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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-12-17, Page 39WIN • URNA NT — This Zurich novice oc ey team won e Strot roy Early Bird Tournament by defecting the Parkhill Oilers for the 'A' trophy. Wearing their gold medallions are, in the back row, _oath John Gerry, Jason Becker, Richard Masse, Bloke Schade, Steven Geiger, Chad Desjardine, and Jeff Kirk. Kneeling in the front is Wesley Brown, Allan Jeffrey, Kris McKinnon, Dwight Gingerich, Justin Merner, and Daniel Finkbeiner. STanding in the bock right is coach Charlie Jeffrey. Seasonal activities Sorry that I skipped writing a col- umn in last week's paper but was just one of those busy weekends and didn't have time. So thanks to those who told me they missed reading it, and will put as much in this week as possible. Tuesday, December 9 a large number attended the CWL annual pot luck supper at St. Boniface School gym for mothers and daughters. A delicious variety of foods was enjoyed by all. Afterwards the children and adults were treated to a Christmas GOLDEN AGERS dlta Twenty eight Zurich Golden Agers met December 8 at the Dominion din- ingroom for their Christmas dinner meeting. Pianist Gertie Fleischauer favoured with Christmas music prior to the dinner. Margaret Kalbfleisch and her December group were in charge of the program. Readings were given by Eileen Consitt and Annie Finkbeiner. Carols were sung and contests were enjoyed by all. Various d000r prizes were won. Santa made his appearance and treated everyone to candy canes. A short business meeting followed. story and puppet show that was presented by Mrs. Nancy Cramer from Mitchell (and it was really good). Santa arrived after a few Christmas songs and handed out bags of candy to all the kids. Several door prizes of Christmas arrangements were won. A "Penance Celebration" will be held at St. Boniface Church on December 22 at 7:30 p.m. with several priests present and available to hear confessions and to prepare for Christmas. On Wednesday evening the parents are invited to a Christmas Concert at the Public School. Also one at St. Boniface on the 17th at 7:30 p.m. (same night). The children from both schools enjoyed seeing etch other's dress rehearsal. On December 10 the Bean Sprouts Nursery School put on a cute little Christmas concert at St. Boniface. On the 15th grades 1 and 2 went to the Lampton Museum while K-3,4 and5 viewed the H. S. drama club. The 18th is a hot-dog day at school with student council Christmas Social for grades 6 - 8. On Friday, the 19th a skating party at arena from 1-3 p.m. The Sea forth Council of the K. of C. At Christmas, may the miracle of Christ's birth live on in our hearts and minds. • f), ...from Stanley Township Reeve CLARENCERAU Deputy RNve HOWARD ARMSTRONG COunCiQenS RICHARD COLEMAN. BLL Cleric Treasurer MEL GRAHAM Deputy Clerk Treasurer BETTY GRAHAM Road Seperintendent WILLIAM TAYLOR A held their annual family Christmas Party at their hall in St. Columban on December 7 with treats for the kids from Santa. A group from Zuricp went down in Grandpa's bus. • A bylaw was passed establishing a penalty of 15 percent per annum calculated from the first day of default for tax arrears. *•_ No change was made in council committees for 1987. Paul Bedard, Donna O'Brien and Doug McBeath will serve on the rec board. Robert Westlake and Fred Haberer have joined the Economic Develop- ment Committee. * * *• * Several illegal hookups sending sur- face water into village sewers were discovered with a dye test. Property owners will be notified and given un- til June 1 to remedy the situation. The fine for non-compliance is $2,000. * * * * • Herb Turkheim, chairman of the committee of council operating the Zurich hydro and water system, reported an increase of $2.40 in 1987 for residentialwater users. The rate for outside users goes from $159 to $162; large commercial customers CAC Including culverts raises estimate to $120,000 Drain to Zurich councillors decided at their regular December meeting to ap- prove a major cleanout of the Zurich drain. Don Pletsch of Huron - Middlesex Engineering had presented two options. A minor clean-out would cost bet- ween $80,000 and $85,000. Zurich's share would be approximately $6,800 and landowners would pay an estimated $130 per lot. A major clean- out creating a fall of one -and -one- quarter inch per 100 feet would cost an estimated $120,000 and Zurich's share would be around $12,000. Assessment per lot was estimated at $210. The estimates in both cases include culvert replacement. A public meeting to discuss the clean-out and problems with tributary drains has been called for December 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Councillor Ray McKinnon said •a "little cleanout" was no good, and for another $6,000 the problem would be solved. Reeve Bob Fisher agreed that doing a proper job was the "right way to go." The decision was unanimous. In another unanimous decision, council decided to switch the first million dollars of liability insurance from a private company to a reciprocal insurance plan proposed by the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association. If at least 150 municipalities join, the Public En- tities Insurance Exchange will offer increased coverage at reduced cost to municipalities, school boards, Lack of parking causes problems Works superintendent Dennis