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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-19, Page 13• 1 • Paige 13 (I16„ CONFIRMATION CLASS — Forty-two grade 7 and 8 St. Boniface students were confirmed at St. Boniface Church on November 12. Shown with Parish priest Father Paul Mooney and Bishop John Sherlock are (back left) Chris Regier, Chris Watson, Adam Smith, Rob Hoffman, Matthew Hartman, Rob Ducharme, Doug Willert, Danny • Masse, Jamie Regier, Greg McCarthy, Joshua Masse, Terry Gent- tner, Jason iTegier, Jody Laporte, Mac Crane and (centre) Colleen Won't level off for eight years Overholt, Colleen Denomme, Tammy Rader, Kelly Maguire, Lianne Ducharme, Lori Coech, Kim Sweeney, Carla Oud, pebble Regier, Amy Neilands, Charlene Regier, G -1a Humphrey, Shannon Regier and (front) Patrick Watson, Peter John Overholt, Kendra Fenwick, Wen- dy Overholt, Margo Duchorme, Amy Wlldfong, Amy Gelinas, Joanne Regier, Sylvia Mommersteeg, Carrie Ducharme, Paul Rau and Mork Keller. Water rates .goin A 6.4 percent increase in hydro rates recommended by the Zurich hydro electrical system was approv- ed at the regular November meeting of Zurich council. The new rate will be effective on February billings. Councillor Herb Turkheim said part of the reason for the.increase was.a- five percent rise in the wholesale power charge from Ontario Hydro. A x slight decrease in kilowatt uspge has also decreased the utility's surplus. Turkheim predicted a levelling -off in rates once the substation is paid for in eight years. The Zurich PUC will participate in the Municipal Electrical Association reciprocal insurance exchange, beginning January 1, 1987. The _ premium for liability coverage will be • $236, a slight increase from the 1985 charge of $219 with Ontario Hydro. "It's a pretty good deal", Turkheim commented. Turkheim reported that the water system's revenue and expenses were up 6:4 percent both own this year, which should result in a surplus of about. $1,600. Ree • e Bob Fisher said testing for illegal drain hook-ups began on Novetn r 12. Counc 1 decided the est' eQI $268• savings . - rom the new Unemployment Insurance Premium • Reduction program will be shared 50-50 with employees•inthe form of a cash refund at the end of next year. (Village employees are covered under an arrangement with the ANNIVERSARY — St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Zurich celebrated its 125th anniversary Posing with the anniversary cake are pastors Jack Dressler (left), Paul Fischer, Steve Sci uessler, Godfrey Oelsner and Doug Skhwaver. a. 4 A nice day was had by all the parishioners of St..Peter's Lutheran Church Sunday when they celebrated their 125th anniversary: A special ser- vice was held at 4:00 p.m. by pastor' Stephen Mies, followed by a delicious roast beef supper at the community centre (catered by Jerry Rader and his staff ► at 5:30, complete with an- niversary and several decorated cakes (which were made by Anne Flaxbard and Audrey 44laberer ) Afterwards all enjoyed a program and shaving of the "1987 ifaf`Reiaiew'' put on by nine ladies,. , Auxiliary Meeting The Crediton ladies provided the lovely musical program and enter- tainment for the residents and Aux- iliary members at the Rest Home in Zurich last Tuesday followed by a snack of sandwiches, cup cakes and -doughnuts. which were served in the auditorium. The meeting was thernheld in the board room with 24 ladies present and one.visitor, Joyce Alexander. President Marie Gelinas Sr. thank- ed all those who worked so hard at the recent bake sale, and Mary -Lou Denomme reportylla profit of $818.8:3 which was really good. The Residents' Family Christmas dinner will be held at the lame on, Sunday, November 23 (witllhelp from the auxiliary ) and we are also invited to the 20th Anniversary Party and of- ficial opening of the new auditorium that will he held on Sunday, November 30 from 2-4 p.m. The aux- iliary have purchased 'some ('hristmas decorations that will be us- ed in the diningroom this season, which include a tree, several decora- tions'and garland. And now we are looking into buying two recliner chairs' for the residents. Membership dues were taken which are $2.00 a year. The three past= presidents are on the nominating committee with a slate of new officers to be brought to the next meeting on i)ecember 2. Anne Flaxbard sent out hirthday and, get . well' cards, while Cecilia Farwell visited and brought a flower to the new residents last month. Congratulations to bride _and groom, Kare hErb and Ray Mathonia who were married on Saturday, November 15at St. Boniface Church, officiated by Fr. Mooney with dinner Lutherans celebrate; RCs .welcome bishop and reception held al the Stanley Cpmplex in Varna. The groom is the son of George and Maria Mathonia and the bride is the daughter of Richard and Mary Erb both of the Zurich area. On Friday evening a rehearsal supper was enjoyed by several friends and relatives at Ilessenland Restaurant. L'ri'kt Wednesday Bishop Sherlock administered the sacrament of confir- mation to the grade 7 and 8 pupils of $t. Boniface School with a special mass for them _at 7;30 p.m. con- celebrated by Fr. Mooney, Fr. Bensette and two neighbouring • priests followed by a reception in the gym afterwards. Little Jeffrey Nicholas DeBus was baptized -on Sunday at St. Boniface Church withihis God -parents being Leo and Gail DeBus of Stratord. Jef- frey is th'e son of Julie and Doug Delius 'let week's lucky bingo winners were: the mystery prize worth $250.00 went to Jim Reid of Varna; Edna. 