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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-04-16, Page 13THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1970 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE THIRTEEN Councillor at Grand Bend to Resume Duties But Refuses to Accept Any Pay Grand Bend council was at full strength for the first time since the opening meeting in January, but one person was still missing. Clerk Penny Martelle was un- able to attend after undergoing an appendectomy last week. Councillors Douglas Martin and Ian Coles brought council back to maximum capacity. Martin, who tenderedhisres- ignation in January before head- ing for a Florida vacation for health reasons said he would return to his council seat on one condition. He said he would refuse to accept any remuneration for his services for the balance of the current year. One of the first items discussed by the full council was the mat- ter of handling dockage rentals this year. In previous summers, a person was hired to handle the rentals for one-half of the mon- ies received. Reeve Orval Wassman suggest- ed that the dock duties be handl- ed this year by acting road fore- man James Connolly. To this idea, Councillor Martin said, "Ivtr. reeve, this is the smart- est idea you have ever conte up with, you should be commended. At this point, Coles interject- ed, "It may not be the smartest trove you have ever made, but it is one of the smartest." Plans are being made to in - Responsibility For Auto Safety Lies With Owners Responsibility goes hand in hand with power --and this in- cludes horsepower. The Canada Safety Council reminds motorists they are resp- onsible both morally and legally for the safe mechanical condit- ion of their vehicles. This holds true whether or not drivers live in areas where periodical motor vehicle inspections are compuls- ory for all cars. Studies and surveys indicate that 10 percent of all motor vehicle accidents can be traced back to mechanical failures. This means that about 500 traffic deaths, 17, 000 traffic injuries and 35, 000 property damage accidents could be prevented in Canada every year if all cars were in safe mechan- ical condition. Even when the vehicle is un- der warranty, the onus remains on the driver to recognize the symptoms of auto malfunctions and to get them repaired. During its Spring Car Check Campaign, the Canada Safety Council co-operates with a number of associations and org- anizations in urging motorists to have their cars checked by competent mechanics before the summer season of heavy driving begins. Laws and warranties by them- selves will not by themselves prevent needless accidents caused by auto malfunctions. The individual motorist owes it to himself, his family and the ublic at large to ensure that its vehicle is sound. It's up to individuals to accept responsibility for the safe mech- anical condition of their cars. eatel(" CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY stall about 1, 200 lineal feet of new dockage in the river. While discussing dockage, Martin said, "I feel that the people using the river should pay for the services. When I drive my car on the highway, I pay for every privilege I get." Wassmann agreed that the docks should gain enough rev- enue to carry themselves. Council learned through Ausable River Conservation Au- thority representative Ivan Luth- er that the ARCA had budgeted $30, 000. for 1970 for continuat- ion of the erosion control prog- ram in the river within the village limites. Payment of the regular 1970 levy to the Authority in the amount of $2, 506.95 was ap- proved to take advantage of a discount. According to communiques from the Department of Trans- port, signs are available to con- trol speeds on the river and these will be enforced by the Ontario Provincial Police. Federation Head Challenges N F U To Back Claims Gordon Hill, president of the Ontario Federation of Agricult- ure, challenges the National Farmers' union to put into action their claims about voluntary collective bargaining. He sug- gested that the NFU start with soybeans. If that proves sucess- ful, he says that corn could be the next commodity to work on. The OFA president warns that farmers must be aware of at- tempts by the NFU to destroy orderly marketing programs without having any practical, proven alternative to offer as a replacement. Mr. Hill points out that threat- ening actions are being taken by NFU members and their sym- pathizers against the Ontario Milk Marketing Board, the Ont- ario IIog Producers Marketing Board and other marketing groups. A petition against the OMMB is being circulated by NFU members in Eastern Ontario, The Federation recognizes that marketing boards have not yet solved all marketing. prob- lems. But Mr. 1-1111 emphasizes that progress to date indicates that the marketing legislation must be strengthened, not dest- royed, in order to build even better marketing boards. The NFU has been callingfor some time for voluntary colect- ive bargaining to replace the commodity marketing boards. The Federation believes that the best way to determine the value of the NFU plan is for the union to use it on one or two commodities and to allow far- mers to assess its merit after a fair trial period. Mr. Hill says that it is easy for the NFU to stand on the side- lines and do nothing but critic- ize. He explains that farmers should understand that the new national marketing legislation deals with only inter -provincial and export trade, leaving mark- eting within a province very niuchi a provincial affair. The Federation leader calls on all fanners to build a better marketing system to prove its effectiveness before destroying what has been built over the years through the joint efforts of thousands of fanciers and the OFA. h'! Sky! shoulduick alittle than mos others Set Dates For H Achievemt Days 4-1-1 Homemaking Club Ach- ievement Days are soon to be held in Huron County. This spring the project has been "Featuring Fruit and the club members have learned how attractively fruit can be served whether as a garnish or appetizer to begin a meal, or a pie or fruit cocktail, to add the finish- ing touches to the menu. Each member has also learned the nutritional aspects of fruit as well as how to choose fruit wis- ely when shopping. The Achievement Days will be held in the Seaforth District High School, May 2; South Hur- on District High School, May 9; Zurich Community Hall, May 23; Goderich Collegiate Inst- itute, May 30. 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