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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-02-25, Page 5THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1971 rom my window. FUDDLE DUDDLE Fuddle-duddle has become a national phrase of some import- ance and may well be the decid- ing issue when Canadians elect a new federal government. Strange is it not? A simple pair of words like "fuddle-duddle" muddling the entire Canadian political scent Impossible. You know of course, I refer to Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau's recent publicity conc- erning a couple of off-color words he is reported to have mouthed at the Opposition. No one else has dared to spell out the words PET whispered under his breath so I won't either. All I can say is that I've heard the words before and while they aren't particularly gent• ille, they are not blasphemous, profane or impious. They are simply dirty. So What? I suppose one could argue that it is unbecoming a Prime Minister of Canada to even think such thoughts much less mouth them at anyone. To me, that's like saying the Prime Minister of Canada should be some kind of saintly creature, as far removed from the ordinary Joe on the street as the east is from the west. , . and that's not the kind of man I envisage as the leader of Canada, making decisions from a young, vibrant, sometimes- not -so- nice populus. I think you could put this fud- dle-duddle business in the same category as many other attempts the Opposition has made to cut Trudeau down to their size - child- ish jealous and frustrated. Here's a man who dresses in the smartest clothes he can purchase. He even wore a white trench coat to England on a visit to see Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Shock- ing! Here's a man who dates a movie star Miss Barbara Streisand, the sexy songstress who wows audiences wherever she goes. She even came to Parliament and sat in the pro- ceedings while Pierre was at work. And Pierre even dared to cast the occasional glance in Miss Strei- sand's direction. Unthinkable! BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER He dares to be a bachelor in the bargain. Here's the man who enjoys a night out on the town with a pretty girl at his side to make the even- ing completely earthy. Disgusting He's been known to dance up a storm, take a drink or two and call on several different women in the space of a few weeks. Horrors! I'm not the least bit surprised that Pierre mouthed an insult at the Opposition who can't forget that the unemployment picture in Canada these days is not as rosy as it could be. I'm not of- fended by the Prime Minister's silent outburst to the man who went to great lengths to torment Trudeau and then ran like a kick- ed puppy to the newsmen with his tale of woe about being hurt by the PM's moving lips. Frankly, I was more sickened by John Lundrigan's weeping and wailing on television's late news about his deep love and devotion to John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson and how he has been so wounded by the surpris- ingly uncouth Mr. Trudeau, his own dear prime minister of his own beloved Canada, who display- ed such a 'shameful' and unaccept- able attitude in the House of Commons. I fully expected Lund- rigan to cover his eyes with one arm to denot his purity and fling the other arm to his breast to show pain. Ugh..gh..gh. From the conversations I've had with folks about the incident, there are very strong indications that Trudeau- mania has been revived. Most people are ident- ifying with the foul-mouthed prime minister who acts very human when he is angered and says things because that's the way he feels rather than because that's the way he's expected to answer. Trudeau has proven again he's his own man - and very much like everyone else in this country. He's not politicking all the time like some others who babble endlessly and say nothing. Think I'll go out and buy a fuddle-duddle T-shirt for spring. And fuddle-duddle to you, too. Huron Board of Education Alters Several Regulations (continued from page 1) may be made. Staff members shall not be called from class to take personal telephone calls. The board approved a field trip for the Grade VIII students at Huron Centennial School near Brucefield, a journey to Ottawa at no direct cost to the board. An itinerary of the trip was presented to the board and at least one board member quip- ped that in view of the fact that the outing appeared to be so well planned and so entertain- ing as well as educational, per- haps the teacher chaperones should stay behind and teach while members of the board accompanied the students. This suggestion was greeted with some delight by the board, but was not endorsed. Two more reports of break-ins at schools - one at Seaforth District High School and anoth- er at Huron Centennial School, Brucefield, were received by board members. "Has