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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1972-02-03, Page 223 .1 and going to a town of some 2000 population hardly expected to see what I saw - the best hoc-key game' I wit- nessed' this winter • - -although Seaforth lost -5--- 3', it could easily haVe resulted in the reverse. Seaforth deserves congratulations on the quality of their players'and coaching they must be receiving and should be . strong contenders for Midget Champs. Although there were several that .de:- serve mention, I was particularly in- terested in tip's.' 12, 7, 10. excellent skating and passing ability. Wishing you all the best in your.minor hockey efforts. Yours truly, Wm. MeInnis, Stratford. Qnt. r 0 4. .....ISS"-^"" • • • expositor • Since 1860, Serving the Community First Publilotted at SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every Thursday,tnorning, by NI LEAN BROS., Publishers Ltd. ANDREW V. McLEAN, Editor Member Canadian Weekly Newsfleaper Association Ontario Weekly - Newspaper Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation Newspapers Subscription Rates: Canada (in advance) $8.00 a Year Outside Canada (in advance) $10.00 a Year SINGLE COPIES —4.;) CENTS EACH Second Class Mail Regiist2ation Nueriber 0696 Telephone 5274)240 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, February 3, 1972 Costly But Worthwhile The Associations for the Mentally Retarded in South . Huron, Goderi ch and Wi ngham have embarked upon a. mammoth project in their quest to provide a • workshop for retarded_ adults. • They've al ready ap - sproved the purchase of a $45,900 farm in the Clin- ton rea , and if they fol- low"`' -he example Cet by the counterplrts Ti llsonburg, wi 11 be ad= ding' a modern workshop and residence. . ' At Ti 1 1 sonburg , for instance, the. total cost of the...project came :.to $200;0007, of which only 25 peroelL,t, as girnered from government sources. . T h e r k s h op is an extension .tof the area associ a ti.Ons ' 'present prograM. I n• a r'el'atively short time, they have witnessed outstanding success i h the :opera ti on . of schools .for retarded yOurigsters',- and, obyi ously the adu-lt workshop i s a ' necessity to ma,,e the , entire program,' practi cal . ° . There . s only a - small. amount of v4.Thue i n pro- vrctrivd- suETO1-*anci746 -6Ct'- , -7'residents will not realize ' the4 r -bb 1 i gati on • in help- i ng .those within -the—com- munity who are unable to "- help themselves. To- 1ook at' i t from a odl d, • detached ,vi ewpOi nt rather thafria charitable -' one , it must be noted that retarded adults will re- quire our nancial -assis- tance one way or the other,. and it may be more OconoT- i cal to assist them to _becomepartially self-. ati on's do not Yequi re al 1 • Sus tal ni.ng rather than' ,:that 1 and r heir pu r_ wards of the taxpayes. • poses.. ter Times Ad9ocat remember the time when teen- aged boys dreamed of going to the =op or exploring the ocean's bottom or be- coming .a famous scientist. I can r - member when young women looked for- ward to getting. married, settling down, having babies, making cakes and wash- ing dishes. Those days are gone forever.. and with them, I'm' afraid, has gone my understanding of a good many things. _• I will not admit I'm a prude. I. confess that my ideals are different than a\ erage, but I will not„ concede that I'm so biased and so one-tracked that I eamiOt 'see someone' else's viewpoint . . even understand it . ; if it Is under- standable at all. We all know how totally different children call 'be in the same' family. Take my two teenagers, for instance. My son, a tall,- strong, well-built (am I really bragging?) lad who you would think could excel at sports, has two left feet in a gymnasium. And my daughter - a thin, puny, feminine looking little - can hardly wait to join the football squad at ,the local high school when practice begins next fall. My son showed his interests very early in life. When other little boys were out- side riding, their- tricycles and playing sandlot baseball, my boy was Walking . around with a skipping rope in his hand, using it for a microplaiiKand crooning the latest songs into the big square handle. His mecliano set was transformed iritcra stringlesS and mercifully silent guitar and' stayed that way until it went to the garbage. What with this being Leap Year, and all, , and the Women's Lib growing ever and ever more shrill, it could be a bad year for tire gentle sexf men. Not% that I ever did hold' much 'with that Leap Year Business. There might have been some merit in the idea that once every four years,' a lass could pick her lad, in bygone times. But it is my cow/tenon,. based on careful observation, that the custom is out' of 'date. In .these times, if a girl sets her, eye on a likely candidate, she whips her tentacles around him, hangs on until he stops struggling, and carries him home to be