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Times-Advocate, 1979-03-07, Page 28Times-Advocgte, March 7, 1979 By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron-Middlesex New phenomenon There has been con siderable discussion recent ly about the so-called “new North American phenomenon" of the elderly and their role in society To a great extent, this subject has become ?ne of widespread interest because of the age-to-vouth balance of our populations In the early 1900s people 65 years of age and over made up a mere 5ri of the Canadian population. By 1978 this figure had risen to 9'7. It will reach 12% by the year 2000. Two decades later it is expected to exceed 20'’’ By the year 2031 there will be only three working adults for every person over 65. What is not a new phenomenon - North American or otherwise - is the concept that older peo ple have an important con tribution to make to society Throughout history we find convincing proof that mental powers increase with age. Artistic and in tellectual powers are inten sified in later years. Michelangelo was still producing masterpieces at 89. Goethe completed the se cond part of Faust when he was 82. Handel was still composing beautiful music and Longfellow was still writing immortal poetry when they were past seven ty. Voltaire wrote Candide at sixtv-five In our lifetime many older people have achieved success and fulfilment in what used to be considered the twilight years Winston Churchill led Bri tain and the Free World through the Second Great War when he was past “retirement age". He probably regarded the 65- vear-old deadline as a Ger man conspiracy since it had been originated by Chancellor Bismarck in the first place. At 85 Coco Chanel was head of a fashion design firm. Pablo Picasso produc ed drawings and engravings at 90. There are countless examples in the field of classical music - Stokowski. Von Karajan. Sir Adrian Boult. Toscanini. Horowitz. all well past retirement age. Leonard Bernstein is a com parative infant at 65 The subject of mandatory retirement has been much in the news, of course, and in their connection there has been considerable polariza tion of opinion We in the Liberal Party are particularly concerned about the possible infringe ment of individual rights which is involved Any attempt which may be made to remove the rights and alternatives of people over 65 drives them into a posi tion where they are forced to sees other rights, because our whole society is based on the concept of* rights and alternatives. Let's consider first the economic situation of our so- called senior citizens. Even those people who have all their lives been very thrifty and have provid ed for their futures will have done so at a time when the dollar was far more valuable than it is today. Having made considerable sacrifices throughout their working lives, they have found in many cases that their pensions are almost meaningless Obviously, something must be done about their financial cir cumstances. their physical well being and their securi ty But over and above those concerns, there are others to which we must address ourselves Merely by reason of hav ing lived a goodly number of years, these people have acquired tremendous knowledge, wisdom and un derstanding. from which we ran all benefit. They can contribute to the guidance and stability which our whole society so desperately needs. But they cannot do this if they are segregated. "Put out to pasture" or forced to be almost totally preoc cupied with their own basic needs We have incredibly com plex problems today. Enor mous pressures are brought to bear on individuals and on Governments. Just as we need the talents and abilities of our young people, many of whom are frustrated because of high unemploy ment and lack of opportuni ty. so do we need the talents and abilities of our older citizens Just as we must be careful that