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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1964-12-10, Page 2PAGE TWO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10!, 1964 4icti74 Cai,�ted Practice Does Not Always Make Perfect A few candidates in all phases of muni- cipal elections in Zurich, Hensall, Clinton and Grand Bend and undoubtedly in other municipalities across Ontario were definite- ly not eligible to accept nomination or stand for election this year. Some knew it, most were informed of it, many persisted to seek election. The Municipal Act states very clearly the qualifications of persons aspiring for municipal office. Whether the Act is fool- ishly confining does not enter into the question. It is the Act, as such it is the law, and the law should have adherence. The clerk of any municipality can do no more than inform the candidate of his or her ineligibility. Once this is clone, the individual may still choose to run, with the risk of being unseated in the event he or she is elected. Any one of several em- barrasing and serious repercussions can be the result if he or she is elected, challenged and subsequently unseated. The nasty nuisance of unseating the ineligible elected is generally left to the defeated candidate, and it is rarely done. Not because the law is not on the side of the challenger. Not because of the $200 fee to begin legal proceedings. But be- cause too many people are ready to criti- cize and claim it was done out .of spite or jealousy. It just does not seem worth it, It is true that many such ineligible candidates are experienced, leaders in the community, well educated, of dynamic per- sonalities and seemingly the best people for the job. But the fact remains that the law is being disregarded and -truly eligible can- didates stand to be denied the -opportunity to shbw their worth or prove their capa- bility. The real responsibility lies with the citizen. We hear much about civic duty, civic pride, civic honor, but of it we see little. Good solid upright citizens prefer to close their eyes to the dirty politics, the shady deals, the questionable acts. Decency and honor are forgotten words when there is even a hint of any personal reflection or the slightest chance of a difficult dilemma. Everyone cries that the law be upheld when traffic regulations are broken, moral codes are stretched, liquor infractions are evident. But the shame born by such of- fenders is much less than the shame of a community whose citizens allow out-and- out "acceptable perjury" to strip it of all trace of true justice and democracy. Which is of Greater Value? Hensall bean dealers had a legitimate reason to seek the aid of -council and to ask that council attempt to halt any fur- ther developments at the Air Pollution Control Board that could set off real trou- ble in the village. And council was justi- fied in its stand to pledge support to mill management. Looking at the situation in the light of pure and simple profit and loss ratio, it reveals the utter folly of ridiculous com- plaints that are not completely thought out. On the loss side of the ledger, Hensall residents suffer minor discomfort and gen- eral inconvenience for a period of from four to five weeks each year. Plain minute mud particles are showered down upon a milling community for about one month in twelve. For 37 days out of 365. village citizens have a lesser problem than those encountered by ratepayers in any indus- trial city every hour of every day of every year. One look at the profit sheet will show that the gain for the village of Hensall because of the mills in considerable. Work for many residents. Taxes for the munici- pality. Industry to attract industry, Activ- ity to increase local business. Recognition for a small community. Prestige for every citizen. The bean dealers and council know the answer is co-operation, but each Hensallite must do some of the co-operating. Mills will try harder to control dust if it is shown that residents recognize the difficulties and appreciate the efforts. Council will work to find a solution for real problems arising from the dust if people are willing to ac- cept timely suggestions and necessary ar- rangements. Councillor Mrs. Minnie Noakes was right when she reminded the bean dealers that council must listen to the complaints of the taxpayer. But it remains the respon- sibility of each citizen to determine whether the complaint is truly justified or merely petty whining. From My Window By Shirley Keller I sympathize with every woman who has to buy a Christ- mas gift for her husband. Nothing is more depressing than a trip to a hardware store for a brace and bit or to the automobile supply for a set of license plate frames. But even this would be toler- able if there was one chance in a hundred that you would come home with something that would bring a spark of excitement to the eyes of that unemotional man in your life. Men are without a doubt the most immovable objects alive. Nothing short of a tear tantrum will rouse them out of that pit of unfeeling discourtesy known as manliness. Male