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The Huron Expositor, 1982-09-29, Page 2fI 3'nron fxpositor Since 1860, Serving the Community first Incorporating =Brussels Post founded 1872 12 Main St. _ " 527-0240 Published at SEAFORTH, ONTARIO every Wednesday afternoon by Signal -Star Publishing Limited Jocelyn A. Shrier, Publisher Susan White, Editor H.W. (Herb) Turkheim, Advertising Manager Member Canadian. Comrri.unity. Newspaper. Association, Ontario Community Newspaper Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation A member of the Ontario Press Council Subscription rates: Canada $17.a year (In advance) outside Canada 550. a year (In advance) Single Copies - 50 cents each Second class mail registration number 0696 SE FORTH, ONTARIO, SEP'PEM1=s ER 29, 1982 -fill 9e It's been a good long time since Seaforth had as much going on as was planned for last weekend. Things got going early Thursdaynight with.4tl'e standing -room -only fall fair -opening and didn't quiet down until the last apple was packed away at Ciderfest, Sunday night. It was a super time and warm, sunny weather was the only ingredient lacking. And although the threat of rain kept the crowds away from downtown Seaforth and Ciderfest on Saturday and caused cancellation of the fair's demolition derby the same night, organizers of both events are happy. , So are those of us who were lucky enough to take its as much of the weekend's activ_9tles as our pocketbooks and our stamina allowed. Highlights are hard to pick out; Likely local people, and the madly who drove here from miles away, have their own 'favourites. But We'd cite the fair queen contestants' speeches on Thursday night from an aware, articulate group of young women and the Brigand concert Saturday afternoon in Cardno's Hall as tops. Because of the weather, people who at best had hoped to get a tour of Seaforth's historic hall found themselves listening to a live performance, the first in 30 years to the month, there. And boy did that bring on the memories. "I met my wife here," one man said. "I remember a play here 40 years ago., by the firemen, I think," said another. Credit for a terrific weekend belongs to countless volunteers who make Seaforth a better plase by giving of their time and talents. A few names come quickly to mind...Ken Coleman, Sharon Flanagan, Jane Vincent and Bill and Doreen Strong of the Agricultural Society; Paul Carroll, Vivienne Newnham, Lynda Jones and Jan Delvechio of the Van Egmond Foundation; Charlie Campbell, Bob Fisher, Shirley Snell and •Jerry Hetherington of Seaforth's BIA...but there are, countless more. We simply wouldn't have had all those choices, all those weekend opportunities to learn and be entertained without them. A special thanks should go to the local Katimavik crew, kids from all over Canada who put up a super booth at the fair and then worked all weekend, all over the place at Ciderfest. The latest issue of Leslure Life, an area publication says about our town "One of Seaforth's strengths is the community's special ability to pull together and stage some of the best funloving entertainment anywhere." And they're right. SDHS has The Junction This Is a special week for readers of the Huron Expositor. And not just because of all the photos from the fall fair and Ciderfest. This Issue marks the beginning of a new twice -a -month feature, a high school page, written by students of SDHS and named, by them, The Junction. It's been more than five years since SDHS news has had a prominent place In the paper. That's why we welcomed the suggestion by Kids, Teens and in-betweens columnist Patricia Rimmer that she get the feature going again. After a great deal of hard work by Trish, and about 20 members of the school's new newspaper, (read all about that In her column), reports from SDHS start this week. We hope younger readers (and a preliminary glance at our readership survey shows they want more news about themselves) will enjoy The Junction. Likely too, the reports from the high school will be welcomed by their parents, who may have wondered what's going on at SDHS, but were afraid to ask. Thanks to Trish and The Junction staff, we'll all be wiser. Please join the Expositor staff in welcoming the SDHS contribution to the paper. Wouldn't be fair without rain "It wouldn't be Brussels fair day if it wasn't raining!" That comment was heard from more than one fairgoer last Wednesday as the skies poured and a Targe crowd tramped through the mud, went on rides and enjoyed the fair despite the weather. Brussels isn't a big place but the fair is a big effort of which the agriculturalsocietycan justly be proud. Exhibits were up and outstanding among them were many imaginative scarecrows decorating the Crystal Palace, and some beautiful sewing and craft work upstairs. The kids' contributio. S were also terrific. We noted particularly a project, consisting of family photos, by Dawn Ten Pas, entitled simply "My Mom." Lots of mbms and dads were probably just as proud as Dawn's parents undoubtedly were of the fine work their offspring produced for the fair. Yes, it rained, But that didn't dampen anybody's spirits. Congratula- tions to ag society president John Boneschansker, secretary -treasurer Rose Mary Bishop and all the group's members who gave the crowds a fair • that not even the rain could hurt. tir©dTi! Qd o oQ Stumped in Brussels DEAR EDITOR As it is election time in Brussels. I thought 1 would set our town fathers straight. In the 'paper Sept. 16 Reeve Krauter stated that residents were removing trees from town property without permission. I would like to inform him i had permission