we do not turn off our young people, so we must be careful that we do not turn off our older citizens To il lustrate this danger. I would remind you that in 1978. there was a Senior Citizens Week, for which the theme “Shut Out" was more ap propriate. This whole question of retirement must be reassessed. We need the skills and experience of the people who are forced out of the labour force because of mandatory retirement policies. Early retirement provisions also have con siderable effect. ^hCROWN GRAND BEND 238-8484 EXETER 235-2420 CLINTON 482-9747 Kyle Harrison Representing Crown Life SPEAKING CONTEST IN CREDITON — The top public speakers from five area elementary schools competed Wednesday in the annual contest sponsored by the Crediton men's club. From the left they are, second place winner Roxanne Woods, Stephen; Mary Ann Parkinson, McGillivray; Susan Sullivan and Alice Dietrich, Mt. Carmel; third place Catherine Lynn, MqGillivray,- Jayne Hendrick, Usborne; Debbie Piercey, J.A.D. McCurdy; champion Arlene Walper, Stephen; Christine Coates, Usborne and Jay Albas, J.A.D. McCurdy. T-A photo Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. Prices effective till March 17 --------——— Gabian Stone Calcium Chloride in 100 pound bags Sand & Stone Grave! Stone for Weeping Beds EARL LIPPERT TRUCKING ITO. Crediton 234-6382^ The trouble with a college educa tion is that it gives you more things to worry about. BUY BULK and save! OPEN 9 MANY PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE BUT PLEASE ORDER AHEAD (FILL YOUR FREEZER & SAVE (ALLOW TWO WEEKS FOR ORDER TO BE PROCESSED) PACKAGE DEALS Ham $1.39 .92Whole Exeter The “Three Links” Senior citizens will meet on Tuesday for their regular meeting. An interesting programme is being arranged for this meeting. Plan to attend. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Parker and Mr. Elgin Rowcliffe are the en tertainment committee and Mr. & Mrs. Bert Horton and Mrs. Annie Reid are the social committee. Miss. M. Swan, Mrs. Ham. Brucefield and Wes Ham Huntsville were recent visitors with Mrs. Edgar Munn. Mrs. Dorothy Brady of Exeter was a recent visitor with Mrs. Bertha MacGregor. Mrs. Herb Stretton spent a few days in London visiting with her sister Mrs. Margaret McFarlane and sons, Mrs. Ted Roberts returned to her home after surgery in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Mr. Tom Kelly Administration Manager of the Bank of Montreal has returned to the staff after two weeks’ vacation, S ' .^MPLEtfe.'.\- JfcSr< COVERAGE Fog Commercial — Automobile * Registered Retirement Plarts;. CONTACT Bev Morgan Insurance Agency Ltd/ * 238 Main St. Phone 235-2544 Across from Savewdy Lumber JOHN MacDONALD Versatile Investments Inc. 190 Wortley Road, Suite 105 London, Ont. N6C 4Y7 Office Ph. 438-5386 Res. Ph. 438-2620 For Unregistered Monies - to keep pace with Inflation TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND 10-year GROWTH OVER 450% (Dec. 31/68-Dec. 31/78) 5-year GROWTH OVER 200% (Dec. 31/73-Dec. 31/78) 1-year GROWTH 25% (Jan. 1 /78-Dec. 31/78) Industrial Growth Fund lor RRSP end RHOSP's (Gain of 400% far period Mar. 68 • Dec. 78) Write or phone for an appointment in your home ProcpDc toe Ohd inlormoliOft 4 available On 6r fords of your rho.ee Net v<-.< vuhe grown- trt,ite>.rg i ‘node or.ty by t’.e p-:-vor.-tut those pi. where such projpEdu'; has been lawfully accepted for filing BEEF Price PerIb. Approx. Weight Approx. Cost Side Ib. $1.55 250 Ib.$385 Hind Ib. $1.81 125 Ib.$225 Front lb. $1.31 1251b.$165 $ HRound steak or roast, stew or ground beef NN « -ir im if Hi sS(tip section removed) 1 •/ 1 501b.$85 Sirloin, T-Bone, Wing Ib. $2.65 45 Ib.$120 Sirloin Section lb. $2.09 251b.$50 ® H & ■ • Rib steak <It i b Section Ib. $1.89 301b.$55 Blade steak or roast, short rib WUn roasts, stew or ground beef.Ib. $1.49 60 lbs.