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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 31, 1970
The Publishers and Staff of
The Huron Expositor
Extend Every Good Wish
for a
Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous
a
New Year
to their Readers and Friends
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Sugar and Spice
by Bill Smiley
To the Editor
Warns of Snowmobile Danger
Sir:
Another winter season with attendant
dangers is upon us and It may well be
time to assess once more the dangers
associated with the current popular sport
of snowmobiling.
Last year, statistics for Ontario re-
ported 93 deaths due to accidents
associated with snowmobiles and the
Safety Council has projected a total of
over 100 deaths for the present season
in addition to uncounted injuries.
As a Family Physician and Coroner In
the London area, I have been intimately
involved with one snowmobile fatality,
one near fatality, and over 20 injuries,
some of which have resulted in crippling
injuries and disfigurement. In two cases
alcohol may have been a contributing
factor, but in all others there was evident
disregard of basic safety rules and
common sense precautions.
I was appalled last year seeing the
report of two local Winter Carnivals in
the paper and on the television news
featuring snowmobile races for children
under twelve years of age, with the
resulting adulation of the winners and a
graphic description of the races.
'••••••• Att,
We all have a responsibility topromote
safety in sports and I would suggest that
the editors of the local newspapers and
television and radio stations may play an
influential role by refusing to report or
publicize such ill-conceived and dangerous
activities.
I suggest, that all committees in charge
of Winter Carnivals eliminate juvenile
races which merely encourage
recklessness and emphasis on speed.
Instead, I would propose that a type of
obstacle course similar to bicycle and
truck safe-driving rodeos be substituted
to emphasize care and dexterity in
handling these potentially lethal machines,
and that winners he awarded on the basis
of knowledge of safety rules in addition to
demonstrated skill.
such a feature may not appeal to
publicity seekers and promoters out to
make a fast buck, but it may be a valuable
educational tool for adults as well as
the younger generation.
Yours sincerely,
"Concerned Family Doctor"
Seaforth, Der.17,1970.
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JANUARY 3, 1896.
The entertainment given by the pupils
of St. James Church Sunday School in
Cardno's Hall was a great success. The
Scottish dancing by the McMann children
was especially enjoyed. Miss Marie Kidd
was the accompanist. The piano was
furnished by John Downey, the local agent
for the Karn Organ and Piano Co. of
Woodstock.
The first blizzard of the season struck
town, but it was only an infant. The
sleighing is now fairly good.
Lucan High School Board has engaged
Miss Hillen of McKillop. as assistant
modern language teacher.
Miss Hillen is an accomplished teacher
and the people will find her a valuable
acquisition to their staff.
The Seaforth Orchestra, composed of
Miss B. Daly and Messrs. John Daly and
C. Stewart, furnished the music at a
reception at Clinton on New Year's night.
We have to thank Mrs. John J. Darwin,
for a basket of Japanese oranges, which
was sent by a friend on the Pacific Coast.
John Scott, of Hibbert, has purchased
a McClaskey separator from Sam Horton,
Lumley.
A large number of stalwart young
men from McKillop wended their way to
the bush of Wm. McIntosh, being invited
by G, Love and R. Mann for the purpose
of converting into wood, part of the bush.
Later they all repaired to the residence
of Thos.Love when all disposed of the
tempting viands. Music was dispensed
by Messrs. Staples, Melville, Kenny and
others.
The tea meeting at Walton Methodist
Church was a success, considering the
way the roads were drifted with snow.
The proceeds amounted to $43.
JANUARY 7, 1921 .
J. Sholdice of Walton has purchased
the Engel farm on the 17th concession of
Grey.
The fowl supper in Hayfield proved
to be a fitting celebration for the re-
opening of our town hall,
Goldie Graham of Brucefield shipped
a car load of fat cattle to Toronto.
An old time family gathering was
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Daymond. Kippen.
In the death of Alexander Davidson,
Seaforth lost one of its oldest citizens.
Although in his 90th year he was remark-
ably robust. 55 years ago he purchased
the Commercial Hotel here from the late
T. Knox and conducted it successfully
until 1880. •
Miss Maud Hartry of town is supplying
on the public school staff to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Miss
Gillespie.
Messrs. Douglas Beattie, Harry
Hinchley of town and Ivan Hill of Staffa have
returned to Guelph to resume their studies
at the O.A.C.
