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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1976-06-24, Page 11• ..'y,. �. . . _...r«►...w:r-.w�+•....�--�+"v""'.,r'"w�'♦I`..p..y.�y.aw..,w.e,..r:w _..r.� �--. s-'f-'.r'4ar�V+�i►w—.^.M...-�r�►�-'M--+.+0'r�►W NwAnCIE' THE TIMES +�yy �. .............. .....:.:.-::,:....:..v.,rrw.w.s.�oreauiyc:iec :6�6wssrld9:luif9iG91:ir::fit:Sli`i///6?Af�.(,i '!iJ's���h7j'J, 'Y{ik.::.'•:f`r `/, r .'JS''war.' 1 ••.0 /ffi+!f+`.`rl, A world in co nflict Canada got a first-hand look at some of the • The United Nations was born im- world's worst problems last week when the mediately after the second world war as a Habitat conference In Vancouver dissolved means of reaching out to all nations in in a shambles of political bickering. Planned fairness and compassion and as a forum in several years ahead and staged at a cost of which international disputes could be many millions of dollars, the intent of the resolved by discussion rather than with meeting, under auspices of the United tanks and planes. To say that it has failed Nations, was to seek answers to the more would be untrue. Though there have been desperate of human needs. Instead, Habitat dozens of regional wars, we have avoided a provided -little more than a forum for the world-wide conflict. The UN, too, has, minorites who want to tell of their personal through its subsidiary organizations, done grievances at, any price. much to ease human suffering. The all-important problem of how to In the concept of justice for all the small house and feed and clothe the destitute and poorer nations were granted a voice in millions on this planet should have been so the deliberations of the great—and Habitat compelling that political boundaries and has exhibited the danger inherent in that areas of military control could, at least for same gesture of equality. The "third world" the moment, have been forgotten. Habitat countries simply drowned out the voices of was called to probe human, personal the larger member nations in their needs—not the influence of political politically -oriented furore. The United movements. It's intention was to find Nations may be doomed by the multitude of avenues through which the wealthier nations its self-serving partners. We mayy be could alleviate human suffering. drowned in the sea of our good intenf1ons. British Labor co-operates One of the more encouraging pieces of name with the vast majority of Canadians news during the past week was the who do not have the benefit of a united labor unanimous decision of labor unions in voice—and that's too bad, because have done so much to improve the lot Britain to limit wage increases to 4.5 per cent during the coming year, in line with unions of wage-earners in the past. The main similar policy last year. to return the British problem with organized labor stems not but government agrees to reduced income tax from the ordinary union members, levels for the lower paid working people. The rather from their lack of foresight in British unions have.at long last recognized permitting their professional leaders to the fact that only through 'self-restraint is become too powerful. there any hope of the nation pulling itself out For example, the leader of one union of a collision course with total bankruptcy. recently got a,25 per cent raise to bring his airports and the pilots must be in two salary to $156,000 a year. Naturally such a What a contrast to the situation in highly -paid leader is compelled to foment Canada, where the Canadian Labor strife so he can demonstrate to the Congress continues to demand the abolition membership that he is worth such big dough. of the Anti -Inflation Board and an We wonder how long most strikes would last immediate return to galloping inflation! In if the leaders were compelled by law to this country the usual demand is for any- accept salaries no higher than that of the thing from 30 per cent upward and there is highest-paid union member. No organizer all hell to pay when the AIB rolls back a. who gets $156,000 a year can really wage settlement to a still -fat 12 or 15 per understand the hardships of the workman cent. who nas been off the job so long .that his kids" Organized labor is getting itself a bald are hungry. lid is blowinAfricanoff g The fact that the white governments of the natives appreciated it or not, some of the both Rhodesia and South Africa are facing benefits of the civilized world -made life serious rioting by the blacks in their better for the blacks. Many would arue that countries comes as no surprise to those who the whites brought more harm than good in have been observant of the African scene their wake—and that may be true. However, over the years. The only amazing aspect of the average white family has lived in those the problem is that those wh;te populations countries for generations. They have haven't been massacred long since. invested in all the expensive trappings of Despite the fact that the black civilization. They have provided employ - pa ulations of white -occupied lands in Africa ment for the native population, albeit at out mber their overlords hundreds of times slave wages in some cases. over,`the whites have maintained superiority Canou imagine a similar situation here y because the all the wealth, all the Y possess in Canada. If our Indian population was so weapons and all the jobs. But no amount of nurerous-that