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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-06-04, Page 4Refitemlet tle 60`4? NOTICE TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Property Owners in Huron County In accordance with the Weed Control Act R .S.O. 1960, Sec. 3, 13, 19, and amendments thereto, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands are destroyed by July 2, 1970 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land in taxes, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is solicited. ALEX CHESNEY,Weed Inspector, County of Huron w « Our homes, play areas, fields and woods abound with potential killers — attractively clad, sweet smelling — and poisonous. Don't underestimate them just because they are familiar and seemingly harmless. Children are their most common victims. Of course, the best thing to do is to teach your children never to eat anything unfamiliar. These plants are found throughout Canada. Were you aware of their danger? The following listing gives the name of the plant, the toxic parts and symp toms. Hyacinth and narcissus. Bulbs. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. May be fatal. Daffodil and poinsettia. Leaves. Fatal. One leaf can kill a child. Castor bean. Seeds. One or two seeds are near the lethal dose for adults. Mistletoe. Berries. Fatal. Both children and adults have died from eating the berries. Lily-of-the-valley. Leaves. flowers. Irregular heart beat and pulse, often accompanied by digestive upset and mental confusion. Bleeding heart. Foliage, roots. Large amounts may be poisonous. Has proved fatal to cattle. Rhubarb. Leaf. Fatal. Large amounts of raw or cooked leaves can In tackling the United States over Canada's proposed legislation on controlling pollution in the Arctic region, the Federal Government is waging a struggle that surely has the backing of all mankind. History has proved that at certain stages of their development, the greed and ambitions of some nations have known no limits. The most monstrous crimes were committed, by whole peoples and nations, for the sake of personal gain. Today, the global powers are fighting for oil, and this is what the quarrel between the United States and Canada is all about. Oil decomposes in warmer climates, but a large oil spill in the frigid Arctic would cause permanent damage with incalculable consequences. In fighting for pollution control, Canada is in the forefront of a campaign that is gaining pace around the world. Air OUR POINT OF VIEW Members of Exeter council are correct in being critical of the fact a group of industrialists being brought to Huron County by the Mid-Western Ontario Development Association will not visit this community. Exeter has been one of the most faithful members of this organization through the years, paying membership fees when many other communities chose not to do so, and in sending capable representatives to the many sessions of MODA, The industrial growth in the Exeter-Hensall-Huron Park area has been the most significant of any area in Huron in the past few years, and it would appear that seeing the development in this Pretty - • - but deadly World Is the victim Reason to be miffed district would indicate to the visiting industrialists the potential of Huron County for industrial development, The manner in which Huron Park has been developed would also indicate- more visibly the potential of CFB Clinton. Organizers of the trip, who are spending tax dollars to bring the visitors into the region, appear to be missing a golden opportunity in bypassing the southern part of Huron, as well as creating some resentment in this area, MODA' s efforts in this area have always been questionable, and the tour itinerary only adds to the feeling that this corner of the region haS been generally overlooked. and Water pollution, the indiscriminate dumping of industrial and household wastes, the carbon monoxide being discharged from hundreds of millions of cars in the world's cities endanger man's total environment. Already many cities in North America and Europe are covered by a permanent blanket of odious, disease-carrying smog. Now this sickness of the industrialized world is spreading to Japan, and is threatening the bigger cities of Asia. Man's poisoning of his environment • which can only be called a form of self-destruction, must be halted by tighter controls and wiser legislation. Canada's fight for an Arctic free of pollution may well prove a test case. And this should be a battle that every Canadian must support with both words and concrete actions. cause convulsions, coma, followed rapidly by death. Laurels, rhododendron and azaleas. All parts. Fatal. Produces nausea and vomiting, depression, difficult breathing, coma. Wild and cultivated cherries. Twigs, foliage. Fatal. Contains a compound that releases cyanide when eaten. Gasping, excitement, prostration are common, often appearing within minutes. Elderberry. All parts except berry. ' Nausea and digestive upset. Children have been poisoned by using stems for blowguns. Jack-in-the-pulpit, All parts. Contains crystals of calcium oxalate that cause intense irritation and burning of the mouth and tongue. Buttercups. All parts. Juices may severely injure the digestive system. Iris. Underground stems. Severe but not usually serious, digestive upset. Wisteria. Seeds, pods. Mild to severe digestive upset. Many children are poisoned by this plant. Daphne. Berries. Fatal. A few berries can kill a