HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1975-11-05, Page 4RAGE 4 - ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS, NOVEMBER 5, 1975
Goblins well behaved
Apart from a few soapy windows, Hallowe'en
passed almost unnoticed in most communities in the
area. Here in Zurich, many parents escorted their
youngsters around the village as they shouted
"trick or treat" at the doors of pumpkin -lit homes.
The older goblins were seen scurrying from door-
to-door as well and even later in the evening some
amusing and original costumes were to be found
on many of the adults of the village as they attended
house parties or dances.
A quick check in Hensall, Grand Bend and Dash-
wood revealed much the same as the days of rowdies
terrorizing small communities seems to have passed.
No doubt the presence of, the Ontario Provincial
Police in the area, in both plain and unmarked
cruisers, served to stem off any intended vandalism.
Hallowe'en can be an exciting, fun -filled celebrat-
ion for the youngsters and thankfully, it appears that
it will not be spoiled by vandalism. Congratulations
to all concerned in making the night of the ghosts
and goblins one of the most peaceful in recent years.
Suggestions wanted
One of the most frequent complaints from resid-
ents of rural Ontario seems to be the lack of recreat-
ion programs suited to their interests.
In last week's Citizens News, an advertisement
explained that Hay Township had recently formed a
recreation committee and was looking for input
from the people of the area. Based on suggestions
from the public, the newly formed recreation com-
mittee will no doubt set up a program covering as
many interest areas as possible.
If you would like to see a certain program active
in the area, why not put your suggestion in writing
and see that it gets to committee secretary W.C.
Horner or any other member of the committee.
Grants discu:;se
BayfieI cil
Bayfield Council met in regular
session Monday evening and
heard Wayne Widdis, a consult-
ant with the Ministry of Cult-
ure and Recreation, London, out-
line several avenues of grants and
grant structures regarding com-
munity recreation. Sitting in with
council were members of the
Community Centre Board as well
as executive of the Minor Hockey
Association. Mr. Widdis was
most informative and council
intends to study all the aspects
of grants in the near future.
Council heard again of the abu-
sive language, broken glass and
the consuming of alcoholic bev-
erages in Clan Gregor Square.
Some definite plans were discuss-
ed and will be discussed with the
Goderich detachment of the OPP
for their legality and direction.
Clair Duvaule and John Bete -
ridge approached council regard-
ing the excessive water run off
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on the Long Hill. This will be
looked into immediately.
The reeve reported that he
had contacted the manager of
the Bank of Commerce in Goder-
ich regarding extended bank
hours for the village as request-
ed by many of the citizens. A
street light requested by Mrs.
Maude Sturgeon will be looked
into and given serious consider-
ation.
Council discussed more on the
upcoming centennial in July,
1976 and reminded the members
of the centennial committee of
their meeting on Wednesday,
November 19, at 8 p.m. Councill-
or Erickson noted she had spoken
with Mr. Herb Turkheim of
Zurich regarding the pictures he
had taken some time ago, and
was assured that they would be
ready in the very near future.
The next regular meeting of cou-
ncil will be held on Monday
evening, November, 17
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50 rs ago
At a meeting of hockey enth-
usiasts from Exeter, Hensall,
Zurich, Crediton and Dashwood,
held at the Metropolitan Hotel,
Exeter, G. Cochrane was elect-
ed president of the league for
the coming season. All rules
of the Ontario Hockey Assoc-
iation are to govern the league.
A very pretty wedding was
solemnized at the Evangelical
Parsonage in Zurich when Adell,
oldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Sylvanus Witmer, was un-
ited in wedlock to Wilfred Jev-_
is, of Holmesville.
Mr. C. Walper is having the
waterworks convenience instal-
led in his hotel, and this should
be a _great convenience to the
public.
A large number of potatoes
are going through the village
of Zurich on their way to Hensall
where they are being shipped
for distant points on the rail-
way. The price. is $1.35 for a 90 -
Ib bag, which is considerably
higher than it has been for the
past number of years.
An outstanding event in the
village of Dashwood took place
last Wednesday night when a
fowl supper took place to comme-
morate the opening of the new
church garage.
40 rs s; go
Mrs. C. Eilber is at present
visiting friends and relatives
in the Seaforth area.
Rev. and Mrs. S.R. Knechtel
and Miss Elizabeth Rennie, of
Kitchener motored to Zurich
on Sunday and spent the night
with relatives here. On Monday
they attended the funeral of the
late Mr. Henrich, at Dashwood.
Lloyd O'Brien, Ferd and Jacob
Haberer were on a hunting
trip to Crosswell, Michigan
last week.
