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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-04-29, Page 4The expression is typical of Pat, for this youngster is a cheerful boy with an impish sense of fun. Anglo-Saxon in descent, Pat will soon be eight. He is slim, wiry and healthy. He has green eyes, blonde hair (which he likes to wear long), and fair skin. Pat is a lively lad who likes sports of all kinds, with skating his favorite. Art and music are his best subjects at school and he especially likes singing. Besides several moves, this young lad has been deeply hurt and really needs the security of a home where he will know he is loved and wanted. He is anxious to be adopted, but fearful, too, so his new parents will need to be patient and understanding until he knows he belongs. Pat has lived on a farm, and he likes everything about country life. He would be ecstatic if his permanent home could be a rural one. A family without many other children, where Pat will be the centre of attention, is needed for this lad. He should have easygoing parents with a relaxed attitude about academic achievement. To inquire about adopting Pat, please write to Today's Child Department of Social and Family Services, Parliament Buildings, Toronto 182. For general adoption information, ask ypur Children's Aid Society. 'MOM CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 TorbntoTeletram Syndicate Suggestions by members of the government that it might be necessary to institute government controls on wages and prices almost suggest that they are sending up a balloon, to test public opinion. Such government interference has always been avoided except in time of war or serious emergency. Perhaps the government thinks we have arrived at a state of extreme national emergency with inflation. Public opinion seems to be moving towards acceptance of some form of restraint on the causes of inflation, although it may be a case of most people thinking the controls will affect others and not themselves. Liberal MP Gordon Blair, Grenville-Carleton, recently polled his constituents on this very matter and the results were rather surprising. A total of 5,593 replies favored wage and price controls be instituted if necessary to govern serious inflation, compared to only 877 opposed to the idea. That overwhelming majority may not be completely indicative of the feeling of most Canadians, but it suggests a runaway margin that would lead one to believe that a national referendum would show support for wage and price controls. Our readers may be interested in some of the other opinions expressed by the constituents in the Eastern Ontario riding. They gave wide approval to the following questions as well: Are reductions in the staff of the civil service justified, so long as essential services are maintained? Should the abortion laws be further relaxed? Should Canada adopt a firm policy of national ownership even if it results in a decrease in the supply of investment capital? Should the Canada Development Corporation be instituted as a government agency through which members of the public can invest private funds to finance industry in Canada? Are you prepared, to pay, as a taxpayer and consumer, for essential measures to control pollution? Is the present level of taxation too high? Should cigarette advertising be banned? They gave a wide "no" vote to the following: Should the laws regarding the sale of marijuana be relaxed? Do you approve of the proposals for tax reform in the white paper on taxation? Should public servants and those involved in essential services have the right to strike? The MP sent out 31,000 questionnaires and received 7,200 replies, which would have to be considered an excellent return. It indicates that people are interested in expressing their views and perhaps it is an idea that governments should consider more seriously to assess their past and pending actions. Controls supported Still applicable One hundred and nine years ago, in 1862, when a Michigan doctor named A. W. Chase published the latest edition of his popular "Dr. Chase's Recipes" he dedicated the issue to Abraham Lincoln. There is only one known copy now in existence and one page contained the following advice "to young men and others, out of employment." Strangely enough, many generations later, the advice still sounds mighty good: "Why are so many young men and other persons out of employment? Indolence, coupled with a determination that they will do some great thing, only. And because that great thing does not turn up without effort, they are doing nothing. The point of difficulty is simply this: they look for the end, before the beginning. But just consider how few there are that really accomplish any great thing, even with a whole life of industry and economical perseverance. And yet most of our youth calculate that their beginning shall be amongst the greats. But as no one comes to offer them their expectations, indolence says wait; and so they are still waiting. Now mind you, as long as your expectations are placed upon a chance offer of something very remunerative, or upon the assistance of others, even in a small way, so long will y9u continue to wait in vain. "At this point, then, the question would arise, what can be done? And the answer is equally plain with the other. Take hold of the first job you can find, for it will not find you. No matter how insignificant it may be, it will be better than longer idleness; and when you are seen doing something for yourselves, by those whose opinions are worth any consideration, they will soon offer you more and better jobs; until, finally, you will find something which agrees with your taste or inclination, for a life business. But remember that the idle never have good situations offered them. It is the industrious and persevering only, who are needed to assist in life's great struggle." SUBSCRIPTION i••••] •44 likeerefeRimesainsocafe SERVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C.W.N.A., 0.W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor — Bill Batten — Advertising Manager Phone 235-1331 • Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, September 