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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-01-15, Page 4PAGE FOUR ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1970 Cosune4 - - We're Getting Older! LEN This week marks the 12th anniversary of the Zurich Citizens News, and the 10th anniversary for the present publisher, in that capacity. For twelve years this weekly paper has been providing a service for the persons in and from the area, who wish to keep informed con- cerning local happenings. Taking root when Chester Smith, publisher of the former Zurich Herald, announced his retirement in 1957, the Citizens News bean with the good wishes of the en- tire community. Residents had grown fond of their own special weekly newspaper, completely independent of other publications in the district. Now, twelve years later, subscribers still appreciate the comprehensive coverage the Citizens News is able to give this entire area. The subscription list of the local weekly has grown continually in that time, and each year more advertisers are taking advantage of the med- ium to reach potential customers in the trading district. Under the present publisher, the Citizens News has won eight awards in better newspapers competition, an achievement which we are justly proud of. The past year has been one of trials and tribulations, with the conversion from one system of printing to another. We are quite confident that the new system will eventually prove more beneficial to everyone than the former me- thod which had been in use for many years. Policy throughout the years has been to produce a friendly, informative newspaper which could be of value to the customers - both readers and advertisers - who support it. We believe we have kept this pledge through- out the past and take this opportunity to renew the promise. We ask for continued co-operation from Citizens News readership who always seem ready to understand that a large, impressive news sheet can not ever compare with the small chatty newspaper which has particular concern for the families within a few miles of its office doors. Life and Death Issue One quick way to the loony bin, ",;::according to the Financial Post, is to suggest that all bicycles, motor- cycles, and small cars be allowed to drive and cross our super -highways at night without lights. Such an incredible situation, however, does virtually exist along our airlines - night and day. When radar controllers cannot see a substantial num- ber of planes im their screens, the risk situation is shockingly similar to that of unlighted cars on night high- ways. What most travellers don't realize is this: many small planes controlled by radar cannot be seen by the controllers because a radar beam, sweeping through the sky, needs something fairly substantial against which to bounce off a signal strong enough to register back at the receiver. To make doubly sure that they show up on the radars, airlines and most military aircraft carry transponders. These are electronic devices which assure that the radar receives a strong, clear response when the beam touches the aircraft, If every aircraft carried a transponder, there would be no question of controllers failing to see them. But the trouble is cost. A sophisticated transponder of the kind used by a big jet airliner can cost more than $4, 000. This is chicken feed compared to $20 million or so charged for a jumbo jet. But add it to a $10, 000 private plane and the cost becomes prohibitive. As a result, private planes, with few exceptions, don't carry them. A simple transmitter broadcastin3 a signal on the radar's frequency might well be witzin the capability of manufacturers to create and sell for perhaps $400. If Ottawa made it clear that, when a manufacturer can produce an economical transponder device, the Canadian government will make it mandatory equipment, the war would be won; This would create a big enough market to make it worth while taking on the project. (The Financial Post) ZURICH Citizens NEWS PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURICH HERB TURKHEIM, Publisher Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385,*�P�t��f+! Member: s num Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association gaijin e, Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association 1itt 11111111"0 Subscription Rates: $3.50 per year in advance in Canada; $4.50 in United States and Foreign; single copies 10 cents We had a ball, 1 think Have you had a party lately? If you haven't, don't. It will murder you, physically and fi- nancially. We hadn't had a big bash for several years, and decided, it was time. We went carefully over our list of friends, neigh- bours and people -we -owe, and came up with 68 names. We cut it ruthlessly to 20. And we wound up with 31. The main point, when you're giving a party, is to be pre- pared. Leave nothing to the last minute. Check the little things. Have you enough wood for your fireplace? I discovered I had two chunks, but with old fruit baskets, cardboard boxes, and the bottom step of the cellar stairs, managed quite nicely. Be sure your wiring works. The switch for our bathroom lights hadn't worked for four days,. and I couldn't get an