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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1963-11-21, Page 1R 1 CH NO. 47—FIRST WITH THE NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1963 $3.00 PER YEAR — 7 CENTS PER COPY MCKINLEY HATCHERY HONOURED—McKinley Farms and. Hatchery, Zurich, was honoured recently by being named DeKalb Hatchery of the Year, for all of Canada. Shown here is Bob McKinley, centre, manager of the hatchery, receiving the award from John Roberts, marketing manager for DeKalb Hybrid Corn Ltd. On the left is Keith Coates, sales repre- sentative for the McKinley firm. Some factors inluded in the evaluation are: the physical plant facilities; general man- agement; promotional and sales ability. The McKinley oper- ation has been especially alert in expanding pullet sales during the last year, doubling their hatch of two years ago. They have also been among the first to develop environ- mental controlled started pullet growing houses in Ontario. In presenting the award to McKinley, the DeKalb people stated the local hatchery is an example of one of the best in the industry. VISIT HATCHERY — Two busloads of hatchery men from across Canada recently visited McKinley Farms and Hatchery at RR 1, Zurich. The group were quite interested in the new type of pullet growing houses in operation at the McKinley Farms, and many of the men studied the operation quite care- fully. Shown here, with his back' to the camera, is Bob McKinley,_manager of the hatchery, as he explains someof the details of their operation to the group of interested owners. (Staff Photo) Grand Bend Council • Takes Action To Stop Sewage Going Into River Grand Bend — Steps toward get the septic tank material out of the drain."' Sanitary inspector William Rendle reported to council that he had delivered 18 letters to property owners in the area at November 1 and 2 and so far could see no action being taken by any of the properties in- volved. There had been one request for information on what would need to be done to cor- rect the situation. Plans for proper drainage systems, to be installed in the clay soil which exists in the area, are available from Mr. Rendle. Rendle suggested that it was hardly fair to force the people in this one area of the village to improve their disposal sys- tems, while allowing the rest of the people in the village to con- tinue orntinue as in the past. He felt that all should be advised of the need to make changes. Councillor Ian Coles stated that he felt the people of the village were aware of the situ- ation, but that the talk of con- taminated water in the river seemed to fall on deaf ears. Councillor Orval Wassmann said that so far, council had only received complaints about 'contamination in this one ar 'a clearing up the contaminated Aux Sable River as it enters Lake Huron at this village, were made at Monday night's meet- ing of the village council. Decision was reached to • re- quest the Ontario Water Re- sources Commission to conduct further tests, and take what action is necessary to persuade property owners along Highway 21, north of the main intersec- tion inthe village, to instal proper sewage disposal beds, and cease running septic tank materials into the old storm drain which runs south along Highway 21 into the river near the bridge, Dr. Fred Boyes, Parkhill, the Medical Officer of Health for the village, pointed out that many people did not understand that septic tank materials in- cluded waste froth sinks and 'wash tubs. Dr. Boyes also warned that action by the village to merely stop up the drain as it enters the river, would not answer the problem. "There may easily be people with legitimate cellar drains going into that storm drain," said the doctor, "We do not want to inconvenience them. What we want to do is 4-H Achievement Set For Dec. 6 The Huron County 4-H Club Achievement Night will be held in the Central Huron Secondary School, Clinton, on Friday eve- ning, December 6, commencing at 8:00 p.m. sharp. At this event 4-H members will receive prizes and awards for their achievements in the 1963 4-H club year. Ninety-two per cent of 4-H members com- pleted •their 4-H club projects this year. The Huron County Junior Farmer Club, under the direc- tion of J. G. Burrows, will be making their debut at this time. Friday Nigh'; s Nomination For Hensall & Zurich Huron Fire Chiefs v X11 Meet To Discuss Mutual Fire Ai Goderich — Within a few weeks a meeting of municipal fire chiefs in Huron may be called to renew discussion of a mutual aid fire system. This forecast by F. C. Anderson, of Guelph, instructor in the