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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-08-15, Page 4Its was a good party Now that the "party" week of the Wing - ham Centennial celebrations is over we can Book back on the events with a good deal of satisfaction. All told It was a good party and the hundreds who attended certainly enjoyed themselves. One of the most gratifying events of any reunion is the "back to school" session, for It usually Includes a large number of former school frlends whose ranks have not yet been thinned by time and mishap. On this oc- casion some former high school classes were complete except for one or two who could not attend. The parade was one of the best we have ever seen in this area and It was well organized and managed. The fact that the local police were assisted by officers from all the other towns in Huron County as well Keeping it clean After two or three days boating and fish- ing along the Severn River recently we were impressed by how much progress has been made in educating the public about pollution. A few years back it was not uncommon to see empty cans and bottles afloat or lying on the rocks beneath the surface. As a matter of fact we had a painful experience two or three years ago, when we slipped over the side of the boat for a swim and a broken bottle sheared the side off the big toe. Now, how- ever, there is a noticeable difference. Boat- ing people have been persuaded either by law or common sense, or both, that the waters they enjoy so much cannot absord limitless trash and effluent. The Severn River -Trent Waterway sys- tem is a true delight for those who love boats and the open air. Stretching right across the Ontario hinterland from Georgian Bay to eastern Lake Ontario, thousands of boats of all sizes travel its rivers and lakes and canals each summer. Visiting American boaters and their guests must make an Important dent in the province's trade deficit In tourism. One of the sadder aspects is the take-over of tourist facilities by foreign in- terests — or at least by European immigrants, some of whom must have been the target of the provincial government's campaign to improve the attitude of tourist resort operators. Some of those we have en- countered are so intent upon getting dollars fast that it's little short of gouging. For ex - Q ' 4 gpM NewBooks as from Walkerton, Kincardine, Hanover, — in the Library Mount Forest, Harriston, Palmerston, List- Obviously these operators are so sure owel and Tavistock helped greatly in crowd piece by piece further down - and traffic control. BEES DON'T GET AR - All the events of the weekend drew big THRITIS by Fred Malone crowds and the weather co-operated beauti- Here is the author's in - fully, the only rain occurring at times when formative, entertaining report on no outside events were spoiled. the healing powers of the The co-operation of a great many people honeybee, a matter of great is needed to stage such a successful home- curiosity and hope. Fred Malone, coming and we should all be grateful to those a genial Vermonter with an aching knee, tried the bee sting who spent countless hours planning and treatment and found it worked. workingfor months in advance. Nor should He set out across the country to we forget the Kinettes and their helpers who talk to beekeepers, doctors and produced the excellent history of the com- scientists who are experimenting muntty. Our thanks, too, go to members of with bee venom. He found ex - The Advance -Times staff for their excellent citing indications that other bee work on this newspaper's historical edition. products—honey, pollen and Well done everybody! - propolis—may help other ills too. ample, one operator we met rents his cot- tages for well over $100 a weeks asks $80 a week for his boats — and then calls around for extra parking and beach fees if his clients happen to have guests drop in for a few hours. One renter's wife was asked to baby-sit a couple of children from another resort for two days and the extra charge for accommodation was $20. if A friend of ours pulled in to visit a family who were holidaying in a cottage park at Port Severn. The only available driveway was occupied by an ancient Cadillac, so he pulled over onto the grass so the standing car could get out if necessary. The camp owner screamed at him for a full five minutes about parking on top of his tile bed — despite the fact that the offending car was removed im- mediately and that there were no warning ADRIENNE'S HOUSE by Lari Field Siler Adrienne's house is a solid prewar apartment building in New York's silk stocking district and Adrienne is both landlord and tenant, a situation rife with possibilities, all of which occur with trying regularity. Adrienne is also a wife and mother, a woman reaching 40 who has lost one husband, both parents and a breast. Hers is a story about coping, loving, caring—and growing up. Letters t the Editor signs posted. Centennial created our beloved "Black Bridge" Obviously these operators are so sure years or so. I have never seen two piece by piece further down - that business will always be good that they "emotional high" stream to that concrete fortress don't care a whit about offending possible Later on that afternoon we had we called Howson's dam. Wat- customers. But the injury they do their own August 9, 1979. ching this tragedy unfold was like businesses is the least of our concerns. It is The Editor, seeing your best friend perish. the harm done to Ontario's