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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-12-18, Page 4Who discriminates? It's difficult to agree with Minnie Noakes' contention that her recent defeat in the Hensall was "largely a clear case of discrimination against women". Her several years in office in that community would suggest the ratepayers have indeed given a woman an opportunity to serve in municipal affairs, and her record indicates she filled the position quite capably. Last year, Exeter voters indicated their reaction to having a woman on council in no uncertain terms. Mrs. Helen Jermyn headed the local polls and at the nomination meeting, we recall most of her male opponents encouraging her to enter the race and most of them publicly stated they would give her their support. Communities throughout the area have selected women to sit on various municipal bodies. We suggest, Minnie, that women have no one to blame but themselves for their small numbers in municipal politics. The fact is, very few offer themselves for this type of service. If there is discrimination, it must come from women as well as men. In most communities, the number of female voters is equal to that of the males; and in some, due to their longer age expectancy, they outnumber the male voters. Requires negotiation There no doubt will be those opposed to the new rental rates established by Exeter's RAP committee last week, particularly as they apply to the Mid-Western Rodeo committee. Based on this year's figures, the rental for RAP would have worked out to approximately $950, in comparison to the $200 they actually received. This may appear to be a get-rich-quick scheme on behalf of the RAP committee, but we hesitate to support that theory until there's an indication of what benefits the rodeo committee will receive from RAP for this sizeable rental figure. The rodeo has been built by sincere, dedicated men and has brought many benefits to this community. It would obviously be most unfortunate if the success of the event was endangered in any way. The organizers have gambled extensively in the past three years. They had many who doubted their wisdom, but the facilities and success which were accrued attest to their foresight and hard work. As chairman Gord Baynham pointed out, RAP would have to be prepared to provide some of the facilities required by the rodeo group. Whether they will be prepared to gamble as much remains to be seen. While some members of the rodeo committee may see the new rental fees as being detrimental to their event, we think they should reserve that decision until they have been able to negotiate with RAP to determine exactly what benefits will be forthcoming to meet the large rental figure. We do question the five percent being taken from grossreceipts, if in fact, this does mean all receipts associated with the rodeo. The refreshments stands in the past have provided local service clubs with worthwhile profits, and it is questionable if RAP should get five percent of monies that in fact go towards valuable community service work. Neither does it appear logical that the monies received from contestant entry fees be included in the sharing. One of the major problems in RAP providing more facilities is the fact that in the past most of these facilities have been installed with volunteer labor from the rodeo supporters. If RAP undertakes this type of work the volunteer labor may not be as readily available and the results from money spent won't be nearly as great. eledee dew ektiesteld wee4 me? Without the indomitable buoyancy of childhood, how could this Vietnamese child survive? Her left arm is gone, her right hand is only a stump, her left leg is amputated at the knee. But she can still laugh and she is eager to learn. She is being cared for at the Save the Children Fund convalescent centre in Qui Nhon. Could you help her and others similar to her? Send your contribution to The Canadian Save the Children Fund, 70 Hayter St., Toronto. WADE INSURANCE AGENCY P. T. (Terry) Wade Total Insurance Service Auto — Fire Glass Sickness and Accident income Life — Pensions — Surety Bonds, etc, would be happy to discuss your particular insurance needs. Call today or at renewal time. Phone Crediton 234-6368 ..440.11411wwww ircl pig ivivipiviv 471. 