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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-10-24, Page 4Will -always be among us We concur with StIMIS Principal 4"PsePh Wooden that it May not have been wise for the Ontario SeeonciarY School Teachers' Federation to publish adVertiSmentS regarding the problems involving student unrest. In fact, we would be inclined to suppose that such public notification by the OSSTF that it is concerned about the trouble in some areas of the Province, may be ample provocation for increased incidents by "a few Students, trustees, parents and organized pressure groups". This is truly an age of protest. People searching for a "cause to fight" find it in almost every field of endeavour. It sounds reasonable that students who have been raised in a society where strikes and walkouts are the rule rather than the exception, may mirror those activities in their daily lives. Therefore it does not seem too unusual that students should walk out of the classroom for one grievance or another. The key seems to be man's desire for a voice in the affairs which affect him. Rational observation of a situation will undoubtedly produce less desire for revolt when it is apparent to the average potential that all possible concern for his ultimate Welfare is being spent.. Unfortunately, there Will always be that dissatisfied minority who will resent all forms of authority, be it constructive criticism or moderate reform. One sidelight of the advertisement particularly directed at the news media suggested that reporters had stooped to sensational headlines and stories, when writing about student rebellions, OSSTF clearly indicated their feelings that the various news media had heaped coals on an already roaring fire of protest. We resent the inference in the much publicized ad, that all news media in every part of Ontario was a party to sensationalism. What's more, we question the blanket statement issued by OSSTF that student unrest is a real problem throughout the whole of Ontario. With all due respect, we submit that had the news media made such an indefinite accusation about students, OSSTF or any other individuals or organization, the act would have been followed by a publicrap on the knuckles. First the denials A sure sign that the Huron County jail at Goderich will be closed is the fact that every government department or official involved with such decisions is denying that it will take place. These denials unfortunately are always, the first step taken by most people in high places when they are caught in the act and before they are prepared to make definite statements. It makes some poor fellow — in this case an official from the Ontario Police Commission — look very foolish, but those down on the ladder of officialdom always face the risk of being scapegoats. The OPC official spent considerable time in Huron about three weeks ago telling municipal officials and police that the jail would be closed — and probably in the immediate future. Other than the manner in which it is being done, we have no fault to find with the closing of the jail. It's an old building, costly to keep operating, and Huron residents are fortunately too law-abiding to make it an economical operation. On most occasions there are only one or two in the lockup, but a staff has to be maintained to look after many more. Obviously, there will be no hardship for Exeter police in taking prisoners to London or Stratford, although there would be some additional expense in taking these prisoners to Goderich for trial if this was the practice to be followed. Goderich Mayor Dr. Frank Mills has complained about the move to close the jail, and this is understandable. Goderich has enjoyed the proximity of these facilities over the years, and now will face the costs communities such as Exeter have always had in transporting prisoners to jail. The closing of the jail should result in a financial gain for Huron residents on the whole, and won't bring about any undue hardships for anyone. Soon as all the denials are in, the building probably will be closed. An apology from Smiley &tea ‘‘,4 ritearel 64evie 4 wed The reason for the above warning issued by the Ontario Safety League will probably be beyond the comprehension of most people. However, each Hallowe'en there are increasing reports of sadistic actions such as placing razor blades and pins in apples and giving children moth balls in place of candy. While this newspaper doubts that such a warning is needed in this area, we pass it along for the consideration of the parents of the young ghosts and goblins who will be out trick or treating next week. eeeeeeieei ::::•-f:%,:••••••••• Welfare becomes too easy PLEASE CO OPERATE IN THE MATTER OF BURNING LEAVES The Council of the Town of Exeter enlists the co-operation of all citizens in the matter of burning leaves. It is suggested that all fires be ignited well off the travelled portion of the road — especially where there are asphalt roads. These fires damage asphalt pavements and do create hazards for drivers when the smoke engulfs the roadways. It is further suggested that no fires be permitted after dark