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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-02-16, Page 31 Mother's advice helps Oddo Un Endo by R©Ow* T©watzhond Most daughters have,. at one time or another, turned to Mother for advice for problems Targe and small. Mom, I think I did something wrong on this sweater I'm knitting. One sleeve is six inches longer -than the -other. What should 1 do? Mom, my homemade strawberry jam has the consistency of glue. Do you suppose it's safe to eat it anyway? Mom, Fred says 1 can't even make decent coffee. What should 1 do? Mom, Tommy has a fever. What do you think 1 should give him? Mother always comes up with answers. and to daughter it seems as though she always had the answers. But did she? To some daughters, the answer tq that question is a shock. The mother. who is now famous for flaky pie crust, used to be tempted to give her guests chisels instead of forks. Her muffins would 'have made excellent baseballs, and her cakes could have been mistaken for pancakes. Town will pperat Seaforth council accepted the resigna- tion of Bill Chesney as landfill site operator, as of Feb. 16, at last week's council meeting. Public works chairman Bill Bennett said the town's public works employees will now supervise the dump site and equipment needed will be rented from Frank Kling Ltd. • Uuring the first months of marriage, she feared her husband might be striken by food poisoning. The mother, who used to feed threshing crews that numbered from 10 to 20 men, can still "throw together" a feast for surprise visitors, but at one time, she panicked at the thought of feeding one hired hand. A daughter, who grew up -on a farm, watched mother fork hay into mangers, feed calves from pails and handle milking machines with skill. Could it be true when she married father and jnoved from town. she hardly knew one end of a cow from the other? As long as daughter can remember, mother could plough. plant -and scuffle expertly. Surely father is only joking when he says the first time she got on a tractor she backed halfway across the field. It seems incomprehensible that the mother, who is always so calm in times of illness or injury, panicked the first time baby sneezed. Could it be true that once upon a time mothers were as uncertain as daughters? If so. how did they come up with all the answers they now have? The answer is simple. They learned from experience - and a few calls to mother. e landfill site Ministry of Environment rules will be followed strictly and "we're quite satisfied we can manage it," deputy reeve Bennett told council. The other large equipment business in town was unsure about the job, he said, and so the arrangement was made with Klings. "Until we get the new landfill site, we'll be okay," he said. NEW BOOSTER CLUB—Kevin Kale, left, was appointed chairman of the Seaforth and District Community Centres Booster Club, Thursty, Harry Hak, right, Seaforth representative on the club, discusses the new organization with secretary Sybil Miller, centre. Names in the background, list other committee members. (Wassink photo) Peer pressure pushes young offenders BY KRIS SVELA (Editor's note: This is the first of a two part article dealing with a minority group of children known as young offenders. It is an attempt to shed new light on the subject of young people who come into conflict with the law. Due to the delicate subject matter. names have been changed and omitted. Characters and events are fictitious and not based on specific cases or offenders.) John and Jack are both 14 years old and for the first time in their young lives they are confronted with the harsh reality of Canada's legal system. They are appearing before a juvenile court judge awaiting the verdict in a case which saw the pair charged with a number of offences. What had started as a jay ride in a stolen car ended with a major accident. Charges were laid by their home town police. Standing in the body of the court room the pair are obviously/ shaken by the chain of events that has led them into the world of attorneys, judges and social workers. adds. The scene is a familiar one in hundreds of Another aspect of peer pressure is the communities throughout the province. Court leader situation, in which a group choses one dockets clogged with names of young people person as a group leader, who in order to gain who find themselves in conflict with the law attention, leads himself or herself into have become increasingly common. Behind difficulty. The reason for such behaviour is the court scene is a family tragedy. that the leader is forced to maintain the Parents have to cope with the actions of their children, in addition to problems that arise from a court case. It is a time of despair and internal searching in an attempt to pin -point the reasons for the child's be- haviour. For the offenders it is time to consider the consequences of their actions