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No. 23 --FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS
ZURICH, ONTARI0, THURSDAY, JUNE /O, 1965
WINS GOLF TOURNAMENT — John
VanWingerden, accountant at the Zurich
branch of the Bank of Montreal, won the
western Ontario banker's golf championship
last Saturday, in a tournament at St, Thomas.
He scored an even 80 on the tough course,
to best all other opponents. Shown here
admiring the trophy which he woe, are two
members of the staff at the local hank, Ruth
C]ausius, left, and Ruth Ar,n Flaxbard, right.
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Committee Fi:' ts On
Amid opposition shouts of
"We're not finished yet-" mem-
bers of the Stanley Township
School Area board turned down
the formal proposal of the Bay-
field SOS committee and its
supporters for a two -classroom
and playroom addition to the
present Bayfield Elementary
School, by a vote of three to
two.
About 50 persons, mostly
from Bayfield and West Stan-
ley, crowded into SS 14 school,
where Bayfield's plan to force
the Stanley board to a vote on
their proposal unfolded in
swift, orderly fashion.
Mrs. Leroy Poth, chairman of
the SOS committee, read the
proposal in clear audible tones,
saying that 722 names had al-
ready been attached to the pe-
tition which 'had been circu-
lated. Of these, she said, 492
were from Bayfield, constitut-
ing 95% of the village vote.
SS 3 voted 80%, SS 4 East,
73% in favour, SS 9 $5% in
favour, and SS 4 West, 78% in
favour, unless 'summer resi-
dents were i n c 1 u d ed which
made it 92% in favour.
Her report stressed the fact
that 100% of those residents
who have children of school
age are in favour".
Cost -wise, the brief stated
the inspector's report left a
false impression. It referred to
the summation of facts drawn
up by Inspectors Kinkead and
Burrows, and pointed out that
an architect had quoted a two -
classroom and gymtorium addi-
tion to the Bayfield school at
from $69,000 to $73,000. Since
the going rate per classroom in
new school construction was
estimated at $20,000, the Bay-
field report suggested that the
construction of space similar to
what would be contained in the
Bayfield school, if the proposed
addition were built there, would
cost at least $100,000 at Bruce -
field since two existing class-
rooms would be abandoned and
rebuilt in another location.
The Bayfield brief further
stated an annual saving of
about $7,000 would be immedi-
ate since Long-distance trans-
portation of Bayfield village
students who normally walk to
to school would be eliminated.
It also reasoned that this sav-
ing would grow as the popula-
tion in Bayfield increased.
Immediately following the
Crop Report
Crops already planted are
growing favourably but some
areas are in bad need of rain.
Most of the corn planting is
completed and bean planting as
in full swing.
Some have begun haying in
the south half of the county,
P
presentation of the brief by
Mrs. Poth, copies of the signed
petition were presented to Stan-
ley School Secretary Eldon
Mustard and school board mem-
ber Merton Merner, Bayfield,
made a motion that the board
accept the Bayfield proposal
and act on .it. Merner's motion
was quickly seconded by James
Cleave, Stanley West school
board member.
in a Bind
Chairman Jack Taylor called
a recess to give the beard mem-
bers time to study the signa-
tures on the petition, and to
think about the motion.
When the meeting was again
called to order, Taylor proposed
that the motion be changed to
read that the Bayfield school
be retained without an addi-
tion. He said he was worried
that there was not enough play-
ground space for a two -class-
room addition.
Loud protests came from all
directions in the audience and
Mrs. Poth explained that the
school had purchased additional
land in 1955 to accommodate
expansion. She added that the
adjacent fair grounds, park and
arena would give the children
in Bayfield adequate space for
any and all activities.
Brigadier F. A. Clift, reeve
of Bayfield, reminded the board
that land to the south could
be purchased. "Land is not a
problem," he said. "This is the
first time the land question has
been raised. Take our word
for it. Land is no problem."
"Wit should never listen to
rumors," said Mrs. Poth. Brig,
Clift intimated that Bayfield
had heard plenty of rumors
about the board but didn't go
around spreading them.
"The papers have been full
of them," said Bruce Keyes,
Stanley school board member,
Another Election?
"You have a majority of
three on the school board," said
Clift. "You think because you
have a majority you can run
us around the mulberry bush,
You need to have a good hard
think about this, Mr. Taylor."
"Would you settle for an-
other vote in Stanley?" asked
Taylor.
