to ration fuel supplies, and furthermore rationing could not be imposed without following a set of procedures which would take several months. The Hanover Post had reported in a front page story that "most reliable sources'.' inthe Hanover post office had indicated gasoline rationing might begin during the first two weeks of April. Mr. Garneau attributed the report to a rumor arising from talks currently going on between the financial services division of the Canada post office and the Energy Supplies Allocation Board ESAP). • The talks are aimed at setting' up a system for distributing rationing coupons should an emergency. arise, he said. It is expected the coupons would be distributed through the post office. This „apparently got into the rumor mill at the post office and snowballed, he said. He added that his own first reaction to the story had been that it was an early April Fool joke. He explained that ESAP was established under the Energy Supplies Emergency Act 1979 to set up a frame- work for dealing with an oil Shortage. However he said fuel r • I GOOD THINGS ' HAPPEN WHEN VOU HELP' I RED CROSS I IL paw lli®®J rationing could not be im- posed without going through the procedures set out in the Act, which include .an emergency debate in Parliament and a four to six- month period during which less stringent conservation measures would be em- ployed. Mr. Garneau said he ex- pects that a draft of the rationing regulations will be published within a ,couple of months, following which there will be a three-month delay for public reaction. After that the machinery for rationing will be •in a condition of "static readi- ness”, he reported. "If something occurs, then we're ready to face " the music." At the moment he said oil supplies are "reasonable", despite the cutback in production by Alberta.. Mr, and Mrs. Eric Evans of Hyde Park visited Sunday with her mother at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans. Dan 'Tiffin went to Southampton last Thursday and brought Mrs. Cora Yeo to spend the weekend with them and visit her sister, Mrs. Stewart, a patient in Wingham hospital. Sunday visitors with Mr. .and Mrs. Carl McClenaghan and . Mrs. Mary McClen- aghan were Mr. and Mrs. Irwin McClenaghan and Mrs. Duffy and Jamie of St. .Tyromas. Thursday visitors • at the McClenaghan home were Mr. and Mrs. Fair and Shaun of Bluevale; Mr. and Mrs..Brad Sachs of Hanover. I Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott of Listowel, Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Elliott, Jennifer, Heather and David of Arkona were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and Karen. Mrs. Floyd Bott of Fergus called on Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul on Sunday on her way to visit her mother, Mrs. Hazel Purdon of Lucknow; and her sister, . Mrs: Lloyd Moffat. • Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Toll and son Greg of Blyth were.. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rintoul and Kevin. - On Saturday Mr -sand Mrs. John A. • Currie were at Guelph and visited with their daughter, Heather. They also attended the . College Royal, at University of Guelph. Miss Mary Lou Milligan of Sarnia spent the weekend with her' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Milligan. On , Monday a surprise anniversary party was held at the office of Town and Country Homemakers for their bookkeeper, Mrs. Milligan, who has been with them three years. They had an anniversary cake and about six were present to • enjoy the lunchedn. . ,., • Candida' Continued from Front Page regional government charge by saying that's five years in the past and the premier has stated there will be no more regional governments unless counties request them. Bruce County Council,xof has streamlined its govern- ment and is just as efficient as a region, he said, adding that he believes in county governmentand would fight to keep local autonomy. He added that he has heard a lot about the provincial deficit, but claimed that during the past several years Ontario government spen- ding as a percentage off the gross provincial product has , declined, while for the federal government it has increased.