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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-11-05, Page 4Assessments Review Court of Ontario Take notice that the first sitting of the Assessment Review Court for the year 1970 for the municipality of THE TOWN OF EXETER, in the County District of Huron-Perth Region win e held at the Town Hall, Exeter, commencing at the hour of 1:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 25, Signed, Nelson H. Kahle, M. IM. A. Regional Registrar (Acting) for Assessment, Region No. 24 Dated at Exeter this 5th Day of November, 1970 Qts.4.TARIP Assessments Review Court of Ontario Take notide that the first sitting of the Assessment Review Court for the year 1970 for the municipality of THE TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN in the County District of Huron-Perth Region will be held at the Township Hall, Crediton, commencing at the hour of 1:30 p.m., NOVEMBER 24. Signed, Nelson H. Kahle, M. IM. A. Regional Registrar (Acting) for Assessment, Region No. 24 Dated at Exeter this 5th Day of November, 1970 ONTARIO Assessments Review Court of Ontario Take notice that the first sitting of the Assessment Review Court for the year 1970 for the municipality of THE TOWNSHIP OF USBORNE in the County District of Huron-Perth Region will be held at the Township Hall, Elimville, commencing at the hour of 10:00 a.m., NOVEMBER 25. Signed, Nelson H. Kahle, M. IM. A. Regional Registrar (Acting) for Assessment, Region No. 24 Dated at Exeter this 5th Day of November, 1970 ONTARIO Assessments Review Court of Ontario ASSESSMENT ACT 1968 - 69 Take notice that the first sitting of the Assessment Review Court for the year 1970 for the municipality of THE TOWNSHIP OF HAY in the County District of Huron -Perth Region will be held at the Township Hall, Zurich, commencing at the hour of 1:30 p.m., NOVEMBER 27. Signed, Nelson H. Kahle, M. IM. A. Regional Registrar (Acting) for Assessment, Region No, 24 Dated at Exeter this 5th Day of November, 1970 ONTARIO SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W:.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor — Bill Batton Advertising Manager Phone 235.1331 Assessments Review Court of Ontario Take notice that the first sitting of the Assessment Review Court for the year 1970 for the municipality of THE TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH in the County District of Huron-Perth Region will be held at the Town Hall, Seaforth, bonnie ncing at the hour of 10:00 a.m., NOVEMBER 24. Signed, Nelson H, Kahle, M.1M. A, Regional Registrar (Acting) for Assessment, Region No, 24 Dated at Exeter this 5th Day of November,1 ASO ONTARIO OUR POINT OF VIEW Dead or just dormant An era that began more than 100 years ago ended Saturday when the last passenger train made its way through Huron County. Passenger service in this end of the county terminated several years ago, while a daily train from Goderich with connections through to Toronto was maintained, Although there was considerable opposition to the end of passenger service, it was a losing proposition with few people making use of the service. While some blame may be correctly placed on the shoulders of CNR officials for not encouraging more passenger use, the automobile spelled the demise of rail service. Oddly enough, the announcement that the service would be cancelled brought about an upsurge in passenger traffic as school children and many others took advantage of the few final runs to have one of the last train rides in Huron. For many it was their first ride and for most it may possibly be their last, However, unless the auto and gasoline manufacturers can come up with better methods of reducing the pollution caused by their products, the passenger train may yet come into its own — not by choice perhaps — but rather by necessity. Governments in the early days of Canada spent vast sums of• money to provide rail service as a means of opening up new frontier areas of this country. As sprawling highways, pollution and urban congestion continue to eat up our countryside, some type of rail service may once again be the only effective means of transporting people for other than short distances. The termination of passenger service in Huron and other communities across North America may not be final. Take precautions it's that time of year again This newspaper, similar to most others across the nation, has been reporting an increasingly large number of thefts. Most rural areas have always prided themselves in the fact that the incidence of such crime was much lower than in larger urban centres, but this may well be changing. Observers predict that under the , present economic conditions in most areas, an increase in crime will be experienced in the upcoming months. While the welfare benefits available should not force anyone into such actions, the fact is the wide use of credit forces many people into a tight money situation where a small decline in their available cash places them in precarious positions, especially when the "good things in life" are now considered by many people to be their right. There is no need yet for extreme action or worry about the situation, but it is evident that precautions and surveillance should be increased by citizens and police alike. demand liberties and not assume responsibilities?' Although the potato has been associated with Ireland, its origin was rather shaky. At first, it was denounced by many as unfit for human consumption. Some of the denouncers even went so far as to band together into an organization known as "Society for the Prevention of Unsatisfactory Diets". From the initials came the word "spud". That's one of the interesting bits of information you'll find in the 1971 copy of the Farmers' Almanac, which is available at Victoria and Grey Trust. To many of our forefathers, the Almanac was highly regarded and it was almost a way of life with its weather forecasts, timing for treatment of livestock and the planting of crops. This year's version contains a large proportion of wit and humor and we pass along one example: A group of women were talking