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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1975-06-12, Page 2Since 1860, Serving the Community,First t .SWORTH, ONTARIO, every Thursday morning by McLEAN BROS, PURLISHERS LTD. ANDREW Y. McLEAN, Publisher SUSAN WHITE, Editor Member Canadian Community Newspaper Association Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association and Audit !knead of Circulation Subscription Rates: .Canada (in advance) $10.00 a Year Outside Canada (in advance) $12.00 a Year SINGLE COPIES — 25 CENTS EACH Second Class Mail Registration NuMber 0696 Telephone 527-0240 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JUNE 12, 1975 On immigration Groundlio What do you think Canada's immigration policy should be? That's a pretty heady question, probably one that few' oL us have thought much about: But there's a federal government committee travelling around the country these days who very much want to know. And they are complaining that they are getting few answers from ordinary Canadian citizens. The organized pressure groups are there at every hearing, the committee pays,' either attacking the proposed green paper on immigration entirely as racist or saying at that other extreme that no immigrants should be allowed into Canada, and that those who have come are causing too many problems. Apart from the fact that it can be argued that ordinary Canadians are ' members of these well organized presSure groups, we think the immigration committee has a point. They need some ideas on immigration from the average Canadian, from those mythical people 4 -:the- streetrwhor are waf f ecteci when 401tplgranteZ:, "0 their ,v4 We think Canada needs immigration. We think the people who came to Huron County as • imrrildrants during the past 20.or so years have made immeasurable contributions here. We think we'd be more boring and economically stagnant without them., Canada is a huge country: We've got land and we've got lots to learn about wasting our resources, about over-consumption and about making ,the best out of what's here from people who ,come from countries that are more crowded ,and less blessed. But there is a need for a planned immigration policy, planning that is not racist 'or discriminatory but sensible. An immigration policy has to consider present population patterns and land use, economic • realities and the rather visionary question of what kind of Canada we want for the 21st century. I knew it! I knew it! They started screwing around with that Celsius thermometer, and the weather has gone crazy. Who ever heard of a heat-wave in May? We had one this year, at least in these parts, and the entire population , was reeling around, sunburned and sun- stroked, when they should have been wearing sweaters and turning the heat up in the evenings. As I lay on the bed the other night, nothing over me,, both windows open, gasping for breath, I up and tcld my wife, 1 told her: "It's that danged Celsius, that's what it is. They've thrown the whole country out of kilter, I must have lost a litre of sweat and a gram of weight." She told the to stifle myself, as tar as sne was concerned. She has been a little owly laterly, owing to the fact that she can't zip up her new slacks owing to the fact that she has been hitting her own desserts too hard, and chiefly owing to the fact that I told her she had gaited about 25 millimeters around the bum, which sounds a lot worse than a couple of inches. And so it goes. You never get much appreciation around home, whether you are battling the town council , or taking-on the whole government of Canada. But It can tell you that there are a great many people in this country who think the Historically, at least 100 or fifty years ago, immigrants have been pawns in the hands of Canadian politicians. When we want to settle the west and create markets and provide. railway workers and customers we let them in. When times 'are tough or sometimes when they weren't Anglo Saxon or Western European, we shut them out. In this global village and in all humanity, we have to do better than that. We need a policy for political refugees, victims of political change who urgently need a safe country to go to. We need follow-up programs so that the immigrants who do come to Canada are given every chance to adjust and contribute their best to our country. There is nothing wrong with a program of directed immigration that -will add people to the empty parts of Cariada without overcrowding our cities. Or with a federal policy that says doctors or teachers or any workers can 'immigrate with the condition that they'll serve for a coupie of years in an area of. Canada where they are really needed. People who sincerely want to come to Canada should be prepared to work for the needs of those who are here as well as their own individual goals. Canada's immigration