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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-01-18, Page 4Every bit does help Members of Flensall council appear to be on solid groUna in their plan to ask neighboring townships to provide grants for the upkeep and OPeratign of their arena. Residents of these neighboring communities use the facilities and should be expected to assist in the fi- nancial burden of maintaining it. Reeve Minnie Noakes indicated she flatly refused to consider a suggestion by one neighboring township resident that minor hockey players be charged to participate in the Hensall hockey program. There's no doubt that most peo- ple would like to see the kids play for free, but a registration fee implement- ed in Exeter a few years ago was brought about with very little com- plaint and certainly has helped to meet expenses here. At the present time, youngsters 10 and under pay $4 a year to play hockey at the local arena and kids over that age contribute $6. There are special rates when two- or more from .one.fain fly are involved in the. program. While these charges: don't cover the entire cost of the boeiCey program, they .do require that those using the facilities pay a greater share of the cost, and. that's a position that is dif, ficult to argue against, When the plan was initiated, many people pointed to the fact local girls were having to pay for figure skating. lessons, while their male cohorts were getting their recreation free, It's a plan that shouldn't be en- tirely overlooked by Hensall recreation officials, especially when they appear to be in financial difficulties in the face of major repairs. A review of other charges for the arena facilities may also show that Ten- tals have not kept - pace with costs. Most corn/nu/lilies have come to expect arena deficits, but the taxpay- ers should also expect that those using the facilities should pay their fair share. 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Time after time when asking farmers about their reaction to CPP, he re- ceived some version of this reply: "I don't think I'm interested in joining up." Despite all the publicity and ad- vertising since the plan came into ef- fect, The Financial Post says that of- ficials are faced with the fact many Canadians still think the plan is a vol- untary scheme with membership and contributions optional to the individ- ual. The greatest concern about those in this group is that many may be short-changing themselves of benefits they could buy and profit from at mini- mal expense:- The Financial Post points out that it is among the self-employed, and, spe- cifically among those who don't file income tax returns, where the problem of non-contributors is most likely to occur. These may include marginal in- come farmers or fishermen, women with some income from rent, and cas- ual workers. Evidence is convincing If the world has been waiting for proof that stricter control of drinking drivers will reduce highway accidents and deaths, then Britain has brought it to us. Breathalyzers were put into use in Britain under stiff new laws and in only one month police were able to state with accuracy that the fatal and injury accident rate in Greater London had dropped by 42 percent from the same period in 1966. In addition, the number of people killed in the same period dropped by 34 percent— from 82 to 54. The legislation which went into effect empowered a uniformed police officer to take a breath test at the road- side if he had reasonable cause to sus- pect a driver of having alcohol in his body or if the driver had been in- volved in an accident or traffic offence. These tests were taken on the spot with portable breathalyzers and if the results indicated alcohol at a high level, the driver was given another test at the police station. A fine of at least $280 and/or four months' imprisonment and loss of the driver's licence for a year were levied upon conviction. What made the law work, of course, was strict enforcement. Some police went so far as to station them- selves outside pubs to take tests of any- body who left the pub and entered a car with the apparent intention of driv- ing it. The net effect was that fewer cars were seen on London's streets at night, and those that were there were in- volved in 42 percent fewer accidents. There's no reascn to doubt but what the same results could be attained in Canada. It is interesting to note that the drop of 34 percent in fatal acci- dents in Canada would have saved the lives of 1,787 people in Canada during 1966. Let's get on with the necessary legislation to save those lives. BEAVER LUMBER 227 Main Street, Exeter Phone 235.1582 DANISH 'WASHDAY WOES THE.,,fAsy WAYlo 94t. 94PY.t ?Y.9,16519Y MOO4r11 LP gas, delivrred rigl},f to your .099r, ..pnywhIrl,, 4.4 .y.puwq01,anc1 Ory. • $ ' 04041 ~al& HAND LOTION es. D otson Propane 238.2005 GRAND BEND Wouldn't take much more While London and areas to the south reeled under Sunday's ice storm, this area escaped with only minor damage. However, there was plenty of ice and as this picture indicates, trees and wires wouldn't have taken much more, as they started to buckle under the weight. Hydro and telephone"people cringe to think what would have happened with a bit more ice or a stronger wind. T-A photo Old inevitables will be there Whatever yoU want most in 1068, I hope you get. But don't count on