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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-04-27, Page 4TA photo cv HOWIE WRIGHT ", • 53•,,FRk eeeeeciaaeesie: ne-...eieee'ita'fon'enaseeie ifeifeeteeeyeeh Wouidn't trade with them teen:fife flieneeeesehe ethee-eleyeetetie ....e.ei:Z.Seekliteeteet eeeetesseessione..e...a, e *ta lijleareferZitnes-Akruocafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southoott Editor: Bill Batten Advertising Manager: Howie Wright Phone 235.1331 '+•• 00— . 4011001MI ir 000,ptlkil WitxtN r Priratil Impractical regulations It still works D%hwOod a m b rn l a n c e operator Marry HOffman had some disturbing news for area residents last week when he explained that recent legislation re- garding the operation of ambulances may force him out ,of business. It appears that the only thing that uvill prevent this catastrophe is for area councils to subsi01.7e the ambulance op- erator, although the amount of subsidy required has not yet been determined. Members of Exeter council were made aware of the ...stuation last week and appeared unanimous in the opinion that an ambulance service had to be retained, regardless of the cost. This newspaper s'nares that opin- ion, but only to a point. We are not prepared to endorse area eon:tic-2s hav- ing to pay out a subsidy of over $25,000 per year for the operation of an ambulance service, which was one of the figures presented at last week's meeting. While this is not a prohibitive figure in view of the fact councils would be repaid 59c"e of it by the gov- ernment. it must be noted that as rate- payers we would still meet the entire cost in one form or another. What we are suggesting is that $25.000 is too much to have to pay for a service that has been operated effi- ciently for the past 15 years without any form of subsicli7ation from area councils. The government may well have some good reasons for implementing the regulations that create this giant increase in cost for ambulance opera- tors, but we state bluntly that they can not show good reasons for forcing the regulations upon operators in rural areas that are maintaining the type of service being provided by Mr. Hoff- the cost of not raising hogs bat really who cares; we can always get a tariff imposed to prevent hogs not raised elsewhere from corning in and spoiling our rear- ket or our capital gains. I have not yet decided what size of unit I should have because there seems to be very little research done at our agricul- tural colleges on this import- ant subject. However I intend to have an economic unit and will be prepared to sell my quota immediately to the high- est bidder. I don't expect that there will be any problems with the market- ing Board. Most of the Direct- ors of the Ontario Hog Nonpro- ducers Marketing Board left for the U.S. several years ago. Yours sincerely, Malcolm Davidson 70444e,cfe advre 4 4v2agid. waved Dear Sir, Attention dad and mother. Do you have a teenage son or daugh- ter who rebels at parental authority? If so, you are the one I want to talk to. When John or Mary rebels, what do you do? Punish them you say? Certainly we do, but is the punishment effective? Some parents take priveleges from the boy or girl only to find that this type of punishment was not effective. However do not despair for I know an effective punishment and that is old fashioned discipline. Yes Folks, bare bottom spank- ings in the woodshed are the cure for all juvenile and teenage ills. One only has to visit juvenile and adult court to see the vast number of juvenile and teenage boys and girls who rebelled at parental authority. Most of these kids escaped the woodshed and have ended up in court facing such charges as vandalism, purse snatching, shoplifting, etc. If you want to be proud of your son or daughter make sure that they are properly dis- ciplined. Otherwise they too will be in the police court line up. A number of years ago a short trip to the woodshed and a sound application of the paddle was the reward for misconduct. This form of discipline is just as effective today be the culprit 13 or 17 years of age. The next time your son or daughter rebels or midbehaves do not hesitate to use the "board of education" on the proper place. Do our readers agree? Sincerely, Paddle Advocate * * Name available on request It is difficult to believe are unfair for small operators Sure, there are times when the local operator would have the need for two-way radios in his ambulances, but very few. There are times when the speed of his service could be much bet- ter if attendants were sitting beside a telephone ready to go at a moment's notice, but few have complained of the speed in the past. There are times when it is necessary to have two train- ed attendants, but the service has been provided without problems pertaining to this point in the past. His ambu- lances may be four inches short in. height, but we've never heard anyone worry about this fact. We have no complaints against