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Zurich Citizens News, 1965-01-21, Page 2PAGE TWO THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1965 ectoisteat An Uphill Battle for Burrows Because the right man is in the right place at the right time, the name of J. G. Burrows has become a household word in this area. The local inspector of public schools has been pushed to the front lines in the battles over schools in Hay, Stephen, Stanley and T'uckersmith. As the com- mander, all blame for dissention within the ranks has been placed squarely on his shoulders. It is as if citizens in these municipal- ities believed that J. G. Burrows is waging a one-man campaign all over Ontario to do away with rural schools in favor of cen- tralization. It is as though we thought J. G. Bur - J. G. Burrows alone conceived this idea in a devious attempt to put additional burden on the taxpayer and needless stress and strain on the school board. It is as thought we thought J. G. Bur- rows was secretly scheming and plotting to ruin our children and kill their chances to take a place in the world. Surely we know better. Inspector Burrows happens to agree with the department of education that every child, rural or urban, should have equal opportunity. He knows that dedi- cated teachers are enticed away to the cities and towns where working conditions and educational facilities tend to produce more satisfaction, monetary and otherwise, for equal effort. The local education administrator has not the power to force the issue on us. But he has been assigned to convince the local school boards that larger schools are the right step toward bring rural education into line with the advantages which used to be confined to the urban school systems. The battle of the debate is on. Our pride and sentiment •and careless thrift is the negative side. His conviction and de- termination and concern are the affirma- tive. It is an uphill battle all the way. And J. G. Burrows is presenting his argument forcefully and well. A Reflection of You A local farm forum group is concerned about the image the farmer is leaving for his urban neighbors. Statistics were cited to prove that farmers are defeating their own cause in many incidents. Farmers have a right to expect a fair shake. They have a legitimate claim to a decent standard of living, a just reward for their efforts and a place in society. Some farmers are reaping the full benefits while others are not. There has to be a reason. Although many farmers do not like to admit the truth, they know in their hearts the problem. Farming, like all other businesses, is growing more competitive and more demanding with every passing year. Either you keep up and roll with the punches, or you get lost in the shuffle. What caused it, who is to be blamed for it, when it started and whether or not it is good or bad, is of little concern. Too much valuable time can be wasted with complaining and fruitless searching for "the good old days". Public opinion is important, even nec- essary. If farmers create the impression they are floundering, hopeless and beaten individuals, they will be treated as such. If they can show the world they are ag- gressive, ready to progress with the trends and eager to accept the challenge whatever the odds, they will have made the transi- tion into the wheels of business. Business handling will reflect the true image. No other guide is so often down to earth as a study of assets and how they grow and mature. A realistic appraisal will provide the answers. Like it or lump it, the time has arrived for a decision and a choice. Renewal Rules In a news release from the department of transport, minister of transport Irwin Haskett issued a warning to all holders of Ontario drivers' licenses to make certain that renewals are made on time. The new system of issuing drivers' li- cences began last year. Renewal will be necessary not at the outset of the year as previously but simultanteous with birth- days. Renewal forms will be mailed out from Toronto but licences still will become in- valid if they are not renewed on the re- quired date. Furthermore, no excuses will be accepted. The fact you did not re- ceive the notice due to a change in ad- dress or a mailing error, will not give you an out or prompt the department to be gentle or forgiving. Quite the contrary. The law states that all persons must notify the department within six days of any change in address. Anyone who hesitates to have a licence renewed for any reason, feable or imagin- ative, will be subject to police charges. The expiry date is printed on each licence. Mr. Haskett has urged all drivers who do not receive a renewal form three weeks before that date to make direct ap- plication to the nearest licence bureau or by mail to the Ontario Department of Transport. The system has it merits. It allows the department a closer rein on the prov- inces one million drivers and a greater opportunity to weed out the dangerous or too elderly automobile operators. But it has its drawbacks as well. One of the greatest is the increased chance for human error through forgetfulness or neg- lect, plus the mechanical mistakes that could be attributed to the huge unfeeling computer through which the materials are fed. It should keep us on our toes. Espe- cially since we note that if a licence is allowed to lapse for more than a year, the driver will have to submit to another driv- ing test. From My Window By Shirley Keller 1 Skating time is here again for the kids and mother once more beset with the multitude of problems that mushroom out of all proportion at this time of year Outfitting the family with skates is the initial head ache. The pair you bought last year just never fit and without the skate exchange at the local shoe store, who would even bother. There comes the constant sweat over tube skates versus figure skates. A little girl will just "curl" if she doesn't have the finest figure cutters on the market. The fact she can't skate is not important, It is a