fire services division, Ontario Fire Marshal's office, came at close of a long discussion on the re- port of the emergency measures committee and an oral report from the co-ordinator, Stuart Forbes. Only two Ontario coun- ties are without a mutual sys- tem, county council was told. "In Huron," said S. E. Oxen - ham, Toronto, assistant chief of the fire services division, "we have endeavored on two occa- sions in five years to organize this system. The response at the time were not adequate for us to produce a proper system. The reasons were varied. Prim- arily, it is confusion in the minds of fire chiefs and some officials. Mutual aid is not meant to augment or supple- ment f ire departments for everyday operation, but for a fire similar to what you had in Goderich. In such eases, neigh- boring municipalities respond, and outlying areas will provide cover for the responding muni- cipalities." Little interest is being shown throughout this area in connec- tion with annual nomination meetings which Will be held either this Friday'tight or next Friday, Novemba'-:2St The villages of Hensall and Zurich will hold their nomina- tions this Friday night, Novem- ber 22, from seven to eight o'clock, while in both Hay and Stanley Townships the meetings will take place next Friday af- ternoon, with nominations from the hour of one to two o'clock. Hensall Quiet The picture in Hensall looks comparatively quiet, with most members of last year's council ready to return to office. Reeve Norman Jones indicated he will seek re-election to that office, and all the councillors with the exception of Jack Lavender have stated they will be in the race again, if there should be an election. Mr. Lavender has. indicated he might consider re- turning to office if there is a shortage of candidates. Zurich Uncertain The election picture in Zurich is very quite, as little comment has been made by any members of last year's council. Reeve Milton Oesch told this news- paper Monday that he will def- initely be in the race for his office. An unofficial report reaching this office stated that councillor Dr. W. B. Coxon was considering stepping up to the position of reeve, but up until press time no official confirma- tion was available. • Some time ago councillor James Parkins announced that he would definitely not be a candidate for the coming, year, a n d another member, Ken Breakey, is reported to be giv- ing up office as well. Leo Meidinger, a freshman member of the council, will likely be available again this year. Only name mentioned to date as a new candidate is Len Bates, who moved to Zurich several years ago. 0 —that of the Walker Drain. This open drain is one which has been re -shaped, and changed by the Ontario Department of Highway:, in order to provide a level access across it for the new section of Highway 81, which is being built this winter. Dr. Boyes suggested that a notice, (or news item or some- thing) be placed in the papers, to warn the rest of the village that the OWRC was being called upon to correct the situation on Highway 21. "I think you will find that others will do sonic - (Continued on Page In does not affect private agree- ments between departments." To Reeve Tom Leiper, Hullet, Mr. Anderson said there are 14 departments in Iluron with trucks, most of them with two. "The EMO situation here is rather delicate in a way," co- ordinator Forbes said. "and there is not too much public acceptance. The province has given me rather wide scope, and I am hopeful of obtaining some concrete results, but our limita- tions may curtail then. "It is apparent from our nearly disastrous fire a week ago that a mutual aid fire sys- tem is long past due. I would ask you to give this much thought, and support immediate action. "I have personally contacted each clerk -treasurer and had a discussion; interviewed many people for possible department heads, and as they are on a vol- untary basis it is difficult to pick the right person. The warden and chairman (Reeve Milton Oesch, Zurich) has done quite a lot of work and taken a great interest in the emerg- ency treasures plan for the county. I have drawn up a ten- tative plan for Huronview. I have attended two courses at Arnprior on orientation and na- tional survival. I have pre- pared Volume One, a survival plan for heads of departments at municipal level throughout the county. "We were refused use of the Goderich fire siren for emerg- encies. The army is in charge of the warning system, and does not feel that Huron (population) is sufficiently large. It is a problem. "We had a look at Stratford communications system, which is