electrician because they were all in Florida or somewhere. But we installed candles, and some of the ladies who used the facilities came down glow- ing. They hadn't looked so glamorous in years. Have a last-minute look at your sidewalks. They might seem all right to you, but not all people are mountain goats. I checked mine about half an hour before the party. Back walk was fine, if one had snowshoes. Shovelled it out. Front walk was fine too. Ex- cept for a four -foot bank of solid ice and snow between the street and our sidewalk, a gift from the town snowplow. I went at it like a man look- ing for a heart attack, and almost hoping I'd have one, so the damn party would be can- celled. I could feel my fresh deodorant going up in smoke, the sweat running down my nose, and the old ticker run- ning like a snowmobile. Fin- ished, feeling as though I'd run the Boston Marathon, just as the first guests arrived. But those are merely the lit- tle incidentals that go with having a party. It took four weeks of planning and three solid days of domestic labor, plus so much money tears as big as tea bags come to my eyes every time I' think of it. A week later, the house still reeks of garlic, and we're nib- bling with total uninterest at lef' •er casseroles of some ex- otic dish called something like Marmosette. The guests, their palates deadened by a Mafia combina- tion of Martini and Rossi, seemed to like it. Perhaps you'd like the recipe, if you're dense enough to have a party. First, you must catch the January 8, 1970. Zurich Citizens News, Zurich, Ontario. Dear Sir; Enclosed please find cheque in the amount of $3.50 for a renewal of our subscription to your newspaper. It means more to us each year and look forward to each copy. Thank you Yours truly, (Mrs.) Marguerite Drover London, Ontario. marmots. This is your problem. Put them through a meatgrin- der, gently. Simmer with on- ions, celery and the insole of an ancient ski boot. Drench the mess with garlic, oregano, chili powder, tabasco sauce and any- thing else you find on your shelves. Place in casseroles and heat through. Serve promptly, when the guests have been in- to the Mafia long enough. Oh, I forgot the cheese. Grate about eight pounds of cheese and sprinkle it over the casseroles. And one more thing. Be sure you have enough. We had enough. For sixty. These are just the basic in- gredients for a party, of course. Add one wife who hasn't slept for three nights because one daughter has de- cided that university is for mo- rons, and you get the real fla- vor. Then pour in thirty -odd peo- ple, the odder the better, who have apparently just crossed the Sahara without water -bot- tles, and stir, You've got a party. And you can have it. Then, of course, there's the garbage. Yow'd have thought we were running a hotel if you'd seen me trucking it out afterwards. Not that it wasn't a swinger. The Christmas tree almost fell into the party, and my wife almost fell into the oven. But we sang carols off and on, mostly off, and everyone had a roaring good time, or so they roared as they were leaving. And you are all invited to our next party. In 1984. Police Report (continued from page 1) Owens, suffered a bump on the head, sore neck and sore right knee. Negrijn suffered a sore right leg. Damage was estimated at $2, 250. On Friday, January 9, at 1:10 p,m, a vehicle operated by Gerald I. Eagleson of Grand Bend collided with a car operated by Dominic Fassbind of R, R, 2, Mitchell on No. 21 highway north of Grand Bend, Damage was estimated at $350. Provin- cial Constable J. A. Wright in- vestigated. On Saturday, January 10, at 1:55 a, m. a car operated by Paul R, Munn of R, R.2, Hensall, lost control on No. 84 highway in Hensall and struck a street light standard. Damage was estimated at $800. to the car and $250. to the light standard. Provincial Constable W , G. Glassford, in- vestigated. On Saturday, January 10, at 2:00 p,m. a car operated by Frederick M. Brock of R. R. 2, Crediton, went off No. 4 County Road near No. 21 County Road and struck a hydro pole. Damage was estimated at $450. Provin- cial Constable W , G. Glassford investigated. During the one-week period, the detachment laid 16 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, and issued 41 warnings under the same act. They investigated four criminal offences. The detachment spent 302 hours on duty during the one- week period, and travelled a distance of 2406 miles on patrol. 0 Annual clinics are held in Sault Ste. Marie, Kirkland Lake, Fort Frances and Kenora where ortho- pedic specialists are taken from the large population centres to see hundreds of disabled adults making it unnecessary for them to make the long and painful journey. This is one of the services made pos- sible by your contribution to The Ability Fund (March of Dimes). 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: & - 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. IIABERER Authorized Representative 83/4% for . 3, 4 and 5 Years OM% for 1 and 2 Years Minimum $100 DIAL 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 . . . EVERY FARMER NEEDS Liability Insurance For Information About All Insurance — CaII BERT KLOPP. 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