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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-06-04, Page 1• JUST FIDDUNGi AROUND — Tim Westlake on the violin and Mrs. Audrey Haberer on the piano, accompany members of the Zurich Public School senior choir (Grades 5 to 8). The student: were preparing for the salute to Zurich's 125 years, a musical program, held at the school this week. Youth .gets jail. for drugs Judge W.G. Cochrane levied two jail terms when he presided at Exeter court, Tuesday. An 18 -year-old Woodstock man, Denis Colic, was given 90 days for the unprovoked assault on an Exeter youth . last week and a 17 -year-old student at SHDHS was given two days for the possession of drugsfor the purpose of trafficking. In the latter case, Peter Simon Smith, Zurich, was charged on April 22 when a teacher at the school wit- nessed his attempt to sell. drugs to a 14 -year-old female student. The teacher took Smith to the school office and he was then turned over to Exeter police. Smith had approximately 10 cigarettes with marijuana in them. In addition to the two-day jail term, the Zurich student was fined $300 or 30 days and was given until September 1 to pay the fine. In handing down the stiff penalty, Judge Cochrane noted that the amount of drugs involved was not great, but said he was basing his ruling on the fact the occurrence took place in the high school. Colic pleaded guilty to the assault charge, laid after he attacked Rob Bilcke, Exeter on - May 22. The latter sustained a broken nose, two stitches to his lip, cuts to the back of his head and a concussion. The court was told that the victim was unconscious for a short time. Colic told the court he was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Testimony revealed that he "and his girl friend were walking along Main St. when • . they approached a group of local youths and Colic started the altercation. Judge Cochrane ordered the 90 days in jail to be served intermittently from Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. to Monday mornings at 6:00 a.m. Colic was placed on probation for the period when he is not in jail and ordered not to consume alcoholic beverages except by the, prescription of a doctor. Colic was also given a two- day jail term after pleading guilty to the possession of drugs on the same date. The time was to be served con- current with the other jail term. No. 22 / .,,. , `\ FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS General mill rate down Price per Copy 25 Cents Township taxes increase 14 percent At Hay township council's May meeting, Monday, councillors passed along county and school board mill rate increases but cut slight- ly the township's general .,rate. • The township's general rate dropped .17 mills to 49.30 mills. County and school board increases pushed the residential mill rate for public school support up 10.89 and 15.64 respectively. The total rate for general - township public school sup- port increased about 14 per- cent up 26.43 mills from the 1980 rate of 189.06, to a rate of 215.49 mills. Separate school board in- creases were not as great, making the residential rate for separate support 210.79. Commercial rates are now 253.51 mills for public and 247.98 mills for separate sup- port. In dollar terms, the mill rate equates to the dollar levy on a $1,000 assessment. Public school supporters would be paying $215.49 on a residential assessment of $1,000. • Mill rates in the Dashwood Police Village were about 4 mills higher than the general townhip rates. Residential rates are 219.08 for public - and 214.38 mills for separate support. Commercial and business rates increased to 257.74 mills, public, and 252.21 mills for separate school support. Councillors were sur- prised to see the township's general rate had actually decreased, but lamented the fact nothing could be done about school board and coun- ty increases. The 1981 estimated budget totals $1,363,738. Major ex- penditures include $288,144 for transportation services, $176,174 for planning and development, and $120,056 for general government. Clerk Joan Ducharme reminded council the budgetted amount for plan- ning and development in- cludes $173,000 for drainage and shoreline improvement. Other expenditures in- clude: protection to persons, $38,062; environmental ser- vices, $9,656; health ser- vices, $1,075; and $13,000 for recreation. The township will con- tribute $160,648 to the county and $556,923 to the school boards. A detailed tax and budget breakdown will be mailed out with township tax bills. It notes that in 1981, Ontario