child. Foxglove. Leaves. One of the sources of the drug digitalis, used to stimulate the heart. In large amounts, the active principles cause dangerously irregular heartbeat and pulse, usually digestive upset and mental confusion. May be fatal: The past decade saw the area go "wet" — at least legally. In the 1950's, the Canada Temperance Act was voted out, and in the past decade a number of oases sprung up in this district. In early 1962, Exeter beer drinkers welcomed the opening of the Brewers' Retail Store. Some of the local dignitaries attending the official opening above are: Eldrid Simmons, Glenn Webb, manager Woody Davidson, Don Southcott, W. G. Cochrane and Claude Farrow. — Photo by Doerr Doesn't work for everyone Let's have some service I have no sympathy for anyone except the public. Mail service in this country has gone backwards about 50 years in the past two or three years. Costs have steadily increased, and service has steadily decreased, until we have reached the point where many people would welcome the return of the pony express riders who used to carry the mail through dust and storm and hostile Indians. Because it is a government monopoly, it is huge, sprawling and utterly inefficient in a modern society. No enterprising Times Established 1873 private business would put up with the incredible sloppiness of the present postal system. If it did, the public would soon put it out of business. It's rather a paradox to note that the liquor stores, which used to operate on a five-day week, are now open six days, plus Friday evenings, while postal service has been cut to five days and post offices close earlier. Apparently there's more profit in booze than public utilities for government. And that's what the postal service is, or should be — a public utility. Wouldn't we be in a fine Advocate Established 1881 state if hydro power, and the telephone service, and police and fire protection were lopped off on Friday to recommence Monday — or Tuesday, if there were a Federal holiday? The only people who have benefited from Mr. Kieran's new, "efficient" postal service are the telephone and telegraph companies. They're reaping a harvest because big business has practically stopped using the mails. What's the point of posting an — Please turn to page 5 Amalgamated 1924 Some Huron County taxpayers can be excused for being slightly miffed at a $4,000 pay hike being passed out to R. B. Dunlop, superintendent of business administration for the county board of education. A great number of those who contribute tax money towards this boost don't even receive an annual salary of $4,000, let alone expect a pay increase of such magnitude, The pay increase was authorized on the basis that Mr. Dunlop has a new job title. Rather than being business administrator for the board, he is now superintendent of business administration. That "superintendent" designation was the reason for the pay boost, and not any change in the work being undertaken by Mr. Dunlop. The increase in pay works out to something between 23 and 24 percent, and obviously is totally unrealistic. * * * Changing one's job title appears to be a good way of getting rich quick, so we naturally decided that editor-advertising manager just didn't measure up to today's standards. We approached the boss this week with the idea that the writer should be known henceforth as "superintendent of advertising and editorials" and, following the precedent set by the education officials of the county, we should receive a $4,000 per annum pay boost. Normally, the boss is a mild-mannered type, not prone to rash outbursts. However, there are exceptions to any man's character atlimes, and a quick translation of his reply indicates we can choose what names we will, but there's no way we can expect a $4,000 pay boost. Must find out how Mr. Dunlop managed to get his bosses to agree. If any readers can come up with a guaranteed method of managing the feat, we'll be most happy to share a fair portion of our $4,000 this year. In fact, we'll offer our services to assist them in writing a book. Will probably put 'The Midas Touch" out of business, and even give Morty Shulman a fair run on the book shelves with his "How to Make a Million". You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth. * * * Due to several technical difficulties, our efforts to obtain pictures of a recent tree planting project in Exeter have failed. However, the project does deserve sorne recognition, because it was financed in part by members of the Exeter Teen Town and a part of the work was undertaken by students from SHDHS. The Teen Town members contributed $200 towards the planting of several trees along . ain St. after the project was temporarily stalled because Of lack of funds from municipal sources. We know the residents who received the trees are most thankful and it won't be too long before the trees will make the main drag a more attractive spot. The trees were planted on private property so they will not have to be removed for any future street excavation work, The young people are to be commended for their interest in the community. * You always wear out life long before you have exhausted the possibilities (Allying. * * Entertaining small fry becomes difficult at times, but it is surprising how little it does require to keep them busy and contented if the right activity can be found. Sunday afternoon we decided to take the family to Morrison dam for a short outing, and news of the event spread