Zurich Citizens News, 1970-09-03, Page 7THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1970
ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
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EXTRA CLASSROOM SPACE - In order to provide extra facilities at St. Boniface School in Zur-
ich, a portable classroom has been moved on the grounds, close to the present school building. The
square footage in one of these units is about the same as a regular classroom, and electric heat has
been installed in the building. The portable classroom is one of a number purchased by the Huron -
Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board, from Boise -Cascade, in Hensall.
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Do you, or does someone in
your family have a hearing prob-
lem?
One of every five Canadians
over 65 has some hearing loss in
both ears. And, regardless of age,
one in every 40 has some degree
of hearing handicap. If you are
one of these, chances are that
you will turn to a hearing aid for
help.
In many cases, a hearing aid
can add greatly to your enjoy-
ment of life but if you are think-
ing of buying one, here are some
things that you should know:
Get a doctor's advice an the
degree of deafness and on the
value of a hearing aid in your
particular case.
Be wary of advertising claims
of "instant hearing, " "new invent-
ions" and "miracles, "
Look for information on the
quality of the hearing aid, not on
its cosmetic value like "tiny",
"invisible" and "concealed."
Manufacturers' brochures and pro-
motional material usually give
more information than the ads so
should ask for them.
Buy only from dealers who offer
adequate service or repair polic-
ies and be sure you understand
the terms of the policy.
At the time of purchase obtain
in writing any understanding as
to refunds. Many dealers offer
trial periods but be certain of the
terms under which the trial is
offered. If possible consult a deal-
er who offers trial prior to purch-
ase.
Ask the salesman what technic-
al training he has. Some comp-
anies offer better training to their
salesmen than others, There is no
required standard of training and
many are untrained in what is a
very complex matter involving
electronics and acoustics.
Don't be reluctant to ask a
friend or relative with good hear-
ing to help you make the pur-
ANNO
NCEMENT
TO
South apron District High School
Students
OPENING DAY OF SCHOOL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1970
1. BUSES. The buses will follow their regular routes
at the usual times.
2. The first day of school will begin at 9 a.m.
Students will assemble at 8:50 a.m. as follows:
Grades 9 and 11 — Gym 2 and 3
Grade 10 — Gym 1 (old)
Grade 12 — Cafeteria
Grade 13 — Room 97
3. Tuesday, September 8, will be a regular school
day. Buses will leave at 3:45 p.m.
4. The Cafeteria will be open as usual.
5. Students should come prepared to pay their Cau-
tion Fee, and $2.00 for the Student Council Fee.
It is hoped that students will also come prepared
to pay for the 1970-71 year book.
J. L. WOODEN,
Principal.
chase. This may help avoid tuis-
u nderst ancli ngs.
If you buy froth a direct seller,
in several provinces titer is a
"cooling -off period." This simply
means that if you are not comp-
letely satisfied with the deal you
may reconsider your purchase and
cancel it, usually in writing, by
registered letter and within a
certain limited period of time,
You could check with your local
Consumers' Association branch
to find out if this consumer prot-
ection is included in your provin-
cial legislation.
These do's and don'ts will give
you some idea of how many prob-
lems do arise. Too often it is the
elderly, or people in smaller coni-
munities on those low incomes,
who find themselves in real diffic-
ulty.
Consumers' Association of Can-
ada brought this situation to rhe
attention of the Department of
Consumer and Corporate Affairs
in 1068. Information on actual
cases was collected and the report
on this national survey by the
Consumers' Association was turn-
ed over to the Department for
government investigation and
action.
The Department of Consumer
and Corporate Affairs has recently
completed further inquiries into
the entire situation and a report
has been released by Consumer
and Corporate Affairs minister,
Ron Basford.
The report makes specific rec-
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ornmendations to the Departments
of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
and National Health and Welfare,
as well as to provincial govern-
ments and hearing aid dealers.
These four have the authority and
capability to offer real help and
protection to the hearing handi-
capped. The recommendations
cover uniform legislation, licen-
sing and training of dealers, and
hearing -aid performance stand-
ards as well as the establishment
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NOTICE
VILLAGE OF ZURICH
Under new regulations set out by the Ontario De-
partment of Financial and Commercial Affairs
(Reg. 274-70) and subject to by-law No. 20, 1970,
of the Village of Zurich, it is now necessary to obtain
a licence for the conducting of any Lottery (bingos,
raffles, etc.), or to conduct a Lucky Draw, in which
the prize offered is not over $3500.
The fee for any such Licence issued by the Village
of Zurich will be $2.00. If an amount greater than
$3500 is to be given away, a Licence must be ob-
tained from the Minister of Financial and Com-
mercial Affairs. (Reg. 274-70).
Anyone wishing to operate such Lotteries or Draws
in the Village of. Zurich, may obtain the necessary
licence, or more information, from the clerk -treas-
urer, who will act as licence issuer in this munici-
pality.
W. DOUGLAS ARMSTRONG,
Clerk -Treasurer,
Village of Zurich.
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Phone 262-2527
Hensall