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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1967-07-13, Page 2PAGE. TWO 161,1441 &wow A Better Approach There are no end of wonderful Cen- tennial projects going on in Canada at the present time. Take the city. of Saskatoon for an example. The leaders of several religious groups in Saskatoon are collaborat- ing with an experiment on family life education, despite denomination- al differences on divorce, birth con- trol and mixed marriages. The course is the main undertak- ing of the Saskatoon Centennial Council, a section of the city's Cen- tennial organization. The workshops are being conducted by clergy, mar- ried couples, obstetricians, psycholo- gists, lawyers, and a number of other professions. Religious beliefs repre- sented by the councellors include, Anglican, Baptist, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Mennonite, Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventist and United Church. If this proposed course teaches facts and develops attitudes condu- cive to self -understanding, healthy personal relationships with other per- sons, and promotes successful family life, it will be an outstanding contri- bution to many Canadians. It will likely include a good sex program which will not only be concerned :au with the facts of human sexuality but with values and responsible be- havior. A positive result of this kind of education should encourage youth to create successful family life and develop healthy personalities in their own children. The course in family education is but a partial solution. The ideal way would be a preventive method through the school system. This is because it is the only institution mobilized to meet all children in the community, Many families are not affiliated with religious organiza- tions and many cannot be reached. Schooling is compulsory and pro- grams should be run in co-operation with parents, churches and other concerned agencies in the commun- ity. This school program should not supplant but support the parents. In the matter of prevention the churches should also play the sup- portive role. Some day, the future educational system may consider a more realistic approach to the education of it's cit- izens. In the meantime, the more immediate solutions offered by such groups as the Interfaith Council of Saskatoon is timely and a forward step in the right direction. Compensation For Service The provincial government has in- dicated it will bring forth legislation designed to provide compensation for persons who suffer injury, or disability as a result of coming to the aid of police officers. This is a move which has long been urged by many persons and groups, particularly in the light of incidents of recent years in which examples of public indif- ference to crime and the efforts of police to control it have not been un- common. Such legislation would be only a logical step, too long delayed but nevertheless welcome. There is no reason in the world why persons who place themselves in danger helping police and, as a result, are injured should not be compensated from pub- lic funds. By assisting police, who are servants of the public, they are in fact serving the public and deserve the protection of its resources. Preliminary indications are that a limit of $10,000 is to be set on the amount of compensation to be avail- able. This does not seem consistent with the intent of the legislation. That amount could or could not cover the expense of an injury or disabil- ity. If the government is to offer this form of protection for public service then the offer should be made without such reservations. Such legislation certainly won't change the attitude of the public in general in involving itself in "police business". The number of persons willing to intercede on behalf of pol- icemen is not likely to increase be- cause of it. But those people willing to take such responsibility there will be the assurance that they will not be forced to suffer financially as a result of their actions. — (Elmira Signet) . Not Expensive The continual pot shots being taken at Expo costs, primarily food prices, are totally unjustified. The larger news media have been bang- ing away at this theme, time and time again, without justification, We happened to participate in a briefing on Expo eating establish- ments prior to the opening and there was ample scope provided for those on a limited budget to keep from going hungry. Meals can be had for under $2 and there are scores of snack bars. We know of one young man who, with the exception of his fare into the grounds, spent the day for only 50 cents. Stouffville citizens have likewise returned with stories that the publicity being given to high food costs is a lot of rubbish. As in the case anywhere if one wishes to visit one of the real posh spots, enjoy drinks and pheasant un- der glass, he will pay plenty. This is true of any city. The stories com- ing out of Expo and given such un- warranted publicity, seem to be chief- ly this type of individual, not the run-of-the-mill tourist. — (Stouff- ville Tribune) . Letters Zurich, Ontario, July 11, 1967 Mr. Herb Turkheim, Publsher, Zurich Citizens News, Zurich, Ontario Dear Herb: To those folk who spent July 1, 1967, in Zurich, I want to say a hearty "Thank You!" Those of us who serve on the Centennial Committee couldn't begin to hope for such a grand response! Of course, the re- sponse tame from those who turned out to enjoy the day— but the response came before July 1, too. In the planning and prepar- ations, co-operation came from all directions, The baseball team, the recreation and arena committee, the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce, the Women's Institute, the various church organizations and count. less individuals who donated time and material to help us make a memorable occasion of Canada's 100th Birthday, are worthy of applause. We were stimulated by the presence and messages of Rob- ert McKinley, MP, and Profes- sor Herb Kalbfleisch. The Zurich Centennial I3and and Majorettes displayed a fine spirit of willingness to give their, best. My sincere appreciation goes to the members of the Centen- nial Committee, each of whom made a fine contribution to the day's success. Many thanks to those who participated in the local talent program. Such combination of efforts and purpose is all we need to move forward in Canada's sec- ond century. Sincerely, Isabel Gascho, Chairman Zurich Centennial Committee. HENSALL Miss Ruthann Coleman, pupil of Miss Greta Lammie, was suc- cessful in passing the grade eight piano examination of the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music, conducted in Clinton, June 23. Miss Marianne and Tames Roberts returned home after spending a week at Expo. Mrs, William Simpson has re- turned home after spending a few days with her mother-in- law, Mrs. Louise Simpson. St. Paul's Anglican Church held their picnic on Sunday af- ternoon at Bayfield Park. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lindsay and family, of Hamilton, were week -end visitors with Mrs, John Henderson and family. Mr, and Mrs. Laird Mickle spent the week -end with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacMiIlan, and family in Waterloo. Zuri�h 9014. News PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, z ICH HERB 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: $i,o0 per year in advance, in Canada; $4:00 in United States tend and Foreign; 811106 eoVies 7 cents, ZURICt# CITIZENS NEWS Froin My Window They say that man's best friend is his dug and despite what I've seen in the past few days, you'll get nu argument from me on that score. A dog, in my estimation, is a wonder- ful pet, a true-blue pal and a trusting, constant companion. Dogs are not only the more intelligent of all the animal kingdom. It is also a fact that dogs are smarter than some people—especially that peculiar brand of canine lover who feels that all the world loves a dog no matter where or in what circumstanses the four -legged furry may be. The average self-respecting dog wouldn't be caught dead in some of the spots humans put him. If he is a distinctive- ly ordinary pup, his idea of an outing would be to roam through an open field or into a shady thicket, A. particularly daring dog might even choose to wander along a creek bed, nudging the soft mud on the bank or sniffing the trail of a turtle or something. But the mutt has a master who believes a dog should ac- company hint on a shopping trip or over the golf course or to the drive-in theatre or in the boat or a hundred and one other silly places the dog prob- ably deems uncomfortable and unrewarding. The biggest nuisance, of course, is the dog owner who takes his pooch to the lake - shore for a day in the sun. It doesn't matter to him that his dog prefers a cool, shady nook behind the garage to a swelter- ing, humid foot or two of sand on a crowded beach. It makes no difference at all to such people that while others may not appreciate the presence of a dog, the animals itself feels out of place, I actually saw a great huge hulk of a man throw his shiver- ing pet into the lake water for no other reason than to see the swimmers scatter and the dog paddle quickly ashore. Instinc- tively, the animal stopped long enough to shake the water (and maybe a few sand flies) out of his long hair and with every flick drove another blanket and its occupants away from the im- mediate area. Within seconds, the dog was scooped up and tossed back into the water and the performance was repeated. Now I ask you. Who should be banned from the beach. The dog? Or his master? After 20 minutes of this de- lightful sport, the dog lover began another game. This time it was that popular pastime known as "fetch it back, boy". Object is to wing a stick as far away as possible and to en- courage the dog to hurry to retrieve it. This large, offensive idiot threw something into the air and watched it land 40 or 50 feet down the beach. Away went the dog, bonding dutifully over and through anything in its path, kicking up sand, knocking down children and generally creating a disturb- ance wherever he ran. By Shirley Keller Which one was the bigger fool? The dog? Or his master? Now the dog's owner was tired. He stretched himself out on his towel and expected the pup to sit quietly by in the hot sun while he snoozed. After a while, the animal got up and ambled slowly but definitely toward the shade of a tree high on a hill. His master ordered him back and commanded him to "sit". An hour passed. An- other hour. The dog grew un- easy and again beaded for the grassy relief on the hillside, Once more he was recalled and told to "sit there". The dog had the good sense to attempt to make his toilet away from the populus but his master insisted he "stay", Which is dirty dog? The pooch? Or his master? Man's best friend may be his dog. I just wonder if the dog's hest friends is a man. 0 11 CBC commentators stumbled through the Queen's Plate tele- cast Iast Saturday, but the most irritating part of all was not knowing how much the winning horse paid. They didn't, or wouldn't, tell us. Perhaps they forgot. Maybe this is a week of com- plaints and irritations. On Sun- day evening CBS pre-empted two half-hour shows to bring the viewers another report on the death of President Kennedy. This has been a topic that all networks have featured for over three years. Sunday's Warren Report was the first of four parts. When will it all stop? * Producers of next season's variety shows are busy trying to sign up guests, The line-up for "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" includes George Burns, Jimmy Durante, Bette Davis, Janet Leigh, Eddie Al- bert, Mickey Rooney and Sam- my Davis, Jr. Signed up for Carol Burnett's new show are Richard Cham- berlain, Vince Edwards, Nan- ette Fabray, Lynn Redgrave, Trini Lopez, Jonathan Winters, Robert Goulet, Jack Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Pearl Bailey, * :k One-half of all televised games of the Canadian Football League's eastern conference will be sponsored by Labatt Breweries of Canada Limited. 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