as this is again a traffic hazard. Children should also be warned of the dangers of playing in leaves near the road or standing near fires where smoke may hide them from the view of drivers. BE COURTEOUS—THINK OF YOUR NEIGHBOURS and DRIVERS Don't endanger the safety of yourself and others et LOW COST FUEL FOR FARMING 9 p e p d on economical LP Gas to power yeer tractors and other farm. machinery, etel c i eatly,_ we deliver ariywhere,, HQtson, Propan,.. ,P.RANP BEND '2 50 DOWN FOR A 50.00 BON D $5.00 DOWN FOR A $100.00 BOND! $25.00 DOWN FOR A 100.00 BOND! 10.00 DOWN FOR A 1000200 BOND! ultiply r money 24 times! Every so often I get myself into such a bind that a razor blade and a tub of hot water seem the only honorable way out. The sole reason I am still with you is that either my wife has just ruined my last blade shaving her legs, or everybody in the house has just had a bath and there's no hot water left. I'm in one of these now. Blind, that is, not bath. First of all, the Slovaks are after me. In a recent column about the Czechs, I used, not inadvertently, the phrase "those lousy Slovaks." Six of my 12 Slovakian readers took exception, reading it out of context, as people always do when they want to take exception. No less a person that Louis Gorek, secretary of the Slovak Benefit Society, read my article "by chance." By chance my foot. It was obviously sent to him by some lousy Czech. He wrote a letter to the editor, which ends with the intriguing expression, "Whoever is going to seed a hate will find himself in a hatred." Another letter to the editor, signed by six Slovak veterans, SUBSCRIPTION e'e,e'eee suggested that I was not only IGNORANT, but a member of some Nazis (sic) organization. Well, I'd rather be lousy than both ignorant and a Nazi. (I am ignorant, was lousy when I was a P.O.W. and have not been, nor ever expect to be a Nazi.) Curiously, this letter too contains the expression "If you are going to seed a HATE, you will find yourself in a hatred." Collusion, what? Well, good Slovaks, and your ladies I apologize. If our educational system was any good, you'd have known what I meant. The original said, "Here you are, a good, honest Bohemian (Czech). After World War I you are thrown in with those lousy Slovaks and told you are now a Czecho-Slovakian. Let's change that. Make it read, "Here you are, a good, honest Slovak, After World War I, you are thrown in with those lousy Bohemians and told you are now a Czecho-Slovakian." And that's about what they think of each other. Divide and conquer, I always say. But now I'll have the Czechs after me. The next Balkan war may be fought right here in Canada, with yours truly slap in the middle. The only way out that I can see is to buy two tickets to the next ball sponsored by the Slovak Benefit Society. But even the vision of slavering Slovaks and choking Czechs seeking my blood doesn't bother me nearly as much as the next ordeal in my current bind. I'd rather face 100 of them, bare-handed, than go through with it. I have to make a speech to the Women's Institute. I would rather walk barefoot over a glowing bed of red-hot go-go girls than make the speech. Their secretary wrote me last June, asking me to speak. I ignored the letter, hoping it would go away, or that I'd die. Then carrie the mail strike. Thought I was safe, Not SO. Early September she wrote again, sharply reminding me. Still I stalled, but no use. It wasn't my sense of honor that made me accept. It was the fact that the secretary's daughter was in my home form, Every day she — Please turn to page 5 Exeter council recently received a letter from a London hospital advising that two persons had been admitted there following a car accident. The two listed their residence as Exeter and were further listed as "indigent" patients.. That means they claimed to have no funds with which to pay the hospital bills and the hospital asked council if they would be prepared to look after the expenses. This is not unusual. Council receives a few letters such as this each year, and in most cases immediately agree to pay the expenses. Most of the claimants are either elderly people, people on relief, or mothers who are attempting to bring up families without the aid of a male breadwinner. What made the recent request a bit different was the fact the indigent patients were university students. Members of council expressed displeasure at paying medical expenses for these patients and we share their concern. In the first place, medical insurance is available to all residents of Ontario and these two people should obviously have had some. However, they didn't and it is too late for them to do anything about that. But, they could have attempted to get a loan from a member of their family or a bank to meet their unexpected expenses. In view of their anticipated university degrees they should be comparatively good credit risks. A loan may put them behind the eight-ball for a little while, but that's life, By being classed as indigent patients, the two are getting these expenses froth the public coffer. True, spread over the whole tax roll it won't appear to be much, but in this day and age it appears