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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1965-10-21, Page 9ScJ -Turni Work Begins As Contract Signed For Building of Blue Water Rest Home Turning of the first sod for Blue Water Rest Home is sched- uled for this Saturday after- noon, October 30, at 4:30 p.m., at the site of the home. Dig- nitaries who have been invited and will Make part in the offici- al ceremony are the Hon. Lou- is P. Cecile, Minister of Public Welefare for Ontario, Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Huron. MPP, Elston Cardiff, Huron MP; W. H. Swales, manager of Central Mortgage and Housing Corpor- ation, and Huron County Ward- en Glenn Webb. The reeves of all the munic- ipalities in this area are also expected •to be present for the occasion, as well as the three candidates in the forthcoming federal election. The general public are invited to attend the ceremony. Kick-off Dinner In the evening of the same day, a giant kick-off dinner for the campaign for funds is scheduled for the Zurich Arena. Invitation have gone out to all campaign workers to attend AgRoVP the dinner, which is sponsored by the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce. All the dignitaries taking part in the sod -turning ceremony will also attend the dinner. It is expected that several rousing speeches will be made at this dinner, urging all cam- paigners to spare no effort in the campaign for funds. Among those expected to speak at the kick-off are Hon. C. S. Mac - Naughton, Rev. A. Blackwell, Father C. A. Doyle, and the general campaign chairman, Elgin McKinley. The actual canvass of t h e area for gifts towards the pro- ject will commence on Monday. November 1, and will continue for about two weeks. Contract Let Dr. C. J. Walace, chairman of the board of directors for the Blue Water Rest Home, an- nounced on Monday that t h e contract for the construction of the 65 -bed home was signed on Friday night, with the Burt Wesley Construction Company, of Port Lambton. Amount of e emony Saturday .�F } lk • » s • e 3 , 7 is �t. the contract is approximately $609,000. The contractor indi- cated he would commence work on the project this week. No. 43—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS A grant of $162,500 will be made to the home by the De- partment of Public Welfare for the province of Ontario. A mortage for $350,000 was ap- proved by special order in coun- cil last week, from the Cent- ral Mortgage and Housing Corp- ZURECi-i, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1965 RtGt'iAaTEP PI A P c }i T , oration, which operates under the federal government. It is hoped to raise the balance by public .and private donations. Gifts toward the project may be pledged over a five-year period, or paid in full at the time of canvass. 7 CENTS PER COPY Start C nstrnction en Stephen Township Area Cenral School Construction on the $287,773 township school board to re - Stephen Township Central open Khiva Public School. The School will start this week. school had been closed in 1964. 0 The 11 -classroom school will be located 21/2 miles west •of Crediton. Contractor is the George and William Construction Go. Ltd., of London. It is expected to be ready for September, 1966. Five schools, including the four -room Crediton Public School and the three -r o o m Dashwood school, will be •closed when the central school is com- pleted. The increase in pupil enrol- ment in the area has caused the LWML Rally The fall rally of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League was held at Tavistock Monday evening with 14 from Dashwood Lutheran. Church attending. The Mitchell zone delegate, Mrs. Jack Ryan, gave her re- port on the •international con- vention at San Diego, Califor- nia, and also showed slides. The district president, Miss Edna Schierholtz, of Kitchener, reported on district work and spoke briefly on the convention, A fellowship hour was enjoyed. Huron County Crop Report It would appear that there are about as many bushels of white beans harvested in 1965 as in 1964, but there are about 6,000-8,000 acres yet to harvest, most of which may be a com- plete loss except as livestock feed if they can be harvested sufficiently dry. Fall wheat is making satis- factory growth. Grain corn harvesting is taking place al- though moisture levels are above what makes good harv- esting. This could apply where drying is not taking place and corn is being cribbed. Fall plowing is progressing slowly. MillIEMINININIMmianvansummum.