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It's that time again
Amen
Although Seaforth's town council
has gotten into a few problems lately
because of newspaper coverage of
their meetings, we think theybeserve
support for their open, nothing to
hide attitude.
Coverage has been more detailed
than it has in the past. The present
council probably talks about more
things in open session than previous
councils did.
Seaforth's Mayor Betty Cardno
tries hard to keep council and 'the
public informed about Seaforth's
business and she deserves every
citizen's support. She also does a
good job leading council to necessary
compromises and pouring oil on
troubled waters, without backing
down on principles.
A recent story about dissatisfaction
with some Fire Area Board business
came about because of the new
practise at council meetings of asking
reps on any board to report what's
going on to the whole council.
When Fire Area reps were asked to
report, they talked about problems.
The.problems were news to the press,
as they were to most of council.
Things are being ironed out n ow.
But the whole episode was caused by
lack of communication in the first
place.
If Fire Area and other reps had
been reporting routinely to council a
Our fall fair has been entertaining
people for more than 100 years. It's a
much welcomed break in the dull old,
back to school, back to ,work and
routine doldrums that hit most of us'
this time of year. s
Many small towns have given up
the idea of holding a fall fair. But
Seaforth Agricultural Society has a
hard working group of members
who wouldn't dream of giving up.
Instead they keep the fair
progressive ' and moving with rifle
times. But in Seaforth this is done
without losing the flavour of older,
slower days. Good looking home
cooking And carefully done school
childrens' displays are in the
roundhouse, as they have been for
many many years.
In a day And age when many farm
children don't even see farm animals
except when' they're out for a drive,
To the editor
In response to your column regarding
the "women's" issues, I wish to submit for
, your consideration, the following corn-
meats which summarize my opinions and
the policy of the New Democratic Party:
First let me state my disappointment
that your woman staff member who
presented her letter to Robert Nixon did
not consider presenting her case to
Stephen Lewis on his recent Riding visit.
The reason for my disappointment is that I
know she would have received some firm
answers and specific commitments which
are backed up by lengthy policy statements
which form part of our on-going commit-
ment for "women" in this Province. It is
distressing to participate in an election
campaign against two Parties that have
nothing more of offer than promises: The
Liberals with their vague and condemna-
tory statements and the Tories with
countless election plums which do nothing
more than reflect on their 'previous election
failures and neglect of certain societal
groups. 1 find both situations to be
insulting -- it's time to. stop speaking to
tomorrow.
Was drawn in particular to your closing
cidittnient that women's problems are really
"family' problems. That's the first thing
that has to 'he 'Stated. On the surface the
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issues can' become dilutions of "Weirdoes
'liberation", 414 lit tact they affect men,
Women, and • throughout' the
Province.• $
WOttieti are steadily entering die Weald
of '"Paid° Welt increasing numbers. 1
atilt 'titre that you Ititint.16%, of the tetal.
work ,i'eted,In'10,titatio ate WAKE* not just
younger *bikini; but older Wtittiett M
Of the Wetted; ht Wage between :;26 ddtl
24 work ettiSide' their ,horites. Ititt under
few years' ago, the problems would
have surfaced then and a whole lot of
suspicion and .arguing avoided.
Our council has also made changes
in the way their meetings are run
which we think make them operate
more efficiently and gets .everyone
home earlier in the evening than used
to be the case. There seems to be a
tendency for councillors to state their
opinions once and that'S it, instead of
the round and round repitition that
has at times been too frequent.
A lot of the council-P. U.C.
arguments currently and over the
years have stemmed from lack of
communication. Mayor 'Cardno,
council's rep on the PUC is trying to
open up discussion, and insists the
two bodies talk to each other, while
keeping name calling to a minimum.
There is no guarantee that more
detailed newspaper coverage and
cotincil's lack of secretiveness may
get them into some mild hot water
again.
But we hope that possibility won't
scare them into abandoning their fair
attitude towards the press and the
public's right to knOw what is going
on.
Mayor Cardno and council are
trying to open up lines of
communication with citizens, with
other official bodies and with each
other. They deserve our thanks.
there are probably more animals
displayed at the fair now than there
ever were. .
Commercial exhibits inside the
arena have been spruced p
considerably in the last rfew s.
Once again the fair is recogn` ed as a
good place to show th; biic what
you've got to off
One fair bri p town and country
together. I !Ives us all an excuse to
take an ernoon, or at least an hour,
off, wander around to see friends
and exhibits.
We think , it's important for the
survival of the sense of community in
the Seaforth area for our fair to
flourish. Even if you haven't been for
years, even if you hate candy floss,
stir yourself. Get up and get out to the
fair. It supports a way of life that most
of us want to keep. "
43% of those between 45 and 64 do so as
well. Without getting too involved in
figures, fully 6lplus% of these women are
married.
