The Wingham Advance-Times, 1976-07-01, Page 1t ;1
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By Shirley J. Keller cipal Act, Section 27 (a). would be the�towns of Goderich Town of Goderich r�eve, who Currently, council has one
Members of Huron -, County Under this scheme, ,only three and Exeter, and the Township of would have two votes, resultWg representative for every 1,437
Council are relunctant to reduce` municipalities in Huron would Stephen. Each of the 29 members in a total of 30 votes for the wholei. citizens. If Section 27 (a) had
membership. In two votes at the send a deputy -reeve to the county of county council would have one of council. At the present time, been adopted, there would have
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June session of county council in council. These municipalities vote — with the exception of the )there are 56 votes in council. been one representative for every
Goderich, members agreed to do 1,8M people in Huron. It was esti-
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nothing about cutting back the
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number of county co ill or who ........... Mal ' at costs would be re-
serve the ratepayers of Huron, at duced at the county level by
about $30,000 per annum under
least until the September meet- the proposed scheme.
ing. it's time to talk by a very decisive vote of 40 to
The issue has been introduced 15, Huron County Council
in various ways for ' close to two In the past few issues of The Advance- distasteful in the extreme to the country members turned down the
years now, but it was at the April Times letters and answering letters havepeople. recommendation to adopt Section
session of county council this appeared on the subject of rural support for We find in Bev's letter the nucleus of a 27 (a). Those who voted in favor
year that the Local Government the use of recreational facilities 'in town. plan for rural -urban relationships which of fewer representatives were
Study Committee brought in a Regardless of the good intent of these letters would be a wonderful exercise in improved John Baker, Hensall; Bill Clif-
recommendation that the county irritation has mounted and relationships human relations, regardless of any need'to, ford, Goderich; Gerry Ginn,
reduce its members from the between the residents of Turnberry and
raise money. Closer and more personal ties Goderich Township; Fred
present, 45 councillors to 29 mem- Wingham have suffered. No financial communi on, a
between the two Pes Haberer, Zurich; Harold Lobb,
bers, as provided by The Muni- considerations in this wide world are worthcontinuing basis would effectively eliminate Clinton; Jim Mair, Morris Town -
the price of friendships. the unpleasant differences of opinion which -ship; Warden Jack McCutcheon,
have arisen in this instance. Brussels; Anson McKinley, Stan-
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in this issue from Bev Brown of Right at the present moment ley Township; Ed Oddleifson,
Alf Lockridge Turnberry, addressed to Don Kennedy, elaborate -is needed than a sit-down Bayfield; Stan Profit, Goderich;
chairman of the Recreation Commission, conversation between the Turnberry people and Grant Stirling, Goderich
Township.
is honored by suggests several ways in,which money might and the Wingham people — not at town and
During the discussion which
'be raised to cover the mounting costs of township council level, but'at the person -to -
hockey coach 1.
went before this vote, it was 10
eS recreation without resorting to surcharges person level. The solution lies very simply in shown that many members 141,
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or other enforced levies which are mutual respect for each other's problems.
Alf Lockridge, along with Mrs. council felt that Section 27 (a)
too drastic, and that another
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Lockridge, was the honored guest X.- X...:
ata pleasant dinner function at method of reducing council
the Turnberry Tavern on Satur- somewhat would be more accept -
day evening, June 19.
able. It had been mentioned that
The occasion wasplanned to a Private Members' Bill"' be
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mark Alf's retirement from the' presented to the Ontario 9%rn-
ment, requesting that mll 119 �Ilffi
post of secretary -manager of the a ni-
Western Ontario Athletic Asso- cipalities with a population of
ciation, after, many years of 2,000 or better would elect a
faithful service to that organize- deputy -reeve, thereby reducing
tion. The dinner was sponsored Council from 45 members to 36
by the Wingham Minor Hockey Members, with a provision for 37
Association as, a Coaches' Ap-
votes, the Town, of Goderich once
predation Night.more getting the extra vote.
Doug Skinn addressed the cou- Section 27 (a) provides for a
pie, comrqenting on how greatly deputy -reeve only after a popu-
Alf has contributed to the de- lation of *2,500 has been attained.
velopment of minor sports in'this, Late in the afterhoona motion
community, particularly in his was put forth recommending that
long years as an active coach and the county council for Huron peti-
manager of minor hockey teams tion the Ontario government in a
and later as manager of the'as- Private Members' Bill.,to estab=
satiation. He: was presented with h n Act for Hun_)n which would
a clock,' suitably engraved to 36 members dpcouncil� and
mark the occasion. Mrs. Lock- the provision of 10 deputy -reeves.,
V
ridge was presented with flowers_ :By a show of hands, council voted
"tp table the matter until the next
session—in September'
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DJSCUSSION THE SAME THREE MEN ATTACH the rope of a crane Yo the heavy 50 -foot thermometer erected to
Jr Citizens For the third time this year,, show how much money is raised for arena renovations. They are Tom Deyell, treasurer of
council debated the proposal to the arena committee; Tom Robinson, an employeeof the PUC and Paul Rintoul, another'
reduce membership on county committee member.
