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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-01-06, Page 4Can't rest on laurels At Exeter council's final meeting of the year, members took time to review their activities of 1971 and most also patted themselves on the back for jobs well done. We have to agree with them. It was a busy year with many accomplishments and each should be justifiably proud of the part he or she played. However, they'll probably not have time to rest on their laurels. This year could be one of the most hectic for a council as they tackle the mammoth chore of completing most of the town's sewer system. Coupled with this will be a decision on a new town hall. A new structure will probably not be a reality for some time, but in any project of such magnitude, the planning is obviously the most important and most arduous task. It will require some gazing into the crystal ball to determine, as far as humanly possible, what the requirements of such a building will be for not only the present, but also for future generations. At the best, it's almost an impossible task. In assessing the needs of the community, council's committee should hold an early discussion with members of the Ausable River Conservation Authority, who have already announced plans for expanded or new facilities. One of their main requirements is a large meeting room, and obviously, the need for two such large rooms in one community would appear unnecessary. Working in conjunction with groups such as this will be most important and informal discussions along this line are most desirous in the early planning stages. Generation gap The "generation gap" becomes more comprehensible when we consider information gathered by Richard Carrington: "If the earth's history could be compressed into a single year, the first eight months would be completely without life, the next two would see only the most primitive creatures, mammals wouldn't appear until the second week in December, and no Homo Sapiens until 11:45 on December 31. The entire period of man's written history would occupy the final 60 seconds before midnight." A middle-aged person today can remember his father starting out at a job from six a.m. to six p.m. six days a week and putting aside a little each week for a possible time of unemployment or sickness and for his old age. Yet he looks at his son who confidently looks for a four day work week with a full week's pay, full pay for unemployment and payment of all hospital and doctor's bills. Add to that the fact that the middle-aged person today spans the era that saw the greatest changes in scientific and technical advancement. His memory goes back to the time when there were no radios, while his son cannot picture a world without satelites and T.V. instant news. Rather than wonder at the misunderstanding between the generations we should perhaps wonder that they understand each other at all. The necessity for understanding falls hardest on the old since they are set in their ways and resent change, yet they are the ones who must go more than half-way since it is almost impossible for the young to find understanding for those who resent progress, or who cannot understand and use the new inventions of the age. While all generations have resented the problems left by their predecessors, this present generation has more than any other perhaps for which to accuse us. We have left them a world that retains its problems but has become very small. We have left them scientific progress that has outrun social progress. We have left them material progress that has outrun understanding. It is well perhaps for some of us to consider the world outlook of the young before we condemn them out of hand. Some of their actions of which we disapprove may stem from their worry of what their future holds. If we could join our experience and understanding and their enthusiasm and knowledge we could overcome the problems of the present and leave to them a heritage of which we could be proud and of which they would have no fear. They stole the show Not being especially a Monarchist we must admit, however, to being happily effected by The Queen's Christmas Message. Those two little guys, Andy -and Bill (or is it Prince Andrew and Prince William?) did a fine job in reminding us the Queen is very much a happy mother. They stole the show! One of them described a World War I dress as "nasty" and the other was up to date on soccer divisions. The kids were so doggoned natural and so was The Queen. Perhaps we see her in her official role too much. Being somewhat in the public eye ourselves we can readily acknowledge her tedium at official ceremonies and ribbon cuttings. Imagine the hours of boring speeches she has to listen to! Hence we saw Her Majesty in still another light and she did make Christmas more Christmassy. — Sarnia Gazette Richard is nearly 11, a handsome boy as you see, with dark eyes, light brown hair with auburn highlights, medium complexion and a light sprinkle of freckles. His background is English and French. Richard is a bright boy, doing well in Grade 4. His teacher says he has an exceptional understanding of mathematical concepts. He responds to challenge and enjoys achievement. He is considered able to progress beyond high school if he has the opportunity. Now living on a farm, Richard is a healthy boy who loves the outdoors. He likes animals, especially his pet goat, for which he takes all responsibility. His favorite activity is fishing. Though Richard is sensitive and reserved, he can be spontaneous and outgoing when he feels comfortable, and he has a quiet sense of humor. This lad very much needs parents who give him