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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-04-25, Page 4One morning when one of our girls was little she came running in from play famished and begging for 'a piece', Not wanting to spoil her appetite I let her have her lunch before the rest of us, Hopping up on her chair she dived into her food hungrily. "Just a minute, Hon," I reminded her, "you forgot your grace." She stopped short, slapped her fork down on the table, folded her hands, and turning her eyes upward said, "Oh, excuse me, God!" Then, after cheerfully lisping her thanks she went back to enjoying her lunch. The simplicity of a child is a beautiful thing and must be nearer to God than anything else, To her God was as real and as close as I was and that He wouldn't accept her apology never. entered her mind. Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven was made up of as such as the children. What was it that He saw in them that He liked and valued so much? First of all, I think it was this simple trust we've been speaking about. A little child's whole life is based on trust, He never questions where his next meal will come from or where his clothes will be, He knows when he goes out to play or to school that home and Mom and Dad will be there when he gets back. When going on a trip he takes it for granted Dad knows where he's going and will get him there safely. He believes in his parents completely, and for awhile at least, thinks they know everything and can do anything, Would that our trust in our Father God was such, Then, there is a child's sense of wonder which is lost in most of us adults. A little boy I knew ran into the house calling, "Come quick Mommie and see the birdies having a race to God!" A child's world has a glow on it and is always near to God. There is humility in children. Unless a child is the product of misguided adults he doesn't think in terms of pride and prestige. Nor does he concern himself with being more important or better than his fellows. No matter what their color, creed, race or social standing he accepts them for what they are. In his heart of hearts a child is instinctively obedient. True, he is often disobedient but he knows he should obey, This is his natural instinct and he's unhappy when he isn't carrying it out. He knows his parents word is law, just as we should know that God's word is law for us, A small child has a short memory. As yet he hasn't learned to hold grudges. Even when he is treated unjustly ... and who of us has not, from time to time; been unjust with our children . . he forgets so completely that he doesn't even need to forgive. If only adults could live in this childlike trust, obedience, forgiveness and with a sense of wonder, we would have our passports to the Kingdom of Heaven. Vte ecefeamesaituorate SE RVING CANADA'S BEST FARMLAND C,W.N.A., 0,W.N.A., CLASS 'A' and ABC Editor — Bill Batten — Advertising Manager Assistant Editor — Ross Haugh Phone 235.1331 Published Each Thursday Morning at Exeter, Ontario Second Class Mail Registration Number 0386 Paid in Advance Circulation, March 31, 1972, 5,037 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada $9.00 Per Year; USA $11,00 rkt. Put it in writing THAT MEANS WoRRY AND INCONVENIENCE To THE OWNER EVERY 9 MINUTES A CANA- OIAN CAR 15 STOLEN— ANO LOCK ALL WOW) AND WINDOWS WHEN You PARK YoUR CAR Excuse me God AND SToLEN cAg5 ARE 200 VIE5 MORE LIKELY ID WINO UP IN AN ACGDENT The temptation is always to tell it to someone rather than write it. That's why editors and reporters often get told about a person's agreement or disagreement with a public action, an editorial viewpoint, or a public attitude. It is interesting, but far more effective would be a letter to the editor outlining that strongly-held view. Sometimes we're criticized because we don't suddenly take up the cudgels for a point of view that is expressed to us. Bear in mind that issues are pressing in from many sides and our space for comment is limited, The debate has already started over the proposed electrical energy centre being planned by Ontario Hydro in the "lower Lake Huron area." Researchers are conducting preliminary studies of public attitudes and many area residents have already been in- terviewed in this regard. While Ontario Hydro is to be commend- ed for this public involvement, there is a serious question as to whether those being interviewed are knowledgeable enough to make valuable comments. Until Hydro officials indicate the nature of the generating station and the amount of land that will be required for the site and the distribution facilities, it is ob- viously difficult for people to know whether Judith M. McIntosh of West Vancouver was the winner of a "Home Town Newspaper" Award in recognition of her perception in describing the role of the weekly newspaper in a community. Her