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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-10-28, Page 4A Ng decision The move is underway to start investigations into a new town hall for Exeter, and there is no question but what some improvement in facilities is required, It has already been pointed out that the fire hall setup is completely inadequate and inefficient. The upstairs portion of the town hall has also reached the point where it is impractical for most uses to which it has been put in the past years. The clerk's office requires more storage space, and while it would obviously be advantageous to have all the town departments under one roof, it is not a dire necessity. Despite the obvious need for improvements, we are still not convinced that the best move is to completely raze the present structure and replace it with a modern edifice. One of the most important factors to be considered is financing. In view of the large expenditure to be made next year on the completion of the sewer system, it is questionable if the town can undertake another major project in the form of a new town hall in the following year. The economy at present would suggest a tighter rein on spending, although by 1973 that may well have changed. It is a matter of utmost consideration, but one that must wait until a final decision is required. This newspaper has advocated on several occasions in the past that council have an expert study of the present structure to determine if it holds any possibilities for a major renovation and to form the basic structure for expansion. It has already been hinted that the department of transportation and communications may close out their depot at the north end and if this was available for the works department, a considerable area at the rear of the town hall could be used for improved fire hall facilities and adding space for the clerk. Certainly, it is not cheap to renovate old buildings to make them functional. However, it often is less costly than tearing them down and starting all over again. Another major consideration is in determining what facilities are required locally to meet local municipal administration in the future. In recent years, assessment has been removed from the local level and welfare has been taken over by the county. Regional government is still being touted, although not as strongly as it was. There is also talk in some quarters about the province taking over municipal policing. How do you plan a structure to meet the needs of the future with so many question marks? Those question marks may remain for some time, and again, they could be answered in the near future. It is not an easy decision and certainly council will have to do a vast amount of deliberation before reaching any decisions. We do not suggest they curtail plans to investigate new facilities. It is imperative that they do, and also that all possible avenues be explored to provide the necessary facilities at the lowest cost. Turnout encouraging Regardless of the reaction anyone may have as to the outcome of last week's Ontario election, it was indeed encouraging to see the turnout at the polls. In some areas, over 80 percent of the eligible voters turned out to support their respective candidates and this must certainly dispel the thoughts held by some people that many have a "devil may care" attitude. True, there arei,AlwaYS 'those whb know little and care less about what is going on, but the figures indicate that in general, Ontario voters wanted to have their say as to which party would form the next government. There were some complaints that people didn't know where their polling place was located. While some steps should be implemented to correct this situation, it must be pointed out that all parties have campaign headquarters where this information is readily available. Newcomers to any community never have difficulty asking where the local pub is, so we see no reason why they can't take a little time to find out where they vote. "I don't' core if you wont to be a Sportscaster when you grow up English is still compulsory!" MAN... That's Quality and Style What (s? 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Meet a lousy prognosticator It seems, if we are to believe the financial experts, that Canada is in for a tough time, economically, Then dam yankees are at it again. They are paying as much at- tention to our various trade missions and professional whiners as would a buffalo, charging towards a cliff, with a flea on his back screaming that he, too, would be killed if the buffalo went over the edge. Well, as the fleas, we can't blame it on anybody but our- selves, It's been too comfortable, riding aroundon the back of that big, fat, juicy buffalo. Better we should have been wasps, stinging instead of sucking. Now we know how the Esquimaux and the Indians feel about the rest of us. Newspaper editorials are crying the blues, telling the government to do something about it, or trying to assure their readers that the U.S. is not out to get us. They might as well save theri type. It's too late for crying; there's no use telling the present government to do anything about anything; and the U,S, is not interested in "getting" us; it is interested in getting itself out of the worst economic mess it has been in since the thirties. Writers of letters-to-the-editors are 'offering some emotional, but DEROSMOMMINSIMAr Times Established 1813 