to remove,the trees which 1 paid for, and at that time was informed that the town would pay for the removalof the stumps. But each time 1 phoned the clerk's office i was told there was no money availAIe to pay for stumps being removed. So this year after we helped pay for the paint job on the main street, I thought maybe they could pay for our stumps. Another thing, how come the south end of Turnberry street rates cement sidewalks and the north end blacktop? We pay taxes too. Thank you. Delores Wheeler OpOotbn High priced ram gives last shiver SEPTEMBER 22, 1 2 The Practical Farmer says: "Sheep are subject to a moat aggravating annoyance from a fly (oestrus bovis) which seems bound to deposit its larvae in the nostrils. It infests wooded districts and shady places where the sheep resort for shelter, and by its ceaseless attempt to enter the nose makes the poor creatures almost frantic., A broker in Montreal named H. James A. Dixon, was fined a few days ago 550 for shooting at his wife with a pistol. The wife had him arrested with the following result. The jury seemed to take the ground that he has a some what aggravating helpmate, who provoked him to wrath in a manner such as few men are able to withstand. Mr. William Grieve of McKillop purchas- ed a thorobred ram at Mr. Davidson's sale on Monday last, paying 520 for the animal. He had before that a valuable animal off the same description for 530. On Monday night he took his new purchase home, and during the night the two sheep got together and had a conflict for supremacy, In the morning Mr. Grieve came to look n after his stock, he soon took On the situation, and just got to the pen in time to see his favourite sheep give his last shiver. The highest price animals are not always the best fighters. SEPTEMBER 29, 1 ,u+9 The annual fall fair of the Seaforth Agricultural Society was held on Thursday and Friday last, and was one of the most successful ever held. The weather on Thursday was at times wet and threatening, but that did not prevent a large display of indoor exhibits being brought out. The hall was well filled, there being a plentiful display of ladies' work, a good array of roots and vegetables, and the products of the field. SEPTEMfa1EIll Ili, 1532 The council off the municipality off the Town of Seafforth met for its regular meeting in the council chambers town hall, on Monday evening with Mayor Daly in the ALL BUNDLED UP—This small dog didn't seem to really enjoy the little rain during the fair pet show. (Photo by Hook) li • chair. A widely -signed petition recently spon- sored by the Business Men's Association for better lighting of Main Street, was placed before council, but did not meetwith much favor. It was pointed out that the lighting of Main Street was now very costly and that when the lights were changed some years ago the number and size were increased. Furthermore, the Public Utilities Commis-, sion lias no sin ;.lis of funds on hand for such work. Council therefore considered it unwise to cause additional -expense and threw out the petition. 00111) ER 11, 5557 Three Seaforth area residents escaped serious injury in two separate one -car crashes over the weekend. Thomas S. Sloan, 24, escaped without a scratch early Sunday morning when a car he M.. Miring U..� on No. 84 Highway was drlding east struck a bridge three miles west of Bdensall. The car rolled into a 15 foot ditch and ended up in three feet of water. A crash on No. 4 Highway, south of IBirr, sent two Seaforth youths to hospital, Larry (Berger, 17, of Seaforth, and Kenneth Mc.Nairn, iEgmondville, both received facial lacerations. Damage was slight and no injuries resulted In a four -car crash Tuesday afternoon on Main Street, opposite Carnegie Library. A car driven by David Livingstone, R.R. 2, SeaS'orth was almost stopped, waiting for traffic, and was preceding cars driven by, Murray McLeod, Seaforth, Elgin McNall, Goderich, and Harold Dalrymple, Seaforth, in that order. , The Mc od vehicle struck the Living- stone car Oa illy causing negligible damage to either ve idle. The McNall car came to a h:' t directly behind these two and was struck in the rear by the Dalrymple car. The force moved the McNeil car ahead into the first two vehicles. Damage to the McLeod vehicle was estimated at ,$10 by investigating OPP Constable A. Sheldon; to the McNall car, 530 and 550 damage to the Dalrymple car. z 7 by Egan* 4o rinahcond A rebellion is at hand. People over 5' 2" beware. One day short people shall rule the world. You may not have noticed the movement, because our leaders have been keeping a low profile. But, change is inevitable. Pay.telephones Will be lowered along with department and grocery store shelves and bank wickets. Take note. Some telephones have already come down, and that's only the beginning. Doorknobs will be placed at a reasonable level. Doorways and ceilings will be lowered, similar to the style of early English architecture. This measure will save precious heating fuel by cutting down on the space that we've been heating up there for so long. In public washrooms, mirrors will be placed on the wall to allow people under 5' to see their whole head not just the wisp of hair that's standing straight up on top of their. head. In homes, kitchen counters and shelves will stand at a suitable working level. Sofas and chairs will be restricted to a height and design that allows shorter people to sit comfortably without their feet dangling in midair. In newer houses, windows will be lowered. Light switches and thermostats will keep f nt the shorter occupant in mind. in cars, brakes and accelerator pedals will be easily