these types of regulations for those op- erators whose business can warrant the outlay of the capital required. No doubt they will improve the speed and quality of the service being provided. But, the regulations are ridiculous if they result in residents of rural On- tario being deprived of their present ambulance service. It may not be as good as it would under the regula- tions, but it's still a great deal better than one at all. Area councils should consider Mr. Hoffman's plight seriously, because ob- viously this area can not afford to have him withdraw his services. A joint meeting should discuss the regulations carefully and see which ones can be implemented at a reason- able cost. Councils should then decide how far they are prepared to go to help Mr. Hoffman meet the regulations. If there are regulations area coun- cillors feel are unfair and impractical for this area, the government should be asked to withdraw them without jeop- ardizing Mr. Haffnian.'s licence. It's as simple as that and we have no doubt the regulations can be re- laxed where they are found to be im- practiePl. After all, no government can stay in power while enforcing rules up- on the electorate that could result in such dire problems for that electorate. man. The fact that some operators are being forced to drop their service and others—such as Mr. Hoffman—are still considering such action, points up in no uncertain terms that the regulations Should be part of lob Concerned Dear Sir, I am quite concerned about re- cent publicity that the Huron County Federation of Agricul- ture and the Ontario Humane Society have been receiving. I was also quite interested to read the letter to the editor from Mr. T. Hughes, General Manager of the Ontario Humane Society. What disturbs me the most is the fact that the recent pub- licity would indicate that the Huron County Federation is op- posed to the Humane Society and the humane treatment of animals. This is unfortunate because I believe that the changes proposed by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture in the Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, would strengthen the ef- fectiveness of the Humane Society in order to reach more of the borderline cases which are now being over looked. Th e Federation has never accused any officer of the Humane Society with abuse of sick animals or have they any notion of bringing any charge against any officer, Our criticism is not aimed at the officers but at the act under which they work. Under the present act the society is reluctant, as Mr. Hughes points out, to trust local people who they do not know in case they also fail to provide proper care. I would hope that our recommendation for changing the act would put more res- ponsibility on local councils and authorities to secure competent people which the Society would work with. I do not believe that making it mandatory for Society Inspec- tors to have training in animal husbandry is an unreasonable goal. To,-day farmers have many types of government inspectors calling on them daily, all of them well trained in their res- pective field. This inspires con-. — Please turn to page 5 interesting Dear Sir, I felt that the business of not raising hogs looked extremely in- teresting and feel that we should introduce this system into Canada as it offers several very worth- while advantages over my present operation. However I feel that there may well develop a surplus of non- hogs if we are not careful and therefore before it gets out of hand and we have an embarrassing surplus I suggest that we intro- duce quotas. As one of the originators of such a scheme I would of course expect a very large quota and I would assume that it would be transferable for cash to someone else. As I fully expect the quota for not raising hogs to be worth considerably more than any of the quotas now available, i would expect a considerably better cap- ital gain from such a system. Of course this might add to prime location. However, municipal councils in the area should be made aware of the report that their support is required, despite the fact the government will operate Cen- tralia. Many industries were dis- appointed that interest from municipal governments was high when they first located, but this quickly dissipated. This timely report gives us further encouragement on the future of Centralia and under- lines the eovernment concern in attracting industries into non- metre areas. As stated, we think there were two reasons for the recent gov- ernment decision regarding C en- tralia, and the second one was the work of the Hon. C. S, Mac- Naughton on behalf of the con- stituents in his riding. Charlie has been a key figure in many discussions regarding Centralia from the outset, and we have no doubt he used all the persuasiveness at his disposal to swing his cabinet colleagues into making the decision to at- tempt to buy the former base and operate it as an industrial- educational complex. While it may be something