Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1978-02-02, Page 1u NO, 5 FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS 4-H leaders elect new executive The annual meeting of the Huron county 4-H leaders association was held Wednesday in Clinton with two Exeter area men assuming important positions on the leader's club executive. Albert Van Dyken, RR 1 Exeter was elected presi- dent succeeding Robert Hern- of RR 1 Woodham while Barry Miller of RR 3 Exeter, was elected as se- cond vice-president. The other members of the executive are first vice- president Glen McNeil, RR 6 Goderich and secretary - treasurer Maurice Hallahan, RR 1 Belgrave. On his past year in office Hern said that "It certainly has been an enjoyable year", with the.presentation of a mini agricultural fair at the Bluewater centre for the developmentally han- dicapped near Goderich, viewed by the past -president as one of the more signifi- cant occurrences in his term of office. In a brief address to the leaders, Van Dyken stressed the importance of the role which the leaders play in the development of the young people under their guidance. Following dinner, several guests paid tribute to the contributions which the 4-H club had made to the agricultural way of life in Huron. Newly elected warden of Huron, Gerry Ginn said that "the young people are still the primary resource of Huron" and added that "We are proud to help the 4-H program in Huron county." Reeve Bill Elston of Morris township and chair- man of county council's development committee ex- plained that it is his com- mittee that is looking after the county's interest in the upcoming international plowing match which will be held in Huron. Huron agricultural representative Don Pullen paid tribute to the longevity of service of many of the 4-H members. Saying that this did not mean that the club had stagnated, the Ag. rep said that he had seen many changes during his 16 years of attendance at the annual meetings. Len MacGregor, 4-H Youth extension programme director detailed several of the highlights for 4-H in Huron this past year. A banquet in honour of the club's 25th anniversary in Huron held in July was an overwhelming success, the director said. Twenty-seven delegates from Huron were involved in an Inter -County exchange with 4-H members from Butler county, Ohio which allowed for the opportunity of studying agriculture in another part of the country. MacGregor announced that two exchange programs were tentatively scheduled for this coming summer. The major exchange will be with Lafayette county in Wisconsin with 25-30 members headed for the dairy state. Four members will be sent to Cap -de -la - Madeline in Quebec during July of this year. MacGregor reported that there is a possibilityof grants from the federal govern- ment that will cover 90 per- cent of that exchanges' costs. In other points discussed at the meeting, it was learn- ed that substantial increases in the number of young peo- ple involved and projects completed took place with 28 more members than last year and 36 more projects being completed. The pre .4-H program which allows members to join one year earlier, con- tinued to be successful as a total of 41 members joined this past year. • The problem of brucellosis and its effect on the showing Please turn to Page 5 THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 2, 1978 Price Per Copy 20 Cents HOUSE DESTROYED -- The James Rumble family residence in Dashwood was destroyed by flames in a fire Saturday. Members of the Dashwood and Zurich fire departments could do little but ensure that flames did not spread to nearby residences. Staff photo Fire destroys residence Members of the Dashwood and Zurich fire department fought a losing battle Saturday, as the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Rumble of Roland street, Dashwood was completely destroyed by fire. Mrs. Rumble noticed smoke coming from the up- per east portion of the home and phoned her husband at work who then phoned the fire department at ap- proximately 10:15 a.m. Upon reaching the house via snowmobile a few minutes later, Rumble found the home engulfed by fire. After one hour at the scene of the fire, the Dashwood Fire department summoned the Zurich fire department as high winds fanned the blaze and created a threat to nearby homes. Calling it "the type of fire you ' don't put out" Dashwood Fire chief Emil Becker said that his men remained on the scene until well into the evening hours. Extensive rebuilding of the interior of the four bedroom home owned by Mr. Rumble and previous owners hampered firemen in their attempt to keep the fire under control. Wall pan- eling and false ceilings fed the fire. The cause of the fire as of press time was still under investigation. - The home which the Rifm- ble family lived in for two years, was covered by in- surance. In an interview from the home of Mrs. James Fowler, where the Rumble family is presently staying, 4-H EXECUTIVE — At the annual meeting of the 4-H leaders' association a new executive was elected. Seated are (left -right) past -president Robert Herr], R R 1, Woodham and president Albert Van Dyken, R R 1, Exeter. In the back row (left -right) are secretary -treasurer Maurice Hallahan, R R 1, Belgrave, first vice-president Glen McNeil, R R 6, Goderich and Barry Miller, R R 3, Exeter. Staff photo Rumble expressed gratitude to the members of the fire departments and friends and neighbours for their help during and after the blaze. "Everybody has been just super," Rumble stated. Friends and neighbours have started a fund for the homeless family. Informa- tion about the fund can be obtained by phoning Mrs. William Struyke in Dashwood at 237-3650. Snowarama was "total success" The second annual Whipper Billy Watson Snowarama for Timmy held Sunday at Hully Gully near Varna, was a "total success" according to publicity chairman Mike Caissie. Over $30,000 was raised as 342 riders covered the 100 mile trail between Exeter and Clinton. Although the total amount of money raised may fall just short of last year's $39,- 000 total, the ride was very successful because of the tremendous number of local people involved this year, Caissie stated. Most of the riders were from the local area with the exception of a few riders from London and vicinity. Top money raiser was Ben Graham of Goderich who collected $2103 in pledges. Stanley township reeve Tom Consitt raised $527 and won the warden's challenge trophy for the highest amount pledged to a municipal leader in Huron county. Youngest entrant was Mark Lade Jr., 8, of London. Caissie expressed gratitude to the "1000's of people" who helped in the Snowarama but he made particular mention of the following firms and in- dividuals: Molson's (On- tario) Brewery, the provin- cial and local Timmys, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Danny Ruthven, Dominion Road Machinery, Avco Finance, MacDonalds , Mocomat Limited, Domi- nion Dairies, Redpath Refineries, the Toronto Restaurant Association and the Collins family of Hully Gully. Varna area barn burns A fire on the farm of Don Taylor, RR 3, Varna destroyed a pig barn and over 60 hogs present in the building, Thursday after- noon. The fire which according to Clinton fire chief Clarence Nicholas caused damage estimated at $125,- 000 occured during the height of the winter storm which was sweeping through the countryside. Firefighters from Clinton and Bayfield could do little as high winds from the south fanned the blaze. According to Taylor, the fire had the barn down in about 15 minutes. The farm house and other buildings which were 100 feet from the barn were in danger, but the watering down of the struc- tures prevented further spread of the fire. Taylor gave credit to the fire departments and the C.B. radio for preventing a fire which could have com- pletely destroyed the farm. The barn was partially in- sured with the cause of the fire still undetermined. The Varna area farmer plans to rebuild.