and to decide whether they are prepared to get the help needed to solve the problem. In small communities, rumours about young people in trouble with the law spread quickly. adding to an already difficult situation for those involved. Theshame of the "They don't realize that a conviction also problems in growing. In the family setting incident often overshadows the search for the includes a criminal record that could hinder they feel left out with their parents trying to root of the problem. Although it is difficult to them in the future when they are applying for copewith daily problems. • Divorce, uoem- define any specific reasons for the actions of jobs." he explains. ployment, and lack of communication can all young offenders, there are several suggest- Chief Claus says that, contrary to popular contribute to a child feeling insecure or at ions offered by professionals who deal with belief, criminal records are not disregarded times lonely. young people on a daily basis. after five years. He adds that a criminal Several professionals admit that time taken The first reason is what professionals term record can only be quashed after an by parents to communicate with their "peer pressure". A group of children can application is approved by cabinet and not children has decreased drastically in the past pressure one child to become a part of the" until five years following the conviction. several years with both parents having to group. In some cases these groups can be Besides the criminal record, young offend- work. To offset any potential problem, the responsible for a number of negative acts and ers, particularly in smaller communities, are professionals feel that time spent with the child who wants to become part of "the often well known and singled out for their, children should be well used. It is quality not gang" is forced to follow the ways of the actions. Once the stigma of an arrest and quantity, they add, that's needed. group to be accepted. possible conviction is attached to a young DRUGS AND BOOZE KNOW THEIR FRIENDS person it is difficult to erase. In the past several years a new ingredient "1t all has to do with the people the child is STRAINS THE FAMILY has_been added to further complicate the hanging around with and the need to monitor Often that stigma extends into the home problems faced by young people and these children," one professional notes, and places a great strain on the family. There according to several professionals has to ' referring to the responsibility of parents to arc problems with family relationships with contribute to the number of young people know yvho associates with their child or the offender finding himself or herself at thebreaking the law. It's the use of drugs and children. centre of conflicts and almost always accused alcohol. According to chief Claus many of the - "For some children it (peer pressure) of any incidents tlfat occur outside or in the charges laid against young offenders are might set up a situation where they can get home. drug-related. He admits that many of the into considerable trouble," the professional School situations can become unbearable offences committed by youngsters were as classmates avoid contact with the person in under the influence of drugs. Young trouble vyith thelaw. Disciplinary problems teenagers find it easier to break the law after can arise and school work can suffer as a a few beers. consequence of unlawful actions. When they According to one young offender, the understand the consequences, many young' trouble he experienced was due to his wish to peopje,might think twice before they break be "cool." He agrees, that many young the law. people do not realize the seriousness of their actions and that many of them consider themselves to be the authority. Next week's article will deal with the solutions to help young offenders get back on track, There are presently a large number of social agencies, churches, schools, and parents who can and do help. One young offender offer$d this piece of advice: "It is important to deal with the problem right out in the open, right away." brguceri JEAN BROADFOOT A lifelong resident of the Walton area, Eliza Jane (Jean) Broadfoot, died Feb. 10, 1983 in Huronview. Born in Grey Township on July 17, 188' to the late Joseph Love and Alexandria MacDougall, she was in her 96th year. After completing her edu- cation. Mrs. Broadfoot work- ed for a long time in the Kinburn store. In 1910, she married Edwin Britton, who died in 1932. In 1936 she married Walter Broadfoot, who predeceased her in 1963. When the Broadfoots retired from farming they moved to her parents' former house in Walton and Mrs. Broadfoot lived there until moving to Huronview about a year and a half ago. Surviving are three sisters. Addie Kerrley and Amye Love, both of Toronto and Fern Patterson of Seaforth, and one brother, Dan, of Coquitlam, B.C. The late Mrs. Broadfoot was