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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-02-01, Page 4Why wait .till it's too late? • Zi:A. oNONOr!:urM,44,1ftlagg Times Established 1873 Advocate Established 1881 literoceferZimes-iinicseate SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., O.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC 411::Wa.41NANAKii:: Amalgamated 1924 Yours truly B.T. Jobson P.S. the present location appears to me perfect. eN. Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration Number 0386, Paid in Advance Circulation, March 31, 1972, 5,037 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $8.00 Per Year; USA $10.00 Editor — Bill Batten — Advertising Manager Assistant Editor — Ross Haugh Women's Editor — Gwyn Whilsmith Phone 235-1331 "Of course it doesn't make you look older, dear. How could it?" Young Budgies CYHOOUL $ 3 95 We have a complete line of . • Tropical Fish • Canaries • Birds • Monkeys • Hamsters • Gerbils • Etc. FULL LINE OF PET SUPPLIES Pat's Pet Shop MAIN ST. EXETER Need early decisions What a difference a year makes! That's the conclusion one could reach regarding the situation of municipal facilties in Exeter. A year ago, members of council were considering a new municipal complex to replace the present town hall structure and hadgone as far as engaging an architect to prepare a preliminary study of what space was required by the various departments and if those needs could be fulfilled at the one location. Since then, council have purchased land for a new works department building and acquired a new fire hall. Considerable favor was shown by some members in holding any further action until the disposition of the local post office became known; members suggesting it would be an ideal location for the police department and town offices. Now, announcement has been made that the post office is to be replaced so council members will have to give some serious consideration as to their intentions for the building. If, as some suggest, the present post office would satisfy their needs, a decision would then have to be reached as to the future of the present town hall structure. These decisions should not be delayed. Disposition of properties of this nature take time and the earlier decisions are made, the quicker the next step can be taken. This is important if the decisions should result in the present town hall structure being completely vacated. The present site is valuable commer- cial property—especially now that it's next door to the post office—and if it is to be made available to commercial enterprises, that fact should be made known as soon as possible so it will not stand vacant and deteriorate. 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VG The .senior Trust Company devoted entirely to serving the people of Ontario, TICTORIA and GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 Manager: Ron Cottrell , Main St. Exeter 235.0530 OUR ►OINT OF VIEW Heed the lesson The war in Vietnam—or at least the American involvement in it—is over. Despite the fact many experts predict that the South and North Vietnamese will continue their battles against each other in some form or other, people around the world have to be cheered that it should at least result in less bloodshed than what has been experienced for the past dozen years. If nothing else, it will at least bring an end to the anti-war feeling that has resulted in bitter domestic strife in the United States and in the show of disdain that has been showered on the Americans around the world. Hopefully, it has shown leaders around the world that war is no .longer popular, either through direct or indirect involve- ment. Perhaps it will also show the great powers of the world, that none can win a war. Peace in Vietnam was not imposed by a winner or surrendered to by a loser but negotiated between the parties involved after thousands had lost their lives and a country had been devastated. Surely none will be mad enough to try again. YOUR VALUABLE CARPETS-FURNITURE El No. Soaking E No Scrubbing D Clean & Dry the Sane Day! .:,., 4. Coll for FREE' REED'S DURACLEAN Quotatio Rug & Upholstery Cleaning 212 Prince Alfred St. Centralia 228-6853 WEEKEND SPECIAL Coming home to roost Coming home to roost? Sell-out ... by any other name Recent new stories about fuel shortages in New York city and a number of north-eastern states must have been a real shock, not only to many Americans, but to Wefy'thifilting Canadian. I know it shook me, when I considered the implications. It was the first strong warning of what's to come — a world-wide shortage of fuel and energy. And that's a frightening prospect. Experts have been issuing warnings for years, but these usually consist of an article in the Saturday supplement, easily forgotten or ignored. I'm no expert, but any school child knows that there is only so much oil and gas in the earth, that there is only so much water- power to be harnessed, and when that's gone, it's gone. For good. Already parts of the U.S., especially the heavily in- dustrialized and populated east, are on the verge of a crisis in the fields of energy and water. What happens in the States will inevitably happen in Canada, though it may take a little longer, because of our much smaller population