Women work outside their homes
because, contrary to the popular myth,
they need the income. While I recognize
that over 1/: of the female work force is
If-supporting, it should also be stated,
at the remainder are working to either
raise the family income above the poverty
line (or closer to it) or to simply reach an
income level to meet the daily needs of
family.
I should point out that my wife is not
working at this time. That is, working
outside the home. I happen to be in the
fortunate position of having the security of
a 'reasonable' income which is just now
beginning to meet our personal needs. I
simply cannot fathom how most families
can afford to have Mother at home, on the
other hand. Awl the people who are
generally heard to, be condemning working
mothers (we hear that a bit in the teaching
profession) are those who are sitting;
looking down from the security of high
incomes.
It is clear that women do not have the
same opportunities as men in the labour
force. They seem to be disproportionately
crowded into stereo-typed, low-paying,
non-unionized jobs. And I don't have to
elaborate that, in many cases, where the
Majority or workers in an industry or
service are women, men hold the top
positions and the top salaries. Look at
education: the majority of teachers are
Women; 90% of the principals are men.
'Theditparityof wages is a crucial factor
too. I knew it's improved somewhat, but in
1973, a totes income on the average, was
by Karl Schuessler
I wish you'd be a little more considerate,
Pepper, I really do. Can't you understand?
Fall is a special time of the year when parents
pack their kids off to school. And it's extra
special when the last one of the brood goes
off.
Parents are free-eee..Whee-eee. Care free.
Kid free. Well, not exactly, but at least for a
few hours of the day.
So it wasn't surprising, Pepper, that my
wife and I thought we'd celebrate. Take a slow
trip into town. Have lunch. Do all our business
and errands -- in a pleasant sort of way.
Unhurried. Relaxed. No worry about the kids.
You can imagine my surprise, pepper, when
you poked your black h cad out from
underneath the driver's seat of my car.
You were pretty smart, there, Pepper. Not
showing yourself until we were at least twelve
miles out. It wasn't worthturning around and
driving you back home.
What could we do? But order you to the
back seat of the car. Sit there. Stay there.
Don't ask for a thing. -
Y. i''re going to get the mile treatment as
th ids. No cat's going to get away with more
t =n the kids ever did.
I gave you the rules of the road --our rules
for the road. No eating in the car. And no fair
asking how many more miles we have to
go.That's a banned question in our. car.
And it's up to you to entertain yourself. It's
not my fault you didn't think of crayons and
pencils and colouring books.
And no kicking your feet" against my seat.
That always gets me right in the middle of my
back.And no leaning over onto the front seat. I
can't stand kids leaning over and resting their
hands on the top of my seat. They jab me in
the shoulders and jiggle and pull on me. I've
got to concentrate on driving, see?
Well, okay, just this one time. When I
looked around, I thought you looked pretty
smart there With you hind legs on the back
seat and you stretching out across to the front
seat. With your head turning in all directions
and your green eyes growing as big as your
head -- taking in all the big town sights.
Pretty neat, eh, Pepper? When a cat come
to town for the first time. I've seen a few dogs
ride into town in such chauffeur style luxury,
but never a cat.
virtually three times that of the average
woman.
Now, it would be misleading to suggest
that the Ontario government is to blame for
all of this; that's not true. What is true
however, is•that they have done very little
through legislation and the weight of ,
government pressure to change the
situation.
Two areas of neglect are significant:
Complaints to the Human Rights Commis-
sion or the Women's Bureau of the
Department of Labour are seldom taken
seriously. Prosecution is viewed as a last
resort and the offending organization or
company is subject only to the suasion of
self-correction. Secondly is the marder of
equal pay for work of equal value. W have
'equal pay' legislation but nothing to
prevent the common corporate recourse of
re-classifying the jobs of women workers.
Another area of neglect has been that of
affirmative action programmes oriented
towards the elimination of discriminatory
barriers and restrictions for opportunities
and advancement. The procedure used by
the Davis government has been to "talk"
to 50 Ontario companies about implement-
ing such programmes. Further, it is not
enough to call together the heads of
business and labour throughout the
Province to "urge" them to eliminate
prejudice and unconscious discrimination.
We believe legislation designed for
substantive reform is the only real answer;
moral suasion is not enough. We believe
that affirmative action programmes should ,
be required of every company as a
qualification for tendering on' public
contracts. We believe there should be
legislated niethotla of collective bagiinitig
Get this one thing straight, though, Pepper.
I'm not your chauffeur. You're not turning me
into your driver. This is a one-time-only
unplanned event. An exception.
And, Pepper, another thing. In our car we
co-ordinate bathroom stops with gas fill-ups.
Don't start meowing on me now. Stop
scratching at the door. Shh. Be quiet.
You can't wait, eh?
