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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-06-27, Page 4Schools will be vacated tomorrow for the long summer recess. Students will file home for two months of re- laxation before the grind begins anew in September. It is doubtful if many of these young people will give much thought to the lengthy Hall Report on Educa- tion which has set the school commu- nity buzzing.. In fact many of their par- , ents may read it and forget it, keenly aware that educational decisions in the province of Ontario are moving quickly out of the jurisdiction or the under- standing of lay people. - Convinced that many folks are ap- prehensive about the trend of modern education, we have plucked a gem from. Living and Learning, an abridged edi- tion of the report of the provincial committee on aims and objectives of education in the schools of Ontario. It states: "The committee is in general agreement with the following statement IA aims which appeared in the Report of the Royal Commission of Education in Ontario, 1950: (a) To develop capac- ity to apprehend and practice basic virtues; (b) To develop the power to think clearly, independently and cou- rageously; (c) To develop talent to un- derstand the views of others and to ex- press one's views effectively; (d) To de- velop competence fora suitable occu- pation; (e) To develop health; (f) To de- velop aptitudes for recreation; (g) To develop characteristics for happy fam- ily relations; (h) To develop good citi- zenship; (i) To develop the concept that education is a continuing process beyond the school." The report continues: "If a state- ment of aims of education today is to be made, whose aims should they be? Central and local authorities, curricu- lum planners, teachers, pupils and others may all have educational aims. Perhaps the aims of all concerned with the process of education are more re- alisticly expressed in what they do than in anyone's statement of what their aims should be." It takes a while to digest the com- plete Hall Report on. Education. In the meantime it is comforting to know that the nine aims and objectives in general are in accord with the thinking of most mothers and fathers and other guard- ians of the young — though probably they come as a complete surprise to students wondering why they must at- tend school at all. Councillor Joe Wooden's CORCerll over develoPMent in the area of.Mor risen 'OM is warranted, despite the fact it is Usborne Township. He correctly pointed out that the Major share of the dam cost was pro- vided by Exeter taxpayers. However, even that argument isn't as strong as the one that can be presented to pre- serve the recreational and scenic beauty of the area for all people, regardless of where they may live. This is of prime concern to every- one, although the Usborne Township council must carry the brunt of formu- lating any policy to curtail develop- ment around the dam, It should be pointed out that Coun- cillor Wooden is not opposed to all de- velopment in the area. He suggests that' as.. long. as persons are required to own .4. sizeable acreage before they can erect any buildings, this would elin- nate the possibility of any dense de- velopment'in the .vicinity ,of the reerea, tion area. One residence on a plot of 10, 25 or even 50 acres would .. not be objec- tionable, but 10 houses ,on 10 acres cer- tainly would.. A. bylaw requiring a stipulated amount of land before building could commence would apparently provide all the control necessary and Usborne council should. see the need for im- mediate steps in. this regard to pre- serve one of the most pleasurable spots in their community. Some comfort for laymen ei•O•neiaea:en:ax Doing same task years later ,a3eeceatanaWi:;:een'e.. Redemption from bitterness Concern is warranted Sometimes the world seems a pretty rotten place to live, and one of them was during the period of shock and horror following the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy. But there's always something to redeem us from bitterness and hopelessness. For me, it was the magnificent display of courage and dignity presented by the Kennedy family. The Irish are often presented as over-dramatic and over- sentimental in the presence of death. This family, with its Irish roots, gave the lie to that pic- ture. No tears, no hysteria, but an almost classical acceptance of tragedy, down to the littlest ones. There seems little evidence that the appalling record of vio- lence in the United states will be halted or even slowed down by the recent assassinations of Kennedy and Xing. The foefavtraw about the sale of guns is Merely locking the door after the beast is loose. There are so many guns float- ing around in the States that it would take ten years and the co- operation