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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1972-06-15, Page 12PAGE 12 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS tuna my tvindow When my children were small: I remember thinking how wond- erful it would be when they were grown and able to do for themselves. Like most young mothers who wipe snotty noses and grubby hands from morning to night, I dreamed of the day when my children would be able to take care of their own needs. I also remember older moth- ers telling me, "Someday, you'll find yourself looking back on these days when your child- ren were small and thinking what a great time it was... free from worries and much, much less frustrating." T pooh-poohed the idea. After a11, I thought, what could be worse than changing dirty diap- ers and sopping up spilled milk after every meal and cutting bubblegum out of tousled hair. Well I can tell you what's worse. It is teaching a 16 -year- old son to drive the family automobile. A series of heartbreaking events has brought about this ordeal. When the eldest child, in our little brood tried to get into the driver education course at the school, it was filled. He was told he'd have to wait until the next course came up in about six months, .. and if you've ever had a teenaged son in your house with a yen for the open roads, you know what a laugh that really is. For a while I thought circum- stances would protect us from our son's learn -to -drive mania. The family car was usually in use and the number of hours available for in -car instruction in the family automobile would be very slim, I suspected. Then fate dealt me a terrible blow. Husband surprised us all with a "second -car" and my hopes for one more summer without a teenaged driver in the household began to fade. The final straw came when it was evident that if there was any teaching to be done, moth- er would have to do it, Not only did father not have the time to devote to such a proj- ect, he didn't have the patience either. And so, by a process known as elimination, mother became the driving instructor. To be perfectly fair, I must tell you all that my son is a co-operative student who has a passion for learning things well... and correctly. I guess that's what is really giving me the grey hairs. I'm beginning to realize what a truly rotten driver I am. In fact, all this talk about retesting the "older drivers" is giving me the shakes. I can forsee my son having his licence while mother's is revok- ed until she gets her driving habits into shape. And I'm the one saadled with the responsib- ility of teaching my son to drive! Ridiculous, isn't it? Take the emergency brake fr BY SHIRLEY J, KELLER hassle, for instance. In all the years I've been driving a car, I've only used the emergency brake once or twice. I can remember one time I pulled the emergency brake and had to call a mechanic to get me mov- ing again because the fool thing seized or something. And one other time, I remember distinctly getting a severe tongue- lashing from my belov- ed spouse because I burned out the brake lining when I forgot to release the emergency brake before driving the last 30 miles.. So I avoid the emergency brake like the plague. No sense letting oneself in for trouble when you get along perfectly well without the gadget. But the new driver in the family informs me that emerg- ency brakes are one of the most important accessories on today's modern cars. One should always pull the emergency brakes when one parks... and one should never release the emerg- ency brakes until the car is running and ready for take -off. The driver's handbook put out by the Ontario Department of Transportation and Communic- ation is the authority we go by. I'm just a necessary fixture in the car as my son practices the rules, regulations and tips sug- gested in his handy, dandy booklet. I feel like a blob on the upholstery as the family's authority on operating techniq- ues schools himself in the art of driving, In short, I've begun to wonder who's teaching who to drive a car... and if the whole thing isn't a plot by the Ontario government to bring parents up to date on the traffic regulat- ions of 1972. But there's one thing I do better than my son. When the gas gauge registers empty, my skill at forking out cash is sec- ond to none. I'm needed. ST. PAUL'S A.C.W. The Anglican Church Women of St. Pauls Anglican Church met at the home of Mrs. Mary Taylor last Thursday evening. President Mrs. Scrabuik opened the meeting with the member's prayer, followed by devotions from the Living Message, with Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. W. Scrabuik and Mrs. D. Windover taking portions of it. The study book was taken by Mrs. F. Clark on "Problems. Mrs. D. Windover gave a rep- ort on the Deanery meeting with was held in May at Triv- itt Memorial Church, Exeter, She outlined the work done by Bishop Cook in the far north, also reported $8, 620 had been realized by the annual Thank - Offering for this Diocese. The A ,C ,W , news Letter was given to members to read. It was decided to meet in tuly, as a meeting had been cancel- led in Tanuary EXPERT WATCH REPAIRS FREE ESTIMATES ANSTETT JEWELLERS LTD. CLINTON SEAFORTH WALKERTON THURSDAY, ]UNE 15, 1972 Guarantee 1P lk producers Ioans Recently the lion. William A. Stewart, Minister of Ag- riculture and Food for Ontario announced the Government's intention to guarantee bank loans to industrial milk prod- ucers who wished to purchase Market Sharing Quota. The Minister has now announced an expansion of that program to include guaranteed bank loans for the purchase of milk cows or bred dairy heifers. The program has a primary aim of ensuring the maximum utilization of Ontario's share of the industrial milk market, To achieve this, loans will be made available from the local branches of chartered banks to industrial milk producers wishing to purchase Market Sharing Quota. Recognizing that is some cases this will mean herd expansion, the prog- ram has been enlarged to includ( loans for the purchase of milk cows and bred dairy heifers. The loans will be made at prime interest rates plus lafo for a term net exceeding 5 years This program will remain in effect until March 31, 1975, and any number of loans may be made by a borrower during that period, although the max- imum amount that can be bor- rowed is $15, 000. This max- imum may consist entirely of cow or heifer purchases, or a • combination of cattle and Quota Quota loans are available from a minimum amount of $250 to a maximum of $5, 000. Loans for cattle range from a minimum of $500 to a rnaximun of $15, 000 and the maximum amount per cow is $500. Application forms and broch- ures describing the program are now in the printing process and will shortly be available at banks, County and District Offices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, from fieldmen with the Ontario Milk Marketing Board and the Milk Commission of Ontario. Brewers Retail Operated by Brewers Warehousing Company Limited Announce a NEW LOCATION FOR EMPTIES IN ZURICH Authorized BottZe Collector is: MRS. JOAN TURKHEIM ( ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CHEESE HOUSE) HOURS: 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. DAILY - EXCEPT WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY EXTENDED HOURS TO 9 P. M. ON FRIDAY THE BASE CTORY OUTLET Old Air Force Base Clinton, Ont OFFICIAL OPENING MONDAY, JUNE 19th, 1972 A TRUE FACTORY OUTLET STORE FEATURING SECONDS AND DISCONTINUED LINES FROM MANY CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS. OUR SELECTION WILL INCLUDE KNIT SHIRTS, DRESS SHIRTS, DRESS PANTS, CASUAL PANTS, SOX, LEATHER GOODS, FOOTWEAR, SPORTSWEAR, LINGERIE, ETC, FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY. MANY FIRST QUALITY LINES WILL ALSO BE OFFERED AT DISCOUNT PRICES TO PROVIDE GREATER SHOPPING VARIETY Fabrics Mill End By The Pound Crimp Knits Double Knits Flannelette - Towel Ends Denims - Drills - Etc. Sewing Needs Thread - Zippers pp s Bindings Tapes Small Appliances Name Brand Toasters Irons - Kettles Blenders -- Etc. Sewing Machines Assorted Makes and Models 41,111111* Linens Sheets - Pillow Cases Towels Face Cloths Dish Cloths Many Other . Items Too Numerous To Mention STORE HOURS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 1 P.M. TO 10 P.M. SATURDAY -9 A.M. TO 6 P.M.