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Zurich Citizens News, 1965-11-25, Page 1No. 47—FORST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH: ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1965 7 CENTS PER COPY Hay HAPPY HUNTERS — Four members of the hunting gang which came home from Northern Ontario with a large moose are shown here with their prize catch. Left to right are Neil Walker, Frank Dietrich, Bob Forrester, Carl Decker, and Lorne Rader, who assisted the men in dressing out the animal. On the wagon, to the left, is the head •of the large moose, while in the background are quarters of the meat ready for use. Nominations in most area centres will take place either this Friday afternoon or eve- ning, or •on Monday. Most of the townships hold their meet- ings in the afternoon, while the villages pick the evening for their meetings. Friday afternoon will see the annual meeting for the Town- ship of Hay, in the Township Hall, at Zurich. The picture in Hay seems very quiet, and there te appears little chance of an elec- tion. Reeve John Corbett in- dicated he would again seek the office of reeve, while deputy reeve Geiger and the three councillors have all indicated their willingness to return for another year. Since there are no issues at stake in Hay at the present time, most observers feel there will be no new candidates ap- pear on the scene. Huronview is Crowded; Will CaII Tenders For Addition Early in 1966 Goderich—The county home is operating virtually at capac- ity, and the waiting list of ap- plicants is "getting no smaller", council was informed at the No- vember sitting. "Probably 30" names on the list, said deputy clerk -treasurer B. G. Hanly. Superintendent H. C. Johnston had reported 225 persons under care -96 males. Normal capac- ity is 225. The planned new addition will add 75 beds. Cost was estimated early in the year at $550,000. Report of the Huronview board, submitted by Reeve El- gin Thompson, of Tuckersmith, said it is hoped to have tenders in "very early in the new year." The board is to open the ten- ders and make a recommenda- tion to January council session. Financial arrangements w i 11 then be completed and a final presentation made in March. With financing approved pro- vincially, construction might start April 1. Mr. Johnston reported per diem cost at Huronview as $4.09, which he said compares with $6 at Welland and $5.93 at the Waterloo home. "Homes that do not provide nursing care can operate at $2.50 per day, as in Perth," he said. There were 54 admissions to Huronview during the year to date, and 48 deaths. The county board of health, in a report signed by ex -warden John Morrissey, recommended that a by-law be passed for the licensing and operation •of nurs- ing homes in the county. It was explained that the Muni- cipal Act, as amended this year, empowers "the councils of all municipalities" to pass such by- laws. In order that local mu- nicipalities may receive sub- sidy on payment for indigent patients in nursing homes, a by-law must be passed stipulat- ing the minimum requirements in maintenance of the nursing homes. Reeve Calvin Kreuter, Brus- sels, called attention to the re- quirement that in homes of under 50 beds a registered nurse or assistant shall be on duty at all times, and that in homes of 50 or more beds there shall be a registered nurse on duty at all times. He pointed out that such staff is hard to obtain, and criticized as exces- sive the required ration of toilets. "This may clean up some homes that are not so good", he said, "but it makes it diffi- cult for those trying to run good homes." "Will it stop nursing homes that haven't the required reg- istered nurse," asked Reeve John Corbett, of Hay. "No doubt this will be en- forced on new homes," said Warden Webb. "1 question whether any would be closed down •on account of the num- ber of toilet s. Registered nurses are not available, any- way. This will be under the health department and Dr. Allis. Certainly we want con- trol." The report was adopted. On recommendation from the warden's and personnel commit- tee, council approved an in- crease to .