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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-12-16, Page 1NO. 50 -FIRST WITH THE LOCAL NEWS ZURICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1971 SANTA CLAUS VISITS ZURICH - The annual visit of Santa Claus to Zurich took place last Sat- urday afternoon, sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club, and attracted about 500 area youngsters. Santa is seen here with twins Joey and Jerry Groot, while to the left is Lions Club president, Richard Erb, who assisted the jolly old man in his chore of passing out candy to all the kids.. Survey Zuric A survey will be carried out in the village of Zurich early next year to determine the need for senior citizens housing ac comodation, At the regular meeting of Zurich council last week, clerk W,D, Armstrong was instructed to obtain all the necessary information from the Ontario Jlousing Corporat- ion to conduct the survey. Approval was given to the Zurich fire department to have alterations and improvements made to the fire truck, at an estimated cost of $2, 000. The work will include having the pumping system on the truck or housing need rebuilt. It was agreed at the meeting to apply for a winter works subsidy for the water project currently underway in the vill- age, through the Department of manpower and Immigration. The amount of subsidy that could be collected on the cur- rent winter works program would be about $27, 240. A similar application was approved for the Provineiat Municipal Assistance program, in the amount of $1500 which would be used to make improve- ments at the arena, community centre and park. Zurich Chamber picks slate The Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce observ- ed their annual ladies night at the Dominion Hotel last Thurs- day night, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the organ- ization. The nominating com- mittee, consisting of Leroy Thiel, Keith Westlake and Ger- ald Gingerich, presented a new slate of officers for the coming year: Past president is Glen Thiel; president, Herb Turkheim; vice- presidents, Leo Meidinger and Charles Eckel; secretary, John Consitt; treasurer, Harold Soper. The executive council is made up of the following; chairman, Jim Hogg; members, Bob Johns- ton, Doug Armstrong, Robert Westlake, George Haggitt, Cleve Gingerich, Fred Haberer, Oscar Greb, Josef Risi, Ken McCarter, Mozart Gelinas, and Harvey Hohner. The various committees of the organization will be announc ed at the first regular meeting in January, at which time the new slate of officers begin their term. Guest speaker at the meeting was Eric Eagleson, of Dashwood, who showed a film called, "The Child Molester." He was introduced by Albert 3. Kalb- fleisch and thanked by Oscar Greb. Lucky draws were won by Mrs. Herb Turkheim, Mrs. Ted Steinbach, Mrs. Cleve Ginger- ich, Mrs. Gerald Gingerich, Mrs. Jim Ilogg, Mrs. Bob Johns- ton, Mrs. Leroy Thiel, Mrs. Fred Haberer, Mrs. Joe Risi. Each of the ladies were present- ed with a small gift from the Chamber. Mrs. Jini Hogg thanked the members of the organization for the special evening held, on behalf of all the ladies present. 0 Christmas meeting of Hensall UCW The Christmas meeting of Hensall United Church Women was held in the beautifully decorated sanctuary of the church. Mrs. Earl Rowe, the president, read a poem and Scripture from Luke. Others taking part were Mrs. Stewart Blackwell, who told a Christ- mas Story, and Mrs. James McAllister who react an article called, "Christmas - the season (continued on page 2) Gary Davidson and Nick Hill, of the Huron County Planning department met with council to outline the work that has been carried out to date on an official plan for the village. They expect to present their plan to the municipality early in the new year. In other business council authorized the clerk to advise the lluron County Board of Education that the village wishes to pay their school tax levy in two instalments next year, on June 30 and December 15. An offer from Hay Municipal Telephone System to supply a code -a -phone answering service for the municipal office at a rate of $25 per month, was accepted. Considerable discussion took place at the meeting regarding the salaries of all municipal employees, but no definite schedule was adopted. 