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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-05-09, Page 4Shocking statistics. indeed There Will be few readers who. won't Share, on I3ogart'S "shocked" re- *ion it(). recent survey regarding the use of alcohol and cigarettes by students at SHDHS. As the head of the physical educa- tion department pointed out, there is nothing'too alarming about the per centage of students who have tried al- cohol once, or even more than once. Everyone will try something once, and there are probably a number of stu- dents who have drained a beer bottle or sipped. some liquor with the permis- sion of their parents. However, the survey results be- come shocking when the numbers who use liquor frequently are outlined. Close to 15 percent of the grade nine boys at the school use liquor frequent- ly and the averages increase to over 50 percent for boys in grade 13. Oddly enough, in many .classes there are more students who drink frequently than smoke frequently and it is en- couraging to note the amount of smok- ing decreases in the higher grades. The survey does many things. First of all it provides concrete evidence of the use of alcohol by area teenagers through their own admission, In the past 'such figures have been guessed at and then upheld and denied by vari- ous people and the school's physical education department is to be com- mended for coming up with a common sense approach to settling the argu- ment There was no reason for the kids to be anything but honest in their an- swers and we'll accept them in that vein. The survey also suggests a serious problem from the standpoint of legal- ity, morality and health. In addition the comprehensive study provides some evidence to link poor marks with the use of alcohol and smoking, but this is a problem that compares with the age-old debate about the chicken and the egg, and which came first. However, the survey does fail to do one important thing. That is to pro- vide .any solution to the problem,. and of course that has to be the next step if people are as concerned as they :should be.. Parents must be in, the front line. of 'attack,. because 'basically it is their problem. Some will quickly dismiss the possibility of their son or daughter be- ing in the percentage of those using liquor frequently. However, if they tal.re a look at the figures they .should realize that there is an equal percent- age possibility that their offspring is in the percentage recorded in his .class. The situation suggests that par- ents have to be more aware of -the habits of their children and just where. they are going and what they are doing when they get there, It was recently suggested that the local teen town dance — although it was cited as a le- cation for teenage drinking-- was in fact losing customers to other area dances because the police inspection here was more frequent than at those other dances. Our ..conversation with some teenagers verified this fact. While the school may not have any responsibility in this matter, it does provide an ideal opportunity to reach all teenagers at one time and perhaps. an educational program to outline the legality and dangers of liquor and cig- arettes as it pertains to young people should be stepped up through lectures, films. and whatever other, means are available. Law officers and court officials are also involved, although curtailment through punishment is obviously the least desirable solution. However, the figures are such that a crack-down ap- pears necessary, especially in locating the source of supply and bringing stiff penalties to bear on those who are sup- plying liquor to teenagers. If readers have further suggestions we would certainly urge them to make them known in an effort to curtail the problem before it reaches even higher levels. Deserves your support Bearing in mind that the South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Retarded has only been in ex- istence for a few months, the establish- ment of a nursery class for two area children is indeed an accomplishment. This organization has received con- siderable support from area residents. The work at the nursery class is being performed by volunteers and requests for supplies have been quickly an- swered by others in the community. The most recent meeting of the organization was most interesting to those in attendance as they were able to see first hand what can be accom- plished by the retarded when they re- ceive the assistance and training they deserve. All area residents now have an op- portunity to match the enthusiasm and dedication being shown by the organiza- tion through the Flowers of Hope cam- paign which commenced on the week- end. Be generous, knowing that your donation is going to a most worthy cause. .401.44ete EXETER. LIONS CLUB PAPER. 