$7,000 in the salary of Huronview superintendent H. C. Johnston, with annual in- crement of $200 to $7,400, and in the salary of his assistant, John More, to $6,000, with an- nual increments of $300 to $6,900. Fro a Stanley The same afternoon nomina- tion will take place in Stanley Township, and since r e e v e Ernest Talbot has already indi- cated his wish to run for ward- en •of the county, there will probably be little activity there. One observer has predicted, though, that there could easily be an election for school board members in Stanley. Hensall and Zurich Both the villages of Hensall and Zurich will nominate in the evening. At Hensall, reeve Norman Jones has indicated he will retire this year. To date, Mrs. Minnie Noakes is the only candidate to announce her in- tention to seek the position of reeve, although it has been rumoured that councillor Har- old Knight will also be a can- didate. Mrs. Noakes told this newspaper that she has been on council for quite a number of years, and feels it is now time to step up or out. There has been very little talk in the village of Zurich, al- though a couple of members of this year's council have indi- cated they may wish to retire. Stephen Stephen ratepayers will meet on Monday afternoon, and they will have to choose a new reeve for the coming year. Warden Glenn Webb has indicated he will retire from municipal poli- ties after his term is completed in December. To date, deputy reeve Jim Hayter is the only member of the council to de- clare himself as a candidate for the chief magistrate's position. 0 Slumber Queens Work on Protect By Nancy Miller On November 17 the sixth meeting •of the Zurich Slumber Queens was held. It opened with the pledge and Marg Geiger read the minutes. Lin- da Webb moved them and Mar- lene Rader seconded them, The group had four demon- strations which were: sew lace to material by hand, sew lace to material by machine, hems by hand, and hems by machine. The girls decided that next meeting will be held at Mrs M. Webb's at 7:00 o'clock, No- vember 24. The meeting ended at nine o'clock. Obituary S. MORRIS ANDERSEN Formerly a prominent Zurich businessman, Safus Morris An- dersen passed away at West- minster Hospital, London, on Wednesday, November 17. For many years Mr. Andersen oper- ated the Zurich Creamery, and had a reputation for being an excellent butter maker. He moved to London some years ago. When the Zurich Citizens News came into being in 1958, Mr. Andersen was the first per- son to become a subscriber, driving to Zurich from London immediately upon receipt of his first sample copy, to purchase a subscription. Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Carl and Gor- don, both of London, and Doug- las, of Toronto. There are also four brothers living in Denmark, and eight grandchil- dren. A brother, Jim, who was associated with him in the oper- ation of the Zurich Creamery, died some years ago. Funeral service was held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, on Friday after- noon, with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Members of the Hay Town- ship School Area board are con- sidering •an amalgamation with school areas in Usborne and Stephen, to form a new county unit as an enlarged school area. The idea was discussed at some length by the board at their meeting last Wednesday night. This move has already taken place in some areas, and is re- ported to be working out satis- factorily to all concerned. Stan- ley and Tuckersmith school areas have already joined to- gether to form a county area, and numerous other municipal- ities are discussing the same move. Board chairman Ian McAllis- ter was delegated to approach chairmen of the other two areas in an attempt to find out their feelings on the matter. In other business at the meet- ing, secretary -treasurer Robert Huron ..;; ,rrds olarslips Goderich—The committee ap- pointed by Huron County coun- cil to award scholarships and bursaries presented the follow- ing list: Q.A.C. diploma course, J. W. VanLoo, RR 2, Wroxeter. Degree course, R o d n e y, George Reid, Goderich. Macdonald Institute, Brenda :MacLennan, Wingham. University of Western On- tario agricultural school: That a scholarship of $100 be award- ed Lynn Ferguson, RR 1, Clif- ford, and that an additional $100 be awarded Robert Mc- Neil, RR 6, Goderich. The committee recommended "that since the Ontario Agri- cultural College and Macdonald Institute are now part of the University of Guelph, and since students of each take courses other than those •of agriculture and home economics, consider- ation be given to revising the terms under which scholarships are awarded." Members of the committee are Warden Glenn Webb, Doug- las H. Miles, agricultural repre- sentative, and J. H. Kinkead, school inspector. Grade 8 student s from Holmesville Central School were visitors during part of Tuesday afternoon's session. Reeve Grant Stirling introduced the teacher, John Siertsema, and the "bus driver or super- visor", Ivan Calclough. Mr. Siertsema addressed council briefly, mentioning that the class had been interested in methods of government at the various levels. Mayor Frank Walkom, of Goderich, only a year out of county council, conveyed the customary felicitations from the town. Westlake was re -hired for the year 1966, at an increased sal- ary of $1500, subject