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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-12-04, Page 16P.0,00 10 Time*Advggate, .Pomnber 4, 1949 Editorial To be or not to be By JUDI MALONE The Guardian has appeared three times this year — this issue marks the fourth anniversary of publication. We Wonder how many of you have noticed that the hoped-for page has dwindled pathetically in the last couple of issues. The Guardian does not wish to publicize its innermost struggle for survival, for we do claim a certain amount of pride. However, we have reached the point where something has to be done , . last year's Guardian appealed to the students, finally faltered, then faded into oblivion. We all sympathized with the sad situation then , .. are we going to let it happen again? The only difference in the 1969/70 Guardian is that we cannot lose money. This is unfortunate, since at least with heavy financial losses, we could appeal to your sense of decency. Our "staff" at the best of times, is three or four individuals. We have an undefined image. We are not an organization with a common purpose. We cast envious glances to the domain of the Yearbook Staff — this year we suffered the final indignity. We do not have an office. We are a newspaper in name only. We confess that our ambitions need encouragement. We suffer from acute neglect. The end seems near. One or two people (out of nine hundred in the school) agonize every other week to produce something equivalent to a newspaper. We ask ourselves — "Why do we even bother to try? How many of them would actually care if the Guardian ceased to exist tomorrow?" If you think that this is a wailing sob story you are right. If you think that there is nothing you can do — you are wrong. We are enraged by your lack of response to your newspaper. It is impossible. within a school that boasts nine hundred students, that only a handful could be interested in reporting, photography, typing, art • . etc. The Guardian gives you fair warning. If you want a newspaper you have to work and support it. A paper does not write itself. We offer this plan of action — to meet in January to begin work for the second term. You will attend our meeting and you will offer your assistance — we are suggesting a fresh start, we will organize a new staff, You have one month to think it over. If we receive the usual indifference to our plight, we will accept no criticismwhen we decide to follow in the footsteps of our unfortunate predecessors and "pack it in". The SHDHS GUARDIAN — to be or not to be? That is the question! A DIFFERENCE IN WRESTLING TECHNIQUES — Spectators at Friday's invitational wrestling meet at South Huron District High School will find quite a contrast in high school grappling from the methods used in television shows, In the accompanying picture, Bill Cameron and Jim Regier are demonstrating some of the holds used, T-A photo The Readers Write WWW.M.VMEIMONSAWAIGNVISSIONAM Electrical modernization can make your extra room extra comfortable If your house is more than ten years old, chances ate that its electrical wiring is behind the times. Today, you need more outlets, better lighting, more power, than when your house was built. Electrical re-wiring will bring you up-to-date, fast. It will let you install all the appliances you've always wanted—from workshop to laundry room to kitchen. You can enjoy planned fighting, too, and clean, comfortable, electric heating, Talk to a qualified electrical contractor about re-wiring in your home, or ask your Hydro. The Hydro Finance Plan can help you get started right away. EXETER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION R. E. Pooley, Chairman, 235.1350 H.L. Davis, Manager your hydro Road '.foreman of Stephen is honored on retirement Performances overlooked Dear Editor: I am very disappointed at the recent event concerning the choosing of next year's cheerleaders. Quite a few flawless performances were given by girls who showed a lot of talent and interest in cheerleading, but did these few girls get chosen? No, and why not? Perhaps they weren't quite as popular and pretty as the ones that were chosen but if they have the ability that's what counts!!! The cheerleading squad in this school is beginning to boil down to just a parade of pretty girls who aren't outstanding in their ability to 'cheer and do gymnastics, showing off in front of the football teams. Cheerleaders are supposed to cheer ALL the school teams not just the boys. Perhaps this is one reason why our girls' teams don't do as well as the boys. We don't have any support from cheerleaders because we aren't boys so there is no one to show off to!!! — a Spectator ED. NOTE: In future please sign all letters — we respect those who have the courage to STAND UP to their convictions! No evidence Dear Editor: The critical article concerning Dr. Leighton Ford by one of your contributors in her article `Religions exploit naive, destroy man's dignity' was not backed by any substantial evidence for what Dr. Ford says or does that prove he was trying to play on