A quiet wedding was solemn-
ized at the United Church Manse
in Crediton, when Rev. L. Turner
united in marriage Alice Louise
Lawson and Stewart Elmore
Thiel.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Miller of
Dashwood have recently moved
into their home on Edward
Street, in Zurich. Mr. Miller,
who is a carpenter, has complet-
ely remodelled the home.
2
ye
rs go
Mr. and Mrs. George Richard-
son have moved their effects
from Ailsa Craig into the vacant
farm home of Roy McBride,
on the Goshen Line north. Mr.
Richardson is the new manager
of the Zurich branch of the Hen-
sall District Co -Operative.
Miss Kathleen Hess took first
prize at the nurse's Hallowe'
en party in London, for the best
fancy costume in the compet-
ition.
A pretty wedding was solemn-
ized in the Zurich Mennonite
Church when Marion Elizabeth
Erb exchanged vows with John
Steckle. The bride is the daught-
er of Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson
Erb and the groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Steckle.
Harvey C. JohtiStOn has sold
his farm in Morris Township
and moved to Clinton, where he
has accepted the position of man-
ager of Huronview, the County of
Huron Home for the Aged.
The first snowfall of the season
hit the area last weekend when
several inches of the white stuff
fell turning the roads into a sheet
of ice. The warm sun came out
the next day, however, and soon
melted,the snow away.
15 mars ago
Mild weather and high winds
dampened the spirits of the
young people in the area on Hal-
Loween night, as practically no
damage resulted in the area.
- OF W
YEARS GI_INE
- BY-
Victor Dinnin of Zurich was one
of 58 pilots who graduated at the
London Flying Club last week,
A minimum of 30 hours of flying
time is required for a private
pilot's licence.
Mrs. Herb Neeb was pleasantly
surprised last Thursday evening
when 27 neighbours, relatives
and friends gathered at her
home for a surprise birthday
party.
The Farwell and Hartman fam-
ilies gathered at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Farwell to
honour the couple on their wedd-
ing anniversary.
Rev. Cyril K. Gingerich
left for Nigeria, West Africa on
Tuesday, where he will be stat-
ioned at a missionary hospital.
10 rs ago
The campaign for funds for
Bluewater Rest Home received
a tremendous lift last Saturday
when the official sod -turning
ceremony was held followed
by an inspiring kick-off dinner.
The council of the village of
Hensall agreed at their meeting
on Monday night to increase
the insurance coverage on their
Arena to $50,000, with an extra
$5,000 coverage on the contents.
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(by Ted Rowcliffe)
Change usually produces confusion, at least temp-
orarily. Anyone who dropped in at the Citizens News
office in the past week will know that this is true in
our case at least.
In addition to the change in ownership in the Cit-
izens News, we decided to really throw the place into
chaos and went about with some renovations to the
building. Where a week or two ago, plumbing equip-
ment rested amid electrical wiring, I now sit banging
out this column.
After the plumbing materials had been removed,
a quick coat of paint covered a multitude of sins.
With editor Herb's well-known skills as a carpenter,
a bank of light tables for putting pages together
was soon in shape. A few of the local skilled trades-
men pitched in to get the heating and wiring hooked
up and we were away to the races.
Of course once we were ready, most of the furnit-
ure and materials from the portion of the building
used previously was moved into the new area to
make room for new typesetting equipment on its way
from Boston. The result was more confusion as
every time one of the staff looked for something
necessary to put the paper together it wasn't in its
accustomed place and a search for the missing object
was instituted.
As this column is being banged out, it looks hope-
ful that the Citizens News will reach the street
as usual but if we look a little different in spots this
week, please bear with us, we should be back to
normal by next issue.
Being new around the place I naturally thought
that Herb would lead me by the hand for the first day
or two but about noon he informed me that he had to
go to Clinton for a meeting of the Huron County
Board of Education. As he slipped out the door he
also casually mentioned that 25 ladies from the Zur-
ich Women's Institute would be arriving to tour our
plant and he had told them I would be glad to show
them around. So from not knowing my own way
around, I was soon attempting to show some visitors.
The ladies were making a day of it and also
toured some local industries - Haberer-Westlake
Concrete Vaults, Zurich Wood Products and a few
others. They concluded the day with a pot -luck sup-
per at the township hall.
One of the biggest difficulties in writing for a
weekly newspaper when you're new to the commun-
ity is finding out what is going on. While the women
here at the Citizens News are already directing me
as to what we should be doing, we'd like to hear
from you too. If you know of something that's
going on in the community or have an idea for a
feature story, give us a call.
That's enough for this week but before parting
I would like to say thanks again to everyne who has
helped make the transition of the Citizens News as
smooth as possible, particularly to Herb, Betty, Kay
and Donna.