-- QUEEN OF THE AUTO SHOW—Missss Sharon Morenz, daughter of Mr. and M. Roy Morenz, of Dashwood, was crowned "Queen of the Auto Show" at Exeter last Friday night, LVliss Morenz entered the - contest as Miss Taylor Motors", and Bob Taylor, right, president of the firm, smiles his approval of the judges' decision. On the left is Conservative candidate in the forthcoming election, Bob McKinley, who was on hand to congratulate the lovely winner. nth amp F Planning nx .�. or Funds For many years, residents of South Huron area have felt the need for personalin3d care for elderly citizens at a location close to their original homes. Early in 1965 a group •of five local businessmen decided to explore the possibilities, and studied several rest -homes in various parts of the province. With the active assistance of the Zurich and District Cham- ber of Commerce and encour- aged by the Ontario Depart- ment of Welfare, the group in- corporated as a non-profit cor- poration under the name "Blue Water Rest Home", and select- ed an ideal site on six acres of land an Highway 84 between St. Joseph and Zurich, on rising ground close to the shores •of Lake Huron. How It Developed! With enthusiastic assistance and advice from the Depart- ment of Welfare, plus assur- ance of a grait from the prov- ince of $2,500 per bed, the ,founding committee of the new non-profit corporation and fi- nancing for a modern, comfort- able, well-equipped and well - furnished home with accommo- dation for 65 senior citizens. Opinions were sought from interested individuals in towns and villages throughout the •dis- John Diefenbaker T6 Visit Huron For Bo+{ '' - Ainley eco pen ex trict: farmers businessmen and portant to ensure minimum community leaders within a 25 mile area were interviewed. Throughout the entire dis- trict, opinion was enthusiastic. In Bosanquet Township — in Grand Bend—in Stephen Town- ship — in Crediton, Exeter, Us - borne Township, Dashwood, Hay Township, St. Joseph, Zur- ich, Hensall, Tuckersmith Town- ship, Stanley Township and Bayfield — residents wanted a well-equipped and comfortable home for the old folks close enough for regular visits. They were assured that such a home can—and will — be built. Ideal Location Why are south Huron area residents so enthusiastic about Blue Water Rest Home? The basic reason is its central lo- cation — farmers and towns- people alike want the old folks living comfortably in a clean, m o d e r n, well-equipped and well -furnished home that's close at hand for easy access, Our senior citizens will appreciate living close to their •old homes in the company of congenial old friends and neighbours — able to visit with sons, daughters and grandchildren. Of modern, up-to-date design, Blue Water will be one of the few fully -approved homes for senior citizens in the province, containing full facilities for care and recreation for the elderly, in accord with modern medical knowledge of geriatrics. Whom Will It Shelter Senior citizens of 65 years or over. Interdenominational, the Blue Water Rest Home will give priority of accommodation to residents of south Huron and the Blue Water district. If available, accommodation can be provided to any resident of Ontario. Charges to residents will be kept as low as possible. Thus, contributions are doubly im- The Rt. Hon, John G. Diefen- baker, leader of the Progressive Conservative party in Canada, will make a whistle-stop tour of Huron County next Tuesday, November 5, on behalf of can- didate Bob McKinley, of Zurich. The special train carrying Mr. Diefenbaker will arrive for a seven -minute stop at the Sea - forth CNR station at 12:59 p.m., Tuesday. At 1:17 the train is scheduled to arrive at the Clinton station, and then at 1:45 they will reach Goder- ich. A major rally will take place at the Harbourlite Inn, Goder- ich, at 2 p.m., when Mr. Diefen• baker will be the guest speaker. At 5:30 p.m, people in this area will have the opportun. ity of meeting Mr. Diefenbak- er at the Exeter CNR station. Accompanying the leader of the party will be Mr. McKin- ley and the Hon, C. S. Mac - Naughton, Minister of High- ways