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NEW APARTMENTS — Cliff Grasdahi stands outside the former
Gingerich building he purchased lost year and is converting into
under the provincial convert -to -rent program.
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Mrs. Carmol Sweeney
Phone: 134-4702
Convert -to -rent plan
for Gingerich building
The former Gingerich building at
the corner of Victoria and Mill in
Zurich is being transformed into an
attractive eight -unit apartment
building by Cliff Grasdahl RR 2
Crediton; and his son Ron. Grasdahl
bought the property last year, and
four days later heard about the pro-
vincial government's convert -to -rent
program that encourages the conver-
sion of existing structures into apart-
ments by providing 10 -year interest-
free loans for approved projects. The
renovation job began as soon as
Grasdahl received word that his plan
was accepted.
The building will contain a one -
bedroom and a two-bedoom apart-
ment in the basement, two doubles
and a single on the main floor, and a
trio of two-bedroom units on the third
floor, each with its own stairway to
ensure privacy.
The one -bedroom units will contain
approximately 400 square feet, and
the two-bedroom ones average 800
square feet. All two-bedroom units
will have hook-ups for washers and
dryers.
The building will be well insulated,
with R27 in the walls, and R24 in the
ceilings. All windows will be double -
hung, double glazed sealed units.
The exterior of the apartment will
fit in with Zurich's German motif. A
Bavarian look will be obtained with
cream aluminum siding trimmed
with brown on the first storey, and
white stucco on the second.
Under the terms of the agreement,
two units must be designated for sub-
sidized housing. The other six units
have already been spoken for.
Though Grasdahl's deadlineis
September, he hopes to have somun-
its ready by June.
Presented by Authority
Cuncll gets final r.port on Zurich dramn
Ausable-Bayfield Conservation
Authority manager Tom Prout and
water resources coordinator Alex
Scott attended the March session of
Zurich council to present the com-
pleted report on the Zurich drain. An
interim report presented last October
had offered two expensive remedial
options to alleviate health, safety and
aesthetic problems caused by the
stagnant water not carried away by
the drain.
The final report recommended a
third option, a minor cleanout, along
with suggestions that new buildings
constructed in the floodplain be flood -
proofed to the regional storm flood
levels, that consideration be given to
relocating the snow dump from the
park upstream%of Highway 84 to a
downstream site, and that the village
roads superintendent make periodic
inspection of the Highway 84 culvert
during spring run-off to make sure it
is not blocked.
The minor clean-out costs, con-
sisting of an estimated $4,2000 for
ditch excavation, $1,260 for engineer-
ing and contingencies, and an annual
maintenance cost (calculated for an
eight-year period) of $1,003 would
total $6,463.
This contrasts sharply with the two
options presented last October, and
contained in the final report. Con-
struction of a low -flow sewer is
estimated at $157,690, plus 25 years of
maintenance for an additional $56,545.
The most expensive alternative was
downstream ditch excavation and a
pumping station at the lagoon, for a
bottom line figure of $285,655, which
would include operation and
maintenance costs over a 25 -year
period.
Scott said if the cleaning is done
properly without over -excavation, if
the side banks are left stable and the
channel kept open by removing ex-
cess silt, there would be a noticeable
difference after heavy rains and dur-
ing spring run-off. He added that a
problem would still exist while the
channel was full of ice and snow.
Prout said the municipality had the
authority and the responsibility to
undertake the clean-out as part of.
drain maintenance, with no need for
a petition or an engirper's report.
Prout said no grants are available
from the Authority, as funding is bas-
ed on potential loss of life or proper-
ty from fast-moving water, which
does not apply in Zurich's case.
Council had no opportunity to
discuss the report immediately, as
engineers Don Pletch and Bill
Boussey were waiting in the wings to
give a.presentation on the services
available from their firm, Huron -
Middlesex Engineering.
In response to Reeve Bob Fisher's
query about storm water going into
the sanitary sewers, Pletch said if il-
legal hook-ups are ordered discon-
nected, remedial measures such as
properly graded lots and roads must
be offered to carry away the water.