and much greater reserves. But unless science can come up with some new, cheap means of producing energy and fresh water, things are going to be pretty shaky by the turn of the century. Perhaps, as always, it's the only way man can learn anything — by having it shoved down his throat. Perhaps we won't stop wasting energy resources until we're reduced to the point where we're cooking dinner over a fire of buffalo chips, as the pioneers did. Except that there won't be any buffalo to provide the chips. Wouldn't you think that Canada, having witnessed at first hand the ravages the Americans have made on their own resources, would have learned a lesson? Wouldn't you think that we'd be hoarding carefully, with an eye to five hundred years from now, our dwindling resources? Wouldn't you think that our so called leaders could see more than twenty-five years ahead? Many of them seem to be thinking no farther ahead than the next election. One of these fine years, unless we begin to conserve and preserve, there'll be an Old Mother Hubbard story that will wreak untold misery on millions of humans. But that's an old tale, of course, in this country. Through a combination of human greed, short-sighted leadership and plain stupidity, Canadians have been content to continue their century-old role as hewers of wood and drawers of water, and to sell anything they could to foreign investors: British, American and European. There's a great lot of red-hot nationalism in our country these days. But ninety-five per cent of it is words, words, words. The people who make the real decisions are not the writers, painters, students, but the coldeyed, grey-haired men who sit in the board-rooms, and would sell their grandmothers into slavery if the interest rates were right. They're the babies who have looted our forests and mines and are currently pawning our energy resources. And they're the birds, with some notable exceptions, who take off for the Bahamas or Switzerland when the taxes get rough and they've made their pile. To most of them, the unem- ployed are an unfortunate statistic, the poor a necessary nuisance. They know where A local grandfather was looking through some old per- sonal belongings recently and came across a poem sent to him several years ago by his mother. While he noted the editor was "a few years on either side of effect", he thought it could be included in our column for the interest of our readers. It has a rather poignant message that our behaviour sooner or later returns to haunt us and the grandfather in question no doubt is already musing about the few years hence when his own son will be experiencing some of the problems he created. The poem was written by Evan S. Tonian, and goes as follows: When I was young and thoughtless And came home late at night, And tried to slip in quietly, Without a sound or light, Then always from her room My mother softly asked: "Is that you, son?" and now I know The deep relief she masked. We scolded and we chided, But still she would not sleep Till we were in—just one of those Long vigils mothers keep. But now my gabbing youngsters Make me repay the score; And I sometimes must lie awake Till they come in the door. And, mother, are you smiling? Then I know why, all right; The final joke will be on them Some far-off sleepless night. + + + Just a reminder to area young people that applications are now being taken for the Opportunities for Youth program for the coming summer months. Last year, two or three suc- cessful programs were operated by young people in this district, providing employment for themselves for the summer months as well as bringing benefits to the communities in which they were operating. Information this year indicates the federal government will be placing emphasis on supporting projects which benefit the community and provide practical Readout 20ftite Dear sir; I read in your paper the town council are thinking about moving the town post office to the residential district. I thought thatwould becontrary to town by-laws. experience for the participants. Applications may be obtained from the nearest Manpower Centre, or from any of the OFY field offices in Ontario, the closest one being in London. Because of the competition involved in this scheme, young people should take immediate steps to have their proposed projects submitted for con- sideration. Deadline is March 1. Young people wishing to un- dertake projects may find some suggestions from area civic and social leaders who are aware of the needs in their respective communities. + + + Despite the fact the weatherman has provided few good days for snowmobiling, complaints continue to be registered from the machines. A ratepayer in St. Marys has threatened to withhold his taxes until council in that community comes up with some stricter controls and several other communities are already moving in the direction of limiting the hours and areas for enthusiasts. However, the most severe indictment came from a Goderich area doctor who last week urged a provincial select committee to ban the machines on the basis they are a detriment to the physical and mental health of society. 