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RECRLJITIVIENrTREAR-C1TVIEN��v the leadership conyentions of our our lives are nothing less than the first flut t � major political parties first began to Imitate tering of the red flag of communism. He was ®����� ®�q �I� 4 The Stanley Cup. a complete pie- tlte shape and style of their American tt h' f t M T A.- b J hn De coun- terparts a few years ago, we, persoryally, re- gretted the change At that time we felt that all the noise and hoopla detracted from the serious democratic function for which such gatherings were assembled—but now be- lieve there is a useful purpose in all that color and commotion. One of Canada's greatest weaknesses in recent decades has been the indifference of the great mass of voters about the leaders they permitted to shape their destiny. As a consequence our prime ministers and leaders of the Opposition have been selected and placed in office by a very small repre- sentation of Canadians across the land. It was only after a new leader had assumed the mantle of power that we awakened to our destiny. Since we have been afforded the oppor- tunity through extensive television coverage of watching the democratic process first- hand and hearing the candidates as they ad- dressed the conventions, millions of Cana- dtans have been imbued with a new and keener 'interest in the quality of leadership offered to them. Particularly interesting segments of the PC convention were the addresses of not one, but two prominent Canadians who were say- ing farewell to party leadership. Former prime minister John Diefenbaker has achieved universal admiration,by his con- tinued presnce in the House of Commons, earning the admiration of the members of all parties. His address on Thursday evening was not marked by stunning oratory. It was rather a touching emotional appeal to all Canadians to fight for the basic freedoms which he believes are ,being sliced away by the Trudeau government. Diefenbaker quite clearly expressed his fear that the present prime minister's musings on the need for sweeping changes and even greater government intervention in A case of use or los The Ontario government's decision to close hospitals in some of the smaller cp9tres has. struck a note of deep fear into the hearts of,many people. They know from experience the importance of having a good hospital close. to their own homes, where, emergency treatment can be obtained with- out delay, and where the relationship of doc- tors and nurses to patients is personal and understanding. There is an underlying suspicion that politicians from Toronto do not really under- stand the significance of the small town hospital and have forgoteh that they are not ordering the closure of their own property, but the death .of hospitals built and largely maintained by the people of those small communities. With the exception of local churches, there are no other institutions or ,services in small. communities which are as much a product of personal concern and de- votion. The extent to which smaller hospitals are endangered, however, can be blamed, to some considerable degree, on the people of the communities in which they are located. Despite the fact that most of the rural hospi- tals have developed exceptionally fine ranges of service, and have attained ex- cellent standards of efficiency, too many doctors and too many patients still seek the services of larger hospitals in the nearer cities. Referral of patients from the rural areas to city hospitals naturally leaves the home -town hospitals in a state of "under - use"; a fact which has been cited numerous Th®t cursing kid Unbelievable! That nice little girl in the front office was using language unfit for an army mule -driver. This called for imme- diate investigation. There she was, tears streaming down her face, a mad look in her beautiful blue eyes, wildly tearing at a mass of little twisted wires on the desk in front of her. �,c„th;ng .vc�rds, ,.•,14k � !rindly hand ctrokin❑ her yellow hair and then a steaming cup of coffee, and we had her back, not to nor -mal, but at least within the sound of reason. Her problem was paper clips. A busy little creature, she had always been able t+�' reach into her desk drawer without even looking, snap up a paper clip and get on with bn er m Is re erences o r. rudeau s re- tonal has ry, J o vaney cent demonstrations of friendship for Fidel �� and Burt Goldblatt Castro, the communist Cuban dictator. His ,! Here are 48 years of hockey at entire speech Juas redolent of the nostalgia - = its best. All the excitement, dash K6 feels for the better times of two or three and often the sheer brutality of decades ago when government played a NOW REMEMU1114 DUH... I GOT A a the world's fastest sport are cap - much less pervasive rule in Canadian life. ONTWIS 105. YO `LL BE QUESTION... tured within these pages for the His battle cry was "Freedom—freedom— REQUIRED TO SMOT FIRST fan—youngster or oldtimer—to freedom !" AND ASK -QUESTIONS savor at his leisure. The authors Robert Stanfield, the PC leader for the LATER. have captured the essence of past eight years, and the man whose suc every Stanley Cup play-off from " _ 1974 back to 1927 when the Na- cessful candidacy proved the downfall of Mr. _" _' ':,�- �� � �� :ry. _=� o'. tional Hockey League first com- Diefenbaker, gave the best speech v'ioe have ��.