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Zurich Citizens News, 1969-03-27, Page 2fjAGE TWO Mea,eneKt- The Time Has Come (An Editorial from the Napanee Beaver) The time has come when we might as well give up the idea that there is any line of communication be- tween the Common Man and the men who sit in Federal Government offices in Ottawa. The editor of this newspaper was asked to be convention chairman this year for the Ontario Weekly Newspapers' Association. The convention was held last week in Ottawa. City officials couldn't have been kinder — they put up $400 to throw a dinner For us, the mayor had a representative on hand to greet us, the travel bureau's Gerry Gelbert went out of his way to be co- operative .. . but getting anything out of the Federal .Government and its minions, even common courtesy, that was another matter. We started contacting the Prime Minister's office last September in hopes of having Mr, Trudeau attend one of our luncheons. Contacts were made through mu- tual connections in Ottawa, through the Speaker, Hon. Lucien Lamoreaux, and through officials of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers' Association. They all failed. One can understand that — Mr. Trudeau is a busy man, but the thing that hurts is we never could find out anything. In addition, the convention chairman wrote two letters to Mr. Trudeau's office; made two telephone calls to his executive assistant, Michael Vennat, and one telephone call to Mr. Lamoreaux's office, but neither letter was was ever answered and none of the telephone messages either. The convention is now over and we still haven't heard even a whisper from Mr. Trudeau's office. Writ- ing to- the President of the United States would get better results than that. Mr. Trudeau isn't as worried about his lines of communications with the public as he says he is, or he'd do something about it — and tripling his staff, as he has done, doesn't seem to be the answer. Do It Now During the past week you have received the famil- iar pink envelope containing your supply of 1969 Easter Seals. Before you toss it in the wastebasket THINK about these things: 1—Crippled children are kids just like your own healthy, happy youngsters except they have a disability which will take many hours and thousands of dollars to correct. They deserve the same chance in life as your kids — and thank God trained medical and therapy teams can make them capable of meeting most challenges if they have the time and money to spend. Easter Seals make that, possible. 2—Parents of crippled kids have special burdens to bear that most moms and dads wouldn't even under- stand. When some couples are out bowling with the gang, other husbands and wives are at home using that hotir to exercise a weakened muscle in their little daughter's leg or oil and soften their son's brace for tomorrow's trip to the clinic. You can help lighten the load considerably by assisting financially with the provision of vital serv- ices for crippled children. Easter Seals are a convenient reminder that your donations are appreciated. 3—People who work with crippled children in re- habilitation centres like the one in London will tell you that most of these disabled boys and girls have all the spunk and heart they need to make topnotch citizens. They will tell you that without your generous support much of their work would have to be curtailed. If that happened the kids would lose the opportunity to over- come their handicaps and the province would lose the contributions these kids will undoubtedly make to so- ciety. Easter Seals prevent that woeful waste. Now, throw the appeal for money to help crippled kids in your wastebasket — if your heart is that callous and cold. Or, tuck a generous gift inside and return the envelope to the Zurich Lions Club which is the official collection agency in this district. Do it as soon as you get your Easter Seals — and feel better right away, ZURICH Citizens NEWS PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURICH HERB TURKHEIM, Publisher 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 Subscription Rates: $3.50 per year in advance in Canada; $4.50 in United States and Foreign; single copies 10 cents. ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS CARNIVAL QUEEN AND KING - Miss Pauline Bell, Hensall, was chosen as Queen of the Carnival at Zurich on Saturday night, and Harry Rooseboom, R.R. 3, Zurich, was picked as the King of the Carnival. Froin My Window A strange city at night is the most frightening thing I can im- agine. You think I'm joking, I suppose. Well I'm not and if you had ever travelled with the Keller family you would know whyI say that. Every time we take to the road on a journey to anywhere the least bit unfamiliar, we're lost sooner or later... and usually sooner, It has gotten so bad that the children don't care to travel with us unless they know the route by heart. I should have known what was ahead when I first started to date the man who is now my husband. The very first date we had that was off the beaten track (Irhink the invitation was to go for a "drive") we were lost as soon as we left the highway. You hear about those couples who drive down a dirt road to neck a little. We tried that once and by the time we found our way back to landmarks we recognized, we had forgotten why we'd come in the first place. After that we found it more fruit- ful to smooch in the back yard at my house or on the sofa at his home. I remember the time we de- cided to try a new route to the city of Toronto. The road my husband chose ended up in a farmer's barnyard somewhere near Elmira. That little side - trip was more rewarding than most. We got to see that his- toric covered bridge (quite by accident) that so many people drive for miles to view. And we did get to Toronto that day, about eight hours after setting Out. I really can't put all the blame on my spouse. I'm supposed to be the navigator, and I some- times get so muddled up, my mind goes absolutely blank. One journey we matte to a strange city I directed my chauffering husband past the same corner store four times before he finally stopped the car and telephoned our waiting hosts for further dir- By Shirley Keller ections Normally we try to get to a strange city while there is still plenty of dayoight left. People seem much more obliging when it isn't dark if you have to stop and inquire which way to rhe corner with the blue and green gas sta- tion and the big red church with THURSDAY, MARCH 27 1969 the lighted cross on the spire. Tonight we arrived in the city after dark, We'd been here be- fore. I guess that's why we were so brave as to try it at all. You guessed it. We got lost first crack and what was even worse , my husband made a U-turn on the road right in front of the police station. Fortunately the policeman in this city was too busy. catching hardened cri- minals to catch mixed-up travellers like we were. Once checked in at the motel, my husband left me here to at- tend his church meeting some- where in this immense jungle of houses and factories and shop- ping centres. I'm fine but I haven't heard a word from him. Frankly, I'm concerned. But he floes know his name and home address. Somewhere in his wallet he has the phone number of this motel. May the gods be kind to him. 0 Plan Services to Mark Holy Week In Zurich Churches This year, instead of Inter- denominational Week of Prayer services in January, a series of three interdenominational Holy Week services will be held in the Zurich churches, at 8 p.m. nightly beginning with the first service this Sunday evening in Emmanuel United Church. Rev. John Huether will speak on the theme "Showing our Loyalty." The choir of the church will ren- der appropriate music for the sea- son. On the following evenings rhe Rev Ephraim Gingerich will speak at the service in the Zurich Men- nonite Church of Monday evening, and on Tuesday evening, the Rev. Andrew Blackwell will address rhe joint congregations in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRISTS J. E. Longstaff OPTOMETRIST SEAFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE 527-1240 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sat- urday a.m., Thursday evening CLINTON OFFICE 10 Issac Street 482.7010 Monday and Wednesday Call either office for appointment, Norman Martin OPTOMETRIST Office Hours: 9 - 12 A,M, — 1:30 - 6 P.M. Closed all day Wednesday Phone 235.2433 Exeter ACCOUNTANTS Roy N. Bentley PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT GODERICH P.O. Box 478 Dial 524-9521 HURON and ERIE DEBENTURES CANADA TRUST CERTIFICATES J. W. HABERER Authorized Representative 7%% for 5 Years 71,42% for 3 and 4 Years 714% for 1 and 2 Years Minimum $100 DEAL 236.4346 -- ZURICH FUNERAL DIRECTORS WESTLAKE Funeral Home AMBULANCE and PORTABLE OXYGEN SERVICE DIAL 236-4364 — ZURICH AUCTIONEERS ALVIN WALPER PROVINCIAL LICENSED AUCTIONEER For your sale, large or small, courteous and efficient service at all times. "Service That Satisfies" DIAL 237-3300 — DASHWOOD INSURANCE For Safety 0 0 EVERY FARMER NEEDS Liability Insurance For Information About All Insurance — Call BERT KLOPP DIAL. 236.4988 — ZURICH Representing CO.OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Robert F. Westlake Insurance "Specializing in General Insurance" Phone 236.4391 — Zi�Klefi