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Buggie Whipp. He's taking a terrible beating on the polls, all the way from Chilliwack, B,C., and North Bat- tleforcl, Sask., right down to the east coast. Maybe Charlie has received the same amount of mail on his poll, but I doubt it. And thanks, all you kind, warm people who took the time to encourage me to go on telling It as it is, and telling Charlie that . . . Well, never mind, Let's drop it. He's probably a 'nice guy who has to snarl at somebody every so often to retain hiS sanity. I do. Like right now. My Wife, who has been away at college for six months, 15 lying on the chest- erfield, After half a year of cooking, I'm still doing it. She had an operation. But it wasn't on her mind. Or her tongue. They're as active as ever. My kid, who has about 20' days to avoid being a Grade 12 failure, and at the same time is supposed to be preparing fox her A.R.T.C. piano exam, is lying in the sack, groaning, with a swollen gland and fever. My son left Monday for the wilds of Northern Quebec, to make his fortune. For the fourth time. With a little stake from Dad, just to get him started. Oh. well, there's always some- thing to cheer you up. I've been in stitches, like surgical, since my Wife decided to ritio'.0 income tax this year, and Save the cost of an auditor. Right at the moment, we're thousands of dollars ahead of the game, It's a delirious feeling, but I don't think it will last. There are a couple of clauses she's not sure of. By the way, did you ever try, as an ordinary layman. to read One of those dandy little book- lets your friendly revenue de- partment is putting out to "'help" you? In the first place, as an old printer, I swear it cost a mil- lion dollars to print. In the sec- ond, who needs it? The booklet is written in auditor's language, which is second only to that of lawyers' incomprehensibility. If it takes you 30 pages to tell you how to fill out your income tax form, t1;ere's Some- thing rotten in the state of Can- ada. Especially if you don't have a Clue when you've finished read- ing it. i have a suggestion for the government. The booklet could be cut to half the size, and written in plain English, by any reasonably competent writer, with an auditor at his shoulder. And I can tell you something right now: The handy little book- let is not designed to "help" you. It's deliberately cloaked in language that the ordinary man does 'not Understand. For the guy on a salary, it's comparatively simple. His tax deductions, however they hurt, As the father of a couple of boys, we were slightly dis- turbed at: a precedent which show- ed at the SHDHS "At Home" Friday night. Among the many youthful pat- rons were several lads sporting tuxedos and by the time our two start attending the dance this may well be a tradition. There's no question that the lads looked dapper indeed and a couple wore satin turtle-necks to keep up with the modern trend. This is a cost that fathers of the escorts have never had to bear in past years, and no doubt parents of teenage girls will point out that it is about time that parents of males had to come up with some comparative costs for the high school prom. Getting a girl ready for the dance has always been an ex- pensive proposition. First of all there was a dress to buy and then the remainder of the en- semble to complete. Conser- vative estimates would put this in the neighborhood of $30 and there has to be a new hairdo on top of that, so not too many young ladies can be prepped for the dance for less than 40 bucks, unless they were talented enough to make their own gowns and fashion their own hair styles. On the other side of the ledger, a young man could easily handle the event for .about $10, includ- ing the price of a ticket, a cor- sage, and perhaps a cleaning job on the Sunday suit to get it into top shape. • However, now that renting tux- edos has been established, this cost will more than double and will be more in line with the expenditure incurred by the female set. While some people may ques- tion the necessity of a tuxedo, it should be pointed out that they are proper to match the formal wear Of the girls. The sight of the tuxedos brought back memories of our only ex- ate made at source. 'But 'ter the small businessman, the farmer, the contractor, it's a maze of pitfalls and pratfalls. Here's a sample Of the Spark, prcite of the reVennerS.IPS entitled! BALANCE PAYABLE OR REPUNbi it says, E"AS in. 