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Wingham Advance-Times, 1981-04-29, Page 12am Advance -Times, April 29, 1 1 VAL`AMOHUTIN travelled all the way from An - caster to peruse the vast selection of old magazines, records and films at the Wingham Fllni and Nostalgia Festival, held last weekend at the town hall. During the weekend, moviegoers were treated to some old- time favorites, including films starring Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, W. C. Fields and Humphrey Bogart. Personals fro Elmer Williamson re- turned home Friday from St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, where he had been confined a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marriner returned home last week after spending the past six months at their winter home in Texas. Mrs. Clare Harris spent a few days iast week with Mr. and Mrs. Les Watkins at Bolton. Friends here were sorry to learn that Harold Doig and Rev. Thomas Fleetham are hospitalized in Listowel Memorial. They are wished a speedy recovery. A number of ladies from Fordwich United and Anglican Churches attended the Thankoffering meeting Wednesday night in the Gorrie United Church. The sympathy of the community goes to Mr. and Mrs. Stan Zurbrigg and family in the death of the former's father, Warren Zurbrigg of Harriston, formerly of this area. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hardacre of Toronto, Mrs. Mac Robb of Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Brown, Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown of Hanover spent Sat- urday afternoon and evening with Mrs. Wray Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Hector Browne spent the weekend with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Klaassen spent tbe weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Klaassen in Hensell. Mr. and Mrs, Rick Wood visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Miller. Julie and Patti D'Arcey, Vicki and Tammy Lep- pington spent Friday and Saturday with••Mr. and Mrs: Jack Leppington, Gorrie. Residents are asked to please note a change of date in the Cub paper drive, to be held May 9 instead of May 2. Ontario made devices help the handicapped 6 0 TORONTO — One device enables deaf people to "read" phone calls. Another simulates the human voice through an - artificial larynx, ` A sophisticated electronics system allows a paralyzed stroke victim to communi- cate, and a hydrotherapy Report from Queen's Park MURRAY ELSTON, MLA Ontario Lieutenant Governor John Black Aird drove to Queen's Park April 21 to open the first session of the 32nd Legislature, amid the usual pomp and pageantry associated with these occasions. With the election of a number of new members in the recent provincial elec- tion it will he particularly interesting to watch develop- ments, since many members in the new House have no previous experience of majority government. The throne speech read by the lieutenant governor stated the government's intentions for the upcoming session. The short, 17 -page speech did little more than restate promises made -'by the government during the election. In fact most of it was outlined in January in the five-year economic blue- print known as the BILD (Board of Industrial Leader- ship and Development) program. Emphasis was given to the premier's call for a first ministers' conference on the economy to deal with the problem of inflation. Other highlights included: creation of an office to ***************************************** STREET MIDDEN PIAGAZINE!S SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS •r**************************************** CUSTOM CAR and HOT ROD SHOW II/lay 1-2-3'81 Featuring... . •Over 100 of Canada's Best Rods •Custom, Sport Competition Cars •Vans, Truck, Motorcycles •Molson's Awards Regular Admission - $2.50 (tickets available at the show) Show Hours: Fri. 7 am - 11:30 pm, Sat. 11 am - 11:30 pm, Sun. Noon - 6 pm CAR SHOW DANCE SATURDAY MAY 2, 9 p.m. -1 a.m. Music by "GLIDER" Admission $5.00, at Arthur Community Centre Complex and Curling Club Centre direct government pur- chasing toward Canadian products; . -sale of waste steam from the Bruce nuclear development for industrial and agricultural purposes; —an Ontario Hydro loan program to aid homeowners wishing to convert their homes to electric heat; —establishment of a research institute to develop hydrogen as fuel; —increased initiatives .to expand technical training in the community colleges; —a counselling program to steer young people toward "worthwhile and productive jobs"; —a multi-million. fund to finance new, high technology firms and creation of a Crown corporation to promote and finance new technology; —increased subsidies to municipal governments' buying electric tr.'olley. buses;' —increased investment°in the Urban Transit Development Corporation, a Crown company; —a program to raise the capacity and standards of homes for the aged. Both .opposition leaders criticised the speech for its failure to deal •with the serious problems of unemployment, high interest rates and inflation. On the subject of rent control, the premier hinted that while at present he has no plans to change the in- crease in rent a landlord may charge without getting special permission, he's not married to the six per cent figure . which has been law since 1975... Ontario's labor minister also has stated he expects to introduce severance pay legislation this spring and intends to keep his promise that benefits will be retro- active to January 1. ME BALD? NO WAY! Youth Unlimited Hair Care Centre Introduces: • Hair Transplanting — Hair • Cosmetic Implant (non-surgl Grafting ' cal procedure) • Lift - A -.Graft Also Introducing Rose Maas — As Seen • Ligation (stops male pattern Head Technician baldness) Simply Write or Call Collect For Your Free Brochure. Veld (iliilllllitsd, Professieui Nair Care Cadre, 439 Adelaide St- North, London, Ont. N68 3147 Name Address On TV (519) 612-5520 Offices In London, Toronto Phone City (so obtissikdly bathing system provides the ultimate in care and comfort for the disabled. These made -in -Ontario de- vices for the handicapped are among many turned up in a survey by the provincial ministry of industry and tourism. The ministry checked into this specialized product area as part of its involvement in. the International Year of Disabled Persons. In another contribution to the Year of the Disabled, the ministry's 1981 accommo- dations brochure makes special note of tourist places with facilities for the handi- capped. An updated Guide for the Disabled Traveller in On- tario -Canada also notes these accommodations, as well as listing contacts that provide information or services to the handicapped tourist. To obtain a copy of either tourist publication, phone (416) 965-14008 or visit the On- tario Travel Centre, main floor, Hearst Block, 900. Bay St., Toronto. Copies are also available at any ministry travel informationcentre. Belmore Rev. Dr. Hakyoo Park and Mrs. Parkwere dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Renwick. Did you know that many Canadians have never been vaccinated against (rubella) German measles? Yet if this disease is contracted by a pregnant woman her child may be born blind, deaf or with other Severe dis- abilities:. The Canadian\\ National Institute for the Blind urges you to be vac- cinated against rubella. It's your responsibility. For more information, contact your local CNIB office. 1(IFray Cooper, Mrs. _liar, _ON l Qig, Mrs. Austin StiSt,,, Mss Violet Bes- wetherick; Mrs, George Pit- tendreigh and Mrs. Russell Nickel attended the Thank - offering service held in Clifford' United Church on Sunday evening when a group ft'orn Pine River spoke on the work of Amnesty International. The Fordwich Women's Institute spo01saiveri a card party Friday evening ip the community kat. With 11 tables in play. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Earl Miles-, of Listowel and Peter Browne of Gerrie..LoW scores WW1 prizes for Mrs. Scott Clarkson and Bart Scherpenzeel. Special prizes' were won by Mrs. Bill Wilson and Elton Ziegler of "Harriston. farming in Europe to be meeting topic A talk on farming in Europe will highlight the May meeting oT the Huron County Federation of Agri- culture. The -meeting is set for 8:30 p.m. next Thursday at St. Boniface School, Zurich.. The speaker for the evening will be Don Pullen, agricultural representative for the county. In the fail of 1980 Mr. Pullen toured for one week each in France"Holland and Scotland, visiting many different farming com- munities including grape harvesting areas in France: He will show slides of his trip and talk about farming in those areas. He also was one o..f two Canadian delegates to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develop- ment Conference held every three years. In 1980 when he attended It was held in Brussels, Belgium. The theme for the year was "Agricultural advisory services for the 'i10s and the years to come in light of changing economic condi- tions". The OECE is well- known throughout Eurpoe,. but isn't heard of very widely in Canada. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting. JUMP!—Stephanie Griffith, a . Grade 8 student at. Howick Central, just flew over the trestle jump, one of the challenging events offered during last week's Sportsathon. WALL TOSS—Kelvin Adams and Robert Grosz try their skill at the alternate hand wall toss, one of the events, in the Howick Central Sportsathon last week. Clayton Cober, a Grade 7 teacher and vice principal of the school, rates their achievement. PANDEMONIUM -To a casual visitor, it might have appeared that pandemo- nium reigned in the gym at Howlck Central School last Thursday afternoon. How- ever everything was under control, with students (and some teachers and par- ents) trying their athletic abilities at a number of events in the school's annual Sportsathon. WINGHAM GOLF AND CURLING CLUB INC. Our club is a non-profit operation managed by it's members. Memberships are an excellent value since all revenue is used to improve the course and facilities. • Lounge and dining lounge licensed by L.L.B.O. • Members con carry 0 monthly food and bar bill discount if paid promptly. • Ladies' and Men's locker rooms. • Members receive free ticket to Annual Dinner. Well conditioned greaiss and fairways. • Full competitive and social programs. • Excellent Junior Golf program: • C.P.G.A. Pro Dana Collins - lessons individual or group. MEMBERSHIP FEES 1981 Man $155,00 Lady 100.00 Husband and Wife 225.00 Junior (up to 13 vears) :1-3:CL7Pmqp Junior (age 14 to University) 55.00 University Student 80.00 ' Family (up to 4 members) 275.00 Others refer to rate structure) MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FEES 1981 May $36.00 June r*00 July 50.00 August 50.00 September 45 (10 GREEN FEES Weekdays - $6.00 Holidays end llli{eekerlds - $8.00 TOURNAMENT INQUIRIES WELCOME , 357-2179 OPEN HOUSE - Wingham Golf and Curling Club - MAY 10, Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join us for of -round of free golf, tour of the facility, discussion of memberships, tournaments, upcoming g&ial events and meet our new Club Professional - DANA COLLINS.