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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-10-16, Page 19He's not a TV sheriff! Huron County has i . a sheriff. But he doesn't wear a tin badge or engage in high. speed chases. And although he is permitted to carry a ,gun, he seldom does. While speaking at a meeting of the Wingl#am Business Association recently, Huron County's sheriff, Fred Jewell, dispelled all television and movie, myths about sheriffs. He explained that his of- fice is an ancient one with its roots in the beginnings of the Mi sci��lanco� Rs�tmbliaigs Continued. from nage 4 • worth your dime. Actually, this might be a good crop to investigate as the peanut crop south df the border has been reduc- ed almost by half, thanks to the drought in the summer and toomuch rain in the fall. Kraft Canada Limited, the nation's largest peanut butter manufacturer has already raised its price 30 percent on its 375 gram size of peanut butter. Othercompaniesare expected to raise their prices, including the makers of Skippy peanut butter. - A spol1esman for Kraft said his company would be lucky if they receive half their normal supply of peanuts. * * According to the metric . commission of Canada switching to metric won't change the nature of Cana- dian football' as long as it stays with three downs, ac- cording to indications from a study conducted during the 1979 season. The study did determine that a switch to four downs would result in less passing, fewer punts and fewer last -down gambles. The metric field 100 x 60 metres fits into all ex- isting conventional fields of 110 x 65 yards. The conver- sion results in a field that pis shorter by the length of a football at either end, with the centre strip becoming the 50 metre line. When you think of it, on a given series of downs a team would have to advance less than a yard more. English Common Law. Once upon a time, the sheriff was the chief officer of a town and his position was one of great authority. However, the sheriff's powers were somewhat reduced when the Normans introduced jury' trials. In Ontario, the sheriff's office is the oldest office in the province except for the justice of the peace, Mr. Jewell pointed out. In Huron County, the sheriff is a court official who enforces the orders of the court, primarily. in civil actions. He is a peace officer under the Criminal Code but in practice, he is seldom called upon to make arrests. One of the sheriff's main duties is looking after court security, said Mr. Jewell who is also theregistrar and county court clerk. Other duties involve collecting debts under a writ of execution, which alrows the seizure of property or en- forcing evictions through writs of possession issued by the court. A sheriff is the only official with the authority to carry out an LCW invited to Dashwood tea The October meeting of Lutheran Church Women was held in . the Church Rooms with 24 members and Pastor Jack present. Mrs. Edith Hohner, Mrs. Margaret Kalbfleisch and Mrs. Clara Klapp were the committee in charge' using as their topic "Volunteers". Mrs. Margaret Deichert presented the topic, written by Edith Hohner: Members discussed the different ways one volunteer and the number of voliinteers hours' they have put in to the community. The president, Mrs. Doris Deichert presided for the business meeting. Mrs. Annie Fink- beiner read a Thank you letter from the Women's Auxilary, Waterloo. Members were reminded of the special offering in November for the "Fellowship of the Least Coin". Members were also reminded of the Western district Assembly Meeting in Owen Sound, yesterday. A special Thank Offering wds received. An invitation to the ladies from Zion Lutheran Church Ladies was read. Members are inv}ted to a Bazaar -Tea at the Dashwood Community Centre, Wed- nesday November 5,7-9 p.m. A social hour followed the business meeting • 1f There Really Is No Need dor Continuous Advertising Ministers Should preach only one sermon or so o year. People ore against sin anyway, so why, harp on if fi Traf c Lights. Should be turned off at dangerous intersections to save electricity. Everybody knows it's a dangerous spot and that is sufficient. PoIice Should stop driving up and down the highways. No need to caution drivers by patrolling highways. Drivers know the law and obey it. Teachers Shouldn't review lessons. Tell children just once and they'll never forget it. BUTIf you are one of the foolish kind—like the Notre Dame Cathedral that has stood for six centuries but continues to ring the bell every day to let people know it is still there* and believe in continuous profitable advertising, then your advertising belongs in- • p• Fy.w w "NM?. I.. h. 1 , a i. /. r i. .. • Citizens News, October 23, 1980 Page 7 eviction, pointed out Mr. Jewell. The sheriff also has responsibility for the selection of jurors to hear .civil and criminal cases and frequently is employed in the service of legal documents when an affadivit is required to prove that the document has been served personally. Unlike earlier times, a sheriff no longer has authority over jails, though he may still be called upon from time to time to tran- sport prisoners, particularly from one jurisdiction to another. A sheriff is required to use tact and diplomacy and relies heavily on the goodwill of his staff, Mr. Jewell explained. Zurich Minor Athletic Association Jacket Orders will be taken Wednesday, November- 5, 7 - 9 p.m. ZURICH ARENA Our Complete Stock Of 1980 SUN GLASSES Clearing at 1/2 Price WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Get Ready For Winter Glare Or That Winter Vacation In The Sun Township of Stanley NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Stanley that an - Election will be held on Monday, November 10,1980 for the office of Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Three Councillors. Polls will be open in the following places from the hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Poll No. 1: Milton Schreiber, Pt. Lot 2, Plan 2, Con. 1 Poll No. 2: Everett Robinson, Lot 7, Con. 3 Poll No. 3: Township Hall, Varna, Poll No. 4: Gladwin Westlake, Lot 12, Con. LRE Poll No. 5: Russell Snider, Lot 21, 22; Con. LRE An Advanc,e Poll will be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1980 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. POLLING PLACE: Municipal Office, Lot 19, Con. 3, Township of Stanley. Last day for applying for a certificate to vote by proxy is November 10, 1980 at 5 p.m. Mel Graham, Returning Officer Township of Stanley