prede- ceased by two brothet'S,, Sam and Art, and by three sisters, Ella Farquharson, Edna Hen- derson and Margaret Leem- ang. She rested at the M.L. Watts Funeral Home, Brus- sels Chapel. until Saturday, when the funeral service and committal were held from Duff's United Church, Wal- ton. Rev. Charles Swan offi- ciated, Interment will follow in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken Mc. Donald, Alvin McDonald. Ralph Traviss, Harold Bol- ger, Douglas Kirkby and Ronald Bennett. - LOTTIE EVELYN HART Lottie Evelyn Hart died in Listowel Memorial Hospital on Feb. 10 1983. Born in Howick Twp. she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Heslop and Susan Savage. Her husband, William George Hart, predeceased her in 1970. She is survived by two sons. Lyle of Wroxeter and Bill of Oshawa, six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Sisters, Annie Griffeth of Brussels; Eileen, Mrs. Cliff Marks of RR2, position through pressure from the group. The need for attention is another reason The situation can also arise where the leader why some young people break the law. directs the group to break rules and, in the According to one professional, many children extreme, the law. feel they need attention for a variety of Several professionals also agree that many reasons. As a result they break the rules at young offenders lack understanding about school. have disciplinary problems at home the severe consequences of their actions. and in extreme cases break the law. According to Seaforth Police Chief Hal The professional explains that children Claus, young offenders apprehended by the seeking attention do so whether their actions police and charged with an offence do not are negative or positive. Many children face understand the consequences of theiractions which he adds are very serious. es Wroxeter and Leila Sander- son, Rosetown, Sask., and a brother, George Heslop of Brussels also survive. The late Mrs. Hart was prede- ceased by a brother and a sister. The funeral service was the Gorrie held from Chapel of the M.L. Watts Funeral Home on Saturday, with Rev. Lloyd Martin officiating. In- tertffeht will follow in Wroxe- ter Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Glen McKercher, Gordon Heslop. Jim Robertson, Bruce Chambers. Wallace Nixon, Adrian Poirrier and Everett Sanderson. LILLIAN MITCHELL Lillian Mitchell of Stratford died Feb. 7, 1983 in Stratford General Hospital. She was the former Lillian Whit- field. In her 75th year, she was the wife of the late Robert L. Mitchell and is survived by a son James Robert of Strat- ford and a daughter, Sharon Alexa of Toronto. Two grand- children. a brother Russell of Belleville and sisters Helen Coiling of Dundas and Gladys Currie of Windsor also sur- vive. Funeral services were held at the Heinbuck Funeral Hone. Stratford on Feb. 9 with Rev. Norman Gidson officiating. Interment will fol- low in Avondale Cenietery, Stratford. RENOLD MICHiIsLS Renold Victor Michiels, 71. of Lot 30. con. 6. of Ellice Township, died Feb. 14, 1983 at the Stratford General Hospital. Born at Dendermonde, BeWum, he was the son of the , late Maurice Michiels and the former Leonie Diet- ers. He came to Canada in June of 1956 and farmed in the Kinkora area. He was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Kinkora. Surviving are his wife, the former Paulin Janssen; eight sons, John of R.R. 3, Komoka, Edward, of R.R. 1, Sebringville, Emiel, of R.R. 2, Woodstock, Joseph oI Woodstock, Louis and Karl, both of R.R. 1, Sebringville, Albert, of Rostock and Ron- ald, of R.R. 1, Sebringville, two daughters (Margaret) Mrs. John Rose, of R.R. 1, Delaware, and (Rose) Mrs. Joe Visser, of R.R. 5, Sea - forth, one brother, Emiel of Ayr; three sisters, (Marietta) Mrs. Joe Verellen of Strat- ford, (Josephine) Mrs. Louis Goetshalks and (Alice) Mrs. Frans Van der Putten, both of Belgium; also 20 grand- children and one great- granddaughter. He was pre- deceased by one brother, Frans. Friends were received at the Dack-Gingras funeral home, Stratford, Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. followed by removal to St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Kinkora, for visitation from 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers were said at 8 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church and burial will be in the church cemetery. As expressions of sym- pathy, donations may be made to the Ontario Heart Foundation or the charity of one's choice. Police complaint Members of the public with a complaint about the Seaforth police, or a force anywhere else in the province. have a clear set of steps to follow, after passage of a complaint bylaw at council last week. The Ontario Police Commission (OPC) has suggested all municipalities pass a similar bylaw to "try and cover a Tillsonburg-like situation (where the police were) accused of covering up complaints by the public within the