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clean up town council. Many of the comments
A squad of black and gold T- WORKING WITH PEOPLE is the main reason why these Candy -Stripers like to do were identical to those made at'
skirted people wandered.thehospital volunteer. work. In a ceremony Wednesday of last week, they were given caps, previous sessions.' Most of the
bands and pins according to the number of hours worked. Back row, Kathy Underwood, 52 comments were made by the
streets of Wingham on Saturday same people.
with garbage bags in their hands. hours, cap; Kathy Snell, 521/2, Cap; Nancy Stuart, 50, cap and Eileen Scheurwater, 149, P 0 so gircitlu'cites t-oid ;,
No, r they weren't alien people pin. Front row Marie MacAdam, 100, cap, pin and band; Wendy Kay, 107, pin and band It was shown by the discussion,
from another ,planet, they were and Wanda Colvin, 60, cap. Absent was Stephanie Scott, 721/2, cap and band. however, that some. progress had
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Junior Citizens doing a good been made towards shortening
deed. the county committee meetings.
dam' -strive -for excellence,
Reeve John Baker, Hensall, who "if you should keep your head follow, and some of the dangers
They were cleaning up garbage in May said that he would not be students into,
from main street and the ball when all about you are I thinking success is
Patients like' candy stripers patience willing to spend much more time losing to avoid. He said with the vanish- instantaneous, but recently it had
park area as a gesture of good- on county business if that's what theirs." ing work ethics and educational
will. As Sandy Brenzil put it, reducing council's size 'would With the words from Rudyard philosophy is brainwashing the been discovered that work is still
"We're dding it so people know , As bright and cheerful as their Mrs. Louise Welwood, hospital discontinue thetir candy -striping Kipling's . famous, poem, "If" necessary to achieve success. He
red and white uniforms, Candy- volunteer, in charge of Candy- until,. t mean told council last da he.
we're here." he fall, so if anybody is ;4
i , . Stripers bring good, humor, and Stripers says that there is 'a need had come to believe a new system ringing in their ears, 39 Grade summarized, "The return you re -
President of the club, Susan care to those that are i11.
11. Hospital for more. Any students, male or looking'for a way to fill in those could work and that it would save Eights from Wingham Public Citizenship ceive in education is in proportion
Burke, went a little further, It is empty hours this could be the Schqol were given a formal send- ' to the interest and enthusiasm
to let people know we like doing patients look forward to visits, female interested may call her at ideal solution. the ratepayers of Huron money. off Thursday' night during *their M 0 bile'to you invest in it."
things for the town without being from these helpful girls. The feel- 357-1809 or call Mrs. William "The committee meetings are graduation ceremony.
told." She added if anyone in . the ing of enjoyment is mutual for the (Daisy) Connell at 357-1390. Ask- The job is not without its re- already getting shorter due, to the Following a delicious dinner of Another danger he noted is the
community wants similat assis- main reason cited by the Candy- ed whether she would use male wards and many people would be new committee system concept " roast beef, toasts were excbang� Visit Go'derich freedom alloweo, by the credit
tance to contact a Junior Citizen. Stripers for working is that they volunteers Mrs. Welwood said, grateful for your services. Mrs. explained Reeve Baker who a�_ system — "With the smorgas-
like people. "Certainly." Welwood, talking to the present nounced he would be supporting a ed with Lori Goodall toasting the A letter from R. E. McKinley, bard offering of courses, indiges-
As constructive activity, it sure Candy Stripers, aged 14 on, fill red -and -white volunteers voiced move to Section 27 (a). staff and Mr. Bartlett, Grade Six MP for Huron -Middlesex, states tion is possible."
beats a noisy drag. down Jose-
phine Street any day. water glasses, feed and visit the It 'seems that in summer sev- the thoughts of many, "The Hos- Reeve Anson McKinley who and Seven teacher responding. the Citizenship Mobile in-
patients. eral of th6 present workers will pital Auxiliary,and patients ap- also supported Section 27 (a), Mrs. Garniss, remedial teacher, formation Office will be in The differing interpetations of
preciate you. They lov� to see you said that while he had hoped toasted the graduates and Scott Go&Hch from Thursday,,,JWy 22 'basic education' were discussed
come in with your happy smiles. county council would be given McGregor responded on behalf of to Friday, July 23 and will be with Mr. Ritter saying how hard
Another advantage is that if more responsibility, the trend the Grade Eights- open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. it is to define the term. For him,
After a brief'program of enter- The mobile information ser is "The key is to keep all 'educa-
you are thinking about a medical seemed to be otherwise. He
career, ex -Candy -Stripers are referred in one instance to a new tainment, the guest speaker,'in- sponsored by the'ministry of the tional doors open. You must
often considered the best job appointed body within the county troduced by Ken MacLean, spoke Secretary of State. select the level of difficulty re-
prospecIts. 4P to look after a portion of the a few words. Most appropriately, The service is designed.to bring alistically. It is to b� expected
health needs in the community. the speaker was Robert P. Ritter, all pertinen"t types of information and hoped that you will involve
-SPECIAL CEREMONY -",These are citizens appointed principal of F. E. Madill Second- to personas, who, are g0,11WAO apply,-" Pour -parents." The principal- fdt
Seven Candy -Stripers were to represent the taxpayers," Mr, ary School. for Canadian citizenship and for thagstriving for excellence
given caps, pins, bands and McKinley told council. "They are He talked about the new diirec- others who hAve qi,1pstions re-, should be constant.
