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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-05-19, Page 6Page 6 -Citizens News, May 19, 1976 Wonder why they're off their food! The Prime Minister a few months ago startled the nation and sent shivers of apprehension through the stock markets when he bluntly declared that Canada's marketing system was - no longer working and hence the out -of -control inflation, high unemployment and increasing pres- sures on the buying power of our dollars, says the United Church. The poor of the world would hardly have been surprised for their empty bellies and their marginal existence has been telling then for years that something is not wc'rking. But that something is more than the mere fluctuations of an out -of -whack marketing system. It is a basic flaw in the system of economic and social distribution of wealth. Their predicament - which is really our predicament too - is rooted in unjust economic and social structures and out- moded behavior between and within na- tions. A new global ethic based on justice and equality called the New International Economic Order is a strong answer to under- development, poverty, energy and food shortages and a polluted environement. This new order, increasingly espoused by the churches and other concerned groups, is an attempt to develop a mentality which demands enough food shelter and clothing for every human being on earth as well as the opportunity for each person to live in self-fulfilment. While a new mentality must be developed it is within the powers of government to change the existing system based on greed to one of caring and sharing. There are five basic ways to change our outlook: Resources should be used only for es- sentials, not luxuries; there should be a move to global solutions rather than national reactions; there should be unity in the push towards trade rather than merely aid for poorer nations and more public support for development and world government to enforce all this. The marketing system might then start to work. Hensall Kinettes have busy year The Kinette Club of Hensall and District - 1975-76 although small in number, the Kinette Club of Hensall and District has had a very busy year. Our fund raising project so far . this year have included our Harvest Dance, Fall Rummage Sale, a food booth at a local auction and just recently, our Spring Rum- mage Sale. Before the end of June we will also run a food booth at the 5th Annual Ontario Fiddler's Contest. a movie afternoon during the Fiddler's Contest weekend and another food booth at the Hensall Spring Fair. We have done a great deal of community work this year which we have found very enjoyable. We held a Christmas party for the children of the town featuring a puppet show and a visit from Santa. We have visited the shut-in people intown twice, taking them a plant at each visit. We donated a needy ��aPoc�G� diteeRA. 'Published Each Wednesday By Huron -Middlesex Publishers Ltd. Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385 Member: CA Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Subscription Rates: $6.00 per year in advance in Canada; $8.00 in United States and Foreign; single copies 20( • family at Christmas in June will pregenr two scnoiarsnips to the boy and girl in the Grade 8 graduating class. We sponsor our foster child through. Canada Save the Children and also canvassed the town for the Ability Fund. In March we or- ganized a trip to London to the Ice Capades for a number of interested people in town and we have recently completed a six week baby-sitting course for approximately 12 teenagers. We have agreed to help our Kin- smen financially at the end of June, in the purchases . of new chairs for the arena. The Hensall Kinette Club clebrated their 19th anniversary last October with a trip to London to a movie. We plan a social evening approximately every two months and this year have enjoyed a Christmas carolling night, a bowling party, a volleyball game and a card party. Tose who passed the baby- sitting course are: -Laurie Pepper Marilyn Pepper, Vicki Mann, Ivy Schauffer, Ilona Schauffer, Debbie Reid, Tammy. Pepper, Lari Flynn, Lisa Stretton. The Last by Ted Rowcliffe _1 (2 ,..... frre.......z., „..-:-., yr Word , It must be the year for new associations! This weekend in the first of six "Krazy Days" weekends being staged in Zurich this summer. "Krazy Days" have come about through the efforts of a new Zurich group, the Zurich Busi- nessmen's Association headed by president Ron Heimrich. The Friday night -Saturday promotions will feature free cash draws, unique "time" specials and other features. Each of the participating stores has been assigned a specific time to feature a super special. They will be announced dur- ing the day and the prices will last for only one hour. * * * Yes, it's going to be a busy weekend all over. In addition to special events at Zurich and Lucan, Grand Bend busi- nessmen have been preparing for the May 24th holiday weekend, always one of the biggest of the early season at the Grand Bend resort. University students and others have been using the three day holiday weekend as a chance to relax after a long hard winter and bid farewell to the books. In the last few years some of the focus has shifted to the Pinery Provincial Park as camping has become popular with young people but no doubt the main drag at the Bend will be jammed this weekend — rain or shine. ✓ * * The Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce is gearing up the machinery for a second Buffaloburger Fest coming up in June. Last year the Chamber staged the unique weekend for the first time and had such a success that an encore was automatic. This year's Bugerfest will have some refinements such as a bigger tent, an expanded craft show and flea market and, of course, more buffalo burgers. The Chamber did a real job promoting the Fest last year, getting lots of newspapers, radio and television publicity in London, Kitchener, Sarnia, Windsor and into the United States. And it paid off .as a lot of people travelled to the Bend that weekend just for the Burgerfest. * * Best wishes go out this week to those hard working people in Lucan who are organizing an association of businessmen. The group is still in its formation stage with a meeting scheduled for last night (Tuesday). So far two meetings have been held and good turnouts were reported. I'm not sure yet if the group will include a retail section but already the get-togethers have produced a Sidewalk Sale set for this Saturday. Quite a few of the downtown retailers are taking part and it looks like a success. Lucan had a businessmen's association which was active until about five years ago. Hopefully the renewed interest will result in many years of productive efforts for the Middle-. sex village. Golden Glimpses . . BIDE WATER REST HOME A few sunny days would be more than welcome by most of us I'm sure. We seem to be get- ting more than our share of drab, damp weather. On Monday evening the Dash- wood Women's Institute sponsor- ed the monthly birthday party for May. A musical programme was provided: Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love of Dashwood provided music on the piano and violin, Miss Susanne Schroeder .sang; and played the guitar and the Rader sisters, Barbara, Brenda and Carol all played musical instruments. Residents having birthdays during the month of May are Mrs. Ethel Appleton, Mrs. Emma Bennewies, Mrs, Jennetta Fin- nigan, Mrs. Anne Oligny and Mr. Edgar Squire. Following the programme, refreshments and birthday cake were served. Gifts were distributed, courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary.. Mr. Lawrence Wein paid his monthly visit on Tuesday morn- ing joining the Residents in the dining room where he played the piano and joined the group singing. On Thursday evening bingo was played, followed by refresh- ments. The annual Daffodil Tea and Bake Sale was held on Saturday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A musical programme was presented in the tea room. Those taking part in the pro- gramme were the Miller Sisters from Dashwood who sang several numbers, Miss Elaine Westlake sang two solos, Miss Christine Haberer played two piano instru- mentals, the Desjardine Brothers from Grand Bend sang some duets, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Desjardine and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love provided piano and violin music. Members of the Auxiliary were very pleased with the co-operation of the public in helping to malthe event so successful. The Sunday evening Chapel Service was conducted by Rev. Clayton Kuepfer of the Zurich Mennonite Church.