police department. ' said councillor Wayne Ellis, chairman of the police commit- tee. Police chief Hal Claus says the department had two complaints last year, which were handled according to the new bylaw. Those complaining were satisfied. He doesn't expect an increase in the number of complaints. Councillor Henry Mero was concerned that the public be notified the complaint pro- , cedure exists. "We could advertise the fact where get he bylaw is in existence and hecto t copies (of it)." clerk Jim Crocker suggested. The bylaw says the public should first take the complaint to the police chief, who will fill out an OPC form. If the matter can be resolved at that stage, the complainant will be asked to sign the form and acknowledge You are invited to Hensall United Church Fellowship 'Hall on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. to organize the Hensall Horti- cultural Society. Everyone welcome. Mr. Lange of Ches- ley will be the speaker. steps set out THE HURON EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY 16, 1983 — A3 I'm moving g by Says©t I` hOg* Did you notice I moved last week? Maybe not. In the past when I've been squeezed off page 3 for space or other reasons, I've usually heard "hey, you didn't hate a column in this week." 1 did, but it wasn't in its usual place. Readers don't like that, understandably. We're all creatures of habit. And if you're used to finding the Legion news on the enter- tainment pagennd the Staffa news on the Dublin page, that's where you want them to be. Reliably so. Justifiably so. A speaker 1 heard at a convention once explained it's up to those of us whb put the paper togetheu" to make things as easy as possible for you guys, our readers. That means sticking to a format, running an index on page one that tells you where to find things, and keeping regular features in their regular place. We try, . really we do although when papers are as small as they are this time of year, we have to aSk for your understanding when every- thing isn't exactly where it should be. We've concluded that this is a good time to make some changes. And so, folks, I'm moving, permanently,' over to the editorial page, to the august company of Smiley, Roulston and the letters to the editor. It's a big move. 1 ended up on page 3 in the beginning mostly because it's the final page to be made up. And in the bad old days this column was often the last thing written for the week's paper. In those days it got crowded out of my schedule and Wednesday noon would findgme pound- ing it out. Our deadline was later then. These days the Expositor is ,almost printed by Wednesdy noon. A few years ago 1 smarten. ed up somewhat and got the column finished earlier in the week. There were a few early Wednesday ,morning dates with my typewriter at home while everyone slept up- stairs, but those were the exception. Those last minute writings will be, a thing of the past thoug, because the editorial page is one of the first we put together. If these musings aren't finished at the end of the week, I'll be in deep trouble from now on. So you can see why I look on the big move with mixed feelings. But that's how most of us feel about'any move. "What we need," 1 said to the other half last week. "is to move." We've lived in our to 2 tDi 45. present house for about seven years, a huge change from the early days of our marriage when we changed addresses regularly. The thing about moving that I liked then is that you are forced to go through all your worldly goods. In the process there are wonderful surprises. We'd always find precious things we'd forgot- ten about. We'd weed out some junk and conclude it wasn't worth packing .Right now I'm searching for two prize possessions, a tablecloth we bought years ago in Denmark and a lovely hooked run we got at a relative's auction. They're in that house of ours some- where, but nothing short of the massive dislocation that comes from a move is going to unearth them. Or, so I fear. Moving this column to the editorial page has similar - compensations. There'll be more room on page 3 for last minute news. 1'11 be forced to write my column earlier ,and that'll open up vistas of free time for me at the beginning of the week. Or, so I hope. See you neat week on page 2. PUC bills raised by mininium BY KRIS SVELA Seaforth residents can ex- pect a 5.9 per cent increase in their PUC bills effective April 1, after the local commission decided to ap- prove a preliminary increase at their meeting Feb. 9. The proposed increase will be sent to Ontario Hydro and is subject to Hydro approval. The increase will apply to both residential and general accounts. According to Mark Steeves, the Consumer Ser- vice Supervisor for Ontario Hydro in this area, the local commission had the option of increasing the rate from between 5.9 per cent to 9.5 per cent to meet the criteria set out by Ontario Hydro and still maintain an efficient and