30, 1970, 4,675 RATES: Canada $6.00 Per Year; USA $8.00 • •• ft Dealing with officer types Length reduces efficiency Last week I had a rare chance to do something I've always wanted to do, and I seized it with both hands and my tongue. I was speaking to the Vimy Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, at its annual observance of the battle for Vimy Ridge. The Vimy branch is unique in that nearly all its members are ex-officers of the Canadian armed forces. On the program for the banquet was printed a list of the executive and the past presidents. It con- tained a bounty of Brigadiers, a confusion of Colonels, a mess of Majors, a wedge of Wing Com- manders and a scattering of Squadron Leaders. Senior of- ficers. Sitting ducks. Ever since my days as a fledgling fighter pilot, I've en- joyed a firm conviction that there is no possible way anyone can pound anything into the head of a senior officer. Here was a golden opportunity to prove my theory, and I sailed into it with gusto. I didn't use a phoney survey or a. lot of statistical facts, but personal experience, and I let them have it with both barrels. NICSAMEMIlr". Times Established 1873 As a flying student, I first ran into the obtuseness of the senior officer. This wing commander, the chief flying instructor, nearly had a stroke because I'd tried to land from one end of the runway while another student was trying to land from the other. How was I to know the wind had changed 180 degrees since I'd taken off? During advanced flying training in England, a similar occurrence deepened my con- viction. I was coming in to land, every sense alert -and my mind dallying with a 72-hour pass and a chubby Land Army girl. Some fool down on the runway started firing red flares. I went around again, and again he did it. I had checked the windsock carefully this time, so knew it was his fault, not mine. On my fourth approach, I did the usual cockpit check and no red flares went up. I rolled to a stop and the squadron leader was standing in his jeep, his face a sort of mulberry shade. And once again the insensitivity of senior officers was displayed, Not only did he call me a stupid clot who should MINESASSOMOMINSWW Advocate Established 1881 be sent back to Canada in a strait- jacket, but the dirty dog can- celled my weekend pass. And all because I'd forgotten one little item on my first three ap- proaches: putting my wheels down. Then there was my squadron commander in France. I was his No. Two and we'd made a dive- bombing attack, firing our cannon as we dived, which was our wont, not to hit anything, but to bolster our nerves. He shouted something on the way down, but I- thought it was something silly like, "Hammer the Hun", so paid no attention, closed my eyes, as was my wont, and squeezed the tit. When' we landed, he was in a terrible flap because I was the only one who had dropped his bombs on the wrong side of the bomb line, I thought it was damn poor navigation on his part. I think what really bothered him was that I'd shot off a bit of his wing on the way down. Then there was the ridiculous — Please turn to page 5 "'"AAREMEAMIS Amalgamated 1924 Exeter council's plan to come up with ideas to speed up their meetings is not something new. During our tenure as a reporter at council meetings, we have heard the subject broached on many occasions and in the past some suggestions have been offered to accomplish the goal. These have ranged from set- ting curfews to having com- mittees undertake more of the ground work on items up for discussion. While some of the suggestions have been tried, previous councils •have drifted back to-. their normal procedures and, it, would be interesting to add up the length of time which has been wasted over the years ,Jin discussing methods to save time. Ratepayers may be of the opinion this is an internal council matter of no concern to them, but this is not so. The amount of time required for council business has in the past discouraged some good representatives from seeking re-election, thereby denying the ratepayers of their service. In addition, as meetings drag on, some decisions are made too hastily with more thought to getting the business over than is given the item at hand. Decisions made on that basis are not always the right ones. So it is also in the best interests of the ratepayers that council meetings are conducted in an efficient and expedient manner. To that end, we offer some suggestions. .+ + + First and foremost, the manner in which the business is discussed rests with the chairman of the meeting, in most cases the mayor. There are few meetings at which a good half hour couldn't be saved if the mayor restricted discussion solely to the item at hand and also curtailed discussion when it is evident from the outset that the majority of council members are of one opinion on a topic. A more formal atmosphere at most meetings would also save time. Too often side discussions betwe9 a couple of members necessitate another speaker rehashing points he has made because of the lack of attention. If members were required to stand to present reports or enter discussions it would also save time. It is easy to interject a point while lounging in a chair, whereas the speaker may not always take the trouble to ex- press an inconsequential point if he was required to stand after gaining recognition from the chairman. A change in the agenda format may also save valuable minutes. If the items were placed on the agenda in relation to their im- portance, those requiring the most attention could be dealt with first when members are "fresh". On many occasions items of minor importance receive too much attention because they are early on the agenda. If they were up for debate at the end of the meeting when members were getting kanxious to get home, more of these items would be more quickly filed, a fate which often befalls them after council 50 YEARS AGO Messrs. Restemeyer and Kleinstiver are this week opening a new hardware store in P. Mclsaac's shop at Dashwood. Mr. T1 W. Palmer, of Hensall, has sold his confectionery and grocery business to Mr. Donaldson, of Teeswater. Miss Hazel Laing has taken a position with Southcott Bros., Miss Jory having resigned, Fire, which apparently started in George Brock's blacksmith shop in Hensall, Tuesday evening, destroyed the shop, and T. Murdoch's livery barn, and the wood shop of Colin Hudson. The buildings were of frame structure and owned by Mr. Murdoch, The musical entertainment given by the Askin Street Methodist Church choir of London, in James •Street Methodist Church, Wednesday evening, was a rare musical treat and enjoyed by a large audience. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Alvin J. Fawcett, a former teacher of Exeter District High School, has accepted a position as principal of Caledonia High School. Rev. Harold I, Snell was named chairman of Huron Presbytery at the meeting at Wingham, Thursday. The Board of Education voted to provide the Exeter Public School pupils with text books, note books and pencils beginning with the fall term. About 79 men staged a bee for the digging of postholes at Exeter Agricultural grounds last Wednesday. Over 300 postholes were put in to fence off a portion of the new race-track. Mr. & Mrs. Dalton Heywood, their two sons, and Mr. & Mrs. Jack Heywood moved to Blenheim, Wednesday, TEARS AGO Hensall Public School Board is considering several sites for the erection of a proposed $120,000 six-room school for the village. ' A farewell party was held on time spent in guessing if the ratepayer has the required room and is adhering to regulations. One picture may not save a thousand words, but it would save quite a number. Where possible, committee chairmen should have a resume included on the agenda of items they plan to bring up that will require discussions. No doubt the executive com- mittee will come up with more suggestions which can be im- plemented to speed up meetings, and it is to be hoped any rules and regulations established will be faithfully adhered. As stated at the outset, the manner in which the meetings are conducted is of prime im- portance to an efficient operation of the town's business. April 20 at Sharon School for Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Pfaff and family who have moved to a new com- munity near St. Marys. Mrs. Ted Jones was named president of Alpha Pi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, at a dinner at the Dominion Hotel, Zurich, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the organization. Lee Learn's Milkmen captured the Tip Top Tailors' cham- pionship trophy for the men's bowling league this week by defeating Amos Darling's Ringers in a five-game total pin playoff. Miss Marie Wildfong, Exeter, a missionary at Bella Coola, B.C. home on vacation, was guest speaker at the Chiselhurst United Church Women's meeting this week. 11) YEARS AGO The Met. section at RCAF Station, Centralia, reports that there has been nine inches of snow dumped in the area this month. This is an all time record since the station has been computing the weather facts. Five members of the junior girls' league in Exeter travelled to Sarnia Saturday, and returned home with the trophy for their first place finigh in the western counties' junior tournaments. They were Marlene Harness, Darleen Snell, Helen Campbell, Sue Ann Lindenfield and Phyllis Madge. Mrs.. Ruth Durand is their coach. A successful art exhibit, sponsored by the Hensall Art Club was held in Hensall Hall, Friday. Painting exhibited was the works of students of Mrs. Edith Ashton's Centralia and Hensall classes. Another rural municipality in this area . . . Stephen township is beginning investigation into the provision of centralized facilities for elementary education, The seeds of community planning on an area basis were sown this week during a two-day workshop for municipal officers of Huron County at Goderich, The Annual Educational Dinner Meeting Of The Huron-Perth TB And Respiratory Disease Association Will Be Held In The Candlelight Restaurant Highway 21 Goderich WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 at 6:30 P.M. Speaker: Ed. Thompson, Toronto, who is with the Ontario TB and Respiratory Disease Association and who formerly was with "Pollution Probe", He will. discuss the latest developments in, the campaign against pollution. 1971 Bicycle Licences will be issued at the TOWN HALL SATURDAY, MAY 1 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. SEVENTY FIVE CENTS PER LICENCE By-Law, No, 16, 1960, States that all -residents of the Town of Exeter, owning and using a bicycle, other than a motor vehicle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act, shall obtain a licence before using the same upoh any streets of the Town. TED DAY Chief of Police OPENING Daft's B arbershop HURON PARK HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday & Friday Nights 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. • For Guaranteed your 214 FEDERALLY our on Bay STANDARD INVEST Investment "CASHABLE further financial DEPOSIT 5 year Savings Street, CHARTERED ANY or 1 Certificates. TRUST COMPANY CORPORATION yo Certificates. THROUGH NO TIME" write 4 . 44, information INSURANCE AVAILABLE term AT adviser Toronto . Guaranteed Ask about contact A MEMBER CANADA CERTIFICATES 235.2420 Hodgson Limited EXETER Wm. J. Amos Insurance LUCAN AND PARKHILL ZURICH John BOX R. Consitt 130 236.4332 has wasted time in discussing them in the first place. A prepared agenda provided for members two or three days prior to each meeting would also be helpful. Some details about the contents of correspondence would enable members to in- vestigate some items beforehand and have their opinions for- mulated. Certainly, we support the contention of some members that delegations wishing to appear before council make their in- tentions known at least five days .prior to the meeting, except those !, situations which crop up urgently 7 ,and do not afford this con- sideration. Such a stipulation is really only common courtesy. Considerable time could be saved when dealing with building perniits if council established 'some rules and regulations in this regard. When additions or new structures are planned, council should require site plans. This would eliminate the amount of Saturday, May 1 V