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J r. !. r •:•rr.. ▪ r •r •r• .h. • Tragedy in the making Ever since the local parks board began its program of improvement and beautifica- tion at the upper pond the place has been a real attraction. Not only does the parkway provirvle a most attractive entrance to the town from the north, it has become a beauti- ful picnic area and an open invitation to those who love boats and water. It would be a lasting shame if a recrea- tion area which has brought pleasure to so many became the site of a tragedy—but that is just what is going to happen. A few power boat operators are the sot rce of danger. The majority of those who operate motorized craft are well aware of N the hazards involved but, as in many other sports which involve high speed, there are those careless operators who spoil it 'all. The upper pond is, in reality, not a large enough waterway for power boats of -today's propulsion limits. Property owners along the shore, as well as the parks board, would be justified if they invoked a law which sets a speed limit of six miles an hour in such nar- row water passages. Because the public's money has been employed to create the park, those who Can afford or who enjoy nothing more than a canoe 'for their water sport have just as much right to be out on the river as the fellow with .a fast outboard. Yet it takes expert ex- perience to avoid swamping in a small craft when the big fellows dash past, kicking up 18 - inch wakes. The upper pond is not intended for swim- ' mers—yet swimmers are, in fact, quite fre- quently in th.e water and in constant danger from the whirling blades of power boats. It is not uncommon to see a ski -boat pass within two or three feet of a group of youngsters in the water, ignoring the fact that one of the party might be momentarily submerged and directly in the boat's path, It is unfortunate but true that stiffer regulations and supervision are needed at once. ` Good .habits start early The bicycle rodeo scheduled for June 10, to be supervised and conducted by the local police force is one of the most worthwhile events of the entire year. What young bicycle riders learn about the handling of two- wheeled vehicleswill save lives later on. It takes a stern parent to say no when the kids start to plead for their first bike—even though adult common sense indicates that the time has not come to turn the youngster loose in traffic. Most parents give in soon, partly because every other boy ar girl in the block is already on wheels.., Too frequently the only test applied is whether or not junior can actually ride well enough to avoid falling on his face. Riding ability, however,' is only one aspect of the r. skills he needs if he is to be free to ride all pver town. Much more urgent is his need to know how, when and where to guide his bike in motor and pedestrian traffic. It is the purpose of the policeman to in- still,this knowledge of traffic hazards and the proper procedures to -avoid accidents. That is what the rodeo is all about and why it is so important. It might be a worthwhile suggestion to take the safety consciousness program a, step further. Why not award operators' li- censes to those who pass and prohibit un- licensed operators from riding on public thoroughfares? It might be a little rough on, the very 'young cyclists, but it would set a standard of care they would be very keen to attain. Truly -all men are equal God knows there is enough unhappiness in• this world. Much of the grief stems from ilk circumstances beyond individual or even na- tional influence—such things as excessive birth rates, insufficient agricultural p'r'd`tfuc- tion and the ignorance which denies- the benefits of medical sc•ience.or even common sense. ° The greatest single blight, an ' one which has faced mankind from the beginning of time is not a matter of unchangeable cir- cumstance. It is a state of the human mind, and its . by-product, in terms of human misery, is beyond all calculation. The fixed belief that one's neighbors, one's fellow -countrymen or the people' in, a "dark" continent across an ocean are some- how inferior, seems to be an unshakeable fixation in the mind of man. The astonishing part of the entire conception is that there is not one whit of evidence to support such single-minded intolerance. The redemption and salvation of. the world as we know it awaits human understanding. • Do you want to look at some facts? The Egyptians—an Eastern people, whoseoff- - spring are, in Western eyes, a bit of.a joke, erected architectural structures that would still be far beyond the capabilities of • the most learned of 20th century engineers. Two thousand years before Columbus set his feet in the soil of the North American continent the Mayan Indians had erected temples that 1' would have made his Spanish masters ashamed of their skills, had they the intelli- gence to observe rather than destroy. The Western white man has „always be- lieved he had a corner on brain power. Let him contemplate what the exigencies of war wrought inthe Canadian north. Eskimos who had spent their entire lives living as did their fathers, from the beginning of time, in the stone age, were taught, in•a matter of weeks, to operate diesel -pow red bulldozers and shovels. In the forests of India and Malaysia native drivers atop two -ton elephants ac- complished feats of weight -moving