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Zurich Citizens News, 1966-11-17, Page 2PAGE TWO ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 196. ffa- Key Conference One of the most important agricultural conferences in Ontario's history was held at Vineland last week and one of the major topics discussed was the economic status of the province's farming community. The program for the three-day session was varied, but its main concerns seemed to be centred on farm income and farm ef- ficiency. A key recommendation of the confer- ence called for the appointment of a com- mittee to study ways and means to improve and maintain farm income in Ontario, Agriculture Minister William Stewart act- ed quickly on the proposal and before the conference ended six persons representing farm, government and consumer organiza- tions had been named to such a committee. The mnister promised that the full re- sources of his department would be at the disposal of the committee in its operations. The committee's job will not merely be to seek more government subsidy hand- out. Its first task will be to look into a proposal to base subsidies on production, subsidies which would reward the efficient and productive farmer. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture, recognizing subsidies as a necessary evil, put forth the subsidy -tied -to production proposal. Under this plan a farmer would receive payments on sales to give him a reasonable living standard, The more he produced the more he would benefit. The federation is aware that under such a sys- tem the efficient farmers would flourish while the inefficient would go out of busi- ness. The attitude of the federation is that the farmer is, or should be, willing to take his chances in a competitive field and not rely on government support. But this should also mean that his reward for ef- ficiency and productivity should be the same as that for similar accomplishments in other industries—a good standard of living,—Elmira Signet. A Good Thing So you think you are one of the best drivers on the road? Perhaps in the next two or three years you may have a differ- ent opinion. The Ontario Department of Transport next year will begin a re -testing program designed to eliminate from the roads the drivers who are less than adequate. Those of us who are concerned with the high rate of traffic accidents and fatal- ities will welcome this compulsory testing in the hopes that it will improve the rec- ord. .At the same time we may wonder at our possible success or failure at the test- ing. After aII, if a driver has held a license for some 20, 30 or 40 years, it is quite possible bad driving .habits may have crept into his handling of an automobile. The faults xray not have caused accidents but will show to disadvantage at •a re -test- ing session. The problem of car safety, with new features being incorporated to lesson the injury factor in accidents, must be coupled with competent drivers. No matter how safe a car may be, the possibility of human error •can destroy the usefulness of the same safety features. It will be interesting to see how many drivers will pass the re -testing procedures. Many will have to take some sort of re- fresher course in the handling of a vehicle. All drivers will have an opportunity to find out within the next few years.—New Hamburg Independent. One Evil of Affluence One sign of affulenee is that hotel room clerks adopt a more supercilious at- titude than they had when there were plenty of rooms not occupied. A sign of particular ability on the part of the clerk is for him to lose or deny ever having a reservation from the suppli- ant guest. He then will be able to achieve a good record with his boss by coming for- ward at the last moment with a small suite, "the only thing available in the hotel," at a "small" increase in price. Canada is a great big country but it is beginning to look as if it isn't big enough to take care of all the swelling heads that are in sight. One business that persistently was making the wrong deliv- eries was finally by its own inefficiency brought to the point where they asked the customer to take his business elsewhere because it was too small to be bothered with. Those citizens who are old enough to remember the great depression of the Thirties will recall that the sellers of goods were more than pleased to try quickly to satisfy the man or woman who wanted to buy something.—The Printed Word. Chairman of Board of Directors; Dr. C. Wallace Expresses Gratitude To AH By Dr. Charles Wallace Chairman of the Blue Water Rest Home Board of Directors and chairman of the Blue Water Rest Home Board of Manage- ment On behalf of the founding members and the board of di- rectors of the Blue Water Rest Home, I would like to express our gratitude to those who have supported this venture. So many people have given their support that it would not be possible to mention them all. There are those who en- gaged in the campaign for funds and those who gave so gener- ously to make the campaign a success. There are such groups as the Women's Institute and the Cath- olic Women's League who have worked hard to raise money for the Home. The Zurich Chamber of Com- merce who originated the ven- ture have followed it up with vigor. The Zurich Lions Club has helped considerably. We also extend our gratitude to the various departments and individuals in the Provincial and Federal governments who have given us so much support; especially to the Ontario De- partment of Welfare and its Homes for the Aged branch; to the Hon. Charles MacNaughton, a MPP for Huron County; to Robert McKinley, MP for Hur- on County. We are also indebted for the help we received from those in the federal government who gave us help through Central Mortgage and Housing and to officials at CMHC. To the archtect, contractor, sub -contractors, the suppliers and workmen, we would like to express our admiration for their patience and for the fine results of their labors. To our new superintendent, who has made a fine start, we would extend our best wishes for his task of organizing and operating the new Home. There is no doubt that in this day, people are living longer. These people deserve .the very best of care in their declining years . . . the best care in the best surroundings. It was with this thought and this realization in