unfair that people who stand in a position to receive good incomes upon graduation from university should expect to take up a "collection" from elderly folk on pensions, parents with large families who have a tough time making ends meet, etc., etc. There will always be a certain percentage of people on welfare of one type or another, but it does appear highly irregular that university Students should be among them. We sympathize with the young eouple in their unfortunate mishap, but we do question whether the ratepayers of any community have an obligation to meet their medical expenses. That opinion also extends into other realms of public welfare and We are concerned that municipal councils appear to have, little choice In accepting some. of the Teejtie"ete for welfare presented to thern, l or geetne there is iio other 1,„ solution, but for` Many recipients' there is. It's known as work. 50 YEARS AGO Bethany Jubilee Anniversary services were held Sunday and Monday Rev. J. Spargo of Cambourne, who preached his first sermon in Bethany over 40 years ago preached both morning and evening. The choir consisted of the old girls and boys of Bethany and sang old songs of fifty years ago. The Main Street of Greenway was decorated with flags on Monday and bells rang in honor of the news of the Kaiser's abdication. At the call of Reeve B.W.F. Beavers, a meeting of the members of the councils of Usborne and Exeter was held and it was voted to erect a soldiers' monument to be erected near the town hall in memory of the soldier lads who laid down their lives in behalf of their country. At the auction sale of Fred Ellerington in Usborne last week 145 sheep brought the handsome sum of $4188. 25 YEARS AGO Able Seaman Ross Oke is home on a foupweek furlough visiting with his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Oke. Ross has just returned from patrolling the west coast of England on a Canadian destroyer. Thursday, what was one time considered some of the finest busi ness and, residential properties in Exeter were offered in the auction block when the properties of the late Dr. J. W. Browning were offered for sale. Dr. Browning died without a will, For the large residential ptoPeety the highest bidder was Mr. 'William Svveitzer of Stephen Township, $3,000L The three-story building in which the drugstore located, went to $2,000 and the stock and fixtures of the drugstore to $3,700. Mr, Percy BtoWningt bulkiness,lih hS wasie ethh Conducting. e h ighe s bid der.t.116 Another interesting fact is that for the most part, leaves do not "change color" at this season. Rather, the substance called chlorophyll which colors leaves green dies, As a result, the yellows, oranges, reds and purples that have been masked all summer by chlorophyll green emerge in autumn glory. However, whatever the scientific explanations associated with the fall colors, few can help but agree that it is the most pleasant time of the year, although its main drawback is the fact it heralds the proximity of winter. Warden Benson W. Tuckey of Exeter was the recipient of a handsome upholstered chair presented to him at the warden's banquet 15 YEARS AGO Mrs. W. D. Sanders flew to Montreal last week to attend a reunion of graduates of Saskatoon City Hospital who are now living in the East. • Fine October weather has prompted excellent progress on the construction of the 80,000 addition to Exeter Public School. Medals awarded in commemoration of the Coronation have been received by R. Guenther of Dashwood; Mayor W. G. Cochrane, Thomas Pryde M. L. A. and Mrs. Pryde, all of Exeter. The medal is to be worn in commemoration of Her Majesty's Coronation June 2, 1953. An Exeter hunting party bagged three Canada Geese north of Turnbull's Grove early Wednesday morning. Bill McLean shot two Of them. 10 YEARS AGO Frank Taylor, Exeter, who, Wednesday, celebrated 50 years of auctioneeting, records the longest period Of service in the prOfession in Canada. V Wor Bro W. W. Taman of Lebanon Forest Lodge AF & AM was presented with a 601ear jewel and a 50-year past master's jewel Monday evening, by the DDGM Rt Wor Bro David. White of St. Marys on the occasion of his official Visit to the lodge. • Worknieri began excavating the basement for a new post Office building in Wednesday Morning. Keren Heywood, daughter o Hensall f Mr, and Mrs. Eric Heywood, Exeter, twirled her hula hoop 16,1.60 time and ate her supper doing it so far na one hes been reported beating het feat. She provided tbo DA with the best news tip of the Week and created it herself, Buy a highest-interest-yet Canada Savings Bond at the Bank of Montreal and in 14 years get back 2% times what you've put in. $250 for every $100 invested ! 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Well, the truth is, despite its legendary role, frost does not cause the change in tree leaf color. In fact, a hard frost too early interferes with the chemistry of the leaf and may dampen fall color. The association between the death of tree leaves and frost is a matter of timing, rather than of cause and effect. Tree leaves have completed their summer's work and are dying at about the time that frost arrives.