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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-12-14, Page 20Pogo 4A Times-Advocote, December 14, 1983 Reeve tenders Reeve Don Van Patter dropped a bombshell half- way through the regular December meeting of Zurich council. He tendered his resignation, effective December 14. The letter he read aloud to a shocked and silent council said after due consideration he had decided to return to the field of retail security and law enforcement, in which profession he had spent 21 years before coining to Zurich in 1979. Van Patter continued, "I would like at this time to com- pliment the council for the sense of purpose and the ac- tive and on-going participa- tion which took place in the 1983 sessions, as this has clearly resulted in positive and constructive change for the village. There is little if any doubt that the immediate future will clearly illustrate to all residents the need for fur- ther changes, and the demand will increase considerably as each day passes. To this end, I wish you, the elected representatives, the very best during these difficult times, whatever your personal persuasion. "To those who without hesitation endorsed and sup- ported me in the past election and for the past year on coun- cil, I most sincerely thank each and every one of you. Finally, on behalf of my wife Barbara and I. may you have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Yaer, and may the future bring lasting good for- tune to you and yours in a very special way." Councillor Mike O'Connor was the first to regain his composure. He said he was disappointed "it has come to this' I have publicly endors- ed everything Don has tried to do.' Clerk Sharon Baker was also unprepared for the turn of events. Before she had a chance to look up the rules PIE EXPERT - Nicole de Blieck (second from right) instructs grade eight boys in the art of making apple pies. The pies were served the following day of a dinner attended by grades seven and eight and the staff of Zurich Public School. CHAOS WITH A PURPOSE -- Grade eight boys at Zurich Public School learned how to make apple pies as the culmination of Pioneer Days at the school. Stanley complex on schedule Stanley township council tidied up some of the remain- ing items in the 1983 budget at their December meeting. Cheques are being sent to the Huron Federation of Agriculture, $400; Farmers' Union, $100; Clinton Com- munity Centre, 81,500; Hen- sall Community Centre, 81,500; Zurich Community Centre, 81,500; Bayfield Com- munity Centre, $1,500; Vanastra Recreation Centre, $1,000 and Town and Country Homemakers, 81,040. Tile drainage loan applica- tions from six applicants totalling $36,500 were approved. Acting on a request for a clean-out of the Cooper drain at lot two, concession one, roads superintendent Bill Taylor will make an on-site inspection and talk to affected property owners before deciding if minor work will Varna S.S. concert By Mary Chessell The annual Christmas con- cert of Varna Sunday School was held in the Township hall right after church on Sunday. This year parents were responsible for the program. with a library of materials available for their use. The only group rehearsals were with the pianist, Mildred McAsh for the singing.. The children gathered on stage for the singing of Christmas carols, with the audience join- ing in for many of them. then lunch was served. The program resumed with recitations by Heather Beierl- ing, Mark Webster, Paul Hill and Brian Hill. Raymond Beierling sang a solo. Sandra Coultis sang "Little Shepherd Boy" with brother Tony. sister Mary and ' Krista McAsh singing the echo part. Piano solos were played by Mary Ellen Webster, Krista McAsh, Darryn McAsh and Nancy Webster. Susan and Scott Kirton played an organ and guitar duet, "Winter Wonderland." The Hill Brothers Family Players sort of stole the show with the short skit "J.C. Penney" and its surprise ending. The Varna Singers had a medley of Christmas music prepared for the concert, but circumstances made it necessary for them to sing earlier in church, where they added a joyful sound to the worship service. Santa arrived in time to I hear the children sing again, and distributed presents to an excited bunch of kids. Brian McAsh attended the Sportsmen's Club dinner ,in Deckerville, Michigan last week. Club members donated Enough venison for the feast, and the restaurant staff cook- ed it for them. Hunting trophies were presented to eligible members. Brian is a friend of Dale Klaus of the club, and was asked to display his eight -point rack from the buck he shot in that area this year. Tom Lepp- ington, who hunted with Brian, got a small buck. suffice, or a major