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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-04-20, Page 4Zeteee eleam wee4 ei9 aoetete Thank God it's over treeealee...eee....,.ee. x:,.-/e4e.seeteesseessalee- Would one appeal suffice? About two years ago this newspa- per made the suggestion that local service clubs and others involved in charity canvasses of the community consider the possibility of a United Appeal campaign. Our suggestion didn't bear much fruit, but undaunted as we are at such periodical failures, we've decided to throw out the same suggestion again, in view of the fact that our opinion now appears to be shared by more than it was at that time. The change of opinions has prob- ably been a result of the fact that lo- cal residents have been asked to shell out for about four major canvasses in the past two months, with two of those canvasses coming one week apart. This not only creates the problem of people not being able to give as generously as they would wish, but in more than a few cases antagonizes peo- ple to have canvassers repeatedly knocking on their doors. This also per- petuates the first problem. Obviously, the charities and public spirited citizens involved in the canvas- ses should not be made to suffer in that regard, The United Appeal has been imple- mented in most communities and has proven itself. Charities receive as much — if not more — money and the one concentrated drive does not take much more time than just an or- dinary canvass. In addition, people become more aware of the total needs of the com- munity and generally take a greater in- terest in the work of the various char- ities because promotion work on the campaign can be more detailed and in- formative. in some communities, employees are able to designate a small portion of their weekly pay cheque towards the United Appeal and so they end up giv- ing more money because they don't mind spending the small amount each week, while it is most difficult for some to have $5 or $10 to give to any charity at one time. Basically, people in this commu- nity are generous, but faced with ris- ing costs on all fronts, they are finding it necessary to budget more expendi- tures, including charitable donations. This is much easier to facilitate with one major appeal each year. In view of the fact more people are of the opinion that a United Ap- peal would prove beneficial to the groups and donors concerned, we would Suggest that one of the service clubs at least institute some discussion in this regard. In fact, we'll even go one step farther and throw the ball to the Exe- ter Lions in the hope they'll implement an original discussion with groups in- volved. We're not suggesting they be re- sponsible for a United Appeal, but only take the initial steps to see if there is any interest in Exeter. Many worthwhile projects which appear to have the support of most groups often take a long time getting off the ground because no one provides the initial leadership to get them go- ing. We hope the Lions will accept our challenge to determine if a United Ap- peal would be of value in this com- munity. eeeee.;eseieeeieesaaeeeeeksee.seieeaesee;ee:;eese eke ee ea; ,yeeeea.e.yeee eeeseeekeeee eeeeseeseeseeei.ieeeeSeeeke Committee work is effective an animal then my suggestion and hope is that theylminediately lay a criminal charge egaiest that person. Of course the allegation in the first place is utterly irrespon- sible and a vicious slander. Ani- mals are moved only because they have been neglected by a farmer and only after a veterinarian agrees that seizure must be ef- fected in order to prevent the animals from further suffering and to obtain proper food, shelter and care for the animals. The Society is responsible for the well being of the animals that are seized by its Inspectors. It would be otter stupidity to simply seize the animals and place them in the care of a person of whom the Society had no first hand knowledge and who might very well fail to provide the animals with the proper care that they require. It is essential, therefore, that seized animals be placed in the care and custody of a competent person who is known to the So- ciety as trustworthy and reliable and who can be depended on in every way. I notice in all this publicity that there has not been a single word from the Huron County Federation of Agriculture ex- pressing concern for the welfare of animals in the first place, I would have thought that if the Huron County Federation of Ag- riculture was the least concerned with prevention of cruelty to animals that they would do every- thing in their power to encourage members of the Federation to care for their animals properly and not to give any cause for the law to be enforced against them. Yours truly, T. I. Hughes, General Manager Teenage drinking increases office to use to build the dam. We could add to this that if all the red tape involved in the project was used to bundle up all the correspondence, plans and other papers, it could make a very substantial dam, * * Dear Editor: May I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children, to express our most heartfelt gratitude for the splendid publicity received from your newspaper for the 1967 Easter Seal Campaign. We have every reason to be- lieve that this campaign will be our most productive ever with the rewards to be enjoyed by over 16,000 crippled children in Ontario. May I also say that without the magnificent efforts by our 230 Easter Seal service clubs and countless thousands of other volunteers who are con- tinually helping crippled child- ren, that the finest care and treatment program this Society can provide would not be possible. Our appreciation is also ex- tended to the many Easter Seal contributors in your area who supported the campaign so well this year. Members of the South Huron Ministerial Association, which now encompasses most of the faiths in the district, are to be commended for the excellent marriage seminar held at the high school, Thursday. Although it