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Zurich Citizens News, 1967-04-27, Page 2PAGE TWQ ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL. 27, 1967 ede4d Ce4 (BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER, CITIZENS NEWS COLUMNIST) With a Little Bit of Bioomin` Luck An. Industrial and Educational Park for Huron County on the site of former RCAF Station Centralia has been rumored for a few months, but last Thursday with an announce- ment from the Government of On- tario that plans were underway .for its development, the whole thing took on new meaning. For anyone with a capacity to think — and dream — the idea of such a venture conjures up all sorts of possibilities. There are those who will scoff and others who will let skepticism hinder progress, but we are of the opinion that with a little bit of luck, Huron County can boom, Wise men with vision for the fu- ture feel that an industrial -educa- tional complex here has potential. We agree, partly because it catches the imagination as a feasible, work- able plan and partly because we know Huron County as an attractive, rich spot with everything necessary to become greater. Canadian Forces Base, Centralia, has everything to offer. From sew- ers to central heating, from housing to recreational facilities, from good roads to airstrips, from acreage to floor space, Centralia is a natural location for a pilot project such as the one now proposed by the Ontario Government. It could be like a small town with doors wide open to a total- ly new way of life, new jobs, new people, new thoughts, new services, new facilities. No one can estimate its probable worth to this county and the sur- rounding districts, We do issue one word of caution for your consideration. We urge patience in residents of this vicinity. Government wheels move slowly at times, and there may be delays and misunderstandings which are un- avoidable. But with a little bit of bloomin' luck, this time Huron County could have something very solid in the off- ing. It could work. Let's make very certain that Huron citizens—and par- ticularly those in the townships of Stephen, Hay and Usborne, the town of Exeter and the villages of Hensall and Zurich—get behind it and make it work! Green Asphalt Jungles in the Square The reeve of the town of Goderich waded in where others before him feared to tread at last week's ses- sion of county council and success- fully obtained a deferment on the parking lot recommendation proposed by the property committee. Even though his deputy -reeve dis- played an attitude of "c'est la vie", Herbert Such rose to his feet to op- pose the "desecration" of the Court House Square by the installation of county parking facilities. We are certain he spoke for many people in Goderich who are as loathe as Dr. Such to see "asphalt jungles" spring up where God's green grass once spread of soft carpet. Whether or not Dr. Such expressed the feeling of Goderich town council remains to be seen in the next two weeks. Certainly the Goderich legis- lative body has not been too con- cerned in the past about the possi- bility of paved parking lots in the Square. Perhaps they have been la- boring under the old rule of thumb, "Let sleeping dogs lie". • If Goderich councillors were biding their time until some "concrete" steps were taken to alleviate the in- conveniences suffered by county per- sonnel because of two-hour parking limits on the inside and outside of the Square (and for about half a block in any direction off the Square), they had better summon the forces to solve the dilemma immedi- ately. Huron County's property com- mittee will not be appeased by any further promises and pledges on the part of Goderich. We fail to see how two well organ- ized parking lots in such a large green area before the most impres- sive building in the county could be considered a desecration. Surely Goderich council should welcome the county solution to an old argument which has gone on for years. Not only would it get apparently unwant- ed county officials' cars off Goderich streets at no cost to Goderich, it would create a smoother liaison be- tween county and local government in .Goderich where a sore spot now exists. And if it would help negotiations along, we would suggest that county councillors permit Dr. Such and other garden lovers to paint the parking lots green. We think it is a capital idea. At the Mercy of the Weatherman Man is an adaptable creature. He can learn to do most anything. He can fly like the birds, swim like the fish, automate his work, regulate his hours, enjoy his leisure, building me- chanical conveniences, control natur- al nuisances, duplicate, double, divide and deplete most commodities - In one thing, though, man is weak and useless. With all his scientific knowledge and technical skills, man is at the mercy of the weatherman. When last week's devastating tor- nado swirled with a mighty