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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-10-29, Page 4belplitkinial 1073; Adeinate totobInnedi aa Amalaamcaid 1924. SOWING. CANADA'S APT FARMLAND C.IIVS.A....Q,W,14,A, CLASS 'A' and AMC Publiiht441, JE.cly Publications WOO IQRNE EERY, .PP141$14011 .0diter. — Bill Batton Assistant Niter —Ross Ha mph Advertising. Manager — Jim Bet4ett Composition. Manager --Harry Delfrio. Business Manager -" Dick .longkind Published Each. Wednesday Morning Phone 33$-1331 at Exeter, 0'104 Second Class Mail Registration. Number 03100 .SUBSCRIPTION RATES;. Canada $14,00 Per Year; USA $35,00, YOUR FR0511115 ME, MY PROetiMVINR COIttliltS ARE CONCERt15, 7001k MOKY... A burning issue "If he expects my vote, he'd better start making more empty promises." They II be missed LMainstream. Canada Confusion Over New Program my I want to, write a letter to the noospaper saying what I think of the govment, belly up to the bar on Friday night, and call in sick Monday. What more do ya want?" I retorted with some asperity, "And what about obligations? Don't you think a good citizen has obligationt. The word means things that you should do." His reply: "Then I'm a hell of a good citizen. I got more obligations than I can handle: nine kids, a crabby wife, a boss who has a slight stroke every time I ask for a raise, and the govment try- ing to grab one out of every three bucks I make, And I come in here for a quiet drink and I gotta talk to turkeys like you about constipation. Don't talk to me about obligations." Desperately, I tried another tack. There must be some decent thing in this man, a fellow Canadian. "But surely there are some things you'd like to see down in black and white, something solid and dependable, in a truly Canadian constitution, something you could fall back on?" "I nearly always fall back on the bed. But you're right. 'There's a few things that should be wrote into Something,' even though the lawyers would always find a way around them." "What did you have in mind?,"1 ask- ed eagerly. There was a spark! He was The only apparent problem with the increasing popularity of wood stoves is that it could result in a corresponding increase in the call for area fire brigades, There were three such fires in the district last heating season and onehas already been recorded to date this year and Exeter Fire Chief Gary Middleton makes no secret of the fact he expects more to follow. That should prompt some concern for those installing wood stoves. At the outset, it should be noted that there is no basic problem with wood stoves. The qualifying portion of the statement is that they be CSA or Metric conversion is back in the news again. Ottawa has finally ad- mitted there is not enough time for Canadian food retailers to change from ounces and pounds to grams and kilograms before January 1, 1981, the original deadline. (Surprise, surprise). Conversion of food store scales to metric was set to begin in Ottawa and twenty other communities last January, but was postponed by the Conservative government. Meanwhile, consumers, confused over the relationship between weights and prices in at least one of the cities where metric was tested, have reacted strongly against introduction of the changeover. As always, it's consumers who will pay the eventual cost. But while the high profile, food weights issue is receiveing a lot of attention, little is said of the com- plaints from industry that Ottawa is moving too fast on metrication, par- ticularly since Canada's major trading partner has decided to soft-pedal the issue. Each year as little children come to your door for Hallowe'en goodies many of them will be collecting funds for UNICEF. This will mark the 25th year that millions of Canadian children have 'trick or treated' for UNICEF and the funds have helped save the lives of children in more than 100 countries around the world. The small children who participate in the UNICEF fund-raising campaign are likely more interested in their collection of Hallowe'en treats. But their efforts on behalf of UNICEF are greatly contributing to the health and welfare of less fortunate youngsters around the world. This year marks the 25th anniver- sary of UNICEF Canada and since 1955 Canadian school children have raised nearly $15 million. In 1979, Inter- national Year of the Child, over $1.5 million was raised in Canada and children in Ontario contributed $530,000 to that national total UNICEF Canada hopes that through yoUr Hallowe'en donations the spirit of International Year of the Child may be sustained. That spirit brought attention to the plight of many children By SYD FLETCHER The foster boy was one of a long chain of boys that my uncle had had. They didn't last long at the farm. They say hard work never killed anybody but there must be some limit to that saying as far as children go. This boy cleaned box stables that hadn't been cleaned since the last boy had been around, slopped pigs, scrubbed floors and any other dirty job that could be found. Following a public uproar, American politicians backed away from conversion, at least for now. This has created difficult problems for Canadian firms exporting to the U.S. A lot of companies are forced to prOvide one size or weight of product for Canadians, and another for U.S. buyers. The duplication of effort has resulted in higher costs, making some Canadian products less competitive in the U.S. market. It's fine for Ottawa's esoteric metricators to talk about Canadian ex- port sales to Europe, Japan and other parts of the world where the metric system is used. But 70 per