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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-06-19, Page 4A bout hospital visiting hours From time to time small town folk develop big city ideas, particularly when it comes to services which they know very little. We're thinking now about a query we had lately concerning the visiting hours at South Huron Hospital, two to four and seven'til nine. We were asked why the local hospital insisted on remaining in the "dark ages" when neighboring city hospitals allowed visitors to come and go anytime between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. A quick interview with Miss Alice Claypole, director, revealed that the thought of longer visiting hours has been entertained by personnel from most small hospitals in this part of the country. For the most part the system was rejected because it did not seem to have any advantages in a small community. South Huron Hospital is a teaching hospital operating with a limited staff. It is difficult to accomplish the routine work and give proper instruction to the students unless a rigid schedule is in force. What's more, many patients at the hospital require special attention, particularly at mealtime when nurses must find a few minutes to feed those who cannot help themselves. About the only visitors who are inconvienced by the restricted visiting hours are those persons who have perhaps travelled long distances to see patients, and then it is doubtful if there would be any inconvenience at all. It is customary at South Huron Hospital to permit extended visiting privileges in all cases where the situation seems to warrant a relaxation of the rules. In the case of South Huron Hospital, we feel that any slight inconvenience which might be felt by patients or visitors because of the visiting hours is more than compensated by the friendly atmosphere which prevails there. You just can't put a price on comfortable pleasant surroundings right at home when sickness strikes a family. To be assured of competent nursing care locally is a valuable asset to the community. There really doesn't seem to be a need to squabble over trifles like restricted visiting hours which really aren't restricted at all providing everyone co-operates. ,e•-sfe %km 72.44:k Times Established 1873 Amalgamated 1924 SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Publishers: J. M. Southcott, R. M. Southcott Editor—Bill Batten Advertising Manager Phone 235-1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1968, 4,520 RATES: Canada $6.00 Per Year; USA WOO wie,c4r . SUBSCRIPTION class A community newspapers Look Your Finest This Summer ... 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Exeter, Ontario m • 1 Ontario farmers go to the polls Tuesday to indicate whether they want a new--and single—organization to act on their behalf, Generally speaking, there has been little activity in this area regarding the vbte on the General Farm Organization, primarily because area farmers have in the past been represented by only one organization—the Federation of Agriculture. The Farmers' Union has a couple of locals in the district, but has never been able to match the support of the Federation, which gained membership primarily on a "compulsory" basis through grants from township councils. The idea of a single organization has merit, but it is nothing new. For many years the Federation was the lone voice of farmers and the Union came upon the scene when some felt that the Federation was not doing the job of representing farmers fully. The GFO, if approved, will also meet with opposition unless it does what the farmers want, and the only way it can perform that task, is for the farmers to actively support it to a greater extent than they have their organizations in the past. Merely forming a new organization will not prove a cure-all. Only the actions of that organization, with support from the grass-roots, will determine if it can do a better and more effective job for farmers. The contention that one organization can do this more effectively than two is also debatable. Democracy is only served when opponents to any matter have the right to state their case, Talk about wild weekends The decision is theirs and this has been the situation in the past with two organizations, although unfortunately at times one or the other appeared to become contrary just for the sake of being contrary. However, on the other hand, a multiplicity of organizations attempting to do the same job can be most ineffective because their funds have to be spread too thinly and this may well be one of the main supporting arguments for the GFO. In the past we feel governments have bypassed farm problems on the excuse tha,t with two or more groups representing farmers, it was difficult to determine what was best for the industry as a whole. This was a very weak excuse, because government itself functions best when there are opposition parties to present divergent viewpoints. The government then has the responsibility of determining which viewpoint is best. As long as the GFO provides a forum for dissident opinions, and then makes appeals and recommendations on what the majority of Ontario farmers