accessible, and the car seat will move forward more easily than backward. Outside, flags will fly on poles 6' high, and signs will come down to eye level. Tall people will be banned to the back off the theatre. They will be requested not to wear hats or high heels. In a crowd, the tall ones will be expected to make their way to the back. If this is impossible, they must at least keep their arms straight at their sides - no elbow bending allowed. Jokes about short people will be punish- able by fine and/or imprisonment. Of course, short people have no desire to cause anyone undue stress. We realize the tall ones are people too. And, whenever possible, allowances will be made for them. For example, two mirrors at two different heights will be hung in public washrooms. Clothes will be made in a variety of lengths. Decision-making boards and councils will he comprised of equal numbers of short and tall members. After years of stretching, we short people of the world have decided it's time the rest of you started bending. " Some of you may think this is a joke. In that case, the element of surprise will be in our favour. We hope the takeover will be painless. but we'll hit below the belt if we have to. Short people unite! Sing out our battle cry: "Power to the petit!" International cooperation -saves lives [MAW idn)@ OanC40 Three Canadians owe their lives to an unusual bit of internatiorral co-operation that could have wide future implications. The three Ontario men in an aircraft that crashed in, northern British Columbia were injured and could have died if it took too long to find them. An initial search by aircraft failed to turn up any sign of them. The Canadian government then requested help from the Soviet Union which put a new satellite to work. The satellite scanned Canada from space and picked up the beep of the emergency transmitter on the aircraft and in minutes the plane was pinpointed. There has as yet been no demand from Ronald Reagan that the injured men go back into the bush rather than show any co-operation with the dastardly commissars in Moscow. An off shoot from this program could have even more beneficial use for Canada in the future. It seems that a few days before the rescue the Russian satellite picked up the bleep of another emergency signal. This one was found to be in downtown Montreal. an unusual place for a lost aircraft. When the source was traced it was found that the emergency trasmitter was inside a package in a post office in Montreal and had somehow malfunctioned. The possibilities raised by this are endless. Canada Post in trying to improve its image iias recently claimed that 90 per cent of all mail handled in Canada arrives safely and on by G{c*B4b QodOm4©a time, But simple mathematics shows that that still leaves 10 per cent of the mail that is lost or at least delayed. Now if each and every piece of mail in Canada had a little beeper inside. the Soviet satellite could keep track of just where any piece of mail is at any time. If, for instance, a keeper on your letter to aunt Harriett stayed in the same place for three days in a row, there could be an investigation started to see if the letter fell down behind a cabinet in a postal sorting depot in Toronto, if the sorting machine had chewed it up or is some postal worker using it as a bookmark in his copy of the latest post office collective agreement to mark the spot that says tow many washroom breaks he's entitled to 'n a day. \' It could also be'a new source of revenue for the post office. Instead of having to be stuck with little 30 cent stamps, the post office - could sell these emergency transmitters to everybody who mails a letter. I don't know what the cost is for sure but 1 imagine about 1100 or so catch it. especially if we get into mass production. A giant step over a 30c stamp. Now the things arc fairly durable so unless the postal sorting equipment chewed up too many. the post office could use them' main. meaning that aside from the initial 1100 for a letter they could collect a second $100 each time the beeper was used. In the interest of improving the economy these little beepers cod also create jobs. Think first of all of the manufactuilrag plants which would have to be set up tdi make as many beepers as we'd need for mail service. Think of the extra capacity that would be needed in battery producing plants to build enough batteries to power the little transmit- ters. And think of how many extra ,postal workers it would take to keep track of the little beeps. And finally, if the government would just pass a law that said the beepers had to be attached to all utility bills, the post office could keep track to make sure none of the utility companies were hand delivering their own bills. What a brave new world could be ours. *••0 4.0 P9 For some years now people have realized that there is a great over -representation of lawyers in our governments. Lawyers, you see. seem to have a natural affinity to politics. But the new Charter of Rights may come to our rescue on this one. With the Charter, the legal profession has become a whole new ball game. Judges are having a heyday re -interpreting the laws in the new light the charter has'thrown on them. It has come to the point that judges are writing more laws than the politicians. This may attract more lawyers to want to become judges than politicians. it may even make some of our politicians want to become judges. a frightening thought if you face the prospect of being tried on some significant offence by the people who got the country into the mess it's in. Speaking of messes and politician's, there are those who resent