reputation as a Wingham Advance -Times, Through increasingly misty hospitable holiday land which will continue Dear Sir, eyes my glance shifted a little to attract customers. Apparently the prov- May I take this opportunity, as more to the left, and to and be - ince had a good point when it decided some one who was fortunate to attend hold there stood McKenzie bridge of these people need educating. the recent festivities, to heartily as large as life although this digni- However, let us not suggest that all tour- commend the town for a well structure met with a more ist operators are so stupid. Over the years organized, super show. fied fate a few years later. we have met many fine people in the bust- From the moment we arrived, I have many memories of this Place, but all hell breaks loose when the hos- my wife (Grace Holmes) and 3 bolted mass of steel, some were Hess. Unfortunately they seem to be selling were convinced this would be an pleasant and some not so out to the less friendly types. unforgettable weekend: There pleasant, but most were quite groups. were so many highlights, but vivid. McKenzie bridge was parents who can see beyond his adorable face to the troubled little boy underneath, and who have the energy possibly the "return to school" literally the Mt. Everest of sive and if we cherish Individual liber we had the most impact for us. Here Pleasant Valley. Rady has a short attention span and poor memory, but we stood "knee deep" in nostal- Some of the more adventurous Seems'unnecessary gia, talking and shaking hands types from the "Valley" couldn't with old classmates and friends resist the temptation of scaling I Ontario Place, on the Toronto waterfront opposite Exhibition Park, has proved to be a very Interesting and attractive spot, pro- viding a wide range of activities for all ages. Of course the fact that it Is located right within the City of Toronto means that a very high percentage of its paying customers are Toronto people. It seems that Ontario Place is losing money .. a million dollars this year and three time that in previous years. An in- crease of 50 cents per head would put the centre in a break-even position, but Larry Grossman, the Ontario cabinet minister who oversees Ontario Place policy doesn't want to increase the admission fee because the Prc t( ct i n g o u r freedoms Bridge"' where the eunexplainable feeling of proud - gathered and everyone learned to Hess of being a bonafide Wing - Bob Roth, writing in The Glengarry News, refers to an old saying, "if you have nothing to hide the police won't bother you." That argument has been used lately to justify illegal activities by the RCMP. One incident that warrants particular comment Is the use of medical files by police. It was alleged that the police used medical information in an attempt to discredit a member of a socialist group based in Tor- onto. The issue at stake here Is the question of privacy between doctor and patient. Many people who are in need of psychiatric help are extremely reluctant to seek It because they fear they will be labled as lunatics by society. In the United States a few years ago a vice-presidential candidate hbd to drop out of the race when it became known that he sought psychiatric help at one point In his life. National security has been the other justification for some of the RCMP ac- tivltles, and while no one would deny the police the tools needed to defend this coun- try, we must again recognize that public safeguards are also needed. that we hadn t seen for about 35 flus rusting monster. For the few place is so popular. years or so. I have never seen two who reached the top, it was nor - Ontario Place losses are borne by On- hours go so quickly. mal procedure to have a long dis- tario taxpayers generally. It could be safely Later on that afternoon we had cussion with a set of "knocking assumed that the people outside of Toronto the pleasure of viewing one of the knees" then a brief prayer, prior would gladly pay 50 cents more to get in on best parades we had ever seen. to the long plunge. All this just to those comparatively rare occasions when My vantage point for viewing spend a few moments with the they have a chance to get there, provided was at the foot of Charles Street, black bass below. Rather a lance, there is a constant danger of political a scant few feet from where different way to spend your 13th they didn't have to foot the bill for huge many of my childhood activities birthday. Snall wonder some losses. took place. Wingham mothers became pre - Governments are strange organizations As the parade continued a lump maturely grey. indeed. There has been no audible argument began to form in my throat as I As the slowly moving current about millions of dollars lost at Ontario began to reminisce sub- carried my thoughts farther Place, but all hell breaks loose when the hos- conciously. downstream, the staccato beat of pitals of the province try to keep their active As I turned my head slightly I drums suddenly snapped me treatment beds. could still visualize the old CPR back to reality. groups. tracks as they made the gentle Continuing to watch the re - parents who can see beyond his adorable face to the troubled little boy underneath, and who have the energy arc up to this bridge spanning ther mainder of the parade through sive and if we cherish Individual liber we Maitland. moistening eyes, this strange Rady has a short attention span and poor memory, but Ah yes, good old "Black feeling came over me. It