we faced the possibility of a organization and no armed police force can total Indian take-over of government, what hold the lid on the boiling kettle of black would we do? Perhaps our ancestors came Africa much longer. Pure force of numbers,. from England or Scotland, four or five coupled with rank injustice and oppression . generations ago. Would we then consider will provide a head of steam which will returning to those countries? Thee only eventually drench those two beautiful lands difference here is that the Indians were soon in streams of blood—and the blood of both outnumbered by the whites, so we have whites and blacks is the same color. never been threatened. We who -v o far. away must not condemn the whites 'without trying to The solution to such problems is much understand their position too. When too late to succeed. Reasonable and Europeans first colonized south and east , progressive equality for the races should Africa they did bring civilization. Whether have been in progress for the last 200 years. Safety --or politics? The strike which commenced at the conviction that insistence on French, i week -end by Members of the .Canadian Canadian flying is nothing more than on Airline Pilots' Association is not just another more step in the enforced acceptance o demand for higher salary or shorter working French all over Canada. hours. It hinges upon a matter of principle, The pilots are not the only Canadian and one which has a bearing on the entire getting fed to the teeth with enforce nation. French Few English speaking Canadian The pilots have ceased to operate the argue the right of Francophones -to use o planes because the federal government is their own language in the areas where it i insisting that air -ground communications the language of the majority- or even wher between the air *controllers at Canada's it is commonly used as one of two languages airports and the pilots must be in two But in those vast areas of the countr=y wher languages. The pilots contend that use of French is'never heard or used it has becom French for such communications could be simply stupid to insist on-bilingualism—jus highly dangerous because not all flyers, or like the sign on our own post office. even a reasonable percentage of them can Have you ever considered the pr understand French. The minority of posterous cost of all government publics controllers in Quebec, of course, demand use tions in two languages? In bur mail ever of their mother tongue. day of the week we find big, fat officia On the face of the matter it would appear publications—made more than twice a that Prime Minister Trudeau's opinion is costly as necessary by the inclusion of th correct. He has asked whether the strike is French version along with the English. hkgh time that b against bilingualism—and of course bi- It is official policy lingualism in Canada has been pushed to changed. The government is expert a equal status with the Holy Bible. On the surveys and studies. Why not ascertain th hand the say quite rightly that areas in which two languages are needed other pilots English has become the language of air provide them with the double -exposure an safety control all over the world—even in send either French or English to the rest Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands-- us? But then, common sense is not one of bi you name it. The pilots clearly state their government's significant characteristics. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited IP A page of editorial opinion Thursday, June 24 (Gf, if}l.'.�� f . ' _........ Letters th- e r operation. Indeed the arena is community in response to this faced with a staggering bill for surcharge is nothing short of con - D o n't endanger good r e a t i o n s h i p s structural overhaul. All this com ing t u t u It is this type of think- Don't hink- bines to continue the excessive ing that will undermine all the Wingham, Ontario course the pld Wingham High urban -rural co-operation is all economic pressure that only the g� that we have achieved over June 20,1975 School board became the Wing- about. There are many other people of Wingham have had to the years. You were right in only Dear Editor: ham District High School board areas wherf our . urban -rural bear and suffer alone through one thing, I wW allow, and that is The recent weeks have brought with appointed representatives municipalities have stood to- escalating taxation. when you stated "we need each forth some controversy relating from the participating townships gether, continuing the effort to I for one do not object to "being other to create a community in particular to a decision arrived and neighboring villages. By maintain the harmonious rela- my brother's keeper" if my based on mutual respect and at and executed by Ilhe Wingham mutual taxation and funding and tionship we enjoy. brother cannot keep himself. But admiration". What good are 'Recreation & Community Cen- 'sound management we again when my brother is a sound eco- words, Mrs. Underwood, when tres board. demonstrated what urban -rural The Wingham Recreation do nomic entity while I am reaching You don't understand what they. I was reasonably satisfied that co-operation was all about. Our Community Centres Board is deeper into my tax purse every mean? things would sort themselves out high school maintained a high funded through certain grants, year to subsidize his pleasure and