it. There's nothing much you can be sure of except those old rellableS, death and taxeS. And with the government taxing us to death, the twain will soon be one. When you're young, a year seems an age, and each new year is filled with promise and hope of new experience, new ad- venture. As you get older, the years begin fl ipping past like the pages in a book, and you realize the new is going to be pretty nitich like the old otie, of be wars and rumors Of wars. There'll be one crisis after another: There'll be scandal in high places, There'll be race riots and protest marches. There will be a lot of rotten TV fare. Canada will be licked in the world hockey playoffs. And a lot of the other old inevitables will be there; high- er taxes and lower morals; short- er skirts and longer faces; Wild- er music and softer bellies; more people and less housing; great political promises and minuscule political action. And so on. 'Make your own list On the personal level, the pic- ture is about the same. If you're a man, you're probably going to lose some hair arid gain some girth, pick Up another ache or two. grow a little more grouchy Or pompous and wonder loudly what the hell the World is coming to. If you're a WOMaii, yOU're probt ably going to loSe some shape and gain a chin, pick tip a few more furroWS In the fade, grow a little More bossy, and nudge yOtir hn'S band another degree toward an early grave. Whatever your sex, if you're ever 30 you're going to find that a little more of your get-up-and go has quietly got-lip-and went. But don't worry about that: Gird up your loins, seize for- tune by the forelock, spit in the class tOnfintinit , r.cWspafic '?s Reports about area councils planning a war on dogs running at loose is becoming almost as newsworthy as their monthly mo- tion to adjourn. This is not to indicate a com- plete criticism of area council- lors. Their concern is very real and certainly their intentions are commendable. However, the fact is, none has yet come up with an effective answer and as long as rabies continues to be a threat and re- ports come out of dogs chasing children and adults as was men- tioned at Hensall last week, it is time some concrete action was taken. Many methods have been tried in the past, the most common one being to ask police to catch dogs running at loose, but this is not satisfactory primarily because police don't have the proper equipment or training. The time has come when muni- cipal councils will have to con- sider the hiring of professionals if they are as concerned over the problem as they indicate, and we have no reason to suspect they are not. In this regard, we contacted S. W. Bone, general manager of the London Humane Society and an official of the Ontario Humane Society, to see if their service could be made available to area communities. He assured us this was cer- tainly the case and reported that communities such as Strathroy, St. Marys, Ingersoll and many others now avail themselves of the services of professional dog catchers who are equipped to do the job required. Mr. Bone pointed out that while most of these communities have yearly contracts calling for ser- vice one day each week, it was entirely possible to have the service on a monthly basis or just on a one-shot deal. The cost of such a service is certainly not minimal by any means, especially when it must be noted that most area muni- cipalities have no cost in this regard at all at present. Employees of the Humane So- ciety are union men and figuring their rate of pay, plus mileage and meals, works out to a cost of $1,200 per year for St. Marys fade of fate, get some hormone shots and face another year with courage, dignity and bursitis in both ShetilderS, like me. For, Whether we like it Ot not, We happen to be living in One Of the most exciting times inhuman history. Many Of us Often wish We, Could be living in A. simpler age, when bleek and white, right and Wrong, were eleatly estab- lished: Alas, We ain't, iA tit perhaps, when we feel a twinge Of regret, We Shotild also remember that in those "good old days" it WA.S every man for hint- Self, The rich Were riCW and the poor were starving. The strong grabbed from the Weak. The 'white used the black as an anithal. The mentally ill Were ,SWept tinder the barrio: And Clos- ets were crowded With skeletons. NOW, today's technological' ad- vances are frightening, but fat , Everyone's to 'the moon. Personally, I don't want to be on the first scheduled flight, but the yery idea is staggering in its reiledtiOn of man's eternal outiosity and ingenuity, But even more exciting, in my Opinion, IS the social retioltitiOn 'that IS sweeping Otirworld Moil- ern Mae is examining hlrriself at he never has Were., 14e Is - please thrii10 page 5 and Strathroy, while Forest pays about $1,800. However, figures indicate that the investment does get results and Mr. Bone reported that of- ficials in most communities served are quite pleased. Results can't be figured out strictly on the number of ani- mals caught. Mr. Bone explained that most communities find the deterrent effect of the contract does considerable to make own- ers realize their dogs should be kept from running at loose. The deterrent works many ways. First of all, owners quick- ly realize that Humane Society officials are experienced intheir work and are quite capable of catching most dogs. Because the times of their visits are