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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1966-03-17, Page 1No. 11—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1966 7 CENTS PER COPY Blue Water Rest Home Advances Workmen are advancing steadily with construction at Blue Water Rest Home, on Highway 84 west of Zurich. The outside walls of the building are practically 'completed, and petition walls are now being built in preparation for the roof. Shown here at work, on inside petitions, are a num- ber of area men, left to right, Sidney Ramer,. John Zand- wyck, Morris Webb and Case Pullens, of Grand Bend. The nice spring weather has been a big help. Big Drainage Works There should be no trouble with blocked drains at field. The tile are large enough t .. ,;lea any amount of Blue Water Rest Home, as workmen are busy installing a water which may be required of troll. large tile from the new building down through the adjoining Hay School Area Buys Piano and Auditorium Chairs At a special meeting of the Hay Township School Area board on Monday night, two new pianos were purchased at a price of $712.50 each. Also purchased were 500 new square frame chairs, and to Sony tape recorders. The meeting was held for the main purpose of dealing with applications for the posi- tion of caretaker of the Zurich school, but no definite decision was reached on the matter. A number of applications were re- ceived,( and the board plans on interviewing a couple of the men before making the ap- pointment. Dashwood Men Tour CP Plant Canada Packers Shur -Gain di- vision was host to Dashwood Men's Club Thursday, March 11. Thirty-one men visited Canada Packers meat packing plant at Toronto, and were guests of CP at dinner. In the afternoon they visited their farm of 500 acres at Maple and visited the livestock. They were wel- comed to the farm by Bill Kil- meur and were conducted on a tour by the manager, John Smith. The trip was arranged by Henry decker and Al Kain. Zurich Council Approves Budget To Cause Only One Mill Tax Increase If the budget prepared by the 'council of the village of Zurich for the year 1966 can be carried out, there should only be about one mill increase in the general village tax rate. This, however, does not allow for increased :costs in connection with school taxes The budget shows a total ex- pected revenue •of $23,482.22, against a proposed expenditure of $24,850. Revenue shows $19,862.22 coming from taxa- tion and various government grants; $30 from County of Huron for fines; Hay Township fire rate, $300; Stanley fire rate, $125; tractor work, $150; building permits, $150; insur- ance refund, $75; hydro and water system rentals, $440; arena revenue, $2000; interest on tax penalty, $200; dog tax $150, The estimate of expenditures for the year are as follows: executive, $1000; administra- tion, $2000; insurance, $800; street lights, $2950; fire depart- ment, $1500; public works, $3500; sanitation, $150; welfare, $1640; grants, $500; sidewalks, $500; debenture and interest on fire hall, $2420; power mower, $300; OWRC report, $500; arena operation, $6290; printing and supplies, $5ilu; .4,W ; twat., light and telephone, $300. Largest deficit item on the budget is the operation of the arena and community centre, which is scheduled to operate at a cost of $6290 against an estimated revenue of $2000, which is a loss of $4290 for a one-year period. Both reeve Leroy Thiel and clerk Mrs. Elda Wagner are quite optimistic that the affairs of the village can be operated on the adopted budget. 0 Zurich Council Hear Drain Report The council of the village of Zurich at their regular meeting last week, made a grant of $15 to the Hensall Spring Fair, and a grant of $10 to the Huron Historical Society. A report from engineer W., Archibald on the Bismark and Edward Street drains was re- ceived •at the meeting, as well as a report on the Talbot drain improvement. Reading of the reports will take place in the' Community Centre on March 28, at 8 p.m. In other business at the meet -1 ing, a money -borrowing by-law of $16,000 was approved, to meet current expenditures, a;; needed. Accounts totalling $1,196.38 were passed for payment, made up as follows; street lighting, $242;25; fire department, $119.09; welfare, $300.25; ad- ministration, $189.82; grants, I $10; arena, $128.27; public II works, $206,70. Zurich (entennia Com A committee has been formed in Zurich to arrange for the appropriate observance of Can- ada's centennial in 1967, and will .hold a meeting this week to begin preliminary planning. The committee was appointed by the council of the village of Zurich, and represents various churches and organizations in the community. Under the direction of coun- cillor Mrs. Isabel Gascho, the following persons have been contacted to take part on the committee: Mrs. Clarence Fare- well, Mrs. Beatrice Hess, Miss Meda Surerus, Mrs. Albert Clausius, Mrs. Anne Flaxbard, Mrs. James Parkins, Robert Westlake, Jack Turkheim, J. W. Haberer and Herb Turkheim. Already several members of the committee have been active in obtaining the school bell from the old school building at Zurich. The contractor, Frank Van Bussell, who