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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1965
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It Was a Common Sense Decision
Huron County council has a mighty
fierce tiger by the tail, and their decision
to hang on is commendable.
Council last week voted against a pro-
posal to build a 75 -bed wing with facilities
for 150 beds on another site. As well as a
few disgruntled councillors, the rejection
brought at least one blistering editorial.
It does seem peculiar that the county
body should be so severely chastised for
saving the taxpayers money. While there
may be some with the attitude that Huron-
ites welcome all decisions that whittle
away at their hard-earned money, we be-
lieve that the majority of residents in this
county hope that county council will safe-
guard their tax dollars as well as their
interests.
A home, or homes, in other parts of
the county would certainly be convenient,
but this convenience could be classed as
luxury, and not all of us can afford lux-
uries.
Huronview, we must not forget, is at
present a comfortable convenience. The
number of people clamouring for admit-
tance is visibe proof,
To say, though, that applications would
mount if homes were located in other re-
gions, is debatable. Chances are that many
of Huron's aged who hesitate to live at
Clinton, are among the group who would
consider their stay at any county institu-
tion as an unforgiveable insult or an indi-
cation that their usefulness has passed and
they are being "put out to pasture".
Neither is the distance from Huron -
view to any part of the county a nearly
valid enough reason to permit the construc-
tion of another home. Modern modes of
travel put Huronview no more than an
hour's drive away from any given point
in Huron and those who find that distance
a hardship would find a five-minute walk
just as burdensome.
Warden Webb and those who voted
against decentralization acted in the best
interests of their constituents, whom they
know well, and the entire eounty.
They saved not only the initial $44,000
but the increased cost of another admin-
istrative staff, more trained personnel, an
increased number of maintenance men, and
unlimited engineering problems.
They incidentally spared Huron a cost-
ly and grief -ridden site hassel, a bitter and
unnecessary seige of prejudiced disputes,
and a loss of public confidence in council's
ability.
Solid Citizens, Every One
We think it is about time something
was said to show the appreciation of the
citizens of this village, and for that matter,
any other village, to those who sponsor,
manage and coach the local minor hockey
teams.
It is a lucky thing for the youngsters
there are still more who are willing to
give their time and talents to promote good
sportsmanship and healthy recreation in
the community.
Usually, those who take on the jobs,
are hockey enthusiasts who love the game
and the chance to be near it. But it takes
a special kind of individual to leave a
warm home on a blustery evening for a
chilly walk to a frigid arena to spend some
time with other people's kids.
Individuals have trouble saying "thank
you" and perhaps, those who deserve it
don't miss it. But parents as well as the
boys enrolled in the minor hockey scheme
in any municipality, have certainly intend-
ed to express their gratitude.
Mons anti Dads want to say "thanks"
because the boy they sent to the arena
returned home just a little more of a man.
For the opportunity their sons were
given to win a little and lose a little, for
the valuable insight into a man's sport and
a man's world, for the sparkling eyes and
rosy cheeks, parents are indebted.
The boys themselves may not have
voiced their thanks, but we think they
have given notice of it every time they
followed advice without complaining, won
a game without boasting, lost a contest
without grumbling or took a knock without
flinching.
Your reward today will have to be
"thanks" and that spark of adoration in
the eyes of a small boy.
But tomorrow, when he has grown to
manhood with that special something that
makes him stand just a little taller and
straighter, you will have the inner satis-
faction that comes to that few who con -
faction that some to that few who cont -
Little Children Shall Lead Them
Little children are noted for getting
themselves in rather strange circumstances
that can lead to severe "discomfort" at
home and personal anxiety beyond com-
pare.
It isn't often that a newspaper can
help out, but last week two Zurich area
girls were made happy when the story,
"Skate Mystery" was printed and solved
their problem.
As well as "taking the heat off" two
local youngsters, the happy ending served
as a reminder that people must never grow
so much a part of the world that they fail
to have compasion for and understanding
of the little child.
It is possible to become so wrapped
up in the day-to-day worries that posses
the adult domain, that we are blinded to
the simple truths taught by children. Many
lessons can be learned from a study of
childhood problems and the way children
work them out.
They have a unique approach to prob-
lem -solving. They refuse to admit defeat.
If they can't solve the dilemma alone, they
take it to someone else. If this doesn't
bring results, they ignore the whole issue
and go on as if nothing has happened.
