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By Jack Riddell MPP
The time...now.
The locale...living rooms, recrea-
tion rooms, hotel and motel rooms,
etc. across the North American
Continent.
The scenario...alone, or in groups,
people are watching scenes in ex-
crutiating detail of human being be-
ings brutalized by oppressors.
I'm not talking about newscasts of
savage warfare in some far off bar-
baric land, but about commercial
videotapes produced and distributed
in the name of "entertainment".
We live in a civilized society. Yet,
there are those among us who find it
"entertaining" to gloat over films
which feature graphic violence, gang
rape, bondage, domination, beastiali-
ty, and mutilation and degradation of
women and children.
Of course, films and videotapes are
not the only "products" which
disseminate the "new" and violent
pornography. They are, however, the
most difficult to control, and the most
effective invaders of the homes and
minds of the people.
They were also, for me, the means
of bringing about a new and appall-
ing understanding of why women's
groups, including the Ontario Liberal
Women's Perspective Advisory Com-
mittee, were demanding that action
be taken to restrict the proliferation
of what is virtually hate propaganda
aimed at women and children.
Censorship is, of -course, anathema
to those of us who are determined to
perserve and protect our democratic
society, and we are ever conscious of
its inherent dangers. Freedom of
• speech and political expression are,
and must, remain sacrosanct. Equal-
ly, freedom of artistic expression is
vitally important, and must be main-
tained. Why then, you may ask, would
a Liberal like myself advocate any
form of censorship or limitation upon
publications or other materials.
The answer is that at this point in
' time there is apparently no other
method available to us of controlling
the spread of violent pornography -
and its inherent dangers - in North
m
Those who are calling for action to
taNteft against nomography are not
prudisij "buttoned -up" individuals,
anxioug to ban erotica and loving
depictions of sexuality - even explicit
sexuality".
We are concerned with the depic-
tion of acts bf cruelty and violence
Organizing
for 4-H'ers
Over 250 4-11 leaders in Iluron Coun-
ty are busy organizing for the 1985
season.
On February 12, Huron County 4-11
Club Leaders Association will be
gathering for their Annual Meeting.
They will be evaluating last year's
program and making plans for 1985.
Many leaders will also be attending
the 4-11 Leaders' Regional Conference
on February 13 in Palmerston. Here
leaders from Huron, Perth, Bruce,
Grey, Wellington and Waterloo Coun-
ties will be able to share ideas and
take part in a professional develop-
ment day. The theme of this year's
conference is "4-11 - A Search for Per-
sonal Excellence".
As well, leaders who will be leading
clubs in the spring and summer are
attending various workshops over the
next several weeks. These provide a
chance to learn specific skills relating
to the project they will be leading.
These community -minded leaders
deserve a special thank -you and
recognition for their contribution to
4-11.
Leadership Club
Are people "born leaders" or is
leadership a WI that anyone can
develop? We think it is a skill and par-
ticipation in 4-11 is one of the hest
methods available to develop this
skill.
Therefore. new for 1985 is the 4-11
Leadership Project. The project will
boost members' confidence as they
learn about leadership styles, work-
ing with others and public speaking.
Leaders' training workshops will be
in March. with the cubs organizing
in early April. 1f you are interested in
leading this club; or arc between the
. ages of 12 and 21 years of age, and
would like to join a Leadership Club,
call the Agricultural Office in Clinton.
Karen Rodman,
Rural Organization Specialist
(Agriculture) -
Commercial videotapes
which are totally offensive to all videos, etc., which are all too easily
thinking men and women. Brutality obtainable.
and subjugation are abhorrent in The struggle between my
reality... and they are abhorrent in philosophy as a liberal, totally oppos-
simulation, by implication.. the im- ed to any form of censorship, with all
plication that they are permissible its dangers, and my deep concern - as
and, Heaven help us, entertaining. a husband, father and elected
If the victims in these stories were representative - about the new forms
Black, Chinese, Jewish or other visi- of pornography, with all its dangers,
ble minorities, there would be ongo- was painful and difficult to resolve.
