Times Advocate, 1997-12-17, Page 44C 31r("INAIWir VIV"7"11W116"1"'"
Interesting tour
"Everyone learned a lot about how
a.newspaper is put together."
Dear Editor:. ••
• We would like to thank Mrs. Lord and Ms. Monk •
for giving us a tourand telling us about the Times
• •Advocate_ -
Thank you for taking the time to answer our quer-
, ticitis. The camera without film and the giant camera.
were interesting to see:, We -didn't know that you -'
used waxed paper to do a paste-up.
Everyone learned a lot about how a newspaper is
put together. Now we look forward to making ctur
own classroom newspaper.
. Sincerely.
Mrs.:D. Miller and
Grade six students of
Stephen Central Public School
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United Way goal surpassed.
:. and remember-, every dollar do--.
nated stays right here in our com-.
. •munity.'...
Dear Editor: .
The Huron .\duIt-bay-Centrei 'ery fortunate to •
.hc a member of the Huron United Way. -
would like to take this opporturiity to express my
gratitude to the people uI Huron County lor.ihc
wonderful response to the l nited Way annual cam,; •
paign. For the first time since United Way started.up
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in Huron County -'in 1993 their goal has-been sur-
passed. and although due- in large part to Champion
and Sift() contributions. it is also an indication that
other citizens in the county are recognizing that giv-
ing.to l`oited.Way can, benefit so many Of the more
-. vulperahle metnhers Of our community, and remem-
h-er, every dollar donated stays right here in our"
community. -_
Sincerely.
• Rosemary Armstrong,
F;xecutive Dire, tor. Huron Adult Day Centre
Missin a dear friend
"To say that Dick will be missed
' would. be 'a gross understate-
ment:" - -
1)ear. Editor: . '. .
• On December 20th last. my wife and' i attended
the funeral of Hick Jermyn. a long=time but not pre;..
'cent resident of Exeter. Dick bad been a good `friend
of,many years in London and. more recently along '
with his wife Mary. of both of -us. Reelecting op •
Dick's many fine qualities led me to think:about •
something that John 6oiine. an English philosopher
• 'and writer of about 400 years ago. had to say-tibout
life and death, in his,"No man is an island" theme he
says. Any ma's death diminishesine. because 1 am•
ins olved_in,rt tnkind.:'. fhat view would seem to -
: hold. particularly in Dick -.s ease is he, in whatever ' -
job he might have worked. made it primarily. a job
• imhurnan relations. • '' . -
This same-trait.was ever present on,the ice at the
t curling club. whether one was a member of the- rink
that he was skipping or an adversary.. le praised all
good shots equally. and excused the poorer cines
without rancor. My friends who played-golf.with
him told me that he was the same man on the fair-
•
ways.•
Dick•hecame'a part -of our personal Itves•here in
' Exeter both before and after our late -marriage: When
• vision.loss took 'the steering wheel out.of my hands ,
Dick frequently picked inc-up and dropped me here
. for a call -He later claimed to have been in league
with Cupid. Of course; Dick was always ready for
any cause or excuse that would takc'him to Exeter. .
Wayne wasihis steady, harper and a-lcx.•'al garage • . _
served his motoring needs and kept.fresh Exeter air
•in his tires. Dick was also known as a clockrwatcher•
id the literal sense only. He kept -60r clocks,in good -
ordcr and even showed up. toset them for us at -day-
light saving change times. That -was typical of his' -
ggneral sensitivity to even the smallest needs of oth-
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Times -Advocate, December 24, 1997
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Legion buys for Huron Christmas Bureau
Becauseof the generousity of so
many people... - -
. Dear Editor; ..
The Royal Canadian Legion, Exeter Branch 167
donated $1000 to the Huron County Christmas Bu-
reau. j
. My husband and I had the pleasure of spending
this money on toys and clothing for children from '
infants to sixteen year of age. We want' to thank the
Exeter merchants for their help and their generous
'discounts.
Because of the generosity of so many people I'm
sure we will all feel good Christmas day knowing
that Santa will visit every child in Huron County.
• Sincerely
Doug and Fran Ritchie
Casino .in Ipperwash
A casino in this location would
benefit not only the native people
-who, would directly be-affected...-
Dear
e-affected...-Dear Editor:
First Nation's Reserve
Now that we have had the opportunity to observe'
. the views put forth'duringthe Provincial elections in
London, Kitchener, Sarnia and Stratford - i suggest
that it-would.be a marvellous idea.if the.Federal and
' Provincial governments,could combine their efforts
to install a casino on the Ipperwash First Nation's
Reserve. This area would be central to many cities
. in Southwestern Ontario. namely those listed above
which are only none hour ,drive away.
-"A casino in this location would benefit not only
the native people who would directly be affected by • •
the creation of new jobs and revenue, hut the sur-
rounding areas would see an influx of tourists from
Ontario and,* United States. With the ability to.
reach approximately eight million people within a
two hour drive -time radius.. l feel that -we would he
missing atremendous opportunity if we were to •
overlook this area which -could 'certainly stand to see •
'sortie improvements. •
Thus, far; the border cities have seemedto monop-
olize the privilege of being granted casino rights. i
feel that other areas should he given the same oppor-
tunities if they can prove to be viable operations:
Sincerely
David A. Seatcherd
Postage rates up
"1 suppose in a way, Canada Post
was grateful for this. strike."
