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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1967-03-23, Page 6'PAGE SIX LL.RICH C17tZENS NEWS Huron County Road Budget Heaviest In Many Years; New Projects Listed Proposed total expenditures of $1,410,000in 1967 were sub- mitted in a roads committee re- port accepted Huron County Council Monday. Total county funds required are $634,000; amount raised at 9.3 mills is $632 400. It is pro- posed to finance this program without an increase in mill rate with a theoretical estimated deficit of $1,600. These expen- ditures are covered by two by- laws: one passed at January session in amount of $750,000; and a second at March session in amount of $570,000. Two other by-laws have been prepared to expropriate land required for 1968 road construc- tion work in Howick and Stan- ley townships. County Engineer J. W. Brit- nell reported to council that pre -engineering and design work is proceeding on schedule on three development roads: County Road 12 from Highway 8 to County Road 3 in Egmond- ville; County Road 3 from Brucefield to Varna; County Road 8 from Summerhill to Auburn. He said that he hoped to be in a position to call a contract for the project from Brucefield to Varma in late summer or early fall of 1967. Delbert Geiger, Hay deputy - reeve, chairman of the roads committee, reported that the Huron County resolution re- questing that the fair wage requirements of the Ontario De- partment of Labor be made op- tional rather than mandatory was adopted by Ontario Good Roads Assooiation at its recent convention. He also commented that Mr. Britnell has been elected a di- rector of Ontario Good Roads Association, and offered his congratulations. This was the first time Huron County had been represented on the execu- tive since 1927, he pointed out. The county engineer informed council that the. roads depart- ment service staff was sensitive to criticism of winter control and maintenance. He pointed out that Huron County spends $200 per mile on such maintenance sof county roads, while Ontario Depart- ment of Highways spends $2,000 per mile. "We certainly do our best to keep the county roads serv- iced," Mr. Britnell stated. "We are not wasting anything, but •are trying to get the most from our salt dollar." Warden Donald McKenzie pointed out that the county did not have a full crew •overnight like the department. "It is a pretty ticklish thing to say just what is the right thing to do at any given time." Herbert B. Such, reeve of Goderich, said he had been asked to pose the question to the county council as to why there is not a more equitable portion of road rebates paid back to the town of Goderich. He asked why an additional five per cent was not added to the present 45 per cent to bring it up to the others. County Engineer Britnell re- plied that the 45 per cent figure had been arrived at in the orig- inal negotiations ,and since, af- ter due consideration of all the circumstances. It was very difficult to give a municipality additional funds when there were no county roads within the municipality. In addition, the original county roads in the towns were now part of the provincial highway system, in many instances, Mr• Such remarked that al- though Canada seemed to be facing a "separatist" problem, he did not think Huron County was. "I am darned sure that Huron County is not going to have that problem with the town of Goderich!" he exclaim- ed, amidst loud clapping from fellow -councillors. Roads chairman Geiger and county engineer Britnell offici- ated at the presentation of county lapel pins to nine long- time employees •of I-Iuron Coun- ty Roads Department—a total of 283 years in all! The nine, who were honored, were called to the dais and each in turn was presented with his gift by the two officials, after which Warden Donald McKen- zie congratulated them on their long service. Later, they were guests of the County of Huron, together with council members, at a luncheon at Maitland Golf Limited Time Only! FREE QUART " SATINHIDE LATEX ENAMEL WORTH $3.90 PLUS... PAINT BRUSH WORTH $1.55 WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE GALLON OF PITTSBURGH WALLHIDE Latex Wall Paint You get a 3" Pal. . Ptire Bristle Brusly and; a' quart of enamel free= with tine purchase of: a gallon of Wallhide; You save $5.45. OR GET THE ENAMEL FREE AND BUY A $5.90 GOLD TONE 31" BRUSH FOR HALF PRICE WITH A GALLON OF WALLHIDE You save $3.90 on the enaniel and $2.95 on the brush, Total saving . . . $6.85. 50 Years Ago MARCH, 1917 Isaih Witmer has moved to the farm he recently purchased from John Wein, on the Goshen Line, south of Zurich. Dr, 13. A. Campbell was in Goderich for a few days last week, attending the sittings of the Supreme Court held in that town. J. Doerr, area supervisor of the hydro system, was in Zurich last week in connection with getting residents to sign up for the wiring of their houses for electricity. Listening to telephone con- versations on party lines in the future is going to be an un- profitable amusement, since new legislation has been passed to make this an offence. The provision is also made to cover telephone operators who repeat things heard over the line. A London man, John Howe, was fined $200 for one drink of whiskey which he received from another man. 40 Years Ago MARCH, 1927 Cecil W. Rowe,- of Hay Town- ship, had the good fortune the other day to shoot a silver fox, which is quite valuable for the hide, A public meeting is being held in the school house, Zur- ich, next Wednesday night, to discuss the establishing of a continuation school. A repre- sentative of the department of education will be present for the meeting. Hugh Thiel, of the Zurich road west, has sold his large frame barn on the easterly por- tion of his farm to Arthur Wil- lert, south of Dashwood. Mr. Willert had the misfortune to lose his barn by fire. Police Report Ontario Provincial Police at Exeterreport officers there have investigated 16 occur- rence and two accidents during the past seven days. They is- sued 47 warnings under the Highway Traffic Act and laid one HTA charge. a • OF YEARS GONE - BY We are sorry to note that "Babe" Siebert, left winger for the Montreal Maroons hockey team, is confined to iiospital with injuries he received when he crashed into the goal post. A by Saw is being passed by the trustees of the police vil- lage of Dashwood to sell deben- tures of $1600, for the purchase of suitable fire -fighting equip. anent. 