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Zurich Citizens News, 1976-12-01, Page 2Give Quality Christmas Gifts AT HEIMRICH'S we boast a fine display of goods for the "Special People" on your shopping list. Win a Life-size Plush Teddy Bear (Retail Value $25.95) Fill in coupon below or at the store and deposit in "Teddy Box" at Heimrich's. Draw to be made Thursday. December 23rd. Entries to be in December 23rd by 6 p.m. HEIMRICH'S "TEDDY DRAW" NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO.: Nf/MR/CN'S PHON 236-4941 ZURICH Page 2 -Citizens News, December 1, 976 WANTS TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS—Jason Prouty, 2, of Zurich told Santa he wanted toys for Christmas, but there was no way he was going to tell him to his face. Santa was at Drysdales in Hensall last Friday night. Photo by McKinley Christmas toy depots The Children's Aid Society Christmas Bureau is ready to swing into action next week under the direction of enthusi- astic volunteers from the com- munity. Last year 122 families were helped by the Bureau. This year's plans are much the same, with an added emphasis on the need for gifts and clothing for teenagers. Christmas Co-ordinators will operate depots in Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Wingham and Exeter. Donated gifts and clothing will be received and sorted at these centres next week, and distributed to famil- ies the following week. Mothers will be given ap- pointment times to come to the depots to make their choices. They will also receive cheques to assist with Christmas dinner, and to buy gifts they might not b able to.find at the centres. Families needing Christmas assistance can be referred by Public Health Nurses, Family Benefits, Social Services or Children's Aid Society Staff. Individuals, groups or families themselves are welcome to telephone the Society if there. will be little under the tree this year. Up until a few years ago Christmas was run entirely from the Children's Aid Society offices in Goderich. Boxes of gifts and food were packed and delivered all over the coun- ty. The present system is much more satisfactory. Mothers can now stop in their area depot, knowing exactly what is most suitable for their family. Deliv- ery can be arranged if request- ed. Each year volunteersassume more responsibility in the run- ning of the Bureau. Their sug- gestions are helping to improve co-ordination and to meet famil- ies' needs better. Response to the Christmas appeal has always been ex- cellent and is increasing each year. Church and service groups respond most generous- ly. Individual donations are also important in enabling the Bureau to brighten, Christmas in our area. Goderich only—Again this year Kinsmen are placing large boxes in strategic spots in stores. They are asking shop- pers to drop in a gift for a needy child when they are buying their their own families. Recreation costs a problem The reluctance of some town- ship councils to pay toward the cost of area recreation services was one of the major concerns expressed by munici- pal recreationists at the annual conference of the Lake Huron Zone of O.M.R.A. Held Satur- day, November 20th in Sacred Heart Senior School in Walker- ton. The conference drew 70 delegates representing munici- pal recreation committees from townships, villages, towns and cities in Grey, Bruce, Perth, Huron and Wellington counties. An open forum discussion moderated by Mrs. Ruth Wolfe of Clifford followed a morning panel presentation on "Sharing the Cost". Panelists Lindsay Inglis from Osprey Township, John Smith, Milverton, Ian Jamieson, Port Elgin and Tom Shepard, Walkerton, gave in- formation and viewpoints about cost sharing of their recreation programs and facilities both within the community and between communities. The at- ternoon program featured four partcipation workshops, cov- ering these topics, (A) To what extent should community grou- ps and programs be subsidized by the municipal recreaton LET ME OFF OF HERE --Sally Prouty, 1, of Exeter wasn't too pleased about sitting on Santa's knee, but she managed to get a candy cane anyway. Santa was 'at Drysdales in Hensall last Fri- day night. Photo by McKinley committee; (B) Comparative rates for recreation facilties and programs; (C) Community use of schools and school programs, and (D) " Sports councils --the pros and cons. Resource persons for the work- shops included Mount Forest Recreation Director Eliner Wick, Listowel Recreation Dir ector Don Town, Grey County Board of Education Superinten- dent Nick Nicholas and Mea - ford Athletic Association Past President Don Doran. The Lake Huron Zone of the Ontario Municipal Recreation Association is one of 15 zones in the province. O.M.R.A. presid- ent Jim Chalmers was on hand to welcome the delegates on behalf of the provincial body. According to Mr. Chalmers, the Lake Huron Zone is the most active in the province and a model all others are trying to follow. Provincial member of parlia- ment Bob McKessock brought greetings from the Ontario government and Walkerton Reeve Arthur Brown welcomed the delegates on behalf of the town. Jack Bird, president of the Lake Huron Zone of O.M.R.A. chaired the conference. Mr. Bird is also treasurer of the Provincial Board of Directors. Bud Bitton, consultant with the Ministry of Culture and Recreation co-ordinated the conference and paid special tribute to the conference com- mittee, the resource personnel and the delegates. Mr. Bitton pointed out that it was a "dele- gates conference" and the con- ference content was determined by municipal recreation com- mittee members in the zone through cluster group meetings held during the past year. Delegates attending from Zurich included: Claude Gelinas and Ray McKinnon. Town & Country Hairstyling of Dashwood Due to the great response "Her $15 Perm" special will be continued from December 2 to December 18. PRICE OF ONLY S10 SH M 0 RY $3.50 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9 - 5 HOURS: Wed nesday-1p.m._8p.m. Saturday — 9 - 31 p.m. MISS MARY LOU r 'us, 237 357 Res. 2364151 To all vote s in Y TOWNSHIP Having decided to leave my name stand for re- election as Deputy Reeve for Hay Township l again ask for your support on Dec. 6. 1. have conscientiously served all ratepayers to the best of my ability for the past four years and with your support will do so for the next term of office. ILLER