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Zurich Citizens News, 1971-04-15, Page 10THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1971, High Syrup Cost Due to Heavy Amount of Work _ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE ELEVEI Maple syrup is expensive be- cause of the large amount of sap and the lengthy process required to convert clear sap to the fin- ished syrup. Not every maple tree is suit- able for tapping. Of the seven species of maple growing in Ont- ario, only two are commercially important - the hard sugar maple and the black maple, although red maples and silver maples are sometimes tapped. Trees are tapped at the begin- ning of the sap running season, when temperatures drop below freezing at night, but the foll- owing days are warm and sunny. It is a short season of three to six weeks, and is the only time that sap can be collected. The sap flows at its own pace, very slowly, a drop at a time. It takes 30 to 40 gallons of sap to make a single gallon of maple syrup. That is as much sap as a good maple tree yields for the entire season. After the sap has been gathered it is strained to remove impur- ities, then condensed into maple syrup in a covered evaporator. The sugar content rises from about 2.40fo in the raw sap to the required 65% for maple syrup. The syrup is held at a carefully controlled temperature for bot- tling or canning in order to prev- ent discoloration, loss of flavor, and mold formation. Top quality maple syrup is crystal clear, light amber in color, and delicate in flavor. The flavor becomes more pro- nounced as the color becomes darker. For pure maple flavor be sure you buy pure maple syrup, say food specialists. Only pure maple syrup may have the word "Maple" on the label. St. Peter's Lutheran Church Rev. A. C. Blackwell, B.A., B.D. Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 18- 10:00 a.m.—Worship Service 10:45 a.m.—Swnday Church School Everyone Welcome MEM Emmanuel United Church ZURICH Rev. John Huether, B.A., B.D., Minister Mrs. Milton Oesch, Organist SUNDAY, APRIL 18- 10:00 .a.m.—Morning Worship Messengers for Boys & Girls 11:10 a.m.—Sun. Church School Zurich Mennonite Cyril K. Gingerich, Pastor THURSDAY, APRIL 15— WMSA SUNDAY, APRIL 18- 9:45 a.m.—Worship Service 10:45 a.m.—Sunday School Meditation— What does the resurecbian truth rnean to me? Why doubt! Does not even Nature fiortray the won- derful works of God. Everyone Welcome LAKEVIEW CONSERVATIVE Mennonite Church Formerly SS 4, EAST STANLEY SUNDAY, APRIL 18- 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Worship Service 8:00 p.m.—Evening Service Every Wednesday Evening — 8:00 p.m.—Bible Study- and Prayer Meeting We invite you to worship with us 10 Years Ago A group of six prominent Zurich men have formed a comp- any to be known as the Zurich Hardware and Builders' Supplies, and have purchased the Rader and Mittleholtz hardware busin- ess. They are: Charles Thiel, Leroy Thiel, Lorne Rader, Earl Flaxbard, Norman Fleischauer and Donald Oke. Mr. and Mrs. Mose Erb left for Niagara Falls on Friday, from where they will be accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Chris Schultz, on a train to California. A native of the Zurich district, Lloyd McBride, now living in Dearborn, Michigan, was recent- ly honoured at a special banquet for outstanding salesmanship dur- ing the year 1960. Reeve Lloyd O'Brien, PUC manager Milfred Schilbe, and councillor Harold Thiel are at- tending a hydro meeting in Tor- onto this week representing the Zurich Hydro- Electric System. Mr. Lewis Gingerich, of Sturgis, Michigan, was an Easter visitor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Gingerich. 15 Years Ago Mrs. Ernest Rader, who passed away suddenly at Dashwood on Monday, April 16, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milfred Merrier, was the former Marg- aretha Haberer, of Hay Township At St. Boniface R.C. Church, Zurich, in a setting of white Easter lillies and snapdragons, Eugenie Hartman, daughter of Mrs. Theresa Hartman, was un- ited in marriage to Gregory Fleming, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fleming, of Mount Carm- el. Messrs Robert Johnston and Ed Deichert have returned from Toronto where they completed a course on craftsmanship for a few months. Mrs. Milford Merrier was hostess at a miscellaneous show- er for Miss Marjorie Keller, bride elect of Saturday, last Friday evening for the neighbours and . friends. The Ontario Farmers' Union, Local 206 of Zurich had an int- eresting meeting on April 13. The farmers in this district were very fortunate to have as their guest speaker, Mr. Cormack, president of Ontario Farmers' Union. 25 Years Ago The Blake Mennonite Church are making plans for their 74th anniversary. Regis A. Denomme passed away at his home north of Drys- dale on Sunday, in his 80th year. He was a very popular man and was always in a jolly mood. The fishermen at Grand Bend are getting ready to haul in the early catch of fish. Private Charles Hay, of London has received his discharge from the Canadian Army, and is spending some time at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hay. The various public school teacl. ers in this area spent a few days last week attending a teacher's convention in Goderich. The minstrel show put on by the Zurich Lions Club last Thurs- day and Friday night was a huge • OF YEARS GONE - BY - success, with the hall being fillet both nights. 40 Years Ago The merchants of town have now mutually agreed to keep their places of business open on Tuesday evenings as well as Sat- urday evening for the balance of the year. Mr. A. F, Hess, the local Secretary of the Zurich Hydro System has received the Hydro Financial Statement for the year 1930. At present we have 118 domestic users, 48 commercial, and 63 street lights. The total revenue for the year was $5, 823. 69, while the operating expenses amounted to $5, 825, 93, and if you will add to this the amount set aside for depreciation in 1930 of $339.00, this will leave a deficit for the year of $341.24. Seeding operations are in full swing at present; the weather is ideal the land works up nice, and as a consequence good prog- ress is being made. 50 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koehler have moved their household ef- fects into the house vacated by Mr. G. Holtzman, in the past few days. Mr. Sam Beacon has purchased the residence that he has been occupying for some time from Mr. Conrad Thiel. The government is appointing enumerators for the taking of census this month, and needy returned soldiers are being ap- pointed wherever possible. William Brothers delivered a valuable horse to Seaforth the other day. Another new business has op- ened up in the village, Kalbfle- isch and Wagner photographer studio. No- one has any authority as to their ability, but the best is hoped for. WE SPEC IN GREAT FOOD AT GREAT SAVINGS Fine and Broad Noodles _ _ 2/42c Tang Orange Crystals _ _ _ _ _ 19c 25 OUNCE St. Lawrence Corn Oil _ _ _ _ 59c SUPREME 15 OUNCE Sweet Mixed Pickles 33c LUCKY DOLLAR FOOD MARKET Phone 236-4316 Zurich CONTRACTS AVAILABLE WHITE BEANS - CORN SEED OATS St SEED BARLEY WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF: REGISTERED, CERTIFIED FOUNDATION SEED TRY OUR NEW MICHIGAN 275-2X SEED CORN W. G. THOMPSON — "THE HOME OF GOOD SEEDS" HERBICIDES FOR `ITE BEANS EPTAM - PATORAN - TREFLAN WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF: C. I. L. FERTILIZERS "SEE US BEFORE YOU BUr4 W. G. THOMPSON AND SONS LIMITED Phone 262-2527