mind that the Blue Water Rest Home was con- ceived and brought into being. I, trust it will bring happiness to those who live there and I trust that those who work in it will remember that kindness, tolerance and love will keep it truly a home. PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIM.u.r.,D, ZURICH HERB TURIKHEIM, Publisher .1 E. HUNT, Plant Superintendent Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office. Department, Ottawa and for payment of postage in cash. Member: Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Member: Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Marnbor: Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4.00 in United States Sind and Foreign; single copies 7 cents. HON. JOHN P. ROBARTS, PRIME MINISTER of ONTARIO will officially open the new Blue Water Rest Home, on Sunday afternoon, November 20, at 2 p.nl. The public are invited to attend these opening ceremonies and tour the newly constructed building. A Message From The Prime Minister Toronto, Ontario November 7, 1966 The Blue Water Rest Home, providing modern, comfortable accommodation for 65 senior citizens, is testimony to the far-sighted approach of the residents of Zurich. I have watched with interest and satisfaction the progress of this project from my summer home in Grand Bend. The development of the Blue Water Rest Home was the result of devotion to the needs, not only of Zurich, but all the southern part of Huron County. This is but one of many examples of the indus- try of the people of Zurich. Last summer's Baked Bean Festival attracted wide interest and, if repeated, could become an exciting tourist attraction beneficial to the entire county. The Centennial project to install artificial ice in the Zurich arena also illustrates the forward-look- ing attitude of the citizens. As we in Canada move into our second 100 years as a nation, we are gratified to witness the energy and civic pride demonstrated by the citizens of such small communities as Zurich. It is from such villages and towns that many of our more prominent people have come. They remain the source of many of the human qualities which have made Ontario an excellent place to live, work and raise our families. JOHN P. ROBARTS, Prime Minister of Ontario. Hay Reeve Tells About Rest Home By Reeve John Corbett Hay Township Speaking of the 65 -bed Blue Water Rest Home which is lo- cated about one-half mile west of the village of Zurich, I be- lieve that it is a very carefully and well-planned Home for aged people and people who cannot take care of themselves. I think it is a very good building for the village of Zur- ieh and also for the Township of Hay. It has taken a great deal of planning and work for a great many people from Zur- ich and Hay Township. It is a beautiful Home and is very complete. I would sug- gest that anyone who has not seen it or been through it should do so very soon to see what •can be built from an idea by a few men. A great deal of credit should be given to these men for such a beautiful home for aged peo- ple of their vicinity and I wish them, every success. They have put a great deal of their time into the development of this Home and in my opinion, have used very sound judgment. I believe it will be a success- ful venture. Bus Service For Official Opening Courtesy Gesture All people in the area are in- vited to use a special bus trans- portation service to the opening. of the Rest Home, which is be- ing donated by the board of trustees of St. Joseph's Separate School. Persons wishing this service must be on the route below, and signal the bus driver. The bus leaves St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on the Blue Water Highway, at 1:15 p.m., then south on the high- way to St. Joseph lasso Service Station, then east on Highway 84 to the Home, and disembark the passengers. The bus will then proceed to the village of Zurich on High- way 84, east to the LGBO store, and then turn around and pro- ceed west on Highway 84 to the Zurich main intersection, then south on Goshen Street to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, then west on Centre Street to Wal- nut, then north on Walnut and John Street, crossing Highway 84 to Maple Street, then east on Maple to Goshen Street, then north on Goshen Street to the Zurich Mennonite Church, turn- ing around to go south on Goshen Street to the main in- tersection, then west on High- way 84 to the Home. The same route will be followed to return passengers home. However, Zurich citizens will be taken home first, Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRY J., E. LONGSTAFF OPTOMETRIST SEAFORTH --- Dial 527-1240 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon CLINTON — Dial 482.7010 Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Norman Martin OPTOMETRIST Office Hours: 9-12 A.M. — 1:30-6 P.M. Closed Ell day Wednesday Phone 235-2433 Exeter LEGAL Bell & Laughton BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC ELMER BELL, Q.C., B.A. C. V. LAUGHTON, Q.C., LLB. Zurich Office Tuesday Afternoons Grand Bend Saturday Mornings by Appointment PHONE 519-235.0440 EXETER For Safety EVERY FARMER NEEDS Liability Insurance For Information About All Insurance — Call BERT KLOPP DIAL 236.4988 -- ZURICH Representing CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION AUCTIONEERS ALVIN WALPER PROVENCIAL LICENSED AUCTTIONEM For your sale, large or snail courteous and efficient service, • at all times. "Service that Satisfies" PHONE 119 DASHWOOD ACCOUNTANTS ROY N. BENTLEY PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT GODERICH P.O. Box 478 Dial 524-9521, J. W. Ha'berer Insurance Agency "All Kinds of Insurance" DIAL 226-4391 -- ZURICH FUNERAL DIRECTORS WESTLAKE Funeral Home AMBULANCE and PORTABLE OXYGEN SERVICE DIAL 2364364 ZURICH HURON and ERIE DEBENTURES CANADA TRUST CERTIFICATES J. W. HABERER Authorized Representative 614% — FOR 3 YEARS 6% — FOR 1, 2, 4 & 5 YEARS DIAL 236-4346 — ZURICH THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEN. THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF TE QUARTER MILE WEST OF ZURICH, ON HIGHWAY 84 BY THE Honourable John P. Robarts Prime Minister of Ontario Sunday, November 20, 1461i AT 2 IN THE AFTERNOON And following the Cerertooriy to examine the Rest Home faciEities esampansanamensuencessametearaiiissaistit Refreshments will be served