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Zurich Citizens News, 1965-11-04, Page 1No. 44—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1965 7 CENTS PER COPY TURN FIRST SOD — Saturday afternoon was a mem- orable occasion for the people of this area as first sod was turned for the Blue Water Rest Home. Taking part in the official ceremony were, left to right, C. S. Atkinson, senior welfare supervisor with the Homes for the Aged branch of the Department of Public Welfare; Dr. C. .1. Wallace, chair- man of the board of directors of the rest home; Hon. C. St' MacNaughton, Huron MLA, and W. H. Sayles, manager of Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. PC Chief Oers Assist nce uron Taxpayers For New Vocational Schools The Rt. Hon. John G. Diefen- baker, leader of the Progres- sive Conservative party of Can- ada, toured Huron County on Tuesday afternoon in support of local candidate Bob McKin- ley, RR 1, Zurich. Large, en- thusiastic crowds welcomed Mr. Diefenbaker at every stop •he made, most heartwarming welcome, when slightly over 500 adults were on hand for the seven - minute stop. When the train, carrying the official party, arrived at Goder- ich they were given a rousing welcome by the Goderich Leg- ion Band and the Zurich. Lions Majorettes. The Majorettes At Seaforth a noon -hour of were an honoured group when around 400 welcomed the chief both Mr. and Mrs. Diefenbaker to that community, and Waved spent several minutes talking placards, "he cared enough to and joking with them. Several come". Other followers carried hundred well-wishers were at signs, "McKinley for Huron". the station to see and talk with In Clinton there were about the leader and the candidate. 300 people on hand to welcome Chairman for the meeting at the leader and his group on the Harbourlite Inn, which at - the train. Accompanying the tracted a full house of well tour were Hon. and Mrs. C. S. over 500 people, was James MacNaughton, Exeter; Mr. and Donnelly, QC, and the group Mrs. Elmer D. Bell, Mr. and was welcomed to the lakeport Mrs. Elston Cardiff and Mr. and community by Mayor Frank Mrs. Bob McKinley. Walkom. Greetings from the Outside of Goderich, where County Huron were extended an afternoon meeting was held by Warden Glenn Webb. at the Harbourlite Inn; Exeter In speaking to the large accorded Mr. Diefenbaker the crowd, Mr. Diefenbaker accused Henson Council Review Insurance On Arena; Discuss High School Hensall village council met in the council chambers on No- vember 1, with Reeve Jones, Councillors John Lavender, John Baker. and Mrs. Noakes present. Clerk Earl Campbell read the minutes of the previous meet- ing which were adopted on mo- tion of Lavender and Baker. Ernie Davis reported having sand and salt ready for winter, all catch basins cleaned, snow fences erected, stop signs erect- ed again and the tops 'of catch basins that had been removed by vandals, returned. Due to a big hike in insur- ance rates, Peter McNaughton and Oliver Jacques, on behalf of the park board, met with council to decide on what in- surance coverage should be car- ried on the Arena and its con- tents. Council decided to pay $800 toward the insurance premium on a $50,000 coverage on the building and $5,000 cov- erage on the contents. The mo• tion was made by Baker and Lavender. unch Rest Home Campaign fter Sod -Turning Ceremony The campaign for funds for view. "There are plenty of Blue Water Rest Home received a tremendous lift last Saturday, when the official sod -turning ceremony was held, followed by an inspiring kick-off dinner. Sod -turning took place at the site of the home (where work- men are now busy at construc- tion) in the late afternoon. Taking part in the official cere- mony were Dr, C. J. Wallace, tors: Hon. C. S. MacNaug , hasP \V: rden Glenn Webb; C. S. At- are to be congratulated on your kinson, of the Department of initiative. "I commend you for Public Welfare; W. H. Swayles, what you are doing for the of CMIIC; Hay Township reeve senior citizens of South Huron, John Corbett; Elston Cardiff, and wish you God's blessings." 'limn MP, and Albert J. Kalb- Ivan L. Kalbfleisch, chairman Jeisch, honorary treasurer of for South Huron in the cam Ne. i Monday, November 8. is :lie campaign for funds. paign, told the group that $100,- Dr. Wallace served as master 000 must be raised by volun- the date of the federal election of ceremonies for the historic teer donations. He said, "if we in Canada. Polls will be open :ec•asio,l. and secretary of the all put our shoulders to the from eight o'clock in the morrr- 'ward. Gerald Gingerich, out- wheel we can complete the job. ing until seven o'clock in the i -td the history of the project. I ask you all to support the evening. All the other dignitaries spoke project," In Huron County, voters have iriefly, A stimulating message was 1 the choice between three can - gathering by Father • didates. They are Maitland J. Elgin McKinley, general given the I Edgar, Liberal; J. Carl chairman of the campaign corn- C. A. Doyle, who delivered the g. New Democrat, and Heming- mittee, was master of ceremon- final kick-off address of the E.McKinley, ocrat, Robert, All ies for the dinner, which was evening. In his emotional plea' three men have been campaign • .s rs to eive thrix senior citizens in the county to fill all the homes of this type which may be built." he said. • Hon. C. S. MacNaughton told the dinner group, "the thing that impresses me most is that a group of people saw fit to band themselves together to take advantage of the statutory conditions which are allowed chairman of the board of direr- them for such a project. i'ou hton , accomnlished much and Works hililister Visits • Goderich the Liberal party of failing to offer any type of program to the people of Canada. "All they can say is, "we must have a majority", the leader pointed out. "Pearson's statement that if he does not get