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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-02-11, Page 1Quilters war hi a small curtained off section of a retail store just off Zurich's main business section, area ladies are gathering more and more frequently to help those less fortunate than themselves. At the rear of the store, known as "Self Help Associates", a large quilting frame is surrounded by pairs of busy hands as the ladies work towards their goal of finishing a beautiful blue and white quilt ordered by an area resident. Their labour is voluntary and profits from the sale of quilts will be used by "Self Help Associates" to help those in under -developed count- ries of the world. Mrs. Gerry Gingerich of Self- HeIpAssociates explains that the organization is non -denomina- tional non-profit group. The' quilting is just a part of the efforts of the group. Passing through the store area of the Self -Help Associates buildi gone passes a wide variety of handcrafted articles of jute made by women in Bangla- desh. The Zurich lease of Self -Help Associates is both a wholesale warehouse and retail outlet. The handcrafts imported from Bangladesh, are sold with the profits being turned back into self-help projects in,Bangladesh Raise $861 at skatathon The Zurich -Grand Bend Fig- ure Skating Club raised a total of $861 at a skatathon held Sat- urday at the Zurich arena. A total of 60 youngsters partic- ipated in the event. Proceeds will go towards paying the cost of ice time used by the club. Top pledge skater was Kerry Lynn Dietz of Grand Bend with $122. Missy Sanderlands of Grand Bend was second with $47.50 and Vicki Bedard of Zur- ich was third with $41.40. Board of education Object t Members of the Huron County Board of Education responded. quickly to recent remarks attribu- ted to a Goderich councillor re- garding the administration of the educational system in the county. Goderich councillor Jim Peters suggested the board "was a bunch of bureaucrats without regard for the feelings of the peoplewho put them into office." Peters said something hasto be done about the board of education. The subject was brought up by Blyth trustee John -Elliott who said, I would suggest he do a little further research so as not to display his ignorance regarding my concern and feelings for the good people who put me into office." Elliott continued, "Some people appear to be mbre capable of telling us how to run our business instead of looking after their own affairs." Chairman Herb Turkheim to aid less fortunate countries and other countries. The quilting idea was con- ceived both as a way to raise money for Self -Help projects and to give local women an opportuni- ty to contribute their labour. Any area ladies who enjoy quilting will be made welcome at Self -Help Associates between 9:00 a.m, and 6:00 p.m. when the retail store is open. Mrs. Curtis Gingerieh and Mrs. Earl Oesch are supervising the quilting and can be contacted by anyone who would like a quilt made. Arrangements for evening quilting can be made by contact- ing Mrs. Gerry Gingerich. Fun day scheduled for Parkhill The Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority is planning a Winter Fun Day to be held at Parkhill • Conservation Area on Sunday, February 15, at 1:00 p.m. A wide diversity of winter activities are available at the area. A grant from the Ministry of Natural Resources has allowed the Authority to maintain th'e ten miles of snowmobile trails available to the public. A toboggan hill, approximately 300 feet long with a vertical drop of 50 feet on the south side of the reservoir, due north of the new gatehouse is ready for use. This hill is one of the best in the area, so bring your toboggan and be prepared for some exciting fun. Open areas and the nature trails, with scenic and varied. topography are available for cross-country skiing and snow - shoeing, A guided cross-country ski hike will be organized. A limited number of snow- shoes will be available, for public use on a guided snowshoe hike. BUSY QUILTING - Ladies from the area gather at Self -Help Associates in Zurich to quilt for charity. News Photo aLicrlI©h) 6.--e.e///p1 NO. 6 - FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS At Pineridge WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1976 PRICE 20c PER COPY Crippled Chfldren's weekend By Kathy McKinley There is something planned for everyone during the Criooled Kids weekend, February 14 and 15, at the Pineridge Chalet near Hensall. For the seventh straight year the Chalet will host two days of indoor and outdoor fun. All proc- eeds go to the Crippled Child- ren's Treatment Centre in Lond- on, and every year more money is raised. The first year the weekend was held, $300 was raised for the centre. Last year over 3000 people attended sometime during the weekend helping to raise $4,400. remarks by councillor also took exception to the remarks from Goderich. He added, "The latest issue is indicative of personal gripes some councillors have had against the board over the past few years." In reply to councillor Peters statement that the board is responsible for poor press coverage, Turkheim replied, "The weekly newspapers 'have been keeping the public well informed. The London Free Press failed to attend the last three meetings up to today." Turkheim continued, "Press coverage is not the responsibility of the board." Board vice-chairman Charles Thomas agreed saying, "I am proud to be a member of this board and I think we make our decisions in a democratic fashion and we should ignore this type of thing." Goderich trustee Dorothy Wallace agreed, saying, "We Suspended sentence for three breakins A Seaforth man, Nicholas J. Hauwert, was given a suspended sentence of two years and ordered to reside at Hope Manor, Peters- burg for that time or until re- leased when he appeared before Judge Glenn Hays, Q.C., in Exeter court, Tuesday. 