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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1967-02-02, Page 1fi• No. 5—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1967 7 CENTS PER COPY ONE CHICKENED OUT—Many young men through- out this area are presently growing beards, to commemorate the centennial •of Canada. A Zurich barber, however, decided after a couple of weeks that he would shave his off, much to the disagreement of a number of his friends and customers, Shown here about to get revenge on barber Bob Merner are, left to right, Jim Bedard, Lionel Wilder, Dick Bedard, Victor Hartman, Allan Brokenshire and Jack Cleave. (In case you're worried, the sword is made of wood.) Huron County Health Committee Operated Within Budget For 1966 By Shirley J. Keller Calvin Krauter, chairman of the 1966 Huron County Board of Health, told county council- lors at the January session he was pleased to report the com- mittee had completed the year's operation within its budget de- spite the problems of the year Offer Still Good As a result of the inclement weather during the last few days of the past week, a num- ber of subscribers who had hoped to renew their subscrip- tion during the time set out for the special offer, were unable to get out. So that everyone may have an equal chance to renew at the special rate of five dollars for two years, this offer is be- ing extended for two more days. After Friday night the regular rate will again apply. If you are one of the sub- scribers who could not get out last week to take advantage of the special centennial offer, be sure to drop ,in either today (Thursday), or tomorrow (Fri- day). Out-of-town subscribers may still mail their renewals in until next Wednesday, Feb- ruary 8. just ending. He said staff salaries were raised soon after .a threatened strike of county health em- ployees and mentioned the acquisition of a new county medical officer of health, Dr. G. P. A. Evans. Krauter, reeve of Brussels, stated that Dr. Evans is urging his staff to submit monthly de- tailed reports to the board re- garding the activities in their particular department. T h e MOH will also be presenting an assessment concerning both the present and future of the Hur- on County Health Unit. Huron Hospitals Each of the five hospitals in Huron County had filled in a a questionnaire for presenta- tion to council in January. Pa- tient per day •cost for ward, semi -private and private accom- modation revealled the follow- ing: Alexandra Marine and Gen- eral Hospital. in Goderich, $22.85, $24.85 and $26.85; Seaforth Community H o s p i t.a 1, $24.70, $28.20, $30.30; Wingham and District Hospital, $24.85, $27,35, $29.85; Clinton Public Hospital, $22.70, $25.70, $27.70; South Hourn Hospital in Exeter, $25.80, $28.30 and no private (Continued on page 5) Winter Storm Has Heavy Toll On Telephone System About 150 telephone custom- ers in the Zurich exchange were without telephone service from Saturday morning until Monday afternoon following the winter's worst sleet storm, accompanied by high winds. Harold Zehr, of Hay Town- ship Municipal Telephone Sys- tem, said crews Were at work all week -end to repair the dam- age. There were seven breaks in a quarter mile stretch of 50 -pair cable just west of Zurich "All lines west of Zurich were affected," said Zehr. "Ice which hung ,on the lines for two days and whipping winds interrupted normal telephone service and had an effect on direct distance dialing." Irate customers here will un- derstand the plight of persons in the Lake Erie district where extremely heavy sleet caused severe damage, and many re- member last April's sleet storm here which knocked out some telephones at Dashwood for several weeks. This time, only slight troubles were reported in both Dash- wood -and Grand Bend owing to the storm. Mr. Zehr added that all new construction as well as most re- construction will see telephone lines buried where the main danger is from careless digging. gricultural Society Shows Pro ress The annual meeting of the Zurich Agricultural Society last Friday night revealed that the organization has concluded an- other successful year of opera- tion. Total receipts for the year were $4720.92, with ex- penses amounting to $4214.96, leaving a present bank balance of $505.96. Despite the stormy weather, about 20 members of the organ- ization attended the annual meeting in the Township Hall, Zurich. The date for the 1967 Fall Fair has been set for Sep- tember 23 and 25. A special