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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-01-07, Page 10PAGE TEN ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS From My Window \A CLEAN SLATE MY EYE - Shirley Keller Beginning a new year is suppos- ed to be like starting out fresh, with a clean slate in fron of you and 365 days to make all the mis- takes you can't avoid, fulfill all the dreams you are lucky enough to find time and opportunity for and accomplish all the marvel- lous fetes you always knew you would if the right time came along. I've always started out a new year with thoughts like those, I've always tried to be optimistic in the face of a new year and to look ahead with a sure hope for the future. This year it is different. , . much different. I'm living with two teenagers in my household and I know that things won't get better but I pray - yes, readers, I litterly pray - that things won't get much worse in 1971. I've read all that hogwash about parents being masters over their children and I really believe my husband and I still have the upper hand with out kids. But the battle is wearing me down and making my life a living hell - and my wish for the new year is enough strength to wage the eternal war between my kids and me.. , and enough faith in myself to keep on believing that what I am fighting for is still worth all the tears, sleepless nights, headaches and frustration. I come from the school which promotes dependability and fosters maturity. In other words, I don't like to browbeat my kids into sub- mission. I would far rather guide them along each step of the way, wincing while they make their errors and always available to point them back to the middle road. I try to think one step ahead of them (a rather neat trick), anticipate their next moves and build up a natural resistance with- in them to those pitfalls by inject- ing them regularly with some rath- er sobering thoughts sprinkled here and there through the conversation' over a morning cup of coffee or a dishwashing session. And every year - what am I saying, .. every day now- it is be- coming more and more difficult to keep ahead. I'm finding that while they are making more and more mature decisions they are making more and more adult mist akes. The problems aren't as simple to sidestep any more... and they are not as easily explained away as they used to be. When they were four and five years old, you could tell them not to throw stories at the neighbor kids because you could hurt them badly if you happened to catch them in a vulnerable spot like an eye or a temple. But how do you explain to a teenager that a dam- aged reputation or a marred rec- ord is even more painful -especial- ly if the person injured is oneself through thoughtless deeds and meaningless associations with the wrong people. It is fairly simple, to weedle a child into picking up his toys through the somewhat obvious hoax about him being such a big man and hel ping mommy so very, very much that she wouldnt know what to do without him. But just how do you motivate a teenager into constructive act- ivity when all he wants to do is laze around for the major portion of his life and avoid any situations which may even remotely involve him in the community outside hie select circle of friends. You can take a little tyke up on ' your knee and assure him he is loved and feel his warm little arms around you neck in rewarding response to your tenderness, but how do you convince a teenager that parental love ins't turned on and off like a valve - on when yot permit some special concession and off when you say no to some other request, I guess it is fairly obvious that I'm "up -tight" as the kids say, about this whole thing. Maybe that's because I'm presently dep- ressed and disheartened by the display of apathy and downright non -productivity in the kids with whom I'm constantly in contact.. including my own. Maybe your kids are different. Maybe you have teenagers in your home who are bubbling over with enthusiasm to experience every single facet of life, and proceed- ing cautiously and intelligently toward a final goal. If that's the way it is at your house, begin 1971 with a light heart and hope in your breast. But at our house, things just aren't that rosy and the battle wages on - parents agin kids until I think I'll go mad. Happy New Year. Ha Ha, Ha. Huron -Perth Separate Sc'hooi Board (continued from page 3) Also, the principals are in- volved in the formation of pol- icies prior to their presentation to the board by the admintstrat ion. Too, a committee of principals makes recommend- ations regarding budget items which are considered during the preparation of the annual bud- get. It is believed this approach allows for an equitable disburse- ment of funds according to the needs of the schools. This approach was initiated because Mr. Vintar believes it is necessary to involve the schools more intimately in the decision making process. He pointed out the administrat- ion and consultants are called upon to speak to numerous groups of interested parents. These meetings allow for a two-way communication in which the aspirations of the local school community are recognized and the direction in which the board is moving is made known. In addition schools are encour- aged to invite the public on num- -.ous occasions to attend activ- ities such as open house, school fairs, concerts, sport activities and class projects related to school curriculum. Mr. Vintar stated that plans are underway for the printing of a newsletter which will be dist- ributed three times annually to the ratepayers within the two counties. The newsletter will contain information concerning sports activities, excursions, special programs, research proj- ects, program development and other special events which are carried on within the schools. Mr. Vintar suggested board members might wish to speak to various groups within the school community to keep the ratepayer. abreast of board developments. TOYS, SKATES, HOCKEY EQUIPMENT Check Ventilating System In Hog Barns (This message brought to you through the courtesy of Hensel!. District Co -Operative.) Our coldest winter weather is here, and this is when it's import- ant to keep the ventilating system in you hog barn operating smooth- ly. Here's what a ventilating tune- up should include; Clean fan blades. Dirty fan blades will reduce air flow as much as 50%, Use a wire brush or putty knife for cleaning but be careful not to bend or twist the fan blades. Most motors on your fans will have sealed bearings but, if they don't, be sure the bearings are lubricated as recom- mended by the company that sold you the unit. Use oil sparingly so it won't collect on motor windings. Clean dust and dirt off the motoi that has accumulated over the year. Clean motors run cooler and are less likely to overheat. Have THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1971 a serviceman check your motor if you have been having any special problems with it. Clean dust and dirt from shutters which open and close automatical- ly. Dirt may actually keep moving parts from functioning at all. Make sure all moving parts do move freely and easily, then lub- ricate with powdered graphite. Regular oil will collect dust again and add further problems. Check all thermostats and cont- rols and readjust interval timer settings for cold weather operation. In buildings that are fitted with baffled slot inlets in the ceiling, check to make sure that openings are unobstructed. Be sure winter inlets are in proper operation. Ceiling inlets let the cold fresh air into the warm air below the ceiling. These inlets fully opened should be about one or two inches wide for the full length of the barn. Adjust the baffle board to reduce the size of this inlet and to deflect the cold incoming air and blend it with wanner air to prevent drafts, Additional heat is needed for small pigs. 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