committee is coming to Stratford a week , from. today. If yOu have views on what our immigration- policy should be, why not go and see them and speak your piece? We are the ordinary Canadians whom they would like to hear from. If we don't speak up, do we have a right to complain if the policy that's formed is unacceptable to us? It's 'ridiculous to say flatly that we don't, want any more immigration to Canada. After all, we're all immigrants, even if our ancestors were among the original settler's here. Remember that joke about What the Indians said when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. One Indian turned to another one and said "There goes the neighbourhood." current ,move to Celsius and metric is as stupid and arrogant as I do. I've had a steady stream of letters supporting any anti stand, since a recent column lambasting the change as needless and heedless of the people's desires. Many of the correspondents are also writing their MPs, and getting back the usual oily, evasive and feeble letters we expect from our MPs. These letters are not from cranks.They are from intelligent Canadians who are getting sick of being pushed around by the mandarins in Ottawa. Ann Judd, who writes a column for the Port ElginTimes, says: "No matter what the federal government tells you,, believe me, it's a rip-off." She goes on, as many other readers do, to.„ point out the tremendous cost of the unasked-for changes.And this in a time of racking inflation. when every citizen is, and the government should be, trying to make every dollar go as far as it will stretch. A chap with the charming name of Volodimir Barabash makes the same charge in a poem called It's Madness printed in the Dauphin Herald. Wes Rodgers na Mar, Ont., and Fred Salisbury of Peterboro agree with me completely, and see nothing beneficial in the change. Angela Aldworth of Waterloo says: "If it's not too late to stop the big wheels from rolling regarding change to Amen by Karl Schuessler If there's something I can't stand, it's growing older. I have absolutely no patience for that. No wonder I'm running so fast. I don't want it to catch up with me. But then when I sai.v Otto Kunz last Sunday, I had to stop a second. Take a look and listen. For I was talking to a 79 year old man who's now living at the Rid Villa in M itchell. The place is for--now how shall I say it?- I don't - like any of those names -- senior citizens, golden years, retirees, sun setters or just plain old folks. But call Otto whatever you will, I've never seen' him look finer. Or fitter. Or happier. And laughing so much. When Otto left . the farm last everyone wondered how he'd manage in his new ritzy guar ters. With house rules. Time schedules and eating hours. For as a bachelor Otto never catered to clocks and cliques. But Otto tells me he's never missed a meal there.He 's always been on time.. Everyone wondered if Otto would learn to wear slippers and'Sunday shoes all week. For as a hired an for over fifty years, he wore rubber boots on the farm and in the barn. And once in the house, he'd pull off those boots and shuffle around in hiS • woolen socks. Everyone wondered if Otto would tire of nothing to do. For even at 78 he plowed fields and stacked wood and took care of the cattle and horses in the barn. But Otto claims he's got enough to keep him busy. Walking into town. Watching TV. Reading the newspapers. Visiting,.- Dozing. Napping. Watching other people work. Watching young boys plant trees on the grounds and knowing they weren't doing it right. He figured the trees wouldn't live. And most of them didn't. We wondered if Otto could still keep a case of beer under his bed and limberger cheese on his bedroom table --just like he did.back at the farm. But he's done even better. His beer keeps cold in the Villa's refrigerator. And the cheese gets special attention--wrapped up in extra metric and celsius, my vote is No.". It's never too late, Angela and all you others.. We have only begun to fight. You sae, whak-we are dealing wtitt' here is chickens. Politicians are chickens and civil servants are chickens. Who ever ran away from a fight with chickens? Doug MacLennan of Fergus wrote a stringent letter to the editor of the Fergus-Elora F \ press. opposing the change, and sent a copy to his M,P. The Express editor pointed out some of the follies of the change and said: "Lately, a few people have suddenly said "Is it worth it?" Believe me . chaps, it is not worth it, and if you don't oppose the changes for any other reason, fight them on the basis of cost. Ontario alone has just allotted $1.5 'million to schools for converting measuring articles. Multiply this by 10 and you have ' just scratched the surface. Connie Hodgins of High River, Alta., is hopping mad about the arrogance 'with whichlhe measures have been introduced. She claims somebody must have brain- washed