letter to the editor indicates the rapport which community newspapers have with their readers nS " and cities across Canada. She,.wnote as follows con- cerning her regard for her "home town"' newspaper: In times of jet and rocket travel; in times where the social order changes so in- ordinately fast that even change is chang- ing; in times of "future shock" where what I learn today may be obsolete tomorrow, a local weekly newspaper like the Times is like a rock. It's solid for the here and the now, and it gives me a feeling of steadfastness. It's the one single thing that comes to my home that trulygives me and my family a sense of community. It tells me about my "here and now"; my local community. It says what and who I'm living with. It tells me what my neighbour's goals and aims are; their interests. their likes and dislikes, Similarly, it is a forum for me to air my thoughts, my interests, and those of my husband and children. It is my Hyde-Park corner in an age where the eccentric is not looked upon with amused and interested tolerance, but with some fear and disdain. It's a safer place to speak out and broadcast my philosophies about anything; kids, drugs, government, or any other topic which might evoke ridicule if I were to stand up on a box in my local shopping centre and start to air my views. Another thing I like is that, very simp- A. simple, brief, straightforward letter to the editor with your name signed to it can be even more effective than more comment from us. Next time you're inclined to "sound off" to us, put it in a letter that we can print. That will get your point of view across and you may even feel better after having written ut. We urge, of course,) that you state your case fairly and without malice. Freedom of speech still requires some responsibility too. the loss of agricultural land is of prime con- sideration. The number of employees that will be involved in the construction and the subse- quent operation is also required informa- tion before people in this area can give their considered opinions. News releases to this newspaper in- dicate Hydro has not yet decided on the nature of the proposed station and it therefore appears premature to be asking people their opinions until some basic infor- mation is relayed. The people to be affected by the development should be asked for their opinions, but only after they have been given some facts on which to base those opinions. ly, it tells me what's going on in my com- munity. The big dailies don't do this. They're concerned more with national and international issues. Worthy, to be sure, but hardly pertinent when my children want to know when the May Day Perade is, or when and where the next soccer game is going to be. A newspaper like the Times gives us all a chance for some good-humoured and amusing gossip about my friends and neighbours. It is, metaphorically speaking, the "over-the-back-fence" dialogue that is missing in our highly sophisticated society. The Times stimulates community growth and development by publicizing citizens' efforts, e.g. the development of Ballantree Park had good Times support. To me, too, the Times is the old-fashioned "welcome mat" to newcomers in our com- munity. It says "Welcome" literally and then gives the information necessary to orient yourself quickly to our area. It gives us news of local government happenings, planning, etc.; it says what's happening at school today; and it is a week- ly activity calendar of local events. It gives me a chance to sell my "white elephants" and brings me up-to-date on important con- sumer information. But, most importantly, it somehow says its very presence - by its very effort of being, of being published - that it's in- terested in me. In me as a person, as an in- dividual, and in me as a part of my larger community. The Times is my community. ED NOTE: Readers of The Times-Advocate can win $400 for writing letters on the same subject as above. The contest is sponsored by The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. Letters should be sent to the T-A. Stop asking, start doing However, it is interesting to note that the combination more than triples the amount of in- terest home owners now have to pay in one year without even- thinking about the principal. Wage rates, of course, have increased substantially during those years as well, but if in- flation continues at that pace, we will soon have to cart around our money in a wheelbarrow. The only advantage will be that it will bring to an end the shor- tage of coins. Quarters, dimes and nickels will be useless and even silver dollars will have about the same worth as today's penny. + + + Unfortunately, the writer does not have any foolproof solution to the problem of inflation. We take some solace in our lack of knowledge in that regard from the fact that even the most astute economists have been unable to offer any either. While wage and price controls are suggested by some, they are not entirely the answer because they fail to provide a means whereby those who have been "left behind" can improve their situation. But it may well be the best Her 'community' CAA TRIEF p NNER L.