a majority he will call another election within a year is the most pre- posterous, arrogant statement in the history of Canada." Mr. Diefenbaker outlined a new promise for the people in Huron if his party forms the next government. He told the audience that he would bring about a return to the 75%-25% federal -provincial plan for vo- cational schools. This plan was used in the construction of the Clinton vocational school, and the leader said he felt other schools at Goderich, Seaforth and Exeter should benefit from the same plan. (Officials at South Huron High School greet- ed this announcement, with en- thusiasm, since they are em- barking •on a project for voca- tional school facilities. One board member told this news- paper the plan would save thousands of dollars for tax- payers in South Huron.) The Conservative leader also offer the civil service a plan to provide for full and collec- tive bargaining rights, remark- ing that "this would give new hope to civil servants". Mr. Diefenbaker also charged' that the present 11% sales tax on building materials and pro- I duction machinery is unjust. "This extra tax has increased the cost of every home by at least 14%," he said. "How can this help a young family that plans on building a home of • their own? We propose to re- move this tax if we are the government in power." Another point brought out by the chief was the fact that he proposes to allow relief to homeowners through deductions up to $500 on their municipal taxes, for federal income tax', purposes. He also introduced a new issue—a hint that the government is attempting to in- timidate armed forces voters. Mr. Diefenbaker said he had been informed a directive had gone out from Ottawa requiring service promotions to receive special headquarters approval. (Ci�++itinued on page eight) Council was reminded that a trustee to the South Huron High School board must be recom- mended, and also that the de- benture on South Huron Dis- trict High School had been raised again. It was moved by Jack Lav- ender, seconded by Mrs. Noakes that Hensall pay its assessment 'of $200 on the Koehler Drain, to the Township of Hay. Council declared November 11 a public holiday. They de- cided to contact Clarence Reid and W. Dalyrmple with regards to snow plowing this winter, and agreed that something must be done with the dump as it is a mess. There are $2,852.92 in tax arrears. Bills amounting to $6,808.08 were ordered paid. Nomination meeting will be November 26, at 7 p.m. The next council meeting will be December 6. It was agreed that the clerk was entitled to holidays. Ad- journment was made at 10:15 p.m. tional to all this. Too many young people today don't pay enough attention to their serior citizens. "Older people today must have a feeling of independence, freedom from fear, a feeling of security and confidence, and a feeling that others actually care for them and appreciate them," he added. "Why did all these dignitar- ies come here tonight," he went (Continued on page 4) 0 �'ry oY Elul RIR ' o cy; Be Sure t V� Kte arranged by the ladies of seven district churches. He intro- duced the guests at the head table, and Zurich reeve Milton Oesch welcomed the gathering to the village. In bringing greetings froni the County of Huron, Warden Glenn Webb explained that the need is here for these types of homes in the county. He also told the group that there is no competition between projects can pray and have worship i ing in Huron will be published such as Blue Water Rest Home I services from time to time," he Citizens Newin next k's issue of the and the county -owned Huron- said. "There is something emo- Hon. Georges Mcllraith, min- ister of public work. promised the town of Goderich $130.000 for improvements to Snug Har- bour in a move he says will "benefit the County of Huron", at a meeting of the Goderich Liberal Association in the Maitland Country Club on Tuesday evening. Mr. Mcllraith said that once the improvements had been made Goderich would have the potential for a leading marina which will attract thousands of pleasure craft from the United State. "This will mean an tremend- ous boost for the town and the county as far as attracting more tourist dollars are concerned," he said. The minister said the federal government would provide all the facilities for small craft mooring if the town would go ahead and service the area for hydro and roads. "You have a marvellous spot here for a marina but this is of course up to you," he told the audience which included mem- bers of Goderich town council. fes the can\ a•. e utmost to the project. the par in;.; hard throughout Huron. ish priest said, "this is the most ' Mr. Edgar is from Clinton;. worthy cause that has ever been Mr. Hemingway from Brussels., presented to this part of On-! and Mr. McKinley from RR 1, taxi o." Zurich. Father Doyle went on to say; The choice of candidates is that it is very important that i up to each individual, and all old people can feel independent ' this newspaper suggests is that in their declining years. "In- side this home there will be a chapel where our senior citizens everyone exercise their fran- chise and gets out to vote. Complete results of the vot- STRESSING THE POINT—Blue Water Rest Home campaign workers were given an inspiring message at the kick-off dinner Sat- urday night, by Father C. A. Doyle, when he encouraged all the canvassers to give their utmost effort to the project. The popular priest is shown here as he stressed the point, "think big, act big, and give big". ;,PEPTICS AT GODERICH—•Rt. Hon. John Diefenbaker spoke to a crowd at the Harbourlite Inn, Goderich, on Tues - candidate afternoon, en Mr. lf DiiefenbaBob McKinley, erl sy'the shown herer as hve e explains some of his program to the gathering, On the left is 1VIx. 1'teKinley, Hon. C. S. MacNaughton and Ebner D. Bell, while on the right is Mrs. Diefenbaker and Elston Cardiff.