devoured. with utter disregard "of whether or not the year cadbe divided by four. Now the Women's Lib movement is another. thing. There'-s scarcely a mar( in the country who dares make a .crack about women any more. will knows that the slightest slight will result in his head either being blown off by a grape, shot charge of. vituperation, or sliced off by the guillotine edge of irony; These dames are dangerous, and they fight under their.own rides. The.. only people who 'can stand up to them are .other women, who know a good deal when they have one, and don'tbelieve in Women's Lib. ' That's one of 'the things that might , make 'it a rough year: If' the two factions go at it hammer and tongs some day, what's a man to doe He's seine to be caught in the cross-fire, no matter what' he says.. If lie ,supports Women's- •Lib through , altruistic motives (like maybe his wife " is a believer), he is liable to find that Never once was it disma,ntledeto build a wagon or a truck or a tractor. It lived its entire life as a guitar which went everywhere with our stage-bent son. Now at e age of 16 and the member et a loud d thoroughly modern sounding "band" . I won't use the word orchest ra . . my; boy has been fulfilled. Of course he's turned in' his singing and guttering dreams for a set of drums, but he's still geared toward stardom in 'the rock and roll field. Don't get me , wrong, now. I don't put my' -boy down for his interest in rock ane roll music. Far from it.' There's little doubt .inmy mind that music will alWays be his all-consum- ing passion in his leisure hours . . . and who -knows, one day he may even earn his living with his drums. But let's take first things first. Right now, it is important that my son complete his high school education. 'Now I come to the point of this dis- course. I resent the fact that while ,I have invested 16 good years in my Son and raised him. to believe there is'value in edition, society is gradually turning .. kids off school and enticing them'to kick - over the traces at'home arid follow their hearts. It is true. Into my son's life has Walked a young man with a guitar and - nOthingSinuch else. He doesn't live at home. For awhile he maintained his own apartment through the aid of student welfare and now, his heart has compelled him to give Up school and move into the she will turn orehim in scorn and denounce him as a boot-licker who is trying to get. dn on the ground floor of the revolu- tion. . If he attacks the movement from pro- found conviction (like -maybe his wife is against • it), he ,is liable' to find that she'll turn on him ..iii fury because it turns out that he really is a male chau- vinist pig, after 'all. That old 'saying about "sisters tltier"the skin" is not to w be sneered at. Not in these troublous 'times. repeat,ewhat is a "man to do? There was a. time, not so long ago, when the male of the -species could retreat to some sort of a simulated &gout when women got" into a flap: his club, the Legion Hall, "a bar, the poolroom. Not any mere. The women ,have infiltratedevery one of these homes- away-from- w home, and there's no place to hide. Men are constantly and plaintively asking about women the rather bewildered question that Anglo-Canadians have used so oft in' ree"ent years about the Quebecois, "What is It they want, anyway?" And getting the 'Same nOh-answer. At the risk, nay, the certainty, not "being assailed from-every direction that is illogical, I'll .put my life on the firing- line, while the rest of you cowards skulk behind your wives, common-law or other- wise. What is it that women want? ig much, really. Just everything than get. • ,I don't just mean materials,. though I've never met a bird yet who wasn't convineetrthat one fh-the hand is worth -two to the bush, whether_ theY're 11e _ I believe that had there been ,-,-- no . alternative for him, that boy who likely influences more people than just my son, would have stayed at home. He would have been similar, to most boys living, at home. .He would have had problems getting along with his mom and dad and his parents would have had a few more grey hairs to, show for their ',ef- forts. There would have been some harsh words on occasion, some heated arguments 4nd spine flare-ups result-' ing In temporary "leaves of absence" for the boy, but he would have struggled through his teenaged years the way most kids have done for centuries. But now society tells him he Is free . to make his own choice. We even pay him to eimose foolishly. Kids don't dream anymore. Why should they? They are learning quickly that anything they want is within their reach . . . and if they aren't satisfied with their lot in life they can retire from it with a limited source of funds for the rest of their days. You can't beat that . . . unless you are like I gm and too dumb to compre- hend why anyone with an Ounce of 'ins telligence should want to live that way.. . dealing with fur