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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1977-03-02, Page 18Page 18 Citizens News, March 2, 1977 Area Poor driving conditions, caused by ice and blowing snow, returned to the area this week and resulted in another rash of accidents. The Exeter OPP investigated 12 collisions and property damage ran exceedingly high at over $32,000. No serious injuries were reported. Three of the accidents occurred on Wednesday, the first involving a vehicle driven by Bloss Josh, RR 5 Clinton, which went out of control on ice and ran into the BP service station in Hensall. Damage was set at $900 by Constable Ed Wilcox. In a similar accident, a car driven by Marion Uhden, Grand Bend, skidded on ice on Highway 83 west of Exeter and struck some highway guide posts. Constable Frank Giffin listed damage at $650. Damage was set at $4,500 in the other Wednesday crash which occurred on Highway 83 east of Exeter. Drivers involved were David Bailey, RR 1, Mitchell, and Barry Lewis, Huron Park. Constable Dale Lamont in- vestigated. News from H urlonview Two new residents were welcomed to the Home at Mon- day's activities. Mrs. Hazel Young and Louis Carbert. Eight members of. the Goderich Township women's Institute volunteers assisted with ac- tivities and their musicians. Mrs. Driver and Molly Cox joined Norman Speir and Cecil Skinner to provide the old tyme music. Mr. Wayne McClinchey of Auburn arranged a musical program for "Family Night". and along with his father Bob McClinchey, Willis Bromley and daughter Carol entertained with old tyme and western music. Yes, we do have it .. . • Toys • School & Office Supplies • CORO JEWELLERY • STATIONERY • GIFT WARE • HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS GOSHEN ST., ZURICH 236-4941 ccident damage over 532,000 Five accidents were reported on Friday, one of which involved three vehicles on Highway 4 north of Exeter. The drivers were Robert Thomas, Clinton; Fred Whidden, Goderich; and William Newitt, London. Total damage was listed at $9,000 by Constable Wally Tomasik. Vehicles driven by John Ulch, Kirkton, and Lloyd Smith, Zurich, collided on County Road 6 in Usborne Township during a white-out. Damage was estimated at $850 by Constable Al Quinn. A hit and run was also reported on Friday on Highway 23 north of Kirkton. A vehicle driven by Ian Gamble, London, sustained $700 in damage when struck from behind by an unknown vehicle. Damage was set at $700 by Constable Quinn. In another accident on High- way 23 on the same day, damage was set at $1,200 by Constable Quinn. Drivers involved were Earl Foster, RR 1, St. Marys, and James Evans, RR 1, St. Marys. Misfortune hits again By MRS. RENA CALDWELL KIPPEN Misfortunes never come singly as Mr. & Mrs. Ken McKay discovered when their house was destroyed by fire Friday af- ternoon of last week. A few years ago a tornado levelled their barn and took the kitchen from the main house. Last summer their son Jeffrey was involved in an accident on Number 4 and is still under the doctors care with a serious leg injury. Mr. McKay was taken to Exeter Hospital with severe burns. Ross Forrest is seriously ill in hospital in London. The U.C.W.quilted a quilt at St. Andrew's Church Kippen, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Cooper, Centralia are visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Orval Cooper. Mr. & Mrs. Grant McLean are holidaying in the West Indies. Kippen East Women's Institute held a euchre party in the Legion Hall, Hensall Thursday with 11 tables in play. Prize winners were Men's High -Joe Carter, Men's Low - Harvey Jacobi, Ladie's High - Mrs. Bill Pepper, Ladie's Low - Mrs. Alice Ferg, Lone Hands- Robt. Parsons. Winners of the draw for sugar Dorothy Mickle, for canned ham Mrs. Annie Reid. Arrangements were conducted by the south group. A delicious lunch was served. THE HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SECRETARY WANTED The successful applicant will have exceptional proficiency in shorthand, typing and machine transcription for use in such secretarial duties as confidential correspondence and the tak- ing of minutes at some evening meetings together with other office duties. This position requires a person having the ability to accept responsibility with a minimum of supervision. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with The Boards Salary Scale. A full range of company paid benefits include - OHIP, Blue Cross Drug Plan and O.M.E.R.S. Pension Plan. Applicants should submit a resume by March 8 to: Mrs. V. Zonneveld c/o The Huron County Board of Education 103 Albert St., Clinton, Ont. NOM 1L0 H. Turkheim D. J. Cochrane Chairman of the Board Director of Education The former sustained minor injuries. The other -Friday accident occurred on Highway 84 west of Zurich and involved vehicles driven by Richard Walker, RR 3, Zurich, and Wesley' Bossence, Stratford. Constable Bob Whiteford set damage at $1,400. The first of four Sunday ac- cidents resulted in minor injuries to Mr. & Mrs. Fred Darling, Exeter. Their car was in collision with one driven by Walter Bakker, Alberta, on Highway 4, south of Exeter. Total damage was listed at $7,000 by Constable Bill Osterloo. Damage of $1,000 was reported by Constable Larry Christiaen in a two -car crash also south of Exeter. Drivers were Michael Lapaine, Goderich, and Paul Gentle, London. Before the Lapaine vehicle could be removed from the scene it was struck three times, causing an " additional $1,800 damage to it. The other three drivers were William Errington, RR 2, Auburn; John McNaughton, London and Robert Brown, Windsor. Total damage to their three vehicles was $1,650. The final accident occurred on Monday when a vehicle driven by Bonnie Erickson, RR 2, Grand Bend, lost control on ice on High- way 81 and was damaged to an amount estimated by Constable Christiaen at $850. Minor injuries were also reported. During the week, the local detachment officers charged seven people under the Highway Traffic Act, seven under the Liquor Licence Act and two under the Criminal Code. S Children Sizes 4-11 Rubber Boots Economy Brooms Ekco Wet Mops Various Colours Scatter Mats Terry Style Slippers 1 Lb. Bags Polyester Fibre S(15) Daytime Pampers SRoyalle Man Size ala Tissues 0 Pillow Cases SLadies Casual Blouses Ladies Briefs Reg. 79 Children Size 7-14 Leotards SSparkle Herbal Shampoo Reg. $7.44 $1.44 $1.44 $2.19&$1.99 $ 1 .44 $1.44 Reg. $1.99 $ 1 .44 Reg. $1.59 $ 1 .44 2 /$1.44 Reg. $1,69 $ 1 .44 Reg. $2.09 DAY 0114K, *SPAY, Avvle MARC*Ladies Wallets $3.-$5. $1.44 ea. 5 s s Twin Pak Reg. 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