Loading...
The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-02-11, Page 7The Only Exception CIGARETTES BUT LOOK AT THE LOW PRICES ON THEM KING CARTON SIZE $411 PKG. KING SIDE 600 CARTON LGE,SIZE $461 WE, SIZE KRO PKG. au Ron's Taking the Axe to Prices At RON'S HEALTH CENTRE MAIN ST. HENSALI Yes, believe it or not, Ron has chopped 20 Yo Off Everything IN THE STORE 3 DAYS ONLY This TFheubrs.1, 1F1.28 t 1S3at. * Timex Watches * Tilley Leather Wallets * Radios * Cameras * Photo Supplies * Hair Care Supplies * Baby Supplies * Toys * Polaroid Sun Glasses WE'RE OVERSTOCKED — YOU $AVE MONEY * Animal Health Supplies * Chocolates * Gifts * First Aid Supplies * Cosmetics * Greeting Cards . * Jewellery * School Supplies • Panti Hose OPENING 711-11S WEEKEND FRIDAY SUNDAY — 12:00 NOON to 7;00 p. A m ND SATURDAY — 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.tn, Hensall Freeze King OPENING SPECIAL Fish 'N Chips 59 ACH or STOCK CLEARANCE 15/1thrtmdiEr. SALE There's Still Lots Of Winter Left Enjoy Snowmobiling AT THESE LOW PRICES '71 Skiroule, Model 5300 - 20 H.P. Manual Start $ Suggested List $825. .14 0 '71 Skiroule Model SX 440 Demonstrator 35 H.P. Slide-rail suspension Racing Seat, Tack & Speedometer Su ggested List $1145 '71 Skiroule Model SE400 28 H.P. Electric Start 15" Track Suggested List $1095 '71 Skiroule Model RT500 35 H.P. Slide-rail suspension, 19" Track Racing Seat, Tack g $ 975 and Speedometer $ Suggested List $1245 11 075 71.Skiroule Model RE 400 28 H.Pa Electric Start 19" Track $ Suggested List $1145 1 02 5 '71 Skiroule Model SS300 22 H,P, Slide-rail suspension $ Racing Seat Suggested List $995 Snowmobile Suit, Gloves, Helmet And Boots With Each Cash Sale Flus FRE Of A 1971 Skiroule VALUED AT $9245 PRICED TO \ CLEAR John Elder Enterprises RR 2 Hensall Phone 262.5598 OR CONTACT MEL WHITINO EXETER Z5-1454 • Several Demonstrators and Used Machines (of Various Colors) In Stock • Large Stock of Suits and Boots and Helmets Delegate gives views of UC General Council How about tomorrow? Times-Advocate, February 11, 1971 Drive safel By REV, 1-1.4R0 1.,D F. CURRI The 24th general council of the United Church of Canada is • now a part of history, What was said and done there will remain implanted in the mi:ids of those who were privileged to attend for a long time. The policies enunciated and the structural changes effected will influence the life and work of the church in rc the days ahead. There will be some who will take violent issue with resolutions endorsed at this council but still others will find direction and creative and positive help in the conclusions reached. This highest court of the church was representative of its constituency. Of the 410 commissioners composed equally of laymen and clergy 107 were women. They came from all walks of life both rural and urban. They represented many national groups, every geographical area of Canada from coast to coast. Youth was present and was listened to with respect. Our missionaries present gave an added international flavour to the council. This was truly an national church speaking for all her people. The dialogue, • although many times sharp and incisive, was frequently infused with humour and always with good will. Those of us who hopefully anticipate positive results from dialogue now in progress between the Anglican andUnited Churches • were indeed heartened by the spirit which prevailed between the delegates to the General Synod of the Anglican communion and the commissioners to the General Council of the United Church. Our progress to further • understanding, further co-operation and eventual union will be guided well through the kind of spirit exemplified in the persons of the newly elected Primate of the Anglican Church, Archbishop E. W. Scott and the new Moderator of the United Church The Right Rev, Dr. A.B. Moore. This spirit of good will and mutual respect pervaded our sessions and our group discussions together. The enthusiastic endorsation of a joint hymn book, and the receiving of a further study draft plan for church union dialogue are indeed land marks along the road of Canadian church history. There is a frank recognition that difference are conscientiously held by both parties but that further study in an atmosphere of mutual respect can yet result in the emergence of a new church retaining what is good and helpful in both Episcopal and Reformed tradition and at the same time creating a.church structurally flexible enough to be an effective instrument of God and people at this time in history. This 24th general council was not afraid to give guidance in some very sensitive areas of social life where moral and ethical decisions are apart of every day living. One such area which is Most complex and which has strong emotional overtones is the matter of abortion, The council arguments here were quite varied and spirited, The resolution finally acceptable to the majority recognizes I believe both the right of individual freedom of choice while at the same time recognizing the social implications of individual behaviour. The church would recognize the need for abortion where humane conditions warrant such. Therapeutic abortion for physical and mental health or for stringent economic reasons where the bringing into the world of another life would be but a tragic mishap. The council supported the belief that the decision to Get jail terms on local charges Three men who were found guilty of several offences throughout Ontario — including some in Exeter — were recently sentenced to jail terms. Jack Allen Knight, no fixed address, was sentenced to 10 years in penitentiary following a trial in Newmarket. He faced a total of 10 indictable offences, including the theft of a motor