wa s geared pri- marily to young people contem- plating marriage, there was some sound advice for those of us who have progressed past that step. We recall that the Rev. John Boyne asked for comments and so we'll merely say that it is some- thing that should be periodically repeated, with further speakers perhaps delving into other facets of married life and raising fami- lies. We might also suggest that future discussion groups be broken down into various age levels to facilitate more open discussion. No doubt some young people were hesitant in posing problems when 'in a group con- sisting of older people as well. However, the program was most interesting and informative and is the type of meeting every young couple planning marriage should be required to attend for their own benefit. Yours sincerely, W. Denis Whitaker, Chairman, Provincial Easter Seal Committee. Dear sir: I was extremely concerned to read your story of a report of a meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture during which a resolution criticizing the Ontario Humane Society for its actions in seizing cattle and transporting these cattle to a place wilere they can be properly cared for, was passed. If we can accept the exact wording of the newspaper report the Federation a.sked theCovern- meet to make it "mandatory" for Society Officers to have "training" and "experience" in animal husbandry. This irresponsible statement simply shows how uninformed and misinformed the Huron County Federation of Agriculture must be, Generally speaking, an In- spector seizes animals from the control of the person concerned to avoid any further neglect pr suffering. In addition the Inspectors of the Society almost invarieblyob- thin the advice and agreement of a qualified veterinarian before any decision is made to seize animals. Ontario is a big province and there are many parts of this province where it is simply im- possible to obtain the services of a veterinarian under the cir- cumstances which often e xi s t when a seizure is to be made. Inspectors of the Society are given training during which they receive lectures from experts in every phase of animal hus- bandry. Many of our Inspectors have had practical experience in farming. But the great safeguard is the general rule of the Society that either a veterinarian agrees to the seizure or, where a veterin- arian cannot be obtained, the animals are taken to the nearest available veterinarian for im- mediate examination. In this connection it is inter- esting to note that veterinarians employed by the Government have been instructed to refuse to assist Inspectors of this Society if they are asked to help by examining neglected animals. personally I find this situation a disgrace but this is little con- solation to the Inspectors who have to make the decision, often under difficult conditions. A further recommendation by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture was that the Govern- ment "make it unlawful for the Society to abuse sick and weak- ened animals by trucking them long distances". It may come as a distinct shock to the Officers of the Hu ron County Federation of Agriculture to know that the Government of Canada has made it a criminal offence for anyone to abuse a sick animal. It is, in fact, a crime under the Criminal Code of Can- ada. If the Federation of Agricul- ture Officials think that any per- son employed by the Ontario Humane Society has ever abused large increases. Space was at a premium on highways during Sun- day's first hint of summer. The Ontario Safety League pro- vided us with some interesting information and it w i 1 1 help drivers determine some facts about motorists whom they meet on the roads. Statistics indicate that the fellow who flies by you at a high speed probably doesn't own his own car. The OSL states that people drive cars they don't own faster than ones they do. In addition, divorced men and women drive faster than married men and women, High priced cars, and heavier cars are driven faster than cheaper ones and lighter ones. Visitors to the area will drive faster than local residents and the longer ace trip"you take, the higher your average speed. So, if someone really zipps past you on the road you can presume he is a divorced man driving a big, expensive car he doesn't own and he's on a lengthy trip. Chances are that if you follow him far enough you'll also see an accident. The increasing incidence of area youths landing in court to pay fines for having or consuming beer under the legal age of 21 is becoming disturb- ing. It's difficult to tell whether the number of court appearances indicates an increase in drinking among minors, or whether the area police are just catching more than normal. However, when the court docket starts to list a number in, the age bracket of 16 and 17 it surely must cause some concern for parents, espe- cially when most of the offenders are caught in cars. One carload of youths appeared in court last week and testimony revealed they had a case of 24 bottles. This sug- gests that if the driver of the car had received his "fair share" of the liquor, he would have ended up drinking five bottles and medical evidence would in- dicate beyond any doubt that he would have been impaired at that point. It is in the realm of drinking that we wish to express our main concern. Teenage drivers have an unenviable driving record as it is, but when you add the dangers of drinking it becomes a deadly combination. That's a fact that that has already been proven too often, and right here in this district. We're not going to use space to point out the illegality and dangers to drinking minors, because we doubt that many of those who should hear such messages are among editorial readers. But we do suggest adults should start showing more concern for the problem, whether they be involved with teenagers as parents, sports officials, dance chaperons, teachers or just those There's a squealing of tires, And the smell of grass fires, And the poets are liars, But it's spring. Now