"We aren't asking for an elec-
tion," said Clift„ "You can't
solve problems by backing away
from them. You just can't wave
your hand at us and say, 'Go
away'. We won't go away, We
are asking for justice. What
did they tell you when you went
to Toronto?"
"A lot of big words that I
didn't quite understand," said
Taylor, "but I gat a lot of con-
fidence," 2
"I'd like to hear what the
chairman heard front. Toronto
besides big words," ieterjeoted
a voice from the crowd. t
"I learned that the depart
ment would back the board's
decision," replied Taylor. This
is very serious, which I know.
"Do you think it is wise that
we give a decision tonight?"
"That's what we are here
for," said Clift.
"'You've been listening to
our beefs," said Percy Renner,
Bayfield. "Now let's hear from
you."
"Not at all," said Taylor,
"What about your board?"
persisted Renner.
"Well, let them speak " of-
fered Taylor. "I know I was
elected to make up my own
mind and that's what I intend
to do."
Various persons from the au-
dience reminded Taylor that he
should abide by the wishes of
the majority, and that the de-
cision was not his alone to
make.
"We seem to have different
ideas about what makes a ma-
jority," retorted Taylor. "I
was elected to represent the
people who elected me."
"How many votes did he get
in Bayfield?" asked Keyes.
"I must do what I think is
best," said Taylor. "Yes, I
must make up my own mind,"
What They Expected!
The vote was called. Merner
and Cleave voted in favour.
Keyes, CanteIon and Taylor
remained opposed.
"That's exactly what we ex-
pected," someone shouted.
"We're not finished yet. This
is only the beginning, We've
only begun to fight.""This is the first time I knew
a school board was elected by ,,
a minority," observed one of
the school board members as
the crowd dispersed.
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HURON -PERTH BASEBALL
SCHEDULEFollowing are the games that
Zurich and Dashwood will play
in the Huron -Perth Baseball
League:
JUNE
9 — Staffa at Zurich
16 — Dashwood at Staffa
18 — Zurich at Dashwood
21 -- Staffa at Zurich
23 — Walkerton at Dashwood
24 — Zurich at Staffa
27 — Zurich at Walkerton 2.30
28 — Staffa at Dashwood
JULY
1 — Walkerton at Zurich DH
at 2 and 5
4 — Dashwood at Walkerton
'7 -- Dashwood at Zurich
11 — Zurich at Walkerton 4,30
11 — Staffa at Dashwood 2.30
14 — Zurich at Staffa
14 — Walkerton at Dashwood
16 — Dashwood at Zurich
19 --- Dashwood at Walkerton
1 •— Zurich at Dashwood
25 -- Dashwood at Staffa
All Staffa home games will
be played in Mitchell. Starting
ime for all games is 6,30 unless
othervrise listed.
7 CENTS PER COPY
Zurich Council Request Police Crackdown
The council of the village of
Zurich is concerned about the
driving habits of motorists
througout the area, and are
making a request to the Exeter
detachment of the Ontario Pro-
vincial Police to crack down on
speeders.
After discussing a recent
tragedy in a neighbouring mu-
nicipality, the council at their
regular meeting on Monday
night came to the decision to
request more action on the part
sof the police. They are also
asking the OPP to crack down
on any other infractions of the
Highway Traffic Act in the
village.
A deadline of September 1
has been set for the completion
of the new fire hall, which is
under construction at the pres-
ent time. The clerk was in-
structed to 'advise the contrac-
tor, Zurich Builders' Supply, to
this effect.
Seek Sol'icitor's Advice
Regarding a recent report of
the Ontario Water Resources
Commission which is suggest-
ing that the villages of Zurich
and Hensall both require sew-
erage systems, the council
agreed to turn the master over
to their solicitors, Bell and
Laughton, for further action.
In other business at the meet -
replacing Len Prang who has
held the position for a number
of years. Lloyd Denomme was
appointed as a member of the
fire brigade, to bring the force
up to full strength.
Councilagreed to increase
the village's coverage on the
non -owned automobile ' policy
from $100,000 protection to
$500,000.
Father C. A. Doyle appeared
before council for permission
to build an addition to St. Boni.
face School to the north of the
present building. His request
was for approval to build to the
surveyed property Iine along
the west side of :the property
and council granted approval
for same.