'dinged on 'the T1 General .Form, your Balance is to be deterniined by subtracting fret: your Total Payable (TAX aridior CatiadaPeil,- tiOn Plan contribution Payable on Self Employed Earnings) the total credits (TAX deducted per T4 and T4A slips. Amounts paid by inataltnenta and Canada Pen" SiOn Plan Overpayment). What does that Mean? And why 'the bracketS? And why the tapitti187 not English. not comprehensible. It's pure 014*y-took. Ali, 1 guess l shouldn't get so annoyed, 'I can take it. Iriri Still working. But my heart goes Ont. la all those on the fringe, Whelye Worked like 4?gs 'all their lives r and 'windW th dogtooth 25 YEARS AGO H. Gidley, librarian, and MiSs J. M, JeCkell i secretary, of Exeter Library were in Lon, don attending a regional conven- tion of libraries at 'the London Library'. ReV. Harry L. jeniiingt, Exeter old boy now stationed at !Medford, is being transferred to the Morpeth Atiglideri charge. At Main Street United Church Sunday morning an honer rail containing the names of 37 herents 'Of the congregation en- listed for active service, was unveiled. The new building beinterented by Canadian Canners Ltd: IS expected to be ready for the pea, pack early in-Attie, There are 14 acres of asparagus bearing this sear with three additional acres to be started. What IS net sold turtle-necks certainly appear to be the answer. The annual dance at the high school is not only one of the social highlights of the year for the stu- dents, it is also one of the area's most popular "spectator" sports as well. The gallery at the auditorium was filled to capacity Friday night as parents and other inter- ested onlookers rushed for vant- age points to see the charming young couples dance and to wit- ness the crowning of the queen. We recall mentioning last year that the decorations were the best ever, but this year's decorating crew came up with an effort that The Mardi Gras theme featured a giant dragon in the corridor — Please turn to page 5 locally is being shipped to the company's factory at Simcoe for processing. 15 YEARS AGO A campaign blitz will be waged during the last week in May to raise funds for a trap rock floor in Exeter Memorial Arena. Jack Doerr, Exeter photo- grapher, was elected a director of the Ontario Society of Photo- graphers at its recent annual convention in Toronto. Exeter Game and Conservation Club will release 1,200 pheasants in regulated townships of the area during the early part of June. The agriculture department of the Exeter High school tinder Andrew Dixon'will raise a number of pheasants WhiCh will also be released. Elmer D. Bell, QC, Exeter la.W- yer, Was re-elected president of the Western Ontario Progret, siVe COnserVative ASsociatien at the rally held last Wednesday in London. 10 VE ARS AO0 Al Pickard was one of '21 hockey greats selected for the Hall of FaMe at a meeting IS Toronto this week. The Regina Leader-post named him "The real Mr', Hockey." Carol brown, 13, and Nelson IVICClinchey, 10, of Henae.11-, were winners at the Huron County Music Festival this Week. Nelson had to forfeit a sdhelarthip be- cause he won 'one last year. The Exeter" Branch of bah- adian Canners announced earlier this year that it Would not can any 'Vegetables here this season4 Harry Penhale, manager, has been transferred to Aylmer. Rev, N, D. 1016k, sparicpleg behind the restoration of TriVitt ,MeniOrial Anglican Olitir 91i, preadhed. his farewell sermons Sunday, He moved with mg family on 'Tuesday to his new parfait at tritribeth i * *********************** -k • * DE pry Mt PI REFRIGERATOR -FREEZER YOURSELF NO-FROST TRE AT0AI before you become upset over another messy defrosting job, or tackle another sticking ice tray, or pry apart packs of iced-up frozen food, or become frustrated over the lack of storage space and endless trips to the store, see the new "NO-FROST" refrigerator-freezers now on display at your local appliance dealers. They're bigger, better, never frost-up and never require defrosting ... ever!!! Exeter Public Utilities Commission R. E. POOLEY, Chairmali 11. L. DAVIS, Manager ph one 235,1 350 Commissioners M. A. Greene J. H, Delbridge ********************Irk* RUSSELL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS EXETER 235-0505 DOMINION HARDWARE . 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Bearing this in mind, those 50 YEARS AGO To have served six months in the trenches, being wounded twice, treated in military hos- pitals and returned to Canada with still several months to go before attaining his 18th birth- day is the distinction of Pte Norman Norry, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Norry, town. A bulletin has been issued by the food controllers advising clubs, lodges, fraternal societies and other organizations to elim- t Mate suppers and similar enter- tainments where food is con- sumed. Pted Ernest Harvey arrived home from overseas Thursday last. He was draughted to France shortly after the arrival in Eng- land of his battalion and after five 'months in the }ranches he was frost bitten at \rimy Ridge. Pte Harvey brought home With him a small shrapnel ball that passed through the body of Pie R. E. Southcott who is at Witley Camp having almost recovered from his wounds.