cent of Canada's trade is with the U.S. In tne longer term, metrication may in fact be desirable, even necessary. But moving to a new system of weights and measures ahead of our major trading partner is creating problemswe don't need. - Mainstream Canada. in poor nations and led to programs to improve their situation. There was some success but more must be done. UNICEF, in co-operation with the World Health Organization and the United Nations, has established major goals. They are seeking health for all by the year 2000 so that everyone may en- joy a level of health that will permit them to lead a productive life. Expanded immunization programs are to provide immunization against disease for every child. It costs about $3 to immunize a child against such dis- eases as diphtheria, measles, whooping cough, poliomyelitis and tuberculosis. Many of these diseases can be eradicated through proper sanitation and providing safe water. The Inter- national Year of the Child brought attention to these global problems and many of them can be solved and realistic improvements can be realized with our help. UNICEF goes a long way in im- proving the quality of life for many un- derprivileged children in developing nations. So when the little ones trick or treat at your door, give UNICEF a boost. Goderich Signal-Star While there's certainly a con- siderable amount of interest being shown in most area municipalities dur- ing this election year, the big news is probably in the names not included on the various ballots or council acclamations, There have been few years in which there have been such drastic changes, particularly in the heads of the various councils. Among those retiring this year are Exeter Mayor Derry Boyle, Usborne Reeve Bill Morley, Hay Reeve Jack Tinney, Hensall Reeve Harold Knight, Stephen Reeve Ken Campbell, TUckersmith Reeve Ervin Sillery. Join- ing them on the sidelines is veteran Ex- eter Councillor Ted Wright. There are a number of other area of: ficials who are stepping down from public office, as well, and while their contributions have been nonetheless noteworthy, and commendable it is in reference to the above-named seven that the writer feels some special recognition should be given. Jack Tinney and Bill Morley, of course, not only served their respec- tive municipalities well during their lengthy careers, they also won the ob- vious support from other elected of- ficials throughout Huron in being nam- ed to the position of county warden and served in that capacity very capably. The amount of personal time devoted to the task of being warden is almost unbelievable and it is certainly a posi- tion that requires considerable dedica- tion, not only on the part of the elected official, but his family as well, The Tinneys and Morleys, we trust, will enjoy their retirements knowing that their contributions have been ap- preciated by those whom they served in their municipalities and throughout the county. * * * Reeves Knight, Campbell and Sillery have also earned their plaudits, not L.1 ar an. pis,. sod by .prOiley "What's all this here bullroar about repatrating the Canadian Constipation?" demanded the rather bellicose chap at the next barstool. Somewhat timidly, I replied (I don't like bar-room brawls unless somebody else is in them), "I think the word is Constitution, not Constipation." And in a little attempt to ease the tension, added,"We have enough of that now," not meaning constitution, He didn't get it. He snorted, "Constitootion? I'm in great shape," giving his beer-belly a smack and hawking up a few gobs after inhaling deeply on his White Owl cigar. Well, I was getting a bit nettled. I'm not a trouble-maker or a flag-waver, but I'm a good Canadian. I didn't have to listen to this beery bore. I began quietly enough. "The word is not repatration, but patriation. The suf- fix "re" means 'back,' as in return.' If we repatriated the constitution, it would mean that we were bring it back to Canada, but it has never been here in the first place. So we use the word 'patriation,' meaning uh ..." He was not impressed by my quite lucid explanation, nor my obvious education. "Patriotism, that's the stuff, There's too many a these rotten, long-haired punks in this country, who wouldn't fight for it if they hadda." I rolled my eyes, figuratively, heaved an inaudible sigh, and asked the in- , 4., evitable, happy enough to change the subject, "What outfit were you with in World War II?" I knew that's what he was leading up to. "Outfit? Outfit?" and he laughed a deep gargly, belching rumble. "I was in Intelligence. I was intelligent enough to get a job in the shipyards and make a bundle." I was more than nettled by now. I was more like poison ivy. I almost snapped, "Good for you! You were making a bundle while the enemy was firing shells and mortars and machine- guns at your old school friends!" "What old school friends? You mean them jerks that went on to high school and volunteered to go and get themselves shot in some foreign coun- try. They were no friends of mine,They were suckers." Seething, I tried another tack, unable to believe this was a fellow-Canadian, but willing to give him a third chance. I took three deep lireaths,then ex- plained calmly,"A constitution is the backbone of a democratic country. It sets out the rights and obligations of its citizens. Aren't you interested in that? Would you like to live in a country where you had no rights?" I thought that might stir some smoldering spark of love of country. But he wasn't so dumb. He Was craf- ty, in fact, "Why should I? 1 liVe in this country, Where I got a right to vote