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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1965-06-10, Page 1geeteteeee 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. a fiel DeSpt4: Sc 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. 0 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. d d f e m h d s d s s s 0 h n t v h f ,t d d 0 c s d DRYSDALE CorreanondenU 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.