vehicle from Bill Belling, Exeter, on July 17, 1969. Appearing in Toronto were Joseph Patrick Neumeyer and William Frederick James, also with no fixed addresses. Neumeyer faced 76 charges and James 25. Included in the list were charges laid by the Exeter police relating to forged cheques passed on the accounts of two Exeter residents, Bill Jones and Duncan Little. Each of the accused was sentenced to five years on the first of his charges and five years concurrent on each additional one. To err is human; to really foul things up requires a computer. abort was a matter between the woman concerned and her physician, That the criminal code should be altered at this point to Make this possible. It was agreed that if any nurse or doctor wishes to absent themselves on grounds of conscience from abortion procedures they should be allowed to do so without reflection on their professional integrity, There should be stiff penalties irnpossed on those who without the proper medical knowledge perform abortions. The council faced another sticky problem with respect to collective bargaining wherein she may draw the wrath of some, The council in her deliberations commended unionism for its long history of a battle for just wages and good working conditions. It endorses the general principle of collective bargaining as a good method of obtaining contract agreements between employer and employee but it balked at the justification of the "closed shop" principle pointing out that it infringes on the freedom of choice for the individual, It was further suggested that collective bargaining today as it applies to employer and employee relationships is not always used as a weapon for "justice" but for "advantage", Many other issues of importance were faced at the council in her deliberations. The challenge of Christian Education was not overlooked. The challenge of greater stewardship and the deployment of stewardship resources were not minimized. The lack of financial support in many areas and a serious shortage of leadership were given heart searching scrutiny. One whole night was given over to hearing from our missionaries. The challenging story of their work and the problems the christian witness confronts today in a pluralistic and strongly nationalistic world is of great concern to the church of today. The commissioners heard a panel on poverty, Both men and women who are seeking to give leadership to the poor in an effort to give them a voice and help them to help themselves. This was a soul shaking experience for many. I came away from this 24th General Councilwith the distinct feeling that God was not dead. That he lives on in His church which is very much alive and that although the "gates of hell" are active they are a long way from taking the field. Rev. Glen Wright of Exeter United Church stated he has a great deal of respect for the new moderator of the United Church of Canada, Dr. Arthur B. Moore. He said he had had contact with Dr. Moore during his college years and had found him to be "a very approachable man". Mr. Wright said he felt both the moderator and the new Anglican primate, Rt. Rev. Edward S. Scott, were men concerned about dialogue and discussion for unity between the churches. The United Church minister said "a lot of hope" had come out of the council, and he thought the working together closer as churches would have greater priority than discussing the issues of union that keep them apart. Rev. Bruce Guy of Dashwood United Church said he felt it was significant that the United Church of Canada changed the date and place of the General Council to be physically near the General Anglican Synod which was meeting at Niagara Falls. Traditionally, the United Church General Council meets in September and Mr. Guy felt the switch was "a gesture toward c,Airch union". He, too, felt there were issues facing the church of more importance than structural HELPING THE WATER ON ITS WAY — Quick work by the Exeter works department Friday morning after several hours of heavy rains averted any flooding problems. Town employee Nelson Wells and works superintendent Glenn Kells ar:! clearing a catch basin at the corner of Main and John Streets. T-A photo Local ministers comment Hopeful signs at UC council unity. He said, "it is important to make the good news of the gospel understandable and available to people. It must be interpreted to fit their needs." Mr. Guy stated there has been suspicion between the 'in-church' and the 'out-church' people, "Unfortunately, the church has often projected a self righteous and condemning image." The minister said people outside the church need help and want the church to respond to their needs and that it is the duty of the church to unblock the channels. Mr, Guy said he was extremely hopeful that the new Christian education program, on which he had done some work, would help Sunday school teachers prepare material that was biblical and relevant at the same time. The committee suggested the use of modern techniques of communication such as tape cassettes to further teaching methods. He said he hoped the committee's report had received the approval of the Council. 425 Main St. Exeter VG The senior Trust company devoted entirely to serving the people of Ontario. You'll live happier — enjoy your retire- ment years more — when you enrol in a Victoria and Grey Registered Retirement Savings Plan that grows in value year after year. Our Guaranteed Investment Certificate Plan, for instance, adds to your retirement money at the rate (currently) of MOO—compounded semi-annually—for every hundred dollars invested. Talk it over today with Victoria and Grey. TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 WCTORM and GREY Phone 235-0530