-EVE THE EN- GINE RUNNING IN YOUR. CAR-ALWAYS REMOVE THE .KEY ON LEAVING When will they end? How high can they go? How much longer can people afford to meet the rampant price increases to which they are subjected almost daily? Those are the type of questions more and more people are asking as they become completely bewildered by our runaway in- fla tion. Members of Exeter council expressed concern last week over the high cost of materials, and also the shortage of some vital commodities required for local projects. Asphalt, they learned had increased almost 50 percent. Manhole covers were up by over 100 percent. Hydro poles were scarce and transformers were now taking up to 60 months for delivery. The list, of course, can be expanded to the limit of one's imagination. Natural gas prices are expected to increase by 40 percent, while here in Exeter water rates will go up by over 50, percent. Oil too has jumped considerably. The latter are costs which hit every person, as do the daily increases in food and housing. Increases announced last week in lending rates add to the costs of housing and they are now soaring out of range of even the middle ;: income people. While inflation has been with us for many years, the gigantic increases in the past few months have left little doubt but what we are heading into some type of "showdown" situation, Our 'Old Times" reporter advises that it was 10 years ago that yours truly was named editor of the T-A. That period of service is by no means any sort of record, but no doubt it is about nine and a half years longer than some expected it would last. We can recall upon our return to Exeter and in our search for an abode, the average price of a home in this community was probably somewhere around $12,000. It was prior to the "building boom" that has been experienced in the new subdivisions, and there were many houses in the town which were priced around $5,000 and $6,000. Today that amount of cash is required to buy a lot. The interest rate on mortgages was somewhere around seven percent. Prior to that, we had been renting a house in Clinton for the whopping big price of $65 per, month. All those figures have more than doubled in the past 10 years as the average cost of a home in Exeter is probably over the $25,000 bracket now and mortgage rates are flitting about the eleven and twelve percent bracket. 50 Years Ago Rev. Dr, Fletcher, Rev. James Foote, Rev. G. M. Chidley and Mr. Henry Strang motored to Woodstock Monday to attend the Presbyterian Synod. Mrs. Clifton Davis is moving her effects to London to join her husband. Mr. J. G. Dow shipped another carload of horses to Montreal on Saturday.. Mr. A. Easton ac- companied them. The property of the late Mrs. Makins, on Andrew Street, was purchased on Saturday by Mr. E. Harness for $1,000. Mrs. James Stewart and Miss Greta Harness of Windsor are visiting in town. Miss Fern Francis is visiting for a few days in London. Mrs. W.H. Gregg of Brantford, arrived in Exeter Monday to join her husband, Mr. Gregg who recently opened up a tailoring business in town, 25 Years Ago Mr. R. G. Seldon joined his son Dr. Harry Seldon of the Mayo Foundation, Rochester, on a trip to Vancouver. Doris Penhale of town, Marie Cronyn, Clandeboye and Shirley Regier of Dashwood were graduates from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing. Miss Margaret Dougall was in Toronto attending the music answer until something better 'comes along. The pace at which we are eating up our non-renewable natural resources is clear in- dication that our standard of living has to be curtailed if this generation is to fulfil its com- mitment and leave something by which those who will follow can live. To assume that "someone" will find a solution to the problem without taking steps ourselves to rectify the situation is basically burying our heads in the sand. A suggestion is that all three major political parties should formulate plans for fighting inflation and then present those ideas to the electorate and have them constitute the sole platform for the next federal election. Surely it must be of greater importance than debating such topics as which football teams will be allowed to perform in Canada or whether we need a national mid-winter holiday. It's time to stop asking questions as those posed in the introductory paragraph of this column and start taking action to eliminate them. section of the Ontario Educational Association as the delegate of the supervisors of music from Huron county. The Exeter District High School Glee Club has made several recordings this winter which have been heard over CKNX, Mr. Fred Dobbs left Saturday for the West where he hopes to purchase a number of cattle. 