that the heavy traffic is upon us, we wonder if a particular member of Exeter council will pursue his promise to investigate the possibility of a traffic light or some type of regulated cross- ing provision in downtown Exeter. He suggested such a project would be undertaken in his nom- ination night address, and we trust it hasn't completely slipped his mind. Now that the fine weather appears to be fairly well settled in the district, the traffic on area highways has started to show who may have an opportunity in some way to bring some influence to bear on young people. A news item in a Toronto daily last week carried a most disheartening story relating to the subject. A man- ager of a Junior C hockey team in one Ontario town was fined $100 for pro- viding liquor for three members of his team. The story was disheartening in two respects: one, that the penalty wasn't greater to show adults the se- riousness of such disdainful practices; and two, that a man in a position of leadership of youth would perform such a stunt. Parents who send their teenagers off to play hockey should be able to expect a more conscientious attitude than that. However, we must face the truth. Most area teenagers are being supplied alcohol by adults, because they can't walk in and buy it themselves. Those who supply beer to teenagers are ob- viously perpetrating a greater crime that the drinking teenagers themselves. While we must commend the arec police for their apparent constant vigi- lance to crack down on teenage drink- ing, it must be noted the problem has progressed too far when it enters their hands. It's time parents started to ask some pertinent questions of their off- spring as to their activities and those of the friends with whom they associ- ate. It's time all adults faced up to their responsibility in this regard. The simple fact is too many area youths have been caught breaking the law, and when you add to their num- bers those who aren't caught, it indi- cates a problem that must be solved. Listen, teenagers! We hear the plaintive cry of the teenager: "What can we do? Where can we go?" The answer is . . go home! Hang the storm windows. Paint the wood- work, Rake the leaves. Mow the lawn. Shovel the walk. Wash the car. Learn to cook. Scrub some floors. Repair the sink, Build a boat. Get a job. Help the minister, priest or rabbi, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army; visit the sick. Assist the poor. Study your lessons. And then when you are through and not too tired, read a book. Your parents do not owe you en- tertainment. Your village does not owe you recreation facilities. The world does not owe you a living. You owe the world something, There are masses of mud, And my cellar's in flood, But I know in my blood That it's spring. There's romance in the air; All the boys have long hair, And the girls have a flair In the spring. There are gamboling lambs And fat Easter hams And beautiful gams In the spring. It's no wonder a guy, Even an oldie like I, Gets a look in his eye In the spring. Following 1 a st Tuesday's meeting of the SNOBS board, some members decided to stay around for a second cup of coffee to delay their departure for home. The reason for the action, as jokingly pointed out by one mem- ber, was the fact that if he arrived home too early he would have a difficult time explaining the rea- sons for his late arrival home on most other meeting nights. Members of the board have spent some late sessions recent- ly solving various problems, although they have cut down on the lateness of their meetings by implementing more committee work. The benefits of committee work can be readily seen in mostof the discussions that take place, and it is a system that more area boards and councils should institute to make their meetings more effective. At last week's board meeting we timed all the proceedings and a quick study of the findings in- dicates beyond any doubt that most meetings can be reduced substantially by turning some of the work over to three or four men to bring in recommen- dations. A case in point is that the budget was presented by the finance committee and was ap- proved in less than 15 minutes. On the other hand, a debate over a simple matter such as the banquet to honor former mem- bers lasted for 30 minutes. It had not been dealt with by a corn mittee. A time study specialist would quickly point out that the matter of the banquet took about five man hours to discuss in view of the fact 10 men deliberated for half an hour. By the same token, the budget was passed using only two and a half man hours, plus the amount of time spent by each member of the committee. It's impossible to estimate how much time would have been taken had the budget not been prepared and studied by a committee, but there is no doubt it would have been much greater. You owe it your time and energy and your talents so that no one will be at war, or in poverty, or sick, or lonely again. In plain simple words: grow up, quit being a cry baby; get out of your dream world; develop a back bone,.not a wishbone, and start acting like a man or a lady, I'm a parent. I'm tired of nursing, appealing, begging, excusing, tolerat- ing, denying myself needed comforts for every whim and fancy, just because your selfish ego, instead of common sense, dominates your personality and thinking, and requests. (Written by Juvenile Court Judge Philip Gilliam of Denver, Colorado.) A remarkable thing That you feel like a king When you get in the swing Of the spring. Tenders on the Parkhill darn will be opened this week and we hope the prices are such that the project can get underway as planned in June. Mrs. C. Hume, the secretary- treasurer of the Ausable River Conservation Authority, jokingly pointed out to us last week that there appears to be almost enough correspondence and allied ma- terial regarding the project in her 50 YEARS AGO Mr. J. A. Traquair, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Traquair of this place, was married recently in Okotoks, Alta. to Miss