ing public outer and organized pro- Ultimately, I was guided by the
testations would be made by the pro- knowledge - indeed the fear - that, un-
tectors of civil liberties.. Why then checked, the pornography of today
are there not ongoing ana widespread has the potential to have frightening
protestations about the abuse of the repercussions for all our womenfolk...
civil Liberties of women and for all our children.
children, which are abused sym- There have been many studies on
bolically in violent pornography? the effects of violent pornography on
Responsible andcaring journalists groups of "normal" men. While some
and writers, artists, film-makers, etc. have been challenged, there is over -
have always been their own censors, whelming evidence that the so-called
as they continue to be, guided by their new pornography has the potential to
own value judgements, and careful break down patterns of civilized
about the values of the general public. behaviour, of drastically affecting, in
They don't abuse women and children a negative and severely damaging
in the name of information or art, way, male/female relationships.
because they are not "into"abuse. To quote one expert, John Briere of
The purveyors of hatred, cruelty the University of Manitoba, "When
and beastiality, masquerading under we asked one group which aspect they
the guise of entertainment are not found most sexually exciting they
concerned with artistic integrity or said it was when the woman begged
human interest. They are concerned for mercy and when the sex caused
with one thing only - profit, for the the woman pain."
pornography industry now runs into Whatever happened to "making
billions and billions of dollars. If in the love"?
process of acquiring their ill-gotten If someone can come -up with a
gains, they succeed in undermining system other than a form of censor -
the fabric of our society, in desensitiz- ship which will effectively restrict to-
ing people, making violence and day's pornography, I'll be among the
cruelty less repugnant, then this they first in line to support the system.
regard as a bonus, a softening up of In the meantime, our only recourse
the market for their wares. is to a form of censorship and regula-
Today's hard-core pornography has tion, as the only measures available
absolutely nothing to do with break- to us.
ing down the old shibboleths of sexual At the same time, we must be ever
repression, and everything to do with vigilant about the need to protect
the sexual oppression of women and freedom of information, and freedom
children. It is anti -woman, anti -child of political and real artistic expres-
and anti -male, also, because no right- sion. These basic and integral
thinking man is in favour of the kind democratic values I have always
of treatment of human beings which defended, and will continue to defend
is depicted in the publications, films, at all costs.
TWO -LEGGED RACERS — Carrie Finkbeiner and Kristy Dobson ore
shown struggling over the finish line during a two -legged race at
Friday's Winter Carnival at Stephen Central School. T -A photo
Varna recreation
plan skating party
By Mary ('hessell
The Recreation Commission has
reserved Bayfield Arena for the an-
nual township skating party this
Saturday night from seven to nine. So
bring the family and enjoy a night of
skating with your friends at the "big
rink"
Everyone who would like to play
volleyball is welcome to join the
group that plays on Thursday nights
at nine at the Complex.
Reserve April 13 on your calendar
for the Recreation Dance at the Com-
plex. Music by Mozart's Melody
Makers.
There was a good crowd again for
the Orange Lodge euchre on Friday
night --- 17 tables. High prizes were
won by Mary Broadfoot and Omerine
Watkins, low prizes went to Mary and
Bill Reid. Draw winners were
Jeanette Turner, ina Neeb, Glen
Dawson, Mabel McClinchey, Mary
Broadfoot. Margaret McClymont and
Anna Wilson.
Ivan McClymont is the guest
speaker for the U.C.W. meeting on
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Thursday night at eight o'clock at
Helen Taylor's home.
Alec and Mary Ostrom attended the
Ontario Jersey Club annual meeting
in Ottawa from January 24 to 27. Alec
is the director of the Perth -Huron
Jersey Club.
Ralph and Mona Stephenson, Don
and Deb Rathwell and George and
Doris Cantelon returned Saturday
night from a great Caribbean holiday.