25 Years Ago MARCH, 1942 A number of villagers attend- ed the hockey game in Strat- ford Saturday night between the Seaforth team and Waterloo. Harold Stade, of Zurich, is a member of the popular Sea - forth squad. Mr. and Mrs. Newell Geiger, bridal couple, were pleasantly surprised last Wednesday night when the young people of the Zurich Evangelical C h u r ch gathered at their home to honor them on their recent marriage. A highly respected resident of the Blue Water Highway, John Charrette passed away at his residence on Monday morn- ing. He was only in his 67th year. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett have moved into Hensall, resid- ing in the house formerly oc- cupied by Mrs. Dick. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flaxbard are moving to the farm they recently purchased on the Baby- lon Line, in Hay Township. Mr. Flaxbard left his position with the Kalbfleisch mills on Satur- day, after serving faithfully for many years. 15 Years Ago nded trip to Florida during the last weeks, have now returned to their home. Reinhold Miller was re-elcted pre •id'nt of the Dashwood Lutheran choir, at the annual meeting held Monday night. Vice-president is Ed Gackstetter and the secretary -treasurer is Frieda Rader. An eventful evening took place at the home of Mrs, Jo- sephine Brisson, 14th •eonces- sion, Hay Township, on Satur- day, when her family .all gath- ered to honor her on the oc- casion oo-casion of her 75th birthday. MARCH, 1952 The Zurich Flyers have elimi- nated the Wellesley team from further competition in the WOAA series, and will now meet Mildmay in the final round for the championship. Benny Lignac, Junior Barash and Gord Baird each scored numerous goals in the Welles- ley series, and as well Jake Barnes in the Zurich nets has been sensational. He is replac- ing the regular •goalie, Bill Merner, who has torn cartilages in his knee. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Willert, of Dashwood, who have been on MINN bh NOTICE Due to increased costs, we, the under- signed Mechanical Contractors, find it nec- essary to establish a charge -out rate of $4.50 per hour, as of April 1st, 1967: Leo's Plumbing and Heating ZURICH Gingerich's Sales & Service Ltd. ZURICH O'Brien's Plumbing and Heating ZURICH Stade & Weido Hardware ZURICH Richard Bedard, Contractor PR 2, ZURICH Arnold Makins Pium'bing, Heating BAYFIELD Fink Plumbing, Heating, Electric HENSALL W. J. Cameron Plumbing HENSALL Tiernan's Hardware DASHWOOD L. Kleinstiver Plumbing, Heating DASHWOOD 10 Years Ago MARCH, 1957 In the worst fire in the his- tory of Seaforth in more than a ' decade, the Ball -Macaulay lumber mill and yard were com- pletely destroyed by fire. Loss is estimated at $65,000, and the building was the former skat- ing pink. Earl Wagner, a member of the Hensall Pee Wee hockey team, was picked as the out- standing --player in the Sham- rock Tournament at Lucan on Saturday. He scored three goals for the Hensall team. Leroy O'Brien was elected president of the Huron -Perth baseball league at the annual CENTENNIAL Turkey and Ham SMORGASBORD IN GOSHEN CHURCH Wed., March 29 Centennial Dress Optional Please contact Mrs. Melvin Elliott or Mrs. Russell Erratt for Tickets TICKETS: $1.50 Children under 12: 75c Under Six Free meeting meld in Dashwood, while John Livermore was again picked as the secretary -man- ager. The Zurich Bantam hockey team have received word that THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1967 they will. meet :Bala in a best -of three series for the all -Ontario Bantam D championship, with the first game scheduled for Hensall Arena this Saturday night, McADAM'S TV Specializing in Home Entertainment For Expert Service to All Makes of Radio - Television - Record Players - Hi-Fi ANTENNA REPAIRS AND COLOR TV SERVICE Phone 236-4094 ®- Zurich General Contracting NOW WE ARE EQUIPPED TO SERVE YOU IN • PLUMBING • HEATING • • ELECTRICAL WORK • We will build your HOME • COTTAGE BARN One contract will take cars of your complete proieet Backhoe Service New Available ! Aluminum Doors and Windows Only $35 STANDARD STOCK SIZE DOORS Completely Instated Richard Bedard DIAL 236-4679 ZURICH CINDY SAYS: SEND YOUR DONATION TODAY To the EASTER SEAL CAMPAIGN One-half of the monies contributed to the Easter Seal Campaign in this. area, through your purchase of Eas- ter Seals, is used in this area to assist crippled and handicapped chilren. YOUR PURCHASE OF EASTER. SEALS HAS PROVIDED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THIS AREA WITH BRA.CES,. SPECIAL SHOES, SPECIAL TREATMENT' AND OTHER HOSPITAL EXPENSES. Your continued support will continue to assist.. children throughout this area. Won't you send in your donation today, while you are thinking of it. USE THE PINK ENVELOPE YOU RECEIVED IN THE MAIL! send it to: EASTER SEAL FUND c/e ROBERT WESTLAKE, Treasurer ZURICH, ONTARIO Th. Campaign throughout this area is conducted by the Zurich Lions ClubARV 1E6 NOM Ifraftt,,,,, 111PalM60U117,FMN