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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-03-26, Page 13., No. 12. -.FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1970 10 CENTS PER COPY OPEN HOUSE - An Open House was held at St. Boniface School in Zurich last Thursday night, when parents and friends of students had the opportunity of visiting the classrooms and looking over the work being accomplished. In this photo Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Geoffrey are seen discussing the work of their daughter, Mary Ann, seated, left, with the principal of the school, Sister Lorraine. More pictures on pages eight and nine. Zurich Taxes Will be Due In June and November At a special meeting of the council of the village of Zurich last Thursday night, clerk W.D. Armstrong was authorized to prepare a by-law for twice- yea- rly payment of taxes in the municipality. The demand of the Iluron County Board of Education to have school taxes remitted twice -yearly in 1970 makes it necessary for munic- ipalities to either implement the new system for collection of taxes or else pay the heavy interest rate to borrow the funds for the school board. Probable dates by when taxes will have to be paid is June 15 and November 15. half the amount of the year's taxes will be due on each instalment date. Rev. L. Kalbfleisch , who (hurch Crusade Attracts Record Crowds he really cares about humanity?'' This is what he had to say, "The biggest lie ever perpetrated is that because God delays, he must be dead. What we must learn from "all this violence" is that God is at work. He is allowing man to follow the desires of his own heart in world affairs, and their actions will create the conditions for the return of Christ to earth and the final judgement of rebellious humanity. The heav- ens will not be silent forever." There is a lot bf interest in the great Saturday night youth service. That night the young people will hear about the Pop Festivals, " one of which is being planned by John Len - continued on a• e 9 Sunday night marked the beginning of the Faith and Life Crusade at the Zurich Community Centre. The aud- itorium was filled, including the platform, where a 30 -voice choir sings in each service, dir- ected by Paul Steckle. The presence of all local clergymen for this opening service gives an indication of the enthusiasm for the Crusade. The response to the first few nights has inspired the commit- tee in its efforts. Another en- couraging sign of success to date is the number of young people that have been in at- tendance. Youth has been featured musically with the " Tri- Tones- Teen Sextette" and Steve Horner on the trumpet. The Evangelist, Rev. John Shrier, has dealt with some very relevant subjects in the opening messages. In speaking about the world-wide "rift" society is facing he stated, "Perhaps worst of all, is the rift within man himself --frag- mented personalities, a dev- astating civil war within men producing anxieties and fears, neurosis and psychoses. He went on to say that "sin creates this rift and apart from Christ man shall never find peace and reconciliation with God." The problems in the home, in in- dustry, on campus, and in the church all stem from what hist- orian Arnold Tonybee called "a spiritual rift.' ALL THIS VIOLENCE "Why all this violence, " Mr. Shrier asked on Monday night. He then went on to give some very positive facts and personal views on the subject. "Lawlessness has become North Americas most serious problem, with demonstrations student revolts and race riots leading the parade." We were informed that a poll of 313 psychiatrists revealed three major causes for violence. How- ever, he said, "they offered no positive cures." The first cause sited was the lack of severe punishment in the courts for acts of violence. At this point the speaker said, "I'm sick of hear- ing these out-crys against our law enforcement agencies and police officers. I'M sick of hear- ing young revolutionaries crying for facors or special privileges outside the boundaries of their legal rights. " The Chicago sit- uation was used as an example here. The second cause, the experts indicated was the blood and thunder movies, tel- evision and comic books, as well as kill type children's toys. A third reason for all this vio- lence, according to Professor Thomas Eyon is 'parental apathy' It was here the speaker declared "a child left to himself bringeth shame and we created conditions by our apathy that has brought us national shame." One of the Evangelist's clos- ing comments was meant to answer the question, "why does'- nt God stop all this violence, if Harold Knight Fills Council Seat Ilarold Knight, a veteran of eight years on the council in the village of Iiensall, was this week named to fill the vacancy created on that body by the sudden death of Hein Rooseboom, Mr. Knight was the highest defeated candidate at the elec- tion in Ilensall last December, and was therefore the automatic choice for the vacant position. Had he declined to accept the position, the council could have asked the other candidate, Willard Buchanan, to fill the vacancy. If both men had refused the position, the members of coun- cil could have appointed any- one they wished to fill the vacancy. During his years of office in Ilensall, Mr. Knight was con- sidered one of the more aggres- sive members of the council. For the past few years he served as chairman of the controversial fire protection committee, and just recently be was appointed as the industrial spokesman for the village. In the past he has devoted a great deal of time and effort to activities in the village. has recently retired to Zurich, met with council regarding a request for a sidewalk in front of his new home, in the south section of the village. The matter was turned over to the street committee for further study. In other business at the special session, three building permits were passed, all for renovations. They went to Milford Doerr, for renovations; to Carl Thiel, for a garage; and to Douglas Armstrong, for renovations. 0 Vice-chairman of Huron Board Criticizes Press (by Shirley J. Keller) Vice-chairman of the Huron County Board of Education , Robert Elliott took public ex- ception at last Monday evening's board meeting to a few comment included in the First Column of the Clinton News -Record two weeks ago. News -Record Editor Keith Roulston, who covered the last regular meeting of the board in the absence of the regular re- porter, noted in the column that the meeting was short (just 55 minutes). Elliott indicated the editor left the impression with his readers that the Huron Board was not too active. While Mr. Elliott insisted he was not critical of the editor or his observations, he felt Mr. Roulston was not too familiar with the method by which the board operates. Mr. Elliott said each board member as well as each regular press reporter, receives a copy of the agenda of the meeting two to three days in advance of the meeting. In these reports, most of the topics to be discussed at the meeting are covered in detail in mimeographed "Back- up Material" which is intended to be digested prior to the meet - (continued on page 10) CHARTER NIGHT - The South Huron Local of the National Farm Union received their charter last Wednesday night, at a meeting In the Dashwood Community Centre. Seated left to right are Mrs. Maxine Miller, Exeter, secretary -treasurer of the new group; John Laporte, R.R.2, Zurich, president; and Lloyd Willert, Dashwood, vice-president. Back row left to right are Gerald Regier, R.R.3, Zurich, director; Walter Miller, Tara, vice-president of the national association; Paul Steckle, R.R,2, Zurich, director; and Joseph Miller, 12.12.1, Dashwood, director.