rush over this area, meteorologists noted they knew a weather crisis was shap- ing up but were helpless to do any- thing about it. Modern man with his super -sensitive equipment and educated mind looked foolish as his empire crumbled around him and Iay strewn for miles in the distance. Certainly we are sympathetic to- wards aII those who lost homes and barns and other property in last Monday's blow. We agree that all government agencies at all levels and people from everywhere should band together to give financial and moral aid to the victims and their families. Vire wonder though if such hum- bling weather phenomena are not the best medicine for a snobbish so- ciety with explicit faith in man's abilities alone. A Disappointing Performance of Duty We are disappointed that county government in Huron is providing so little direction in the matter of things Centennial. Upon noting that Huron's only celebration will be in conjunction with a Goderich inter- denominational church service, we can only assume that the imagination and interest of the Huron County Council Centennial committee is at an extremely low ebb. County citizens in all walks of life are putting effort and money into Centennial festivities which will bring recognition to this part of On- tario. They are dredging up all kinds of ideas and rekindling new public spirit by their persistant plan- ning for Canada's 100th birthday. Even though this is a double anni- years of county government and 100 years of county government and 100 Years as a nation --- the committee couldn't spark the enthusiasm for a special county event. It merely rec- ommended that $100 be forked over to help print programs for the Goder- ich affair and considered it a job well done. For shame! =uric PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS LIMITED, ZURRICI1 HERb TURKHEIM, Publisher J 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 Member: Canadian Community Newspapers Representatives Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in advance, in Canada; $4 0x1 in United States tiaid and Foreign; single copieS 7 cents. Huron County Council Approve New Resolution Concerning Library Board By Shirley J. Keller benefitted as much as any other Some of the early problems surrounding the formation of the new Huron County Library System are being ironed out by the committee under the chair- manship of Duff Thompson, reeve of Clinton. Perhaps the most distinctive move to date was the adoption of a resolution circulated throughout Duron County and at a recent meeting of the Association of Rural Municipalities by the town- ships of Morris and East Wawa - nosh. The resolution adopted at last Thursday's session of county council 'called for a greater equalization of the methods of collecting and distributing li- brary funds. The Morris -East Wawanosh resolution pointed out that rural municipalities were con- tributing much more money ac- cordingly than the urban muni- cipalities because collections were made on an assessment basis and distributions were made on a per capita basis. Therefore an urban centre with a population of 3000 and a low assessment was assessed $1400 for library purposes and would get twice as much in return •as the rural area with a popula- tion of 11500 and a high assess- ment which kicked in $1300 for library purposes. brary purposes. The proposal adopted was to collect and distribute library funds either entirely on a per capita basis or entirely on an assessment basis Derry Boyle, reeve of Exeter, was pleased to learn that under the new system, library srvices would cost Exeter about $1600 as opposed to the $3000 Exeter people have been putting up in the past. Leroy Thiel, reeve of Zurich, reported that Zurich's levy was five times as much as it had been previously and ques- tioned whether the new system of collection and distribution would again increase costs to his village. The men were told that the resolution would just redistrib- ute available funds and even up library costs to the county by imposing a greater respon- sibility on rural subscribers who persons by an improved library system. With regard to insurance cov- age on libraries and contents in the County of Huron, Duff Thompson explained that the county hoped to carry the in- surance on all buildings in the county used entirely for library purposes. He said the county would insure everything at re- placement value in order that the depreciation factor would be eliminated and thus a maxi- mum of funds would be realized for replacement of building, books and furnishings should a loss occur. However, in the event that some municipality should wish to handle insurance of their own buildings, they .are asked to advise the board in writing and agree to pay all premiums and assume all responsibility in the event of a loss. In all cases, insurance coverage on books and furnishings will re- main the responsibility of the county. Some councillors were con- cerned about libraries incorp- orated into other buildings, such as a community centre. They were told such premises would be rented by the county but insured by the municipal- ity, with the exception of the books and furnishings which would be owned and insured by the county. Said Duff Thompson, "The new library system should in- crease the breadth of education at all levels. The board's idea of insuring at replacement value is to make absolutely cer- tain that the service comes first". Thompson also indicated that National Filni Board films may become available through all county libraries. 