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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1965-02-11, Page 2PAG TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, FEl3RUARY 11, 1965 Cam�u4 - ifs Not All That Bad An old sore spot was dragged to the surface last week when Hensall council dwelled momentarily on the subject of pool rooms. One councillor who questioned the reasoning behind the severe age restriction barring all boys under 16 said, "I heard worse things in the locker room at high school than I ever heard in a pool hall". There is just enough of the old Aclam in us all for there to be harm in everything we do. It is the intent within one's own mind that is the curse ... not the activity itself. Pool rooms are considered by some, dimly-lit smokey dens of iniquity where gambling is king and filthy language is ex- pected. The misunderstanding seems to have arise from the few pool palaces where questionable conduct was accepted by the proprietor as "part of the game". This is an insult to the integrity of the upstanding pool -room operator who endeav- ors to run a decent establishment fit for humans of any age. The game of pool is a great sport. It can, and should be enjoyed by women and children as well as men. Not a game of chance, pool is an intricate mixture of co- ordination and concentration. One can be- come so deeply involved in the game that it serves to blank the mind of the routine from which we should all escape sometimes. In a properly supervised pool room, players have the opportunity to match skills, enjoy like-minded companionship and pursue a much valued hobby. More and more recreation rooms fea- ture pool tables. Many clubs have a bil- liard room. This could be proof that the stigma attached to the public pool room is mere gossip blown out of all proportion by those biased few who believe all they hear and twice more than they see. Parents, close to the local scene, should have the right to choose for the child. If they choose wisely, nothing will be lost. If they choose unwisely, then perhaps chil- dren should be forbidden to use our bowl- ing alleys, our theatres, our television screens, our arenas, our public play grounds and our family cars. And While We Are on the Stibject It is a common fallacy that teenagers are worse now than ever before. People shake their heads in disbelief at the mod- ern youngster wearing mesh stockings to school or a shaggy hair -cut met by a high turtle -necked sweater. Perhaps grown-ups have forgotten the fads and fashions of their day. Maybe they can't recall the burning inner desire they also felt to be allowed to conform to a rage. Our teens may be different, but they are not worse. They are still the product of a home where, if principles and ideals are high, these will be reflected in the teenager. But our teenagers are growing up in a fast moving world. If they are to come through without scars and bruises. the com- munity must do something to slow the pace and keep the steps even and in line. All too often, towns and villages are so busy preparing activities for the very young, the very old and the very interested, that they forget the needs of the very im- portant ... the teens. Perhaps this is born of an unexpressed fear that irresponsible teens will get out of hand and present a discipline problem too great to manage, and too large to risk. Experience has taught that if com- munities provide enough and expect enough, the results will be excellent. After all, the kids who leave the homes •of the most re- spected citizens in the morning, do not change into fighting, immoral hoodlums by night unless they are ignored by the community, distrusted at home and half expected to live up to an image created by skeptics and believed by pessimists. Teenagers are too old for childhood activities and too young to be part of adult frolics. Their happy medium may seem ridiculous to the grownup but it is a heal- thy, necessary part of maturing for the teenager. Serious thought should be given in Zur- ich and Hensall to a provision for these young citizens whom we want to keep with- in our community for years to come. For everything that is given, something may be gained. For something that is witheld, everything may be lost. Overwhelmed By Kindness The editor of the Exeter Times -Advo- cate last week served up a giant humble pie to the editor of this paper, stroked the forefinger of his left hand with that of his "write" and said, "Now, eat it." We did. Not only because we hadn't gone straight to the mighty dais for the true facts, but mostly because we seem to have missed a golden opportunity to put our real argument before the readers. The T -A editor unselfishly used the entire editorial space in his paper to ex- plain to his readers "the manner in which most local newstories are gathered by news- papers" and denied he was handed the in- formation concerning the hiring of a new principal at SHDHS as our editorial, "It's An Old Complaint", had suggested. The key to our evidently poorly writ- ten editorial was buried deep in our fourth paragraph in the words, "Central Huron Secondary School regularly takes advan- tages of the columns and advertising spaces in this newspaper, and all others in the district, to keep ratepayers informed about the happenings at the school." We sug- gested SHDHS should do the same. We had some goofy idea that the of- ficials at the Exeter school would not wait for the cub reporter to come panting up the front steps for the "scoop". We assumed, wrongly it seems, that the news of the appointment of a new principal would be released to at least the hometown paper right away so that school supporters would be kept informed. We supposed incorrectly that the hoard would deem the choice of a new principal important enough to warrant voluntary