of the entire populace to round them ap and get rid of them. And you'd still have an underground market for the nuts. Americans claim they are a peace-loving people. And they mean it. But the tradition of violence as a means of solving things is woven deeply into the fabric of their history, and it's going to be hard to pluck out. They fought the British in 1776 and again in 1812, They fought each other in a civil war of unparalleled ferocity. They fought the Spanish and Mexicans and took Texas. They attacked Spain again on flimsy grounds and wound up with a number of colonies. They killed passenger pigeons and buffalo and Indians to the point of extinction. Pile on top of that two massive world wars, the Korean war and the present undeclared war in Vietnam, and It's a pretty impressive record for a peace-loving people. I'm not being sardonic. I be- lieve the Americans are a great people, and basically a peace- loving people. They don't want to rule the world, as other great nations have done and still do. But the evidence of violence as a means to an end is unavoidable. Politically, there Is a history of assassination and attempts at it that would make a Balkan state green with envy. American folk-heroes were men of Violence: Billy the Kid, Jesse James, murderers both. Gangsters have ruled cities like kings. There was a deep faScin- atibn with the careers of murder- ers like Pretty Boy Floyd and John Dillinger. And what's the latest craze, in everything from fashions to advertising? A sick trievie about a couple of sick killers, Bonnie and Clyde. And what's ahead? More of the same. The American negro, after a century of subservience, has caught the sickness, and he's going to get what he wants, by violence, if necessary. Vandalism, hoodiumism , beat- ings, knifings are part of daily life in big cities. Student Power and Black Power vie for head- lines, and get them. The vast body of Americans, the good people, the decent people, must be sick at heart and bewildered. The American Dream is turning into a night- mare, But you cannot indict a nation on the performance of a lunatic fringe. Americans are a people of goodwill, of boldness, and of great ingenuity. Surely they will find a way to purge the sickness. We have nothing to be smug about. There is a growing law- lessness and violence creeping into our Canadian society. The Only reason it's tomparatiVely mild is that we have a small population in a big country. We can only wish our good neighbors our sympathy and the fervent hope that solutions will be found, and stem, to the prob- lems that beset them. Amalgamated 104 class corrimtifiity iitvitparors Statistics show that there is a better than 50 percent chance that any given boy or girl will end up marrying someone within a relatively short distance from his or her own home. This may not be quite true in this day and age of high speed travel and greater educational opportunities, but roll call at last week's anniversary party of the Exeter Lions certainly proved the statistics were correct when most of the local Lions were married. In answering the roll, each of the ladies present at the gala event had to tell where she met her husband and what they did on their first date. It made for interesting com- ments, and a few wise-cracks tossed in from around the room made it quite funny at times. As an example of those who married guys from their home towns, just check this list. Mrs. George Hische became aequaint- ed with her husband in grade five in Saskatchewan; M. and Mrs. Fred Darling had their first meeting at a skating party in Exeter when Shirley was 12; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gunn "just went together very early" after starting kindergarten together; Mr. and Mrs. Hill went to public school together; Milt Robbins and his wife lived on adjoining farina on the Prairies and Mr. end Mrs. Gerald Webb lived across the road from each other In Grand Bend. Mrs. Jack Pryde Met her man while roller skating down High- way 4; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Moore met at a hockey banquet "way back when"; Mr. and Mes. Jake Sweitzer first crossed paths at a concert "a few years ago", while Ma. and al rs. Norm \Yelper became acquainted at a dance in Grand Bend. L'sborne clerk Harry Strang met his wife on a sleigh ride, while Mrs. Bob Dinney, Mrs. Mel Geiser and Mrs. Ed Hearn met their husbands while they were in fact courting other girls and they had to win them away from friends to get marching to the altar. Some husbands continue toplay the roles they 'were when they met their spouses. Charlie Smith was a teller in Sarnia and was trying to straighten out his wife's cash "and he's been trying to do it ever einee". Legion president Howard Holtzman was delivering grOteries at the tirrie he met his mate