very good, but we are not advanced enough here for it." Speaking, to his report, chair- man Osech said: "If I were to say what I think I could speak all afternoon. Our co-ordinator has not been idle. He has tried very hard, and is making as much progress as anyone could expect in the conditions. There is still some confusion, and I am going to mention one. The government and head office give you instructions, with all the whys. whens and where- fores, but I think head office is not interested, so how are you going to interest the general public? They are going to dump something in your lab. Many resolutions have been drawn ur by the county and presented. but I wonder how many have been recognized. Many prob- lems have arisen, and will still Mr. Oxenham explained that in most counties the chief of the largest paid fire department is made 'co-ordinator for the mutual aid system. There is no paid fire chief in Huron, and Chief Scott of Seaforth has been named co-ordinator, "with the hope this stopgap would be ade- quate to provide us with proper administration so as to organize this system. He has worked hard on the system, but to no avail. The answer as to why we have not progressed further I really cannot give you." Co-ordinator F orb es told council: "Before we ran get EMO operating properly we must have a mutual aid fire system." Reeve Walkom, Goderich: "Would it be proper to name the town or towns which are not agreeable to go into this mutual aid? If Goderich is at fault I would like to know, and I think the reeves of Clinton and so on would like to know." Mr. Oxenham: "Iit is not in my province to put the finger on any municipality, but Gode- rich has been one of the strong- est supporters. TherE. have been three or four municipalities which flatly refused to enter mutual aid, and it must be ob- vious to you we have had a great deal of opposition or we should have gone ahead. It Huron County Crop Report Heavy rains of the last few days should help to raise water levels. Fall plowing is about com- plete, as is most of the other farm work. Cattle are being housed. arise. We are well satisfied with the work of the co-ordin- ator, but you know how it is when you try to get hornet hing done and cannot—it is disap- pointing. I told him you can- not expect too much. "Only 47:; cents mileage is al- lowed. The co-ordinator was money out on the enunr at Arnprior. It costs more f jr ad- ministration at head office than to carry the thing. out. These are some of the things th . pro- voke you when they toil you what to do." At the closing session, Thurs- day afternoon, the EMO com- mittee brought in a recommen- dation: That the Fire Marshal's Office be requested to call a meeting to discuss mutual aid, and that copies of this resolu- tion be sent to the municipali- ties concerned, with a reque°t that they send the fire chief and a member of council, Chairman Milton Oesch "it was thought if the county gave its approval more support would be forthcoming from the municipalities." 0 South Huron W.I. Seeks Booth At Plowing Match The board of directors' meet- ing of South Iluron Women's Institute met in the Towne Hall, Hensall, on Tuesday zfternoon, November 12, with branches from Elimville, H u r o n d a 1 e, Dashwood, Crediton, Zurich, Seaforth, Kippen East and Hen- sall represented. Twenty-two attended, with district president Mrs. James Drummond presid- ing. Mrs. Wilbert Dilling reported for the county rally held in Goderich; Mrs. James McAllis- ter, the area convention; and Mrs. W. D. Mack, the curator's report. During the business session a motion was passed for South Huron W.I. to apply for an of- ficial plowing match booth in 1966, and contact the other two districts, North Huron and East • Huron. The potrait of Miss Adelaide Hoodless will be unveiled at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. on November 17. The book design for the Tweedsmuir History Cover, for which each branch will be responsible for one. will be brought to the 1964 district annual to be judged. HURON FIRST -•- The Ontario Veterin- ary Association Challenge trophies were pre- sented November 13, at the Royal Agricul- tural Winter Fair, to three teams who com- peted in the Inter -County Livestock Judging Competitions. The team from Huron County placed first in the Beef Cattle judging com- petitions. Left to right: Don Pullen, Assis- tant Agricultural Representative for Huron County; Donald Weigand, RR 1, Dashwood; Dr. F. H, Flowers, President, Ontario Veter- inary Association; Bob Fotheringham, RR 3, Seaforth, and Kenneth Papple, RR 5, Sea - forth. (Ont. Dept. of Agr. Photo)