matter of the prestige she feels when she can walk into the rink in a pair of skates that represent a steady diet of boullion for the entire family for two weeks. And little boys can't play hoc- key without Frank Mahalovich autographed blades, a true-blue NHL approved hockey stick and a complete ensemble of weighty, expensive hockey equipment. All this is invaluable for the daily after -four atempt to break through the defensive line set up by six-year-old next door and the neighborhood stray dog. Once the skating fever strikes, all reason is gone. It is impos- sible to figure the workings of a mind that expects to be driven. to school in a well -heated car only to spend two hours straight on an open-air rink 4n the chill of the evening. You can't even remotely imagine what quirks in the works would make kids shiver with cold when asked to take out the garbage and then strip down to a sweater and a pair of slacks while skating in below -zero weather. It is considered noble to catch pneumonia in the line of duty as goaler of the kindergarten bush league, or princess of the slip, slide and sit set. To get a shot of penicillin for ice damage is heroic To get one for protection against it is purely the act of a coward. It is enthusiasm that makes kids skate for five minutes be- fore they realize they haven't removed their skate guards. It is common sense that causes mon and dad to sit home and watch TV. ZURICH Citizens NEWS PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURICH MRS. SHIRLEY KELLER, Editor HERB TURKHEIM, Publisher J. E. HUNT, Plant Superintendent Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa and for the payment of postage in cash Member: Member: Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in United States and and Foreign; single copies 7 cents. 50 Years Ago JANUARY, 1915 On Sunday, some Dashwtod boys were skating on the creek at Mr. Moore's farm and went into the house over the cistern and while there, one of their number, little Clifford Link, fell through a hole into the cis- tern. Immediately the boys got a rope and let it down in an effort to draw him out but were unable to do so. He clung to one of the braces in the cistern until they went for help, which was a full mile away. On arriv- ing on the scene, Mr. William Stade, with a man's strength and wisdom, drew Clifford to the top. Dr. Mair, who recently dis- posed of his practice in Hensall, is opening an office in Mitchell. Messrs. F. Hess & Son placed a six -horse power gasoline en- gine with Mr. Emil Hendricks, Sauble Line, last week. Dr Hardie, dentist, at Domin- ion House, Zurich, Wednesday and Thursday, February 3 and February 4. 40 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1925 $5—For ready-to-wear spec- tacles. Hess, the Jeweller. (advt) Jack Frost made a big show- ing over the week -end and on Monday morning the mercury fell to several degrees below zero. J. Hey, Jr., purchased from J. A. Manson what could be termed a good butchering pig which weighed 675 pounds. Mr. Hey thinks it will make nice and large picnic hams. Merchants who do not adver- tise are like the people in the cemetery — liable to be for- gotten. 25 YEARS AGO JANUARY, 1940 Atl ast the January thaw has come and there are many pleas- ant faces as the water shortage was facipg several farmers and some were already hauling wat- er for their stocks. A number of villagers attend- ed the funeral of the late Uar- cisse Cantin at French settle - YEARS GONE - BY ment this Wednesday morning. Harry Hoffman has purchased the funeral stock and equipment of the late Peter Mcisaac. Miss Pearl Harpole, of Hen- sall, is spending a few days with friends in Zurich. 15 YEARS AGO JANUARY, 1950 Henry Neeb has been a pa- tient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Miss Jean Kruger has receiv- ed her registered nurses' de- gree. Mr. and Mrs. William Rei- chert have moved from their farm home near Hillsgreen to their residence recently pur- chased from Mr. J. W. Horner. John Penhale, who is 4n resi- dence at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flaxbard, had two fingers taken off his left hand last week. Grand Bend trustees elected by acclamation for 1950 are A. Bossenberry, Clayton Mothers and Herman Gill. Mrs. Remi Denomme has re- turned home from Canard River where she spent a week with her daughter, Mrs, V. Lafram- boise. The new Exeter District High School is receiving the finish- ing touches as students prepare to move into it Friday. 10 YEARS AGO Television Views by William Whiting "Ding, Dong, the Witch Is Dead", but the show will never die. It was refreshing to watch that famous classic motion pic- ture, "The Wizard of Oz", last Sunday on the CTV network. CBS played this Metro -Goldwyn Mayer production 30 minutes later. From the dance of the rusty robot to Ray Bolger's umbling. scarecrow and Bert Lahr's lion, children and adults alike surely enjoyed this Sunday special. The Wicked Witch of the West still makes us quiver. Let's hope The Wizard of Oz will become a modern institu- tion in this country With one of the Canadian networks placing it in their program schedule each, year. Channel 13 held a contest for children asking them to write a poem about why they would watch The Wizard of Oz. Cash prizes were awarded to 16 chil- dren in Western Ontario, in- cluding Kitchener, London, Mit- chell, Galt, Listowel, Preston, Heidelberg and Bridgeport. A: * * Using The Wizard of Oz as a lead-in, CBS continued with a special at 9 p.ni. against "Bon- anza" — the show that has con- sistently placed first in all rat- ings. "The Man Who Bought JANUARY, 1955 Now playing: "Francis Covers the Big Town", starring Donald O'Connor. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Farwell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 10 at the hone of their son, Louis Farwell. Donald O'Brien, who is at- tending Teachers' Training Col- lege, London, was a student teacher at the Goshen North Public School recently. 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