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Times-Advocate, 1982-04-07, Page 196 CLOTHES PEG AND AN AUCA-SELTZER —, A rain alarm was built by Marc Clausius and Richard Tickner (not shown) as their entry in the Zurich Public School science fair. When rain dissolves the pill, the spring - type clothes pin snaps together and triggers the bell. The display placed first in the grade seven physical science class. OPP speaker at C of C meet Merchants A film and a talk on the problem of shoplifting was presented at the April meeting of the Zurich Chamber of Commerce, Thursday. The talk was given by O.P.P. Constable Eric Goose, community services officer for the Huron County area. The film outlined the social problems of shoplifting and emphasized parental responsibility in teaching children about the crime. The film noted that ap- proximately 15 percent of the cost of goods sold went to pay for merchant's losses due to shoplifting. Constable Gosse said he had worked with the RCMP in setting up security systems at Eaton's and Times -Advocate, April 7, 1982 advised of anti -shoplifting tactics Simpson's in Toronto. The hardware department in Simpson's was having problems with large, ex- pensive items being stolen from their hardware department. Constable Gosse and another officer observed a known shoplifter stealing a large polisher by hiding it under her hooped - skirt. They followed the woman and began talking to her. Constable Goose said while they talked the woman started to sweat and after the officers continued the conservation she dropped the machine. The community services officer noted large stores such as Simpson's In Toronto have a room where up to five employees cankeep a television surveilance on the store. Pictures of shoplifting suspects can be taken from the T -V cameras and voices of shoplifters discussing plans can be recorded the constable said. In a small store the clerk's eyesight is often the only protection Constable Gosse said. He advised shop owners to keep shelves low so they cavi be seen over and suggested the merchants try to break up groups of customers. He noted stores in Goderich and Exeter limit the number of students who can enter at one time. He said that often two boys and a short girl will enter a store and while the boys are being observed, the girl hidden behind the shelves will steal. Constable Goose said a film the O.P.P. used to show to groups (parts of which were shown on a recent Fifth Estate program) actually taught school children proven methods of stealing. The film has been replaced Constable Gosse said. The officer advised merchants to let suspects leave the store before they are apprehended. He noted that if a customer is stopped in the store they could simply say they forgot to pay. igh priced Items can also be marked with an O.P.P. anti -theft number Constable Gosse added. He said that some stores charge an extra dollar for the number, considering it a service to the customers. A similar ,number can also be put on children!; bicycles and other items to discourage theft. Computer price codes on products can be set up to ring an alarm if the tag is not neutralized when paid for, the officer noted. "When people can't afford something, they steal," the constable said noting that when the economy is down, shoplifting is up. Pumps busy with Varna floods By Mary Chessell Varna The winds of the past weekend picked up another layer of topsoil from the bare ploughed fields. The snow is quite dirty, and so are the windows. Several homes in the village had a problem with water backing up their drains last week and some had to have their septic tanks pumped. Let's hope the drains are running freely when this new snow melts. It's four feet deep in our back yard again. Quilts on display The Varna area ladies who took the Department of Agriculture quilting course had an excellent display of their winter's work at the Summary Night in Clinton last Wednesday. - Card party has 16 tables There was a good crowd, sixteen tables, at the Orange Lodge card party on Friday night. Ladies' high anti low prizes were won by Bernice Reid and Nettie McClinchey. Men's prize winners were Mac Wilson, high, and Ernie Brown, low. Draw prizes were won by Grace McBride, Eleanor McAsh, Ina Neeb, Art Alexander and Bill Reid: There will be another card party on April 16. UCW meets Doris Wilson opened the April meeting of Varna UCW with the poem "What is Good?" Mona Stephenson read the secretary's report and Margaret Hayter reported a good balance in the treasury. Thank you notes were read from Mrs. Jessie Keyes, Elva Webster and Brenda Dowson. Members were reminded of the thank -offering meeting in Kippen on Tuesday evening, and the invitation to Goshen on Thursday, April 15 to hear r Rev. Floyd Howlett speak. He has been Working with the Witmers in Japan. Vivian Grant is the speaker for the thank -offering meeting at Ontario street, Clinton on Sunday, April 18. Members who volunteered to canvass for the Cancer Society are Debbie Rathwell, Elaine Stephenson, Joan Beierling, Mildred McAsh, Doris Wilson and Margaret McClymont. Eleanor Coleman is helping in the Parr Line area. Two hundred dollars is being sent to World Development for their children's fund.Members felt that more children could be helped in this way, with none of the money going towards administrative salaries, etc. Mildred McAsh gave a report on plans for the dessert euchre and bake sale to be held on April 21. Recipes for desserts will be appreciated, and anyone wishing to lend a deck of cards or a tablecloth, or who wishes to donate a prize for. the draw is asked to