They flew to the Barbados and board-
ed the Greek ship "Jupiter" for a
cruise to Trinidad, Caracas, Aruba,
Curacao and St. Margarita, then
relaxed for a week at Puerto Plata in
the Dominican Republic.
Dave and Bonnie Roy had a
marvellous holiday in Venezuela. It
began with a delay because of the
storm, but with helpful advice from
the MTC they were able to get to Lon-
don on Monday, then to Toronto by
train. and caught an early Wednesday
flight on Pan Am to Miami, then to
Caracas, a city of five million. Their
hotel was an hour's drive from there.
They spent a . day shopping) in
Caracas, but many stores were clos-
ed because of the Pope's visit. They
were in a five -storey gold shop where
gold and leather items were
reasonable in price, but clothing in
that country is very expensive. A
glass-blowing factory was a
fascinating place to visit. They en-
joyed a coastal tour by jeep with a
group of 100 people, eight to a jeep,
and swam in a beautiful waterfall in
the midst of lush jungle.
Another interesting place they
visited was a fishing village. The hills
were lit up at night from lights in the
many small shacks that are
everywhere there. immigrants come
to Venezuela because it is a pro-
sperous country and live in these
shacks. Bonnie says it's illegal to
Times -Advocate, February 6, 1985 Page 13A
LONG TIME CUSTOMERS — Josephine and Stephen Dietrich of Dashwood are welcomed by Jack Von
Busse) and Herb Verbeek at Monday's 25th anniversary reception at Huron Tractor. T -A photo
Commercial building permits up
Building inspector and zoning ad-
ministrator Brian Johnston presented
his annual report to council this -week,
showing that commercial expansion
constituted the major portion of the
1985 permit total of $2,100,517.24.
Major projects during the year in-
cluded the Big V drug store complex,
Darling's IGA expansion, Robindale's
Restaurant, the Co -Op gas bar and
Hamilton's Machine Shop. The addi-
tion at the Precious Blood Separate
School was another of the major pro-
jects undertaken.
There were five single-family
homes built during the year.
The value of the new residential
dwellings was $348,000 and there were
140 permits for residential renova-
tions and additions for $495,031. The
commercial buildings and other
renovations were valued at $638.888
and renovations and additions to in-
stitutional facilities was $428.472.
The balance was - made up of
$116,000 for industrial buildings and
renovations; $58,425 for tool sheds,
carports, sundecks and garages;
$11,000 for three swimming pools.
There were 237 permits issued,
Keep close eye
Exeter council member Tom Hum-
phreys this week urged all building
owners to keep a close eye on ice and
snow rebuild on their premises.
ed in view of the recent death of a tod-
dler in Perth who died after she and
her parents were crushed under ice
falling from a roof.
compared to 229 in 1983 when the
building value was estimated at
$2,266,283. Oddly enough, there were
252 permits in 1982 and the total value
was only $1,015,515.
Total revenue from permits was
$12,485.14, down about $2,000 from
each of the two previous years.
Exeter residents kept the Huron
County health unit plumbing inspec-
tors busy during the year. There were
32 local inspections, or 13.11 percent
of the 244 recorded in the entire
county.
A plumbing permit is required
when additional plumbing fixtures
are added to an existing system or
when a drainage or venting system is
substantially altered.
There were 142 electrical inspec-
tions conducted by Ontario Hydro, an
increase of 28 over the previous year.
Permit costs for hydro inspections
was $7,814.35, an increase of 35 per-
cent over the 1983 figure.
Eight complaints were received
under the Property Standards and
Maintenance bylaw and seven of
those were resolved satisfactorily.
One is presently in progress. There
were only three complaints in 1983
and 17 in 1982.
In 1984, there were 26 permanent
sign permits approved and another
160 temporary signs. Those are both
up substantially over the 1983 cor-
responding totals of 18 permanent
1-
_s
porary sign permits have been rising
rapidly since 1980 when they were on-
ly 10.
The number of swimming pools re-
mained the same this year in Exeter.