'Miekle of Exeter won the jack pot woeth $750.00; plus there were several other -winners of ver ous gatpes for -various amounts such as: flash games. early bird, regular games, Bonanza and special rounds. The arena was filled to capacity with members from the Zurich and • Area figure skating club helping out. A very nice communion breakfast • was held at the Dominion Tavern on Sunday after the 11:15 mass for all the Litlrrgy helpers of St. Boniface . Church which consisted of the lay readers. eommfnion helpers. ust**. organists, 'choir leaders and money counters along with our pastor Fr. Mooney who treated us to this outing, in appreciation for helping out in the parish this past year. Special guest speaker Jerry Holland from Stratford also attended and, he briefly inform- ed us on the importance of lay ministers in the church. " Don't forget about .the K. of ('. Harvest Dance that will be held this Saturday, November 22 at the Zurich Arena - only $7.00 a couple with lunch. Forty hours will begin at; St. Boniface parish on Saturday, November 29 and Will continueSun- day to Tuesday evening under the direction of Fr. Emmett McKenna S.J. from Toronto giving the homily. This is a perfect way to begin the Municipal Electrical Association.) Councillor Ray McKinnon said he thought it unfair that the employer has to pay to get the reduction, and then has to share the refund. A letter was read from the Rural Ontario Municipal Association recom- mending -the formation of a reciprocal insurance exchange to counter the great increase in liability insurance for municipalities. The finance committee will con- sider a proposal for insurance coverage from the. Public Utilities In- surance Exchange. If more informa- . tion is desired, the clerk will be ask- ed to intrltte a company representative to the 9Iittember meeting. Approval was given to a resolution initiated by the -Association of Municipalities of Ontario stating that pay equity proposals contained in Bill 105 are designed for the provincial . public serrvice and would not work in municipalities. Though AMO supports the principle of pay equity, the resolu- tion asks for separate legislation for municipalities. Quinby Hess' name will be submit- ted to ABCA as council's nominee for .local conservationist citation. ' Building permits representing $58,500 in renovations and new con- struction were issued in October. Council met in special session on ' ..November 5 and 6 to review Zurich's • II 1 secondary plan. 4,• • Dog control -officer Dave Groot on Sunday. reported that a "problem dog" which Aller, Larl ' attacked and killed -Mozart Gelinas' pet dog was captured aftertrips to the village by the dog catcher, and was "destroyed humanely". Cost to Zurjch was $79.25. pet dog was captured after five trips to the village by the dog catcher, and was "destroyed humanely". Cost to Zurich was $79.25. season of advent on November 30 and to prepare for Christmas. The Zurich and Area figure skating club (with the help of some parents) will be delivering the 1987 telephone books in Grand Bend on Saturday while the Lions Club will take care of the job in Zurich before too Tong. Several then from town have been enjoying the sport of hunting this season, and recently a group of 13 spent a week near Owen Sound and came back home with quite a Tew deer and one bear. A few couples from town have already left to spend the wintel• months in the sunny south where it is- nice and warm, and soon there will be more going! Congratulations to Mark Heim -rich, Zurich who was the lucky winner recently of an eight-day trip to Venezuela, through the trip of .the month draw that is being sponsored by the -Kinsmen's Club in Hensall On Saturday ening a delicious .pre -Christmas staff .dinner was- en- joyed by some of the employees (and their spouses) 22 in all, from the Hospital in Goderich ( 3rd floor) which was held at HesseQland - and enjoyed by all attending. • (:olden Agers Meet The Golden Agers met at the Blue Water Rest Home Monday evening. Mr. Resi showed a film on the River -Thames, London England and also Laurel and Hardy (Mersin' Around) Ed. Strachan, president, took charge of the business meeting. There were 29 in attendance including -one visitor. Secretary Verde J3aechler gave her report which was followed by the treasurer's report given by Louise ivanchenko. happy birthday was sung for Josephine Deitrich. ina Neeb gave a Remembrance Day reading which was written by Vera Thiel. The November group served a delicious lunch. • Perrhnals A family get-together and birthday