that any good representative would do for his constituents, the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton was fortunately in a position of such high esteem among his colleagues that he was able to bring this area more benefits than an "or- dinary" member of the legis- lature. No doubt the Hon. William Stewart also helped the Huron IVIPP in his campaign, because as the report states, north Mid- dlesex will also reap the benefits to be derived if Centralia is de- veloped as extensively as the con- sultants indicate it could. The situation is akin to a successful scoring play in a hockey game: it's helped to have the right man in the right place at the right time. First and foremost is the fact that they have realized for some time that many areas of Ontario were not enjoying the outstanding industrial growth of other por- tions, and plans were already on the board for attempting some form of regional development. The availability of Centralia was a "naturals' for such a de- velopment because of its existing buildings and services. The fact that many industries looked at the facilities before the Ontario government announced they would take it over, highlighted the fact that it was of value as an in- dustrial complex. That the government is in- terested in getting industry to settle outside major Metro areas is evidenced in a recent study conducted by the Ontario Econ- omic Council. The council inter- viewed many industries now lo- cated outside large cities and have prepared a report avail- able to anyone interested. Of interest is the fact most of those settling outside metro areas are satisfied and would "do it all over again". Some 42 Ontario industries were sampled in the survey. Two of the serious barriers cited in the report are labor shortages and a lack of rental housing. However, it noted that shortages of skilled workers were generally offset by in-plant training. The lack of housing would appear to be answered in part at Centralia by the avail- ability of 365 homes. The fact that many industries use such factors as adjacency to recreational areas and the ab- sence of traffic jams will also put C entralia in a favorable light. Choice of locations is influ- enced by the availability of build- ings to lease or buy, proximity to markets, good educational fa- cilities, availability of labor, raw materials and components, and support from local municipal groups. In many of those categories, Centralia also appears to be a Many area residents appear to be finding it difficult to believe that last week's announcement regarding the future of CFBCen- tralia is really true. We'll have to agree that the announcement did fall into the category of those things which are almost too good to be true, but as we stated editorially last week, it is impossible to be other than overwhelmingly optimistic about the boom that can result. We were particularly impress- ed with the enthusiasm shown by A, Etchem, managing director of the Ontario Development Corpor- ation, as he stated his eagerness to get started on the job of at- tracting industries to settle at C entralia. The fact that some two dozen industries have indicated interest in the base suggests the work of his corporation may not be too difficult, although as the report stated, the first major occupant of the complex should be a large and attractive firm which would serve as a lead company to set the tone and draw other desirable tenants. It is not known whether there are industries of that calibre interested at present, but Mr. Etchem was of the opinion that many industries would be at- tracted to the base once it was known that it would be developed by the Ontario government. In this day and age when so many people think governments owe them a living while at the same time fulfilling many of their other desires, there may be some who are of the opinion that the area "deserved" such consider- ation from the Ontario govern- ment. We can't agree with that line of thinking, especially when it must be remembered that it was a federal government decision that resulted in the loss of the former benefits enjoyed by the district when CFB Centralia was in operation. There were two reasons in our opinion why the provincial gov- ernment decided to attempt de- velopment at Centralia. ers in the past have told us. They were much in evidence in the Illinois storms. County Clerk John Belly explained to one reporter he was 'too busy"' to implement any action following the storm. Mr. Berry is acting EMO co-or- dinator for Huron, having been named after Stuart Forbes was relieved of duties. He receives $50 per month as acting co-ordinator. We are well aware of the fact that Mr. Berry is a busy man, but we doubt anyone would have faulted him for tak- ing time from his duties to make a trip to the scene of the disaster area to see first hand that things were under con- trol. Surely this was his duty and one of the reasons for his additional $50 per month. If he does not consider