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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-05, Page 20Page 4A Times -Advocate, November 5, 1986 4 FIRST INSTALLMENT — Hoy township clerk Joan Ducharme and Reeve Lionel Wilder accept a cheque for $43,579 from MPP Jack Rid- dell as the first payment for engineering toward the $770,000 grant promised for the Highway 21 water pipeline. First payment made for pipeline project Reeve Lionel Wilder informed fellow councillors at the first regular November meeting of Hay township council that MPP Jack Riddell had delivered a cheque totalling $43,579 from environment minister Jim Bradley as the first installment on the promised grant of $770,000 to build a water trunk line along Highway 21. Recommendations from the On- tario fire marshal's office following a study of the Exeter and .area fire boated were passed on to council by Murray Keys, who represents Hay council on the board. Hay councillors questioned the need for a full-time fire chief in Exeter, and the need for an aerial ladder truck. Wilder said no municipality in Huron County has a full-time fire chief, and wondered how that would work with a part-time volunteerfire department. Keys said even some of the Exeter representatives thought an aeria4 lad- der truck was beyond the financial capability of the area board. Building inspector Hurbert Miller will be asked to attend the next regular session. His regular job has taken hitt( out of the township for the past three months, and in his absence, Herman Van Wieran, the building in- spector for Ifensall, Tuckersmith and Seaforth, has been issuing permits for Hay residents. Road superintendent Ross Fisher asked council to draft a reply to a re- quest from the ministry of the en- vironment to stock sandbags to be us- ed "where life or property are threatened from rising water levels" as "municipalities are the first line of defence for individuals against flooding." Fisher felt the ministry was "try- ing to unload its responsibilities on the municipalities". Wilder agreed, poin- ting out that the township does not tax the beach area, which the ministry has designated crown land. Fisher was authorized to draft a let- ter stating that the township does not have adequate facilities for bagging and storing sand. Fisher said an engineer would be required to deter- mine where sandbags should be plac- ed if a flood occurred, and Wilder add- ed facetiously that an egineering study would likely also be required on how to fill the bags. A bylaw was amended to show the actual cost of work on the Forrest - Thompson drain at $52,628.57, slight- ly over the estimated $51,240. Acting on a request from Paul Cyr that a motion be passed closing the road through the site of the former Zurich dump, 'Ark Joan Ducharme. was asked in inform,Cyr that mac - tion can be taken until the request is received in writing from the appli- cant's lawyer. Tenders will be called for a backhoe. ' A special meeting had been called on Thursday, October 23 to approve a zoning change on severed parcels of land owned by Barb Whiting. Stanley questions ice cost figures Reeve Clarence Rau and Councillor Jack Coleman reported hack to the second regular October session of Stanley Township council after atten- ding a meeting to discuss the con- troversial (natter of establishing an equitable cost-sharing formula for ice time at the Zurich arena. The Stanley representatives ob- jected to some of the figures supplied by Zurich which were used to arrive at a gross cost, especially the $18,700 representing 75 percent of the arena manager's salary, and $9.00 for 90 percent of the assistant's wages. Col- eman said later he did not understand how these figures were calculated, as ice was provided for a maximum of five months each year. Coleman said Stanley councillors have heard nothing to convince them to change (heir. present policy of pay- ing $I.3<$) annual grants to each of the four arenas Zurich, Bayfield, Clinton and Hensall ) which amounts to about $60 for each of the young Stanley residents taking part in minor hockey andfigure skating. The township also pays SI .INN) each year toward the operational cost of the Vanaslra pool. Coleman noted that Stanley has no need for any facility other than an ice surface outside its boundaries, as the township has its own community cen- tre, hall diamonds and lakeside park. Another meeting is scheduled in the near future. In other business, bylaws were passed updating the constitution of the Brucefield fire department and the operation of the joint fire area board. A drainage petition from Richard Erb, part lot 14, concession L.R.W. and Glen Smith, lots 2 and 3, plan 110. Rau was appointed to act as commis- sioner on the drain, and Huron Mid- dlesex Engineering Ltd. will be ask- ed to prepare a report on the drain. A tile drainage loan of $20,000 and an application for a loan of $6,700 for shoreline property assistance were 'approved. Final 1986 taxes amounting to $45.98 were written off. Acting on information received from Doug Banks representing a group of Houston heights property owners, Council approved the Houston Heights Association plan to construct steel groynes. Mennonite ladies Seventeen ladies attendect the W.M.S.C. fall meeting at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate in Kitchener on Saturday November 1 which began with a breakfast in the morning. Special speaker was Connie Zehr, who is pastor of the Warden -Woods in Toronto. ' Music was supplied by soloist Delores Gingerich and pianist Pearl Ann Martin. The theme for the day was "Living a Life of Wholeness" with several workshops to attend. In the morning sessions a "Double Trio" from the Zurich Church sang and following lunch special music was enjoyed by the well known Schwartzentruber sisters. CWL News