® OUETIONS FIELDED Organizers apologised because no floor microphone was available for questions from the audience, but once u,)derway this did not appear to deter questioners eager to raise an issue or make a point. A question who they would favor as agriculture minister, should their party form • the next government. produced a variety of responses. While all candidates pointed out this would be the premier's decision, Mr. Harron jokingly proposed himself, then more seriously responded that it should certainly be a farmer. Mr. McQuail proposed Donald McDonald, the NDP agriculture critic, while Mr. Elston proposed Jack Riddell, the agriculture critic for the Liberal Party. The Liberal and Con- servative candidates Said they would go along with- a deep water port at Port Elgin to serve the proposed Bruce industrial park, while Mr. McQuail expressed' grave doubts about the whole. scheme. He saidthe more he finds out the less practical it seems, and such a con- centrated development isn't compatible with the agricultural base 'of this area... . Mr. Harron objected'that ..the two industries currently most interested, a brewery and a distillery, would. be compatible since they would use.. grahi.' nd -WIT_ waste 'residue could be used for cattle feed. All three . candidates agreed that regulations should be simplified for small gravel pit operators.. Ernest Eaton of Wingham asked about the case of'a 95 - year -old lady he knows who is in a chronic care hospital and is having her savings eaten away through the co- payment policy requiring .her to bear part of the cost of her care. The change in the tax credit system dropped her refund to $50 from $400 last year, ,he added, asking Mr. Harron, "What are you going to do to her next,, if your party forms the govern- ment?" • Mr. Harron responded that the Conservative govern- .ment has done a lot to help seniors and has increased"its heath care spending. He said he couldn't really promise anything without knowing more about the case, blit promised to help if he could. Brian Ireland, a Culross Township farmer, asked about the commitment to a full environmental hearing before there is any industrial development at the Bruce. He said he wants a letter from the premier or minister All also said they favor ',limiting land ownership by woo local va ndn-rlesident landlords. With regard to severances, Mr.Elston said farm land sljau , *be protected front residential, encroachment aok taming operations should.. get priority. Mr. McQuail said he basically opposes,. severances for resielential purposes, although he feels they should . simplified for splitting up large farms into smaller units for young farmers. Mr. Herron .said he opposes Seyeyances on prime agricultural land. Ur. Elston and ,Mr. Harron both declared they oppose aborti*, on demand, *4401 r OHIP should continue to pay for therapeutic abortions, Mr. McQuailsaid his position and that of his party is that the decision should be rnade by the Woman and her doctor, and:OHI}' should pay for that es for any other medical. procedure. Asked about motorcyclists being banned from some provincial parks, all ffavored a more flexible approach, although they said they, can understand how the situation has .arisen with some groups giving all motorcyclists . had name. Mr. Harron urged. bikers, to form clubs like snowmobi#, and teach members tomboy rules. 1i • favored equalized hydro raft for rural and urban residents Mr.1-arron. said the gdyernment has of the environment to that effect. Mr. Harron. .said he had received a verbar"commit- ment from the premier when he visited this area; however Mr. McQuaih declared that "°If you want to be sure about that, you'd better elect me!" He advised Mt. Ireland not to put too much faith in a letter, noting he had one from the environment' minister a year ago pledging a fu l <bearing before a toxic liquid -waste dump • w s approved, Since -tlren e govermrent has decided to go ahead at South Cayuga without a hearing, he noted. All the candidates agreed there should be fewer hand- outs to big corporations, and all said they would fight to keep a toxic waste dump out of Huron -Bruce, should the South Cayuga site fall through. Jr. Farmers' Week spurs fund-r�ising March 20 to 27 is Junior Farmers' Week in Ontario. During this time, Junior Farmer clubs in each county, region and district „will organize special fund- raising events. This week's activities culminate .' at the . Junior Farmers' hhinual conference at Toronto's Constellation" Hotel, March 27 to 29, All money raised during the week's activities will be pre- sented to the Ontario March of Dimes in honor of the Year of the Disabled Person.' "The purpose of Junior Farmers' Week is to boost the spirit of the 8,500 members, strengthen pro- vincial ties, and make . the public more aware of