this part of the job as acting co-ordinator then we think he owes it to the residents of Huron to relinquish the post so someone who can afford the time can at least be prepared to take action when the need arises. It is a job that needs to be done. A tornado proved it and it was only a miracle that members of county coun- cil don't have to live with the gnawing memories that a decision made last summer was a most disastrous one. A study of the situation regarding F.1,V10 should be re-opened by county council. People in the path of last week's tornado in Huron and. Perth were quick to point out how lucky they were that only one man was killed and none in- jured, despite the fact trees, homes and barns were tossed around like toys in the tentacles of the devastating storm. News reports of the loss of life and hundreds of injuries from similar tornadoes in Illinois a few days later accentuate!: the fact area residents were indeed fortunate. The stain., may also point up the fact that Huron County council acted too hastily in dropping their Emergency Measures Organization last summer. As it turned out, there was no real need for EMO to act following the storm. No large number of ambulances had to be dispatched to the area; there was no need for machinery to clear roads. because for same strange reason the wires and trees did not block traf- fic: people got along without telephone or two-way radio communication; no one in Huron was trapped in any build- ings: and OPP from Exeter and Sea- forth acted quickly in determining what help was needed. However, as stated at the outset. residents of Huron were indeed fortu- nate. Many of the aforementioned prob- lems could have arisen as EMO support- Requires area support "JL-nmy got his mother's per- mission to stay for lunch, just M case you ask hien- Residents of the area are to be commended for the generous way in which they have rushed to the aid of victims of -last week's tornado. The speed with which neighbors. friends. high school students, service clubs and others joined in to clean up the debris has been amazing. In less than a week after the devastating stns m int. it is difficult to imagine the real mess created. Trees have been cut up and burned. barns have been clean- ed out, damaged homes have been re- paired and much of the debris picked up. Persons who waited until the week- end to take a trip through the affected area may well think reports of the damage were greatly exaggerated. They were not and it is to be hoped the campaign to raise funds to help the victims will not be jeopard- ized by the speed with which things were cleaned up. An estimate on the damage has not been prepared as yet, and in fact may never he fully known. However, it was, extensive and there are many persons who face a bleak future without the generous help of everyone who can make donations. A committee has already been or- ganized to receive such funds and the provincial government will match all donations — dollar for dollar. These people need help just as many of us would need help had the winds destroyed our belongings. Be generous. teee'eeeneee eateeeteteeteteatitee, estreeteettemeteetitenh thetthhhhhehh Times Established 3E73 Advocate Established 1&81 Arnalgarria ed 1424 15 YEARS AGO Ausable Conservation Author- ity's engineer, Charles Corbett, Lucan, helped construct 45 ponds on farms in the watershed last fall and ten more will be built this spring. One of the largest is Howard Kerslake's,one mile south of Exeter on. Highway 4. Sanders' Grocery has been re- modelled and arranged for self- service. The reopening takes place this weekend. Donna Bowden, Centralia, Phyllis Dougall, Hensall, Marg- aret Rats, Dashwood, and Fran- ces Taylor, Exeter will be teach- ing at public school in London next term. "Please, Miss Fruit! If we're going to get anywhere you've got to have faith and let me handle things." Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ont. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Pep'', Ottawa, and for Payment of Postage in Cash 50 YEARS AGO Garnet Sweitzer, Crediton, has bought a Hup runabout. He hopes to have plenty of enjoyment out of it this summer. Mr. Linden Harvey. having completed the year's studies, is home from Toronto University. The matter of making the Ex- eter Continuation School a High School was discussed at the Board meeting Thursday evening. The Exeter branch of the Jack- son Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has been in operation for nearly eight years and gives employment to 50 people. 25 YEARS AGO At this time when we are ask- ed to save on gas the bicycle has become an important means of loconiotion. Not only are more bicycles seen on our streets but last week citizens on MainStreet -opened their eyes wide whenthey beheld A. J. Sweitzer pedalling down the road, dodging autos, on one of the old time bicycles with the high wheel in front and a small wheel th the rear, Henry Squire, Andrew St., marked his 93rd birthday at his home Tuesday. The work of Wilding the run- ways at the Centralia airport Is now in full swing, The last of the hangars is new in the final stages of construction, Murray Moore and Gerald Lawson were in London last week and enlisted with the RCAF. Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1966, 4,427 10 YEARS AGO The women of Centralia dis- trict held a kitchen shower in Centralia United Church for Mrs. Gerald Isaac whose home was recently destroyed by fire. The completion of Guenther Tuckey Transports Ltd. service garage marks a major milestone in this 28-year old local industry, Since the School of Flying Ccin- trol opened at Grand Bend air- port in January 1952 more than 450 airmen and 325 officers have successfully completed the train- ine. It is slated to be moved to Camp Borden in Augusta Drama groups from Hanover and Listowel competed with the Exeter club Wednesday night in a one-act festival at the High School. "He pry rnieed ree the sat tee moere and the stare, bet he was very evasive when it tare try a dishwasher." SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $5.00 Per Year; USA $7.00 AMP* Sometimes I envy the young. But very often, my heart aches for them. They haven't much in the way of armor, you know, in an adult-dominated world. And that's why they so often rebel and run away from home to get married, or do something which even they know is stupid. Today's young people are con- fused and battered by an assault of sights, sounds and ideas they simply can't cope with. Nothing is easier than to criti- cise them. They're spoiled rot- ten. They have too much money. They're bone lazy. They're utter- ly selfish. They're immoral. They're materialistic. They have no sense of responsibility ...and so on. There is nothing that rasps me more than that kind of talk. And I'm afraid far too many adults are far too glib with it. Perhaps the worst offenders are old maids of both sexes, but we're all guilty, soomer or later. Adults generally are envious of young people. From that envy springs a general rancor which comes out as a petulant blanket- disapproval of youth in general. What causes the envy? Mostly, a host of misconceptions. Today's generation of teenagers has more money, more freedom, more luxury than any in history. It's pretty hard for a man who grew up during the depression — and has worked like a dog all his life — to be anything but sore when he sees a young punk just out of school riding around in a red convertible, with a doll lolling on his shoulder. But what he doesn't remem- ber is that while the kids have all the "m o r e s" mentioned above, they have some others. They have more work, more decisio hs, more pressures, more problems, more tempta- tions. Certainly, some teenagers are bums. And so are many adults. But when you look behind the facade of fun-and-games the average high school kid seems to be having, you see a different picture, First of all, they spend six and a half hours a day in school, where they are supposed to be polite, attentive industrious and obedient to a welter of rules. That's the meat-and-potatoes. For desert they are handed be- tween two and three hours of homework. That's a nine-hour day, Mac. Many of them have afterschool and Saturday jobs. Some are ex- pected to do chores or help at home. Others become involved in extra - curricular activities which gobble the time. Very, very, few have any hours to dream or read or just goof around, the hours that are so essential to any human's happinesss, and par- ticularly so at this sensitive age, I know whereof I speak. My daughter came to us, almost in tears, the other day. She had just drawn up a list of things she had to do in the next two months, and she had that hor- rible feeling we've all experi- enced when things pile up to the point where we want to re- sign from the race. Here's the list. And remem- ber this is on top of a nine- hour school day. Play Rehears- als; night practices; three night performances. Band Con- cert: night practices for string orchestra, concert band a nd symphonic band; one night's per- formance, Music Festival: prac- tise piece, play at festival, play at festival concert, practice with Bev and Hugh for Hi-Y .'oncert; play at concert. Study for music exams, History and Harmony. Prepare for piano scholarship audition. Practise with N e w Christian Minstrels for folk mass at church. Complete math and history projects for school. Study for final exams in June. And my daughter is no ex- ception. Other kids are just as busy, and just as much is ex- pected of them. They haven't even time to experiment with LSD and sex. They haven't time to go for a walk, or listen to the birds, or eealize it's spring. Next time you feel like knock- trig kids, stop and ask your. self how you'd like to finish a day's work and then tackle about five more hours of demanding physi- cal and mental activity. Pereene ally, I wouldn't trade with them, even if they did give me beck all those years between,