clean-out is needed. The drain has not been thoroughly cleaned for 16 years. Stanley's annual township family day will be expanded and tied in with the provincial bicentennial. Council plans to have the official opening of their new municipal complex on the Saturday of the Labour .Day weekend, and the tradi- tional ball games, famly pic- nic and pig roast the next day. Looking even further ahead, the council hopes to have a committee formed by January to begin plans for another celebration in the township. To mark the 150 years that have passed since the first clerk was appointed in Stanley in 1236, council is talking of a big party, com- plete with history book and homecoming campaign; - Work is progressing on schedule at the municipal complex. Cement for the floors was poured last week, and the roof is on the work centre and the community centre. With two more weeks of good weather, the builders will be able to complete the roofing and the brickwork, and have the entire complex closed in before Christmas IS ANYTHING MISSING? Cecile Meidinger checks the table before the annual St. Boniface CWL mother - daughter dinner. resignation, governing such a situation in count of actionable conduct the municipal act, O'Connor by the Village's represen- had asked councillor Isidore tative in respect of a tender LaPorte if he would consider for interior painting which accepting the position of closed September 20, 1983." reeve, and Keith Westlake Van Patter explained spoke up to nominate Bob tenders had been called for Fisher. painting the interior of the The seat can not be municipal office. Only one declared vacant, nor can any was received, from Dave's further action be taken, until Decor, operating from the Van Patter's resignation Heimrich premises. Council comes into effect on rejected the tender, as the December 14. A special price would have gone over meeting of council has been the amount budgeted for the called for December 15, at job. An unemployed young which time nominations for a village resident with a fami- new reeve to be chosen ly of fot'r children was hired among the four remaining by the hour to do some of the members of council will be painting. The village supplied accepted and voted on. In the materials. case of a tie, the municipal Council moved to file the act says a name is to be correspondence and await chosen by lot. further developments. A decision on how to fill the Van Patter reported he had vacant council seat created received fall -out after the by the resignation - will be report of the latest meeting of reached at the same time. the Industrial and Retail Council has the option of ap- Development committee • pointing someone to the posi- meeting with personnel from tion, asking a losing can- the ministry of trade. He said didate in the last election to all the information is serve the remainder of the available at the municipal of - term, or holding an election. Tice, and copies of the pro - Council was told a letter has posal can be obtained for the been received from Little and asking. Some people had voic- Evans informing the village ed their concern about insuf- of their client Ron Heimrich's ficient sewer capacity. intention to bring an action Clerk Baker said if the against the village "on ac- three subdivisions were ever effective December 14 • �'.P . •� PRODUCE SPECIALS EXPIRE SAT. DECEMBER 17 kft/14.* filled, Zurich's present two lagoons could handle the ad- ditional load. O'Connor said the present system is only us- ed to 57 to 60 percent of capacity and "there is plenty of room for growth". LaPorte concurred, adding there was room at present for 500 more people to move into Zurich. Fi .her said the budget com- plaint he had heard was about buying the Bedard property. He suggested an option to pur- fhase. Van Patter said ministry officials had con- sidered this avenue, and re- jected it because in their opi- nion the project would not work unless the municipality owned the land. Council had made a unanimous decision at the special meeting to authorize the committee to go ahead and negotiate a pur- chase price. Van Patter pointed out the financially healthy position of the village at present, and said the land could be bought at current market value with little impact on the ratepayers. Arena manager Jerry Rader and roads superintendent Dennis Regier attended the first part of the meeting. Rader said an electric welder and an air compressor have been purchased. The PUC zehrs fine markets... of fine foods and the vill^ge will share the 8250 cost of the welder, and the arena will also pay one- third of the 8900 compressor, with cost and usage shared jointly by the PUC, the village and the arena. Council went into l.,,mmit- tee