41P ilit There goes another decade Don't Forget ... Our Remaining SWEATERS and 100 SPORT SHIRTS I OFF ae eiro 3 3 1 MEN'S WEAR MAIN ST. Store With The Stock EXETER A "On the spot tailoring Service by an expert tailor" AnsgtiVittigtrc«101ft1PIS/PY41:?..trt*Meal»Ntl eilMq.16vVattNIP:ta 85 A special Christmas gift SA N TA tu is coming to the ti Saturday, Dec. 20 Ivan & Mickey's Gulf Li GRAND BEND Treats for the Kiddies Don't know how things are around your way, but there's little doubt that we're going to have a white Christmas around here. Winter came in like a polar bear with a toothache, and I went off to work on December 1st as though it was mid-January. Prayerfully. That is, wade through six inches of fresh snow, pray fervently as I start the car, breathe another little one of thanks when it goes, close my eyes and bomb backward down the driveway, muttering another supplication that I'll make the road, and then send up another few words of gratitude because I'd got my snow tires on the day before. One creature who despises the whole business as much as I is our cat. It was bad enough for her before the snow came. Huge tomcats, black, white and piebald, littered the yard, and she'd sit on the picnic table, spitting and snarling at them with an air of chastity and virtue that is seldom seen these days. She was in command of that situation. But when I chucked her out into half a foot of snow, her first experience of it, she almost went out of her head. Skiers are delighted, of course, and that other insidious new breed, the snow-mobilers, axe beaming all over their big, fat, red faces. It's not enough that we should have our summers ruined by half-wits in motor boats and on motor cycles, tearing around polluting the water and the air, destroying the peace and endangering not only their own lives (who cares?) but those of everybody else within ramming distance. Now we have their winter counter-parts, I can tolerate the snow-mobile as a handy tool for work, or for getting from one place to another under difficult conditions. But I haven't much time for those idiots who merely revel in the noise, the sense of power, and the stink, half-trained and often half-stoned, a menace to everything in or out of sight. I'll bet poet Robert Frost is glad he's dead. Imagine trying to write a beautiful, haunting thing like Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, today. Some moron would come charging out of the woods on a snow-mobile, frighten the horse, and the poet would wind up in a snow-drift. I suppose I mustn't get churlish, with Christmas approaching. But if any snow-mobile manufacturer thinks he can bribe me into reversing my stand by sending me one of these infernal machines for Christmas, he's mistaken. I'd send it right back. In April. Hope you're in better shape with your Christmas preparations than we are. Every year, at our place, the last week or so is about as organized as an Irish cattle sale. But I'll bet you despise, as much as I do, those aseptic souls Advocate Established 11181 who buy their presents in September, have their colored lights, out in November, and mail their cards on the first of December. There's something about people like that that irks me. They're of the same species as those who work with a clean desk, never lose their rubbers, and smirk, "No thanks, I don't smoke," when you offer them a fag. Perhaps the reason I can't stand them is that I hate myself. My desk looks like a bargain counter after a sale. I lose gloves, rubbers, hats, and important papers. I forget important things and remember trivialities. One of these is buying clothes. I'd rather go into the jungle than a clothing shop. I have one suit, for all occasions, one two-year-old jacket, one pair of flannels with a hole in them. I have an old trench-coat about as warm as a silk nightie, somebody else's rubber boots, a pair of gloves with holes in both thumbs, and a golf cap for winter headgear. So I shall leave this column lying about ostentatiously until Christmas. Maybe my family will rehabilitate me, at least outwardly. However, I'll have about the nicest Christmas present I can think of, and it won't be wrapped. I'll have my dearly loved daughter home for the holidays. Amalgamated 1924 class community newspapers In view of the fact we're turning next week's issue over to area school kids and others to bring their usual Christmas stories, letters and poems to you, this will be our last column of the year. In fact, it is our last column of the decade, and when one starts talking in those terms he becomes more concerned about those stray hairs that show up in the comb each morning. Although there's still only one year involved, turning into a new decade does suggest a greater time lapse. Attempting to record the highlights of a decade prove almost impossible. For each of us, there are naturally different events that stand out. However, as an indication of what can transpire in the short period of only ten years, we recall to memory that in that time the editor has been married, had three children, worked in three different communities, driven about six different cars, blown more money than he would care to admit, etc., etc. They've been years filled with good times and some bad, although fortunately the former far outnumber the latter. For some in our midst, the reverse picture may be more accurate. If you happen to be looking for something to do while passing some free time during the coming holiday