Regier attended the December meeting of Zurich council to ask, for guidance in solving the problem of trying to clear snow in the core area while cars are parked overnight on the streets. One of the main troublespots is around the apartment building owned by Cliff Grasdahl. Council originally approved six units, but the building now has eight, and some tenants have two cars. The Wat- son apartment has no provision for parking, and the current tenants there also have two cars. Regier said manoeuvering around the cars made extra work for him, he was concerned about liability if he damaged a parked car, and was get- ting "flak" when cars were blocked in with snow. ' A letter explaining winter parking rules will be signed by Reeve Bob will pay an extra $6, while the $94 rate Ric Fisher and sent to all now parking on for small commercial operations re- the streets. UfN.�t�J #Jti#s isf,. mains at $94. 4 tl,iii • • 't Jijii • A used time clock will be purehbsb i - ed for the arena at a cost of $1,500. 'raises Zurich councillors have approved The Huron Perth Separate School four percent raises for themselves and village employees for 1987. The Board applied for a building permit , reeve's stipend for council meetings for the $686,000 addition to .St.goes from $65.00 to $67.50, and coun- Boniface School. cillors' remuneration increases from $55 to $57 per session. The pay for committee meetings goes from $50 to $57 to bring it in line with payment for attending regular meetings. Salary ranges were set for village employees. The minimum and max- imum for the.,PUC manager will be $26,000 to $38,000 with a maximum yearly increase of $1,500. Charles Eckel's 1986 salary of $30,500 will go up four percent in 1987. The pay scale for the works superintendent will be $18,000 to $26,000 with a maximum yearly raise of $1,000. Dennis Regier. earned $19,875 in 1986.. The village clerk's pay will go from $18,000 to $27,000, with a maximum annual increase of $1,200, and com- parable figures for the arena manager are $18,000 to $26,000, with yearly increases not to exceed $1,000. The holders of the two jobs are still in their six-month probationary period. Mileage payment on official business for the municipality remains at 22( per kilometre. Oo[den glcopied Everyone is hurrying here and there in the pre -Christmas rush. I am sure all are hoping that the small amount of snow we have will remain. for the convenience and safety of those who have to travel. On Monday evening the residents enjoyed the music of St. Boniface choir of Zurich. Movies were shown on Tuesday evening featuring Laurel and Hardy in "Oliver the Eighth". and "Wings to Germany". The sympathy of residents and staff is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Nora Theander. Our residents are busily engaged in the craft room trying to fill all the, orders for Santa's list, others are oc- cupying themselves with the other ac- tivities available to them. Bingo was played Friday evening followed by refreshments. We welcome John Miller, a former London and Exeter resident. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Hobt. Sinasac,. of Zurich and Dashwood United chur- ches. Mrs. Phillipa Steckle presided at the organ during the service. 101119 Bouti A Blessed Spirit touches heaven and earth recalling a miraculous story of Love and Birth. In reverence we pray . for your happiness and say thanks for the gift of your friendship. I, Thank you for your patronage in 1986 We look forward to serving you in 1987 FARM SUPPLY LIMITED Sales and Service - Repair Phone 236-4934 236-4321 Sox 39. 22 Main St. E. Zurich Ont. aviev.vovvookousammememovveurvisememommulimat i 4 get major repair hospitals and volunteer organizations under the control of municipal authorities. Zurich's premium for the first million under a private company was $5,500. The new reciprocal company would provide identical coverage, plus wrongful dismissal and pollution, fora 1987 deposit of $1,203 and a 1987 administration fee of $1,100 which should not change annually. McKinnon explained that these figures were based on $10,000 deduc- tible for each incident. He pointed out that as $64.20 in liability claims had been paid out in the last three years, the deductible was "not too big a gamble." He said that if the majori- ty of municipalities interested m join- ing were not happy with the $10,000,' the company would consider giving small municipalities $5.000 deducti- ble, and adjust the premium to allow for the higher reserve. McKinnon noted that the plan would give the village a saving of over $3,000 next year, while some municipalities were facing increases as high as 32 percent with private insurers. McKinnon said the only catch with the $10,000 deductible was the need to have4he approval of Stanley and Hay townships, partners in the Zurich and area fire board. he recommend- ed that ROMA be notified Zurich wants to join, but would prefer the lower deductible. If the other townships are not in favour, in- surance for the fire area board would be kept with the present insurer. • n orcrigraraccigirox clitSILEEIG t; IA b: iiivBGtv Gii ot 1,240it j 7,, qi CIN► t Cli 79 V :tit It 41 It CC 7it qg May the true spirit ti of the season's Olt greatly bless you 1 and those Og you hold dear.` Crit May you and your '; Clit family enjoy this tg festive season `, • (Iii David 8 Carol Sf• ecklet` 'Ij and family ` t Nvrow.Rldge ; Aires !