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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-10-01, Page 4The Times-Advocate is pleased to welcome back to our pages the SHDHS Guardian. School newspapers serve many valuable purposes, providing a vehicle for student news, views and achievements. School spirit can also be generated through its columns. The SHDHS Guardian serves another most important function through the newspaper staff decision to again include it in this newspaper. It helps parents and all others in the community to keep abreast of what is happening at the local high school, and with youth in general, Hopefully, the students' efforts will assist to bridge some of the so-called generation gap. Still eroding An attempt by some Exeter councillors to take action against those who do not abide by this community's zoning and building bylaws failed to gain the necessary support at last week's council meeting, This newspaper pointed out in an editorial a couple of months ago that council's lack of action in this regard was in fact eroding the effectiveness of these important rules and regulations. Those comments came after it was evident that some property owners were not asking for appropriate permits because they were presumably of the opinion council would not approve them anyway. An indication of how serious the matter is becoming was contained in Councillor Ross Taylor's comment that he can't understand why anyone even bothers to get a building permit in view of council's laxity in not taking any action against those who commence projects without the necessary approval. He's quite correct and his comments point up just how much the regulations have eroded. Mayor Jack Delbridge made a prediction that someone is going to undertake a project contrary to the zoning bylaws and council will take action and make them tear down or otherwise undo any of the work that has been undertaken. He may be right, but we doubt that council now has that much authority in view of their repeated failure to take action against those who have contravened the bylaws in the past. Law is often a matter of precedent and council could have a most difficult time in proving they have the authority contained in their bylaws when in fact they have knowingly allowed several contraventions. The key being that they have KNOWINGLY allowed contraventions. A task equally as difficult for council will be the matter of deciding who they would "pick on" to attempt to establish their authority. Obviously, anyone could charge discrimination if he happened to be the victim of any initial decision by council to take a stand against offenders. We suggest the only avenue open to council is to give ample warning that they plan to invoke the authority given them in their bylaws and to then take action against any offenders. • Kids are at school . . I think Fall SALE Ends October 10 Bayer Aspirin 100 Reg-99c Gillette 10's Techmatic Cartridge Right Guard Reg. $1,39 Sgt Reg, S2.29. $1.81 'Soft & Dri Deodorant Spray 7 Reg. $1.59 1.2 Tame Creme RinseReg.$1.39 99 T oni Home Permanents Reg. $2.49 1.89 Hudnut Home Permanents Reg. $2.39 $1.77 School Vitamins 200 tablets $1.98 HUNTLEY'S DRUG STORE ' EXETER 235-1070 OW Times Established 1873 SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., O.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor —Bill Batten—Advertising Manager Phone 235.1331 Amalgamated 1924 • II L T •Nme. • r T. • -r •m :4( Lgrt) ;IMMI• - Et_ Advocate Established 1881 exefealmes-ilmorafe "I think they're piling too Much homework on her!" 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WC7VRIA and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 425 Main St. Phone 235-0530 Exeter Welcome back GIRLS VIE FOR QUEEN TITLE — Six Exeter and district girls were in the running for the Exeter Fall Fair queen award. The contestants are shown above. From the left, Susan McCaffrey, Sherry Otis, Queen Linda Hackney, runner-up Brenda Arnold, Pat Connell and Lorraine Ventin. T-A photo Doesn't say much for people If you heard a sigh sometime recently like an elephant about to lie down and die, there was nothing to be alarmed about. It was just the Smileys getting the last of two kids off to college. Hugh isn't so bad any more. Boys aren't, generally. They'll jam some clothes and junk into a suitcase or two and a duffel bag, and off they go. He had decided, after a couple of years of waiting table and selling vacuum cleaners, that there might be something in that higher education stuff after all, and went back last year. Unfortunately, I promised that if he buckled down, I'd give him some financial help. He buckled down just enough to get through his year, so this year I m stuck with paying his fees. As far as eating goes, he's on his own. Got him off on an early bus, bound for Halifax, with a big box of books and trayed shirts and one suitcase, mine, bulging. He was full, as usual, of boundless optimism and great expectations. No problem. Kim is another kettle of fish. Or fowl. A year ago we took her off touniversity,got herregistered, found her a place to live, and made about four long trips in six weeks to allay her loneliness, buy her more clothes, and change her living quarters twice. She quit at Christmas and my stony heart bled tears when I counted the dollars down the drain. She was ill for a time. Then she went out into the world to seek her fortune. She discovered that the streets of the city were paved with soot, not gold. After a few months of being broke or working, she chose the lesser