HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-12-11, Page 18Page 2A—Crossroads—Dec. 11, 1985
Bill Smiley
Repetition ways
wasimig
Is your life a cultural
wasteland? Do you do the
same old things, talk to the
same old people on the same
old subjects all the time? Are
you scared to take a risk,
smile at someone you've
never seen before, do some-
thing the neighbors will mut-
ter about. Do you want a de-
cent tombstone, not flashy,
but dignified?
Of course you do. You're a
good Canadian. You believe
in personal decorum, cen-
sorship, the family as a unit,
and capital punishment.
On the other hand. Do you
go for a swim at midnight,
sing a song at dawn, smoke
marijuana, drink fairly
heavily, march in protest
parades, live in sin, abhor
censorship and capital pun-
ishment, and ,?contrive to do
something that will offend
friends and neighbors?
Of course you do. You're a
good Canadian. You believe
in individual liberty, acid
rain, dirty movies—and and sex-
ual irresponsibility.
It doesn't matter which
group you belong to, or
whether you're somewhere
in between, you all have
much in common.
You despise the govern-
ment, but won't elect an al-
ternative, since you despise
it even more. You are caught
by inflation and high interest
rates, whether you are a 60 -
year -old farmer trying to
keep the place going, or a 20 -
year -old punk trying to
maintain his habit.
You are basically anti-
American, though if you
were asked why, you could
not, give an answer that was
articulate.
You feel frustrated, in this
land of wood and water, not
to mention nuclear power,
because, if you are getting on
in years, you see everything
eroding around you, and if
you are short in years, you
see nothing but a stone wall
between you and your aspir-
ations.
You wonder vaguely, if
you're old enough, what be-
came of the Canadian
dream: "The twentieth cen-
tury . belongs to Canada."
And if you read the papers
and analyze the news, you
realize that, while Canada
still has a high standard of
living, we are very low on the
totem pole when it comes to
production, strikes, econo-
mic stability, peace, happi-
ness and goodwill toward
men.
If you're very young, you
don't give a diddle. There's
lots to eat, warm clothes,
and the old man will kick in a
decent allowance so you can
feed the slot machines with
their war games.
But if you're a young adult,
just about ready to launch
into "real" life, you're so be-
wildered about unemploy-
ment, and escalating uni-
versity fees, and the increas-
ing shadow of the computer,
and the wealth of choices of a
future (all lacking in secur-
ity) that you can become so
depressed you drop out, or
dive into a stream and fight
against the current.
This isn't a doom and
gloom column. It,s merely a
look at our nation today. It is
so rife with suspicion, fear of
nothing much, anger over
nothing much, that we, are
becoming paranoid.
From the Prime Minister,
through the head of the Bank
of Canada, right down to
your local alderman, you
have lost trust, and feel that
the ship is heading for the
reef with nobody at the helm.
This is nonsense, of course-
Canada has been going
through this miasma eye!.
since 1867, and before. May-
be the guy at the helm is
blind -folded, and maybe we
have scraped a few rocks,
but the ship's bottom is still
sound, and we haven't hit the
big reef yet. If we do, we can
always scramble into the
boats, and become the new
Boat People of North
America,
We've had the French-Ca-
nadian 'separatism thing
with us for generations, John
A. MacDonald almost put the
country on the rocks,
financially and politically,
but he dared ,to take a
chance, and had a vision. We
survived a terrible depres-
sion, and came out smelling
of roses (and the stench of
our dead young men), in two
world wars.
Cheer up, you dour,
gloomy Canucks. When you
have to settle for one meal of
ground wheat a day, and
have to huddle around a
charcoal brazier to keep
warm, then you can whine,
though few will listen, just as
few of us listen to the people
of the world who are doing
just that, right now.
Forget about the Yanks. If
you don't like their culture
invading us, turn off your TV
set and get out your Eskimo,.
carvings. The Yanks won't
invade us physically. Unless
they have to, and there's not
much we could do about that.
Jf you can't afford your
mortgage increase, you were
probably over-extended in
the first place. Get rid of that
monster, with its swimming
pool and rec. room and pitch
a tent. Preferably in th
local cemetery, to suit your
mood.
Pull in your belts. Dump
that extra car, the boat and
the cottage. If you look at it
objectively, they're just a
big pain in the arm anyway.
Walk to work. Take a bus
to the city instead of your
gas -gobbler plus parking
fees. Learn to do your own
elementary plumbing and
electric work at night school.
Ladies. Get the knitting
needles out and make lots of
shawls, sweater, scarves
and wool socks. You did it for
the troops overseas. And
god -awful itchy and (ill fitting
some of them were, but they
kept us warm. -
Stop spoiling your children
with allowances. Let them
earn their own money
through odd jobs, or do with-
out.
Let's stop grumbling, and
get back to a spartan, re-
warding life, where ideas are
more important than physi-
cal comfort. After you, he
said.
A weekly news commentary from
one of Canada's
outstanding news personalities
THE
BEST OF
PETER
ANCHORMAN FOR GLOB.&L NEWS
OTTAWA — One of the
reasons I am saddened by
the . indiscrim
inate hostility in this country
towards white South Africa
is that there are so many
white South Africans who
have been fighting apartheid
passionately since they
reached the age off reason.