We regret to chronicle the death of
Frank Horton, late of Tuckersmith. He
was drawing gravel and after he had
Unloaded his load, he was found lying at
the rear of his sleigh, with life extinct.
The Hullett Council for 1946, will be:
Reeve - Matt Armstrong; Council - R.
Clark, C. Howson, A. McEwing, John
Barr.
JANUARY 4, 1946.
John J. Cluff, was given an acclamation
as mayor of Seaforth. It will be his tenth
term by acclamation.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Spence were hosts
at their how on New Years Day when
a large number- of their relatives:heW
reunion and enjoyed a social time together.
The Occasion was, the celebration of their
wedding anniversary. They were married
38 years ago on Christmas Day.
L. Cpl. W.A.Hodgert, Pte. Kenneth
Powell and Pte. Frank Lamont returned
home from overseas. They came on the
"Queen Elizabeth".
pte. George Hays, who spent the palt
two years in Germany and Holland, has
returned home.
Mrs, J. M. McMillan of town, had
the misfortune to fall in her home and
fracture the lower vertebra in her back.
Since he has been deprived of his
one time ability as a builder and roofer,
John Elder has employed his leisure time
in a useful way. He makes axe and all
kinds of handles and does saw sharpening.
During the past year he has disposed of
163 wooden handles and sharpened 53
saws.
Reeve. J. F. Daly,Seaforth , was returned
to office for 1946, by aced amatio
AcclamationS were also accorded hy r
commissioner Kenneth M. Campbell and
school trustees B,F.Christie, George A.
Spence and J. A. Westcott,
The Kippen East Women's Institute
tendered a turkey dinner to 15 of the
servicemen and their escorts in Bensall
Town Hall. The members and their
husbands and the box packing committee
and their escorts were present, totalling
100 persons. Each man was presented
with a signet ring. Mrs. Wm. Kyle read
the address and Mrs. John Sinclair made
the presentation.
Tuckersmith Township will go to the
polls for the first time since 1909. Reeve
Nicholson received an acclamation, but
the old council will have opposition.
Now that you didn't get what you wanted
for Christmas, what would you like in 1971?
It's a pretty messy old world, as it
always has been, and nobody is likely to
get what he wants in the coming twelve
months. But it's the only world we
have, so let's make the best of it: hope,
pray, dream and, equally important, re-
member that the Lord helps those who help
themselves.
For the world, we can only hope for an
end to war, and pray for peace in all the
touchy areas. But there's something
Canada can do; stop selling arms. It's
hypocritical to talk of peace, point the
finger at others, when you're standing up
to the waistin the muck of arms' sales
yourself.
I'm afraid we can only dream about an
end to unemployment, pollution, terrorism
and inflation. They won't be solved in 1971.
But surely to goodness some progress
can be made toward solutions. There is
something frighteningly wrong when a
country with the natural resources of
Canada looks forward to a long hard winter
for over half a million unemployed, at the
same time that countries like Germany,
prostrate 25 years ago, are crying for
workers.
And we can do something in this
country about pollution, if every soul
puts his back into it. That's a bit Irish,
but you know what I mean.
Terrorism? That's going to be a tough
one,. But surely, somewhere in the world,
there is someone who can devise something
to nullify the new weapon of thugs and
fanatics throughout the world, the weapon
of blackmail through kidnapping and hi-
jacking. Man split the atom and hit the
moon. Surely, surely.
Inflation is a cancer . But we're des-
perately searching for a cure for cancer.
Can't we do the same for inflation, I,
personally, will take a cdtortn income if
the government will cut my income tax.
Beginning a new yeafc is supposed to
be like starting out fresh, with a clean
slate in front of you and 365days to make
all the mistakes you can't avoid, fulfil]
all the dreams you are lucky enough to
find time and opportunity for and
accomplish all the marvellous fetes you
always knew you would if the right time
came along.
I've always started out a new year
with thoughts like those. I've always
tried to be optimistic in the face of a
new year and to look ahead with a sure hope
for the future.
This year it is different . . much
different. I'm living with two teenagers
in my household and I know that things
won't get better but I pray - yes, readers,
I Utterly pray - that things won't get much
worse in 1971.