of three evils, and decided to go back to school. After an incredible delay, and weeks of agonizing anxiety for her mother, her application was accepted. (Dealing with university bureaucracy is like dealing with the government.) I took • her down and we checked out the university. She liked it, to my amazement. I think what sold her was that an English professor we talked to introduced himself by his first name, had long hair and a beard, and when he stood up, turned out to be in his bare feet. She had expressed a desire to get out of the city. Sick of the smog, traffic and everything else that goes with it. She wished she could go to college in a small tow:i. I pointed out that small Slap in face Exeter, Ontario Sept. 22, 1970 Dear Editor: i wish to comment on the situation where three residents of Exeter, interviewed at the Burkley Restaurant on the story of this community (London Life magazine), stated that the poor play darts. It is not hard to see that these people have neither played darts or have seen the game played. This is mostly a Legion game in these parts and as a Legion member I feel this is a slap in the face as we do not consider ourselves any poorer than the curlers or bowlers. , Our local Legion has sent dart players to provincial playdowns and also to dart tournaments where the prize money is as high as $3,000. I think these three residents should apologize to the local dart players. Keep up the good darts. Yours truly, Norm Ferguson .;,:,:•-zoon,-/•:w? =wow towns do not boast universities. But this was asclose to it as you could get. Camp us surrounded by orchards. A river winding through it. Well out of the city proper. No heavy traffic within two miles. By sheer good luck, caught the last bed in a girls' residence. It's a co-operative, with 14 girls. They do their own cooking, cleaning, and make their own rules. Great. A girl who lived in the house said it was fine. A stone's throw from the college. It was a mess, but professional cleaners were coming in to clean, decorate and put everything in order. Then the doubts set in. "Dad, how can I get along with 13 girls? What if my room-mates don't like me? Wait'll they see me come in with my guitar, in jeans and sneakers." And so on. In my jovial, fatherly way, I retorted: "Look, kid, 25 years ago I was living with 17 other fellows in a room the size of yours, and we got along." The answer was typical of all kids, the minute you start talking about the tough old days. "Yeah, yeah, I know, Dad, but that was in camp, and you had no choice and I've heard it all before." For once, I was firm. She was actually pleased by my firmness. All settled. So we took her down on a Sunday, to get settled. The house was still a mess. No cleaners. No drapes up. No pillow cases. Two or three girls struggling around with furniture. No heat in the house on a cold, drizzly day. It was bleak and dreary and her spirits went down like a thermometer in an ice bucket. Typically, she hadn't even packed a sweater. I left her the one I was wearing. When we left, she looked as woebegone as a drunk at a tea party. Her mother moaned softly all the way home and has been wringing her hands ever since. We'll see. One of the frequent complaints being aired these days is the vast amount of legislation to which we are being subjected. Most people tend to fault those who keep coming up with new rules and regulations which govern of our lives, while in fact it is generally the attitude of those same people which has necessitated the need for rules and regulations. For instance, why should Exeter council have to concern themselves with asking the local police department to crack down on littering? It's rather absurd that policemen should have to "waste" their time walking around the streets tapping people on the shoulder for tossing debris on streets. But don't blame council or the police. The fact that an attempt at correcting this situation is needed at all indicates all too clearly how careless people have become. Surely the main street — or any street — of their community is not that impersonal to them. And yet, people who would painstakingly pick up small bits of litter from their own lawns appear to have no concern at all about tossing debris into the gutters once they get away from the confines of their own property. We endorse council's attempt to crack down on litterers, but at the same time express some regret that such action should have to be considered. Following the initial session of Exeter's new committee of adjustment, we had commendation for the members of the group and the ratepayers who attended the hearing. It was a pleasure to sit in on the hearing and hear the opposition attack a plan for a multiple family' dwelling in their midst on facts alone without any of the mud-slinging that is often used by people in an effort to make their point. This week we also pass along our commendation to the committee of adjustment, although this was written prior to "My wife certainly runs an efficient kitchen!" - filo— 1 o l e-r‘ .443 the hearing into the planned addition at the corner of Main and Sanders. Whatever decision was ma de by the committee was reached after a careful study of the situation, as evidenced from their actions last week. On our way to the office Wednesday morning, we spotted chairman George Busche and member Lloyd Lovell standing at the corner with 'a huge sheet of cardboard. It was about the height of the planned addition, and while Lloyd held the cardboard, George jumped into his car to approach the intersection to ascertain