that would have stymied the best -designed crawler tractors.. So much for human intelligence. What about courage and fighting ability? From childhood we have been told that soldiers of our,own race were superior on the field of battle. Don't you believe it. The facts prove that any man who sincerely believes in the cause which impelledhim to pick up a knife or, a gun can be a hero in the face of the, enemy. Kipling expressed it 60 or 70 years ago when he wrote, " 'Ere's to you, Fuzzy- Wuzzy, with your 'ay -rick 'ead o' 'air!". . . and the poet ended his tribute with the final compliment, "You're:jirst-class fightin' man, for you broke a British square." If that leaves you untouched, take a look at North Vietnam. As a matter or cold fact, wars have never, in 'all the long course of history, been won by brave men. The spoils have invari-• ably gone to the nations which had the great- est credits with the international banking system of their day anCI access to sources of. renewal for -the material which was destroy- ed so wantonly in the execution of their wars. How about learning ability? Just show us in cold fact that a man of white skin is bet- ter equipped to assimilate new thoughtsthan one who happens to be shaded yellow, brown, red or black. Take a look at the accomplish- ments of the Japanese—not only in a war, , where they dominated a third of the globe, but equally at their astounding success in the world of business and manufacture. Would that we could match their skill! - How about the black students from Africa in our own universities? Their thirst for knowledge and their 'total ambition to achieve may, within a few- years, make the indolent students of our nations highly con- scious of a swing to a totally new and much more well-balanced society. All men are born equal—it's not just a slogan; it's.a living fact. Momentous discussions Although most of us tend to be skeptical * of agreements between major world powers, the accords reached in Moscow last week hold reasonable promise of eventual peace. Pi esiden i Nixon and the Soviet leaders have mutually recognized the vital need to 'V reduce the threat of world conflict. Par- ticularly important was the agreement to limit their stockpiles of nuclear arms—al- though each has enough of this sort of equip- ment on hand to blow the •entire earth to kingdom come. Perhaps the most significant agreement to come out of the meeting was the program of co-operation in space ventures. In three or four years' time Soviet—and American cos- monauts will team up to pool research and resources tor the peaceful development of space programs. If nothing more significant ever de- velops from the billions spent on space ex- ploration, the funds will be well invested. The great powers working together toward a common goal will be an encouraging change from the dangerous competition of the past 25 years. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited. Barry Wenger, President Robert 0. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian and Ontario Weekly Newspaper Associations. Subscription Rate: .Sub eription $10.00 a year, $5.25 for six months, in United States $12..50 in advance. Second Class Mail Registration No .0821 Return Postage Guaranteed A page of editorial opinion Thursday, June 1, 1972 .: r r -r �r !, !! �f1•{%•%4% %ff!?;�rrf•,.r•,✓'rf•'1:•f 1':��: f! :•r',!%:ir %:%v fr v rr%r:rrrf % rr r r'rFlrr• , r%!'' 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Ile is a TV fan who does not like to miss Batman and watches for all programs about animals. Ricky's foster family .says Ile is well-behaved and well- mannered. Ile lacks confidence in himself and is apprehensive in.new situations, but he is a frieatdl�, curious bob' who can be a pleasant companion when he feels comfortable, with people. School is hard going for Ricky, who is in (;rade one. Ile especially needs remedial reading. • This wistful -looking lad ,wattls,a home and family. He should have warm, relaxed parents who will enjoy the outdoors with him. Ricky should be encouraged -to feel confident in his own abilities even if they are not within his academic•lines: It will be best if he can be the youngest in the family;,,,, '1'o inquire about adopting Ricky, please write to Today's .Child, Box 888, Station K. Toronto. For general adoption in- formation, ask your Children's Aid Society. LETTERS TO TION ; ITOR Advance -Times, Editor Do you know what it is like to spend your time staring at four walls, each day precisely like the one before and the one to follow? Neither do I as 'we are both bless- ed wit•phands and feet and a body that functions. No one except those who have had the actual experience can know the utter loneliness that comes from being set aside from the mainstream of life and being a spectator but never a 'partici pant. These are the people who know the true values .in life—these are the ones who appreciate to the. full. acts of thoughtfulness and caring. We have set aside many days throughout the year to honor various groups and one of the. most important is Shut-in's Day the first Sunday of June, June 4th /taw C4iNe this year of 1972. We hope every- one whose eyes or ears receive this message will make it a point loth) something nice for a shut-in. The very nicest would be to take a shut-in for a drive—a change of scene—so`me fresh air. However; a personal visit, a 'small gift, a note or card