1'he accused had been found g.uilty of three break and enter incidents, two in Seaforth and one at the Exeter curling rink. Judge Hays said it was shock- ing to think that Hauwert com- mitted one of the offences while he was waiting court appearance on the other two. Other conditions of his sent- ence were to refrain from using liquor or drugs and to not associ- ate with anyone considered undesirable. Jeffrey Dean Oesch, RR 3, Zurich, was fined $300 or 30 days after pleading guilty to a charge of causing the police to enter into a unfounded investiga- tion. On November 16, Oesch was involved in an accident, but told police his car had been stolen and that he had not been the driver involved. He later admit- ted that he had been the driver. shouldn't get too excited about this." In conclusion chairman Turk- hcim suggested the board should meet with Goderich council to improve mutual under- standing. Water up TiT:.ht The cost of water in Grand Bend might be increasing sub- stantially in the near future. At Thursday night's meeting of village council the Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission in- formed council that an increase of almost 20 percent was antici- pated. The current rate of 59.3 cents per thousand gallons will jump to 74.9 cents. Reeve Bob Sharen pointed out that the rates are adjusted only once every five years and should have been adjusted last year. Broken down by year, the in- crease would be only three or four percent per year, he said. Councillor Bob Simpson said he felt it was a poor way to keep abreast with cost increases al- though he realized the new price would be frozen for the next five years. Councillor Simpson noted hydro rates had jumped and the village residents would be hard hit with a sewer sur- charge once the system was operating. On the subject of sewers, , Reeve Sharen said the village had received unofficial notice that the proposed sanitary sewer system will be delayed one year due to financial cutbacks by the pro- vince. He said the delay could extend the completion date of the Grand Bend system from six The weekend offers something for everyone, drawing crowds from as far as Windsor and Chatham. During the last couple of years there haven't been too many crippled children able to attend the weekend due to weath- er conditions. The parents of the children are responsible for trans- porting them to the Chalet, so poor driving conditions do dis- courage many families. Even if they are unable to attend, however, the children do benefit from the money collected. The admission fee of $1.00 for adults is good for both days. However, children are admitted free and those attending the pancake breakfast Sunday morn- ing are not asked for admission fees. One of the more popular events of the weekend is the poker run which began for the first time last year. A snowmobile trail is set up with four check points along the route. At each check point the participant draws an envelope containing a card. The fifth envelope is rec- eived at the finish line. The win - n y ela s months to one year. Mr. Sharen said he had been informed that the site for the sewage lagoons had been acquir- cd. "If the money becomes avail- able in the meantime," said Reeve Sharen, "the project may go ahead." Council were informed that the Lambton County Health Unit was considering a mosquito abate- ment program. A system of placing chickens near mosquito breeding grounds will be con- sidered. Chickens are more susceptible to ensephalitis. A meeting will be held in Sarnia on February 13 on the subject. Council will arrange a meeting with the London Humane Society regarding dog control in the village. ner is the one with the best poker hand at the end of the race. A prize of $100 will be awarded. Dances on Friday and Satur- day nights feature Joe Overholt and the Standbys. Besides the poker run, Saturday afternoon features free snowmobile rides and inside Chalet entertainment with "You and Me." Sunday's activities begin with a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CFPL radio host Bill Brady heads the pancake cooking. In the after- . noon there will be snowmobile races and team and sleigh rides for the children. In the Chalet will be Joe Overholt, recording star Honey West and "The Little People" with step dancing and fiddler's to keep things lively. The 1976 Timmy, 13 -year old Mike Gander of London, will attend, along with several other guests of honour. 1t promises to be a fun week- end for everyone. There is lots of snow and hopefully there will be lots of people to enjoy it. ro 1 sewers off ect Council signed a lease sub- mitted by Manor Marine in regard to river property. • Paula Linguard. Leo Morning- star and Roy Harris were appoin- ted to the Grand Bend recreation committee. The committee has been authorized to set the length of terms. Council supported a motion by the town of Hanover to have the province institute a commission to look into the cost of education A bylaw allowing stores and businesses in Grand Bend to open on Sundays and holidays was passed. The bylaw was necessary to circumvent the new provincial regulations. Only resort communities are permitted to pass such bylaws. A bylaw was also passed to set village policy regarding .personnel agreements. River land discussed A special meeting of Grand Bend council was held Monday night with representatives of the federal Ministry of the Environ- ment and MP for London-Lambt- on-Middlesex Larry Condon, to discuss the ownership of the river and banks. Jack•Gray, a surveyor with the Ministry of Public Works was also present. M.H. Moffat, regional manag- er, small craft harbours, Min- istry of Environment was pres- ent and promised the village to have a survey prepared and a course of action and schedule for acquiring riverbank lands ready for June 14.