Harold Zehr and Claire Dei-
ehert appeared before council
with a request for a grant to
the Zurich Agricultural Society
for the 1965 Fall Fair. A grant
of $125 was approved for this
organization,
Garnet Leitch, member of the
Hay Township School Area
board for Zurich, met with
council to ask for a rewording
of the by-law issue which is re-
quired for the additions to the
schools at Hensel]. and Zurich.
The clerk and reeve were au-
thorized to sign for temporary
borrowing power to finance the
construction of the new fire
hall until such time as the de-
benture issue is completed.
A building permit was ap-
proved for Urban Pfile, for im-
provements to his home.
Accounts totalling $5,605
were approved for payment at
the lengthy session, which ad-
journed at 1:45 a.m.
Hensall Delegation Protest ail Storage
Tanks In Residential Area Of Village
The regular meeting of Hen -
sail village council was held in
council chambers on Monday,
June 7, at 8 p.m., with Reeve
Jones, Clerk Earl Campbell,
councillors Harold Knight, Mrs.
M. Noakes, John Lavender and
John Baker present.
Harry Horton, on behalf of
his neighbours and himself
protested the erection of stor-
ing, the council appointed age tanks by Sterling Fuels, on
James Parkins as motor me -land adjacent to dwelling
chanic for the fire department. houses. As there was an ap-
Papular Zurich Catipie Honoured an
50th Wedding Anniversary agate
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lamont. of
Zurich, celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary at their
home with "open house" on
Wednesday, June 9, in the af-
ternoon and evening. The tea
table, covered with -a ]ace table-
cloth, was centred Bath an ar-
angement of yellow roses flank-
ed with gold tapers, with a
three -tiered wedding cake add-
ing to the decorations.
Pouring tea in the afternoon
were Mrs. Stewart McQuee,i.
Hensall; Mrs. Jean Manson, Ex-
eter; Mrs. Nellie Reid, London;
Mrs. Inez McEwen, Hensal°;
Mrs. Jean McKinley, Bayfield.
In the evening- Miss Jane La-
mont, Zurich; Mrs. M a y m e
Hoffman, Zurich; Mrs. Glenn
Bell, Hensall.
Miss Joan Elliott was in
charge of the tea room in the
afternoon, assisted by Mrs.
Harry Snell, Hensall; Mrs. Hil-
ton Laing, Exeter; Mrs. Paul
Postian Jr., London. In the eve-
ning Miss Joan Elliott and Miss
Shirley McCowan, St. Thomas,
assisted by Mrs. Bill Braun and
Mrs. Allan Braun, Forest, and
Mrs. Harvey Pfaff, ,St. Marys.
Miss Joan Elliott was in charge
of the guest book.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamont were
married in the Presbyterian
Church manse, Exeter. on June
9, 1915, by the ]ate Rev. J.
Sharp. Mrs. Lamont was the
former Jessie McArthur, daugh-
ter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Robert McArthur, of near Hen-
sall,
On their return from their
wedding trip they took up resi-
dence on the old Lamont resi-
dence on the Goshen Line. Stan-
ley Township, where they farm-
ed until moving to their pres-
ent home in Zurich, in 1949.
They are active members of
Goshen United Church. Mr. La-
mont serving as elder. and Mrs.
Lamont is a member of the
UCW.
Mr. Lamont is affiliated with
the AF & AM, Hensall Lodge
22'; in municipal life served as
councillor on Stanley Township
council for several years, and
was former treasurer of South
Huron Liberal Association.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamont have a
daughter, Margaret 'tMrs. Mel-
vin Elliott)_ of Stanley Town-
ship, and two grandchildren,
Bill Elliott, St. Thomas, and
Joan Elliott, a recent graduate
of Stratford Teachers' College.
They were the recipients of
many beautiful gifts, flowers,
congratulatory message s, in-
cluding one from Premier Ro-
bert, Hon. C. S. MaeNaughton,
minister of highways; a signed
certificate fom the provincial
secretary, and others.
Guests were present from St.
Marys, Forest, London St.
Thomas, Exeter, Bayfield, Clin-
ton, Hensel! and Zurich.
MARRIED IN ZURICH—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graham
Arthur were married recently in St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
Zurich, by Rev. A. C. Blackwell. The bride is Carol Ann,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Rader, Zurich, and the
groom is the son of Graham Arthur, Exeter, and Mrs. Free-
man McGill, London. The young couple will reside in
Toronto.
plication for a building permit
for the erection of the tanks
by Sterling, it was suggested
that they be contacted regard-
ing the protests, before the
permit was approved.