or even a telephone Call will mean a lot to a person who is. lonely. Just remember the next time wou see someone in a wheelchair that it ,COULD be you sitting there! Extend the hand of friend0 ship to a handicapped brother and you will find you will receive far more, from them than you could ever give to them. Sunday, June 4th is the day— letrs make it a, happy one! Dell'Daykin, President, Sparkles of Happiness Club, P.O. Box 550, Wheatley, Ontario. News Items from Old Files MAY 19:17 Kathleen Brill, aged 12, and her sister Violet, 6, daughters of Roy Brill. West Wawanosh farmer, were lost for more than sic hours in Callahan's swamp. By chance they struck an old road which led them to a concession road where they were met by a party of searchers. Miss Kate King. who is attend- ing Ontario College of Education at Toronto. has accepted a posi- tion on the staff of the Sarnia• Col- legiate Institute as a teacher in English. Celebrating their third birth- day on May 28 are the Dionne quintuplets. Rutherford Reavie left Monday' for Vancouver where he has ac- cepted a position. J. H. Scott. former local mana- ger of the Bell Telephone Co„ was one of the Bell employees who ' were recently honored by being presented with safety first cer- tificates for driving their vehicles approximately 840,000 miles in the -last four years without a single ae"ident. ' John D. Rockerfeller Sr., founder o1 one of the world's most colossal private fortunes and benefactor of humanity, died' early Sunday morning in Florida, six weeks before his 98th birth- day. South Kinloss Presbyterian Church marked its 81st anniver- sary on Sunday with special serv- ices conducted by Rev. Gordon R. Taylor of Kincardine. W. A. Elliott of Myth has ac- cepted a position in secretarial work with the Richgreen Gold Mine Co. in Port Arthur. '— Wilbert Durnin of St. Helens left last week for Dutton where he has secured a position. Mr. ancfMrs. H. Cook of Gorrie moved last week to Wroxeter where he has ' been appointed CPR agent. At the annual meeting of the Howick Township Library Board, Mrs. Fred Demerling ofj, was elected presid nt for the following year. Mrs, T. • Wil- son is secretary -treasurer and Dr. C. C. Ramage, vice president. MAY. 1937 Currie and Tervit took their horses Co Aylmer on Saturday for the East Elgin Horse Breeders' Show and won a first, a second and two third prizes., ,Miss Ethel Dustow of town has accepted a position with Howson and Howson Flour Mill and com- mencedher,new duties this week- • Mr. and Mrs. W. VanWyck an- nounce the engagement of their daughter Jane Anne, to Donald E. Rpserihagen. The wedding will take place June 21st. Jack Pym. who recently pur- chased a grocery business in Fordwich, disposed of this busi- ness last week to Mr, Newlove of Galt. Teeswater, which has been dry since 1915, voted last Wednesday to stay that way but it was a tight vote. Reeve Cecil Wheeler of Morris has disposed of his farm on the 4th line to Joseph Allen of Glas- gow. Scotland. George Johnson and Alan Wil- liams decided to hitch -hike home for the holiday from Kitchener. hIOIVV come- roC/' cAL.L.//VCS / i Qvi 7'` S ,AL. RtA DY? " They found the hiking was poor that day so chartered a two-seat- er plane and came home one at a time, landing on Bluevale Road. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Tervit announce the engagement of their daughter, .Mary, to Donald C. Wallace of Turnberry. George Olver sold his residence on the corner of Victoria and Shuter Streets to George Robin- son, •formerly of Port Burwell. Mr. Olver has purchased the resi- dence of the Misses McCallum, corner of. Victoria and Frances Streets. - Next year. for the first time since 1943. Ontario motor ve- hicles will have license plates front and rear. For years motor- ists have been. issued only one plate l'or a vehicle. due to steel shortages. John McGee of Whitechurch had his house and barn wired for hydro during the past week. Miss Lois Dodds of Gorrie .has completed her hairdressing course in Hamilton and is spend ting some time at her. home. Dr. Harry Kirby, who has prac- tised his profession as Veterinary Surgeon in Belgrave for over 40 years, was presented prior to his departure from the town. MAY 1958 Thirteen candidates were con- firmed at St. Paul's Anglican 'Church on Sunday morning by Rt. Rev. W. A. Townshend, Suf- fragan Bishop of Huron. Jerry Fry and Ken Hodgkinson are playing this year with the tapistowel Senior baseball team which will compete against en- tries from Hamilton, London, St. Thomas, Oakville and Galt. Barry Fry and Jim. Bain are playing with the Listowel Jun- iors. About 100 attended. a CKNX staff party when three staff members were honored. Present- ed with a gift prior to his depart- ure from Wingham was Roger Schwass, assistant farm edit=or who has accepted a position with the CBC in Toronto. Betty Anne Giesler and Doug McGowan, whose marriage takes place in the near future; were also pre- sented with gifts. At the Presbyterian Church✓in .Gorrie on Sunday, Rev. W. J. S. McClure dedicated the newelec- tric organ which was installed a few months ago. Tom Edgar of Gorrie has taken a position with the Sifton Funeral Home at St. Thomas. Shirley Ann Chettleburgh and Edward H. Rose were married recently in Sacred Hear,t Church, Wingham. Dr. J. D. Forde, assisted by three nurses, gave approximate- ly 100 polio allots in Fordwich on Friday. Bill