Neither do children bear grudges.
They seem to have an inner sense that tells
them to forgive and forget. Their enviable
ability to live at peace with one another
even after a bitter quarrel is the answer to
many adult problems both in our local
community and the world at Iarge.
The wisdom of children is shown too
in their unihibitated way they accept the
differences in others. They take at face
value what adults question. They adjust
to personality traits when grown-ups flinch
and cringe.
Kids use their inborn safety valve as
they laugh when they are happy and cry
when they are sad. They close the door
to nervous disorders as they sleep when
they are weary and playwhen they are
rested.
Little children are wondrous creatures.
Even in their extreme youth, they could
guide and direct a sick world if adults
could appreciate their simplicity as the one
and only needful virtue for all mankind.
50 Years Ago
FEBRUARY, 1915
It was 16 below zero last Fri-
day night and the storm on
Monday was a bad one. No
mail arrived here on Tuesday
until evening.
Owing to the increased cost
of flour and other ingredients,
which go to make the staff of
our life, our local baker, Mr.
J. Geiger, has been forced to
increase the price of bread. The
price has been raised to six
cents a loaf, an increase of one
cent per loaf.
The grants to fall fairs by the
government have been cut in
half as the result of scarcity of
funds in the provincial treasury.
An automobile license for a
4 -cylinder model T Ford, 23
horsepower, will cost $6 in 1915.
A pig, dressing 530 pounds,
was on exhibition in G. Petty's
butcher shop in Hensall last
week.
McClinchey Heads
Bayfield Society
Orville McClinchey was elect-
ed president of the Bayfield
Agricultural Society at its 108th
annual meeting in late January.
Also elected were Grant Stirl-
ing, vice-president; Ted Dunn,
second vice-president, and G.
McIlwain, A. Betties and Mrs.
Robert Taylor, directors.
Mr. McClinehey spoke briefly
and expressed his desire to add
some new features to the fall
fair, set for September 28 and
29, 1965.
Exhibitor Problem
Past president Ed Grigg
noted that some progress is be-
ing made to alleviate problems
encountered by most fair boards
today. Improved modes of trav-
el were blamed for the stiff
competition between local and
40 YEARS AGO
ed assessor of Stephen Town-
ship at a salary of $110 with
postage extra, and livestock
valuer at 30c an hour which in-
cludes his transportation.
The employees of the Kalb-
fleiseh mills are availing them-
selves of the opportunity to take
extra instructions in the eve-
ning. Last week a representa-
tive of Johns Manville Co was
the instructor.
In a lightening move, shatter-
ing all precedents, Prime Min-
ister MacKenzie 'King had par-
liament dissolved within four
hours after its sixth session had
been formally opened.
FEBRUARY, 1925
Bruin did not see his shadow
on February 2, 1925, at. least,
not withing the prescribed time.
True, the sun peeped out after
10 o'clock, but according to the
most competent authorities, the
tradition holds only before the
hour of ten. Spring is almost
here. There were no shadows
on Candlemas Day.
A bad epidemic of distemper
is going around among the
horses and many are laid up
with this sickness.
Mr. Babe Siebert, of Niagara
Falls, spent the week -end at his
home here.
Some women are like an old
house: the front view is the
best, she requires a lot of paint,
the top storey is empty and the
roof shingled.
The members of the Zurich
public library wish to extend
a hearty vote of thanks to the
members of the dramatic club
for their liberal donation.
"professional" exhibitors.
It has been noticed that area
exhibitors are suffering from
the increased numbers of trav-
elling exhibits each year.
The larger participation by
school children in last year's
fair was of satisfaction to the
board. They reported "excep-
tional" exhibits from the schools
in the area and Mr. Grigg said
the poster competition would
have done credit to a class A
fair.
ZURICH Citizens NEWS
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25 'YEARS AGO
15 YEARS AGO
Letter to the Editor
Zurich, January 30, 1965, put people in the laughing mood
To My Window re Shirley Keller
Dear Madam:
On your article on January
28 describing your bout with
the flu bug, you tell us that it
gat you down without a warn-
ing and that the effect made
you hate everybody including
the milkman and the looks of
the breadman. You say the kids
irritated you. Well, of course,
they don't understand. But,
worst of all and the last straw,
that your husband showed little
sympathy.
