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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1969-12-04, Page 12PAGE TWELVE ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1969 Clinton Delegation Asks County Council For Help At Canadian Forces Base Antoinne "Red Garan and Har- old Lobb, Clinton, appeared before Huron County Council Friday afternoon to solicit their co-operation in Clinton's efforts to secure some kind of replace- ment idustry for CFB Clinton when it is abandoned late in 1970. The two men informed council representatives from Develop- ment Association Limited, Ott - Salaries increased At County Level Clerk -treasurer and administ- rator 'ohn G. Berry, and deputy - clerk treasurer Bill Hanley re- ceived raises at Friday's sitting of Huron County Council. How- ever, this raise, in keeping with a new policy of county council, will be for a two year period. Berry received an increase of $1, 500 effective Tanuary 1, 1970, making his salary °,$15, 000 an- nually. Hanley's raise was $1, 800 per annum bringing his sal- ary to $5, 700 per year. Smith presented a brief report at the meeting, Frank Sills has been reappointed to the Board of Governors of Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology, Miss . oanne 0, Elligsen, R R 4 Walton and Wa'. ter G, Picot, Goderich, are two students at the University of Waterloo who have been awarded scholarships from the county. E, McKenzie, R. R 1, Dun- gannon, R.G. Taylor, R R 1 Belgrave; and Miss S. R. Van Der Meer, Goderich, all students at the University of Guelph, have a'..so received county scholarships. It was noted that a Huron County resident has offered a site for the 1975 International Ploughing Match and county council voted support to the project. A meeting will be arranged with the Department of Lands and Forests before any action will be taken on a request from the Huron Conservation Assoc- iation Club to prohibit hunting, except in the open deer season, to persons outside the county. A history of the late JT. Herbert Neill, founder of Huron County Museum, will be published soon. The author of the book is Miss Eva Sommerville, London, for- merly of Goderich. Court house rentals are also raised, the library offices from $1, 800 per annum to $2, 400 per annum and the health unit offices from $3, 300 per year to $4, 200. awa, will be in Clinton Dec- ember 16 for a meeting with Clinton officials as well as anyone else who is interested in the fate of CFB. In his brief address to council, Red Garon maintained that any- one in Huron County should be vitally interested in what hap- pens at CFB Clinton. He urged the county development com- mittee, all county councillors and as many representatives as possible' from each municipality to be in attendance at the Dec- ember 16 meeting in the Clinton town hall, "We cannot go it alone, "Caron stated, "No community is going to be able to progress by itself." He stressed the importance of working together for the common good of the county. " We should start ourselves before we are forced into it, "commented Gar - on. Warden James Hayter compl- imented hint on his progressive thinking and told Caron and Lobb those were the very ideas held by some members of county coun- cil who are working toward cer- tain change. Exeter dputy-reeve Mery Cud-. more asked Caron what these development associates knew that was different. He was told they are professionals from Ott- awa who have easy access to every government department. Reeve Elgin Thompson, Tuck- ersmith, said his municipality was is harmony with all efforts made by Clinton to reactive just as soon as the base has been closed. 0 About People You Know ... Miss Lois Widrick is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London where she underwent surgery. The annual Christmas meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Blue Water Rest Honie will be held Wednesday, December 10, at 8 p. in. at the home. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Zurich Minor Athletic Associatiot will be held Wednesday evening, December 10, at 8:30 p. m. at the arena. All interested women are urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. E. Gemming, • Rochester New York, spent a long weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnston. Garry Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hess had the mis- fortune of breaking his wrist during a hockeyame last Wed- nesday night in Zurich. Consumers' �� �" , 4oi7 • news and 44:1t. by' • ' r 1► `- Consumers' Association of Canada °2 „ . It's that time of year again when the insistent clamor of "tis the season to be jolly" leave: one feeling far from jolly when struggling against overwhelming odds to select just the right toys for the young ones in your fam- ily. It is a difficult decision at any time of year and before you are reduced to the eeney-miney-moe system, Consumers' Association of Canada would like to offer a few toy -buying tips for your guidance. Buy with the individual child in mind. When buying a play- thing, first try to find out the stage, the interest and