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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1977-07-27, Page 1FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1977 Parade, baby show attract record entries Price Per Copy 20 Cents Fair a hit, attendance doubles The 1977 Zurich Fair was just about twice as successful as the 1976 one. Officials based this estimate on gate receipts that had almost doubled. "The fair was a lot better this year than last", said Vincent No injuries in collisions No injuries—at least to humans—were reported in the three accidents investigated by the Exeter OPP this week. On Thursday, a vehicle driven by Janell Cahill, Stratford,struck a cattle beast on Highway 83, about two and a half miles east of Dashwood. Damage to the vehicle was listed at $200 by Constable Al Quinn. Vehicles driven by Ann Dearing, RR 1 Exeter, and Raymond Delcorro, Brantford, collided on Highway 83 about half a mile west of Exeter on Thur- sday. Constable Jack Straughan investigated and set damage at $900. The other accident occurred on Sunday, also on Highway 83, just east of Dashwood. Drivers in- volved were Ninia Kraft, RR 2 Grand Bend, and Robert Ham- mond, RR 5 Stratford. Damage was set at $450 by, Constable Frank Giffin. During the week, the local detachment officers charged 60 people under the Highway Traffic Act and two under the Liquor Licence Act. Area youths display talent The fair got off to a flying start Friday night, when an overflow crowd attended the talent show in the arena hall. Mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins by the dozens were there to support participants and show appreciation of their efforts. Big Al of Kitchener's CKCO television station, resplendent in spangled blue with cowboy hat, was master of ceremonies. The show was organized by Barbara Hoffman and Mrs. Leo Hoffman of the Zurich area. Participants included the Miller sisters of R.R. 1, Dash- wood - Donna, Carolyn, Valerie, Angela, and Colleen, who sang and accompanied themselves. Lorraine and Mary Ducharme of R.R. 3, Zurich, Theresa Wild of R.R. 3, Bayfield, Lois Goldsmith of R.R. 3, Zurich, and Gerard Bedard of R.R. 2, Zurich, played the piano. Nancy Overholt, R.R. 3, Zurich, played guitar and sang, while Diana and Jo Ann Verlinde of R.R. 3 Hensall, performed on the accordion. Karen Steinbach and Lori Turkheim of R.R. 3, Zurich and Allyson Shepherd of Grand Bend sang as a trio. The Bedards - Gerard, Mary Margaret and Charles, not only sang together, but added further variety to the program with some lively step -dancing. Melanie Lovell, R.R. 2, Kippers; and Starr Jesney of Hensall did a gym- nastics routine. Silver spoons were presented to the girls taking part, buckles to the boys. These were donated by the Zurich Agricultural Society. Doyle, president of the Zurich Agricultural Society. "And the parade was really good." Fine weather was all that was needed to make the 113th Zurich Fair a runaway success, after all the careful planning and hard work - of preparation. Saturday was sunny and warm, without the humidity that had caused so much discomfort a few days earlier. Hundreds lined the parade route through the village. Senior citizens sat in comfort on lawn chairs beneath shade trees at the corner of John Street and high- way 84. The handsome Carlsberg 1976 champion team and wagon made a hit with spectators. Admiring glances also followed Alvin Laramie's six -pony Haflinger hitch from Harrow, the only one of its kind in Canada. Laverne McPherson's pig team from Arkona was probably the comic favourite of the parade. Mar- ching music was provided 'by the Goderich Laketown Band and the combined Dashwood-Seaforth band. Decorated tricycles, -bicycles and floats and costumed walkers also were important features. Details about winners in these categories appear elsewhere in the paper. Mary Jane McGregor of Hensall, chosen as Fair Queen, appeared in the parade, attended. by her princesses, the two Zurich girls who were runners-up, Beverley Ducharme and Darlene Oesch. Another beauty queen, who took part not only in the parade but also in the official opening ceremonies, was Miss Canadian National Exhibition.She was on stage at 1.15 p.m. with Robert McKinley, M.P., Jack Riddell, M.P.P. and Vincent Doyle, president of the agricultural society. One of the happiest people at the fair Saturday was Daniel Ducharme, R.R. 2, Zurich. He won a 10 speed bicycle in a draw for those 14 and under. During the afternoon a horse show featured heavy and light animals, ponies and jumpers. There was also a Micro Mini tractor -pull, a pony pulling match and a horseshoeing con- test. The judging of cattle, poultry and pets took place while these events were in progress. A large audience crowded the arena hall for the baby contest. Judges had their work cut out to choose winners from among the 43 contestants. The contest was sponsored by Zurich's Chamber of Commerce; Winners were: Renee Sweeney, first; Gregory Masse, second; and Chad Ramer, third, in the up -to -six months class. John Paul Stewart was first in the six -to -twelve month category, while Elizabeth Groot was -second and Terry L nn Grenier, third. In the 12-18 month class Joanne Hayter was first; Crystal Bierling, second; and, Christopher Oliver, third. Judges were Ellen Greb, Dashwood, and Mrs. P.N. Straw, Exeter. Fair Day was wound up with a dance in the Lions' Cage at the arena, with the Star-Trex QUEENS AND OFFICIALS — The official opening of the 1977 Zurich Fall Fair was held Satrdoy after noon. Some of the participants are shown above. From the left are Zurich Reeve Fred Haberer, Fair Queen Mary Jane McGregor, Fair president Vince Doyle, Miss CNE Carolyn Adams and Hay township Reeve Jack Tinney. Staff photo Hensall area girl fair queen In a close contest with four other attractive girls, Mary Jane McGregor, a 16 -year-old from Hensall, was chosen as Zurich's Fair Queen for 1977. Judging took place at the Zurich arena hall Friday night at the mid -point of the talent show. Last year's queen, Debbie Bedard of Zurich, placed the crown on Mary Jane's head. The winner also received a bouquet of roses, a trophy and $20. She was Zurich clerk resigns to take Hensall post Elizabeth (Betty) Oke resigned as Zurich village clerk late last week and accepted the post of clerk in Hensall. Her resignation was considered by council Friday. Betty will take a vacation before beginning her new job September 12. She will replace Bob Heil, who is leaving to work for the Township of Wainfleet and Regional Municipality of Niagara. "I started green as' a grasshopper", she said, reminiscing about her move into the clerk's office here in 1975. The most troublesome area was the complicated relationship bet- ween the various levels of government and their agencies. She had already accumulated administrative and accounting experience elsewhere. To satisfy her own feelings, she obtained credits in municipal management by driving to classes at Fanshawe College in London one night a week for two years. Now she is working on a correspondence course in municipal accounting. Betty has lived in Zurich all her life. Her husband, Donald, works in Hensall. They have four boys. sponsored by the Miss Style Beauty Shoppe of Hensall. Beverley Ducharme was first runner-up; Darlene Oesch, second runner-up. Both live in Zurich and are 15 years old. They received $10 each. Beverley was sponsored by Shaw's Dairy, Darlene by The Big Dip. The other two contestants, Peggy and Kim Hay of Zurich, 'received $5 a piece. They were sponsored by the Hensall Co-op and Huron Motors respectively. Contestants were judged by Murray,, and Beatrice Dawson, R.R. 1, Hensall, and Bill and Leona Morley, R.R. 1, Granton. Bill is reeve of Usborne Township and Murray is deputy -reeve. NO, LISA, HE ISN'T SANTA CLAUS— Little Lisa Lewis of Exeter had a chance to get acquainted with the M.C. after Zurich's talent show Fri- day night. He k Big Al of CKCO television, Kitchener.