0 Christmas issue early next week The next issue of the Cit- izens News will be in the mail; on Wednesday, December 22, and will contain the usual greeting messages from area business concerns. There will be no edition published bet- ween Christmas and New Years Any persons wishing greeting advertisements in the Christ- mas issue should contact the Citizens News as soon as poss- ible, since the deadline for this type of advertising is six o'clock on Saturday night, December 18. It is impossible for this newspaper to contact all business places, so your co-operation will be greatly appreciated. The deadline for accepting classified ads and pews copy for this special Christmas issue is Monday, December 20, at 12 noon. 10(t PER COPY Hay signs with new Exeter fire The council of the Township of Hay, at their regular meeting last week, signed a new fire agreement with the Town of Exeter, which will result in their paying nine percent of all costs incurred by the fire depart- ment of that municipality. Est- imated cost of operating the Exeter fire department for one year has been placed at approx- imately $10, 000. which will mean the share for !lay Town- ship to pay would be about $000 per year. Police report On December 8, a car driven by Mary Murray, R, R.3, Zurich, collided with a telephone pole on concession 12, Iiay Township north of Dashwood. Damage was estimated at $350. by Constable Bill Glassford. Also on December 8, cars driven by Richard Parker, 1 len- sell, and Robert Mettler, Zurich, collided at the I lensall arena parking lot. Constable 13111 Glassford estimated damage at $200. On December 10, a car driven by Ronald Hartman, Exeter, collided with a telephone pble at the corner of the Crediton Road and the Airport Road. Dam- age was estimated at $500. by Constable Ed Wilcox. Dazzle from approaching ' headlights is one of the factors that make night driving twice as dangerous as daylight driving, Smears inside the windshield and outside, 0 Hensall Institute seedemonstration Hensall Women's Institute held their Christmas meeting in the Legion Hall with president Mrs. J. McAllister in the chair. After welcoming the guests she gave a report on the district director's meeting. Members may write a report of someone . they consider to be a local personality, to be entered into the Tweedsmuir Book. In charge of setting up the fair list for 1972, are Mrs. R, M, Peck, Mrs. A. Orr, Mrs. E. Riley and Mrs. H. Corbett. Carol singing was led by Mrs. B. Beaton accompanied at the piano by Mrs. M. Sherritt, after which the 1Iensall 4-11 Club demonstrated gourmet dishes featuring dairy products. Taking part were Alma Oud and Willy Blom. ,Mrs. Ted Oud gave highlights of Christmas. in Holland, then everyone told of their most amusing or memorable Christ- mas, after which a few poems were read. The January rheeting will start with a tour through Boise Cascade trailer plant, with members to meet at the Legion Hall by 8.15 to arrange transp- ortation. Program convenors were Mrs. C. Reid and Mrs. J. McAllister. Hostesses were Mrs. B. Beaton and Mrs. P. Koehler, agreement Other municipalities sharing in the costs of the Exeter fire department are Usborne Town- ship with 30 percent and Stephen Township with 11 percent. The Town of Exeter will pay the other 50 percent. According to Exeter clerk Eric Carscadden, the same percentage figures would be used if a new fire truck were to be purchased. At the present time there are no immediate plans to buy a new vehicle, although the Exeter clerk point- ed out that a new unit may be required in the not -too -distant future. Flay Township presently pays the village of Zurich the sum of 51000 per year for fire protect- ion, and the sum of $800 per year to the police village of Dashwood. Tliey have broke off all agreements with both the Village of Hensall and the Village of Grand Bend for any type of protection. Prior to dropping their agreement with Grand Bend, the township paid Dashwood $500 per year, but this amount was increased when Grand Bend was dropped. In other business at their meeting, the Hay council auth- orized the signing of a contract with Jim Hopper, of Seaforth, for the drilling of a well on their property on the Blind Line. Price of the drilling is to be $12 per foot, and the size of rhe well is to be six inches, inside measurement. Council also agreed to give the driller a deposit of $100 on the job, A contract was awarded at the meeting to Ross Scott Ltd., of Brucefield, for the supply of all petroleum products by the Township. The Scott tender prices were as follows; diesel fuel, 19.9 cents per gallon; gasoline, 22.7 cents per gallon; furnace oil, 17.9 cents per gallon; and stove oil, 25.0 cents per gallon. Sales tax is extra, where applicable. Clerk Wayne Horner was authorized to advise the Huron County Board of Education that the township approves the plan for paying school levies in two instalrnents, on June 30 and December 15. One tile drainage loan was approved at the meeting. Coun- cil will hold one more meeting before the end of the year to wrap up any unfinished business. 0 Gift subscription ideal choice Are you looking for a perfect last-minute gift suggestion? Why not give that friend, rel- ative or member of the family away from home a one-year subscription to the Zurich Citiz- ens News. The cost is only $4, 00 in Can- ada and $5.00 in the USA. We have ideal gift cards avail- able to announce the subscriptior and the office of the Citizens News will be open this Saturday to accept Gift Subscriptions as a last minute suggestion.