To dismiss all white South
Africans as whip -swinging
racists is to dishonor men
and women who are as liber-
al as any Canadian, and who
have remained stubbornly
liberal under the most
diverse conditions.
I think of Alan Paton,
whose 1948 novel "Cry, the
Beloved Country", is one of
the greatest works of 20th
Century fiction and as com-
pelling, now as the day it was
written. I think of Laurens
Van der Post, and the books
he's written on his beloved
bushmen.
And I think of less well
known liberal moderates like
Tony Heard, who has been
the editor of the Cape Times
for about 20 years. His
friends have been banned
and exiled. He is under con-
stant pressure from Pre-
toria. He has been charged
for quoting a banned person,
and a number of times, pros-
ecutions have been pending.
His newspaper has been fire-
bombed. His life has been
threatened. •
Tony Heard is an African
in the same way that we are
Canadians, except that he is.
ready to risk more for the
privilege. And within the last
few days put it all on the line
again.
It is illegal for the media to
quote or broadcast a banned
person, and the Cape Times
has published an. interview
with the Jbann:ed. Oliver
Tambo, one of the leaders of
the outlawed African Na-
tional Congress, which has -
pledged to overthrow the
white regime by force. The
Times published the inter-
view because it believed that
Mr. Tambo's words were
vital to a peaceful solution.
Through the Cape Times,
Mr. Tambo was able to tell
white South Africans that,
quote, "there -is always the
possibility of a truce. It
would be very, very easy,"
he said, "if, for example, we
started negotiations." But he
added that before nego-
tiations could take place,
Pretoria would have to free
the jailed ANC leader,
Nelson Mandella.
• What he was saying, in
other words, was that if
Pretoria does the right thing
about Mr. Mandella, far and
away the most popular lead-
er among black South Afric-
ans, and begins meaningful
negotiations, the ANC will
lay down its weapons.
Tony Heard believed that
message was important
enough to risk three years in
a South African prison for
carrying- it. I think it is
important too; from the safe-
ty of Canada. 1 doubt if I
could continue to think it so
important if I were in Tony
Heard's shoes.
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Joe Williams
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Cosby Show
Legendary Grammy
Award-winning jazz -blues
vocalist Joe Williams, who is
fast approaching his 50th an-
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has joined the cast of "The
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father of Clair Huxtable,
Williams was asked to join
ti ' cast by Cosby, a longtime
friend and jazz afficionado.
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in this role that the ice will
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"The Moonshine War" with
Richard Widmark and Alan
Alda. . Some twelve years
later, he made the jump to
television with an appear-
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which he portrayed the
pianist -leader of a jazz.
quartet. His numerous tele-
vision credits include ap-
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Turns", "To Basie With
Love", "The Tonight Show
starring Johnny Carson"
and "Night of 100 Stars".
Williams, who won a
Grammy Award in 1984 as
Best Jazz Vocalist, started
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Chicago nearly 50 years ago.
Since the release of his
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FOR RENT
NEW two bedroom apart-
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age. Available November
1st. Phone 291-2322 or (519)
744-1335.
THREE bedroom house lo-
cated on paved road one mile
from Belmore available im-
mediately. Phone 335-3766.
THREE bedroom house near
Bluevale, $300 per month.
References required. Phone
335-3240 after 7 p.m.
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ROOM and board available
in my home for an elderly
person. Phone 291-1663.
27,4,11,18
MORTGAGES
WE BUY and arrange first
and second mortgages on
residential property and
farms. Phone Greg Cowan
now at 291-3800, 8:30 to 5:00
p.m., Monday to Friday.
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CANADIAN coins prior to
1966. American coins prior to
1964. Jewellery, watches,
military items, scrap gold
and silver. Pick up avail-
able. R. H. Coins, Listowel.
Phone 291-2732.
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WE buy pianos - cash for
your piano. Phone 669-2280 or
669-2311.
016-D25
WILL BUY used pianos for
cash. Michael Lipnicki Piano
Tuning and Repairs. Phone
357-1049
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Brussels Legion Hall, Fri-
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Dec.' 20. 14 regular games, 3
specials at $25 each; 1 share -
of -the -wealth, door prize.
Admission $1.50, extra cards
25 cents or 5 for $1.00. 8 p.m.
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For Sunday, December 15
9:30 a.m. - The Lord's Supper
11:00 a.m.. - Family Bible Hour/Sunday School
Speaker: Gleason Weber, Elmira
7:30 p m. - Praise & Prayer Meeting
Speaker: Cleason Weber
Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. - Young People's Variety Night in
Wingham Bible Chapel •
Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. - Crokinole evening at Owen
Weber's
FOR SALE --
- 9" radial arm saw
- office settee and chair (leather)
- file cabinet, 5 drawer lateral .
