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Zurich Citizens News, 1973-08-02, Page 12PAGE 12 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1973 Seven major manufacturers supply Ontario's farm equip- ment needs, producing a full line of farm machinery. In addition there are three manu- facturers of tractors; and one manufacturer who specializes in a complete line of forage equipment. There are also several Ontario distributors who sell European, Russian, Japanese, and U.S. tractors and equipment. More than 700 Ontario farm machinery dealers offer a major line, and one or more ancillary lines of equipment. These dealerships have weekly payrolls of more than a quarter of a mil- lion dollars. • This past week was our Mini Olympic Week and was topped off with a Mini Olympic day on Thursday when Huron Park Play- ground came to compete. There were close to one hund- red competitors from Huron Park and Zurich, making a very successful day. Everyone partic- ipated in events such as three legged race, standing and run- ning broadjump, potatoe sack races; 100 and 200 yard races, and softball throw. Overall Junior winners were Tony Jones and Teresa Vanhees. Midget winners were Sandy Boyd and David Davidson, while Rosemary Meidinger and Les Lewis were the senior winners. A basketball game saw Huron Park edge Zurich out with a two -basket lead of 16 to 12. Next week the children are participating in a walkathon to St. Joseph and back to raise money for a grip to Bob -lo Island) later in the month. All the children have to raise quite a bit of money so we are all look- ing for lots of support in the form of sponsors. We are also planning on taking the junior groups on an overnight campout in a barn next week. Our Penny Carnival has been cancelled for a few more weeks in order to give us more time to organize for a huge success. We have now moved into St. Boniface School for the remaind• er of the summer. Everything is still running under the same organization and times. Indian week will be out theme next week complete with pow wows, Indian crafts and lore. We invite any newcomers to join us in this special week. Just a reminder that Monday is a holiday. See you all on Tuesday. 0 Mr. Curt Gemming, of Roch- ester N.Y. spent a few days vacation with family and friends in the Zurich area, also visiting with his grandfather Edward Lindenfield and family at their cottage. HELPING HANDS - Shelley and Sherri, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erb, seem quite willing to help their grand- father cut his lawn after his return from the hospital. They are the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Parkins. Ne s of Kippen Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and Mr. and -Mrs. Ed McBride visited in Guelph recently. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. McBride attended a shower in honour of Miss Lynn Gackstetter, bride of August 4. Elzar Mousseau, who has been a patient in St. Josephs Hospital, London, has been transferred to Seaforth Hospital. Myron Gackstetter spent a few days with Ken Jones. Mrs. Margaret Barnard and Mrs. W.L. Millis visited in Listowel last Wednesday. Harold and Mrs. Jones spent a few days at Algonquin Park and Balsam Lake. 0 Ontario's forest industry pays direcxtly and indirectly ap- proximately $300 million an- nually in municipal, provincial and federal taxes, including over $20 million directly to the provincial government in various charges. Summer Clearance OF Merchandise THROUGHOUT THE STORE OPEN 10 A.M.- 6 P.M. INCLUDING SUNDAYS aseuerir- /7 nterrT rads 11/4 miles south of Grand Bend on east side Highway 21 Major market Ontario farmers are playing a key role in the current farm machinery boom. During 1972, farmers in the province bought more than $116 million in new farm equipment, 3e'lo of the Canadian total. . Ontario is a prime market for farm machinery, says Hal, Wright, secretary -manager of the Farm Machinery Board. More than $22 million was spent last year in Ontario for repair parts alone, representing 40a/o of the Canadian market, Mr. Wright adds. LOVE'S ST GIFT EMEMBRANCE Whether It's e MONUMENT m MARKER ® INSCRIPTION You aro rrm mbering a loves ono. LET T® PRYDE A SON LTD. HELP YOU DECIDE ON YOUR MEMORIAL REQUIREMENTS PHONE EXETER 235-0620 USED TYPEWRITERS (in good working condition) SMITH -CORONA, ROYAL, UNDERWOOD REMINGTON vi rrrYpin*S1.v'U' wrrr�ow*Wig w: "J::"i�...•,. �ti rrr•rrirrr you must see then -- to appreciate them from $39.95 to $119.95 ideal for office use - or for students!! Mu ail ©hGMO 236-4672 Zurich r.