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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-01-04, Page 5Lloyd and VE._ a O'Brien have been defying the odds all their lives. Two years before he was married, Lloyd fell off the roof of a house, broke his back, and was told by medical specialists he would be paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life. His doctors would have been amazed a decade later to see their former patient climb the 85 -foot steeple of St. Peter's Catholic Church to remove the crass. Lloyd was called on again toput the crc>igs back in place after it had been covered in gold leaf by a Lon- don firm. Lloyd trained as a sheet metal worker at the Mellick- Braun Hardware, now the Tenderspot. He was paid 830 per month plus a small com- mission while learning his trade, and was earning 825 a week when he asked Vera Richardson from the Parr Line to be his wife. There was no formal honey- moon for the simple ceremony at the bride's parent's farm. Vera is still in- credulous when she recalls that even at cost their felt mattress had a 828 price tag, the springs were another 817, and the combination coal - wood cookstove set the couple back a princely 8187. The O'Briens have travell- ed more in the past 10 years than in the previous 50. Their fiftieth wedding anniversary gift was a trip to Trinidad and Tobago to visit a grand- daughter, and since then they have toured Texas, Mexico and the Canadian West, and -N • secret of sixty have holidayed in Florida five times. The O'13rien's marriage has spanned the eyolution from horse and buggy days to the space age. They recall the first car in Zurich, a two - cylinder Reo owned by Fred Hess, and the thrill the first time the village street lights were turned on; powered by a generator at William's flour mill. One of Lloyd's proudest recollections is the incorpora- tion of Zurich in 1960. He was instrumental in the change from a Rolice village under the fiscal authority of Hay township to independent status. He had served as one of the Village's three trustees for 14 years. when he, fellow trustee Leroy Thiel and Ex- eter lawyer Elmer Bell travelled to Toronto to see several cabinet ministers and present their request for in- corporation before a hearing of the municipal board. a" O'Brien credits the detailed paperwork prepared by Bell with the affirmative results of the hearing. Village residents opposed to the change did not attend the hearing. Though O'Brien was defeated in the next election, he will go down in local history as Zurich's first reeve. "I was probably a little outspoken, and some people Times -Advocate, January 4, 1984 Pogo S happy years together don't like change", O'Brien commented good-naturedly, confessing he looks forward to change, as "one is never too old to learn." The O'Briens learned to make do with what they could earn, make or barter while raising tour daughters and a son during the Great Depres- sion. Vera made most of the children's clothes, and a large garden saved on the grocery bill. Love was the one com- modity in inexhaustible supp- ly, and the O'Briens children can't recall ever hearing their parents quarrel. Their family is the most im- portant part of Lloyd and Vera's life. They now have 16 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and three more that they know of on the way for 1984. KEEPING BUSY — Lloyd O'Brien, who will celebrate his sixtieth wedding anniversary this week, keeps ac- tive by raising exhibition fowl. He displays Q handful of newly hatched chicks of various breeds. St. Peter's Lutheran Church REV. KARL SCHUESSLER Vice Pastor (345-2683) Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson B.M.A. Sunday, January 8 10:00 a.m. • Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School There is a nursery for small children which is supervised dur- ing the worship service. Everyone Welcome "Not a day goes by but a grandchild or great- grandchild, comes in that door. They all know where the toy drawer and the cookie jar are", Vera said fondly. The handiwork expert has given each of her children a • beautiful quilt. Every grand- child has received a magnifi- cent afghan, and each great - gra nciehtld is the recipient of a crocheted baby sifawl, sweater and feminine berib- boned bonnet for baby girls or Please turn to page 12 2UQ1CN ,Village of Zurich NOTICE The regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Zunich will be held on January 9th, 1984 at 1:00 p.m. instead of the usual 2nd Thursday of the months Sharon A. Baker Clerk -Treasurer Ur�icN In my absence from the Municipal Of- fice from January 12, 1984 to March 5, 1984, Mrs. Linda Hendrick has been ap- pointed as Acting. Clerk and Mrs. Elizabeth Oke has been appointed as Returning Officer with respect to nominations and election . Sharon A. Baker Clerk -Treasurer Village of Zurich NOTICE JANUARy Now IN FULL SWING A4L MERCHANDiSE REDUCED Tables, Lamps, Sofas, Chairs, Bedding, Occasional Chairs, Bed-rpom Suites, Diningroom Suites, Technics Stereos, Carpets, Sewing Machines, Etc.' VISA UcnneuS Fine Furniture �J 467. Main St., ,, Exeter 235-0173 • 1 CRIB IVE HANDS — Vero O'Brien displays the crocheted baby shawl, sweater and bonnet set she makes for each great-grandchild. She and her husband Lloyd celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary this week. O'Briens know The secret of a happy mar- riage is no secret to Lloyd and Vera O'Brien. From the day the 24 -year-old groom and his 21 -year-old bride vowed before Bengali's Methodist minister, Rev. Arthur Sinclair, to love each other as long as both should live, the pair have based their suc- cessful union on two principles. "We both always shared the work", Vera confided. Neither of us has tried to be boss", her husband added. The formula worked. In this era of constantly rising divorce statistics, the Zurich couple will mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary on January 9. Holiday gatherings Gary and Anna 1 eourey and three children of Windsor spent New Year's weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Geoffrey. Members of the Golden Agers club are reminded that the January meeting is on Monday, January 9 at 2:ou p.m. at the Township hall. On Thursday, Jan. 5 everyone is welcome to the St. Boniface School gym at 7:30 p.m. for the Catholic Rural Life meeting/ for discussion on Rural and Urban farm pro- blems. A cassette -movie by Bishop Sherlock will be shown followed by a program of Gospel Inquiry. Congratulations to Rick and Debbie Fisher on the arrival of their second child, a baby boy. Also congratulations to Norm and Cathy Koehler on the arrival of their second girl. This Friday night to Sunday afternoon St. Boniface priest Father Mooney