40."1"AN Wt AO °"14".APFO, rn" largely irrational advice to anyone who will listen, Some would cut the Yanks off from all our resources. That would be like cutting off your nose to improve your appearance. Others would seize, or seriously police, all American subsidiary companies in Canada. That would result in further unem- ployment as the Yanks started closing plants, many of them heavily subsidized by our own government, and started pulling in their horns. Maybe a mouse can frighten an elephant, according to legend, but a rat can't stop a ship from sinking by threatening to jump overboard. And there's a lovely mixed analogy for you to ponder over. To carry on with the cliches, Canadians are reaping what they have sown. For several generations, they have invited, nay, begged foreign capital to invest in this country, They have refused to invest in their own country, preferring something "safer", like Brazilian Traction or A,T. and T. Result? The country is crawling with British, Swedish, German and American plants, directed from abroad. I wonder how many Canadian companies you would find operating suc- cessfully in any of those coun- tries. AdvOcate Established 1881 Another cliche. You can't have your cake and eat it. We have all the ingredients for the cake. But rather than bake it ourselves, we send them to foreign bakers, buy it back from them, and find that it's mostly crumbs. One more. You can't have it both ways. You can't be half capitalist, half socialist. And if you want to play around with a giant among capitalists, like the U.S., you need more protection than an Alcan jockstrap. You don't send in your high school second-string junior to play against the pros, Have I a solution? Of course I have. This economic lecture wasn't prepared without deep thought and deeper research. First, let's stop running around in ever-decreasing circles, like that bird of legend. You know it's fate. Second, let's not bite the hand that feeds us. Unless that hand tries to give us a cuff in the ear. Then bite to hurt. Third. Let's pull in our belts, get off our tails, and start com- peting with industrialists in other countries. In short, stop pro'l'icing shoddy merchandise at inflated prices. I'll take a wage freeze, will you? Thus endeth the lesson. Amalgamated 1924 The Ontario election is now history and so is the fact that the writer is a lousy prognosticator. However, we take some con- solation from the fact that even the most optimistic and ardent of the Progressive Conservative supporters in the area also failed to come up with the prediction their party would sweep back into power with more seats than previously. The analyists have come up with many opinions for the PC sweep of the province, and one we hasten to mention before going to far is "advertising pays." Premier William Davis and his crew tossed .as big bundle into advertising, and there is no question but what it had some direct results for them, Those of us in the advertising business have been rubbing our hands in glee at the prospect that parties wishing to be successful in the future will come up with the same approach. The pundits also tell us that many Liberals cast their votes for the Conservatives in a "stop the NDP" drive. Both parties attempted to point out the unknown factor of the NDP and their leader, Stephen Lewis. The campaign was obviously successful, because most thought the NDP would certainly form the opplition with their strength from the urban ridings. It will be interesting in the next few months to see what course the NDP will take.They obviously have nothing to gain in their present position and will probably move,farther to the left or may attempt to gain more support by coming back to the right. The moves to be made by Liberal leader Robert Nixon will also be watched closely. His party suffered a rather humiliating blow and there is speculation that he may let someone, else take over the leader's role to fight the next election. While his future is much more rosy than that of his competitors, Premier Davis also has problems. The people of Ontario gave him an overwhelming mandate which left the province with an extremely weak op- position. This can be a serious problem, and certainly the PC govern- ment will have to fully realize the responsibility they have in working without a strong op- position. + + + The election proved one more Mr. Batten, Editor, Dear Sir, I am the mother of two teen age boys who like working on old cars. At this time they have a 1965 Ford in the drive way, Tuesday the police came to see us With a complaint. There is no mess in the yard, just the car they are Sanding to paint, Now the boys are at home causing no one any work, or trouble except me. And I, as their mother, would much rather see them dirty and greasy from work, than to see them high on dope. At least I know where they are, Now do I tell them you can't work on the car''? Go someplace away from home, you are not wanted here'? Not many parents in this town would do that, And when other people start paying my rent they can tell me what to do, but not until that time, My boys will Work on their cars at their own home. Gloria Vincent Exeter thing: that the chap in the next office had best stick with making prognostications only on sporting activities. During his poll of area voters, he thought Dave Jackson of Grand Bend was extremely optimistic with his prediction of 72 PC seats. Seeing some easy money, the