In closing, we could be on the and our relationship with our academic standard in a facility and taxation of Wingham prop- the pleasure of his children, I say threshold of an area recreation rural neighbors and friends which we all shared in and in erty owners. In addition there are NO. Enough is enough. My rural board. The concept has to be would and -could be rationally re- which we could all take pride. receipts from gates and recrea- neighbors are not carrying their worthy of some consideration, es - tion programmes. These year -to- share. While you pay your "con- pecially in view of worthy joint solved. That was until a letter I think it was about 1937 or so year taxes pick up the difference science money" contributions achievements of the past. We from one signed J. Reid in your that the Town of Wingham bought between grants and gate receipts and claim your outstanding must admit, that our joint June 3 edition, cocked the ham- its first automotive fire -truck. A and the actual cost of operating generosity, each of us in Wing- management teams of the past mer, and one signed by Helen little but mighty (by today's stan- the recreation facilities. The ham has matched your contribu- have, by record, been objective Underwood in your June 17 dard) Ford V8 which carried our town carries the actual cost of tions and add hundreds per year and considerate in their delilbera- edition, pulled the trigger. volunteers in an open cab through operating the recreation facili- in addition through taxation, tions. They have never been vin - Enough is enough and I wish to the worst weather imaginable, at ties. The ' town carries the neces- while you get away with nickels dictive people and have in consei- avail myself of your columns all hours, to cope with fires not sary debenture debts for certain and dimes at the gate. ence considered this urban -rural (several likely) to endeavour to only in Wingham but the sur- capital costs for new facilities. I I support in principle the stand community in their decisions, set the record straight. I wish to rounding townships and villages. want to tell you, as a taxpayer, that the Wingham Recreation beth unpopular and popular. direct myself to the rural resi- The fees charged for these calls these costs are substantial and and Community Centres boards Our community centres board dents of the three neighboring out of town hardly paid for the growing. These facilities are to have been forced to take. I know in Wingham are these kind of townships and J. Reid and Helen gas, nothing on depreciation; the the benefit of all in our town and that their decision was a difficult people. From time to time I have Underwood in particular, plus crews were satisfied with a neighboring townships but the one to come to and demanded a been an adversary of some of those individuals of parallel atti- grateful "thank you" for they costs are getting to be a bit much, considerable amount of courage their policies but I have never tude. I intend to stay on the safe were, and still are, a dedicated thank -you. to implement. They had no doubted their. integrity. They are ground of fact and reality, leav- bunch. Their employers never J. Reid's letter of June 3 would choice. Their call for help and doing their job as they see it and ing the emotional and unpro- docked their wages while they lead one to believe that the resi- understanding went out to the as they were appointed to do. As a ductively negative side of the dis- were on fire call whether in or out dents of the rural community neighbouring township councils. result of this difficult decision cussion to those economically of town. The Wingham taxpayer were the only ones to contribute East Wawanosh 'acted and these board members will re - naive and unimaginative indivi- picked up the tab every year for to the building of the swimming agreed to participate. Morris ceive all kinds of abuse as the duals who dwell in our midst. the deficit, being rewarded only pool. I live in Wingham and I con- Township decision is in abeyance town °and the businessmen have I believe strongly that the real by the regular opportunity to tributed on behalf of my wife and and Turnberry refused to partici- received unfairly to date as a re - desires of the people of our com- chase after the little Ford fire- family just as -generously as pate. Thus all residents and chil- sult of the board's decision. I munities of Turnberry, East truck to witness this heroic little some rural contributors. Other dren except East Wawanosh would like the chairman and the Wawanosh and Morris Townships machine pump monumental citizens in this town were even Township are subject to a sur- members of the Wingham and the Town of Wingham are for volumes of water and see "our more or less generous than we. In charge. Recreation & Community Cen- a continuing compatible relation- boys" in unforgettable action. addition to this, as a business We are still that community of tres Board to -know that as one ship and that this matter will be The "honeymoon" came to an man, like other businessmen, I co-operative people. I feel this businessman, citizen, taxpayer I appropriately resolved by the in- end when we realized we were contributed on a continuing basis, very deeply. I want to feel that will stand up and be counted As a un- elected deliberations of our wearing out our equipment with merchandise, money, physical the great majority of our ,rural supporter of this difficult and un- elected representatives. an ever-increasing need for sere- support for recreation pro friends do not share the negative Popular decision they have had to Therefore, likMr.e Editor, the ice. We had to, have new equip-. grammes for ALL children for and retrogressive attitude of make. views I would like to state are ment arrd the cost was substantial ALL communities. writers Reid and Underwood. We I am confident that common these: and Wingham realized it could no We are forever grateful for the have amply demonstrated the af- sense will prevail and this contro- About a years ago this town longer afford to be "their co-operative attitude of the con- fordable benefits gained to us all versy will prove to be one of those began as a small settler, ent at brothers' keeper". Our call for tributors from our rural neigh- through cost sharing co -opera- memorable incidents , which the forks of the Maitland River hel to strengthen our v founded by the late Edward Far- '' help was heeded and the Town- borhood, but in the name of all tively man�iged programmes and unique bond of co -o er�tiPve ships of Turnberry, Howick., that is right and proper J. Reid, facilities. It is conducive to aP ley. From that time this urban- Morris and East Wawanosh be fair if you are unable to be ob- healthy, friendly community. friendship, an example of how rural community developed, the joined with the Town of Wingham jective. My children, as do other The equitable distribution of urban -rural communities should town of Wingham surrounded b to form the Wingham Rural Fire town children, pay to get into our -costs has in the past been intelli- 'live together. the townships of East Wawanosh, Yours truly, Morris and Turnberry. A strong Department, funded through facilities like all others from the gently handled and the facilities y' taxation to buy and maintaiw,a rural community. Our children in and services we now enjoy are J. A. Currie, agricultural '-base served by a new, fire -truck. In fact, as I un= town are not entitled to, nor do second to none. 259 Summit Dr., mixed industrial, retail and pro- derstand it, this was the first fire- they get, "special consideration" I would have some personal ad- Wingham, Ontario. fessional oriented townsite, to- truck bought in Ontario, if not all in relation to thize and amount vice for Helen Underwood. As a gether with necessary services. of Canada, as a joint venture by of capital cost contributions businessman in Wingham, and P.S. It is unfortunate that chil- History seems to indicate a com- co-operating municipalities. .made by their parents. Rural speaking only for myself, Mrs. dren are caught in between, but patable and continuing urban- Today, we jointly own two mod- children are not entitled to "spe- Underwood is entitled to her we should bear in mind this: chil- rural relationship based on co- ern and capable pumpers and a cial consideration" either. opinion, but I take issue with her dren .do not , build and maintain operation and friendship, and the modern tanker, housed in Wing- ' The point that J. Reid and unilateral posturing on behalf of recreation facilities. They are the desire to try to understand each ham and operated by Wingham Helen Underwood'. missed be- rural people. You have only the benefactors of the economic other's problems. The harmony volunteers who still go out at all cause their emotions got all mandate, I challenge, to speak generosity of adult society in we have enjoyed is the envy of hours' in the darndest wgpther. mixed up with their common for yourself. Your uncalled for, which their parents and guard - other like urban -rural communi- And again we demonstrate what sense is the continuing cost of high-handed, intimidating re- ians are considered to be a part. ties where friction has been a marks about economic reprisal Let us not turn them into pawns continuing deferent to intelligent, �I)(f� against the Wingham business in thys political game. compatible progress. In our joint recent history, %a pioneering doctor spearheaded R 1 the opening of our first hospital, n d e of wn � • deserves operated to the benefit of all in l�t� l♦ N �Y Recreation cient but also very co -opera- live. You don't hear them say, our community and neighboring ow villages: There came a time how- • e Q o p era t ion* ever, when economic reality had ever, ��I forthcoming. But for once I know that , to be faced. To our mutual bene a The following is a copy of a ship has agreed to review the fit, we joined together and from ^ to paraphrase -yourA letter. letter to Mrs. Underwood: situation for 1976, and reconsider our midst selected a manage problems support. The township councils of June 21st, 1976 what action or support they ment team who, with dedication, and cry with us, put a heart in Mrs. rge Underwood, might give for the future. helped to maintain this essential „: ; R.R. 1, Wingham, We have two goals in mind in service. Indeed through contribu and have to say, Yet, he is not Ontario OG 2WO setting forth on the "surcharge” tions and_ taxation and joint Kennedy, Dear M s. Underwood, plan. management, we together dem t9ling the facilities. Morris 'own:, We a preciate the opportunity 1. Pay for use on a more equit onstrated for all to see what ur to an wer the comments made able basis. For example, those of ban -rural co-operation and un- with- egard to the "surcharge" us in Wingham pay for