and he's still doing that too, While the first duty performed by Jack Smith Was fixing a clock for his wife-to-be. Mrs, Larry Snider was nursing a "Most tinetOoperative patieht" and ended up marrying him. Mrs. Clarence McDowell was having trouble with a lawn mower and her 'husband came to the rescue and she "got the Yawn eat". Some of the other guests had some spicier" tales to relate, but we doubt they would want there Plibilthed and then there were a few such as Mrs. Jack Doerr who simply replied they would prefer to forget. All in all, the evening was a banner success, due to ,Fred Darling's toast to the ladies which had everyone in tears (the laugh- ing kind) and the stimulating address given by Jack Filkin. It was one of the most stir- ring speeches we have heard for some time, and his comment that communities would cer- tainly be poorer without ser- vice clubs is indeed true. We send along our belated congratulations to the Exeter Lions on their anniversary and no one in this area need be reminded of the many projects undertaken by this group of men during those past 30 years. Consider the fact they were the driving force behind the build- ing of South Huron Hospital and this alone gives ample evidence 50 YEARS AGO Misses Anna Dow, Lillian Boyle, Louise Martin, Etta May Bowey, Kathleen Stewart, Laura Harvey, Myrtle Hewitt, Mamie Quinn, Viola Dobson and Elva Rowcliffe have been successful In a First Aid Class when Dr. J. W. Peck, Hensall was the examiner. Mr. Thomas Smale of Elirne rifle is again to the front with his early garden stuff. Wednes- day he brought in some peas that were a good Sample. Last week the Exeter Times took a holiday. The editor was at Buffalb attending the con- ference of the International Sim- day School Association, Two thousand delegates were present representing every province of Canada, Alaska and every state in the United States. Rev. John Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Walket, Exeter North, was ordained to the Meth- odist ministry at the recent Tor- onto Conference. Preparations are being made for his going to China as a missionary. 26 YEARS AGO Over half of the rural public school teachers of Huron County have resigned, most of thein to take teaching positions in towns and cities, Inspector 1 H. Kin- kead told the council Friday, There is etrull chance of re- placing them, he said. Salaries now range. from $1,003 to$1,460, an. Increase of 25 per cent. The Exeter branch of Canadiah Canners commenced' banning Operations on the new pea pack. It was a race between setting up necessary machinery and equip- ment an the ripening of the peas and the peas were under the wire first hut not for long. Early ,In the spring after the old factory was condemned the work of tear. trig down and rebuilding tom- iatlace/ of how much this community owes to these service-minded men. Area parents and bike riders owe a hearty vote of thanks to OPP Constable John Wright, Cpl. Harry VanBergen and members of the Hensall and Exeter Kins- men who have been instructing children in safe bicycle riding for the past month or so. The local youngsters cul- minated their course on Sat- urday with a rodeo at the local arena and it was indeed en- couraging to see how well most have learned the various rules of the road and how to keep —Please turn to page 5 15 YEARS AGO Dr. Bruce Eickmeier, who re- ceived his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery recently, has opened an office at the corner of Main and Huron Streets, Exeter. He is a graduate of Exeter Dis- trict High School. Exeter Kiesmen are planning two all-new shows in the after- noon and evening of their third Dominion Day celebration. A county btanch of the Master Plumbers Association was form- ed with chairman William Sturde- 'Vent of Gtand Bend and secretary, Lotte Kleinstiver, DashWood. The Exeter DES cooking school attracted Exeter and dietrict Women to fill the Legion Hall Monday and Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoon. Mr s. Charles Acheson won a mix- master in the final draW. i0 YEARS AGO . A five six.roorn addition to SHDHS will be required within the next two years, it was re= vealed at the Board meeting Tuesday night. Estimates pre, pared by Principal H. L. Sturgis revealed enrolment is likely to exceed 7b0 by 1960. In .addition to marking the completion, Of a .:$36,000 :tend- Vatibri :program the grand open- trig of Rether's Restaurant this Friday celebrates the twelfth anniversary of the firth, McGillivray voters by a maj- ority Of 83, Indicated they ap, proved eatiatetictibli of a central Scheel to replace dilapidated buildings in the township. Of-' :ficials plan to start irtiteedietelY on plans for the structure:, At a special eroding `of Herbal County john COY. 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