for any durri- By W, Roger Worth There's little wonder Cana- da's independent business community may be confused about a government-backed program designed to provide 10W-interest loans to expand- ing smaller firms. The concept was initially put forward by John Crosbie in last December's ill-fated Conservative budget that re- sulted in the. Liberals return to power, After prodding from the 56,000 - member Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Finance Minister Allan MacEachen approved what has become known as the Small Business Develop- ment Bond in an economic statement last spring. and regulations that make it extremely difficult for smaller firms to take advantage of the Program. Then the banks - who were expected to administer SBDHs - had to be pushed into offer- ing the program. In addition, some bankers decided to "split" the benefits of the Ot- tawa backed scheme with small and medium-sized entre- prises. Even now, there is a wide divergence among SI1D13 in- terest rates charged by banks and other financial institutions.. The reluctance of profes- sional bureaucrats and bankers to accept new ideas appears to have been demonstrated only too well in this scenario, What's worse, few of them appear to comprehend the im- portance of independent firms and the need to encourage programs like the low-interest loan scheme. The decision makers should take a quick look at the 'eco- nomic scorecard. It's no secret that Canada's small and medium-sized firms are cre- ating a majority of the new jobs in the country and de7 serve all the help they can get. Roger Worth Is Director, Public Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. That's when the fun started. The Ottawa mandarins didn't like the concept that had been accepted by their po- litical masters. So they took lots of time (like only bureau- crats can) to write legislation -down memory one Several from Exeter 55 Years Ago Former wardens were 20 Years Ago motored to Whitechurch in among the 367 guests who Bruce County, in Mr. H. attended Huron County Bagshaw's motor van on a Warden John Durnin's rabbit hunt. They bagged 26 banquet at Goderich, rabbits in a couple of hours. Thursday. Guests included, Among those in the party 1923 warden B.W.F. Beavers were H, Bagshaw, H. and his wife; and 1943 . Bierling, Milt and Homer warden B.W. Tuckey and Russell, George and Ed Mrs. Tuckey. Anderson, Ed Pollen, Silas All six prizes in Exeter Reid and Ulric Snell. Legion's Remembrance Day Mr. S.M. Sanders is in- .essay contest have been won stalling a steam heating by girls. The winners were plant for heating his clothing Barbara McDonald, Marion factory. Kerslake, Bernice Grainger, Messrs. William Lawson, Linda Walper, Dianne George Hind, Grant Sanders McKenzie and Shirley, and Howard Dignan of Gettner. Toronto University; Bruce Councillor George Rether Medd of Guelph O.A.C.; Miss is recovering from a back Evelyn Howard and Kenneth injury he received Friday Stanbury of Western while helping his neighbor, University, were home for Ross Tuckey, move to the the holiday weekend. latter's recently purchased Apple growers in Huron home on Andrew St. County suffered heavy losses New Girl Guide com- owing to heavy winds and missioner for Exeter and early frosts. S.B. Strothers, District ' is Mrs. Greta the agricultural represen- Lavender, Hensall, Mrs. tative, estimates that the Lavender is also camp ad- loss for the county is at least visor for 'Huron County. $15,000. Pamela Coward, eight and half month old daughter of 30 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Murray High school students stole Coward, broke her arm at the show at the South Huron her home, Thursday. Plowing Match held on Elder Bros, farm in Hay Township. .15,Years Ago Arthur Bolton, a grade 13 John Diefenbaker visited student at Seaforth High Exeter as part of his election School won the cham- tour through Huron County. pionship. Runner-up was He arrived in town by train. • Ruth Keyes, also Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. John Allison Exeter council decided to of the. Thames Road investigate the possibility of celebrated 60 years of securing an ambulance married life quietly on service located within the Monday. They reside on the municipality. Allison homestead that was Civic officials from across purchased from the Canada South Huron were on hand Company in pioneer days. for the official sod turning Exeter Wolf Cubs netted of the new, Blue Water over $75 from the sale of Rest Home in Zurich. apples. Saturday. Exeter District High Eric Campbell has been School will field a 12-man appointed vice-president and rugby team in WOSSA sales manager of Guenther- competition next season. Tuckey Transports Limited. not a total ash. "Well, I gotta few things that might help out Trudeau and them other peacocks and barnyard geese that make up our leaders. First, there's that there Women's Lib. I'd stamp them out, with hobnils. othen there's that there French. If God had wanted a man to speak French„ he woulda had him born in France or Kuebec, right?" "Go on," I said grimly. "Well, there's the pill, right? That's O.K. But the con- stitootion should have it somewhere that a woman can't speak while her husband is drinkin' his coffee and tryna read the paper. They could call it a gob-stopper. "And it should be in there that welders get paid more than teachers. And that old people should live in classy homes, like hotels insteada them dumps. Right? "And dope peddlers should be strangled. And people should be buried decent, wrapped in a blanket, insteada two thousand bucks wortha junk. And ..." But it was