if it would impede his vision of traffic on Main St. It was a simple test but the fact the two took time to give the matter such thoughtful study indicates once again that the members of this new committee are going to go out of their way to get all the facts they can before making decisions on items presented for their deliberation. People may not always agree with their decisions, but we do know it's going to be difficult to argue with them without having one's facts as clearly studied. We'll bet the consulting engineers who urged a careful consideration for the requested addition didn't give the matter such strenuous deliberation before making their opinions known. Which points out once again that local residents, keenly interested in their duties and their responsibilities, can make decisions as equitably as some professionals or civil servants who want to decide matters for us. :4: Winter is getting closer than most care to admit, but with the advent of numerous recreational activities, winter is no longer the 50 YEARS AGO Three barns belonging to Jas. and H. Mitchell, one mile west of Centralia, were burned at noon on Monday when lightning struck the centre barn. The crop from 200 acres was housed in the barns and the loss above the insurance will be great. T,he Exeter High School pupils motored to Lucan on Friday to take part in the Field Day held there. Eden School was struck by lightning on Monday during a severe thunder storm. Some of the plaster was knocked off but no further damage done. Pupils were unharmed. Owing to the heavy rain on Friday Kirkton Fair was postponed until Wednesday of this week. A memorial monument erected at Brinsley by McGillivray Township in memory of the fallen heroes in the Great War was unveiled on Friday last. 25 YEARS AGO Exeter has a dream house just like you see in the latest magazines. It is the newly built home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sweitzer and it was open to the public Tuesday afternoon and evening. Jim Whyte was presented with an identification bracelet from the Exeter High School Cadet Corp prior to his leaving to join the R.C.N. Ross Tuckey gave the address and Don Southcott made the presentation. The recent wet weather has proved a very trying time for bean growers and for harvesting the corn crop. Sgt. Major and Mrs. Vernon Heywood spent last week visiting with friends and relatives in London and Dearborn, Mich. drag that it once was considered. However, it still is a difficult time for the birds and the Federation of Ontario Naturalists reminds us that birds need food to exist through the cold months that will soon be with us. Actually, lack of food is one of the most important reasons why birds move south for the winter. If it was available, more would stay with us to brighten the winter picture. On a sparkling winter's day, there's no prettier sight than a brilliant cardinal or saucy blue jay against a background of glittering snow. To get that scenery into your backyard, plan now to erect a bird feeder, keeping in mind that you're more likely to get visitors if the feeder looks natural and blends with the surroundings. If squirrels are competing for the food, it shouldn't be placed in a tree, but rather on a pole or post with a squirrel-guard a foot or two below it. There should be a tree or tall shrub nearby to which the birds can take cover if threatened by cats or other enemies. Most important of all, once you put out food, make sure you do it every day. The birds will come to rely on the station and to miss even one day, particularly a sub-zero or snowy one, could mean their death. Because many birds breakfast early, it is a good idea to replenish the food supply each night. The naturalists point out not to despair if sparrows are your only guests at first. The other birds are more cautious and check out the station for some time to make certain the coast is clear. Finally, be sure to put the feeder where it can be seen from a window so the family can enjoy watching the visitors. 15 YEARS AGO A large congregation filled Hensall United Church Wednesday for the funeral of George NI. Drysdale, prominent civic and church leader who died Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. T. Wittemen have purchased the bakery department of the Mayfair Restaurant and Bakery. Mrs. Phylis Maybe, who has owned the bakery for nine years, will continue to operate the restaurant. Preston Dearing of RR 1, Exeter, delivered the first load of corn to the new Cann's Mill grain elevator in Exeter. Members of the Safety Council used close to 300 feet of safety reflector tape on 150 bicycles belonging to public school children. The tape was donated by the local Kinettes. Robert McMillan, Main Street, won the draw for a `kiddie convertible' car given away by Snell Bros. at Exeter Fair. 10 YEARS AGO Exeter Fall Fair attracted its largest crowd ever. An estimated 4,500 people paid the biggest gate receipt in the history of the 106 year old show, An oil painting class was organized in the library basement Tuesday evening with Mr. G. C. Koch as instructor, Richard Skinner, baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Skinner, won the six months and under class at the first baby show held at Exeter Fair this week. Marie Hodgson returned home after a year teaching Home Economics to 11-year old pupils in secondary schools in London, England. Mrs. Luther Reynolds, Exeter won her fourth straight championship in the flower class this year. This year she added another title by capturing the champion jam trophy,