to a change in the administration of public schools in the south Huron area. Board members toured the new addition to the Hensall school, and were advised by the architect that completion date had been set for December 10. Meanwhile, the addition in Zur- ich is advancing very slowly, with litle promise of an early completion date. Secretary Rob e r t Westlake was instructed to bill the vil- lage of Hensall for $400, for their share of the new sidewalk in front of the school there. F{ . r ,,eeves in Huron Announce Mans of Seeking 1 °`' 65 Wardensh p Goderich Four members of this year's county council, in- stead of the usual two or three,' are candidates for the warden - ship in 1966. Just before close of the November session, Ward- en Glenn Webb called upon in- tending candidates to make known their intentions. Coun- cil then heard from Stewart Procter, reeve of Morris; Tom Leiper, reeve of Hullett; Ernest Talbot, reeve of Stanley, and Kenneth Stewart, reeve of Mc- Killop. The choice will be made by the members in a roll call vote at opening of the January session. Brig F. A. Clift. reeve of Bay-- i field, was the only councillor to announce retirement, and he hoped to return "in a couple of years or so." Brig. and Mrs. i Clift expect to travel exten- sively in the coming year. Warden Webb, who is reeve of Stephen, said he would not; be back unless something won-, derful happens". He has asked that some member of his town -1. ship council accept nomination as reeve, Reeve. C. Dunbar of Grey who opposed Mr. Webb for the 1965 wardenship, expressed the views of council members in com- mending the warden for the able manner in which he con- ducted business. "We have enjoyed your hum- or," he said; "it has relieved many tense situations. It has been to our advantage as you represented the county during your various activities in other municipalities, and we agree you did a good job. We do not know if you intend to return, but we know your interest in good projects for the interest of the public will continue. We really enjoyed your chairman- ship of council and your par- ticipation in its committees," After thanking Mr. Dunbar for his kind words and also his co-operation through the year, Warden Webb continued: "Council must continue to in - v e s t i g a t e the possibility of changes in this county, not be- ing panicked into them or pres- sured into them. I believe strongly in the county form of government, and believe it best serves the needs of all our people, but future councils must be prepared to make changes where beneficial to the people, provided they do not cause any financial hardship. "Next year's council will like- ly have a busy year, the work continues to increase each year, and the plowing match will make more work for all mem- bers of the council. "I said last year if any mem- ber of Stephen council was nominated for reeve I would not oppose him, and I hope one will be nominated. "I hope when the history of Huron is finally published T will still be able to read it. and if not. that some member will read it to me. This has been a goal for eight years in coun- cil. "I thank our staff—a wonder- fuI group of people. I have come to appreciate them more. Mr. Berry has been most effic- ient, also Bill Hanly. My best wishes to you all, and I hope you have successful nominations and elections. My best wishes to next year's warden." In calling up new members Ito speak at the close, the ward- en found he had a list of 10: Gordon Boyd, deputy reeve of Ashfield; Clarence E. Boyle, (Continued on page 5) Hurl ° n Co my Sh,ws s,rpIus Goderich—County council ac- counts show a surplus as of Sep- tember 30 of $30,348, including $6,731 on highway account, but final figures will not be avail- able until the end of the year and the audit. "It appears that 1965 will be another good financial year for the count y," clerk -treasurer John G. Berry reported. Due to the introduction of the Canada Pension Plan on Jan- uary 1, he told council, several changes will be necessary in the payroll system. County councillors will be required to have a social insurance num- ber and be subject to pension deductions. There will have to be a change in the method of payment to the councillors and employees. IiUII,UIhIG I }i•"i1It WAY-- t'mstreet on '; le si rt ,0 on the site for Blue Weter Rost Heine, ;r Iiay T ,w; about half a m'le west of Z Crich. The footings have aheady been poured and workmen. are now busy laying cement blocks for the walls. The contractor hos to have the ;, ith'n a few weeks. About 25 workmen are now •cl on the project, by Bert Wesley Construction Com- t..i. Meat while, the campaign for funds is gaining weir ..' :m as the biulding advances, and the returns to date . era`ifl ing.