Lillian Hardon of that town. Mr. William Ward has pur- chased Mr. S. Beaver's imple- ment business and Mr. Beavers will work his farm he purchased from the M.Taggart estate. Cars are becoming quite thick around here (Crediton). We will soon require a traffic officer. Edward Christie a native of Scotland and resident of Exeter for many years, died at his home, Main St, He was a cabinet maker by trade; later went into the hotel business and later the livery business, In 189'7 he was appointed postmaster here, t 4,4 4v4 e 15 YEARS AGO A Centralia RCAF pilot trainee died instantly Wednesday morn- ing when his plane crashed near a forced landing field at St. Joseph near Zurich. H. K. Penhale, acting manager of the Exeter branch of Can- adian Canners, announced this week the plant will handle close to 2,000 acres of contract pro- duce this year. Wild spring waters of Lake Huron, now at its highest peak in 60 years, have caused hun- dreds of dollars of damage to lakeshore property south of Grand Bend, South Huron Junior Farmers will tackle the big job Of paint- ing and placing owners' names on all mail boxes in the township of Usborne this spring. Wr? Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1001 Amalgamated 1/24 We have just gone through the most relentless winter I can remember. Deep snow and deep cold, day after day, month after month. I don't know about you, but it took more out of me than four years of World War II did. But there are signs that the annual two-day phenomenon known in this country as Spring, is almost upon us, and it is with considerable satisfaction that I look back and sneer at the blizzard on March 21st, laughingly known as the First Day of Spring, and those 15- below temperatures just before Easter. I've made it again. Like many Canadians, I am in a state of suicidal depres- Sion by the middle of March. But those good old signs of spring catch me just before I plummet into the pit, and there I am, forced to give it another whirl. The signs of Spring in these parts are not quite what they are in some parts of the world, but they're just as welcome. No larks sing, but is there anything sweeter than the first raucous call of a crow? The flowers don't exactly come popping out but those hardy annuals; the pic- nic tables, rear their brave heads through the snow in the yard. And there's color everywhere. Brown mud, yellow grass, green Wine bottles on your front lawn, tossed there by some poor soul fighting mid-winter madness. And the lovely off-white of about three tons of sand and salt thrown onto said lawn by the snowplow. But you'll hear no complaints from me. In fact, I feel so good when I kick off the old galoshes and hang up the overcoat for the last time that I might just burst into Song. Here are the words, It might gO to the tune of "There's a Tear in My Eye", 'The fxeferZinaabuocak SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A„ O.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' arid ABC "You can put my opinions down as just the opposite of his." Publishers: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott Editor: Bill Batten Advertisirig Manager:, Howie Wright Phone 233-1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Atitherized as Second Class Mall, Post Office bep't, Ottawa, and for Payment a Postage in Cash Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30„ 1966, 4,427 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $4.00 Per Year; USA $7.00 4rin going tote Movie, Mom, Xi Alvin ettlIS, keep him on the phone till t get Ixtok." There's a hole in my boot, In my best rubber boot, But I tidn't give a hoot 'Cause it's spring. There's a smell in the air Like an old she-Wolf's lair, But I don't really care 'Cause it's spring. 10 YZARS AGO Robert Miller, who has op- erated the Farquhar store for over 20 years, was killed when his one-ton truck struck a ear as it entered No, 4 Highway at the Middlesex-Huron boundary. Local Girl Guides sold 5,640 Hot Cross buns which were de- livered Thursday. ErsMarl's Bakery made the buns and Cap- tain Mrs. Bob Luxton begged them. Excavation work for the Morri- son Dam in Marne Township has be en proceeding rapidly during the past week. It was fathers' and daughters' night at the Lions Club meeting at Armstrong's Restaurant Thursday evening. Lion Jack Doerr proposed a toast to the deeghters and Miss Sandra Wal- per replied, 25 YEARS AGO Ninety one pupils of the Exeter High School tried examinations at Easter to leave school to do farm work. No less than 92 adults and 36 School girls have signed for courses sponsored by the local Red Cross under the leadership Of Mrs. W.D. Weekes. Mr. Allan W, Pickard of Re- gina, an Exeter Old Boy, brother Of C.V. Pickard, town, has been elected Vice-president of the Canada Amateur Hockey Asso- ciation. Mr, Pickard attended the annual meeting held in TorontO this past week. Rev, Arthur Page after seven years of MinistryatJamee Street United Church has accepted an invitation to become the minister of Weetside United Church, Owen Sound. And that will be quite enough of that doggerel, thank you. But it's all true, and I hope the longer days, warmer sun and softer winds have cheered you up. Even though that old, cold Receiver-General is lurking just around the corner. One Can't help feeling that the natives' sanity is saved by the signs of Spring) such as they are, Three people smiled at me this week, for no reason. Today, a fellow motorist, who would have driven straight at me, snarling, a m o nth ago, stopped and waved me through an intersection, when he had the right of way. ft's not all roses. There's a lot of hard hacking ahead to clean up the estate, which I didn't quite manage last fall. The Old Lady has that wild spring decorating gleam in her eye. And my daughter flunked her Physics exam, But When I drive past a black, burbling trout stream, and long for Opening Day, Or When 1' see the flags go lip at the golf course, I realize that there's still a little steam in the Old boiler, and that spring has done it again.