is planning to hold the third Parish Renewal Weekend in the school gym. Father Ryan will be helping out to say Masses for the rest of the congregation. A good time was had by all at the New Year's Eve dance at the arena on Saturday, dancing to the music of Mozart's Melody Makers. Those who spent a quiet evening at the hotel also en- joyed themselves and a delicious hot lunch at the stroke of midnight. Several families held their holiday get-together dinner on New Year's day due to the stormy weather a Christmas. Among them wer Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Wilde Sr., the Schroeder fanlity, th Gordon Er -b family, the Sweeney family and the Stark family. Visitors on Monday with Mrs. Juliette Denomme were Michael and Yvonne Hart man of Toronto. We offer our sympathy to the families of the late Abbey Hoffman who passed away on December 29, especially to his brothers, Leo and Wilfred Hoffman who are known by several from Zurich. Gary and Betty Flaxbard and two children from Kit- chener spent from last Mon- day,/to Thursday with his parents, Earl and Anne Flaxbard. Richard and Janet Regier and family from Calgary are expected to arrive at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Regier and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Webb, RR 2 Zurich this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Digou of London spent a few days at the home of their daughter and son-in-law last week, Marie and David Gelinas and family. Mr. and Mrs. Josie Cor- riveau, Windsor, spent a few days with her mother last week, Mrs. Adena Sreenan, RR 2 Zurich, and called on friends in the area. On Wednesday a family dinner was held at Adena's for the holiday season. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd O'Brien who will be celebrating their 60 wed - t ding anniversary o e Saturday. ✓ Arnold and Coby Vanden e Boomen are presently enjoy ing a holiday in Florida along with her sister and husband Well, gdess this will be m last news column for littl while, as I'm taking a a short leave of absence (maternity). Please phone your news into the paper office or to Mary Laporte at 236-4198 who will be taking over for me, begin- ning this Monday, Jan. 9. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Helene Ducharme who is a patient in the hospital and also to Edward Meidinger. Tony and Marlene Bedard and family spent a couple of days in Chatham last week visiting with Sister Eugene Bedard at the Pines, they also called on the Doyles. Jim and Madeline Cook and family of Hamilton SPent the weekend with her parvrits Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bedard Sr., and enjoyed celebrating New Year's eve with a house par- ty at her brother's Tony and Marlene Bedard. The family of Percy and Marie Bedard Sr. gathered together at the township hall on Sunday, January 1 for their holiday season dinner and visiting which included their children, in-laws, ttnd grandchildren. Jim and Joy Hogg returned home January 1 after spen- ding a lovely Christmas holi- day with their daughter Roberta and son-in-law Ian Robertson in Vancouver, B.C. and visiting with relatives Ir and friends in Victoria. John and Leslie Jeffrey and sons also flew to Vancouver during the season to spend Christmas with her sister Roberta and family and are arriving honrie on January 3. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shantz of Heidelberg and Mr. and Mrs. Elan Shantz were Tuesday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Widrick. Several friends from town enjoyed going 'to a New Year's eve party at the Lon- don home of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Meidinger. Anyone interested in leading the Zurich 4-11 group should contact Jane Meugge in Clinton at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food office. The next leadership workshop begins on January 18 to prepare for the course being taught on quilting': Fdr more local information phone Helen Regier at 236-4701. Doug and Joyce Armstrong of Peterborough spent a few days in the area visiting with the Fisher relatives during the holidays. Members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church enjoyed the Children's Christmas pro- gram held orrNew Year's Eve this year instead of at Christmas due tq, the bad snow storm. - Rev. Barbara Laing, minster of the United Church is presently on a three-week vocation in Jamaica, visiting family and friends. The Women's institute held their January meeting at the township hail on Monday night with a faifllj,�ggood atten- dance. Mrs. LorneKloppand Mrs. Belle Merner were in charge of the program and spoke on food and nutrition, the topic being "Family and Consumer Affairs". Their next meeting will be on February in the form of a Birthday Party held at the Blllewater Rest Ilome, begin- ning at 7:00 p.m. n y e NOMINATIONS Notice to Municipal Electors Village of Zurich TAKE NOTICE that persons may be nominated as candidates in an election between 9 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of nomina- tion dgy[Monday, January 16, 1984 but nothing in section 35 oa the Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 308 prevents a person filing a nomination paper with the clerk during his normal office hours during the fotlr days immediately preceding nomination day. OFFICE FOR WHICH PERSONS MAY 8E NOMINATED Councillor One. to be elected Electors are hereby required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly, and further take notice that the manner in which said nominations shall be filed is set forth in section 36 of fhe Municipal Elections Act. -Nomination forms and full particulars of procedures to be followed, may be obtained from the undersi6ned. If a greater number of candfdotes-than required to fill the said offices are nominated and make the required declarations, notice of the time for the holding of the poll, including the advance poll and notice of the last dpy for making applications for a certificate to vote by proxy will be given forthwith. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that where the number of candidates for an office who are nominated at the end of nomination day is not suf- ficient to fill the number of vacancies to which the candidates may be elected, subsection,] of sec- tion 40 respecting acclamation applies to those candidates and, on the Wednesday, following nomination day, January 18, 1984 the clerk may, between the hours $f 9 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, receive and certify ad- ditional noriiinations for the remaining vacancies in the office in respect of which there was an in- sufficient number of candidates. Given, under my hand this 5th day of January, 1984. Elizabeth A. Oke Returning ,Office 1 •