coats, colour Ti', labour-. • saving devices, new drapes - or men. But' those - are not important among their wants: The things they are really. seeking 'are on a much higher plane. Foremost, they want a strong man. This is half the fun of tile game. It's a challenge. Sometimes it takes as long as tvw years -before they can completely -dominate a strong man. If they have chosen a weak 'man, lie's already domin- ated before marriage, which takes a lotof the zest out of the g-ame. They 'Want to be loved. This is a 'norenal, ,and even lofty aspiration. SO do men. But women want to be loved all. the.' time., -This is Where,thlogs get a.. bit dicey. ; No man wants to .be loved all .the time. I'd like to see someone trying to love me at 7 a.m. as 1 slouch toward 'the bathroom like some arthritic plan- tigrade (look it' up), yawning, groanihg, scratching. In the first place, I'm-com- pletely unlovable.. In the second, any woman.who tried to express her devotion at that ..moment would be snarled at. Women are different. just the other night, after an- 18-hour day, I crawled' v-Onto bed, put my liniment-rubbed neck on the heating pad,,yawned mightily, vaguely patted my wife on the bum,, 'and fell asleep. Twelve econds later I got a • belt in the ri s from an elbow. ,,,you didn't say, r ood night, dear,. ", she snapped, and I got a ten-minute tirade about couples drifting, apart when 'such .amenities are omitted. , I'ye just touched on the things women really want, and already I feel, that I'm , over my-head: Whafelo they want, anyway? • Prom My Window — By Shirley J. Keller — While it is questionable, i t mus t be noted that the associations had to give location their prime cOn- si deration , and t.o an ex- tent this takes them out o'f , a buyer's market. The pr„oximi ty to the former CFB Clinton provides them recreational fricil i ti es at their doorstep, and perhaps of even greater- importance , the industries moving into the former base may well provide some of the job opportuni- ties 'for the retarded adults in their workshop. • A central location for the three sponsoring groups is also important. The associations, of course , do not have the funds on hand for' expen,- di tures of the magnitude that are requiredCTor the project. • They're gambling that ' residents throughout the area will support the project and provide, the donations req.`) red . , The number. of worthwhile pro, . jects which Have succeeded- in .the pas 'Lon this gamble, has' been many and there no r'eas'on to 'suggest that onai' opp'or".tuni tins f(542 -- ' .retarde"d youngsters if, in fact, they are alrOin dropped by the wayside - `whdn they become adults. A work.shop Al 1 ows them to-benefi t: from thei r earl i er PppOtuni ti Es and tb continue to" lead 'useful lives within the_communi ty Some may argue that an expenditure of - 545,0-00. for . a farril excessive, par- ti cuTarly - when the\ as s ot- jobless. working world. Soon he will be 18 and if there are no jobs to be found, welfare of a more permanent type than the student variety, will bethere to permit him to plunk his guitar until he makes it big. Sugar and Spice by. Bill Smiley 4 ' r 1*, • Sir: • would be omitting' a very important duty were i not let you. know what your newspaper yrhe Huron I]xpositor''' does for those who left the surrounding area over fifty years ago. • A few copies come into our area weekly and the happenings are di- cussed. Your Your paper has helped unite us. 'Recently my sister, Mrs. John•Louis Malone died and was waked in Seaforth. My four brothers and one sister were present. Many of the local inhabitants came-to offer us their sympathy. After fifty years absence we were able to recall their names, thanks to yonr local news caumns and the part your paper is performing in. helping keep the old friends with the new. I am '76 'years old and since 'lily 'retirement have occupied a 'portion ,of my time writing articles which I hope Will help make this a happier and better world. One of my hobbies is, and was, col- iecting-wise sayings 'frbm ,pamphlets and magazines. I have over 500. I also have a recording marchine and have recorded every song 1 was taughtteSVColumban School, and from people whOlivt'd near my home. Hoping that this information will help in some Sm'all way. - Hockey Is Good sir: • Last Saturday I follocyied the Detroit Gilco Hawks Hockey tear to your 'town. as they , were scheduled to play your Midgets at 7 P.M. Since they romped over our tear Public Speaking Time Sir: It is Public Speaking' time again in Huron County -schools. Thus tar we have escaped the storms which so badly upset schools and schedules in 1'9'71. This year there is a new look to Public Speaking. The f,intario public 'School Trustees' Association which, along with Ontario ilydrO, has sponsored the • contests si n ce 1927 has d4cided that it is time more stress was put on the art orl improMptu speaking. In addition to the usual prepared speech each con- testant will he required to answer.mest- ions by' the judges on further aspects of his topic. , To emphasi7e the new' approach, what was formerly called the Public Speaking Contest. is now the Oral Communica- tions Festival. This- year .apoSsible thirty-two schoOTS. could he participating In Huron. Pre- liminary contests are being held 'at Our Lady • of Mount Cai'mel School and at Wingham and -Clinton Public Schools on February 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively, From these, nine contestants in all will bp chosed fer.