The St. Boniface C.W,L. meeting was held last Tuesday October 28 following the living Rosary and mass for vocations. There were 35 members present and one visitor, plus Father Mooney. President Bridget Groot welcomed a new member, Mary Lou Denomme to our league. We were all reminded of our big event coming up - the bazaar, bake sale, tea, craft and penny sale table, fish pond for kids, odds and ends table, plus draws on the quilt and other items. Hot dogs will be on sale for lunch. Everyone is welcome this Saturday November 8 at St. Boniface school from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pro- ceeds will go to the missions. The grade seven and eights will be making their confirmation on Wednesday November 12 with mass at 7:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the school gym. Each student will receive a stole made by Marg Suplat (with the league supplying the material). Mary Regier read the cor- respondence. A letter was received from our Save the Family Plan in India. We are invited to a penny sale on Wednesday November 19 at 7:00 sponsored by the Precious Blood C.W.L. in Exeter. The fall bazaar in Mt. Carmel on November 4 at 8:00 p.m. Jean Regier and helpers are now collecting for the "Right to Life" membership at all masses. It was motioned that we buy some new gowns for the altar boys (Father now has 32 boys assisting at masses). Buying song books for the choir was requested by Theresa Van Raay. Father Mooney will be having four- ty hours from November 29 to December 2 with the help of Father McKenna. St. Boniface UPBEAT By Aimee Gelinas and Carla -Ann Oud The new student council of St. Boniface are as follows: Miss Debbie Regier, president; Mr. Danny Masse, vice president and Mr. Rob Ducharme, secretary treasurer. Class representatives are: Grade 8 - Lori Co`eck and Chris Watson; grade 7 - Aimee Gelinas and Joanne Regier; grade 6 - Derek Mass and Sean Durand and grade 5 - Denis Willert and Robbie Luther. The students of St. Boniface par- ticipated in the St. Mikes Cross Coun- try- Invitational on Tuesday, October 7. All the St. Boniface teams faired well against the stiff competition. In fact there were over 1120 runners front 30 schools. The 9 and 10 boys as well as the 13 and over girls teams placed second. The students also participated in the Huron Perth Cross Country Run, and when you get down to it, the "St. B." team did very well. The 3-4 boys came in first, the 5-6 goys and girls both won first pennant, and last but not least, 7-8 girls placed second. The students will be receiving new- ly designed report cards this term. Another fun event which the 7-8 class took part in was the retreat on Monday, October 27 in St. Peter's Church Hall (St. Joseph) The students listened to interesting talks presented by the priest of Im- maculate Heart of Mary Church, Grand Bend, Father Morrissey. Assisted by Father Bensette, Father Mooney and principal of St. Boniface Mr. David Sharpe, he made the con- firmation class see what confirmation is all about. St. Boniface has leaped into a new exciting school year and so far it has been a success. Teachers and students are looking forward to a promising year; but the students are particularly looking forward to June!! \-p MORA,. AKING A PURCHASE - Lyl Grels (right) makes o purchase from Annie Finkbeiner as Elizabeth Clarke I.oks on, during the annual bazaar and tea at the Blue Water Rest Home. Mary Kegler gave a very in- teresting= the recent in Dashwood, which 18 of our members attended. We were all disappointed that the guest speaker (Mike O'Connor) could not come, due to another commitment. We hope to have him at another meeting. Mary -Lou Denomme won the door proze. All enjoyed a nice lunch. The next meeting will be on Tuesday November 18. Attend Convocation Mrs. Anne Finkbeiner of Zurich and Mrs. Mary Nigh of Seaforth attended the fall convocation at the Universi- ty of Western Ontario where their grandson, Wayne Nigh graduated from the faculty of Engineering Science. Also attending were his parents, Frank and Leona Nigh and friend Miss Laurie Leeson of Sarnia. Winner Ruth Gingerich recently won 5500.00 at the Tender -Spot in Zurich playing the "Lucky Puck game": There are also several 55.00 winners. Newcomers We wish to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Gary VerHoog and family from Detroit. They have purchased the Harold Widrick farm at R.R. 2 Zurich, and we hope they will enjoy living in this area. The Widricks have taken up residence in the Dave Siebert Apart- ments on Walnut Street for the time being as they are planning to move to Baden in the near future. Other changes about town include Percy Bedard Jr. moving into the former Goshen Street home of Dan and Irene Campbell who have recent- ly moved to Clinton, and Margaret Mousseau will be living in the apart- ments across from Shaws store. Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Guenther formerly of R.R. 3 Dashwood who have recently moved into the former Clarence Schade home on Mill Street. Halloween There were lots of activities going on last week to celebrate Hallowe'en. The students of S.H.D.H.S. in Exeter held a masquerade dance on Thurs- day night. On Thursday the little ones from the Bean Sprout Nursery School had a hallowe'en party and went to the Blue Water Rest -Home. On Friday the Zurich Public School and those in the older grades at St. Boniface had a Hallowe'en dance and party, in the afternoon. While the younger children did various things. The grade four pupils of Mrs. Craig's room enjoyed making pum- pkin cookies in the morning and giv- ing to the Rest home in the afternoon in their Hallowe'en costumes to put on a skit and sing songs to the residents. They also passed around their cookies and some art work. Several youth (pre -teens) attended a Hallowe'en party