the capabilities of your young con- sumer. Learn his needs by watch- ing the child at play. Note his stage of development, For in- stance, a simple wooden con- struction set with large pieces might be chosen for a well co- ordinated child of four to en- courage creative building al- though the same set might be equally suitable for a poorly co-ordinated child of seven to improve his manual dexterity, muscle control and perseverance without causing frustration. Consider the ways in which the plaything will be used. Safety and durability are to be looked for in every toy, but pre-school toys must be extra durable -- large enough for small hands to grasp and simple in detail. Grade :school children will appreciate finer detail in realistic design because they can handle small and finely detailed items with greater ease. When considering a wheel toy for indoor/outdoor use, the buyer should consider all factors pertaining to ease of use including balance, weight and size; functioning of moving parts; design and materials used including whether the rubber wheels will mark the floors and if the metal axles are of high enough quality to resist rust if left outside. Toys and dress -up clothes and accessories offer endless avenues of adventure into the adult world. Creativity is stimulated by sup- plies of art materials suited to the child's age, A basic set of unit blocks used by the young child can be greatly enhanced by the addition of small scale cars, trains, boats, people, animals, trees and houses. A great variety is poss- ible and interest may be main- tained over a period of years, Later, more complex building sets may in turn be supplied with additional accessories such as gears and motors. A prism, magnet or magnifying glass may introduce the six- or - seven year old to the fascinating world of science. A reasonably priced, good quality microscope may foster a life-long interest in botany or biology. For the sed- entary child, perhaps a piece of outdoor play equipment will help him balance his playtime, while for the active child, an intriguing game may help him learn to sit and concentrate. Toys can be found in everyday objects. For little housekeepers, what could be More appealing than the small real pots, pans, beaters and cookie cutters to be found in any hardware store? And for the junior carpenter, a real tack hammer, large headed nails and a bag of softwood scraps from the lumberyard make a real hit. The stationery and variety store also should be considered for the wealth of items such as flashlights, order pads, ticket rolls, paper punches, padlocks, stickers, pip -cleaners, scissors and glue --all of which can en- courage imaginative and creat- ive play. It makes sense for a consumer to look closely at purchases in the toy field. A little thought about toys and play can save the consumer time and money and four child, disappointment and rustration. PAID MY INCOME TAX TO -DAY, NOW /KNOW HOW COW FEELS AFTER AWING TIME General Contracting BUILDING and REMODELLING WE WILL BUILD YOUR HOME • COTTAGE • BARN • GARAGE One contract will take care of your complete project, including PLUMBING • HEATING • ELECTRICAL WORK Backhoe Service Now Available Aluminum Doors and Windows STANDARD STOCK SIZE DOORS Completely Installed Only $38 Richard Bedard DIM 236 4679 ZURICH In the Canada Pension Plan will take two important steps forward for your benefit 1 Retirement Pensions payable at 65 In 1970 the Retirement Pension age will be reduced from 66 to 65. If you are 65 if you've been contributing to the Canada Pension Plan, and if you've retired from regular employment, contact your Canada Pension Plan Office now. If you will be 65 in 1970 get in touch with your Canada Pension Plan Office three months before .your birthday. The people there will help you fill out the application form that starts your pension cheques coming. They'll explain how your pension is worked out ... and when you become eligible. You'll get all the answers to questions about your retirement pension. Payment is not automatic. Ybu must apply. The address of your nearest Canada Pension Plan Office is listed below. Your nearest Canada Pension Plan Office is: Disability Pensions payable for the first time Disability Pensions for contributors to the Canada Pension Plan will become available in 1970 for those who have contributed for 5 years. Generally, a person is considered to be disabled if he has a physical or mental disability that is so severe and likely to continue so long that he cannot get steady work. Benefits will also be available for a disabled contributor's dependent chil- dren. The Canada Pension Plan also may provide rehabilitation measures where practical. Eligibility for a pension will be based on an assessment of an appli- cant's medical condition. If you think you might be eligible for a Disability Pension contact your nearest Canada Pension Plan Office. The address is listed below. Royal Bank Bldg. Suite 1020 383 Richmond Street London, Ontario 438-2953 ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE, THE HONOURABLE JOHN MUNRO, MINISTER