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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1966-01-28, Page 1No. 4—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1966 7 CENTS PER COPY PREPARE FOR DIAL — Workmen with the Hay Municipal Telephone System are busy these clays working on the new Ilial plant in Dashwood, preparing for the cut- over on November 6. Over half the work on the new build- ing is completed, and the interior is to be finished this winter. The new plant is similar to the present ones at Zurich and Grand Bend. Shown in this photo checking over some of the equipment which will become obsolete after the change -over are employees Lloyd Denomme, Ivan Meidinger and Bill Wagner. SPLICER AT WORK — A big part of the work nvolved in changing the Dash- wood exchange of the Hay Municipal Tele- phone System to dial is the endless amount of cable splicing required. Shown here at the tedious job is Jack Keller, of Seaforth, who does most of the splicing for the Hay system. He works inside a tarpaulin hut, with .a small propane heater helping to keep his fingers warm. Dashwood residents will be seeing quite a bit of - this hut over the next few weeks. County Council Withholds Decision ON Grant to Blue Water Rest Nome Members of county council will reconsider the matter of a grant to the .Blue Water Rest Home, probably before budget 1 time in March when all grants for 1966 will come up for study. Dr. C. J. Wallace, chairman of the Blue Water Ras* Home committee, attending the Jan- uary sitting of council, Mid the assembly the case for !he Home near Zurich may not have been presented clearly at the Novem- ber session. Ile asked Elgin McKinley, campaign fund chair- man, to address council. Mr. McKinley referred to the increasing number of older peo- ple seeking accommodation such as that provided by the Blue Water Rest Home. "This is a home for the aged,"' he explained, "not a nursine home, although the denartment of public welfare insisted on provision for the care of people who would become bed -ridden from age or other cause. The ',nor:„ G not neeesmily limited! to care of the aged, but may; take anyone younger who .may be crippled or otherwise un- able n- b e to loop after themselves. I "It is a non-profit organiza- tion operated under the Chari- table Institutions Act by a cor- poration originally of five di- rectors, but as our campaign comes nearer conclusion there will be directors elected from various areas. Those who con- tribute $100 or more will have a vote in electing directors of the corporation, "We do not feel this is in competition with Huronview. We believe there is a mistaken impression to that effect. Hur- onview is difinitely needed, but it is an entirely different kind of accommodation from what this Elite Water corporation proposes to provide. It is a new concept in caring for the people, at least in Western Ontario. "This corporation will use • cu—citable donations and efts 'rom, outside which the county could not otherwise use, so it is a direct relief to the county responsibility to provide for the aged. ft would cost the county $5,000 a bed to take care of everybody, "Our $650,000 building is 50% completed. At $2,500 a bed we will receive $162,500 from the department, the remainder to be obtained from public gifts and private donations. There will be a C H & M loan, of course, repayable." "Hay and Stephen," Mr. Mc- Kinley said, "had never re- quired large outlay on the part of the county for bridging, and also it was one of the highest taxed districts, being good farm land. "The Home in years to come," he said, "will affect the tax burden and reflect credit upon the county as a whole. We ex- pect it wilI be duplicated in other parts of the county and perhaps the province. We ap- peal for a gift from the county on behalf of our senior breth- ren. We have complete confi- dence in your good judgment and sense of equity," Answering a question by Reeve McKenzie, Ashfield, Mr: McKinley said provision was made for 10 bed -care residents out of 65. "I think Huronview is get- ting more and more bed -care patients," he added. Also to Mr. McKenzie, he said there will be a place for couples, Laron Cod y a.xkkms To Obtain I dustry Goderich — Huron County council has appointed a com- mittee to help attract second- ary industries to the county and i provide more employment for young people on whose educa- tion the county and local muni- cipalities spend so much money.1 Warden Kenneth Stew a r t, who mentioned the matter in his inaugural speech, later re- quested the men bgrs to discuss it. In preference to a special; committee, Reeve Clifford Dun- bar, of Grey,- proposed refer- ence to the warden's and per- sonnel standing committee, and this was agreed, Deputy -reeve Elmer Ilayter, of Stanley, is the 1966 chairman. "I understand," said the warden, "there are 1,800 sub- sidiary buildings within a 100 - mile radius of the new Talbot- ville plant. Huron may be hest adapted for small industries. Some buildings used in the past for industries could be adapted." Reeve Leiper: "How about manpower? Even garages, and other places we rely on for service, cannot get enough skilled labor." Warden Stewart: "In Seafor- th they have 85 persons driv- ing out to seek work. Wouldn't it be better to have employment in the area?) ) Reeve Procter: We need to do some long-range planning, and should have planning and zoning probably on the prov- incial level. This is the prime agricultural county in the prov- ince, and agricultural land is (Continued on page 5) Opposition Mounting to Bean Board's Plan For Warehouse About 80 area bean growers gathered in Hensall last Thur- sday to voice their opposition to an Ontario Bean Grower's Marketing Board plan to build processing and storage facilities in the southern part of Huron at the expense of farmers who would be called upon to pay an increased levy of ten cents per cwt. Presently the amount is six cents. Allen Haugh Brucefield, ch- aired the meeting. While no official committee was formed, those opposed to the scheme were invited to place their sig- natures on a list from which an organization could be formed if the need arose. Action came after an ann- ouncement that the Ontario Bean Grower's Marketing Board had taken an option on the bean