is to demol- ish the old building, has been kind enough to donate the bell to the community, to help in some way for the observance xhensall Kinsmen Hear Medicare Dr. J. C. Goddard was guest speaker at the dinner meeting of Hensall Kinsmen last Thurs- day night, speaking on "the Medicare scheme", presenting valuable information on this issue. Vice-president Murray Baker, who presided for the: meeting, introduced the speak- er, who was thanked by Harold, Knight, and presented with al gift. Plans were finalized for the' Shamrock Ball at the local arena Friday, March 25, with Desjardine Orchestra providing music for the dance. Kinsmen and Kinettes will provide entertainment far the patients of Goderich Ontario Hospital, Wednesday, March 23, ur Apr 1 is We wish to apologize to the many subscribers who have re- newed their subscriptions to the Citizens News in the past weeks, and find that their la- bels have not been changed. If you have renewed and your label is not correct, please bear with us for one more week and we will try to have the list brought up to date. Pres- sure of other work in the shop has prevented us from accom- plishing this task. Atte of Canada's centennial. It is the hope of the committee that the bell may be placed in the new school in some manner as a memorial. The newly -appointed commit- tee meets tonight, Thursday, in the first effort to determine in Formed what suitable ways Zurich and area may celebrate the centen- nial year. Various government sources are working towards helping any interested com- niunities formulate plans, and are offering a number of worth- while suggestions. Zurich `-edical Doctor Tells Henson omen's Institute About Medicare Dr. C. J. Wallace, of Zurich, was guest speaker at the home economics and health meeting of Hensall Women's Institute, held Wednesday evening in the Legion Hall. Dr, Wallace gave a most informative address on "the new Medicare scheme", which had its origin. in England and Sweden. In his talk he explained some of the things people have wondered about. Dr. Wallace also spoke on the Blue Water Rest Horne for senior citizens of south Huron area (of which he is chairman), explaining how it started, how it developed, and what is need- ed now to turn Blue Water Rest Home into a reality. The speak- er was introduced by Mrs. Clar- ence Reid, and thanked by Mrs. Fred Beer. A shower of get -well cards was brought to the meeting by members. Ten dollars donated to the Hensall Girl Guides and $30 to the Hensall Legion. Nominating committee, to bring in the 1966-67 slate of officers, were Mrs. Jack Corbett, Mrs. Mary Funk, Mrs. Elizabeth Riley. Mrs. Beverly Beaton gave a report of a meeting which she and Mrs. V. Pyette attended in Exeter to promote interest in Goderich Ontario Hospital. Mrs. Garfield Broderick pre- sided for the program which consisted of a sing -song direct- ed by Miss Greta Laramie; piano selection by Mrs, Norman Pepper, and vocal solos by Miss Joyce Ferguson, accompanied at the piano by Miss Laramie. Artcles made, sewn or grown, brought by the members, were auctioned and realized $14. Mrs. Beer was auctioneer. Prize for person having a birthday closest to St. Patrick's went to Mrs. Beaton, While Mrs, T. Kyle Sr. won the prize for guessing the correct num- ber. President Mrs. Beaton pre- sided for the business and Mrs. Beer gave courtesy remarks. Program convenors were Mrs. Clarence Reid and Mrs, Broder- ick; hostesses, Mrs. Mary Funk and Mrs. Carl Payne. Stn Joseph Area W •t 'y - A highly esteemed resident of the Blue Water Highway, Mrs. Nettie Harvey, RR 2, Zur- ich, was killed last 'Wednesday night on her way to church, as she attempted to cross High- way 21. She was on her way to St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, almost across from her home, when she was struck by a car driven by Sherman Har- old Williams, RR 8, Watford. The car which hit Mrs. Har- vey was travelling south on the highway, and was believed to have been passing a n o t h e r vehicle at the time the accident occurred. Dr. J. C, Goddard, Hensall, area coroner, pro- nounced the woman dead at the scene of the accident. OPP oras Killed When nerd Hi la trrord, of the E x e t e r detachment, investi- gated. The body was removed to Westlake funeral home, Zurich, where it remained until Satur- day morning, when Requiem Mass was sung at St. Peter's Church, St. Joseph, at 11 a.m. Burial was made in St. Boniface Cemetery, Zurich. Monsignor W. Bourdeau and Father C. A. Doyle officiated. Sur vivin g are one sntr.. . George, Detroit; one daughter, Mrs. Mozart (Marie) Gelinr.s, Zurich; brothers, Alex, Corun- 1 na; William, Pt, Huron; Adolph, London; sisters, Mrs. Fred i (Laurine) Charbonneau, De- troit; Mrs. Wilfred (Beatrice) Corriveau, of RR 2, Zurich. Newest Thing on Wheels Stanley Smith, RR 2, Zurich, has purchased a new vehicle which is supposed to travel on water as well as on land. The big, wide tires on the back end are to give it the necessary power to move along smoothly over the water, while on land it will travel from 30 to 35 miles an hour. Shown here with Mr, Smith as they are about to tale the vehicle for a trial run, is "Pete" Dcitz, of Zurich.