together. One lady said, "Our congregation is sometimes down to 30 or 40 on Sunday night". Another said, "that's nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven". An old maid added her bit: "It's so bad in our church on Sunday night, that when the minister says 'Dearly beloved', it makes me blush". Movies can teach hate Do movies mirror life? If some films finding their way into theatres reflect life — God help us, Frank sex scenes don't make moviegoers squill!' half as much as all-out sadism and violence. And movies are rated for either adult or child consumption — only on the amount of sex shown — not an their violence quotient. Many people even long for the old skiia-shows after two hours of the chopping, decapitating, head-splitting, eviscerating action fotmd in so many movies' recently. Most adults can bridge the gap between reality and fan tasy — but what about the children? Wh,at do they take away from violent movies? Movies can be devastating propaganda xrehicles. The Nazis helped push their anti-Jew camp aign with films depicting the Jews as exploiting monsters. Consider the patriotic British and American films from the Second World War. Any youngster from that era can remember the satisfaction they felt in darkened theatres as the Allies hammered down bombs and shot up planes of the bad-guy Nazis. Movies can teach hate — this is a proven fact. Censorship of the film industry won't solve anything. The industry could probably come up with something worse than the present level of violence. Parents will have to be their own censors — attend movies to keep up with the trends, and discuss the values and ideas projected in them with their children, Parents should also forbid their children from attending movies which have too much violence — and not feel guilty about it. — Contributed slate is filled, few people worry about it. That we should show such little concern for the people who conduct our business is nothing short of shameful. It's too late after the nomination meeting to do anything about the type of candidates which have been acclaimed to office. While the quality of candidates in this area has generally been good, we sometimes wish that ratepayers would find some time that the "village idiot" has been acclaimed to office. Perhaps then the ridicule which would deservedly be heaped upon them may shake them enough to start taking an interest 1,1 municipal politics. At a recent meeting of Exeter council, when the discussion centred around methods to stimulate people to attend nominations, it was suggested that this newspaper usually managed to attempt that. Well, we have tried unsuccessfully in the past, so if anyone else would care to take a crack at the task, please rest assured our columns will be readily available to them. Since the War Measures Act has been invoked, there's been a great hue and cry from some quarters that our civil liberties have been denied., Well, for some people, we think they have abdicated their civil liberties by not assuming their civic responsibilities. How much longer can we Chins utp both of them Nomination meetings are less than three weeks away, although that fact is not likely to stir any great amount of activity from area residents. It's a bit of a paradox really. In recent years the complaints about rising taxes have been heard louder and louder, and yet the interest in local politics has been growing weaker and weaker. Last time around, nomination meetings in this area attracted only a handful of people other than those who attended in official capacities. Oddly enough, some of the people most concerned about this situation are the elected officials. Exeter council members have tried to come up with suggestions on several occasions to attract more interest in nomination meetings, although they could hardly be blamed if they were merely content to "let sleeping dogs lie" as it were. One of the main problems with nomination meetings in communities where there is no issue at stake, is the fact these meetings are generally very dull and listless. Most sitting members are content to get up and give a rehash of the work their particular committee has undertaken during the past year or two. They fail to realize that most people are already aware of what has taken place in their community. While many people don't know what has been going on, these people are not those in attendance. Sitting members of councils and boards would do well to spruce up the nomination meeting by giving ratepayers some indication of what they feel should be happening in the future. That's the only thing that can be changed. So, why dwell on the past? * * * One of the major needs, of course, is for good candidates to fill the various positions on area councils and the school boards, We heard one elected official, who has been acclaimed to office, comment the other evening he wished someone would contest his position, so he would at least know whether the ratepayers wanted him or not. In most communities, the situation is such that almost anyone can become an elected official merely by having his name presented. As long as the first major production of the Exeter and District Player's Guild, Tuesdays and Wednesday nights at SHDHS. The principles in the cast were W.J. Cochrane, Mrs. Len Mkes, Mrs. James Glaab, and Frank Wildfong. In attempt to determine if there is a demand among Exeter and district residents for Friday night shopping, several Exeter Stores will remain open on that night during November and December. They will remain open on Saturday nights, too. Prior to their departure to their new parish at St Martin's, Oakridge Acres, Rev. J.F. Wagland, and family of Lucan were guests at a large congregational social evening in Holy Trinity Church Basement, Wednesday evening. ReV.K.R. Norcross, pastor of Exeter Pentecostal Church for the past year has accepted a call to the First Assembly of God, Port Huron, attending the theatre. Others were shot down in the streets, for no reason except that they were on the other side. Pray that this never happens in Canada. But it could, unless the nation unites to smother the