0 Crop Report Cool, wet weather has delayed the seeding of cereal grains in Huron County. Winter wheat has been killed out in some areas. Stored feed supplies for live- stock appear adequate on most farms until grass time. VILLAGE OF ZURICH Notice: Re Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time will be observed in this community, during the 1967 season, Effective Sunday, April 30, 1967 LEROY THIEL Reeve At 12:01 a.m. MRS. ELDA WAGNER Clerk -Treasurer Oft FOR ENJOYMENT IN EATING OUT. Take Your Family Out For a Wonderful Meal ! Nothing makes a family happier than sitting down to a fine meal in our dining room. We offer a choice of delicious food amidst a k pleasant dining atmosphere. Our Pleasure Is Serving You We Specialize in Steaks, Chicken, Fish ! ENJOY THE FINE ATMOSPHERE OF OUR ATTRACTIVE ALPINE ROOM Licenced under the Liquor Licence Board • Dominion Hotel Your Hosts— Mara and Ross Johnston DIAL 236.4371 ZURICH From My Window Dropped in at a candy count- er the other day and noted with satisfaction .that the salesgirl was somewhat chubby. Sat down at the snack bar and watched as a decidedly fat cus- tomer was served French fries and ice cream. From my squat- ty position just five feet from the floor, I spanned niy widen - lug waist with my fleshy fing- ers and a silly smirk spread all over my face. I have always contended that plump people are pleasant peo- ple, and these two gals had proved my point. Gaunt and grouchy clerks shadowed the shoppers and scowled when they came near for service. Skinny bargain hunters moved listlessly about the store, looking for mistakes and a chance to get ugly. Only the chubby candy. pusher, the rotund calorie cruncher and rate, the weighty writer, maintained happy dispositions in the midst of obvious gloom. Doctors know that obesity is a serious threat to good health and I'm all for dieting if it is clear that the physical being is in danger. But dieting without any particular need is one sure way to get old, crabby and tired long before it is time. In some things, Europeans are much smarter than Cana- dians. There, men and women marry ,and live happily ever after because they know that appearance isn't everything. Fat women are loved as dearly as thin women because Euro- pean men have learned that contented wives make the best partners in everything from business to pleasure. Men who imagine that slim bodies and slender legs form By Shirley Keeler the basis of romance should know that some of history's most famous lovers were stout. Those skimpy -clad dolls who re- clined thither and yon in the court yards of the sexy Midde Ages are portrayed in the movies as skin and bone fe- males with all moving parts properly apportioned for the best effect. In reality, it was probably the same hodge-podge mixture of womanhood you would find anywhere today . , - an assortment of dull, dumpy brunettes; big, busty blondes; skinny, flat brownettes; firey, freckled redheads, There had to be weight problems because a menu of salt pork, barbecued beef and red wine wouldn't do much for some figures which today depend on skim milk and artificial sweeteners for shape. If Cleopatra just floated up and down the Nile on a silken barge, she must have developed heavy thighs or flabby rib cages. There are some things which never change. Look at it this way. When Liz Taylor was at her slimmest best she was .a disturbed girt who went through husbands like they were 30 cent nylons. Relaxed at last and a few pounds heavier, Liz sticks to Richard and enjoys a dove af- fair that any woman eoulcl envy. Maybe my scale rocks to a higher tally than that of my hungry, nervous sister but rut no less of a woman that she is„ and I'm in much better humor most of the time. With the hefty clerk and the stalky diner, I enjoy life's little joys to the full and I'm not the least bit concerned that • my hips are broader than yours. Bob's Body Shop A Complete Service On BODY SHOP REPAIRS—REFINISIIING TOWING SERVICE • FREE ESTIMATES Bob Forrester, Proprietor Dial 236-4959 (At Rear of Taylor Motors Garage) Business and Professional Directory OPTOMETRISTS 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 all day Wednesday Phone 235-2433 Exeter ACCOUNTANTS Roy N. 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