Oh, Pepper, for heaven's sake. Don't you
realize this is the first day we're free--no kids
to worry about.
Oh, alright. liave it your' ay. I'll stop. Just
let me find a good grassy spot for you. On no
one's lawn mind you. 1 hate that.
Here. 'I'll turn down this side road. By' this '
field of corn.
You'll come back now, won't you, Pepper? I
don't have to put you on a leash, 'do I ? Ali I
have is this ball of . string in my 'glove
compartment. That would look silly around
your neck. And that's another thing, I hate.
Being on the other end of a leash while my pet
potties.
You gave me a scare there for a minute. You
slinked through two fences and I wondered if
you'd come back.Some one. might report me
for cat abandonment on this lonely road.
But y ou came back. And we headed out
once again,
You made me feel guilty all day. Is Pepper
too hot in the car? I did roll down the 'windows
an inch. At least I'm trying to give you some
fresh air, aren't I?
I wonder if Pepper's hungry? Should I take
her back some of my hot turkey sandwich?
I wonder if Pepper has to go again? Maybe I
should buy a bag of kitty litter for the
occasion. But then, maybe I better go back to
the car and let her out. Besides, she needs the
exercise. She's not used to being cooped up in
the car half of the day. I wonder if we ought tb
get started back for home.
I wonder. I wonder. I worry.
Pepper, did you have to choose this first day
of freedom to tie me down so?
When will my kids ever grow up?
and minimum fringe benefits for domestic
and part-time workers, the majority of
whom tend to be women.
Sex Stereotyping- another serious _prob-
lern, most evident in the schools through
the medium of print materials and text
books. We give serious credence to the
many recommendations that have been
made to the Davis government and will do
something about them.
Family property law-we will amend bill 75
to give women equal access to marital
assets on dissolution of the marriage
contract. Marriage is a partnership, and
where it has not been a successful
partnership, the dissolution must be made
more equitable.
Day care legislation-Stephen Lewis and
the women's committee of the New
Democratic Party have led the fight in this
province at Queen's Park for meaningful
legislation. The wishy-washy response of
the government and the vague position of
the Liberals' is an insult.
Without getting into the details of need
let me say just this: there are 40,000 spaces
for day care services to pre-schoolers in
this province against a stated need for
300,000.'We are committed to meeting this
need; not just in the major urban centres,
but wherever it is needed in the Province.
Major government initiatives are required;
no social cost can be more legitimate.
Access to such facilities should be open to
all regardless of ability to pay. We will
meet the demand throughout the province
by working with school boards, municipali-
ties, nursery schools and private centres.
The issues can be summed up in three
words: "Tomorrow Starts Todayl" I am
tired of promises for tomorrovi. .
Paul Carroll
PriciPei streets hi town nod are also having a new sidewalk
laid down on the west side of Main Street he,tw,cen the Post
The. council are, bitylpg a Pod ;Oat of gravel laid on the
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Office and the station.
Robert McMillan of McKillop arrived home from his,ttip to •
Scotland. He was a passenger on the unfortunate steamship
Moravian, which was struck by an iceberg about 100 miles
from Belle Isle.
One night last week, a number of scoundrels entered the
garden of John Deichert in Zurich and plundered the fruit
trees and destroyed a splendid plum tree.'
During the late fine weather the Harbour Works arBityfield
has been pushed on well, the whole of the cribs for the north
pier being now sunk in their places. The south pier will then
be pushed forward with the utmose speed. „
'Gilbert McMichael of Hullett, had this year a crop of crown
peas some of which measured 7 feet 10 inches in length.
The new school in section No. 6 Hullett is now complete.
This school is a large frame building with a stone foundation.
It will accommodate 120 scholars.
D.S.Faust of Zurich is building a very hancliome frame
, residence opposite Dr. Buchanan's office.
SEPTEMBER 14,1900
Some time between Saturday and Monday, a house on the
old Richard Cudmore farm in Tuckersmith, was destroyed by
fire.
Miss M. Foster of Varna, left last week for Manitoba.
Before her departure, the congregation of the Methodist
Church presented her with a Bible and Hymn Book, as a token
of their appreciation of her services as a member of the choir.
Wm. Cudmore and Jas. B. McLean of Kippen who have
been sojourning in the Old Country arrived safely honie.
Robert McVety of Tuckersmith has sold his farm to Hugh
Hamilton. The price paid was $5,350 and is very reasonable.
John Murray and his two boys have made a threshing
record. Recently on the farm of Henry Chesney of
Tuckersmith, they threshed 420 bushels of peas in five hours.
Some unknown persons entered the stables of Peter
Stewart, Tuckersmith and stole a fine new set of harness.
The cranberry season is about over, very few berries are
left.
Swamp fires are raging west of Hensall and at one time fear
was felt for the safety of Augustus Lu ker's and Edward
Datar's buildings.