blaze and deal firmly and finally. I don't want to sound like a Cassandra with hindsight. I don't think it can happen in Canada. But it will take courage, and calm, to prevent it. How did it happen? It is obvious that the government, and certain police forces, were caught with their pants down. They were warned by the press and by the actions of the F.L.Q. itself, that this was mOre than "a little trouble in Quebec". They must have known that this was a body of warped men, and women, dedicated to the destruction of Canada, There was ample evidence of the violence perpetrated by similar groups of fanatics around the world. It demanded swift and Upper and Lower Canada. Both served a purpose, but they were comic opera, compared to what's happening today. If I'm not mistaken, the F.L.Q. has murdered more men than were killed in William Lyon Mackenzie's attack on Toronto in 1837. We had the Riel Rebellion, a tragic farce for a tragic people, led by a tragic hero without a real hope of knocking over the establishment. But none of them came close to the senseless violence, the vicious, amoral destructiveness that we have experienced in this autumn of1970. The comparison that comes closest, perhaps, is that deadly period in Algeria a few years ago, when the French withdrew. French Algerians and Arab Algerians killed each other with a callous impersonality that shocked the civilized world. That was not war. It was assassination. People were blown up at lunch in a restaurant, or In the past few weeks, Canada has gone through an emotional catharsis which may yet, despite the bitter medicine which brought it about, turn a psychotic nation into a strong and healthy one. Our emotions have run the gamut of shock, despair and shame to a deep anger and determination. There is something of the feeling of1939 in the air, a feeling that wild beasts, when they are infected by a type of rabies, must be destroyed. Canadians, at all levels, have realized that it is rather silly to preach either Christian brotherhood, or democracy, to a mad dog. What we are going through is something that never has happened in this nation before. There have been many crises in the growth of our nation. We had our Plains of Abraham and our War of 1812. But these were fought by soldiers. We ,had our rebellions in 0111111111.1011. Times iEstablishod 1873 eieVee,e'-e;:e/tie'ee Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1024 Published Each Thursday;tring at Exeter, Ontario second Class Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1969, 4,751 sd6ScRiliTIO441 RATES: Canada $6500 Per Year; USA 0,00 drastic measures. Where were they? Then, when the horse is gone, the barn door is locked. The' War Emergencies Act is imposed. While a majority of Canadians, in my opinion, would support the government on this point, in the minds of many it has raised fear,an uneasiness that is not dispelled by government platitudes. This move was like declaring open season on anybody the police might suspect, or even dislike, Friends of mine who have lived in police states in Europe are particularly dismayed by it, In d icent. Three police cruisers drew up at the home of a widow with three teenage kids, on the Saturday morning the Act was imposed. Without a warrant, they tearched the house for drugs, even examining all her plants to see whether she was growing pot. They found nothing. They took one of the boys to the police station and questioned hire for three hours, She was distraught. 'Prying times ahead? Yes, But chins tip, chaps, both of them. You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs. The rats Will scurry back to their holes. And let's hope nobody in power Will draw to an inside straight. 10 YEARS AGO Ontario minister of education, the Honourable John Roberts, will officiate at ceremonies to Open the new addition of SHDHS, Friday night. Miss Dorothy Davit and L.J. Penhale were honored by the Public Utilities Commission for 25 years of service to the local commission. Principal H.L. Sturgis Was given permission by SHDHS board to invite the diStrict teachers to hold their annual conference at the School next year, providing they do not discuss any federation business during the time they would. normally be conducting school. Local hunting enthusiasts who were dreaming of a tempting feed of pheasant-under-glass had their dreams spoiled because Most of the pheasant were under cover. They have consolation hi the fact that there are plenty of geese along the shores of Lake Huron this fall. 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Marvin Vincent who has been linotype operator for the Exeter Times left on Thursday for London where he has accepted a position with the London Advertiser. Members of .the Exeter-zurich Hockey Club met at Boyle's Barber Shop Tuesday evening to devise ways and means of raising money to finance the hockey season. While Dr.J.O.L. Spracklin was in Exeter in connection with Main Street Anniversary his famous speed boat "Leopard Fourth" went up in smoke on the Detroit River. It was taken from its moorings on the Canadian side near Sandwich, hauled into the Detroit River where it burned. Mr. Albert Etherington, Usborne, won fifth prize in the baby beef competition at Guelph Winter Fair. Messrs, Fred Wells, Ernest Wells, Arto Delve and Harold Kuntz left Monday for Watford where they will assist in laying a water main for the town. 25 YEARS AGO Huron County has gone over the top in its subscriptions to the 9th Victory Loan. The amount raised so far is $4,566,000, or 108% of the quota. In accepting the resignation of Mrs. Pearl. Murdoch, organist at James Street Church, the official board passed a resolution expressing appreciation of her services. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Wein entertained the Music Supervisors of South Huron at their home Monday evening. Inspector R..CL Staples Was present and conducted the business session. The Frayne block on Main Street has been sold by Wm. Frayne to J.M. Southcott. The latter took possession the first of November. 15 YEARS AGO Five hundred people acclaimed "Angel Street" the 4." • '&4 ••,'