contact, her. ' The Huron -Perth UCW is holding its Spring Event in Mitchell on Tuesday, April 13, beginning with a book. display at 6:00. The theme is Mission with Faith and Justice. Speakers are Kim Decker of Anselma House in Kitchener, a home for battered women, and John Skinner, Q.C., of Stratford, speaking on Family Law. This will be an interesting evening of inspiration and fellowship. There are several bridal showers coming up, the first one for Betty Anne Postma on May 14. An inspirational Easter devotion was presented by Eleanor McAsh, Elaine Stephenson and Joan Beierling. One of the Anyone wishing to play RIC LEAGUE BASEBALL in Zurich League Please Contact: Ken Clarke 236-4612 by Friday, April 16 i Best Interest *171/2 % We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest be- ing offered on Guaranteed Investment Cer- tificates. ' subject to change ►� Gaiser-Kneale FA Insurance Agency Inc. Insurance Agency Inc. EXETER 235.2420 GRAND BEND CLINTON 238-8484 482-9747 meditations was from a book by Rev. James Taylor of Don Mills, which Eleanor and Bill received from Don Telford, the Emmanuel student who stayed with them last fall. The Easter story in a filmstrip from the series "My Name is Jesus" was shown by Rev. Wilena Brown. Personals It's good to have Louis and Beatrice Taylor back in Varna after spending the winter in Clinton. GRADE SIX PHYSICAL WINNER — Joanne Bridle's en- try on nuclear energy won the grade six physical science class at the science fair held at the Zurich Public School Wednesday. Mennonite choir to present Easter cantata, Good Friday A 28 voice choir directed by Dorothy Steckle (members of the Mennonite Church) will present an Easter Cantata entitled, "Alive" by Joe E. Parks. It will be on Good Friday, April 9, at 8:00 p.m. at the Zurich Mennonite Church. Everyone in the community is cordially invited to attend. Congrats to Buckeyes Congratulations to the winning hockey team last Thursday night (fourth year in a row) and like the sign at the corner says the Zurich Buckeyes are number one Members of the Old Timers team played in a hockey tournament Friday night and Saturday in Kincardine. Expecting over 100 members The Zurich Golden Agers are hosting the spring rally (USCO) the arena today, April 7. Those invited are from seniors of Hensall and Dashwood as well as many others from across Huron County.Guest speaker is Jack Lerette of Toronto. Guides, Brownies to sell cook books Within the next two weeks the Girl Guides and Brownies will be going around door to door selling cook books for 82.50 each to raise money for their club. UCW bake sate Just a reminder to attend the UCW bake sale this Saturday, April 10 at 11 a.m. It will be held at Ed Gascho's store on Main Street. Easter meet for' UCW The United Church women held their monthly meeting last Thursday evening with a good number in attendance. It was in the theme of Easter. An inspiring devotional was the way of the cross, and Meda O'Brien took as her topic the legend of the Easter Lily. Two appropriate duets were sung by Dorothy Breakey and Beatrice Rader followed by a lovely lunch by the group in charge. 4-H pizza party The 4-H Brainy Bread Bakers held their .weekly meeting last Wednesday at the home of leader, Joan Regier in the form of a pizza party with 13 girls present. The business part was in preparing their skit for achievement day which will be held on Monday, May 3 at Stephen Central Public School, Crediton at 7:00 p.m. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! Bowling awards Members of the Youth Bowling teams held their banquet on Saturday at the Zurich arena. All enjoyed Kentucky Fried Chicken for dinner, followed by the presentation of trophies and awards. Personals Congratulations to Juliette Denomme who celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday, April 3, with a family get-together at the home of her daughter and Zurich Village Council will hold its regular monthly council meeting Thursday, April 15th i Antenna B & T Sales & Service Installation and Repairs Delhi Towers T.V. and C.B. Antennas VARNA, ONTARIO Brun McAsh 4827129 If no answer call 482•71'57 son-in-law, Tilly and Henry 'Dart' Rau RR 2, Zurich with 30 guests. She was presented a lovely swivel rocking chair and all enjoyed a delicious smorgasbord supper before going to Mass at night. Little Adam James Regier son of Ken and Debbie Regier, Hensel! was baptized on Sunday March 28 at St. Boniface Church, Zurich by Rev. Father Paul Mooney. His god -parents were Jim and Marlene Regier of Hensall. Pearl Ann Martin had the misfortune of breaking her leg in two places while at a skating party recently and is now in a cast from her hip to her toes, may we wish her a speedy recovery. Nap and Laurene Corriveau returned home last week after a delightful three week vacation. They enjoyed their first trip by plane to Calgary where they visited with sons Peter and Doug Corriveau. Also while there. celebrated Nap's birthday along some other Zurich boys that are now in Calgary. The tour to Victoria B.C. was very interesting, and the mountains were breath -taking. Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Corriveau Spruce Villa Apartments, occompanied by John and Rosaline Kelly, London spent last weekend in Detroit and attended their granddaughters wedding on Friday. (Sharon Geromette to Mark Popp. ) Many good ideas for 4-H float On Monday, March 29 the Zurich 4-11 Beef and Dairy ('alf Club held its second meeting at Paul Gingerich's. We opened the meeting with the 4 -II -pledge and then Sharon read the minutes of the last meeting and took the roll call. Our leaders: Ray and Gerry talked to us about the judging competition and the 4-11 ex- changed with Quebec. • We decided to do a skit, so we all tried to use out' brains tocome up with ideas. Then it was decided we'd like to have a float in the fair, so our heads were used again and some good ideaswcretliongfit up. The trip to the Blue Jays - baseball game on July. 19 for 4.11 members sounded good to all of us. The next meeting will be' held at Caroline Tickner's on - Monday /April 19 at 7:45 p.m. About five people per week are arrested in the Zehr's store in Goderich the officer said. Most steal only a few dollars worth, but Constable Gosse said one 62 year-old woman was arrested for trying to steal a bag of roasts. ' The future of the Zurich farmer's market was discussed in the business meeting following the speaker. Many members said they felt the farmer's market was Rood for the village as it attracted many people to the area. Mike O'Connor, chairman of the local business trade committee said his com- mittee could look into the situation if there was enough interest in the project. He said that of the people he had talked to, about half the vendors were interested and half were not. It was suggested the market to could be altered to become a flea market but that there may be problems attracting vendors. Customers could easily travel to two or more flea markets in the area, but it was reasoned vendors would have to stick with one location. The local business trade committee will look into the situation. Golden Glimpses If you were wondering whether or not we had disap- peared into thin air, not so, we are still very much on the map and now that vacation time has been taken care of, we will be keeping you in touch with our activities here. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kalbfleisch who have moved from their Blue Water Rest Home apartment are now residents in the home. The sympathy of residents and staff is extended to the family of the late Miss Marie Gelinas. Mrs. Susan Link is present- ly a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Mrs. Inez McEwen and Mr. Gerald Sreenan have return- ed from the area hospitals: Miss Ruth Zielman has very kindly placed two love- ly Easter lilies in the home for which we thank her very much. They will serve to re- mind everyone of the Easter season. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. M. Mellecke of the Dashwood Lutheran Church. Miss Elizabeth Datars presid- ed at the organ during the service. ,+—I 1111111111111111110111111111111111111111111' Emmanuel United Church REV. B LAING B.A. B. Div. Organist Mrs. E. Grace Martin Friday, April 9 11:15 a.m. Service on Good Friday Sat. April 10th ake sale at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 11 . 11:15 a.m. Family Communion Easter Service 11 15 a.m- Sunday School Wed. April 7 - 9:15 a.m. Learning For Lent to continue Please Join us. We extend a warm welcome to all. St. Peter's Lutheran Church REV. JACK DRESSLER Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson B.M.A. Sunday. April 11 10:00 - Worship Service 10:45 - Sunday School There is a nursery for small children which Is supervised during The worship service Everyone Welcome Zurich Mennonite Church Pastor CLAYTON KUEPFER Sunday. April 11 8 45 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday Church School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Good Friday 10:00 a.m Communion Service 8:00 p.m. Easter Cantata by Church choir •ApirI 11-18 Faith . and Lite Crusade 7:30 p.m. nightly ' Meditation Behold the Saviour lives! nod because He lives I can face tomorrow. "It Is written. and thus it behoved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead • the 'third day." Luke 24:48 Joe Risi of the auditor's and finance committee said that the chamber may not be able to run a playground program this year. He noted that applications forms from the ministry of culture and recreation for Experience '82 funds had been sent out to the village, the village recreation committee and the arena, but that none had been received. The deadline for the applications was March 19. He said there would be no program Unless the chamber wanted to raise "a couple of thousand" for the playground. Experience '81 funds from the ministry helped pay expenses for last year's program. He added that this was not the first year the chamber had had trouble getting a form to apply for the funds. Fred Haberer said It was strange that all three forms Plan to hustle supper tickets Zurich chamber of com- merce members were ad- vised to "get out and hustle" ,tickets for the annual sauerkraut supper, April 19. Chamber activities committee chairman Chuck Erb told the chamber's April meeting, Thursday, that another area dinner was scheduled for the same night and would be competing for attendance. The supper features spareribs with sauerkraut or coleslaw and homemade pie. Erb asked all members and their wives to donate three pies to the supper, as in past years. The dinner will run 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, at the community centre. Cost for adults will be 85.00 and children 82.75. PERCY BEDARD Carpenter *Custom Built Homes *Renovations *Additions *Repairs *Free Estimates Phone 236-4873 After 6 Zurich would disappear by either not being sent out or being lost in the mail. . He suggested the chamber investigate the matter further. Ron Heimrich said the playground was a fine program and said there would be no problem finding staff if the money could be arranged. Doug Geoffrey Construction Homes. 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