release. We are alarmed that the T -A editor had to "dig" for the story and we fear, ever more strongly now, that something is sadly amiss at the school when this type of information is stifled behind board room doors for release only if specifically re- quested. In fact, we are appalled that this, or any other municipal body, is so reluctant to approach the newspapers with stories that are of such great interest to so many readers. We have never doubted the ability of the T -A editor and we regret that he too has known the pain of being "scooped" (certainly not by this newspaper, but others). We certainly agree with him that we should attend the meetings of the high school board. We will shirk our duty no longer. Hire or Higher The month of February has been des- ignated as Heart Foundation Month. This is particularly apt since the "day of the heart", St. Valentine's Day, falls on the 14th day of February. And February, too, is generally accom- panied by large amounts of snow. Each year, dozens of overweight or older citizens die while attempting to clear sidewalks and driveways of the soft, white substance. Snow shovelling requires a great deal of energy and is not the kind of exercise for the person who is out of condition through excess fat or recent illness. Nei- ther should it be contemplated by folks in the over forty bracket who may be unac- customed to such strenuous activity. Those who must get out in the chill of the morning with the shovel should do so only when the snow is light. The dan- ger of heart attack is lessened if the shovel- ler is well rested and takes frequent and adequate rest periods. i ZURICH Ctzens NEWS PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURICH MRS. SHIRLEY KELLER, Editor HERB TURKHEIM, Publisher J. 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 amd and Foreign; single copies 7 cents. OF-- amya'. YEARS GONE 50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1915 Wheat $1.65 per bushel. The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. W. S. Ruby on Wednesday afternoon. It was decided to buy goods with the balance of the money on hand to make clothing for the Belgians. T h e acknowledge- ment from the Zurich boys at the front of the parcels sent to. them was read. We've had very cold weather —20 •degrees below zero. T. Murdock has been awarded the contract for a term of four years of carrying the mails be- tween Hensall post office and railway station. Mr. Sutherland, the postmaster, has done so for 30 years but resigned on ac- ebunt of increasing duties. William Cudmore, of Sea - forth, was a visitor in town on Monday. 40 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1925 Miss Meda Surerus attended the Stratford Normal School "At Home" on Friday evening. Mr. Gillis, Hensall, had the misfortune the other day to have his finger taken off by a root puller on the farm of Oliver Rowcliffe of the London Road, A pretty wedding was solem- nized on Saturday, January 24, 1925, when Miss Soloma Tie - man, of Detroit, but formerly of Dashwood, was united in mar- riage to Richard Thompson, formerly of London. The child who holds onto his mother's skirts in these times is bound to develop into a good high jumper. 25 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1940 Judged the best couple at the Zurich winter carnival last week week were Joyce and Betty Mousseau; best fancy, over 12, Jack O'Brien; best comic, over 12, Ross Gascho; best fancy, un- der 12, Dot Klopp; best comic, under 12, Bobby Bryce. Enumerators for Hay Town- ship are: W. Chapman, Syd McArthur, Milton Oesch, Jacob Haberer, Ed Kalbfleisch, Clay- - BY ton Pfile, Garnet Deters and Filbert Denomme. The Zurich Creamery is cele- brating its fifth birthday. President of the South Huron Agricultural Society is Dr. A. R. Campbell. Lloyd O'Brien has been named president of the Evangelical Church Brotherhood. 15 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1950. Arthur Haist, of the Brenner House, Grand Bend, was in town one day last week. The proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Klopp are in Florida. William Love was elected president of the Hay Township Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company and vice-president is William Haugh. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Klein- stiver, of Dashwood, are spend- ing a few days in Bowmanville. Hensall Girl Guides sponsored a successful home baking sale of cakes last Saturday. Mrs. Annie Hoist has return- ed from Detroit after spending several weeks at the home of her sons in that city. She is in residence with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hoist, of Zurich. Miss Bernedett Laporte. of Brescia Hall, London, spent Sun- day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Laporte. 10 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY, 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gingerich and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Ginger- ich and daughters left for Sara- sota, Florida. Rev. Dr. Hauser, president of the Waterloo College, was guest speaker at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday. H. W. Brokenshire and Earl Campbell attended the Munic- ipal Officers' convention at To- ronto. Now playing: The Gambler From Natchez, starring Dale Robertson and Debra Paget. The mercury went down to 24 below at Wingham, 10 below in London and in Zurich? We didn't venture out to see. Rev. Father Kenneth Dietrich was honored prior to his de - p art u r e for the Phillipean Islands. From My Window By Shirley Keller One of the daily papers last week thought it had a unique story. They gave it front-page coverage and an eye-catching headline that read, "Boy, 11, Dad's Boss". It seems that some Swedish youngster inherited a neat bun- dle — $2,000,000 — and the fac- tory