Junior' Farmers- . clubs, says Amber Gibbons, of the Ontario Ministry of Agri- culture: and Food extension brand,,., : , ,R •The'association alsapho s to promoUt awareness. ;,of. their motto iselrelp and community betterrnent'..To • help members with publicity efforts, the.. annual con- ference features speakers and activities to sharpen public relations skills. Among the guest speakers are Gordon - Jones of Lafayette, Indiana, and Carni Hamilton, Victoria County agricultural repre- sentative.. A panel of service club representatives is presenting some successful promotion concepts. The conference program also offers the 400 delegates a chance to experience first hand what it is like to be blind, deaf or confined to a wheelchair.- Other heelchair. "Other highlights of the conference include election of a new provincialpresident and other executive officers, and the announcement of travel scholarship winners. Travel opportunities include ,,,, Cchar es to Austraig„and„,' Njew Kt'ealand, the, Chiited • Kingdom, the United States and' other Canadian provinces. pied •,equalisation 'by -the ead of 11/82i but it cant °he accomplished allot onCoi - said $20 inion- jhas ° budgeted. his . year toi that:goai.: Mt; Ireland a eported that y `di couJltt'' . • On his Iasi, hydro bi amounted to only $4.97 on atill.of $1,400. Merle •Gunby, an Ashfield farmer 'and former Huron Federation of Agriculture president, suggested Mr. Harron should be running as an independent, since he seems to differ with the PC government on many policies, Mr. Harron responded • that while 'he agrees with the Conservative philosophy he doesn't agree with all its policies, and has an obligation to relay what h• e's hearing from farmers to Queen's Park,. Mr. McQuail added that voters send a message to Queen's. Park when they choose their: MPP. If they choose to tell -Mr. Davis they like what he's been doing; do it again, "don't blame me if you're sitting on a shaft next year!" In response to a question on the right to strike by public employees, the three candidates agreed.that those providing .essential services shduld not . be permitted to strike. - In his summary speech, Mr.- Harron said the Ontario government really has looked after its citizens fairly well, noting the in- flation rate here is 'lower than in Saskatchewan or, Alberta. He, promised to. be a watchdog on the' Bruce development, and pledge a constituency office in Wingham. Mr. Elston urged voters not to be fooled by PC promises or lavish spending. This riding has a lot going for it, and the Liberals will keep it that way, he said. "If you wants. a watchdog, be- sure to •get'one with teeth;" - Mr. McQuail declared, drawing& chuckle from the audience. He said Ontario doesn't have unlimited resources and it is necessary to make a:choice: whether to invest. so the rich get' richer,. or so those who live and work here get the benefits. In an eloquent and passionate summation, he „ declared he wants to help build the kind of• Ontario - everyone will want to live and work in. - wnah! the .048 lwlir ca elan a survey Ing .tha • need for essh howling for families and manlpipality. B..; .. review of om tho loess study will i, 0140: anelrsesslt economic trends, gra.„;ld lstld future housing n(ds,:. °i` I iiitlsstlon Il be gathered through .e ° ' IlrlljfR dlm4)t440 quentionalres avid Inte0.14*.,,., • .; To famillariza senior cltgen* end otnftemlter- ested persons With the purpose and Inuit of the study and Information meeting will 1 held in- the Howick Central School Yon . Wed., March 25, 1981:.AtthehourQf-2p.m. • . Representatives from the 1014.111011 of l oud.(nQ' .will be in .attendance- to provide perdoulertl end overview of the study and to respond.** West - ions. As provincial assistance to a senior citizen yr , other housing project in this Township. will : be be based on the results of this study. Ali. inter- ested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting. Now there is a completely new plan to meet all the insurance needs of today's farm . owner. With the Farrel -Guard policy. from The Co-operators you insure your home, contents, outbuildings, machinery lhrestock. produce and supplies. Liab- ility coverage is also included. ° Call today, for information about the many coverages available with 'Farm - Guard protection. ` the CO vco: opelatals • INSUROICE SERVICES 8 Alfred St., Wingham' Ont, 357.3739 Res.357-1.847 AP' youR\\ BEST BUY Dollar for dollar. 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