Hart, formerly of -Wroxeter and on the staff of the Bank of Commerce at St. Catharines for the past three years, has been ap- pointed accountant at the Simcoe St. North branch in Oshawa. Zone Commander John Bate- son flew from Mallen to Edmon- ton on Sunday where he will rep- resent Zone Cl of the Canadian Legion at the Dominion conven- tion. Jim Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Newman, who has been employed at the Toronto - Dominion Bank in Elmira, has been transferred to Allendale. Mrs. Mary McCann of Ford- wich was elected Zone Com- mander of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary at the C1 Zone rally held in Blyth. Mrs. Luella Hall of Blyth is the retiring commander. Inflation is when those who saved for a rainy day get soaked. Do you, occasionally, have the. feeling that you'd like to stand up, preferably in some public place, and scream, "Stop the world! I wanna get off ! "? This urge, which is becoming a compulsion, seems to be hitting me more often lately. Perhaps . • it's the first faint. symptom of ' • senility. . Twenty years ago, when ' our kids were babies and I was lead- ing the hectic, 72 -hour a week -life of a weekly editor, I accom- plished a great deal. I still found time to play the odd game of poker (and odd is the word ), catch opening day of the trout season, get in a few rounds of golf a week, see the latest movie, play with the kids and tell them bed -time stories, and fight with my wife. Today,' the kids are grown up and gone, and my weekly chores have been pared to a reasonable number of hours. Yet I find myself so beleagured that I haven't played poker for five years, haven't wet a line or sliced a drive this spring, haven't .seen a movie for a Year and a half, and scarcely have time to fight with my wife. Don't say it. "He's getting old." This is pure malice. I can still out -dance and out -drink most twetty-year-olds. I was going to add out -fight. But let's put it this way. I can still out -run any cow- ard my age, or up to ten years younger. . I can still swim a hundred yards in half an hour; I can walk a block in twenty minutes, with time out for catching my breath. 'I can hit a golf ball 200 yards with a mete 60 -mile tailwind. Don't say it. "He's caught up in a social whirl." That's pure imagination. The only social whirl around here is trying to de- iui •whethei we' >i,uuld go over and visit Grandad or ask him to come and visit us. No. it's something else. 'What, in the world of all that is ridicu- lous, is happening, in the prime of my life, when I should be coasting a little after years of uphill pedal- ling? It's the rotten world, that's what it is. The ganged thing is flying around faster and faster on its axis, whatever the scientists may say. The days are getting shorter and shorter, the years are' -slip- ping by like somebody shuffling cards, and everybody is wishing the weekend would come or say- ing, "Thank Gbd, it's Friday." And all God's chillun seem to know it. The kids are into drugs and sex as though they'd just Been invented and might be out of style tomorrow. The trout streams are polluted. It's easier to flop and watch an old movie' on television, with forty-six commercials, than •to venture into the dark theatre and become involved. . I play an anemic and safe game of bridge instead of an erratic and brilliant game of poker. The golf courses are so crowded it takes all day to play a round. And even playing around is no fun anymore. Everybody, instead of viewing it with the delighted horror of a generation"ago, has an instant analysis of the whole af- fair, in pseudo -psychological term,. It used to be fun to fight with my furnace man against the beast. Oftenit Wpn, but at least I had °the satisfaction of giving it a 4 few good belts' with the coal shovel. Try that with your friend- ly oil dealer and you'll wind up with a lawsuit. Everybody is sick to death of taxes, always going up, however cleverly disguised; "of, politicians, who seem more concerned with scoring a point, for or against, than in leading;. of the lousy post- al service; of the growing army of slobs who diddle the rest of us and live on unemployment insur- ance or welfare. The majority of 'Canadians are sick to death of those darlings of the self-styled intellectual lead- ers: anti -Americanism; lack of a . "true Canadian culture what- ever that is; bilingualism, a per- fect example of the real being conned by the ideal. However, don't feel that jII'm - giving up. The only people who seem to get ahead these days are those who dig in their heels : ' the garbage collectors, posties and cops, who are now making a de- cent (and in the opinion of many, an indecent ) wage; the' farmer who refuses to sell out to a cor- poration because he believes in what he's doing; the odd teacher who refuses to be shut up by a smothering administration. Perhaps if we all dug in our heels a bit, the world would not be going to hell in a wheelbarrow. Or going around -so fast. I'm willing. How about you? Maybe' too many of us feel that we're a voice in the wilderness. N©t so. That's where Christ gave the gears to the devil. And see, what happened. Maybe I sound disgruntled. I'm not. I'm as gruntled as they come. And one of the main rea- sons is that i've just learned that my favorite uncle, at the age of 80, is getting married to a broth of a girl of 72 As Jewish writers have it, "1 should live so long!"