the MPs to "prepare them to act like a flock of sheep and vote without waiting to hear what their constituents' wishes were." A pungent comment from a reader in Renfrew: "Yes, we have Celsius and the politicians tell us it is for export. Where can we export our w, alter except to the heavy papers so it won't stink up the place. We wondered if Otto would put up with all that clean stuff. For all his life he lived without benefit of inside toilet, shower or bathtub. But no worry. Otto's gray hairs gleam to a silver n ow. His hands are smooth,And his nails clean:Hevubs his hands together and looks at them, "Smooth," he laughs, "just like a doctprs. "And I don't wear. out the knees of my pants anymore, only the seat." By sitting on a church pew too. And that 's something he hasn't done much either in years. For Otto never did get out much. Without car. Without relatives in this country. Without many friends. But now church comes to him. In the Villa's chapel. Entertainment' comes his way too. When local people put on concerts and recitals, Games and parties. . I could see that the first 78 years of his life were never like this. In carpeted comfort. In thermostat heating. In automatic washers. In bowls of fresh grapes ,,and oranges on the lounge area tables. And when Otto told me it was time to go back to the Ritz, I poured hint a glass of wine. I told him it was called cold duck. He threw his head back, slapped his knees and roared, "I've killed many a duck, but mine never ended up cold--in a bottle." He shook his head. He couldn't believe what ducks were coming to. I shook my head too, I couldn't believe what Otto's coming to. We raised our glasses. I toasted. "To Otto! Long may he live at the Ritz Villa". For I'm convinced. These last years are his best years. U.S.A. and they don't want it.The government is preaching economy. Each road sign to be replaced by a kilometre sign will cost $30. How do you like those bananas? Sick-sick-sick." A lady from Waterloo suggests that the introduction of Celsius is "just about the last straw" in minorities forcing things on, the majority, such as that pitiful Canadian flag and bilingualism. She adds: "I'd like to know just who they (the gov't) did 'ask. Nobody ever asked me or anyone I have come in contact with.The sil ent majority just got taken again." Even my old high school math teacher, Earl Felming, said he was waiting to see me blast it in my column. Now if a math teacher doesn't like metric, or sees no need for it itt Canada. surely there isn't any. I've run out of space, but not out of mad. Come on, you silfitt majority. Let's make some noise. I'm sick to death of being buried in that stuff' that is emitted by all those chickens in Ottawa. And I know I'm not alone. Keep the letters flying and the shouts of outrage echoing. You there, lady you with the beautiful 38-22- 38 figure. Maybe your apathetic and you say y ou can't fight City Hall. But you'll change your tune when they call you out in centimeters. You'll fight when someone says you arc a 95.55-95, You're gross! In the YearsP 4 gone A fatal accident took place on The farm of 'lama. Cowan in Hullett. John lienderson, Morris Township, weal up on the frame and stepped backwards onto a plank, the end of which was not supported. He HI on his head and was instantly killed. John Hannah, of Tuckersmith, passed away in his 74th yerar, He was one of the oldest residents of the township. Mr. Gavle Ross of Hay Twp. recelly passed away. He emigrated here from Glasgow and ins 87 years of age. JUNE 8th, 1900 The homes of Solbmon Bell, Aaron Hulley and J. F. Hackwell of Leadbury, have been gladdened by the arrival of baby boys. Charles Crich of Tuckersmith left for Nelson, British Columbia, where he will visit relatives. Murray and Crich of Tuckersmith are busy cutting wood for the farmers, with a circular saw. N. U. Buckanan of Zurich has passed his' first year examination in medicine, at Toronto University standing at the top of the first class honor list. The induction of Rev. F. FL .Larkin into the pastorate of First Church, Seaforth, takes place on Wednesday next. John Walker of Roxboro has just received word announcing the death of his son Th omas in British Columbia. As the resu lt of ann. John A-.3 acts of Seaforth pasSed his second year and S.A.Dickson his first year at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. A. H. Borman of Dublin had a runaway accident in town. He was driving a team of horses around the corner at 'Gunn's store when one of the wheels came off and the horses ran away. The rig collided with an electric light pole in front of Mr.Ault's store and was smashed. - W. A. Kerr of McKillop has passed his final examinations before the college ,of Physicians and surgeons. Messrs. Reid and Wilson of town have had a new awning erected ip front of their hardware store. W. D. Bright of town