committee is to be appointed by the organization to arrange for centennial activities in con- nection with the annual event. Herb Turkheim was re-elect- ed president of the organiza- tion, with Clare Deichert and Mrs. Irene Steinbach being chosen as first and second vice- presidents. The directors are Allan Armstrong, Douglas Armstrong, Bert McBride, V. L. Becker, Joe Hoffman, Alvin Rau, Larry Merner, Mrs. Anne Flaxbard a n d Mrs. Arnold Merner. Appointed again as secretary -treasurer was Jack Turkheim. A striking committee consist- ing of Arnold Merner, Mrs, Steinbaek, Mrs. Merner and Herb Turkheim are to bring in a suggested list of associate di- rectors and committees to the next meeting. As requested by the council of the Township of Hay, two men were appointed to the Hay centennial committee for the Agricultural Society. They are Claire Deichert and Arnold Merrier. Chairmen of the various com- mittees of last year's fair re- ported •on their work, and all agreed that the annual event had been quite successful. It was pointed out that the in- creased prize money in the school departments had created a great deal more interest among the students. The only department of the fair that showed a decrease over other years was in the cattle show, but not solution was given to solve the problem in the' lack of interest. Ray McKinnon and J. W. Ha- berer were re -appointed as au- ditors for the year 1967. Albert J. Kalbfleisch acted .as chair- man for the election of the board of directors. Hensall Kinsmen Plan } utstandi ng Progra ).; For Wi} ter Carnival Event Hensall reeve Minnie Noakes has challenged mayors or reeves from Huron County to a snow- shoe race on Saturday, Feb- ruary 11, in connection with Hensall Kinsmen Centennial Winter Carnival. On Friday, February 10, ac- tivities include old-tyme danc- ing at the local Arena. At the dance at 9:45 p.m. Kinsmen will be crowning the Snow Queen, with contestants being spon- sored by Hensall businessmen Saturday events include a parade at 1 p.m. from the Hen- sall Town Hall, which will tour the back streets. There will be no prizes for floats but the Kins- men appreciate entries for the parade. At 2 p.m. at the park, there will be pony cutter races, snow- shoe races, snowmobile race, log cutting contest with cross- cut saws, for which cash prizes. will be awarded. As an added attraction Saturday morning,. there will be judging of snow- men made by the children of the town. There will be no entry fees for the sports contests. Any- one interested in entering the contest can contact members of the Kinsmen Club. 0 LIONS MEET TONIGHT The Zurich Lions Club will resume their regular dinner meetings at the Dominion Hotel tonight (Thursday). Special guests at the meeting will be the members of the London North Lions Club. Although Monday is the regular meeting night of the club, the schedule was changed this week. HENSALL REEVE ISSUES CHALLENGE—In con- nection with the big winter carnival planned for next Friday and Saturday in Hensall, reeve Mrs. Minnie Noakes has issued a challenge to all reeves and mayors in Huron County for a snowshoe race. Reeve Noakes is shown here with her equipment, all ready to go in the race. Standing by with their snow vehicles, in case the reeve falters along the route. are Don Travers, Ron Wareing, chairman of the carnival. and Harold Knight, chairman of the Hensall centennial com- mittee. The event is being held in conjunction with the Hensall centennial celebrations. ORGANIZE FARM UNION — An area local of the Ontario Farm Union has been organized in this area, and. alreacly the group have picked their executive members and directors. Last Saturday afternoon a mon- ster rally was planned in the Zurich Com- munity Centre, but due to inclement weather the event had to be postponed until a later date. Shown here are, front row, left to right, John. Laporte, RR 2, Zurich, secretary; Phil Durand, president of the local; Joe Regier, RR 2 Zurich, vice-president. Back row left to right, are Richard Creccs, RR 2, X asltwood director; Walter Miller, of Tara, vice-president of the Ontario Farm 'Union and the district organizer; Lionel Wilder, RR 1, Zurich, also a director of the local. Mr. Miller was to have been the guest speaker at the Saturday meeting. RIDES FOR THE KIDS ---Another feature at the 'len- sill winter carnival next Friday and Saturday will be aleii;h ride's for the ldcis. and shown here all set to :o is Mir. and Mrs. George Beer and f:anily, with their fist: Celan ratteF..