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Zurich Citizens News, 1974-11-21, Page 4PAGE 4 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 19'74 77{cfxrz (7/°1k 6/i/cirri rhait What women want ! We've borrowed the .title of these editorial com- ments from another publica.ion. We don't know what the women want but we'll comment just the same. We're given to understand that they don's want some things but they do want others. The girls want to be called ladies; but some of the older ladies don't mind being called girls. For a long time now there's been a wide divergence of opinion as to whether women want to be called Miss or Mrs. or whether they should be called Ms. It is the ladies who can't agree on the matter. We've just sort of settled in our own minds that if they write a letter and don't state which they desire we'll call them Ms. However, there are a few names like Leslie, Marion, Randy and others similar, which can be applied to male or female. Answering a letter that has that kind of name without a prefix of some kind to indicate the gender of the writer can cause some con- sternation. Some women want liberation. Some desire to have equal status with men in alt the business world. Others desire to be very dependent upon men so that thereby they can have a special status and be different. There are those who would like to dress, act, talk and work like men. Others desire to be different in every respect so that they will be able to achieve a role of their own in modern society. If we knew what women wanted, it might not be too hard to provide them with their wants. The problem is that women can't agree amongst themselves as to what they want because they all want something different. Even that wouldn't be too bad if one's wants would remain the same, but even an individual woman's wants change from day to day. It's all very confusing and frustrating to both the men and women who want to please them. In these days, of liberation and equality between the sexes it is not surprising that respect and gallantry are going out the window. How can a woman who smokes, drinks, swears and gets the same wage as a man, expect the man to hold her coa` or open the car door for her when he wouldn't do it for another man? If men and women are goin- 'o be equal then a'l must expect the same treat- ment; otherwi^H come would be more equal than others (if we may be permitted to use some Irish terminology here). We think it's about time women decided together and agreed upon whether they want to be equal with men in every respect or whether they want to be different and treated according to that difference. We don't disagree with the concept of equal pay for equal work, and other things of that nature where it is natural that men and women may be doing the same kind of work. We just won- der if the women of Canada would like to be like the women of Russia and China where they will work side by side with men while others raise their children in communal schools and day care centre from the time they are six months old until they are adults and out on their own? Or would women want the types of homes where men make the living, how- ever meagre that might be at times, and where the children would know who their parents were and what a family unit is like? One of the maior problems women find in deciding what they want, is finding out what men expect the women to want. !f the men who are traditionally the head of the family could express what they wanted of women, then the women might find it easier to agree on what they wanted. (from Nanton (Alberta) News EXAGGERATED CLAIMS Beware of advertisements for correspondence courses which promise improved skills and job opportunities, reports consumers Association of Canada. Before signing up, check with the better business bureau, local schools and pot- ential employers to determine if the school is reliable and whether the course will be of any value on the job market. And find out enough details of the program to be sure that you really want and will finish the course. ZURICH Citizens NEWS PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURICH HERE TURKHEIM, Publisher Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385 Canadian Weekly. Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Vire Subscription Rates: $5. 00 per year in advance in Canada; $6.00 in United States and Foreign; single copies 15¢ • 0 0. 0 0. 0 0 0 0••• 0 0 0 ®0 0. 0. 0 0•• ®' Oad EfOop • 0e•••00•00•0000046••as•ee•p• Zurich, Ontario. November 18, We are glad that the Editor advised you to think carefully before you vote for the propos- ed municipal building. Other- wise you may be so blinded by his sunny report that you may overlook a few facts. First of all this $45, 000 initial cost is an estimated cost by the architect. Take the time to ask any local cont- ractor, consult several in fact, and get their estimates for the construction of a two-storey building of this d imension. You may be amazed at the difference between their est- imates and his. Bear in mind each time you read of the rash of grants the government is sprinkling over the country that you, the tax -payer are going to be pay- ing the tab. That is why the Free Press (Nov. 13) reported the provincial government debt at $746 million. This money or the interest on it will have to be raised somehow, and the only way will be by raising your government tax. So many people think these grants are gifts but remember you must always "pay the pip- er," The Editor seemed pleased to point out that the rent that the Huron County Library will pay, will be raised from the present $120 yearly rent (includ- ing beat, light and caretaking) to $1500 yearly rent (not includ- ing above expenses) . You are paying your share of this incr- ease, along with the rest of Huron County. I wonder if the council have checked the numb. er of people who patronize the library to see if a library this size is necessary, May we rep- eat again that this town already has two excellent libraries in the schools. If you have never visited them, do so, and see how well your children's read- ing needs are taken care of. The Editor also made a point of the fact that the Zurich Hyd- ro System will pay $1500 rent. This seems like taking money out of your right hand and putt- ing it in your left and thinking you are saving money. Any increase in the l-lydro's expenses will be reflected in your hydro rates. As for the $4500 left to lands- cape and furnish this elaborate building --once more we say, Huron federation elect directors Four executive members were elected at the directors meeting of the Huron Federatior of Agriculture, to serve the farmers of Huron County for the next year. Maurice Bean, of Auburn, and Alan Walper, of Grand Bend, were returned to office, New members elected were Mason Bailey, of Blyth and Jake Van Wonderen, of Varna. lvlenrbers of the last year's exectuvie, Vince Austin, of Dungannon and Iloward Datars of Dashwood did not run for office this time. Six individual service members competed for the position. After the election a lively discussion period was devoted to discussing some of the resol- utions which will be voted upon at the annual meeting of the OFA to be held November 25 to 27 in the Holiday Inn in Hamilton. this is an estimated cost by an architect who doubtless has never bought drapes in his life, to say nothing of furnishing and equipment, etc. So much for the initial cost. Shall we go on to the annual up -keep of lighting, heating, caretaking, etc? No, let us set that aside and deal with the question of whether we actually need this building now or do we need our sidewalks and streets fixed, to say nothing of our arena and the proposed Senior Citizens Home more. We say necessities come first. If you read your newspaper last week you will see that U,S, and Great Britain are already cutting back. Canada cannot hope to escape the recession that is already been felt in these countries. So, as the Editor says, think carefully, and go to vote on this subject. P.S. We are pleased that the council arranged for a vote on this subject --even if tbe timing was a little odd. We can't help but wonder who will pay for the architect if the vote is negative. Will it be those who jumped tbe gun prematur- ely and hired him before gett- ing the feeling of the people? Wrong again ---you, the tax- payer I'm afraid. Norma Siebert Josephine Denomrne Banghart,'Kelly, Doig and Co. Chartered Accountants 268 Main St., Exeter ARTHUR W. READ Resident Partner Bus. 235-0120, Res. 238-8075 Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRISTS J. E. Longstaff OPTOMETRIST SEAFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE 527-1240 Tuesday, Taaursday, 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: 9.12 A,M, — 1:30.6 P.M. Closed all day Saturday Phone 235-2433 Exeter INSURANCES Robert F. 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