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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1978-11-30, Page 14• Page 14 Citizens News, November 30, 1978 Two sentenced to jail at Exeter court session Two people were sen- tenced to jail terms when they appeared before Judge W.G. Cochrane in Exeter court, Tuesday. Ahmed Osman, London, former owner of the Stardust Restaurant in Crediton, was sentenced to 30 days on a charge of possession of a dangerous weapon, He had been found guilty previously and the sentence had been delayed awaiting a pre -sentence report. Exeter lawyer K.I. McLean said items in the report suggested that Osman had been the victim of persecution by some of the youth iii the community. The charge he faced arose after three shots were fired from a rifle at a pickup truck in which three youths were riding. One of the bullets hit the vehicle. The Crown Attorney noted CUSTOM SNOWBLOWING Lots & Drives Phone Ralph Geiger 236-4784 REMINDER NOTICE Village of Zurich taxpayers are reminded that the final installment of 1978 taxes is due on or before November 30, 1978. Avoid penalty for Tate payment by remit- ting before November 30. Sharon Baker Clerk -Treasurer Round Steak or Roast Rump or Sirloin Tip Rolled ob oast Regular Gro rnd eef Devon or Swift UQCRi For Meat Pies Fresh rola d Pork Ground Suet • =.'199 51.99 ib. 2 lbs. 59c ,81 NO 60 EP 00 990 NM NM CM 1611 9119 le 16 66 69I MI MI 931 RH Me 61 CM 69 96 610 sta GS 69 161, 69 MI 66 WS BS. Sign your name on this ticket NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER f r a free Christmas Turkey 14 to 16 Obs. Draw to be made Dec. 16 We regret that there was an error in Laporte's Meat Market ad last week. The Price for Fronts of Beef was to have read $1.09 and not '1.89. Sorry for any inconvenience. OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS TILL 9 P.M. CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING BEEF MONDAY -- PORK TUESDAY LiiporteMeit Market ZUJIICH .236-4962 that the police were only a telephone call away if Osman required assistance to deal with the youths in- volved in the situation, Judge Cochrane said he felt the sentence had to act as a deterrent. In addition to the jail term, he ordered that the gun be forfeited. Osman will be given working privileges during the time he is serving in jail. David Donald Lawrence, Hensall, was sentenced to a total of 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges of break, enter and theft in Exeter and Hensall. He was charged with the October 25 breakin at Exeter United Church, where $10 in change was taken, and also a breakin at the Devon Building when $92 was stolen. About half of that amount was recovered. Lawrence was sentenced to 30 days on the first count and 20 on the second. He then pleaded guilty to break and enter with intent at the Hensall United Church on October 23. Nothing was taken. He was given 10 days for that offence. The court learned that Lawrence has already been in jail for five weeks. In other cases heard on Tuesday: James Martin Rowe, Vanastra, was fined $54 or five days on a charge of driving a motor vehicle in which liquor was readily available. Peter Roth, R.R. 2 New Hamburg, was fined $100 or 10 days on a charge of public mischief, which was laid on April 24 after he drove his car across the lawn at the Huron Industrial Park and did damage of about $75. SHOW FITNESS — A physical fitness class at Zurich Public School put on a demonstration at the recent Open House. Back, left, Claire Allyson Shephard, Nancy Thornton, Wendy Oesch and Lori Turnbull. Front, Joanne McKinley, Darrel Gingerich, Lisa Gingerich, Tracy Verhoeven, Jody Hay and Todd Lee. Staff photo Credit Union has great year, members learn By JIM F ITZG E RALD The Clinton Community Credit union which now encompasses half of Huron County, had another bonanza year in the fiscal year just ended September 30, the annual meeting learned Wednesday night.• Assets jumped nearly 40 per cent to $19,209,554 from the $13,657,576 of the previous year, while membership jumped more than 900 or 14 per cent in the past year and now exceeds 6,300, thanks mainly to the growth of the Exeter office. Members voted last week to pay out nearly $1 million ($990,767) in dividends to members this year, which represents a 9.25 per cent payment. That compares �.rov�ae :: • Financial assistance • Management counselling (CASE • Management training • Information on government programs for business Can we help you? See our Representatives RANDY BROWN And/Or BILL SCHUTZ at: THE DEVON BUILDING,. 476 Main St. S., EXETER on: EVERY TUESDAY C FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK (Branch Office Address) If convenient, please call collect for prior ap- pointment 1036 Ontario St., Stratford (271-5650) with $708,278 or 9.75 distibuted last year. In addition borrowers paying 13 percent on loans had their rates reduced to 12 per cent. Among the many changes in the by-laws this year, was the raising of the maximum amount of money borrowed on a first mortgage to $80,000, while the maximum total any member could borrow was raised to $100,000. Members were told by President Ernie Williams of Seaforth that the 91/4 per cent dividend was a good return on savings for the past year, as for a greater part of it, interest rates on savings were generally lower. Hensall bantams win again The Hensall Bantam hockey team is off to an excellent start after the first two weeks of the schedule. Playing their first game in the new arena the boys treated the fans to an ex- citing 4-3 victory against Alma Logan. Zurich proved to be a tough opponent in the next two games. The scores were 6-6 and 7-6 for Zurich. Saturday in Huron Park after Hensall spotted them a 4-1 lead they went on to win 7- 5. Goal getters for that game were Jamie McClinchey with three and Paul Smale and Jeff Rowe with two each. The boys play their home games Tuesday nights and would appreciate your support. Jack Reid was elected to the Board of Directors to replace Gordon Scribbins for a two year term. John Levis and Milford Durst were re- elected to another three year term. Richard Lobb and Jim Hunter were re-elected on the credit committee. Graham will run President of the Bayfield Lions Club Pat Graham will be running for district deputy governor for this area's Lions Club zone. Graham made the an- nouncement Monday evening at a zone meeting sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club. The meeting was one of only three to be held each year. Present Lions district deputy governor George Teather of Thamesford had announced previously his intentions of running for zone governor. Water levels Continued from page 6 Lakes Huron and Michigan, as well as Lake Erie. At the same time the level of Lake Superior would be kept within a designated Level range to provide ade- quate supplies to power and shipping interests. Officials said the aim is "to provide benefits to all in- terests throughout the Great Lakes without unduly affecting interests on Lake Superior. Visit Our Store FOR A COMPLETE LINE OF * Groceries * Confectionery * Novelties Dairy Store MAIN ST - ZURICH PHONE 236-4930