- cheque writer machine
- 8' banquet table (fold -away)
- automatic dishwasher (Admiral)
- automatic garage door opener
Phone 357-3689
FIREWOOD
5% discount now being offered on all
full load slab wood orders, for im-
mediate delivery, received up to
December 18, 1985. Hardwood and
Softwood available.
J. H. Keeso & Son Ltd.
SAW MILL
Phone 291-4890 m Listowel
FOR SALE
Three used electric ranges, $95 to $189 with
30 day warranty.
' See our display of Moffat appliances: ranges,
refrigerators, washers, dryers and dishwashers.
When you buy your microwave oven, see the new
Litton Moffat models, sized .5; .8 and 1 .5 cu. ft.
See the Go -anywhere oven that can be fitted
under cupboards or placed on the wall.
Visit our toy department and don't miss our
display of jigsaw puzzles.
To 'make your Christmas shopping easier J. J.
Hammer Stores stock a large variety of merchan-
dise_that_wilt suit any member ot y_our_famity _ The__
majority of our merchandise is sale priced and the
balance is competitively priced.
In our furniture department you will find the
finest quality of sofas, chairs, gliders and sofa
.beds made by Brentwood, Serta and Kroehler.
We have lamps and -pictures to complement your
room, selling all at a 20% discount. For a good
night's sleep buy our Back Supporter by Sleep -
master or Serta mattresses, all sale priced.
J. J. HAMMER LTD.
Home Hardware and Homeland Furniture,
Neustadt
Phone 799-5718 or 799-5923
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Real Estate Broker & Appraiser
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519-743-000 or 519-669-2068
MIXED FARM - RR 3, Moorefield, 10Q,,. acres
good productive land, large modern barn, trench
silo, implement shed, grain bins and newly reno-
vated 8 room house with 4 bedrooms and large
country kitchen. MLS 50901 14. Buy now for ear-
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GENERAL STORE - High volume money-maker
for over 50 years, excellent residence, Bruce
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DOG KENNELS - 25 year history, beautiful attach-
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tures (in small town).
TAXI BUSINESS - Well established in Wingham,
residence and car also available.
30 SEAT RESTAURANT - On busy highway, plus
owner's bungalow, well known location on No. 4.
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JACKSON & JACKSON
AUCTIONEERS
291-4450 291-4528
Serving the Community for 40 Years
Where seller & buyer establish market price
EVERY TUESDAY - 1 P.M.
Selling, Dairy Cows, Holstein Heifers,.
Pound Cows, Calves, Stockers and
800 to 1000 Farmers' Hogs
Every Wednesday 8 a.m. till 12 noon
Market Hogs, Sows & Boars
Listen to CKNX Radio for weekly reports on Wednesday
Sales Dec. 24 & Dec. 31
as usual, starting at 12:30 p.m.
CLEARING
AUCTION SALE
Of household effects, appliances and misc.
items to be held at the Milverton Stock Yard
Building in Milverton on:
Sat. Dec.' 14 at 12:30 p.m.
HOUSEHOLD' EFFECTS: Kenmore portable dry-
er,
like new; Westinghouse refrigerator; Hoover
spin washer; General freezer, 19 cubic ft.; Beatty.
4 burner 24" range; Eureka vacuum cleaner;
chesterfield and chair; 2 platform swivel rockers;
walnut chairs, good; china cabinet; TV stand;
lamps; end tables; coffee tables; iron bed; electric
fans; step stool; carpet sweeper; ironing board; 3/4
bed and dresser;, clothes hamper; adding ma-
chine; typewriter; grocery cart; picture frames; -
pots; pans; bedding; linens; and normal kitchen
utensils.
TERMS: Cash/cheques with proper I.D. 7% sales
tax in effect. Auctioneer/proprietress not respon-
sible for accidents on day of sale.
Proprietress: Mrs. Thelma Wick.
Auctioneer:
JOHN NICHOLSON
Milverton, Ont. 595-8596
MOTEL FOR SALE BY TENDER
The land, buildings and chattels comprising pro-
perty legally described as Lots 41, 42, 43, 44,
Part Lot 64, Lot 65. , Part Lots 66 and 67 all in
Block 60, Plan Number 1 1 , Town of Port Elgin,
Ontario are being offered for sale by tender under
Power of Sale. The property is being sold without
vacant possession. The property comprises a
tourist lodge near the beach. It has two apart-
ments, nineteen rental rooms, swimming pool,
licensed dining room and residence. A good earn-
ings potential exists from food, beverage and ren-
tal income.
Arrangements to inspect the property and infor-
mation on terms and conditions of sale may be ob-
tained by calling_Mr, _ R, J^- Pearce—at j519)___
271-5650.
, Written tenders in sealed envelopes, clearly
marked "Tender" should be addressed to Mr. R.
J. Pearce, 1036 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ontario
N5A 6Z3. an.d wilt be accepted until_C:30 p.m.. on
December 1 9th, 1985. A certified cheque equal
to 3% of the amount tendered must be included
as a deposit (payee to be designated) and will be
returned without interest if the tender is not ac-
cepted and sale not completed by the purchaser.
The highest or any offer shall not necessarily be
accepted. Assistance to finance the transaction
will he considered