supper was celebrated at the home of Willie and Martha Overholt on Sun- day in honor bf •granddaughter Laura's first birthday on November t4.. The 'event was also for i'abitha - Overholt who will be eight'yeers old on November 30. She is the.daughter ' of Debbie and Steve Overholt. Oofden otimismeJ • Although. we have had a skiff of winter, I am still confident that we will have r Indian summer so that we can fiounish Off, last minute winter preparations. The Garden Agers Club of Zurich and area joined with our residents on Monday evening and watched the movies "England's Thames" and "Another Fine Mess" featuring Laurel and Hardy. The residents en-. joyed having the -visitors to share in the programme, also the delicious refreshments which followed. Some' of the Hensel! Legion members "visited on Monday evening, bringing poppies so that all could share in remembering. Residents are busily engaged in the hobby shop and game rooms -during the week. Christmas is creeping up and many of the crafts are hough( up for gifts a5 soon as they are com- pleted, which makes the residehts feel their work is not in vain. Residents out - daring the week were: Fred Teeter, Aaron Gingerich; Loftus Denomme, Violet Huntley, Marie Hess and Alvin Steckle. The members of ,the Exeter Bible Fellowship, also of he Conservative Mennonite church gathered with the residents in the auditorium on Sunday afternoon to sing With and for them. ' Rev. John Hockstt'a, Bayfield United church ministerconducted the Sunday evening chapel service. • • ' SERVICE STARTS The Ontario Ministry of Trarispor- tatioiq and Communications has an- nounced that its Winter Road Repor- ting Service for the public went in- to operation on Monday. November 10. The Road information Centre 'at Toronto and the ministry's offices throughout the province have up-to- date information on the condition of all provincial and „secondary highways 24 -hours a -day, seven -days- , a -week during the winter months. information on winter road condi- tions may' be obtained. around-the- clock by telephoning the attached list of highways information numbers in Ontario. Numbers for urea centres are Stratford 271-8321, Londprf 681-2047. Sarnia 542-7718 • • MEETING THE BISHOP — . . Patrick Watson (centre) and Peter John Overholt had a chance to talk to Bishop John Sherlock after 42 grade 7 and 8 ' St. Boniface students were confirmed in a special ceremony, November 12. 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Our utilities went to great lengths to convince us that a home could be heated as cheaply with electricity as with oil or gas, with the tacit proviso that the house be insulated and sealed about 507. better than those heated with fossil fuel, and that we would be willing to skip from room to room ad(usting thermostats as part of our life-style. The era of the blackened windowsill had arrived. Nevertheless, assuming the economic leverage and frantic ac- tivity as described in the forgoing paragraph, it was possible to heat o home electrically for about the same cost as with oil or gas, with the fossil fuels being consumed at between 55% and 65% true, or seasonal, efficiency, and electricity at bet- ween 95% and 98% (not 100%. Not with electric baseboards, `anyway. Ask me about it sometime). As a molter of fact, wun- iii the Arabs discovered Economics 1I it was a tight three-way race. The oil crisis was the Mother that necessitated the invention of the fuel-efficient furnaces available today. Oil furnaces have been improved in a number of ways, notably with the flame - retention heod, but I have yet to hear of one that will consistent- ly deliver a seasonal efficiency of much over 70 percent, not- withstanding some rather creative promotion. Gas units, on the other hand, are achieving real, seasonal efficiencies in the mid to high 90's. The old fifty -fivers are still around; there is s?ill a market for them in modestly proportioned homes, and in some rental properties in which the tenant pays for the fuel. That may be unkind, but it's fact. My books will substantiate it. Electricity as a heating fuel today is about twice as expensive as natural gas consumed in a high efficienty furnace„ if com- pared fairly on on apples -for -apples basis. Further to that, I am going to stick my neck out and predict that electricity will cease to be a viable choice of heating fuel before the century is out, . given the lack of cascade generating capacity, the cost and pollution problems associated with fossil fuel stations, and the ever-increasing opposition to nuclear fueled generators.. The Candu is great, but it could happen here. So as far as I'm concerned,, at this point in time, the Lennox Pulse super -high efficient gas furnace is the pick of the litter; 4uper built; super warranty; super performance; super depen- dability; super safe. In my estimation and experience, it is the best thing that has ever happened to home heating,. and the principal reason I keep repeating over and over, 'We're Proud To Be Your Lennox Dealer" 'BAILEYS Henson 262-202' •