ego prevents a husband from expressing even a faint glimmer of breathlessness. Just one tiny "Ooh" would satisfy most any wife, but all any woman will get out of most men on Christmas morning is a half- hearted grunt that sounds like "Thanks". The conversation before Christmas goes something like this: Wife: What would you really like to have for Christmas? Hubby: I dunno. Wife: There must be some- thing. Give me a hint. Hubby: The ear should be re- painted. Wife: Now where on earth would I get that kind of money? What else? Hubby: Guess I need a tie. During the intervening weeks, the loving wife does a little de- tective work. She learns that what her darling wants most of all is one of those new fiber- glass fishing rods. Part of the grocery money 'and all of her - `mad money' is saved until the day she is finally able to walk into that sports outfitters and carry home the dream of her beloved. Wrapping a fishing pole can pose quite a problem but at last the work of art is com- pleted. Hiding a fishing pole can be most difficult, but she even accomplishes that feat. Christmas morning this con- versation is heard: She: Open it honey, go on open it. He: Let's have breakfast first. She: Okay, but open it while I put on the coffee. He: I know a fishing pole when I see one. See one, you've seen 'em all. Make it two eggs this morning. She: But it's that special rod you wanted. He: (opening gift) Kind of light. No good for trout. I thought they were better than this. How much? She: $22.50. He: You were robbed. Shouldn't have cost over $15. Got any peach jam? But I've got the problem solved girls. If the unromantic joker wants practicality, 'give it to him. Buy that new dress you've been wanting and give him the receipt. Show me a for. gotten man and I'll show you a wiser husband. 0 Letters Dear Sirs: I would like to give thanks 'to the Zurich and District Cham- ber of Commerce for organiz- ing men and machines to do my plowing, and also providing refreshments for them. Men who had many jobs of their own to do still took time to help. I will always remem- her November 11, 1964, when 15 tractors rolled in, and by night my plowing was done. Words cannot express my gratitude. God bless all of you. Ten Steinbach, Cleve Gingerich, Alphonse Dietrich, Phil Regier, Larry Merner, Louis Farwell, Edwin Regier, Leo Hoffman, Lloyd Smith, Ray Hartman, Peter Crocker, George Grenier, Maurice Durand, Herb Beierl- ing, Paul Ducharme, and to Leonard Merner, who was a busy -bee mapping out the lands, and last but not least, Len Bates who prepared and served the refreshments, Gilbert Ducharme. 0 There seems to have been a misunderstanding in Bayfield regarding the election for the new Township School Board, The board is to consist of five members, not three, as the vot- ing in Bayfield would indicate. In future elections it would be a good idea if voters were bet- ter informed. J. Robinson. ZURICH Citizens- NEWS PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURICH MRS. SHIRLEY KELLER, Editor HERB TURKHEIM, Publisher 4, E. HUNT, Plant Superintendent Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for the payment of postage in cash Member: Member: Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in United States and and Foreign; single copies 7 cents. i 50 Years Ago DECEMBER, 1914 W. G. Hess made a shipment of over 300 pigeons to Essex on Monday. The House of Refuge at Clin- ton put out three acres of sett onions last spring and have just disposed of the crop. The seed cost $373 and the onions were sold for $2,514.60, making a net return of $2,141.60. Hensall cattle buyers had considerable loss during the last month owing to lower prices. A home guard has been or- ganized in Goderich. There are 103 Anglicans, 19 Baptists, 2 Disciples, 801 Lu- therans, 134 Mennonites, 424 Methodists, 5 Mormons, 485 Presbyterians, 490 Roman Ca- tholics, 550 various sects, 1 un- specified, in Hay Township. Bring your father's or moth- er's spectacles to F. W. Hess & Co., and have a gold frame put on them. It will make a fine 'holiday present.—(advt). 40 YEARS AGO DECEMBER, 1924 Mr. Hartman Elsie, of Dash- wood, is in the village this week repairing pumps and cleaning wells. It would be a credit to Zurich to have Mr. Elsie a resi- dent, and follow tip his line of work. The public schools and Sun- day schools are lining up for their Christmas concerts, The friends of James McGreg- will be pleased to know that he continues to do as well as can be expected after being gored by a bull recently. Milton Love, a former resi- dent of Hensall, is again mov- ing into that village and will reside on Brock Street on the west side of the railway tracks. Four Zurich hunters bagged 30 geese on a recent hunting trip. 25 YEARS AGO DECEMBER, 1939 Now playing — "Southward Ho" with Roy Rogers and George "Gabby" Hayes. The very choice turkeys this Christmas are selling at 17c per pound dressed, and geese and ducks are being marketed at 12c per pound dressed. Hay Township council has re- ceived delivery of 12,000 feet of snow fence, over two miles in all, which is being distributed around the township at points where it is expected it will do the most good. Old-timers cannot remember such a nice November and De- cember as this year. We have had practically no snow and frost has been at a minimum. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Oesch are getting nicely settled in the quarters adjoining his barber shop. -OF- YEARS GONE BY lag 15 YEARS AGO DECEMBER, 1949 Mr. and Mrs, Reg Black, bridal couple, have returned home from their trip and will take up residence at the apart- ment of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mousseau. With the milder weather be- ing ushered in this week, splen- did progress is being made at the local arena as the frame work at the north end is now completed and the metal cover- ing is going on in leaps and bounds. Tuesday afternoon, 45 men were there at work. The Unique Farm Forum met to decide that financial success is not the main standard to go by when judging a good farmer. He must keep his home and barn in good repair, keep good stock, keep machinery and fences repaired, keep soil fer- tile, and keep his wife well dressed. 10 YEARS AGO DECEMBER, 1954 The steeple jacks who under- took to rebuild and repair the Steeples at the EUB Church, Zurich, are hard at work. Hensall Arena expects to have artificial ice this week. Frank Fingland, QC, Clinton, has been appointed H u r on County court judge. Mrs. Leonard Noakes and her twin sons, John Douglas and Donald James, have returned home from Clinton hospital. Andrew Dixon was the speak- er at the Dashwood Men's Club dinner when tickets were sold to raise money for Christmas treats for the children. Leroy O'Brien has returned home from hospital. 0 Telephone Office At Ne Location The Hay Township Municipal Telephone System is now lo- cated in a new office situated behind -the township office on Mill Street. Renovations are nearly com- pleted on the premises, which was formerly living quarters. Some partitions were torn out to provide adequate working space, which has been redec- orated. Considerable new light- ing and a minimum of plumb- ing was required. The new secretary -treasurer, W a y n e Horner, commenced duties at the office on Thursday. Delbert Geiger, deputy -reeve of Hay ownship, said that since the telephone system and the Hay Township Fire Insurance Company are now under separ- ate managers, it became neces- sary for individual offices to be established. Reg Black, the former secre- tary -treasurer of both compan- ies, tendered his resignation ef- fective the end of December, 1964. AT-THE.TAX! On January 1, 1965, there will be a 3% increase in Federal Sales Tax on Building Material, Buy your, material this month —to really save money. If you do not have the cash handy, you can charge your purchase on a CONKLIN BUDGET ACCOUNT, featuring NOTHING DOWN and NO PAYMENTS until June 1, 1965. If you are planning to build a new house, why not do it this winter? The $500 Government Cash Bonus to Buyers or Builders of new homes this winter applies to you! Drop in and have a talk with your LOCAL CONKLIN MANAGER, and find out how easy it is to save a lot of your hard-earned CASH„ by doing your building this winter. 13UILX011410 MATERIALS AND HOME IMPROVEIM>ENTS EXETER 131 Thames Road W. Phone 235.1422 GRAND BEND Cor. of Highway 21 & 83 Phone 238-2374 "Support the Youth of Your Community" Wassnnan Promises Accommodation If Lashley Gets Match For Huron. Billeting chairman of the Huron County Plowman's Asso- ciation Orville Wessman, Grand Bend, has issued a chal- lenge to F. A. Lashley, secre- tary -manager of the Ontario Plowman's Association. Wessman told Lashley that if the World Plowing Match comes to Huron County in 1966, he will see to it that sufficient accommodations are secured to house the extra visitors. He issued that challenge fol- lowing the announcement that an invitation had gone out to world organization officials in England and Germany. The Huron group thinks that the chance of getting 'the World Match are `favorable'. The International Plow Match is at present set for Scott's Poultry Farm at Seaforth in 1966. If the World Match could be held in conjunction with it, the four day event Would be stretched to five days with per- haps an extra five to' ten thou- sand persons in attendance. Big Doings Gordon McGavin, Walton, ex- pressed the fear that residents in Huron are not fully aware of the scope of even an Interna- tional Plowing Match. He said that the influx of plowing enthusiasts into the county will tax all available ac- commodations a n d facilities. He added that the `Tented City' alone will cover several acres of ground. In order to acquaint the pub- lic with the size of such an event, pictures were shown of various plowing matches, in- cluding the 1946 event in Hur- on. About 200 persons attend- ed the films which were viewed in Seaforth D is t r i c t High School. Wessman indicated that it is quite possible that some of the visitors to the match will have to he billeted outside of the county. "We may have to go into Mit- chell and Stratford," he said. 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