warmth, encouragement and the feeling that he really belongs. To inquire about adopting Richard, please write to Today's Child, Box 888, Station K, Toronto . . . For general adoption information ask your Children's Aid Society. TODAY'S. CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN crorboterelegram Syndicate isommismow, . PRES PTIONS You Don't Have to Shop At MIDDL ETONS BUT HERE ARE SOME GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD! * It's a "FRIENDLY PLACEW with Helen Bell and Mary Westlake to greet you. * It's a "PLEASANT PLACE!" Fresh and clean — and has good music. * It's a "PARCOST PHARMACY" all prescriptions are filled the Parcost money saving way. * It's a "PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY" providing family prescription record cards as a service to you and your doctor, * It's "A REXALL DRUGSTORE" providing you with super plenamins and other guaranteed REXALL products. * It's a "LAURA SECORD AGENCY" — the best in candy. If you are convinced — We'll See You At Middleton's Bob Middleton, PhmB Stan Horrell, PhmB e wish you the good cheer of this holiday season. And may the New Year bring to your family success and lasting happiness. FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF AT BAINTON LTD. THE ORIGINAL OLD MILL IN BLYTH / ri* Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 late toteferVines-Atruorafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor -- Bill Batten—Advertising Manager Assistant Editor -- Ross Haugh Women's Editor — Gwyn Whilsmith Phone 235.1331 Pubiished Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1970, 4,675 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 58.00 Per Year; USA $10.08 ::.;;JLS,:,="11,45,„4,-v4A,„,„„,„, amm?3,41,,,,,ZiSaWa -• „1-4,4110. l'lre ,-V NS ASiOC% Apple sweet between bites She can't count very well Looking back on 1971, I find it contains the year's usual melange of the good and evil, the sweet and bitter, the laily worm within the luscious apple. An old friend, Don McCuaig of Renfrew, won the Best Newspaper award among Canada's weeklies. I've thought for several years that he had the best weekly in the country (sorry about that, all you other chaps who turn out first-class weeklies), but never got around to telling him. On the other side of the fence, I read an editorial in the Bowmanville Statesman, an old, established, many times winner of prizes, written from his hospital bed by another old friend, John James. This shook me a bit. Haven't seen Don McCuaig for some years, but we have an old pact. He was in the army and one day was being slightly harassed by Hun .88's, a fearsome gun, if ever there was. A flight of Typhoons came over and silenced the Jerry guns. We met at a newspaper convention and he promised me he'd buy me the biggest and best dinner I could eat every time we got together, becaue I'd been a Typhoon pilot. And he still sends an annual in- vitation to come trout fishing in the Ottawa Valley, the natal place of many great men, like us. Last time I saw John James, he and two gigantic sons were whaling golf balls at a weeklies' tournament, while I puddled along with my usual slices, hooks and various blunders of the links. Get well, John, and hit them a mile. Here's a clipping and note from Tommy Lee, former weekly editor and now PR man with Royal Trust. He, too, was a pilot. The clipping is about the big air- crew reunion in Winnipeg and the note chides me for not hob- nobbing with the mob. I wanted to go, Tommy, but my wife wouldn't let me. She didn't want me shipped home in a casket, And here's a note from Walter — Please turn to page 5 Well, we made it through another festive season, and because you're reading this, we assume you did likewise. Christmas started early at the writer's home this year, as the family pooch decided to give us all a present. Unfortunately her counting ability leaves a little to be desired and by the time she quit delivering pups, she had enough for every member of the household and most of the people we expected to visit over Christmas. First news of the arrivals came around 5:50 p.m. on December 20 when the better half heard an unusual "squeak" in the basement and upon investigation found two new arrivals crawling about on the floor. A hurried call went out to the chap who had agreed to look after the situation and we were soon home acting as a mid-wife. Dog sense is undoubtedly a great thing. The family pet realized just how ineffective her master would be and set about to look after the situation all by herself. As the time rolled around for council meeting, we departed, advising one and all that the six new arrivals would constitute the entire family. The look on the wife's face as we returned home some four hours later indicated suchwas not the case. She said two more had arrived and so we went down and checked. She was right, there were two more. In fact, there were three more, bringing the grand total to nine. That number was reduced to five by means we would rather not explain at this time, but our appearance near the litter still draws suspicious glances from our pet canine, Many people would be aghast at the idea of trying to dispose of five pups, but our task has been easy. We caught the sports editor in a rather gay, festive spirit and before he knew what hit him, had signed his name to a paper agreeing to take one. That agreement is now being safely guarded by the most trustworthy people we could find lest he resort to devious means to renege. The other four have all been Dear Sir: We see in the December 22 issue of the Times-Advocate a warning to operators of snowmobiles and an authorization for "the police committee to draft a bylaw to control