where his poor papa works. While this little boy may have it over his dad legally, the story is not new. In fact, some kids still in the highchair sway all the weight in some households. Mom and Dad are servants .. . children are the masters. Just how this happened is somewhat of a mystery, but the bet is that kids found •out par- ents are frought with misgiv- ings about child raising and led astray by physcologists who have set themselves up as au- thorities on the subject. All sorts of insane ideas have risen to replace the spanking. The doctor behind the big desk behind the walnut door behind the plush reception desk behind the swinging sign bear- ing a name suffixed by a string of letters speaks, and a world Of pathetic parents listens, "Humor the little darling," smiles the malicious medic. "Don't touch a hair on his mis- chievious head. Reason with your infant, Realize that the breath -bolding spoiled brat in your arms is an individual striv- ing for individuality. Worry not when he smears lipstick on the new sofa. He may blossom into a genius of the canvass in later •life and your attempt now to curb his artistic nature may fustrate him forever." So, Lord Pierre of the Pencil is allowed to scribble on the sofa, the walls, the cupboards, the hank manager's desk, the church floor and the neighbor's drapes. As he gets older he may draw pretty pictures on the bottom line of a check form, the in- terior of the police car, the Letter to the Editor The following is a letter sent by the South Huron Ministerial Association to the members of County Council. February 4, 1965 Huron County Council. Goderich, Ontario. Dear Sirs: As a result of a discussion to- day the South Huron Ministerial Association would like you to know our feeling on the ques- tion • of adding accommodation to Huronview County Home or building a separate unit else- where in the county. Huronview is a well-appointed residence and hospital. It is an outstanding example of the great improvement which has taken place in such county in- stitutions in a comparatively few years. So much has been done for the physical well-being of the folk who make it their home that it is one of the very best homes for aged people there is. We, as ministers, visit such bench in the court room and perhaps even on the bars of a cell. It is good to have the assur- ance that you did not inhibit poor Pierre in any way even though he did not fulfill your dreams and those of the doctor for his success. If all the child-rearing man- uals along with their silly au- thors were shipped to the South Pole, parents could return to the weekly walloping using a freshly cut lilac branch, garn- ished with a generous portion of "respect -earning", topped off with a heaping helping of good old-fashioned love. Kids don't really want to be left to grow wild like the dais- ies. They actually seem to re- sent too much freedom, maybe because the wise creator has provided them with a sixth sense that makes them expect guid- ance with authority. But kids are just quick enough to take up the slack if Mom and Dad are the least bit lax .. . and may Heaven protect the ship of matrimony where little hands take the helm and tiny feet tramp the deck. Many a love boat has ended up on 'the rocks when Junior becomes the captain and Mom and Dad the crew. BUILDING CONTRACTOR • CUSTOM CARPENTRY • YOU NAME IT . . WE'LL DO IT! No job is too large or too small for us. DICK BEDARD DIAL 236-4679 - ZURICH Call Us for Free Estimates OPP Constable In Grand Bend Acting on By-law homes more than most people and we know that there are two factors which are very impoz- tant indeed to the contentment of old folk. One is their feeling of being in or very near the community which has been thelx home. The feeling for home is very deep in the human make- up; "away from home" brings moods of isolation and sadness; "at home" means contentment. The other factor is the visits of family and friends, Seeur-• ity, provision for all one's ma- terial needs, is no guarantee against boredom and loneliness. Nothing helps here so much as the frequent dropping in of family, friends and neighbors. We know that such visits are made more frequently when the home is located in or near one's home community. It seems to us that these two reasons should be given very great weight in reaching a de- cision of adding to Huronview or locating a unit elsewhere in the count, We urge them be- cause we know they mean so much to the contentment of .our older citizens. Yours sincerely, R. S. Hiltz, Pres. A. M. Schlenker, See. S. E. Lewis, Com. We regret that last week's re- port of Grand Bend village council left the impression that OPP Constable Ray Gilleno had overstepped his authority in the matter of enforcing parking regulations on Grand Bend's Main Street. This was not our intention. Grand Bend does have a by- law (No. 13, section 3; sub -sec- tion 1, 1951) which states that parking shall be parallel. With- in the past two weeks, signs were erected along Main Street as a guide to assist the motor- ing public to comply. The "No Parking" zones at the junctions of Highways 81 and 21 come under the High- way Traffic Act and the regula- tions thereto. "Motorists," Constable Gilleno reports, "have been co-operative in parking properly since the signs were erected." No charges have been laid by Constable Gillen° against those failing to park according to the parallel parking signs. It is hoped that motorists will be accustomed to the change be- fore the village begins to feel the surge of traffic that comes with every spring and summer season. vlien you need it ...through controlled volatility. Registered Trade Mark Hensall District Co-op Zurich - HENSALL - Bruicefielld Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRY J. E. 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