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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1977-10-27, Page 1NO. 43 FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1977 ARENA WORK CONTINUES = Construction at the community centre is addition of two new dressing rooms. Richard Bedard, Dick Bedard and Sid for the dressing rooms last Thursday. proceeding on schedule with the Ramer were pouring the footings Staff photo SS teachers hear Bishop HeIp students judge issues "It's not a matter of doing but a matter of being --the kind of people we are," was the way Bishop John Sherlock of London spoke of people to the 160 separate school teachers from Huron and Perth counties at- tending the professional' development day in Dublin Monday. "We need to be a people who truly love God and our neighbour- -a people who are open to God in love, and experience it in our own lives and speak convincingly to others," he said: At the day long program held in St. Patrick's School in Dublin with the theme, What Makes Our Schools - Catholic, Bishop "Sherlock contrasted covenant and contract. He said our Approve grant for area gully project A provincial grant of $32,000 to the Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority for erosion control work on the Pergel Gully has been approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The gully, which is located on the Charles Pergel Farm, - one and one quarter miles south of the highway 84 and 21 in- tersection, was recommended for erosion control measures by a Area students enter festival The South Huron District High School drama club will be par- ticipating in a drama festival within the next -month along with similar clubs from Goderich and Bradford. Short plays by the three schools will be presented at South Huron on Thursday, November 3, at Goderich, November 4, and at Bradford, November 5. Curtain time is at 7.30 p.m. each night. 'The play presented by the South Huron players will be "Out of our Father's House" based on the diaries of six American women who lived primarily in the last century. Their thoughts are separated by folk songs. Taking the parts of the six women are Beth Jantzi, Sandy McLeod, Kim McCaffrey, Ena Vander Spek, Wendy Beaver and Darlene Davis. The musicians are Dorren Van Wieren and Grace Dykstra and the stage manager and understudy is Alie Dalrymple. 1976 engineering study. The project, which started last week, consists of stream rechanneling and the con- struction of new bank slopes protected by rip -rap. According to Don Pearson, Resources Manager for the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority, the contractor for the work, Sid Bruinsma Construction of Goderich will be working on the gully for approximately three weeks. relationship with God is a passionate love affair --not a deal where we give a little and get a little. He said God loves us totally, unconditionally and utterly and he calls on us to return it in the same manner. He said people who have that experience want to share this with our children. William Eckert, director of education for the Huron -Perth County Roman Catholic Separate school board, said in his remarks to the teachers. "Priests , parents and teachers attempt in a co-operative effort to make each child's learning an experience that allows him to find the true meaning of a Christian life. Concluding he said that catholic education must help provide the work within which, students are able to judge the moral issues. • • Mr. Eckert spoke of the Huron - Perth board's "unprecendented period of curriculum and program development designed to meet today's .needs --family life, religious, education and social and environmental studies." Price Per Copy 20 Cents Fair group balk at arena rental The Zurich Agricultural Socie- ty has balked at paying more than expected for arena rental during the July 1977 fair. At the annual meeting a week ago members decided to send a cheque for only $70, instead of $100 for which the society had been billed. The $70 includes $10 for hydro. Under the terms of a 20 -year agreement, running till 1980, the society is allowed to hold a four- day fair, with arena rental at a flat $60 for the period. Conse- quently, members were displeas- ed when the bill for their two-day 1977 fair showed $70 for two days' arena rental, $10 for hydro and $20 for yard clean-up. It was agreed that the fair had been successful. Attendance and gate receipts were up. Some local people had complained because the admission price had gone up from $1 to $2; however members felt the new price was in line with prices charged elsewhere. The society's booth, which sold hot dogs, soft drinks, chips and candy, showed a profit of $383. Midway rides, after operators took their percentage, cleared $127. Since children had missed the ferris wheel, another amuse- ment company might be asked to come next year. The cattle ring had been too small and would have to be larger next year. Before 4-H Club members had been able to bring in their animals, broken glass had to be picked up. This had been a nuisance for those in charge .and a hazard for the children and their animals. It was recommended that more sawdust be obtained in 1978 for this area. Regain that lost hour This weekend heralds the end of Daylight Saving Time for the year 1977. Area residents are,reminded to turn back their clocks before retiring Saturday night as all activities Sunday will be operating on standard time. Remember the slogan for changing clocks, "Spring ahead, fall back". CRASH INJURES TWO — William Robinson of 120 Quebec Street, Mitchell, remains.in critical condition at University Hospital, London, following a two vehicle collision Friday, on the second concession of Tuckersmith township. Driver of the other vehicle, Marvin Wein, R.R. 1, Crediton is in good condition at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Staff photo Next year a separate ring may be set up for sheep. There were many entries this year. More are expected in 1978. . The floral exhibit had been a little thin. Houseplants may be included next time. Categories for arts and crafts may be modified, too. The co-operation of area elementary schools had been sought in publicizing -the talent show the first night of the fair. Two or three had been unhelpful. In fact, one principal had gone so far as to say, • "I don't think there's any talent in this school." The dance on closing night had been well attended. Members wondered if only those over the age of 18 should be allowed to come next time and also whether dress should be a little more for- mal — excluding blue jeans. The same slate of officers was re-elected, with one exception. The secretary -treasurer, Susan Grenier, declined to hold office again. No replacement has been found for her yet. Vincent Doyle is president; Herbert Klopp, first vice-president; and Herbert Beierling, second vice-president. Hallowe'en starts early The Exeter OPP report that Hallowe'en pranks have started early again this year. Mail boxes have been damaged in Stephen township, one road sign was cut in half and there were reports from some area residents about youngsters knocking on doors and soaping windows. Windows were broken in a home owned by Bill Elliott near Huron Park and a window was also broken at the Zion United Church in Usborne township. Damage in that was listed at $40. It was also reported that windows were broken in the Agripress office in Hensall. Motorists making power turns in the gravel were believed responsible for the damage. Two incidents involving the runway lights at the Huron Industrial Park were reported. On Monday, it was discovered that $160 worth of lights had been stolen. These have. subsequently been recovered. Earlier, vandals switched several runway lights from one side to the other. An official noted this was extremely dangerous as it could cause an aircraft to crash into the field. One dog bite was also reported this week. Howard Schenk, RR 1 Crediton, was bitten by a pup owned by Neil Stanlake, RR 2 Crediton. A boy's three -speed bicycle was found in Huron Park. The owner may claim same by identifying it at the OPP office. N® OBJECTIONS In a public meeting held last Wednesday night no objections were raised about a proposed change in land use along highway 84. Howard Thiel had asked that property east Of the Senior Citizens Apartments be rezoned from development residential to commercial. The proposed change now goes to county council for its approval and then back to the village council. The Ministry of Housing has the final say with regards to the change.