is now the Champion fisherman. He brought home a string of brown trout. The Messrs. SmithBrothers of Goderich have opened out a stock of dry goods in the stores in the Marshall Block in Hensall. Messrs. G. Deickert, F. G. Bonthron, Alonzo Ortwein and J. Middleton left Hensall as members of the Exeter company of volunteers, to attend at London. gRobert McLaren's fine new barn at Hensall was raised last week without an accident. JUNE 12, 1925 The following officers were elected to the Lions Club. President R. M. Jones; vice president, W.J.Duncan; secretary, W. G Spencer; Treasurer, J. M.McMillan; Directors, Dr. Chgis. Mackay, J. MacTavish, J. Best, J. F. Mullen and A. D. Sutherland. Miss ADa Reid of Toronto University h -successfully passed her examination there. ' Mr. Fainham, who has held a position in Brucefield has been transferred to Clinton. and ,Mr. Hovey has taken his place here. Arnold. Landsborough, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Landsborough of Tuckersmith has passed his sixth years in Medicine and now the Medical Council. He will commence practice in a large hospital in New York State. The late John Doig of Tuckersmith passed away at his home followng a stroke. Although he had passed the four score span of life; he was active up to a 'few days before his death. Geo. Cowie, stage carpenter of the Capital Theatre in London has been in Bayfield fitting the new' scenery for the town hall." Wm. •Orr of Bayfield left on the Greyhound for Detroit where he expects to get employment. A new metal roof has been put on the Zurich Fire Hall. Two Walton merchants, Wm. Neal and Wm. Humphries has each auto trucks and collecting cream. Albert, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rose fell froth a tree and fractured his arm at the 'wrist. The narrow roadway near the cedar swamp on concession 3, Hibbert, has been widened. We trust that the day is not far distant when two buggies may pass, so as to avoid a collision. Nelson Govenlock of Winthrop refereed the football game between Ethel and Listowel. The football game between Kinburn and Winthrop was well attended and the score was 2 - 1 for Kinburn. We feel as if it wasn't for the McKillop boys on the Kinburn team they wouldn't be in it at all: Geo. Malone of Beechwood has,been seriously ill in St. Joseph's Hospital, London but is improving. A number of men and"teams have been engaged in repair work on the 2nd and 3rd concession, along the Beechwood Road. A few from Alma took in the Greyhound excursion to Detroit, Mich. JUNE 2, 1950 Norman Russell Dorrance well known citizen of McKillop, passed away in Scott Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He served as councillor of McKillop and was Reeve for nine years. The collection of paper and rags sponsored by the Lions Club in May, brought a total of 221/2 tons of salvage, Lion J. Scott Cluff was chairman for the drive. The clerk of Tuckerstnith was insturcted to write the Department of Highways, and request that the 30 mile speed limit signs be installed in Harpurhey. Residents of Hensall and surrounding district learned with regret of the passing of T.C.Joynt, prominent Hensall business man. He was in business there for the past 35 years. At a combined meeting of Hensall and Chiselhurst congregations held in the United Church, Hensall, Rev. W. J.Rogers, of Blyth received a unanimous vote to become their minister. Rev. H.JSnell of Exeter was in charge as moderator. John Anderson of Kippen has commenced repairing his barn. Pictured in this issue was John McGavin, son of Mr, and Mrs. Gordon McGavin of McKillop who is a student at th Seaforth District High School. John competed in the international Plowing Match and won a prize.• A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Toll, when 50 ladies gathered to honor Miss Grace Roe whose marriage to Geo. Pethick was an event on Saturday last. Messrs. Fred E. Willis, Basil J. Duncan, and John Cameron attended the reunion of the Elgin REgiment, which was held in St. Th omas on SAturday and Sunday. J. M. Govenlock marked his 88th birthday. He is hale and hearty and able to be down town every day. Donald Mann leaves for Camp Borden where he will train in the Medical Corps of the C.O.T.C. Norris McMillan, son of Rev. and Mrs. D.A.MacMillan has accepted a position in the Dominion Bank here. Publishe xpositor Sugar and Spice by Bill Smiley JUNE 11,1875 The business men of Seaforth intend entertaining Messrs. H. W. C, Meyer, Thomas Bell and Walter Scott, at a complimentary dinner at Sharps Hotel, in Seaforth, the occasion of their leaving town, Rev. Mr.Goldsmith and Rev, Mr. Barr left for Montreal to attend the meeting of the general assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church. The Seaforth agency of the Royal Canadian Bank is now located in its new premises-in Mesars.Elliott and Armitage's new block.