recreation derstanding was all about. We we have instituted for children facilities, their support and f established an institution in f outside the corporation of Wing- m�nienance in our general .tax which we all take ride. P ham participating in our Recrea- structure, even though we may It was,,a long way from.the one- tion Programme. not have any children using the s room public school in the town- Rest assured that we are in no facilities; ships to the Wingham High way trying to alienate those out- 2. Establish an Area Recrea- s School. Wingham shared until the side our town borders. Rather, tion Board with representation f desire and demand for a > roader TWO-YEAR OLD Jeremy McGlynn did his own -thing before we'are trying to look forward to Y g rjrom the surrounding townships. s s education placed intolerable eco- a Kindergarten graduation at Sacred Heart School, greater participation and when Can you who live in the rural nomieducation and physical strain the Thursday. Jeremy played to his heart's content not financial support is given direct area feel it is equitable that a . facility. and the people who realizing that in a few years he too will have to beiconcerned by the townships we look to town- Wingham resident should pay the e financed it. The cry for help was with the serious business of attending school. ship representation to set policies cost for recreation facility main - e heeded and understood. In due and fees for an Area Recreation tenance when those from outside t Board. the corporation pay nothing? While we may be the first in Would you not agree an area ap- What -your- hometown paper this immediate area to set a non- resident fee for use, it is not a proach in cost sharing and management of use is fairer for Y precedent in either the province all? I or the county. Seaforth has done We are striving for an area a,- 5 e means t o one reader the same thing ; St. Marys has gone from surcharge to an Area proach to recreation. We are not trying to drive those from rural Recreation Board in the past few areas away. Please work with us e ADRIE\ KFFT years, where each township pays to this end. t Your invitation to express as narrow-minded. •He knows has three girlfriends and in relation to the total pro- relative to the As a matter of interest, based on the net cost for our pool in 1975, e to what your paper means to what is going on also outside somehow , you have to write It well be that gramme cost number of children they have the cost per child registered , us, prompted me to write. Not d so much for the money or, the our community. His strong, about it. could moral, human and honest ap- you end up with an angry bull registered. - exceeded $33.00 This cost is par - medal to be won but for the proach shows in the editorials. either way. Whether you men With regard to the use of Turn berry Park for one season, surely Bally born by government grant, but the major portion comes from ' 9 opportunity to air my feelings The big dailies would do well' tion the three beauties and them. ' their connection with Peter or you must agree that the use of the Wingham resident taxes. No regarding the weekly news- in general and your to read i do not want to create the you leave them out. Wingham Pool fohen years has funds are received from outside papers paper in particular. idoa that we have a one-man Whatever you do, and it is repaid this favor. h d' Wingham, other than registration f k' f t hi financ- Barry Wenger, President Robert V. wengei , .3m, real y , Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member — Canadian Community Newspapers Assoc. Ontario Weekly Newspaperw Assoc. Subscription $lo.00per year. Six months:5.25` To'United States $20.00 Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed What I like most is the warm show. The staff is not only effi- especially true with the local blast often We wrote each oft a surroun - ing townships with regard to ees. As ing or o s p . ing, either by way of a surcharge, "You and I" way these weekly, small town papers cient but also very co -opera- live. You don't hear them say, paper, you get a enough but praise is seldom increasing operating and main- or direct township council fund - "way portray. They are personal "That is not my department." forthcoming. But for once I know that tenance costs for recreation. We asked for a hearing to explain our ing is,a for urban and rural communities to work_ti40W and one feelspart of it all. An are with it and ea Go The er g ol d like to let you and riquest their ^ to paraphrase -yourA letter. time I talk to Barry, our editor, whether Irt is a beef or help At times it must he frustrat- vA-have a great, bunch of people on our weekly who love . problems support. The township councils of We ask for your un ^' what have you, he shows an ing to sort out what should be and cry with us, put a heart in East Wawanosh and, Morris support and active interest in what I think, feel and can be written and what to the written words and make granted us, a hearing. East Wawanosh has agreed to have ua in the future. r -'' . '� {>I'�y►, and have to say, Yet, he is not toss out. For instance, Peter the paper come alive. bill the township for the children Kennedy, t9ling the facilities. Morris 'own:, - (iairman. ilk •• 1—low • d 1 - ,. .. .. ... .. • .« ♦ +#., +,a p. ♦ +a. vn .# .p, nlP♦w. .,Y..4 - ... uW.ns .R..w....-.-..-.,..... .. .. ... _._ •....♦-. ' I � Y Ws