desire, only then will it perform democratically. Again, it all comes back to the point it will only succeed if in fact ALL farmers take an active interest. We do urge all farmers to give the questions some thoughtful consideration and to get out to the polls Tuesday to exercise their right to express their opinion. That's the first step, and will be an indication of whether farmers are really concerned about the direction their industry is heading. KEEPING LAW AND ORDER WESTERN STYLE — During Saturday's Mid Western Quarter Horse Show at Exeter Community Park, the Exeter police department was on hand but in a rather unusual fashion. Corporal Harry Van Bergen toured the grounds during the afternoon via horseback. Showing a lot of interest in the old-fashioned method of policing are Trudy Johns, Sheila Sims, Terry Sims and Bradley Johns. T-A photo About some people you know Wednesday afternoon we joined members of the Ausable River Conservation Authority in bidding farewell to their resources manager, Terry McCauley. Terry is off to the U.S.A. to further, his studies at the end of the month and there is no question his shoes will be most difficult to fill, not only from the standpoint of the ARCA, but also in other community activities. Terry's chief claim to fame during his stay in the area was the inauguration of the nature school at Camp Sylvan, an outing that has been enjoyed by a large number of area students. In a day and age when we are continually being warned that our lack of concern for natural resources will prove disastrous, this course sponsored by the ARCA has been extremely valuable. It has taught youngsters the value of our natural resources, given them an insight into the task we face in restoring them, and impressed upon them the urgency of undertaking that task. Terry was also a driving force behind Exeter's centennial project of the beautification of Riverview Park as well as assisting in many of the celebrations which marked the 100th anniversary of Canada. He's been active in athletic endeavours in the community, having served in an executive capacity with the Exeter Hawks and he's also a keen physical fitness buff and stalwart in the Exeter "jogging club." Terry's trademark has been enthusiasm, and even the setbacks and disappointments over the delay in the Parkhill dam, failed to quash that ingredient. We wish Terry well in his future endeavours. This entire community owes him a vote of thanks. * Now that we're mentioning personalities this week, we extend belated congratulations to Mr. James Cottle, who celebrated his 100th birthday, Thursday. In past years we've had occasion to take photos of other centenarians and unfortunately many of them are confined to bed through illness or due to a decline in their senses. Not so with Mr. Cottle. When we went to take his picture we were greeted with a firm handshake and it would be very easy to have mistaken the celebrant for a man 20 or 30 years younger. He was chatting with some of his fellow senior citizens and it became clearly evident that his memory is stacked with unlimited knowledge of this area. During centennial year, Mr. Cottle served as an historian for many of the people wanting htformation about this area, and he was always ready and willing to pass along any of the history he could recall — which in most cases was beyond the expectations of those seeking the data. It is not inconceivable that Mr. Cottle will establish longevity records for this area and we wish him good health and best wishes towards that end. * Also worthy of comment this week is the lengthy service Provided to the choir of Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood by Reinhold Miller and Mrs. Ed Nadiger. Mr. Miller has been a choir member for 50 years and Mrs. Nadiger has been at it 15 years longer than that. Those are records difficult to surpass and it would be fun for some of the area mathematicians to try and determine how many notes the two have sung in that . length of time. * Now that beef prices have caused cattle rustlers to get back in action, the decision to have a mounted policeman in Exeter may be more appropriate that just adding some color to our rodeo and quarter horse show. Cpl Harry VanBergen looked very sharp in his riding attire at Saturday's quarter horse show and we pass along congratulations to Harry and Chief Ted Day for initiating the idea. It's an idea such as that which adds to the interest in the horse events that continue to give this 50 YEARS AGO At the London conference last week Rev. E. Medd was stationed at Main Street and Rev. Martin Wilson at James Street Methodist Church. During a thunder and lighten- ing storm Thursday afternoon Robert Sillery of Usborne lost a barn by fire on his 50-acre farm. While delivering laundry at the home of Major Heaman Friday, Pong Kwong noticed one room was filled with smoke and he found the hydro iron was burning into the wood on which it was resting. The power was soon turned off and the board taken outside. Mrs. Heaman had been called away for a few minutes and omitted to shut off the iron. Messrs. W.J. Heaman and R.N. Creech of the Exeter Bowling Club took part in the London Thistle Scotch Double Tournament last week and captured the premier cup, the London Free Press trophy and two electric table lamps. They won six straight games. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. E. Lindenfield, Exeter, received word from Ottawa Sunday morning that their son FO Alvin E. Lindenfield had been killed in action overseas on Thursday, June 7, the day following "D" day. He was in his 25th year. Art Heist, Crediton, who is with the Royal Rifles of Canada stationed on Vancouver Island, is home on furlough. Mrs. J.C. Snell has received word from her son, Gunner Charles Snell, who was recently reported wounded in Italy, that he is in hospital with a shrapnel wound in his foot. He is able to be around with the use of crutches. Dominion Day falls on Saturday but will not be observed as a public holiday until Monday, July 3, Mrs, John W, Taylor, who is in her 90th year, held an auction sale of her household effects recently and Friday accompanied her daughter, Mrs. W. England to Calgary where she will make her home in future, community much valuable publicity. The quarter horse show is not an event that attracts many spectators, but there were surely plenty of contestants on hand. Licence plates indicated that several states were represented as well as horse enthusiasts from distant points in Ontario. We overheard a couple of cowboys talking about an upcoming show in Sarnia and one asked what type of facilities were available. The other chap replied they were good, but quickly added they were no where near being as lavish as those in Exeter. We doubt there are many places on either side of the border which come up to the local standards and, combined with the Exeter hospitality shown by local horse enthusiasts, that's the reason why the local shows always attract a goodly number of participants. 15 YEARS AGO Zurich Lions Club presented a new refrigerator to South Huron Hospital for the nurses' residence Friday evening. Ed Gascho, president of the club, made the presentation to Hospital Chairman L.J. Penhale. Thirty four new desks made by the Jensen Woodworking Co., Exeter, were used at the three-day session of Huron County Council. Each councillor had a desk. These will form part of the furnishings in the new court house. Mrs. E. Geiger, Hensall, was returned as president of the Huron County W C T U (Women's Christian Temperance Union) at the annual convention held in Goderich, Friday. Mrs. C.W. Down, Exeter is an honorary president and Miss A. Consitt, Hensall is secretary. Dr. R.W. and Mrs. Read and infant son of Ailsa Craig were in Exeter Saturday. Dr. Read, a native of London, and graduate of the University of Western Ontario, has purchased the practice of Dr. F.J. Milner which he will take over in July. 10 YEARS AGO Four Scouts from Exeter, Doug Jermyn, Jim Sweitzer, Doug Hodgson and Dale Turvey, were among the 25 honored at a Queen's Scout recognition service for the Bluewater region at Harriaton Friday night. Grand Bend Lions Club has completed arrangements to present TV songstress, Joyce Hahn, as the feature attraction at itS annual ball to be held in July. Exeter Girl Guides paid tribute to a sister, 12-year-old Lynne Harper of Clinton, Saturday afternoon by forming a guard of honor for the funeral procession which passed through Main street on its way, to burial service at Port Stanley. The Clinton Girl Guide's body was found in a woOdlot near RCAF Station, Clinton. Council passed a bylaw exempting Exeter Legion's Memorial Hall from all taxes except those for School and local ithprovernent purposes for a period of 10 years. Having one 18-year-old daughter around the place is enough to turn you white before your time, as I can verify. For most of last week, we had three and it's quite an experience. One of them had auburn hair, brown eyes and freckles. This was one way we could tell our own from the others, who also had brown eyes. Another was that they were neat and tidy and made their bed and didn't spill things and didn't slouch around in ripped, faded jeans and my oldest shirt. Early this spring, one of our history teachers organized a trip for his students, during the vacation, to Washington D.C., because they were studying American history. It was a success. They saw numerous historic sites and visited a high school in that city. There they were warmly received. As kids will, they responded with, "Why don't you come to Canada and visit us some time?" You know how this happens. You're away from home at a wedding or something, meet someone you like and, vowing that you must see more of each other, throw out one of these meaningless invitations. Then one day a strange car, full of strange people, pulls up at your house. A couple and four kids get out. Your wife's hair is up in curlers. You have a two-day beard and smell like a goat after mowing the lawn. Yep, it's Elsie and Herb, the couple you met at the wedding, except that you can't remember their names. And they were just coming this way on a trip, and' thought they'd drop in and say hello, and they've been looking all over for a motel, and everything's full up. Well, that's what happened. Our history teacher got a letter saying that 85 students and four — Please turn to Page 5