was an Prc t( ct i n g o u r freedoms Bridge"' where the eunexplainable feeling of proud - gathered and everyone learned to Hess of being a bonafide Wing - Bob Roth, writing in The Glengarry News, refers to an old saying, "if you have nothing to hide the police won't bother you." That argument has been used lately to justify illegal activities by the RCMP. One incident that warrants particular comment Is the use of medical files by police. It was alleged that the police used medical information in an attempt to discredit a member of a socialist group based in Tor- onto. The issue at stake here Is the question of privacy between doctor and patient. Many people who are in need of psychiatric help are extremely reluctant to seek It because they fear they will be labled as lunatics by society. In the United States a few years ago a vice-presidential candidate hbd to drop out of the race when it became known that he sought psychiatric help at one point In his life. National security has been the other justification for some of the RCMP ac- tivltles, and while no one would deny the police the tools needed to defend this coun- try, we must again recognize that public safeguards are also needed. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham. Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger, President Robert O Wenger, Sec.-Treas. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member - Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc. Subscription $14.00 per year Six months $7 54 Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed veness can lead to problems, so he needs a great deal of supervision at home but he has times when he wants a cuddle and when he likes to be helpful around the house. He is a good sleeper, but Is often wakeful at night. While psychological tests show Randy on the low average range, the psychologist feels he would score better when a is more settled and feels secure. Randy needs a mother and father who will bring enthusiasm and commitment to the challenge of bringing him up. To inquire about adoptingg Randyy please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Communiily and Social Ser- vice, Box PM, Station K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2112. in your letter tell something of your present family and your way of life. For general adoption information contact your Kcal Children's Aid Society. 1 I 1 held in the future, but don't leave It was a wonderful, once -in -a- Scouting needs it too long, as I shudder to think of lifetime kind of experience for us waiting at the corner of to be able to meet so many old more leaders Josephine and Charles to help friends and acquaintances in you celebrate your bicentennial. such a short period of time. We Sincerely, swim, whether you wanted to or hamite! The difficulty in a democratic society Is not. Birthday suits were "Avant In closing, let me thank you, "spine differentiating between legitimate dissent Garde" here in the early forties. Wingham, for creating a And the recollection of that tingling emotional high" for me and subversion. Police observation of legal fateful day in the spring of "48" which will never be forgotten. activities, whether it be that of a union or: when an enraged "Mother Now that you have the recipg political party, is clearly out of order. To the Nature" decided much to the and all the ingredients, another argument that the police won't bother you if chagrin of the CPR, to relocate event of this nature should be you're not doing something wrong, there Is the converse feeling among people that if the a marvellous experience t the police are watching you, you must be doing householders who added to the something wrong. Without strict guidelines on surveil- in July. lance, there is a constant danger of political decorations. Our only regret is abuse. The case of U.S. President Richard The Wingham Advance -Times Nixon using his administration to spy on the that this trip could not have been Dear Sirs: portunities, we know that we Democratic Party is a prime example of T013AYS missed seeing some old friends CHILD such abuse of power. who were on hand. Cretier, Russel Foxton and Ken In this country there are even some Our best wishes to Wingham people who ,believe the NDP Is subversive. , BY HELEN ALLEN Others sincerely contend that Trudeau is a many, many hours in socialist bent on destroying the country. years. Others would vent their hostility in the Partl This blue-eyed blonde can be a charmer and he knows Quebecois or other legally constituted it. At 6, Randy is skilled in winning people over, and loves groups. to get attention from adults. He needs very special In matters of politics much is subver- parents who can see beyond his adorable face to the troubled little boy underneath, and who have the energy sive. A dissident is not necessarily a subver- and patience, along with the love, to help him grow less sive and if we cherish Individual liber we manipulative. must protect the freedom of all people Rady has a short attention span and poor memory, but regardless of their politics. manages reasonably well at kindergarten. His impulsi- THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham. Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger, President Robert O Wenger, Sec.-Treas. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member - Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc. Subscription $14.00 per year Six months $7 54 Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed veness can lead to problems, so he needs a great deal of supervision at home but he has times when he wants a cuddle and when he likes to be helpful around the house. He is a good sleeper, but Is often wakeful at night. While psychological tests show Randy on the low average range, the psychologist feels he would score better when a is more settled and feels secure. Randy needs a mother and father who will bring enthusiasm and commitment to the challenge of bringing him up. To inquire about adoptingg Randyy please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Communiily and Social Ser- vice, Box PM, Station K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2112. in your letter tell something of your present family and your way of life. For general adoption information contact your Kcal Children's Aid Society. 1 I 1 held in the future, but don't leave It was a wonderful, once -in -a- Scouting needs it too long, as I shudder to think of lifetime kind of experience for us waiting at the corner of to be able to meet so many old more leaders Josephine and Charles to help friends and acquaintances in you celebrate your bicentennial. such a short period of time. We Sincerely, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves Dear Editor, Wilf Seli, and want to extend our Eighteen boys from Wingham Orangeville, Ontario congratulations and hearty , are proudly .wearing yellow T - 'fobs thanks to all of the people who shirts with the motif " worked so hard to make it a Jamboree 1979". Theseyst had success, including all of the a marvellous experience t the Superb planning householders who added to the Scout jamboree held in Manitoba festive spirit by their home in July. decorations. Our only regret is I wish to inform your readers The Wingham Advance -Times that, in spite of all the op- that this trip could not have been Dear Sirs: portunities, we know that we possible if it had not been for Would you kindly send me the missed seeing some old friends their dedicated leaders: Marty copies of your paper covering the who were on hand. Cretier, Russel Foxton and Ken centennial activities. Our best wishes to Wingham Foxton. These leaders spent The committees and all those and its people in the next 100 many, many hours in in charge are to be commended years. preparation planning this trip. on a superb job. I'm sure much Eleanor and Stan Hiseler There was the means of tran- thought ano planning went into RR 2, Port Colborne sportation to think about, the one brief moment in a cen- equipment to buy and prepare, tury. It brought indeed much not to mention the buying of all happiness and pleasant Centennial will be the food and other supplies for memories, some sad, to many these hungry boys! These men oldsters, of which I am one. Sorry long remembered plus Rick Whiteley (their bus to have missed Bill McCool, my driver and group committee best to him. Kitchener, Ontario, chairman) gave up their holidays Thanking you. August 10, 1979. so these boys might experience Mrs. Charlotte Heim Wingham Advance -Times, the thrill of attending a jam - nee Lottie Maddison Wingham, Ontario. boree Summit, N.J. ' NOG 2W0 Gentlemen: I would like to congratulate A generous gentleman . who Wingham on a most successful lives in Wingham made sure each centennial celebration. boy had spending money before Tremendous! All events were so well setting out on the trip. Other organized and the parade was monies used came as the result of Dear Sir: just excellent. The long hours of Paper drives, bottle drives, The centennial celebration Planning and the work involved bowlathons, etc. civic holiday weekend were Paid off for chairman Bill Rintoul We in Wingham are most absolutely tremendous. The and his committee. The cen- fortunate in having very active planning, organizing and was a tennial rest success. g boys' groups in Beavers, Cubs, execution of the various events Even the weather co-operated. Scouts and Venturers, with ex - must have represented countless My husband, our family, and I cellent leadership given volun- hours of hard work by a lot of enjoyed the hospitality of the tarily by interested people. people. As visitors who left. ' People of Wingham. It was nice to Wingham 24 years ago, we would meet old friends and reminisce. In another month these like to thank all of those people We will long remember Wingham programs will begin again only if who put in those countless hours centennial. they have leadership. Can we to make the weekend such a Sincerely, expect a few people to carry on success. Marion Whitfield this leadership? Before parents sign up their boy or boys in September they must be prepared to answer the question, "How are you willing to help?" A committee of Dianne Thynne, Rick Whiteley and myself has been appointed by the Scout Group Committee to search for added leadership for the coming year. If you can spare some time let's hear from you. Let's keep the Scout movement active in Wingham. Thank you. f Marlene Leedham A Scout's mother and a member of the Wingham ti. OW11 Group Committee 119IL4 HAPPiNF:S.S HiDF.S A NEED Letters must be signed The Advance -Times welcomes letters to the editor and en- deavors to publish ' as many as possible. Letters published are edited only for spelling or grammatical errors. However we cannot publish a letter unless we are provided with the name and address of the author. Publication under a pseudonym will he considered if the author can show good reason why his or her own name should not be used. LEE