the machines in case the warnings go unheeded." May we suggest that in this bylaw there be a clause restricting the operation of snow machines in the near vicinity of churches during hours of service, Indeed, if the passing of such a bylaw does not become necessary could there still be some restrictions on Sunday morning driving? The snowmobiler who drove Several times around Exeter United Church last Sunday morning was certainly less than thoughtful. Sincerely, Beth Batten "spoken" for. That too was comparatively easy. We had the names of two nieces and a nephew for Christmas and it was no trick at all to advise that their gift would be coming along in a few weeks in the form of a cuddly Puppy. The moral of the story is easily gleaned. If your pooch goes AWOL and you suspect the worst, arrange to get some kids' names on a gift list and all your problems will be solved. Well, almost all your problems. The mother of the nieces and nephew getting pups reports her cat is expecting. Guess whose kids are on her gift list? + + + Speaking of kids, it takes Christmas to point out once more how darn honest they are. Our two eldest lads received wallets' from an aunt for Christmas and then she made the mistake of asking a question. "Did you need a wallet?" she asked our eldest. "No!" came the honest reply, as he pointed out he already owned such an item. One of his grandmothers is now 60 YEARS AGO Fred Ellerington sold his beautiful team of greys this week for $585.00. The vote on Church Union is being taken in the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The ballots are being placed on the collection plates last Sunday and next Sunday. This month the Post Office will place on sale in all Canadian post offices the first installment of the King Edward postage stamps. The formal opening of the skating rink took place in the form of a carnival Mon- day night.Prize winners were Miss Olive Treble, Leon Treble and Ernest Harvey. 25 YEARS AGO ,Mr. G.J. Dow was in Montreal on Saturday with two carloads of horses. Construction of Grand Bend's $55,000 pier began Tuesday ac- cording to Col. A.A. Anderson, District Engineer, Building has been delayed several months because of shortage of steel sheet piling. Mr. William Hatter, who last October rounded out 25 years of serving the citizens of Exeter with milk, has sold his dairy business to Mr. Lee Learn, Mrs. J.A. Traquair entertained at the tea hour at her home Friday afternoon in honor of her daughter, Dorothy, bride-elect. A new furnace has been in- stalled in the Town Hall, and was used for the first time to heat the building for the nomination meeting Monday. 15 YEARS AGO Neil Gordon White, seven- pound son of LAC and Mrs. Norman White, RCAF Station Centralia, WO1 a host Of prizes in the process of teaching him about diplomacy, although we're not certain he requires -any. Better that he tell the truth than be similar to most adults who give their thoughts away despite the words they use to extoll the merits of gifts received. + + + What's that old adage about out of the mouths of babes' . , .? We had a good example Saturday night when we sat down to watch the hockey game from Toronto with our boys and a couple of neighbor lads, The lights dimmed and the spotlights picked up the American and Canadian flags gently flowing above the ice surface as the National Anthem was being played. "One's the Canadian flag and the other is the war flag," our eldest reported. He was quickly corrected, but may have been closer to the truth than some of his American cousins would care to admit. We wonder how many other kids around the world refer to the American flag as "the war flag". from Exeter merchants when he became the first baby born in South Huron Hospital this year. Mop-up crews started Wed- nesday to clean up the debris from the $10,000 fire which gutted the frame and body shop of General Coach Works of Canada, Hensall, early Tuesday morning. Coldest temperatures of the winter were recorded the past week as 1957 received a stormy reception in this area. The mercury dipped to below zero, and on New Year's day gusts of wind reached 45 miles per hour. OPP Constable Cecil Gibbons reported 159 accidents in- vestigated in 1956, eight more than in 1955. Number of fatal accidents were two compared to four in 1955. 10 YEARS AGO Gordon Hill, Varna, is one of the three new members ap- pointed to the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board by Agriculture Minister Stewart this week. After 37 years of separate women's organizations . . the Women's Association and the Women's Missionary Society, these bodies will disappear and be replaced by one new organization known as "The United Church Women" this month. Earl Campbell, who resigned as clerk-treasurer and assessor at Hensall, following the December election, was per- suaded to return to his post at council's inaugural meeting, Monday. Joseph Wooden and Fi red Wright, two new councillors, were sworn into office Monday during the inaugural ceremonies. The Harlequin Room, dining room of the newly renovated bufferin Hotel in Centralia marked its grand opening Priddy Nummemiumiiiiiimiiiiminimimunitilioonniumnimmuutullimminnunimmimitiim , „,„.000, ''' ' '' ,, 0 EE 11111 _ ' '' '' ' ' ''''' ti% ,,,, , ek e )( E-17 S C1°°\ F-4 vr erY enrolment _ . -.F.4 JanucitY ts = ..i. , ,—, root P. 1 for irviorrnat‘o n ....., = mrs. onda argLItlat. IA II I III I I I 1 11 I ,, 111111'1111111 1 11 1 1:11===— minim Ji ,,,, ;;01 ,,,,,,, miiiiimonnuminummiffilio ..• i , woo,00,0,,,,, ,,,,,,, Ott 1141111101111 ,,,,,, I , ,2t " 1 ejv 1:5„ 1 ,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,,, iiiililtiSilillitil ,,,,,,,, 1111111t„ a. r. F. l. - T.: =