HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-03-20, Page 17Council approves new enterprise
Paul Gingerich and Gerald Zielman
attended the regular March meeting
of Zurich council as representatives
of a newly found group called Bless-
ings Unlimited to ask permission to
open a used clothing outlet in the M.
Martens (formerly Mrs. Rose) house
on Main St. The committee is com-
prised of the two men, their wives
Heather and Mary Ellen, Pearl
Gingerich and Jane Lloyd.
The enterprise will be operated like
the former New to You store, with
volunteer staff from all the churches
in Zurich. The committee hopes to
eventually involve people from all
churches in the surrounding area.
Blessings Unlimited will depend on
the public for donations. A minimal
price will be put on the articles of-
fered for sale, and any profit will be
returned to the community in the
forntrof assistance to needy families.
Permission was granted the non-
profit group to operate for a period
not to exceed one year. At that time,
a further evaluation will be made.
A main focus of council's discussion
- concerned two proposals from the In-
dustrial, Retail and Development
committee. Kathy Lett requested that
if she sold property she owns on the
_ east side of Walnut, and water and
sewer services were supplied to the
new construction, the developmental
designation and low current assess-
ment remain unchanged on lots 168 to
171 which are presently being farm-
ed on the west side of the street.
Councillor Ray McKinnon's only
concern was that the property owner
and notthe village pay all costs of pro-
viding the services to the property.
Councillor Bob Fisher was afraid
that as soon as Zurich extended the
services along the development's
road, the village would be wholly
responsible for that road.
Reeve La Porte argued in favour of
the proposal, saying a prospective
buyer was talking of building a six to
eight unit apartment building, and all
potential development in Zurich
should be actively encouraged by
council.
Councillor Mike O'Connor called
the proposal a step in the right direc-
tion, and said once the services were
in place, costs of hook-ups on the other
lots would be negotiated with the pur-
chasers of the other lots. He added
council could stop the process at any
time.
The proposal was approved.
The I,R and D committee also pro-
posed a grant -back program whereby
the Village would refund Zurich's por-
tion of municipal taxes on applica-
tions by builders of new structures in
the village if at least the foundation
was in by November 1, 1985. The
grant would not apply to education or
county levies, and would be in effect
for 1986.
La Porte said expert advice would
have to be obtained on whether or
not such a course was legal, but was
fully in favour of it. He said all tax-
payers in Zurich would benefit if more
assessment was added to the tax roll.
Fisher agreed, if the proposal
received OMB approval. O'Connor
termed it a gamble for a small
municipality, but innovative and
appealing.
The recommendation was approv-
ed, provided the action is permissible
under authority of council.
In accordance with a recommeiada-
tion from W.J. Bartlett and
Associates Ltd., engineers preparing
a report of repair and improvement
on the Truemner municipal drain for
the township of Hay, the lands in the
village of Zurich will be assessed as
a block. The cost to send the report
and a set of plans to the more than 150
individual owners would exceed
$1,200, and' postage and envelopes
would add in excess of $400 to the
costs. A block assessment will reflect
these savings.
Road superintendent Denis Regier
reported that snow removal costs in
January had already exceeded the
budget by $460. The cost, incuding
county sanding, township grading and
truck rental, was $2,064.70. Regier
said the village truck needed its
transmission repaired.
The February, March and April
water accounts for the Dominion
Tavern was readjusted to compen-
sate for a malfunction of the water
softener. O'Connor said responsibili-
ty should rest with the owner to make
sure an in-house system is working
properly.
Council accepted the Zurich recrea-
tion, parks and community centre
board recommendation that the
following fees be charged for the ball
diamond: rec league, - $782; minor
athletic association, $250; regular, $14
with lights and $1.2 without.
Councillor Keith Westlake and
Clerk Sharon Baker will attend the
Organization of Small Urban
Municipalities conference in
Belleville in Ma
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NEW ORGANIZATION — Gerry Zielman (left) and Poul Gingerich,
representing the Blessings Unlimited committee, attended Zurich
council to ask permission to open o used clothing outlet in Zurich.
Lions prepare for
40th anniversary
The last meeting was March 4 with
16 members and one guest present.
Lion Norm Koehler, chairman of the
Easter Seals Committee reported that
$197.00 was received so far.
The following Lions received
perfect attendance awards for 1984:
Norm Koehler, one year; Louis
Willert, two years;Carl Finkbeiner
and Wayne Meidinger, three years;
Pat Bedard and Kevin McKinnon,
seven years; Richard Erb, 18 years;
Don O'Brien and Doug O'Brien, 28
years; Russell Grainger, 40 years.
The Zurich Lions club would like to
extend special invitation to the
general public, former and all Lions
from the area to attend their "40th
Anniversary" celebration on Friday,
April 19 at the Zurich Community
Centre at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at
7 :00. Entertainment follows with The
Paul Brothers and Shirley, then a
dance to �_________
"— s n y 100 tic ets are being sold at
$25.00 per couple. Tickets may be pur-
chased from Louis Willert 236-4240,
Pat Bedard 236-4720 or Don O'Brien
236-4318. All pictures or articles per-
taining to the Zurich club past or pre-
sent should be in the"hands of Louis
Willert no later than Monday, April 1.