Mrs. Nellie Bell of Hensall, has secured a position as
bookkeeper with a business firm in London.
An explosion occurred in W.H.Willis shoe store. The
asceteline gas machine had gone out of order and the gas was
gradually worked off, so that it will be repaired. Mr. Thomas
Hatcher of Sills and Murdie had taken it apart and Mr. Willis
went into the cellar with a lamp. Some of the gas was left in
the machine and the lamp exploded. The two men were
slightly scorched, but no further damage was done.
Solomon McDonald of Sault Ste Marie who was employed
with John H. Broadfoot in the planing mill for 20 years,
visited friends in town.
J.S.Jackson, formerly of the firm of Jackson and Grey of
town, has been appointed advertising manager of the
Winnipeg Telegram.
R.S.Hays, barrister of Seaforth, has been appointed to the
honorary rank of major.
J. Wilson, son of D.D.Wilson intends leaving for India to
practice his profession as a dentist.
Samuel Dickson, postmaster in town, has sold his 200 acre
farm in Grey Township to Thos. Davidson, for $10,500.
J.D.Walker's butter factory at Staffa, took fire and was
burned to the ground.
Alex Campbell, of Cromarty, sold a 4 year-old horse to Mr.
Blackwell of Lucan for $220.00.
James Barber and A. Patrick cut down a maple tree, in
which was a large hive of bees getting 4 pails of combs and
honey,.
SEPTEMBER 18, 1925
James Hart of McKillop is busy building the concrete work
for J.M.Eckart's kitChen, basement and drive shed. \ The
buildling is 25 x 60 feet with 10 foot walls and is to have a
fireproof steel ,roof.
Messrs. Alex Boyce, James Brown, Joseph. McLellan and
Misses Ethel Cameron, Helen Hay and Grace McGregor took
in the London Fir.
Mr. Churchill's barn at Londesboro was struck by
lilghtning and burned.
Miss Gertie Miller of Walton has gone to Seforth to work at
the millinery.
- Oliver Goldthorpe of Bayfield has returned from Ottawa
where he attended mililtary college.
Harold Turner, son ofGeo. N. Turner of Tuckersmith has
been appointed to the position of Collector of Customs at
Clinton.
About 3;30 Monday morning fire was discovered in the
large garaage of Joseph Thompson on North Main St. The
whole interior was in flames when the fire brigade reached
the scene. '
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Chesney and Mr. and Mrs.
11.E.McKenzie motored to Toronto and spent a few days in
the city.
Mr. and Mrs, R.J.Gallagher have moved into the residence
recently vacated by Charles Adams.
Miss Beatrice Larkin left to resume her duties at Havergal
College.
At the sale of the Patton Estate, A.M.Stewart purchased
the residence occupied by Mr. Stewart.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1950
Announcement was made of the appointment of H.O.Free
as sales supervisor for the Seaforth District of the Supertest
Petroleum Corporation. Mr. Free will resume his duties next
Monday.'
Nearly 1000 adults and as many more children attended the
third annual post war McKillop School fair . The organizer
was Foster T. Fowler, teacher at No. 6 school.
Miss Luella Montgomery entertained in honour of Miss
Luella Taylor, bride of last week, when She was presented
with a miscellaneous shower at the nurses residence. Among
the gifts was' an electric tea kettle.
Mr. and Mrs.Peter Dunlop were shown following their
marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Calvin ,Hillen.
Funeral services were held' for Rev. Fr. Thos. Peter Hussey
who has been rector of St. James' Church since 1933.
Attending the services were 90 priests of the Diocese. A
veteran of the first war, he was chaplain of Branch 156 of the
Canadian Legion here.
The Public School Board decided on Tuesday night to see a
new school site.
Approximately 93,000 names wre entered in the cedar
chest draw of J. Bochart and Sons in conjunction with their
display at the C.N.E., Toronto. Winners of the chests were
Mrs. David Hill; Toronto and pat White, Toronto.
Canadian National Railway workmen have completed
putting down a new asphalt surface on the platform at the
station.
The last stretch of the resurfacing of the road between
Seaforth and Walton has been finished and is quite
satisfactory.
Miss Annie C. Lawrence Reg.N. attended the Dominion
Board of the W.M.S. and the General Council of the United
Church in Toronto.
Greg. Morris of Staffa has accepted a position on the staff of
the local branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
', Dr. and Mrs. J.O.Turnbull were in Montreal where he
attended the Canadian Veterinary Convention in the Windsor
Hotel. •
Andrew Calder fell of the veranda at his home and
fractured his leg.
First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, was the scene of a
pretty wedding When Margaret Elaine, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy R. Hahne's was united in marriage to Arnold J.
Merner. Rev. liGlenn Catilphell officiated.
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