anyone been apprehended in connection with any of these break-ins? asked Chairman Robert Elliott. He was told that no persons had been arrested although the police had given indication that they had some definite clues which were being checked out. The reports of three bus ac- cidents - one involving Stephen Central Public School students, one involving Howick Central School youngster, and a third concerning students riding a bus bound for Goderich District Collegiate were received. The latter report was made by the bus company. Rexford G. Duckworth, while the rep- ort is normally presented by the principal of the school to which or from which the bus is proceeding. Board members agreed that the principal of the school involved should be notified of the accident and should make the report to the school board, preferably with the names of all the students on the bus at the time of the accid- ent. Some board members thought this was imposing undue paper- work on the principals. "Surely there would not be sufficient bus accidents involving any one school to make reports a burdensome task for the princ- ipals, " stated Mrs. Wallace. ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS (continued from page 1) year. So far 58 traffic accid- ents have been investigated compared to 31 up to February 20, 1970. As this press release is prep- ared road and driving conditions have already contributed to a five -car and a three -car col- lision just north of the Crediton Road on Highway No. 4. Only a minor injury (a sore forearm) resulted when a tank- er truck jacknifed on Highway No. 4 just south of the Crediton Road last Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. The tanker driven by Beverley Edwards, 33 of Ark- ona, Ontario was southbound in a heavy morning fog. The empty trailer jacknifed as the driver attempted to stop for a north- bound school bus. Constable Dale Lamont fixed damages at $500 to the saddle tank and right side of the tractor cab. Members of the Exeter Fire Brigade, led by Chief Gary Middleton proceeded to the scene to wash down the roadway after the ruptured tank spilled diesel fuel on the Highway, Damages of $400 resulted when a pickup truck operated by Robert Fotheringham, 30 of Seaforth and Lorne Weiberg, 47 of Zurich, collided on the 13th concession of Hay. Constable Bob Whiteford investigated. A snow vehicle collision at the Kirkton Fair grounds on February 14th, caused injury to both operators when the mach- ines collided on the track. Harry Black, 22 of St. Marys received stitches in the right leg. Barrie Armstrong, 24, also of St. Marys a cut forehead, and eyebrow. The machines sustained $200 damage each. Constable Dale Lamont invest- igated. Seven members of the detach- ment and four snow vehicles were utilized last Monday, in a search of bush and farm prop- erties in and around the 6th and 7th concession of Usborne for Fred Grimminck, 23, of Usborne Township. Fortunately Grimminck was located at a sister's residence unaware he was believed lost. No serious crime was reported last week, although officers are continuing their investigations into several cottage breakins at Norman Heights. Almosaamo Independent Shipper to United Co-operative of Ontario Livestock Dept Toronto Ship Your Livestock with Roy S otc'hmer Monday is Shipping Day From Wilma Stockyard CALL BAYFIEI.D 565.2636 By 7:30 a.m. Monday For Prompt Service No Charges on Pick-up ashmanessmocansesearamaametesoleMN PAGE FIVE Annual Meeting of Huron County Children's AidSociety Elects Officers 1 (by Shirley J. Keller) In his address to members of he Huron County Children's Aid oard of directors at the annual eeting in Goderich Wednesday afternoon, February 17, Bruce Heath, Acting Local Director talk - d about the "rather dubious concl• usions reached" which affected he Children's Aid in the province following the Urwick-Currie and Mullen's Reports. "If we acknowledge a need to e -examine our obligations to the axpayer, " said Heath, "in like manner we shall have to re-exam- ine our duties to the children in care and families we serve, and he priorities needed to enhance ,our services and redeem our fail- ures. " "And in the long run whether we keep to a policy or practicality tnd evenminimum feasibility or not. it is going to cost money.." continued Heath. "To those who 'might cling to a conception of absolute•local autonomy, some of this may sound like heresy or the jitters of a new local director. I can assure you it is neither." "I would suggest Children's Aid Societies have alternately been at their worst and their most sterile when they neglected their trusts to care and criticisize, " Heath pointed out, "and lost touch with both their clients and supporters. (continued on page 6) Odds 'N' Ends - - Some at 'A Price NEW SHIPMENT OF MASON RISCH PIANOS The top line in musical entertainment! 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