at the United Church hall on Friday evening, and were to be dressed like a Bible character. There were lots of prizes, games, fun and food for all. The Bingo held last Thursday also got in the swing of things. Anyone dressed in a Hallowe'en costume got in free and were able to play a few ex- tra fun games for prizes. The"Mystery Prize" was won by Mrs. Tyler from Dashwood and Mrs. Joe Regier R.R. 2 Zurich who split $225.00. Sharon Durand R.R. 2 Zurich 0[den 6)tirnpdeJ On behalf of the Auxiliary and all of us at the Home, we thank everyone out there who patronized the tea, bake sale and penny sale on Saturday afternoon, giving us a record atten- dance as well as giving the Auxiliary a great financial boost. Winners of the draws were as follows: ceramic milk pitcher, Thelma Thiel; black and orange cushion, Marie Gingerich; puppy, Rose Erb, RR 2 Zurich; doll quilt, Flo Murray; towel set, Ann Flaxbard; child's hat set, Mrs. Ruth Taylor of the Home; place mats, iia O'Rourke. Brown child's sweater went to Mary Lou Denomme; Christmas food package, Joan Webb, Dashwood; Christmas wreath, • Helene Ducharme; child's cushion, Gertie Fleischauer; coffee mugs, Flo Mur- ray; crib quilt, Margaret McBride; needle point music box, Laurene Cor- riveau; decorated cake, Mrs. Alice Tieman, Dashwood. Thank you again, everyone, for your participation and donations for the bake table and penny sale. Last Monday evening was the beginning of the movies for the winter months. Films shown were "Wings to Spain" and "Airport". On Tuesday evening, we were pleased to have the members of the Christian Reformed choir present their message in song. Since this was Halloween week, the children of the Zurich Bean Sproul Nursery school visited the residents on Thursday morning in costume and presented their program. in the after- noon, the older group of Bean Sprouts visited and presented their program. The residents got a few good chuckles from the various costumes. A thank you is extended to all of the super- visors who made this trip possible. Residents enjoyed the visit of some of the students in costume from St. Boniface School on Friday afternoon and the program and treats they brought with them. Bingo was played on Thursday evening, followed by refreshments. Residents were prepared for the trick or treaters who visited on Fri- day evening. All of these visits adds to the enjoyment of the residents. On Sunday evening, the chapel ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Mellecke of Dashwood Lutheran Church. at WMSC meeting won the jack pot worth $750.00 Skating The Zurich and area figure skating club have started their skating lessons on Saturday at the arena with several kids taking part. Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Louis uenomme celebrated their 40th wedding an- niversary recently with their daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Jim Cavan from Sarnia, and their original maid of honor, Mrs. Don Weidyke and husband of Detroit along with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Asmus (Louis' sister). All enjoyed a delicious dinner at Oakwood and a social afternoon at their home on John St. N. The day started off by attending mass at 9:00 a.m. at St. Boniface church which was said for their intentions. Birthdays Happy Birthday to Donna Turkheim on Saturday and to Mahlon Martin who celebrated his 40th birth- day with a surprise supper at Hessenland on Sunday November 2 with his family. Personals Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Pat Masse (son of Don and Alice -Ann) who is a patient in St. Joseph Hospital due to a car ac- cident on Saturday night. Phil and Vonnie Overholt spent the weekend in London -with their daughter Sandra and Joe Overholt Jr., helping them move into their new home in London. Miss Karen Erb, daughter of Richard and Mary was received into the Catholic Church Community on Sunday, November 2 during the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Boniface Church where she made the sacrament of confirmatibn by Father Mooney with sponsors being her fiance, Ra Mathonia and his mother, Marcs Members of Mozart's Meloy ' Maker's Band and their wives fp- joyed going to the annual Musicians Union Banquet and entertaintfient day that was held in Stratford on§utt- day at the Victorian Inn. Due to Rememberance Daj+ on Tuesday, November 11 the Zurich Library will be closed. Anyone with books due thay day can return them on Thursday, November 13. The senior youth bowling teams recently held a Bowling Tournament at the lanes in Zurich with the winners going on to Oshawa. • Tony and Adeline Denomme who recently celebrated their 45th wed- ding anniversary with their family and spouses enjoyed a delicious sup- per at the Garage Restaurant in Lon- don this past Saturday night. They had fun a week ago when all went to the Pizza Delight in Grand Bend for a party. Complete with cake and balloons (even their name was on the sign outside). Yvonne Reynolds recently enjoyed a week's holidays in Nova Scotia where she visited with her son, Don and wife Debbie along with little grand -daughter "Jessica" whom she saw for the first time. Mrs. Annette. Overholt and son, Jason of London formerly - Burl- ington recently spent the weekend visiting with various relatives in the area. Martin and Theresa Van Raay and family spent the weekend in Toronto visiting with friends and relatives and attended a Baptismal. The Zurich Golden Agers will be meeting at the Blue Water Rest Home on Monday, November 10 at 6:45 where they will spend the evening entertaining the residents. CHRISTMAS CRAFTS — Rita Vanderbergt (left) and Mary Ellen Gingerich display some of the many items offered for sale at the Blue Water Rest Home's annual bazaar and teo. , t, GEO. A. 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