of the whole to discuss salaries for village employees. When they reconvened in open session, . the reeve said council had decided togive each of the five employees (Baker, Regier, Rader, PUC manager Charles Eckel and PUC secretary -bookkeeper Helen McAdams) an increase for 1964 of $909.02. They arrived at this figure by adding up the total annual salaries, taking five percent of that,' and dividing by five. Part-time employees will be dealt with on an individual merit basis. Only 16 people returned the questionnaire concerning a crossing guard that had been sent home with the public school students. Thirteen wanted a crossing guard hired, three were opposed. Noting the scant response, Van Patter said the village could not justify the expense. He said parents are accepting responsibility for the safety of their children by their lack of response to the proposal. Council established a 12 percent per annum penalty charge for one percent per month) for non-payment of current taxes, and to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears. The four-hour meeting ad- journed at 11 p.m. The nett regular meeting will be held January 9 at 1:00 p.m. • BREAD BAKERS - Angela Fisher (left),. Kathy Merner and Joanne Bridle check on loaves of bread rising in the boiler room at Zurich Public School. The grade 8 girls, under the supervision of Joanne, made bread for the grade 7 and 8 and staff din- ner the following day. DELICIOUS SCHNEIDERS FULLY -COOKED OLDS FASHIONED HAMS SMOKED & BONELESS OUR REGULAR 5.26lb. HALF OR WHOLE 5.93,9 YOUNG ONTARIO PORK FRESH PORK HOCKS 1.3,d 59e SCHNEIDERS SLICED COOKED MEATS CHOICE /OAF 9 VARIETIES 175 g 991' PKG Ib. DAYS_OF OUTSTANDING FOOD SPECIALS 9 A.M. WEDNESDAY DEC. 14 THRU CLOSING TIME TUESDAY DEC. 20 a SUPER SPECIAL YOUNG ONTARIO PORK COMBINATION BUDGET PACK PORK LOIN CHOPS 3 CENTRE PORTION CHOPS 3 RIB PORTION CHOPS 3 TENDERLOIN PORTION CHOPS FAST FRY CENTRE CUT LOIN PORK CHOPS istkg1.459. BONELESS - CENTRE CUT PORK LOIN PORK CHOPS OR COIN CHOPS ROASTS .a�.�..,e..o,...,o,o.„ SUPER SPECIAL! CHOICEST "CENTRE -CUT" 9 0111952723907 • /k9• Ib GRADE "A" CORNISH GAME HENS 200: AVERAGE 2.49 EA SCHNEIDERS SLICED PASTRAMI OR CORNED BEEF 3x50 g PKGS. BDL 1.89 SCHNEIDERS 3 VARIETIES SLIM STICKS 250 g EACH 1.99EA K -P SPRINGYALLEY COTTON BAG •./. 13 /k9 SUMMER SAUSAGE CHUBS 3.69. 2.3 kg FROZEN GRADE "A" YOUNG DUCKS 2.84 ,k, 1.291b SCNEIDERS SLICED SIDE BACON ENDS 500 q PKG 2.49 SWIFTS IUTTERIALL OR MIRACLE BASTE OPEN READT TURKEY "A" GRADE FROZEN ALL SIZES 3.28/kg 1.491b MAPLE LEAF FROZEN SAUSAGE MEAT ROLL FOR STUFFING OR FRYING SOOq 1.29 "A" GRADE TURKEY ... OVEN READY ALL SIZES 184 /kg a 1.29 CANADA PACKERS "YORK" SUPER SPECIAL! YOUNG UTILITY GRADE TURKEY FROZEN OVEN READY ALL SIZES 2.62 /kg 1.191b PRIDE OF CANADA PEAMEALED SMOKED BACK BACON BACK BACON RY IRE PIECE SWEET PICKLED CHUNKS FIT THE PIECE 6.15 /kg 2.791b 9.90,k9 4.491b. THIS WEEKS DELICATESSEN SPECIALS FOR YOUR XMAS NEEDS • BURNS GROUND BEEF SUET 340 4 1.19Pk(, COUNTRY GOLD REG. OR ALL BEEF SLICED BOLOGNA 375 9 1.49PKG MAPLE LEAF SMOKED COOKED HAM STEAKS 175 q 1.79 t b W BRAND SLICED COOKED HAM 5.49., 2.49 It, SCHNEIDERS BONELESS COOKED OLDE FASHIONED HAM 7.69/kg 3.49 1b MAPLE LEAF STORE SLICED CHICKEN LOAF 3.95 f.79 lb /kg Z,& W BRAND 3 VARIETIES COOKED MEAT CHUNKS 2.62/kg 1.1916 1 & W BRAND BEEF & PORK BREAKFAST LINK SAUSAGE 3.73,k9 1.69. COUNTRY STYLE RIB PORTION PORK LOIN AO/kg 1.591, PRODUCE SPECIALS IN EFFECT ONLY UNTIL CLOSING SATURDAY DEC. 17 SUPER SPECIAL! LOW BUSHY BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING POINSETTIAS OF THE FINEST OUALITY PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA HEAD LETTUCE CANADA NO 1 GRADE PRODUCT OF U.S.A. PRODUCT OF THE TROPICS NO. 1 GRADE CHIQUITA OR DOLE GREEN 1.96 PEPPERS "PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA "RED EMPEROR" BANANAS LARGE DOUBLE POINSETTIAS 12." POINSETTIA WITH WHITE MUM Om LARGE FRESH HEAD1r� 0071070 IAIC7 10100 CORTLAHD APPLES 1 IN MI O RAG P1000CT 01 II 7.95 ZUCCHINI 1111011 rot wVMIK FLOWERING MUMS 1 low NTS 011711 01111 001110 7*. POINSETTIA 711011 7100 0071170 011•1/1 99 SOLE SLA0111100 AO 1 W_ $ 99 CARROTS MA1TI7N !100170101 AZALEAS (HESE SPECIALS AVAILABLE ONLY IN: LARGE 7 POTS ►I0I0C1 Or 01 A 12.a FRESH RADISHES A 02 S 16 RAG - 1 Ib CELLO P1SO 1.19 1.96 kg S9' Ib 2/99' M0 Milt 1W11/ 99' STRING FIGS lbs. FOR RED GRAPES CANADA NO 1 GRADE 1.74 700.00 t 00 C AL I10I II A 0 S 1 NAVEL ORANGES SWEE T EATING SIZE 11.1 Ib D117 1.99 01100170 1100111 NO. 1 MUSHROOMS a1IT1I10 100010 BEAN SPROUTS 397 q CELLO PKG 417 /kg 19d Ib. 130/k9 59'Ib 99' wt SFICUIIIl 10 0077011 d9' FANCY FRUIT BASKETS OUR PRODUCE DEPT PERSONNEL. 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