will contribute $1.67 for every dollar - of realty and business taxes imposed by the township. The council also dealt with delegations from two sub- divisions. Franir and Robert Moore spoke to council about the in- stallation of water services in a second phase of their Lakeshore development (RR 2, Zurich) . The men plan to have the engineering firm of B.M. Ross design and install a water system. A letter from the firm, which is .also the township's engineering firm, said Ross would design the water system but in the event of a conflict of in- terest would support the position of the township. Deputy -Reeve Lionel Wilder suggested the work be allowed to start, subject to the engineers approval. Reeve Lloyd Mousseau said it would be better for council to meet with a representative of B.M. Ross to check over the proposed plans. The water system is designed to meet the exten- sion of the water pipeline from Grand Bend, and the developers agreed to make other arrangements for water, if the pipeline is not extended. Victor Brisson and George Ducharme represented a planned subdivision near St. Joseph. With the agreement of the township, Brisson explained, subdivision lots would be sold and money put into a trust fund to cover the costs of development. The buyers contract would state that nothing could be built until the services were put in. If the trust fund goal is not reached, people get their money back. Brisson suggested about a two year contract. The men noted the developers have no money to pay for the development, but have already invested much time and money in the plan- ning. Mousseau said the townshipwouldlike tosee the project go ahead and suggested lawyers for both parties examine the basis for any agreement between the township and developers. In other business: The council passed a tile drainage debenture for $86, - FATHER MOONEY CELEBRATES — The 25th anniversary of the ordination of Father Paul Mooney of St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church in Zurich was celebrated Sunday. From the left are Gaeton Blanchette, Father Paul Mooney, London Diocese Auxiliary Bishop Marcel Gervais, Father John Mooney, formerly of Mount Carmel and Ray Hartman. Staff photo Celebrates 25 years in On Sunday, May 31 Father P.F. Mooney, pastor of St. Boniface Parish, celebrated together with the parishioners, the 25th an- niversary of his Ordination to the priesthood. Fr. T.P. Mooney, pastor of All Saints Parish, Strathroy con- celebrated with our pastor, for they were ordained on the same day, June 2. 1956, at St. Peter's Basilica. Also ce lebrating the mass were two older brothers, Fr. D. R. Mooney of Holy Family Parish, Missouri City, Texas and Fr. J. G. Mooney of St. Joseph's Parish Port Burwell. The main celebrant and homilist was the Auxiliary Bishop of London Most Rev. Marcel Gervais. Many local priests con- celebrated also: Fr. Bense- tle of St. Joseph's, .Mon- signor Botrdeau from Bayfield, the Dean Fr. Loebach from Goderich and Monsignor Mahoney the former Vicar General and Rector of St. Peter's Seminary. A special choir directed by Mrs. Margaret Suplat provided music Following the mass about 250 parishioners joined n a 900. Under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food regulations, the township can pass a debenture for the first half of the year (up till August 1) of half the alloca- tion received last year. The ministry also recommends municipalities send out tile drain loans at 50 percent of the installation cost. Up to 75 percent is now allowed. Hay has adopted a 65 percent level. Council decided it could not make a recommendation on a request to clear about three acres of treed land by Earl H. Becker. lot 5, con- cession 17. Becker wants to clear the bush to remove trees in the centre of a field and straighten lines of the fields for more efficient farming. The township will have Please turn to page 5 parish delicious pot luck supper organized by the C.W.L. in the community centre. The children decorated the walls with excellent liturgical art. After the supper several presentations were made to Father Mooney by the school children and the societies of the parish. A plaque from 'the Ontario Government was presented by local MPP Jack Riddell FRACTURED FASHIONS — Members of the ladies auxiliary entertained the Bluewater Rest Home residents Tuesday with a fashion show. Shown are (from left) Verda Baechler, Martha Ducharme, no Neeb, Annie Finkbeiner, Mary Gingerich and Gertie Fleischauer. The auxiliary held its annual picnic supper and entertained residents with the show and music.