Ian McAllister, on behalf of
the Hay Township School Area
Board, asked the council to ap-
prove the issuing of debentures
in the amount of $367,149.40
for the erection of schools at
Hensall and Zurich, Council
approved and agreed to should-
er its share. Council also
agreed to accept their share of
the debenture of $400,000, for
the addition to South Huron
District High School.
-Clerk Campbell was instruct-
ed to call for tenders for the
excavation and fill on south
Richmond and the paving of
Lorne Avenue, Queen and north
Richmond Street.
Council approved the appli-
cation of W. Rooseboom to
move a house, and for Cook
Bros, to move an office and to
build an office.
Mr. Davis was instructed to
issue a court order for dogs not
licenced.
A by-law was passed author-
izing the borrowing of money
until taxes are collected.
It was suggested that by-laws
regarding s i d e w a l k building
and repairs be examined, with
a view to repairing sidewalks
on Brock Street.
There was a discussion re-
garding low water pressure,
and water pollution also was
discussed. Mr. Campbell read
a report which indicated that
HensalI's water is chemically
satisfactory but bacterially is
not satisfactory. It was also
shown that the storm sewers
showed signs of domestic sew-
age.
Councillors reco m m e n d e d
that officials get a report from
a consulting engineer regarding
the disposal of sewage.
Harold Knight was to send
away plans for the centennial
project, for which the grant will
be $918.
Ernie Davis reported on work
done on roads, drains and bull-
dozing the dump. It was left
up to Mr, Davis, with the ap-
proval of the department of
transport, to erect "Stop" and
"Yield" signs where required.
Council observed the use of
a radar speedilizer in Hensali.,
and they agreed to get the nec-
essary particulars, and the pur-
chase will be discussed at a
special meeting, June 15.
The meeting was adjourned
on a motion of John Baker, sec-
onded by John Lavender,
ST. JOSEPH and
AL FRED DUCHARME
The past week -end 1vlr. an
Mrs, Pete Jeffrey and Mr, an
Mrs, Ed Corriveau motored t
London on a business trip
Master Jeffrey Fournier o
London, a grandchild to th
Corriveau's, accompanied the
back to spend a few days wit
them, also visiting Mr. an
Mrs. Pete Jeffrey and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bedard
of Detroit, were recent visitor
with Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bedar.
on this highway.
Reverend Richard Charrette
of the London Seminary, i
spending a few days with hi
parents, Mr, and Mrs. Deni
Charrette, prior to going t
Preston to assist in churc
work during his holidays. Rev
erend Charrette is a native bor
of this parish and we eongrat
ulate him for the sacred choice
of life he has chosen.
Recently the home of Mrs.
Josephine Ducharme was the
scene of a very enjoyable eve-
ning when several of her chil-
dren gathered at her home to
congratulate her on her 84th
birthday. As custormary, gifts
were given her with many good
wishes for more future birth -
clays.
Mrs. Ducharme is a native of
this parish and being the
youngest daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs, Louis Denomme,
early settlers of this Parish,and was born less than a quer-
er of a mile from her present
name. Regardless of her ad-
anced years this grand old
ady still possesses mostly all ofer body faculties and also has
clear mind when conversing
n company. We join with her
many 'children, relatives and
riends in hoping for more fie
ure occasions.
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Be-
ard of Windsor, were Sund-
ay last visitors at the home
f the latter's parents, Mr. and
rs. Leon Bedard. They ac-
orpanied them back to Wind -
or where they will spend a few
ays.
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Mrs. Remi Denomme and
Mrs. Alice Denomme, of this
highway north. were Sunday
last visitors with Mr, and Mrs.
F. Ducharme.
A few more nice days and
with the modern implements
of today much of the bean seed-
ing will have been completed
in this neighbourhood.
Mrs. Dolph Sopha was a Mon-
day last visitor with Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Deitrich, of the
Goshen Line south,
Attending the women's re-
treat at Brescia Hall, London,
from Friday last were from this
parish Mrs. Louis Durand, Mrs.
Leo Regier, Mrs. Dolph Sopha,
Mrs. Andrew Durand, Mrs, Mor-
ris Durand, and Mrs. Alex Mei-
dinger, of Zurich, returning to
their homes on Sunday last,
Receives Degree
Miss Catherine Ann Rader
who graduated from the Water-
loo Hospital School of Nursing,
on Saturday, June 5, has re-
ceived word that she was suc-
cessful in passing her registered
nurses' examinations. She is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Har-
old Rader, of Zurich.