��:..�: peted exclusively for the Stanley ever heard from him since he took office, and he addressed himself pointedly to the``''' :'` ' _=— Cup' members of his party and the caucus of sit-::_ y C�r-� Winged Escort by Douglas Ree - tin members with whom the new leader will •3 �-�.�` ... \, man have to work. He left no doubt that squabbles y; Kms:. - _ y of an escort- within � N /�„� J This lS a story within his own caucus had weakened and, divided PC � ��' `� •. � o° carrier, HMS Growler, seen power throughout his time as c,e=?:.z;:Mo:':. through the eyes of Tian Rowan, a leader- He demanded in -clear terms that -.;:��aw � �•-=.- ��' • �= �'.:• .Y � naval pilot—a story which takes whoever was chosen to lead the Progressive 5; ' "' =<3;>°M 9 t��.°.. �" z oJ. � ", l' `Growler through the long, Conservative party should be given the , ' i drawn out misery of Russian con - wholehearted support of those whose lot it t•• �?'?�... '�i�//f/l///�//�GSY�p� " PP ... `'" � � �•���'�� r`i, � '' voys to. terrifying onslaught of might be to implement party policy. In fact Japanese Kamikaze in the Indian he stated quite clear) that dissident caucus = °` Ocean. With over fifteen best - members should be thrown out and replaced. �� selling novels behind him, the . `�� b, bespoke from the bitter knowledge that he M.,�ti ��°^^'-" � _ ,,.. '" - author has proved that his mas- h!ad not been tough enough in his own time tery of the modern sea story is with those who failed to give him loyalty and unrivalled. His books have be - support. come internationally successful aWe thought this convention was a re- and are translated in many freshing demonstration of plain speaking in languages. politics. There was little of the familiar mumbo: jumbo pwe have all heard so e te r ® Edietor The Meyersasant kitchen by Perla often—the vast's ate of words which attempt to win friends in every sector and actually The emphasis in this cookbook say nothing of importance to anyone. The smaller hospital you are our past few weeks. is on the regional cooking of new leader has been given sound and prat PERSONAL CARE neighbors, our friends and, very GREAT HOSPITALITY I have lived in Wingham for France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, tical advice by two experienced and able often, our relatives. about six years and although I Austria and the Scandinavian leaders of the past. He has been exhorted #o IN SMALL HOSPITALS February 10, 1976 have encountered the occasional countries, on sous fish dishes, p We care very much about your Advance -Times soups, "think big" in terms of the nation he serves, total well-being. lone dog roaming the streets, this ragouts, pasta dishes, salads and February 23, 1976 Wingham, Ont. rather than in the exploitation of political ad- Wingham, Ontario Many people feel they have to Dear Editor: is the first time I, have ever been vegetables that are easy to rpre- vantage- It will be interesting to see how well go to the big city to get ,the best' attacked by a pack. I wasn't bit- pare, inexpensive, nourishing The Editor -Wee behalf of the Cooksville Pee- ten, but this is onlybecause I and satisfying. The specialty of those words of guidance and concern are Advance -Times care, but this just isn't so. Within •Wee "A" team, Mississauga, I y g' P y heeded in the next few years. Dear. Sir: our competence (and, we don't would like to extend our appre- managed to escape the pack in The Peasant Kitchen is the hors The visit to a local hospital Pretend to be able to perform the ciation to the Howick and Bel- time. Had luck not favored me, I d'oeuvres table, iuifamiliar to experienced,' by your Madill treat the veery ry exotdsurgery ic diseases) or more Pee Wee Teams — players, mightletternot be around to.write this many aof the Italian ns. Butantipaif wefo orhink Mirror columnist was read with feel the care our patients receive coaches and parents for the tre The situation is disgraceful. Swedish smorgasbord, the nature great interest (Wingham Ad- mendous hospitality- during our vance-Times, February 19, 1976). is superior. weekend