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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-06-25, Page 3Citizens News, Juno 25, 1981 Page 3 Volunteers still needed for anniversary events The need for volunteer helpers for the Zurich 125th anniversary celebration was stressed at the June anniver- sary committee meeting. As chairman Fred Haberer voiced concerns over advanced ticket sales, it was suggested a booth from the bean festival could be set up as a ticket booth h in the downtown area. Haberersaid he would like to see all the tickets sold before the events, but noted more help would be needed to sell them. "By the time we're finish- ed we're going to need a lot more help," he said. Sharon Baker said dance tickets were not selling well. Get out and hustle was the advice Chuck Erb had for the committee, suggesting ticket sellers may have to go door to door in the village. The board discussed the fact that most people would not think of buying advanced tickets while on a shopping trip. After buying groceries most people don't want to shell, out $20 for dinner tickets said Ron Heimrich. Dinner tickets are $10 per pe`son. We're laughing on the T- shirts," said Linda Hen- drick," and Fred (Haberer) is buying more `weeples' than anyone." Weeples are a pom-pom novelty with a happy birth- day Zurich message at- tached. The "little beggars" sell for $1 each. "I think they multiply in the drawer," said Baker of the weeples. Hendrick agreed; "Every time you look there s more. Volunteers are also need- ed to pick up and return tables and chairs. Tables and chairs are available at area churches and schools, but light trucks and helpers are needed to transport them. "We'll find the tables but we need help picking them up," said the chairman. The tables will be used for the anniversary dinner July 4. Haberer also reported members of- the Buckeyes would be providing security at the dances, and that Howard Finkbeiner would be supervising the parking of travel trailers. Volunteers are also needed to supervise the machinery display at the community centre grounds. It was also suggested someone be stationed on the roof of the bank t o announce the happenings in the July 4 parade. Claire Diechert said there were lots of cars, horses and tractors lined up for the parade, but he didn't think there would be too many floats. Haberer said he thought most businesses would be putting floats in, they just had not checked -in with the committee yet. Haberer also said he had a big cake "six feet high by six feet broad" for the parade. When horses were men- tioned for the parade Diechert asked if a street 125th BIRTHDAY CAKE — Zurich, reeve, and Huron County warden, Fred Haberer cuts one of many birthday cakes presented to local school children by the village in honor of Zurich's 125 anniversary. The village will celebrate with a five day festival starting on July 1. sweeper would be needed afterwards. "Why don't you buy Pampers?" asked Mildred •Klopp "For the horses?" said Heimrich, "they wouldn't be big enough." Both the community cen- tre tuck shop and any outside caterers will not be allowed to sell light lunches after the dances Friday, July 3. The comittee discussed possible conflicts between a caterer and the tuck shop and agreed to organize volunteers to sell pop and chips at both dances. The dance In the arena with Lionel Thornton will be licenced. Heimrich reported that Zurich Public School teacher Bob Redick was organizing the children's program for Thursday, July 2. Heimrich said activities would include log cutting, nail driving and "we have a pig lined up" for a greased pig catch. The humane society was mentioned and someone quipped "we won't tell them." CKNX slo-pitch team will not be coming, instead a local Knights of Columbus team will play the Blue Water Shriners Friday July 3 evening. A CFPL mobile unit will be on hand for a PA system. If required the committee may hold another meeting before the celebration. COME "Celebrate With Us" J 1 PICNIC PAVILION — Barbecues and picnic tables are now available for use at the Zurich park's picnic pavilion. Just in time for the anniversary celebration, sod and gravel walks have been added to clean-up and dry -out the area. Enjoying the' finished produce were Zurich Public School students, who held a hot dog day at the park, Friday. 1956: Zurich incorporates as a village The following story is reprinted from the Zurich • Citizen's News and ran late' in 1959. It tells the story of Zurich's incorporation as a village. Effective January 1, 1960, the police village of Zurich will be a village, with a reeve and four councillors. This decision was handed out at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing last Thursday The municipal board was represented at the hearing by V. Milburn, Islington, and W. Greenwood, Port Credit, who took only about ten minutes after the hearing to reach their decision. The trustees were represented by their solicitor, Elmer D. Bell, QC, Exeter. "There has never been any dispute between the village and the township of Hay" said Mr. Bell, "and after Zurich would be incor- porated things would con- tinue to work out satisfac- torily to both parties," Mr. Bell went on to say, "Zurich has a large industry here, in F.C. Kalbfleisch and Son Lumber Mills, and also it is the headquarters for a large transport firm, Ruston Transport. Since the village is located close to the shores of Lake Huron, they have an increased business in the summer," he added. In sum- ming up his case, Mr. Bell said that there would be lit- tle trouble in adjusting the debenture debts between the village and the township. Township in agreement Speaking for the Township of Hay, councillors Karl Haberer, William Davidson and John Corbett all voiced their apporval of the plan, since it would mean progress to the village of Zurich to be incorporated. Little opposition Only two ratepayers of the village were present to voice their opposition to the incor- poration plan. The first, Peter Deichert, could not see why, if the village and the township were getting along so well, they should want to break away from the rest of Hay. Please turn to page 5 ` - PLAN TO ATTEND THE BLUEWATER SHRINE CLUB MONSTER F SH FRY IN ZURICH FRIDAY, JULY 3 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 1 is all part of Zurich's 125th Anniversary Celebration MENU INCLUDES Breaded white fish, potato salad, cole slaw, dessert and coffee. Chocolate or white milk for the kids. Adults $4.50, Children $2.25 Have a good meal and help the Shriners with their "Good Work"