50 Years Ago Mr. Lloyd Beavers has ac- cepted a position as hydro superintendent at Ayr and left Friday of last week to take charge of his new position. The Missionary Committee of James St. Sunday School offered a prize for the best essay on Missions and the prize was awarded to Miss Marjorie Clarke. Messrs. Wel Johns and Trueman Elliot have formed a partnership in the cleaning and repairing business and are renovating the building that was used by Mr. Elliot. On Tuesday morning, fire was discovered in the upper part of T.W. Parlmer & Sons, Gent's Furnishing store on Main St. in Hensall. The town fire engine was immediately on the scene. The upper' part of the store was somewhat damaged and the lower floor suffered only water damage. 25 Years Ago A disastrous fire Tuesday morning destroyed the wood- working factory on James St. of Mr. Helge Jensen. Hon. Farquhar Oliver, leader of the Liberal Party in Ontario will speak at Liberal rallies in Zurich, Grand Bend, Seaforth, Exeter and Henson next week. Miss Marion Cowen has taken a position with the London Life Insurance Co. Two public meetings have been held during the past week to consider the advisability of erecting a building in Exeter for a new manufacturing industry desirous of locating here, Messrs. Glen Robinson, Bill Essery, Stan Essery and Harold Penwarden attended the hockey game in Toronto Saturday night. Dr. Mike Watts cited such things as deafness, lead poisoning, cancer from exhaust fumes and the anti-social behaviour of snowmobilers as some of the problems associated with the machines. With the exception of deafness, many of the same problems could be easily associated with automobiles. Obviously the carnage on our highways is of equal concern as some of the physical health dangers associated with snowmobiles. However, noise and lack of concern for other people's property still remain serious problems with snow machines and their drivers, Surely even greater inroads can be made in this direction. Abuse of other people's in- terests and private property is a major concern, although un- fortunately only a small per- centage of snowmobilers can be faulted in this regard. However, one snowmobiler can create numerous complaints and it is the number of complaints— not the number of snowmobilers involved that prompt action from municipal and provincial officials. Because law enforcement is so difficult, it is quite obvious that snowmobilers will have to take action on their own to police activities of other enthusiasts. 15 Years Ago New Crest Hardware in Hensall owned and operated by Drysdale Hardware Ltd. stages its grand opening this weekend, following $10,000 renovations. The newly organized Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce has already arranged for the operation of an information booth on the Bluewater Highway open daily in the summer months and weekends in May and June. New broadloom carpeting covering the entire auditorium and new oak pews are being installed in Hensll United Church as part of the $7,500 renovation program. A Centralia firm, C.A. McDowell and Co., has been awarded the contract for con- struction of a dial telephone exchange building to be located opposite the RCAF Station, Centralia. 10 Years Ago Over 300. members of district Women's Institutes attended the 60th anniversary celebration of South Huron Women's Institute at Exeter Legion Hall this week, A canvass of the village of Hensall by 26 volunteer mothers for the March of Dimes campaign realized $212 Tuesday. Approval has been received by Group Captain L.H. Randall, commanding officer of RCAF Station Centralia for the con- struction of a winter sports arena at the station, Construction will commence by early spring. Clerk C.V. Pickard ad- ministered an oath of office to Exeter's new PUC which will hold office for 1963-64. Com- missioners are Mayor W.E. Simmons; former mayor R.E. Pooley, who was elected chair- man; and Murray Greene, vice- chairman, every nickel of government handouts is. They know every tax dodge. They are the real and only second-class citizens of this country. Holy smokes! I'm beginning to sound like a communist agitator. I'm not. I just get sick at heart when I see what's happening to the country I love. Talk about being sold down the river! We're being sold down all our rivers and all our pipelines as well. Canada might be compared to youth. Youth can, and does, burn up energy without a thought for the morrow. He can dance and drink all night, stand all day in the rain, hitch-hiking, sleep on the floor, ski all day on weekends and sleep all day in school. But imperceptibly, and then suddenly, the youth is mid- dleaged. The luxuriant hair falls out, the belly thickens, the pace slows, and the joints begin to ache. The energy has been burned up, much of it uselesssly, and the, cupboard grows progressively bare. Is that what we're doing today in our comparatively youthful country? Are we going to wake up with no hair, arthritis, and a pot belly with nothing to put in it? And while this is taking place before our eyes, the politicians chatter like parrots, jockeying for position, their eyes fixed irremovably on the past. I've no solution. The only thing I might suggest, in view of the energy crisis, is that all the politicians in North America be laid end to end. They'd make an admirable pipe-line, of just the right girth. And they'd produce enough natural gas in one session to stave off the crisis for years. 0 it •