FEBRUARY, 1950
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hartman,
bridal couple, returned to their
home in Windsor on Saturday.
A busload of the members of
the Dashwood Men's Club en-
joyed a tour of Schneider's
Packing Plant in Kitchener.
Post office and staff have
moved into the newly -renovated
portion of the Schilbe block in
Zurich. When in town, be sure
and drop in the new post office
and see what a fine place we
now have to go to get our mail.
Gignac scored three goals
when Zurich beat Exeter 6-3.
Others who scored for the home
team were Grusne, DesLourries
and Charlton.
FEBRUARY, 1940
Carl, five-year-old son of Fer-
gus Turnbull, was in collison
with a car recently and suffered
cuts to the face and a dislo-
cated shoulder.
Henry C. Beaver was appoint -
10 YEARS AGO
and some of it might have
helped you to forget your
troubles for a time, Things
were sure bad with your case.
This made me think of a man
who had the flu and his wife
asked •him, "How do you feel?"
He answered not so good so she
decided to give him some
"stuff". On the evening, she
asked him again and he an-
swered, "Not b e t t e r", so she
gave him another helping of
the same solution.
Well, you should have floored
the flu in the first round in-
stead of paying attention to the
milkman and breadman. But
you were evidently not in fight-
ing trim when we read that
you were weak in the knees. A
good fighter needs to be strong
in the knees, including a stiff
upper lip, or be is bound to
suffer.
We notice that you took
things in your own hands and
failed to get medicine or medi-
cal care. How could you expect
to get over the bout without
some stimulant or help of a
kind?
FEBRUARY, 1955
Those from Zurich vacation-
ing in Florida are Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Yungblut, Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Haberer and Mr. George
Deichert.
The drillers who have recent-
ly sunk wells on the farms of
E. Heideman and E. J. McKin-
ley, of the Goshen Line north,
have moved their equipment to
the west of town on the farm
of Delbert Geiger where they
will make similar tests. The
two last wells did not prove of
any value.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Reste-
mayer entertained at their home
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron
Restemeyer, Dashwood, who re-
cently celebrated their 24th
wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cantin,
of St. Joseph, are vvisiting their
daughter Marie in Montreal.
Coming soon: "White Christ-
mas", starring Bing Crosby.
From My Window
By Shirley Keller
Officials of the Dominion Bur-
eau of Statistics must have been
startled recently when the mas-
sive computer in Ottawa cough-
ed a couple of times and spit
out the news that marriages are
on the rise but birth are on the
decline.
A great deal of chin stroking
and head scratching will un-
doubtedly follow as statisticians
try to discover whether Mother
Nature is goofing off or just
plain outsmarted.
If we are honest with our-
selves, it doesn't take a whale
of a lot of gray matter to un-
derstand what is going on. To
put it b 1 u n t 1 y, courageous
couples can still get married
for under ten dollars if that is
their desire, but child rearing is
considered a luxury in which
only the wealthy can dabble.
When you sit down and figure
it out, a normal, healthy seven -
pound baby costs in the neigh-
borhood of $50 dollars •a pound
and that's just the begin-
ning. By the time he gets to
the stage where he's wearing
taxable clothes and eating a
loaf of bread for a snack, he
has cost you about $11,000 and
that's a fair amount of letuce.
From there on in, it can cost
anywhere from 1,000 to 20,-
000
0;000 smackers per annum de-
pending on his disposition, and
your pocketbook.
It is not great mystery then
that some couples agree that
only two, or at the most three,
of these rather expensive "mis-
takes" can be allowed in any
marriage where dad is bringing
home only about $4,000 an-
nually.
A doctor once made the state-
ment that our children are
really the only treasures we
have in this life and this is true.
But many of today's modern
families cannot stand up under
the strain it takes to maintain
these treasures, and seem to
Out our way, we can get the
"stuff" for less than five bucks
per, as a helper. Sometimes it
The next day, the treatment
was same as the day before,
The third day, his wife asked
him again and he replied, "No
improvement". So she thought
of changing the perscription
and gave him a dose of castor
oil and within hours, he felt
better.
Taken in small doses, either
one of the remedies are help-
ful, also for other ailments.
However, we are .glad' that
you were able to floor the cul-
prit and can again enjoy to see
the world pass by your window
and tell us of all the interest-
ing things you can see in the
future.
Yours,
A Reader.
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