people's emotions. It also destroys the rights to be an individual concerning freedom of worship, Because we have heard several of Leighton Ford's speeches we feel that we have definitely more right to express our opinion of him. Leighton Ford is a dynamic speaker but also a very well mannered and well educated man. By his own conduct he shows that there is nothing mysterious about being a Christian; neither is there any cause for superstition or fear. He is trying to allow people to see that God is real. He himself has a very sacred and personal relationship with God and he wants to share this with everyone. The reaction of people, whether emotional or stoic, show only their inward attitudes towards his use of everyday examples to show how Christianity can be applied to every aspect of life. He does not try to frighten or compel people into the life of a Christian by speaking of the wrath of God but he speaks of the love of a just God manifested through the life and person Jesus Christ. Gretta Verkerk, Grade 13 Kathryn Hall, Grade 12 Thanks for support Dear Editor : First I must thank all those who supported me and commend the Guardian for its stand in regard to the recent decision concerning my appointment to the Students' Council. It is my opinion that the article written is in many ways the finest ever printed in the Guardian and indeed represents the freedom of the press and the rights of the individual. It was my opinion that there should be no question about my assuming the role of Social Convener. However there was some question on the grounds that I had riot received a majority vote in the elections last spring. My appointment to the executive has since been made in the position of an advisor. I have accepted this position because I feel that I must represent those who supported me in last spring's elections, as well as CYC charges are questionable By STAN RAWLINGS The Company of Young Canadians was mobilized in 1965 and was designed to assign young people to work among the poor in Canada. The CYC has done worthwhile work among the Indians, especially in British Columbia and the Maritimes. However, recently, Montreal civic authorities have attacked the CYC and accused its members of contributing to the city disturbances and other subversive activities a month ago. Mayor Jean Drapeau accused the group of at least twelve charges, including owning weapons. These charges are questionable since the CYC has been doing worthwhile work. Investigation is up to the federal government so Secretary of State Gerard Pelletier should do a parliamentary report on the organization's activities. Last month the CYC rejected the charges that they were involved in any illegal activities connected with the riots during the Montreal Police strike. I believe that the CYC has nothing to hide and it should bare itself to examination. Since only a full parliamentary report will clear the air, I feel that such a report will prove that the CYC is not in any way responsible for wrong doing and is an organization worthy of praise. many others who have since signified their verbal support. The resulting disagreement was allowed to become too personal and it soon became a contest of personalities rather than issues and ideas. The fifty votes prove to myself, the council and the students that I do have the right to vote and to voice my opinion on the Students' Council. Since my appointment, no one on the council has questioned my ability. With the rights of this position (the rights of which I am not entirely sure) I hope to represent the views of those supporting me and handle the social life of the school to the best of my ability. At present I do not feel that I have been slighted, but the students may rest assured that if some injustice is committed, I for one, will not be able to remain silent. I do have a tremendous interest in the job and hope that I can prove to those who have doubts about me that I have the ability to handle the position._ Yours truly, Melanie West A beauty contest? Dear Editor: I am commenting on the choosing of cheerleaders last Thursday. I thought they were supposed to be chosen according to their talent. For the most part, they were chosen by looks. What is this, a beauty contest? As a spectator, I was very disappointed with the judges who couldn't see past their faces, in choosing cheerleaders. For Some who performed a flawless performance, were not chosen. For some who made a mess of it, were chosen. This was just like choosing "Miss Personality", Take a look at some of the other cheerleaders from surrounding schools. They may not be the prettiest, but at least they know how to cheer! A Very Disappointed Spectator Students polled By BARB STANLAKE Question: What do you think of this year's newspaper? 