too much for me. I hurriedly slapped down my usual 20 cent tip and fled. "Not before he got his last word in "Take it easy, Constipation." Give UNICEF gifts and cards and help a child Inforrhation available fain Unica' Canada (Y) , his many cohorts on council through the years was Ted's willingness to accept defeat of his position (which wasn't that often) without bitterness or second guessing, and by the sametoken, to accept victory without gloating. In short, he was always a gentleman and team man and unlike many who serve for so many years, unafraid to consider new approaches to old problems. * * As many of our readers would ex- pect, however, the writer will miss most the departure of Clarence E. Boyle from the local 'political scene, although it is with some mixed feelings as I have already expressed personally to the Mayor. • It seems that words of farewell and thanks have been expressed for Derry on occasions in the past, and so it is with some reservations that any such comments become too glowing for . there is every likelihood that similar to that proverbial bad penny, he will pop up again. Whatever his shott-comings, and he knows them better than anyone and is always prepared to acknowledge them, Derry has served this community in a manner that has no rival. I have no intention of making any eloquent testimonials for Derry Boyle. In the first place, he has never hidden the fact he doesn't read this column anyway so it would be a wasted effort. Secondly, I think he already knows my feelings. However, for the record, let it be said that he was a good mayor. But let it also be said, in case I'm nat around to write his epitaph, that Derry Boyle has made this town a better place to live, work and play, and in his love, pride and dedication for his community, probably has no peer. stalled properly and then operated properly. Unfortuately, some people fail to consider the fact they are playing with fire and the failing to abide by the safe practices could end in the tragic loss of life and/or possessions. There are two comparatively easy and inexpensive points to remember regarding wood stoves. The first is to purchase a cerified unit and the second is to get some expert advice on how to install and operate it and then make sure the installation is inspected by the necessary officials. People who cut corners stand a good risk of making an ash of ULC-certified units, that they be in- themselves. Metric postponed UNICEF does work Perspectives None of that would have been so bad perhaps. After all, the work had to be done. If the rations had been a bit better, then maybe he could have borne up better under the strain, but uncle's idea of lunch was a plate of cold, mashed potatoes, left over from yesterday's supper. There wouldn't be butter to help the potatoes down either. Uncle was tightfisted. For me, there for a short visit, it was quite an education. I wasn't used to boys like this one. Dirty- haired, ragged, yet earnest, he never really complained of his lot in life, yet was quite glad to get any temporary help that I could give him. We worked up in the loft, piling bales up as high as we could reach, sweating and straining, coughing once in a while to clear the dust from our throats, A cool glass of lemonade would have gone a long way, but of course with uncle, there never was one. Work was the order of the day. But when we finished, the boy and I sat and talked up in the loft. He was shy at first but then talked more quickly about a strange world that I never knew of, where fathers whipped often with thick belts, where new mothers came and went and houses changed like the wind. I've often wondered where he went and what became of him after he left uncle's. Whatever, it could not have been much worse. only through guiding the affairs of their communities for several years, but also through' service on county council. The writer has personal knowledge of the leadership provided by Harold Knight and has little fear of contradic- tion in suggesting he leaves very sizeable shoes for his replacement to fill. His meetings were well conducted and he could always be counted on to present his position unequivocally and concisely, 'Ted Wright, who has served longer than any other municipal official in Ex- eter, will also leave a rather large gap .to fill, particularly in view of the ...KglatiX,e.,1aek of experience that will be t cafe when the "new council in,eniher§lake office in December. There can 'be no question of Ted's popularity among the voters of Exeter. With the exception' of his first election, Ted has topped the polls in every con- test in which he has been engaged and that is obviously a difficult position to maintain in the rather precarious posi- tion of any type of politics and certainly in municipal politics. It wasn't that Ted hedged his position on controversial questions to see where the most popular position rested, In most instances,.it was more a matter of doing some thinking before spouting off, an attribute that some people have difficulty in attaining. There are seldom points to be gained or arguments to be won by shooting from the hip or being the first to offer opinions on any topic, and while he seldom shunned speaking his mind, Ted managed to sit back and weigh the pros and cons before espousing hisposition and this resulted in few occasions when he was forced into the embarrassing position of having to change his mind as some people do when it becomes ob- vious their hurried point of view is not well taken. But one of the other attributes that was perhaps even more appreciated by The Canadian constipation 4 1