Dear Editor . -
Sothe "Posties" are hack at work. They shouldn't
have left in the first place. in my opinion. Canada
. Post should he considered an essential. service since
• a lot.of livelihoods depend on it and indeed the'
•c_ ountry's economy relies on it to some extent. _ •
Since the presentlegal system allows posial work-
ers.to strike. in no way should the government have
undeininicd otic sulkers cause by legistating-the
ers. Running little errands for us inuring a drop-in-.
• visit -was -routine.
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•
i am certain that many people of Exeter and area
could add.instances to the long list ofDiek's tricks,
as we kindly called say that Dick will he
•
M used would he a cross understatement. We must.
N am other potential callers not to announce their '
presence with two short rings On our hack doorbell. .
- That would be'a painful reminder.
•
Gerry Dobrindt'
Huron Adult Day Centre
The satellite pc`ogram-for.South- .
Huton operates in rented space
in the Exeter Villa...
Dear Residents of South Huron:. . - ..
This letter is to.inf,irrn yo of a developing propo-
sal between the. Huron. Adult Day Centre and the
South Huron Hospital to provide community based
day programs from the restruciural health care bud-
get.The proposed• plan encompasses a joint effort
between the two organizations to increase day cen--
trc pnigramsto Alzheimer and Dementia clients. the
foul elderly, and challenged adults in the South Hu-
ron area. •
Presently. the Huron Adult Day Centre provides. •
Baur program days for frail elderly and physically/ ..
developmentally challenged adults in Clinton. plus
three Jays fix Alzheimer/dementia clients in Clinton
and one day in Exeter, The satellite program for •
South Huron operates in rented space in the Exeter -
"Villa. Currently. 1$-20 clients are transported from
South Huron (Exeter. Huron Park. Centralia. Dash-
wood. Zurich and Hensall) to the frail elderly!
challenged adult programs in Clinton.
Problems arise with transportation to the Clinton
based programs. Clients can spend from one to one •
and a half hours in vehicles, each way; to take ad
.viantage of the program._This is unacceptable, for
many potential clients from South Huron. As well.',
inclement winter weather decreases clients' partici-.
potion. Residents of the South Huron area are there-
fore limited in their access of this.. important commu-
nity based service. , • -
•Thus. the South Huron Hospital and Huron Adult
Centre have formed a jointcommittee to devise and
develop strategies to implement day centre pro-
grams in the hospital. An Alzheimer/dementia pro-
gram would he offered as well as programming for
frail elderlyand challenged adults:
The .boards, volunteers and staff cif the two organi-
zations are hopeful the new directions in healthcare '
Initiatives will Support the•plan and enhance their
current services,and operations to theresidents of
South Huron.
If you are interested in this proposal. or wish to
assist in any, way. please contact the Huron Adult
Day Centre at 235-460( or 482-7943. - •
• Sincerely.
Conrad Sitter
Chair. South Huron Advisory Committee.`
Christmas = changed but unchanged
Let's spread the good news of
good will, peace and joy....
Dear •Editor. •
This will be the tenth and last•Christmas in a "7"
year in this old and tired century. It is difficult even
for Inc to realize that I shall !lige been present for
all ten of them - the first lust. or Course. in the mer-
ciful forgetfulness of infancy. I shall avoid repeti-
tion of stages of metamorphosis from real sleigh
bells on a real sleigh to electronically programmed
chimes from church towers. it is enough to say that
Christmas preparations. decorations. celebrations
and perambulations have marched through progres-
sive stages of sophistication. The unchanging aspect
of Christmas is the very reason for its being oh -
served - that message of joy to the world proclaimed
over that Bethlehem hillside by angelic choirs on
that first Christmas eve.
Christmas '97 No. 45
Each calendar highlight comes by once a year,'
Now Christmas is known for its wealth of good
cheer.
Which herewith we wish for you, dear friends and
kin.
Along with our love,and gbod wishes herein.
In Exeter here we've nm cause to complain.
Both healthwise and elsewise we'd more sun than
rain. ,
' The summer we spent along Lake Huron's shore. '
Our visitors totalled to thirty or more.
We visited family and friends when' we would.
As driver..wife Erma's still rated as good..
i navigate till. one landmark to the.next.
Which. changed or removed. leaves me sorely
- perplexed.
A few special features found us in -the crowd, •
Reunions and weddings gave cause to feel proud
Our families felt sickness blows when they came.
As no births or deaths left our roster the same.
A great day for us as November rolled through
With our anniversary, jut number two.
"How did you spend Christmas:'" folks commonly
say.
To often we think in a literal way
Let's spread the good news of good will. peace
and joy
Proclaimed at the birth of our dear Saviour -boy.
With love and Blessings for Christmas and the
New Year!