-ther finals in Clinton on February 11th. The winner there will be eligible to, enter the Zone final at Glen- coe on February 19th and the provin- cial contest will follow In Tbronto on March 20th. • As convener tor the Elementary School Contest, I am pleased that for the first time in Huron there will be prizes for the three top speakers on February 11th. Tile Maple Leaf Chapter, I.O,D.E. of. Goclericli is donatilfg hook-ends to the first prize winner., and a 'wall plaque to each. of the second and third place win- ners. The Willi' is cordially invited to attend any and all of othe contests. Mrs.. Dorothy Wallace (7.orierich Tax Collection A I I firmly believe that collecting taxes twice a year is the most economical way to finance our municipalities. • 'Since the County Board of Education ....collects in JUne and December, munici palitiee should pay them, when due, whether we borrow the money involved, or pay cash. Who, In the long run pays the interest? , The tax payer does. I have heard it said that In the near'future; these collections, or takes as we call them, may be paid quarterly. • I have been in contaret with some municipalities that have been collecting twice a year for some time now. All favor It. In one neighboring township. a 350 acre farmer,told me, that. at first he was strongly, opposed to twice yearly tax collecting, but after the second fear he changed his mind and -is now more than satisfied- and is .a happy taxpayer. Take a look ,at your financial state- ' .... went and learn how much 'interest a ratepayer pays in one year on money borrowed. This is added, .as k must be, to your Mill Rate which may be as costly• as, up to 3 mil Is. Just a feW years' ago we paid our telephone bill" yearly and now most or all of us are paying Monthly. Why can't we still pay yearly, the- -mime -as our taxes in some municipali- ties'? - I" would like' comments on this subject, 'by ;nail only, he. it for, or against. Geo. weseriberg • Brussels •• Dental Survey Sir:. The enclosed report' may be of interest to you and year readers. , It was a survey carried out by a local GOderich dentist, Dr. Peters under the auspices of, the • Huron Corinty Health United.. The purpose ',1/ S to cleterm!rie the effectivendS14;'.-6T-4—` fluoride on childrens teeth. The original survey was conducted in November 1989, before fluoride was added to the Goderieh ...water or fluoride applications we're offered 4rto the residents of Huron County. The follow-up survey was done in November 1971. The results are enclosed. Dr. Peters was assisted by Mrs,. Elizabeth Belling. dental nurse of the Huron County Health Unit. Mrs. Belling is responsible for topical fluoride appli- cations at the scholl's and well BalA Citifies tbrottglioulliiiron County. Cod Tan'. 10 1972. (MI•ss) S. Malabar,' B Sc N., ' Superivspr, e Public' Health Nursing. The.report follows: One of our lose' dentist br., Peters under the auspices pf the Huron County Health Unit carried but -a -follow-up sur- vey on.. the childrens teeth in the town of Goderich. , He was assisted by 1.447's.Elleibeth Belling, the Dental Nurse of Huron County Health Unit. W.'s, Belling is respensibie,. for the topical fluoride brush-in, at .tiee sNools and clinics in Huron County. (1.)Comparison, of decay in '6 to 8 yr. old children' born and lived in Goder- ich since birth - figures taken from surveys November, 1969 to Noveme her, 1971, (.L..) Random '3ampling -of these children showed: (1959) 11.1 Percentage decay free (1971) 10.5 -Percentage ( no significant cifange) • Average deciduous •(baby teeth) with den-ay: (196-9) 6.8 - (1071) 5. 7 (no significant change) Big difference noted wars in newly erupted first perme.rient molars; - 1980 first2.7lo(permenent molars decayed 3 1971 - first permanent molars'deeayed - 14 ', .improyement of approximately 50%. Conclusions : (1)Nlsi f i vi.e significant beforechange 9.in 119e6ca y of teeth aIreli (2) Decay In newly erupted permanent teeth cut in half. (3) Since fluoride was added to the water simply in 1939, and topical fluo- ride adm'oistered under supervision of the Huron County Health Unit, WAS done from 1970 on there Is a vast imeroyement in the number of teeth Athout ayin this age groups John F. Dalton 4'151 Rarlisson St, Montreal, Quebec. (Editor's Mite - See Stdi'y on page 7 of this issue.) , Expositor Assists in Uniting Old • Timers 71. ; 1