for Ontario. Turn Clocks Back Saturday Night, costs of operation. What Is Provided? Comfortable rooms, furnished to provide a home -like atmos- phere amid congenial surround- ings, with well furnished sitting rooms, a workshop for hobbies, and recreational facilities. A beautiful patio and garden with a view of the lake will make sunny days a joy •to the old folk. A registered nurse will be on staff. Blue Water Rest Home is in- terdenominational, all clergy in south Huron will be honorary members of the board of direc- tors. A chapel will be avail- able for all faiths. The six acres of land where the home is situated will in- oshen : C. Hear Rep rts eek elude a garden, a patio and wooded picnic area. What Is Needed? What is need to turn this idea into a reality? Already a perfect location has been estab- lished, and a well has been dug. Construction is to start some- time this week. A great deal of expert advice and financial support has come from the pro- vincial government. A mort- gage has been guaranteed by the federal government. The balance of the money needed must be raised among ourselves — freely given gifts from private citizens and public bodies, as well as from business and industry. Literally speaking, this is the biggest project ever tackled in this part of Huron County. and every gift — large or small — is needed to build Blue Water Rest Home. All gifts are de- ductible from income tax. 0 Goahen United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Roy McBride on Thursday night, October 21, with 16 ladies present and two visitors. Mrs. Elmer Hayter had charge of the worship period. Hymn 577 was sang followed by Scrip- ture and prayer by Mrs. Walter Eckel. Rev. Mr. Morrison spoke on a few "Thoughts for Thanks- giving" Reports were heard from the sectional meeting held at Win- throp on October 20. Mrs. Bob McKinIey gave the morning re- port and Mrs. Bob Peck the af- ternoon report. Mrs. Elmer Hayter also had a report from the stewardship and recruiting group. Business was conducted by Mrs. Bob Peck. Minutes were read and approved. Cards were read from Jim Keys and Mary McBride. It was moved by Mrs. Elgin McKinley and seconded by Mrs. Russell Erratt that UCW let the Sigma C have ten dollars to get started. A mo- tion by Mrs. George Simons and seconded by Mrs. R. Erratt that the Upper Room be brought to DST Comes to End 1 the UCW meeting was passed. Plans were made to have a Daylight Saving Time throug- booth at Elmer Keys sale on out this area conies to an end,E October 26. A motion was made by Mrs, Elgin McKinley, sec- onded by Mrs. Mel Elliot. that the group purchase five dozen cups to match the set. this Saturday night, at 12 o'clock. Residents are reminded to turn their clocks and watches back one hour when they go to bed Saturday evening. Thi s extra hour will account for the a'k Ippen instit . to Entertain Gr ups Kippen East Women's Insti- tute entertained the nine branches in South Huron dis- trict and friends Wednesday evening in the Arena at Hen - sail. The program, which was chaired by the president, Mrs. Vern Alderdice, began with the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. The evening featured a fash- ion show of beautiful dinner- ware and figurines. Table set- tings, using the dinnerware, crystal and silverware, were on display. A wedding table ar- ranged by Mrs. June Cooper, Kippen; a tea table by Mrs, Grant McLean, Hensall; a child's party by Mrs. John Sinclair, Kippen, and a Thanksgiving table by Mrs. W. J. F. Bell, of Kippen, were commented on by Miss Liddiard, home economist of Huron County. Toe -tapping music by Frank Forrest, Don McCurdy and Mrs. Ross Broadfoot was greatly en- joyed, Courtesy remarks were given by Mrs, James McNaugh- ton. Lunch was served by Kippen East. At the draw for the figurine, Mrs. Earl Kinsman was the winner. The candle holders from Anstett Jewellers were won by Mrs. Alma Etherington,,. The Institute's vase was won by Mrs. Robert Gemmell, Kip - pen. Tlie bread tray was won by Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne. The cornflower goblets by Mrs. Lorne Hodge, Crediton. A donation asked for by the Blue Water Rest Home for a supper for the canvassers was loss suffered when the time was accepted. Meeting closed with advanced last spring. the singing of the doxology.