Y special thank yous at the special taking * tions, ventures and horizons garding Canadian, e'itizenship
e place of council mem-
the ceremony held Wednesday of last (Continued on page 2) which the graduating class would generally„'One last fact he mentioned'w4s
9 4 week. The caps are awarded ' that a properly balanced edueg-
after 50 hours, of work, the pins tional system should leave room
after 75 and the bands after 100. for physical and social develop-
-Some merrifilptit was caused men t as well as acad*ic. "It is
when Mrs'. Connell.-wa;S present- Wel*nstein comlmissl*lon,ed evident that, more stress should
ing the various awards since' she be placed on physical 'education•
was one of the shortest -people. Your bo 4y is your most important
there. You need a step4adder," ib y ........... Sos-k.,.Centre Of Arts asset.
she was told. Mr. Ritter concluded by giving
The candy -stripers receiving Alan Weinstein, Teeswater, a said quotations have been re- National Gallery, and since 1970 "a welcome from the new school
awards I were Kathy Underwood, former resident of Reginarhas ceived from Japan, Finland and his paintings halve received pub- on the t?)p of the.hill."
cap; Kathy Snell, cap; Nancy been. awarded the commission of Denmark, and the corn�mittee-is_ lie attention through one-man i9ho Mann, principal of Wing-
Stuart.cap'; Eileen Scheurwater, a major art ---for the presently waiting to am exhibitions in Ontario and the am Public School, told the grad -
work of art hear from h
pin; Marie MacAdam, cap, pin 5askatchewa6,Centre of the Arts. Poland, Jug6slavia Maritimes.
and the uates, "How proud we are Of
and band; Wendy Kay, pin and Mr. Weinstein" entry famous workshop at Aubusson in you Two people to be s y was select- He was born in Toronto in 1939 especially
band and Wanda Colviti, cap.
ed by the Visual Arts Committee France" The -cost of the commis- and studied at Princeton (BA), proud of were Lori Goodall, who
Absent was Stephanie Scott, cap of the Centre, from more than 30 sioned work including the artist's the Ec6le du Louvre and the Uni- received 6e Marion Inglis Medal
to
and bandf- entries by Saskatchewan artists fee of 18, 0' 'is not exceed
90 versity of Iowa (MFA), He for highest marks .,and Scott
Most of the youthful volu e&s and former residents of the prov- $32,000. The'money comes from a. studied indepentently in national McGregor who won the general
hope to eventually go into medi- ince, special "Furnishing Fund" museums in England,, Holland, proficiency award d6nated by the
cal training as doctors and nurs Th ork is to be a tapestry which was created by andAs con- France, Spain and the Middle Lions Club, Scott Was chosen by
es. Some s the made to his design in four tinuously subscribed to by the East. the teaching staff,
candy -stripers Must follow are sect �w
of the guideline mu
et ls,,The tapestry is\based on 'citizens of the provinee. He went -to Regina in 1966 to de- Graduation night finished off
adhering to hospital ethics, fol a suit works velop a printmaking program for a the 8
e Of Wor by Mr. Weinstein Alan Weinstein is nationally with folk dance e held for tu.
4C Tb 11 -ow -n as "one of Canada'� tn*nw. Since '11jursday was ihe
lowing a •set procedure. being entitled
e Musidans".• the University. Three years Ints
nesi and clean and having court- Pau]'Fudge, chairman of the print -makers". His Works are in lie purtha0ed a farm at Tees- second last --day of school, the
THE INTERIOR of the new Maitland Restaurant in the former McGill store on Josephine eous behavior It appears that Visual Arts Committee said they public and private collections water where he resides with his Grade Eights only had qne more
Street is a pleasant place. Luxurious booths a relocated in the front area and a raised level they are rete ' ., appropriate are presently researching cost across Canada and the,U.S.A. wife public school day to think of,
i His and three children, and de -
to the rear Is furnished with dihing tables. Soft rugs and quiet lighting plovide a pleasant exposure for their future career •estimates from major weaving work has been seen in two exhlbi- votes himself full time to his After the summer they Will move
atmosphere for patrons. %
plans. workshops around the world. He tions circulated iq Canada by the painting and printmaking. on to the -next stage in their lives..