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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1967-02-02, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS mteitt 11011 0s� (BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER, CITIZENS NEWS COLUMNIST) Those Empty Classrooms of the Future A quick look around the country re- veals that school children in this area of Huron County have things good. New public schools in Zurich, Hensall, Stephen Township, Stanley Township; new separate schools in Zurich, Mount Carmel, St. Joseph; another new addition at South Huron District High School in Exeter; a new wing at Clinton's Central Huron Sec- ondary School all help to complete the finest education set-up this district has ever known. On the other side of the ledger, the taxpayer has never had it so tough. We can argue that money is more easily earned, services to the taxpayer are increased and more tax money is being spent locally than ever before. Still, the fact remains that taxes here in this part of Huron County are high—higher than most people believe necessary. Much of the blame is placed squarely on the shoulders of education and rightly so. Education costs are high and getting higher. The school building boom result- ing from the switch to central schools in recent years has helped to raise the tax burden on John Q. Citizens to the point where it hurts. Minor Many people fear the Ontario Depart- ment 'of Education has approved plans for schools and additions to schools which are too large. They are afraid that within 10 years, classrooms will be empty. Modern birth control methods are so effective and so widely used that many persons foresee a drastic cutback in the number of school entrants per year. We are convinced that building "big" now is no mistake. The baby bananza may be over, but there will always be children to educate. Each year the ap- proach to education differs from the last and always the trend is to alleviating the crowded conditions of the classrooms. One hundred years ago, a one -room school might house as many as 125 pupils at one time; today, 30 students per class- room is considered the absolute ideal maxi- mum. It is conceivable that in the future, teachers may have as few as 10 or 15 pupils in a class and the perfect opportun- ity to give the individual attention and personal assistance from which every child can benefit. Education dollars never go astray. Al- ways they are returned to the giver in some way, often indirectly but nearly always pleasantly. Hockey No Miracle Minor hockey for the kids is a great invention. Under most minor hockey systems, a few interested fathers and mothers do all the work—all the driving to and from games, all the coaching, all the fund rais- ing, all the worrying when there isn't enough money, all the cheering, all the praising. The bulk of the parents do little else than send their kids to the arena in time for the activity. No wonder most folks feel it is an advantage to live in •an area where there is a minor hockey system for the young- sters. It is the best bargain one could find anywhere. It is a fortunate thing for the parents — and even luckier for the kids — that someone takes an active interest in winter recreation. Surely, the men and women A Change f A news story this week from Hensall reminds us of how times have changed since the gold old days—perhaps a decade, maybe three or even a century --depending on the age of the one who is remembering. It was an old-time winter storm that we had last Friday, Saturday and part of Sunday. The fact that the Soldan young- sters got to school in Hensall aboard their father's snowmobile indicates modern man's ability to cope with most weather situa- tions. Most adults can remember when a bliz- who get out on the ice with the kids and into the bleachers to watch them are the very backbone •of a youthful commun- ity and deserve far more admiration and respect than they get. The nicest things anyone with children participating in an organized minor hockey program can do are to help along by visit- ing the arena to see the kids play; offer your car and your time for an "away" games; and pony up with a donation to the cause. Come to think of it, anyone with an interest in kids and/or hockey can do these very same things and at the same time say "thanks" to the people who bear the brunt of the burden. A flourishing minor hockey system is no miracle. It needs a co-operative effort to function at its best. or the Better The Church Church leaders, speaking on public issues, are presumptiously inept and dan- gerously ill-informed. But—so are many businessmen, labor leaders, professors, journalists and politicians. It is generally only whne people dis- agree with a stand a clergyman takes on a public issue that they charge him with butting -in on something that is none of his business or with displaying that sentimen- tal stupidity which is said to afflict so many of the clergy. Then they snarl "Politics and religion don't mix". If people agree with a minister on a political or social issue, of course they com- Before A local newspaper serving so well an far from the largest cities reports that four (count 'em) representatives of the Unem- ployment Insurance Commission appeared in the local school to instruct the pupils, grade nine and up, on their rights under the Unemployment Insurance Act. The local reporter says that the people who came to instruct or guide these pupils were quite naturally welcomed by the pupils. During the course of the presenta- tion, which included questions and answers, the regular studies of the classes were abandoned, always popular, and pupils who zard meant walking rather than riding; shovelling rather •than blowing; digging rather than plowing; sitting closer to the stove rather than flickering the thermostat up another notch. Somefolks might recall that a storm like the one we had on the week -end would have halted all activity for days and that the only type of feasible transportation would have been the trusty horse. Today, even before the storm has fully subsided, roads are open and it is business as usual. Truly a change for the better since Canada was young. and Politics mend him for sensing the practical rele- vance of the faith. They may find it quite comforting to get religious support for po- litical and social opinions. The church cannot, and should not, avoid political and social controversy. The Christian religion must refuse to be a little enclave of private piety. For good and for evil, religion and politics must mix. The real problem is in how religion and politics are to be mixed. A good rule - of -thumb for Christians is the one given by Reinhold Neibhur: "The Christian must not disturb the established order irrespon- sibly, but the Christian must not accept the established order complacently." They Begin were expecting to get out into the working world in the not distant future were very glad to learn that they didn't have to work so long as they established through unem- ployment insurance the means to live with- out working. This suggests that the government at Ottawa is spending a good deal of money unnecessarily to teach the about -to -become workers something they will learn soon enough. It seems incredible that it would require four officials sponsored by the Ottawa government to do what one official could do, if it were deemed necessary. It wasn't necessary,—The Printed Word. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1967 A LITTLE DAB WILL DO YA—A little dab of color here and there into her life and Greta Veblen, played by Patricia Harty, becomes the occasional wife of Peter Chris- topher, played by Michael Callan in a new series called Occasional Wife, seen Thursdays on the CBC -TV network. BLUE WATER REST HOME NEWS and VIEWS By Lance J. Reed, Superintendent Oud thanks to Rev. E. Ginger- ich and John Kimber, who pre- sented a most interesting travel- ogue for residents. The tour was across Canada and brought back many memories for our residents of places they had visited or even had lived. A large quantity of books was received from Mr. and Mrs. Hector Forcier, of the Blue Water Highway, for our library. Our thanks for this gift. Thanks is extended to Mrs. Lawrence Regier and Miss Ver - da Baechler who gave_ us two items for our country store dis- play. Any other persons having any items, do bring them to the Home or call us for pick-up service. We also wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gingerich for their subscription to the maga- zine, "Christian Living". The following is indeed the excellent motto of the Blue Water Rest Home: PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON P13BL1SHERS LIMITED, ZURICH HER TURKHEIM, Publisher J E. HUNT, Plant Superintendent Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for payment of postage in cash. Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Member: Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Member: Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscription Rates: $3,00 perr re rn nsa vl nco,, in cents. $4.0Q in United States and A. 1 From My Window By Shirley Keller had occasion recently to visit a shop in the city where bridal gowns and accessories are sold, Many thoughts ran through my addled brain as I watched the brides-to-be twirl- ing in purest white before the mirror. I couldn't •imagine that so many girls, at one time and in one place, could be so quiet. Most of them stood serene and silent as the saleslady fiddled with the train and interchanged the headpieces until just the right one sat atop the bride's lovely head. Then, when the correct com- bination of girl, gown and veil was achieved, the saleslady waited for approval—or disap- proval—of the bride. Most of the time she had a long wait. The young lady simply stared into the mirror, completely im- mersed in her own thoughts. Fortunately for every on e, most girls brought their moth- ers—and their sisters, and their friends and anyone who might have a valued opinion to share. Almost without exception, it was the crowd milling in the lobby just below the raised "white" room that cast the de- ciding vote for or against a gown. Occasionally, too, the bystanders who drifted in from the street passed a thought or two along to the saleslady. If the audience oohed and aahed in just the right way, the saleslady led her .about -to -be - wed miss into the dressing room to clinch the sale. If not, she selected another gown from the racks and racks of white satin and peau de sole and began all over to dress the bride for her most important day ,of days. Still, the bride was mute — engrossed in another world where things were pleasant (judging from the look on her face). Finally, it was time for the fitting. Without a word, the bride stood still .as the dress- maker gave her instructions— an inch off at the hem, a tiny dart to release ever -so -little at the bust, a half inch to be taken. in at the waist, an adjustment to the shoulder. Like a robot, the bride turned on command, walked when told, breathed in when so instructed, bent her arm when asked. In time, when the gown fitted perfectly it was taken from the bride to the alteration room. Like a mother watching her baby being carried away in a whirlpool, the bride's face showed pain and her ewes were misty as the lovely dress dis- appeared from view. Back in her street clothes, the bride was of this world again. She spoke, she .smiled, she moved without direction, she even argued about price. The more I thought about it, the better I understood. 1 guess it is some kind of phsy- cological thing that tells the bride as long as she keeps her beautiful wedding gown on, her problems cease to exist; to take it off is to lose the magic. What those brides didn't re- member—perhaps it is just as well—is when the gown comes off for the last time, they will be married and miserable just like the rest of us . and putting on the beautiful dress won't make the dust go away or the bills disappear. Beatitudes for Friends of the Aged Blessed are they who under- stand my faltering step and palsied hand. Blessed are they who know that my ears today must strain to catch the things they say. Blessed are they who seem to know that my eyes are dim and my wits are slow. Blessed are they who looked away when coffee spilled at table today. Blessed are they who never say, "You've told •that story twice today." Blessed are they who know the ways to bring back memories of yesterdays. Blessed are they with a cheery smile who stop to chat for a little while. Blessed are they who make it known that I'M loved, re- spected and not alone. • Blessed are they who know I'M at a loss to find the strength to carry the Cross. Blessed are they who ease the days on my journey Home in loving ways. 7 points to indst on when buying a furnace When buying a turnace — consider quality firsi. .The investment ia'a substantial one goad the comfort and well-being of your family is at etas. Only Clare-Hecla guarantees eco- nomIcsl, efficient performance for a full 20 years. 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