through-out the neighborhood like wild-fire. Before we finally managed to head away, we had eight kids and the family mutt packed neatly into the back seat of the Austin. For almost an hour, the youngsters enjoyed crawling about the rocks below the dam, and while a pending shower curtailed the activity, the groans accompanying our announcement to get loaded up indicated the kids would have spent another hour splashing about. Naturally, they all came home soaking wet, including chief ranger Batten, whose agility at scampering over slippery rocks has been dulled by years of absence from such pursuits. Next time you're at wits end trying to find something for your offspring to do, head out for a romp among the rocks at Morrison dam. But take along some extra stockings or, better still, don't get caught up in the activities. By the way, the water in the reservoir above the dam has been lowered and hundreds of clams have been left high and dry. We're still digging them out from under the seats in the family car, as each of our young companions thought it necessary to bring back an armful. It would be interesting to know if fresh water clams can be eaten. If so, there's a heap of eating sitting along the banks. An American news service says Canada missed a golden opportunity when she was founded. She had the chance to build a 50 YEARS AGO The Exeter Band was at Kirkton on Friday afternoon providing music for the UFO celebration. On Thursday four frame barns in the heart of the Exeter business section were destroyed by fire which seriously threatened the main business section of town. A great four-day Chautauqua is to be held in Exeter July 12, 13, 14 and 15, afternoon and evening, eight entertainments in all. Rev. W.G.H. McAllister of Ridgetown, a former pastor of James Street Methodist Church comes to Main Street church as their new pastor for the next conference year. Miss Sherritt, a returned missionary from •China, delivered addresses on China in James Street church on Wednesday evening and Main Street church on Thursday evening. 25 YEARS AGO William H. Golding of Seaforth, Liberal member of Parliament since 1932, was returned in the federal election of Huron-Perth for a fourth term. E.R. Hopper is making plans for a post war funeral home in Exeter and has purchased from Sandy Elliott the home on William St. Misses June Cudmore arid Myrna Pym have accepted positions in Grand Bend lot the summer. Jack Kestle received his bachelor of arts degree frorri the University of Western Ontario on Wednesday and reported for duty With the RCNVft at an Eastern port. country with American technology, British government and French culture. How do you explain, asks the writer, her ending up with American culture, British technology and French government? Some people may argue with the point expressed, but there is no question we have ended up with American culture, and at present a great hue and cry over attempts to change that situation. The Canadian Radio Television Commission has announced new broadcast regulations which will increase the percentage of Canadian shows from 40% to 60% in prime television time, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. For the enthusiastic armchair viewer, this doesn't paint a very exciting future for his evenings at home if Canadian drama shows continue as they have been. Most are down-right wierd and certainly not enjoyed by a large number of people, despite the fact they are produced at great expenditure from money extracted from Canadian taxpayers. Cable TV has also come under new regulations and the London Chamber of Commerce last week endorsed a recommendation "that the chamber take a definite stand against the infringement of, and in the protection of, the individual rights of all Canadians to freedom of choice". The CRTC regulations were described as "ill-conceived and unwarranted over-government". Obviously, the CRTC is over-stepping the mark when it decides that it should regulate what type of shows Canadians should be watching. That's a matter which should be left to the television viewers. 15 YEARS AGO Beth Taylor, Exeter, is included in the list of students at Macdonald Institute, Guelph, who have passed examinations at the end of the first year of the degree course. Miss Mary Easton, of Toronto, spent the weekend at her home and was bridesmaid at the Easton- Harris wedding at Lakeside on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hem, Shirley and Graham and Mr. Arthur Ford spent the weekend in Clio and Flint, Mich. 10 YEARS AGO Mrs. W. Gordon Appleton, Marlboro St., was one of two ladies who split the $1,000 prize in London Kinsmen's bingo this week. Three children of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston, Biddulph, won three trophies, four first prizes and a second at the music festival in Lucan last Week. They are Wendy, 9, David, 11, and Sheila, 12. Reg EeaVers was elected president of the Exeter Lions at their supper meeting at Armstrong's Restaurant Thursday evening. Hensall and District Teen Town held their weekly dance in the Community Centre Saturday last. Chaperones for the evening were Mrs. Frank Wright and Mrs. Aubrey Farquhar of Kippen. Carolyrine Simmons of Exeter Public School won the senior girls "13" division championship at the South Western Ontario Elementary School's Athletic Association. Track and Field 'eat in Chatham Saturday. • • Don't let lack of cash hinder a bargain buy! 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