assistant editor talked Dave into putting his money where his mouth was. Well, you know where Haugh's mouth is now .. . just slightly above his navel as he was last seen counting out some hard earned cash to pay off his debt, To conclude our chatter about the election, we pass along this bit of information that came to our desk this week and is most appropriate. + + + Election laws in may areas place restrictions on the voting rights of mental patients, but a study of a large mental hospital shows that there's not much difference in political preference between those on the inside and those on the outside. In the study, mental patients filled out ballots for two elections. The results were identical with those of the surrounding com- munity. That must be a rather sobering thought for politicians . . . and electors! + + + The typical Canadian is still paying instalments on the car he swapped 'for the car he traded in 50 YEARS AGO A great crowd attended the plowing match on the farm of Mr. Ed. Shapton on Friday last. The number of spectators was estimated at 1,500. The weather was all that could be desired. Mr, J. J. Miller last week received his fine stallion just imported from Scotland. It arrived in excellent condition. Mr. Milton Wm. Pfaff, returned soldier, has recieved the' ap- pointment of postmaster at Exeter following the late W. J. Russell. Mr. John Hunter, of town, and Mr. Fred Stevens, of Stratford, left Wednesday on a deer hunting trip in New Ontario, going about 150 miles north of North Bay. Mr. Harry Trick has returned to his home in Crediton after spending the summer on the Great Lakes. Mr. W. J. Smith has purchased an up-to -date grinding outfit which is located at Centralia in the building known as the Hand- ford Livery on the London Road. 25 YEARS AGO There were an exciting few moments at Heavers Hardware Monday morning when fire broke out in some oil in the basement of the store. It was brought under control with the use of fire ex- tinguishers, A new Chancel was dedicated at the jubilee serviceS Of Zion Evangelical Church, Creditors, last Sunday. Many former residents returned to Crediton for the event. Mary Easton, Exeter, was elected president of the Young People's Societies of Huron- Maitland Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Canada at Goderich, Priday. About 200 young people attended the event, Mr. Peter Bertram on Sunday last picked from his raspberry bushes a good helping of ripe, red raspberries that were pleasing to the palate at this time of the year, as part payment on the one he now owns. His ambition is to keep up with how far behind he was last year. + + + Don't look now, but the first of November is just around the corner and we're already being reminded there are less than two months until Christmas. However, we trust those thoughts haven't spoiled your ability to fully enjoy the fall weather which has been better than average for the past few weeks. Flower gardens still abound in an array of vibrant colors, matching those of the maple trees along our street. It's a great feeling to rustle your feet through the fallen leaves, and except when the air is pungent with smoke from bur- ning leaves, there is something special about this time of year which makes the coming of winter seem worthwhile, The squirrels have been chatting incessantly in our back yard as they scramble up the walnut tree to gather in their winter provisions. We should take the hint and get the storm windows on and ac- complish the other tasks that face mortals before winter winds blow, but the weather is just too darn nice to get us activated. Let's forget about the jobs for another week and enjoy our- selves. 15 YEARS AGO Ross Marshall, RR 1, Kirkton, brought home 11 of the 20 prizes awarded to county breeders at the annual banquet of Huron County Holstein Club, Tuesday evening, Exeter District Co-operative officials announced this week their Main St. store has been purchased by McKerlie Automotive Ltd,, London. Three students from South Huron were among six who received Huron County scholarships at the University of Western Ontario. They were John F. Haberer, Joanne Castle and Katherine Ondrejicka. Andrew Johnston Drugs, Main Street, was officially opened this weekend, Assisting Mr. Johnston, the owner, are Helen Westcott and Bob Harvey. Chartered banks this week raised their loan rates one- quarter of one percent. 'The in- crease, the sixth in 14 months, ups minimum rate to five percent on loans secured by Government of Canada bonds. Prime com- mercial loans are now five and one-half percent, This is part of a credit-restraining policy set by the Bank of Canada. 10 YEARS AGO Neighbors and friends of Mr. & Mts, Hector Heywood, gathered Wednesday evening and gave them a chivari to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mr, & Mrs. be Vries of Holland, who have spent several months here visiting their son and his family, Mr. & Mrs. Harry De Vries, returned to their home this week, Exeter "A" Pack cubs have won an award plaque for "Meritorious entry" in the 1961 Cub . Conservation Contest sponsored recently by Cities Service Oil Co., Ltd. Dr, T. A. Watson of Lucan isthe happiest fisherman in the community for having caught the largest great northern pike at Key Harbour. Drive carefully tost Nort i i 41f0A0e4SINebg, %N.S.S" iiiiiiiiiiii '40.0."•\•00.",01. N."‘N•00"•••040.4.% 31- OZ. PKGS. 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