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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-11-06, Page 10Page 10 Citizens News November 6, 1980 Vote DON McGREGOR for DEPUTY-ItEEYE Stanley Township - 6 years experience on township council "1 ask for your support on November 10" '4.;^F..`:R !***50 i.1k • iliklitteit Zurich candidates air views Continued from front page Commerce Fisher stated there were some lands designated industrial but that they were not readily available.• While he would like to see industry locate in the village, the community would benefit if. it would belocated nearby. He would be in favor of annexation by the village providing that an amicable agreement between Zurich and the township could be reached. , There is enough housing in the village according to Fisher and that three proposed subdivisions should ensure enough housing for the forseable fpture. On the roll which Zurich plays in regards to the surrounding area he said it will always be a semi -retirement coin- ! munity. Fisher expressed pleasure with policing as conducted by the local OPP detach- ment, considering their understaffed situation. Responding to a question concerning comments made • by Ontario Attorney -General that town police forces could be disbandoned andreplaced by the OPP, Fisher said the effectiveness of a regional police force operated by the county would depend on how it was set up. In closing, Fisher said the village as a whole is in good shape and is financially sound. FOR RESPONSIBLE REPRESENTATION ON STANLEY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL... VOTE CLARENCE RAU FOR COUNCILLOR STANLEY TOWNSHIP •ON COUNCIL FOR FOUR YEARS •MEMBER ZURICH AND AREA FIRE BOARD •MEMBER STANLEY TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMITTEE ---ON NOVEMBER 10TH SUPPORTCLARENCE RAU • (to 1 Isidore Laporte Seeking to keep his seat on council will be eight year council veteran Isidore Laporte, opereator of the village's other meat retailing establishment. The father of four boys said recreation is "costing plenty" but that the village has one of the best recreation programs going. Increasing user fees was not the way to counter the increasing costs of recreation. He said he was in agreement with the rec committee's proposal and believes that if the townships have more of a say in recreation matters they would be inclined to give • more for recreation.: He termed the amount which the village is presen- tly paying for recreation as a manageable debt. The present arena "will have to do" as Laporte can not see a new facility being constructed in the com- munity. Changes in the liquor licence act which restrict the aanount which can be charged for alcohol at certain functions could result in an increased use of the hall at the community centre as people move towards a more "family type" of wedding reception, he stated. The village cannot afford to become involved in land banking for industrial land, Laporte said. If a large industry witsto locate in the community Laporte he said he was sure the land could be acquired but • that if an industry located in the townships Zurich would be benefited by such a move. On a larger scale, Laporte said it was difficult for Zurich to compete with such-are/is as Vanastra or Huron Park who have land and buildings 'readily available for in- . dustry. Housing is not a problem based on the current growth pattern of the community and Laporte has no com- plaints about the policing aside from the fact that there is some confusion about what areas the OPP can look after and what areas fall under the village's jursidiction. Laporte who has been chairman of council's streets and sidewalks committee said he is pleased with the progress that • the village has made. Property owners seem more inelined to keep their properties in good repair if the streets and sidewalks are in good shape, according to Laporte. Leroy Thiel A•veteranof village politics for almost 25 years, Leroy Thiel, co-owner of a hard- ware store will be seeking re- election to council for his CUSTOM LIQUID MANURE APPLICATION Broadcasted or Injected • •v TERRA. GATOR *NOTE: Customer must supply a suitable sized pump for agitation and loading. • NENSALL DISTRICT CO-OP Bruce#ield 482-9823 Zurich 236-4393 Hensall 262-3002 .i fifth consecutive term. On the question rebreation Thiel says use should pay more and that older members of t community should not ha to subsidize recreation to th extent which they are now He emphasised that he in favour of recreation a that the taxpayers of com munity are not complaining about the amount the contribute toward recreation in the form taxes; Thiel said he would be i favour of increased townshi input on the rec board H body similar to an area fir board was established. Unless there wer significant changes to board's set up Thiel said was not in favour of th township's having' a say. money Matters but that he would welcome their input. The village can handle a certain amount of industry but suggested one large industry could adversely ,affect the village if major -changes for the provision of services were required. Thiel stated that if an in- dustry is to be located in Zurich it will have to be initated locally. He had no objections to the annexation of land for industrial pur- poses. Turning to other • com- mercial ventures, he said the village's business com- munity should cater more to the lake shore area and suggested that the village could u e a lawyer, ac- countant, drug store and real estate office. This was some merit in the idea of a county police force whish could resemble the policing system of many years ago. "For a small community things are looking good," Thiel said, noting the con- tinual upgrading of streets, sidewalks and sewers in the village. would provide incentive for of some of .the younger ars members of the community the to remain in the village. he Zurich will continue ail ve semi -retirement community e baring any . unforseen cir- • cumstanc5es. . was The OPP has done a good nd job of the policing of the - community and he said he couldn't see how a county Y police force could improve s on the job which. the of provincial police are presently performing. n Towns which presently have P their own police force should a 'not be forced by the province e to disband the forces, Turkheim stated. e ' Speaking on the general rec state of the village, he Turkheim expressed basic e satsifact'on on the job on performed by past councils. "I think it's about as at- tractive a little community as it can. •be," -said Turkheim. • Don Van Patter Seeking election for the first time isanantiquedealer and auctioneer, a resident of Zurich for slightly over a year. The former member of the OPP and loss prevention manager for two major chain stores believes his training in kystem analysis would be very useful on council. He said -Zurich is at a cross roads in, terms of develop- ment and that much thinking will have to be employed in order to chart the proper course for the community. While not critizing the efforts of past councils or the 'business community Van. Patter said Zurich will die "bit by bit" if it doesn't move ahead. There are two primary thrusts for Zurich's ad- vancement he said; the un- ification of the retail business community for a common cause and a methodical plan for the at- tracting of light industry which will complement the village. He rejected the idea that Zurich's future was tied to the seasonal nature of the tourist industry. • Van Patter said he was in favour of a more aggressive industrial strategy. The community centre could be making more money and said he was in favor of township participa- tion on the rec board. "Anybody who is paying should have input," said Van Patter. Turning to the future of recreation in the communi- ty, an analysis of the present rec structure should be un- dertaken to determine recreation needs. He agreed Zurich is primarily a retirement com- munity, which the seniors could be a great resource and that they would like to see the community prosper. The OPP do an adequate job of policing the communi- ty but that they could do , their job better if the com- munity worked together with the force. Van Patter said he didn't want to sound critical of the present council but members of council, generally speaking, have to be more aware of what is taking place in government outside of the community. "Zurich could be a real spot on the map," Van Patter stated. Dan Turkheim Attempting to become one of the youngest members of council in Zurich's history is 21 year old Dan Turkheim, a partner along with his father Herb in an appliance and furniture store. "I thought it was time for some new blood on council to represent the younger people of the community," replied Turkheim when asked -why he was running. Turkheim who's father Herb served on the county school board for a number of years plus village council and his uncle Jack who was reeve at one time, said recreation was very im- portant to this, community and that it was being run in a "reasonably efficient,' manner. Terming the inclusion of the townships on the rec committee as a "great asset", he said as, wasn't in favour of higher user fees as this could discourage use. He agreed with Laporte that the present arena would have to do and that an enlarging of the auditorium to attract larger functions would be a considerable undertaking. Turkheim said that in light of the fact that the elderly make up a considerable percentage of Zurich's population he would be in favor- of more input from seniors with regards to recreation. There should be some additional industrial land in the community, be said. If the village did acquire additional industry this Courtship is that period during which the girl" decides whether or not she can do better.