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Zurich Citizens News, 1980-10-02, Page 1DOWN THE ROAD 41 YEARS — Members of the Radar Circle' branch of the Historical Automobile Society of Canada paid a visit to Zurich Sunday. Looking over this 1929 Buick of Don Gower of Clinton are Gower and Hubert Thiel of Zurich. Stoll photo Several local autos Antique cars visit village Travellers along Highway 84 through Zurich Sunday were treated to a quick look at some of the finest vintage cars in the county. The Radar Circle branch of the Historical Automobile Society of Canada stopped off in Zurich as part. of their annual fall tour which in- cluded 'the Ciderfest at Egmondville. A total of 15 vehicles took part in the tour which includ- ed several vehicles owned by area residents Hubert Thiel of Zurich said he purchased his 1929 Chevrolet in 1970 and spent the better part of two years restoring the vehicle. Thiel said he was told a number of times that . the vehicle could not be put back in running shape but the combination of lots of patience, hard work and a parts car allowed Thiel to have a fine example of this 'early . General Motors product. According to Don Gower of Clinton, the proud owner of a 1929 McLaughlin Buick, , a sense of satisfaction is derived from both the restoration of the automobile and the driving of the machine. Gower purchased his car in .1968 and spent the next four years making it ready for the road. The local club has about 30 members from across the county and is just one,of 14 regions of the national socie- ty in the province. Both Gower and Thiel said the club is a valuable source of information and parts for its members. . When asked what con- stitutes a classic car Gower replied that it's primarily up to the people who take a special interest in a par- ticular make of automobile. Other area residents tak- ing part in the Sunday which Thiel said is the most pop- ular, were Ron Coleman of Varna and his 1933 Buick and Pete Rumball of Dashwood with his fully -restored 1929 Plymouth. The group travelled approximately 50 miles at an average speed of 45 miles per hour, No. 40 : �� FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 2;1980 Price per Copy 25 Cents Area councils to have changed- look According to early in- dications, there should 'be several new faces on area municipal councils when they take office on December 1. In Bayfield, reeve Frank McFadden is thinking of stepping down after 16 years of involvement in municipal politics. McFadden has serv- ed on council since 1964 and has been the reeve twice He commented, "I hope to continue to help in the com- munity but I won't interfere with the new council." As a result of the resigna- tion of Milt Van Patter there is a seat open on Bayfield council and there could be more, depending on the decisions of the other incum- bent councillors. Councillor Gwen Pember- ton said she would like to see at least one more woman on council but is unsure whether she'll be putting her name on the voter's ballot. In addition to the race for reeve in Stanley township between incumbent Tom Consitt and present deputy - reeve Paul Steckle coun- cillor Don Brodie has an= Flounced that he'll be running for the deputy -reeve's seat. Brode has been acclaimed to council for the past eight years. Councillor Brotiie explain- ed that his decisinit-fo`seek the deputy reeve's position was not an easy one. He said that he is disappointed that he won't have the opportuni- ty to work on county council since deputy reeves will no longer serve on Huron Coun- ty Council. The county coun- cil made this decision after they decided its membership had grown too large and will be making this change after the November 10 election. Pen Crown in Oho (umber deportment Add to CO-OP Today is a special day for the Zurich branch of the Hensall and district Co-op as this will be the first time that lumber and building supplies will be available at a branch of the local co-operative. The Zurich branch of the Co-op has been at its present site for the past 20 years and features feed mill and fertilizer facilities for area far- mers. Heading the staff at the Zurich operation is manager Ron Crown who has been with the Co-op for the past two years. He is a resident of Drysdale. Other Zurich Coop employees are Harry Dietrich, Joe Denomme, H. John Finlay and Jerry Zehr. ST. MARIE STUDENT COUNCIL — Ecole St. Marie elected its student council recently. Acting as class reps are (front row) Tammy Durand, Charlie Bedard, Shelley Laporte and Bournma Daravongsa. In the front row are vice-president Tammy Durand, president Charlie Bedard, secretary Shelly Laporte and treasurer Bornma Daravongsa. Staff photo Alcohol big problem in schools, parents must share blame If an information session held in Exeter by the Huron County Council for Action on Alocohol and other Drugs is any indication the problem of alcohol abuse by school- age children is of greater concern than drug abuse by the same age group. The information session held at South Huron District High School Monday at- tracted about 75 people, including a large number of children with their parents. Chairing the meeting was Doctor Don Ecker of Exeter who along with Constable Gets month term A London man was given three one-month Jail terms when he pleaded guilty to three area breakins during an appearance in Exeter court, Tuesday. Judge W.G. Cochrane ordered the jail terms to run concurrent with a six-month termalready being served by Raymond Robert Thompson. He pleaded guilty to a break, enter and theft at Al's Supermarket in Hensall on January 19 and to a similar offence at Turkheim Fur- niture, Zurich. The third charge was break and enter with intent at Zimmer's TV Sales, Dash- wood, on January 23. In that incident, the owner was awakened by the sound of breaking glass and Thomp- son was frightened off with no loot. In the Hensall breakin, he took $150 worth of goods which were not recovered and quantity of cigarettes which were recovered. Damage to the property was $25. Damage in the Zurich breakin w$$s $200 and four color TVs" ere taken and never recovered. Two other men involved in the breakins were previously sentenced. In Tuesday's court session, Ian Ronald Harry Carroll, RR 1 Centralia, was given a $350 fine or 35 days and had his licence suspended for Please turn to page 11 Kevin Short of the Exeter police department, Grant Ellison of CAAD, Al Epp, SHDHS teacher Jim Glad - ding and High school student Matt McClure participated in a panel discussion on the matter of alcohol and drug abuse among people. Prior to the discussion a film on marijuana use by children in the United States under the age of 16 was shown with Short saying the film was realistic and many of the children pictured resembled some of the youth which he had dealt with locally. Ellison and Epp had similar feelings about the film in that it presented a realistic picture. In one of the recurring themes of the evening Gladding said he believed some parents were neglecting their duty when it came to the supervision of the children and that there was a real problem in terms of a double standard. "When you have a double standard it makes it difficult to deal with the children on the matter." McClure stated alcohol was more popular among students compared to Please turn to page 11 $38,500 road work approved • Construction on Mill and Victoria Streets could start today according to Isidore Laporte, chairman of Zurich council's streets, sidewalks and drains committee. At a special meeting of council last week Ken Gerber Construction of Stratford was awarded the contract at a price of $38,583. The only other tender received came from Lavis Construction of Clinton in the amount of $38,625. Work to be done on the streets includes repaving, a new drain, curbs and new sidewalks. Laporte expressed doubt as to whether the streets could be paved this year unless we have an unusually mild fall. The work is ex- pected to be completed by the end of October.