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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-07-09, Page 2PARADING SHR1NERS — Members of the Bluewater Shrine Club assisted the 125th An- niversary by taking part in the parade, Saturday, and by organizing a fish -fry and slo-pitch game Friday. DRUM MAJOR — Leading the Forest City Brass pipe and drum band was Albert Blenman, formerly of the Barbados Police Band. SMILING REEVE — Paul Stedcle, reeve of Stanley Township was riding on the township's float, Saturday. Beware shady contractors The coming of spring often brings unscrupulous home repair contractors to the surface right along with the flowers, warns the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. Ministry officials warn homeowners to beware of contractors who say they. just happen to be in your neighborhood with their equipment. Before signing anything, get references and in- vestigate them. If the con- tractor is reputable he will give you the time to get at least three written estimates, outlining what work needs to be done and how much it will cost. If you decide to sign a contract, find out who does the actual work. In many cases, the salesman simply sells the signed contract to another company. Despite all your precautions you still might find .you've fallen victim to an unscrupulous contractor. If so, you have several alternatives. Under the Consumer Vandalism widespread Continued from front page given out early in the year, and the rest of the govern- ment's allocation left at the end of the year could be distributed amongst those who applied. Wilder said the township had applications backed up from last year. He said that an increase in the loan's interest rate, from 8 percent to 11 percent would generate more income and more money to be furthur allocated. Bedard said any new applications received should be told the 1892 loan would be at the 50 percent limit. Ducharme said ap- plications accepted this year should be at the 65 percent limit since some debentures had already been issued. She noted too that most farmers know they may have to finance their drainage at bank rates for a year until the lower interest drainage loans are available. Ducharme said the borrowing bylaw passed Monday should be in use for about two and a half years. In other business: Council accepted seven more tile drainage ap- plications for a total of $34,135. Several other ap- plications will be furthur examined to determine proper outlets. Council approved three severances. Council members agreed more development would be good for the hamlet of Blake, and passed a severance requested by Jerome Corriveau. A dwelling at lot 8, con- cession 10, owend by Randy Regier can be severed since it confroms to the township plans as a surplus building acquired under a farm consolidation Bedard said it was a better to have the building severed than torn down. Councillors discussed a lake front severance requested by Lloyd and Irene Flory. The small lot could be built upon, but Rau said a holding tank, not a septic tank would have to be used. Under recreational property regulations the lot could be severed. It measures 70 by 107 feet. Wilder said he was against the severance. He said he knew farmers with larger impliment sheds. Bedard pointed out his bowling alley was bigger. The severance was ap- proved. Too much time is wasted at the township and county level processing other town's resolutions the reeve said. Bedard agreed, saying the council should "file 13" resoulutions. Council agreed to a resolution ti reduce the collection time for taxes from three years to two. The resolution originated in the townships of Bangor, Whitglow and McClure. Council also voted to support a resolution from the town of Techumseh to urge the federal government lower interest rate for small businessess and farms. Two other resolutions were filed and one turned down. Protection Act, you have a two day cooling off period if you sign a contract over $50 in your home. The Act gives you the right to break such a contract within two working days by sending a registered letter to the company or by personally delivering a letter to the company. A phone call is not acceptable. The Business Practices Act says no company is allowed to engage in unfair business practices by making false, misleading or deceptive claims. If you feel the contractor made a clear misrepresentation, you may send a letter cancelling the agreement. If this doesn' t bring satisfaction you may take the contractor to court under the Act. For furthur advice on this, contact the consumer ser- vices bureau nearest you. An offices is located in London. Program cancelled PLEASE NOTE -- The "Kids on the Block" program scheduled for today has been cancelled. The Zurich Public library as sponsors and the Citizen's New regret any in- convenience Buckeye Bali Tournarneflt Saturday, July 1 1 th Fastball Action All Day also featuring Sausage and Sauerkraut Dinners served in Auditorium To the 125th Anniversary Committee for making the anniversary weekend a reality The Village of Zurich GOOD NEWS COVERAGE — A CFPL TV crew shoots film of one of the highland bands participating in the anniversaryparade.The village celebration got good coverage from T -V and the Condon Free Press.