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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-06-29, Page 4Easy way out If you can't beat 'em, ban 'ems That appears to be the attitude of the provincial government in their decision to ban motorcycles from the Pinery Park, Agreed, something had to be done. Rowdy youths were quickly spoiling the park for family camping and there was a suggestion that they were ruining the ecology as well, although this may be a flimsy excuse to add one more argument to the government decision. With the ban, all motorcycle operators have been heaped into one big pot, with the bad spoiling it entirely for the rest. The same situation holds true for their winter counterpart— snowmobilers, A few fail to act in a responsible manner and officials take the easy way out by banning them entirely. It is an indictment against our society that there are those who con- tinually fail to act in a reasonable and responsible manner, but perhaps that is even overshadowed by the fact that those in authority find it necessary to envoke total bans in lieu of creating - laws and having those laws enforced for the protection of all concerned. A ban often signifies a failure in coping with a situation in a normal democratic manner and it usually results in the loss o: rights for a minority. Ridiculous choice One of the problems cited with the move to county school boards was the fact they would get farther away from those whom they were intended to serve. There was a fear thatpeople would lose touch with the administration of education and that many people would not, in fact, even know who their representatives were. That may, or may not be true for ratepayers in Huron County, but the controversy which errupted last week over a book about Steven Truscott indicates quite clearly that some teachers in the Huron system are completely unaware of who their "bosses" are. At least, we assume that the committee of English teachers who approved of the book must have been unaware that the Dr. Alex Addison and Clarence McDonald mentioned in the book were members of the present board. If they were aware of that fact, it is incongruous that they should recommend the book for study among the students of the county, particularly when the book reflects unfavorably upon the two board members and, more importantly, in a biased manner, The book also reflects unfavorably upon other Huron residents, many of whom have children in the school system who would quite naturally be subjected to some unpleasant situations during the study of the novel. From those standpoints alone it is most difficult to understand the thinking of those who would recom- mend such a book for study in the county educational system. Add to that the questionable educational enlightenment students would attain from studying the un- pleasant facts —as well as conjecture— surrounding a rape-murder incident. Surely there are better topics to be discussed in English classes. In fact, it provides for some question of just what type of books are being recommended for class study these days.. Friend or foe People are constantly urged to ',participate in community affairs and to,work in support of groups protesting injustices and exploitation. But many fail to respond. There are several reasons. Apathy, timidity, the let-Joe-do-it attitude are some. Protest is often regarded as slightly obscene if mar- ching, carrying a sign, demonstrating is involved. Opposition to supporting protesting groups may be colored by personal attitudes toward criticism in general. In their everyday lives people abhor the critic. Criticism here is a sign of moral weakness and the complaining undesirable person; someone to be avoided at all costs. But criticism of the problems and issues in society is a very different matter. Outspoken criticism and protest here has a creative purpose. In fact it is the very first step which sets in motion the process of change and the eradication of evils. The critic, the protester, thus performs a public service when he speaks out against injustice and exploitation and ac- tivates the nation's conscience against the festering sores of society. Criticism and protest is thus a duty and obligation to all citizens with any sense of public responsibility. — Contributed "When 1 applied for a job as an ecologist, this isn't exactly what I had in mind!" kin $50 000 Mrs. Ida Cardarelli, Mississauga $20,000 $10,000 Mrs. Hazel Pollard Rolland LePage Cornwall Ottawa Winners of the June 15 major draw. 