viable operation. The PUC opted for the lowest rate because of the present state of the, economy and the need for restraint. The increase will give the commission a projected working fund of 548,004 for 1983. The fund is a form of profit used by the commis- sion to buy new equipment or to pay for unforseen work.. The same fund in 1982 was $65,368 a figure that's sub- ject to year end audit. , Mr. Steeves explained that the 5.9 per cent increase would have little difficulty meeting Hydro approval. However, he said that if the. commission had opted for the increase ceiling of 9.5 per cent it could come into c8nflict with Hydro criteria \which does not allow for an operating fund of more than 15 per cent over the rate of return to the commission. Mr. Steeves told the com- mission that if they opted for no increase in 1983 they would end up with a project- ed working fund deficit of $47,000. He was informed by the commission that it is cush- ioning the effect of a Hydro increase of 8.2 per cent effective Jan. 1 to its cust- omers until the new in- crease is in place. Chairman Gord Pullrnan told Mr. Steeves that the idea for the later increase in billing is to .give the customers a break instead of hitting them with an increase at the first of the year. am inclined to keep things down rather than keep them high," Mr. Pullman noted. Commissioner Jim Sills agreed with the low increase because of restraint pro- grams now being followed by the provincial and federal governor ts. According to Mr. Steeves, the PUC is in sound financial. shape. Correction In a story from Hibbert council last week it was reported that an 580.000 fire truck being considered for purchase by the Mitchell and District Fire • Area had an "aerial squirt" feature. That was incorrect. Another vehi- cle under consideration had that feature. We regret the error. Booster Club club for community centre his or her satisfaction. • 1t the complaint isn't resolved, the chief • will fully investigate the matter, with a copy of the complaint form going to the complaun- ant, the investigating officer and the member of the force whose conduct is the subject of the complaint (unless that notification would adversely effect the investigation). The complaints officer, in the "case of Seaforth it s the chief, will rule on the complaint and take disciplinary action if necessary. who co m lain- member of the If the membP ed is not satisfied he or publicshe may apply for a hearing before the police committee; apply to a Justice of the Peace to prefer a criminal charge; take civil action to recover damages air consult a lawyer and apply for legal aid if required. - It's the complaints officer's responsibility to keep the complainant notified and to report the number and type of complaints and his decisions on them, monthly to the police committee, The complainant can take the complaint to the town council if not satisfied with the police committee's ruling. and to the Ontario Police Commission if still not satisfied. Huron B of E adopts complaint A five step policy on how trustees deal with complaints from parents and ratepayers has been approved by the Huron County Board of Edu- cation. The change was called a "much more satisfactory policy" that the previous one by Trustee Joan Van den Broeck. She commended the personnel committee which prepared the policy and pre- sented it at the hoard's Feb. ' meeting. Personnel committee chairman John Elliott said the former policy had trustees requesting complaint forms from ratepayers or parents once the trustee was initially notified. Mr. Elliott express- ed his nninion that this was Man robbed, Seaforth police have charged a Goderich man with robbery in connection with an assault and robbery on Feb. 8 at 1:30 a.m. According to police chief Hal Claus, Jeff Austin of 263 Cameron St. was charged after Keith Adams of 8A Main St.. Seaforth was robbed and assaulted in the lobby of his apartment building, Mr. Adams was taken to Seaforth Community Hospital where he was kept over night for observation following his assault. A small amount of cash was taken. Mr. Austin is scheduled to appear in Goderich court Feb. 25. too soon to request the complaint form The new policy is as follows -The Trustee will ask if the person with the complaint talked about the problem or mentioned their dissatisfac- tion to the principal. If they haven't. the trustee will ad- vise (he person this is the first step to take. -If the person making the complaint is not satisfied after speaking with the prin- cipal. the trustee may refer the matter to the director of education or suggest the person with the complaint contact the director. -The director or his desig- nate shall attempt to get all the facts and reach a satisfac- tory conclusion. assaulted Police also report that a small amount of cash was taken from the Seaforth firehall on Saturday. February 12 before 12:45 p.m. According to Chief Claus a