I've read all that hogwash about parents
being masters over their children and I
really believe my husband and I still have
the upper hand with our kids. But the
battle Is wearing me down and making my
life a living hell - and my wish for the now
year Is enough strength to wage the
eternal war between my kids and me .
and enough faith in myself to keep on
believing that what I a m fighting for is still
worth all the tears, sleepless nights,
headaches and frustration.
I come from the school which promotes
dependability and fosters maturity. In
other words, I don't like to browbeat my
kids into submission. I would far rather
guide them along each step of the way,
wincing while they make their errors
and always available to point them hack
to the middle road. I try to think one
step ahead of them (a rather neat trick),
anticipate their next moves and build up a
natural resistance within them to those
pitfalls by injecting them regularly with
some rather sobering thoughts sprinkled
here and there through the conversation
over a morning cup of coffee or a dish-
washing session.
And every year - what am I saying ..
every day now - It is becoming more and
more difficult to keep ahead. I'm finding
that while they are making more and more
mature decisions they are making more
and more adult mistakes.
The problems aren't as simple to
For my country, these are some of the
things I'd like to see in 1971. Full
employment, or as near as possible. Less
economic and cultural dependence on our
benevolent Uncle. A sharp decline in
poverty, drug abuse and alcohol use. Lots
of bright winter days and hot summer
days. An end to the tension, one way or
the other, between Quebec and the rest
of the country. An end to the endless
41k about housing and education and
equality, and the beginning of some action.
A return to faith in our government, our
religion and ourselves, all badly corroded
in the last decade.
For my faithful and friendly readers,
I'd like to see some special things in the
coming year: good health; a closing of the
generation gap; warmer personal relation-
ships; fine, healthy children; a small oil
bill; and if you must spoil the whole thing
by kicking the bucket, may it be quickly
and painlessly.
I also hope that your garden grows,
that your car doesn't rust, that your roof
doesn'rleak, that your wife doesn't nag,
that your husband doesn't drink too much.
A big order, but there it is.
For myself, I can dream, but I don't
really want much. I'd like to improve my
golf, fishing and curling. But I don't
really hope. They seem to go downhill
Steadily.
I'd like to be able to walk without an
elastic bandage around my bum knee.
I'd like my waist-line to stop growing and
my hair to start growing. ,I'd like to
wind up the yehr with the same number of
teeth I have right now. These are still,
in the dream category.
I'd like to spend a full two weeks,
anytime during the year, without a
domestic crisis: cat, kids or wife.
But most of all, I'd like to be sitting
right here, a year from now, writing a
column about a 1972 that looked a lot more
promising than does 1971.
And the same to you.
sidestep any more . . and they are not
as easily explained away as they used
to be.
When they were four and five years
old, you could tell them not to throw
stones at the neighbor kids because you
could hurt them badly if you happened to
catch them In a vulnerable spot like an
eye or a temple. But how do you explain
to a teenager that a damaged reputation
or a marred record is even more painful -
especially if the person injured is oneself
through thoughtless deeds and meaningless
associations with the wrong people.
It is a fairly simple matter to weedle
a child into picking up his toys through
the somewhat obvious hoax about him
being such a big man and helping mommy so
very. very much that she wouldn't know
what to do without him.
But just how do you motivate a teenager
into constructive activity when all he wants
to do is laze around for the major portion
of his life and avoid any situations
which may even remotely involve him in
the community outside his select circle
of friends.
You can take a little tyke up on your
knee and assure him 114 is loved and feel
his warm little arms around your neck
in rewarding response to your tenderness,
but how do you convince a teenager that
parental love ish't turned on and off like
a valve - on when you permit some special
concession and off when you say no to
some other request.
I guess it is fairly obvious that I'm
"up-tight" as the kids say, about this whole
thing. Maybe that's because I'm presently
depressed and disheartened by the display
of apathy and downright non-productivity
in the kids with whom I'm constarrtill In
contact .. including my own.
Maybe your kids are different. Maybe
you have teenagers in your home who are
bubbling over with enthusiasm to exper-
ience every single facet of life and
proceeding cautiously and intelligently
toward a final goal.
that'S the way it is at your house,
begin 1971 with a light heart and hope In
your breast, But at our house., things just
aren't that rosy and the battle wages on -
parents agln kids until I think I'l o mad.
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