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Members of county council often complain about the costs involved in the museum, but a visit should indicate it is money well spent and it will increase in value through the coming years. We imagine there are many residents of the county who have not yet visited the popular at- traction and we know they will be pleasantly surprised by the en- joyment which they can find so easily at their doorstep. + + + We mark Canada's birthday on Saturday, although unfortunately the event will be dulled slightly by the fact we are in a "family squabble" as to whether the day should be known as Dominion Day or Canada Day. In any event the name is secondary to the meaning of July 1, although again even the meaning of it is lost in the minds of most who look upon it as just other holiday. Too few look upon it as an annual opportunity to look about them and realize just how for- tunate they are to live in such a country with its past record of accomplishments and its potential for the future. To be Canadian is to live in a land of greater opportunity than any other on earth. • Take a couple of minutes to realize just how fortunate you are. + + + 50 Years Ago Last Sunday was Decoration Day at the cemetery and in the afternoon, the IOOF assembled to decorate the graves of their departed brethren. Headed by Past Grand Clark Fisher and Noble Grand A. J. Penhale, about 50 of the brethren formed a procession. At the conclusion of the 'service, P. G. Clark Fisher gave a short address. Silas Reed was working in one of the show windows of Heaman's Hardware when a scythe fell, the blade struck his knee, inflicting a nasty gash which required several stitches, While attempting to alight from a moving auto, Cliff Davis slipped and fell, striking his head on the pavement. He was ren- dered unconscious for some time, The Exeter Canning Factory started on their pea pack Mon- day. H. Willert and Sons, Dashwood have purchased the flax mill there. Mrs. S. Skinner had a fire in the coal-oil stove in her back kitchen Friday night. The fire was under control before the firemen arrived. 25 Years Ago Dr, D. F. Ferguson, has pur- chased the medical practice of Dr, Hobbs Taylor, Dashwood, who is now in possession, The Grigg Stationery Store has been purchased by Howard Anderson, Washington, Ontario. A new hold- n alarm system devised by the tank of Montreal has been installed in the local bank. Representatives of most of the 60 agricultural Societies representing district No. 8 met at the Exeter arena for a banquet and to hear J. A. Carroll, Toronto, superintendent of Agricultural Societies, Myrtle Reeder, in training at Woodstock Hospital, received her cap this week. G.. C. Koch left this morning to take a summer course at OAC, Guelph. Man's inability to control the wrath of nature has been much in evidence during the past couple of weeks. A "killer frost"did considerable damage in this area, but our woes were small indeed compared to those of the eastern portion of the United 'States were "Agnes" created wanton destruction. The pictures we have seen via TV are almost unbelievable and entire cities have been com- pletely devastated. The situation points up the fact that those who had a few tomato plants nipped by the frost in this area really have very little about which to complain. + + + If you've been planning your summer vacation and wondering ' where the money will come from, "' • there's some help on the way. A look into the future in- dicates that simulated travel may be with us and you'll only have to travel to a nearby centre to enjoy a holiday. Some details have to be worked out yet, but the travel will be so realistic that on a simulated cruise for instance, an oscillator will give the customer all the sensations of being seasick. That's good? Occasionally, in the desert of wars and deaths and fires and strikes in the newspapers, one comes across something that is like a cool drink of water. I had that experience this very morning. The story concerned Gene MacLellan. The name won't be familiar to most of my square old readers, but will be to my younger ones, if I have any. MacLellan is a Canadian song- writer who has made it big in the music world. One of his songs, Snowbird, became a million- record seller for singer Anne Murray. That led to a wave of song successes, which in turn led to an avalanche of royalty cheques. Well, dear reader, and you'd better take a deep breath at this point, MacLellan is quitting. No, he hasn't broken his guitar arm. He hasn't had a heart attack. He hasn't had a shattering emotional experience. He is dropping out because he is making too much money and does not want the pressure of responsibilities it caused, He is giving up his interest in a company set up to handle his affairs, and has asked that the royalties be used in part to help young performers. He has abandoned the farm he bought in P.E,I., and given away most of his possessions. He and his wife left with no definite plans, "probably" to hitchhike through Europe. Canadian Press quotes MacLellan: "I don't know what I'll do. I don't know when or if I'll come back," Isn't that a refreshing little story? I envy him, and many others caught in the material tread-mill will too, I'm sure. Of course, I'm not naive enough to compare him to Diogenes, who lived in a barrel and owned nothing but a drinking bowl. Some of those royalties will still find their way into MacLellan's pocket, and he won't be begging in the streets. But I admire a man, or woman, who can turn his or her back on the whole thing and walk away, More and more of our young people are doing it, some for the worst of reasons, some for the best, Some opt out because they've decided to let George do it. They deliberately become bums, have no scruples whatever about The well-worked phrase "wait a second" this year takes on fresh significance with news that on June 