growers needed more pro - Brock property in Hensall prior cessing facilities and as much money as possible for the pro- duct. However, at Hill's sugg- estion that more efficient fac- ilities might be provided by United Co -Operatives of Ont- ario, Allan said the bean grow- ers had approached the UCO with the idea in December of last year. UCO officials have indicated they will undertake no immed- iate building project but may in the future consider the con- struction of facilities to handle the Ontario Bean Growers' Marketing Board would be in use only about six weeks out of the year. Hill suggested that storage space which could be used for produce other than beans wouldbe more econom- ical. Problems Aired Some of the main issues of the controversy were aired at a smoothly run, well -attended debate held in Exeter Tuesday evening. Over 500 persons heard Gordon Hill for the neg- ative side and Robert P. Allan, Brucefield, chairman of the Ontario Bean Growers' Mark- eting Board, for the affirmative. Edgar Rathwell, RR 2, Bay- field was chairman of the meet- ing. Allan agreed with Hill that to a vote on the matter upcom- ing in early February. Gordon Hill, of Varna, told those present he believed all bean growers should be aware of what the proposed facilities would and would not do. He said there is a need for storage facilities where farmers could unload beans to be kept until an opportune time for export- ing but warned, "If you think increased facilities will increase your bargaining power, you're being missled." Hill drew attention to prob- lems in British Columbia with tree fruits and in Western Can- ada with wheat pools to show that 100 percent control of the product is needed to be of any real value when bargaining. He also Indicated that facil- ities such as those planned by Manacoer Leaves Hensail PUC James Clark, manager of the Hensall Public Utilities for the past 14 years, has tendered his resignation and has accepted a position as manager of Palmer- ston Public Utilities Commis- sion, with duties to commence on February 14. Born in Hensall, Mr. Clark has had 20 years experience in the electrical field and the past 14 years as manager of the PUC in Hensall. He had two years' experience in the navy in World War II, and was a great sport enthusiast, and took an active part in various activities in the village. He was past president of Hensall Canadian Legion Branch 468, and was a member of the Hensall Curling Club. Mr. and Mrs. Clark and their family, Beverley, Deborah and Valerie, will be much missed from the village, and the good wishes of the Hensail and dis- trict residents go with him in his new position. wheat and coin. Any facilities for beans that might be avail- able would not include proc- essing. Allan was questioned from the floor concerning the finan- cing of the proposed new build- ing, He explained initial cost of construction, $400,000, would be borrowed from the 77 -cent sta- balization levy fund, The Sour - cent per hunderweight extra levy would realize about $40,000 annually, At this rate, the total cost of construction could be repaid in 10 years. Promise has been made as well that six percent interest annually will be placed in the 77 cent stabalization levy fund. This money will be earnod from rent paid by the bean company operating the plant and from profits accumulated. An expected increase in the annual crop of beans would also help finance the deal. Information meetings, set up by the Ontario Bean Grower's Marketing Board will be held throughout the area before the vote. Complete details of fin- ancing and cost structure of the proposed new building are to be available then. Such a meeting is scheduled. for the Zurich Community Cen- tre at 8 p.m. on January 31. Annual eeting Of Goshen . nited Church Elects Officials For the Year Reports given at the Goshen United Church and Sunday school annual meeting, held on Monday, January 10, revealed one of the most successful years in the church's history. Rev. Morrison opened the meeting with Scripture and prayer and acted as chairman. The min- utes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Bruce Keys. Mr. Morrison reported for the session: 52 services, five baptisms and one death. Ex- cellent reports were given uy the church treasurer, Elmer Hayter, by the UCW treasurers, IVIrs. James Keys and Mrs. How- ard Armstrong; by the birthday fund treasurer, Mrs. Arnold Keys; by Anson McKinley for the manse committee: by Mr. Morrison for Sigma e; and Va- cation Bible School; by Mrs. Anson McKinley for CGIT. The lay delegate to Presby- tery is to be Anson McKinley, and the delegate to Presbytery UC men is George Simons. Stewards retiring in 1965 were replaced by Leslie Armstrong, John McBride, Allan Hayter and Mrs. Arnold Keys, who are appointed for a three-year term. Auditors appointed were Roy McBride, Elgin McKinley. Ushers are Larry McKinley, Wayne Peck, Gerald Hayter, Bob Hayter ..and Greg Arm- strong. Organists are Mrs. El- mer Hayter, Mrs. Bruce Keys, Miss Donna Peck and Miss Joan Elliott. Caretakers are Mr. and Mrs. Doug Robinson, and treas- urer is Elmer Hayter, A vote of thanks was extend -- ed to all those who held office, gave leadership or assisted in the life and work of the church.. Goshen United Church Sun- day school officers and teachers, appointed were: superintendent•, Anson McKinley; secretary - treasurer, George Simons: paper secretary, Larry McKinley: or- ganists, 1Vliss Marilyn Keys, Karen McKinley, Dianne and Debbie McKinley; adult class, George Simons, Anson McKin- ley; kindergarten teachers, Joan Elliott, Mrs. J. Eckel, primary teachers, Mrs. .B Peck, Mrs. B. Keys; junior boys teachers, Mrs. Bob McKinley, Mrs. Elgin Mc- Kinley; junior girls teachers,. Mrs. Russell Erratt, Mrs. Mel Elliot; intermediate teachers, Mrs. Anson McKinley and Mrs. George Simmons; YPU teach- ers, Elgin McKinley and Mrs. Elmer Hayter. SNOW REMOVAL — The heavy snows of ,. end caused plenty of work in various areas, as worknuvn were busy clearing away the excess amounts of the white stuff. Shown here is Zurich road superintendent Urban Pfile as he loads a truck with the villlage-owned tractor and loader. In very short order the streets were cleared and cars were able to park without too much difficulty. (Citizens News Photo)