stay and, exhibition Why should innocent pedestrians of the hors d'oeuvres table will be As so often happens in today's Reflect on this: no matter how hockey games on the weekend of be harassed by packs of dogs, easily understood. society, this young person has dramatic one's operation may be, January 24 and 25. The players when these dogs, the responsi- le one sleeps through that! What bility of their owners, should by Learning to five with cancer by seen clearly something many really counts from a patient -ori were well received and certainly, all rights be restrained at their Kelly M. Sveinson older folks have missed or enjoyed .their visit and we are for forgotten.. A local hospi- enta.ted point of view is how well looking forward to having honfes or on leashes by their own- For 11 years, Kelly Sveinson s perhapsg p g 1 g you 9 life was turned upside times b the health minister as one of his tal adds an extra measure to the one is treated before and after back on March 20, 1976 weekend, ers. p down as he Y that event. Why should we°'have to run in underwent treatment and hospi rime reasons for a hospital closure. service it gives to its patients. Jim Wild coach P P Your writer didn't specify the „ ear of our lives? Or even have to talization when he became a vic- The problem stems in rt from the fact Your writer, discussing treat Cooksville Pee Wee A Team r P � articular hospital attended, we be thus inconvenienced? rim of Hodgkin's disease. In this that a doctor who is also a competent ment at a major centre, is quite are sure one would receive the Mississauga, Ontario All my protests to date have book, the writer draws on his ex - surgeon in a certain number of fields is also correct in saying; ". although I'm sure the nurses and doctors same"excellent care at any small been in vain so this letter is my perienee to offer suggestions to a practising physician and his fellow -doctors hospital. Should it have been the last resort. I hope it will do some other cancer patients about how may be reluctant to employ his services in would be as friendly, ill just wouldn't be the same as being Wingham and District Hospital, fIAORE ON DOGS good, because this is positively to lead a, rich and rewarding life, the operating room out of fear that the satis then we are pleased he or she was the last time I will climb a tree despite their diseases. He writes cared for by people I know." as a layman, without attempting tied patient will be permanently lost. satisfied with what we insist onus Dear Sir: and sit there for hours because of Y p ' g ns Saying this in no way denigrates norms in friendliness, concern a pack of do to describes toms or recom- A second reason is the present-day de- the care given by larger hospitals and, expertise. This letter, is in reference to P , �- mend treatment; instead he dos running at-larg6 in town. I, Respectfully, mend that everybody has to et "the best" in the major centres; it simply g g g makes tactical suggestions Y y g emphasizes a point we have tried ' Sincerely, too, have been greatly bothered Lester B. Kat, P gg stions for even though the patient has no reliable way At the N. M. Hayes, by the problem, especially in the 290,CatherineSt. day-to-day living.,, of knowing that the city specialist is any to make in the past. Executive Director better than the man who can provide the same service in his or her own hospital. Whatever the case, it is obvious that a prob-• , Ing examination of referrals to outside I• n t o n hos t a Igets, axe, hospitals should be undertaken, and permit- ted only when there is sound reason to TODAYS CHILD • believe that adequate facilities or doctors ,are not available at' home. MPP says ays res1 ents ,, da z e d , , t is little short of folly to close smaller `� BY HELEN ALLEN I hos pi¢als, where daily cost rates are com-pa- According to a Liberal MPP, ways (4 and 8), Clinton is vir- squeeze from Toronto to hold the Clinton and area residents are tually the hub of the (Huron) line it is unlikely any of the hos- "dazed with disbelief" at the lance facilities to move patients to larger County. The hospital's emer pita) workers will be .able to find hospitals where daily rates may be -much announcement of the closing of gency department is a very busy work, the MPP said higher. Loss of hospitals inevitably leads to a the hospital there by -Minister of one, with many emergency lack of doctors in a community, reluctance Peter has just turned 12. He is a.,healthy boy wijh blonde Health Frank Miller. surgical procedures carried _"We cannot allow Clinton hos- of new industry to locate and a growing de- hair, blue eyes and endearing freckles. His disposition is as The closing of the 62 -bed hos- as a result of motor