the salaries our' politicians command and the fact that if yod check attendance records in Parliament there are often less than half the politicians in attendance. Now you can look at this as a rip-off or a blessing. A hundred years ago the politicians spent little time in Ottawa at all and we had a very small government and low taxes. Lately they've been spending more and mare time in Ottawa, the government has been growing and taxes have gone out of sight. Put a politician in the House and he wants to do something to justify himself. Here's a novel solution then in the proposal that we pass a law that says the government can only meet once a year for two weeks. That way the politicians would only be able to deal with real emergencies like voting to clean the eggs off the side of the Prime Minister's train and wouldn't be able to burden us with any new. unnecessary laws and taxes. What are we concerned about? Aren't you sick to death of the gloom and doom the media is imposing on us? I am. Let's have a little light and cheer in the country for a change. Sure, our economic situation is a mess. Of course, we have high unemployment. Nat- urally. inflation is not wrestled to the ground. - but has uslpinned two rounds out of three. But ,this is happening all over the world. and we're about S00'per cent better off than most of the rest of the people in said world. • Do you live on a sampan in Singapore or Hong Kong. ,existing on a handful of rice a day? Those people don't have high mortgage rates, high interest rates. They have nothing, except what native cunning and hard work feed their bellies. Does a nice lady in Somaliland or Eritrea bring you into the office and chat about which welfare program you should apply for? Your children are eating mud, because there's nothing else. Are yo stuck in Ulster, as a Catholic. without hope of getting a job from the Protest nts, your. children dirty, hungry, growin as vicious as small animals who are starving Are ou black, with a good chance of getti your head pulverized by a white poli man if you say anything but, "Yes. sir' te you suffering from "nerves" and cod kilk@ by DNDO gt Dcay taking all kinds of pills from your very well fed doctor. while millions of people in the world have rickets and ringworm and elephantiasis and bleeding bowels because they don't even know what a vitamin pill looks like? Are your little boys running around barefoot in the rain. selling their sisters for a cigarette or a chdcolate bar? Nope. they are probably riding around on bicycles, and whining because their allowance doesn't run to more than a carton of french fries and a Dairy Queen every day. Are you worried about whether you should spend $50 or a little more on a wedding present when in most countries most mothers' are wondering whether a cow or a bushel of maize is a suitable dowry? And they haven't a cow or any maize. Tut and tut and tut. We are in an economic depression. many people are unemployed, our government seems to be living in At lice in Wonderland, with its ridiculous six and five desperate attempt to appear credible. But when have you last missed a meal? When have you been cold, cold, cold? When is the last time some cop stopped you on the street and asked for identity papers? When is the last time somebody pounded on your door at 4 a.m. and you shivered with fear, knowing what was coming? When have you last been hit on the head with a club for saying "Trudeau is a fink?" There's lots wrong with this country, but there is a hell of a lot more right with it, when we take a look around. We read about farmers and small business- men and big companies going broke. Well, that's the capitalist system, and that's the system we embrace. We don't hear much when the farmers have a bumper crop and spend the winter driving south in their Buicks. We seldom hear about the small businessman who's making a quiet fortune, unless he's suddenly become an entrepreneur and is a BIG businessman. We' scarcely hear a word when a huge company makes a huge profit. But now the tears are flowing, We need a Wailing Wall, located about Winnipeg, and thousands of paper towels to wipe up the tears. Help from the government means help from you and me. Come on. Canadians. let's stop whining. My father and mother didn't whine during the Big Depression. They did the best they could. and desperately tried to avoid going on Relief, now euphemistically called Welfare. Get rid of your boat. Sell your second car. There is such a thing as walking. Cut your kid's allowance to zilch, and let them earn it by working. So you like steak? Eat hamburg. Stop buying that crap from California and Florida in the winter: lettuce for $1 .50, mostly water: grapes. oranges. celery, those little hard bitter tomatoes. Eat spuds and porridge. They're good for you. Dig a root cellar under your patio deck and 011 it with carrots and turnips. Get a couple of chicken's, and if they don't lay, eat them. Cut out those long-distance calls about nothing. and write a letter. Wear a sweater and keep your thermostat down. We can lick inflation, but not by living the way we do. We can lick unemployment, with some guts. But Rot government guts.Thcre aren't any. And if you're out of work, take your U.I. but get looking for something else, This country still has limitless opportunities, if you want to work. Ask the immigrants. 1f you don't, you'll become like those millions in Britain, during the first depression, who just gave'up and sat around on the dole, steadily eroding their very souls. End of sermon, But cheer up and forget the headlines. There's a place for you. If you have any guts.