kept irregular, dog owners have no way of knowing when their ani- mals may be seized if they are running at large. Secondly, the animals caught are taken to London, and while a notice to this effect with a de- scription of the dog is posted in the clerk's office, dog owners have to drive to London to claim their animals if they are caught. Obviously, not too many people are prepared to do this too fre- quently, especially when their dogs may be either destroyed or put out for adoption after a period of only 48 or '72 hours. The advantages of the service of the Humane Society are many, some of which have been men- tioned. In addition, there is the obvious advantage of not running afoul of the Humane Society in the method used to catch dogs and detain them. 50 YEARS AGO One of the worst storms in the history of the oldest inhabitant passed over the district Saturday and Sunday. No trains came through on the London, Huron & Bruce from Saturday morning to Wednesday evening. Owing to the coal situation the different churches of town have closed the main auditoritimS and are holding services in the schoolrooms. A Memorial service Was held in James Street Methodist Church to pay tribute to the memory of Ptes Harry Windsor, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Windsor, EX, eter and Elmer McFallS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McFalls of Usborne, both of whom have given their life on the battlefield of Flanders. Captain Will Knight, an Exeter Old Boy, has received a second deCoration for bravery at the front. Capt Knight is an Army Medical Officer: He was decorat- ed with the Military Cross some Months ago and has now been decorated With a silVer bar. 25 YEARS AGO Arnong the recent graduating nurses to receive their RN were Misses Beulah Skinner, Mildred Elliott and 13eatrice Essery Of Centralia. Mr. Optomet,,,, 'rise and Mrs, 'Wurbrigg Who re -, cently moved to Exeter from Ludan received word that theit Son, Sgt Franklin C. urbrigg of the liCAF, was officially ported ""killed in action." TWO Exeter bo y s With the RCAF, Bartle Motz, .liat been promoted to Flying Officer and Allan Penhale 110,8 been ,doni- friiSSietted as Pilot Officer. While Mr. Bone pointed out he wasn't trying to "sell" the So- ciety's services in his conver- sation with us, he did point out he would be very willing to visit any area councils to discuss this service with them. As stated, we are of the opinion that councils must hire profes- sionals if they are serious about controlling dogs. This profes- sional service is available and we suggest they at least contact Mr. Bone and have him address them. Because this is a problem fac- ing most area municipalities, it would appear wise to have a joint meeting with Mr. Bone so all could get the information at the same time. In addition, if two or three area communities decided to take the service this would reduce the cost to each through a sav- ing in mileage expenses. * * * If you drive don't sneeze. The British Motor Corpora- tion of Canada warns the motor- ist if he sneezes while driving at 70 mph he will cover 330 yards dazed and semi-blind. If he sneezes three times in a 15 mph rush-hour traffic crawl, he will be in the same state for 220 yards. Medical analysis found each sneeze involved about 15 sec- onds grimacing and snorting. Can a sneeze be stopped? Yes, says BMC. Press a fing- er hard against the upper lip or slap the thigh to stop an atishoo. With one of the worst storms of the season raging at the time, fire broke out Tuesday morning in the bakeshop of W. E. Middle- ton in the heart of the business section and due to the heroic efforts of the firemen the fire was confined to the bakery, 15 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Gordon CUdrriore Were guests of honor at a dinner party Monday night on the did- casiOn of their 25th Wedding an- niversaryi For the second consecutive year, Ottawa's Mayor Charlotte Whitton is the choke Of women editOrS for the title '"Woman Of the Year'', Dr., Hat vey Owen, 'Exeter, WaS elected to his Seventh term as chairman of the South Huron District High 8601 Board last Week, The Exeter Times-Advocate Wen both Ontario and National AWarcit in A. &Minion-Wide traf- fic safety 'Carripa.igii among weekly newspapers. 10 'YEARS AGO Stephen Reeve, sack MOrriS-, sey, was elected warden of Huron County at boderich Tuesday: He IS 'the first Warden from that township since 1935. NeW'manager of the tank Ut Montreal in Exeter, Charles Li Smith dointnetteddutieSMoridayi Twelve merchants in Exeter' have agreed to open Fridaybightg And blose gattirday -nights lot the Months 'of February and match only. :Speech from the throne in the Ontario Legislature, Monday, Made the TOM Pryde Mettierial 116Spital Huron, a bertaintYi Phone 235.1331 SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., O.w,N.A.), CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: J. M. SOUthcott, R. M. SoUthcott Editor: Bill Batten Advertising Manager: Howie Wright AVINSMIVASISM It Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated -1014 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter', Ontario Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Dep't, Ottawa, Mid Itir nr(filifit Of Polfigli in 1~aS1 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1967, 4,138 SUBSCRIPTION RATES, Canada $5.00 Per Year: USA $7.00 A1/41M=11.111.43NOMMI.MS,MS,'