vehicle asci-, pital to be closed down. There is agreeable as his looks for he is lovable and fun to be with. pital will save $800,000 Mr. Miller dents. It is the only hospital in the no way such action can be justi- pendence on larger centres which are al- -Peter is active and mischievous and full ofjokes. He is not said. area with five certified active fied, and I am convinced that if ready too big and too impersonal. always obedient but is usually co-operative about following Jack Riddell,' Liberal MPP for Think twice before you demand removal rules if he understands the reasons for them. specialists on staff, with four the Premier will intervene in this Average in ability. Peter is repeating rade five. Last year Huron -Middlesex, has asked that highly trained anesthetists." . matter, if the true facts are taken to the city. Whenever possible use your own g P g g y ger was an unsettled time for him and his troubles were reflected � Premier William Davis P Mr. Riddell mentioned that the into consideration, the govern - hospital or you will wake up some morning in his school work. He is still weak in phonics and maths but his sonally intervene before the hos- hospital is the largest employer ment will reverse its decision and and find it has been closed. teacher is pleased with his progress He loves music pital is scheduled to close some- in Clinton and surrounding area. Clinton will remain in opera Any kind of outdoor activity appeals to Peter and he's eager time after April 1„ With other hospitals feeling the tion." to try new things. He has just learned to skate and is anxious to "Clinton hospital is vitally im- get into hockey. portant to the county," MPP Rid - Peter needs a home where he will be the only child or where dell said. "I realize that the R �' other children are either much older or much youngergovernment must cut back on To inquire about adopting Peter, please write to Today's Cyild, Ministry of Community & Social Services, Box 888, ministry budgets,;but some sense ' of ro rtx Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2 In your letter tell something 'of ion has to be main p P°? your present family and your way of life. tained. These cutbacks cannot be For general adoption information, contact your local made irresponsibly, without Children's Aid Society regard for the consequences. ` the next letter. But not today! When she There is no possible justification`` made that fast little grab she- got the whole for closing down Clinton, in my three hundred in one kinky and interlocking opinion." °- Minister of Health Miller' mass, each one hooked into its next door, ; pointed out that upgrading and neighbor. can blame the kid? It's bad enough renovating the physical facilites when a six thousand dollar car has wind- at the hospital would soon have r: wipers that won't work. It is fres- £ r been needed. He said there are k four hospitals within a reason - shield £ tratinq when the stitching starts to pull free s s P{"{ 5 of your new $25 pants—but when one larerrvi able distance from Clinton, in x ciucung a large idcilLiy ai Strat even depend on the quality of a lowly paper ford. He foresees ra problem clip that is too, much. y; in , So, we are now recalling,all pre -1975 o°eTng after the patients else 3 $ e. paper clips from the,nooks and crannies of t"N "Closing a hospital is not an t e the office. Back in the good old days we could a... easy thing to do, for me or for the t? "` i�•' depend on quality of manufacture. people who work there. But in the we will all have a better y long rut!. et R�.g t Y 'j health care system as a result," qt Mr. Miller said. _`\' 4�y THE WIIVGHe4M ADVANCE :. �� ' 4 " ` According to ministry data "i.r u. , x "i� �.@ t z there is a 96 bed surplus in the t ty y 'Q ' �• Published at Wingham. Ontario, by Wenger faros. Limitedwtl � � i r 2 �7 general area surrourifling Clin- ton. 1& a*,•r">� ag e� i t a m a Sixty-six full-time and 45 Barry Wenger. President Robert O. Wenger, Secretary Treasurerpart-time workers will have to , !' i� w t5e`,'h ' d .. .. „ find new jobs, the ministry said. ` K I• i�R1 . Member Audit Bureau of Circulations BUT IT'S NEEDED I rr According to MPP Riddell, . • ; „. i w Member = Canadian Community Newspapers Assoc. Ontario W'eekiy Newspapers Assoc. it Clinton Memorial Hospital, t Subscription $10.00 year. Six months $5-25 1'o united States 520.00 " d4� • a � : which opened in 1908, is deeded in J IM, ARMSTRONG, Wingham, whose farm just east of town P PAY the community. will be the focal point for the 1970 International Plowing Second Class Mail Registration No. MI Return postage guaranteed ANXIOUS TO PLAY HOCKEY "Centered on two major high- Match, addresses the annual meeting of the OPA.