This past Monday their meeting
was held at the Dominion with guest
speaker Lion David Rumble of Bur-
ford talking about Diabetes and Drug
Awareness. Everyone was to a wear
a little something green for the Irish
St. Patrick's Day.
Skating carnival
Tickets are now on sale at Shaws
and from the figure skating club
members for their Carnival on Sun-
day, March 31 at 2:00 p.m: at the
Zurich Community Centre. Tickets
are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for
students. This year's theme will be
"Color My World".
Personals
A very beautiful three week trip
was had by Mrs. Meryl Corriveau
who travelled to Rome to visit with
her son Father John Corriveau and
while there was privileged to have an
audience with the Pope. Other places
of interest they went to were Venice,
Florence and Tipili. •
The Jogging Jerseys held their
meeting last Tuesday (March 12) at
the Hay Township hall with 10
members in attendance. They learn-
ed about the different types of
material jogging fleece is made of
and how to cut out material using a
pattern. Afterwards everyone en-
joyed some refreshments. The next
meeting will be on March 19.
A good time was had by all at the
St. Patrick's parish dance on Satur-
day at the arena. Thanks for the hard
work to those who made it possible.
Following Mass for Vocations, the
CWL of St. Boniface Parish held their
monthly meeting in the school gym.
Our league was invited to a Day of
Recollection at the Alhambra Hall in
Grand Bend on Wednesday.
Dave and Suzanne Bell of St.
Catharines spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Rau and relati.ves in the area.
Bill and Carol Butler of Sarnia and
Scott were Friday dinner guests with
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her sister, Carmel Sweeney and fami-
ly. Bob King of Listowel spent Satur-
day and Sunday with the Sweeneys.
Don, Donna and Brent O'Brien
spent a few days during the school
break visiting their daughter and her
husband, Pam and Steve Bedour in
Sarnia.
Last Wednesday, March 13 the
tenants at the Maple Woods Apts. had
their monthly get-together with the
theme of St. Patrick's. A few ladies
made up a singing group which con-
sisted of Connie Lewis, Madeline
Gelinas, Mary Geoffrey, Madeline
Wisser, Jean Burr and Laura Gascho.
They were accompanied by Meda
O'Brien on the piano.
A • few favourite songs were:
Galway Bay, That's An Irish Lullaby,
When Irish Eyes are Smiling and A
Wild Irish Rose. A few games of cards
and crokinole followed b a d
very enjoya t le
evening hosted by Connie Lewis and
Meda O'Brien.
Last Friday evneing the M.Y.F.
sponsored an ice cream social at the
Zurich Mennonite Church which was
enjoyed by all attending.
Dot and Gord Hess returned home
the previous weekend from being
away to the sunny south since
December.
Kim Sweeney from Vanastra spent
last week during the March break
with her aunt, Sandra and Lee Des-
jardine and babysitting cousin Jason.
John and Bern Denomme spent last
week in Kitchener at their son's keep-
ing house while they were away.
Mrs. Wendy Masse returned home
from spending a few days in Exeter
hospital last week.
Twins Barb O'Connor and Ann
Besozzi of San Francisco, are present-
ly visiting with their parents, Frank
and Gerry Kane.
The Knights of Columbus (council
5289) are sponsoring a Police Ap-
preciation Dance, this Saturday,
March 23 at the Stanley Township
Complex. Tickets are $12.00 per cou-
ple which includes lunch. Music by
Mozart's Melody makers.
A few from town took part in the pro
life march against Dr. Morgentaler in
London last Tuesday (inspite of the
bad weather) in front df Alumni Hall.
Amongst thousands marching outside
in the bitter cold for two hours were
Pat and Evelyn Regier, Ray and
Janice Hartman, Therese Starkand
Helene Ducharme also some of Clare
Regier's family.
John Morris and Lillian LaPorte,
RR 2 Zurich, spent a few days lfast
week during the March break visiting
with friends, Joe -and Regina Cor-
riveau in Windsor.
The Sisters at Holy Rosary of St.
Boniface Convent have returned after
a week's rest, school holidays, from
visiting with relatives in various
places.
The student council of the Zurich
Public School are planning a
magazine subscription fund drive
which will begintomorrow Thursday,
March 21 to raise funds for school pro-
jects. On Tuesday the students of
grade six, seven and eight will be tak-
ing part in the Science Fair at the
Zurich Public School.
A surprise birthday party was held
at the home of Marg and George
Suplat on Sunday in honour of her
mother's 80th St. Patrick's Day bir-
thday. The mother is Mrs. Mary
McGuire of Wallaceburg. A get-
together was had by several friends
and relatives with some coming from
Walkerton, Wallaceburg, Windsor.
Toronto and Port Lambton. A family
supper was also enjoyed on Saturday
evening for Mary at Robindales in
Exeter.
Five year old Jarrett Jeffrey, son
of Leslie and John Jeffrey, RR 2
Zurich, is a patient in Victoria
Hospital, London. He underwent a
serious heart operation on Monday.
Jarrett is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
lim Hogg and Mrs. Dolly Jeffrey.
Patricia and Bill Knapp of Sdhdee.
Alberta were recent visitors with her
mother. Gen and Mike Doyle. Also
visiting for a few weeks is her son.
Leo Zimmer from Coquitlam. B.C.
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