door in the building was forced open. They are continu- ing their investigation. Five charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Actin the past week. Police continue to hold a number of keys that have been turned in the past several months. They are urging any residents who have lost keys to check at the local office. procedure Continued from page 1 McKillop township, Bob Campbell, Kevin Kale, chairman; Tuckersmith, Frank Nigh, Sybil Miller. secretary; Hibbert. Tom Schoonderwoerd, plus one to be named; Seaforth, Harry Hak, Gary Gray; Hullett, Jim Thompson and Ed Salverda. Ken Coleman, chairman of the grand opening committee listed various events taking place in the hall which could benefit the booster club. Included is a jointly sponsored dance on March 5 by the Seaforth vptiniist and Seaforth Junior Farmers. The featured band is "Lowdown". The dance. only announced last week, has 290 of the 500 available tickets spoken for. He said both organizations have made a commitment to donate part of the proceeds to the booster club. As for the opening ceremonies scheduled for June 4, Mr. Coleman said ideas were needed for the promotion and success of the grand opening. "We're open to any suggest. ions, such as parades, etc. We would like to put Seaforth on the map." Ned Boswell still curls at 95 -If the person with the complaint is still not satisfied with the solving of the prob- lem at this point. they will be asked by the trustee 'to present the concern in writing to the secretary of the board. -The concern will then be placed on the agenda of the board's next meeting. The director will present a report and the person with the complaint will be given the opportunity to make a presen- tation to the board. "The board's decision shall be final and binding on all parties concerned," con• eludes the policy. Director of education John Cochrane said the complaint form becomes "obsolete" with this new policy. Trustees Murray Mulvey and Frank Falconer wonder- ed 'if the board would start receiving a lot of letters. "Do you think we might a get a whole flood of letters? " asked Mr. Mulvey. "The letter comes only after the trustee, principal of the school, and the director have been involved, and everybody has had their say. If the person still isn't happy, it comes to board," said Mr. Cochrane adding that if the matter involved personnel or is of a personal nature it will be dealt with in committee BY KRIS-SVELA As you enter the study of the rambling two-story red brick house your eyes wander to a number of trophies and painting that_adorn the wall and cabinets. All are simple reminders of the interests and activities of one person that cover nearly a century. This is the home of Edward C. (Ned) Boswell who celebrated his 95th birthday Feb. 10. Central in his collection of trophies are those he received for his curling and rowing achievements. The rowing trophies span a good part of his early life in Montreal as a member of the Lachine. Row- ing Club. In 1913 and 1914 his team went as far as the Canadian Henley Rowing Championships in St. Cather- ines. although they failed to place in the top categories. Curling has also played a large role in his life and he continues to curl every Thurs- day night. He has received a number of championship tro- phies and curling memora- bilia. His main hobby through the years has been painting. He's given them away as gifts to friends and relatives. He has dabbled in water colours and oil paintings, but admits that his failing eye sight has limited the amount of paint- ing he can do. "My hand doesn't go where my eyes tell them to, " he explains. His collection hangs proud- ly on the walls of his home. symbols of a solid talent which he modestly disclaims. Mr. Boswell came to Sea - forth in 1932 as the manager of the Dominion Bank, which later amalgamated with the Bank of Toronto to become the present day Toronto -Do- minion Bank. He started with the bank in Toronto in 1906 as an office boy. following his BIRTHDAY—Ned Boswell, a well known figure in Seaforth celebrated his 95th birthday last week. Mr. Boswell, is an active member of the Curling Club who curls every week and is active in several community groups. (Svela photo) education in Quebec and quickly rose through the ranks to become manager. He first moved to eastern Ontario before finally settling down in Seaforth. Although his eye sight is failing, he still manages to maintain an active life in the community as well as manage his large home at 87 John St. He is an active member of St. Thomas Anglican Church, the Lions Club, Legion and Curling Club. He alstenjoys visits from his son Walter and daughter, Mary as well as his nine grandchildren and five great -grandchildren. His wife Bid, a Iongtitbe kinder- garten teacher. died several years ago. Healthy activity is a part of the secret of his long life. but adds. "I just happen to be the one who survived out my family."