Boussey added that the municipali-
ty will have to decide whether
drainage is left to the homeowner, or
operated as a public system. Fisher
said that the ministry of the environ-
ment is the present owner of the
Zurich system.
Councillor Herb Turkheim inform-
ed fellow councillors that a CRTC
hearing on May 8 will act on theap
plication by Jahn Ward to 5
cable television to Zurieh at a coot of
S33 per hook-up plus a tnonthly charge
of $17. Clerk Sharon Baker was ask-
ed to write the CRTC a letter noting
the village's support for the proposal.
The possibility of hiring a dog cat-
cher will be dise'ussed at the next road
meeting, Fisper promised. Many
complaints have been received about
dogs running loose.
Councillor Ray McKinnon balked at
approving the minutes of the Zurich
recreation, parks and community
centre board until a motion granting
$10 per hour off the $51 per hour cost
for prime ice time to the Zurich and
Area Figure Skating Club and the
Minor Athletic Association was
amended to stipulate that the grant be
in ratio to the number of Zurich
children participating.
He said he saw no reason to sub-
sidize residents of other
municipalities. He also requested that
the arena budget contain the flat rate
to abide by the recreation task force
recommendations, and provide a true
picture of operating costs. The revis-
ed motion was approved.
Turkheim said children outside the
village should go to their municipal
eguocils for subsidies.
Two-thirds of the children in the two
pi*ograms are from outside Zori:b.
Spring
tomorrow
Whether it be warm or cold, y
calendar says that spring officia y
arrives on Thursday, March 20th.
Monday evening, the movies t
were shown were "Danube" a
"The Magic of Walt Disney World
We are pleased to report that M
Oriole Westlake who is a patient in S
Joseph's Hospital, London, is p
gressing favourably and shoul
return here in the near future.
The following residents were abl
to get out for the weekend: Mr. Fred
Teeter, Mrs. Violet Dpnn, Mr. Alvin
Steckle, Mr. Aaron Gingerich, Mrs.
Marie Oesch and Mrs. Ruth Taylor.
With spring in the air, we hope more
residents will be able to get out and
dispense with the cabin fever.
Bingo was played Thursday even-
ing followed by refreshments.
The Sunday evening chapel service
was conducted by Rev. Jim Sutton of
Grand Bend and Exeter Anglican
Churches.
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HOLIDAY SONG — Rehearsing for the opening number in the Zurich Figure Skating Club's Holidaze
on Ice were (left) Jennifer Overholt, Paula Watson, Tracy Jeffrey, Wendy Rau, Jayne Westlake and Elyshia
Denomme. Missing: Christa Schilbe and Stephanie Durand.
Lutheran quilting
is very successful
The quilting bee and pot -luck sup-
per held at St. Peter's Lutheran
Church Tuesday was a big success
with about 30 tied comforters being
done and three quilts (which some
even worked on the next day).
Some are sent to the seminarians at
the Lutheran University in Waterloo,
to the Relief and the people in need of
Home Missions.
The ladies from St. Boniface C.W.L.
and St. Peter's C.W.L. are among the
. area parishes being invited to a Day
of Recollection today, Wednesday, be-
ing held at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church in Grand Bend.
A little family get-together was held
at the home of Larry and Debbie
Denomme Sunday in the honour of
their son, Brian, who made his First
Holy Communion at St. Peter's
Church.
The three children of Paul and
Cathy Flaxbard, London, spent Fri-
day. to Sunday with their grand-
parents, Earl and Anne Flaxbard.
Pat and Jane Bedard and Ron and
Sally Desjardine returned home Mon-
day after spending a lovely two week,
sunny and warm, vacation in
Jamaica.
Due to the shortage of leaders, the
4-11 club in Zurich is not taking part
in the present course "Etiquette in the
80's", as the previous leaders were
too busy. So hope to get a group go-
ing next time.