15 Years Ago Owner Grant Amos, McGillivray farmer, and his neighbours were able to move 135 head of cattle out of his barn before it burned to the ground Monday night. Loss included 2,000 bushels of grain and several tons of hay. James Street United Church has issued a call to the Rev... S. Ernest Lewis, of Collier St. United Church, Barrie, to suc- ceed Rev. Harold Snell who has accepted a call to Oakridge Acres United Church, London. Hans Brand, 22, RR 1 Exeter, has been declared the winner of the H.H. Dean Memorial award for the highest proficiency standing in practical work at the 1959 dairy school held this spring at OAC. A total of 50,000 trees will be planted in the Ausable watershed during the next three weeks, ARCA Fieldman Hal Hooke said Tuesday. 10 Years Ago C. A. McDowell Ltd. began pouring curbs this week for the rebuilding of No. 4 highway into Exeter. A Windsor dredge moved into ,Grand Bend harbor last week to begin a major sand removing operation to permit fishing boats Balance is the order of the day. Just the right number of calories for the insulin taken and activity entered in upon. There were lessons every day. There are. different types of insulin to meet different needs; The needle always has to be sterile. The amount of insulin must be calculated. Urine tests four times a day for sugar and acid, A whole new life style is required. Hypoglycemia — too little sugar — and hyperglycemia — too much sugar — cause their different reactions. "It's really something to waken up at night and realize you are having 'a reaction. You do get down at times!" Burns and cuts heal slowly and infection is a con- tinuing danger. At times Linda gave up only to be recalled to her senses by the encouragements of her doctor, "Dr Tevaarwerk was great." Mrs. McCutcheon pays special tribute to the Diabetic Education Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Questions concerning diet, emotional problems; insulin, hygenic problems, proper balance, work, travel, problems of discrimination, pregnancy were worked over by a group of diabetics during four days in December last. This centre is not funded and depends upon the efforts and donations of numerous people including many diabetics themselves. Linda has willingly worked to enhance its contribution. She led in the organizing of a concert in the Centennial Hall, March 13 of this year that featured the Four County Choir and orchestra from Fanshawe College under the leadership of Martin Bounty. Since February she has also been on the executive of the Canadian Diabetic Association, London Branch. Our lady carries on a normal family life, and works as a Secretary along with her new interests; this on the strength nine pills, two needles and a number of tests daily. She points to her handbag "My life is in my purse!" SIVENMIUMUNIrr. l,,.'.iVAMENNEOMiaiRmai'ammK7MINEDLTAMINNVISOMESMAPItAVAM Tittles Ettablilled 1873 Advocate Established 1881 Amalgamated 1924 Ontario Safety League courtesy CIAG INSURANCE Linda McCutcheon is 22 years old. It was a year ago, April 16 that she was told! On January her vision blurred on a number of occasions. Nearer April she suffered from excessive thirst and later excessive urination. After a weekend of extreme tiredness she saw the doctor on Monday. Immediately, a urine test! The look on the doctor's face stopped her short. She had smiled broadly when he told her that she had diabetes. She'd heard of diabetes. "It is very fortunate you came in today," he told her with his disquietening look, "Another day or two and . . ." Then she cried. After a blood test at St. Joseph's the diagnosis was confirmed. The immediate question that came to mind, "Can I have children?" She was reassured. At eight o'clock her husband and family came to see her. By that time )they felt worse than she did. She-indicates that often the emotional problems of the family are as severe as those of the patient. Her first rather sleepless night is characterized by Linda now as one of active praying and gradual acceptance of the situation. She was not alone, she felt. Almost immediately lessons began. They centered on the word diet. D stands for diet, I for in- sulin, E for exercise, and T for teaching. to use the resort harbour, Crowds jammed the Exeter Legion hall to view the hobby craft show sponsored by the women of Coven Presybterian Church. Exeter's fledging Lutheran congregation has selected the name of Peace Lutheran Church of Exeter for their new church. Crediton Women's Institute marked its 45th anniversary Wednesday night. Mrs. Lorne Hodge had the honor of cutting the anniversary cake. By ELMORE, BOOMER Counsellor for Information South Huron For appointment phone: 235.2715 or 235.2474 My life is in my purse Need more facts