Zurich bowling
Monday Iluron Hope
A. Volk 126
M.L. Masse 122
Monday Ladies League
UD R. Radar 454
AO H. Faber 658
DH B. Reschke 588
G B. Bierling 595
TC H. Vanderhoek 648
HG V. Clark 511
P L. Reichert 597
RI) D. Smith 710
PH S. Hay 497
S E. Datars 562
PP J. Fisher 691
JS P. Wilson 598
Tuesday Grand Cove Estates
J. Whilsmith 785
M. Snider 512
B. Timmerman 532
P. Morton 523
HS J. Whilsmith 293
HS M. Snider 237
Tuesday. Dashwood C.A.P. Group
T. Masse 121
W. Duke 94
D. Tiedeman 92
HC D. Jones 167
Tuesday Mens League
FA T. Bedard
NC C. Wurm
GF W. McKinnon
11' C. Zimmer
R. P Overholt
P R. Crown
DH J. Becker
B R. Bierling
Wednesday Exeter Ladles
A. Appleton
R. Berends
i. Browning
M. Deline
i, Snell
M. Lovell
IIS J. Little
Wednesday Night Ladies
NN S. Stade
GG C. Smith
BB B. Turnbull
SP P Hunter Duvar
CF G Farquhar
11G B. Datars
HS
HS
118
IIS
HS
696
646
593
632
620
666
584
610
519
504
480
517
437
407
201
League
534
482
584
520
617
598
Thursday (:rand Cove Estates
C. Flewellyn
3 Whilsmith
J. Hewitson
B. Thomson
J. Girling
R. Broad
J. Gosselin
506
477
512
-* 455
516
497
215
J. Girling 22.5
Thursday (:olden Age Seniors
H Clausius
L. Gandier
G Fleischeur
11. Clausius
294
267
159
152
build them, so they put them up dur-
ing the night, and once they're ,n
them, no one puts them out.
Bonnie and Dave enjoyed excellent,
inexpensive food --- steak, chicken
and lots of seafood. They got back to
Varna on Saturday.
Saturday Intertown
Exeter
HT D. Datars
HS D. Datars
l.ucan
HT E. Burt
IIS Vicki
619 12
236
581 18
2.55
Bowlmor at Grand Bend
HT L. Vanderberk 690 6
HS L. Vanderberk 264
Bowlmor
HT S. Brown 770 24
IIS S. Brown 310
Mitchell at Zurich
Zurich
HT S. Dickert
IIS S. Dickert
Mitchell
HT E. Ilaase 648 212
HS E. Haase 299
Mikes No. 2 at Zurich
Zurich
HF G. Love 1180 26
HS G. Love 281
Mikes No. 2
IW W Sauer 1056
L. Schooley 1056
HS W. Sauer 316 22
Thursday Night Mixed
GT J Martens 561
B J. Jacobs 506
D V. ('antin 527
TH 11. Pennings 600
AT F. Palen 633
GG V. Lavery 578
Sunday Melnick Res.
G. Lavinsky 344
J. Jolly 432
T. Brodie 406
M. Tyers 389
696 27'.
267
' Three were installed and three were
removed. There are currently.82 out-
door pools and four indoors.
Oldtimers
lose 10-4
The Exeter Molting Hawks dropped
a 10-4 decision to the London
Oldtimers in a regular season game.
in Exeter, Monday night.
The Molting Hawks season record
is now 32 wins, nine losses and four
ties. They have scored 236 goals and
netminders Glenn Stire and Ken Hyde
have allowed 149 scores.
Frank Boyle, Jim Russell, Keith
Ahrens and Scott Burton were the Ex-
eter marksmen. Getting assists were
Pete McFalls, Jim MacDonald, Scott
Burton, Bob McDonald and Bill
Chipchase.
K Ahrens
B Chipchase
B McDonald
S Burton
J Chipchase
M Cushman
B Jones
J Russell
J MacDonald
P McFalls
J Pfaff
F' Boyle
E Finkbeiner
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Pts
89
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B Pincombe 3
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