season, no doubt it would be a most interesting exercise to sit down and recall to memory some of the highlights of your life during the past 10 years. For most of us, the memories that the sixties have been bountiful no doubt will give us greater dedication to face the seventies. In the coming days and weeks there will be many who will express their opinions as to what lies ahead for us in the coming decade, but experience has proven that most will be completely inaccurate. There will be those sounding a note of gloom, while others will be optimistic. It is the latter we choose to follow, primarily because it is on this path alone that one would even care to enter into a new decade. We'll still have our world problems, as well as our local problems, but history indicates that it was ever thus. There's no doubt, however, that some of the problems will require more attention than we've given them in the past. Readers will be interested to know we've asked several area residents to express their opinions as to what challenges face us in the coming decade. These will be printed as room allows and if there are others who have opinions thoy would wish to express, we welcome them. The list of guests covers farming, education, politics, youth, religion and recreation. We think you'll find it most interesting. Looking back at the past, we would be remiss if we failed to end our year without extending sincere appreciation to those who have contributed in any way to help us bring the news of the area to our readers, The list is far too long to extend thanks on a personal basis. This is one business that is able to function only with the support of a great many people, because it is impossible for our three-member news staff to keep abreast of everything that takes place in this district. We trust we can look forward to a continuation of this cooperation in the coming year. Before closing off, we want to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and the best for 1970. Coming up with something original in that type of expression is almost impossible when one considers the vast 50 YEARS AGO Mr. G. J. Dow, who had a team of horses at the Guelph show last week, received second prize. The Patriotic League of Exeter, have donated 180 pounds of turkey to the Byron Sanitorium to provide a Christmas dinner for the soldiers. Mr. Bert Rundle, of Usborne, has moved onto the form in Woodham, recently purchased from Mrs. Wm. Hanna. Mr. James McElrea„ the village blacksmith has moved onto the farm vacated by Mr. Rundle. Mr. Herb Southcott, traveller in the West, is visiting at his home here. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. W. R. Goulding, music director at the Zurich School, while returning from that village one day last week saw seven deer run across the road. The Prices Board have announced that the butter ration is being cut from seven ounces a week to six per person per week on Jan. 1, 1945. Rflmn. Norman Stanlake of Nansmaino, B.C., is spending his leave with Mrs. Stanlake and his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Stanlake. Mr. Percy Harris, Cromarty marketed about 800 turkeys that netted over 12 tons and Mr. Ted Pooley of Winchelsea sold over 400 birds. 15 YEARS AGO The CGIT of James Street United Church visited South Huron Hospital on Tuesday night and sang carols for the patients. number of words which have been used in that cause over the years. Nevertheless, it is a most inspiring and exciting time of the year, and the spirit of friendliness it generates makes it a most welcome change from a world that at times many of us turn into a rather ho-hum type of thing. God bless us, every one! Mrs. Max Desjardine, 85, the oldest member of the congregation of Church of God, Grand Bend, participated in the mortgage-burning ceremony held last Friday. Many tributes have been bestowed during the past week on Fred R. Dobbs, Middlesex Warden who plans to retire from municipal life after spending nine years on Biddulph township council. A safety parade through the town on Saturday afternoon and evening marked the start of a compaign by the Exeter Safety Council to prevent accidents. 10 YEARS AGO Several floats will be added this year to the annual Santa Claus parade in parade in Exeter which will be held this Saturday. - Mr. & Mrs. R. D. Jermyn left Friday for a vacation in Florida. Shipka residents crowded the local school Friday night to hear the children perform and to see a three act comedy presented by the young people of the community. A scene from the play, "The Little Red School-house," was performed, lead by teacher Donald Finkbeiner. Billy Armstrong youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Armstrong, underwent an operation on his eye at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Monday. He returned home on Tuesday. 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