3o-Anne Hayter, Grade 11 — "Groovy!" Dianne Adkins, Grade 12 — "It's all right, better than last year's." Stan Rawlings, Grade 11 — "Kids aren't trying. So far it's worse than last year," Janet Davis, Grade 12 —"It's good." Sue Tuckey, Grade 11 "Considering we don't have the Great Almond, it's great!" Sandra Baker, Grade 11 — "It's really good!" Glenn Miller, Grade 12 — "More people get to read it, much better quality," Gary Eagleson, Grade 11 — "It's very goad. I'm hardly proud of them!" Ralph Geiger, Grade 11 — haven't seen it yet," SHOW COMING UP — A four-team invitational wrestling tournament is scheduled for South Huron District High School this Friday, which will ensure plenty of excitement. Wrestlers from South Huron will be meeting St. Jerome's of Kitchener, Waterloo Collegiate and Listowel District High School in an afternoon and evening show that is open to the public. The accompanying pictures show some of the local grapplers that will be seen in action in the various weight classes. At the top are Bill Cameron and Jim Regier, centre, shows Tom Prout and Morley Eagleson in a 'go' position and at the bottom, 90 pound David Parsons shows in theory only how 235 pound Danny Shoebottom should be pinned. T-A photos Avoid the Christmas Blush. Mail early. (tietc0.7,/enri 3 DecerL,obt 17 vatteatlaftzaeataelettlea:?eraetaaattaVeat?afreataeareaectelertaa:MMIl refel ONLY 199°0 WITR ADE H B/W By MISS ELLAMORLOCK CHEDITON The Council of Stephen Township entertained all township employees and their wives to a roast duck dinner in the Community Hall last Tuesday evening. Forty-six people were present, including two representatives from the Department of Highways, Stratford Division, to honour Laurence Hill who is retiring after twenty-one and a half years as Road Superintendent, He received an electric clock with barometric and temperature indicators. After dinner the evening was spent in playing court whist. Winners of high were Mrs. Eldon Smith and Harold Schroeder; of low, Mrs. Cecil Desjardine and Paul Dietrich. SURPRISE PARTY Saturday evening November 29 a surprise celebration was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bowers in honour of Mr. & Mrs. Alf Tilley on the occasion of their forty-second wedding anniversary. Thirty relatives were present. They presented a gift to the honoured couple, then spent the rest of the evening playing cards. Mr. & Mrs. Tilley were also honoured by the members of their immediate family. They were treated to an anniversary dinner at the Dashwood Hotel. DRUG FILM The young people of Zion United Church met last Tuesday evening to study the drug problem. About forty teenagers were Mrs. Alfred Nicholson of Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, spent a few days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Steeper, Mr. Steeper and family. At the United Church Christian Education meeting held last week, plans were made to hold White Gift Service December 21st and the Sunday School Concert Monday evening December 22nd. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hodge of Clawson, Michigan, visited on Thursday with Mr. & Mrs. John Steeper. On returning home that evening they learned of the sudden death, that day of Mrs. Hodge's brother, Mr. Claude Dettloff of Clawson of a heart attack. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Leader and family of Brampton spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Bullock and family, and Mrs. Ed Bullock. present, some from Centralia, Dashwood and Zurich. Julie Schenk was in charge of the program, Cpl. James Dingwell and Police Chief E.J. Day of Exeter were present, After the showing of the film from the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Research Foundation "Drugs and the Nervous System", there was a lively question and answer period. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Walter Fyderichuk, Mrs, Roy Gibson, Larry and Gary, and Ella Morlock attended the annual meeting of the Association for the Retarded in the Dashwood Community Centre • last Wednesday evening. Larry and Gary took part in the program playing numbers on their accordions. Zion United Church held their congregational potluck supper Friday evening. Mr. A.J. Sweitzer of Exeter showed slides of his recent trip to Alaska and Ray Morlock presented the church budget for 1970. A nursery school for ii zs n. ff handicapped children is being operated three days a week under the direction of the South Huron Association. Classes are held in the Community Hall with Mrs. Lawrence Wein and Miss Ella Morlock in charge. The Cubs are preparing their annual Christmas concert for presentation Monday, December 15, in the ComMunity Hall. Twenty members of the Women's Institute attended the meeting of the Hurondale group Wednesday evening. Mrs. Herb Haist is ill in hospital in Detroit, Mrs. Doris Baxter and Tracy of Lefroy visited last week with Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Wuerth. Fay Schlenker and Ken Deadman of Ayr were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Crawford. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Dundas have moved to their home on Main Street, Mr. & Mrs. William Averill, when their drive-in restaurant was closed for the season, took a leisurely motor trip through Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. 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