Recently a surprize 25th silver wed-
ding anniversary party was held for
John and Donna Mathers of Arva, at
the Masonic Hall in Exeter with
several friends and relatives atten-
ding. Those attending from town were
Leroy Mathers, Mrs. Verlyn Fisher
along with Bob and June Fisher.
March 15th the G.M.S.A. group of
the Mennonite Church held a suc-
cessful "Irish Stew Supper" for St.
Patrick's Day at their fellowship hall.
Everyone is welcome to come out
and play bingo Thursday, March 20.
As it's soon Easter time, Olde Fashion
Hams will be given for prizes.'
All those who attended the ice
skating carnival on Sunday in Zurich
enjoyed it very much, as usual. This
year's theme was "Ilolidaze on ice".
The 'teasel' figure skating club also
presented Thier carnival Saturday.
"Music in the Air" was their theme.
A job well done to both of these clubs.
Victor and Irene Hartman recent-
ly returned from a two week holiday
in Peurto Platte, Dominican
Republic.
Congratulations to i)ebbie and Rick
Fisher on the arrival of their baby boy
who was born on Saturday.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
is extended to 14 -year-old Dean Mar-
tin who is in St Joseph's Hospital,
London,' and, also, to little Leslie
Oesch in Clinton hospital.
A belated happy 92nd birthday to
Mrs. Myrtle Masse on March 10. A
few neighbours and friends got
together for cake and tea held at the
rectory. Also attending was her
sister, Mrs. Theresa Ducharme and
a brother, Alfred Meidinger.
Phil and Vonnie Overholt and fami-
ly spent the weekend in London
visiting at the home of their daughter
and son-in-law, Sandra and Joey
Overholt, Jr.
Steve, Patsy and Mary Jo
Meidinger spent a few days in Kit-
chener and Stratford where they
visited with their sons, Dan and Ron
Meidinger and families.
Lloyd and Virginia Denomme, Pat
and Steve Meidinger and Nap
Denomme, Windsor, all spent the
weekend in Toronto and attended
their niece's wedding.
Andre and Sharon Durand along
with children Craig and Andrea
returned back home safe and sound
Sunday after being away for a
month's holidays to Florida where
they visited with his parents, Maurice
and Gertie Durand, 'and Sharon's
father, Robert Ruby. As they had
driven down by car, they enjoyed do-
ing some sightseeing on the way
home.
Andrew and Alida Rau spent from
Sunday to Thursday in Detroit
visiting with her sister, Antoinette
Quenneville, and his sister, Madeline
and Harold Denomme.
Don't forget attend the fashion
show on Thursday, March 20 at the
Dashwood Community Centre begin-
ning at 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets are
$7 each.
Friday, March 21 is the first day of
spring, which means the nice weather
is just around the corner.
Golden agers
enjoy euchre
Zurich Golden Agers met March 10
at the Town Hall with 27 in atten-
dance. Ed Strachan, vice president,
opened the meeting with 0 Canada,
which was followed by the Lord's
Prayer. Verde Baechler, secretary,
and Barbara Strachan, treasurer,
gave their reports.
Card convener Eileen Consitt sent
out three get -well cards. The quilt for
the Bean Festival has been com-
pleted. Happy birthday was sung for
Ed Strachan, Lydia Gandier and
Beryl Hogg. Irish songs were sung
with Beatrice Rader as pianist and
Gertie Fleischauer as leader.
Ganes of progressive euchre were
enjoyed with the following as winners.
Ladies high- Eileen Consitt; ladies
low- Verlyn Fisher; mens high -
Harvey Clausius; mens low- Beryl
Hogg (playing a man's hand). The
March group ila O'Rourke, Margaret
Hess and Bera Haberer served a
delicious lunch.
A group of howlers travelled to
Bayfield Thursday afternoon and
gave Ed Strachan a surprise birthday
dinner party. Games of euchre were
enjoyed by all.
Gertie Fleischatfer spent the
weekend in London with her daughter
Larry and Marion Rogers and family.
Bill and Ruth Ann Mills,
Palmerston and Mr. and Mrs.
William Mills Sr., London, were re-
cent visitors with Gertie Fleischauer.
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