Gerry and Erma Dobrindt
hack to work. No doubt with a bit of collusion
between the govet•nmentiand Canada Post. there was ,
no incentisc,for Canada Post to bargain reasonably.
but just wait. We've already'had too much manipula-
• tion or attempted manipulation by a previous gov-
ernn5ent. ,
1 suppose in a way: Canada Post was grateful for
this strike. It.gave them a chance to quietly hump up
parcel postage. rates. Did anyone notice? It seems to
me that earlier this year: if I sem a parcel to Paris,
Ontario. or Ottawa, whatever the weight (up to about -
5 Ih.,t orsize. it was always $3.50 (plus tax of
' course). Now it will be $3.85 or $4.05 (plus tax).
depending on i_m not sure what. These are increases
of 10 per cent and 15 per cern but nobody seems to.
care: They even publish tables to calculate'postage
F1
'ar, i' • ,
This yeve sent the grandkids cash via.inter
m-bank-transfer--This-wilkenahle-the-kids-to-get-what ..
they want and not what grandma thinks they want
and also saves lining Canada Post pockets. If you •
and they have access to fax machines or the Internet. .
you can send greeting cards as well. .
Merry Christmas. •
-
Yours sincerely.
• John Sanderson. Exeter
Teachers pension plant richest in North America
And teachers' unions have the
gall to complain about an "under
• funded" education system...
' Dear Residents of South Huron:
• I was recently watching the Ontario Legislature's
debate of Bill 160 on the parliamentary channel and
the M.P.P. for Scarborough West. Jim Brown.
who's wife is a teacher. brought forward informal .
tion about Ontario's education system.that has re-
ceived little public scrutiny. ,
Brown raised the issue of teachers' complaints of
underfunding of Ontario's education system and
pointed out that Ontario teachers have "the richest.
. most lucrative pension plan in North America. a '
fund that owns a major share of Maple Leaf Gar-
dens. 46 percent of the Sun newspaper chain and
myriad other investments."
Brown pointed oust that because of a deal arranged
with N.D.P. Premier Bob Rae. the government (read
• hard:pressed taxpayers) was committed to paying ,
. .$8 Killion tax dollars above its regular contribution.
into the teachers' plan over the next 22 years: That '
means we the taxpayers are. this year: Contributing ,
$1.1 billion into.a fund with a $1.8 billion surplus;
projected to be a $8-10 billion surplus next year. in
other. words. almost 10 per cent of the education
budget of $14 billion goes into a very rich teacher
pension fund! And teachers' unions.have the gall to
complain about an "underfunded" education sys-
tem? • -
In his speech. Brown also mentioned that the Har-
ris government has offered -an additional contribu-
tion to the teachers' pension to encourage early re-
tirement. create thousands of jobs for new. young
teachers and save approximately $500 million. hut
'apparently.the unions want taxpayers to pay the -
whole shot.
I hope: with all the rhetoric flying aroundabout
education underfunding, that parents and others
might ask teacher union,reps how they can justify
draining this kind of tax money out of the system
wllile.they moan about underfunding and at the
same time have a huge, growing surplus in their
pension fund. It strikes me with respect to the teach-
ers'' unions' approach to our education system that
'honesty and the interests of studentshave taken a
at. seat to self-interest. , -
Yours sincerely '
. Donn M. Fowler C.D. .
Selling liquor not the same as Twinkie
Re: "Lucas Liquor store free to
open ,Sunday"... by Craig Bradford
Dear Editor:
in this article. Reeve Robert Benner is quoted as
saying"Is there an essential difference between sell-
ing Twinkles and milk at the grocery store and beer
and wine at the liquor store on Sunday'"
i feel that under the umbrella of 'democracy'.
stores.. such as liquor or beer stores. should be able
to open on Sunday if management of these stores •
decide to do so. I am absolutely against the position
of many people in the community that they can foist
their (moral) position on the remaining people of the
community.
Having said this, I must say I do not agree that the
sale of beer and wine is as innocent as the sale of
Twinkies and milk. I believe there is a paramount
difference in the result of the consumption of
Twinkies and milk as opposed to beer and wine.
When was the last time one approached a road
•block by our police force, and had to answer the
question "Have you had any Twinkies or milk to-
day?" if your answer was YES. would you be pulled
over for a stomach test to see if you ate or drank -too
much'' - •
On the other hand, the use and abuse of beer and
wine (and other forms of -liquor) has riddled our im- .
mediate communities and our surrounding commu-
nities. it is proven that the consumption of alcohol
has an immediate psychological effect on the per-
son. while an abuse of same has a long lasting effect
on the Mental and physical being of the consumer.
Eating a Twinkie and drinking milk WILL not
cause you to loose control of your temper, will not
allow you a mental freedom to start punching some-
one's face in, will not cause you to drive erratic and
irrational, will not cause you to see or think less
clear and most important will not cause you to
create some lifetime damage to your loved ones or
loved ones of others.
Drinking beer, wine and other forms of liquor
WiLL!!
i feel to leave unanswered the comparison of the
innocent sale to Twinkies and milk as -tantamount to•
a sale of beer and wine would leave a very wrong
impression to the young readers of the TA.
Yours very truly •
J. Wilson Thompson '