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Zurich Citizens News, 1970-01-22, Page 1No. 3—FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1970 10 CENTS PER COPY READY I UR WINTER CARNWAL - Two Hensall area snowmobile enthusiasts are all set for the big Winter Carnival planned in that village next week, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The two men, Bob Baker, left, and Lloysi. Ivlousseau, right, plan on entering their power u mac nes n some of the various events scheduled for the carnival. (Citizens News Photo) ron Warden Osborne Reeve Named Hu Increased tourism for Huron County was forecast Tuesday by Reeve Roy Westcott of Us - borne Township, acclaimed warden for 1970. Mr. Westcott predicted that an eventual 30 -hour week in the U.S. will result in more Americans coming to the coun- ty's lakeshore area for relax- ation. Spring Fair Holds AnnualMeeting The annual meeting of the Hensall South Huron Agricult- ural Society was held Monday, January 19. Re-elected presi- dent was John Corbett, R.R.1, Exeter; first viee-president, George Fra ne, Exeter; second vice-president, Larry Merrier, Zurich; secretary- treasurer, P.L. McNaughton, Hensall. A donation of $100. was voted to the Hensall recreation parks and community centre board, towards the new roof on -the arena. Date of the spring fair is to be announced at a later date, The secretary -treasurer, P.L, McNaughton, reported a very successful 1969 Fair. The warden also said he'd like to see more industry locate in Huron County. Stephen Township Reeve James Hayter, retiring warden,. urged the area to accept change through regional government. "If we are unwilling to change, " said Reeve Hayter, "council will go backwards." The new warden, who oper- ates a farm east of Exeter, was sworn into office by Judge R.S. Hetherington. Mr. Westcott School Official Leaves For Kent L.R. Maloney of Bayfield, manager of purchasing, services and transportation with the Hur- on County Board of education since July, 1969, has submit- . ted his resignation, effective January 31. In committee of the whole, the county board Monday night agreed the vacancy left by Mr. Maloney should be shared by two persons. Advertisements will be placed for a purchasing agent and transportation officer. Mr. Maloney, who was bus- iness administrator of the Clin- ton District Collegiate board from 1963 to 1969, will move to Chatham, where he has been appointed purchasing agent for the Kent County board of e. uc- ation. In other business, the board adopted a policy that school facilities will be provided for benefiterformances if the dir- ector of' ducation, the chair- man of the school board, and the school board member of the representing municipality agree to the performances. The board learned that au- thority to close any of its schools in light of the recent increase in flu cases, has to come from the director of the Huron Cou- nty health unit. Trustee D, J. Murphy of God- erich will represent the board at the official opening of a five- room addition to St. Mary's Separate School, Goderich. has spent five years on township council and is entering his fourth term as reeve. Mr. Westcott is the second consecutive warden to be chosen by acclamation in Huron County. The last warden from Usborne Township was Hugh Berry in 1948. Four new members were wel- comed to council. They are: Reeves Kenneth McMichael, • Turnberry Township; E.W. Odd- leifson, Bayfield; Harold Lobb, Clinton; and Deputy Reeve Eug- ene Frayne, Ashfield Township. Clerk -treasurer John G. Berry said the county's surplus for 1969 was $150, 000 compared to $129, 231 in 1968. Others taking part in opening the three-day session were Rev. G.L. Royal of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, and Dr.Frank Mills, mayor of Goderich. Zurich Clerk Resigns; Name Hydro Man to Fill Position The council of the village of to do. Mrs. Wagner has a sec - Zurich, at a special meeting on retarial position with the Hay Monday night, accepted with Municipal Telephone System. regret the resignation of Mrs. The retiring clerk -treasurer Elda Wagner as clerk- treasurer assured council that she would of the municipality. She will render as much assistance as terminate her position after the possible to the newly -appointed municipal audit for 1969 has min. Council then approved been completed. a motion allowing Mrs. Wagner Mrs. Wagner has served as an extra month's salary after clerk -treasurer of the village the termination of her employ - since 1962, when she took over ment, to compensate her for the job from Albert J. Kalb- such assistance. fleisch, who was clerk -treasurer Following a report of the fin - since incorporation in 1960. ance committee of the council, W. Douglas Armstrong, who regarding auditors for the village, is presently manager of the Zur- the firm of Richardson and Lak- ich Hydro and Water System, en, of'Chatham and St. Marys, was appointed the new clerk- were appointed for the year 1970. treasurer of the village, at a The firm of Bell and Laughton salary of $100. per month. He were appointed as solicitors for will continue on in his present the village, for the year 1970 as capacity with the hydro and well. Previously, the council water system, as well. had been advised by the former In presenting her resignation auditing firm that their rate to the council, Mrs. Wagner for this year would be almost pointed out that the work load doubled that of prior years, and is becoming heavier each year, for this reason a number of other and she felt doing this work companies were contacted for along with another full-time their opinions and prices. position is more than she wished Two building permits were approved at the special meeting, one to Mozart Gelinas in the amount of $1000. for additions to his home, and one to Lloyd Dungey, in the amount of $400, for installation of rest rooms in his lunch room. Huron Board Borrows Heavy Huron County board of educ- ation Monday night authorized the borrowing of $5, 000, 000 to meet current expenditures until revenue is received. Payment by the municipality of the educational levies will be on quarterly basis this year with payments in March, June, September and December. In 1969, $100, 000 was paid in interest for the $9, 378, 037 the board borrowed to operate dur- ing the year. The single educ- ational levy was not collected until mid-December.. A resolution drawn up for bor- rowing purposes by the Bank of Montreal, from which the $5, 000, 000 loan will be obtained, listed the rate of interest at 81 per cent per annum. However, the board changed the amount to read "at the min- imum lending rate" after the board's vice-chairman Robert M. Elliott pointed out that if the interest rate was lowered during theear, the board would be requiredtopay the 81 per cent interest once the agree- ment was signed. 0 Tile Company To Expand The Big '0' Drain Tile Comp- any has announced plans to double its production facilities again this year. The major fact- or in this decision has been the unprecedented demand for 4" corrugated plastic tubing. A company spokesman indic- ated that even with the constant expansion made since 1968, it is difficult to keep pace with the ever increasing demand for the product. The fledgling company began production with a meagre 4, 00 sq. ft. but this year's proposed expansion will see 13, 000 sq. ft. by fall with plans for a new plant in Eastern Ontario. The Big '0' introduced corrug- ated plastic drainage tubing to the Canadian market just two years ago and in now its largest Drain Tile manufacturer. OFF THE TRACK - This large bulldozer, owned by Heard Construction, RR 2, Seaforth, ran Into a bit of difficulty on. highway 21, on Tuesday morning. In some manner or another, the machine managed to slip off the side of the road and upset in the east ditch. The mishap occurred about three miles north of St. Joseph. (Citizens News Photo)