30, scientists will flick the second hands of the world's master clocks back by one second, Scientists say this will correct a discrepancy discovered in 1958 with the development of atomic clocks so accurate it would take 50,000 years for one of them to gain or lose a single second. Every clock from Big Ben to those torture-tested Timexes has been based on the assumption the earth takes precisely 24 hours to rotate on its axis. But now, scientists have discovered that the earth's rotation is slowing down. We hadn't noticed. It seemed for awhile there as if the one thing you could count on was that everything was speeded up. It may be difficult for most of us to realize what significance a a mere second has, but at any rate we'll gain one on Friday. Please use it wisely. After all, we may not gain another one for 50,000 years. + + + An ideal way to turn the hands of time back for even more than a second is to visit the Huron museum in Goderich. We paid our first visit to that attraction a couple of weeks ago when the weatherman forced cancellation of other plans and found it to be a most interesting spot. We were particularly surprised to find that our young sons and a friend were interested in almost every item and it was an ideal way to spend a couple of hours on an inclement afternoon. begging, stealing, accepting welfare. They are dirty, promiscuous, malodorous and blasphemous. But often highly intelligent. On the other side of the coin are the young people who get off the boat for different reasons. At some point they take a clear-eyed look at their parents at the lives they themselves are living and decide, "This is not for me," This second group tends to create. They Want to make a life- style that doesn't depend on status and the buck. They will work extremely hard for something they think is worth doing. They're almost invariably gentle, tolerant and reasonably 'clean. They are not bums, but seekers after something they don't see in our society. They use the same four-letter words the other group uses, but un- selfconsciously. They are not blasphemous, but in a strange way, religious. Friends of ours have a son, Mike. His parents despaired of him. He had a fantastic I.Q., but kept flunking in high school because he was bored silly. Never did finish school, Bummed around, worked a bit, quit. Then he became a Bahai, He is at present pioneering the faith, as they call it, at Baker Lake in the Northwest Territories, among the Eskimoes. He's happy, working hard, and wants to get some more schooling so that he can go back and teach Eskimo children. His parents are proud of him, Here was a lad, charming, witty, handsome. He had every opportunity to go to university, and would have made a mark in society. He chose otherwise, but may be making a bigger mark, in the long run. Our own son has done pretty mulch the same sort of thing. Ile too, if you'll pardon it, is char- ming, witty and handsome, lie — Please turn to page 5 15 Years Ago Exeter Kinsmen's fifth annual summer playground began Tuesday, when close to 300 children registered for swim- ming and other activities, Recreation Director Larry Heideman,whowas appointed last fall, is in charge of the playground. His staff includes Shirley Wurm, Eleanor Heywood, Pat Cann, Nancy Boyle, Carol Fletcher, Robin Smith, Judy Ross and assistant director Alvin Willert. Exeter Fire Brigade's cam- paign to provide a resuscitator for this area came to a quick and successful conclusion this week when the life saving equipment was purchased by the Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion. Construction of the $200,000 Morrison Dam is progressing well, according to Ausable Authority Fieldman H. G. Hooke. 10 Years Ago St. Paul's Church, Kirkton, will celebrate its centennial with special services Sunday and Monday. R. Rev. H. G. Appleyard Bishop of the Georgian Bay area, will be theguest, Stephen township students were awarded three of the four Lop awards at S.D.H.D.S. this year. The Stephen winners were .Janis Gulens, Dashwood, Who topped grade 12; Mynie Verkerk, Crediton, highest in grade 11; and Judy Finkbeiner, RR 2, Crediton, leading grade 10. The grade nine top academic award went to Iris Marshall, RR 1, Kirkton, Captured in Exeter at noon Tuesday, 16-year-old Paul David Franks of Strathroy ap- peared in London court Wed- nesday to be charged with the murder of Cecil Carter, prominent Clandeboye area farmer, who was found fatally heated in his farmyard. Hon. C, S, MacNaughton an- nouneed this week that tenders are being called for hot mix paving of the Bluewater highway, from Grand Bend to St. Joseph. 0011111111111101111111111111111111111111111111111111MIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIOW11111111110111110111111111111E = = Es— = = = -1:-: Es FEATURING NEW = =a ...7 5_-- = wiPoRTK)CHE.EsES = a -,-.... = = The Cheese Store and = = = . F.- = For Milk Producers = = ...— B,K, powder.M.C. 7 -.Pennsan - 'Pennclea n = E.--.= = = = E l = = = K ing Street = = zi. = = - Phone 294-6388_-2 PARKHILL,ONTARIO = = =.... = FE = ilillinwitolimilititinionimiltifitionlionlioninummiminummuiplummiumq ..•.....dp........ Let Us Hear From You ! 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