$90 PRICE PER LB. APPROX. WEIGHT APPROX. COST BUY THE PACKAGE YOU WANT AND SAVE ON THESE SPECIAL VALUES r PACKAGE A 20 Ib. BLADE OR CHUCK ROAST 20 ib. MINUTE STEAK 20 Ib. STEAKETTE 20 Ib. LOIN PORK CHOPS 20 Ib. HAM ROAST 100 Ib. SOIb. $183.00 $93.00 J PACKAGE B Barbecue Special 201b. RIB STEAK 20 Ib. BONELESS BLADE or CHUCK ROAST 20 Ib. % Ib. PATTIES 20 1b. LOIN PORK CHOPS 20 Ib. SIRLOIN STEAKS 100 1b. 501b. $220.00 $111.00 170 lbs. whole Roast and/or Ham Steak Side .94 85 lbs. Shoulder jOx .jm A n nWi. Roast and/W©CTIOO orChops $1.35 10 lbs. -dFn m fWfh Roast and/or chops or 3-way cut — tenderloin, back ribs, butterfly chops. $1.49 14 lbs. $155 $80 $13.50 $20.00 181b.$25.00J $14.00 $15.00 “BEEFROASTS10 Ib, Dashwood Sausage 10 Ib. Pork Chops 10 Ib. Bacon (homemade) by the slab $12.00 sliced $13.00 10 Ib. Spareribs <1150 ” CANNED GOODS-”” COMPARE WITH100 oz. 6 x 100 oz. Hunts Catsup $2.99 $14.95 32 oz.$1.42 Del Monte Tomato Juice 1.59 9.10 48oz. .87 Cherry Pie Filler 7.19 39.10 19 oz. 1 .50 Apple Pie Filler 3.09 16.10 19oz. .99 Bowes 25 Ib. pail Apple Pie Fill $11.90 Bowes 25 Ib. pail Cherry Pie Fill $25.35 SOUP —48 oz. C. of Mushroom Vegetable Chicken Noodle size 12x48 oi.16 case Compare with 10 oz. 17.20 8.60 .35 17.20 8.60 .32 17.20 8.60 .37 Deluxe Cut Boneless From Chuck ib. $ 1.99 Sirloin Tip Roasts ib. $2.65 - FROZEN Case of 6 $9.17 14.55 14.14 "SARA LEE" Apple Pie Cherry Pie Blueberry Pie Approx. 33 servings. Minute Steaks ioib $27.00 Pork Liver olb $5.30 44 oz. $1.61 2.55 2.47 Compare 26 ox. $1.69 $2.14 1.89 * Boston Blue fillets 5 lb. $4.90 * Cod Fillets 5 Ib. $6.75 Battered Boston (80 - 2 oz. portions) Blue Fish $12.15 Battered Diamond (80 -2oz. portions) Cut Cod $15.65 14oz, 16 oz. 16 oz. 14 oz. COMPARE $1.42 $1.83 $1.38 $1.79 2 Ib. Box Battered Shrimp Mates $6.99 4 Ib. Omstead Battered Mushrooms $6.99 5 Ib. Omstead Battered Onion Rinas $5,10 ................................... III!....................................I’............ I............................................................ . ■ . ' Adv&ntag# -far eystomer, of 45- billing w Itof AGCmbONAttMtAf to buy iiliiMRtiteii.tKMniilliifeMirirtiriaMMjttSMSiitilii'ihilEiiii'/riTiTii tr—............ ■■■' .... .. < PACKAGE C 20 lb.DASHWOOD SAUSAGE 20 Ib.HAMBURG 201b.BLADE STEAK OR ROAST 20 Ib.MINUTE STEAK 201b.STEAKETTES 1001b.$186.00 501b.$95.00 1_J r PACKAGE D 10 Ib.STEW BEEF 10 Ib.HAMBURG 10 lb.STEAKETTE 10 Ib.MINUTE STEAK 101b.LOIN PORK CHOP 10 lb.SHOULDER CHOP 201b.RIB STEAK OR ROAST 201b.PORK SHOULDER ROAST 100 Ib.$193.00 SOIb.$98.00 V J r I CHICKEN FAMILY PACK 10 Ib. $8.40 6 DRUMSTICKS 6 THIGH-APPROX. 6-’/z BREASTS 12 WINGS - APPROX. LEG & THIGH 10 Ib. $15.90 BREASTS 10 Ib. $15.90 5 LB. BLOCKS Schneiders Luncheon Loaves .69 Ib. Reg. $2.09 Chicken Loaf, Luncheon Loaf, Dutch Loaf, Pickle & Pimento, Mac & Cheese j PAY LESS NOW FOR FANCY, FROZEN VEGETABLES .produce-, EACH CASE CONTAINS SIX -5 LB. Compare 6x5 lbs. 5 lbs. 2 lbs. size *“** Special *« By the case only McCain Fancy Peas (6x5 lbs) Green Beans 13.15 2.45 1.42 Yellow Beans 13,15 2.45 1.22 Brussell Sprouts 19.50 3.60 1.79 Corn 12.40 2.40 1.28 Cauliflower 16.50 3.05 1.83 Peas & Carrots 10.90 2.05 .87 Mixed Vegetables 11.65 2.25 1.01 Sliced Carrots 10.90 2.05 .91 10.69 —* SPECIAL ** By the case only Green Giant Choice Peoi (6x5 lbs) 8.85 SOAP Temple 125's Oranges $10.09b* the case SPECIAL * By the case only Omstead Fancy Diced Carrots (6 x 5‘lbs) . 7.45 COMPARE Sunlight Powdered Detergent 12 litre 510 Ib. $25*65 251b. $13.50 Sunlight Liquid Detergent 160 oz. $5.69 4 x 160or.$21.65 Sunlight Dishwasher Soap 251b. $15.85 $6.06 32 Gt $1.30 35 oz, $1.63 Grapefruit 48-. $7.49 J CHEESE Approx. 10 Ib. block (by the block only) Baden Colby (Reg, $2.05) Danish Havarti (Reg. $2.39) Marble (Reg. $2.05) Mild Cheddar (Reg. $2.10) Med. Cheddar (Reg. $2.15) Old Cheddar (Reg, $2.39) ib. $1.85 lb. ib.B1.85 ib. HI.85 ib. SI.85 lb. $2.09. 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